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The Providore is one of the newest cafe within the Orchard area. Having barely opened for less than 3 weeks during our visit, this cafe seems to be not as packed as others, but is soon making their mark on the map just like how the others had already did. The Providore’s menu brings a different category of dining altogether. The Small Plates Menu is the only food menu you will get during dinner hours. These are great for sharing, where regardless given the small, medium or large category, are me
We ordered the Spatchcock Chicken ($22.50). Described as a chicken roasted with lemon and thyme, garlic and shallots, verjus and Creme Fraiche sauce, this was a nice treat. Belonging to the “Large” category on the small plates menu, it comes as two drumsticks and two wings, which makes it good to share with two. The chicken was tenderly roasted and the skin was crispy and crusty with a very sweet yet tangy flavour which made it pretty savoury. There was definitely something citrus-y going on in there and complimented the chicken really well. The garlic and shallot added some aroma to the chicken, which was delightful to have. The only problem we had to deal with was the bones which were seemingly all over the place (maybe I just lack the skills at this). There was a layer of vegetables under the chicken too, and do not leave them out! Coupled with the garnish at the bottom it is indeed seductive in its flavour which leaves you wanting more.
We ordered a side to compliment the chicken, and the Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary and Romesco Sauce ($9.50) did not disappoint. Crispy skin and hot bite-sized potatoes seasoned with mixed herbs and salt, it was a simple yet alluring dish. While there was a puddle of oil at the bottom of the bowl, it was still generally decent. The Romesco Sauce got us thinking if it Tabasco was involved as it had a tangy taste with tomato puree in it which was pretty decent as well, but I generally prefer any roast potatoes to be left on their own instead of being dipped in sauce.
The Flat White ($5.00) had a medium body and was pretty solid, though the latte art was quite amateur. The Providore uses Toby’s Estate blends, which I find suits my taste pretty perfectly as well.For more photos and the full review, please visit: http://jiaksimipng.wordpress.com/2013/08/06/the-providore-mandarin-gallery/
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