https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:51:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-christmas-gift-pack-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-christmas-gift-pack-giveaway/#comments Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:14:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1535

Update: This contest has ended. The winners are Hui Shan Chee (on Facebook) and @funnydiaries (on Twitter). Popular retro-ambience café chain, Toast Box, is celebrating Christmas with festive-inspired beverage-and-cupcake sets that will delight its fans and gift packs that are perfect for coffee lovers. The exclusive Christmas Choco Delight Set (S$4.80) is a great treat to enjoy during a tea break. It includes Hazelchoco, a cold concoction of Milo, fresh […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-christmas-gift-pack-giveaway/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/halloween-afternoon-tea/ https://sparklette.net/food/halloween-afternoon-tea/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2013 07:29:31 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1524

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. A haunting feast of ghoulish treats is brewing at tcc the connoisseur concerto for Halloween and it will scare you silly. The boutique café chain has a knack for coming up with creative afternoon high tea sets every month. For October, the set is made up of several scary treats decked out in a Halloween theme. Halloween afternoon high tea […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/halloween-afternoon-tea/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/travel/meow-cat-cafe-hong-kong/ https://sparklette.net/travel/meow-cat-cafe-hong-kong/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:50:14 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1494

At Ah Meow Cat Café 阿猫地摊, cat lovers can spend an idyllic afternoon with cats while sipping coffee over kitty-themed desserts. This cat café in Hong Kong is staffed by an adorable smoosh pile of kitties! Over here, cats, not humans rule. Situated at Po Ming Building in the bustling Causeway Bay area, look out for the café’s big glass windows on level 3 when you are on street level. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/meow-cat-cafe-hong-kong/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/travel/hello-kitty-sweets-cafe-taipei/ https://sparklette.net/travel/hello-kitty-sweets-cafe-taipei/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:34:20 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1468

Before visiting Taipei, I had long heard of the Hello Kitty Sweets Cafe in the city. This cute café is licensed by Sanrio, and sells Hello Kitty-themed food. As a kitty fan girl, it was one of the must-go places in Taipei. Welcome to the Hello Kitty Sweets Cafe! Getting to the Hello Kitty Sweets Cafe is relatively easy. The nearest metro station is Zhongxiao Fuxing Station. Head along Da’an […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/hello-kitty-sweets-cafe-taipei/feed/ 10 https://sparklette.net/contest/kungfu-paradise-dining-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/kungfu-paradise-dining-voucher-giveaway/#respond Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:37:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1453

Our friends KungFu Paradise (part of Paradise Group) have just whipped up a new all day breakfast promotion at three of its outlets: Bedok Point, JCube and Bugis+. Available all day throughout the week from 4 February to 30 April 2013, the new breakfast menu features a range of comforting classic favourites for the whole family to enjoy! Read the review of KungFu Paradise. To tie in with the promotion, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/kungfu-paradise-dining-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/#respond Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:33:25 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1450

Lunar New Year is a great time for spring cleaning and this year, you can do it for a good cause at Parkway Parade shopping mall. In partnership with The Salvation Army, the mall is offering shoppers a S$2 shopping voucher (maximum 5 vouchers per shopper) in exchange for every 3kg of their pre-loved clothing until 8 Feb. As part of the mall’s effort in promoting eco-friendliness, its outdoor basement […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/nanas-green-tea-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/nanas-green-tea-giveaway/#respond Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:05:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1444

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been contacted on Facebook. Our friends Nana’s Green Tea is having a special lunch promotion this February. For the price of S$13.90++, customers will get a matcha (green tea) drink and a choice of main course. To tie in with the promotion, we are giving away the lunch set to 5 lucky Facebook fans. Read on to find out how you can […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/nanas-green-tea-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/the-rotisserie/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-rotisserie/#respond Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:42:42 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1364

Does moist and delicious fresh-off-the-spit chicken sound like your thing? If so, you need not look any further than The Rotisserie. With various outlets located in the heart of the Singapore central business district, this no-fuss eatery serves up freshly roasted chicken, salads and other hearty meals. I hear they do good coffee too! The Rotisserie, China Square Food Centre Upon placing your food order at the counter, you collect […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-rotisserie/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/papa-palheta/ https://sparklette.net/food/papa-palheta/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:20:58 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1331

Sometime back we had a discussion on whether a tipping system in Singapore is feasible. It seems that at least one café here has found a way to make it work. Papa Palheta is a small coffee retail boutique that used to be located off Bukit Timah Road before moving to Tyrwhitt Road. Word has it that this place roasts and serves the best coffee in Singapore! The seats at […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/papa-palheta/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/travel/starbucks-bank-concept-store-amsterdam/ https://sparklette.net/travel/starbucks-bank-concept-store-amsterdam/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:29:25 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1316

