Category Archives: cuisine: High-Tea

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The Rolling Pin Bakery

You want hotel-quality desserts in a neighbourhood setting, you can have it at Bukit Batok Central. Modestly hidden in a corner of Bukit Batok Town Council is the one-year-old Rolling Pin Bakery which has cream puffs as their trump card. And

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The Rolling Pin Bakery

You want hotel-quality desserts in a neighbourhood setting, you can have it at Bukit Batok Central. Modestly hidden in a corner of Bukit Batok Town Council is the one-year-old Rolling Pin Bakery which has cream puffs as their trump card. And

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SPRMRKT

SPR.MRKT is not an acronym, guys. It is simply the word Supermarket, less the vowels: You have to admit that it is a rather cool moniker for a cafe-cum-mini mart bistro. By juxtaposition to the adjacent mob-scene at Amoy Food

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SPRMRKT

SPR.MRKT is not an acronym, guys. It is simply the word Supermarket, less the vowels: You have to admit that it is a rather cool moniker for a cafe-cum-mini mart bistro. By juxtaposition to the adjacent mob-scene at Amoy Food

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Tiong Bahru Bakery by Gontran Cherrier

Globalisation hits Tiong Bahru, once again. Gontran cherrier, one of the marquee bakery names in Paris, has just recently taken over the spot of what once used to be a wholesale egg distributor, keeping cafes like 40 Hands and Open

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Tiong Bahru Bakery by Gontran Cherrier

Globalisation hits Tiong Bahru, once again. Gontran cherrier, one of the marquee bakery names in Paris, has just recently taken over the spot of what once used to be a wholesale egg distributor, keeping cafes like 40 Hands and Open

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Oriole Coffee Roasters

When the modern world and its hectic schedules have taken their toll, returning back to basics is not too bad after all. We are talking about kaya toasts and its counterparts. If some quiet and private moments are what you

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Oriole Coffee Roasters

When the modern world and its hectic schedules have taken their toll, returning back to basics is not too bad after all. We are talking about kaya toasts and its counterparts. If some quiet and private moments are what you

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All good things

There’s always room for more bakeshops in Singapore it seems, just like how there’s always room for more desserts after a square meal. The fairer sex will agree. If you have been attentive enough, you would have noticed a 3-month-old

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All good things

There’s always room for more bakeshops in Singapore it seems, just like how there’s always room for more desserts after a square meal. The fairer sex will agree. If you have been attentive enough, you would have noticed a 3-month-old

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Grin affair

Cupcakes and tarts are a dime a dozen these days that it takes something with the X-factor to truly pique our interest. Fortuitously, Grin Affair came to the rescue with home-made mousse cakes served in über-cute mini jars.  Here’s a hip new place

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Grin affair

Cupcakes and tarts are a dime a dozen these days that it takes something with the X-factor to truly pique our interest. Fortuitously, Grin Affair came to the rescue with home-made mousse cakes served in über-cute mini jars.  Here’s a hip new place

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Alkaff Mansion Cafe

Just like a pimple that pops up unknowingly overnight, the reincarnation of Alkaff Mansion has unquestionably taken everyone by surprise. Curiosity reign supreme as the once-decayed edifice had been given a million-dollar make over and is now jutting majestically upon

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Alkaff Mansion Cafe

Just like a pimple that pops up unknowingly overnight, the reincarnation of Alkaff Mansion has unquestionably taken everyone by surprise. Curiosity reign supreme as the once-decayed edifice had been given a million-dollar make over and is now jutting majestically upon

SunnyHills Pineapple tart + Summer Oolong tea

SunnyHills

If you had not come across SunnyHills’ Taiwanese pineapple tarts, it is perfectly understandable—since, they do not advertise. Rather, when you drop by this wood-washed humble interior, the crew treats you to a pineapple tart paired with a cup of

