TGIF! Was tuning into Kiss92 & heard this sappy love song, not gonna do an emo bimbo sorta thing but really liked the chorus
"If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But I'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Till I see you again
I'll be loving you
Love, Me."
❤❤❤
Friday, 30 August 2013
Saturday, 24 August 2013
Maxwell Road Hawker Centre
No surprise about the great food available at this hawker centre, we tried the Tom Yum Vermicelli Soup at a Thai stall (located beside the public toilet) & their soup base is better than what you pay double for in Thai Express & Bali Thai. A bowl of awesome spicy Tom Yum for $5.
Another recommendation is the Shanghai dumplings stall, along the same stretch of stalls as the Thai stall mentioned above. Filled & stuffed fresh ingredients to the brim, 8 dumplings for $4! Just gotta love the cheap & good food available in hawker centres!
Maxwell Road Hawker Centre
1 Kadayanallur St
Singapore 069184
Another recommendation is the Shanghai dumplings stall, along the same stretch of stalls as the Thai stall mentioned above. Filled & stuffed fresh ingredients to the brim, 8 dumplings for $4! Just gotta love the cheap & good food available in hawker centres!
Maxwell Road Hawker Centre
1 Kadayanallur St
Singapore 069184
Lavaedge @ MacRitchie
It would be no surprise that the bulk of my expenses each month goes to food. After a week long of work, what better way to spend the weekend, than together with the fiance for brunch. Perhaps it would be apt to add - slog like a peasant on weekdays, live like kings & queens on weekends? Hahaha...
We had brunch at Lavaedge @ MacRitchie, a hip restaurant situated at the top of the reservoir. It was definitely a refreshing experience to dine amidst the flora and fauna in the green surroundings.
For brunch, Lavaedge offers the following Main Course options:
The fiance had XO Pasta (which he found a tad too oily) while I ordered Tom Yam BBQ Ribs (ribs were nicely marinated, meat was tender & moist). Brunch came with free flow of salads, pastries and drinks (fresh juice, coffee, tea, milk).
Total bill for 2 came up to $68. Definitely a good place to check out if you enjoy having weekend brunch but do note that selection is pretty limited.
Post-lunch afternoon found us at MacRitchie Reservoir for some quality dating time. We took a leisurely stroll round the reservoir despite the scorching sun. It was my first time there & the fiance was sharing his memories of secondary school track & field training at this water catchment area :)
❤❤❤
Lavaedge@MacRitchie
181 Lornie Road, Hilltop
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Singapore 297732
Telephone: +65 6353 3220
Mobile: +65 9298 2301
Reservation E-mail: reservations@lavaedge.com.sg
Feedback and Enquires: enquiry@lavaedge.com.sg
We had brunch at Lavaedge @ MacRitchie, a hip restaurant situated at the top of the reservoir. It was definitely a refreshing experience to dine amidst the flora and fauna in the green surroundings.
For brunch, Lavaedge offers the following Main Course options:
- Eggs
- Eggs Benedict
- Asia Laksa
- XO Pasta
- Ribeye
- Chicken Pommery
- Tom Yam BBQ Ribs
- Roast Beef
The fiance had XO Pasta (which he found a tad too oily) while I ordered Tom Yam BBQ Ribs (ribs were nicely marinated, meat was tender & moist). Brunch came with free flow of salads, pastries and drinks (fresh juice, coffee, tea, milk).
Total bill for 2 came up to $68. Definitely a good place to check out if you enjoy having weekend brunch but do note that selection is pretty limited.
Post-lunch afternoon found us at MacRitchie Reservoir for some quality dating time. We took a leisurely stroll round the reservoir despite the scorching sun. It was my first time there & the fiance was sharing his memories of secondary school track & field training at this water catchment area :)
❤❤❤
Lavaedge@MacRitchie
181 Lornie Road, Hilltop
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Singapore 297732
Telephone: +65 6353 3220
Mobile: +65 9298 2301
Reservation E-mail: reservations@lavaedge.com.sg
Feedback and Enquires: enquiry@lavaedge.com.sg
Friday, 23 August 2013
Jumbo Seafood @ NSRCC
After a long week at work, we rewarded ourselves with a good crabby dinner at Jumbo Seafood. Before heading down, I've read mostly negative reviews on HungryGoWhere hence I went with no expectations & was prepared to face the worst.
To our surprise, service was acceptable, pricing was reasonable & the food was amazing. We ordered a plate of Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles Malay Style) & Chili Crabs. Boy oh boy, the Mee Goreng had a generous serving of seafood in it, albeit slightly salty but definitely value for money.
