The 3.2 Shooter
I bought a surplus of limes and figured it would pair well with a bottle of tequila flavored beer that I’ve been dreading to finish. I topped off with a shot of shikuwasa lime concentrate, dash of raw sugar and approximately 150ml of sparkling water for more fizz factor. This beer is so weak… Kind of reminds me […]
(above) Triple Chocolate Mousse There is nothing to complain about this chocolate cake. It’s a tiny slice but I appreciate its size as I didn’t feel I have much room left in my stomach at the end of my meal at Violet Herb. I adore this restaurant, the food is good, service impeccable… Heck, even […]
Merry Christmas, have a cupcake! I do wonder at times when will the cupcake craze fade away from Singapore. I’m sure we’re definitely on the plateau… More specifically, on the edge of impending decline. Nonetheless I’m grabbing my half-dozen worth of Christmas-themed cupcakes before they fade into oblivion. Pictured here is a chocolate mint cupcake […]
Some hipsters like it rough… And that’s probably what brings them to Chye Seng Huat Hardware, the repurposed coffee joint. It’s nice seeing older buildings given a new lease of life instead of just getting demolished, as do many buildings in Singapore. The indoor dining area is pretty small, or at least felt that way when […]
Probably the saltiest fries I’ve ever had comes from Open Door Policy. The burger was posh but the garlic fries… I can’t forget the ridiculous amount of sodium added to it. On the whole ODP reminds me of one of the hipster cafes/restaurants seen aplenty in New York City. It’s cool that Singapore’s F&B scene […]
I recently revisited Windowsills Pies with my favorite food buddy HL and naturally ordered a slice each. I think these are white chocolate truffle pies, if memory serves me right. I like indoor cafes, you get shelter from bad weather and air-conditioning for the dastardly heat. We had lunch earlier at a semi-alfresco cafe earlier […]
Chunky cuts of french toast garnished with mixed berry compote fresh off the stove, sprinkled with some powdered sugar and mint leaves. If it wasn’t enough, it came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This brunch-dessert is one of the limited items of the brunch menu at Open Door Policy. Not sure how it […]
That’s a one-shot cold drip coffee from Drips Bakery Cafe served in a minimalist Bodum Pavina double-wall glass. Apparently this is the cafe’s house special. The drink sure seems pretty with the sun shining down from the skylight, creating that half under shade sunlight look. Alas it’s such a tiny cup my friend sipped her […]
I got these rabbit-shaped pastries from Minamoto Kitchoan during my mooncake shopping at Takashimaya last week (last minute seasonal shopping -.-). I’ve been wanting to try them since I first chanced upon them 3 years ago. They aren’t exactly cheap. But considering the dedication and effort put into crafting them, I suppose it’s worthwhile. It’s […]
My brunch partner and I have pretty similar taste. This is what I ordered for brunch that day. To be honest, I pretty much underestimated the serving size. I thought I’d surely have more than enough room for 2 slices of brioche… Well, maybe not when they’re topped with poached eggs wrapped in smoked salmon […]
Pity the “punctured” Roma tomato… The dish would’ve been immaculate if the tomato was intact. I went to Wild Honey 2 months ago for brunch. The place was raved online, and among my acquaintances. I thought I should try this place out and see if it’s better than Hatched. Well, who am I kidding… […]
I was intrigued by this simple bowl of rice. It’s a first time for me that I was served a bowl of white Jasmine rice topped with brown rice and barley. Do note, I’m not a fan of both grains. I have problem digesting brown rice, while I absolutely can’t stand barley. But the pyramidal […]
I have a weakness for Chinese dumplings. Ever since I had tasted the awesome dumplings in Toronto, I had longed to find some decent ones back home. What chance do I have that I would find one that met the standard Mother’s Dumplings has set? My recent visit to Paradise Dynasty proved that there was hope […]
It was Gramp’s Birthday yesterday, and a dinner party was held for her at a Cantonese restaurant in Tanjong Pagar. I seem to be heading to that area quite so often for dinner engagements… Anyway this cake is the same as the one she had last year, with the exception of the “壽” (longevity) character […]
I’ve realized that Maple is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen. You can have it on your waffles, add it to your tea/coffee as a sweetener or glaze (turkey) drumsticks with it. Of course it makes a fine addition to your regular brownie. I don’t particularly notice the taste of the maple in the […]
Katsu-don (カツ丼) at a Japanese restaurant in East Village. Looks really colorful… Pity the tonkatsu was a disappointment.
Snails are always delightful on the platter. I don’t mind having more. 🙂
The red wine sauce is darn strong… I’d prefer less of it. Nonetheless it was a great dish. The chunks of beef were super tender. 🙂
Surprisingly I’ve never been to a French restaurant before. Delifrance does not count. French cuisine is pretty much a new thing for me… I hadn’t had the interest in it, partially because I had the impression that it is expensive, out of my budget. But the food at Le Bourlingueur is well priced. I’m definitely […]
A really huge sandwich/bun. Haha… I wonder how I ate it without separating it into half. I had my reservations having my breakfast there because almost everything on the menu was in French. French is quite an intimidating language. But I suppose I can get away with not knowing French in Montréal.