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Tag Archives: vivo
Haagen Dazs Cafe at Vivo
Because our usual haunt, Starbucks is always suffocatingly crowded we headed to the Haagen Dazs Cafe instead which is not very popular due to steep prices. Their cookie dough ice cream is very good. I think much better than Ben … Continue reading
Nice View of Sentosa at Paradise Dynasty Vivo Branch
Had the usual at Paradise Dynasty. Always a long queue outside but we find that a whole section is not open and there are lots of empty seats within. Not enough staff or a tactic to give the perception that … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, restaurant
Tagged dumplings, handmade noodles, Paradise Dynasty, tan tan men, vivo, Xiao Long Bao
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A Day at Vivo: What’s New
Surprised to see H&M open where the National Geographic store used to be. I quite like the kiddie clothes here. Cute hair and phone assessories too – cute pink walrus iphone cover. And I do like how mustard and navy … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Camper, fashion, H&M, Jamie Oliver, mall, new, Singapore, St Marc Cafe, thoughts, vivo, VivoCity
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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
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged dining, Jamie Oliver, Jamie's Kitchen, Madam Kwan's, new, Singapore, vivo
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Costa at Vivo
Had a coffee break at Costa. The coffee isn’t great, but I like the decor here. Also St Marc’s was too crowded and I would have been majorly tempted by the parfaits.
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, coffee, Costa Coffee, mall, Singapore, vivo
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St Marc Cafe is Ruining My Resolve to Eat Healthy
I know I should have just stuck to the Earl Grey tea, but everything here is just so tempting. How can you not try the parfaits (including jello like pudding, cornflakes and pieces of cake too) or the buns? It … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged buns, cafe, diet, healthy, japanese, mall, mayo, Parfait, St Marc, temptation, vivo
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CNY 2013: Checking Out the Chinese New Year Buzz at Vivo
VivoCity tends to have great Chinese New Year atmosphere so we had to check it out this year. I found the lanterns so pretty and the Chinese New Year fair, including art, crafts and photography from China added to the … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2013, Art, China, Chinese New Year, crafts, decorations, fair, mall, photography, vivo, VivoCity
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St-Marc Cafe Again: Espresso Jelly & Choco Cro
The Espresso Jelly dessert is something I would definitely have again, although with the new year coming (when willpower is at it’s highest or should I say hope that the slate is wiped clean) I’ll try not eat as many … Continue reading
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Tagged bread, cafe, choco cro, dessert, espresso jelly, japanese, Parfait, St Marc Cafe, vivo
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Pretty Christmas Trees & Awful Queues
It still feels like Christmas when I see all the lovely trees about town. It’s a very city kind of Christmas and I wonder what visitors from colder climates with real trees feel about it. I guess they too would … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Christmas trees, City, crowded, long, pandas, queues, school holidays, Sentosa, Singapore, vivo, zoo
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St Marc Cafe: Strawberry Milk Parfait
I see myself frequenting St Marc a lot. Well if it’s not too crowded. I love their parfaits. The Yuzu tea was way too sweet (it’s Yuzu jam with hot water added) but at least there is free chilled water … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe, croissant, icecream, japanese, new, Singapore, soft serve, St Marc, vivo, VivoCity, Yuzu tea
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Lovely Churros, Poor Service
Who can resist churros. It’s one of my favourite desserts. The Churros and the raspberry plus chocolate dips (opted for milk and dark chocolate) at Max Brenner were lovely but I hesitate to return to the VivoCity branch as the … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bad, Chocolate, churros, Max Brenner, service, Singapore, vivo
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Rainbow Dumplings
Tried out the new Crystal Jade at Vivo some time ago but couldn’t get to blogging about it with all the openings of new cafes I was more excited to blog about first. The colours here were attractive but the … Continue reading
Costa Coffee at Vivo
Now that St Marc has opened I don’t think I’ll be returning to Costa (also new) unless St Marc is too packed. Prefer the offerings there. Although to be fair I had tea at Costa instead of trying the coffee. … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe, Costa Coffee, new, Singapore, vivo, VivoCity
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St Marc Cafe at Vivo
I’m impressed by St Marc, the new Japanese Bread and Dessert Cafe at Vivo. It’s known for it’s bread, especially the chocolate croissant known as choco cro, which I haven’t tried yet. Did a bit of googling. It’s a famous … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged bread, cafe, Hot Chocolate, ice cream, japanese, new, open, St Marc Cafe, vivo, VivoCity
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Lego Merlion
I think this post requires no words.
Daiso, the 2 Dollar Store
Would be even more enticing if it was the dollar store but I guess you can’t buy much with a dollar these days. Everyone loves a good bargain.
Posted in Singapore Living, White as Milk
Tagged 2 dollars, Daiso, fun, japanese, shopping, Singapore, store, vivo
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Franc Franc: Exquisite Drinking Glasses
There’s a section within Franc Franc at Vivo that sells exquisite looking glasses. It’s a pity they are so expensive. S$34 is way too much but I just love the shape and it’s surprisingly light. I wonder if it’s glass … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged environmentally friendly, Franc Franc, glass, kitchenware, lunch box, pretty, smoked bamboo, vivo
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I Checked out the new Franc Franc Furniture Store at Vivo City
My first impression of Franc Franc. Wow those are the biggest chairs ever. Wonder what it would be like to sit in one. Probably pretty awesome and I would have that Alice in Wonderland feeling. After looking around I was … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged candles, cups, decor, flowers, Franc Franc, Furniture, japanese, mall, mugs, Singapore, tea pot, vivo, VivoCity
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Gelare at Vivo: My Sandwich was Too Dry
I was wondering whether to talk about my crappier food experiences. I’m always not as motivated to blog about my not so great experiences. But then again how would you then know not to waste your calories. I generally like … Continue reading
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Tagged bad, dry, Food, Gelare, Singapore, Tuna Sandwich, vivo
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Escaping the Vivo Crowds at the National Geographic Cafe
I thought the dimly lit National Geographic Cafe at Vivo was cosy, although they were out of many of the teas on the menu. I also liked the not very strong and milky Coffee, which surprised me. It seems like … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe, coffee, honey, mall, National Geographic, vivo, VivoCity
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More Chinese New Year Photos from the Trip to Vivo City
Another place to get the full effect of Chinese New Year, together with the loud music are the supermarkets, so since we were at VivoCity we checked out the Malaysia Hypermart called Giant. Couldn’t resist snapping Bug’s Bunny’s girlfriend in … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese, Chinese New Year, CNY2011, culture, design, fashion, Giant, hypermart, Life, Living, mall, mandarin oranges, oranges, personal, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, supermarket, travel, vivo, VivoCity
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VivoCity: Very Cool Chinese Arts & Crafts Fair
I was excited to see the Chinese Arts & Crafts Fair with vendors mostly from China at the central court at Level 1. Took some photos, but I think you would enjoy heading down to check it out yourself. I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged activities, Art, beautiful, Central Court, Chinese, Chinese Arts and Crafts Fair, Chinese New Year, Chinese paper cuttings, crafts, culture, Events, hairdo, Level 1, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, Singapore, Sugar Art, travel, vivo, VivoCity, what to do
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