This might just be the best toy stores i've ever came across. My love to collect toys from various eras had just been reignited after I've met the booth on various occasions such as the Mega Flea Market, Blogshop Clearance Bazaar and china square flea markets.
Well the selection is more than you can imagine. Various types of soft toys, figurines and some rare collectable ranges can be found here. Its so much as look through the mess of various genre of toys and find that one last piece in your collection.
Prices are reasonable, thats if you know the market for collectables. Though these are not vintage like micro machines or barbie, its good enough to render my childhood memories for the love of ninja turtles which is by the way made famous again by the new movie. I could still recall the "michaelangelo" ninja turtle toy i used to have that have a springing arm that could whip the bad guy with his chained stick.
Service was good, stall owners were friendly and helpful in finding what I wanted. I ended up with a minion toys, a line bear in raincoat and some rainbow haired ponies... Hope to see them at the flea again otherwise check out their facebook page for more selection of toys. Will be sure to engage their service for children party packs :)
If you are looking to make yourself pretty, get your nails, brows and lash done up by a professional, this is the place to go.
Well trained and professional with a flare in eye-lash perming is exactly the thing i need to prim up my limp looking short lashes then tend to curl inward in humpback of Notre Dame style.
So i approached the specialist for a consultation and her friendly smiles and patient disposition was extremely calming to my exclamations of how bad my lashes were and my crazy expectations of how I want the lashes to be.. While i was talking i was pretty mesmerized by her flapping lashes.. yes i mean flapping like a butterfly kinda flapping. Then she told me all about her lashes which looked astonishing natural, soft and perked her eyes up. She even explained to me about the perming and extension procedures and options. Its pretty quick and simple to prim up our lashes however I was wearing contact lenses and advised against doing it with lenses on. Another day, i will definitely give it a go.
While speaking I noticed her colleague working on some nails and well I must say skill and experience speaks it all... She's nimble and sure of what she's doing. Our nails will be in good hands when we get them to do it up for us.
Entire experience was good, service was friendly with a smile and would recommend friends from going to them to get their nails, lash and brows done... I'm bring my mum for brow work next round :)
I was more intrigued by the pet portraits hand painted on rocks, canvases and plates, though the huge small pet play houses are a perfect bachelor pad for my 3 guinea pigs yet we might not have space for them in my teenie weenie apartment.
RHQ & Friends specializes in premium quality show grade rabbits, in other words, these rabbits are super cute and a pedigree with nice fluffs and perfect Ms / Mr Singapore faces... with that they also provides good quality pet accessories, premium pet food and grooming.
I was surprise to spot them at Mega Flea Market 12 and was stunned at the Rock Art of pets. Hand-painted with a layer of protective gloss, these rock arts that bears images of the love of your life, your darling you call "PET", "husbands and boyfriends usually comes second place to our pets says the modern woman" *sniggling*.
This is one of the best ways to immortalize the memorable times you had with your pet.
The artist definitely had a flare and talent in creating these keepsakes as they look so adorably resembling to the photos you offer. With head and faces so detailed and body proportion well balanced for the different sizes of memorabilia canvasses. I was intrigued and am sure to get a good photo of my 3 piggies for them to be painted on a ROCK :) Love the idea and the creations...
Immerse yourself in a world of colourful balloons, tables full of interesting merchandises and the haggling of shoppers. Yes its the Mega Flea again and this time round.. more happening then the last.
So we went on an interesting mission; wondering what we can buy with $2 at a flea market such as this and we were amazed. Besides small trinkets and toys, some electronic parts and mobile phone accessories, preloved ladies fashion and some handmade pieces, we also did found some really cool bargains for a mere S$2. We bought a brightly coloured spring loaded eye lash curler which is easy to use, has a good grip design and 4 metallic colours for you to choose from.
Waterproof eye lash glue going for $2... what a steal
Small Henna drawn on my hand for $2... i kept my hand raised all day...
Hand knitted crochet brooch for $2... represents some motherly love
A pair of shorts for $2... Brand new and I needed some haggling...
An accessory for my living room with a "sun, sea and shore" theme with bright blue and white hues for $2....
Some bling bling accessories for $2
A jewelled dust cap for my mobile phone for $2.....
