NOWAFTER Cafe @ Design Orchard, Orchard Road – Another Minimalist, Korean-Inspired Cafe Opens in Orchard Road

Until today, I still can’t quite wrap my head around what makes a cafe Korean-inspired. Is it the distinctly minimalist interior or a menu that bears a striking resemblance to one of the many scattered across Seoul? 

With that said, it’s time to strike another Korean-inspired cafe off the list with today’s visit to NOWAFTER Cafe, a new joint that opened on the third level of Design Orchard this month. 

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Bored and Hungry Singapore Pop-Up @ Mirage – The Parlour in Farrer Park – Savour America’s Best Burger with Secret Menu Till 19 August

Singapore is no stranger to American burger pop-up. This time, savour America’s best burger as crowned by Good Morning America at the Bored and Hungry Singapore Pop-Up from 11 to 19 August 2023.

Hosted at Mirage – The Parlour, a craft beer bar and Singapore’s first non-fungible token (NFT) bar in Farrer Park, this limited-time experience marks its first foray into our city-state. 

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[CLOSED] Le Matin Patisserie @ Ion Orchard, Orchard Road – French Experimental Bakery Gone Big

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 OrchardLe Matin Patisserie has certainly come a long way. 

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Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee @ Bedok Reservoir Road, Kaki Bukit – Traditional Hokkien Mee with Plenty of Wok Hei

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. 

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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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