Singapore Food Blog

Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant – A Slice of Turkey? Coming Right Up!

So I was in the mood for some exotic food just the other day. Something Middle Eastern. That’s pretty exotic, right? Sofra Turkish Café & Restaurant swiftly came to mind. I have been seeing that place through its glass-clad exterior for years and figured, why not? Here’s the thing: I wouldn’t know authentic Turkish cuisine if it bit me in the... Read more →

Resorts World at Sentosa – The Dining Room [Hotel Guests Only]

Update on February 9, 2010: This restaurant is open only to Crockfords Tower Hotel guests. With all the buzz surrounding Resorts World at Sentosa, some of you may be looking to spend some time over here. Perhaps you are also curious about the dining options. What restaurants are there? Are they affordable? After watching movies like Ocean’s Eleven, casinos give me... Read more →

Resorts World at Sentosa – An Inside Look [Pictures]

The Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort in Singapore has finally opened! Are you wondering what it is like on the inside? We take you on a tour through this highly anticipated attraction. Even before the Universal Studios theme park, the country’s first ever casino, and most of the 60 restaurants are open for business, the resort has already amassed a huge crowd... Read more →

Wangz Hotel – Singapore’s Newest Boutique Hotel

Updates below The next time you are in the charming Tiong Bahru estate, don’t be surprised if you find a quirky, barrel-shaped building. This is none other than Wangz Hotel, the newest boutique hotel to open in Singapore.Way before it even opened in mid-December 2009, the hotel had already captured the attention of curious passers-by. The building’s unique... Read more →

Sparklette 2.0

After 3 long years, Sparklette has undergone an overhaul! That’s a long time for a website like this. Aside from the obvious cosmetic differences, here are a few of the changes: Improved categorisation of content Find what you need in a quicker time!Food reviews are now sorted according to cuisine. Travel articles are sorted according to city.“Better”... Read more →

Claypot Fun – At the Playground

What first strikes you is the aroma wafting in the air. Next is the sight of a packed restaurant where claypot dishes fill every table, and a long line of eager customers waiting on. This describes a typical scene at Claypot Fun. (The word “fun” is a play on the phonetically similar “饭”, the Chinese character for rice.) Managed by Jumbo Seafood,... Read more →

Chili’s Grill and Bar – Hot Stuff!

Tip: To set the mood, listen to Chili’s Radio Network while reading this post. They have some GREAT music over there! With a name like Chili’s, you can be sure that the food is sizzling hot and packed with flavor! Chili’s Grill and Bar, the casual dining restaurant chain originating from Dallas opened in Singapore in 2009, its 200th restaurant worldwide.... Read more →

Swensen’s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats – Back by Popular Demand!

Update: The promotion has been extended to 31 March 2010. Remember this one? Swensen’s 1-for-1 weekday lunch promotion is back! From now ’til end February, you can enjoy this promotion at all Swensen’s restaurants between the lunch hours of 11am to 2pm. Click to enlarge Terms & Conditions:Valid on weekdays (11am – 2pm) till 28 February 2010,... Read more →

Best of Sparklette 2009

This has been a great year for me in so many different ways, and that includes this blog, too. As the year draws to an end, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight the most read posts and active commentators on Sparklette for 2009. At this moment a revamp of Sparklette is in the works. I don’t have a confirmed date for the launch as I am juggling this along... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #12 (2009 Edition) – This Tree’s Got Balls!

For 2009, the last (but not least) of the Christmas Tree of the Day series hails from Tanglin Mall. Made up of spheres and sprinkled with hundreds of twinkling lights, it is certainly an eye-catching piece of work.Looking at the Christmas decorations, I would never have guessed that they are made from recycled materials! The innovative creation involves months of effort... Read more →