Food Archives

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…

CultureSeptember 27, 2012May 18, 2020

Taking over the soundwaves at Broadcast HQ (closed)

Something's happening in that little stretch between Lavender and Farrer Park MRT – there's a new cool sweeping through (watch your backs ladies of th…

FoodSeptember 25, 2012March 29, 2016

A food and vintage fairytale at Carpenter and Cook

I'd been meaning to get over to Carpenter and Cook for the longest time, having heard good things on the grapevine about this little hidden gem. Some things are worth the wait, and this was one of the…

FoodSeptember 24, 2012March 29, 2016

Turning a leaf at New Green Pasture Café

Unless you are new to vegetarian food, New Green Pasture Café needs no introduction. It is well-known amongst vegetarians and carnivores alike, for it…

Eastern CuisineSeptember 20, 2012March 29, 2016

A taste of Vietnam at Viet Lang (closed)

I have to say, I'm a sucker for Vietnamese street food – give me a Summer Roll or steaming bowl of Pho anytime and I'll be one happy camper. But there…

FoodSeptember 19, 2012February 2, 2016

An Italian Escape from Orchard Road at Ochre (closed)

I'll be one of the first to admit the dislike of the monstrous Orchard Road, with its never-ending tunnels through malls and hotesl….However, as we recently found out on our visit to Nuoc, there is a …

FoodSeptember 14, 2012May 9, 2018

#BettrWeek: Coffee with a conscience

Seems most of us these days are rather into our coffee. Well hear this coffee lovers! Now there's a way of sipping on our favourite cup of java and gi…

FoodSeptember 12, 2012May 27, 2016

Catalunya – Mind-blowing Spanish food in Singapore

It seems like practically every month a new 'tapas' place is opening up in Singapore….some are good, some are bad. And some are in their own leagu…

CafesSeptember 12, 2012March 29, 2016

Smooth coffee & chilled vibes at Chye Seng Huat Hardware

Shortly after it opened earlier this month, three times in under one week I had people sending me links to Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar (CSHH) telling me to go check it out. Three times in un…

FoodSeptember 7, 2012March 29, 2016

Taratata Bistro – Fine food, French and Phwoar!

Not sure about you, but I don't like fancy restaurants for two main reasons: 1) I always leave hungry and 2) Things that are supposed to be hot, like …

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