Pies & Coffee CNY Salted Egg Yolk Cookies

This lunar new year, I'm thankful to have the privilege to sample some of Pies and Coffee's CNY cookies. With 4 different types cookies in their festive line-up, this includes flavours like Salted  Egg  Yolk  Cookies, Parmesan Cheese Cookies, Pineapple Parmesan Tarts and Green Pea Cashew Cookies.

Hua Ting Cantonese Steamboat - Claymore Connect, Singapore

Steamboat is a tradition we all hold dear to our hearts, from annual reunion dinners to bonding sessions with friends. Hua Ting Steamboat is the sister outlet to award-winning Hua Ting restaurant, and it is here to heat up the local hot pot scene on the mezzanine floor of Claymore Connect. Here at Hua Ting, it offers various specially crafted soup bases as they expertise in Cantonese broths.

Tendon Ginza Itsuki @ Tanjong Pagar Road

Tendon Ginza Itsuki is probably the first tendon restaurant in Singapore, offering only 2 types of tempura donburi on their entire menu. Located in Tanjong Pagar, in the same vicinity with Gyoza King and Tonkotsu King, Ginza Tendon is also Ramen Keisuke's eighth new concept outlet. It is also their first concept to collaborate with Ginza Itsuki Sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

Lunar New Year 2016 with Crystal Jade, Singapore

You know that the lunar new year is approaching when you start seeing restaurants having line-up of sweet treats and savory festive dishes. This year, I'm glad to have the privilege to try some of Crystal Jade's festive items. From traditional classics to inventive yusheng, all are available for takeaway or dine-in.

[CLOSED] P. Bistro @ Palais Renaissance, Singapore

P. Bistro unveils second outlet at the posh Palais Renaissance as well as launching its brand new gourmet menu and creations. The brand offers french bistro-style dining and an array of french, italian as well as Asian-fusion dishes at affordable prices. P. Bistro is helmed by head chef who is trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, so expect local spices and the use of french culinary techniques in their dishes.

Top Paddock Cafe, Richmond - Melbourne

One of the most popular cafe in the brunch scene of Melbourne, Top Paddock, where they are known for their brunch food and signature blueberry ricotta hotcake. After trying Paddy Hill's rendition in Singapore, I know that I need to try Australia's! Getting here was quite a hassle for us since it's our first time here in Melbourne as well as our first day. After changing trams a couple of times, we arrived with a long queue greeting us.

[Relocated] Froth Cafe Weekend Brunch Menu, BIG Hotel Singapore

It's been awhile since my last visit with Froth, when they just opened last year. Recently, I'm back at Froth Cafe again for their newly launched weekend brunch menu. So stoked to see what they have come up with after their taro waffles went rival on social media the last time. The new brunch menu will be available every weekend from 1130am to 10pm. Good news for those who can't wake up early :p

2016 July UPDATE: *Froth has relocated to Ascott Raffles Place

[CLOSED] Le Halo Cafe @ Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Tiong Bahru

Le Halo is a retro themed cafe with all day breakfast located in the vicinity of Tiong Bahru, also known to be situated right beside the popular cafe, Sin Lee Foods. Le Halo is a small cafe filled with vintage goods, selling them from online shop Chairish The Moments. The interior of the shop is covered with shades of bright color and many knick-knacks all around. To some, it may look crammed and messy with all that nostalgic items.