Providore (Mandarin Gallery), Singapore
I popped into the newly opened Providore at Mandarin Gallery along Orchard Road. The owners and team of Providore were previously the management behind Jones the Grocer. Like Jones the Grocer, Providore offers gourmet products. Providore’s first outlet is called…
Morton’s, Singapore
The Singapore steak house scene has seen in recent years the arrival of new entrants. Some are good; some are ludicrous — witness the laughable coming and going of Brawn. It arrived with a gaudy PR blitzkrieg and left in…
Maison Kayser, Singapore
Maison Kayser is a 17-year-old brand that originated in Paris and is brought into Singapore by Boulangerie Eric Kayser Japon (the Japanese arm). In Japan, there are 18 Maison Kayser outlets and the best-selling item is the croissant (S$2.60, service…
L’entrecote, Singapore
This is my second time to L’entrecote. The first time was 1.5 or 2 years ago, a hurried affair with friends blurred by alcohol. L’entrecote is located in a quiet corner of Duxton Hill. The restaurant is famous for having…
Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
Gardens By The Bay is a public landscaped garden right opposite Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino. It is accessible from the hotel and casino through an overhead bridge or an underpass. You can take the subway to Gardens By…
Boon Tong Kee, Singapore
Boon Tong Kee is an established player in Singapore, offering Chicken Rice and Chinese dishes in several locations around the island. What is Chicken Rice? Steamed or roasted chicken, served with rice (cooked preferably in chicken broth as opposed to…
Ampang Niang Tou Fu, Singapore
This is a supposedly famous shop in Katong, a foodie enclave in Singapore. What is Yong Tau Foo? Imagine soy bean products and vegetables stuffed with a mixture of minced fish and minced pork. It is a traditional dish of…
328 Katong Laksa, Singapore
Laksa consists of thick rice noodles in a mildly spicy gravy of coconut milk, pounded dried shrimp and of course, chilli. This noodle dish typically comes with some slices of fish cake, shrimp, tau pok (a spongy soy product) and…
Strictly Pancakes, Singapore
This place located at Prinsep Street is doing brisk business with students from nearby institutions. I picked the Tiramisu pancakes (3 warm chocolate pancakes with chocolate flakes on top, vanilla sauce drizzled on the side and a scope of vanilla…
7 Kickstart Brewiches, Singapore
This café is located along quiet Armenian Street, opposite The Substation and the Peranankan Museum. It is a short walk from the Singapore Management University campus and Bras Basah subway station. The décor is kitschy. The odour is suspect. It…
