The very unique thing that stood out most about this blogshop is the owner's ability to cross-market her items.
There seems to always be a "get $2 off this item if you purchase another item!" or some other privileges along those lines.
While i think that it is indeed a good sales tactic and it could be rather enticing, i feel that using the method too often could really be a spoiler. It might caused people to think "oh, i should just wait for the next time she has a cool offer again" This could cause her to lose out what she can earn!
However, i must really applaud her for her generosity. There was an entry whereby she offered to give away a necklace for free! No conditions! Simply because she felt inspired from a show she watched. Now THAT is really worth commending because i have NEVER come across anyone who would do such things!
Her accessories are generally intricately designed and exudes her personal style. You can tell that she tries her best to be different and make every piece of her creations as different from the others as possible, unless of course they belong in the same collection.
The website is also well maintained, photos are well taken and basically, very visually pleasing for any passers-by. You would be enticed to browse through her works. Thats a plus point for any blogshop and she's done well in securing that point!
I stumbled upon this blogshop today when i was randomly blogshop-surfing.
*XiLe Creations has quite a wide variety of handmade accessories for sale. It is evident that the maker of the accessories has spent substantial amounts of time and effort in every stage of the process, from purchasing of materials to making the actual accessory.
There is a diverse range of materials used (stones and centerpieces and beads) and the maker of the accessories successfully creates a style for herself, as can be seen from her works.
Most of the accessories there are suitable for everyday casual use as the designs are rather simple and clean cut.
Worth visiting if you enjoy simplicty but also a variety of simplicty at the same time.
With a special breeding technique using advanced Japanese farming methods – the chickens are reared in climate-controlled environments and totally free of antibiotics, growth promoter and chemicals. Hence a menu that offers diners a healthy rendition of the local favourite with no compromise on the flavour and enjoyment factors is born. The Chicken Rice Company is the only chicken rice operator in Singapore to use Sakura Chicken in all their dishes.
Opened in end-May and presently located at Newton Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat, HFB is honoured to be invited by them for a food tasting. The Chicken Platter for Two ($9 for ¼ chicken) when served has noticeably less fat underneath its skin – similar to what you get from Kampong Chicken at Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice.
No doubt one won't be getting that succulent gelatin, or jelly-like texture when biting the skin, the flesh is remarkably tender, succulent and surprisingly sweet-tasting.
Carefully concocted and subjected to stringent recipe tests, The Chicken Rice Company has also put together their special brand of Chilli Sauce that consist of quality Vietnamese Chilli Padis, and hint of Calamansi Juice. In addition, they also came out with a separate Spring Onion-ginger Sauce that is an invigorating mix of spring onion, ginger, garlic and shallots. Therefore one can either dipped their chicken in both sauces separately, or a mixture of both for a combination of spices.
The rice ($0.60) is pretty fragrant and although one does not really taste the oily residue when consuming the rice, I do find the rice slightly mushy – I prefer it to be more al dente – firm and grainy.
For more healthy options, one can also order their Green Vegetables ($3.00). Garnished with fried shallots, I find the vegetables really fresh and crunchy. Although I reckon some would probably find the vegetables too “green”, I personally love vegetables that are not too over-cooked.
Overall, I believe the arrival of Sakura Chicken would be a delight to the health conscious that has been shunning Chicken Rice for ‘oily’ reasons. With a slight twitching to their rice, I surmise The Chicken Rice Company will be a force to reckon with in the industry in time to come.
You can view the all photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
My colleagues and I popped over to the Space @ My Humble House by Tung Lok Group last week to sample a Singapore Food Sampler in a bid to support the Singapore Food Festival. As the name suggests, the Singapore Food Sampler is basically a few of our local dishes served in sample sizes, allowing us to savour some and not just one dish at a go. Wanting to dine in style as reward for our hard week’s work, we decided on the slightly eccentric My Humble House instead of the usual hawker centre to sample our local fare...
