https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:22:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-hotel-durian-fiesta-2014/ https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-hotel-durian-fiesta-2014/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:08:14 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1553

The much-anticipated annual Durian Fiesta at Goodwood Park Hotel is back for 2014! From 24 February to 13 July, an exquisite range of pastry desserts brimming with D24 durian goodness will be available at The Deli for dine-in and take-out. The Goodwood Park Hotel couriered over their new creations to offer an early sneak preview of the upcoming durian extravaganza. I simply could not wait to dig into them and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-hotel-durian-fiesta-2014/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/kids/smoulder-baby-full-month-cakes/ https://sparklette.net/kids/smoulder-baby-full-month-cakes/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:13:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1515

A baby’s full month is considered a milestone and definitely a joyous event worth celebrating. For my baby Ethan’s one-month celebration, Smoulder’s lava cakes provided a touch of uniqueness over the traditional butter cakes. Plus, if you’ve been reading this blog long enough, you’ll know that my all-time favourite dessert is none other than the chocolate lava cake! Having these mark my boy’s first month of life is just plain […]]]> https://sparklette.net/kids/smoulder-baby-full-month-cakes/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-fiesta-2013/ https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-fiesta-2013/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:23:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1463

Durian lovers can rejoice; the crowd favourite Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta is back for 2013! From 1 March to 21 July 2013, you can dine in at the Goodwood Park Hotel deli or take away durian cakes made with the finest D24 grade durians that promise intense flavour and creamy flesh. For Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta 2013, there are new creations as well as signature delights like the durian mousse […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-fiesta-2013/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-winners/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:53:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1400

After our review of sushi and salad joint Maki-San, we organised a little giveaway where 10 sushi vouchers were up for grabs. Find out if you are one of the 10 lucky winners! Maki-San Little San Sushi vouchers Winners Prize: 1 Little San Sushi voucher each, worth S$6.90 Bojia Wang Winter Law Madeline Yeo Clarissa Lin Meifang Yan Yan Sherry wen ny Ah Lu Edwin Aileen Ang Congratulations to all […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-winners/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-giveaway/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:33:59 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1398

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. Following our feature of Maki-San at The Cathay, we thought it would be a good idea to team up with the adorable eatery and do a yummy giveaway – in the form of sushi vouchers. Read on to find out how you can win these vouchers and design your own sushi rolls at Maki-San! Avocado maki roll from Maki-San Maki-San […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 55 https://sparklette.net/food/naomi-kitchen-swiss-roll/ https://sparklette.net/food/naomi-kitchen-swiss-roll/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:34:33 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1352

Last month, we reviewed Singapore bakery Naomi Kitchen for its creative fruit cakes and Swiss rolls. Apart from those, another very unique offering by this cake shop is its Swiss rolls with special designs. Growing up, Japanese manga series Doraemon was a huge part of my childhood. So I decided to commission a Swiss roll featuring Doraemon! This is what Naomi Kitchen came up with: Doraemon Swiss roll S$45 Isn’t […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/naomi-kitchen-swiss-roll/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-cake/ https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-cake/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:36:18 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1314

The popular Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta is back for 2012! Durian cake lovers can treat yourselves to meticulously-crafted D24 durian cakes and pastries at the Goodwood Park Hotel Deli from 1 March to 31 July 2012. Also check out our review of the Goodwood Park Durian Buffet. Apart from the all-time favourites like the durian mousse cake and durian puffs, there are also a couple of new creations. If you […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-cake/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/food/the-garden-slug/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-garden-slug/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:09:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1302

I recently took part in a mini contest by The Garden Slug… and won! Yes, even as we hold regular giveaways here on Sparklette, I occasionally join in a contest or two myself on other sites. The prize is a fabulous barbecue platter for three. Some people were quite curious about it, so I thought it would be neat to feature it. The good news is that the platter is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-garden-slug/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-winners-2012/ https://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-winners-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:22:28 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1272

Did you join our first Chinese New Year giveaway last week to win the salmon yusheng from Red House Seafood Restaurant? There were 3 sets of Prosperity salmon yusheng, worth S$38 each, from Red House Seafood Restaurant up for grabs. Find out if you are one of the 3 lucky winners! Winners Jolin Chua Ronald Low Teh Tarik Kosong Congratulations to all winners! You will be contacted at your email. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-winners-2012/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-giveaway-2012/ https://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-giveaway-2012/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:00:48 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1267

Update: This contest has ended. Find out who the winners are. With Christmas just passed, Chinese New Year is just around the corner! This heralds the arrival of the yusheng (raw fish salad), a staple food I’ve come to love at Chinese New Year. In fact, I attended a dinner function on New Year’s eve, and to our pleasant surprise, yusheng was already being served then. It had raw salmon […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-giveaway-2012/feed/ 78 https://sparklette.net/food/munchy-moo/ https://sparklette.net/food/munchy-moo/#respond Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:49:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1191