Now who says we can't buy anything with $2? At the Mega Flea bazaar... this is totally not an issue... The vendor's selections are many, good mix of crowd with the overflow from neighbouring events and properly arranged logistics and spaces for a comfy shopping and vendor experience. Well organized and fun MEGA FLEA event...
It was truly a great show, jokes were sensibly funny and mostly clean jokes which is suitable for children. Extremely entertaining and gives us a great insight about all that is happening all around the world.
I love the theme and I love the method of delivery. I've been to various stand up comedies and also to some cheap comedies that uses vulgarities to create humor. Well, we respect those who have a true sense of humor that creates comedy with clean, obvious truths and traits of various cultures. Love that he didn't use any rough words, sex topics or hurting remarks to create fun and laughter...
Its a one man show and seriously to stand up there with hundreds pairs of eyes watching you talk for more than an hour is no simply task. What more you have to make them laugh and engage attention yet KAYA did it with such skill and tact, I am very impressed. The jokes, facial expressions and body language combines so well that I cannot buy smile while i recall the entire show.
It was one of those memorable acts that one could hardly articulate the tickled funny bone that goes off when they recall the scenes at the KAYA YANAR AROUND THE WORLD show.
Delivered at a nostalgia and classic Jubilee Hall of Raffles Hotel, the crowd that came to watch the act was full of Germans and Turks yet a good few Singaporeans also appreciate the art of Stand Up Comedy and matter of fact its not difficult to enjoy such an engaging show. Though it get a little off the mood during the last 10 mins when Kaya Spoke in German for the Germans here in Singapore, yet his jokes seemed for funny when executed in the German language.
Friendly, Humble and Funny is this man's traits.. Just look at his picture on Yebber's Facebook: www.facebook.com/yebber
Love their efficiency, great coordination and good service. MyTicket, our online ticketing for events is somewhat the next better solution to other online ticketing service providers such as SIS*** .
It works simply by going to their site and buy the tickets to your drama, show, event, concert and other exciting affairs you would like to go, choose the date and time your desire, put in your details and simply make a credit card payment. You can opt to print out your ticket or a delivery. I mean its way more convenient then having to go down and hunt for the SIS*** booths in which the signs are always not visually friendly though I'm a 6/6 after putting on my contact lenses. No irritating extra charges and no confusing ticket buying procedures. Its only a ticket i'm buying... duh....
So i brought along my printed ticket to the event venue at Raffles Hotel and was a little lost for about a minute when I spotted signs and posters leading up to the event location. It was crowded yet it was easy to find somebody to guide me to wherever I needed and somebody even offered to exchange my print out ticket to a real paper ticket... i was excited to hold the REAL TICKETS, it sure feels different just like when you buy an inspired product will never feel as good as the REAL THING... I spotted security staffs all around the place dressed in all black, seemed to be guarding something important yet they have such smiles that don't look like they were about to make me their dinner aka. "Bull Dog Face"
The overall experience was warm and friendly with ample help and attention from the friendly organizers and staff. It was very pleasant and efficient. After the event, there was an autograph session and that proceeded pretty smoothly with neat queues and fast group photo-taking. They were generous with their printed media and there was no human jam even when exiting the area. Well coordinated and planned. Will engage them for future possible event and ticketing services.
It all started with a glossy, eye catching brochure that promoted a limited time, upgraded set menu for AMEX Platinum Charge Card members (pay $120 for the $180 set). And being the ever gian png (greedy) Singaporean, I immediately called Tóng Lè to make a dinner appointment.
Perched on levels 8 and 10 of OUE Tower, just adjacent to the majestic Fullerton Bay Hotel (where Clifford is located), Tóng Lè offers a panoramic view of its surroundings via a revolving base (think Prima Restaurant and the now defunct Top of the M). 1 full revolution takes about 2 hours and unfortunately, the revolving mechanism wasn't working too smoothly during our visit and knocking sounds could be heard periodically.
Our host graciously arranged a private dining room for us on level 10, offering a nice walled up area to take in the view at our leisure. Only minor issue I had was that the rooms were separated only by partitions, which made noise level a concern. I could make out what my neighbours were talking about but admittedly, you'd have to raise your voice a fair bit for you to be overheard. Didn't seem to faze either of my neighbours though.
