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Had dinner at Meadesmoore on a Wednesday night and it was such a memorable experience. We started with the Burrata di Pugliese, which was an absolute delight. For the main course, the Meads Cut steak was cooked to perfection—medium rare, juicy, and tender, with the fat beautifully rendered. The accompanying salsa and bordelaise sauces were warm and flavorful.

The Truffle Mac and Cheese was a standout. The pasta was cooked al dente, with a rich truffle flavor in every bite and a crispy, golden cheese crust that made it irresistibly good. I’d come back just for this dish alone! To round off the meal, we had the Tiramisu, which was creamy, rich, and boasted a slightly stronger alcoholic flavor than usual. This gave it a bold twist that set it apart from the classic version.

Overall, the food was amazing, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. It’s definitely one of the best steakhouses I’ve been to and a place I’d highly recommend for a special night out!

The Kampung chicken rice was delicious, with tender chicken and aromatic rice cooked to perfection. The spicy chili sauce added a nice kick, while the fresh cucumber slices provided a refreshing contrast.

Mega ice lemon tea was also a nice thirst quencher

If you’re looking for a Christmas afternoon tea experience that’s as indulgent as it is festive, look no further than the InterContinental Singapore's Lobby Lounge, where they’ve teamed up with Bonne Maman for a truly delightful spread. The partnership shines through in the creative use of their jams, elevating both savory and sweet bites to a whole new level.

The savory selections are a great start, like the Country Pork Terrine, where the subtle sweetness of Bonne Maman Cherry Jam perfectly complements the rich pork and pickled gherkin. The Foie Gras Mousseline with Parma Ham and Chestnut Cream is smooth and luxurious, while the Spanish Octopus with Romesco Sauce brings a bold, Mediterranean flair to the table. The Roasted Turkey and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche is hearty and comforting, a perfect nod to the holiday season.

As for the sweet treats, they’re nothing short of festive magic. The Wild Winter Mushroom, with its light strawberry mousse and Bonne Maman Forest Berries Jam, is almost too pretty to eat! The Christmas Pistachio Yule Cake, with its apricot jam center, is both visually stunning and delicious, while the Ivory Snowball Mousse Cake, with a creamy coconut exterior and peach jam filling, offers a light yet indulgent finish.

The Lamington Gift Box, filled with almond financier, lime curd and Bonne Maman Blackberry Preserves, is a fun and tasty surprise, and the free-flow ice cream trolley is a charming way to round off the experience.

Pair it all with a glass of bubbly, and you've got a festive tea experience that’s nothing short of magical. Whether you're a fan of classic high tea or looking to try something new, this collaboration with Bonne Maman will leave you feeling merry and bright.

If you're in the mood for a satisfying Japanese buffet experience, Shin Minori is undoubtedly one of the better options around. The buffet offers an impressive variety of choices, including sashimi, aburi sushi, nori taco, sushi taco, inari, nigiri, maki, and temaki, ensuring that no one leaves disappointed.

The sashimi is a standout—fresh, succulent, and served in generous portions. Sushi lovers will also be delighted by the range of creative sushi, handrolls, and maki. Each piece is well-prepared and visually appealing, with unique combinations that elevate the dining experience.

With so many dishes to choose from, the extensive menu can feel overwhelming—in the best way possible. It's nearly impossible to try everything in one visit, which just gives you an excuse to come back for more.

Overall, Shin Minori offers a wonderful balance of quality and variety, making it a go-to spot for Japanese food enthusiasts. Whether you're a sashimi purist or a sushi adventurer, this buffet has something for everyone.

