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Best Brunch Spots In Singapore For The Non-Early Risers

In recent years, brunch has become serious business in Singapore. Catered to the non-early risers, we have seen a proliferation of dining establishments around our little red dot that serves up tantalising mid-breakfast meals.

From fluffy-stacked pancakes to sandwiches and poached eggs, here are some of the best mid-morning dining spots to add to your brunch repertoire!

1. Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters

Nestled at a corner along Thomson road, Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters is likely to draw you in with their all-white minimalist interior.

This highly raved about cafe serves delectable and instagrammable all-day brunch as well as premium coffee for that perfect coffee kick in the late morning.

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Open Door Policy
Address: 19 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168650
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 12nn – 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm & 6pm – 11pm
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To start your day on a light note without potentially getting food coma thereafter, go for their Faina and fried eggs! It is paired with crushed avocado, coriander, and “aji molido” crème fraiche which lends a unique flavour to the dish.

Likewise, for a meaty option, you will not be disappointed with their classic Beef and Bone Marrow Burger. Featuring their signature premium beef, this burger is stacked with grilled tomatoes, onions, pickles, chimichurri (a type of sauce for grilled meat) and a sunny-side up.

boCHINche
Address: 115 Amoy Street, #01-02, Singapore 069935
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 12 – 2.30pm & 6 – 10.30pm; Fri 12 – 2.30pm & 6 – 11pm; Sat 11am – 3pm & 6 – 11pm; Sun 11am – 3pm
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Their Berry Ricotta Hotcake is an absolute showstopper.

Relish in this fluffy hotcake that is topped with strawberries, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

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One distinctive feature about The LoKal is that they make all their dishes in-house from scratch.

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Their attention to detail makes it one of the best places to indulge in wholesome and generously portioned brunch.

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Furthermore, for a nourishing mid-morning meal, go for their Smashed Avocado with Ricotta. It is made up of smashed avocado, homemade ricotta cheese paired with pomelo and toasted almonds on a sourdough bread.

The Local
Address: 136 Neil Rd, Singapore 088865
Opening hours: Mon 8am – 5pm; Tue to Fri 8am – 10pm; Sat 9am – 10pm; Sun 9am – 4pm
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Kinki’s Bottomless Buffet (S$52++) comes in an a la carte buffet style. The buffet offers three kinds of fresh and perfectly-cut sashimi: Salmon (Sake), Yellow Tail (Hamachi) and Bluefin Tuna (Maguro).

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Regardless of the time, it is always brunch time here at Penny University.

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Located right in the heart of Singapore’s CBD, you might easily pass Free The Robot if you are still reeling from morning drowsiness after a good slumber.

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The only indication of the place’s entrance is a single wall of robot-theme scribbles.

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9. Sarnies

Started a few years back by Australian Ben Lee, Sarnies has now transformed into a popular favourite within the bustling CBD district.

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Amoy St Bloc Party Is Not Holding Back! Feast, Explore And Chill Your Sunday Away

Amoy St Bloc Party is here to make sure your Sunday is a day of feasting, playing and drinking…in style!

Amoy Street has a special significance in our local culture and dining scene. More so with the recent move of many award-wning F&B brands to the area. As such, they’re throwing a welcome party, so you can get to know these new kids on the block!

The Fun Stuff

Set to take place on the 20th of November, the party will see Amoy Street transform into a street festival filled with fun, food, drinks and community activities.

Cool Music & Art Display

There will be a variety of vendors, exciting activities, and live performances featuring acts by DJ KFC and DJ Roscius hailing all the way from the UK.

For those who need their art fix, there will also be limited edition prints and paintings from local and uprising artists from The Artling along the street.

Get Your Fit On

We know too much good food will make you guilty, and guilty feet have got no rhythm!

That’s why one of the world’s faster growing studios, F45, is here to whip the guilt out of you.

For the curious but intimidated, this is the perfect chance to try a HIIT class.

You’ll get a taste of a legit workout class in an all fun no stress environment. Just go with the flow and enjoy the good vibes.

Grow Your Own Edible Garden

Amoy St Bloc Party is not all about eating, drinking and dancing.

Besides taking home Instagram moments, you’ll head back with skills of growing your own edible garden.

Learn a trick or two from our favourite urban farming collective, Edible Garden City, to grow food at under-utilised spaces like roofs and sidewalks.

In-Car Party With Jeep

The best part of all, you can hop on the Jeep Wrangler and it will take you on a ride around the block!

Their modern interpretation of Southeast Asian cuisines are executed using progressive techniques with a hint of Western influence.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to try their cocktails too.

2. boCHINChe 

Fuelled by chef Diego Jacquet, boCHINChe is all about bold Argentinean flavours.

Just like us, Argentina is a melting pot of cultures and Argentineans loveeee their food. boCHINChe’s passion is reflected on their menu, prepare your palate for an explosion of flavours.

3. Employees Only (Cocktail Bar)

What?? A craft cocktail bar from New York is in Singapore?

Yes, and it’s one with unpretentious NY vibes, buzzing energy, shoulder shaking music, and mighty fine cocktail techniques (that’s what they’re famed for).

The place can get really busy but trust us, it’s worth the wait.

4. Le Binchotan

What do you get when you combine French and Japanese cuisine? Le Binchotan!

Named after the white charcoal used to smoke French-Japanese tapas, this super chic eatery dishes some of the best skewers in town.

