NEW! Fish & Co. Express @ Downtown East

Fish & Co. has opened its first seafood express concept in Singapore. Located at Downtown East, the restaurant will offer inexpensive seafood and burger value meals (all at S$5.95) to cater to families, students and the working crowd. Fish & Co. Express also brings to customers new fish burgers such as the Teriyaki salmon burger, Jap mayo burger and the sambal burger – a burger with a local twist featuring fish crowned with spicy chilli sambal, crispy ikan bilis and cucumber.

Excerpt from Asiacuisine E-zine, Volume 11, Issue 05 | 30 Jan 09 - 05 Feb 09

Norwegian Chef wins the Olympics of cooking

Chef of the year 2001 and 2002 in Norway Geir Skeie has cooked his way up to the top spot at the Bocuse d’Or in France. Dubbed the Olympics of cooking, the chef beat out competitors from Sweden, France and twenty-one other countries and walked away with a cash prize of 20 000 euros (S$39 520) and a golden statue of master chef Paul Bocuse, whom the competition is named after. Japan, the top ranking Asian team came in eighth while Singapore, represented by chef Jason Tan came in 18th at the competition.

The five and a half hour contest involves creating dishes using Scottish Aberdeen Angus beef, fresh cod, scallops and wild shrimp from Norway. This is the fourth time a Norwegian chef has won the top prize in the twelve years this competition has been in session.

Excerpt from Asiacuisine E-zine, Volume 11, Issue 05 | 30 Jan 09 - 05 Feb 09

Rendezvous Hotel Valentine's Day Promotion

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Do you know - Tapas is NOT a type of food

Tapas is not a type of food but a way of eating it. Tapa means cover and was traditionally a slice of cheese or ham placed over a drink. Read more on the origins of Tapas.

Weird Food From Japan

Wasabi Choco, Square Watermelon, Godzilla's Egg Watermelon, etc.

Good and Bad Cholesterol

We hear often hear that too much cholesterol leads to heart disease. So all cholesterol is bad. Right? Well it’s not quite that easy. Find out more here.

Eating Less Energy Dense Food Helps Cut Calories

It is not a coincidence that when people go for diet counselling as a way to lose weight, one of the first recommendations is to increase intake of fruits and vegetables. Read more about it here.

Valentine's Day Menu from Ristorante De Parma

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Editor's Note: Menu is available from 13-15 Feb 2009 only.

Gourmet Abu Dhabi marries culture and cuisine

Gourmet Abu Dhabi is a lifestyle gastronomic extravaganza presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). Gourmet Abu Dhabi marries culture and cuisine reflecting both the city’s advanced modernisation and its rich Middle Eastern heritage.

The epicurean festival is crafted for discerning individuals who seek gourmet enjoyment in perfect grandeur. This gourmet event will feature only the finest cuisines, best vintages and most unique dining experiences found in this emerging global capital. Find out more here.

CASE Survey Reveal MOST Singapore Food Stalls Did Not Increase Prices

In a survey of 255 food samples conducted by CASE between November and December last year, CASE found that over a six-month period 70% of the food samples saw no change in prices, 10% decreased in prices while the remaining 20% increased in prices.

Read more about the survey here.

Pasta de Warku is offering BIGGER serving portions during bad times

Mr Kiyoshi Ueki, the man behind the Japanese pasta chain is offering bigger portions for both his low-priced set lunches and and a la carte dishes. Pasta de Waraku's pasta portions have gone up from 110g to 170g for set lunches, which include pizza or fried rice. A la carte portions have gone up from 180g to 220g.

Previously, diners had to pay $4 more for a bigger serving off the a la carte menu. All its four outlets display posters with the words "larger portion". The set lunch promotion has also been extended from 2.30pm to 5pm to attract students.

Excerpt from The New Paper, January 28, 2009

Editor's note: Anyone who tried Pasta de Waraku's set lunches or a la carte menu recently care to confirm this report?

Food Blogger Rants About Food Blogging

Food Blogger Rants About Food Blogging here.

50 Popular Foods With Almost ZERO Nutritional Value

50 Popular Foods With Almost ZERO Nutritional Value

Supperclub Ladies Night

B-Yond presents the launch of the NEW Ladies Night (every Wednesday) at supperclub entitled Ladyluxe - a decadent night of style, fashion & indulgence commencing Wednesday February 4!

With a gourmet 4 course meal individually designed for each of the 4 Wednesdays in February, arrive hungry and ready to be wowed by supperclub's new Rock-Star Chef, Rob Staedler (ex Ku De Ta, Bali!).

