Showing posts with label roast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label roast. Show all posts
[London] Kym's: When you crave Chinese.
Labels:
chinese food,
dim sum,
dumplings,
london,
roast,
roast duck,
sihanthewanderer,
united Kingdom
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I'm not usually one to crave Chinese food in the thick of travelling a foreign land. But when golden boy Andrew Wong (responsible for the Michelin star welding A. Wong) opens up a second, more laid-back restaurant. It's best to get in line to experience this new culinary destination.
Sporting some seriously stylish interiors with subtle Chinese inflections and gorgeous design details that romanticise the orients; it's easy to see why the destination draws in the handsome crowds. Those looking for a casual date night, I would recommend cozying up to the copper-topped bar that sits below a dramatic cherry blossom tree. It's nothing short of a whimsical experience.
Full of Luck Restaurant: Gone with the Fortune Cat
Labels:
cantonese,
chinese,
circle line,
family friendly,
holland village,
restaurants,
roast
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It's 2pm on a Saturday. Full of Luck restaurant in Holland Village is far from doing a roaring trade. Perhaps it's due to the lack of knowledge that the restaurant has opened its doors once again, after recently pulling up the hoardings to mask renovation works. Gone are the heavy doors, sensible automated doors put in place; the second floor ditching its kitschy hipster image in favour of a more serious Chinese restaurant. Change isn't just physical, the menu has been overhauled with more traditional dishes reinstated and the voguish Baos displaced together with the expulsion of the word 'club' from its name.
[UOB Dining] Royal Pavilion: Good Cantonese fare at the fringe of the city
Labels:
business lunch,
cantonese,
chinatown singapore,
chinese food,
hidden finds,
large groups,
roast,
roast duck,
uob dining
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Settling in to certain opulent and grandeur settings in Royal Pavilion's main dining room may be a bit intimidating. But the solid and stalwart service standards immediately fixes that and put us at ease. In line with their modern Cantonese out take, courses are dished out in individual portions, each presented with finesse and looking just a little too pretty to eat.
Oxwell & Co: quintessentially British Weekend Roast
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ann siang,
drinks,
hidden finds,
must go,
roast,
weekendeats
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Break out those new champagne flutes. Hey, break some glasses in the midst of the alcohol debauchery, who cares, the weekend is here!
For those looking for a space to daydream and nurse those ridiculous hangovers the next day, look now further than Oxwell & Co's newly introduced weekend roast. As you walk down down the naked streets, now nursing a different serene quality from the one observed during the wilful weekends; you'll find a rejuvenation corner in oxwell and co. - a hard rocker that adopts a party stop reputation by night and a refined bistro by day.
Surf & Turf @ The Edge (Pan Pacific SG): Tuesday night Special
Labels:
buffets,
must go,
pan pacific hotel,
roast,
will return
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Every Tuesday night, Pan Pacific's Edge pulls off a grand buffet feat: Surf & Turf at Edge really sets out to impress both the seafood and meat lovers with a seemingly endless diversity of premium fusion items!
The aim of the buffet is to showcase the versatility of meat and seafood, with both classic presentations and contemporary interpretations. New and noteworthy highlights that have been specially crafted to fit the theme include the 24-hour Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib topped with Seared Hokkaido Scallops and Spicy Beef Bulgogi Pizza and Shrimps. For the former, the scallops are decent but are clearly outshone by the immensely tasty, almost melt in your mouth beef short rib. The latter is an adventurous Italian-Korean union atop some wonderful white sauce and crispy thin crust, coming close to giving the classic margherita a run for its money. My favourite new dish would have to be the heritage special Wok-fried Fish Noodles with Roasted Pork that its quite simply bursting with flavor and familiarity.
Christmas Rhapsody @ Orchard Central: Food Trails, sugar hits and more...
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affordable,
cafe,
cakes,
christmas,
desserts,
large groups,
must go,
orchard,
orchard central,
restaurants,
roast
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I'm sorry to have left you in the lurch regarding the Christmas issue but hey I'm back from the grave (where I've witnessed many macaron shells died a unsightly death) and here to tell you about some crazy X'mas specials happening in Orchard Central itself - delicious deals that are dispensed only because of the generosity of the owners themselves during the festive period. So grab it now or forever hold your peace.
OverEasy (Orchard): you make it so easy to love you
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affordable,
american,
burgers,
cocktails,
desserts,
donut,
family friendly,
large groups,
must go,
orchard,
pasta,
restaurants,
revisit,
roast
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Sweet redemption.