There’ll be 10% off selected sake bottles in conjunction with the Bloc party! Now, that calls for a Kampai!

5. Burger Joint

Dubbed the best burger in NYC, Burger Joint is all about yummy burgers done to perfection!

From cheese to portobello, and of course, bacon burger, their patties are extremely juicy and well seasoned. Top if off with craft beer (there’s a selection of 16 taps!) and that’s how every day should end.

6. Maggie Joan’s

Looking for Maggie Joan’s can be a lil tricky. It’s an underground Mediterranean restaurant located in the alleyway just off Gemmill Lane (literally a hidden gem).

Famed for their cosy ambience and gastronomical food, every dish here is so pretty that you’ll want to feed your camera first before digging in.

7. Gemmills

Gemmills has a split personality – it’s a cafe by day and a wine bar by night.

Expect a range of fresh pastries, sandwiches and coffee during the day and once the sun is down, bring the vinos out!

8. Birds of a Feather

Sichuan food can be a little intimidating. Just thinking about the flower pepper gives us chills!

But at Birds of Feather, the Sichuan-ness actually enhances the flavours of the Western cuisine served. And the ambience there will make you feel like you’re in Chengdu… well, minus the giant panda bears!

Party All Night

The event might start at 3pm, but once the sun is down (10pm onwards), step into Ding Dong as the playful restaurant space is reimagined into a retro dance floor on this day!

Bust a move to 80s and 90s hits at the afterparty and get a Ding Dong Daiquiri or two while you hit that high!

What are you waiting for? Get your peeps together and start planning your Amoy St Bloc Party trail.

Amoy St Bloc Party
Date: 20 November 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 3pm – 12:00am
Venue: Amoy Street
Event page: Amoy St Bloc Party
Instagram: @amoystblocparty

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COMILONA Presents Argentinian Flavours: Grilled Meat, Pumpkin For Dessert, & More!

Going to Argentina from Singapore is a long 30 hour flight. If you don’t have the time to visit the beautiful land, fret not! BoCHINche, an Argentinean restaurant in Singapore, brings the flavours of Argentina to you in a festival, COMILONA 2016.

For three nights only from 26 October to 28 October, tantalise your taste buds with flavours created by famous Argentinean chefs.

Argentinian Flavours

As Argentinian flavours are quite different from our local dishes, we were invited to a cooking demonstration where chefs explain and showcase the produce and culture of Argentinian cuisine.

Here’s what we had:

Humita

First up, Humita, a creamy corn dish, with similar textures to mash potatoes.

Cooked with onion, tomatoes and herbs, there was a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. This was surprising, as we’ve never tasted anything like this before – corn-based dish that was both sweet and salty at the same time!

Zapallo en almibar

From the Cuyo region, Zapallo en almibar is a dish where pumpkin is cooked till firm in water, then transferred and simmered in sugar syrup.

This dish is frequently eaten as a dessert. It’s mind-blowing for us Singaporeans, because we’re used to eating pumpkin as a vegetable, not as a sweet treat!

Chipa

Next, Chipa was served. It is a popular traditional Argentinean bread found in the north east regions of the country.

The popular use of tapioca flour and cheese gave the Chipa its chewy texture. Then, the bread is baked, resulting in a crispy outside, and soft inside. What a great snack for any occasion!

Chimichurri

Another crowd favourite is the classic Chimichurri, an Argentinean meat sauce that is used to marinate meat before it is barbecued.

In Argentina, meat is a staple on every dinner table. Hence, the Chimichurri recipe has undergone generations of revisions. It’s like Sambal chilli to us.

A medium rare grilled steak was topped with Chimichurri. To no one’s surprise, the flavours of both the sauce and the beef complemented each other perfectly.

Where can I try Argentinean Food?

For authentic Argentinean food, head down to boCHINche. For this week only, be wowed by the different dishes presented in each Collaborative Dinner.

COMILONA 2016 – Collaborative Dinners
Date: Thursday, 27 October 2016
Time: 7.30pm
Featured chefs: Soledad Nardelli; Fernando Navas; Pablo del Rio
Location: boCHINche, 115 Amoy Street #01-02, Singapore 069935
Price: $150++ per pax for a five-course degustation menu; $190++ with wine pairing

Guests should RSVP with their name, number of diners, and contact number at [email protected].

boCHINche
Address: 115 Amoy Street #01-02, 069935
Open:
For Lunch: Monday- Friday, 12pm-2.30pm and Weekends, 11am-3pm. For Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 6pm-10.30pm and, Friday and Saturday, 6pm-11pm.
Facebook: COMILONA 2016

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Get A Taste Of Argentina With boCHINche’s 5-Course Dinner Whipped Up By Argentinian Chefs

One thing that never ceases to amaze me about Singapore is the food! Possibly one of the few countries that has amazing local and international cuisine! French, Russian, Danish, Caribbean name it and Singapore has it!

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Which is probably why it was a pleasant surprise to hear of boCHINche, a restaurant that serves up authentic Argentinian eats! Located along Amoy Street, this quaint restaurant eatery offers Empanadas (a larger meat filled curry puff), different cuts of premium beef imported from Argentina (of course) and a wide range of seafood dishes!

COMILONA

This week, boCHINche is pulling out all the stops for COMILONA, a nomad food and wine festival that celebrates the wonders of Argentina! Hosting a team of 9 expert Argentinian chefs, boCHINche will be hosting a series of exclusive dinner collaborations across 3 days!

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