The dinner is open to all and the 1st 100 ladies to RSVP via the Ladyluxe Facebook group AND call our reservations hotline 63344080 each week will be entitled to a complimentary 4 course dinner worth $65++. NB. you may only avail of this mouth-watering offer once per month!

Ladies: feel free to bring along your favourite boy(s) to share in the celebration of YOUR night! Expect: eclectic performances, signature cocktails & miraculous martinis as well as groove, funky & Balearic house from B-Yond's Guest DJs.

Friends @ Chomp Chomp Pizza & Tapas Special

Stone Oven Baked Pizza
50% off your 2nd Pizza.

Tapas promotion The more you order the less it cost!!!!!!

• 10% off - 3 Tapas order
• 20% off – 5 Tapas order
• 30% off – 8 Tapas & above

Valid at Friends @ Chomp Chomp only.

Friends @ Chomp Chomp (private parking available)

1 Maju Avenue

#01-01A Serangoon Garden Village

Singapore 556679

99 cent Coffee Special

Enjoy freshly brewed Coffee, Espresso, Cafe Latte, Cappuccino at Friends @ Jelita or Friends @ Chomp Chomp. No Terms and Conditions. Dine-in or Take-away

Friends @ Jelita (private parking available)
293 Holland Road
#02-04
Singapore 278628

Friends @ Chomp Chomp (private parking available)
1 Maju Avenue
#01-01A Serangoon Garden Village

Singapore 556679

Special Promotions from Friends Restaurant and Catering Group

Fresh Whole Lamb Split Roast

Special Introduction Price $ 499
Fresh air flown whole baby lamb,
roasted at your location.
Chef provided to roast and serve.
Each lamb 15 - 19 kg before cooking.
Feeds approximately 30 guest.
Call Jane @ 9380 0513 or email catering@friendsfoodandwine.com.

Civil Servant's newspaper article was "insensitive and ill-judged"

Permanent secretary at the Enviornment and Water Resource Ministry $60,800 family trip to Paris to learn cooking at the famed Le Cordon Bleu culinary school.

Yum.sg's Charity Drive

Yum.sg is holding a charity drive to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation (MAWF). Yum.sg, Mimolette, Mad Jack Cafe, Wild Rocket and Relish, will each pledge $2 to MAWF for every review written on Yum.sg till 31 January 09! That's $10 to MAWF for every review!!!

In conjunction with the Charity Drive, the participating restaurants are also bringing you special discounts. Just mention Yum.sg when you dine at these restaurants from 31 Dec to 31 Jan to enjoy the following discounts:

• 10% off at Mimolette
• 10% off @ any of the 4 MAD JACK Cafe (MAD & wiLD Aussie Xperience) - Bukit Timah, Jalan Kayu, Bedok and Paradiz Centre
• 10% off the A la Carte lunch menu at Wild Rocket
• 10% off when you dine at Relish on weekdays (M-F)

ieatishootipost thinks Wanton Mee with Tomato Ketchup is "our very own version" of the dish

ieatishootipost thinks Wanton Mee with Tomato Ketchup is "our very own version" of the dish.

Editor's note: What do you think?

3-for-2 High Tea Promotion at Straits Cafe @ Rendezvous

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190,000 friends are worth less than a piece of meat

Would you choose a free hamburger over your online friends? That's a question Burger King is hoping to answer. The fast food chain has created a Facebook application that gives users in the US a free hamburger coupon of they get rid of 10 friends from the social networking website.

The application will then send the dumped friends an email letting them know they were sacrificed for a piece of beef.

So far, at least 190,000 friends have been sacrificed for a free lunch according to Burger King.

Excerpt from The New Paper on Sunday, January 18, 2009

Editor's note: Talk about cannibalism! 10 friends are worth less than a piece of meat.

Only $4.90 for Bakerzin's warm Valrhona chocolate cake!

11 outlets islandwide including 02-09 Paragon, 01-15 UE Square, 01-07 United Square, 01-207 Vivocity, B2-08 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, B1-016 Suntec City Mall and 01-23 Millenia Walk.

Offer from now till Jan 31!

Excerpt from The Sunday Times, January 18, 2009

Editor's note: I think this is a pretty good offer. I believe their usual selling price is $9.80.

Chardonnay and Butter?

Ever wonder why Chardonnay has an unmistakably buttery aroma and flavour? Well, it’s a naturally occurring bi-product called diacetyl, a compound that also flavours butter and margarine, derived mainly from strains of lactic bacteria responsible for conducting malo-lactic fermentation (MLF).