Find out more about the Singapore Food Sampler at http://www.jason.sg/rawks/577
Heard that Friends was having a special promotion for dinner so popped down the Jelita outlet one weekday evening with my gf.
Located on the 2nd floor of Jelita Shopping Centre in the upclass residential area of Holland, Friends @ Jelita's interior was simply done up with nice leather seats. Very nice and clean feel till I spotted a table with empty plates and cutlery still on it and no one seemed to be taking the initiative to clear it. And no, the wait staff weren't busy. It wasn't until probably about 5 minutes after we had taken our seats were the plates unhurriedly cleared. Sadly, first impression speaks volumes.
Complimentary Bread - Served up in the folds of a napkin which obviously didn't do a good job of keeping it warm, the complimentary bread was average at best. Tasted like normal bread you could buy from any generic bakery in the heartlands.
Pan Seared Tuna with Nicoise Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette - The tuna was nicely seasoned with salt and pepper and pan seared till cooked on the outside but raw on the inside. Very nice and tasty. However I did find it a little too dry. And portions were rather dainty - 3 small slices of tuna.
Chicken Caesar Salad with Garlic Bread and Parmesan Biscuit - A most forgettable dish and one that relied soley on caesar salad dressing to give the whole dish taste. The chicken pieces were bland and rather soft.
Pan Seared Sakura Chicken Breast on Caramelised Pumpkin, Grilled Vegetables and Orange White Wine Reduction - As tantalising as the name may sound, the sakura chicken breast wasn't a big deal really. For one the meat tasted like normal chicken breast which you can get off the shelves at any supermarket. The caramelised pumpkin didn't exactly sit well with me as the sweetness of the pumpkin didn't blend well with the caramel in my humble opinion.
Peppered Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Sautéed Spaghetti & Vodka-Tomato Sauce - The spaghetti was overcooked, coming across as a tad too soft, which also happens to be the bane of the sliced beef. Taste but no texture. Probably the only saving grace was the tomato based sauce which was relatively light with a nice tinge of smoky after taste.
Chef Kenneth’s Gourmet Trio of Chocolate Desserts - This name bearing dessert was a letdown. Very very ordinary if you ask me. Put 3 small pieces of chocolate and mousse together and viola, you get Chef Kenneth's gourmet trio of chocolate desserts. Very chocolaty, which is good if you are a chocolate addict.
Coconut Panna Cotta - Another average dessert, the quivery but a little glutinous coconut panna cotta carried an evident taste of coconut without the raspberry sauce being too overwhelming. It should/could have been good but more work probably needs to be done on the texture first.
$47 for an average dinner for 2 isn't really that expensive honestly, especially when theres service and ambience thrown in as well. But quality of food here really needs to buck up and I believe I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Sri Bayu Balinese Spa is located near Kovan MRT station, which is near to my place as well.
I've been there for around 4 times, and am still pleased with their services.
I opted for the promotional Refreshing Ritual which lasted for 120mins at $120.
Description: Engulf yourself with the essence of Yoghurt & Honey sweetened with undulating massage. Then, cleanse and hydrate your delicate skin with our Hydrating Facial.
When I reached the spa, I removed my shoes outside and walked in. I was welcomed by a cup of hot and aromatic ginger tea. I was there early, thus there was still time for a drink and browsing of magazines. Later my therapist, Julie came, and I was ushered to my room on the 3rd level. Walking up the stairs was not a chore for me as the interior design of this spa made me feel relaxed and peaceful.
I was asked to sit on a stool, and my treatment began with a warm footbath. My feet were soaked in a big bowl of flower petals and a piece of lemon, which my therapist, Julie used to rub my feet with accompanied with other stuff which I supposed were bath salts. Then I was given paper panties to change into and a shower cap to cover my hair with.
I was covered with towels, thereafter Julie began the massage by pressing a few pressure points on my back area. With firm pressure by using her palms, she pressed parts of my back. I heard some crack sounds, shiok...lolx. Then she applied the yoghurt and honey onto my body and proceeded to rub, knead, and tap. Her pressure was just right.
