Tag Archives: pastries

Artisan Boulangerie Co. (ABC) at Katong 112

Posted on March 9, 2015 by bookjunkie

Somehow prefer the branch at Vivocity, the pastries seemed fresher there and it was not as crowded. The coffee looks good but I find it a tad bitter.  They do baguette sandwiches best of all and you can’t go wrong … Continue reading →

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New French Cafe At VivoCity: abc

Posted on December 24, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m loving the bread & pastries at the new French cafe at Vivo. It replaces the Vietnamese sandwich place I believe and is located near Jamie Oliver’s. I wish there was more seating though as I definitely want to come … Continue reading →

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The Best French Cafes in Singapore

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m loving all the new French Cafes in Singapore. Too many to count now but I did a new blog post listing my top picks. And to think all these years we had to make do with Delifrance and their … Continue reading →

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Tiong Bahru Bakery: I Came Back to Try the Lemon Curd Tart

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

Been here some time ago but due to a major blog backlog took this long to blog about the experience. What I do love is the proliferation of French cafes in Singapore. What I like best at Tiong Bahru Bakery … Continue reading →

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Finally Tried Out Paris Baguette (French inspired Korean Cafe in Singapore)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by bookjunkie

Talked about Paris Baguette recently, but I’ve now finally checked it out for real. Had to, as it seems like the hottest place in town at the moment.  I’m always curious about new places. Although you can probably only truly … Continue reading →

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Finally Checked out Tiong Bahru Bakery

Posted on June 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

The sea salt caramel laced pastry I had was interesting, but the bakery was just too packed for comfort when I was there. The same issue of seats being spaced too closely together and I’m someone who likes a bit … Continue reading →

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Paul: The French Cafe at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wanted to try this new Parisian Cafe (or French Bakery Restaurant) that’s come to Singapore. Been reading so much about it on all the Singapore food blogs. My conclusion is the wait staff could smile more and be more polite, … Continue reading →

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Helsinki: Stockmann Food Hall

Posted on December 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

If you ever go to Helsinki and want to eat as cheaply as possible, I recommend you buy take away from the Stockmann Food Hall. The pastries here are freshly baked unlike most other cheaper places I patronized like the … Continue reading →

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Pullman Bakery at Millenia Walk

Posted on November 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

One thing great about Singapore is that there is always something new to get excited about. This time it’s the opening of a new bakery at Millenia Walk. The bread here looks so enticing and it was a lucky thing … Continue reading →

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Osaka: French Pastries

Posted on October 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

If you have some time in Osaka, you should definitely visit their cafes where you’ll find the most exquisite looking pastries. They tasted divine – real cream plus the freshest fruit was used. Again, I swooned over the Japanese attention … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Bakeries and Tallest Slide Featured in The Guardian and NY Times

Posted on September 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

It always feel great when someone else writes lovely things about your country. Award winning baker, Dan Lepard, reveals the top 10 sweet treats in Singapore. This tantalizing article is making me want to head to Chinatown for some local … Continue reading →

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