Gather for Authentic French Crepes?
Gather was one of the most hyped openings of 2020, a Crepe specialist cafe opened by an experienced Cafe group? That’s something that hasn’t been done before.
Author: Evan Mua
Malts Whisky Bar Relaunches with 150 labels at wallet-friendly price tags
While whisky bars are generally seen as stuffy, gentrified establishments that cater to pretentious old men sporting waistcoats — Malts is an exception to the rule.
Does Burger & Lobster make the best lobster rolls in Singapore?
It wasn’t surprising when Burger & Lobster opened at Jewel Changi in 2019. You’d have heard of many Singaporeans flocking to their London outlet, much like Flat Iron — which inspired the popular Featherblade.
MajestIc Bay Dim Sum Buffet satisfies Decadence through Comfort Food
Unlisted Collection is a company commonly associated with its adventurous fusion concepts, that’s why Majestic Bay was an interesting prospect for me.
Andrew Walsh’s Catfish Restaurant Marries Esoteric flavours with a happy ending
[Update: Catfish has since undergone a significant revamp with a new Izakaya concept.] Chef Andrew Walsh (chef-owner of Cure, Club Street Wine Room, et al) opened one of my most heavily anticipated restaurant openings in Singapore in 2020 — Catfish at Telok Ayer.
A Night of Pizzazz — Bar Milano’s Pizza Fritta Challenge
[Update: Bar Milano has closed.] While I’m a fan of cool pizzas, I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t heard of pizza frittas until Bar Milano. I first knew of Bar Milano from my favourite food critic’s review, where she extolled on its demonstration of “the art of sprezzatura” — a sartorial concept of studied carelessness.
Next Level Sushi Presentation at Takeshi-San
You have to set yourself apart as an affordable sushi place, in this local market that’s crowded with great Japanese joints. New opening Takeshi-San does just that with its presentation (or “gimmick” as some would say).
A Review of Every Single Pastry at Lee’s Confectionery
[Update: Lee’s Confectionery has closed and reopened as Nickel.] There are many amazing patisseries in Singapore but not many have the same eye for aesthetics as Lee’s Confectionery. These creations are as much a treat for the eyes as the palate.
A skewer bar born out of a sticky situation
[Update: A Sticky Situation has closed but the team has opened sibling concepts: Mama Diam, Synthesis, and Lou Shang.] This relatively new establishment was conceived to meet the unfortunate covid restrictions. as an offshoot of KTV lounge Illuzion at Tanjong Pagar. The name is a quirky double entendre — it’s a stick-focused bar, born from a sticky situation.
Hill Street Tai Hwa — Best Bak Chor Mee in the World?
Singapore’s hawker culture was recently inducted onto UNESCO list for intangible cultural heritage . It’s been long coming, helped by stalwarts like Hill Street Tai Hwa putting our hawker scene on the map by earning itself a Michelin Star .