I was feeling cold, thus she turned down the air-conditioner. The yoghurt and honey was making my body feel cold. In my mind, I was about to regret not asking her to use massage oil instead. However, she mentioned that this yoghurt and honey was very beneficial to the skin - moisturising. It would be especially good for me since my skin was dry. Upon hearing this, I was comforted and was happy with my option. After massaging every part of my body, she would pat the yoghurt and honey onto my skin thoroughly, making sure my skin absorb all of them.
After the 60mins massage, I took a shower. Then was given a batik cloth to cover myself before lying on the bed again for my hydrating facial.
Julie began the facial by pressing some acupoints of my face. It totally relaxed me. Ahh~~
Using Karin Herzog products, she cleansed and applied oxygenated mask onto my face, which helped to maintain water level, and also to soften the dirt and blackheads. Steam was blown onto my face while she continued with the acupressure. Thereafter she did abit of extraction, which had an-okay pain level. She cleansed and toned my face, and then massaged my face. It felt so heavenly that I was turned into sleepy mode. I'm sorry that I am now not able to describe much to you about the rest of the treatment, because I fell asleep. Lolx...I could only remember her put mask on my face, and then massage my face again. I was 3/4 asleep as she turned my head left and right to massage. I was in dreamland seconds later. The sleep was sooo good...
I woke up when she removed my mask. My face and body felt smooth and hydrated. I took a shower and left the spa feeling refreshed and revitalised! :D
Win F1 tickets and iPods on www.photofrenz.com. This is the current campaign that this website is running. Register for free to get a chance to win a pair of F1 tickets or an iPod, double the chances when you purchase prints and gifts. Valid till July 31st. F1 here I come !Hmmm, how come I didn't get to know about this earlier!
This website a rather unique. Besides the normal upload, share and print functions, the pricing for print and gifts is really fantastic. 10 prints at only 25cents each on Kodak Digital Royal Paper. It has the option of having the prints mailed to you (you pay the postage) or have it collected at convenient locations. I registered, played around with it and the uploading of photos was a breeze, unlike other websites. Another feature worth mentioning is the customized gifts corner which I find really unique where names can be customized with objects within the image.
Seems like they are going to come up with more programs to entice the consumers out there. Customized chocolates in Mid July? Hmm, I will be looking out for that...I sure want to give my girl something special and surprise her!
Will keep everyone posted as my eyes and ears will be monitoring photofrenz.
Caffe Beviamo actually manages to catch LIC attention because of its apparent lack of signboard. The first time i know of this self-effacing and laid-back restaurant is during my visit to Tetsu at Tanglin Mall. The Caffe Beviamo there is located on the ground floor and i walked around the restaurant three times trying to spot its name but to no avail.
After knowing that Caffe Beviamo is also available at Paragon level 5, a visit looks to be on the cards. And after some “investigation”, LIC found the signboard for Caffe Beviamo!
Paragon level 5 is hardly a place i’ll go, not that i don’t visit Paragon, but that who goes to level 5? Its always at the first few levels that are most crowded. Therefore its rather a surprise when i reached level 5 and all the seats at Caffe Beviamo is taken.
The area isn’t very big, with rough estimates of at most 40 seaters. The light serene green of the woody seats coupled with white simple tables actually gives an unpretentious feel.
The most amazing thing about Caffe Beviamo is actually its simplicity. The whole cafe is so straightforward in the sense that it has a easy and pleasant ambience, the food they served are your simple and comfort food like sandwiches, toasts, salads and pasta. So much so that they bear a reminiscent of Epicurious.
Linguine ($11.50) Linguine with tomato, basil & bocconcini. There are only two type of pasta available on the menu, with the other being Torchietti. The linguine served here is very simple, not very flavorful in the sense that it does not packs too many type of different ingredients in. Just simple tomato and bocconcini with a hint of basil.
