one fattened calf burger

One Fattened Calf is the Burger Gem Everyone’s Been Sleeping On

Rome was not built in a day. Building something profound from scratch is one of the most gruelling undertakings — it demands effort, planning, tweaking, and above all, tenacity. In the same vein, I would liken One Fattened Calf Burger’s proprietors as masterful burger architects. Continue reading “One Fattened Calf Burgers”

kinou restaurant review

KInou is a quaint Restaurant at Keong Saik DigGing into Basque Cuisine’s French Roots

[Update: Kinou has closed.] An utterance of “Basque food” to the average Singaporean would probably elicit a response of “oh, creamy molten burnt cheesecake right?”  And then get showered in quizzical stares as you go on about the culture-rich Basque regions of Spain and perhaps even more eyebrows raised when you dive into its Southern France territory, and that’s Kinou’s prime directive — a conduit to the magnificent flavours of the region.

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sonny's pizza chef

If You’ll Indulge Me: Son Pham, The Fine Dining Chef Who Opened Singapore’s Best NY Pizza Joint

Singapore is a city with an amazing draw for many of the best chefs around the world, who fly in to take charge of the swankiest concepts and Michelin-starred establishments. Contrary to most, Chef Son Pham, who’s a seasoned chef with diverse global experience, is an interesting case — his chief trade here is as the chef-owner of a humble NY-style pizza joint. Continue reading “Profile: Son Pham, The Fine Dining Chef Who Opened a Pizza Joint in Singapore”

bedrock

Reasonable Lunch Set Prices for Bedrock Bar & Grill’s Premium Steaks 

There is perhaps no protein more exalted in the culinary canon than the Steak. Owing to its status and the meticulous grilling preparation, steakhouse prices are not exactly welcoming to the hoi polloi. But if you must get a taste of properly prepared steak without mortgaging your house, Bedrock Bar & Grill’s set lunch calls out to you.

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live twice bar review

Live Twice is a Chic Bar with Dreamy Japanese Vibes, Sandos & Elegant Tipples

A narrow pathway led inward. Slightly cramped and dimly lit. Four steps in, eyes get arrested by glimpses of a soft tangerine glow spilling in from the right. Dignified wooden counters rest slightly above the waist, bathing in a warmth wafted by gentle overhanging lights. You’ve arrived at Live Twice. Continue reading “Live Twice”