Chilled Australian Lobster Topped with Kaluga Queen Caviar - I'm honestly no caviar connoisseur but Kaluga Queen's farmed in China caviar did hit the right notes for me. Tiny, firm pearls that popped gently when consumed, releasing a salty and pleasantly fishy flavour; Eaten with a mother of pearl spoon, no less. Beneath the caviar sat a layer of chilled, crunchy and sweet lobster and a floor of sweet mango cubes and diced chilli. When eaten together, the sweetness of the mango provided a balance to the saltiness of the caviar whilst the diced chilli added a mild heat. Excellent start!
Doubled Boiled Superlative Shark's Fin with Bamboo Fungus in Shark Cartilage Broth - I wonder about the use of words like "superlative" in menus but nonetheless, the shark cartilage soup was flavourful yet light without leaving a layer of sediment on the tongue. Coupled with generous portions of delicate shark's fin and bamboo fungus, it made for a pretty good soup.
Braised Cave Bird's Nest with Crab Meat and Winter Melon Puree in Saffron Broth - The wife had this and it was rather interesting as I usually associate bird's nest with the sweet variation, never the savoury. Relatively generous strands of bird's nest floating atop a thick, mildly sweet saffron broth with hints of winter melon and bountiful shreds of crab meat. Savoury yet sweet.
Steamed Wild Ocean Fish with Ginger and Tangerine Peel - Portions were really small for this but the fish was very fresh and came served on a piece of beancurd skin in a pool of soya sauce. Simple and nothing too fancy.
Chef's Homemade Sorbet - An interlude with a roselle sorbet taking center stage. Sweet yet mildly sourish and topped with pop rocks for that burst of sensation.
Braised Live South African Abalone & 48 Hrs Braised 'Dong Po' Pork with Vintage 'HuaDiao' Wine - The abalone was quite a size (I reckon at least a 3 or 4 head); Firm and crunchy, drizzled in a mildly savoury sauce and sitting prettily on a bed of vegetables. The accompanying block of dong po pork was beautifully braised with a thick, moist chunk of meat capped by a firm layer of fat; Mildly sweet with a hint of 花雕酒. Excellent!
Hokkaido Scallops with Organic Millet - The wife doesn't take beef so she got the Hokkaido scallops in lieu of the wagyu. And it was a seriously bad choice. The scallops were huge but tasted like they were coated in flour and pan fried, which gave it that icky elastic surface and took away the natural sweetness of the sallop. The organic millet and rice crisp was decent though; crisp with a hint of capsicum. Could do with a little less salt though.
Claypot Emperor Rice with Pan Seared Kagoshima Wagyu, Foie Gras and Poached Quail Egg - I had the wagyu and it came in the form of a patty (sadly). Crisp on the outside, the patty was overcooked but a little too soft on the inside. And the overcooking extended to the foie gras as well. Disappointing to say the least.
Hazelnut Chocolate Bar Topped with Yam Paste & Gingko Nuts - And finally, desserts. Aesthetically impressive but lacked the flavours to end the meal off on a positive note. The chocolate bar sported bits of hazelnut entrenched within its smooth and creamy texture that had a mild bitterness to it whilst the the yam swirls were more for show than anything. Special mention goes to the gingko nuts, which seemed to have been deep fried, giving it a fleeting crisp, shrivelled exterior. All form, no substance.
With a singular mocktail and an upgrade discount, the total bill for 2 pax came just shy of $300. Definitely not mind-blowingly expensive but while the quality of ingredients is undeniable, the execution for a couple of the dishes leave much to be desired. Service, however, was excellent and I'll definitely be happy to return if something is done about the quality of execution.
Its a new concept of fun. How many of you have ever secretly hoped to model in front of a professional photographer but do not have the guts or chance to do it? Well, your new secret indulgence is here. The selfie studio where you can take pictures of all your beautiful and weird poses without worrying you might drive the photographer into a laughing fit.
So all you do is this, call to reserve a slot, turn up looking gorgeous and learn to use the remote to take selfies with the professional camera set-up while trying to pose gracefully in front of a mirroring monitor. Pick your props, a nice backdrop and bring some good friends for some groupie fun and be sure to bring home these great memories in the safety of a Compact Disc.
