Update 19 Jan 2025: Strangers’ Reunion has closed.
Waste not, want not. That is the adage my mother brought us up on when it came to mealtimes. I’ve been trying to make more conscious efforts to consume responsibly and live sustainably. And I’m not alone in my efforts – Strangers’ Reunion‘s new all-day brunch menu is all about creating modern, wholesome, and refined creations with quality and upcycled ingredients.
With Lunar New Year literally around the corner, customers are flocking to their favourite bakkwa shops to get their festive fix of sweet, barbecued pork. But who says you have to queue under the sweltering hot weather?
Homegrown bakkwa chain Bee Cheng Hiang has turned its flagship store on Serangoon Road into Bee Cheng Hiang Grillery, a two-in-one retail meets bistro concept that brings the joys of purchasing your favourite Chinese snacks and enjoying a meal in a comfortable environment under one roof.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Estation Cafe has closed.
Heartland cafes like EStation Cafe in Ang Mo Kio don’t get enough credit. Homely and inviting, places like these combine the convenience of heading down for a bite, with quality food at reasonable prices.
Amara Hotel on Tras Street, Tanjong Pagar, returns for a propitious Lunar New Year feast complete with festive goodies, buffets, and tastefully done reunion dinners in the Year of the Pig.
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.
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.
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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