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We take a tour of the new Margaret Market food outlets in this redeveloped market. Built in 1956, it was formerly known as the Commonwealth Avenue Wet Market & Food Centre. It was gazetted for conservation by URA and has now reopened as a venue with cafes, shops and lifestyle services. The Margaret Drive hawker… <a href="https://ordinarypatrons.com/2023/10/14/margaret-market-food-cafes-restaurants-and-their-menus/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »Margaret Market Food : Cafes, Restaurants and Their Menus</a>

Margaret Market Food : Cafes, Restaurants and Their Menus

Funan used to be associated with computers and IT accessories but today Funan Mall has become a dining destination. Though shoppers still head to Funan Mall for gaming machines, headphones and drones, most people go to the mall between North Bridge Road and Hill Street because it has an interesting range of restaurants, cafes and… <a href="https://ordinarypatrons.com/2023/10/12/eat-in-funan-mall/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »What to Eat in Funan Mall 2023</a>

What to Eat in Funan Mall 2023

Tori Sanwa Raffles City (鶏三和) is the first Singapore outlet of oyakodon chain Tori Sanwa from Japan. Located at B1 of the mall, this is a restaurant specialising in meals with chicken as the focus. As at the time of this post, a second outlet has opened in Great World City.

Tori Sanwa Raffles City – Oyako Don Restaurant From Japan

GO Noodle House is a Malaysian noodle chain known for its mi xian cooked in Jiangxi province style refined to appeal to discerning Malaysian palates. They opened their first overseas outlet in Melbourne and the brand’s second overseas location was in Singapore, at 313 Somerset. GO Noodle House is now also in Parkway Parade.

GO Noodle House – New Parkway Parade Outlet

La Savoir seems to be the unofficial ‘Hermès Cafe’ in Singapore. The classy restaurant at Scotts Square that uses precious Hermès tableware has an impressive Google review score of 4.5 stars. How much of that is attributed to the food and to the branded plates? There was only one way to find out. We headed to… <a href="https://ordinarypatrons.com/2023/10/06/la-savoir-hermes-cafe-in-singapore/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »La Savoir ‘Hermès Cafe’ in Singapore</a>

La Savoir ‘Hermès Cafe’ in Singapore

Deepavali will be celebrated in Singapore on Sunday, 12 November 2023. The annual Deepavali Light Up has already transformed the streets of Little India into a mesmerizing spectacle. It is time to get ready for the festival of lights by getting your hands on delectable Deepavali delights and making reservations for the celebratory meals.

Deepavali Delights 2023

Avenue on 3 Cafe Paragon Orchard sits in a corner of the new luxury fashion retail space by F J Benjamin on level 3 of the Orchard Road mall. There are many places for afternoon tea or a coffee break. Cafes such as PS Cafe and Halcyon & Crane are popular choices. But our recent coffee… <a href="https://ordinarypatrons.com/2023/10/02/avenue-on-3-cafe-paragon-orchard-posh-oasis-in-busy-singapore/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »Avenue on 3 Cafe Paragon Orchard – Posh Oasis in Busy Singapore</a>

Avenue on 3 Cafe Paragon Orchard – Posh Oasis in Busy Singapore

Tossing and turning at night worrying about unhealthy eating? Craving a light and delicious meal that won’t make you feel guilty? Then you may want to try Toss & Turn, the salad bar offering wholesome and satisfying food.

Toss & Turn – salad bar for wholesome satisfying food

One more new Bukit Timah Road cafe has opened – Pocket By Flip Coffee Roasters. This hot new cafe has a Google review of 4.8 stars. For us, any Singapore cafe with a Google rating of 4.5 rating is highly impressive. There is a total review number of 40, which is quite realistic for a… <a href="https://ordinarypatrons.com/2023/09/28/pocket-by-flip-coffee-roasters-new-bukit-timah-cafe/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »Pocket By Flip Coffee Roasters – New Bukit Timah Cafe</a>

Pocket By Flip Coffee Roasters – New Bukit Timah Cafe

Kenangan Coffee (also known as “Kopi Kenangan” in Indonesia) marked its debut in Singapore with its flagship store at Raffles City Shopping Centre, and a special launch Buy-1-Free-1 promotion.