Singapore Food Blog

Thank You for the Gift of Hosting

Yes, Sparklette is saved! On Tuesday, I posted about the imminent danger of this website being forced to shut down. Immediately, my Twitter stream and email were inundated with retweets and messages offering help and support. A surprising good number offered free hosting. I realised just how fortunate I am to have a ready network of resourceful and savvy people that are... Read more →

Sparklette Needs Your Help!

Update: Many generous offers came in moments after this post went up. Thanks to some truly wonderful people, I think we’ll be fine after all! Sparklette sees 5,000 unique visitors daily or 150,000 visitors monthly, and is a member of the 9rules premium blog network. It is a Google PR5 website and has been around since 2003. I don’t normally ask for help over... Read more →

Sirocco, Bangkok – Cocktails on Top of the World

One place that I have long wanted to check out in Bangkok is Sirocco, the sky bar at lebua Hotel. What makes this bar particularly awesome is that it is perched open-air on the hotel rooftop, more than 60 floors above the ground! Imagine having a drink here with the wind in your face and the world at your feet. Now, isn’t that a thrill!There are at least two such... Read more →

Kaiton, Pratunam Bangkok – Cheap and Good, Possibly the Best Chicken Rice in Bangkok

At first glance, Kaiton in Pratunam looks like any other street food vendor in Bangkok. A small stand fronts the eatery, where staff busily prepare plate after plate of food to be served to customers. Yet, beyond its nondescript facade lies possibly the best chicken rice in Bangkok. Kaiton is one place where I would always make a stop at on all my trips to Bangkok. For... Read more →

Collagen Beauty Drink – Tried and Tasted in Thailand!

In Bangkok, I find myself constantly heading to the 7-Eleven stores to stock up on these collagen drinks. Apparently, these “Beauti” drinks are made with some form of collagen formula and promise to be chock-full of the beauty-enhancing collagen protein!The first thing that catches my eye is not the word “collagen”, but rather, the beautiful packaging... Read more →

11 Gallery, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Old World Thailand

If you are looking for a memorable dining experience in Bangkok, head to 11 Gallery in Sukhumvit. The moment you enter the restaurant, it is as though you have walked through the gateway to old world Thailand. The waitress, clad in traditional Thai clothing with the sabai (shoulder cloth) ushers you in. You have the choice of outdoor seating amongst greenery, or indoor... Read more →

Koko, Siam Square Bangkok – Lovely Flavors in Siam Square

Siam Square is an area that appeals to tourists and locals alike with its eclectic mix of shops and boutiques that sell local designer-label apparel. When it comes to chow time, aside from the big players like the Bangkok Hard Rock Café, you can also choose from small café-restaurants like Koko. Koko is a Thai eatery that caters to vegan palates, with a sprinkling... Read more →

The Offshore, Sukhumvit Bangkok – Fish-and-Chip Shop in a Red-Light District

On a recent trip to Bangkok, I stayed in Sukhumvit and visited what is perhaps the best-known chippy in Bangkok — the Offshore. It is situated in Soi Cowboy, the red-light district in Sukhumvit that is notorious for its strip bars and risque sex shows.The Offshore first started out as a bar, and expanded into the fish-and-chips business with a unit next door. I... Read more →

Identify These Locations and Win a Holga Camera! [Ended]

Can your camera take beautifully saturated photographs like these?Try a lomo camera. All the photographs you see above are taken using the Holga 135BC camera, and I have one purple unit to give away! Here’s what the purple camera looks like:For a chance to win this camera, simply identify correctly the following locations. (more…)  Read more →

INQmobile Freebies Promotion Extended

The INQ Mini 3G social networking phone that comes pre-installed with various social networking software such as Facebook and Twitter can be yours for free! The freebies promotion has been extended to November 30 at all hello! shops. (more…)  Read more →