When a sudden food craving hits, it’s usually almost impossible to resist. And that’s what happened recently when I had an insatiable urge to indulge in some spicy tomato mussels. Sea-facing restaurant The Mussel Guys at VivoCity seemed the natural choice. Truth be told, my first dining experience at The...
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...
I recently took part in a mini contest by The Garden Slug… and won! Yes, even as we hold regular giveaways here on Sparklette, I occasionally join in a contest or two myself on other sites. The prize is a fabulous barbecue platter for three. Some people were quite curious...
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...
The concept behind the Tung Lok Signatures restaurants is promising; at one place you can enjoy signature dishes from the various Tung Lok restaurants. The appealing prospect of enjoying the “best of” dishes all under one roof has drawn a large clientèle of families and working professionals, as evident by...
Love dim sum? You need not be restricted to having dim sum only in the day. At Stacked, you can have dim sum all day till 1am! Located along The Quayside at Robertson Quay, Stacked is a dim sum bar that offers a good variety ranging from the traditional classics...
The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations Centre, along Waterloo Street, is definitely an unexpected location for this gem of a restaurant. The unpretentious Torte, started by executive chef Jason Ong – professional photographer and landscape designer by training – was originally a dessert-oriented concept. Upon hearing customer requests, the menu...
Widely popular seafood restaurant, Seafood Paradise, whose first branch at Defu Lane is usually packed to the brim, has unveiled its fourth outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 2. The new branch provides a great stopover venue for tourists wanting to feast on Singaporean-style seafood, and for those residing in the...
Burger fanatics would be pleased to know that a new burger joint, The Better Burger, has recently opened in Mohamed Sultan. Located in a district popular amongst clubbers, The Foundry – consisting of The Better Burger, Pizza Memoirs, Tiffin North Indian and Baan Khun Nai Authentic Thai Cuisine – caters...
Nestled in the scenic Marina Bay area, San-Sui Sumiyaki & Bar is popular amongst those looking to kick back and enjoy the waterfront view over drinks and snacks. On weekdays, the crowd here is made up mostly of working professionals from the Central Business District. The restaurant has both alfresco...
