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CP New Chicken Products Go Skinless and Healthier
Author: Alex Chua If you’re throwing a last-minute dinner party or preparing a family meal to impress your fussy mother-in-law, CP Food is here to help. The Asia’s leading food brand new healthy skinless chicken products are perfect for those looking to eat well with a quick, fuss-free meal – all under 10 minutes! The new healthy range includes the two delectable items: Pepper Kicks and Glazed Teriyaki Chicken. Boasting an authentic Japanese taste, the products are made with only chicken leg meat. Packed in a boil bag, both can be cooked by immersing the bag for just 5 -7 minutes, sous-vide style. To showcase the many possible usages of…
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Tapas 26 Serves Eclectic Spanish Fare in Dempsey Hill
Author: Alex Chua Tapas 26 is an upscale Spanish restaurant and bar situated at 26B Dempsey Road, one of Singapore’s top lifestyle and dining destination. Rebranded from its previous name La Ventana which first began its operation in 2015, this quaint little restaurant housed within a beautiful colonial building continues to serve an eclectic mix of all-time favourite tapas and cuisine from Spanish. Amidst the lush green surroundings, the interiors are contemporary and cosy, and the service is impeccable as ever. The premise is more relaxing than fancy. I waited for about an hour for my friend to arrive and I’ve made no complain as the servers were friendly and…
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Rowing over to Casual Japanese Gastrobar Plum & Toro
Author: Alex Chua Robertson Quay never fails to fascinates the foodies and folks who wants to chillax. Housed on the second level of the InterContinental Singapore, the casual Japanese Gastrobar Plum & Toro serves mod Jap cuisines with an impressive collection of wines and creative cocktails. The sleek and casual ambience with its lip-smacking, Instagram-worthy teppan and chargrilled dishes should be a huge draw for working professionals or couples who want some intimate conversations. Starting off with something luxurious, we had the Fresh Oyster ($8). Huge hygo oyster with a spoonful of dashi jelly and golden tobki. All eyes were on to the oyster and the slurp was invigorating –…
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Expedia New Add-On Advantage
I love traveling! So much so that I have to travel least 3 times a year just to keep myself sane. You can say that I literally work to travel so that I can get the most exposure in life! However, it can get a little taxing financially to keep up with this interest of mine as the flights and hotels can be expensive at times. Like any typical millennial, I seek value, convenience and flexibility. The deal that allows me to combine all three aspects in one thrills me the most! This is why I rely on Expedia so much! I have always known Expedia as a travel booking…
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Chemical Peel? Milk Peel? Are they the same in Singapore?
I am always doing Dual Yellow Laser with Dr Celine Leong at Astique Clinic, Singapore but this time round, I gave something new a try – Milk Peel. I would call this a “Lunch Time Quick Fix” as the entire process took less than 30 minutes. Some of you may link Milk Peel & Chemical Peel together but they are not exactly the same. Even though I personally find that chemical peels & milk peels are more or less the same but Milk Peel is a lot more gentle on the skin and it is suitable for all skin type. Chemical peels on the other hand, is pretty selective. Some…
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Rumours Bar & Grill First Debut in Singapore’s F&B hotspot Holland Village
Author: Alex Chua Great food, wonderful drinks with an amazing live band, Rumours is the bar to chill and lay the day’s trouble to rest. The popular Bali casual bar & restaurant has recently made its debut at the competitive F&B hotspot Holland Village. Renowned for being a favourite spot among locals and tourists, Rumours serves not just wholesome good food created by award-winning Chef Noor Azman, the fun-loving bar also entertains and serenades the customers with its week-round live band performances and live DJ on weekends. If you’re down on mood or want a quality bite to satiate your stomach, just head over to Rumours and all shall be…
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Treat Yourself to Authentic Taste of Germany with Brotzeit’s New FIT Category
Author: Alex Chua Say German cuisine and most people immediately think of meaty food like sausages and pork knuckles. Brotzeit’s hopes to change all that. Its recent updated menu encompasses the all-time Brotzeit’s favourites dishes plus a new category Brotzeit FIT, offering well-loved traditional German classics together with refreshingly healthier options. With a total of 24 new delectable dishes, there is surely something for everyone and anyone! Take the Gegrillter Ziegenkase Salat mit Beeren (Grilled Goat Cheese Salad with Berries), one of the five sensational salad on top of the DIY salad selection in the Brotzeit FIT category. Loaded with anti-oxidant-rich pomegranates and cranberries over a bed of mesclun greens…
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Go Mentaiko Madness on RE&S 30th Anniversary Celebration
Author: Alex Chua Celebrating its 30th year anniversary, RE&S launches exciting promotions starting with ‘Mentaiko Madness’ at four of its restaurant concepts: Tokyo Eater Pop-Up Store, Kabe No Ana, Men-ichi Japanese Ramen and Ichiban Sushi. For those of you who are clueless about mentaiko – it is a mildly spicy version of tarako (salted cod roe), a popular umami-packed ingredient in Japan. Its versatility allows easy pairing with rice or noodles to create appetising snack or meal. For RE&S, the popularity of this crowd-pleasing ingredient inspires new culinary creations, and over 21 dishes from these four restaurants will have mentaiko in it. Tokyo Eater Pop-Up Store Leading the Mentaiko bonanza…
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Iconic Korean Pizza Brand, Pizza Maru Launches 2nd Outlet at Bugis+
Author: Alex Chua Even if you’re not into Kpop or caught up with any Korea trend (yes that rare breed), you would be hard not to love Pizza Maru. One of the iconic pizza brands in Korea with more than 620 stores in its home country, Pizza Maru’s recent launch of the 2nd Singapore outlet meant 2 things – more pizzas and more fried chickens choices! I’ve tried the food myself and it’s that good. And yes, Muslims can savour the taste of Pizza Maru too as they are Halal certified! The cosy restaurant sits on the fourth floor of Bugis+, offering succulent dishes in its sleek and modern space.…
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Souper Tang – Nutritious, Robust Flavours Worth Returning For
Author: Alex Chua Unless you have been to The Centrepoint recently, chances are you would not know about Souper Tang, a Malaysia restaurant specialized in nourishing herbal soups, that opened on the 2nd floor of the building on Orchard. Despite the casual ambience of the restaurant which is contemporary and relatively serene, I am impressed by the health products they carry (bird nest, essence of chicken) and delectable array of dishes served to us. The style of Souper Tang dishes gives me the best of both worlds. It is abit of Chinese upmarket cuisine with your health in mind. Nothing is more perfect than knowing that the food you consume…
