xx Jimmy Monkey a couple of weeks back with SJ and SL xx
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"Free yourself from the confines that bind you. Maybe you built steel bars around your heart because you thought they had to be there. You wanted to protect yourself from being hurt so badly again. Take them down. Walk out. This may be physical or it may be metaphorical. But either way, know that there’s nothing worse than not experiencing life for the fear of what it may bring."
Chock Full of Beans on a weekday a couple of weeks ago; mad loving their aglio olio!! Their latte art was so cute too - we were served one with xiaodingdang and another with mymelody. Their salmon salad also came in quite a generous portion for the amount we paid for. Definitely worth a revisit! Need to try the other weekend brunch items on their menu heh :D For those who are interested, getting there might be a problem though - since it's really quite inaccessible if you do not drive. Nevertheless, their prices are quite reasonable, with plus points for the lack of service charge! :D
Despite its dodgy rep at night, Changi Village is actually quite a quaint location to hang out in the day. Found quite a few interesting eateries/cafes there, maybe should head back again sometime to explore thoroughly...
Yet another gem located in the east of Singapore. So much #eastiespride hahaha.
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Antoinette
Headed to Antoinette at their Penhas outlet with some of the xlb girls for brunch earlier this year. Not a huge fan of desserts, but would really like to visit the Palais Renaissance outlet someday - heard it has a Versailles garden theme with really pretty decor! :D
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Table Manners
Tried out Table Manners with YK after she came back from the US. Quaint little cafe nestled in the heart of Changi - yet another east brunch location! Scoreee. It was pretty good though, coffee was good and I loved their aglio olio! :) Pity YK just had her wisdom tooth removed, so the entire dinner was basically just me gorging myself as per usual heh. Was a great catchup too; listening to all her travel stories makes me really wanna head to the US one day. Envious much haha.
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Open Door Policy
Was a pity that we forgot to make a reservation; the place was packed and we had to settle for the counter seats. Their smoked salmon with scrambled eggs came in such a huge portion, it was definitely worth the price I paid for it hahaha. Tried out the apple crumble too, which was highly recommended in alot of the reviews we pored over. Not a fan of desserts but it was sooo good! :D Oh and prices are slightly more on the high-side at ODP though, but definitely worth a try! :D:D
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Akashabu
Rare treat by the sis at Akashabu @ KLP. IT WAS SOOOO DAMN GOOD I'M NOT EVEN KIDDING. We tried out all the different kinds of beef, pork and it was just so, so satisfying. :D The place was packed too, perhaps cos we went there on a public holiday (Good Friday)... and KLP was swarming with teens cos' of the script concert that night. Even managed to meet Ame and YR who were there for the concert haha. Overall, was a really good dinner thanks to the sis!^^ Need to head back again somedayyyy!
Loysel's Toy
First up was Loysel's Toy! Badly wanted to try this place after the recent visit to ukulele movement with my fellow uke-hipster pals hahaha. The eggs ben was so-so, as rated by C, but the coffee was gooooood. To be expected from papa palheta luh haha. The place is kinda out of the way though, located in a pretty secluded area in the depths of kampong bugis. Walking there might be a bitch (?) but oh well, you've been warned heh.
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Windowsill in the Woods
Next up was Windowsill in the Woods. Wanted to try this after a fellow foodie on IG posted photos of this. Their wide array of pie selection was pretty good. Pals tried the tea and some lemon-strawberry pie, which I thought was not bad! We were told that their menu changes weekly or something, correct me if I'm wrong. Just a pity that our stomachs couldn't handle for more pies... Would love to go back and try the remaining selection some time! Oh, and the interior was quirky nice - I like!
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Carpenter and Cook
Last up was Carpenter and Cook. It was raining cats and dogs when we arrived, but the desserts were pretty worth the soak!!! And the interior was soooooo awesome, with all the retro vintage-like embellishments and there were also a couple of home decor/vintage knick-knacks up for sale too. Their selection was pretty good, if not for the full stomachs and tight wallets, we would have probably ordered a lot more. Loveddddd the bacon/onion quiche (sorry am a suckaaa for savoury dishes) while the pals preferred the sweeter cakes and tarts (salted caramel and passionfruit meringue tart, i think?).
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And that's a sweet ending to my final recess week! Recess week had came and gone in such a flurry that I almost forgot that it will be the final recess week of my entire academic life. Nevertheless, recess week has been well-spent. It's kinda satisfying to know how my 2013 mantra has been religiously adhered to. #YOLO. For now, allow me to relish in my final recess week moments.... Ahhh this bittersweet feeling - when have we all grown up this fast?! Time really passes by too quickly for comfort...
Alright time to get back to serious business (this journal entry was drawn up in the midst of completing my FYP report) - oh writing, thou art a heartless bitch; regret the times I didn't put in as much effort into reading and improving my writing... laziness comes back to bite in the ass. SUCH A CHORE. Help me to organize my thoughts right? All I can think about is food. Dying, dying...