Conceptualised by a group of friends, Munchy Moo is an ice cream cake store tucked away at the side of Bishan MRT station (opposite Toast Box). The dessert specialist has much to offer Singaporeans during these sweltering summer days. Eight unique flavours – an eclectic mix of both single and combinations of customer favourites – are freshly made on-site daily. Customisation is the key to the brand’s success. You can […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/munchy-moo/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/sour-sally/ https://sparklette.net/food/sour-sally/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:00:41 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1187

For the health-conscious dessert lovers that are seeking a delicious, heart-healthy snack, this one’s for you. Sour Sally, the Indonesian brand of frozen yoghurt, has opened its first international outlet in Singapore at Wisma Atria. The soft-serve frozen yoghurt served here is extremely healthful and boasts a fat-free content. Step into the froyo outlet and you would be greeted by images of the bubbly and fun-loving Sour Sally character, which […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sour-sally/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/cacao7/ https://sparklette.net/food/cacao7/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:00:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1184

Searching for a healthful, all-natural treat that will satisfy your chocolate cravings? Look no further than Cacao7. The dessert bar at Orchard Central, Singapore, offers a range of organic and low-carbohydrate dark chocolates and sweet treats. Using only specially-imported Ecuadorian Arriba beans (USDA certified organic and fair trade product) and Whey Low (all-natural patented sweetener with 75 percent lower glycemic index, carbohydrates and calories than sugar), Cacao7 succeeds in creating […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cacao7/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/old-chang-kee-curry-puffs/ https://sparklette.net/food/old-chang-kee-curry-puffs/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 03:00:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1140

Old Chang Kee is probably most famous for their curry puffs. With a food kiosk at every other shopping mall, you can say that their curry snacks have dominated the local food scene. Do you think Old Chang Kee sells the best curry puffs in Singapore? Apart from their famous curry puff, Old Chang Kee also has a wide range of finger foods such as spring rolls, breaded prawns, chicken […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/old-chang-kee-curry-puffs/feed/ 9 https://sparklette.net/contest/oriole-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/oriole-winners/#respond Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1090

In a recent Sparklette giveaway, 5 sets of delicious roast beef sandwiches and daily brew from the new Oriole Espresso & Brew Bar at Republic Plaza went up for grabs. More than 70 of you participated. Read on to find out who the 5 lucky winners are. Winners Tracy Oon Chin Oi Lin Jasper Aston Lim Wendy Soh Hong Wei Congratulations to all 5 winners! You have been contacted at […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/oriole-winners/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/mcdonalds-chicken-mcgrill/ https://sparklette.net/food/mcdonalds-chicken-mcgrill/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:20:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1088

By now, everyone in Singapore (and their pets too) must have heard of the new McDonald’s Chicken McGrill burger. Launched on March 1, it is almost impossible to miss the massive marketing campaign that runs with the line “Make it Better, Make it Chicken McGrill” on TV, newspapers, and the internet. The fast food giant has even introduced an enticing limited period 1 for 1 offer that has spread virally […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mcdonalds-chicken-mcgrill/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-fiesta/ https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-fiesta/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:52:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1087

Hello March. Durian lovers, you know what that means. The annual Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta is back! From March to July, you can enjoy a smorgasbord of durian creations at Goodwood Park Hotel, which recently celebrated its 110th anniversary. We’re talkin’ puffs and crepes and strudels and cakes. Making its début this year is the durian cappuccino cake, comprising three layers of cappuccino mousse, D24 durian pulp and chocolate sponge […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-durian-fiesta/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/contest/oriole/ https://sparklette.net/contest/oriole/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:00:15 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1086

Update: Contest has ended. The winners have been announced. Find out who won. Oriole Cafe & Bar has opened a second outlet at Republic Plaza. The new Oriole Espresso & Brew Bar offers espresso-based and single cup filtered or brewed coffee alongside sandwiches, salads and freshly baked items. Read the review of the new Oriole Espresso & Brew Bar. Sandwich Giveaway! This week, we’re giving away 5 sets of roast […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/oriole/feed/ 76 https://sparklette.net/food/oriole-espresso-brew-bar/ https://sparklette.net/food/oriole-espresso-brew-bar/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:03:20 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1085

It’s been a crazy few weeks at the Sparklette headquarters. In between some web design projects, I have been getting in touch with companies to sponsor awesome prizes for the contests here (Why, haven’t you noticed the increasing frequency of these giveaways? *wink*). When things get so busy, you may wish to order take-outs at lunch. I like that I can simply grab a sandwich and coffee from Oriole Espresso […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/oriole-espresso-brew-bar/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/kim-hwa-guan-bak-kwa/ https://sparklette.net/food/kim-hwa-guan-bak-kwa/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:00:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1071

…not Lim Chee Guan, Bee Cheng Hiang, Fragrance or even Kim Hock Guan. Year after year, only one bak kwa (pork jerky) maker gets business from my family – Kim Hwa Guan (金华源). We swear by the Kim Hwa Guan bak kwa and find theirs to be the tastiest in town! Do you agree? Each year, around this time, a phenomenon would occur in Singapore. Long queues would form at […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/kim-hwa-guan-bak-kwa/feed/ 30