1 Tyrwhitt – A Gastropub with Pretty Good Food [MEDIA INVITE]

 1 Tyrwhitt Bistro & Bar

A new gastropub has joined the line up of the hippest area near Jalan Besar. During the day, 1 Tyrwhitt Bistro & Bar ('1T') provide a good lunch option as the menu are reasonably priced. In the evening, it provide a good place to chill out and hang out with friends.

Part of the Bar area

Part of the dining area

Long Ji ( 龍 記 ) - Ultimate Crab Bee Hoon

Crab Bee Hoon is one of the dish that LD and I totally have a soft spot for. About 8 years ago, we were head over heals with the version cooked Ming Kee in Macpherson (Click here for Ming Kee review). Unlike the signature soup version by Melben, the version that we like is more has less soupy, but robust and filled with Wok Hei.

Long Ji Crab Bee Hoon

Dunno how, LD found this new place Long Ji and we fell in love with their Crab Bee Hoon (Long Ji Bee Hoon Crab $55/kg). From the look, it will not win the prettiest crab dish contest, however, who cares as long as it tasted fantastic. The broth / gravy is robust and packs with the freshness and sweetness of the crabs. The bee hoon is covered with Wok Hei, slightly al dente yet manage to soak up the beautiful gravy. For this dish, it is important to use female crab, as the roe adds flavour to this dish together with fried shallots and pork lard. The crabs are good in size and fresh. So definitely worthy to be the signature dish of Long Ji.

Long Ji Crab Bee Hoon - Check out the Roe

[CLOSED] Cha Thai – They Serve Quality [MEDIA INVITE]

Cha Thai

Cha Thai ('CT') by Loaves me has recently open its door in Telok Ayer Street. Set up by the same group that brought you Shibuya Toast and Thai Food at SMU campus, Thai food is basically native to this group.

Cha Thai - We Serve Quality

Helmed by Executive Chef Permsiri Sirijindapan (fondly known as Leah), who was trained in France. Fluent in English, Chef Leah explain to us about her inspirations in introducing quality Thai cuisine to the world by combining traditional flavours modern cooking technique and best quality of ingredients. Boasting majority of kitchen staff with Thai background, you can be assure of the authenticity of the food here.

The Kitchen - Behind the Iron Grille 

[CLOSED] Alkaff Mansion Ristorante – Italian BBQ Night [MEDIA INVITE]

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante

Alkaff Mansion, this grand old dame was originally build in 1918 by Yemeni Alkaff family of spice traders as a weekend retreat bungalow. Located on top of Telok Blangah Hill, it is set up to provide an exquisite dining location. In 2010, LHN Culinary Concepts took over the property and Alkaff Mansion Ristorante ('AMR') is born.

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante - The Garden

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante - Bar 1918

The team behind the transformation of Alkaff Mansion are Miss Jilly Wang, the owner and director of LHN Culinary Concepts and Executive Chef Simone Depalmas. Currently, AMR is divided into different section: Bar 1918 for drinks and chill out; Terrace for evening under the stars; The Grand Marquee to host celebration of all sizes which can host up to 600 guests; and The Main Dining area in the mansion, which consist of 2 floors for intimate fine dining for lunch and dinner.

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante - Level 1

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante - Level 2

Alkaff Mansion Ristorante - Level 2

Greendot – Delicious Green Meal [MEDIA INVITE]

Greendot @ Paya Lebar Square

Greendot was born to introduce delicious green meal to the market. With the hope of making people improving their personal health through one delicious green meal at a time. Please note the keywords here: Delicious & Healthy.

Customised Bento Station

Other than fresh vegetables, there are three key ingredients use at Greendot: Konnyaku, Soybean and Lion's Mane Mushroom. Konnyaku are known to be good for cleansing and weight loss. Best of all there is almost no calories in konnyaku. Soybean packs with proteins that help in growth and repair of human body tissue. Lion's Mane Mushroom helps with immune system and memory. Best part, when its cook, it has the texture of shrimp or lobster.

Signature Lion Mane Mushroom Rendang Rice Bowl

The Carvery – Roast Meat Buffet

A restaurant dedicated to roast has open its door in the new Park Hotel Alexandra. Helmed by Executive Chef Robert Chan who specialise in Western Cuisine for more then 20 years. Listed by UOB as Top 20 Chefs in Singapore in 2009 and with a lot more accolades to his name, dining at the Carvery is definitely something to look forward to.

The Roast Table
Photo Credit: QC

When you enter The Carvery ('TC'), the first thing that will catch your eyes is the roasts table. On the night, the premium meat selection from the roast are the chicken, beef and pork. To accompany the roasts, you have selections of infused butters, salts, mustards, gravy and not forgetting the Yorkshire pudding.

Roast Beef for the night

Clockwise from Top Left:  Salts & Peppers selection; Yorkshire Pudding; Mustards selection; Au Jus & Gravies

Golden Peony – Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival [MEDIA INVITE]

Conrad Centennial Singapore - Golden Peony Mooncakes

Conrad Centennial Singapore unveil its line up of mooncakes from the award winning Golden Peony.

Golden Peony Signature Sweet Potato Mooncake in Crispy Filo Pastry

Leading the line is Golden Peony Signature Sweet Potato Mooncake in Crispy Filo Pastry. Made fresh daily by the team from Golden Peony, this filling of this mooncake is smooth with delicate sweetness from sweet potatoes originating from Thailand. The filo pastry is thin, light, fluffy and crispy provided a good compliments to the sweet potato filling.

Signature Sweet Potato Mooncake - Close Up

Signature Sweet Potato Mooncake - The Fillings