Been there to watch Mr Woodcock over the weekend. Although the cinema is very near my house but then I seldom go there to watch movie unless I am with my sis or I am too lazy to go to town to watch movie.
One thing good about watching movie there, the tickets are cheaper by 50 cents compared to other cinemas.
There is also 8 cinema halls there so it offers a great variety of movies as well.
It used to have a very reception area, however after renovation, the ticketing office becomes very small and got to walk a long walkway before you can reach the ticketing office as the rest of the space is taken up by a food court.
The ticketing office is the saem as other cathay where you can get your tivkets and tibits at the same time. So might have to wait a little longer in the queue.
The seating in the cinema hall is quite spaced out but on the rather flat slope. However this does not mean that the person in front of you would be able to block you as the screen in placed higher than usual, compared to other cinemas. So when watching the movie, you might find yourself tilting your head slightly higher.
The air con is rather cold same as other cathay cinemas, so prepare yourself with a jacket if you are scare of cold.
Overall it is considered, to me, one of the better cinemas in the north region.
What can you eat for dinner at Raffles place with only $10 in your wallet? The choices seem limited, not only because of the limited eateries that are open in the evenings, but also because the eateries that stay open don't come cheap. In comes Pret A Manger, which is actually a French word for ready to eat. Newly opened and located at the ground floor of Ogilvy Centre along Robinson Road, this new kid in the sandwich scene serves up pre packed sandwiches that are freshly made every morning and thrown into the chiller to help preserve the freshness. Leftovers are donated to charity. This place works essentially like a fast food restaurant. You pick the sandwiches you want and proceed to the counter to make payment. There's quite a cozy dining area, so you can choose to eat in or take away.
There was hardly anyone around when I got there at about 1815hrs, so I made myself comfortable and grabbed two sandwiches - the Christmas Lunch and the Crayfish and Roquette. I had initially wanted to try out their specialty, the Coronation Chicken, but decided against it as I didn't want both sandwiches to have chicken in them. Actually I didn't really have much choice either as quite a few sandwiches were sold out.
First impressions of the sandwiches. Both looked rather small for the price - $3.80 for the Christmas Lunch and $3.90 for the Crayfish and Roquette. Having said that, I was impressed by the generous fillings. This is so unlike the normal sandwiches you buy from your neighbourhood bakeries. I particularly liked the Christmas Lunch, which had Turkey, Stuffing, Spinach, Crispy Onion, Cranberry Sauce and thick Mayonnaise. The Crispy Onion added a nice wholesome flavour to the sandwich, but overall I found it a little too sweet, probably because of the Mayo. The Crayfish and Roquette, as the name suggests, had Crayfish, Roquette, Lemon Juice, Mayonnaise and Yoghurt. In all honesty, the taste of the Roquette overpowered just about everything else. I was hoping for a nice and juicy crayfish, but what I got was a chilled tasteless one. But it was nice to chew on it though. Both sandwiches used wholemeal bread (I think) instead of the usual white bread, which is a plus I guess.
Overall I had a good experience there, primarily because of the very friendly and sociable staff there. The sandwiches were above average, but falls flat in the value for money segment as you would need at least 2 sandwiches to feel decently satisfied (I think I need 4). Throw in a drink and probably a soup and you would have breached the $10 mark. They do sell bigger sandwiches at $7.50 each, but its just a 10"-12"(very rough estimate, so please correct me if I am wrong) baguette with fillings, no drink, nothing. Compare that to Subway, which only charges about $7 for a sandwich with a drink and cookie. Now if Subway would just work on their variety....
Now is a great time to go there cos at this point of time it's the 1 for 1 treat.Almost every week they have this different promotions and some can be really attractive.The one is Park Hotel is not bad.I enjoy dining there cos it's quiet and it's dark when you enter which soothes your mood.
However the service there is very good cos some of the waiter and waitresses actually act blur when they're on duty which can be annoying when you want to attract their attention.Luckily it's the ambience and the feel of the place that will bring me back for more.
The fish and chip is not bad.I tried eating their frank meals and i was too bloated even before i finish cos it so feeling.They have laksa now but i haven't tried those but i saw my neighbour having it and it sure loves nice!
I love the all time favourite banana split and earthquake where you can mix all your favourite flavours and enjoy it big time.
So if you are wondering what to have tonight and want to have a main course and dessert at the same time. It's a good choice to go to Swensens tonight as the variety in their menu is more and you sure have a wide variety to choose from.
Gelare where ice cream on waffle is served.I only go there on tuesdays.Cos they have half price off waffles and you can really save a lot from it.I still have not tried their main courses and other pastries.
