Roast at One Rochester – Let’s Partake in Communal Dining
DiningCan you name one place in Singapore that offers the most memorable dining experience? For me, that would most certainly be Rochester Park. Whether it is the 1930s heritage colonial bungalows or the lush garden setting, the environment is one-of-a-kind....
What’s For Lunch?
Contests / Dining / FoodBytesWanna win a prize? Submit your lunch photo(s) to editor@sparklette.net! Does...
The Cookie Museum – Most Beautiful ‘Museum’
DiningAt this museum, an entry pass is not required. All you need is a love for tea and cookies. (Note: If the photographs below look somewhat ‘different’, that’s because I was playing around with the vintage lomo effect.) I am referring...
Singapore Food Museum?
Dining / FoodBytesPretty interesting idea. What do you think? (Story shared by @don_alano....
Swensen’s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats – Extended to March 2010!
DiningUpdate: The promotion has been extended indefinitely. Good news! Swensen’s 1-for-1 weekday lunch promotion has been extended to end March 2010! This wouldn’t be the first time that the casual dining restaurant chain has prolonged the ever-popular...
Chinese New Year Snacks & Cookies – Munch On These!
Dining / HolidaysOver the past couple of weeks, many of us celebrated Chinese New Year, the most important festival on the Chinese calendar. Food certainly plays a huge part in the celebrations. After the many rounds of steamboat, Yu Sheng, Bak Kwa (sweet barbecued sliced...
Resorts World Sentosa – A Quick Peek at the Casino
Travel / SingaporeThe Resorts World at Sentosa, one of the two integrated casino resorts in Singapore, opened its casino on February 14. The first punters were welcomed at 12:18pm (local time) on the auspicious first day of Lunar New Year. Since then, the casino has been...
Eighteen Chefs – Be Your Own Chef!
DiningI can’t cook. But I sure can eat. So Eighteen Chefs’ “Be Your Own Chef” concept is extremely appealing to someone like me. Simply choose between baked rice or pasta, pick from 8 sauces and 12 ingredients, indicate your preferences...
Sony make.believe: Win S$100,000 + Chance to Catch World Cup 2010
ContestsAs you may already know, Sony is running a Dot Your Dream contest where you can share your dream and win up to S$100,000 to make it happen. And that’s not all. Two runners-up also win S$10K and S$5K respectively worth of Sony products that include...
Resorts World at Sentosa – Boulangerie Dessert Café
DiningHave you been to the Resorts World at Sentosa yet? The integrated resort has soft-opened its hotels, casino and the Universal Studios theme park to much fanfare. This week, we show you another dining option at the resort. Boulangerie at Festive Hotel...
Have Your Say: Tipping in Singapore – Are Singaporeans ready?
Dining / FoodBytesPhoto by Getty Images This morning I came across a news article that I...
Sony: Win $100,000 to Realise Your Dream
Contests“You got a dream, you gotta protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period.” In a memorable scene from The Pursuit of Happyness, Will Smith utters...
The Manhattan Fish Market – Chinese New Year Deal
DiningFancy having seafood this Chinese New Year? The Manhattan Fish Market is running a 1-for-1 deal for its Lob-Xi Fatt Cai seafood meal. Who doesn’t like 1-for-1 dealies right? Each platter includes a half lobster and fried calamari rings amongst other...
Forlino – Scenic Waterfront Dining
Dining / HolidaysIf you’re looking for a restaurant to celebrate an anniversary or Valentine’s Day, Forlino at One Fullerton is just the place for you. Picture this: The two of you are enjoying a wonderful dinner. The panoramic view of the illuminated skyline,...
Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant – Celebrating Chinese New Year
Dining / HolidaysThis is the first of a two-part review series on Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant. Are you still looking for a restaurant to dine at this Chinese New Year? Do you fancy having great seafood and customary festive goodies with wonderful-sounding names like...
tcc – Perfect Ten High Tea Set
DiningLocal café chain, tcc, has rolled out a special “Perfect Ten” high tea set to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. This comes with 10 bite-sized desserts and treats that are guaranteed to please, plus a tea or coffee...
Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant – A Slice of Turkey? Coming Right Up!
DiningSo 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...
Resorts World at Sentosa – The Dining Room [Hotel Guests Only]
DiningUpdate 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....
Resorts World Sentosa & Universal Studios Singapore – An Inside Look [Pictures]
Travel / SingaporeThe 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...
Wangz Hotel – Singapore’s Newest Boutique Hotel
Travel / SingaporeThe 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...




