Alexander J Linton, Author at City Nomads

Eastern CuisineMay 29, 2013April 14, 2016

A for Arbite – Aliwal Street’s new gem

Being a resident of the Lavender area, Kampong Glam and the surrounding area is one of my main stomping grounds. It's seen quite a period of transitio…

DrinksMay 24, 2013May 18, 2020

Beerfest Asia 2013: Four great reasons to go

Beer lovers listen up! The annual highlight for all you beer monsters out there is coming up again for the fifth year in a row on 13-16 June, and that…

FoodMay 10, 2013April 14, 2016

Oenotheque by Wine Universe – Not just wine but quality dine!

I'm not going to lie, I dislike the name of this place. It sounds weird to me. Almost like a food and wine amusement park. I guess that's honestly why it's taken me so long to get over myself and come…

UncategorizedMay 1, 2013May 18, 2020

WOW! – The World of Whisky Bar at Movenpick

It's been such a pleasure to see the expansion of a whisky-drinking culture in Singapore. Gone are the days where people just order the 'standards'; G…

Eastern CuisineApril 29, 2013April 14, 2016

NAMU – Korean dining at its finest

I'm not entirely sure how but recently I seem to be ending up at Boat Quay a lot. And no, I don't mean Harry's or Mogambo's. If you haven't noticed it…

DrinksApril 19, 2013May 18, 2020

The Spiffy Dapper – A real speakeasy refuge on Boat Quay

In case you didn't know already, The Spiffy Dapper has relocated to 73 Amoy Street, Singapore 069892. Check it out Passing through the giant lit-up crabs and menu-wielding fiends of the night along…

Eastern CuisineApril 16, 2013January 21, 2016

Immigrants Gastrobar (closed)

It's something of a wonder to me that there are not more awesome food spots for Singaporean cuisine. It makes me sad seeing people happy to pay $30 fo…

FoodApril 3, 2013May 9, 2018

Mamounia – Lush flavours of the Middle East and more

Being one of the few restaurants in Singapore to actually serve decent Middle eastern food it's been long overdue that I share with all you Nomads abo…

FoodApril 1, 2013May 9, 2018

CUT – Steak. Cocktails. Damn Expensive. Totally worth it.

There are few restaurants in Singapore which can command such high price-tags and still be full pretty much every night of the week. CUT, the famous steakhouse by Wolfgang Puck is definitely one of th…

FoodMarch 21, 2013May 30, 2016

Gattopardo – Sicilian Dining at Hotel Fort Canning

I do love me some Sicilian cuisine. Fresh herbs, fine seafood, handmade pastas and some ripe fruits. All superb ingredients to make some of the ta…

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