Chinta Manis is a Peranakan Patisserrie specialising in handmade Nyonya Kuehs. While many kuehs there are kept traditional, you can spot several modern variations that are bound to galvanise your taste buds. Continue reading
Vietnamese Pulled Pork Burrito ($18)
Violet Oon’s Kitchen is one of my favourite Peranakan-themed restaurants of all time, starring renowned food specialist and chef Violet Oon. As Singapore’s Food Ambassador, Violet Oon often represents Singapore in various significant events abroad. She is known for her cooking as well as her opinions on food, earning a glowing reputation that spans the international arena.
A weekend brunch menu was introduced in June 2013, giving you more reasons to unwind at Violet Oon’s Kitchen on leisure days. Available from 9.30am till 3pm, the brunch menu is where age-old traditions meet creativity. Those hankering for Violet Oon’s time-honoured Peranakan dishes can still order from the regular lunch menu from 11.30am till 3pm. Continue reading
SAFRA writer Tim Wee challenged me to Burger Face Off at Meat Packing District, for a battle of the genders. Click on this link and watch the video to find out who won!
Meat Packing District at Waterloo Street launched the Burger Challenge in October 2013. The challenge was to finish a burger of massive proportions – 6 patties weighing a hefty 1kg, layered with melted cheese, sandwiched between two buns, and accompanied by fries – under 20 minutes, and the meal is on the house. Continue reading
Striped Bass Fillet ($36)
I was drawn to The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill to take advantage of the Entertainer once again. This time round, I saved almost $100, which already covers the cost of the app itself ($57 for a limited time period/usual price $95). Continue reading
Happy Avenue is established with the objective of bringing happiness to others in the form of home-baked treats.
Owner-baker Judy started baking as a form of leisure pursuit, who later decided to take up baking and frosting courses professionally and start an online business to sell her bakes after receiving numerous compliments from those who’ve tried her cupcakes.
Happy Avenue has sold over 10,000 cupcakes thus far, and orders have to be made way in advance due to overwhelming popularity.
The moist and chocolaty Signature Valrhona Triple Dark is the best seller amongst the cupcakes, and also a personal favourite of mine, made of dark chocolate cake, dark chocolate chips, and topped with dark chocolate ganache, all made out of quality Valrhona dark chocolate.
Other flavours include Vanilla Lemon Cream, Red Velvet, Choc Peanut Butter, Choc Salted Caramel, Choc Brazlilian Coffee, and Vanilla Strawberry. Continue reading
Introduced more than a year ago, Platters Bistro & Wine Bar continues bringing excitement to the ‘dine and share’ concept with its unique Chef-Designed series, where the menu is re-designed every four months by a new guest chef.
From now till the end of February 2014, the spotlight is on Chef Jeremy Nguee, chef-owner of Preparazzi. A shining star in the catering industry in Singapore, he was also the official caterer for the recent Dinner En Blanc.
Gourmet healthy food is the focal point and a mainstay in Chef Jeremy’s line of work. Sounds painful to be deprived of deep-fried munchies and comfort food huh.
This collaboration gives Chef Jeremy a nod and a rare opportunity to be adventurous and creative, without a care of how artery clogging it may be, showcasing his love for comfort food, and what he truly is deep inside.
The theme this round is based on sinful indulgence and full flavours, nicknamed the #fatdieyou series. The nickname came across as off-putting to me initially, but the moment the food reaches my palate, the apprehensiveness is dispelled.
Thunder Thighs & Crackpot Rice ($36/$68)
The Thunder Thighs & Crackpot Rice consists of meaty and succulent French frog legs (‘Cuisses de Grenouille’) and soft shell crabs that are battered and deep-fried, accompanied by tobiko, hollandaise and bacon, sided with crab roe rice that’s cooked with pork lard –so sinful but so flavourful.
I’m always enthralled by The Icing Room’s vibrant array of sweet treats and its cheery aura.
Seizing attention this festive season are the adorable Christmas log cakes, available from 1 to 31 December 2013. Continue reading
Should there be an award for the most charming Christmas gift this festive season, it would most likely go to Four Seasons Hotel Singapore’s Festive Fruit Cake that’s encased in an elegant cylindrical cake box.
