Author: Evan Mua
If there’s any apt descriptor for the sleepy neighbourhood of Punggol, hidden in the far North-Eastern corner of Singapore, it’s “young BTO estate filled with young couples”. Given that reputation, I have growing bewilderment towards the void of trendy brunch spots in the area. Well, the new pet-friendly Well Collective fits just the profile.
You feel like you’re at a house party. The vivid tint of technicolour lights, the communal table where strangers strike up rapports across invisible dividers between their seats, the small, cosy balcony lushly populated with greens and rattan — JUICE is a wine bar that feels wonderfully homely. Continue reading “JUICE”
Singapore has a longstanding romance with scenic dining. Photogenic al fresco hideouts command a lot of popularity, as sumptuous views of the skyline and the sea draw in crowds looking to bask in beauty. Newcomer Guriru however, provides a different kind of scenic ambience.
Rome was not built in a day. Building something profound from scratch is one of the most gruelling undertakings — it demands effort, planning, tweaking, and above all, tenacity. In the same vein, I would liken One Fattened Calf Burger’s proprietors as masterful burger architects. Continue reading “One Fattened Calf Burgers”
[Update: Kinou has closed.] An utterance of “Basque food” to the average Singaporean would probably elicit a response of “oh, creamy molten burnt cheesecake right?” And then get showered in quizzical stares as you go on about the culture-rich Basque regions of Spain and perhaps even more eyebrows raised when you dive into its Southern France territory, and that’s Kinou’s prime directive — a conduit to the magnificent flavours of the region.
Singapore is a city with an amazing draw for many of the best chefs around the world, who fly in to take charge of the swankiest concepts and Michelin-starred establishments. Contrary to most, Chef Son Pham, who’s a seasoned chef with diverse global experience, is an interesting case — his chief trade here is as the chef-owner of a humble NY-style pizza joint. Continue reading “Profile: Son Pham, The Fine Dining Chef Who Opened a Pizza Joint in Singapore”
There is perhaps no protein more exalted in the culinary canon than the Steak. Owing to its status and the meticulous grilling preparation, steakhouse prices are not exactly welcoming to the hoi polloi. But if you must get a taste of properly prepared steak without mortgaging your house, Bedrock Bar & Grill’s set lunch calls out to you.
A narrow pathway led inward. Slightly cramped and dimly lit. Four steps in, eyes get arrested by glimpses of a soft tangerine glow spilling in from the right. Dignified wooden counters rest slightly above the waist, bathing in a warmth wafted by gentle overhanging lights. You’ve arrived at Live Twice. Continue reading “Live Twice”
An “authentic” Izakaya experience almost certainly entails a few things — comforting and gratifying bites, carafes of sake, and rowdy Japanese salarymen. But what if you want a different kind of Izakaya service? You visit Omu Nomu.
It’s quite an experience sauntering up to the reception of a fancy hotel and telling them you’re here for private dining. That’s just what I did during my sojourn at Nest @ One Farrer, where prices start from as low as $58++. Continue reading “Nest @ One Farrer”
