A bakery by the name of Metrocakes has just opened on our sunny shores. The shop is located at the quaint district of Kampong Glam, specialising in mini cakes, cupcakes and whole cakes that include gorgeous couture cakes! If you are a mouse potato who loves the convenience of online...
When you want to enjoy a good spread of Japanese cuisine, the Kuishin Bo Japanese Buffet may just hit the spot. The spectrum of Japanese fares you would find at Kuishin Bo includes sushi, sashimi, cold seafood, tempura, grilled meats and seafood, a dessert line that can match any hotel...
According to the National Arts Council, we have close to 300 art galleries. Now compare that with the 64 Starbucks outlets and 110 McDonald’s restaurants on our tiny island! Last year, White Canvas Gallery entered the scene in the charming neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru. They have recently held the Tiong...
A serendipitous visit to Madam Saigon at Liang Seah Street lent the opportunity to sip on their Vietnamese drip coffee. (Yes, we were there whilst waiting for a table at the incredibly popular Porn’s Thai restaurant next door.) How do you like your coffee – black, with cream and sugar,...
Good food sells. So does star power. Pair the two together and you’ve got a winning formula to drawing in the crowd. The never-ending line of customers at Porn’s, the suggestively-named Thai restaurant at Liang Seah Street is testament to that fact. Popular Singapore TV host Pornsak Prajakwit‘s venture into...
Guess what, people? Sparklette.net has been featured in the official WordPress Showcase! How WordPress selects the websites: Blogs and web sites powered by WordPress that make it into the Showcase are typically doing one or more of the following: Using WordPress in a unique or innovative way. Attracting tens of...
It has been weeks of nonstop mooncake binging action at the Sparklette headquarters. Until now, all the mooncakes I have featured can be found in Singapore, including the Concorde Hotel halal mooncakes that are imported from Malaysia. This past weekend, longtime reader Kyo kindly shared with me some mooncakes that...
Boutique café chain tcc, which quietly changed its name from “the coffee connoisseur” to “the connoisseur concerto” recently, has launched their first ever mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival. The selection includes the classic mooncake, mango mooncake and yes, a coffee-themed treat. Colour me excited! Unboxing the mooncakes The mooncakes are encased...
This Mid-Autumn Festival, Pine Court at Mandarin Orchard Hotel has a range of new offerings. Of these, the quartet of mini snowskin mooncakes stands out for the diverse and tantalising flavours that would suit different palates. Say hello to these petite-sized mooncakes that range from Asian-inspired, Italian, fruit-themed and even...
Lately, Muslim readers who have been following my mooncake reviews have lamented that all the delectable pastries featured are non-Halal. They can only look at the pictures, and not enjoy any of the actual treats. Thanks to Concorde Hotel, Muslim mooncake lovers can also indulge in this scrumptious cake! Yes,...
