Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Violet Herbs - Modern Cuisine With Affordable Trimmings

Violet Herbs is Chef Edward Hoe's latest brainchild, and it is a modern restaurant found among the revamped rows of shophouses along Tanjong Pagar.

With a name like that, you would expect a little bit of pretentious dining, compounded by a bigger bill. And you would be wrong. It is more than affordable to dine here, and it is ideal for a casual night out as well.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Shermay Lee's Singapore Culinary Grande Dames Menu at the Clifford Pier

Carefully selected and curated by local food personality Shermay Lee, the Grande Dames Menu at the Clifford Pier is just the ideal way to usher in our jubilee weekend.

Our local food heritage is not only distinguished by our street food culture, but more importantly, the hallmark of our culinary history has also been marked by the great Singapore matriarchs who have helped shape the food of Singapore for decades.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Copper Chimney - Chindian Goodness in Little India

Chindian cuisine, in case you don't already know, is a fusion of Chinese and Indian cooking. And one of the finer examples of this particular genre of food can be found at Copper Chimney.

It is located just beside Mustafa Shopping Mall in Syed Alwi Road and occupies the ground level of a shophouse.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

SG50 Food News - Thai Village and Crystal Jade

Jubilee year is nearly upon us, and it is no surprise restaurants are gearing up to celebrate this momentous occasion with some exciting new dishes and promotions.

Thai Village has a very enticing crab promotion for this period to celebrate our 50th year of independence.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Gastronomy at Singapore Botanic Gardens - Corner House, The Halia, Food Canopy and Casa Verde

Singapore Botanic Gardens has been recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and this is the first for our country. But for many of us, the Botanic Gardens is an icon in many other ways as well.

For our parents, it might have been the place to go to for a romantic stroll and date. For families, it has always been an ideal and scenic place for picnics and family gatherings.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Silver Food News - Singapore Favourite Food Village 2015

Singapore Favourite Food Village 2015 is currently on at the spruced up Read Bridge along Clarke Quay, and just next to Merchant Court Hotel.

It will ongoing until the 2nd August, and features more than a dozen different stalls showcasing all varieties of classic street food as well as modern fusion fare.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Maguro Donya Miuramisakikou Sushi House at Eat At 7 - Otoro, Blue Fine Tuna at its Finest

Maguro or Otoro lovers, there is much to rejoice. At Suntec City, there is a bold and new venture formed by a tripartite of ANA Trading, Komars Group and veteran F&B expert Mr Andrew Tan.

It is a collection of 7 Japanese inspired and influenced eateries at Suntec's newest Sky Garden.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Muthu's Curry - Mannusavanai and Curry Fish Head

Mannusavanai means "Fragrance from the Land" in Tamil, and let me just say this right off the bat, Muthu's Curry is still the best place to go for an Indian meal.

Known for their Indian curry fish head, it has been around as long as I have, and that says something. Over the years, it remains as an institution for Indian cuisine in Singapore, and its flagship outlet in Little India is such a landmark in itself.