The instant gratification that washed over me as he nodded in agreement to the reinstated goodness of the 'to-die-for' burger.
Okay, so here's a recap, I've always been a big fan of Overeasy's burgers as seen from here and here. It's succulent patties matched alongside divine pillowy soft buns, attaining some sort of legendary status in my books, that I would happily expound fairytales about, to friends enquiring about my favourite burgers. However, the story goes that that a recent trip to their new joint at Orchard Road (here), resulted in some very distraught sentiments after the jump. The lacklustre sear and uneven seasoning in the patty left a good three-quarters of my burger left untouched on the plate. Fortunately, after a bit of damage control, reparations were made and faith restored.
The 'To Die For' burger is a passionate contender for the best burger with its beautifully charred patty exterior and perfectly cooked medium rare innards. Simple does it here at OverEasy and their signature burger is done in good ole' diner style. slapped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and a special burger sauce. Set in a potato bun that helps to keep the juicy mixture intact as you lift it to your lips, the bun is the perfect candidate, hard on the outside, a spongy, soft natured on the inside. I couldn't have done it better.
Oxwell & Co.: Christmas Fabulous Feast
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affordable,
ala carte,
big groups,
british,
christmas,
cocktails,
gastropub,
hidden finds,
may return,
roast,
set menu,
special occasion
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Christmas kind of snuck its way into our calenders once again, the entire year passing us by like a whirlwind affair. Now, its time to line your stomachs with traditional Christmas roasts and prepare for the assault of one, too many alcoholic beverages in the course of merry-making. Naughty or nice, I'm sure Santa's too busy overworking his minions to tell.
So, moving on, Oxwell and Co.; the British inspired gastro-pubs rolls out its festive menu in true English style, with traditional roasts and pork crackling to foster the spirit of sharing and caring with a convivial communal dining practice.
Oxwell & Co. resides in this over-trodden neighborhood of Ann Siang Hill being knocked around mercilessly by the well-heeled crowd, bar-crawling their way through the vicinity and punishing their livers in the midst. Walk in the front door and you're in a wood sheathed interior with minimalistic walls decorated with twisted piping, similarly defiant lamp shadings bouncing off the walls in a free spirited disarray. It's a bohemian space, like a dingy pub gone rogue; and the food here is equally manic.
[GIVEAWAY] Morganfield's: Christmas feasting with more than just Sticky Bones
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affordable,
buona vista,
christmas,
family friendly,
large groups,
may return,
restaurants,
roast,
takeout,
turkey
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With Christmas just around the corner, the long enduring relationship between food and booze is reaffirmed again. No, this ain't a post about the merits of pairing alcohol with food, because sometimes I prefer to turn my focus to the former. Food, especially Christmas feasts refers usually to a massive, horrendously dry bird perched unceremoniously on a tray with side condiments of dull roasted vegetables and lumpy mashed potatoes, which you'll usually proceed to drown in processed brown gravy and store-bought cranberry sauce on the side to sweeten the appalling deal, before turning to the host to say, "This is lovely, (fill in victims name), we should do this again next year.". Fake smiles fill the awkward space in the room.
We all the drill. The intensive efforts it takes to plan a Christmas feast, much less prepare one from scratch. This year, cut yourself some slack and head on down to Morganfield's for some Christmas joy both in-store as well as take home packages for your home or office parties. Starting from 16th November onwards till 31st December, tuck into an enticing range of Christmas eats such as Bourbon Marmalade Glazed Leg of Ham, Christmas Roast Chicken and Pork Roast amongst a slew of other regulars.
Food Snippets: [NEW OPENINGS] COCOIchibanya, Populus Cafe, Confetti, Seattle Pike Chowder,The Rotisserie
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affordable,
all-day-breakfast,
brunch,
clam chowder,
family friendly,
food news,
hidden finds,
japanese curry,
list,
lists,
new openings,
roast,
will return
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Here's how we like doing it this Tuesday. Fast and furious.
Often stumped by the question, 'so, what are we eating later?,' We round up several hot new venues that have just opened, veering towards the more family friendly style that perhaps have existed in a different forms before being reincarnated in new landmark. So whether you're craving a soul-satisfying roast chicken and gravy, a trendy instagrammable brunch plate or simply a bread bowl filled with chunky clam chowder, there's a Singapore restaurant that will satisfy. The scoop, below.
