Though the tai-tai life didn’t choose me, there's nothing quite like taking an afternoon off and living the posh life. And so with InterContinental Singapore’s Executive Pastry Chef Ben Goh’s Classic Afternoon Tea: Origins at The Lobby Lounge, get a treat for two at $78++. Daily 2pm to 5pm, from now till 31st October; sip on tea as you take in the live music, nibble on sumptuous petit-fours and pig out on their small selection of ice cream which you can help yourself to unlimited servings at the counter (yes you heard that right, UNLIMITED ice cream).

And so, the highlight for me included the savoury Bacon Onion Quiche, fancy morsels of Mantou embellished with Crab Meat, Avocado, Prawns, and Caviar as well as soft-buttery scones. The Cranberry Lemon and English Scones went perfectly with the trio of strawberry jam, fig jam and clotted cream. Also, pinkies up for the warm Wild Mushroom Cappuccino with White Truffle Cream and toasted baguette. Wondrously creamy, the flavours were spot on and my favourite of the lot!

For the sweet tooths, the Chocolate Lemongrass Pineapple Cake was a well-balanced take on the usual chocolate mousse cake. The Kueh Lapis were firm, fragrant and not greasy at all. Lastly, you have to save some tummy space as you can’t miss out on their Yoghurt Yuzu ice cream that can serve as a great palate cleanser - tangy, and refreshing with a touch of tartness.