Firm favourite of mine for those light-as-air artisan pizza 🍕 EVP has elevated their menu like the luxe version of Hawaiian pizza, Aloha’m ($30). Made with smoked tomato, fresh pineapple that is slow-cooked overnight in parma ham fat, slices of high quality prosciutto cotto, fior di latte and finished in organic EVOO.
What started as a home-based establishment during Circuit Breaker, became a full-fledged restaurant at three locations - Serangoon Garden, East Coast and The Star Vista.
Juicy slabs of steak such as USDA Prime Ribeye ($98 for 600g) that’s a perfect marbling or tucking into the non-beef dishes like the Miso Salmon ($29) accompanied with your choice of side. Tuck into the dishes while having their speciality cocktails, we had a lovely birthday celebration at Dan's Steak.
Taiwanese-style breakfast for the early birds. The quaint cafe offers the typical breakfast menu such as Toast, Egg Crepe Roll and Lu Rou Fan.
Luncheon Meat & Egg Toast ($5.40), luncheon meat and vegetables sandwiched by toasted white bread. Was slightly underwhelming, if only the luncheon meat slices were thicker.
Pork Floss Egg Crepe ($5.90) fairs better with the choice of changing to a whole-wheat crepe or scallion oil pancake.
OG Strawberry Shortcake Can ($11.80) is the one I like. Layers of fluffy chiffon cake with whipped cream, it is layered with sliced strawberries and puree from Hokkaido.
Along with the range of Fuwa Cans (from $8.80), there’s 3 SG Exclusive ones - Matcha, Mango & Orange and Tiramisu. Light and fluffy, these Fuwa Can is filled with layers of cream, fruit jelly, fruit puree and fruit jam.
Even before it opens at 11am, you’ll see a queue forming as people flock down to Gwangjang Market for these freshly-made doughnuts.
Kkwabaegi aka Twisted Doughnuts (KRW1,000), are usually made from wheat flour or glutinous rice flour which gives it a more chewy texture. Fried till golden brown before lightly coated in cinnamon sugar, it’s hard to stop at one.
A delightful glass of wine was selected by Claudine’s Sommelier Geoffrey before digging into the delightful dishes by Chef Julian and Chef Jeanette.
Back at Claudine for their new lunch set - 2 Course ($62) and 3 Course ($78) - that’s available on Tuesdays to Fridays between 11:45am to 2pm.
Carefully curated menu with a selection of starters, mains and desserts, here’s what you can expect for the current Lunch Hour Menu which will run till 5 Oct.
Travel to elegant Kyoto in Autumn with the new Weekend Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel. Presented in specially crafted chinaware like the Japanese bento boxes to reveal petite poetry of sweet and savoury delights.
Highlights:
• King Crab Chawanmushi
• Saikyo Miso Foie Gras Terrine
• “Kuri Kinton” Candied Chestnut
• Sweet Soy and Ginger Mousse
• Matcha White Chocolate Scone (made with coconut oil)
Afternoon Tea Hours (till 27 Nov 2022):
All weekends 2pm - 5pm
Pricing:
• $58++ per person with a choice of Monogram, Gryphon Tea or freshly brewed coffee
• $78++ per person includes a Jap-inspired crafted cocktail
An ode to classic indulgence with a touch of Singaporean flavours. Panache of Singapore Afternoon Tea is conceptualised and crafted by Pastry Chef Dannevien Casimir.
Enjoy an intimate afternoon tea experience with a unique tea set modelled after The Atrium's iconic pods. Lovely touches as we had welcome drink and amuse bouche first amidst the enchanting melodies by the resident pianist.
Highlights:
• Singaporean Chilli Crab Brioche Roll
• Laksa Tart
• Dulcey Chocolate Passion Tart
• Durian Choux
Afternoon Tea Hours (Daily):
All weekends 12pm - 6pm
Pricing:
• $52++ per person with a choice of TWG Tea or Bacha Coffee
• $62++ per person includes a glass of Copenhagen Sparkling Tea or Brewberry Colada
(non-alcoholic cocktail)
• $72++ per person includes a glass of Champagne or Espresso Noisette (cocktail)
Nothing hits the spot like a pipping hot clay pot dish, especially on a rainy day.
One of my to-go places for comfort food, Lau Wang Claypot has finally opened within Bugis+. Cooked and served individually, the portions are generous yet affordable.
Must-order the popular Sesame Chicken (from $6.30). Boneless chicken cubes cooked in a fragrant thick gravy with a touch of chilli, it is best savoured over a bowl of white rice. Other dishes to add on are the Liver & Kidney (from $6.50) and Sliced Fish Herbal Soup (from $7.30), which helps to cut through the flavours.
Why not get your brunch fix at September Coffee, a short walk from Chinatown MRT. Inspired by cafe scenes like South Korea & Thailand, it advocates the beauty of simplicity with greenery.
Boosting an extensive menu for a cafe, from classic Fried Chicken French Toast ($18) to small bites like Tiger Prawn Toast ($14) and unique creamy Masago Udon ($23). They are tweaking the menu during my visit, so do give them time.
Don’t miss their beautiful crafted drinks such as Iced Black Sesame Latte ($8) and Burnt Chocolate ($7)
Cos it’s Tom Yum! Heard that Tanyu has launched a new flavour - Grilled Fish with Tom Yum Soup - so we decided to have it for Father’s Day celebration.
Cooked with 15 Thai-style ingredients and spices including vannamei shrimp, crab stick, mushroom, lemongrass and more. It is a refreshing sour-spicy option to the numbing mala grilled fish. Topped it up with their Golden Combination (kelp, enoki mushrooms, lotus root and potatoes) to elevate the taste.
The one cake that says it all!
Other than the breathtaking view, don’t forget to get a slice of LAVO’s famous 20 Layer Chocolate Cake ($28). Stacks of luscious chocolate chiffons and creamy peanut butter mascarpone layers adorned with peanut brittle, this is a must-try for chocolate and peanut butter cake lovers.