Its rather hard to describe the term “Australian cuisine” as there’s rather few of such places in Singapore. But Caffe Beviamo quintessentially categorize its food as Australian. I’m not sure how “Australian” is the pasta, but its comfort food to me, simple and good.
Chicken Sandwiches ($10.50) Basil pesto, zucchini, poached chicken breast and cheese makes up the chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich is rather good too, nothing too complicated. I’m rather skeptical about the zucchini initially, but it actually taste quite well together with the chicken breast sandwich in between the bread.
Strawberry Shortcake ($3.5) The strawberry shortcake rendition at Caffe Beviamo is given a make-over, not quite like your usual ones. With a big red juicy strawberry sandwich in between the pastry, it does provides an inspiration with the “playing” of food by constructing them different from the norm.
The desserts are not on the menu, and its rather pick-your-own from the counter. So grab yours fast because once they are out, other different ones will be offered instead. I saw a carrot cake before we started our meal, but after we finished it’s gone!
Cheese Cake ($4) The normal cheese cake at Caffe Beviamo is real good! Cheesy yet not to the extent overwhelming. The biscuit crumb layer underneath the cake provides a different dimension to the soft and fluffy cheese cake. The “oomph” feel immediately make its presence known.
So good! And at 4 bucks, it’s really a steal. Appearance-wise it looks very ordinary, but the taste is definitely not!
Total bill is $31.55 for 2 person. The food and ambience at Caffe Beviamo is bona fide simple, but the simplicity is exactly the beauty of the place. Price-wise its certainly affordable in a cafe style, prices for pastas, sandwiches and salads ranges in the tens, and different varieties of toast at $4.5 each.
I’m not saying the food is excellent, it isn’t. However the comfort and simple food is exactly what you need sometimes after feeling jade from eating. The price won’t hurt you in the pocket, and the place’s nice to hang out with a couple of friends.
Desserts are excellent, although this can come to be rather a big tag since i have only tried two of their desserts. But given the prices, i think they are definitely worth a try, and i’ll be going to the other one at Tanglin Mall again. See you there!
You are always welcome to visit ladyironchef for a full-up on this trip. Whatever written herein are my genuine feelings expressed in words. Food, my dear, is what they call an adventure!
At the end of the winding South Buona Vista road off Pasir Panjang is Village Centre, a small building with Cold Storage its anchor tenant, and a mix of other restaurants like the familiar Lemongrass Thai restaurant. Besides that, there’s also a hidden gem in the form of Fish Mart Sakuraya, i’m not so sure whether its so much of a hidden find since there might be tons of people knowing its existence already.
Inside you can find groceries, not your normal ones, but with the made-in-japan tag, and on the wrappings you see a written language in the form of Japanese. Think Meidi-ya at Liang court, Isetan supermarket and you will pretty much get the idea.
Besides food stuff, Fish Mart Sakuraya also have cooking materials and seasonings imported from Japan.
Within Fish Mart Sakuraya, besides selling Japanese food stuff, they also have a dine-in area which offers real cheap Japanese food. I didn’t have any on that day but i will look to go back and try next time.
A wide range of fish available to choose from. The chef will cook them on the spot, maintaining the freshness of the fish.
Fish Mart Sakuraya is a gem for people staying in the west and provides an alternative for those who does not want to go all the way to places like Meidi-ya and Isetan supermarket in Town for their Japanese fixes. Besides the one at Village Centre, there’s also another one at Parkway Parade
You are always welcome to visit ladyironchef for a full-up on this trip. Whatever written herein are my genuine feelings expressed in words. Food, my dear, is what they call an adventure!
1=SGD 0.0587
The very unique thing that stood out most about this blogshop is the owner's ability to cross-market her items.
There seems to always be a "get $2 off this item if you purchase another item!" or some other privileges along those lines.