Shelter in the woods: Be still my heart
Shelter in the woods is every bit a restaurant I would choose for any occasion. It's straight up heart-warming classics highlighted by the culinary dexterity of Chef Masashi. Finally, a press release that tells it as it is, "The result is a cuisine of rare depth and purity. Ingredients and seasoning achieve a distinct presence and discreetness... The food literally blooms" ~ and truly, dining here is a treat for the senses. Not only is the service flawless, but so is the food. Stepping into Shelter in the woods is akin to walking into a time portal where time literally stands still as you tuck into your fare, wide eyed stares and all.
Ginza Lion Beer Hall: New location @ Suntec City Mall
Labels:
affordable,
beer,
big groups,
chickenwings,
cityhall,
family friendly,
fish&chips,
fried chicken,
japanese,
pubfood,
roast
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I wiped my beer moustache with gusto after mustering a heavy weight lifting motion from table to mouth, as I lavished in my first sip of ice cold Sapporo beer from a boot ($18 for 600ml or $16 at Happy Hour, 11am - 8pm daily). Hell yeh... what a treat to escape from the sweltering afternoon heat.
Ginza Lion Beer Hall, owned by the Sapporo Lion Group, is a spacious beer hall with lofty ceilings and plush sofas complete with lacquered dark wooden tables to complete that German Beer hall look. Serving a wide variety of pub themed foods, big on flavor with similarly portioned mugs of beer to grace the tables, a trip to Ginza Beer Hall with friends and family will be a thoroughly enjoyable experience for sure.
Spruce: lights will guide you home
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affordable,
american,
beer,
brunch,
burgers,
christmas,
dinner,
drinks,
hidden finds,
may return,
pasta,
pie,
roast,
salads,
soup,
upperbukittimah
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Spruce has a special place in my heart despite the fact that I've never paid the outlet a visit before. The proximity to my previous home and my love for burgers (Spruce has reportedly one of the best burgers in Singapore) creating a mockery of this circumstance. With a change of fortune, I was lucky enough to land an opportunity to dine at Spruce, just in time for the launch of their Christmas specials. Needless to say, I allowed the neon lights to lead me home.
Cocotte: Snail-paced Rustic French in Little India
Labels:
ala carte,
dinner,
family friendly,
farrer park,
hidden finds,
little india,
lunch,
must go,
roast,
setlunch,
the entertainer app
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I was greeted with the puffy-faced, glossy eyed stare of a man who had just spent the last 5 minutes of his time trapped in a bathroom, the tussle for life taking a toil on his ruptured oesophagus. The culprit to his misery, a measly fish bone that had somehow weaselled its way into his food and lodged itself deep in there. I looked on helplessly and dragged my fork through the mustard sauce, pausing to pass a comment in a bid to shed some calming effect. (Don't judge, I eat when I'm stressed *sheepish grin*).
After chewing on a slippery banana (offered so kindly by the worrisome staff) and several gulps of water later, the worse had come to pass and my partner resumed eating at a frenetic pace, an action spurred on by the tardiness of the food. Our orders of seabass and roast pork collar taking a solid 45 minutes after ordering to arrive at the table. Was it worth the wait you might ask?
Carvers and Co. : Strictly Carnivores only.
Labels:
dinner,
East Coast/ Joo Chiat,
hidden finds,
pork belly,
roast
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Just the name alone divulges all secrets of the nature of business of this infant joint. If it's a good roasts that you're after; then you're struck gold with this one.
At Carvers and Co., a family oriented laid back atmosphere is key, and the pride and joy is simply the hearty roasts and comfort food produced by chef/owner Sarah Lin. Staff are enthusiastic, endearing and friendly, generally doing the kitchen justice. We indulged in a languid affair of The Carvers Plate for 2 ($70) complete with a gratifying flow of Long Row Cabernet ($15/glass) to fill in the gaps. Featured roasts of the day included a gammon ham, roast pork belly, chicken leg and wagyu beef with roast potatoes. The bitter arugula salad accompaniment did much to cut out the rich meatiness of the dish's protein overloaded being. That being said, there were no complaints as we worked our way through the mouthwatering assortment of roasts, the succulence in the flesh attesting it's uncalled allegiance with gravy or any sorts.
If you're convinced to make a trip down soon, my word of advice would be to book a roast in advance for the meal to ensure that they don't run out. Done in small batches with love and meticulous care just as you would when eating in someone's home, don't expect to be served what you want at any given time of day.
Carvers & Co.
43 East Coast Road S(473500)
t: 9667 1096/ 63480448
Operating Hours
Mondays -Friday: 11am -10pm
Sat-Sun: 8.30am - 10.30pm
Closed on Tuesdays
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