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This is blackswan . I am a Trainer/BloggerI like to hang out in Orchard. French, Japanese, Cantonese/Hong Kong, Italian are my favorite cuisines. I also love Coffeeshop, Restaurant and Japanese BBQ/Teppanyaki, Seafood, Chinese Soup, Foie Gras.
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Categories : European | Pasta | Paella

Ambush is a good place for some nice German sausages. Be sure to go there during lunch hours for their value set lunches. You've a choice of either a $9.90 or $11.90 set which includes a drink & soup.
Scallop Spaghetti in Cream sauce

Scallop Spaghetti in Cream sauce

 
Set lunch 1: $9.90
Bratwurst Sausage with Rosti

Bratwurst Sausage with Rosti

 
Set lunch 2: $9.90 + $2 to change side to Rosti
Sausage Platter

Sausage Platter

 
Set lunch 3: $11.90
Clams & Mussels Pot in Vinc Blanc

Clams & Mussels Pot in Vinc Blanc

 
We also ordered their Clams & Mussels Pot in Vinc Blanc sauce @ 15.90. You can also choose to have either Clams or Mussels & a variety of sauces.
Molten Choc cake

Molten Choc cake

 
It was our son's birthday, so we ordered their Molten Choc Cake. The cake didn't turn out as we'd envisaged. When my son took a scoop, the melted chocolate inside didn't flow out as it was supposed to be. You'll be disappointed if you're a Molten Choc Cake lover.

Other than the cake, this was our 5th visit there & we're loving it!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  German sausages
 
Date of Visit: Mar 06, 2012 

Celebration:  生日 

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Nice Teochew Cold Crab Smile Jan 10, 2012   
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Categories : Teochew | Restaurant | Seafood | Fine Dining

 
This time round, besides the usual Teochew Cold Crab @ $8/100g that I'd ordered to take out, rest of the dishes were not too bad.

 
The Sauteed Scallop with White Truffle Oil @ $8 per piece was delicious. The fragrant from the truffle oil enveloped the entire egg-white dish & it was real yummy.

 
The Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf is also another must-try.

 
If you've taken too much oily stuff or wanting to eat something light, go for their Minced Pork Rice Porridge which is very appetizing.

Overall, the food at this restaurant is above average & it's good for family gatherings.
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Teochew Cold Crab
 
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Crispy Aromatic Duck At Bosses Smile Jan 10, 2012   
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Categories : Cantonese/Hong Kong | Restaurant | Dim Sum | Seafood

 
I would like to highlight the Ginseng Oolong Tea @ $1.80/pax.

 
Also, my main visit to Bosses is always to eat their Crispy Aromatic Duck @ $25 for half-duck. I used to order this whenever I'm in a popular Hong Long restaurant in London. But it seems that in S'pore, this is is only restaurant I found that serves the same version of Crispy Duck. The photo didn't do justice to the dish. It tastes much better than it looks. The skin is very crispy & the waiter will shred the meat upon serving. Completely different from Roast Duck.
 
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Categories : Italian | Middle Eastern/Mediterranean | Restaurant

Have you been to a restaurant with no menu Do you like surprises Well, if you’re tired of picking food off the menu, this Italian joint would probably suit your taste if you don’t mind forking out S$98 for a lunch per head.

 
The Michelin-Star eatery that people raved about is a family-style restaurant in a shophouse space, with cozy dining rooms. Upon seated, my Japanese ex-colleague & I were welcomed by a passionate & well-polished manager, explaining the concept of the degustation No Menu. We got to choose only the Main Course – Fish or Meat, & the rest is up to the Chef.

 
Being an anti-fish person, I was disappointed with my Amuse Bouche. The breaded Anchovy was too fishy for me. Then again, it’s not fair for me to comment being one who doesn’t appreciate fish.

 
Starter 1: Mix of Parma Ham & Brushetta

 
Starter 2: Boiled Mussel & Prawns

 
Trio Pasta:
Asparagus Risotto, Wild Boar Pasta, Burrata Cheese Ravioli

 
Main: Pork Piccata

 
Dessert: Green Apple Cake with Ice-cream

So was I impressed Honestly, No. Coming from Michelin-Star Chef Osvaldo Forlino, I was disappointed. The first three courses were very simple dishes & didn't quite display the Chef's skills.

For the much talk about Pastas, I saw my well-travelled business friend mixing the Risotto with the Wild Boar Pasta. I too, found the Risotto too bland while the other, too salty. So it was a brilliant idea to mix them up & eat it together. Lol!

The only thumbs-up dish was the Pork Piccata, one of the best I’ve ever tasted. The pork was thin, light & very tender. An excellent execution by the Chef.

Would I return again Definitely not for the S$98 course as it wasn’t value for money. Certainly not my cup of tea.
 
Spending per head: Approximately $98(Lunch)

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Categories : French | Hotel | High Tea | Brunch

An opulent yet cosy combination of rich fabrics, lavish chandelier & expertly crafted interiors gives Brasserie Les Saveurs a warmth & soothing ambience.

 
Located at the grand luxurious St Regis S’pore, with generous views of the hotel pool & lush gardens, the venue is a perfect place for afternoon tea or to chill out with friends.

 
The French cuisine started with a molecule gastronomy treat; a Bacon & Potato Foam Espuma which was amazingly delicious.

 
It was one of those moments when I wanted just something light. I’d the day’s selection of fresh French Oysters @ S$10/pc, which was exactly what I’d wanted.

 
I hit it off next with their Lobster Bisque @ S$25. The Maitre D came with a plate beautiful Ravioli.

 
Then he poured the Bisque into the plate. The creamy soup was rich & bursting with the flavour of my favourite seafood. Only complaint: It wasn't piping hot.

 
Escargots used to be in the menu of many fine dining restaurants. Recently years, they seemed to disappear from the menus but instead replaced with delicacies such as Foie Gras. So I was overjoyed upon seeing Snails in Saveurs’ Carte du jour & jumped at the offer without second thoughts.

However, the S$22 appetizer did not turned out as I’d envisaged. It was more of a Croquette. It was partly my fault, as I didn't study the menu properly. I’d to admit that the Escargots in garlic-infused bouillon wasn’t as appetizing & I was disappointed.

 
I ended my lunch with a sweet note though. The warm Manjari Moelleux served with Malibu Sorbet & Pandan Coconute Espuma @ S$21 was out of this world.

 
I couldn’t resist their dessert trolley & decided to take out some. The Chariot De Desserts were going @ S$22 for 2, so I’d selected 4 of their recommendation to take out. However, the image of the cute desserts was marred by the containers. I was shocked that such a high-end hotel didn’t even have a proper cake box barring its hotel logo. Instead, they were packed in plastic containers just like any hawkers outside.

Despite much being said about this new kid on the block, the overall dining experience @ Saveurs was just very average. Not much complaints about food except that service was extremely slow even though it was just half-occupied. Points minus for those lousy cake containers.
 
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