Bo.Lan changes up their menu every quarter. It is likely you wont see some of the dishes mentioned here. What we can always count on are the best seasonal produce, from local farmers, fishermen, producers and, of course, themselves. This meticulous attention to every flavour presented...
The 16th edition of The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore’s iconic Super Brunch is back on 2 July 2017. This time you will go on a summer party inspired epicurean journey to the world’s most glamourous beach destinations with unlimited pours of champagnes. The sumptuous brunch extravaga...
There is something magical about the piling of plates and bowls. A mini buffet just for myself. Granted, Summerlong presents a condensed version of just nine ingredients. More than enough for a person, especially when enjoyed with a jug of their tropical Summerlong Spritz (S$50 for a ...
The stall was established in 2012 by Mr Ma Pit San, serving traditional Chinese herbal soups at affordable prices. Nothing above $6.50. (For our foreign friends, the locals drink these soups because we also believe they are nutritious and have medicinal properties.)
Singaporeans seem to have an unfathomable appetite for waffles. Over the years, many cafes and dessert joints have boasted the iconic dish in numerous innovative ways to satisfy our cravings (and Instagram feeds), but it is a shame that in the midst of all the hype, many people have n...
The newest cafe to open in the Central Business District is Lunar Coffee Brewers —opened by the same team behind Atlas Coffeehouse and the now-defunct Assembly Coffee . Situated in Downtown Gallery, the cafe seeks to provide a space where you can escape from the pressures of everyday ...
7 Expectations vs Reality Scenarios When You Travel With Your BFF June 23, 2017 by Julee Ooi / No Comments Finding the right travel partner is one of the most important decisions you can make when planning for your holiday trip. Due to lifestyle differences, there are many things you ...
Many of us remember the Hilton's cheesecakes as one of the best in Singapore. Even before their renovation the hotel was a hot favourite for high tea. Now the D9 Cakery at Hilton Singapore has launched a Saturday high tea featuring unlimited handcrafted desserts and those famed Hilton...
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday, June 19, he would make a Ministerial Statement in Parliament on July 3 to refute the charges made by his siblings in the ongoing Lee family feud. We have pointed out before that PM Lee’s choice of Parliament as the platform to air the iss...
Halimah Yacob, who is Speaker of Parliament and a HDB flat dweller, has put up a video to address the nation celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya Puasa to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The 62-year-old unionist-turned-politician is seen making the neighbourly rounds, meeting a...
Singapore’s competitive eating scene is definitely heating up. How do we know this? Because local competitive eater Philip Ng took on these notoriously kill-everyone Korean 2x spicy instant noodles… Photo via The Ramen Rater … all five packets they are sold together in: Screenshot fro...
If you are looking for an exotic adventure, journey to St. Petersburg and Moscow , where the unique Russian culture, rich history and of course, dazzling Christmas markets will check all your boxes. Spend a day wandering through the Hermitage, one of the world greatest museums located...
The recent advent of Halal cafes has just made breaking fast with your family and friends more exciting. The infusion of traditional Malay flavours into different international Halal cuisines has given birth to an interesting array of food items. We went on a search and found 10 Halal...
Having watched chefs do their thing on television for so long has instilled in me a slight fascination with live cooking. If you’re like me, you might quickly become infatuated with Beach Road Kitchen’s chefs-on-show concept where chefs whip up a storm in an open kitchen. We will now ...
In his Facebook post, DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam called on Singaporeans to “have confidence” in the present system of governance, adding, “You can count on PM Lee Hsien Loong and all of us in his team for that.” To have confidence in the government, Singaporeans need transparency. So ...
Two decades. That’s how long our vacuum cleaner has been sleeping in a box, kept away in the storeroom. Looking like a ladybird – red and black but without the small black spots – the 10-kilogram heavy noisy machine sucks dirt and has a very long wire to lug it around. It also never s...
I was away from 31 January night till 7 Feb evening, when I went with Loong to Germany and Spain for his official and working visits. I was not in Singapore on 6 Feb. In any case, there would not be any reason for me to rummage or tidy up papa’s things when he was in the hospital – th...
Earlier Friday, we told you that the ruling People’s Action Party decided to enter the ongoing fray between Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his siblings, Lee Hsien Yang and Lee Wei Ling. In particular, the party put together a black and white one-minute video, complete with poignan...
The story of how to sell combs to monk is an age-old story that never fails to inspire me to become a better version of wealth builder. Most people regard it as a motivational story for salesmen to achieve sales target. But I see it as otherwise because the learning points can also be...
Bring your own socks. I suggest at least ankle-high and non-slip! If you forget your socks, you can purchase them on-site. Amazonia will list school excursion dates and number of school children visiting on their website. Check it in advance to plan your visit. Look out for special de...
Mr Lee’s will has been selectively quoted by others. The first half of the demolition clause has often been highlighted. but there is also a second part which Mr Lee wanted: “If our children are unable to demolish the house as a result of any changes in the law, rules or regulations b...
Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season and if you had seen the weather broadcasts in BBC, it is always overcast with heavy rains. This might be the reason why most guidebooks don’t recommend visits during this period. However, this is not very true – we visited in early Au...
Posted on June 23, 2017 by Suhita Shirodkar Some vignettes from my week to wrap it up. Going to a swim meet with the kids means I do at least one sketch. This one is by the side of the pool. Heats, timings and results are printed and clipped onto these big green boards. Kids and paren...
Since reading about Joan Bowen Cafe sometime back, I’ve been wanting to visit. As it’s not located near one of my frequent haunts, I postponed the visit indefinitely. As luck would have it, a new friend was willing to visit the cafe with me so yay! Joan Bowen Cafe is ‘known’ as the ca...
The second edition of Michelin Guide 2017, Bib Gourmand winners have been announced on 22 June 2017. Among the 38 eateries that has been listed in the 2017 Michelin Bib Gourmand is Zai Shun Curry Fish Head at Yuhua Village, Jurong East Street 24. Great to know that the Michelin inspec...
Using the Tefal ClipsoMinut Duo Pressure Cooker, we can pressure cook the meat first to tenderize it and then turn it into a stewing pot to allow the flavours to meld. The durable non-stick surface makes it very easy to sear the meat and fry the rempah without it sticking to the pot! ...
There have been a lot of people emailing me, messaging me, finding ways to get hold of me, to tell me that my FREE Stock Portfolio Tracker is not working. I thought if I don’t try to solve this, there will be no good sleep for me. So here are some explanations and how to get around th...
Before you think this article is a bunch of hyperbole, I want to say that, yes, it is possible to make a million dollars by saving just $11 a day. The only thing is… it won’t happen overnight. So if you’re looking for a silver bullet or some magical “get-rich-quick” scheme that will b...
As recommended by a reader, I went to read up about the Gemini Exchange. It looked pretty good, and it’s actually has very decent volumes. The three nicest things about them is that: 1) They explicitly accept Singapore customers (source ) 2) They have zero transfer-in fees (source ) 3...
National development minister Lawrence Wong has come out with a Facebook statement in a bid to clarify the circumstances surrounding the Deed of Gift issued by the late Lee Kuan Yew’s estate to the National Heritage board. The controversy surrounding this issue is that PM Lee had mana...
