alfresco/outdoor dining

85 articles

The Garden Slug – One for the Carnivores

• 1 year ago • 2,510 views
Food & Drink
I recently took part in a mini contest by The Garden Slug… and won! Yes, even as we hold regular giveaways here on Sparklette, I occasionally join in a contest or two myself on other sites. The prize is a fabulous barbecue platter for three. Some people were quite curious...

Zaffron Kitchen – Great Indian food with a Cosmopolitan Style

• 1 year ago • 3,185 views
Food & Drink
Located in the heart of East Coast Road, the eye-catching Zaffron Kitchen is the latest concept from the group behind Prata Wala and Ottoman Kebah & Grill. Just diagonally across from the 112 Katong mall, finding parking space is a straightforward affair. It’s easy to be hypnotised by the many...

Tinge of Blue at SAFRA Mount Faber – Cafe by the Pool [Closed]

• 1 year ago • 2,608 views
Food & Drink
Tinge of Blue is a café and bar that is not easily discovered, hidden away at SAFRA Mount Faber in Singapore. It strikes an appealingly casual chord with its location right by the club swimming pool. Comfortable and laid-back are two words that come to mind when you first visit...

Tung Lok Signatures – Mixed Dishes, Mixed Results

• 1 year ago • 3,107 views
Food & Drink
The concept behind the Tung Lok Signatures restaurants is promising; at one place you can enjoy signature dishes from the various Tung Lok restaurants. The appealing prospect of enjoying the “best of” dishes all under one roof has drawn a large clientèle of families and working professionals, as evident by...

Toby’s Estate – Espresso Bar and Coffee House

• 1 year ago • 8,482 views
Food & Drink
Launched in October 2011, Toby’s Estate sits in the picturesque enclave of Robertson Quay. At the forefront of the coffee industry in Australia, Toby’s Estate has finally expanded its empire to Singapore where coffee aficionados have been anticipating its opening. The casual café introduces a diverse range of coffee, including...

Wave House Sentosa – Making Waves in Singapore

• 1 year ago • 3,400 views
Food & Drink
Wave House Sentosa is the latest addition to the Wave House chain, allowing surfing enthusiasts to have fun in the formerly “wave-less” Singapore. Besides pumping up the local sports scene with hi-tech wave-producing installations, Wave House also excites diners with an in-house restaurant. Located within walking distance from the Sentosa...

B@Rochester – Modern Japanese Restaurant & Bar

• 1 year ago • 5,957 views
Food & Drink
B@Rochester is a contemporary restaurant and bar featuring state-of-the-art cocktails and modern Japanese cuisine. Set amidst the lush foliage of Rochester Park, the picturesque bungalow provides a wonderful getaway from the bustling city. There are two levels of dining space. The first level is the main dining area where the...

Stacked – Dim Sum Bar

• 1 year ago • 7,167 views
Food & Drink
Love dim sum? You need not be restricted to having dim sum only in the day. At Stacked, you can have dim sum all day till 1am! Located along The Quayside at Robertson Quay, Stacked is a dim sum bar that offers a good variety ranging from the traditional classics...

Torte – More Than Meets the Eye

• 1 year ago • 6,723 views
Food & Drink
The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations Centre, along Waterloo Street, is definitely an unexpected location for this gem of a restaurant. The unpretentious Torte, started by executive chef Jason Ong — professional photographer and landscape designer by training — was originally a dessert-oriented concept. Upon hearing customer requests, the menu...

Seafood Paradise – The Seafood Arena

• 1 year ago • 5,600 views
Food & Drink
Widely popular seafood restaurant, Seafood Paradise, whose first branch at Defu Lane is usually packed to the brim, has unveiled its fourth outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 2. The new branch provides a great stopover venue for tourists wanting to feast on Singaporean-style seafood, and for those residing in the...