Usually, MLF converts tart malic acid into the softer lactic acid, but it can also impart distinctive flavours. Many white wines avoid MLF to preserve acidity and grape derived flavours but Chardonnay is the notable exception as most benefit from the softened acidity and complex flavour of diacetyl.

Excerpt from Asian Wine Journal Ezine
- Volume 02 Issue 01 : 17-30 January 2009

Singapore's Most Romantic Restaurants

Mimolette
A secluded getaway surrounded by lush greenery.
Address: 55 Fairways Drive
Tel: 6467-7748
Signatured Dishes: Pan Fried Foie Gras ($30++); Pan-Seared Angus Tendorloin ($40++), Angel Food Cake ($14++) and Signatured Mimolette dessert.

Prive
A panoramic sea view from the marina plus customised cocktails served by fun bartenders who can entertain your date with magic tricks.
Address: Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista
Tel: 6776-0777
Must-have cocktail: The Habibi, which means The Beloved ($16). It has hints of saffron and citrus, and evokes Arabian mystery and love.

Il Lido Italian Dining & Bar
A snazzy Italian restaurant by the sea with a view of the Straits of Singapore and a sprawling golf course.
Address: #02-00 Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: 6866-1977
Must-have cocktail: The Il Lidotini ($18+++), a cocktail made of Absolut Mandarin, Campari and Red vermouth, which is an Italian signature.

Jaan
Sky-high dining with a stunning view of the cityscape.
Address: 70F Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road
Tel: 6837-3322
Signatured dishes: Alaskan king crab topped with royal snapper carpaccio; spicy gazpacho sorbet with fresh herb salad; Grade 9 wagyu beef with herb pistachio, wasabi potato cream and beef jus; caramel "snicker" bar with bourbon vanilla ice cream.

Kha
Modern Thai cuisine. Plus the lush outdoorsy setting will make you think that you are almost in Bali.
Address: #02-02 Hort Park, 33 Hyderabad Road
Tel: 6476-9000
Wine to order: "The Ned" Sauvignon Blanc 2008; it boasts great gooseberry notes. It's a rare find in Singapore as there are only limited quantities available. Best of all: It's a steal at $90 per bottle when other Sauvignon Blancs of this quality will cost over 100 bucks in a restaurant.

Woods By The Wine Company
A tucked-away forest-like enclave in Dempsey and a dinner bill that won't make you see red.
Address: Tanglin Village, 14-2 Dempsey Road
Tel: 6473-5428/ 6479-9341
Signature dishes: The oyster shooter with Bloody Mary, which is not just aphrodisiacal but very refreshing. Our chocolate molten lava cake is their top-seller and never fails to impress. These are part of our top-seller and never fails to impress. These are part of our three-course Valentine's Day menu ($75), which comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Sapphire
Dining on a hilltop while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Address: The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Bar
Tel: 6377-9688
Must-have cocktail: G.H. Mumm Champagne garnished with sugar-coated fresh strawberries ($27.60). It's an instant hit with the ladies.

Au Jardin
Modern European cuisine by chef Galvin Lim - the only Singaporean chef inducted into the pretigious Cotes des Bordeaux association - served in a black and white colonial bungalow.
Address: EJH House, Singapore Botanic Garden Visitor Centre
Tel: 6466-8812
Champagne to order: Bruno Paillard Rose Champagne NV ($210). This is from a boutique grower, which makes it all the more exclusive.

The Cliff
An over-the-top experience that's hard to beat. Think limousine service, a personal butler, and even diamonds.
Address: The Cliff, The Sentosa Resort and Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: 6275-0331/ 6371-1425
Best seat in the house: The balcony tables at the lower deck of The Cliff. As the restaurant is perched high atop a cliff, it offers a spectacular view of the South China Sea and an amazing sunset view.

Blu Restaurant & Bar
A stunning view of the cityscape - plus the option to dine in the privacy of the restaurant's wine cellar.
Address: 24F Shangri-La Hotel 22 Orange Grove Road
Tel: 6213-4598
Signatured dishes: For ladies, the Textured Lobster, which features lobster in roasted, foam and reduction versions, accompanied with tarragon, parmesan and mustard. For gentlemen, the Caviar Waffle, a combination of Asturia caviar, creme fraiche, chives and egg inside a small buckwheat waffle. These are part of the Valentine's set menu, which is priced at $398++ per couple.

Excerpt from Her World Singapore Magazine, February 2009 Issue

Editor's note: I bet these restaurants will be filled up during Valentine's Day.

Sizzler's Jan and Feb E-Vouchers

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