While i think that it is indeed a good sales tactic and it could be rather enticing, i feel that using the method too often could really be a spoiler. It might caused people to think "oh, i should just wait for the next time she has a cool offer again" This could cause her to lose out what she can earn!
However, i must really applaud her for her generosity. There was an entry whereby she offered to give away a necklace for free! No conditions! Simply because she felt inspired from a show she watched. Now THAT is really worth commending because i have NEVER come across anyone who would do such things!
Her accessories are generally intricately designed and exudes her personal style. You can tell that she tries her best to be different and make every piece of her creations as different from the others as possible, unless of course they belong in the same collection.
The website is also well maintained, photos are well taken and basically, very visually pleasing for any passers-by. You would be enticed to browse through her works. Thats a plus point for any blogshop and she's done well in securing that point!
Rating given:
I stumbled upon this blogshop today when i was randomly blogshop-surfing.
*XiLe Creations has quite a wide variety of handmade accessories for sale. It is evident that the maker of the accessories has spent substantial amounts of time and effort in every stage of the process, from purchasing of materials to making the actual accessory.
There is a diverse range of materials used (stones and centerpieces and beads) and the maker of the accessories successfully creates a style for herself, as can be seen from her works.
Most of the accessories there are suitable for everyday casual use as the designs are rather simple and clean cut.
Worth visiting if you enjoy simplicty but also a variety of simplicty at the same time.
Rating given:
With a special breeding technique using advanced Japanese farming methods – the chickens are reared in climate-controlled environments and totally free of antibiotics, growth promoter and chemicals. Hence a menu that offers diners a healthy rendition of the local favourite with no compromise on the flavour and enjoyment factors is born. The Chicken Rice Company is the only chicken rice operator in Singapore to use Sakura Chicken in all their dishes.
Opened in end-May and presently located at Newton Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat, HFB is honoured to be invited by them for a food tasting. The Chicken Platter for Two ($9 for ¼ chicken) when served has noticeably less fat underneath its skin – similar to what you get from Kampong Chicken at Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice.
No doubt one won't be getting that succulent gelatin, or jelly-like texture when biting the skin, the flesh is remarkably tender, succulent and surprisingly sweet-tasting.
Carefully concocted and subjected to stringent recipe tests, The Chicken Rice Company has also put together their special brand of Chilli Sauce that consist of quality Vietnamese Chilli Padis, and hint of Calamansi Juice. In addition, they also came out with a separate Spring Onion-ginger Sauce that is an invigorating mix of spring onion, ginger, garlic and shallots. Therefore one can either dipped their chicken in both sauces separately, or a mixture of both for a combination of spices.
The rice ($0.60) is pretty fragrant and although one does not really taste the oily residue when consuming the rice, I do find the rice slightly mushy – I prefer it to be more al dente – firm and grainy.
For more healthy options, one can also order their Green Vegetables ($3.00). Garnished with fried shallots, I find the vegetables really fresh and crunchy. Although I reckon some would probably find the vegetables too “green”, I personally love vegetables that are not too over-cooked.
Overall, I believe the arrival of Sakura Chicken would be a delight to the health conscious that has been shunning Chicken Rice for ‘oily’ reasons. With a slight twitching to their rice, I surmise The Chicken Rice Company will be a force to reckon with in the industry in time to come.
You can view the all photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
Rating given:
My colleagues and I popped over to the Space @ My Humble House by Tung Lok Group last week to sample a Singapore Food Sampler in a bid to support the Singapore Food Festival. As the name suggests, the Singapore Food Sampler is basically a few of our local dishes served in sample sizes, allowing us to savour some and not just one dish at a go. Wanting to dine in style as reward for our hard week’s work, we decided on the slightly eccentric My Humble House instead of the usual hawker centre to sample our local fare...
Find out more about the Singapore Food Sampler at http://www.jason.sg/rawks/577
Rating given:
Heard that Friends was having a special promotion for dinner so popped down the Jelita outlet one weekday evening with my gf.