Their cookies and cream,Macadamia Nut,Tiramisu, and Chocolate Overload is great.I really enjoy their waffles there. Cos it's fresh from the oven and very crispy.If you just want to eat dessert after a meal i suggest you go there.
It's also a great place to hang around and slack and just rest your feet after a long day's of work.
Three thumbs up for the waffles and ice-cream.Quality for money!
Had our monthly group dinner at Bonta last evening. Opened in April this year and helmed by chef Luca Pezzera, who was formerly the executive chef at Hotel Intercontinental, Jakarta, Bonta has been garnering rather rave reviews with regard to its food and service, hence making it our choice of restaurant for the month.
Located along the outskirts of UE Square just opposite Double O, Bonta boasts a modern chic outlook coupled with warm colours, ambient lighting and soothing pipe music to give it that cosy and relaxed feel. There's also a semi private room for a few couples on the second floor complete with a showcase wine cellar for a more romantic rendezvous. However, do note that the room is all glass, so people can see you from the ground level. And in case you are wondering, Bonta is relatively small, with a sitting capacity probably maxing out at about 30 people or so.
The complimentary bread deserves a writeup devoted entirely to itself. Why so? Because its simply the best complimentary bread I've ever eaten so far (not that I've eaten alot though). The bread came served piping hot in a longish cup and when sliced open, emitted a fragrant and alluring aroma. Crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside, the the pockets of cheese and walnuts within served to enhance its taste and bite. Really a most delightful bread. I understand that takeaway for the bread is available at $8/loaf for those who are interested (and can afford it). For cheapskates and financially struggling people like me, there's always the complimentary option.
I didn't get a chance to try out the trout rolls but I did have a go at the goose liver or Foie Gras as some people might know it. The liver was pan fried till a little crisp on the exterior yet retaining its softness within. Taste wise was pretty good, with the raw taste of liver subtle and a slight hint of smokiness. However, I did find the aftertaste a little too strong for my liking. Also, the liver wasn't as quivery as I would have expected it to be, falling short of the standards set by Ember and Il-Lido.
At $22, this dish was really expensive given that only 4 pieces of scallops were served. However, money aside, it was just a just a little short of excellent. The scallops were quite a size and came served with their shell. Pop one into your mouth and enjoy the sweetness of the scallops with the accompanying Hollandaise sauce. To best enjoy this dish (in my personal opinion), you have to consume the whole thing - lock, stock and barrel (minus the shell of course) at one go.
Ravioli with Goose Liver - Had a piece of the ravioli to try and didn't find it fantastic. I could barely make out the taste of the liver as it was almost entirely masked by the creamy sauce base.
Black Angus Beef Sirloin Tagliata - It came as requested, medium rare and nicely grilled for that subtle sweetness and char grilled flavour. However it did come across as a little weak on the natural beef taste, which was a pity really. On a side note, the accompanying Porcini mushrooms had this weird taste which I couldn't stomach.
Disappointment. The icy cold word that pierces through your heart. That was the exact emotion all of us were feeling after the dinner. It was so bad that none of us had the heart to order any desserts, preferring to head down elsewhere. Service was good and attentive except for one major blip. They got one of our orders wrong twice. In the end, my friend had to settle for something he didn't order, which really marred the entire experience for him.
The 7 of us forked out $451 for a totally unsatisfying dinner, be it quantity or quality wise. Will I be back? I'll toss a coin and let you know, but chances are, no.
I went there on my birthday.It was my first time visiting the place and i love eating spageddies!My friend and I we ask i there's anything offer or happenings if your birthday happen to fall on the day itself.They said that with UOB credit card you get two main dish and the one of the higher value will be half-priced.
We ordered Seafood Sizzlelini and Grilled Tenderloin Steak.The Seafood Sizzlelini is a sizzling skillet of succulent prawns, scallops, mussels, crayfish, marinated onions and bell pepper served with spaghetti in a spicy neapolitan sauce.
It sure comes with smoke.It's great and mouth watering!You can actually share it with a friend if u don't have a big appetite.
The Tenderlion Steak seasoned with blackened spice, garnished with roasted red skin potatoes & seasonable vegetables with chianti wine sauce or choice of mushroom sauce.
Another yummy selection if u're a beef eating.
Other then the two main dishes we ordered a tiramisu cake comliments from them.It sure taste good coming from a eating place that specializes in spageddies.
I give this place four thumbs up and i greatly recommend this place to those who love spageddies!!!You just gotta try it.
My favorite newspaper where i feel connected to the world and Singapore.I like the strait times as there the world section,home,life and classified.It's full of facts and cover all the happenings around the world.One thing is that is is big and long thus making reading difficult while on the move.
