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Let It All Hang Out The food pairing this time was a dessert platter with a spicy chocolate ball that crackled & popped in your mouth like the old fizzy candy we used to have as kids, and a spicy & sour mango tart that was paired with mango coconut nitrogen dessert for a tart yet sweet ending to our little cocktail adventure. I can confidently say that I’ll definitely be back for more cocktails when I need some strong remedies to cure me of my life related ailments.⠀ ⠀ Thank you so much for the hospitality @antidotebar.sg, and thanks for having me as your plus one @wobblethebui!

Just What The Doctor Ordered The final cocktail of the night at @antidotebar.sg was a truly worthy one for the road. The El Padrino ($25++) is a Mexican inspired cocktail that sees mezcal aged in beeswax mixed with beetroot aromatised wine, smoked honey and a dash of citrus, all to be downed after ingesting a pill that I’m just gonna assume is legal. The pill is a flavour changing pill that somehow manages to make even lemon juice taste sweet, and it revolutionises this entire cocktail.⠀ ⠀ I’ve never had mezcal before, but I definitely want some more of its smoky goodness. The smokiness is lighter and less dense than the smokiness of a scotch, and it feels like a lighter drink. The mezcal is deliciously sweet thanks to the inclusion of the smoked honey & the effects of the pill, and it feels like a more refreshing & slightly sweeter whisky sour. ⠀ Thank you so much for the hospitality @antidotebar.sg, and thanks for having me as your plus one @wobblethebui!

Ab-WHOOOO-ri B-WHOOOO-rata Burrata is rather remarkable, but @antidotebar.sg found a way to make it downright divine. How, you ask? Well, first you aburi (flame sear) the cheese ball, then you season it with miso paste and chive oil for maximal flavour. Anti:dote’s Aburi Burrata ($28++) was so good that I largely overlooked the charming cocktail it was paired with. If you manage to get an alcoholic like me to pass over alcohol in favour of something, you just know that something is truly exceptional.⠀ ⠀ The Aburi Burrata is exceptional indeed, as the molten, impossibly stretchy cheese is flavoured with the deep sapidity of the miso. The normally mild flavoured burrata is transformed into a creamy, rich and umami flavour bomb, which is so supremely savoury it fulfils a primal need. The chive oil perfumes the burrata with an intoxicating herby aroma, and adds complexity to the cheese with its herbaceous properties. Even the Crystal Bread provided to complement the burrata was perfect. A crusty exterior conceals a slightly crisp interior, and these bread slices hold up very well to the luscious wetness of the burrata. The Aburi Burrata was perfect. Perfect. Everything. Down to the last minute details.⠀ Thanks for hosting us @antidotebar.sg, and thanks for letting me tag along @wobblethebui!

Iced Mocha ($8) I opt out for one single shot for the drink. But then its not bad coffee taste as it's quite not acidic aftertaste. But chocolate and coffee taste combined 2 in 1 and didn't covered up each flavour and taste.

One for one pastries Tried the carrot cake and the rose lychee tea cake. I love the carrot cake - it’s pretty moist and love the ratio of cream cheese to cake. The rose lychee cake is nice too — the texture is more like a sponge cake and I love the rose lychee infused cake flavour. Would recommend trying the pastries especially with the burpple deal. 💸：$10.10

One for one bar bites Tried the mentaiko fries and cheese sticks Love the mentaiko fries, look at that rad mentaiko sauce drenching the fries. I love the fries too - it’s the larger kind which i personally like more. Would recco this especially for mentaiko lovers. Cheese stick were alright and came with some tomato sauce which is a nice touch. We tried their craft beers and it’s worth a try! 💸: $16.63

Superb weekend brunch Delicious and decently huge portions. Worth a try! Beware of the long queue!

Nacho cheese tater tots Freshly fried crispy tater tots! These were perfectly seasoned and went really well together with the nacho cheese. Best eaten while it’s hot bc the tater tots could get a little soggy after awhile. The portion was also super generous so it’s best to share with a group of friends!

Flourless chocolate cake This gluten-free cake was a tad bit on the dry side and could get rather cloying after a few bites. It tasted better when eaten together with the cookies & cream ice-cream.

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Weekday lunch at Sarnies Used the burrple beyond 30% off for our lunch. The place itself had very limited indoor seating but we managed to get an indoor seat as we came before the lunch crowd. I had the steak and eggs while my gf had truffle mushroom pasta. The steak was a little tough even though it was cooked medium-ish. Also, I think the meal could use more salt as the meat tasted abit bland. However, when paired with the sauce it was much better. The bread was also quite nice as it tasted quite fresh/soft(?) despite the appearance. The truffle mushroom pasta had quite a strong taste as well but also a little lacking in salt. Maybe it’s the trend for less salty food in CBD. It still tasted quite nice due to the natural taste of mushrooms but my gf felt quite jelak and didn’t finish it.🤡 Overall still a decent meal with the 30% discount but don’t think I’ll be back because I don’t like the small tables there. Overall rating: 6.5/10 (couldn’t bring myself to give a 7)

