Alexander J Linton, Author at City Nomads

FoodMarch 22, 2012June 1, 2016

Riders Cafe – A Brunch-time Escape

After hearing on the wind mention of the Riders Cafe legendary brunch, the opportunity finally presented itself in the form a big Sunday brunch ou…

CultureMarch 20, 2012July 25, 2024

Attention s’il vous plait! Singapore’s First French Animation Film Festival!

Mesdames et Messieurs! Your attention please….Between the 22nd to the 30th March, Singapore's first French Animation Film Festival will be taking plac…

Eastern CuisineMarch 13, 2012May 9, 2018

Wok & Barrel – Scrumptious Singaporean makan with a twist CLOSED

Having walked past Wok & Barrel on several occasions, I finally visited them last week on recommendation from a good friend of mine who was raving about their food... The concept is basically Sing…

FoodMarch 12, 2012March 28, 2016

No Nonsense Turkish Cuisine at Suntec

Growing up in London, Turkish cuisine was always one of my favourite cuisines. It's the simplicity that I love. It's all about fresh, quality ingredie…

FoodMarch 6, 2012March 28, 2016

‘SuperBrunch’ at the Ritz-Carlton – The MacDaddy of Brunches

When we were first invited to the Ritz-Carlton's 'SuperBrunch', my knee-jerk response was "Ok, I've been to some pretty great brunches here in Singapo…

DrinksMarch 3, 2012May 18, 2020

The Pigeonhole – A refuge from hectic life in the CBD CLOSED

With The Pigonhole about to celebrate it's 1 year anniversary, it seems only right to do a short write up about what is personally one of my favourite hang-outs in Singapore. If you've never been to o…

FoodFebruary 26, 2012March 27, 2016

Breakfast in the City at Sarnies

It's always struck me as something of an oddity that no-one ever seems to have breakfast in Singapore. Don't get me wrong, come the weekend and everyo…

CultureFebruary 23, 2012July 25, 2024

Sleek design + great quality Japanese tabemono = HANAYOSHI!

Hidden along Duxton Rd, you could easily walk past and miss Hanayoshi... Opened only a few months ago, Hanayoshi is one of the latest additions to the…

Eastern CuisineFebruary 15, 2012March 27, 2016

Todamgol – Tanjong Pagar’s Korean Restaurant gem

For those of you who haven't ventured down Tanjong Pagar Rd, it is unofficially known as the 'Little Korea' of Singapore. The steet is literally lined with Korean eateries and businesses, and frankly …

CultureFebruary 14, 2012March 27, 2016

Laneway Festival 2012 – Recap and Highlights

After the total 'washout' last year (thanks rain!), the long anticipated Laneway Festival finally arrived back in Singapore last Sunday….and the weath…

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