I wish my HDB block had a Nylon Coffee Roaster at the void deck! I'd be greeted by wafts of dizzying coffee smell everyday, i'd even get my daily dose of coffee here everyday if I could!

Went to check out this tiny space with a friend of mine and we both ordered the piccolo, if I'm not wrong, they were brewing Peruvian beans for the coffee that day. It was so good and so smooth, we didn't add a grain of sugar, the coffee is gentle enough that the milk's sweetness cuts through and you get to enjoy a REAL cup of coffee!

Was so in love with it that I wanted to get the beans so I can make a cup with my french press at home every day. But their shelf of freshly roasted beans (which they do in-house, you can see the machine behind the counter) had only the brazillian blend, so I got that and they ground it for me. Just tell them how you make your coffee at home, whether its espresso machine, french press or drips and they can grind the coffee accordingly for you. While the beans were grinding, oh my, the beautiful bittersweet aroma that suddenly enveloped the room got us all so excited!

This is the first spot I goto on the first night for dinner. I'm meeting my friends Why?

Xiao lung bao and their noodles. Heck before the renovation we queued for over three hours and my date was complaining about the excessive wait. Then we had to share a table with another couple to her dismay. Once she bit into the dumplings, she was all smiles and all the discomforts and inconvenience went away. She knew it was worth the wait and the sharing of the table.

Besides, I PAID.

And yes, it was WORTH IT!!!

I have try Korean BBQ before but Kkongdon was the first time.
This Korean modern BBQ with their simple decor was not the usual buffet that was expected. You have to buy the set meal which cost $20++. However the side dish are free flow.
I ordered a set with is a Combe of black pepper beef and pork. The beef was well marinated but a little too spicy for me but the pork was one of the good. 
What I like about this place was that the service crew was attentive to the Customer. They will from time to time serve water to us as they know  I was not used to the spicy beef. 
Other than the set ordered. We are also served with Korean rice cake and bean paste soup. The Korean rice cake was good and we even try it on grill.  As for the soup, spicy but tasty. 
Overall the place is good for a group outing as it is in a clubhouse. I would recommend it after spending times after activities and have a wholesome meal in this joint.

Jamboree Bar is nestled on the 2nd floor of Orchard Towers. Country music lovers would be pleased to hear old school country music from the likes of Johnny Cash and George Strait. I spent my lunch here as it is near my office one afternoon.I haven't tried many things on the menu, but the classic fish and chip. My co-worker order something else from the set lunch - club sandwich, chicken chop, although I secretly think most of them forced themselves to order only because our boss bring us to this place, LOL! Prices are on the high side, food is average. The Café is always clean and neatly organized. Customer service really depends on who is working. About the food, the cod fish n chips was soggy and the fries equally so. The layers between the breading and the fish would have been a little less mushy. You could get a better fish n chips at a hawker center. If one has a hankerin' for some pretty traditional fish 'n chips, i wont recommend here but on a plus side. It makes for a fast, filling lunch and 1 point up for deco.

It's ok. Hip place, interesting decor, love the space....but......the buts are below:

Latte - I've had better ones. I like my coffee robust and rich. This one is quite there yet. After hearing all the hype, I have to say I am a tad disappointed.

Coffee ale - interesting. It reminds me of a light stout, but not something I'd crave.

Banana cake - probably the best thing here for me. Moist and banana-y.

Good to go if I am in the neighborhood but not enough to make it a destination. It's so popular these days that it is virtually impossible to get a spot indoors. If you come in a group (more than 3 or 4), you probably have to sit out in the yard. Not exactly fun if the weather is hot like these couple of weeks.