Abseil is like A Warm Hug embodied by Coffee and Minimalism
It takes some time to find your way to Abseil, sited on the quiet periphery of Tanjong Pagar and just barely out of sight of the frenetic mobs of the CBD. Continue reading “Abseil Coffee”
Author: Evan Mua
New Burnt Ends Dempsey Hill Location Heralds Bigger Things for Singapore’s Most Popular Smokehouse
The sands of time furtively glide, slowly and steadily. Times change. People mature. Only one thing remains constant — the unabating adulation for local smokehouse titan Burnt Ends. Continue reading “Burnt Ends”
Whitegrass & Hvala’s Lovechild Boyutei is Undoubtedly chic but Falls Disappointingly Flat
[Update: Boyutei has closed.] There’s no mistaking that the Hvala brand name holds a lot of sway over the Singapore cafe scene — as one of the go-to’s for Japanese treats, all their branches are often packed to the brim. Still, setting up their new concept Boyutei with a Michelin-starred restaurant? Unexpected.
Torasho & the Beauty of Dried Ramen and Tsukemen
A busy Japanese bar sits snuggly along the bend on Tras Street that connects to the hectic Tanjong Pagar Road. Generally kept in a quiet lull in the day but when nighttime comes about though, is when Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar comes alive. Continue reading “Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar”
Gyu San Is Blowing up for Affordable Japanese Sandos but Is It worth it?
I think I speak for many that, when it comes to Japanese Sandos, the price point is not the friendliest — in Singapore at least. That’s why every once in a while, an affordable Sando establishment comes along and drums up feverous media hype, with the latest being Gyu San at Tanjong Pagar. Continue reading “Gyu San”
Heart of Darkness Marks Third anniversary of Its Craft Beer in Singapore With a New Menu
There’s something many bars love to boast about: “we have pints colder than your ex’s heart.” So it’s only fitting that Heart of Darkness at Keong Saik is a bar that provides exactly what its name alludes to — cold, fresh beer straight from the tap.
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Fun Japanese-Inspired Bagels at Keen’s Bagelry Takeaway kiosk
Sometimes, an Egg McMuffin just isn’t enough to satiate those morning munchies. Crave a sandwich that’s more substantial and more loaded? Nothing fits that profile better than bagel sandwiches, one of the trendiest items in Singapore’s cafe scene. Continue reading “Keen’s Bagelry”
Yeast side Farrer Park is a day drinker’s dream with Sourdough Pizza & $10 Happy Hour Pints
Having been a regular at Yeast Side’s quaint hideout at King Albert Park, it was exciting to step into the spanking new Farrer Park outlet for the first time. This new space is as lively, unpretentious, and inviting — a trademark of the cafe, which also doubles as a craft beer bar.
Negroni Week 2022 comes with 10 Refined Negroni Riffs to mark its 10th anniversary in Singapore
To many, the Negroni is one of the most iconic drinks to have graced the bar industry, regularly mentioned in the same breath as titans such as the Old Fashioned and Martini. Fittingly, we celebrate the tipple every year with a lively affair, the Negroni Week, which returns for its 10th instalment in 2022.
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46 Mittsu’s Everton Park Outlet Makes the Quirkiest Affordable Sandos
As part of a spade of relocating cafes, affordable sandwich maestros 46 Mittsu have also recently found themselves a new home in the quaint vicinage of Everton Park. Formerly housed in a congregation of concepts at secluded Kim Yam Road, they’ve struck out on their own this time around. Continue reading “46 Mittsu”