Located on the 2nd floor of Jelita Shopping Centre in the upclass residential area of Holland, Friends @ Jelita's interior was simply done up with nice leather seats. Very nice and clean feel till I spotted a table with empty plates and cutlery still on it and no one seemed to be taking the initiative to clear it. And no, the wait staff weren't busy. It wasn't until probably about 5 minutes after we had taken our seats were the plates unhurriedly cleared. Sadly, first impression speaks volumes.
Complimentary Bread - Served up in the folds of a napkin which obviously didn't do a good job of keeping it warm, the complimentary bread was average at best. Tasted like normal bread you could buy from any generic bakery in the heartlands.
Pan Seared Tuna with Nicoise Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette - The tuna was nicely seasoned with salt and pepper and pan seared till cooked on the outside but raw on the inside. Very nice and tasty. However I did find it a little too dry. And portions were rather dainty - 3 small slices of tuna.
Chicken Caesar Salad with Garlic Bread and Parmesan Biscuit - A most forgettable dish and one that relied soley on caesar salad dressing to give the whole dish taste. The chicken pieces were bland and rather soft.
Pan Seared Sakura Chicken Breast on Caramelised Pumpkin, Grilled Vegetables and Orange White Wine Reduction - As tantalising as the name may sound, the sakura chicken breast wasn't a big deal really. For one the meat tasted like normal chicken breast which you can get off the shelves at any supermarket. The caramelised pumpkin didn't exactly sit well with me as the sweetness of the pumpkin didn't blend well with the caramel in my humble opinion.
Peppered Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Sautéed Spaghetti & Vodka-Tomato Sauce - The spaghetti was overcooked, coming across as a tad too soft, which also happens to be the bane of the sliced beef. Taste but no texture. Probably the only saving grace was the tomato based sauce which was relatively light with a nice tinge of smoky after taste.
Chef Kenneth’s Gourmet Trio of Chocolate Desserts - This name bearing dessert was a letdown. Very very ordinary if you ask me. Put 3 small pieces of chocolate and mousse together and viola, you get Chef Kenneth's gourmet trio of chocolate desserts. Very chocolaty, which is good if you are a chocolate addict.
Coconut Panna Cotta - Another average dessert, the quivery but a little glutinous coconut panna cotta carried an evident taste of coconut without the raspberry sauce being too overwhelming. It should/could have been good but more work probably needs to be done on the texture first.
$47 for an average dinner for 2 isn't really that expensive honestly, especially when theres service and ambience thrown in as well. But quality of food here really needs to buck up and I believe I'm not the only one who thinks so.
See all my pictures here.
Rating given:
Sri Bayu Balinese Spa is located near Kovan MRT station, which is near to my place as well.
I've been there for around 4 times, and am still pleased with their services.
I opted for the promotional Refreshing Ritual which lasted for 120mins at $120.
Description: Engulf yourself with the essence of Yoghurt & Honey sweetened with undulating massage. Then, cleanse and hydrate your delicate skin with our Hydrating Facial.
When I reached the spa, I removed my shoes outside and walked in. I was welcomed by a cup of hot and aromatic ginger tea. I was there early, thus there was still time for a drink and browsing of magazines. Later my therapist, Julie came, and I was ushered to my room on the 3rd level. Walking up the stairs was not a chore for me as the interior design of this spa made me feel relaxed and peaceful.
I was asked to sit on a stool, and my treatment began with a warm footbath. My feet were soaked in a big bowl of flower petals and a piece of lemon, which my therapist, Julie used to rub my feet with accompanied with other stuff which I supposed were bath salts. Then I was given paper panties to change into and a shower cap to cover my hair with.
I was covered with towels, thereafter Julie began the massage by pressing a few pressure points on my back area. With firm pressure by using her palms, she pressed parts of my back. I heard some crack sounds, shiok...lolx. Then she applied the yoghurt and honey onto my body and proceeded to rub, knead, and tap. Her pressure was just right.
