bangsar-babe writes: As a writer, I hate going out of the office to meet clients. To me, that is the job of the servicing department. Before you write me off as an introvert, note that I do enjoy mingling with people. But since I have to mingle and socialise at events after work, I’d rather not do so when I’m working. Sadly, my boss doesn’t seem to agree with my theory -- he drags me out to see clients almost all the time. At a recent client meeting, I spotted ...
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Glenn writes: Located on the 5th floor of 313@Somerset, Food Republic boasts 1,100 seats with 30,000 sq ft, making it the largest Food Republic atrium along Orchard Road. Featuring 26 food and drink stalls of which 5 are mini restaurants, it aims to gather some of the best hawkers in Singapore under one roof. The decor of the place is one that encompasses both modernity and a younger experience, a complete breakaway from the other outlets in Vivocity and Wisma City. The natural light from the glass ceiling at the centre of the atrium and from the sky garden terrace gives the whole area a very pleasant and airy feel....
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ieat writes: Okto Channel aired a very interesting documentary comparing local Teochew Cuisine to the Teochew Cuisine found in Swatow. I made a brief appearance to comment about Teochew Porridge in Singapore.I am not sure how you can catch the rest of the show since it has already been aired. I learnt a lot about Swatow where my grandfather came from and hope to visit one day. The series is still showing on Mondays at 9pm. I think they had one on Hainan island too. I must make a pilgrimage one day to visit the village where my grandfather came from and at the ...
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Wilson Ng writes: Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center – ARGENTINA One of the best hotel I stayed in Argentina, the  Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center. At almost the heart of the city, Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel overlooks at the famous Plaza San Martin. This is where I stayed when I touched down in Argentina. It looks grand from far. We paraded our 4×4worldexplorer.com 4×4 cars at the lobby of the hotel. There were quite a number of curious onlookers took the pictures of the cars. The lobby is huge. Well, the great thing is that they speak fluent English. WIFI is only free only at lobby area and they do have tables ...
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J2Kfm writes: To seek for some of the best in traditional Chinese cuisine in Kuala Lumpur may take some considerable effort, especially if one’s right in the midst of the Eating Hub of Malaysia, with an amalgam of influences all over the world. You get everything from Western to Eastern fares, from street foods to posh (read [...]
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qwazymonkey writes: You could probably tell from the lack of new posts or twitter updates that I've been rather busy of late. For the last couple of week, work has been excruciating and tiresome. I hardly have time to shit, let alone update this blog. I apologize for not being able to supply you with your weekly dose of monkey comics.However, despite my hectic schedule, I managed to take some time off and participated Cumi&Ciki's Japanesey Friday contest while taking a breather off work. And just before I could scream "F.M.L!", I got a message from Ciki telling me that I've won and I was to keep my weekend free to claim my prize. But as luck would have it, ...
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ladyironchef writes: I am determined to find the best sweet and sour pork in Singapore, and it may seem strange that I’m looking for it at Holland Village Fish Head Bee Hoon – the zi char place famous for their XO Fish Head Bee Hoon and San Lou Hor Fun. Having grown up in Holland Drive, my family always ate at the coffee shop whenever my mother did not cook. There used to be a Western food stall which had very good chicken chop, but it had since relocated to somewhere else a couple of years ago. Other than that, everyone else came for the famous Holland Village Fish Head Bee Hoon....
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thenomadGourmand writes: Last week’s turbulent state of affairs (work-wise & privately) left me in the doldrums for a while. Though it was nothing in the region of life & death, the whole episode got me reflective, both on the past (NEVER a good thing) and sat me down hard to re-look at the company I keep. To cut a long tale short, a valuable lesson was learnt, (sadly the hard way), some suspicions confirmed (I’m freaking glad!) & the answer to a very important question of  “should I or should I not” was determined. This week, I shall set forth with positivity & bask in the warmth of the genuine support that I received from the few genuine people that matters (you know who you ...
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Glenn writes: Private Affairs has a Sunday Brunch, that is available from 11.30 to 3.30pm. Priced from $68++/$30++ per adult/child below 12, the brunch allows for a single order of main course, and an unlimited flow of appetizers and desserts. An additional $50++, gives you free flow of house sparkling, red and white wine or $15++ for free flow of juices and soft drinks. Rather than just a complimentary bread platter, three tiers of ‘fill-me-ups’ was served. On the first tier were a Creamy Yogurt topped with Berry Espuma and a Strawberry & Raisin Museli. I much preferred the Museli though! On the 2nd tier, A platter of Banana & Walnut ...
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myfoodsirens writes: Le Bistrot is a casual French bistro that’s known for its service-with-no-pretences, and equally unpretentious food. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Lee, who has trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and the cuisine is on the classic/traditional side with a modern twist to it. Menu is prix fixe, meaning it’s fixed prices for either a two ($50++)- or a three-course ($60++) meal and it’s the same menu/price for lunch and dinner. Ala carte is available ($18++ for entree/dessert, $40++ for main) but it doesn’t make sense (at least, to me) to order ala carte since the prix fixe menu is definitely more value for money. Kir Royal ($16.50++)...
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