Its a little bit like the old photo booths when we pay 6 dollars to get our pictures taken,squeezing into that tiny booth and well the print out is a 3R with these tiny collages of prints where we cut, share and keep them in our wallets. However this time at the selfie booth, you get to pose for 30 mins and bring home all the pictures and get to decide if you want the nice ones in hard copy prints.
Photo quality is rather good because professional studio lighting, backdrop and equipments are used. I should say i feel less embarrassed when i get to pose with all my imaginations and you must know my imaginations are not always lady-like and some you can say are mildly weird. Use this to also take professional photos of yourself... If you are like me where my passport photos always looks terribly un-natural, then this is your chance to salvage all those ugly pictures by replacing them with pretty ones taken here.
Professional product pictures can also be taken here. If you some catalogues to create or merchandises you wish to put up on your eCommerce site, you could just bring them down and DIY your professional images. They have all the equipments to make your pictures looking perfect.
You be your own photographer less the skill and the cost to be one and create the look of your photos look like how you envision them to be. Be sure to say hi to the friendly owners and have alot of fun at the studio. Located at a spanking new mall (Bugis Cube) right opposite Toast box of Bugis Junction, you know where you need to go when you want some pretty selfies.
Yew Tee Point, one of those gems you find in the heartland with plenty of festive events and surprising activities for the young and old. Located right next to the Yew Tee MRT Station, this welcoming mall boost generous walkways and cool air-conditioning especially comforting for a hot afternoon.
This is one of those malls that encompasses the swanky new shop front designs and a good variety of smaller cart stalls in the middle of the walkways like shopping in of those earlier malls. Its a mix of the benefits of two era whereby you get a good variety of shops with a fast turnover rate and great shopping deals because overheads were kept low. Cart stalls were one of those brilliant creations that maximizes space and minimizes redundant resources while at the same time requires less commitment then a proper shop-front, great for startups and small businesses.
I must say the flea held at the first level concourse was surprisingly fun. This week the mall is celebrating national day with a vintage theme called: "reminiscing the good old days" and I got to take pictures with my favourite vintage Vespa Hot Red scooter and a sweet pink Volkswagen van which very much reminded me of the 50s when we still had black and white TV and radio was a large part of our lives. The flea was fun when they also sold toys that reminded me of my childhood like tops, five stones, pick up sticks and many more games that we could never get bored with. Not forgetting our Singapore Icon the Merlion as i always couldn't get a good photo with the REAL BIG it at the Singapore River, now I could get a nice picture with the miniature that's spewing LED lights... simply lovely.
I was pleasantly surprised when i get to the basement which seemed much more crowded then the level above it. Grocery shoppers with bagful of items from the NTUC supermarket and theres even a UNITY pharmacy to cater to all my prescribed needs. An awesome and spacious food court with a couple of nice restaurants and takeaway food specialities at the concourse.
Pssst..... My little secret.... " I found the best valued and quality japanese sushi restaurant here at this mall... "
The basement is so large that the concourse could even house a flea selling household items. I love the character of the mall. Its spacious and have space for lots of carts, events like fleas, bazaars, roadshows yet even when the crowd fills up, the place don't feel congested with traffic jams everywhere. The design of the mall keeps accessibility in mind with escalators and entrances well planned for a pleasant shopping experience. Great variety of small booth shops and shopping is easy on the pocket. Overall its a really nice place to spend the afternoon for the whole family.
Do you like vintage looking watches? Dainty Little things carry a good range on their online shop. I found some really interesting pieces at their booth at the MEGA FLEA 12 and couldn't help but regard now for not being from them at the bazaar!
Love these specially hand picked designs that kinda represented time piece fashion at least 30 years bag. These are some of the wrist watches my aunts rock during their teenage years.
Thin with small faces casio watches in leather stripes and we even spotted some automatic westar watches that looked like what my grand daddy would wear when he was a suave young man. Price were very reasonable and the watches were all authentic that comes with warranty. Service is friendly and well i sincerely hope they can carry more varieties. Love the price, love the designs and love the vintage feel that I had when i test wear one of their watches. Great stuffs :)
This might just be the best toy stores i've ever came across. My love to collect toys from various eras had just been reignited after I've met the booth on various occasions such as the Mega Flea Market, Blogshop Clearance Bazaar and china square flea markets.
