I’ve been always praising Long Beach’s food, we decided to order a dinner set this time round to celebrate my granny’s bday! However, not all the dishes were great. I guess, it better to choose individually the dishes you want to eat! The seafish, prawns and steam fish were really good. The crab they served was salted egg style, but its no where as good as the crab specialist’s one at Choa chu kang, SIngapore. The noodles were not up to standard too. But overall, we still enjoyed the meal! Its LONG BEACH after all! haha.

Yum Seng!
Donovan,
TS.

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Tung Lok has a chain of restaurant all around. Tung Lok Seafood Arena is the one at Jurong. It was my first time there and so happened they had a wedding dinner there! They asked if we do not mind giving the couple a red packet (chinese tradition to give a red packet with money inside) and join them for the wedding dinner! haha. Nono, thats not it. They asked if we are fine with dining in a small room by the side of the restaurant. We, being easy-going peeps, said yes!

We ordered stir-fried kang kong, deer meat, claypot seabass and a plate of steam prawns. We wanted to order crabs, but that day they were all sold out! But, its alright the fish and especially the prawns made up for it. The prawns were super tasty and fresh and nice with the complementing steam egg and sauce. Perfect! I highly recommend the prawns.

Oh the Luo Han Guo Tea is free flow! If you intend to hold your wedding there, do invite me!!! =D

Location:
Tung Lok Arena Pte Ltd
511 Upper Jurong Road
The Arena Country Club
Singapore 638366

Tel : +65 6262 6996
Fax : +65 6262 6776
Website: http://www.tunglok.com/TLseafoodA/print/info.html

Cheers,
Donovan,
TS.

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Goodwood Park Hotel’s mooncake promotion is here:

Enjoy,
Donovan,
TS

Not only Ya Kun celebrates National with their coffee, Wang Cafe is doing the same thing. This time round, with their nice toasted toast together with the coffee. Cut out the coupon and enjoy until September!

Wang Cafe Coupon

Bon Appetit,

Kelvin

The mooncake festival is nearing and all the best mooncakes in town are vying for top spot! Only YOU can decide which is the best! I received this email which have a link to this page featuring mooncakes from quite a number of places in Singapore!

Below is an abstract of the page:

Mooncakes come in all shapes, sizes, flavours and colours these days as hotels and restaurants scramble to constantly reinvent themselves. That is a good thing for consumers as there is definitely something for everyone. This week, we bring you our top picks of some of the best mooncakes this season.

Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221, 67301867

Goodwood Park Hotel’s new tangy Soursop Snowskin Mooncake (SG$40 for 4 pieces) is filled with a velvety smooth pulp from fresh soursops. Perfect if you are a fan of fruit inspired mooncakes. Mango with Pomelo in Snowskin Mooncake (SG$40 for 4 pieces) was a hot favorite from last year and is also back on the menu this year. It is no surprise that Goodwood Park’s D24 Durian Paste in Snowskin Mooncake (SG$48 for 4 pieces) is one of the more popular choices at Goodwood Park Hotel. The hotel has made a name for itself for its Durian creations over the years. Remember to drink lots of water with this one!

Hilton Singapore
581 Orchard Road, 67303392

Hilton’s Hilton’s signature cheese mooncakes (SG$38 for a box of 6) now come in minis and you can enjoy more variety in a box. A few new flavours are available this year, including the Mango and Pecan, which comes complete with juicy bits of mango flesh which goes very well with the smooth cheesecake based filling.

Look out for the Peanut Caramel which is just awesome. Simple and well-balanced, this one in particular will go down well with kids and has delightful chunks of peanuts and walnut in the filling.

Intercontinental Singapore – Man Fu Yuan
80 Middle Road, 68251062

Intercontinental’s Signature Japanese Sweet Potato Flake Pastry Mooncake with Single Yolk (SG$50.80 for a box of 4) is a Japanese take on the traditional yam paste mooncake. It is fried to perfection and is more flavourful than the traditional yam paste ones.

