Alexander J Linton, Author at City Nomads

FoodDecember 26, 2012April 1, 2016

The Pelican Restaurant – Swooping in for awesome seafood at One Fullerton

I was never much of a fan of Pierside (sorry), so when I caught wind of a new establishment just opened up in its place at One Fullerton, I was pretty…

Eastern CuisineDecember 18, 2012April 1, 2016

The best of Lavender’s makanan

Please note that as of January 2015, Lavender Food Centre has closed down. However the following food courts are still running: - Foch Road Food Cent…

FoodDecember 11, 2012April 1, 2016

Amuse – playful international tapas for your palate (closed)

When I first found out that Bodega Y Tapas was going to be stripped, remodelled and redeveloped into another restaurant I was initially sceptical and a little upset, but as Bob Dylan once said, 'the t…

CultureDecember 5, 2012January 21, 2016

Laneway Festival 2013 – Should you go? Hell yes!

It's festivals like Laneway coming to Singapore which really show that we have become an international destination for not just the mainstream, but ve…

Fine DiningDecember 5, 2012June 2, 2016

Senso: Indulgent Italian brunch & some festive dishes

Italian restaurants in Singapore! Another one? And another one? If like me you've noticed that every other week a new trattoria or pizzeria or 'fi…

Eastern CuisineOctober 24, 2012June 6, 2016

Violet Oon’s Kitchen – Bukit Timah’s New Singaporean Gem

Violet Oon has been a bit of an enigma in the Singapore culinary scene for some years now. And whether you've heard of her or not (as was the case for me - blushing), stop and take note, her new r…

Western CuisineOctober 19, 2012May 9, 2018

Fancy a cuppa with your spuds? PoTeaTo hits the spot

Yes, you read right – tea and potatoes. While it may sound a little unorthodox, this little café in the heart of Tiong Bahru makes it work, with an as…

Eastern CuisineOctober 10, 2012July 22, 2024

Kilo at PACT – Packing a Punch!

Occasionally, things pop up in a mall which cut through the crap and turn heads. And my oh my has that happened recently with the opening of PACT. PAC…

FoodOctober 1, 2012May 31, 2016

Les Bouchons – Champions of Steak et Frites

Back in the day, before Marina Bay Sands, before all these new great meat-themed places opened up around town, my friends and I would often debate over which of the two steak-et-frites titans was …

UncategorizedSeptember 20, 2012May 18, 2020

The Top 5 Old Fashioneds in Singapore

Ah, the Old Fashioned. One of the most classic and popular drinks invented (can you tell I'm a fan?). In my humble opinion, asking for an Old Fashione…

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