Tuesday 24 December 2013

House @ Dempsey Hills

Well lets just say that this place is indeed a sight for sore eyes.
Welcome to House @ Dempsey Hills people!
Or some might call House @ Barracks but either way here's a short review
on their Vintage High Tea Party! :) 




It's pretty much what you can find on a typical High Tea. Except well, there's teriyaki chicken and beef burgers lying around, so for those extraordinary famished people, here's a plus point. What I enjoyed most was how friendly the staff were and kudos to those who were working on that day! We were immediately addressed upon arrival and they did not hesitate to always refill the guest's cups. ( And yes you have an option of vanilla sky tea or some ginger tea which I could not recall.)

They have a lovely looking interior and exterior garden, but in all honesty it has been my second time here yet I saw none sitting on the outside benches so I'm not really sure whether you can eat on the outside or not but nonetheless back to the main topic! Their food!





As you can see here their foods are placed in an oh so lovely manner, on cute looking plates and also some on the books! We apologize for the lack amount of picture food cause by the time we reached, all the nice looking foods probably ski-daddled to someone's tummy but all in all they still refilled the foods but take note, not all the foods would be refilled, for instance their amazing macaroons. And I could not help but to emphasize that their food was real tasty, I have to say this cause it was really that good but on a lighter note, you might get bored of the food. Haha, yes you might get bored with it. Cupcakes, cakes, pastries, skinny pizzas and some meat here and there so there isn't much of a selection but nonetheless tasty food as always. Also I would like to recommend that you book seats here before coming as it tends to get overcrowded around noon, even just the start of the High Tea, so I think it would be advisable that one should book seats before coming here.
Oh and here is a plus point, come in wearing in the 20's, 80's or anything retro and you would get a 10% discount! Talk about luck! ;D
Lastly the cost of the whole High Tea was acceptable I have to say,
costs $35++ nett per pax :)




basically we had a great time here and we don't mind coming back for another round.




Other than their vintage high tea they also have their daily brunch menu which I find it kind of pricey but it's worth every penny I reckon! Prepare at least about a $50 might I suggest, if you want a decent lunch here though.
You should try their truffle fries and Roast Chicken which was simply ravishing! Its really really an experience you wouldn't want to miss!!

So to get here is kinda of a hassle but it would be worth it.
Alight at Commonwealth and take bus 174 and alight at Opp Pierce Road
OR
Alight at Queenstown and take bus 105 and alight at Opp Pierce Road .


It's kind of near to the Botanic Gardens so why not take a little stroll after the walk? Cheers to the weekends ahead! :)
And you can make your reservation over here >>> http://reserveit.sg/widget.php?oi=8b37a402156cac4d7447dd286bc42524

  • 8D Dempsey Road                  

  • Singapore, Singapore 249672

Vintage High Tea is on every Thursday&Friday from 3pm-5.30pm (Excluding public hols)
price range($8-$40)


-Khai

Saturday 7 December 2013

The Orange Thimble @ 56 Eng Hoon Street

It has been the third time we visited this place and I swear that The Orange Thimble is a cafe that does not disappoint!

So we casually had lunch there getting the usual pastries and coffees and by far I think what sets The Orange Thimble so unique is that their pastries are really ravishing( Not exaggerating okay?)
Even their plain simple butter croissant was heated up to perfection, and with the Iced Mocha by the side? I must say it was indeed a splendid moment.
We did had their Miss portobella sandwich and their BBC sandwich before as well though and it was kind of better than your average sandwich :) But we can't promise that your tastebuds would agree xD. One thing for sure is that their lunch menu is really filling.
They have desserts too as well such as cakes and tarts, but personally we haven't really tried it yet despite our third visit but nontheless its a lovely place still. :)


Great ambience, friendly staff and a rather nice place for an afternoon tea
(Basically this is how it looks like in the cafe)

(The alfresco area) You can also switch on the mini aircon in here though! :)



This cafe is a lovely 10 minutes walk from Outram Park MRT and a 15 minutes walk from Tiong Bahru MRT but its not much of a difference though.
The walk there might be confusing as its kind of hidden in this certain spot, but a quick mind and an alert eye will give you a solid chance to find this cafe :)
You might want to check the crowd during late lunch period though as it sort of gets kind of crowded around the 4-7pm period, other than that the place is a lovely and serene place during the morning weekdays!
More details of this cafe can be found here :)
Do visit this awesome cafe though! CHEERS!~






  • 56 Eng Hoon Street, 01-68


  • Phone6223 8068
    Emailcoffee@theorangethimble.com
    Websitehttp://www.theorangethimble.com

    OPENING HOURS
     Mon11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Tue - Thu9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Fri - Sat9:00 am - 12:00 am
    Sun9:00 am - 11:00 pm


    Price range ($5-$15) Per pax
    -Khairil


    Sunday 1 December 2013

    Quarter To Three @ 88 Tanjong Pagar Road.


