Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved chicken. She loved it so much she would have it in every single meal. One day, she was walking at Plaza Singapura when she came upon a stall at the food court which had a curiously long queue. Everyone bought...
Update on October 8, 2011: We came to Mariners’ Corner Restaurant for my dad’s birthday celebration. As it turns out, the standards have dropped tremendously. The prices have remained the same and service is all right, but the food this time round is disappointing (not enough sauce; grilled lobster is...
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...
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 York 5th Avenue, Mulberry Street, Broadway. These are a few of the...
It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival this weekend! To the Chinese, this is the single most important day of the year after Chinese New Year. Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, it falls in the exact midst of autumn. Hence, “mid-autumn”. Many legends and customs surround this much...
Durian. You either love it or hate it. I have to admit that I belong to the camp that isn’t too fond of the smell of durian. The stench is so overwhelmingly strong that, in Singapore, the fruit hilariously gets its own warning sign on buses and trains. But for...
Update: Here’s the compilation of the mooncakes in Singapore for 2010. The Mid-Autumn Festival is less than two weeks away! Have you bought your mooncakes yet? If you have enjoyed my compilation of the 12 most interesting mooncakes you can find in Singapore, you may find this remix selection of...
When you get a craving for nasi lemak, where do you normally go? I usually head to Qi Ji, which has ten locations scattered across Singapore. The no-frills eatery first became popular for its popiah (spring rolls). Nowadays, it has diversified with a much larger offering of local dishes that...
I am having a lot of fun interacting with readers on Twitter and Facebook. To spice things up even more, I thought it might be interesting to run some food polls. This way we can learn more from one another and maybe even try out new food! Image via Shutterstock...
Update: Here’s the compilation of the mooncakes in Singapore for 2010. It’s mooncake season! Many families, mine included, are busy checking out catalogues and shopping for mooncakes. The mooncakes these days come in a dazzling array of colours, flavours, shapes and sizes. Finding the best one to enjoy at home...
