Monthly Archives: June 2012

Eng Hoon Street is So Hip Now, but it was Always Charming

Posted on June 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

Not only did we get to check out the new Tiong Bahru Bakery that replaced an egg shop and is helmed by a Parisian, that everyone’s talking about, we felt refreshed in this pretty estate with it’s charming white low rise … Continue reading →

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Finally Checked out Tiong Bahru Bakery

Posted on June 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

The sea salt caramel laced pastry I had was interesting, but the bakery was just too packed for comfort when I was there. The same issue of seats being spaced too closely together and I’m someone who likes a bit … Continue reading →

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Jason Mraz in Singapore

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bookjunkie

Jason Mraz gives such a heartfelt interview. The best I’ve seen in a long time. He came across to me as zen, laid back, thoughtful and intelligent. I always thought he was a lot younger, but he just turned 35 … Continue reading →

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A Book I Could Not Put Down

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I have been having trouble concentrating lately, but this was one book I could not put down. Reading it made me happier as well. It’s one of those books where you want it to go on for a bit more. … Continue reading →

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A Bit of a Tight Squeeze at Dean & Deluca Cafe

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

The good news is that the cafe at recently opened Dean & Deluca offers free ice water. It’s self service. Just look out for the pitchers at the counter. I only realized this later and if I had known I … Continue reading →

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My Visit to Dean & Deluca at Orchard Central

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

Dean & Deluca is a culinary store that opened in 1977 in New York and is finally here in Singapore. It’s intention was to celebrate food. I always imagined it was older though, due to the frenzy surrounding it’s opening … Continue reading →

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Blogged about Local Style Brunch: Pork Rib Soup

Posted on June 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

I do love Yu Tiao (our local dough fritters) dunked in soup. You can read about it here. My latest post at White as Milk.

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Tian Tian Curry Rice at Bukit Merah

Posted on June 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wanted to try a different Hainanese curry rice so we went to Tian Tian at Bukit Merah. I liked eating at coffeeshops much more than hawker centers. It’s always most pleasant and less crowded. Perhaps it’s because I prefer seats … Continue reading →

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Yummiest Curry Rice at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre

Posted on June 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

My favourite thing to order at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre is the Hainanese Curry Rice even though the most famous thing here is the Tian Tian Chicken Rice. I don’t care for Chicken Rice that much but my cousin tried … Continue reading →

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Vintage Cars at Orchard Central

Posted on June 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

B is a car person, me not so much. Sometimes he talks to me about cars and I drift away. I don’t even like driving so I’m glad he likes it. He does complain about the COE though and commented … Continue reading →

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