Also try out the Mini Snowskin Mooncake filled with Avocado and Mango Mousse ( SG$42.80 for a box of 8 ) . Fresh mangoes are blended with avocado for a smooth and uniquely rich taste and comes complete with dark chocolate pearls.

Swissotel – Szechuan Court
80 Bras Basah Road, 6338 8785

Mini Snow-Skin Feulletine-Hazelnut with Wafer Crunch Nuts ( $45 for a box of 8 ) makes its debut this Mid-Autumn with its silky smooth hazelnut filling. A good departure from the usual lotus paste filling. Inside, instead of a yolk, lies a Swiss chocolate sprinkled with wafer crunch nuts, and wrapped by a creamy chocolate shell.

Swissotel’s other bestselling mini snowskin mooncakes include Champagne Truffle & Chocolate Ganache, Baileys Chocolate and Rum & Raisin Chocolate Truffle ( $45 for a box of 8 ). Like the Mini Snow-Skin Feulletine-Hazelnut with Wafer Crunch Nuts mentioned earlier, they too have crunchy chocolate shell “yolks” filled with goodies. The chefs have done a great job blending western flavours into traditional Chinese delicacies and they are all easy favorites among the young and old.

Source: http://www.lifestyleasia.com/articles/wine-and-dine_9/best-mooncakes-in-singapore_3523.htm (Written by Gary Yeo)

Happy trying,
Donovan
TS.

Love Ice-cream? Love Desserts? Now’s your chance. Hardly ever there’s such a buffet at such affordable price. What’s more, there’s more than 50 over ice cream flavours together with tons of toppings with other sweeties like waffles and many more. Specially located in ION Orchard. Print the attached and make your way there.

If you are unable to view, do visit (http://www.prism4u.com/promo/2009_030/index.html).

I came across this article on The Straits Times yesterday and it seems like a good deal, so i shall share it with u all who have not read about it yet!

Singapore is turning 44 and so Orchard Hotel is offering a 44% discount off its Go Local buffet till Sunday for diners who wear red in its Orchard cafe. Usual price is around $36++ to $46++. The spread includes Hokkien mee, Ayam Buak Keluak, Bak Kut Teh and durian-flavoured desserts. To make ur reservations call 67396565.

Mandarin Oriental is offering the National day buffet dinner at The World Cafe at the price of $88++ per person. This includes Hosin glazed lamb T-bone, baby pork ribs with homemade sauce and sambal stingray and other local flavours. Their Cherry garden Cantonese restaurant on the other hand is offering a 6-course set meal at $68++ per person. For more information, call 63380066.

Hmm, Mandarin Oriental’s National Day offer is still so expensive! haha Maybe the food is really good? Can someone try and let me know please??

Enjoy yourself!
Donovan,
TS.

Hurry up if you still haven gone and have a good durian pastries time! The feast will be on till 10 August 2009 and once its up, who knows how long later will it be back again! I went there a few days back and yummy yummy yummy in my tummy tummy tummy! No doubt their durian pastries are their signature.

One bite of the durian mousse cake or durian roll or durian crepe, you will feel love! You will be in heaven from that moment, the thick durian fillings, the soft cake, the delicious pastries. Once all is finished, you will be slapped back to reality. haha. Yes, its really nice!

They have the durian buffet going at around $19.80 a person. I personally will not recommend that as the buffet do not cover all the durian pastries. Go for the A la carte and choose your variety of spoilt for choice selection! I would just order a slice/piece of everything!

Below are the breakdown of the prices:

Durian Strudel: $8.80 per slice
Durian Mousse Cake: $8.50 per slice
Durian Oreo Cake: $8.80 per slice
Durian, Pandan & Coconut Cake: $8 per slice
Durian Roll: $7.50 per slice
Durian Crepe: $5.50 per piece
Durian Puff: $2.20 per piece
Durian & Crunchy Hazelnut Tartlet: $2.20 per piece
Durian Pudding: $3 per serving

* Enjoy 15% discount on TAKEAWAY durian pastries for CitiBank and DBS credit/debit cardmembers and Goodwood Park Hotel Gourmet cardmembers

Location:
Coffee Lounge
Goodwood Park Hotel
67301786

Enjoy,
Donovan,
TS.

