For full review and pictures, visit: http://madamechewy.com/2013/06/20/st-marc-cafe/

The counter is self-service and it’s a tad chaotic. If time is needed to prepare something, you will be given a beeper machine. Complimentary water is available near the kitchen and most customers clear their table before leaving.

Hot chocolate comes in small ($5), medium($6) and large($7). It was a letdown; the consistency was thin and lacked flavour. Unlike some other cafes, the hot chocolate was served piping hot, so do be careful not to burn your tongue. Hubby, who is quite fussy about coffee, had no complaints about his coffee (can’t remember the exact price but it was cheaper than the hot chocolate).

There are several pre-packed sandwiches displayed at the fridge; I chose Tuna potato+egg and tuna potato+ham sandwich ($4.30). I thought that my sandwich would be opened and served nicely on a plate. Perhaps my expectations were too high. It was a nice and refreshing sandwich; the bread was soft and fluffy, like clouds.

French toast was delightful, but a tad pricy at $3 for a serving like this. Yakitsuki dog ($3.50) was savoury and delicious; juicy sausage with a distinct black pepper and mustard flavour. A lot of effort is required to chew on the bread, which had a tough texture. Old folks should avoid the Yakitsuki dog.

Choco Cro ($2.40) is St Marc café’s bestseller, and I had to try it, after hearing the raves from my colleague. Although the Chocro Cro was displayed for quite some time at the opened counter, the croissant was still crisps and flaky on the outside. The dough is soft and aromatic as its loaded with butter, which make the pastry taste sooo good, even on its own. At the heart of the croissant, oozes warm semi-melted smooth chocolate, with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The roasted peanut toppings added another dimension to the taste.

Thank goodness I got Choco berry celebration ($8.80), rather than strawberry Heaven. Why? Because the strawberries were served semi-frozen. Not impressed at all!

For Full Review and pictures of all the food, pls visit: http://madamechewy.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/museo-high-tea-buffet-part-1/

Arteastiq ‘s third establishment, Museo, had its grand opening on the 16th March at Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove. The restaurant and barroom serves casual fine dining concept dishes, high tea buffet and an extensive range of 30 specialty cocktails, in addition to Arteastiq’s famous and unique range of teas.

The décor, ambiance and music are been carefully crafted to provide patrons with a luxurious environment to chill out, relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

An extensive high tea buffet spread is available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 1.30pm to 5pm, at $48++ per pax. Sip teas, hot chocolates and coffees. Nibble on intercontinental dishes, afternoon treats and desserts. Admire the picturesque view of the sea whist chatting with your companion. Isn’t this a perfect way to spend a lazy weekend?

I have been to Prive cafe several times, for pictures and full review, pls visit:
http://madamechewy.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/prive-cafe/

My hubby and I enjoy visiting Prive café for a relaxing brunch. The cafe, located on Keppel Island, serves comfort food, with a reasonable price tag. We visited a couple of times, for both brunch and dinner.

The best thing about Prive Café is the ambience. Diners can enjoy the view of the waterfront (and the many yachts parked there).

If you wish to dine at the alfresco area, do check the weather forecast. Although the area is sheltered, if the rain is heavy, you will still get wet. There was once we were brunching indoors, and a heavy downpour occurred, forcing many diners to leave the alfresco area.

Service is friendly and efficient, no complaints from me!

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http://madamechewy.wordpress.com/2012/11/22/ritz-carlton-greenhouse-buffet/

Dined at Ritz Carlton’s The Greenhouse 2010 and 2011. It was enjoyable but I prefer Melt The World café buffet, because the latter has a wider range of food and desserts. Dessert at the Greenhouse pales in comparison to Melt.

For picture and full review, visit:
http://madamechewy.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/my-cousins-grand-rom-the-china-club/
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The China Club is an elegant, members-only club located on the 52nd floor of the Capital Tower. The ‘windows’ are made of 16 metre tall glass; one can admire the spectacular views across Singapore while enjoying traditional Chinese food.

The China Club was set up in Singapore in 2001; it forms part of the family of The China Clubs in Beijing and Hong Kong which has become synonymous with the best of executive clubs. The décor is very oriental; furniture, curtains, lighting and paintings screams Chinese!

Assorted Dim Sum. The steamed prawn dumpling (har gao) was memorable as the prawn was huge and fresh, with a hint of sweetness.

Pan seared fillet of Kurobuta Pork Vietnamese style. Now I understand why Kurobuta pork is the most highly priced pork in Japan. The savory sauce complemented the sweet and juicy meat of the pork perfectly.

Steamed fillet of Marble Goby with pickled radish. The meat was fresh, smooth, sweet and fine.

Braised whole abalone with superior oyster sauce. I was wowed by the generous serving of this Chinese delicacy. I love the chewy texture and buttery aftertaste of abalone; the oyster sauce enhanced the flavor of the abalone well.

Stirred fried vermicelli Teochew style. From this course, we can see that the menu was well planned. Towards the end of the meal, when guests are already becoming full, a light carbohydrate dish more suitable then the usual glutinous rice, fried rice or noodles.

Chilled sea coconut with aloe vera. Since I don’t like sea coconut, I didn’t eat it. The chilled soup was refreshing and not overly sweet.

Mini Chinese Pancake. The red bean paste was extremely smooth and sufficiently moist, a lovely way to end the scrumptious meal.