E-Sarn Thai Cuisine

I've always wanted to try their food, and since the girls were not with us tonight, me and dar took the chance to have dinner at E-Sarn Thai Cuisine located at The Grandstand after my yoga class. 

I ordered a bowl of Seafood Tom Yum soup and a bowl of red rubies for dessert. I find their Tom Yum soup a tad sweet. And I love their red rubies, though I wish the portion can be a tad bigger.

Dar had the set dinner which consisted of a plate of spring rolls, a bowl of chicken noodle soup, a drink and a scoop of coconut ice-cream. Not too bad for the price of $10-ish.

E-Sarn Thai Cuisine

Add: 200 Turf Club Road, #01-13 The Grandstand, Singapore 287994

Tel: 6468 4484

http://www.esarn.com.sg/

Lunch with A&A

Today I met up with Audrey and Amelia for lunch at Tatsuya. Both of us had the sashimi set. I thought that the prices have increased. Now a sashimi set cost $45! I read on a blog here that it was just $28.70 in January 2014? Hmm. Or maybe there was a promotion going on then or something. Anyway I don't think will be back to Tatsuya anytime soon. I think I would just head to Yoyogi and try their lunch sets the next time.

Little A was intrigued by the bottles of umeshu placed behind us, and kept walking over to attempt to touch them. 

Tatsuya 

Add: 16 Scotts Road, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221

Tel: 6887 4598

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And we hopped over next door to Saveur for some dessert. I was quite impressed by their sweets! We had some milky cookies and cream dessert and some pistachio panna cotta. Both were simply yum!

Little A loved the dessert too and had quite a mouthful. And he decided she wanted to sit on my lap and we took a selfie together!

Saveur

Add: 14 Scotts Road, #01-7B Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213

https://www.facebook.com/saveursingapore

Lady M Confections

I needed to satisfy my sweet tooth craving, and so I persuaded the hub to bring the girls to try the cakes at Lady M Confections after dinner.

Famed from New York, I was dying to try their signature Mille Crepe cake. I think I was expectting too much, but I find the cake very ordinary.

A surprise discover was their Gateau Nuage (which translates to cloud cake). This is their version of a classic cheesecake. And hands down, the best cheesecake I've had ever. It was so silky and smooth tasting. A definite must order if you head to Lady M!

Lady M Confections

Add: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-103 Marina Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 039594

Tel: 6822 2095

http://ladym.com.sg/

Riders Cafe after facelift

And we are finally back at my favorite brunch place, Riders Cafe.

They went through a minor revamp of their premises previously, and this was our first time there since their revamp. And I like the clean look they preserved for the place. They did minor touch ups for the walls, ceilings and the main serving area. Very black and white colonial style which I love.

As usual their food and coffee did not disappoint. Both me and dar always have the same food when we are there. Blackstone Benedict (their version of Eggs Benny) for me, and the Riders Burger for dar. I still think they serve one of the best Eggs Benny in Singapore. But the Riders Burger seemed to have shrank in size compared to the last time we were there.

One must mention on their menu is their Death by Chocolate Cake. Simply rich and moist. Enough said. And oh, I don't think one person can finish this. Please order this to share.

Riders Cafe

Add: 51 Fairways Drive, Bukit Timah Saddle Club, Singapore 286965 

Tel: 6466 9819

http://www.riderscafe.sg/

PAUL at Takashimaya

I met up with Cherine today for lunch and some shopping. We decided on PAUL and this would be my first time dining there ever since they opened.

Their coffee was alright. Usual cafe standard.

I thought their bread was too hard, and I'm not referring to just the crust alone.

I do love their crepe and it was an excellent recommendation by Cherine. I forgot what cheese they used but that was the main ingredient which I felt made the crepe taste better than anywhere eels. Besides, what can go wrong with the mushrooms and cheese combination?

Their chocolate tart was average, nothing to drool over for.

