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...
Following the establishment of a taqueria (pronounced ta-ke-ria) at Clarke Quay – the first in Singapore – Señor Taco has opened its second taco restaurant at CHIJMES. With a menu of authentic Mexican street food and tacos, Señor Taco Taqueria and Cantina is one place where you can immerse in...
When a sudden food craving hits, it’s usually almost impossible to resist. And that’s what happened recently when I had an insatiable urge to indulge in some spicy tomato mussels. Sea-facing restaurant The Mussel Guys at VivoCity seemed the natural choice. Truth be told, my first dining experience at The...
Sometime back we had a discussion on whether a tipping system in Singapore is feasible. It seems that at least one café here has found a way to make it work. Papa Palheta is a small coffee retail boutique that used to be located off Bukit Timah Road before moving...
Tucked within the lush greenery of Singapore’s countryside, away from the bustling city crowd, The Marmalade Pantry at Fairways Drive serves up contemporary bistro favourites in the casual-chic ambiance of a colonial house. Going a different direction from its ION Orchard outlet, Pantry at the Stables, which has taken over...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
