Shake Shack's fifth outlet in Singapore opened 1 Dec 2020 at Vivocity. I came back a couple more times because this is one of the nicest locations they have. They sure are expanding quickly but I think they have what it takes to tackle the insatiable demand for good burgers here.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Barossa Bar & Grill Opens at Vivocity with Dry-Aging Fridge and Josper Oven


At the front of the restaurant is the bright and snazzy bar.

The other parts of the restaurant is anchored by wood and leather, very much like a traditional steakhouse.

Personally, I preferred the Dear Rosemary made with vodka, elderflower, vanilla and grapefruit. Classic cocktails such as mojito, pina colada, amaretto sunrise and tequila sunrise are available here as well.
Barossa also carries about 10 wine labels from Australia as well as a wide selection of white and red wines from Italy, New Zealand, France and South Africa.
Enjoy al-fresco dining with Happy Hour from Mondays to Fridays, 5pm to 7.30pm. The following items go at S$10: • Glass of house white or red • Glass of sparkling • Full pint of beer • Cocktail of the month.

The appetisers blew us away. The juicy Ah Hua Kelong's Tiger Prawn (S$26) emerge gorgeously from the Josper oven with a smoky finish. They rest atop crispy charred kale, shio kombu, garlic beurre noisette and pickled onion.


If you only eat one thing here, make it the Australia Full Blood Wagyu Ribeye MS7/8 (300g, S$98), served with garlic confit and choice of one sauce (the red wine one comes recommended).




Thursday, December 17, 2020
Tempura Tendon Tenya in Singapore Has Great Udon!
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Cedele Christmas 2020: Turkey, Cake, Cookies and More
It's finally December! And soon, Christmas. I simply love how festive the Cedele goodies look in their takeaway packaging. Such bright and positive energy!
I'm hoping the festive cheer will herald a better 2021 for us all. Let's take a look at the many things to enjoy.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
OverlyCheezy Pizza Delivery in Singapore
OverlyCheezy.com brings something different to the delivery pizza scene in Singapore: a fusion of Italian, Japanese, French, with a local twist. They've even come up with "milk doughs" - in creamy tomato and creamy avocado (+$6 surcharge). Blended into the doughs are five cheeses: gruyere, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan and emmental. Yes, you can never have too much cheese in and on a pizza.
The Trufflelicious Wild Mushroom (above) on creamy avocado dough was a real treat. Creamy white truffle sauce, butter sauteed mushrooms (shiitake, king oyster and shimeji), parsley smothered in cheese on a pillowy crust that's just nicely crisp on the edges. This was really good for a delivery pizza.

I love their design - cute and perky aesthetics with that bright cheery yellow! Prices are fairly reasonable although the surcharges can add up. Still, the pizzas are way more satisfying than regular chain ones.
Their Dancing Katsuobushi with Beef features teriyaki sauce, mayo, Japanese-style marinated beef, bonito flakes, seaweed strips and parsley flakes. We had this on the regular dough which is a bit more dry and brittle compared to the creamy ones with milk.
Salted egg yolk fries that are sure to please most people, especially kids.
A surprisingly delicious Chocolate Lava cake. It's small but oh so moreish.
Meanwhile, the team is hard at work, coming up with new flavours!
Mentaiko Ocean pizza with prawns and crabstick.
Peking duck with smoked duck and hoisin sauce.
Their store is located in Hougang. Block 311, Hougang Ave 5, #01-189, Singapore 530311. You can call them at +65 6245-4922.
Many thanks for OverlyCheezy for the treat!
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Baci Baci: Authentic and Cosy Italian Restaurant in Serangoon Gardens