I was feeling cold, thus she turned down the air-conditioner. The yoghurt and honey was making my body feel cold. In my mind, I was about to regret not asking her to use massage oil instead. However, she mentioned that this yoghurt and honey was very beneficial to the skin - moisturising. It would be especially good for me since my skin was dry. Upon hearing this, I was comforted and was happy with my option. After massaging every part of my body, she would pat the yoghurt and honey onto my skin thoroughly, making sure my skin absorb all of them.
After the 60mins massage, I took a shower. Then was given a batik cloth to cover myself before lying on the bed again for my hydrating facial.
Julie began the facial by pressing some acupoints of my face. It totally relaxed me. Ahh~~
Using Karin Herzog products, she cleansed and applied oxygenated mask onto my face, which helped to maintain water level, and also to soften the dirt and blackheads. Steam was blown onto my face while she continued with the acupressure. Thereafter she did abit of extraction, which had an-okay pain level. She cleansed and toned my face, and then massaged my face. It felt so heavenly that I was turned into sleepy mode. I'm sorry that I am now not able to describe much to you about the rest of the treatment, because I fell asleep. Lolx...I could only remember her put mask on my face, and then massage my face again. I was 3/4 asleep as she turned my head left and right to massage. I was in dreamland seconds later. The sleep was sooo good...
I woke up when she removed my mask. My face and body felt smooth and hydrated. I took a shower and left the spa feeling refreshed and revitalised! :D
Rating given:
Win F1 tickets and iPods on www.photofrenz.com. This is the current campaign that this website is running. Register for free to get a chance to win a pair of F1 tickets or an iPod, double the chances when you purchase prints and gifts. Valid till July 31st. F1 here I come !Hmmm, how come I didn't get to know about this earlier!
This website a rather unique. Besides the normal upload, share and print functions, the pricing for print and gifts is really fantastic. 10 prints at only 25cents each on Kodak Digital Royal Paper. It has the option of having the prints mailed to you (you pay the postage) or have it collected at convenient locations. I registered, played around with it and the uploading of photos was a breeze, unlike other websites. Another feature worth mentioning is the customized gifts corner which I find really unique where names can be customized with objects within the image.
Seems like they are going to come up with more programs to entice the consumers out there. Customized chocolates in Mid July? Hmm, I will be looking out for that...I sure want to give my girl something special and surprise her!
Will keep everyone posted as my eyes and ears will be monitoring photofrenz.
Rating given:
Walked past this bakery shop while on the way home. Was hungry so went in to grab something to eat.
There was quite a variety to choose from. Their mini category immediately caught my attention. They looked cute and appetizing.
I bought a few from the mini category which cost around $0.60 each, and a dorayaki which cost $1.40.
I think they tasted quite nice. But a little costly for the size.
Anyway they still look good and I think will be nice to buy for a mini party at home or something.
Rating given:
Caffe Beviamo actually manages to catch LIC attention because of its apparent lack of signboard. The first time i know of this self-effacing and laid-back restaurant is during my visit to Tetsu at Tanglin Mall. The Caffe Beviamo there is located on the ground floor and i walked around the restaurant three times trying to spot its name but to no avail.
After knowing that Caffe Beviamo is also available at Paragon level 5, a visit looks to be on the cards. And after some “investigation”, LIC found the signboard for Caffe Beviamo!
Paragon level 5 is hardly a place i’ll go, not that i don’t visit Paragon, but that who goes to level 5? Its always at the first few levels that are most crowded. Therefore its rather a surprise when i reached level 5 and all the seats at Caffe Beviamo is taken.
The area isn’t very big, with rough estimates of at most 40 seaters. The light serene green of the woody seats coupled with white simple tables actually gives an unpretentious feel.
The most amazing thing about Caffe Beviamo is actually its simplicity. The whole cafe is so straightforward in the sense that it has a easy and pleasant ambience, the food they served are your simple and comfort food like sandwiches, toasts, salads and pasta. So much so that they bear a reminiscent of Epicurious.
