Gusttimo Di Roma
The story behind Gustimmo di Roma, an Italian bistro in Ion, reads like a Korean soap opera: Boy meets girl in Rome. They fall in love, learn how to make gelato, overcome all kinds of obstacles and return to Seoul to spawn a gelato empire. The thing about watching K-dramas and dining at this hyper […]
Soprano
Run by the folks behind Greenwood’s Donna Carmela, Soprano purports to be a place to wine and dine in style. And stylish it is—set in one of Wessex Estate’s lovely colonial bungalows with chic tables indoors, alfresco big garden sofas and leafy surrounds. There is a wide choice of good wine too at reasonable prices […]
The Clay Oven Tandoor & Tavern
Dempsey fans like us have been looking for something a little bit different for a weekend brunch. We could have gone for the usual eggs and hamburgers at Barracks or Café Hacienda, but instead we decided to pop by The Clay Oven Tandoor & Tavern to add some spice into our lazy Sunday afternoon. Previously […]
Café Hacienda
Café Hacienda (located next to Hacienda) is like a homecoming of sorts for F&B and entertainment industry stalwart Michel Lu and his partner Yuan Oeij, who were behind the defunct Brown Sugar. Understandably, we were kind of psyched about this café and so on a rather mundane weekday, trooped off to check out Lu’s latest […]
Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant
Foodies and lovers of Japanese grub will dig this godsend which has been packed with snaking queues since its inception. The reason is simple: the menu is extensive (there’s salads, tempura, kushiyaki, sushi, ramen, gratin, sukiyaki, steaks, pizzas, okonomiyaki and of course desserts), the food is yummy, and what’s more—it’s super affordable. Watami employs the […]
Paradise Inn
One of the best and affordably-priced Chinese restaurants in town right now, Paradise Inn (scion of the ever-expanding Paradise Group helmed by the Chua brothers), is great for a quick, casual lunch (it’s in the CBD after all), or a more intimate dining affair with family or friends. Either way, you get fab food. We […]
Crystal Jade Dining IN
The name Crystal Jade never fails to reel in the crowds. But we thought we’d check out this outlet (which serves contemporary Cantonese chow) in these challenging times. When we dropped by on a weekend for dinner, the restaurant was already packed; with servers flitting madly everywhere. Decor‑wise, the restaurant looked impressive with its grand […]
Fou de Fafa
What a delight this place is! Full of creative pep, color and quirkiness, this lively eatery easily stands out from the numerous run‑of‑the‑mill establishments that populate the Tanjong Pagar end of Robinson Road. Since replacing Tartines, a French‑styled, sandwich‑driven bistro last December, Fou de Fafa (it means “just to be crazy” in French) has been […]
Café Garb
After its four outlets in Tokyo and Osaka, the curiously named Café Garb recently opened here at Robertson Walk. When we dropped by for dinner, the restaurant was enjoying a healthy sprinkling of Japanese diners (always a good sign). Much of the décor here is French‑influenced—from the Eiffel Tower light piece on the wall to […]
Saraceno Ristorante
Singapore certainly has no shortage of good Italian restaurants, and another fine one has appeared on the scene. With ex‑Gordon Ramsay chef Domenico Savarese heading the kitchen, this restaurant delivers authentic, well‑prepared south Italian cuisine in an elegant setting. Our lunch sets were excellent value for three courses with a good choice of starters and […]