Wheeler's yard, the newest hipster cafe and bike atelier in Singapore, just happens to be around the block from me! Finally, a decent cafe in my neighborhood. However, my friends and I made the mistake of going on a public holiday, so it was incredibly busy and packed inside. We had to wait on a long … Continue reading wheeler’s yard {the new cafe on the block}
Tag: dessert
a baby shower tea party
For international school teachers who are living across the world from their close family and friends, your co-workers become your second family. My friends and I had the privilege of throwing a baby shower for our co-worker and dear friend Aimee. We had a lot of fun preparing and planning our first baby shower in … Continue reading a baby shower tea party
battery park restaurant review {seoul}
If you are living in Seoul or planning on visiting, you must visit Battery Park located near Myeong Dong station. (From exit 4, walk straight a few minutes, and you'll see the State Building. Take the escalator down and you'll see it across the Starbucks.) Little did I realize that my cousin, who is a few … Continue reading battery park restaurant review {seoul}
desserts @ lady m
I randomly stumbled upon this article about the opening of Lady M here in Singapore. This bakery is originally from NY and this branch is their first overseas opening. After spending an extensive time on their Facebook page and website, I wanted to try everything on their menu! I managed to convince a few friends … Continue reading desserts @ lady m
the chocolate bar @ mbs
The chocolate bar at the Marina Bay Sands hotel is a dessert buffet like no other. It is located on the 57th floor,l overlooking the Singapore skyline, and there are 57 different desserts. It costs about $48 per person plus tax and service charges. Yes, it's a bit pricey for dessert, but the quality of … Continue reading the chocolate bar @ mbs
exploring soho
I love checking out new restaurants and bakeries with good friends. I randomly stumbled upon a blog post about this newer restaurant called The Cleveland in NYC. This restaurant located technically in "nolita" and only a few steps from line 6's spring street stop. There's a fun outdoor area in the back of the restaurant giving … Continue reading exploring soho
Searching for the Best Pizza in Singapore
As a New Yorker, I hold good pizza close to my heart. Good pizza is something that I've been looking for these past few months here in Singapore. I've tried a few different reputable Italian restaurants. I went to La Forketta in Dempsey Hill and Pizzeria Mozza in the Marina Bay Sands Mall. Pizzeria Mozza is … Continue reading Searching for the Best Pizza in Singapore
High Tea Buffet @ the Regent Hotel
High tea, buffet and a fancy hotel, you simply can't go wrong! Luckily, due to a cancelled reservation, I was able to make the first seating of the afternoon tea buffet last Monday at the Regent hotel here in Singapore. This was my first time there and I took my cousin who was visiting. I … Continue reading High Tea Buffet @ the Regent Hotel
macarons taste test
Laduree vs Pierre Herme First stop: Laduree @ the Champs Elysees Next stop, Pierre Herme @ Galleries Layfayette Analysis: Laduree gets extra points for presentation and decor. I love the extravagant decorations, signs and pastel colors. It makes you feel like you are transported to the times of Marie Antoinette. It makes you feel like these macarons … Continue reading macarons taste test
Slices of Dessert
Slice of Life Entry #10: Slices of Dessert (all in one busy Saturday) small bag of famous amos chocolate chip cookies mini-twix bars mango-ade with mango sorbet strawberry jelly milk tea pudding in a plastic cup roll cake with strawberry one square piece of turkish delight covered in white powder heavenly slices of homemade red velvet … Continue reading Slices of Dessert