SunnyHills Pineapple tart + Summer Oolong tea

SunnyHills

If you had not come across SunnyHills’ Taiwanese pineapple tarts, it is perfectly understandable—since, they do not advertise. Rather, when you drop by this wood-washed humble interior, the crew treats you to a pineapple tart paired with a cup of

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Arteastiq

Conveniently tucked away smack-dab in the heart of Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery’s Arteastiq is a common refuge for ladies who want a therapeutic session for their tummies. Pamper yourself with afternoon tea in this chi-chi setting whereby an air of class

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Arteastiq

Conveniently tucked away smack-dab in the heart of Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery’s Arteastiq is a common refuge for ladies who want a therapeutic session for their tummies. Pamper yourself with afternoon tea in this chi-chi setting whereby an air of class

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Skyve

It’s official at last! A place whereby you won’t be judged for your indolence. If Skyve makes you recollect the nostalgic days when you played hooky, take delight that it is completely normal. As a matter of fact, the moniker seems

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Skyve

It’s official at last! A place whereby you won’t be judged for your indolence. If Skyve makes you recollect the nostalgic days when you played hooky, take delight that it is completely normal. As a matter of fact, the moniker seems

Choc chip + Signature Spiced Carrot

The Muffinry

Forget energy bars for tea-breaks, you know those stuff do not cut it in an office environment. We are not trying to be finicky about food, at least not as much as the folks at Muffinry are about the ingredients

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The Muffinry

Forget energy bars for tea-breaks, you know those stuff do not cut it in an office environment. We are not trying to be finicky about food, at least not as much as the folks at Muffinry are about the ingredients

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Toby’s Estate

Coffee aficionados will make 2-month-old Toby’s Estate their favourite haunt now. We are not at least surprised: with the Lamborghini of all coffee roasters majestically settled in a corner, even the farmers would be proud their beans are roasted here.

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Toby’s Estate

Coffee aficionados will make 2-month-old Toby’s Estate their favourite haunt now. We are not at least surprised: with the Lamborghini of all coffee roasters majestically settled in a corner, even the farmers would be proud their beans are roasted here.

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Restore

Step into a pandemonium of colours, whereby the cosy cafe is bedecked in vintage furniture and knick-knacks, for sale that is. As you sashay your way down the aisle, say hello to the assembly of refurbished chairs and coffee tables

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Restore

Step into a pandemonium of colours, whereby the cosy cafe is bedecked in vintage furniture and knick-knacks, for sale that is. As you sashay your way down the aisle, say hello to the assembly of refurbished chairs and coffee tables

the rustic interior

Grand Salads Bistro.

If you are a fan of healthy lifestyle and you don’t fancy crowd, Grand Salads Bistro is the ticket. The moniker may ring a bell because this is the 3rd branch so far, apart from the sisters at Suntec City

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Grand Salads Bistro.

If you are a fan of healthy lifestyle and you don’t fancy crowd, Grand Salads Bistro is the ticket. The moniker may ring a bell because this is the 3rd branch so far, apart from the sisters at Suntec City

Ci Gusta! at Anchorpoint

Ci gusta!

Ci Gusta!, which also means “We Like It!” in Italian, is the latest addition to the slew of ice cream parlours here. If the moniker does not ring a bell, it is probably because this flagship outlet is the first

Ci Gusta! at Anchorpoint

Ci gusta!

Ci Gusta!, which also means “We Like It!” in Italian, is the latest addition to the slew of ice cream parlours here. If the moniker does not ring a bell, it is probably because this flagship outlet is the first

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Pique Nique

If you find picnic in the park getting old, the perhaps Pique Nique in the mall would truely pique your interest. Pique Nique is the reincarnation of what was MacDonald’s and it’s just a hop, skip and jump away from

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Pique Nique

If you find picnic in the park getting old, the perhaps Pique Nique in the mall would truely pique your interest. Pique Nique is the reincarnation of what was MacDonald’s and it’s just a hop, skip and jump away from