New Year 2011: Carousel

In anticipation of a bountiful year, we celebrate the first day of the year by having a buffet. It has become a sort of tradition to go to Carousel.

Here we are with Joy, January 2009:





With a bigger group, January 2010:





This year, we weren't able to make a reservation on new year's day so we had no choice but to go on the 2nd. It turned out to be a blessing since most of us were dead tired on the first.





As usual, selections were wide and varied. We were just a bit disappointed since the waffles that we were most looking forward to have been replaced with pita and wraps. Also, the carving station only had lamb and turkey, no roast beef! Nevertheless, the food was still delicious. My only other beef (forgive the pun) is that the slipper lobsters were not replenished so I was able to have just one serving.







As with any buffet, the highlight of my meal are the desserts.











Service was a lot better this time around, our plates were cleared in no time and the chefs were very friendly and accommodating. If only the same can be said about a staff in the lobby.

Here's our customary group shot: