Lunch @ El Rocho’s

Savor Mexican cuisine prepared by owner-chef Marcus Loh (who trained at the Culinary Institute of America) at El Rocho’s with their set lunch specials. Mains include tacos and burritos, which come with your choice of filling. Each $16 set comes with a drink.

Brunch @ Marmalade Pantry

Nibble on sophisticated morning fare like chorizo frittata with wood roasted piquello red pepper ($18), and French toast with caramelized pear and vanilla bean ice-cream ($17) at this swanky spot.

Brunch @ Alfresco Gusto

This 100-seat outdoor trattoria offers hearty brunches such as the Gusto Breakfast ($24), eggs, tomato, mushrooms, bacon, chicken sausage and fresh fruit with your choice of juice or coffee to wash it down.

Brunch @ Nassim Hill

This cozy spot next to the post office has a menu sporting items like smoked salmon omelet ($20), and almond brioche French toast ($13).

Brunch @ Antoinette

The French-inspired fare at this pretty boudoir-like space spans savory blinis with smoked salmon ($15) and half a dozen egg options (from $10.50).

Brunch @ Nosh

Offerings like the Nosh Omelette ($16), which is filled with pork confit, sautéed mushrooms and truffle aioli, and the spiced lamb bowl ($22) provide a hearty start to the day.

Brunch @ Choupinette

Start your day with popular breakfast items like the ham and cheese croque monsieur ($18). Or have one of their pastries (from $3.20) such as croissants and pain au chocolat in a laid-back café setting.

Da Laura

This Italian restaurant, run by well known restaurateur Osvaldo Forlino’s sister, Laura, serves items like tagliatelle bolognaise ($26) and a signature seabass burger ($42). Desserts include the Cannoncini Numero 8 ($16), delicate cream horns. There’s also a three course set lunch that goes for $38. Eat this at Da Laura: Tagliatelle bolognaise. It’s one of […]

Rice & Fries

This homey eating spot helmed by chef-owner Ken Chia—who’s worked at The Ritz Carlton, Fullerton and Crowne Plaza Hotel—serves simple recipes such as forest mushroom cappuccino soup ($4.80), rosemary chicken ($9.80) and ribeye steak ($24.80).

Hands + Feet Studio

Tucked in the hip heartlands (just around the corner are popular Peperoni Pizzeria and live music venue Quarubar) is this haven for relaxation, which while cozy, spans across a rather large, 1,500 sq.m. space. Here, you can get your nails groomed ($12-62) and painted with hot colors from cult brands NARS and Ginger + Liz, […]