Take a look at The Bank. No, this isn’t a Hollywood movie, but the name of a beautiful Starbucks concept store in Amsterdam. Opened on March 8, 2012, the 430 square metre (4,500 sqf) store is located in the vault of the historic Amsterdamsche Bank. Among other things, it features a floor-to-ceiling mural celebrating the history of Dutch coffee traders, repurposed Dutch oak throughout the space, antique Delft blue tiles, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/starbucks-bank-concept-store-amsterdam/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/food/cawaii-koohii-maid-cafe/ https://sparklette.net/food/cawaii-koohii-maid-cafe/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:10:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1305

Cawaii Koohii Maid Cafe is one place that has been getting my hot-blooded guy friends quite excited. As far as I know, this cosplay maid café is the only one of its kind in Singapore. The cosy establishment at Funan Digitalife Mall is staffed by young women dressed in French maid costumes. The idea is that they are “servants” while the customers are “masters”. The girls have been taught by […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cawaii-koohii-maid-cafe/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/tinge-of-blue/ https://sparklette.net/food/tinge-of-blue/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:32 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1287

Tinge of Blue is a café and bar that is not easily discovered, hidden away at SAFRA Mount Faber in Singapore. It strikes an appealingly casual chord with its location right by the club swimming pool. Comfortable and laid-back are two words that come to mind when you first visit this restaurant. By day, full-length windows flood the premises with natural light, while evenings are transformed into a relaxed dining […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tinge-of-blue/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-cookies/ https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-cookies/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:29:54 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1276

Singapore coffee chain Ya Kun has a long history – since 1944 – of serving up delicious kaya toast. But did you know they also sell cookies made with their famed coconut jam? The cookies are available all year round. And just for Chinese New Year, they have been specially packaged in tins. So if you know anyone who’s a big fan of the Ya Kun kaya, these kaya cookies […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-cookies/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/arbite/ https://sparklette.net/food/arbite/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:00:42 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1229

Longing for a sophisticated dining experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Arbite would make a nice retreat. Ensconced in Serangoon Garden Way in close proximity to the ever-popular food haunt, Chomp Chomp, Arbite occupies the unit formerly inhabited by Country Manna. Despite its relatively obscure location, Arbite is well worth a trip. Cosy up at this corner and catch up with friends over drinks and snacks. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/arbite/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/munchy-moo/ https://sparklette.net/food/munchy-moo/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:49:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1191

Conceptualised by a group of friends, Munchy Moo is an ice cream cake store tucked away at the side of Bishan MRT station (opposite Toast Box). The dessert specialist has much to offer Singaporeans during these sweltering summer days. Eight unique flavours – an eclectic mix of both single and combinations of customer favourites – are freshly made on-site daily. Customisation is the key to the brand’s success. You can […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/munchy-moo/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/marble-slab-creamery/ https://sparklette.net/food/marble-slab-creamery/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:57:27 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1185

Fancy slurping a milkshake named after your favourite celebrity? American ice cream maker Marble Slab Creamery has rolled out the Star Creation series of 16 milkshakes, inspired by famous female celebrities like Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Serena Gomez and Mariah Carey. Of course, since Lady Gaga is like the hottest thing now, there’s also the Fun Pack song Gaga shake, a concoction of cheesecake, strawberries, blueberries and granola. Star Creation milkshake […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/marble-slab-creamery/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/coffee-stars-by-dao/ https://sparklette.net/food/coffee-stars-by-dao/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:00:10 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1181

With coffee outlets located all over the world, including major cities like New York, Beijing and Tokyo, the Coffee Stars by Dao chain from Thailand has opened its first branch in Singapore. Known as Coffee Beans by Dao in Thailand, the café-restaurant at Wisma Atria is its first outlet in South-East Asia outside of its home country. The café sports an open concept with a casual, yet elegant design and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/coffee-stars-by-dao/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/1-caramel/ https://sparklette.net/food/1-caramel/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:00:12 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1178

Hidden away from the bustling city, 1-Caramel is a dessert boutique located on the second level of One Rochester. Amidst the lush greenery of Rochester Park, you would totally feel like you’re on a mini getaway with the resort-like façade. Upon entering 1 Caramel, you may get the impression that you are stepping into a pastry workshop rather than a bistro. The open concept of the clean and organised pastry […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/1-caramel/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/scoop-of-art/ https://sparklette.net/food/scoop-of-art/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:00:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1161

Launched slightly over a year ago, Scoop of Art is situated at the Marine Parade Community Club building. Some people travel across Singapore just to experience the unique concept of Scoop of Art, a café where you can not only enjoy quality desserts but at the same time create wonderful memories with your loved ones through art. It is a good idea to grab some books from the Marine Parade […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/scoop-of-art/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/fosters-english-rose-cafe/ https://sparklette.net/food/fosters-english-rose-cafe/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:44:54 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1160

If you are looking for a laid-back place to chill on a nice afternoon without putting a dent on your wallet, look no further than Fosters, an English Rose Cafe at the charming Holland Village. The homely café has a wonderful afternoon tea set that should keep your tummy happy and satisfied for hours. Word has it that Fosters serves the cheapest high tea in Singapore! That being said, this […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fosters-english-rose-cafe/feed/ 0