Chef Movie Review - Opens in Singapore 5th June, A Salivating andComforting Indie Flick

Writer/Director Jon Favreau's latest film sees him returning to his roots, a small indie picture that starts off with the main protagonist seeking to rediscover his passion and roots, and ends up being a feel good road trip between father and son.

The first half of the movie deals mainly with Carl Casper (played by Favreau himself) trying to break free of his comfortable but soulless head chef position, and despite support from his family and friends, it is not until his hilarious turn in trying to learn how to deal with social media that forces him to involuntarily quit his job and finally find his true self in plying his trade in a food truck.

Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee - The Hype Factor, Chinese Carbonara

Hype is a strange thing. Too little of it and you might think it is not worth checking it out. Too much of it and you worry that it won't live up to expectations.

And so it is with Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee that has been imported from Kuala Lumpur onto our shores, and the famed 3 hour queue that was famously reported when it first opened its doors for business.

Taiwan Railway Bento - A Delightful Rice Box, Chicken Rice Bento Anyone?

Bento is essentially a rice box that commuters take and consume on board trains in order to save time and money.

Over the years, bento boxes have become increasingly popular in Asia, and though it probably originated in Japan, it has also found a wide following in places like Taiwan.

Cooking With Sitong and Chef Peter - How to Make Classic Spaghetti Vongole

Learn how to cook a classic Spaghetti Vongole with singer/songwriter Lin Sitong and Pietro's Chef Peter Neo in this exclusive video.

Sitong and Peter demonstrate how to cook this classic and famous Italian pasta dish. It may look simple, but it takes skill to perfect this delicious dish.

Filmed on location at Pietro Restorante Italiano.
Shot and edited entirely on the iPhone 5S.
No clams were injured during the filming of this video.
In Mandarin Chinese with little or no English subtitles whatsoever.

Oz Speciality Coffee - Behind the Magic Curtain, A Delightful Cafe Surprise

Sometimes, appearances can be deceptive. From the exterior, it looks just like a simple little cafe serving light pastries and coffee.

Inside the air-con area, there is hardly any seating save for a bar counter with only a few stools. Most of the tables are outdoors, which can be quite challenging for diners on a hot summer day.

Natalie Hiong - Singapore's Next Generation of Singers/Songwriters

Growing up in a family of musicians, it was natural for Natalie Hiong to be touch with music from a very young age. Her first instrument was the piano, followed by the violin, and she even played the oboe at one stage!

She joined the choir and from there on, she fell in love with classical music, especially Broadway musicals, which explains her love for writing musicals later on.

The Silver Cocotte - Baked Eggs with Bacon and Onion

It's been awhile since i last posted a recipe, and what better way to share one than this simple but utterly delicious dish of baked eggs.

Eggs cocotte is simply baked eggs, usually with some garnish or ingredients interspersed to give it more depth and texture. Largely french inspired, it is not that common in cafes and restaurants here these days.

One Man Coffee - Singular and Whimsical Brekkie Delights

Take a stroll past all the multitude of cafes and food outlets along the row of shophouses along Upper Thomson and you might just miss One Man Coffee.

Why? Because it shares the same premise as Crust Pizza, which happens to only operate from 5pm everyday. One Man Coffee operates from morning until evening.