Singapore Blog Award 2014 Winner's Interview
1. What do you really blog about? I blog anything about food and travel that moves me to write and share. Though anchored on the core of food and travel, I am not going to set boundaries for my own...
View ArticleNasi Ambang at Sri Terbrau Market A B Rahmat Stall
The social media buzz about A.B. Rahmat stall's nasi ambang in Taman Sri Tebrau market has been ringing for a few weeks now. Nasi ambeng is available here only on Weds lunch time 11:00am to 2:00pm, so...
View ArticleThe Hawker Scene in Singapore and Johor - A Comparison
I have often been asked to compare the hawker scene in Johor and Singapore. These are my observations after visiting and speaking with nearly 1,000 hawker bosses in Johor, and living in Singapore for...
View ArticleAmex 30licious SGD30 Deals for 30 days in Nov 2014 Singapore
This is the second run by American Express Card (Amex) of it's popular 30licious deals. This time from 3 Nov to 2 Dec 2014 Amex card members enjoy 30 days of value for money deals, paying only $30++...
View ArticleHOME Restaurant 家 - Singapore Ultimate Hawker Fest Feature
I was eager to visit Restaurant HOME as owner Chef Tan Yong Hua is one of the Ultimate Hawker Fest's strong supporters since the first UHF in 2012. Chef Tan will again participate in UHF (2014) with...
View ArticleGrand Mandarina Restaurant in Singappre 御华庭
Grand Mandarina Restaurant at New Bridge Road Singapore has risen quickly in prominence since it opened 6 months ago (in May 2014), thanks to their proactive and savvy social media efforts. Almost...
View ArticleCronut at Dominique Ansel Bakery, NYC New York
To kick off my food hunt in New York City, I chose cronuts! by Dominique Ansel Bakery. Cronuts were an instant hit the moment it was launched at Dominique Ansel Bakery in May 2013, and it's fame...
View ArticleCupcakes at Magnolia Bakery, NYC New York
Magnolia Bakery is credited with starting the global cupcake craze. Magnolia Bakery now has several branches around the world from Tokyo to Moscow but it all started at this humble shop in West...
View ArticleJohn's Pizzeria of Bleecker Street, NYC New York
Generally speaking, there are 3 ways to bake a pizza. Most places use modern electric ovens which can do a good job. Some higher end places use wood to fire their brick ovens which often produce a...
View ArticleLantaw Native Restaurant Busay Cebu Philippines
I've been to Cebu twice so far and both times I was brought to Lantaw Native Family Restaurant in Busay for dinner. Both times, Lantaw was full house - so it is best to make a reservation, if you plan...
View ArticleHalal Guys in NYC New York
Halal Guys is one of the most famous food carts in New York City. There is always a queue for the Halal Guys' rice with chicken or lamb, even during the chilly winters. While we waited in the line, we...
View ArticleWafels and Dinges Belgian Waffles in NYC New York
The signature yellow Wafels and Dinges carts are found in many locations in New York City. I was at the Wafels and Dinges cart at Central Park. There is always a line at Wafels and Dinges carts. The...
View ArticleGrimaldi's Pizzeria in Brooklyn NYC New York
One of New York City's most famous, Grimaldi's Pizzeria is located right at the foot of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge at 1, Front Street on the Brooklyn side. I took an enjoyable, leisurely 30 minutes...
View ArticleEataly NYC New York
Today, I walked from the Financial District heading north along Broadway Avenue towards Empire State Building. It was a two hour leisurely walk, stopping now and then to snap pictures of the beautiful...
View ArticleArtichoke Pizza in NYC New York
After tasting coal baked New York pizzas, I thought that it would be hard for me to enjoy pizzas baked any other way. Artichoke Pizza proved me wrong. Yes, a pizza with artichoke sauce topping....
View ArticleBrooklyn Bridge - Best Free Things to Do in New York City
A walk on the historic Brooklyn Bridge is one of the best free things to do in New York City. The view from the bridge is stunning and the bridge itself is a work of art. The suspension bridge linking...
View ArticleNoodle Village in NYC Chinatown New York City 粥麵軒
In the wet and cold New York City Fall, it wasn't long before I needed a comfort food fix. The taste, aroma and feel of steamy egg noodles are what I turn to for comfort food. There are many noodle...
View ArticleStatue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry - Best Free Things to Do in...
View of the Statue of Liberty on a cold, misty wet morning. (Photo was taken with a 55mm lens. A longer lens will get you a closer shot of the statue.) Views of the majestic Statue of Liberty and the...
View ArticleCrif Dogs in NYC New York
Crif Dogs has almost a cult following and so I set out to check it out at it's original shop in Saint Marks Place. It was Black Friday in New York City, so I had to fight the crush of human traffic as...
View ArticleXi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 in NYC New York
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 started in 2005 as another humble stall in the Golden Mall's basement food court in the Asian enclave of Flushing in Queens, New York. Everything changed when Anthony Bourdain...
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