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Indian Fusion Restaurant @ Singapore flyer.

CATCH THE NATIONAL DAY FEVER @ Shalimar Palace

Purchase buffet coupons and enjoy the National Day Parade Show & Wonderful Fire Works (LIVE)

Hi - Tea: $30 per head, 1 child (below 12yrs old) gets to dine for free

Time: 3pm - 6pm ( Unlimited Food )

Dinner Buffet : $50 per head, 1 child (below 12yrs old) gets to dine for free

Time: 630pm - 10pm ( Unlimited Food )

*** Flyer ticket: Adult: S$20 per person, Child below 12 years old : S$13.90
(advance booking required)

*** Limited seats available , Book early to avoid disappointment

For more information, call 8112 4640

Cheers,

TS.

This restaurant is great for people who want to get away from the city buzz (like me). Its something like Dempsey Hill, but definitely less crowded. Located along Tanglin Road (amid the embassies), its a little walk uphill if you are dropping off at the bus stop along the road.  Otherwise, it’d be good to drive, there’s free parking (and ample,at that)! Outdoor sitting allows a greenery view, great for nature lovers. Very pleasant and peaceful.  It kinda makes you forget you’re in busy Singapore.

I was there for brunch and I immediately fell in love with their menu. I settled for an Eggs Benny which was simply irresistible. Its a waffle with corn,syrup and a delicious yellow runny egg. It was a little rich though, so it might be a good idea to share (but I believe guys with a hearty appetite like Donovan might enjoy it alone!). My partner ordered a British Brekkie which seemed pretty normal to me with sausages, toasted bread and a sunny side up. He totally enjoyed it though. The highlight had got to be the Cinnamon Roll. It simply beats any other cinnamon-related pastry I’ve ever tried. It was so crispy yet soft. The sugar wasn’t too much, and the raisins went oh-so-well with it. It’s definitely a must-try! At $5 for a rather big piece, it just can’t get any cheaper. I tried their potato wedges (apparently, it wasn’t on the menu but my partner was just trying his luck) and it was awfully good and not too expensive. I ordered their latte as well and the foam came in a little heart shape. Perfect for girls who love little things like that Their coffee was very rich, and I guess it’d be perfect for coffee lovers who need that little boost at the start of their day. I enjoyed their mint lemonade too. It was too sour for my partner, but it worked well for me. Very refreshing for a hot day! Oh, and I understand that their sugar syrup was home-made

Entrance!

Menu

Oozing out! Heavenly!

British Brekkie

Cinnamon Pecan Roll

Wedges

Mint Lemonade

cafe latte

I am looking forward to more trips there, to try every single thing on their menu. I have never been there for dinner, but I reckon it would be good as well. Just blogging this makes me really hungry now!

Price wise, I would say its reasonable for their quality and quantity.

Reservations are HIGHLY recommended, because I always see a sneaking queue whenever I am there. I understand that they are always fully booked at least a week in advance, so please do book early to avoid disappointment! Singapore needs more restaurants like this! Stay tuned for my dinner update! And in case you can’t wait, here’s the restaurant’s info:

www.spruce.com.sg

Trading Hours

Lunch: M-F 10.30am – 2.30pm

(Last Food Order 2.15pm)

Bakery, Tea and Coffee: M-Su 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Dinner: M-Su 5.30pm – 10.30pm

(Last Food Order 10.15pm)

Brunch: Sat & Sun 8.30am – 2.30pm
(Last Food Order 2.15)

P: 6836 5528 F: 6836 5527

320 Tanglin Road, Phoenix Park 247980

For information regarding the development of Spruce, please visit

http://www.sprucechef.blogspot.com

Yours Truly,

Veron,

TS.

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