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PAUL Bakery

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What I’ve read from reviews mentioned that the deserts offered at PAUL Bakery (Singapore) can’t be compared with the taste of what is offered in Europe (Not like I’ve been to Europe anyways), but on my end, I thought the the selection and quality was good. The macarons was not bad while a friend liked the fruit tarts more, to each to his own taste. But overall it was a nice experience – nothing like a good cup of aromatic tea, macarons and the smell of fresh baked pastries lingering throughout the cafe while you unwind after a long day.

Drop by if you’ve not done so, who knows you might fall in love with the interior too, well, at least I did!

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Paul Bakery
391A Orchard Road
#03-16/16A/17 Ngee Ann City Tower A
Tel: +65 6836 5932
Sun–Thu: 8.30am – 10pm
Fri–Sat: 8.30am – 11pm


Carpenter and Cook

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I decided to only blog about Carpenter and Cook after a few more visits to this quaint place as I didn’t get to try all the ‘must haves’ during my other visits, but now with a better idea of how the place is like, I’d have a go at a post of my views on it. For the many, including myself, was initially complaining about the prices of how expensive the pastries/food cost but after finding out what ingredients and how much EFFORT has been put into baking these lovelies, I changed my perspective toward that. I’ve been told by a friend who works there about the crazy hours that the chef has to put in to create each and every item sold but of course the bosses and staff would be more than willing to chat up with you, so ask away.

Carpenter and Cook

The Queen of Heart’s Tarts – Passionfruit Meringue ($6.20) which has been crazily raved by many, and I know why! Each bite was filled flavours and they are not stingy about it!

Carpenter and Cook

The Queen of Hearts’ Tarts - Lemon Cream ($6.20) had us either loving it or disliking it. To friends, they describe the flavour of this as BABY’S MILK (FYI, the person who commented on this is a father!!). There is undoubtedly a great amount of milk based. So this is something to take note of when ordering this, but for me, I would say that it taste better as time goes by, to each person’s preferences.

Carpenter and Cook

The Queen of Hearts’ Tarts - Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel ($6.20) is one word YUMS if you’re a chocolate fan!

Carpenter and Cook

The White Rabbit’s Carrot Cake ($7.00) which was recommended by Lisa (a friend that works there) which I did not regret listening at all. This isn’t quite the usual cake but it’s filled with nuts, raisins and I think some orange/lemon as I tasted something zesty (Please correct me if I’m wrong).

Carpenter and Cook

It’s such a beautiful place filled with furbished/unfurnished antiques that you can actually buy back if any of the pieces catches your eye, just ask and you’ll have a better idea of what’s for sale or not. I love how warm the place feels and yes, I have a thing for big long tables, makes the cafe experience very communal. Looking forward to make another trip here and this time I will get the homemade jams which looks equally YUMMY!

Carpenter and Cook

I’m glad my friends enjoyed this place as much as I did. Let’s go visit more cafes!!

JXHX

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19 Lorong Kilat, #01-06, Singapore 598120
6463 3648 / info [at] carpenterandcook.com
Tue – Fri: 12:00-22:00 Sat: 10:00-22:00 Sun: 10:00-19:00

http://www.facebook.com/carpenterandcook

The Plain

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So I finally made my way to The Plain after hearing about how awesome the place is. Especially when it’s coming from a friend, Sophie; who’s a firm believer that good coffee is essential + she has drank from the best coffee when in Australia. So her literal remarks about The Plain is “it’s as good as those served in Australia”…

I tell you the vegemite toast with eggs benedict is THE thing to order but warning first it’s not for the light taste buds. While I got the salami sandwich (I can’t quite remember the exact name, but it was the Salami something) which tasted equally good! I love their choice of bread which makes the food taste better.

Now for the COFFEE which both of us got the Skinny Latte! I have now know why people do rave about the coffee here – it’s the froth + good amount of coffee that makes the cup awesome! I have never knew how important an amount of froth can make or break it. You have to come and taste it for your own-self. NO regrets!

Ambience wise, it’s nice to have an open kitchen which allows you to have an idea of what goes on in your food. Yes, I’m the kind that feels more at ease when I know what goes into my food rather than ‘trade secret’ behind those walls. As many other reviewers has mentioned that you have to remember your order upon payment which I think it’s absolutely interesting – this place literally treats you like you are part of the family.

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Skinny latte – $3.90

You can choose your type of toast – just the way you want it.

Salami Sandwich.

Happy people!

I had to get another cup of coffee to accompany me while I work. Now I really wished that my working place was somewhere nearby – You’ll probably know where to find me if I’m not at my desk. Haha!

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Seoul x Night

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Korea in general is a country filled with many night scenes even on a weekday which I think it’s awesome. It keeps me wondering, don’t these people need to sleep and work the very next day? It’s a daily scene where you’ll see working adults hang out till late drinking + feasting on BBQ meat all night long and then they will end up heading to a Noraebang (Karaoke joint) to sing their hearts out. Maybe I should compile a TOP 10 things you will see in Korea real soon. This is Part 2 of my Korea Travel Adventure which I’m still slowly but surely updating on, do drop by soon. If you’re interested, here’s Part 1, which is a simple update.

Night view from a high peek at Namsan Tower. It’s amazing to see the whole landscape of Korea from this view.

Bus rides were VERY fun! Though most bus drivers drove like it was the Formula 1 race! *gulps* I had to hold on TIGHT just in case I ended up on the floor. Plus because of the awesome weather (which I CANNOT stop raving about), NO A/C is needed – natural cooling air comes right in with windows open. *thumbs up*

I could sit in a bus and get whizz around all night long. Seoul is a very colourful place which I LIKE! It’s like a huge canvas of colours everytime you sit and stare and something. Ps, I’d update with more bus rides experience.

Caffe Bene (카페베네) is like the fastest expending coffee joint in Korea. Like you’ll spot it in almost every other street away. Maybe because it has like ‘celebrity endorsement’ like a famous drama show ‘Secret Garden’. But let me warn you, it’s not really a ‘pocket/wallet’ friendly cafe for drinks/food but maybe what you’re paying is the ambience.

Coffee wise, I think they are different from what we have in Singapore – their taste is pretty weak unlike our Kopi-GAO. Most coffee in Korea taste weak unless you tell your barista that you want something ‘stronger’ thus the extra shot or two.

From what I heard it’s because most coffee joints serves pastries and they do not want the taste of each to over power one another. How true is this? Any Koreans would like to enlighten me on this?

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