Great Western Fare If you are looking for some quality Western fare, this is one cafe to go to. I find their dinner menu much better than their brunch/lunch options and decided to try more! They seemed to have refreshed their menu recently and here are the dishes I've had: 1️⃣ Chicken Parmigiana ($24) - the huge piece of chicken cutlet was tender yet succulent and wasn't too salty. The thick layer of cheese just made it even better, due to its added richness. Definitely one dish you ought to share! 2️⃣ Grilled Salmon Pasta ($23) - I loved the thick meaty piece of salmon given. It was fresh, flaky and the salmon skin was done well due to its crispiness! The al dente pasta is drenched in a thick creamy sauce which had the right consistency to cling on the pasta well. 3️⃣ Angus Beef Stew ($26) - the beef was very soft and I loved how it wasn't too gamey! They won us over with their mashed potatoes actually, as it was incredibly smooth and buttery. Wished we had a bowl of this 😍 Best part is that their food items are applicable for 30% discount using #burpplebeyond ! Sad they didn't have their brussel sprouts, as they were hella addictive. Will come back again!

𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙐𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 Rich and dangerously decadent, the @lollasg 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙐𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 (Half portion at $38) is an unforgettable work of art. Bursts of 𝙐𝙣𝙞 𝑼𝒎𝒂𝒎𝒊 🌊 dancing to a beautiful tango in your mouth, this dish is not for the faint of heart. But for those who appreciate these decadently creamy and umami little tongues of happiness, this pudding takes you to gastronomic heaven and is a dish you will never forget. Recommend to have the half portion, so there's space for more of the other tantalising offerings here! 🤤💋💋

Hand Torn Pasta with Brown Crab ($39++) 7/10 Honestly, this didn’t really hit the mark for us as we expected more after hearing all the good reviews of this pasta. Great bite to the pasta and the crab was naturally sweet, but other than that, not a standout flavor wise. We’ll definitely be ordering other items in place of this the next time!

Wagyu Tongue and Cheek ($38++) 8/10 The beef tongue skewer, glazed and sprinkled with puffed quinoa and lime zest was sublime. 🤧 The meat was so soft and complemented nicely with the sweet, umami glaze. It may seem intimidating to eat but it is totally worth trying! 8.5/10 The cheek is packed with beefy flavors and it melts-in-the-mouth. The tender texture is wonderfully juxtaposed by chives and garlic chips. The skewers were served with a side of lime aioli that matches the dish perfectly and overall, we really enjoyed Lolla’s playful rendition of this dish. 🫶🏼

Lychee Martini @$60 The Lychee Martini Cake is one of the more popular cakes here at Bloomsbury Baker The alcoholic taste was distinct and not overpowering. Cake was adequately moist within as well, texture was soft and the cream within tasted good and goes so well with the Lychee and the Martini.

Tartlets managed to buy the matcha sesame tartlet, pulut hitam tartlet, strawberry rhubarb tartlet and earl grey macadamia tartlet. absolutely enjoyed the early grey macadamia tart, which had a surprisingly fragrant earl grey flavour. the pulut hitam is a close second as well, would definitely recommend to try! the matcha and strawberry rhubarb however fell short of my expectations. not photographed is the hojicha yuzu cake which was a father's day special, which was the best item from the bakery! the textures and flavour profiles were both special and done well, definitely give it a try before they remove it from the menu (:

Tarts & Brownie Although I didn’t manage to get my favourite Pulut Hitam Tartlet from Bloomsbury Bakers (sold out in 30min😭), thankfully the other items did not disappoint: 🍓Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Tartlet ($3.20) The strawberry rhubarb filling literally lava-ed out of the tart once you cut into it. The tartness of the rhubarb balances the sweetness of the strawberry and the freshness of the fruits really comes through. The tart pastry is crisp and buttery - delightful! 🍵Matcha Tartlet ($3.20) The first thing that came to mind is that this matcha is INTENSE. The matcha ganache is rich and creamy and the bitterness of the Uji matcha powder complements the chocolate tart. Hard to resist for Matcha lovers out there! 🍫Plain Brownie ($5) To be honest, I chose brownie over cake simply because I wanted something that is easy to transport, so I didn’t really have much expectations for this. However, the brownie turned out good! It is rich but not cloying, with just the right amount of chewiness. Although I am not a big fan of chocolate, I found myself enjoying the aroma and texture of the brownie. Glad to have new items joining Pulut Hitam Tartlet on my list of favourites from Bloomsbury Bakers:)!

4 Cheese Pizza Great place to enjoy a good pizza and pasta! Fresh and flavourful pizza with thin crust, pasta was unique and well prepared as well.

