Selamat Datang Mee Soto and Mee Rebus - Best of Class

Sumadi is a down to earth and and affable young lad, who happens to operate and run Selamat Datang Mee Soto and Mee Rebus at the food market along Adam Road.

He is also the third generation owner, having learned the ropes from his dad, and let me tell you straight up now. This is possible the finest mee soto and mee rebus you are going to find in town. Or anywhere.

Raven at Chijmes - Gastrobar That Tickles The Senses

Gastrobars with genuine good food is a bit of a rarity here. Then again, great food in general is also quite a challenge in this current climate of cost cutting and manpower shortage issues.

Raven at Chijmes aims to be the exception and for the most part, succeeds in differentiating itself from being a mere pub and grub experience.

District 10 Bar and Grill at Suntec City - Great Steaks

Everyone loves a good steak. Well, almost everyone. Thing is, beef is not cheap in Singapore, and there are some pretty overrated steak houses in town.

I always like to cook my own steak at home, and it's easier to control how my beef comes out. Still, for a lot of other folks, it is not easy to come by a good steakhouse when you want to dine outside.

The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens - An Exemplary Dining Affair

Beautiful surroundings will accompany you when you dine at The Halia at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. And the open air, alfresco area is surprisingly cooling and comfortable.

Greenery makes for such an amazing dining experience, and in and among the flowers and leaves, the Halia manages to serve up an intoxicating gastronomic time for all who come here.

Zafferano - Finally a Risotto That Hits The High Marks

Risotto has been a bane of many restaurants and cafes in Singapore, and this is largely due to the fact that most risottos served here are pre-cooked and end up being mushy and broken riced on the plate.

I have always longed for a simple plate of risotto cooked to perfection with the right technique and cooked all the way through from start to end. I have found just that establishment.

Sumiya Seafood Grill Sake at Suntec - A Fine Place for Refreshing Japanese Fare

Suntec is fast becoming a hive for the finest Japanese eateries in town, and Sumiya is no exception.

Opening its latest branch at the 3rd floor near Tower 2, it is a fine Japanese establishment with some specific highlights.

Mooncakes For Consideration

Mooncake season is in full swing again this year, and here is a list of some of the mooncakes that you can consider for this year's Mid Autumn Festival,

Thai Village's Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncakes wowed me last year and it has again done it. Though largely it is the same mooncakes, undoubtedly this trumps almost any other mooncake that I have come across this year.

Lighthouse Bistro and Bar - An Affordable Yet Classy Dining Option

Lighthouse Bistro and Bar has been around for awhile, but recently it just had a facelift and also a menu refresh.

The new look bodes well for romantic diners seeking a quiet and classy night out. In the day, it is equally suitable for executives seeking an affordable yet delicious meal.

Silver Food News - Feng Shui Inn and Kuishin Bo

Saturday is here, and dim sum fans should take this opportunity to enjoy this special SG50 promotion which ends today at Feng Shui Inn at RWS.

It is a special dim sum buffet priced at, what else, $50 nett per head. It consists of about 20 Cantonese dishes and dim sum plates.

Indian Haute Cuisine at Town Restaurant in Fullerton Hotel

Oberoi may not be the first name you think of when it comes to Indian cuisine, but trust me, once you have a taste of Chef Hemant Oberoi's food, you will be remembering it for a long, long time.

He used to head up Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, and more recently, he has been around the world to showcase the best of Indian cuisine as the corporate chef for the Taj Mahal group of hotels.

Fuku Fine Dining Restaurant - Eating Dangerously, Or So It Seems with Puffer Fugu Fish

Dangerous eating is not something most diners will look for when it comes to looking for new eateries here, but puffer fish dining has been part of the Japanese culture for years.

It is only recently that puffer fish, or fugu, is available outside Japan. And Singapore is fortunate enough to be the first in Asia, outside Japan, to have a trained and certified fugu chef working among their midst.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pince and Pints - Lobster Nirvana

Lobsters! Lobsters! Lobsters! Yeah, we all love them. Thing is, it is hard to get fresh ones here. The ones that we consume tend to be frozen and air flown from thousands of miles away.

Pince and Pints aims to be different by actually keeping fresh lobsters in their tanks on their premises. They even go to the trouble of replicating the same ocean environment to ensure that the crustaceans are kept happy.

By The Fire - Another Gem of a Hawker Gourmet Eatery

Immanuel's first hawker eatery with all its French inspired cuisine was a big hit last year. Now, together with his ex-colleague from Guy Savoy, Alex, they have started another similar gourmet eatery in another hawker bar in Joo Chiat.

Called By The Fire, it is situated in the corner of Alibabar the Hawker Bar and serves up beautifully plated food that has a greater emphasis on charcoal grilled meats.

Silver Food News - Singapore Restaurant Month, Harry's Bar New Bar Bites and Brotzeit

Singapore Restaurant Month is here for the first time and it is an event that will excite one and all in Singapore, especially those who have a great enthusiasm for good food and classic traditions.

