All posts tagged: Western

Roast at One Rochester – Let’s Partake in Communal Dining

Can you name one place in Singapore that offers the most memorable dining experience? For me, that would most certainly be Rochester Park. Whether it is the 1930s heritage colonial bungalows or the lush garden setting, the environment is one-of-a-kind. In terms of unique ambience, I would be hard-pressed to find another place that comes close.The last time I visited... Read more →

Swensen’s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats – Extended to March 2010!

Good news! Swensen’s 1-for-1 weekday lunch promotion has been extended to end March 2010! This wouldn’t be the first time that the casual dining restaurant chain has prolonged the ever-popular deal. Maybe they should make it permanent already! From now ’til end March, you can enjoy this promotion at all Swensen’s restaurants between the lunch hours... Read more →

Eighteen Chefs – Be Your Own Chef!

I can’t cook. But I sure can eat. So Eighteen Chefs’ “Be Your Own Chef” concept is extremely appealing to someone like me. Simply choose between baked rice or pasta, pick from 8 sauces and 12 ingredients, indicate your preferences on the order chit, and the chef will do the rest. Easy peasy Japanesey! Now, that’s fuss-free and personalised... Read more →

The Manhattan Fish Market – Chinese New Year Deal

Fancy having seafood this Chinese New Year? The Manhattan Fish Market is running a 1-for-1 deal for its Lob-Xi Fatt Cai seafood meal. Who doesn’t like 1-for-1 dealies right? Each platter includes a half lobster and fried calamari rings amongst other goodies. Don’t they look tantalising? This promotion runs from now all the way ’til March 7, 2010 at their... Read more →

Chili’s Grill and Bar – Hot Stuff!

Tip: To set the mood, listen to Chili’s Radio Network while reading this post. They have some GREAT music over there! With a name like Chili’s, you can be sure that the food is sizzling hot and packed with flavor! Chili’s Grill and Bar, the casual dining restaurant chain originating from Dallas opened in Singapore in 2009, its 200th restaurant worldwide.... Read more →

Swensen’s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats – Back by Popular Demand!

Update: The promotion has been extended to 31 March 2010. Remember this one? Swensen’s 1-for-1 weekday lunch promotion is back! From now ’til end February, you can enjoy this promotion at all Swensen’s restaurants between the lunch hours of 11am to 2pm. Click to enlarge Terms & Conditions:Valid on weekdays (11am – 2pm) till 28 February 2010,... 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 →

Mariners’ Corner Restaurant – Seafood Feast!

For a seafood-loving population, we have rather few Western seafood eateries here. Chinese seafood hawker stalls and restaurants are aplenty, but Western ones are rare. One reason may be the fact that the Western counterparts are generally the pricier luxury-class type. Another may be that the Western style of grilling seafood is deemed as not doing it justice. With the... Read more →

Harry’s Card – Gives You 20% More Each Time!

It is no secret that i love Harry’s Bar. The food, the crowd and the music are fine by me. But more importantly, it is my preferred location for catching the weekend soccer matches. Recently I purchased the Harry’s card happily. It is perfect for the regulars (and for people that don’t really care which bar they go as long as it is a bar). The moment... Read more →

Seah Street Deli at Raffles Hotel – New York, New York

Start spreading the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it — New York, New York These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it — New York, New York5th Avenue, Mulberry Street, broadway. These are a few of the famous streets in New York. But when you dine at Seah Street Deli in Raffles Hotel, they take on a whole... Read more →