Great Pasta Tried their best seller Frutti de Mare. It was aromatic and seasoned on point. 1 thing to note, I would have liked it to be more spicy. We had the chocolate cake for dessert, it's definitely on higher end for $12/piece. But it was rich and decadent anyway and worth paying for if you're already splurging on pasta ~

The Pasta Of My Dreams This is it. I have finally found my dream pasta and it is the Cavatelli Con Prosciutto e Spinaci from Bella Pasta at Robertson Quay. Everything about this bowl of pasta hit the spot for me. The pasta is homemade and was made al-dente of course, the savouriness from the prosciutto, the creaminess and flavour from the butter sage sauce, and just a dash of colour from the spinach. Absolutely divine. This is such a simple pasta combination but packed with flavour and it’s a balanced meal - carbs from the pasta, protein from the prosciutto, and fibre from the spinach. What more could you want? The butter sage sauce wasn’t too oily or strong and the final grating of Parmesan on top just before serving adds to the flavour and savouriness. 100% will be coming back for this in the future and to try out some of their other pasta dishes!

bolo bun and egg tarts honestly i enjoyed both despite the reviews! the crust of both were rlly buttery. just that i wished the butter was inside the bolo bun😂

teochew style steamed crystal dumplings ($5 - 3pc) the filling is so good but the skin is sooo sticky

spring is in the air cheongfun ($5.80) veg and prawn filling. tasted v fresh! but i found the skin too sticky and thick

Tonkotsu Ramen - with all the toppings Oh the broth was amazing and lovely. It was very rich, and I chose the normal seasoning it was a bit on the salty side for me, but still ok I just couldn’t finish all the soup it was a lot. As usual I slurped up the noodles as is the traditional way of eating ramen.

Black Tonkotsu Ramen Special | $15.90 Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King was my go-to ramen place a long time ago when there were much fewer ramen restaurants around, and it has been a while since I have been back. The Black Tonkotsu Ramen special is meant to be tonkotsu broth with black garlic flavour, and the more decadent option with flavoured egg, seaweed, and more chashu. I however thought that the tonkotsu broth was not as rich as I remembered it to be, and the garlic — both in aroma and taste was underwhelming. Disappointing especially since I got the black tonkotsu for the garlic punch. The egg was also sorely lacking in flavour, and the chashu was on the drier side. Rate:🌟

Great broth So good and worth queuing (but not too long 😂) had the normal (OG) tonkatsu and it was thick. The flavour was just nice and ramen noodle was alright. The red spicy tonkatsu was delicious too - though I prefer the OG one. By the time you’re done slurping the bowl of noodle, you’ll be too full to enjoy the free flow of egg. Would come back just for the broth!

So much good food! Old Airport Road Food Centre is home to many famous hawker stalls and we were so satisfied with everything that we ordered! 1️⃣Oyster Omelette ($8 medium portion) from Famous Old Airport Road Oyster: Now this is one oyster omelette you have to try. Without using any flour, their oyster omelette is full of egg and I love how some parts were crispy! Their oysters were fresh, plump and succulent, perfect with tangy chilli. 2️⃣Black Char Kway Teow ($5) from Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow: this is a long time favourite among many of the people living around the area. I like how their kway teow noodles were cooked perfectly, as they were still springy! Definitely a decent plate, with fresh cockles and a right balance of sweet and savoury. 3️⃣Spicy Lala Kalguksu ($8) from Wooga Jjajang: one of the newer additions to this hawker centre, their Kalguksu really hit the spot. With just the right amount of spiciness, coupled with a flavourful seafood broth, this is one bowl to get when it rains! The noodles were very springy and there was such a generous amount of clams given! 4️⃣Durian Chendol ($3.50) from Nyonya Chendol: Looking at how thick the gula melaka is, I know this is going to be a good bowl. With a good balance of sweet and savoury, this bowl shouts rich flavours from the thick coconut milk and gula melaka. The durian portion was also generous and it was very fragrant. Perfect end to the meal!

Great chendol Red bean chendol @ $2.30 Nonya chendol #01-115 Delicious and lots of flavours, very good ending to a meal at this food centre. There's other dessert stalls selling chendol at a cheaper price, maybe I'll try those next time.

Yummy prawn noodles Pork rib prawn noodles @ $6 Broth is strong and delicious, comes with lots of ingredients too. Albert street prawn noodles @ #01-10. This is the cheapest price but there's 2-3 bigger portion pricing to choose from.

For 1-for-1 Dessert (save ~$10) Inspired by time-tested recipes handed down from their grandmothers, the owners of Butter Studio are dedicated to honouring the tradition of crafting home-style bakes from scratch, and they’ve somehow managed to add a playful spin on some familiar favourites! This can be seen in their Gourmet Tarts which range from Sea Salt Nutella ($6.90) and Speculoos Cream Cheese ($6.90) to Raspberry Frangipane ($6.90) and Lemon Meringue ($7.90). Aside from these, they also come up with seasonal specials from time to time so be sure to pop by to see what’s bakin’.

Biscoff & Marble burnt cheesecake Biscoff Burnt Cheesecake was not bad. Cheesecake was creamy and the caramel topping on top goes well with the Cheesecake. Marble burnt cheesecake was not so good. And had difficulty finishing it, some how, it was dryer then the Biscoff. Quite worth it with the Beyond 1for1.

Butter Studio Cake And Ice Cream The milo brownie is cream is exactly what you expect. The biscoff burnt basque cheesecake was not bad, but the biscoff layering was a little too sweet in my opinion. Rating: 6