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L’etoile at 160 Owen Road: Lovely Setting, Disappointing Drinks

Posted on July 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Service felt earnest at this pretty cafe said to be inspired by French style cafes in Japan. Disappointingly though, the food and drinks did not satisfy. Think my expectations have sky rocketed since trying out all the new idie cafes … Continue reading →

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Lavender Street Shophouses

Posted on July 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Shophouses along Lavendar Street look a little more run-down and grungy compared to the more touristy areas like Ann Siang Hill or Haji Lane. The Balestier area has loads of lighting stores. Usually people who do home renovations come … Continue reading →

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Kampong Glam Architecture

Posted on March 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

I took so many shots at Kampong Glam which is our Muslim quarter. I was just loving the beautiful old architecture here.  What I really love is hardly any building is higher than two stories. White buildings always look fabulous … Continue reading →

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