    //*This is one random hopping because we can't resist the temptation to hop around after our study date*//

    INTRODUCING TO YAAAAAAAA, Quarter To Three!
    A 4 mins walk away from Tanjong Pagar Station as stated by google maps.
    You might wanna be prepared to spend a longer time walking if you're going there for the first time. Teehee.


    This cute little cafe is situated with lots of other cafes along the road,
     but you can't miss it because its just way to lovely. :D 





    This is how it looks like from the outside. Do keep a look out for the bright signage!









    There's always one friend that hints you to make him/her a sandwich....
    this is a perfect place to drag them to.
    CHIPS AND COKE COMES ALONG WITH IT. *_*




    Are you hungry right now? Well, get ready to drool. 





    Honey Baked Ham Sandwich + chips! 
    YUMMMMMMMMS. 











    Crème brûlée!









    Very Rich Chocolate Cake 
    aka
    "She is so heavy!"
    Explains how big the cake is. Mmmmmm!





    ***** INTERIOR DESIGN! (^_^) *****



     - There is definitely more to explore once you are there. Experience the coziness yourself! 





    A shoutout for One Olive located @ 61 Seng Poh Ln for these beautiful roses that cost only $5 each!
    PS: They have a cat inside the floral boutique, be careful not to let it out. :D

    ** Locate them by google! **

    88 Tanjong Pagar Road

    Singapore 088509

    Monday to Saturday: 11.00pm - 10.30pm

    Sunday: Closed
    Contact them @ +65 6222 2214 or sales@quartertothree.com.sg

    With  ,
    Shimin. :]

    Tuesday 19 November 2013

    Butterscotch Cafe @ Bukit Merah

    This really tiny cafe(Really tiny) is situated in a place where you'd never expect.
    It's right smack in the middle of Bukit Merah Central and its right cramped in between some shops.
    Its just a 10 minute walk from RedHill Mrt Station! :)
     What really caught my eye in this cafe was their size though really, again to emphasize on their size, they only have an approximately 6 tables? Yes! And to be honest we were kind of lucky to get seats in this cafe :)

     



     So we had dessert called profiterole? It was rather plain and simple but nonetheless a tasty treat!
    This place has lots of tasty treats, moreover I noticed that their desserts are rather french based?
    Yes french based, they have soufle and churros(with chocolate syrup) down here
                                                          (Courtesy of Butterscotch Cafe)
    (Courtesy of Butterscotch Cafe)




    To sum things up, the staff here is as good as their food and coffee. Friendly, fast and efficient! And not to mention that the cafe is a Muslim Owned Cafe, so no worries for our dear Muslim cafe hoppers here! :)

    Blk 164 Bukit Merah Central
    #01-3625
    Singapore, Singapore 150164

    Tel - +65 62711164
    Opening hours
    Price range
    $ (5-25)( Not including their 7% service charge)


    -Khairil

    Monday 11 November 2013

    Wimbly Lu @ Jalan Riang.

    Hello there, thanks for stopping by! *\(^_^)/*


    'A 10-15 minutes walk from Serangoon MRT Station.'
    If you're looking for this lovely cafe, spot for the following!




    <<<<<<<<<
    This is how it looks from the front view. The theme of the cafe changes according to the season/event/festival. For this month's theme, its Halloween! Let's prepare for Christmas soon!








    >>>>>>>>
    Tilting your head up and looking for the signage of the cafe? *HAHAHAHAH*, nonononono. Look down! The signage for Wimbly Lu is right around where you're standing, so keep your heads low while looking for it.


    The following collages are the insides of the cafe. It's definitely a lovely place that is worth the walk. *SMILES*






    'One does not simply skips dessert.'
    Don't expect main courses and everything from here. PREPARE TO GET FAT, LIKE VERY. This lovely place is filled with sweet treats and every day is like dessert here. Brace yourself for some sugar rush! 








    If you're looking for some romantic candlelight dessert time. Why not head over to Wimbly Lu around 7pm? *wink*






    Remember what I said about 'brace yourself for some sugar rush.'? I'm serious about it. Hehe.
    Well, this is what happens when Khairil ate their 'Lava Cake'. 


    These are gonna be real helpful:

    15-2, Jalan Riang, Singapore
    Singapore 358987

    Tel - +65 62891489

    Opening hours
    Price range
    $ (0-15)( Not including their 10% service charge)


    *Locate them by google! 

    -Shimin