Well the selection is more than you can imagine. Various types of soft toys, figurines and some rare collectable ranges can be found here. Its so much as look through the mess of various genre of toys and find that one last piece in your collection.
Prices are reasonable, thats if you know the market for collectables. Though these are not vintage like micro machines or barbie, its good enough to render my childhood memories for the love of ninja turtles which is by the way made famous again by the new movie. I could still recall the "michaelangelo" ninja turtle toy i used to have that have a springing arm that could whip the bad guy with his chained stick.
Service was good, stall owners were friendly and helpful in finding what I wanted. I ended up with a minion toys, a line bear in raincoat and some rainbow haired ponies... Hope to see them at the flea again otherwise check out their facebook page for more selection of toys. Will be sure to engage their service for children party packs :)
Rating given:
If you are looking to make yourself pretty, get your nails, brows and lash done up by a professional, this is the place to go.
Well trained and professional with a flare in eye-lash perming is exactly the thing i need to prim up my limp looking short lashes then tend to curl inward in humpback of Notre Dame style.
So i approached the specialist for a consultation and her friendly smiles and patient disposition was extremely calming to my exclamations of how bad my lashes were and my crazy expectations of how I want the lashes to be.. While i was talking i was pretty mesmerized by her flapping lashes.. yes i mean flapping like a butterfly kinda flapping. Then she told me all about her lashes which looked astonishing natural, soft and perked her eyes up. She even explained to me about the perming and extension procedures and options. Its pretty quick and simple to prim up our lashes however I was wearing contact lenses and advised against doing it with lenses on. Another day, i will definitely give it a go.
While speaking I noticed her colleague working on some nails and well I must say skill and experience speaks it all... She's nimble and sure of what she's doing. Our nails will be in good hands when we get them to do it up for us.
Entire experience was good, service was friendly with a smile and would recommend friends from going to them to get their nails, lash and brows done... I'm bring my mum for brow work next round :)
Rating given:
I was more intrigued by the pet portraits hand painted on rocks, canvases and plates, though the huge small pet play houses are a perfect bachelor pad for my 3 guinea pigs yet we might not have space for them in my teenie weenie apartment.
RHQ & Friends specializes in premium quality show grade rabbits, in other words, these rabbits are super cute and a pedigree with nice fluffs and perfect Ms / Mr Singapore faces... with that they also provides good quality pet accessories, premium pet food and grooming.
I was surprise to spot them at Mega Flea Market 12 and was stunned at the Rock Art of pets. Hand-painted with a layer of protective gloss, these rock arts that bears images of the love of your life, your darling you call "PET", "husbands and boyfriends usually comes second place to our pets says the modern woman" *sniggling*.
This is one of the best ways to immortalize the memorable times you had with your pet.
The artist definitely had a flare and talent in creating these keepsakes as they look so adorably resembling to the photos you offer. With head and faces so detailed and body proportion well balanced for the different sizes of memorabilia canvasses. I was intrigued and am sure to get a good photo of my 3 piggies for them to be painted on a ROCK :) Love the idea and the creations...
Rating given:
Immerse yourself in a world of colourful balloons, tables full of interesting merchandises and the haggling of shoppers. Yes its the Mega Flea again and this time round.. more happening then the last.
So we went on an interesting mission; wondering what we can buy with $2 at a flea market such as this and we were amazed. Besides small trinkets and toys, some electronic parts and mobile phone accessories, preloved ladies fashion and some handmade pieces, we also did found some really cool bargains for a mere S$2. We bought a brightly coloured spring loaded eye lash curler which is easy to use, has a good grip design and 4 metallic colours for you to choose from.
Waterproof eye lash glue going for $2... what a steal
Small Henna drawn on my hand for $2... i kept my hand raised all day...
Hand knitted crochet brooch for $2... represents some motherly love
A pair of shorts for $2... Brand new and I needed some haggling...
An accessory for my living room with a "sun, sea and shore" theme with bright blue and white hues for $2....
Some bling bling accessories for $2
A jewelled dust cap for my mobile phone for $2.....
