Burger & Lobster Changi Jewel review

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. 

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catfish restaurant singapore review

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.

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bar milano truffle pizza fritta

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. 

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takeshi-san sushi review

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).

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a sticky situation singapore review

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.

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amo review singapore

Pizza lovers shouldn’t sleep on Amo’s stunning creations 

Amo was conceived by Beppe De Vito, owner of the Il Lido Group and Michelin-starred chef at Braci, in 2017. The chic, dimly-lit Italian joint sits along Hong Kong Street and has earned a reputation for its stunning doughy creations. 

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French Fold is Merci Marcel’s newest crepe concept

Merci Marcel is undoubtedly one of the most beloved cafes in Singapore (and a personal fav), bringing great vibes and great food with a quirky French flair. They are advancing their brand with a new crepe concept, French Fold.

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hajime tonkatsu singapore review

Hajime Tonkatsu is not just great affordable tonkatsu but a man’s lifelong passion

Hajime is helmed by Singapore’s first Tonkatsu chef, Chef Tan-San, and progenitor of the local style at Tonkichi all those years ago. These are not just slices of beautifully-fried pork but slices of history itself.

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