Paris Baguette Cafe @ Wisma Atria

My first time visiting Paris Baguette Cafe at Wisma Atria! I was there for light pastries after shopping with my godson on Sunday noon. It was packed and we had difficulties finding seats. This entire place is serve by koreans.

Paris Baguette Cafe, a french-inspired cafe that has its origin from Korea. Located at level 2 of Wisma Atria. It replaced the original Ding Tai Fung area.  

They offered wide range of selections of sandwiches, breads, brunch, desserts and drinks for you to choose from.

Unlike most cafes, its self-service ordering system. Customers have to march up to the sandwich/bread/cake counters for their orders, pay at the cashier and self serve to table. Also, the cafe is a free sitting concept, so be prepare to have people looking for seats and looking at you while you are eating, especially when your plate is about empty.

  

The food was served on a tray with a nice paper.

White Bear Cheese Cake (S$7.50)

Berry Berry Buttons (S$3.80)

Chicken Sandwich (S$8.50)

Apple Pastry (S$4.00)

Mushroom Foccacia (S$3.40)

Overall, everything look so good and yummy! Also, the ambience was also good which makes it a good place to chill out for tea time!

They have opened an outlet at JEM which nearby to my stay-place so it's going to be convenient for me to try other the main and salads which Paris Baguette offers. Looking forward to my next visit!

Jack's Place @ Jem

Happy Chap Goh Meh & Happy Valentine's Day!

It was Valentine's Day, so my hubby & I decided to go somewhere nearby to celebrate. So we landed in Jack's Place @ Jem. The restaurant is located at level 4 of Jem.

Jack's Place is known for their steaks. One of the oldest brand of family steak house in Singapore.

As it's a Valentine's Day and Friday, most of the restaurant are full with long queue. We queued for like 1 hour before we seated. The place was very crowded with limited seat place.

Both of us ordered soup as a starter.

My hubby ordered Lobster Bisque. Generous portion of lobster meat given. Delicious!

For me, I had Tomatoes Gazpacho Caliente Soup which comes along from the Valentine's Set.

For the main course, my hubby ordered Steak & Chicken Combo. My hubby is a steak lover and therefore always ordered beef whenever we dined at western restaurant.

The steak & chicken combo arrived on a sizzling hotplate along side with cauliflower, baked potato and sambal sauce.

Frankly speaking, the steak & chicken was very thin and furthermore with sambal sauce?! Weird!

For me, I ordered the Valentine's Set Pan-roasted Game Hen "Osso Buco" with Grilled Sea Prawn, Onion Smashed Potatoes & Spring Garden Green Peas & Carrots. The Valentine's Set comes along with Garlic Bread, Mango, Peach & Tomatoes Gazpacho Caliente Soup, Complimentary Sweet Treat for the Ladies and Coffee/Tea.

Look's how huge portion is the chicken! Well, I definitely couldn't finish all of it so my hubby finished the chicken breast and I took the drumstick and chicken wing. hehe.. :)

Overall, I find the foods here are average price and quality. Service are rather slow too. The environment is just normal. Would not revisit this place because of their food quality and the cramped space inside.

The meals cost S$90++ for two people. I rather pay more and go elsewhere to eat!

High Society @ The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Another dinner date with my hubby. :)

Happens to see an online deal from Groupon, an European Fusion Cuisine at High Society Cafe and Restaurant so we decided to give this restaurant a try. Friday night around 7.30 we were shown to our table in the elegant surroundings of this establishment.

High Society, a cafe / modern restaurant that is part of That CD Shop which is conveniently located at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands.

Classy decor with dim lights,  nice ambience, crystal chandeliers, luxe and cosy furnishings.

Assorted display of cakes

The Menu

We had Onion Soup as starter, follow by the Classic Fish & Chips and Cajun Spring Chicken as main.

Starter:

Soup of the day: Onion Soup

The Mains:

Classic Fish & Chips

Norwegian Haddock in Tempura Batter with French Fries & Tartar Sauce & Hand Made Coleslaw

Cajun Spring Chicken

Pan-Seared Half-Baby Chicken served with Bordeaux Sauce, Asparagus, Carrot Puree, rosemary tomatoes & baby potatoes

The Desserts:

Greentea Cupcake & 3 different flavor of Macaroons (Chocolate, Coconut & Coffee)

Overall, the food is average and the service is alright too. This would be a better place just to have tea and chit-chat, not for serious food.

Another Visit to Fern & Kiwi @ Clarke Quay

My 2nd visit to Fern & Kiwi at Clarke Quay.

First went there in November.

Revisited this place again for dinner date together with my hubby on Friday night (10 Jan'14). We were seated on second floor.

The service here is friendly and attentive. One of the staff who attended us last time still recognize us. Which is kinda hard to find, and making our experience even better there.

For our starter

Sea Salt & Pepper Squid (S$18.50/++)

The squid was beautifully cooked and crunchy! Generous portions for individual or for sharing.

Our drinks

Wine (S$8.50/++) & Champagne Cocktails (Mimosa) (S$20.00/++)

For the drinks, I ordered a glass of their in house wine which recommended by the staff. As for my hubby, he ordered champagne cocktail which he never tried before. The drinks was good and tasted great.

On to the mains!