The highlight of the night was the Chili Crab. The spiciness was just right, the texture of the gravy was not too starchy and the meaty crab was cooked to perfection! In contrast to the Chili Crab I had at Long Beach @ Dempsey, I really found Jumbo's Chili Crab more flavorful & appealing to my taste buds.
Contrary to many reviews about the poor service & non-English speaking staff, the staff whom served us that night were professional & were attentive to our needs. Definitely will be revisiting!
Total orders for the night -
Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles Malay Style)
Chili Crabs + Deep Fried Buns
2 glasses of soft drinks
Total bill worked out to round $85 (can't remember the exact amount)
Jumbo Seafood @ NSRCC
10 Changi Coast Walk
SAFRA Resort
Singapore 499739
Tel: 6552-3435
Fax: 6214-0321
To our surprise, service was acceptable, pricing was reasonable & the food was amazing. We ordered a plate of Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles Malay Style) & Chili Crabs. Boy oh boy, the Mee Goreng had a generous serving of seafood in it, albeit slightly salty but definitely value for money.
The highlight of the night was the Chili Crab. The spiciness was just right, the texture of the gravy was not too starchy and the meaty crab was cooked to perfection! In contrast to the Chili Crab I had at Long Beach @ Dempsey, I really found Jumbo's Chili Crab more flavorful & appealing to my taste buds.
Contrary to many reviews about the poor service & non-English speaking staff, the staff whom served us that night were professional & were attentive to our needs. Definitely will be revisiting!
Total orders for the night -
Mee Goreng (Fried Noodles Malay Style)
Chili Crabs + Deep Fried Buns
2 glasses of soft drinks
Total bill worked out to round $85 (can't remember the exact amount)
Jumbo Seafood @ NSRCC
10 Changi Coast Walk
SAFRA Resort
Singapore 499739
Tel: 6552-3435
Fax: 6214-0321
Sunday, 18 August 2013
Staycation at Studio M Hotel
Over the weekend my BFF & I booked a room for one night stay at Studio M Hotel. This was my second stay, first time being last year over Christmas with friends. Their Loft room concept appealed to us hence we decided on staying here for our staycation.
The day didn't start off smoothly as we waited in vain for a taxi at my BFF's place. We flagged till our arms were sore & called till our iPhones were heated from prolonged use yet we still couldn't get a cab :(
After more than half an hour round 12.30pm we were finally in a taxi, on the journey to the hotel I called up the Front Desk to check on their room availability (official check-in time is 2pm). When I made the room reservation on Agoda, I specifically stated my request for early check-in however how the hotel handles such request really falls short of expectation to say the least. The staff whom I spoke to could only give textbook replies such as "I cannot promise you anything", "there is nothing I can do", "official check-in is at 2pm."
For the record I am not demanding the staff to promise me anything. What they could or should have done to help with the situation could just be a simple gesture such as offering to call me up once the check-in queue has cleared or when the room is ready. I guess that would really mark the difference between outstanding customer service versus just doing their job.
Leaving this unhappy incident aside, our cab arrived at the hotel at 1pm & to our surprise there wasn't a queue for check-in like what the staff had earlier mentioned on the call. Check-in was a breeze & we even got an upgrade from the Studio Loft to Premier Loft.
BFF & I had a chillax time, just lazing around in the comfortable room & taking pictures in the room, at the pool & around the hotel :)
When hunger finally caught up with us, UE Square was just a stone throw away & we bought tidbits to fill our tummy. Dinner was settled at Watami at Central (also walking distance from our hotel).
We had included breakfast with our room booking & breakfast was served from 6.30-10.30am. Early in the morning we got up & went for a jog down Singapore River, scenic view indeed!
Back at the hotel, we showered & its time for breakfast! Another unhappy incident happened when we were at the eggs station, this auntie appeared out of nowhere rudely demanding to know our room number. I thought she was a tour guide so I brushed her off by saying "we are not with you guys." But she pressed on to which my BFF replied. Seriously WTH? Who is this woman? Later on we found out she was a hotel staff too but her outfit really does not differentiate her from the hotel guests!
Anyways, we enjoyed our breakfast at the alfresco dining area. Nothing beats having natural sunshine accompanying us as we chomp on our food. If only we could spend Sundays morning like this all the time!
The day didn't start off smoothly as we waited in vain for a taxi at my BFF's place. We flagged till our arms were sore & called till our iPhones were heated from prolonged use yet we still couldn't get a cab :(
After more than half an hour round 12.30pm we were finally in a taxi, on the journey to the hotel I called up the Front Desk to check on their room availability (official check-in time is 2pm). When I made the room reservation on Agoda, I specifically stated my request for early check-in however how the hotel handles such request really falls short of expectation to say the least. The staff whom I spoke to could only give textbook replies such as "I cannot promise you anything", "there is nothing I can do", "official check-in is at 2pm."