Now who says we can't buy anything with $2? At the Mega Flea bazaar... this is totally not an issue... The vendor's selections are many, good mix of crowd with the overflow from neighbouring events and properly arranged logistics and spaces for a comfy shopping and vendor experience. Well organized and fun MEGA FLEA event...
Rating given:
It was truly a great show, jokes were sensibly funny and mostly clean jokes which is suitable for children. Extremely entertaining and gives us a great insight about all that is happening all around the world.
I love the theme and I love the method of delivery. I've been to various stand up comedies and also to some cheap comedies that uses vulgarities to create humor. Well, we respect those who have a true sense of humor that creates comedy with clean, obvious truths and traits of various cultures. Love that he didn't use any rough words, sex topics or hurting remarks to create fun and laughter...
Its a one man show and seriously to stand up there with hundreds pairs of eyes watching you talk for more than an hour is no simply task. What more you have to make them laugh and engage attention yet KAYA did it with such skill and tact, I am very impressed. The jokes, facial expressions and body language combines so well that I cannot buy smile while i recall the entire show.
It was one of those memorable acts that one could hardly articulate the tickled funny bone that goes off when they recall the scenes at the KAYA YANAR AROUND THE WORLD show.
Delivered at a nostalgia and classic Jubilee Hall of Raffles Hotel, the crowd that came to watch the act was full of Germans and Turks yet a good few Singaporeans also appreciate the art of Stand Up Comedy and matter of fact its not difficult to enjoy such an engaging show. Though it get a little off the mood during the last 10 mins when Kaya Spoke in German for the Germans here in Singapore, yet his jokes seemed for funny when executed in the German language.
Friendly, Humble and Funny is this man's traits.. Just look at his picture on Yebber's Facebook: www.facebook.com/yebber
You will know what i mean... *Grin*
Rating given:
Love their efficiency, great coordination and good service. MyTicket, our online ticketing for events is somewhat the next better solution to other online ticketing service providers such as SIS*** .
It works simply by going to their site and buy the tickets to your drama, show, event, concert and other exciting affairs you would like to go, choose the date and time your desire, put in your details and simply make a credit card payment. You can opt to print out your ticket or a delivery. I mean its way more convenient then having to go down and hunt for the SIS*** booths in which the signs are always not visually friendly though I'm a 6/6 after putting on my contact lenses. No irritating extra charges and no confusing ticket buying procedures. Its only a ticket i'm buying... duh....
So i brought along my printed ticket to the event venue at Raffles Hotel and was a little lost for about a minute when I spotted signs and posters leading up to the event location. It was crowded yet it was easy to find somebody to guide me to wherever I needed and somebody even offered to exchange my print out ticket to a real paper ticket... i was excited to hold the REAL TICKETS, it sure feels different just like when you buy an inspired product will never feel as good as the REAL THING... I spotted security staffs all around the place dressed in all black, seemed to be guarding something important yet they have such smiles that don't look like they were about to make me their dinner aka. "Bull Dog Face"
The overall experience was warm and friendly with ample help and attention from the friendly organizers and staff. It was very pleasant and efficient. After the event, there was an autograph session and that proceeded pretty smoothly with neat queues and fast group photo-taking. They were generous with their printed media and there was no human jam even when exiting the area. Well coordinated and planned. Will engage them for future possible event and ticketing services.
Rating given:
It all started with a glossy, eye catching brochure that promoted a limited time, upgraded set menu for AMEX Platinum Charge Card members (pay $120 for the $180 set). And being the ever gian png (greedy) Singaporean, I immediately called Tóng Lè to make a dinner appointment.
Perched on levels 8 and 10 of OUE Tower, just adjacent to the majestic Fullerton Bay Hotel (where Clifford is located), Tóng Lè offers a panoramic view of its surroundings via a revolving base (think Prima Restaurant and the now defunct Top of the M). 1 full revolution takes about 2 hours and unfortunately, the revolving mechanism wasn't working too smoothly during our visit and knocking sounds could be heard periodically.
Our host graciously arranged a private dining room for us on level 10, offering a nice walled up area to take in the view at our leisure. Only minor issue I had was that the rooms were separated only by partitions, which made noise level a concern. I could make out what my neighbours were talking about but admittedly, you'd have to raise your voice a fair bit for you to be overheard. Didn't seem to faze either of my neighbours though.