Grilled Royal Pork Chop (S$43.50/++)

For my hubby, he ordered Grilled Royal Pork Chop. The pork chop was juicy and tender. According to my hubby, the pork chop doesn't even taste like pork chop, it's more like a steak! lolx!

New Zealand King Salmon Fillet (S$39.50/++)

For me, I ordered a New Zealand King Salmon Fillet. The salmon was really well done.

Total of our bill for that night was S$153.01 for 2 pax inclusive of GST and service charge, By using the voucher from Groupon (S$100 voucher), we end up paying S$53.00.

Overall, the food smelled incredible and service was really good! The ambience was fantastic! Perfect for a romantic night out.

One last thing, the washrooms was NICE and VERY CLEAN!!~

Miam Miam @ Bugis Junction

Finally got the chance to try out the food at Miam Miam! Was headed to Bugis Junction for shopping together with my stepson last Saturday (28 Dec'13).

 Miam Miam (which means yum yum), the newest French-Japanese Cafe situated at 2nd level of Bugis Junction, outside BHG.

Miam Miam Menu

Let's dig in!~

Our Food~

For the hungry boy, he ordered Bolognese. Look at the half-cooked eggs! Slurp! It was so Y-U-M-M-Y till he finish one whole plate himself! Bet he is super hungry! lolx!

Bolognese (S$14.80)

(A light and flavorful meat sauce with cheddar cheese and an onsen egg)

For me, as I'm not that really hungry, I ordered one of their cafe a must try desert - The French Toast. The toast taste great! Will make you crave for more!

Famous French Toast (S$9.80)

Our Drinks~

 

I ordered my favorite drink - Iced Matcha Latte with Matcha Softee. Taste refreshing.

 

Iced Matcha Latte with Matcha Softee (S$8.80)

Zero Coke Float for the boy.

Coke with Float (S$5.00)

In total, we spend about S$45.20 for 2 person. Overall the food is pretty good and affordable. Will go back to try their other creations for sure! Also, they've expand their new 2nd outlet at Westgate, Jurong East. Definitely will visit as it is much nearest to my stay place!

Bon appetit & Happy New Year 2014!

Chen Fu Ji Seafood Classic @ Clarke Quay

Happy Dongzhi Festival!

Before our Chinese New Year approaching, we have another celebration. We will making and eating tangyuan (汤圆) or balls of glutinous rice, which symbolize family reunion.

Was celebrating Winter Solstice Festival (冬至) dinner last Sunday (22 Dec'13) with my hubby and his families at Chen Fu Ji located at Riverside Point, Clarke Quay. My hubby bought this voucher from DEAL.com.sg, S$100 for S$200 dining voucher.

The entrance of the restaurant

An aprons with their restaurant name printed on it. How sweet!

Here comes the foods!

Beancurd Soup with Salted Vegetable (Large Serving: S$24.80)

Vegetables were fresh and crunchy.

Oyster Sauce Emperor Vegetable (Medium Serving: S$27)

Hong Kong Kailan (Medium Serving: S$27)

Spicy Diced Chicken with Cashew Nuts (Large Serving: S$36)

The roasted duck skin was deftly curved into thin slices and it was crunchy and full of taste.

Roasted Peking Duck

Roasted Peking Duck Skin Wrapped with Egg

Spring Onion Soon Hock Fish

Not forgetting every Singaporean favorite, Chilli Crab! A seafood dish popular in Singapore and one of Singapore's most iconic must-try dishes.

Sri Lanka Chilli Crab

In total, the bill came to a jaw-dropping S$481.35 (without the voucher) for 6 pax! THE PRICE IS STEEP! After deducted the S$200 dining voucher and end up paying S$281.35 (include the service charge and 7% GST). The crab was the most expensive dish that night.

Overall, we really felt that the meal was not worth that much.

Cantonese Cuisine @ Old Hong Kong Legend, Raffles City

My hubby suggested to bring his mother for a dinner on Friday (20 Dec'13) and I bought this voucher from Groupon, it was a S$80 Old Hong Kong Legend voucher, for the price of just S$56! Old Hong Kong Legend is tucked away in a little corner on the 2nd level of Raffles City Shopping Centre.

Started our dinner with this Old Cucumber Soup. A cooling, nutritious and anti-aging Chinese soup.

Soup of the day - Old Cucumber Soup (老黄瓜排骨汤 )

For our main course, we ordered this Deep-Fried Prawn with Cereal. One of the most popular and well loved Tze Char (煮炒 ) stall dishes in Singapore. This is absolutely finger-licking good!

Deep-Fried Prawn with Cereal

Move on, we ordered this one of the restaurant signature dish -Traditional Bake Salty Chicken with Rock Salt. The chicken was kinda salty and the meat was too dry.

Traditional Bake Salty Chicken with Rock Salt (粗盐炬鸡)

The vegetable soup was light and nice.

Poached Local Spinach Cabbage (鲜腐竹泡菜苗)

We also ordered another of their most popular dish - the Flaming Kurobuta Pork with Special Sauce. The dish tastes and likes those ordinary black pepper pork.

Flaming Kurobuta Pork with Special Sauce

The total bill came to about S$119.00, after deducted the S$80 voucher and only end up paying S$54.50 (include the service charge and 7% GST).

Cheers & Enjoy!