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The New-York-styled bistro composes of industrial chic sensibilities, but it doesn't detract from the fact that the 30-odd seating restaurant is really space-constrained. It reminds me of a very cramped version of Open Door Policy. I call it a one-bump place. One bump is all it takes to hit another diner along the short narrow alleyway of the restaurant. This is not the place for large gatherings.

The space limitations is exacerbated by the fact that The Market Grill does not accept reservations. We left early for lunch, crossing our fingers the entire walk over from the office. Fortunately for us, we managed to score seats for the 4 of us. Unfortunately for us, these were the counter seats right in front of the open kitchen. We all got a 2-in-1 deal, a FOC steam facial to go with our meal. You fill your tummy and open your pores at the same time!

We had:

1) CW Portobello ($22) comprising one of the juiciest hand-formed chuck beef patties ever, is layered with creamed portobello chunks, crisp bacon, and refreshingly crisp lettuce. The toasted sesame seed buns serve as fluffy bookends. This was just mindblowingly delicious. BEST portobello burger ever.

2) CW Blue Cheese ($22). Here, the robust burger utilises pungent blue cheese, salty bacon and a burnt onion marmalade to accentuate the flavour of the beef, while a walnut raisin bun lends a rich nutty sweetness. For blue cheese aficionados, this was a perfect balance of savoury and sweet. This was just dripping with awesome juices. You'll be licking your fingers clean off

3) Lamb Rack ($39), dry-rubbed with an American-styled secret-recipe spice mix for maximum flavour, was succulent, tender and fresh, with nary a gamey scent or taste. And grilled to a smoky perfection. All while retaining incredible moisture. Mushy grilled bell peppers, potato mash, and drizzling of lamb jus completed this commendable creation

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Orchard Yong Tau Fu, or Cuppage Yong Tau Foo as it's more commonly known, is a hidden gem hole-in-the-wall in the aged Cuppage Plaza, a cramped and tiny shop space with limited seating. It's a full-house most parts of the day, but turnover is fast so you won't have to wait very long for seats to be freed up. Be sure to go by mid-afternoon though, because they start running out of stuff, and sell out by late-afternoon, even if the opening hours stipulate a 6.30pm closing time.
Orchard Yong Tau Fu is popular for several reasons; the ingredients are mind-mindbogglingly varied and sparkling fresh, and the clear broth is rich in depth but not cloyingly so, nor does it reek of MSG. Exactly what makes for a superb and comforting bowl of yong tau foo.

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We first learnt about Salt Tapas' brunch offerings by way of an invited tasting, but returned for an incognito revisit. The fare at the revisit was improved, and the management evidently took our feedback at the tasting to heart. It's now really yummy, and a worthwhile option for brunch eggs!
We had these at the revisit, paid for on our own:
1) Eggs Berendine ($14): while this was unexciting, it was executed flawlessly. Perfectly runny insides, velvety hollandaise spiked with a dash of paprika, a generous lashing of bacon lardons, wilted spinach, and buttery muffins all came together cohesively.
2) Scrambled Eggs ($15): nicely finessed, with eggs scrambled commendably, and dressed with a mildly spicy ratatouille and zucchini ribbons.
3) Club Sandwich ($16): the magic of this delicious creation was the chicken mayo: crisp, clean, clear, delicate and refreshing. The cajun fries were memorably awesome.
4) French Toast ($15): The thick fluffy brioche, dunked in a thin eggy coat and fried, was already stellar, and when paired with Okinawa ice-cream, clotted cream, jam and a sprinkle of icing sugar, just glorious

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It seems the breezy little spot is fast discarding its image as an in-house-guest-only destination, and coming into its own. The Southern Italian fare is excellent; hearty and soulful yet refined. Although the restaurant was a full-house at the revisit, service was surprisingly efficient and gracious.
We had:
1) Spaghetti alla Chitarra con Ragu di Crostacei ($29) - homemade chitarra pasta laced with shrimp and tossed with garlic, chilli, and extra virgin olive oil, and lemon: it's very saucy, but that's the best part, aside from the swimmingly fresh prawns and perfectly al dente pasta. So good, you'll ask for a spoon to wipe this clean off.
2) Spigola all'Acqua Pazza ($36) - Neapolitan-style seabass served with cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers, in a white wine sauce: exquisite and delicate. I only wished they'd drown this in more of that white wined broth, it was that outstanding.
3) Agello Arrosto con Timo e Patate ($36) - roasted lamb rack flavoured with thyme and served with new potatoes and sauteed vegetables: the husband thought it was lusciously cooked, and robust in flavour, I thought it was too full-bodied.
4) Sharing Dessert ($32): great sampler of their greatest hits. In descending order of preference, I liked the Tiramisu, Ricotta cheesecake, Biancomangiare, and Profiteroles

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Those really "in-the-know" will make a beeline for this CKT hidden gem on the bottom level, compared to the neon-lit "healthier version" stall upstairs. The Fried Kway Teow ($4 for large) here is done the traditional way, with glorious lard, Chinese sausage (i.e. lup cheong), fishcakes and fried to savoury smoky perfection. Half a wedge of lime provides a unique refreshingly sour lift to the heavy grease of this local classic. If you're gonna use up half a day's worth of calories on a plate of grease, you better make sure it's worth it. And trust me, this is well worth the extra hours on the treadmill