Flavvors
The buzz: A Chinese restaurant out in the ‘burbs (that’s not part of a chain, thank you very much) with nice surrounds at very affordable prices. The vibe: Think updated Chinese furnishings (minus the tackiness) with dark reds, black and gold. The food: They specialize in comforting, unpretentious Chinese dishes. The pig trotter fried bee […]
Most Original Burgers (MOB)
Some days, we just want a good burger. So when MOB opened up, we thought we’d give it a go. The place is pretty much what you would expect of a typical diner in the States—white table tops and bright orange chairs, with a mobster theme thrown in. But we didn’t come here for the […]
Swirl Art
After all this time, still our favorite froyo spot. Forget self restraint and create your very own customized dessert by choosing from 10 different flavors like mango, apple, passion fruit and taro (yam) and over 20 toppings. We derive an immense amount of satisfaction from overloading swirls of rich and satisfying chocolate frozen yogurt with […]
Miki Yo!
Miki Yo! is definitely one froyo joint to watch out for. While they may not have as much variety as Swirl Art (original and their specialty flavors such as green tea), they do what they do well. We simply love their tagline and gamely took their advice to “go with the fro, yo!” Swirls start […]
Sogurt
What’s not to love about a self serve frozen yogurt joint? Mix and match flavors (raspberry pomegranate, blueberry acai and green tea) and toppings (fruity pebbles, waffle crisps and organic granola) for a yummy yet healthy treat. Be sure to give their red velvet cake flavor a go. If you’re in the area, why not […]
Silk
The buzz: John Lee, who brought us Club Momo, Venom and China Black, is back in business with new luxe club Silk bringing a dash of nightlife decadence to Orchard Road.The décor: Leather booth seating, plush interiors, a generous bar and huge-ass sofas.The music: Resident jocks DJ Anisma and DJ ADK spin a medley of […]
Sapporo Ramen Sanomaru
In Sapporo, they built a theme park: The Ramen Republic, a one-stop shop styled after an early post-war town, housing half a dozen of the city’s finest purveyors of squiggly yellow noodles. In Singapore, upstairs at TripleOne Somerset, they’ve built … a ski hut. Dark wood surfaces, an alpine doorway and pictures of piste-up snowmen. […]
Raindrops Café
Tucked away in an obscure corner just off the newly opened *SCAPE complex, Raindrops Café feels like one of those charming little cafés we’re so fond of abroad. This intimate space seats just 20 patrons, with another four tables in the al fresco area. In fact, it’s so cozy that we had to wait a […]
The Herbal Bar
Angel’s Bistro
Angel’s Bistro is a hit with the health junkies. Fusion vegetarian food prepared in a healthy and delicious way is their forte. Their signature brown rice set sells out by lunch time—and it’s easy to see why.