Hopped on the @bakerybrera hype train. Ye boi basic. But this 𝗵𝗼𝗷𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 ($8.50) turned out the good kind of basic — wholesomely bittersweet, like my generic Joji playlists. 🥵🤟🏻
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The smooth creamy core was slightly denser so whilst it coated the tongue nicely, it didn't quite melt in the mouth. Its beauty was in the elegantly balanced richness, with a pleasant dosage of earthy tea fragrance layered snuggly under light sweetness.
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Good enough for a return trip, compared other kinda supbar bakeries. Admittedly didn't live up to hype, though am I truly living the millennial life if I don't waste my time chasing pointless trends? 🤡✨

In comparison to the hojicha version, I found the original burnt cheesecake rather forgettable.
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A good controlled dose of sweetness but perhaps lacking a bit in character. The texture is similar to the hojicha one, so whilst still enjoyable I would ride a few more stops on the Circle Line to The Kins' for my burnt cheesecake cravings instead.

Randomly chanced upon this old school establishment, and I was pleasantly surprised!
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The 𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 ($4) was fluffy, moist and bathed in a rich and charmingly sweet herbal sauce. 🦆Meat was decently tender and not gamey at all. Tying it together was a tangy-sweet chili that was a match made in heaven with that rich herbal profile.
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Overall pretty good, and comparable to Chuan Kee IMO. Would return for dine in some time.🙋🏻‍♂️

Wine is often perceived for being  “bougie”, lest you plan to get smashed on cheap supermarket wine. Some don’t agree with that idea. Wine RVLT in particular, who operate with endearing conviction to providing wine with no elitism attached.

Wine selection is pretty diverse, with some really intriguing finds like this Astro Bunny Pét-Nat ($105) from Master of Wine Tim Wildman.

Essentially proto-sparkling wine, it excited with a funky fizziness and mild yeastiness. With its sharp and spirited fruit notes — most predominantly grapefruit — it danced around like a cider but with more complexity. Super fun to drink.
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There's something to be said about timeless classics. And their 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘁 ($30) is a true banger. I've been here thrice just for this, and it's facing impending doom with their upcoming menu change on 21st September so grab this while you can!
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A simple but effective ensemble — dreamily rich gribiche sauce, sweet tangy ketchup, and a westholme wagyu patty bursting with umami. All encased within buttery milk bread buns that shattered thunderously. Music to my ears.
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Facets of flavours weaved in and out on the palate, akin to bows deftly slicing against violin strings to a ferverous concerto of Vivaldi. Fiercely and urgently, it crescendoed into an intense rouse of decadence.
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Looking to satiate your sweet tooth? Then you donut wanna miss this. @haritts_singapore's 𝗣𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗼 ($2.90) hit all the right notes. 🍩🍩🍩
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So bouncy that my teeth felt a light recoil before they sunk into the fluffy innards. Digging deeper, you'd be greeted by a gush 💦 of fragrant and rich pistachio. Not too sweet, not too nutty — no gimmicks, simply divine. ✨
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The 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 ($13) was a quirky concept well executed. How often do you say that about fusion burgers?
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Impressed by the slices of angus beef which were blessed with silky scores of fat embedded into their tender fibres, even if they were mildly chewy at parts. Great textural interplay of tender meat, crunchy onions, bouncy mushrooms — warmly hugged by pillowy brioche buns.
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Yakiniku sauce provided a sweet umami that was vibrant but not cloying. It was complemented flawlessly by mushroom earthiness, then punctuated with onion sharpness for balance.

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The humble cheeseburger is surely the best yardstick to judge a burger joint’s quality. Simple but well-assembled, their affordable cheeseburger ($9) was a delight.

The patty was juicy and well-grilled. Its flavour was deftly accentuated by other components, in particular the pickles possessed a striking meaty crunch and their tartness harmonised with the caramelised onions and the mustard’s tickling heat.

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Few burger bars leave my heart swelling with more than just cholesterol but @25degreesinsingapore is somewhere I always leave feeling full — both heart and stomach.
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Maybe not the best burger in SG, but my favourite at least. They just make it different here. Pillowy buns thiccer than any Kardashian's, combined with crunchy bacon, luscious caramelised onions and a hefty juice-loaded patty. Damn.
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And out of left field, an ensemble of sharp punchy gorgonzola and piquant thousand island gives the 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗲 ($14) an exciting umami-laden profile.
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Of course, they aren't perfect. Having been more than 10 times — surely a personal record — they have inconsistencies. Hard for a feisty dynamite like this to be always flawless, but those times they assembled the perfect numero uno are still etched in memory.

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@linorestaurant does a pretty damn solid 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮 ($26). Coupled with the @burpple beyond 1-for-1 deal, this might be one of my fav pizzas just for its value.
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All eyes were drawn to the pristine sphere of gooey cheese which, when dissected, oozed rather sensually. Smeared onto the tomato sauce, its clean and lightly rich cheese notes melded seamlessly into the piquancy. Quite a grate burrata and the flavour pairing was so gouda. A garlicky kick from the pesto then rounded it off nicely.
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The cheesy creaminess also acted as the perfect foil to the thicker and more viscous tomato base. This combination paired quite elegantly with the dough, which was crispy at one extremity and delicate at the other.

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Imagine the heartbreak of being ghosted by the 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘯 sandwich you'd ever had (it's being removed from their menu on 21st). This 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘁 ($26) cost a pretty penny, but I'd brazenly proclaim it as the best in Singapore.
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I still remember my first time, as will I my last. Those perfectly buttered and crispy buns entering my mouth. The mingling of my saliva with the sensual juices from the succulent beef patty. And the magical blend of sauces that brought a different richness to complement the decadent flavours, but also a balancing sweetness and zestiness — no other has made me swoon like this.
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Maybe we should learn to move on from heartbreak — I'm young with a long road ahead of me! On the other hand — someone hold me, I'm afraid of change. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆, go try it if you haven't or you'd 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘁 it.
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📍 38 Carpenter St, #01-01, Singapore 059917
⏱️ (Mon-Sat) 5.30pm-12am

The key ingredient, the bagels, were the right amounts of dense, chewy and crusty. The luscious beef was inspiredly complemented by a nice earthiness from the shitake and ginger scallion chimchurri sauce. Whilst doneness was good, the steak was a bit too chewy at some parts. But still, it's easy to see where their hype came from.