Linguine ($11.50)
Linguine with tomato, basil & bocconcini. There are only two type of pasta available on the menu, with the other being Torchietti. The linguine served here is very simple, not very flavorful in the sense that it does not packs too many type of different ingredients in. Just simple tomato and bocconcini with a hint of basil.
Its rather hard to describe the term “Australian cuisine” as there’s rather few of such places in Singapore. But Caffe Beviamo quintessentially categorize its food as Australian. I’m not sure how “Australian” is the pasta, but its comfort food to me, simple and good.
Chicken Sandwiches ($10.50)
Basil pesto, zucchini, poached chicken breast and cheese makes up the chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich is rather good too, nothing too complicated. I’m rather skeptical about the zucchini initially, but it actually taste quite well together with the chicken breast sandwich in between the bread.
Strawberry Shortcake ($3.5)
The strawberry shortcake rendition at Caffe Beviamo is given a make-over, not quite like your usual ones. With a big red juicy strawberry sandwich in between the pastry, it does provides an inspiration with the “playing” of food by constructing them different from the norm.
The desserts are not on the menu, and its rather pick-your-own from the counter. So grab yours fast because once they are out, other different ones will be offered instead. I saw a carrot cake before we started our meal, but after we finished it’s gone!
Cheese Cake ($4)
The normal cheese cake at Caffe Beviamo is real good! Cheesy yet not to the extent overwhelming. The biscuit crumb layer underneath the cake provides a different dimension to the soft and fluffy cheese cake. The “oomph” feel immediately make its presence known.
So good! And at 4 bucks, it’s really a steal. Appearance-wise it looks very ordinary, but the taste is definitely not!
Total bill is $31.55 for 2 person. The food and ambience at Caffe Beviamo is bona fide simple, but the simplicity is exactly the beauty of the place. Price-wise its certainly affordable in a cafe style, prices for pastas, sandwiches and salads ranges in the tens, and different varieties of toast at $4.5 each.
I’m not saying the food is excellent, it isn’t. However the comfort and simple food is exactly what you need sometimes after feeling jade from eating. The price won’t hurt you in the pocket, and the place’s nice to hang out with a couple of friends.
Desserts are excellent, although this can come to be rather a big tag since i have only tried two of their desserts. But given the prices, i think they are definitely worth a try, and i’ll be going to the other one at Tanglin Mall again. See you there!
You are always welcome to visit ladyironchef for a full-up on this trip. Whatever written herein are my genuine feelings expressed in words. Food, my dear, is what they call an adventure!
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At the end of the winding South Buona Vista road off Pasir Panjang is Village Centre, a small building with Cold Storage its anchor tenant, and a mix of other restaurants like the familiar Lemongrass Thai restaurant. Besides that, there’s also a hidden gem in the form of Fish Mart Sakuraya, i’m not so sure whether its so much of a hidden find since there might be tons of people knowing its existence already.
Inside you can find groceries, not your normal ones, but with the made-in-japan tag, and on the wrappings you see a written language in the form of Japanese. Think Meidi-ya at Liang court, Isetan supermarket and you will pretty much get the idea.
Besides food stuff, Fish Mart Sakuraya also have cooking materials and seasonings imported from Japan.
Within Fish Mart Sakuraya, besides selling Japanese food stuff, they also have a dine-in area which offers real cheap Japanese food. I didn’t have any on that day but i will look to go back and try next time.
A wide range of fish available to choose from. The chef will cook them on the spot, maintaining the freshness of the fish.
Fish Mart Sakuraya is a gem for people staying in the west and provides an alternative for those who does not want to go all the way to places like Meidi-ya and Isetan supermarket in Town for their Japanese fixes. Besides the one at Village Centre, there’s also another one at Parkway Parade
You are always welcome to visit ladyironchef for a full-up on this trip. Whatever written herein are my genuine feelings expressed in words. Food, my dear, is what they call an adventure!
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