For the record I am not demanding the staff to promise me anything. What they could or should have done to help with the situation could just be a simple gesture such as offering to call me up once the check-in queue has cleared or when the room is ready. I guess that would really mark the difference between outstanding customer service versus just doing their job.
Leaving this unhappy incident aside, our cab arrived at the hotel at 1pm & to our surprise there wasn't a queue for check-in like what the staff had earlier mentioned on the call. Check-in was a breeze & we even got an upgrade from the Studio Loft to Premier Loft.
BFF & I had a chillax time, just lazing around in the comfortable room & taking pictures in the room, at the pool & around the hotel :)
When hunger finally caught up with us, UE Square was just a stone throw away & we bought tidbits to fill our tummy. Dinner was settled at Watami at Central (also walking distance from our hotel).
We had included breakfast with our room booking & breakfast was served from 6.30-10.30am. Early in the morning we got up & went for a jog down Singapore River, scenic view indeed!
Back at the hotel, we showered & its time for breakfast! Another unhappy incident happened when we were at the eggs station, this auntie appeared out of nowhere rudely demanding to know our room number. I thought she was a tour guide so I brushed her off by saying "we are not with you guys." But she pressed on to which my BFF replied. Seriously WTH? Who is this woman? Later on we found out she was a hotel staff too but her outfit really does not differentiate her from the hotel guests!
Anyways, we enjoyed our breakfast at the alfresco dining area. Nothing beats having natural sunshine accompanying us as we chomp on our food. If only we could spend Sundays morning like this all the time!
Soon it was time for out check-out but after this successful staycation I'm sure the BFF & I will be having more in the future :)
Thursday, 1 August 2013
Labrador Seafood Restaurant
Bought the Juztoday deal for crabs (53% OFF Signature Sri Lankan Crab at Labrador Seafood! Choose from 8 Choices: BBQ/Black Pepper/Butter/Chilli/Garlic & White Pepper/Onion & Ginger/Salted Egg/Steamed !!). Unbelievably good deal as I only paid $30.80 for a solid meaty crab!
Checked the menu before heading down & I was drooling over the selection of seafood available. Restaurant was located all the way in at Labrador Park, we did see people walking in, I guess it could be a long romantic stroll if you are in the mood.
All staff were China foreign talents but honestly, service was not bad! We ordered Butter Crab (because I was craving for wet buttery goodness) as well as a plate of Punggol Mee Goreng. Mee Goreng was served first and it was cooked to perfection. I personally found it very delicious, the taste and wetness was perfect.
Next came the crabs, to our surprise their butter crab was not the creamy buttery crab I was used to eating, instead they had deep fried the crab in butter. Really a waste because the crab meat was solid and fleshy! Nonetheless, the crab tasted okay despite being a tad oily (deep fried dish after all).
To sum it all, we were delighted with our new discovery as this place gives off the Dempsey kinda vibe, only element lacking would be the hip restaurants. Labrador Seafood place does look in need of refurbishment. Nonetheless, a good place to chill with friends over drinks. We will definitely be back (plus its near my office!)
Labrador Seafood (PG Foods Pte Ltd)
No. 8 Port Road
Singapore 117540
Tel: (65) 6273 2779
Fax: (65) 6273 2737
Email: contact@labradorseafood.com
Our Operating Hours: 11:00am to 12:30am Every day
Checked the menu before heading down & I was drooling over the selection of seafood available. Restaurant was located all the way in at Labrador Park, we did see people walking in, I guess it could be a long romantic stroll if you are in the mood.
All staff were China foreign talents but honestly, service was not bad! We ordered Butter Crab (because I was craving for wet buttery goodness) as well as a plate of Punggol Mee Goreng. Mee Goreng was served first and it was cooked to perfection. I personally found it very delicious, the taste and wetness was perfect.
Next came the crabs, to our surprise their butter crab was not the creamy buttery crab I was used to eating, instead they had deep fried the crab in butter. Really a waste because the crab meat was solid and fleshy! Nonetheless, the crab tasted okay despite being a tad oily (deep fried dish after all).
To sum it all, we were delighted with our new discovery as this place gives off the Dempsey kinda vibe, only element lacking would be the hip restaurants. Labrador Seafood place does look in need of refurbishment. Nonetheless, a good place to chill with friends over drinks. We will definitely be back (plus its near my office!)
Labrador Seafood (PG Foods Pte Ltd)
No. 8 Port Road
Singapore 117540
Tel: (65) 6273 2779
Fax: (65) 6273 2737
Email: contact@labradorseafood.com
Our Operating Hours: 11:00am to 12:30am Every day
Monday, 15 July 2013
Penang weekend trip
Was in Penang over the weekend & boy oh boy, the local food there is simply amazing! Penang Assam Laksa, Curry Mee, Wanton Mee, Duck Meat Mee Sua, Oyster Omelette, Ice Kacang, Rojak, yumyumyum!
