Learn from the Chef – Hong Kong Chef Liu Ching Hai
Any chef that can have me actually dreaming of eating crocodile again is a chef of note in my book. Hong Kong Chef Liu Ching Hai of Summer Palace in the Regent Hotel is that chef. You might remember our recent review of Summer Palace. We were treated...
Spruce – A Model for Smart Casual Dining in Singapore
Many Singapore food folks in the know were already aware of chef Travis from his days at Wine Garage. The burger he served up at that trendy Clark Quay location was many people’s favorite in Singapore. Unfortunately we moved to Singapore after that time. So we only know...
Best Cantonese Food in Singapore? Summer Palace, Regent Hotel
An outstanding Cantonese meal with impeccable service I have a great fondness for Chinese cuisine. And at the top of my list are both Sichuan and Cantonese. Living in Chinatown in Singapore one might expect the best Chinese dining to be here…and while this is not entirely incorrect,...
Be Sure to Check Out Singapore’s Restaurant Week
Hey all, A favorite time of year for NYC food lovers is Restaurant Week, a yearly chance to sample some of NYC’s finest at lower than average prices. It was only a matter of time before Singapore, being as food focused as it is, did a restaurant week...
Bootcamp Workouts in Asia – Our weekend at Asia’s Biggest Bootcamp
We got on a plane and flew to get our ass kicked military style. Was it worth it? You bet! I used to do a bootcamp workout when I lived in Bangkok through Fit Corp Asia. A friend at work told me about it…in retrospect I am not...
Mussels, Belgian Beers and All You Can Eat “Frites” on the Quay – Brussels Sprouts Singapore
I’d walked past Brussels Sprouts many times on my way to Epicurious or other places on the Quay in Singapore. I thought it was possibly a vegetarian restaurant. It always seemed busy, a good sign in Singapore, but for some reason I never visited. Thankfully some friends of...
Epicurean Concept of the Week – Locavore
I first heard this term sometime last year when visiting New York. Come to find out the term had been in use for quite some time in the Western world, but had not yet migrated to Asia. But the idea of locavore fascinated me – basically it is...
On the Hunt for Best Burger in Singapore – Relish by Wild Rocket
It would be an understatement to say that I was excited to try Relish. I’ve been on an epic odyssey a search for my favorite burger in Singapore since arriving. Here was a whole restaurant devoted solely to the glorious hamburger in all its incarnations… not only that,...
Thin Crust Pizza in Singapore – Da Paolo Pizza, Chip Bee Gardens
How does Da Paolo Pizza measure up to this NYers discerning palate for pizza? As it turns out pizza is all over Asia. Asians and Westerners alike love the food and so no matter where you go, it is not hard to find. In Singapore there are many...
The Best Ice Cream in Singapore?, The Daily Scoop
Hand churned, artisanal ice cream with traditional and creative gourmet flavors OK, so I know we have been talking a lot about health and wellness and taking better care of oneself in the New Year. But this doesn’t mean you have to go without treats and indulgences. How...
Rainforest Hiking in Singapore at MacRitchie Reservoir Park & Tree Top Walk
A leisurely trail hike in the rainforest of Singapore If you are looking for a day out in nature in Singapore, MacRitchie might be just the ticket. Slightly outside of the city center lies this nature reserve that will help any city dweller retreat the chaos of Orchard...
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