Chilled Australian Lobster Topped with Kaluga Queen Caviar - I'm honestly no caviar connoisseur but Kaluga Queen's farmed in China caviar did hit the right notes for me. Tiny, firm pearls that popped gently when consumed, releasing a salty and pleasantly fishy flavour; Eaten with a mother of pearl spoon, no less. Beneath the caviar sat a layer of chilled, crunchy and sweet lobster and a floor of sweet mango cubes and diced chilli. When eaten together, the sweetness of the mango provided a balance to the saltiness of the caviar whilst the diced chilli added a mild heat. Excellent start!
Doubled Boiled Superlative Shark's Fin with Bamboo Fungus in Shark Cartilage Broth - I wonder about the use of words like "superlative" in menus but nonetheless, the shark cartilage soup was flavourful yet light without leaving a layer of sediment on the tongue. Coupled with generous portions of delicate shark's fin and bamboo fungus, it made for a pretty good soup.
Braised Cave Bird's Nest with Crab Meat and Winter Melon Puree in Saffron Broth - The wife had this and it was rather interesting as I usually associate bird's nest with the sweet variation, never the savoury. Relatively generous strands of bird's nest floating atop a thick, mildly sweet saffron broth with hints of winter melon and bountiful shreds of crab meat. Savoury yet sweet.
Steamed Wild Ocean Fish with Ginger and Tangerine Peel - Portions were really small for this but the fish was very fresh and came served on a piece of beancurd skin in a pool of soya sauce. Simple and nothing too fancy.
Chef's Homemade Sorbet - An interlude with a roselle sorbet taking center stage. Sweet yet mildly sourish and topped with pop rocks for that burst of sensation.
Braised Live South African Abalone & 48 Hrs Braised 'Dong Po' Pork with Vintage 'HuaDiao' Wine - The abalone was quite a size (I reckon at least a 3 or 4 head); Firm and crunchy, drizzled in a mildly savoury sauce and sitting prettily on a bed of vegetables. The accompanying block of dong po pork was beautifully braised with a thick, moist chunk of meat capped by a firm layer of fat; Mildly sweet with a hint of 花雕酒. Excellent!
Hokkaido Scallops with Organic Millet - The wife doesn't take beef so she got the Hokkaido scallops in lieu of the wagyu. And it was a seriously bad choice. The scallops were huge but tasted like they were coated in flour and pan fried, which gave it that icky elastic surface and took away the natural sweetness of the sallop. The organic millet and rice crisp was decent though; crisp with a hint of capsicum. Could do with a little less salt though.
Claypot Emperor Rice with Pan Seared Kagoshima Wagyu, Foie Gras and Poached Quail Egg - I had the wagyu and it came in the form of a patty (sadly). Crisp on the outside, the patty was overcooked but a little too soft on the inside. And the overcooking extended to the foie gras as well. Disappointing to say the least.
Hazelnut Chocolate Bar Topped with Yam Paste & Gingko Nuts - And finally, desserts. Aesthetically impressive but lacked the flavours to end the meal off on a positive note. The chocolate bar sported bits of hazelnut entrenched within its smooth and creamy texture that had a mild bitterness to it whilst the the yam swirls were more for show than anything. Special mention goes to the gingko nuts, which seemed to have been deep fried, giving it a fleeting crisp, shrivelled exterior. All form, no substance.
With a singular mocktail and an upgrade discount, the total bill for 2 pax came just shy of $300. Definitely not mind-blowingly expensive but while the quality of ingredients is undeniable, the execution for a couple of the dishes leave much to be desired. Service, however, was excellent and I'll definitely be happy to return if something is done about the quality of execution.
See all my pictures here.
Rating given:
Its a new concept of fun. How many of you have ever secretly hoped to model in front of a professional photographer but do not have the guts or chance to do it? Well, your new secret indulgence is here. The selfie studio where you can take pictures of all your beautiful and weird poses without worrying you might drive the photographer into a laughing fit.
So all you do is this, call to reserve a slot, turn up looking gorgeous and learn to use the remote to take selfies with the professional camera set-up while trying to pose gracefully in front of a mirroring monitor. Pick your props, a nice backdrop and bring some good friends for some groupie fun and be sure to bring home these great memories in the safety of a Compact Disc.