It isn't expensive as well.I use it for my dog after reading it which is very useful too at least the paper still comes into good use after it's old and useless.
Ngee Ann City is convenient as it is smack right in the middle of orchard road.So it's accesible by the underpass to Wisma,Lucky plaza,Paragon etc etc..I will not say it has everything but there are many varieties of shops to choose from for Dining there is Crystal Jade,Kfc,Macdonalds,Delifrance to name a few.For entertainment there's gramophone,Kinokuniya,The library.For shopping there's Fox,Guess,Levis,WH etc..However it can be boring there as well if you've been there too many atimes.Cos you've practically walk everywhere.
It's always bustling with people every evening especially on weekends.They do have sales like midnight shopping and great singapore sales.Other times it will be quite expensive to purchase anything cos as it is in town area it's quite hard to get a lower price for things.
SBS transit is one of the means of ways commuters travel around Singapore.I'm particularly displease with the recent hike in bus fare.I somewhat find it ridiculous cos the 2cents increase actually affects in the long run.I'm just perservering on till i get a car.
I hate to wait for bus especially when it's more then 15mins.It can really pissed me off. Though there's advertisement telling us to be kind to bus captain i find this hard to comprehend at times.Some drivers especially during bus lane timing can deliberately join the major traffic and whenever i'm late because of that i'll curse and swear under my breath.
It's not only the bus captains but nowadays i witness middleage people who are very selfish!They pay for a fare of one person and take up the whole seat.When the bus is crowded they pretend to fall asleep in order to remain in their comfort zone.
Many people are getting more and more inconsiderate recently and i hope there's a way to reduce the number to make our daily trip on the SBS more pleasant.
One of my favourite eating place in Great World.I enjoy their tom yum soup the best!Will either order it with glass noodle or rice.They serve in a big bowl and it's really very feeling. I've tried their rice too and it isn't too bad.Their kang-kong is delicious too.Their Tom yum is clear in colour and it's not very spicy but just nice and really tasty.
If you happen to catch a movie at Golden village you can inform them show them your tickets and prior arrangements can be made as well.
The price is quite affordable as well.I never been a fan of vietnam food but this is the first that had my taste bud.I really enjoy eating there!
1=SGD 0.0587
Been there to watch Mr Woodcock over the weekend. Although the cinema is very near my house but then I seldom go there to watch movie unless I am with my sis or I am too lazy to go to town to watch movie.
One thing good about watching movie there, the tickets are cheaper by 50 cents compared to other cinemas.
There is also 8 cinema halls there so it offers a great variety of movies as well.
It used to have a very reception area, however after renovation, the ticketing office becomes very small and got to walk a long walkway before you can reach the ticketing office as the rest of the space is taken up by a food court.
The ticketing office is the saem as other cathay where you can get your tivkets and tibits at the same time. So might have to wait a little longer in the queue.
The seating in the cinema hall is quite spaced out but on the rather flat slope. However this does not mean that the person in front of you would be able to block you as the screen in placed higher than usual, compared to other cinemas. So when watching the movie, you might find yourself tilting your head slightly higher.
The air con is rather cold same as other cathay cinemas, so prepare yourself with a jacket if you are scare of cold.
Overall it is considered, to me, one of the better cinemas in the north region.
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What can you eat for dinner at Raffles place with only $10 in your wallet? The choices seem limited, not only because of the limited eateries that are open in the evenings, but also because the eateries that stay open don't come cheap. In comes Pret A Manger, which is actually a French word for ready to eat. Newly opened and located at the ground floor of Ogilvy Centre along Robinson Road, this new kid in the sandwich scene serves up pre packed sandwiches that are freshly made every morning and thrown into the chiller to help preserve the freshness. Leftovers are donated to charity. This place works essentially like a fast food restaurant. You pick the sandwiches you want and proceed to the counter to make payment. There's quite a cozy dining area, so you can choose to eat in or take away.
There was hardly anyone around when I got there at about 1815hrs, so I made myself comfortable and grabbed two sandwiches - the Christmas Lunch and the Crayfish and Roquette. I had initially wanted to try out their specialty, the Coronation Chicken, but decided against it as I didn't want both sandwiches to have chicken in them. Actually I didn't really have much choice either as quite a few sandwiches were sold out.
