Category Archives: New York

New York 2012: cupcake, cookie, donut, cheesecake

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

I decided to try all the most calorific desserts I knew since I was in NYC. Truth be told? I enjoyed every single bit of the indulgence All huge, not classy at all, but I kind of understand the craze … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Chocolate, Cookies, donuts, New York, sweets, travel, United States | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cake, fusion, Japanese, New York, Restaurant, sweets, travel, United States, Western | 2 Comments

New York 2012: Burgers from Macs, and Shake Shack

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

1. Macs Macs, all lighted up for Broadway Was about to catch Spiderman Turn of the Dark (a show you watch more for the theatrics and at most the music, rather than the storyline. Some parts were quite draggy but … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat out, Mushroom, New York, United States, Western | Leave a comment

New York 2012: Smorgasburg, a Brooklyn Food Flea Market

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

I was sitting on the hotel bed, tv switched on to food network and doing my last minute planning for the next day’s itinerary. Unique Eats was showing and one of the presenters raved about delicious beef brisket in a food flea market … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, Chinese, donuts, Eat out, fusion, New York, sweets, United States, Western | 4 Comments

Back with jet lag

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

My entire world is topsy turvy now. Slept for the entire afternoon, woke up for a meal, the best friend popped by (and commented how pronounced my eye rings were), watched some tv, went back to bed, and now awake … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Massachusetts, Musings, New York, snacks, sweets, travel, United States, Waffles | Leave a comment

On Assignment: interesting shop displays

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

How interesting can shop displays get? You’ll be surprised, very surprised indeed. Forever 21 at Times Square New York This interactive display attracted large crowds all day. Do you see me? I’m one of the tiny little people you see … Continue reading →

Posted in New York, On Assignment, travel | Leave a comment

Restaurant week in NYC: Brasserie Les Halles

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Coincidentally, it was Restaurant Week in New York when I was there. Instead of having to make reservations online to eat from the restarant week menu like what happens in Singapore, as long as you secure a seat in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crepe, Eat out, French, New York, Restaurant, sweets, travel, United States | 4 Comments

BACK from the NYC and Niagara Falls

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

School’s starting next week and looking back, I must say that the holidays after the A levels were the best few months of my life! Lots of travel around different countries with vastly different cultures, ample time to focus on … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, New York, travel, United States | 15 Comments