alfresco/outdoor dining

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Basil Alcove – No Frills Fine-Dining

Most foodies would have heard of this little dining establishment at Middle Road called Basil Alcove. This is a place known for its no frills fine-dining in a coffee shop environment. Unlike most fine-dining restaurants that charge astronomical prices for food that come in small portions, basil alcove charges much...

Da Paolo at Rochester Park – Bar & Bites

Having had such a wonderful and memorable Christmas dining experience at graze, I returned there on a different occasion barely a couple weeks later. Unfortunately it doesn’t open for lunch so Da Paolo, its adjacent neighbour at Rochester Park, played host to us instead. Comparing Rochester Park in daytime and...

graze at Rochester Park – Christmas Dinner

I had been wanting to check out Rochester Park for the longest time. That place is new to me but from what I’d heard, it’s like Holland Village, only less crowded. So for Christmas dinner I suggested Rochester Park and let my friend make all the arrangements. Only when I...

Rangoli – Al fresco Dining in an Alley

I am not sure if you are aware of a place called Pasir Panjang Village. It is a row of shophouses that stands at the junction of South Buona Vista road and Pasir Panjang Road. Since 1993, it has been slated as a conservation site by the URA. The double...

The BLooiE’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill – Swimmingly Good Food

I have never actually been to Science Park before until a recent job assignment gave me the opportunity. When my client suggested lunch, I was expecting a café or a canteen. I did a double take when I found ourselves at The BLooiE’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, tucked at the...

Khansama Tandoori Restaurant – Packed with Spices!

A friend and I were at Khansama Tandoori Restaurant, a two-storey eatery in Little India that serves authentic North Indian delicacies. The alfresco dining area on the ground floor was brimming with customers, mostly tourists. We were escorted to the second level that had air conditioning, purple walls and few...

Giraffe Restaurant and Bar – Chill out Amidst Water and Greenery

So, I finally got a chance to dine at the Giraffe Restaurant and Bar over at Istana Park. It’s not the food that draws me, but the chic look of the place. Housed in a double-storey glass building amidst water and greenery, diners are nicely isolated from the bustling weekend...