First impressions of the sandwiches. Both looked rather small for the price - $3.80 for the Christmas Lunch and $3.90 for the Crayfish and Roquette. Having said that, I was impressed by the generous fillings. This is so unlike the normal sandwiches you buy from your neighbourhood bakeries. I particularly liked the Christmas Lunch, which had Turkey, Stuffing, Spinach, Crispy Onion, Cranberry Sauce and thick Mayonnaise. The Crispy Onion added a nice wholesome flavour to the sandwich, but overall I found it a little too sweet, probably because of the Mayo. The Crayfish and Roquette, as the name suggests, had Crayfish, Roquette, Lemon Juice, Mayonnaise and Yoghurt. In all honesty, the taste of the Roquette overpowered just about everything else. I was hoping for a nice and juicy crayfish, but what I got was a chilled tasteless one. But it was nice to chew on it though. Both sandwiches used wholemeal bread (I think) instead of the usual white bread, which is a plus I guess.
Overall I had a good experience there, primarily because of the very friendly and sociable staff there. The sandwiches were above average, but falls flat in the value for money segment as you would need at least 2 sandwiches to feel decently satisfied (I think I need 4). Throw in a drink and probably a soup and you would have breached the $10 mark. They do sell bigger sandwiches at $7.50 each, but its just a 10"-12"(very rough estimate, so please correct me if I am wrong) baguette with fillings, no drink, nothing. Compare that to Subway, which only charges about $7 for a sandwich with a drink and cookie. Now if Subway would just work on their variety....
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Now is a great time to go there cos at this point of time it's the 1 for 1 treat.Almost every week they have this different promotions and some can be really attractive.The one is Park Hotel is not bad.I enjoy dining there cos it's quiet and it's dark when you enter which soothes your mood.
However the service there is very good cos some of the waiter and waitresses actually act blur when they're on duty which can be annoying when you want to attract their attention.Luckily it's the ambience and the feel of the place that will bring me back for more.
The fish and chip is not bad.I tried eating their frank meals and i was too bloated even before i finish cos it so feeling.They have laksa now but i haven't tried those but i saw my neighbour having it and it sure loves nice!
I love the all time favourite banana split and earthquake where you can mix all your favourite flavours and enjoy it big time.
So if you are wondering what to have tonight and want to have a main course and dessert at the same time. It's a good choice to go to Swensens tonight as the variety in their menu is more and you sure have a wide variety to choose from.
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Gelare where ice cream on waffle is served.I only go there on tuesdays.Cos they have half price off waffles and you can really save a lot from it.I still have not tried their main courses and other pastries.
Their cookies and cream,Macadamia Nut,Tiramisu, and Chocolate Overload is great.I really enjoy their waffles there. Cos it's fresh from the oven and very crispy.If you just want to eat dessert after a meal i suggest you go there.
It's also a great place to hang around and slack and just rest your feet after a long day's of work.
Three thumbs up for the waffles and ice-cream.Quality for money!
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Had our monthly group dinner at Bonta last evening. Opened in April this year and helmed by chef Luca Pezzera, who was formerly the executive chef at Hotel Intercontinental, Jakarta, Bonta has been garnering rather rave reviews with regard to its food and service, hence making it our choice of restaurant for the month.
Located along the outskirts of UE Square just opposite Double O, Bonta boasts a modern chic outlook coupled with warm colours, ambient lighting and soothing pipe music to give it that cosy and relaxed feel. There's also a semi private room for a few couples on the second floor complete with a showcase wine cellar for a more romantic rendezvous. However, do note that the room is all glass, so people can see you from the ground level. And in case you are wondering, Bonta is relatively small, with a sitting capacity probably maxing out at about 30 people or so.
The complimentary bread deserves a writeup devoted entirely to itself. Why so? Because its simply the best complimentary bread I've ever eaten so far (not that I've eaten alot though). The bread came served piping hot in a longish cup and when sliced open, emitted a fragrant and alluring aroma. Crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside, the the pockets of cheese and walnuts within served to enhance its taste and bite. Really a most delightful bread. I understand that takeaway for the bread is available at $8/loaf for those who are interested (and can afford it). For cheapskates and financially struggling people like me, there's always the complimentary option.
I didn't get a chance to try out the trout rolls but I did have a go at the goose liver or Foie Gras as some people might know it. The liver was pan fried till a little crisp on the exterior yet retaining its softness within. Taste wise was pretty good, with the raw taste of liver subtle and a slight hint of smokiness. However, I did find the aftertaste a little too strong for my liking. Also, the liver wasn't as quivery as I would have expected it to be, falling short of the standards set by Ember and Il-Lido.
At $22, this dish was really expensive given that only 4 pieces of scallops were served. However, money aside, it was just a just a little short of excellent. The scallops were quite a size and came served with their shell. Pop one into your mouth and enjoy the sweetness of the scallops with the accompanying Hollandaise sauce. To best enjoy this dish (in my personal opinion), you have to consume the whole thing - lock, stock and barrel (minus the shell of course) at one go.
