Monthly archive April, 2009
Pondicherry, India - a Guide on Where to Eat, Shop, Sleep

Pondicherry, India – a Guide on Where to Eat, Shop, Sleep

3 days in French colonial India by the sea If any of you have read the Life of Pi, you will remember Pondicherry as the hometown of the main character, Pi, the zookeeper’s son. Well there is no longer a zoo in Pondicherry, there is still plenty to...

Junk Food Reality Check

Hey all, Saw this on lifehacker and couldn’t resist posting since we’re about quality and value. The lure of McDonalds in Singapore is strong… their lunch value meal at either 4.50 or 5.00 SGD is a great value considering a coke at 7-11 will run you 2 SGD...

PS Cafe – Harding Road, Singapore

If you have a bit of time on your hands, PS Cafe is great for breakfast and brunch.

The Moomba Tuckshop – Tea Smoked Chicken – Singapore

This week I was joined by my friend Dave Hogan for my weekly visit to the Moomba Tuckshop. Unfortunately he was swayed by my glowing opinion of the Roast Beef from last week and didn’t add another sandwich to review, so I ordered a half portion salad as...

Cafe Le Caire – Arab Street, Singapore

Friends took us to Cafe Le Caire our first week in Singapore. I don’t know why we waited to so long to return.

The Moomba Tuckshop – Roast Beef and Veg – Singapore

Hey all, This week Joanna joined me for my weekly Moomba Tuckshop series. Since she joined we were able to cover two sandwiches this week.
Chennai, India - a Guide on Where to Eat, Shop, Sleep

Chennai, India – a Guide on Where to Eat, Shop, Sleep

Making the most of a stop-over with some charming shopping, chic cocktails and dining like royalty with a luxurious South Indian meal The 4th largest city and India and known as the “Detroit of India,” Chennai itself is not so much a destination as it is a hub...

Recipe for Traditional Molasses Cookies

Hey all, These cookies come from Joanna’s mom and are a traditional family recipe. I’m grateful to her for sharing it with me. Recipe and discussion after the jump.

Two Months Till Top Chef Masters!

Hey all, Bravo has announced the lineup for a new Top Chef series – Top Chef Masters. This will be a bit different in that it’s a competition of already established chefs from NYC around the USA.

El Toro Resto Bar Lunch Special – Singapore

In the March 29th issue of the Sunday Times the newspaper laid out Singapore lunch-set specials coming in under 15$. Joanna and I thought we’d pick a different location each week and try it out and do a little write up about here for you guys. The first...
Hemisphere Home Furnishing - Bangkok, Thailand

Hemisphere Home Furnishing – Bangkok, Thailand

Hey all, If stationed in or around Bangkok and tired of faux Balinese teak furniture shops check out Hemisphere Home Furnishing.

The Moomba Tuckshop – Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich – Singapore

Hey all, I love sandwiches…a lot. I eat one for breakfast and have since I was about 4 years old. Recently I stumbled across Time Out Magazine’s round up of Singapore’s tops in different categories. Saw The Moomba Tuckshop listed as top sandwich shop. Seeing as The Moomba...