bar milano truffle pizza fritta

A Night of Pizzazz — Bar Milano’s Pizza Fritta Challenge  

[Update: Bar Milano has closed.] While I’m a fan of cool pizzas, I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t heard of pizza frittas until Bar Milano. I first knew of Bar Milano from my favourite food critic’s review, where she extolled on its demonstration of  “the art of sprezzatura”  — a sartorial concept of studied carelessness. 

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takeshi-san sushi review

Next Level Sushi Presentation at Takeshi-San

You have to set yourself apart as an affordable sushi place, in this local market that’s crowded with great Japanese joints. New opening Takeshi-San does just that with its presentation (or “gimmick” as some would say).

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lee's confectionery review singapore

A Review of Every Single Pastry at Lee’s Confectionery

[Update: Lee’s Confectionery has closed and reopened as Nickel.] There are many amazing patisseries in Singapore but not many have the same eye for aesthetics as Lee’s Confectionery. These creations are as much a treat for the eyes as the palate.

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hill street tai hwa pork noodles review

Hill Street Tai Hwa — Best Bak Chor Mee in the World?

Singapore’s hawker culture was recently inducted onto UNESCO list for intangible cultural heritage . It’s been long coming, helped by stalwarts like Hill Street Tai Hwa putting our hawker scene on the map by earning itself a Michelin Star .

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amo review singapore

Pizza lovers shouldn’t sleep on Amo’s stunning creations 

Amo was conceived by Beppe De Vito, owner of the Il Lido Group and Michelin-starred chef at Braci, in 2017. The chic, dimly-lit Italian joint sits along Hong Kong Street and has earned a reputation for its stunning doughy creations. 

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French Fold is Merci Marcel’s newest crepe concept

Merci Marcel is undoubtedly one of the most beloved cafes in Singapore (and a personal fav), bringing great vibes and great food with a quirky French flair. They are advancing their brand with a new crepe concept, French Fold.

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petit pain croissant review

Petit Pain might have one of the scariest queues in Singapore, but are the croissants worth it?

Nestled in a quaint and unassuming shop space in Katong, Petit Pain produces some of the most popular pastries in Singapore. Alas, with their secluded location and the excruciating queues, have you wondered if they are worth the pain? Quite possibly so. 

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wildfire burgers singapore review

Wildfire chicken & burgers Is one of the best value for money burgers around

Burgers are an extremely popular food item in Singapore and there are so many good burger places . New burger places open so frequently that it takes something special to get noticed, just like Wildfire Chicken & Burgers

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candlenut michelin star peranakan review

Candlenut is the World’s First Michelin starred Peranakan restaurant

Peranakan cuisine is something many know but aren’t familiar with. Probably even less know that Singapore is home to the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut.

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