Carvers & Co.

Carvers & Co. is a one-month old infant along the dining belt of East Coast Road. With the intention of encouraging parties and groups of people to connect over hearty meals and comfort food, Sarah Lin, chef-owner of the cosy bistro has carved the menu such that diners can enjoy brunch from 10am - 2.30pm … Continue reading Carvers & Co.

The Providore.

The café is half a year old now. Sitting in Mandarin Gallery naturally gives you a lavish, luxe and relaxed sentiment. It's no exception for The Providore. Hearing that it serves brunch, I kept it close to my radar and finally headed there in late-2013. The café is split into two sections; one the al … Continue reading The Providore.

Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar.

Chye Seng Huat Hardware, otherwise known as CSHH, has been featured furiously in all forms of publications for the past year. It needs no introduction, and I admit that I'm likely to be one of the last few to patronize this Papa Palheta's establishment. Old, run-down, hardware shop facade, with an air-conditioned, limited seating interior, … Continue reading Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar.

Intrepid Gastro Bar.

Hoarding, though perceived negatively, can actually be purposive (but I have to admit that this is a rare scene). Prior to Intrepid Gastro Bar's opening at the start of the year, the interior was painstakingly designed to fit the Melbourne-inspired hangout concept; the design of industrial-chic vibes reminiscent of Melbourne warehouses, adorned with exposed light … Continue reading Intrepid Gastro Bar.

Baker & Cook.

Nestled in the sequestered neighborhood of Hillcrest, Baker & Cook prides itself Singapore's only true artisan bakery and foodstore chain. Helmed by Global Baker Dean Brettschneider, the cafe does not only serve up a wide array of artisan breads, pastries, hot items, and cooked items, their own-brand range of items like jams, cookies, and chutneys … Continue reading Baker & Cook.

Bread Society.

Have you been to the recently revamped Suntec City? One of the latest additions to the humungous shopping and dining paradise cum business building is Bread Society, an artisan bakery, now with an added café / boulangerie dine-in concept. Since it comes under the Breadtalk Group umbrella, you must be wondering what sets them apart. … Continue reading Bread Society.

Department of Caffeine.

While this Department specializing in Brunch, also known as the Department of Caffeine, takes reservation, I was not as fortunate. I attempted the calls periodically as I know how it can be an ass waiting in line for a brunch spot, no less a popular recent addition to the busy Duxton area. However, not only … Continue reading Department of Caffeine.

Carpenter and Cook.

If primitive and vintage are your kind of thing, the Carpenter and Cook has it all covered. If a fuss free pastries-dining experience is your cuppa' tea, the Carpenter and Cook has it all attended. From drooling at the antiques, to the confections, to the cutesy pieces of china, you are basically kept busy. Carpenter … Continue reading Carpenter and Cook.

Dong Po Colonial Cafe

Thoughtfully adorned and decked with memories-evoking memorabilia and vintage posters, complete with those aged Chinese songs you would know even without much introduction, if you still aren't feeling nostalgic, you should start doubting your humanity. Newly minted 3 months ago, Dong Po Colonial Cafe boasts its authenticity and uniqueness most. Kelvin and Albert, the owners … Continue reading Dong Po Colonial Cafe

Hatched @ Holland Village.

Hatched used to be this new 'Eggs' restaurant everyone talks about. It was so 'in' that if you didn't know, your conversation partner would be like 'whaattt?'. It took me really long to patronize the all-day breakfast place, for whatever reasons. Before coming, it was really one of those restaurants with a well-balanced mixed review. … Continue reading Hatched @ Holland Village.