Ravioli with Goose Liver - Had a piece of the ravioli to try and didn't find it fantastic. I could barely make out the taste of the liver as it was almost entirely masked by the creamy sauce base.
Black Angus Beef Sirloin Tagliata - It came as requested, medium rare and nicely grilled for that subtle sweetness and char grilled flavour. However it did come across as a little weak on the natural beef taste, which was a pity really. On a side note, the accompanying Porcini mushrooms had this weird taste which I couldn't stomach.
Disappointment. The icy cold word that pierces through your heart. That was the exact emotion all of us were feeling after the dinner. It was so bad that none of us had the heart to order any desserts, preferring to head down elsewhere. Service was good and attentive except for one major blip. They got one of our orders wrong twice. In the end, my friend had to settle for something he didn't order, which really marred the entire experience for him.
The 7 of us forked out $451 for a totally unsatisfying dinner, be it quantity or quality wise. Will I be back? I'll toss a coin and let you know, but chances are, no.
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I went there on my birthday.It was my first time visiting the place and i love eating spageddies!My friend and I we ask i there's anything offer or happenings if your birthday happen to fall on the day itself.They said that with UOB credit card you get two main dish and the one of the higher value will be half-priced.
We ordered Seafood Sizzlelini and Grilled Tenderloin Steak.The Seafood Sizzlelini is a sizzling skillet of succulent prawns, scallops, mussels, crayfish, marinated onions and bell pepper served with spaghetti in a spicy neapolitan sauce.
It sure comes with smoke.It's great and mouth watering!You can actually share it with a friend if u don't have a big appetite.
The Tenderlion Steak seasoned with blackened spice, garnished with roasted red skin potatoes & seasonable vegetables with chianti wine sauce or choice of mushroom sauce.
Another yummy selection if u're a beef eating.
Other then the two main dishes we ordered a tiramisu cake comliments from them.It sure taste good coming from a eating place that specializes in spageddies.
I give this place four thumbs up and i greatly recommend this place to those who love spageddies!!!You just gotta try it.
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My favorite newspaper where i feel connected to the world and Singapore.I like the strait times as there the world section,home,life and classified.It's full of facts and cover all the happenings around the world.One thing is that is is big and long thus making reading difficult while on the move.
It isn't expensive as well.I use it for my dog after reading it which is very useful too at least the paper still comes into good use after it's old and useless.
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Ngee Ann City is convenient as it is smack right in the middle of orchard road.So it's accesible by the underpass to Wisma,Lucky plaza,Paragon etc etc..I will not say it has everything but there are many varieties of shops to choose from for Dining there is Crystal Jade,Kfc,Macdonalds,Delifrance to name a few.For entertainment there's gramophone,Kinokuniya,The library.For shopping there's Fox,Guess,Levis,WH etc..However it can be boring there as well if you've been there too many atimes.Cos you've practically walk everywhere.
It's always bustling with people every evening especially on weekends.They do have sales like midnight shopping and great singapore sales.Other times it will be quite expensive to purchase anything cos as it is in town area it's quite hard to get a lower price for things.
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SBS transit is one of the means of ways commuters travel around Singapore.I'm particularly displease with the recent hike in bus fare.I somewhat find it ridiculous cos the 2cents increase actually affects in the long run.I'm just perservering on till i get a car.
I hate to wait for bus especially when it's more then 15mins.It can really pissed me off. Though there's advertisement telling us to be kind to bus captain i find this hard to comprehend at times.Some drivers especially during bus lane timing can deliberately join the major traffic and whenever i'm late because of that i'll curse and swear under my breath.
It's not only the bus captains but nowadays i witness middleage people who are very selfish!They pay for a fare of one person and take up the whole seat.When the bus is crowded they pretend to fall asleep in order to remain in their comfort zone.
Many people are getting more and more inconsiderate recently and i hope there's a way to reduce the number to make our daily trip on the SBS more pleasant.
Rating given:
One of my favourite eating place in Great World.I enjoy their tom yum soup the best!Will either order it with glass noodle or rice.They serve in a big bowl and it's really very feeling. I've tried their rice too and it isn't too bad.Their kang-kong is delicious too.Their Tom yum is clear in colour and it's not very spicy but just nice and really tasty.
If you happen to catch a movie at Golden village you can inform them show them your tickets and prior arrangements can be made as well.
The price is quite affordable as well.I never been a fan of vietnam food but this is the first that had my taste bud.I really enjoy eating there!
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