Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Pine Court Chinese Restaurant @ Meritus Mandarin

Be wowed upon arrival by our impressive new entrance walkway and interior design reflecting a chic yet dramatic Chinese setting. The contemporary clean lines, striking lighting amidst subdued textures and oriental artefacts make for the perfect dining experience of pleasing aesthetics and exquisite gastronomy.
Come, savour traditional Cantonese and Beijing cuisine with a modern twist like Baked champagne-glazed rib with lily bud, Baked assorted diced seafood with cheese and mushroom in foie gras sauce specially prepared by our renowned Chinese Executive Chef Yang Lai Fatt as he presents a refreshing interpretation of traditional recipes.
Choose from the a la carte menu or our Chef’s specialties for lunch or dinner.
Private dining rooms are available upon request.


Fish Maw Dumplings











Prawn and Cheese in Fried Beancurd Skin












Seafood Dumpling in Shark's Cartilege Soup















211 Roof Terrace Café


There are posh al-fresco places to impress your date and then there are those that are more laidback and good as a hang out corner. 211 Roof Terrace Café, which has been established for 12 years, belongs to the latter. Seated on the top level of Holland Road Shopping Centre, the café witnesses the vibrant Holland Village come alive at night. The panoramic view of the neighborhood estates give one a feeling of being on top of the world, making it perfect for customers to chill out and catch up with friends. The 211 has attracted a faithful following over the years and counts expatriates and working professionals as part of its main clientele. Unlike other cafés, the 211 focuses on Australian and Italian fare as its mainstay, allowing you to enjoy a scrumptious meal in a scenic backdrop.








Tuesday, March 4, 2008

No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar




Known as No.5 to its committed regulars, this classic, unpretentious speakeasy is housed in a 1910 Peranakan two-level shop house. The bar in the main room displays spirits, beers and liqueurs beneath a wooden platform but we like the cosy back bar where drinkers sit on soft cushions or recline on Persian carpets as if transported to a Middle Eastern bordello. Live music on level two detracts form the overall intimacy but who cares when you're holding court while holding a Sling or a Mai Tai.

More : http://www.adhysteria.com

Wala Wala Cafe Bar Singapore



Set in Holland Village, a part of Singapore that could be a chic version of Cheltenham, well-to-do locals and ex-pats come to chill out in a lively downstairs bar serving beer, wine and Singapore Slings, and then head upstairs for live music and tail-shaking. Regulars dress down and are more concerned with getting the drinks in than with posing, which is fine by us. We like the terrace seating area of the bar, where you can take your drink on a hot night and soak up the atmosphere under the stars. No need to get there too early either - Happy Hours lasts from opening time until 9pm.