Tuesday, June 7, 2011

SINGAPORE

Our REGULAR go-to restaurants for Western foods:

Spruce - alfresco dining is great (for lunch they have TAQUERIA open for some casual mexican food up the hill)
PS Cafe - various locations, love the desserts/cakes
Rider's Cafe - great atmosphere in a black and white house
MATEO suggestions for Western / a little more upscale
Valentino's - our favorite Italian joint

 Bistrot du Sommelier - Our #1 French place 

 Entrecote - Steak Frites in Duxton Hill
Salt Grill on Ion - great view
Halia in Botanic Gardens
Graze in Rochester Park
Restaurants we love at MARINA BAY SANDS
DB bistrot - favorite French bistrot
Mozza Pizza - great little Italian place
Chocolate buffet at the Club - AMAZING for a special occasion with a view

 COMFORT FOOD:
Kilo - Kalang area

 CHINESE AMERICAN:
Chop Suey on Dempsey

 LATINO FOOD:

 Sur Latino - great Venezuelan food
SENTOSA:
Tanjong Beach Club
VIETNAMESE
Nuoc - fantastic view/ambience too, delicate flavors, fun to share w/ a large group to try more didshes
ARABIC
Cafe le Caire - it was really yummy catered at a party but the cafe was average food.

 Beirut Cafe - MUCH better!  Belly dancing on wknds! 

GREEK

Blu Kuzina on Bukit Timah Road

INDIAN

Muthu's on Dempsey 

JAPANESE

SushiTei - my favorite casual Japanese place - I love the dragon rolls and beef udon

 Wachtel recommendation for Japanese Bistrot food:
ICHIGO
Business hours 18h-23h30(so no lunch hours)399 River Valley RoadTel 6736 1340

 BAKERY for MOONCAKES, CHINESE TAU SAR PIAH ETC
from Sanjay and Anita
Poh Guan Bakery 
169 Macpherson Road
TEl 6288 1693


SINGAPOREAN food / CHINESE
Hua Zhou on Queens Road
ChilliCrab (nice more formal) Palm Beach at One Fullerton
No Signboard Seafood


Yomenya Gaemon - unique Japanese spaghetti joint in Marina Link Mall
BRUNCH
Wild Honey - in the city, a couple of locations

Rider's Cafe - black and white house, my favorite!

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ICE CREAM

 New Italian Gelato place we love, tastes just like Italy:
ALFERO (Marina Square and Lior Kiat Street/Bukit Timah)
Ice creamery is family friendly
Awfully Chocolate's chocolate ice cream is divine
Ordering bulk ice cream for parties in boxes with dry ice:
Chip Guan Heng
69 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427787
64408084 / 64408075
www.chipguanheng.com

WHERE I TAKE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS
CHINATOWN - Visit Sri Mariaman Hindu temple, walk around Temple, Smith and Trenganu Street.  Look at markets/stalls, shop for touristy knick knacks, Chinese baked goods etc.

Ice desserts (Debbie F recommendation) 67 Temple Street
Best bakery Tong Heng Confectionery 285 South Bridge Rd
(right in front of Buddha Tooth temple)

 Temples - Buddha Tooth temple.
Favorite temple - the one on Telok Ayer Street.


DIM SUM - go to Yam Cha - an institution
NOODLES - go to Mr. Wong @19 Smith Street, fun to take a photo of him stretching his handmade noodles
LITTLE INDIA -  Visit Indian Hindu temple on Serangoon, show Bangle Shop, show Mustafa, do Henna tatoos.

INDIAN FOOD - Banana Leaf is great b/c you can eat on banana leaves so a cultural experience.

ARAB QUARTERS - See Sultan Mosque, walk along Arab street for shops, visit Haji Lane for more contemporary things.

LEBANESE FOOD - Beirut Grill - vegetarian moussaka amazing.

MUSEUMS - So many fantastic museums!  Our favorite is Asian Civilizations Museum.  For a more unique experience, head to the Peranakan Museum, much more unique to the Singapore story.  Afterwards, you can eat at True Blue Cuisine, it's Peranakan food so order Rendang and pomelo salad, this is also on Armenian Street.

TOURS - Hop on and off bus is fun, I send people on that if I can't spend the day with them.  The Bumboat ride is an even better way to see parts of Singapore.  For those with more time in Singapore, I think there are so many choices of walking/historical/cultural tours.

MODERN - it's fun to show the CBD skyline, Merlion, Marina Bay Sands area, Clarke Quay etc.  Walking down Orchard Road is always fun for shopping.

