I have a thing for unpretentious, unfussy places that serve authentic and lip-smackingly delicious cuisine, more so if said cuisine is Italian. Santi’s Pizza & Produce is a fully open-air eatery in Telok Ayer that prides itself on quality products and sustainability in its cooking.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Le Matin Patisserie has closed. Follow their Instagram for their upcoming popups.
As a food blogger, there’s nothing I love more than seeing places I’ve reviewed grow and become more and more successful. From baked boxes to order during the 2020 Circuit Breaker to its experimental kitchen in a far-flung estate and finally, a sophisticated new home in ION Orchard, Le Matin Patisserie has certainly come a long way.
Do you recall when waffle and dessert cafes were all the rage in HDB estates? It’s time to take it back to basics with a visit to Rise, a not-so-hidden dessert joint in Potong Pasir that’s selling fresh waffles, gelato, and artisanal cakes.
Hokkien mee is one of those deceptively simple dishes that demand a world of time and effort to cook and perfect. So when a stall opens up selling this very dish, best not to underestimate their dedication and skill.
Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is a relatively new stall located a stone’s throw from Kaki Bukit MRT Station, and the joint venture of two partners who coincidentally share the same name.
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.
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.
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.
Singaporeans’ propensity towards the latest viral foods never ceases to amaze me, especially when it’s food that’s… not exactly suited to the current weather. The French American Bakery recently achieved virality for its hot chocolate, which has been drawing steady crowds in spite of the intense heat.
Chue On It 