Captain America : The First Avenger

Everything just seems less silly in comic books. Be it wearing your undies on the outside of a tight fitting brightly colored suit or wearing a flag around or you know, masquerading as an animal. The first of the Avengers, yet ironically the last of the Avengers to arrive on the silver screen. I guess it is indeed hard to come up with a proper Cap'n movie as they are so many elements that they can screw up with. The suit, the symbol it stands for and of course, the right actor to portray the character. For the sharp non-geek movie lovers who finds the protagonist highly familiar in a super hero setting, your hunch is right, he is the very same guy who is the hot(literally) Human Torch/Johnny...

Read more

Taste Paradise

Do you often go beyond ground level for ion orchard? As far as I know, not many do that. Taste paradise is on the fourth floor of ion orchard, and many people(like me) will actually think that unless they have quite a fair bit of extra moolah, they will not really go up. Taste paradise offers Chinese cuisines including dim sum, this time round I'm here for the dim sum lunch. Dim sum ordering is ala carte, so I asked the manager what are the noteworthy items. To my surprise, he said ordering  dim sum is common sense(What?), and then went ahead and ticked a few items on the menu that are frequently ordered. I decided to show some uncommon sense by choosing a few which he did not ticked....

Read more

Revamp of Review System

I've thought about it long and hard, from now on the review scoring system will be done and rounded up/down to the nearest quarter. ( I will retroactively change the previous postings) This is done in a bid to make the scoring easier somehow. Feel free to drop a comment if you have any better suggestion. ...

Read more

Al-ameen Eating House

I was told about this eatery located around Kentridge Terminal and well within walking distance from NUS arts. Me, having not much of a sense of direction will definitely take quite some time to find it if not for my partner knowing the way to it. The decor of the place looks like your regular Indian eating house with a main emphasis on the color yellow and green. They serve a number of food from the traditional Indian food like the all time Singaporean favorites pratas, murtabak, mee goreng to their own take on western food. Ordered Naan ( Plain & Garlic ) I remember I told an Indian friend of mine once (from India) that I like Naan, and he said " once you see how it's made you...

Read more

Marks & Spencer's Triple Chocolate Crunch

Introducing Triple Chocolate Crunch from Marks & Spencer Box Wholesome clusters of granola and oat with milk chocolate chunks and white & dark chocolate rolls.  This is cereal crack that is totally sinful and heavenly. I will let the pictures do the explanation for me. You need not necessarily eat this with milk, this cereal is nice even by itself. The high chocolate:granola ratio certainly doesn't help in keeping my hands away from the pack.  Just be sure to keep the remainder in a fridge for the chocolate might melt easily. Score: Aweso...

Read more

L'Operetta

Are you looking for a romantic place to impress your date? Look no further than L'Operetta, based in Boat Quay, L'Operetta tries its very best to impress you with their elegant and polished interior and of course, their delectable choice of fine italian food which is subtle and light. Once you step forward, you will be greeted by one of their friendly staff at the entrance, assisting you to your seats. Yup that's my shoulder :P See the huge oven inside? Ordered Free flow bread/s of the day While waiting for my food to arrive, the waiter came along and placed some butter and some olive oil with vinegar. After that, another came with a basket of freshly baked bread. I took...

Read more

Ramen Champion 2011

The picture says it all. This year's Ramen Champion is in Singapore, and the venue is in Iluma Bugis Level 4. Excited much? I sure am! For more info go to the Ramen Champion 2011 Facebook page *Picture taken from Ramen Champion 2011 Facebook page* *Update* The Ultimate Ramen Champion Part I - Menya Iroha & Tai Sho Ken The Ultimate Ramen Champion Part II - Bario Ramen and Hakata Ikkousha The Ultimate Ramen Champion Part III - Gantetsu and Tet...

Read more

Baskin Robbins

Another premium Ice Cream franchise is hitting Singapore (one more time). Baskin Robbin decides to set up shop in the newly opened mall in the heartlands - Clementi Mall (and Novena Square too). How is it going to differentiate itself from it's (slightly lower) priced competitors? It is available in 2 scoop sizes, Junior and Value at 2.5 and 4.0 ounce. It is going for $4 and $5 per scoop respectively. Ice cream Cakes are also available, and will require 3 days to bake(?). The Service staff is very friendly and will gladly give you a tiny taste of the flavors with a smile. Thumbs up for the service.  Ordered 3x 2.5 oz scoops Flavor : Praline N Cream...

Read more