Update June 2020: Rookery’s Capital Tower outlet has closed.
As Singapore’s CBD slows to a quiet, end-of-the-year lull, office dwellers who have remained behind this holiday season can look forward to some seasonal, post-work nosh at Rookery at Capital Tower.
It’s a quiet, languid, late afternoon at The Cheese Ark. Soft, jazzy beats permeate the cozy retail area, while aromas of different exotic cheeses mingle in the air. Rows of neatly stacked crackers, nuts, wines, and cheese knives sit on shelves waiting for the next customer to pick them up.
Never would you suspect that this humble cheese shop is tucked away deep in the heartlands – Stirling Road in Queenstown, to be exact. A windowless shopfront devoid of any signage stands out from a row of neighbourhood eateries and provision stores.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Mischief has closed.
Like peanut butter and jelly and mac and cheese, Mischief’s pairing of tempting bar bites with gorgeous waterfront views is a winning combination that can’t be beat. Occupying the outer tip of Esplanade Mall, this casual restaurant cum bar offers delectable, communal-style dishes such as loaded fries and alcoholic slushies.
A Rib-Tastic Christmas returns to Morganfield’s this festive season. Tuck into Yuletide specials straight from the kitchen of the Home of Sticky Bones, from lip-smacking tasty ribs, to perfectly done meats for a hearty spread.
Update 6 January 2021: KFC Fried Chicken Skin is back! Now available at all outlets for a limited time with Original Recipe and Spicy versions at $3.60.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard by now of KFC Singapore’s Fried Chicken Skin, which caused quite the stir when it was announced.
Since its limited release on 11 November, much of social media has turned to watching live updates on KFC Singapore’s Instagram for where to these elusive, popular chicken skins; it completely sold out at all 10 outlets where it’s available on Day One.
But before you cry, “But you can taste the same thing from peeling off the fried chicken what!” Let’s dive into my honest take on KFC’s Fried Chicken Skins.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Starter Lab has closed.
Tiong Bahru, the quaint mecca of all things cafe hopping in Singapore, now has one more gem to add to her crown of hipster cafes and coffee joints. Starter Lab, the bakery renowned for its sourdough loaves in Cangu, Bali, has set up shop right in the heartlands.
Update 19 Jan 2025: BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers has moved. Check out their Instagram for other locations.
BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers, or Backyard Bakers as they are affectionally known to regulars, may be one of Singapore’s best kept foodie secrets.
Operating out of a takeaway kiosk at Havelock II near Chinatown, BUNDT is The Backyard Bakers’ sole physical space, following the recent closure of its GRAZE outlet in West Coast. This minimally-decorated joint is so tight (think can’t swing your ponytail; let alone your cat kind of tight), making the quality of the food they churn out on a daily basis, nothing short of a minor miracle.
There’s one catch, though: there’s no fixed menu. But here’s a breakdown of some of The Backyard Bakers’ more popular offerings, plus how you can get your hands on them!
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