All posts tagged: Ngee Ann City

Christmas Tree of the Day #10 (2009 Edition) – Beary Christmas at Takashimaya

Here’s to an extra cuddly Christmas — an entire Christmas tree made of teddy bears! How very adorable!Shoppers can look forward to admiring these lovable teddy bear trees at Takashimaya every Christmas. One year they had black and sparkly bears. The following they had the bears in green, white and pink. This time round they included brown bears, the most... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #4 (2009 Edition) – Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Tree

Ferrero Rocher chocolates are probably amongst the most popular and versatile gifts that you can give or receive at Christmas. Romantic boyfriends present it to their sweethearts in the form of a Ferrero Rocher bouquet. Friends give it to one another to show that they care. (Just between you and me though, Royce’ is my preferred choice when it comes to chocolate.... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #1 (2009 Edition) – Giant Tree at Ngee Ann City

From now ’til Christmas, we are celebrating here with a special Christmas tree a day over a course of 12 days. If you visit Ngee Ann City at Christmas, there is one towering sight you definitely can’t miss. The giant flagship tree at the mall stands at a height of over four storeys tall. It kick-starts my Christmas Tree of the Day series for 2009! (more…)  Read more →

Royce’ Nama Chocolate – Posh Nosh

It’s my birthday today! One of the gifts I received is this: Royce’ Nama chocolate! If you have ever tasted this chocolate before, you would know how truly awesome it is. Photo by kaoko My first experience with Royce’ was in ‘06, when a friend specially couriered a small unassuming “care package” to me. It unraveled to reveal a slim... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #2 (2008 Edition)

Christmas always feels extra special with warm cuddly teddy bears. Get a cute overload with this — a Christmas tree built entirely out of small teddy bears!With neat alternating layers of bears in green, pink and white, it’s almost like a delicious layered cake! I spotted this within the Takashimaya department store. They did something similar last year with... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #10 (2007 Edition)

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Only two more days! I am so psyched! You know what would make Christmas feel even warmer and cosier? A fuzzy little bear perhaps? So for today’s Christmas Tree of the Day, I present to you a Christmas tree made up of teddy bears! Check it out, it’s mostly purple too!This one is for the ladies :) Cylindrical... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #8 (2007 Edition)

I have always fancied leather wallets from the German brand, Braun Büffel. So naturally I got all excited when I chanced upon the unusual Braun Büffel Christmas tree recently. It was a surprise find too.It was outside Ngee Ann City where I stumbled upon this golden Christmas tree. The few times that I happened to walk past it, I didn’t notice anyone stopping... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #7 (2007 Edition)

Every year, Takashimaya Shopping Centre doesn’t cease to amaze shoppers with its flagship Christmas tree. This tree is practically the star of the mall! Passers-by would whip out their camera phones or cameras and eagerly snap away, hoping to have a keepsake of its magnificence even after Christmas.Spanning a height of a whopping 4 storeys, the Takashimaya Christmas... Read more →

Ambush – Fuss-free and Good Italian Food

One of my favorite places for pasta is ambush. It is tucked within the gourmet section of the takashimaya basement food court. Not only are the pastas affordable, they are super yummy too. In particular the seafood dishes, which I have a soft spot for.I usually call this the Japanese pasta place because the menu consists of several Japanese-inspired dishes. Dining here... Read more →

Royal Copenhagen Tea Lounge & Restaurant – They Shoot for the Stars

From the junction between takashimaya, Paragon and mandarin hotel, a level-two café that can be seen through its glass windows always catches my attention. I had been curious about this place for a long time! It is none other than the Royal Copenhagen tea lounge & restaurant. I liked the place and was impressed with the fancy porcelain tableware they used. Everything,... Read more →