PAUL

Add: 391 Orchard Road, #03-16/17 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238872

Tel: 6836 1914

https://www.facebook.com/PAUL1889.singapore

a day of Eats and Adventures

Kaelyn and me met dar or lunch today at Santouka Ramen located at Cuppage Terrace. While Kae slurped the noodles away, I enjoyed my fatty Toroniku meat.

Hokkaido Santouka Ramen

Add: 21 Cuppage Road, Cuppage Terrace, Singapore 229452

Tel: 6235 1059

https://www.facebook.com/RamenSantoukaSingapore

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After lunch, we head to Oriole Cafe & Bar for some after lunch coffee. And as usual, I ordered my favorite Citrus Sin.

Oriole Cafe & Bar

Add: 96 Somerset Road, #01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, Singapore 238163

Tel: 6238 8348

https://www.facebook.com/OrioleCafe

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And since I didn't have a chance to bring her during the June holidays, I took the opportunity today to bring her to the Children's Season - Island Adventures 2013 at the Singapore Museum of Singapore. 

We bought the optional craft kit which is available at $5 for Kae to do the additional hands-on activities, like the making of the ang gu kueh and the head piece.

The kids nowadays won't know much about these old time playgrounds we used to play at when we were little.

Kae also learnt more about the different cultural costumes, though I think she wasn't listening to the volunteer who was trying to keep her interested. 

Children Season - Island Adventures 2013

Runs from 18th May to 21 July 2013

Add: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 

Tel: 6332 3659

Please refer to the link here

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And before her Berries class, we went to St Marc Cafe for a short tea break. We tried their Chocolate Banana Split before, so this time round, I ordered their Matcha Milk to try. Big mistake. The former had more ice cream and this Matcha kind has crushed ice together with ice cream. Please check with the counter staff before ordering. I think all with "Milk" has crushed ice in them. 

St Marc Cafe

Add: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-108/110 Vivocity, Singapore 098585

Tel: 6222 2309

http://saint-marc-sg.com/

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And while waiting for Kae to finish her Berries class, I sipped my favorite Green Tea Latte. Available at Macs for a limited time only.

Burp. Ate too much.

a Very Good Tuesday

It was a very good Tuesday!

I went out for lunch with my girlfriends, and was dressed in my new dress and new shoes! Heehee!

And here I am with the girls at one of the UOB offices. We all met at UOB in year 2001, well, technically I met Eileen at UOB in 2001, I knew Ked from AJC in 1996. Hah! 

And Thanks to E, here are my hard to get tickets for the upcoming concert! Woohoo!

And since I was at the area, I just had to get my fix of Kki cakes. I called them up and reserve 2 pieces of Mont Blanc before I head over. Why? Because they are always sold out by the time I get there after lunch! And I also got a Antoinette too!

It's been a happy day!

Kki

Add: 7 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069791

Tel: 6225 6650

http://www.kki-sweets.com/

St-Marc Cafe

I remember clearly that the cafe was always empty when they first opened in Singapore. After a month or so, they became so crowded, and there is always no table in sight when we walk pass. So today, when we saw that there was an empty table, we took the chance to stop for a coffee break.

Their coffee was average. Nothing fancy. See, no latte art even!

Their famous croissant is the savory kind. Their well know Chococro, made of the nest blend of Ghana Beans and finest Ecuador beans, wrapped with crispy rich buttery flavor croissant dough. Not my kind of croissant though. 

And though there was a queue, I went back to the cashier's and ordered their ice cream to try.

I ordered their chocolate banana flavor as Kae loves both chocolate and bananas. Though priced at $8ish, I thought it was well worth it. Besides the 2 scoops of ice cream, slices of bananas and the mini pudding at the surface, there were mini sponge cakes and corn flakes at the interior of the dessert. Super yum and different! It was like being surprised at every bite! Loved it and will be back for more!

St-Marc Cafe

Add: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-108 to 110, Vivocity, Singapore 098585

Tel: 6222 2309

http://saint-marc-sg.com/