Salad bars take me back to the glory days of Ponderosa & Sizzler, and they were one of the best inventions of the 20th century. Call it nostalgia, call it gluttony, but there’s no denying that salad bars are utterly brilliant. So when I heard that @xwwesterngrill unique selling point was that purchasing any entrée gave you full access to the salad bar, I knew I had to give it a go for old times sake.⠀
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During the date of my visit, XW Western Grill had a limited time special of Mentaiko Aburi Chicken Chop ($15.90++). It sounds sophisticated, but it really is quite simple. A juicy cut of chicken thigh fillet is grilled till it acquires a captivating char, and then a deluge of mentaiko mayo is applied on top and blowtorched. The mentaiko mayonnaise was slightly too creamy & not quite umami enough, but the sublime chicken chop more than makes up for it. The skin has become crisp, and the char adds extra smokiness to the already stunningly savoury chicken chop. It’s served with a side of fries, but I left most of it behind as I had the salad bar to explore.⠀
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The salad bar doesn’t just have salad and other delicious, must-have veggie items like coleslaw, creamed spinach, charred broccoli & carrots, and sautéed cherry tomatoes, they have sides too. Think sautéed mushrooms, potato salad, onion rings, sweet potato fries, aglio olio pasta and a couple of other carb options. All these carb & veg options in conjunction with the decently proportioned proteins make for a bulking brother’s dream, and good lord what wouldn’t I give to have XW Western Grill open up a restaurant in one of the three malls in Paya Lebar.⠀
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If any of y’all at @xwwesterngrill are reading this, this is a sign to take the plunge & open a new outlet with a full salad bar in one of the three malls surrounding Paya Lebar MRT. Thank me later.

Unfortunately good things come to an end, but at least we ended it on a sweet note at @sugarhallsg. They have two cocktails that could be considered to be dessert-like, especially the Dirty Chocolatini. All cocktails are $26++ which is about the market average price for a cocktail, but these concoctions are far from average.⠀⠀
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The Dirty Chocolatini is a concoction built on a base of Monkey Shoulder Whisky, Merlet Amerisse, a bitter blackcurrant aperitif, chocolate, white cocoa, raspberry and lime. I already knew that chocolate & whisky were quite a good pairing, but I didn’t realise just how good it could be. The Dirty Chocolatini tastes & feels like a melted down chocolate gelato, and then the Merlet Amerisse & raspberry pop in to turn this cocktail into a crazily chocolatey black forest cake. The amalgamation of fantastic flavours conceal the whisky well, and it’s definitely a dangerous dessert cocktail. Especially when you’re already a few cocktails deep.⠀
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The Souffle Espresso Martini is less of a dessert cocktail and more in line with the post meal espresso. Santa Teresa Rum and Mr Black Coffee Liqueur are complemented by the addition of cold brew coffee & macadamia, right before the espresso elixir gets topped with dalgona foam. The sweetness and smoothness of the rum & coffee liqueur neutralise the acidity of the cold brew coffee and make it even smoother. However, I couldn’t really pick out any extra nuttiness from the macadamia, but the simultaneous alcohol & caffeine punch was more than enough to satisfy. Mixing booze & espresso might leave you with the Forrest Whittaker, but it will definitely give you enough of a jolt to stumble out of Sugarhall.⠀
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Thank you so much for the invite, @sugarhallsg!

The fish ball soup from Jalan Tua Kong Lau Lim at Simpang Bedok offers a delightful experience with its very soft yet slightly bouncy texture, striking a perfect balance that enhances the overall enjoyment of this traditional dish.

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The overall experience I had in Gunther's was wonderful! The elegant ambience decorated with some christmas elements made the entire space cozy and warm. The chef's curated menu was also delicious.

The staff was also extremely attentive, taking into account that I am mildly allergic to most crustaceans not including prawn, I was served other delicious menu they had to offer.

My favourite one being their French grilled Foie Gras with mild spicy citrus dressing. I don't usually like foie gras due to its pungent flavour but the overall texture, taste and fragrance of this dish complemented each other perfectly and with every bite, the foie gras melted so satisfyingly in my mouth. I would highly recommend it!

This prawn noodles stall could easily missed even though they are actually facing the front main road.

Yet Liang Seah Street Prawn Noodle stall has a long history, serving their prawn noodle since 1946 and continue till today at this food centre.

A lovely and robust flavour on my first sip of the soup. Comes with delicious half peeled prawn and sliced pork.