Carousel

I haven't gone to any buffets that made me go, "WOW" for a really long time. And a visit to Carousel didn't change that. We went for the buffet lunch on Saturday ($55++) which was from 12 pm to 2 pm.  The food stations were spread out and this forces you to walk in between all that eating. We started off with appetisers and salads. There were some Assorted Grilled Vegetables which is an interesting (and relatively healthy)...

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Library @ Orchard

One of my earliest childhood memories was going down the Old National Library Building at Stamford Road. Those were the days you had to queue up and the librarian would stamp the due dates on a sheet of paper glued in the book. The thing I remembered most about the library was the distinct red bricks. Then, it got torn down.  As I grew up, I slowly realised that with all that school work, a 3 weeks due date wasn't going to be practical....

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Arteastiq Boutique Tea House

A day in a life of a tai tai- I will never get to know. The next best substitute would be going for high tea, sip on some high grade tea and nibble on some dainty food. Surprisingly, on a weekend afternoon, it wasn't crowded. The place had lots of natural light flooding in and made this place feel cheery. We got the High Tea Set ($48++). On the top tier, there are the Crispy Wraps (probiotic prata) and Apple Cake. We opted for chicken...

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Loving Hut

Walking down the streets of Joo Chiat is always an interesting affair- you get to see all the old establishments, see the new cafes, and see the more seedy side of Joo Chiat. We passed by Loving Hut on one of our walking expeditions and decided to try the food. All the dishes here are vegan. A casual laid-back vibe in the restaurant. There are interesting posters on the wall. If you have large gatherings, you may want to consider...

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