Monthly Archives: September 2012

Paris 2012: 1728

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

If dining in the restored salons of Hotel Mazin La Fayette built in 1728 isn’t enough to impress you, I’m sure the food will. Warm, crusty baguette with stretchy insides. My staple in Paris.  Flavours 1728. The family friend who hosted … Continue reading →

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Paris 2012: Un Dimanche à Paris

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Un Dimanche à Paris or a Sunday in Paris is a chocolatier and pâtisserie run by Pierre Cluizel. Does the name “Cluizel” ring a bell? Pierre Cluizel’s the son of Michel Cluizel, a famous chocolatier whose chocolate is exported all around … Continue reading →

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Royal China

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

My favourite savoury foods are those that involve sugar. Naturally char siew is among the top of my list (just in case you didn’t know, sugar and honey are the main culprits) Look at these bloated char siew sous. Yum. … Continue reading →

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New York 2012: MEGU

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

Once again, we were just in time for restaurant week in New York.  I had a list of chi-chi places I wanted to try but alas, all fully booked. So upon our concierge’s recommendation, we headed down to MEGU which is … Continue reading →

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Boston 2012: Frozen treats from BerryLine and Toscanini

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

1. BerryLine I’ve been searching for the perfect cup of froyo for the longest time and BerryLine sells my favourite so far. As a caveat, I admit that I didn’t bother trying any other froyo stall (like the ever popular … Continue reading →

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[Invite]: Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionary

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Gavin gave the friend and I a behind-the-scenes tour of this old bakery that was passed down from his grandparents, to his parents, and now to him. There are no frills about the place. Open-aired, tiled flooring, metal shelves and … Continue reading →

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