Beginning 1 July until 10 August 2015, Restaurant Association of Singapore, in conjunction with AVA, STB and Union Pay are bringing together 50 top restaurants in Singapore to celebrate this year's SG50 theme as well as supporting local produce.

Greenwood Fish Market and Bistro - Go Lard or Go Home, Of Smoked Goods and Oysters Fests

Greenwood Fish Market and Bistro is having their annual World Oyster Festival, which is ongoing until the 25th July. Suffice to say, oyster lovers will love this.

They have a wide selection of 24 different types of these shellfish from all over the world, ranging from the little nugget ones to gigantic oysters. I am pretty sure that even the more discerning ones will find something here to their liking.

Heavens at Town Restaurant - Heaven Has Just Come to Town

Heavenly. In a week where we were stood up by a feline celebrity chef, it was more than adequately compensated by the dazzling food of our own local heroes.

Trading hand torched langoustine for squid ink beef, there was really no competition for the eventual winner of this culinary standoff.

Silver Food News - Chabuton, Saboten and Eggs & Berries

Chabuton has a new outlet that has just opened its doors at Millenia Walk. And as with every new Chabuton opening, there is always a new ramen dish to commemorate the new place.

The new outlet has pretty much the same decor as its previous outlets, and that means it is bright and spacious.

The Rockin' Diner By The Mustard Incident - Hot Dog and Philly Cheesesteak Cravings

Singaporeans seem to prefer burgers over hotdogs, and that may explain why A&W's demise some years back.

I do miss those Coney Dogs and root beers, and though they are still operating in some parts of Malaysia, I still long for a good hotdog every once in a while.

Nostalgic Feast at Jade Restaurant Fullerton Hotel

Nostalgia is something that we look for quite often as we get older, seeking out childhood memories that are seemingly lost and we yearn for those simpler, more carefree times.

Food is no exception when it comes to nostalgic recollections, and in no small part, childhood food memories tend to fill the older generation with the most sense of longing and desire.

Capri Trattoria & Pizzeria - Delicious Italian Hospitality

Italian food is all about simplicity and freshness. And passion. Passion is the single most important ingredient in Italian cuisine.

And that vital component is often missing in Italian joints found in Singapore. Far too often, Italian cafes and trattorias push out dishes by the numbers with nary a thought about the soul of Italian cooking.

Silver Food News - The Pecking Order, Ethan's Gourmet and The Royal Mail

Located at the heart of the business district is this spanking bar that dishes out some quite decent bar fare.

The Pecking Order may not be the most spacious of spaces, but it is certainly a perfect spot to wind down to some drinks and food at the end of a long working day.

Chir Chir at 313 Somerset - Something Korean, Something Fried, Everything Good

Without question, some things are hard to pronounce, but however you say it, Chir Chir at 313 Somerset has definitely been a success.

The nightly long queues are a testament that there is something buzzing about this place, and amidst the influx of Korean fried chicken wing establishments, Chir Chir truly stands out.

Chef Andrew Turner at Osia Restaurant - A Special Treat

Andrew Turner is a well known name in the London culinary scene, and has appeared on television numerous times to talk about his food and cooking.

So it was an utter privilege to have Chef Andrew come to Singapore as part of Osia's Cooking With Friends initiative. He will be cooking with Osia's team of chefs from March 13th to 16th.

Diamond Kitchen at Science Park - Comfort Food That is Honest and Superb

Chinese cuisine can be frustrating for me at times. The lack of invention being my pet peeve, and when some restaurants tries, it comes off as being gimmicky and losing the plot.

That is why, I like it when establishments like CDHK just sticks to its guns and traditions and focus on doing the basic things and nailing it every time.

Men-Tei Ramen - Authentic and Classic Ramen at It's Best

Authentic Japanese ramen is not something that is easily found here, and with the explosion of all sorts of fusion and creatively concocted versions of this Japanese classic happening everywhere, it is almost a relief to find a place that sticks to the original way of making ramen.

This is why it is both comforting and an absolute joy to visit Jason Lim's Men-Tei Ramen at Robinson Road.

Ippudo Ramen Shaw Centre - Comforting Japanese Treats

Ippudo Ramen has opened a new outlet at Shaw Centre and being my first time there, I was not sure what to expect.

The good news is that I walked out a rather happy diner. While the main draw is their ramen selections, Ippudo also has a few other tricks up its culinary sleeves.

Silver Food News - Momiji Japanese Buffet, FYR, Miam Miam High Tea Buffet

Buffet is usually not my thing, but I must admit that Momiji Japanese Buffet at Revenue House in the Novena Area has caught my eye, and my tastebuds.

Maybe it is because it is a strictly Japanese themed buffet as that cuta out some of the superfluous buffet items like pasta and local selections, and that focus has streamlined the food to purely Japanese favourites.