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Tag Archives: expensive
Angelina at Marina Bay Sands: Another Too Expensive Place
Staff were struggling here. We didn’t order the tiny cakes that cost at least $17 before tax and opted for a large basket of piping hot French fries instead. Pretty good but you could get much more for $13.50 at … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, restaurant, Singapore Living
Tagged Angelina, cafe, expensive, French, Marina Bay Sands
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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
#11. Wraps
I have abandoned my list of healthy food I like and decided to take it up again. Trying to inspire myself and the folks around me. I like the idea of eating so that I feel better physically. Cleaner foods … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Food I Like
Tagged diet, expensive, hawker, health, healthy, Novena, Salad Stop, salads, Singapore, wellness, wraps
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Johor Premium Outlets: Still Not Worth A Visit
B wanted to stop at The Premium Outlets in Johor on our way back from Malacca, as the Ralph Lauren store just opened for business. Didn’t think I would make a return visit after the last one. Everything was still … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged expensive, factory outlet, Johor Premium Outlets, lousy, shopping, travel, trip
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Hediard: Another Favourite Spot of Mine
Some things you can’t quite explain, but I like the vibe at Hediard in spite of the prices. Just my second time here but I’m charmed by the place hidden in a quaint little Tudor style building. I know the … Continue reading
Sentosa: Joel Robuchon
Don’t think I’ll ever get to have a meal here. Looks super expensive but I’m sure it’s quite a thrilling experience? Anyone tried it yet? The fake Thinker sculpture. Or should I say replica? More art on our way back … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged expensive, Joel Robuchon, restaurant, Sentosa, Singapore
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Arteastiq (Sorely Disappointed)
We both felt ripped off and we came here with very high expectations seeing the impressive decor from afar. We were at Mandarin Gallery and passed by the art space cum tea salon the day before and even thought we … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged afternoon tea, Arteastiq, bad, disappointing, expensive, Food, high tea, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore, stale, tea lounge, worst
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Ippudo at Mandarin Gallery: I Expected More for $20 Ramen
It seems that I always talk about places being great but the truth is I’ve had some sucky experiences. Just zero mood to write about it as I prefer to write about the positive ones. But since I don’t want … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged calpis, Disappointed, expensive, Food, Ippudo, luxurious, Mandarin Gallery, Ramen, Singapore
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Yet to Try Kopi Luwak
I talked about this very rare coffee and why I haven’t tried it yet. Satisfied myself with a tiny latte instead.
Gardens by the Bay: Verandah
Ok I think this will be my last post about the new attraction (unless I visit again), and this time about our lunch at Verandah. The tastefully decorated bistro serves Asian cuisine and is very near the entrance of Gardens. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Asian, Chicken Curry, crappy, expensive, Food, Gardens by the Bay, local, polite, review, service, Singapore, Verandah
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What I Thought About Gardens by the Bay
I had high expectations for the much lauded Gardens by the Bay, as it’s under the National Park Boards and they do such a wonderful job with the Botanic Gardens. It’s also currently the hottest place after Singapore’s first Dean … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, Domes, expensive, Gardens by the Bay, honest, new, opinion, prices, Singapore, thoughts
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The Singapore Dream: A HDB Flat
What most Singaporeans aspire to purchase. But you usually end up tied to your job, unable to quit, even if it sucks big time. Even with a grant, you’ll be in debt for years and somehow you don’t really purchase … Continue reading
I’m a Sucker for TWG at Marina Bay Sands
I still like the ambience and tea here even though the price cannot be justified especially for the tiny crepe and crappy cake. The best dessert item I’ve had here was the creme brulee tart and the best savoury item … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged expensive, high tea, Marina Bay Sands, on the bridge, Shoppes, Singapore, tea, TWG
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Baby Girl Clothes
These days when I travel I am going to look out for baby girl clothes. The ones in Singapore are so expensive and we don’t have genuine sales here. The range also seems poor. It’s the same case with adult … Continue reading
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged baby girl, clothes, dresses, expensive, infant, thoughts
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Johor Premium Outlets (Part 1 of 2)
Wasn’t really worth the while for me, but I had fun taking photos so that I can blog about it. I like new places. Why it was not worth it? I think the outlet shops in Singapore at Changi City … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged blouse, Body Shop, Chocolate, clothes, Coach, designer, dining, expensive, Food, food court, handbags, JB, Johor, Johor Premium Outlets, prices, shoes, Zegna
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Didn’t have a Good Experience at Halia
I wouldn’t recommend Halia at Botanic Gardens (next to the Ginger Garden) as the prices were just too high and the service seemed a tad snooty. I felt so disappointed, because I really wanted to love the place. The waiter … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged atas, Botanic Gardens, design, expensive, Food, Halia, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, prices, restaurant, review, Singapore, snooty, travel
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HDB Properties in Singapore: What Happens After the 99 Year Lease is Up?
I have always wondered about what happens when you HDB lease is up, and here’s a detailed write-up about it by Alvin on a blog all about Tiong Bahru Estate. It made me wonder what would prompt young people to … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 99 years, afford, anxiety, arrested development, cars, COE, cost of living, escalating, expensive, flats, hard, HDB, inflation, lease, Life, Living, rent, scary, Singapore
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Oriole Cafe & Bar – think I ordered the wrong coffee
There are so many boutique cafes popping up all over Singapore and being a coffee addict I’ve been out in search for the best. After hearing so many raves about this place, I was a little disappointed when the coffee … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 313 Somerset, beautiful, cafe latte, coffee, culture, decor, design, dining, Entertainment, expensive, Fish and Chips, Food, Life, Living, mall, Oriole Cafe, Pasta, personal, photography, photos, pretentious, pretty, shops, Singapore, travel
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Meidi-ya: Liang Court Supermarket
Liang Court has my favourite supermarket in their basement. Japanese products may be expensive, but their perfection is a joy to behold. I don’t even fancy vegetables, but these are just gorgeous. Can you imagine that people actually buy these … Continue reading
German Restaurant at VivoCity
I enjoyed the ambience more the the food which I found expensive. Our food taxes which includes service charge always come up to quite a bit. I always think in terms of how many cups of good coffee I can … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Brotzeit, decor, design, dining, Entertainment, expensive, Food, german, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, restaurant, Sausages, Singapore, travel, VivoCity
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Cars in Singapore are Perceived to be the Most Expensive in the World
And it’s true. Here’s a video made by the sister-in-law of Shaycarl of the Shaytards. A lovely vlogging family from Idaho that I have been blogging about. Callie is in Singapore because her husband Dave has a job here. Her … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Auntard, Callie Moore, cars, culture, Dave, expensive, honest, Idaho, income gap, inflation, Katielette, Katielette's sister, Life, Living, personal, safe, Shaytards, sister in law, YouTube
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