Saturday, November 7, 2020
GoroGoro Steamboat Buffet at Tampines 1 and Centrepoint
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sigmund Home Ergo Foam Tencel Pillow Review
At first, the pillow looked quite ordinary with gentle slopes less dramatic than some of the memory foam pillows on the market. However, once I laid my head down on them...oh my gosh. It's like the pillow magically aligns my neck and head to the best possible position. Let me go and do that right now; I love that sensation.
[several minutes later...]
OK, I'm back. The website described these pillows as "fluffy and soft as a cloud but as supportive as a loved one" - aww! But it's close. Your head feels like it's suspended on air and yet firmly supported.
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The gentle contours of the pillow are angled to support and cushion your spine and neck - keeping it as straight and aligned as possible for restorative sleep. Visco-elastic cells allow the pillow to mould to your neck and shoulders, enabling a personalised ergonomic fit. Advanced airflow technology keeps you cool throughout the night.
The Tencel fabric is made from the pulp of Eucalyptus trees, and is particularly breathable for added comfort, lulling you to sleep! The pillows are also 100% hypoallergenic.
For more details, visit their website, WhatsApp them at +65 8398 9763, or email hello@sigmundhome.com.
Showroom:
39A Jln Pemimpin,
#03-01C, Halcyon Building
Operating Hours:
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10 am to 7 pm, including Public Holidays
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Siri House at Dempsey: Modern Asian Cuisine with Cocktails
SIRI HOUSE at Dempsey has carved out a niche with its cuisine that can best be described as Modern Asian. Its creative East-Meets-West dishes can be intriguing yet comforting, such as the Unagi Risotto above. Head Chef Leo Pang, who was formerly from Le Benardin (by Eric Ripert in New York City) has put together a menu that calls up comfort food memories. Sharing plates let you try a little bit of everything while bonding with the people you eat with.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Hong Kong Food in Singapore: "100 Reasons to Miss Hong Kong" HKTB Promo
Do you miss Hong Kong and its fabulous eats? I remember one of particularly mouthwatering video my friend Wilsurn shared in a groupchat of him and his companion scarfing down all the iconic foods on a weekend makan trip to Hong Kong, just before the Covid travel restrictions hit. Man...the things we take for granted and think we'll be able to do just anytime? Not so easy now. They've just announced a travel air bubble between SG and HK but no dates yet for when this will happen. But thankfully, sometimes when we can't go to the mountain, the mountain can come to us.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is giving us “100
Reasons to Miss Hong Kong” by offering a variety of authentic Hong Kong
food experiences to enjoy.
From 12 October 2020 to 15 November 2020, HKTB has lined up eight world-famous Hong Kong food brands in Singapore to provide exclusive promotions and offers to local travellers who miss Hong Kong’s food. Participating brands include Jenny Bakery, Kam’s Roast, Mui Kee Congee, Social Place, as well as the newly opened Hang Heung and Joy Luck Teahouse (which houses Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Café & Tak Hing Fishball Company).
Saturday, October 10, 2020
I'm Kim Korean BBQ Buffet @ SOTA
We've always liked I'm Kim @ SOTA for their Korean BBQ. I remember work gatherings, and family dinners here. It's affordable and superb value for money. Their meats come in generous cuts and the vegetables always fresh.
Sunday, October 4, 2020
"Thank Goodness It's Seafood!" Food Delivery in Singapore
The first edition last month served up a scrumptious TGI Nasi Lemak (the twice steamed lemak rice is something Chef's Tan started with in her early days at Maxwell Food Centre). This second edition TGI Seafood (available til 1 Nov 2020) focuses on locally and regionally sourced seafood (such as from Ah Hua Kelong), complemented by herbs harvested from Gastrogig's 350sqm garden.
- Nasi Ulam
- Choice of 1 Premium Protein
- Choice of 1 Protein
- Choice of 1 Vege
- 1 set Pulut Hitam Cake
- 1 Kalamansi Kaya Bread and Butter Pudding with Fish Floss
Condiments
Omelette, Sambal Tumis, Fried Shallot, Broad Beans, Rainbow Pickles
Friday, October 2, 2020
Morton's Singapore: Private Dining Rooms for Celebrations with Steak and Seafood
Morton’s The Steakhouse has been a particular favourite for celebrating momentous occasions since it opened here in 1998. The restaurant has elegant private dining rooms that are perfect for small meetings, parties, birthday celebrations or even just a change from home.

It's probably going to be a while before we can see meetings for groups bigger than five. But I think that day is not too far away, given that rules are relaxing for places of worship (but oh, Morton is the temple of steak, isn't it?) and community cases are down to almost none. I can't wait for Phase 3.


The celebration can start off with Morton’s Prime Ocean Platters (baked), a gorgeous spread of Sea Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Baked Oyster and Jumbo Shrimp Alexander (S$194++ for 3-4 pax) or indulge in the restaurant’s creamy rendition of the Lobster Bisque (S$39++).
Of course, we love Morton's for its hallmark steaks. The 22oz. Bone-in Ribeye (S$145++, photo above) with a rich marbling of fat, beautiful succulence and flavour is perfect for sharing. For a group of five, you might consider adding also the 20oz. Signature Cut New York Strip (S$156++), Honey Balsamic Glazed Ora King Salmon (S$78++) and the lusciously sweet Alaskan King Crab Legs (S$158++ full portion) for a memorable gourmet experience.
If you're ending the meal on a sweet note, indulge in Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake (S$38++), a classic New York Style Cheesecake (S$29++) or the Fresh Seasonal Berries (S$27++) paired with Sabayon sauce, the perfect simple summery dessert.
A complimentary welcome drink will be presented to early diners who dine-in before 6pm.
MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Fourth storey, 5 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 63393740
Open daily
Bar
Monday to Saturday 5pm to 11pm
Sunday 5pm to 10pm
Dining room
Monday to Saturday 5.30pm to 11pm
Sunday 5pm to 10pm
All photos courtesy of Morton's Singapore
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Yun Nans Restaurant Opens Third Outlet at NEX Serangoon
Yun Nans has opened its third outlet at NEX on 23 September 2020. Known in China as 云海肴 (pronounced as “Yunhaiyao”), YUN NANS is the largest Yunnan F&B chain in the world, with over 200 outlets in China. On Dazhong Dianping, the restaurant is rated as one of the must-visit places in Kunming, southern Yunnan.

YUN NANS NEX Opening Promotion
50% off total bills on 28 September 2020 to 30 September 2020
Terms and Conditions
· Discount is valid for dine-in only
· Not in conjunction with any promotion or membership program
· Not valid for vouchers
The NEX outlet will offer a variety of new and exclusive dishes, such as:












YUN NANS RESTAURANT
Contact number: +65 6970 7883
Opening hours: 11:30am – 10pm daily
Seating Capacity: 100 pax
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yunnanssg/
All photo courtesy of Yun Nans Restaurant.