Author: Melissa | SG Food & Travel

Hi there! I'm a marketer by day and a content creator and blogger by night. I started blogging about my favourite food haunts in 2013 and haven't stopped since. My favourite things in life are: food, travel, and food and travel. If you would like to collaborate, drop me a line at melissa.chue@gmail.com

Two Men Bagel House @ Royal Square, Novena – New York Style Hand Rolled Bagels with Wholesome Fillings from Spam to Lamb

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Sometimes you just want to break away from the seemingly endless cycle of food fads and overhyped “Instagram food” and head straight back for the classics, i.e. what works. Other times a little innovation goes a long way in re-inventing a timeless staple.

I have heard good things about  Two Men Bagel House since their early days in Tanjong Pagar, but never got around to trying them while I was working in the vicinity. With the start of the new year, though, there was no better time to venture into new food territory than when I was in Novena, where their second store is located.

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When in Kagawa: Apron Cafe @ Homura Art Village, Naoshima – Seasonal Menus Designed by a Certified Nutritionist Using Local Ingredients from Setouchi

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Honmura Art Village, a district home to around ten art installations scattered across former residences, is one of the first pit stops for visitors to Naoshima. But that’s not the only thing this quaint neighbourhood is worth making a beeline for. Tucked away from quiet streets are several hidden cafes and eateries where you can grab a bite (or a breather) between art hopping.

It was by pure chance that I stumbled across Apron Cafe while searching for my second last stop on the Honmura art village trail. A neatly written sign on a blackboard indicated its existence around the corner from a nondescript single level building.

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[CLOSED] Fu Xiang Signatures @ VivoCity, HarbourFront – Timeless Curry Dishes at Food Republic (Invite)

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Fu Xiang Signatures has closed.

You’ve got to hand it to VivoCity’s Food Republic for replicating the food streets of old in their decor. Thankfully, Fu Xiang Signatures proves it’s not only style, but also substance with their signature heritage curry dishes, recipes which the current owners inherited from the stall’s first generation of owners.

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[CLOSED] Fatburger Singapore @ KINEX (Formally OneKm Shopping Mall), Paya Lebar – The Last Great Burger Stand in America Lands in Singapore

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Fatburger has closed.

This is a trip that’s long overdue. Fatburger, coined as “The Last Great Burger Stand” , made its home in Singapore at KINEX and Velocity @ Novena Square back in September, with the gargantuan Quad (XXXXL) Burger making waves among foodies. Hailing from Hollywood, this famed burger chain has enjoyed a massive cult following in America, with celebrities like Kanye West and Pharrell among its clientele and partners.

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With its famed reputation preceding its arrival, expectations were high when I visited Fatburger’s KINEX outlet for lunch.

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[CLOSED] Amber Ember @ Upper Serangoon Road – Quaint Pink Cafe Serving Australian Jaffles

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Amber Ember has closed.

These days, it’s hard to find a cafe that truly stands out from the dozens of generic looking joints that pop up with forgettable or worse, mediocre dishes. Yet Amber Ember has somehow found its way against the norm, with an interesting menu of Asian inspired brunch items that tantalise both the eyes and the tastebuds.

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[CLOSED] The Chop Chop Selections @ Bedok Marketplace – New Lunch Menu from Tuesday to Sunday; $3 for Second Order of the Same Kind (Invite)

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Update 19 Jan 2025: The Chop Chop Selections has closed.

Located a five to ten minute drive from Tampines and Tanah Merah MRT stations, The Bedok Marketplace is often overlooked by food seekers in favour of its neighbours. Which is shame really, because of the myriad hidden gems among its selections, such as The Chop Chop Selections. 

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Citrus By The Pool & Citrus Bistro @ Woodlands and Sengkang – Satisfying Halal Certified Cafe Fare by the Pool; Free Entry into Sengkang Swimming Complex for Diners (Invite)

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Citrus Bistro has closed. Visit Cirus By The Pool in Woodlands.

Ah, Sundays by the pool. When I was a child, there was nothing better than escaping the relentless heat with an afternoon at the swimming pool, followed by a hearty lunch with family under the sturdy shelter of an umbrella table.

For families taking a refreshing dip at Woodlands and Sengkang Sports Centres, Citrus By The Pool and its sister cafe, Citrus Bistro, offer western and Asian fusion fare that is pretty bang for buck, in terms of flavours and portions!

Best of all, diners at Citrus Bistro enjoy free entry to the swimming complex – just dial the number on the signboard next to the gantry and a friendly staff will usher you in.

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