Sin & Savage Bakehouse @ Stirling Road, Queenstown – HDB Cafe Serving Elevated Comfort Food and Artisan Donuts

It’s refreshing to venture out of town and explore heartland cafes for a change. Sin & Savage Bakehouse is a little over a year old, having been opened by the team behind Mixsense Private Dining. Located at Stirling Road in Queenstown, Sin & Savage aspires to serve elevated comfort food inspired by the owners’ love of classic flavours. 

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When in Tochigi: Bakery Cafe Penny Lane @ Yumoto, Nasu Koden – Beatles-Themed Cafe and Bakery Nestled Among Japan’s Mountains

What do Nasu and The Beatles have in common? A themed bakery and cafe called Bakery Cafe Penny Lane! Driving up Nasu Highlands which is known for its forest trails and hilly areas, you would least expect to find a gathering of cottage-like buildings reminiscent of the English countryside.
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Bakery Cafe Penny Lane Nasu is one of seven sister cafes scattered across Tochigi and Ibaraki, all except a couple similarly themed to re-create the atmosphere of a traditional English teahouse. 

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[MOVED] 46 Mittsu @ Everton Park, Outram Park – HDB Joint Serving Thicc Sandos and Good Vibes

Update 19 Jan 2025: 46 Mittsu has moved to North Canal Road and re-branded to Go Rogue

I have a love-hate relationship with sandos. On one hand, they’re crazy delicious and stuffed to the brim with flavourful ingredients. On the other hand, I’ve never had a sando eating experience that did not end in a handful of ingredients spilling from two slices of bread gallantly holding it all together. 

And yet, like after every messy break in between a tumultuous, yet addictive relationship, I find myself going back for more. Today’s trip against better judgement is to 46 Mittsu, a sando kiosk tucked away in Everton Park. 

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10 Japanese-Style Cafes, Bars, and Eateries in Singapore to Satisfy Your Wabi-Sabi and Travel Cravings

Ah, Japanese cafes and their wabi-sabi approach to food and decor. While Korean cafes are known for their distinctly modern and minimalist styles, there is an undeniable charm about the rusticness and tranquility that defines their Japanese counterparts. 

Looking for the spot in Singapore to satiate your cravings before your next, long-awaited trip? Here are 10 Japanese, or Japanese-inspired cafes, bars, and eateries that will transport you to your favourite Japanese city, albeit temporarily. 

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