Update 19 Jan 2025: Mischief has closed.
As we resume some semblance of “life before lockdown”, one thing that’s been on my mind for ages is waking up to a good brunch on the weekend. Here to satiate long-deprived cravings for hearty morning grub is Mischief, everyone’s favourite American-style bar at Esplanade.
will.i.am once sang, “I like them big, I like them chunky”, and the same couldn’t ring more true for me and my cookies. The chunkier the better, and if they come with an oozing centre, even better!
In the two years since it launched online, Nasty Cookie has added many accolades under its belt, the biggest of it being its first takeout kiosk at Funan Mall in City Hall. The self-proclaimed first ever NY-style gourmet cookie is known for its decadent toppings and crumbly dough made with about 15 – 20% less sugar, so you can indulge your cookie cravings without the calorie-laden guilt trip that comes with it.
With Singaporeans heading full swing into #workfromhome across the country, it’s only natural that convenience becomes an important factor in getting our daily caffeine fix. And mini businesses are springing up everywhere to deliver.
One such cold brew…brewer that has popped up on social feeds is Bebs Coffee Lab, a self-proclaimed white cold brew specialist that delivers its goods to all locations in Singapore for a fee of $6 – $10.
You may have heard of sourdough bread, but what about sourdough buns? SOUDO is a newly-minted, online bakery that specialises in healthy and hearty bakes that are easily enjoyed on their own, or paired with other ingredients from around your home.
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I rarely review places that are closing, but there was something alluring about Boufé Boutique Cafe that I couldn’t miss out on. Nestled far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, in the tranquil grounds on Phoenix Park, the six-year old establishment recently announced its impending closure following the end of its lease in the old-school building.
Update January 2023: Cafe Coco has closed.
One of the advantages of islandwide delivery is getting to sample all kinds of restaurants and cafes that I would normally be too lazy to make the trip for.
Last month, Cafe Coco pulled off a pretty commendable feat by pledging 100% of their proceeds for the latter part of May to the Singapore Red Cross, in spite of the dire situation faced by most, if not all F&B businesses. Located within the Supertree Food Hall at Gardens by the Bay, Cafe Coco is now looking to pull through the rest of Phase 1 by churning out cold brews for coffee aficionados across the country.
I may be working at the far end of Raffles Place now, but I’ll always be an Amoy Street gal at heart. There’s just something exciting about discovering new local joints in that hood that can’t quite be found anywhere else in Singapore. Arriving at this bustling mecca of local and foreign flavours two months ago was LUNA, a local patisserie chock full of artisanal cakes and other baked goods.
As you know what they say: no circuit breaker period is gonna stop me from trying new cafes and restaurants beyond the east side of Singapore! Especially with food delivery services making things more convenient for us diners.
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