Weekend Excursion

Only available for weekend brunch, the Refinery Roll is The Refinery's answer to the lobster roll. Yet another roll that comes under $30 at $25++, it has its flaws just like how the others amongst the same price range was. Thought that the inclusion of Tobiko Roe was genius as they contributed a popping sensation with the chunky lobster meat, but the lobster meat seemed to be doused and flavoured by the in-house Japanese dressing which covered off the lobster's natural sweetness. The slow-grilled butter roll had a buttery fragrance but I wish they could change out for bun that is less dense, while the grilling could be more even for a more uniformed grilled crispness on the crust.

Just a short walk from One North MRT lies this massive food hall opened by the folks behind Timbre. The open-air structure is formed by vibrantly painted shipping containers, and houses 35 food concepts. At lunch, new-gen hawker stalls Fishball Story and Wong Kee Wanton Mee are well worth the queue (note: all 21 hawker stalls open only till 6pm). Live music plays from Wednesday to Saturday nights, making this an excellent spot for a cold beer after work. Pair your pint with Kush's Curry Chicken Rice Bowl ($10.80, ask for more gravy), yakitori from Teppei Daidokoro, or Iskinia Cebu's irresistible Spicy BellyChon ($20/500g)! Pro tip: find a seat near the edges of the hall, it gets warm.