People always speak of Singapore as a food heaven but this short trip to Penang has really pampered both my tastebuds & tummy.
The street where our hotel (Sunway Hotel Georgetown) is located was packed with pushcart food stalls by evening & for a city kid like me, eating along the roadside was definitely a whole different experience! Feels like I'm back to the 70s where roadside dining is the norm.
Of course the cleanliness freaks might raise an eyebrow or two upon seeing how the food is being prepared & how the ingredients are placed in buckets on the floor. But I do believe in 入乡随俗，it's all part of the experience when traveling abroad! And my mum would add 肮脏吃，肮脏大！
This trip has also taught me to appreciate the little things I've taken forgranted here in sunny Singapore -
1. The clean toilets in the airport with a cleaner present 24/7 - over at the airport in Penang, the cubicles are wet & dirty most of the time. And, toilet paper is not always available. Definitely not conducive if you wish to do your big business!
2. Taxis running on meters. Me being the city brat, am used to taking cabs & paying by the meter. However in Penang, no taxi driver would charge you by the meter though they have one installed in their vehicles. I'm just not one to bargain for prices!
Bargaining for cab fare is a must! I really felt over-charged. On one instance, we travelled from hotel to Batu Ferringhi, the cabbie agreed on MYR38 for the trip. The cabbie had the meter on & when we got off the cab, the meter only came up to MYR19.80!<
The cab fares really cost a bomb, in comparison, we spent the most on transport as opposed to food because the food in Penang is really cheap & value for money.
3. Free shuttler bus for tourists being abused by locals. The bus we were on was packed to the brim. A good 70% of the passengers were locals taking advantage of the free bus service.
4. Airport announcements. At the departure hall there was a huge confusion because passengers for 2 departing flights (1 to Singapore, 1 to Jakarta) were housed in the same hall & there wasn't any proper announcement to inform passengers of which flight is commencing boarding. And it doesn't help that both flights were leaving at approximately the same timings. A simple announcement would have been most helpful.
To sum it up, Penang is really a food heaven on its own. There isn't much to do except eat, the shopping malls don't really catch my eye or suit my taste. I travelled on AirAsia which fortunately did not run into any flight delays. In fact the flight was smooth. The air tickets were bought during sale & per pax including taxes was only $136!
People always speak of Singapore as a food heaven but this short trip to Penang has really pampered both my tastebuds & tummy.
The street where our hotel (Sunway Hotel Georgetown) is located was packed with pushcart food stalls by evening & for a city kid like me, eating along the roadside was definitely a whole different experience! Feels like I'm back to the 70s where roadside dining is the norm.
Of course the cleanliness freaks might raise an eyebrow or two upon seeing how the food is being prepared & how the ingredients are placed in buckets on the floor. But I do believe in 入乡随俗，it's all part of the experience when traveling abroad! And my mum would add 肮脏吃，肮脏大！
This trip has also taught me to appreciate the little things I've taken forgranted here in sunny Singapore -
1. The clean toilets in the airport with a cleaner present 24/7 - over at the airport in Penang, the cubicles are wet & dirty most of the time. And, toilet paper is not always available. Definitely not conducive if you wish to do your big business!
2. Taxis running on meters. Me being the city brat, am used to taking cabs & paying by the meter. However in Penang, no taxi driver would charge you by the meter though they have one installed in their vehicles. I'm just not one to bargain for prices!
Bargaining for cab fare is a must! I really felt over-charged. On one instance, we travelled from hotel to Batu Ferringhi, the cabbie agreed on MYR38 for the trip. The cabbie had the meter on & when we got off the cab, the meter only came up to MYR19.80!<
The cab fares really cost a bomb, in comparison, we spent the most on transport as opposed to food because the food in Penang is really cheap & value for money.
3. Free shuttler bus for tourists being abused by locals. The bus we were on was packed to the brim. A good 70% of the passengers were locals taking advantage of the free bus service.
4. Airport announcements. At the departure hall there was a huge confusion because passengers for 2 departing flights (1 to Singapore, 1 to Jakarta) were housed in the same hall & there wasn't any proper announcement to inform passengers of which flight is commencing boarding. And it doesn't help that both flights were leaving at approximately the same timings. A simple announcement would have been most helpful.
To sum it up, Penang is really a food heaven on its own. There isn't much to do except eat, the shopping malls don't really catch my eye or suit my taste. I travelled on AirAsia which fortunately did not run into any flight delays. In fact the flight was smooth. The air tickets were bought during sale & per pax including taxes was only $136!
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