NYDC is a familiar name to many Singaporeans as it has several outlets in Singapore including Bugis Junction, Tampines 1 etc. NYDC stands for New York Dessert Café and I have been eyeing on the cakes they display for quite some time. Unable to resist the temptation, I decided to give my partner and I a little treat to their cakes during one of the evenings. The cake I really wanted to try first was their New York Cheesecake, and to my delight, it was soft and cheesy. The cake has a very creamy texture and the taste of cheese was literally dancing in my mouth. The biscuit like base was sweet but compliments the cheesecake very well. It was one of the best New York Cheesecakes I ever had and is definitely worth a shot for anyone’s time. Boo Boo cake sounds very child-like and just like its name, it is a cake that even children will love. It is a classic chocolate cake that will capture the hearts of many with its rich chocolaty taste and fluffy cake mixture. The cake is coated with a layer of dark chocolate which tasted sweet with a slight hint of bitterness. No wonder it is one of the must try in the café. Lastly, the server recommended us to get the Cookie Monster cake on the menu, commenting that it is one of the hot favourites too. We were very surprised when we took the first bite into the cake because it was really cold, like ice cream cold.

Slowly, we realise Cookie Monster is made up of an oreo cookie base together with double chocolate chip and mocha almond fudge ice cream on top. It is an almost perfect match as the ice cream was filled generously with chunks of cookies that melted in our mouths with every bite. The Oreo base was crispy and added another layer of texture and flavour to the smooth ice cream.

Even as I am typing, my mouth is watery and I can’t wait to go back and taste the cakes of NYDC again.

Royal Pudding had been really popular on social network such as Instagram and finally it was time to fulfil my tongue’s curiosity. Hence, on a hot afternoon, I headed down to Paris Baguette café situated as Wisma Orchard.
The entire café was really crowded even though it was a weekday afternoon and there were barely any empty seats. Paris Baguette café offers a wide variety of pastries including bread, sandwiches, wraps etc. There were also huge selections of cakes for sweet lovers to choose from including their famous Royal Pudding. Struggling with choices, my partner and I finally settled with Strawberry Fell in Love. The name was tempting but the taste was a let-down. The cake was far too sweet and we both agreed that it was nothing but a block of sugar and we could hardly taste the strawberries. However, the small piece of Rose Macaroon which was part of the decoration was surprisingly delicious and fragrant. Oh My Baby Crepe was the other pastry we decided to give a try and unfortunately, it did not taste as good as its name sounds too.

The crepe was very bland with slight touch of sweetness from the cream and strawberries in between the layers of crepe. It tasted alright but nothing fantastic and did not capture our hearts. After a few mouthful, the crepe gets really dry and soon we were sick of it to continue. In terms of drinks, I went with the Lemon Ade that was the perfect drink to tackle the hot afternoon. The fizzy drink had a strong taste of lemon that was not overpowering and the sourness was just right; not too sour, not tasteless either. My partner on the other hand ordered a drink consists of a mixture of kiwi and orange that was way too sour to our liking.We ended our tea with the Original Royal Pudding and Caramel Royal Pudding. I preferred the original flavour as it tasted not as sweet as the caramel version but both versions were very tasty and was definitely worth our trip down. The cold pudding was creamy and smooth and melted in our mouths as though we gave our mouths a cooling spa.

In conclusion, the one thing worth my return visit to Paris Baguette Café was their pudding only but their bread products are really popular among customers too thus on my next visit, I will probably give them a try.

Canele has always been my favourite place to grab those sweet little treats which we call macarons. Forget about the expensive Ladurée. If I can find the best at Canele at a more affordable price, I'm sticking with them instead.

Nicely packed in a box of 8, I just couldn't resist grabbing 2 to eat before I took any photos.These were bought by my cousin and she got all my favourite flavours right! The rose was the best among so many others I tried. Chocolate and Salted Caramel works wonders too. What I really like about Canale's rendition of the French treats is they dont taste artificially and certainly not just overtly sugary sweet.If there's a canele shop right under my block, you can almost be sure I will always grab a few on days when I just feel like having something sweet at home.

When I came to know about the restaurant named after a duck-billed animal back sometime ago, it was still a small little shop tucked amidst Clifford Centre of Raffles Place. Hidden from view and easy to forgo since it occupy the corner of one floor.

Pastas aren’t always at the top of my mind when it comes to what to dine. So I have to confess that I didn’t held the Italian- Mediterranean restaurant in high regard at that point in time.Truffle Fries ($6.90).

But despite my lack of interest in them, my friends were always raving about their one of a kind pastas. The variety that you don’t find even in most Italian restaurants. So when I got news about of their grand opening at Bugis Junction, I knew it was a good opportunity to wrestle a partner and try their pastas for myself.

A quick glance at their menu and I have to say it’s pretty extensive. From your greens and side dishes for sharing down to their pastas and risottos, everything seem tempting to have especially when there’s visual cues to infer upon.

Since it was only for two, I decided to start off our dinner with something simple. Something douse in white truffle oil and topped with generous shavings of truffle. And that’s how I love their rendition of the French classics.Setting aside truffles, another one of my favourite ingredients is prosciuttos or Parma ham. Happiness was when I saw Prosciutto & Truffles ($18.50). A dish of homemade well sauteed garlic-cream pastas garnished with thinly sliced Italian ham and truffles.

As good as it was, my partner and I found the pasta dish to be overpowering. Would be better if the taste was more balanced.

If you aren’t a fan of flour, you might considering opting for their mains which I thought was equally good. Take for instant, their crispy and melt in the mouth Press Pork Belly ($19.90) then drizzled in a generous serving of braised apples, garden vegetables and a honey & clove apple glaze. A wonderful complement I must say.

True to their Mediterranean cuisine, everything is fresh and of a certain quality. So if you’re in the mood for fresh homemade pasta under $20, Platypus Kitchen is one choice to consider!

When I first visited Ann Siang Hill, I was overwhelmed to see all the fancy high-end tapas bars and interior impressive cafes all perched up the hill. At the moment in my life, I was exploring the place alone and the weather was exceptionally humid and warm. I needed somewhere to rest my aching feet and quench my thirst.

Greeted by a cool blast of wind upon entering the cafe call Shots, I knew nothing what to expect from this place. Maybe a nice cup of iced tea followed by a cuppa of hot coffee? For all I care is just to take a rest and enjoy the air-con place!Being the only coffee house in the vicinity, I would say this is one cafe you must visit if you’re on your cafe-hopping spree.

There is without a doubt I could see myself coming down regularly if I ever need a strong cup of coffee to enrich my conversations with friends over tea. But the thing about being a food blogger is you’re always on the lookout for the next cafe to try out.

It was about a year since my first visit before I managed to drop by the place again. To my surprise, I find the former location of the cafe taken over by a bar. Now their current location, just a minute’s walk from the intersection of Ann Siang Hill and Club Street.It’s a totally new concept at the cafe now with artwork of various themes all neatly hanged along the walls. One could grab a nice cuppa and sit there for hours reading books and finishing your work or chitchat with friends what’s for dinner after tea. Irregardless of what you do within the four walls of the coffee house, you can be assured of the quality of Shot’s coffee to go with their gelato or cakes if you so fancy.

Forget about that expensive and unworthy Antoinette. Just make your way down to Shots Cafe and politely request for a personalised latte art instead. I think it’ll be an understatement to just say this is just another cafe on Ann Siang Hill. Wouldn’t you agree?

After all, this is the place where latte art meets real life art.