No Off Day

I came across this Ad back in Apr 2007. Yes, it is yet another very overdue entry. It was forgotten along the way until I came across the photo recently.

It is openly advertising "NO OFF DAY" when you hire domestic helpers. At that point, it dawned upon me that this could be a rather inhumane trade. Sometimes they add words like obedient and well-trained. Are we talking about human beings or Labradors?

Now, as an employer of a domestic helper myself, I can comprehend why the need of "No Off Day". But I am glad I am not guilty of "Lowest Pay & Fee". My agency was definitely not one that charges cheapest pay and fee.

I feel, during Off Days, these helpers are exposed to other helpers and other foreign workers, some of whom may not exactly be the best of influence to them.

My conscience is clear because I don't lock my helper at home. She goes out with me every weekend, exploring Singapore's places of interest and enjoying food from restaurants spread across the island.

...the one whose helper is happily eating the Cheesedale cheese and Magnolia fresh milk off the fridge. Would you allow that?

The French Stall

Rating: ***1/2

Add: 544 Serangoon Road, Singapore

Tel: 6299 3544

Hours: 3pm-6pm (Desserts only), 6pm-10pm (Dinner Only)

Note: Closed on Monday

Price: Around S$15/person

Chanced upon this French food outlet whilst driving through Little India. How interesting to have such co-existence of culture. So we visited the place for a try on 1 Apr 2009. Yes, it has been 5 months, no need to remind me :) Allow me to blog it for your reference. Better late than never.

Setting and ambience of the place is quite interesting with cosy decor. I thought the decor looked rather Mexican rather than French. The place is bustling and the waiters n waitresses could hardly catch their breath. As for the verdict of the food, I think it is above average but not good enough for me to drive all the way to Little India again just to eat the food. I would rather go to La Petite anytime, which is just 5 minutes drive from home.

The 'look' of the French Stall

The location of the Resto

The resto has interesting gimmicks like these. Check out what's printed on the servers' T-Shirts

French Onion Soup

Pumpkin Soup I think... it's been 5 months after all

The bread for a French Resto was sadly disappointing. It tastes like those baguette you buy off some provision shops

Pan Fried 'Foie Gras'

...the one who is still too full from her kaya butter toast at breakfast