Monthly Archives: October 2012

Sentosa on a Whim

Posted on October 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

Drove into Sentosa on a whim. Haven’t been here in ages.   The walkways are sheltered by somehow it still felt terribly hot. We got a bit lost trying to make our way to the Malaysia Food Street but asking the … Continue reading →

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Revamped Shaw Lido Theatre: No More Mee Siam

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Well, I guess it’s not that new, but I only recently checked it out. At first sight it looked much more pleasant but I quite miss the cheap local food options. We used to come here for Glory Mee Siam … Continue reading →

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Freshness Burger: Hot Cocoa & A Bit of Quiet

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

So glad that the Freshness Burger at Central has not closed down in spite of it’s Nex mall outlet closing. I do like the hot & iced versions of their cocoa as well as their chicken nuggets. It’s nice quiet … Continue reading →

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Lego Merlion

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I think this post requires no words.

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Wimbly Lu: Quaint Little Chocolate Cafe

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Blogged about my latest visit to Wimbly Lu at White As Milk. I didn’t dare try the spicy Mayan chocolate but maybe one day I should. I would come here more if it wasn’t always so packed. It’s much nicer … Continue reading →

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Maison Kayser: Still the Best Bread in Singapore

Posted on October 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

Love the sweet chewy bread here. Crusty on the outside and so dense yet soft on the inside with real bits of dried fruit. The soup I had on another occasion, the clam chowder, was really creamy and tasty too. … Continue reading →

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Botanic Gardens: Don’t Squish the Millipedes

Posted on October 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Thought the blog needed a bit more green and perhaps a little break from the all food posts. This is another long overdue post – a trip with D to Botanic Gardens. We did make a food stop at the … Continue reading →

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Memories of Hong Kong & Trip Planning, from My Old Journal Entries

Posted on October 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s strange how details go missing as time passes. Two days ago I blogged about the Hong Kong Trip I took back in June 2007, but I came across old journal entries just after the trip and I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Daiso, the 2 Dollar Store

Posted on October 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

Would be even more enticing if it was the dollar store but I guess you can’t buy much with a dollar these days. Everyone loves a good bargain.

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Our Hong Kong Trip Back in 2007: Day 4

Posted on October 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last day of our trip in Hong Kong. You could make a bobblehead of yourself. Glad to see we did have Hong Kong style dumpling noodles before we left. Would have been a sin not to. Ostentatiousness of a … Continue reading →

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Our Hong Kong Trip Back in 2007: Day 3

Posted on October 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

So far the trip seems a tad boring, but perhaps it was because I wasn’t taking pictures with an intention to blog about the trip. It’s funny how blogging itself can make a trip more fascinating. I’m hoping it gets … Continue reading →

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Our Hong Kong Trip Back in 2007: Day 2

Posted on October 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

View from our hotel – Langham Place. The room had a similar view and you can see how densely packed the city is, even more than Singapore. But at least Hong Kong has hills in the distance. I also now … Continue reading →

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Our Hong Kong Trip Back in 2007: Day 1

Posted on October 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’ve been to Hong Kong a total of 4 times and thought I should dig up photos from my last trip with B in 2007. You see, my cousin’s going there in December and I thought I should jog my … Continue reading →

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One of Those Days

Posted on October 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

Turbulent emotions, but sometimes I just don’t feel like sharing anything as it just seems too self-indulgent and making myself open to criticism for not being grateful for what I have. Perhaps it why my blog is so ‘food heavy’ … Continue reading →

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The Best French Cafes in Singapore

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m loving all the new French Cafes in Singapore. Too many to count now but I did a new blog post listing my top picks. And to think all these years we had to make do with Delifrance and their … Continue reading →

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Fun & A Headache at the Same Time

Posted on October 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I recall when I was a kid, a luxury trip meant a package trip in South East Asia through a travel agency. One of those organized tours. These days those are the stuff of my nightmares. Being hoarded with groups, … Continue reading →

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Halloween Orange & Blues

Posted on October 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m loving the halloween decorations in Singapore. I somehow find all the orange and pumpkins very festive and cheerful and hardly spooky. Orange was also my dad’s favourite colour. He chose our orange sofa and orange floor tiles for instance. … Continue reading →

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At Old Airport Road Hawker Centre Again

Posted on October 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

Had two not famous items at the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. The thing about Airport Road is that everything is average and never that terrible. Other hawker centres I’ve been to have fared worse where I’ve had deeper regrets … Continue reading →

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I Have to Agree with Anthony Bourdain about Apolo’s Fishhead Curry

Posted on October 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

The Banana Leaf Apolo’s fish head curry, is a tangy spicy dish that will truly satisfy. I feel that I had to rectify that I had only tried this perhaps one or two times and since this place is so … Continue reading →

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No Need to Travel for the Authentic Stuff: Honeycomb Ice Cream

Posted on October 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

There was a time when we had to travel to Australia just to have a taste of honeycomb ice cream. Now you can get it easily at Cold Rock and I love that so many chains are here in Singapore … Continue reading →

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Franc Franc: Exquisite Drinking Glasses

Posted on October 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

There’s a section within Franc Franc at Vivo that sells exquisite looking glasses. It’s a pity they are so expensive. S$34 is way too much but I just love the shape and it’s surprisingly light. I wonder if it’s glass … Continue reading →

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Muthu’s at Dempsey

Posted on October 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

Will be sticking to Samy’s Curry when I am craving for South Indian curries. Didn’t enjoy the more expensive cusine at Muthu’s or the air-conditioned ambience as much. It wasn’t bad, but not my top choice. I wanted to try … Continue reading →

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