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Gordon Grill, Goodwood Park Hotel’s premier fine dining establishment celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with enticing month-long anniversary-exclusive offers starting from 1-30 July 2023. Originally known as the Gordon Room when it opened on 30 July 1963, the grill room assumes the title of the oldest dining establishment within the hotel. It is always good to revisit an old classic favourite, especially when they offer something interesting.
Unique tableside dining experiences continue to captivate guests at Gordon Grill with its ubiquitous beef trolley, signature Crepe Suzette dessert flambeed with flair in the presence of dinners and a popular roast wagon menu offered for leisurely weekend lunches. Read More

Hiring a new domestic helper is a big step for any Singaporean household. For one, it’s common practice
in the country for housekeepers to live with the family that employs them. This means you’re not just
hiring a helper, but also, in some ways, adding a member to your household. Even if you’ll be hiring a
part-time live-out helper, they’ll still play a significant role in taking care of the members of your family
and keeping your household up to scratch.  Read More

Omakase tends to be premium and expensive due to not only the many courses that are served, but also due to the quality of the ingredients that determined the pricing. My recent visit to Unkai Sushi Singapore located in Orchard Rendezvous Hotel does not have to break the bank. Helmed by Chef Eugene Lam, he is offering a Lunch Omakase priced at S$68.00++ per pax and other Omakase menu from S$88.00++. Read More

Ikkoten Omakase located at Telok Ayer Street showcases culinary odyssey through the rich yet clean-tasting flavours of traditional Kyoto cuisine. Translated to English as “ Paradise on Earth”, the word “Ikkoten”or“一壺天” is derived from the Japanese legend about a magical jar that contains a magnificent world filled with fine wines and bountiful feasts. Helmed by Executive Chef, Brandon Low, a Singaporean trained under various Japanese chefs. Although Chef Brandon is young, he has close to 10 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Read More

My last visit to Kluang was 10 years ago with my Uni mates and this time round to revisit and explore new places. Kluang is known for its rail coffee, street arts and organic farming. We spent almost a day discovering this city.

Here is my recommended FREE & EASY itinerary to share if you are planning for a weekend trip. I also included family-friendly activities for the family trip. Read More

Once you renounce your Malaysian Citizenship, there are many other official documents need to be updated with official new status. For example, existing bank and property related documents. I finally went down to Malaysia bank to update my details since it is not allowed to be done via online system. Read More

The St. Regis Singapore presents The Astor Grill, a pop-up restaurant founded on the original shophouses set in early century New York, inspired by St. Regis legacy and rituals. The Astor Grill celebrates two essential aspects; artisan produce by premium suppliers and bespoke dining experiences from the traditions of the House of Astor. Indulge in the gastronomy dining experience as the pop-up restaurant will takes over the space of French fine-dining restaurant Brasserie Les Saveurs. This exquisite experience will be available for a la carte lunch and dinner with an accessible three-course lunch S$48.00++ per pax. Read More

Restaurant Labyrinth has always been on my food bucket list. I finally had the chance when my friends expressed their interest. The waiting time to secure the reservation can be long and we managed to book it a month earlier. The restaurant has been awarded World’s first new Singaporean One Michelin-Starred Restaurant since 2017 till date (2022). Labyrinth by Chef LG Han serves modern Singapore cuisine and consider a new expression of Singapore cuisine. Read More

My first time to Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia for a 2D1N trip over the weekend. I was searching for a place to stay and decided on Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel. This 5-star hotel has a total of 332 rooms with a balcony and its location is close to Centre Point. We paid for less than RM400 per night. Read More

M Hotel Singapore has a halal dim sum buffet “Jom Dim Sum Buffet” priced at just S$38.00++ per pax. The buffet comes with more than 20 different items on the menu. It is also the first ever halal dim sum buffet in the city centre, with buffet hours running from 12pm to 2:30pm. My last visit here was for their buffet at Cafe 2000 2 years ago and did not realize that there is another restaurant at level 2. Interesting! The Buffet Restaurant also offers halal steamboat buffet too. Read More