Horne Road is once again, cementing its hipster neighbourhood status with the addition of new coffee joints and quaint cafes. One of these newcomers is Ai Cafe, a cafe by day, bistro by night that has made a name for itself with its quirky desserts.
Category: Eat
SKIRT @ W Sentosa, Sentosa Cove – Elegant Steakhouse with Decadent Grilled Meats
If you’re a steak lover, chances are you have heard of SKIRT, an elegant steakhouse situated at W Sentosa in Sentosa Cove. Dubbed “the boldest grill”, SKIRT prides itself on its extensive range of top-of-the-line cuts from Argentina, Australia, and USA, along with other mouthwatering offerings made with sustainably-sourced ingredients.
Soba Kappo Reiwa @ Trengganu Street, Chinatown – Authentic 100% Buckwheat Flour Soba Noodles 2 Mins Away From Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Following a successful start in Singapore’s heartlands, Japanese-run Reiwa Soba has upgraded to a space of its own, named Soba Kappo Reiwa. Interestingly, the hole-in-the-wall eatery can be found a 2-min walk away from Buddha Tooth and Relic Museum, in the heart of Chinatown.
Celebrate Ramadhan with Limited-Time Texas Chicken Sambal from 15 April – 26 May 2022
East meets west in Texan Chicken’s newest time-limited menu! The Texas Chicken Sambal infuses the signature fried chicken with a sweet-spicy sambal sauce that is guaranteed to set mouths watering.
Asaru Studio @ Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Chinatown – Experiential Retail Experience Embodies the Japanese Ideals of Omotonashi
In a world consumed by ever-changing trends and the pressure to keep up with them, it’s refreshing to see local businesses committed to preserving traditions that have stood the test of time. Asaru Studio quietly opened its doors in Pearl’s Hill Terrace earlier this year, but has been slowly but surely thrust into the spotlight for its Japanese tea and coffee experience, named the Uchi Session ($30).
Mon Ceries Patisserie – Online Patisserie Helmed by Home Baker Who Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London
With more individuals turning away from traditional corporate careers to pursue their lifelong aspirations in the F&B industry, I’m always curious about the results of their kitchen experiments. I was able to check out Mon Cerise Patisserie during its month-long stint at Baker X at Orchard Gateway, a project designed to give aspiring home-based bakers a taste of managing a physical shopfront.
Mon Cerise Patisserie is an online French patisserie founded by home baker Cherry Chiu, who bid the corporate world goodbye and earned her baking chops at Le Cordon Bleu in London. The result is a range of dainty, handmade pastries that change every month!
Les Petite Tarts ($27 for 6 pieces)
Chunky Lobsters @ orchardgateway, Somerset – Affordable Lobster Rolls with a New Dine-In Concept (Media)
Chunky Lobsters has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a takeaway kiosk in the CBD, now serving up delicious rolls and seafood dishes at its current home in orchardgateway. Regulars at its previous iterations may also notice that its newest dine-in concept now rocks a fully nautical decor inspired by the rustic lobster shacks of New England.
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