My Pal

We used to be colleagues

We started work on the same date

We were in the same team at office

We went for many holidays together

We cruised the Mediterranean together

One day, we turned at each other and said:

"Let's apply for S'pore Citizenship together!"

And so we did

And got our S'porean Citizenship approved

Later we quit our jobs together

And joined another organization together...

We started work on the same date again

It's been over 6 years since I knew her

She is now also the Godma of my 2 kids :)

That's my Pal for you...

...the one who never had a chance to travel with my Pal anymore since the arrival of my kids

Flood @ Orchard Rd (16 Jun 2010)

It was a historic moment that I have to cast in stone in my blog! I am flattered to be a part of it. But pity the shopowners... It was probably their worst nightmare!

Sharing some photos that I obtained from Yahoo Flickr. None of the photos are mine (my Hp camera is too lousy!) and credits go to the photographers that I try my best to credit.



Takashimaya
Photo credit: Jaschocolate

ION
Photo credit: Jaschocolate

Liat Towers

Photo credit: Sukianto

Paragon

Photo credit: Sukianto

Lucky Plaza

Photo credit: Sukianto

Some cars are definitely in deep trouble

Photo credit: benruane

...the one who witnessed the flood from her 6th floor Ofc window

The Cheesecake Cafe @ East Coast

Rating: ***1/2

Add: 685 East Coast Road Frankel Estate

Ave Price: S$15 per person

Ate here some 2 years ago based on recommendation from a friend from the east. Just before I posted this, I was surfing on the net trying to get their address. And I was surprised to see the reviews posted online about this cafe, mostly condemning their poor service.

Apparently, there is this rule here that each customer must order a min of 1 item. Whether you are hungry or full. If you are full, in line with the policy, then order an item to go. I have heard of "No Sharing" Policy for restaurants serving Buffets, but such 1-customer-1-item rule is definitely my first.

Hhmmm... for me the experience was neither bad nor great. Like many others, I was impressed by the effort put into the decor. I can see the owner loves anything Victorian... Passionately in love!

The cheesecake was good but also not considered to-die-for. It would be fairer if I had a chance to try other flavours but east coast is a tat too far for me to be visiting them more often.

I was also stopped from taking photographs of the place nor the cakes. It puzzled me too because all I wanted to do was to introduce the place to other friends reading my blog. So I had to 'secretly' take these photos... Pardon the poor quality.

On one of the reviews, a Celia Ng recommended another Cafe near the same area. To her, it is spectacular!! You can give it a shot too:

Chezcake Bistro

328 Joo Chiat Road

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...the one who hopes to try Chezcake Bistro soon

Claypot Rice @ Commonwealth

Rating: ***

Add: Commonwealth Ave Food Centre. Blk 40A, Commonwealth Ave

Ave Price: less than S$8/person

Seeing the crowd at this stall, I had to give it a try. Not great I thought. Not great enough for me to want to wait more than 40 minutes for my claypot to arrive. Mebbe I am just not a claypot fan. All said n done, I think the claypot rice lovers love it.

... the one who only ate here once

Kok Sen Coffee Shop @ Keong Saik Rd (Chinatown)
Rating: ****
Add: No 30, Keong Saik Rd
Ave Price: less than S$10/person



Cheap and good! Don't go too late or many dishes would be sold out.



Must try: Sambal french/long bean


Must try: Claypot chicken with lemon zest (Actually I invent the name myself. Don't think there is official menu here. Key is, see what people order, if it looks good, then it must be good. Sorry, no photo)



Also good: 3-style-egg with vegetable



Also good: Prawn paste chicken


...the one who misses the Zesty Chicken

PS Cafe

Rating: ***1/2
Add: 28b Harding Rd (Dempsey)
Tel: +65 6479 3343
Hours: 11.30am-5.00pm (Day), 6.30pm-12mn (Night)
Note: Opens earlier and closes later on weekends
Price: Around S$30+/person


I ate here over 2 years ago and have been wanting to post this for the longest time. But I think the same still stands, their Caesar Salad is TERRIFIC!!! Not cheap though, but worth it!!! It's S$18+++ at that time.


At the Harding outlet, the ambience is very atmospheric. Big shady trees, nice alfresco seating, soft wind... however, the staff service was below standard. I don't know if they have improved since then. Could it be because this outlet is frequented by celebrities that they don't give a hoot if you are not somebody?

If you discount the service, I would have given the Caesar Salad a four Star****! ;)

...the one who'd have eaten more often if not for the price

Beware!!! Cupcake Dreamy (http://www.cupcake-dreamy.net/index.html)

Recently I celebrated my son's 2 year old birthday and I ordered 49 cupcakes from Cupcake Dreamy.

I was attracted by how promptly they reverted to my request and efficiency of getting back to me on my payment queries.

But unfortunately, the 'efficiency' ended after full payment was made by Internet Transfer.

My request was simple, the theme of the party would be "BALLS".

Quoted from my email:

"... The theme of the cupcake I would like would be Balls... Your decorations can have balls, flowers, boys, girls etc etc, I leave it to your expert hands My son recognizes basketball, tennis ball and football just for some ideas..."

Their reply on the same day: "Ok sure no prob. Ps Self-Collect... For Confirmation of your Order, Ps kindly Bank Transfer Total $__ to Posb Saving ***-*****-* asap. *Ps notify me via email upon trsf"

Upon collection, I was shocked to see that what I got was TOTALLY not what I requested. There was ZERO hint of the theme "BALLS"

There was nothing I could do at such last minute SURPRISE but to just make do with whatever I was given.

I sent an email feedback after the party on my disappointing experience I had with them. After receiving no response, I sent another reminder email one wk later. And of course till today (over 2.5 wks later), I still heard nothing from them.

I don't demand compensation of any sort, but a simple apology would have been the least they could. Ignoring a feedback is totally irresponsible and unprofessional.

Is it a one-time-business all they care about? To the Mommies out there, please don't suffer the same fate and disappoint your little one's party...

Oh yes, verdict on the taste of the cupcakes:

1.Too sweet with large amount of cream swirls and convenient, effortless, sprinkled-on decorations

2.Muffin looks and tastes soggy and oily

3.No effort to differentiate the 3 different flavours I have requested. All are just packed together in the box

...the disappointed Mommy