PAMPERING - Pedi/mani at LUSH in Holland village also foot massage at the Foot Reflexology above 7/11 in Holland Village

RESTAURANTS WE WANT TO TRY:

 James Eyring, American - 


73 Joo Chiat Place
Tel: 63456914

 The Fullerton Pavilion - read about it in magazine
floating dome with Spanish restaurant Catalunya 

 $Made - new brunch place by three-star Michelin chef, casual food
9 Scotts Road, #01-04/05/06 Pacific Plaza, Singapore 

 Fern & Kiwi - NZ restaurant in Clarke Quay  

 MORE PLACES TO TRY BUT HAVE NOT YET:
FRENCH (Lawlers) 
La Maison Fatien 
SAVEUR (hawker French Serangoon)


Thai hole in the wall – Gold Thai Serangoon

apparently very authentic, recommended by Thai entrepreneur and fight club character



Becky – Blue Bali - Balinese Fusion in Duxton

Richard - Lucha Lorca - new Mexican bar in Duxton

Ghadara, Venezuelan friend: SUR Venezuelan 

Archana, Japanese – good wood, Tommy Japanese
Japanese restaurant on 6th avenue
It's called Magumi - it's in the HDB near Sunset Way on Clementi.

Mateo still wants to go to Sentosa - Roblochon

Debbie Fisher: Mei Heong Yuen Dessert (味香园) 67 Temple St Chinatown, Singapore 088389 6221 1156

Can't wait!! Tim Ho Wan – one Michelin star dimsum in HK will open in Sing in March Plaza sing

NEW UBIN SEAFOOD (work recommendation from local colleague of Mateo's) Address: 27 Sector A Sin Ming Industrial Estate  Na, tel 6466 9558
Grilled Wagyu beef that comes with chips and fried rice, grilled pork collar, hokkien mee, crab is ok, steam prawns huge, pork knuckle is popular here


 Jonna shared this one in Changi, relaxed, outdoor, breakfast joint, vintage.
Coastal settlement

 Jonna shared this Melbourne type of restaurant and a great bakery.
Café Melba
There are days when we really, really want to be Easties. And a Sunday at Café Melba might make you want to move too - this café exudes that laidback, unperturbed cool that only East-enders seem to possess. Located in the one and only Goodman Arts Centre, Café Melba delivers quality, unpretentious nosh made with the freshest ingredients possible. Come on, these guys even cure their own bacon!
While their food is top-notch, what we really adore is their alfresco dining - the space is so cleverly designed that it manages to be cozy and intimate, yet breezy and private all at once. They also do a mean brunch (almost everyone's favourite meal), and guess what? Gather those tiny tots cos they dine for free every weekday till the end of October. Melbournians, you don't want to miss this one.
Café Melba, 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053, p. 6440 6068, Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm




The Fabulous Baker Boy
First off, we cannot get over that name. Uh-may-zing! Some may recognize Juwanda Hassim from the theatre scene, but if you're not familiar with the name, you'll soon be familiar with his tasty cakes. This bakery/café has a daily menu of both sweet and savoury treats, so if you work in the area, we highly recommend this place for a midday snack.
We love that they use dolphin-safe tuna (we're impressed by the consideration to detail), but we're really bowled over by the cakes here. Spiced Apple Cake, a seriously rich salted caramel brownie, and red velvet fans - feel free to dig in. Big plus: it's located at the charming Viridian Art House, which is right opposite Clarke Quay, but a whole lot, how do we say, quieter (read: cultured). And they serve all-day breakfast on Sunday!
The Fabulous Baker Boy, The Foothills, 70 River Valley Road, Singapore 179037, p. 6694 8336, Tue-Sat 1145am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm
TARA THIVOLET recommended these FRENCH restaurants
. As for French restaurants, we like Angelus on Club Strert and JD likes a new one called Gavroche. I hear that there's a good one in Little India but forgot the name. bon appétit. xT

 Chinese Opera Tour
Diana Chua
hp 9489 1999
email:  dianachua1999@yahoo.com.sg (it's a # 1, not an L)

 I saw on Time Out Singapore, great foie gras photo...and it's on Sentosa.

 http://www.suburbia.com.sg/

 BOAT INFORMATION FROM ASTRID AND JEFF

  6387 1997 (waketime.com.sg)

The other guy (who sounded very nice on the phone and takes people to Sarimbun Island) is at Maxout Hydrosports (www.maxouthydrosports.com).  If you go to Sarimbun, tell me how you like it.  Seletar Island near Punggol had too much garbage for my taste, but that may be the same everywhere in Singapore.

 BAKERIES

 Amazing French Bakery from Emily Penandenero
THE PATISSERIE in River Valley Road area

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Ocean bday cake smiling orchid bakery.  It's on the bottom floor of an HDB complex near holland.

