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Hairy crab is known as an autumn delicacy as it is a seasonal delicacy within a short period each year. The fur-lined crustaceans are known as Chinese mitten crabs are usually available from end September to December. Having said that many restaurants are running promotion for this limited period and one of them is Shang Social. Read More

Sonder helmed by Chef Joe Leong is an Euro-Asian concept located at industrial area in Bukit Merah. The dining establishment is a two-in-one bakery bistro by day and omakase restaurant by night. This is Chef Joe’s first independent outpost, branching out from his parents, Chef Sam Leong and Forest Leong(renowned celebrity chef who founded Forest, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Resorts World Sentosa). Expect to indulge in haute cuisine underlined by Euro-Asian flavours with melding elements of Thai, Chinese and local touches which resonates to Chef Joe’s own half Thai half Chinese cultural background. Read More

Indulge in LUCE by Davide Giacomelli bistronomic Italian Sunday Brunch at InterContinental starting from 9 October till 18 December 2022. The Sunday Brunch comes with wide variety of selections from unlimited seafood-on-ice to live music and more. An extensive buffet line of Italian favourites and live stations experience awaits diners. Read More

Hai Tien Lo (海天楼) at Pan Pacific Singapore, famed for its Cantonese cuisine launches new dinner and dim sum dishes by new Executive Chef Ricky Leung. Chef Ricky is born and raised in Hong Kong has 30 years of culinary experience brings the essence of Cantonese flavours to the dishes. From exquisite classic specialties and roasts to inventive and exquisite dim sum, guests will be taken on a gastronomic journey through the finest tastes of the orient. Read More

Celebrate this Diwali with majestic North Indian flavours and aromas amidst the grandeur of Raffles Hotel Singapore’s historic Tiffin Room. Tiffin Room is one of Singapore’s oldest Indian restaurants since 1892. I am always delighted to be back here and this time for a specially assembled Diwali set menu by award-winning Chef Kuldeep Negi exclusively from 10 to 24 October 2022. Delectable Mithai handcrafted sweets in an enchanting Mithai gift box are available as well. Read More

Shang Palace clinched One-Michelin star successfully this year and last year (2021) offers classic and sophisticated Cantonese creations, one of the finest of its kind. The restaurant located at Shangri-La Singapore is also renowned for the grace and dynamism it brings to the cuisine.

Earlier this year, the restaurant welcomes its new Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Cheung who has 37 years of culinary experience in top-level Cantonese cooking. A native of Hong Kong, he comes fresh from a five-year tenure at Shang Palace Kowloon, another Michelin-starred restaurant within the group. Combining a traditional foundation with contemporary creativity, Chef Daniel infuses time-honored classics with modernity and meticulous presentation. Read More

I finally did my first nose thread lift procedure at The Clifford Clinic in Singapore recently. I was still contemplating as I have come across stories about nose thread lift gone wrong. There are case studies where nose threads were poking out from the nose bridge or people experiencing slanted nose after the procedure. I do not wish for either of this to happen to me. But for a better version of me, I did my due diligence to read up the procedure before deciding to go for it. Read More

Singapore Food Masters Awards is back this year for its sixth edition to recognize and honour local food heroes. A total of 60 eateries and hawker stalls are in the running to be crowned one of 12 Singapore Food Masters.

Participating eateries/ hawker stalls are split into four zones- North-South, Circle, North-East and East-West. Top ten eateries in each zone will be assess by a panel of judges before the top 3 eateries are chosen based on taste, presentation, services, value-for-money, and cleanliness. Voting starts from now until 22 October at https://www.sgfoodmasters.sg/ Read More

Hello! I am back to Bangkok again within the same month, but this time round is only for the weekend. I stayed in Modena by Fraser Bangkok for 3 Days 2 Nights (3D2N). The hotel offers modern accommodations for either a short or long-term stay. The is ideal for business trip, family vacation or just leisure purposes. Read More

Jok Prince awarded Bib Gourmand by Michelin Guide Bangkok is one of the breakfast places to go for locals. The eatery is known for its congee/ rice porridge with smokey flavour. They used to locate in the alley leading to Prince Theatre and since relocated to Charoenkrung Road.

It was a rainy Monday morning and no sight of grab services. So, we decided to take the train instead. The nearest train station is Saphan Taksin and we walked for 400m to reach the destination. Read More