Its a little bit like the old photo booths when we pay 6 dollars to get our pictures taken,squeezing into that tiny booth and well the print out is a 3R with these tiny collages of prints where we cut, share and keep them in our wallets. However this time at the selfie booth, you get to pose for 30 mins and bring home all the pictures and get to decide if you want the nice ones in hard copy prints.
Photo quality is rather good because professional studio lighting, backdrop and equipments are used. I should say i feel less embarrassed when i get to pose with all my imaginations and you must know my imaginations are not always lady-like and some you can say are mildly weird. Use this to also take professional photos of yourself... If you are like me where my passport photos always looks terribly un-natural, then this is your chance to salvage all those ugly pictures by replacing them with pretty ones taken here.
Professional product pictures can also be taken here. If you some catalogues to create or merchandises you wish to put up on your eCommerce site, you could just bring them down and DIY your professional images. They have all the equipments to make your pictures looking perfect.
You be your own photographer less the skill and the cost to be one and create the look of your photos look like how you envision them to be. Be sure to say hi to the friendly owners and have alot of fun at the studio. Located at a spanking new mall (Bugis Cube) right opposite Toast box of Bugis Junction, you know where you need to go when you want some pretty selfies.
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Yew Tee Point, one of those gems you find in the heartland with plenty of festive events and surprising activities for the young and old. Located right next to the Yew Tee MRT Station, this welcoming mall boost generous walkways and cool air-conditioning especially comforting for a hot afternoon.
This is one of those malls that encompasses the swanky new shop front designs and a good variety of smaller cart stalls in the middle of the walkways like shopping in of those earlier malls. Its a mix of the benefits of two era whereby you get a good variety of shops with a fast turnover rate and great shopping deals because overheads were kept low. Cart stalls were one of those brilliant creations that maximizes space and minimizes redundant resources while at the same time requires less commitment then a proper shop-front, great for startups and small businesses.
I must say the flea held at the first level concourse was surprisingly fun. This week the mall is celebrating national day with a vintage theme called: "reminiscing the good old days" and I got to take pictures with my favourite vintage Vespa Hot Red scooter and a sweet pink Volkswagen van which very much reminded me of the 50s when we still had black and white TV and radio was a large part of our lives. The flea was fun when they also sold toys that reminded me of my childhood like tops, five stones, pick up sticks and many more games that we could never get bored with. Not forgetting our Singapore Icon the Merlion as i always couldn't get a good photo with the REAL BIG it at the Singapore River, now I could get a nice picture with the miniature that's spewing LED lights... simply lovely.
I was pleasantly surprised when i get to the basement which seemed much more crowded then the level above it. Grocery shoppers with bagful of items from the NTUC supermarket and theres even a UNITY pharmacy to cater to all my prescribed needs. An awesome and spacious food court with a couple of nice restaurants and takeaway food specialities at the concourse.
Pssst..... My little secret.... " I found the best valued and quality japanese sushi restaurant here at this mall... "
The basement is so large that the concourse could even house a flea selling household items. I love the character of the mall. Its spacious and have space for lots of carts, events like fleas, bazaars, roadshows yet even when the crowd fills up, the place don't feel congested with traffic jams everywhere. The design of the mall keeps accessibility in mind with escalators and entrances well planned for a pleasant shopping experience. Great variety of small booth shops and shopping is easy on the pocket. Overall its a really nice place to spend the afternoon for the whole family.
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Do you like vintage looking watches? Dainty Little things carry a good range on their online shop. I found some really interesting pieces at their booth at the MEGA FLEA 12 and couldn't help but regard now for not being from them at the bazaar!
Love these specially hand picked designs that kinda represented time piece fashion at least 30 years bag. These are some of the wrist watches my aunts rock during their teenage years.
Thin with small faces casio watches in leather stripes and we even spotted some automatic westar watches that looked like what my grand daddy would wear when he was a suave young man. Price were very reasonable and the watches were all authentic that comes with warranty. Service is friendly and well i sincerely hope they can carry more varieties. Love the price, love the designs and love the vintage feel that I had when i test wear one of their watches. Great stuffs :)
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