Sunday 25 May 2014

Delicious Singapore

Sorry boys and girls that I've not been updating the blog..it has been a crazy month at work (still crazy now but I have to relax abit and blog).

Hope this post can let you start your work week with a little something to look forward to if you decide to have a dinner at Delicious Singapore.

Conveniently located at Orchard Scotts Square basement, I went there for a quick dinner at around 6.30pm and was surprised that only 2 tables were occupied. Could be I was too early...

 Interesting wall deco with a few bird cages hanging on the ceiling..


They have a variety of food here, from wine to burger and dessert..seems potentially good...the place was slight cozy, relax and will be a good place for gathering.

As we were in a hurry, we ordered the food and they arrived fast, about 5 - 10 minutes..enough time for me to take photos and drink some wine..

 Vita Indomita Varietal ($12) - Sauvignon Blanc, Chile. A good companion for my burger...hohoho..

Smoked Salmon Angelhair ($16.50) tossed in cream, served with Caviar and Parsley. This angelhair was so smooth and the texture was bouncy. The cream wasn't thick but it still sticked to the angelhair and just flow in my mouth. The smoked salmon was not salty at all too, it was tender and full of flavor. I don't mind having this again..

Grilled Cajun Chicken Burger ($16.90) with Turkey Bacon and Ranch dressing.I am not a burger person but this burger changed my mind and opened my heart. It was not greasy at all. The turkey bacon was chewy yet crispy. I always avoid crispy hard bacon as it will cause me sore throat but this was perfect. The grilled cajun chicken was smokey, tender and juicy. The burger bun was already good on its own. Super enjoyed my burger. I ate a few pieces of the fries as I find it quite greasy (The waiter was kind enough not to show me expressions when I said I want to pack my fries). The salad was great with balsamic vinegar...


So here are my comments:
Ambience 3/5
Food 3.5/5
Service 3/5
Price Affordable

Check out their website at http://www.thedeliciousgroup.com.sg.

I hope to go there again for a longer enjoyable dinner and their cakes..

Next...Kraze Burger! Yup...burger again..but I promise I will come back to pancakes and waffles again :)

xoxo

Sunday 4 May 2014

Baba House and Peranakan Museum

If you passed by Neil road, this unique house might have caught your attention.


This is Baba House, built possibly in the 1890s at 157 Neil Road, once home to descendants of 19th Century Chinese shipping tycoon Wee Bin, now owned and managed by Mr Wee Lin, the sixth-generation descendant of Wee Bin.

The house showcases rich culture of Peranakan community in terms of architecture, interiors and beliefs. I couldn't help but made an appointment to visit the house. Yes, visits are strictly by appointment only. You can either email to babahouse@nus.edu.sg or call 6227 5731. You will never regret the trip because the guide is extremely detailed and she is a Nyonya! She explained every reason behind the furniture, paintings, photos, tradition....It was like time traveling..I didn't want to leave the house.

Too bad I was only allowed to take photo of the facade and not the interior but you can get to see 2 interior images at http://www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum/about.php.

Don't be disappointed because Phoebe went to Peranakan Musuem to take some photos just to show you some typical Peranakan culture.


 All proud to be Peranakans.

Beautiful Kebaya..I really admire their embroidery (two-sided!) and the vibrant color matching..being a Nyonya is really not easy!


 Hand-beaded cases..

 Look at the detailed carvings..

Bridal bed. The wedding would be held for a total of 12 days! So if the couple was too tired to consummate on the first night, they still had 11 more to go..hehe..but must make sure the bride had collected her virgin blood on a handkerchief to show her mother-in-law *sweat*

 Wedding day.
Funeral. If you have weak heart, you can choose not to go into this section because it has mourning sound effects..

 One thing I love about Nonya is you can have a big open concept kitchen!



If you want to know more about Peranakan, do drop by this Peranakan Museum at 39 Armenian Street, or check out their website at http://www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg/home/home.html. Singapore citizen has free admission! 

Side track abit...Phoebe is on magazine!....Briefly..



Thank you Somali and Grazilia who looked me up on the internet and published my photo of Baba House on Complete Wellbeing. I'm really glad that friends in India are interested in Singapore's Baba House.