ARBITE + MAX BRENNER

Hello my fellow foodies, sorry for not doing any post recently. Been TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO busy~
So anyway, will be reviewing on 2 foodplaces I visited recently while I was 'missing'. =P

ARBITE
66 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555962
Operating Hours:
Tues to Fri - 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 11am to 10.30pm

(Last Order 2.30pm & 9.30pm, Sun 9pm)

Entrance of Arbite

Walking up the stairs to the cafe


View from the cafe

UOB Set Lunch 1-for-1 promotion

Truffle Fries $12.90

Steak house fries tossed with truffle sea salt, truffle oil and served with a truffle dip

(Not bad for a truffle fries, but would be better if the fries are thinner)

Eggs Benedict $13.90

Poached eggs, Parma Ham, chive & shallot hollandaise on toasted brioche served with fresh greens

Always love admiring beautifully poached eggs.. Slurp~
Smoked Salmon Croissant $14.90

Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, capers with a buttery croissant served with a side of fresh greens

Earl Grey $5

A classic tea fused with the natural oil of Calabrian bergamot; Citrus aroma & soft undertones

Red Velvet Cake

This is not in our orderlist, a complimentary dessert from the waiter when he saw me busy shooting the food away. Nice proportion of the cake & cream cheese, but could do away with the whipped cream on the top

A video of the cafe layout:

Went during lunch hour around 12.30pm & it's surprisingly not that crowded. Really love the simplicity of the design & ambience, makes me enjoy my food slowly with no pressure.

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Knew about this chocolate place back in my JC days because my badminton coach was a crazy loyal fan of it.  Was introduced by him, & so in turn I introduced to my SoulBuddy who was craving for some sweet treats that particular day.

MAX BRENNER
Esplanade: 8 Raffles Avenue #01-06/08 Singapore 039802
Operating Hours: Sunday to Thursday - 12pm to 11pm, Friday to Saturday - 12pm to 12am

Katong: KatongI12, 112 East Coast Road #01-05/11 Singapore 428802
Operating Hours: Sunday to Thursday - 10am to 11.30pm, Friday to Saturday - 10am to 1am

Vivocity: 1 Harbourfront Walk #01-116 Singapore 098585

Operating Hours: Sunday to Thursday - 10am to 11pm, Friday to Saturday - 10am to 12am

Pure Chocolate Truffle Granita $9.90
Pure chocolate truffle blended with ice. A choice of dark, milk or white chocolate
(Went for the dark chocolate. Thick & smooth milkshake, with a tinge of bitterness from the dark chocolate)
Hazelnut Cream Chocolate Milkshake $9.90

Vanilla Bourbon ice cream, Dark Chocolate truffle, whipped cream

Tutti Frutti Waffles $18.90

red berries citrus salad, milk chocolate ganache, vanilla crumbled ice cream

Bad day or not so good day, what can go wrong when you end your day with some sweet treats?

SAINT MARC CAFE

Everybody knows my weakness for green tea!! Was walking around Marina Square for dinner place & decided to drop by Saint Marc for their green tea dessert!! Other than Chococro which is their signature product, their menu also includes freshly baked pastries, soft serve icecream, sandwiches and drinks.

ST MARC CAFE
Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #02-105/184/185 Singapore 039594
Operating Hour: 10am to 10pm everyday

Everything is electronic now. You order your food, take this back to your seat, once it lit & vibrate, you go collect your food at the counter. No more waiting around and hogging the area~

Of course, time for dessert~

Matcha Daifuku Chococro $2.60

Matcha Chocolate, Red bean, Rice cake

(Their signature pastry, chose my fav green tea flavour. Croissant-like texture with bitter-sweet green tea mochi.. Nice~)

Nara $8.20

Green Tea ice cream with Red Bean paste, Vanilla softserve and Matcha jelly

Choco Banana Split $8.80

Chocolate ice cream with Brownie, Pudding, Cornflake, Banana and Vanilla softserve

(Love the combination of the crunchy cornflakes with soft cold ice cream and pudding)

Other than the outlet at Marina Square, there is also another outlet at Vivocity level 1 #01-108/109/110. Do check them out!!