Amongst all the Christmas cakes I’ve encountered in recent years, this significant one evokes the feel of Christmas most! Continue reading
Somersby Apple Cider is one of the very few beers that I adore. Refreshing and sweet, it’s made from fermented apple juice and natural flavourings.
This festive season, Melicacy is sponsored two sets of Somersby gift sets to give away!
The gift set comprises two bottles of Somersby Apple Ciders, a tall glass and a bottle opener.
To participate in this giveaway, head over to this .
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Merry Christmas!
Ice Cream Chefs is no stranger to the ice cream scene in Singapore; thus far delighting residents of the Upper Thomson and East Coast precinct, and those who are willing to travel for merriment. With the newly opened outlet at SAFRA Mount Faber, those residing in the vicinity have something to look forward to when the sweltering heat gets unbearable.
Ice cream are made fresh daily, with over 10 flavours to choose from each day, several on a rotational basis.
There are over 40 flavours in their flavour directory. Check them out here: http://www.icecreamchefs.com/flavours.html
Ice cream pricing:
Regular Cup (1 flavour) – $3.80
Large Cup (2 flavours) – $5.80
Pint (475ml) – $11.80
The Crème Brulee ice cream is a personal favourite! Sweet caramelised notes instilled in dense vanilla ice cream –this ‘Ice Cream Chefs Originals’ flavour has been winning hearts since 2004.
The Earl Grey Tea Latte ice cream panders to those who prefer something less sweet. Continue reading
York Hotel’s well-liked Penang Hawkers’ Fare is back! Launched in 1986, this highly popular food promotion happens thrice a year, in March, September and December. From 13 December 2013 till 1 January 2014, indulge in unlimited portions of Penang street food such as Char Kway Teow, Prawn Mee, Penang Laksa, Lor Bak, Rojak, Cuttlefish Kang Kong, Oyster Omelette, Ban Chang Kueh, Kway Teow Soup and Kway Teow Dry. Continue reading
Conrad Centennial Singapore’s signature teddy bear dons a Christmas outfit this festive season, as the hotel celebrates with a tempting array of goodies, savouries and desserts, as well as holiday feasts at its F&B outlets –Oscar’s, The Terrace, Lobby Lounge and Golden Peony.
Early celebrations begin from 29 November through 23 December 2013 at Oscar’s. Enjoy the festive buffet lunch (12pm to 2.30pm) at $58++ per person from Monday to Saturday, or dinner (6pm to 10pm) at $66++ per person from Sunday to Thursday, $80++ per person from Friday to Saturday. The Sunday Amazing Graze Lunch, available from 12pm to 3pm, is priced at $80++ per person (food only) or $158++ per person that includes free flow of Laurent Perrier Champagne, house pour wines and beer.
The girls from the recent Sydney trip and I gathered last week for mini catch-up session at Oscar’s, just in good time for the festive buffet spread. The restaurant is packed and bustling with crowd, conspicuously a popular dining choice for corporate festive celebrations. Continue reading
Frantically looking for recipes to impress your loved ones this festive season? Perfect Italiano Food Fixes in 15 shares a 5-Course menu from appetiser to dessert, featuring appropriate Perfect Italiano cheeses to match each dish.
Each of the 5 dishes featured on the website (http://perfectitaliano.com.sg/foodfixesin15) comes with a 15-seconds video to demonstrate just how simple the recipes are. Continue reading
Shrimp Wanton in Spicy Vinaigrette
The A La Carte Dinner Buffet at The Fullterton Hotel Singapore’s Jade Restaurant, available from 1 to 30 December 2013, is one you wouldn’t want to miss. At $58++ per person, you can order as many servings as you can stomach from the selection of more than 38 dishes, encompassing appetisers, soups, main courses, rice and noodle dishes, and desserts, each meticulously prepared by Chef Leong Chee Yeng and his outstanding culinary team.
Hot & Sour Seafood Soup
Familiar favourites include the Hot and Sour Seafood Soup, Roasted Pork Belly, Sautéed Chicken with Lemongrass and Dried Chilli Vinaigrette, Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet, Sautéed Pork Ribs in Coffee Sauce and Fragrant Wok-Fried Rice with Seafood. Continue reading
Tresses going short: still not any less a lady.