Marmalade Pantry, Ion

I have anticipated dining in Marmalade Pantry since it opened in Ion.

The little things!

Dessert came first! Carrot cake for SGD 7.8

CAPPELLINI AGLIO OLIO $19.00

with sakura ebi and white radish - wasn't much, it was a tad bit dry

CRABMEAT LINGUINI $22.00

with pine nuts, tomatoes and parsley

Marmalade Pantry

Unit 03-22, Orchard Ion 2

Orchard Turn

Singapore 238801

Tel: 65 6734 2700

Mondo Mio, Robertson Quay

We tried out Mondo Mio for dinner. It was a quaint little restaurant that resembled an Italian cafe complete with blackboard that spelled the specials in colourful chalk. Our arrival was greeted with champaign, and its chef went around to genuinely ask people to comment on his work. Some of the stuff we had:

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini in Crema di Tartufo: Italian Arborio rice gently simmered on low fire with porcini mushrooms in a truffle cream sauce for SGD 20

Agnello alla Scottadito: Grilled lamb cutlet dressed in a flavourful balsamic vinegar sauce and served with green salad and fried potatoes on the side - SGD 27

Mondo Mio

30 Robertson Quay

#01-02S Riverside View

Singapore

Tel: 65 6736 2503

Tioman, Malaysia

In memory of one of the best spontaneous snap decisions ever! We went to Tioman for the weekend. The food wasn't anything exceptional, and the island itself offered basic amenities (the tallest commercial complex was 2 storeys high) but we all went to experience adventure.

Rustic charm at its best.

Giraffe, Istana Park

Dustin and I had birthday drinks in Giraffe. I did a feature on the restaurant during Anton and Bill's stay in Singapore.

We mentioned my birthday flippantly to the staff, and they gave us this. Thank you!

Giraffe Restaurant & Bar

Orchard Road

Opposite Plaza Singa Istana Park

Singapore

Tel: 65 6334 4653

Cafe Uno, Tomas Morato

My mom had enthusiastically talked about Uno's salad for so long and they brought my there for my birthday. The salad was worth the chatter! Some of the stuff we had:

Summer Salad of Arugula, tomatoes and Fresh Local Mozzarella for Php 260

Avocado, Orange and Walnut Salad Tossed with an Asian Creamy Viniagrette for Php 260

Southern Friend Chicken Breast fillet with Tarragon and Black Pepper butter for Php 340

Farmed catfish stuffed with spinach and feta, baked with roasted garlic cream for Php 360

Cafe Uno

195-C Tomas Morato Ave. cor. Scout Funtabella St.,

Quezon City, Metro Manila,

Philippines

Tel: 632 374 0774

No Signboard Restaurant, Esplanade

After what seemed like the longest wait ever, we finally tried out No Signboard. It was well worth the wait! The white pepper crab was much better than I anticipated!

Sri Lanka Crab cooked in white pepper style (price is seasonal, around SGD 130 per kilo)

Yummy! I had no qualms wiping some of the the leftover sauce unto my beancurd so I could savor the remaining taste

Deep Fried Butter Chicken for SGD 20

Honey Sauce Pork Ribs for SGD 15

Ginger and Spring Onion Deer Meat for SGD 18

Claypot Beancurd for SGD 10

Mushroom with vegetable ~ SGD 12

No Signboard Seafood Restaurant

8 Raffles Avenue

#01-14/16 Esplanade Mall

Singapore

Tel: 65 6336 9959