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Full of cereals Smile Apr 12, 2014   
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Categories : Café

For the full review and more photos, please visit http://makanarts.com/2014/04/05/the-cereal-pantry-block-45-telok-blangah-drive/

The Cereal Pantry opened recently at Telok Blangah, within walking distance from The Marshmallow Tree, but instead of having the usual fares like macarons or cakes, they sell cereals here.

 
The cereal menu is imprinted on the wall.

Get the Double Crunch with Waffle Crisp, Honey Crunch Corn Flakes ($3, double scoop), Mini Marshmallows ($0.95) and Fresh Milk ($1.50), which is a sweeter combination.

 
The Iced Latte ($4.80) isn't your usual cup of coffee. It comes in the form of coffee ice cubes, which you have to stir it with the milk provided. This tasted strong even when the milk is added in, which will also pacify those who wants low acidity in their coffee.

 
Although the food concept here is rather unique for a cafe, cereal is something that can be easily whipped up at home and will probably serve better for those who doesn't have the time to do so. The drinks here says otherwise though. If you are around Telok Blangah area, do give this a place a try still!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Double Crunch with Waffle Crisp Honey Crunch Corn Flakes Mini Marshmallows and Fresh Milk,Iced Latte
 
Table Wait Time: 5 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Apr 04, 2014 

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Neighbourhood "cake shop" Smile Apr 12, 2014   
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Categories : Bakery

For the full review and more photos, please visit http://makanarts.com/2014/04/04/2-loaves-bakery-block-46-3-commonwealth-drive/

While being in the vicinity of Tanglin Halt, I decided to visit 2 Loaves Bakery that has just opened its door 3 days ago! The owner, Sherlyn Kon, used to run an online baking shop until she found out that the former bakery that occupies the space has decided to close down, and she took over the space!

 
Their hot selling item here is the Banana Loaf ($5.80), which tasted sweet and moist. The generous amount of bananas used also made it taste rich in flavour.

 
I also got to try the Cinnamon Bun that came out fresh from the oven. It is evenly spiced with cinnamon, giving it a fresh fragrance of cinnamon and sweetness with every bite.

 
This place also serves other kind of cakes like S'Mores Loaf and Valrhona Chocolate Loaf, cookies like The In-between and even jam spreads. If you are around the Commonwealth / Queenstown area, do give this place a visit!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Cinnamon Bun,Banana Loaf
 
Takeaway Wait Time: 2 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Apr 04, 2014 

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Coffee with pizza! Smile Mar 29, 2014   
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Categories : Café | Brunch

For the full review and more photos, please visit http://makanarts.com/2014/03/26/one-man-coffee-215r-upper-thomson-road/

Located within Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar is a new coffee joint called One Man Coffee, which specializes in coffee and pastries. You must be thinking, won't both businesses clash by operating in the same shop space? The answer is no, simply because Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar operates only for dinner, so One Man Coffee can operate during the day!

 

 

 
The blend used here is by Stranger's Reunion. The Flat White ($5) tasted creamy and milky while not being too overpowering.

 
I felt that the French Toast ($10) here might have been named wrongly, as it doesn't feel like one, but once you have had a mouthful of this you wouldn't even mind the naming! The brioche toast is soaked in custard and is topped with blueberry jam, cream and walnuts. The brioche is soft and easily melts in your mouth after a bite, while bursting flavours of milkiness and sweetness. The walnuts provides the crisp in this, the cream enhances the creaminess and the blueberry jam enhances the sweetness, but both the cream and jam could be left out as it is great on its own.

 
Yet another place to come to if you are in the Thomson area, but do remember that it only opens in the day!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Flat White,French Toast
 
Table Wait Time: 10 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Feb 22, 2014 

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Great selections! Smile Mar 29, 2014   
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Categories : Bakery | Café | Desserts and Cakes | Halal

For the full review and more photos, please visit http://makanarts.com/2014/03/27/butter-studio-147-jalan-besar/

Having relocated from their original store at Changi Airport Terminal 3 (which is only a takeaway store), Butter Studio has now moved to Jalan Besar, where now it has a dine-in space and still offers the same variety as their previous outlet.

 

 
They now have all-day brunch!

 
Sweets selection

 
And the cupcakes, cakes, tarts and drinks menu!

 
The Sea Salt Caramel Nutella Tart ($6.90), which is one of their signature items, is satisfying. The Nutella, mixed with the sea salt caramel and accompanied with walnuts on top, tasted rich. The tart crust is firm and not too crumbly.

 
Yet another option for bakes and cakes within the Jalan Besar area (and it's also rather convenient since it faces the main road!)
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Sea Salt Caramel Nutella Tart
 
Table Wait Time: 1 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Mar 26, 2014 

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Great fried chicken! Smile Mar 25, 2014   
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Categories : Filipino | Fast Food | Halal

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Ever since Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee (which specializes in their fried chicken) opened their first outlet in Singapore at Lucky Plaza, crowd here has never failed to get shorter, with queues stretching over to the neighbouring units. However, the queue clears off fast as well, though be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes to make your order.

 

 
The 2-piece Chickenjoy with Rice and Drink ($6.60, +$0.20 to up-size drink) is the signature dish of the place. It’s not hard to see why. The chicken is crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. As such, oiliness of the fried chicken is kept to the minimum. The rice and chicken is best mixed and dipped into the gravy provided, which tasted similar to the chicken gravy used in KFC’s Whipped Potato.

 
If you do not want rice, the 1-piece Chickenjoy with Spaghetti and Drink ($6.60, +$0.20 to up-size drink) is an alternative. This meal was topped up with additional fries ($1.50). The spaghetti is sweet and is full on tomato taste. The fries are crisp but is certainly not one of their highlights.

 
Definitey one of the better fried chicken joints around the Orchard area. Don’t let the queues repel you from going!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  2-piece Chickenjoy with Rice and Drink
 
Table Wait Time: 20 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Mar 14, 2014 

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