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Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant (Disappointing Second Visit)

My second time here and I seem to have amnesia over how expensive the food is including too small portions. I’ve has better pasta at Pasta Fresca so was a tad disappointed again. The ambience is nice but service not … Continue reading

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Underwhelmed at Tim Ho Wan

Even though I went with low expectations, after reading countless other blog reviews, I was still underwhelmed. I didn’t even feel like blogging about it but B wanted me to because he feels I should blog about not that great … Continue reading

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Finally Tried Out Jamie Oliver’s Singapore Restaurant

Decided that since I spend so much time attached to my phone I might as well use it to blog. Think with the new WordPress app it’s becoming easier to do this. Finally tried out Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant at Vivocity. … Continue reading

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Why Kids Will Love Spruce

There’s a private playground. I had no idea it was here my last two visits. It feels like a bit of a secret.

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My Second Visit to Spruce for Dinner

Made a repeat visit to Spruce and wrote about it here. I can see myself going there again.

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Jem: The Upscale New Mall at Jurong East (& My Directory Picks)

We were super kiasu, I’m embarrassed to say, and checked out the newest mall jem even though most of it is just a replica of malls in Orchard Road, like Centrepoint. And nope, no queuing for us as we didn’t … Continue reading

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Eager to Try: Jamie’s Kitchen & Madam Kwan’s at Vivo

Took these photos some time ago, before I fell ill. Wonder if Jamie Oliver’s restaurant has opened since then. I also wonder if there are still queues at Madam Kwan’s (probably). Considering that it’s perpetual summer, here I chuckled over … Continue reading

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Room Coffee Bar at ARC: Great Place for Breakfast & Cakes

I couldn’t decided between waffles and cakes at Room (later inside the lift I saw that kids under 12 get free waffles with a big breakfast order and that sounds good). And it was hard to pick one cake. They … Continue reading

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New Mall: Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) & My Pick of the Directory

5 Reasons Why I Would Return to ARC: 1. Relatively Empty (don’t have to squeeze with other folks when you dine) 2. Free Parking on weekends and on Weekdays if you spend $30 (no need to rush off and with … Continue reading

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Thai Express: Convenient Place to satisfy that Tom Yam Soup Craving

The authentic Thai food at Golden Mile can’t beat this. But considering this is a chain restaurant and Thai food in a mall, Thai Express beat my expectations (this was at Tampines 1). I quite like the tom yam soup … Continue reading

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Wild Honey at Scotts Square

We were craving for breakfast in the evening. Made a reservation but in the end there was no need to. There were a number of tables empty. I would order the same breakfast again – the St Michel – tomatoes … Continue reading

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New Things I Spotted at ION

Saw plenty of new things at ION, including the American equivalent of Franc Franc and Ikea – Crate and Barrel. The gourmet supermarket Jasons has opened here too. The food court has been revamped as well. But alas, my favourite … Continue reading

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New Dining Options at Bugis Plus

There are so many new options for dining. Always something new on the scene. Trying to be healthy for the New Year and bringing the latest to you through this food blogging hobby is a hard thing to do. Blogged … Continue reading

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New Mall: Chinatown Point is Much Improved

I think the new Chinatown Point is an improvement over what it used to be, but I can’t imagine that S$90 million was spent. Where does all that money go. Seems crazy to me. And as B commented the place … Continue reading

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New Mall: 100 AM at 100 Tras Street

I don’t like malls but I like coming across new ones. Decided to check out 100 AM which is the former Amara Shopping Complex which is connected to Amara Hotel. Here’s a link to the directory (for my own future … Continue reading

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Malacca: Nonya Lunch at Makko

Maybe it was because I was famished, but this Nonya meal at the famous restaurant called Makko was so good and I ate too quickly. There was a special type of prawn crackers that you don’t get in Singapore. It … Continue reading

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East Coast: Dining Places near the Sea

We are still awaiting for the renovations at the East Coast Beach to be complete. Used to hang out at the Macs there but it’s since moved further down to where all the seafood restaurants are.

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New at Turf Club Road: The Grandstand

Doesn’t seem a popular thing to say, but please let me whine that sometimes Singapore is boring. There is not much change in terms of weather and not much of nature to explore as we are an extremely tiny island. … Continue reading

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Poulet at Bugis Plus: Lovely Roast Chicken, but Service Staff Need Training

I seriously don’t mind Thai Express but B has a disdain for it. When I told him Thai Express was behind Poulet, he was willing to try it out because I sent him some rave reviews by bloggers, enticing photos … Continue reading

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Canele at Plaza Singapura

This was my second time at Canele, but my first time at this outlet at Plaza Singapura’s new wing. Whenever I feel guilty I try to have salad. But this salad was doused in salad dressing. Mentioned this to D … Continue reading

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Plaza Singapura: New Wing

B brought me to Plaza Singapura and I was amazed to see a new wing. I wonder how come he always knows when something new opens. He said it was just random thing as he spotted the new wing from … Continue reading

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Culina at Dempsey

Recently C asked me for dining options at Dempsey. She was thinking a nice romantic date and I immediately suggested Culina. I didn’t have pictures from my first visit so when we went there for the second time I made … Continue reading

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