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Cold tapas: Pimento (Spanish peppers), Manchego cheese & Serrano Jamon (Spanish ham) on toast Tucked under the Esplanade Bridge, Sol Tasca is a tapas bar that serves authentic Spanish cuisine. Although a tapas bar in appellation, they do have a breakfast menu and a small selection of soups, salads, pastas, pizzas and desserts. Here, you can wind down and enjoy delicious heart-healthy tapas while imbibing various vinous beverages with good […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sol-tasca/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/the-pigeonhole/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-pigeonhole/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 06:44:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1143

In Singapore, there are a few cafés where you can go enjoy some quiet time on your computer. Typically, these places have a formula made up of these key ingredients: Free wi-fi Good coffee Staff/customers that don’t mind you hogging tables for hours Power sockets are a plus A friend introduced me to one such place recently. Sequestered at Duxton Road, The Pigeonhole may be a hole in the wall […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-pigeonhole/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/food/tab-singapore/ https://sparklette.net/food/tab-singapore/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:24:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1057

Step into TAB and it feels as though you have stepped into a mini concert hall. Spanning two floors at Orchard Hotel, TAB is a unique concert venue where you can enjoy nightly performances by local and international artists while dining or sipping on a cocktail. The main dining area on the first floor gives you an unobstructed view of the performances. Soft, subdued lighting and candlelight, accompanied by food, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tab-singapore/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/one-twenty-six/ https://sparklette.net/food/one-twenty-six/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:01:30 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=987

How does live music, good food, and a cool Sea Breeze sound to you? At 1 Twenty Six in East Coast Park, you can enjoy a meal and drinks while admiring a view of the sea and the ships in the distance. The dining arm of this restobar goes by the name Coast, offering a communal dining concept. If this sounds familiar, that’s because its sister, Roast at One Rochester, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/one-twenty-six/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/food/nostalgia-hotel-potion/ https://sparklette.net/food/nostalgia-hotel-potion/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:26:27 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=979

In recent years, a few boutique hotels have sprouted in Tiong Bahru, the oldest estate in Singapore. Amongst them is Link Hotel, as well as Wangz Hotel where we enjoyed a meal and stayed for a night previously. Just across the street from these two hotels lies the charming Nostalgia Hotel. With a name like that and its location in this historical neighbourhood, it would surely appeal to history buffs! […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/nostalgia-hotel-potion/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/laselle-15-minutes/ https://sparklette.net/food/laselle-15-minutes/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:34:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=975

In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. When Andy Warhol said this in 1968, it gave rise to the expression “15 minutes of fame”. With Youtube, blogs and the sheer number of reality shows these days, it sure looks like anybody can easily get his dose of fame! And now, the 15 minutes café at the LASALLE College of the Arts offers aspiring musicians a stage and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/laselle-15-minutes/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/hotel-re-wine/ https://sparklette.net/food/hotel-re-wine/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:56:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=961

Mmm… Wine and food should always go hand in hand, don’t you think? Last week, we were invited to partake in a wonderful wine pairing dinner at Hotel Re!. It is done banquet-style, spread over 5 courses with a different Spanish wine to accompany each. Sweet! We enjoyed it so much we thought we should share it here with you! The dinner is available at S$68++ a person. Not bad […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/hotel-re-wine/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/c-nai-hong-kong-cafe/ https://sparklette.net/food/c-nai-hong-kong-cafe/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:16:23 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=958

Hong Kong cafés do draw in the crowd. Just look at the number of casual dining chains that have popped up in Singapore over the last few years. Whether it is Xin Wang Hong Kong Café or Hong Kong Kim Gary, the formula is similar – large colourful menu with an extensive selection and prices that fall within the lower mid range. The up-and-coming C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe offer a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/c-nai-hong-kong-cafe/feed/ 14