Alexander J Linton, Author at City Nomads

DrinksSeptember 13, 2013May 26, 2020

Ah Sam Cold Drinks Stall – Keeping cocktails classy

I love it when cool new restaurants and bars start up in an area that is progressively becoming less filled with KTV bars. In this case it's back to Boat Quay...and the venue... Ah Sam's Cold Drinks Stall. Firstly, I love the name. Nothing fancy, no shameless gimmicks or pretence... Just a title …

CultureSeptember 11, 2013July 25, 2024

Taming of the Shrew: the Shakespeare Globe comes to Singapore

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner that I love Shakespeare so. Growing up studying 'The Bard' ol' and frequenting the world famous Globe Theatre a mult…

FoodSeptember 6, 2013April 14, 2016

Rokeby – Aussie comfort food to the max

Sometimes you just need the home comforts... Located in the sleepy Serangoon Gardens nook that is Jalan Riang, lies a surprising strip of rather attractive looking dining establishments. One of the…

FoodSeptember 3, 2013April 14, 2016

Artisan Boulangerie Co. – The Baker wave has begun…

I still recount that when I first moved to Singapore there were a few things that were just..... missing, like good coffee, Middle Eastern food and ra…

FoodSeptember 2, 2013April 14, 2016

Arkadas Cafe – Fusionopolis’s hidden Turkish gem

Arkadas Cafe might be one of the most boring looking restaurants or cafes I have ever been to. HOWEVER, it probably has the best Turkish food in Singa…

FoodAugust 29, 2013June 1, 2016

NOX – Dining and giggling in the dark

A dining in the dark concept restaurant you say? I'm not going to lie, before going, I though the idea sounded pretentious, overdone and very, very gimmicky. It's been done in various cities ar…

TravelAugust 26, 2013January 9, 2025

A healthy escape to Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand

It just so happens that the title has somewhat of a double meaning, yes, this article is all about cool stuff for you health-conscious Nomads to do in…

Eastern CuisineAugust 23, 2013May 9, 2018

Hachi – Omakase to rock your taste buds

Ah Omakase. I just like saying that word....it's so unmistakably Japanese. It seems in Singapore that Omakase is one of the new 'trends', however the …

Eastern CuisineAugust 7, 2013April 14, 2016

Wasabi Tei – A hidden Japanese gem of Far East Plaza

5 years ago....before I'd even moved to Singpore... I was just visiting some Singaporean friends from University. They decided to take me to Wasabi Tei, a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant on the 5t…

DrinksAugust 5, 2013February 20, 2021

The Cufflink Club – 1 year on – New menu, new bartenders, same excellence

Having just celebrated its one year anniversary, with business better than ever AND a brand-spanking new menu, it was a pleasure to head down to Cuffl…

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