STREET 50 RESTAURANT & BAR

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Was very honoured to be invited by STREET 50 Restaurant for their food tasting media launch last week. STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar is Bay Hotel Singapore’s good global flavours restaurant that brings you the best from around the world, offering diverse flavours from Italian, French and American to Vietnamese, Indonesian and Singaporean with interesting twists. Due to the upcoming Christmas & New Year season, STREET 50 Restaurant has came up with their Glitter Buffet to celebrate this festive occasions. It offers stunningly colourful flavours across a sumptuous spread, live barbecue action and 6 exclusive dishes done with a twist. Apart from the 6 special highlights, this buffet offers a variety of other gourmet dishes and desserts including Christmas log cake, Crepe Suzette with Mandarins, Christmas Pralines & Cookies, and tropical fish slices.

STREET 50 RESTAURANT & BAR
Bay Hotel Singapore, 50 Telok Blangah Road, Singapore 098828, +65 6818 6681
Operating Hours: 6am to 4am, Breakfast - 6 to 10.30am, All Day Dining - 11.30am to 10.30pm

Earl Grey Tea & Ginger Lemongrass Tea, $6 each

(Their teabag is really cute. The string attached to the teabag is a wire in the shape of a leave, so you can twist the wire & hang it on the tip of the cup without having to worry the teabag will fall out when you drink from the cup. Innovative~)

For a start, have a go at their complimentary bread basket with olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Totally love their bread assortments.

Tom Yam Flair $18

Crayfish, Scallops, Mussels, Squids, Thai herbs & wine in a mild Tom Yam cream

(This is not part of the buffet menu, but the organiser say we MUST try it because it is their in-house recommendation. So totally agree~ Mild tomyam flavour in their cream sauce which doesn't make you feel 'gelat' after a few mouth. I can so eat the whole plate at one go!!)

So now, introducing to you the 6 exclusive special dishes for this upcoming Christmas & New Year Glitter Buffet menu.

Langoustine with Thai Pomelo Salsa

Like fireworks on your palate, the natural sweetness of the langoustine paired with an explosion of juicy pomelo pulp, citrusy lime juice and Thai spices are sure to start your celebration on a sizzling note.
(This has a very refreshing unique taste, does well as an appetiser)

The Asparagus & White Fungus Barigoule

An inspiration from traditional French style Artichokes Barigoule. The sweetness of asparagus, and the white fungus crispy crunch is accompanied by white wine for more depth and flavour, making this a refreshing appetizer

Tandoori Turkey Breast

Marinated overnight with a generous amount of tandoori spices then oven-baked to the perfect level of tenderness, you can expect a succulent, savoury and tandoori-perfumed fowl that engulfs your taste buds with every bite. A cucumber & mint raita makes the best match for this turkey.

(This is my FAVOURITE of the 6!! A pleasant surprise when I had a bite at this. Tender juicy turkey meat with the hinge of the Indian Tandoori flavour, a dish with a unique Asian twist)

Oxtail with Guinness Stout & Espagnole sauce

The tender oxtail is drenched with a mix of demi-glace with tomatoes and a caramelized mixture of minced carrots, onions and shallots gives you a thick, dark and flavourful gravy. For an extra boost of flavour, port wine and Guinness Stout are added to give a bitter-sweet aftertaste

Bread & Butter Pudding with Ginger, Longan & Vanilla Brandy Sauce

This heart-warming pudding has longan cubes with ginger puree added for a sweet, gingery twist. Oven-baked till golden brown, the exposed edges of the bread are crispy and fragrant. Pair this with our homemade vanilla brandy sauce, we are certain this will put a smile on your face.
(A good dessert to warm the tummy after a hearty meal, love the slight gingery fragrance)

Durian Trifle

Made from fresh durian pulp, durian custard and layered sponge

(Rich Durian sponge cake, totally for the Durian lovers)

A video of the restaurant layout:

The Glitter Buffet is available on:

24th, 25th, 31st December 2013 and 1st January 2014 

from 6.30pm to 10pm.

Buffet prices:

Adult: $98++ for buffet spread & live barbecue station

(additional $48++ for free-flow sparkling wine, house wines, beer, juices & soft drinks)

Kids 6-12 years old: $48++ for buffet spread, juices & soft drinks

(kids below 6 get to enjoy buffet for free with every paying adult)

Want to bring your family & loved ones out for dinner this festive seasons? Try out something different!! Have a go at the Glitter Buffet and make your Christmas & New Year a memorable one.