Panendanero amazing choc cake pattisier on ang sian hill and river valley area


 Bakery for really great hot dog buns and hamburger buns

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Sing Hong Loong Bakery and Confectionery
4 Whampoa Drive
Singapore 327715
6256 0878


MASSAGES
Recommendation from Michelle Bellanca

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Hi Sarah, The other masseuse who we like is Yus.  I think that I gave you her # a while back but just received a text from her that she has a new #.  She does house calls or you can go to her massage place.  It's off Bukit Timah Rd.  Here's her new #:  83599442.  xoxo Michelle
1.  Post-natal masseuse:  Her name is Rohani.  She's wonderful.  Her # is 9750-5238.  Even if it's too late for the "full deal" having her come to your house for a series of post-natal massages w/her special oil and techniques would be lovely.


DJ for dances

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Brother Davies
Toa Payho does DJS
Bro. Davies is in Toa Payoh Ward.  His phone number is: 9482-0759.


FOR PRINTING PHOTOS OR CARDS

FOTOHUB for singapore printing

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PRINTER recommendation from sarah Lau
Kim Tian Colour in china town 01-06 Hong Lim Complex, 62769576 he prints on photo paper and is resonable. For all other printing needs-bras basah complex near raffels hotel is like a huge kinkos.
2 diff places. Bras Basah does all sizes on mounted board or fabric. The other place is for nice photos on good photo paper that wedding photogs use.

Just asked one of our photographers here cuz she shoots weddings. Kim Tian Colour in china town 01-06 Hong Lim Complex, 62769576 he prints on photo paper and is resonable. For all other printing needs-bras basah complex near raffels hotel is like a huge kinkos

ROCHELLE recommendation for home movies to go DIGITAL

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Rochelle company that transfers home movies to digital
Ganesh
HP: 96323474
www.bootstrike.com
www.facebook.com/bootstrike
www.twitter.com/bootstrike
 
WHERE TO FIX IPHONE

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iPhonefix (261 Waterloo st, #02-11)


MEDICAL

International Medical Clinic
Smile Focus

OSTEOPATH
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Osteopath Michelle Bellanca recommends
6779 0660
Paul Bell – Rochester Park


BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATION IDEAS

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Bday party location ideas
Onsight climbing gym
The Pit- www.centaursgroup.com

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Laser tag reservation 6665 4632, opens at noon

TAILOR recommendation from Bel Nef
These are all at Peoples Park on the 2nd floor in Chinatown.

Meng Heng Textiles (esp for silk brocade) #02-1130 for great fabrics, then #02-1126 tailor

other good tailors at #02-1120 and #02-1160. 

OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

Santa Lucia
Swedish Womens Educational Association
Call Norwegian Semen's Mission

 


WHERE TO RENT COSTUMES:

http://www.masquerade.com.sg/

 CAR RECOMMENDATIONS from Nicholas Wong

 Aircon service / repair for carsd
Jeffrey Ng (Ah Seng)
6270 4308, 9616 7786
Address Bukit Merah Lane 3

 Autolodge
Jimmy Ng 9679 0007
1008 Bukit Merah Lane 3
# 01-02 

For car body work:

 JAMES
6746 5414
Block 1040 unit 01-117 Eunos Ave 4, Sing 409792
Near SingPost Centre off Paya Lebar MRT

 BALLOON guy
Timothy 6585 3448
125 sgd/hour
We have used him for two parties, he is great!

 FILIPINO RESTAURANTS TO TRY STILL:

  • Casual: 1) Mang Kiko's Lechon at 121 Somerset Road (Scape Youth Park, opposite Orchard Cineleisure)
    Kopitiam hawker setting. Mainly lechon manok, liempo and pork barbecue ang menu. Masarap So far, sa kanila rin yung best leche flan na natikman namin sa SG so far: smooth, on the chewy side, tama ang tamis at crema. Opportunity area yung caramel na on the burnt side.
    2) Lucky Plaza: a) Inasal on the 4th floor b) Kabayan on the 3rd floor
    Fancy: 1) Calle Real at 425 East Coast Road
    We haven't been there, but the facebook reviews look tempting. Check it out
    2) Gerry's Grill at 51 Cuppage Road
    Typical grill resto bar sa Pinas. Medyo matagal nga lang ang service pero sana malas lang kami sa waiter on that day.
    xoxo, B&R
    Note: Dati yung 7,107 Islands sa Marina Square ang the best, pero nagsara na sila. Another option na nagsara na rin ay ang Bonifacio sa 35 Kreta Ayer Road.



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