by Paul on March 10, 2010
Hey all,
I think my favorite days of the year go – Christmas, my birthday, and Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s. Seriously. It’s free ice cream, what’s not to love? In Singapore, to be honest, I’ve grown to prefer the smaller boutique places over the big multi-national ice cream chains (save the random late night Magnum or Cornetto), but a lot of that comes down to how expensive Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is in Singapore… I’ve had whole meals for the price of a couple scoops.
But cost isn’t a factor on this day. I’m thinking this year I’ll rent a van, get a small group together and travel to all the different Singapore locations. Been wanting to try all the new, to me, flavors – like Chocolate Macadamia Nut & Dublin Mudslide (hope that tastes better than it sounds 
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Mark you calendars and be sure to make a visit to a Ben & Jerry’s outlet in your area on March 23rd, 2010! Hit me up if you want in on the van tour 
Ben & Jerry’s
Paul
It’s safe to say I’m not the biggest fan of Dempsey Hill. On my better meals at the former army barracks location I’ve simply been underwhelmed… on others I’ve felt outright ripped off. What was once an unique escape in Singapore has become a “destination”… meaning the now crazy high rent prices result in overpriced meals compounded with an expensive cab ride. This has taken away any potential value for most locations for me. So I set off for a Saturday night meet-up with some friends at Contemporary Melting Pot and Bar (CMPB here on out) with some reluctance. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised.
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by Paul on February 23, 2010
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 ours invited us to join them for an after-work dinner. It’s a simple concept executed well.
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by joanna on February 17, 2010
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 someone who eats locally within a certain radius, e.g. 50 miles, 200 miles. Adapted from the word carnivore (one who eats meats) and herbivore (one who eats vegetables), a locavore is committed to consuming only what is naturally within reach and by extension, this also means eating only what is in season. It’s as if the idea of sustainability, seasonal eating and local farming were all rolled up into one. Brilliant! [keep reading…]
by Paul on February 16, 2010
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, but the burgers are individually paired with Belgian beers. It seemed like an instant recipe for success…. [keep reading…]
by joanna on February 15, 2010
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 options, one of the more popular being Da Paolo Pizza in Chip Bee Gardens. This former NYer has a discerning palette for pizza. Would Da Paolo measure up? [keep reading…]
by joanna on January 11, 2010
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 much fun would that be? And if you are going to do it, do it right. The Daily Scoop is the place to indulge. We recently enjoyed the best ice cream we have had yet in Singapore. [keep reading…]
by joanna on January 4, 2010
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 Road for an escape into nature. [keep reading…]
by Paul on December 11, 2009
Iggy’s. 45th Restaurant in the world according to the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2009 (the same list with El Bulli, Fat Duck, Tesuya’s, La Bernardin, and other greats). There are only 3 restaurants from Asia covered in the top 50 and this is one of them. It was 2nd in the Miele Guide for Asia’s Finest Restaurants 2009/2010. Could it possibly be that special? Could anything live up to that amount of hype and not fall short?
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by joanna on December 8, 2009
Bubbly wine tasting debunks the ‘has to be expensive’ and ‘has to be French’ myth
We were invited to a blind bubbly wine tasting by our friends at The Local Nose. The idea of the event was to taste both champagnes and sparkling wines of all price points and from various regions to see if one could discern the difference between champagne vs. sparkling wine, and expensive vs. inexpensive. [keep reading…]
