Pretty-licious Noodles

Lunch has become very pretty with tcc's (The Coffee Conoisseur's) picture menu of pastas, sandwiches, soups and salads at all 29 individual "boutiques" (yes, they're called boutiques -
www.thecoffeeconnoisseur.com). They're everywhere! My favourite haunts are at Millenia Walk, Clarke Quay and Anchorpoint. The latter has beautifully quaint French decor, and the off-white tones make the lunch hour pass by a tad slower and more relaxed. What you see here is Seafood Aglio Oglio (which bunny had). The Mentaiko Spaghetti with Salmon Tataki and Shiso Salmon Spaghetti are very tasty. If you can fit the desserts in, (must, must!) do dig into Strawberry Fantasia and Orange Flamingo. I prefer the former. But we did have the option of adding a shot of liquer to the orange sweets - Cointreau to be exact. It wasn't cheap though - the arty citrusy dessert was S$8.50 and the Cointreau shot cost another S$8.50. All in all, the portions are satisfying and very affordable. Me have the privilege card too :) But forget to use it usually :(

The Fatty Truth

Surpsingly this flower burger was pretty good...we ordered pasta and other appetizers too at The Pasta Shop (#02-03/14 Wheelock Place). The fatty meat was moist and tender, and yup, fatty. It was very tasty, and satisfying especially when eaten with the 3-inch toast, accompanied by super fried fries. The seafood pasta I had was so-so forgettable. And the appetizer we asked for was forgotten. I think the outlet just opened and the team then was still very young and untrained so the service was a little clumsy and irregular. When it came to sweets, the star desserts were out (hmph) and the remaining selections looked dismal. Sigh.

Back to Basics

I love Cedele at Great World City (http://www.cedeledepot.com/) for their freshly made soup especially the veggie ones such as Moroccan Spiced Carrot and Wild Mushroom. It comes with the free-flow bread bar too (S$9.50 for a humoungous bowl). E decided to check out the seafood spaghetti though (tomato-based)...2 measly shrimps, another pair of unimpressive mussels but yummy fish hidden by the stringy carbs (S$17.90). Has anyone told you that women are like spaghetti and men are like waffles? It bears absolutely no relevance to Cedele...hahahah...I have to say I'm happy that my favourite bakery-and-bistro-and-now-restaurant chain is everywhere! The oatmeal raisin, lavender almond and Mexican Wedding cookies are the best - no transfat and light tasting - at S$1.30 each.

Ball of a Time...

Pity these glutinous rice balls weren't plumped with black sesame paste. Instead the peanut filling was alright. The balls were swimming in pretty sweet ginger soup...okay lah...I think the red bean ice with thick condensed milk, and topped with ice-cream was not only gigantic but awesome :) Red bean was not only found on the outside but swirled in with the ice on the inside...Get your brain freeze at Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe at Plaza Singapura (http://www.xinwang.com.sg/)...

I Think It's Shrimp

What in the world is this, you may ask. I had a hard time figuring it out for myself, too...I have a feeling that it's little fried shrimps which I ordered at Yangon at Feel (No. 124, Pyihtaungsu Ave., Dagon Township Wartan Rd, Danathiha Centre; 0600 hrs - 2030 hrs). It's like point-point rice, you know? Just point at any dishes at the main counter - mutton curry, lentils, vegetables, over-spiced chicken, steamed rice, fried noodles, - and the longyi-staff will serve these dishes at your table. The restaurant can be quite dark especially in the afternoon since they don't use much electricity but the food's very tasty and doesn't cost much. Many tourists flock here. Why shouldn't you...

Breathe Privé

Privé (No.2 Keppel Bay Vista, http://www.prive.com.sg/) is so breathtaking...I adore the anchored yachts and the alfresco areas at the bakery and restaurant. The seared tuna fillet here is a very generous portion lying on a little heap of arugula. I love seared anything! But this fillet was seared so very well, drizzled with olive oil. I wish I had taken this picture with my camera instead of my cell phone! My next mission is to try out every single item on the menu by end April!!!

Shokudo Shiok!

Have you checked out Shokudo "Streets of Japan" just opened in the basement of Heeren (where Marche used to be)? I love it! Friends and me decided on udon and rice, but Bunny went for cheese omelette with mushroom, decorated with bonito flakes. You order, the chef swipes the credit card, and they make it fresh from the pan - voila! I wished I had that instead of char siew spicy ramen...The eggy roll was so gooey and warm and yummy...at 8 dollars only...

To the T, To the O, To the A-S-T

This is just too good to miss out on. You have to try Peanut Buter and Condensed Milk on 4-inch toast, even if you're lactose-intolerant. Sweet and satisfying. Seriously, seriously. I've had this in Hong Kong, but the toast at Tong Shui Cafe (54 Zion Road, www.tongshuicafe.com) kicks ass. And it's open till 6am everyday...comfort food...mmmmm....In between the white fibres, there's melted butter too...a-ma-ma-zing...