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Miller and Carter: when a steakhouse dares to NOT be different

I love steak. I know, I know, it’s a travesty to admit these things in this day and age, but there is something so sinfully irresistible about a quickly melting slab of herb butter on a sizzling ribeye. It’s been such a rough year, and if there is one constant that I can always relyContinue reading “Miller and Carter: when a steakhouse dares to NOT be different”

Amazonico: an Instagrammer’s dream

The ambience is mind-blowing and I liked that there was a fair bit of theatrics incorporated in the dining experience: twirling pineapples on roast, and how the guacamole is prepared at the table. That said, it was on the pricey side and some dishes were definitely more of a hit than others. I’d say thisContinue reading “Amazonico: an Instagrammer’s dream”

The Hare Old Redding: Oh, how I have missed the Gastropub!

We arrived in London a week ago and it has been a wonderfully magical culinary adventure. One of the best things the UK continues to offer to the world is the gastropub. Check out this fish malabar curry with shredded coconut rice, and the coq au vin done so perfectly I ended up scraping theContinue reading “The Hare Old Redding: Oh, how I have missed the Gastropub!”

The Sushi Bar: satisfying indulgence on the first day of resumption

Singapore had been on a heightened alert for a month now, and several months before that, with dining out prohibited. Today we resumed dining out at eateries and restaurants but capped at a maximum of two persons. This was how I decided to rejoice… with sushi of course! https://thesushibar.com.sg/

Today’s lunch menu

Entree Tiger Prawn Cocktail Caprese salad made with Piccolini Cherry Tomatoes and Italian Mozzarella Main course Oven Roasted New Zealand Lamb Rack Idaho Russet Potatoes in roasted in duck fat Sautéed carrots and aubergine Mexican Roast Asparagus Radish salad Dessert 5 French Cheese platter Homemade Chocolate fondant Drinks Cold Sake Selection of wines Sometimes words areContinue reading “Today’s lunch menu”

Want to cook amazing food? Apparently it takes patience. A lot of it.

One of the most deceptively desirable things about “modern” living is how fast-paced everything is. Don’t get me wrong. There are days I too crave for the McDonald’s filet o fish burger, fries and that deep fried apple pie… Yet preparing some of the finest dishes requires slowing down, enabling marinade to seep in, allowingContinue reading “Want to cook amazing food? Apparently it takes patience. A lot of it.”

Alati: One of the two best Greek restaurants in Singapore

So first things first. In my opinion, the other contender for the title of “Best Greek restaurant in Singapore” is Fotia. Now to Alati. It was a friend’s belated birthday celebration that just so happened to fall on the final night that we were allowed to dine out, before the enhanced COVID restrictions kicked in.Continue reading “Alati: One of the two best Greek restaurants in Singapore”

Angus: A Japanese take on steak, done well

I love it when I drop by an oldie but goodie restaurant like Angus Steak House, only to discover that so little has changed over the years. It’s been around for more than a decade. Exact same spot, same self-playing piano, same smiling faces that comprise its staff, same familiar dishes on the menu. ThisContinue reading “Angus: A Japanese take on steak, done well”

Waa Cow: Show-stopping donburis worth the wait and price tag

After resisting raw and seared salmon for 10 whole months, I am definitely making up for lost time post-delivery. Also, being back at work and in the office means lunch is one of the highlights to my weekday. Today I decided to indulge in a $19.90 (Singapore dollars that is) rice bowl, topped with blowtorchedContinue reading “Waa Cow: Show-stopping donburis worth the wait and price tag”

Kafe Utu: Mouthwatering African food amidst a cool and cosy setting

As the goat curry was memorably spectacular the last time I dined at Kafe Utu, I was a bit disappointed and annoyed that my date for the evening – my husband and father of our two children – did not order that. (Shout out here to anyone who prefers that their partners do the orderingContinue reading “Kafe Utu: Mouthwatering African food amidst a cool and cosy setting”