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TCC & Ribbons Galore

March 13, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
One of my favourite haunts for comfort food is TCC, especially its outlet at International Building. I love the outlet’s neo-classical decor, immaculate service and delicious food. The fact that the service staff are always attentive without being intrusive is absolutely commendable.

I also like the al fresco dining area here, which is an excellent spot for people-watching while enjoying the night breeze.

Here’s what I wore for a casual dinner at TCC.

It is no secret that I have a penchant for ribbons, so here you have it, an overdose of ribbons all over.

Top: Budget find at S$15 from Far East Plaza (FEP)

Ribbon Shorts: An old pair which I also got from FEP

Ribbon Wedges: Mitju (I’ve had this for years!)

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (last season’s)

Fifi Lapin Necklace: Fayfey.livejournal.com

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The Flea Market & Old Town White Coffee

March 7, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
I had a great time catching up with Shihui during the flea market at the Singapore Flyer last week. The official opening hours were from 2pm-8pm but we wanted to get rid of everything earlier on in the day so everything was priced at either S$5 or S$2 at the onset.

I brought 3 luggages filled with clothes to sell at the flea and was happy that I managed to clear 1 luggage within 4 hours. Shihui left after 3 hours and she managed to sell a relatively huge portion of her clothes too.

Despite the lack of traffic at the flyer, I was very thankful that we had a steady stream of customers throughout the 3-4 hours that we were there. In fact, we were so busy attending to customers that I totally forgot to take photos!

I was very touched that some readers came all the way down just to support my stall. Here’s a big thank you to those of you who came down! You know who you are! πŸ™‚

After the flea market, we went to Old Town White Coffee for dinner to reward ourselves for our hard work. I had the chicken rendang, which was splendid thanks to its tasty chilli paste. I used to order only Ipoh Horfun every time I went there as that’s supposedly the cafe’s specialty, but the chicken rendang here is very yummy too! JW had the Hainanese pork chop rice, which, according to him, was only average.

Old Town White Coffee originated from Malaysia but its outlets have mushroomed all over our sunny island. There are now 9 outlets in Singapore, so if you haven’t tried it, you can easily pop by any of their outlets in town or in your neighbourhood. πŸ˜‰

Now it’s time for me to go sleep off my flu. Have a good week ahead!

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Clara’s Farewell at Le Bistro

February 24, 2011 by Regina Chow No Comments
Before Clara left for Melbourne to further her studies, we gathered one last time at Le Bistro for her farewell dinner.

I was instantly blown away by the decor once I stepped foot into the restaurant. An eclectic mix of picture frames and mirrors of different shapes and sizes were scattered artistically on the wall, occasionally reflecting an interesting array of hanging lamps on the adjacent ceiling.

Jolene and I were the first to arrive, and we certainly wasted no time in taking photographs and camwhoring with all the various backdrops. The restaurant was reminiscent of a quaint European cafe complete with English armchairs, lush draperies and a vast collection of pictures and souvenirs from over the world.

I recall Clara telling me that we would go crazy over the decor of the restaurant, and boy was she right. We were so intrigued that our cameras couldn’t stop snapping! There we were, posing with stuffed toys and picture frames. I especially like a photo of Jolene which I snapped (the picture in the middle below). It was a candid back view shot of her browsing through the menu but you can see her front view from the mirror too.

We were quite famished by the time we were done with photo-taking so thankfully, the food was great – fresh, flavourful and very filling (LOL you can call this the 3Fs if you like!).

We had a wonderful time catching up and getting to know new friends that before long, it was time for us leave as the restaurant was closing for the night. We hugged, said our goodbyes, and promised to visit Clara when we next go to Melbourne. That fortuitous night, Taylor Swift waved goodbye too, from the Singapore Indoor Stadium after her rehearsal.

Clara is such a talented artist and I am so happy that she is able to pursue her passion, especially in this day and age where so many people just conform to societal expectations and go through the motions to earn their keep, without knowing exactly what it is they really want to do with their lives. I wish Clara all the best in her studies and I look forward to visiting her one of these days!
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Lunch at Koh Grill & Sushi Bar

February 11, 2011 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
Lyndie and I had lunch at Koh Grill & Sushi Bar at Wisma’s Republic Foodcourt. After reading rave reviews online, I was determined to try the Shiok Maki, which was very aptly named.


Shiok Maki essentially comprises unagi (eel) and avocado wrapped with seared salmon, topped with generous servings of cod roe and sinfully tasty mayonnaise. The burst of flavour is just incredible.

Priced at S$15, I think it is a little expensive considering that the stall is in a food court, but the food was definitely of restaurant quality.

Lyndie had unagi maki, which she finished everything up very quickly! I tend to eat a lot, but at a terribly slow pace. Hm I guess that’s the secret to being underweight? I would love to gain a few pounds though!

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Tiong Bahru Market

December 17, 2010 by Regina Chow 6 Comments
Hawker centres in Singapore offer a wide selection of tasty local delicacies at affordable prices. Some of my favourites include Clementi Food Centre, Tiong Bahru Market, Old Airport Road Food Centre, Adam Road Food Centre and Maxwell Market. These hawker centres are famous island-wide so I’m sure they need no introduction. πŸ™‚
I had some Char Kway Teow at Tiong Bahru Market recently. My mum suggested that I try the Char Kway Teow stall manned by an old uncle as this is supposedly the famous Tiong Bahru Char Kway Teow stall.

I ordered the S$2 plate. Although the stall is pretty generous with ingredients, I prefer more black sauce on my Char Kway Teow as it adds to the overall flavour. This isn’t the best that I’ve tried but it’s value-for-money and worth a visit.

I hope to visit the Char Kway Teow stall at Bukit Merah Hawker Centre soon, especially after reading ieatishootipost’s recommendation!


Finally, here’s what I wore that day:

Pretty shoes to complete the look:

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The Prata Place – Springleaf Garden

November 17, 2010 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
JW introduced me to The Prata Place a couple of months ago and it is now my favourite prata place! Pun unintended. πŸ˜› Unlike other shops, the servings here are huge and the pratas are not greasy at all.


I usually go for the egg prata. It is fragrant and exceptionally crispy, even when it has been left on the table for a while. The best part is, it only costs S$1.50! Very economical indeed.


We brought my family there recently and they loved it as much as we did. I am so looking forward to my next meal there! πŸ˜‰

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Anniversary Lunch at Iggy’s

October 25, 2010 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
We celebrated the 10th year anniversary of our relationship in July at Iggy’s, shortly after I returned from my Europe work trip.

A decade seems like a long time, but it sure doesn’t feel like 10 years has passed. Among our circle of friends, we often get questions on how we keep the spark alive. I am no expert and I don’t really have the answer, but I guess it all boils down to a combination of factors.

While our hobbies are vastly different, we do share similar interests, like checking out museums , new food haunts and travelling. Differences aside, our relationship is also underpinned by similar values, principles and most importantly, respect.

We give each other a lot of space too. I think it’s unreasonable to expect your other half to make significant changes to his lifestyle after getting together with you or after marriage, and morphing into an attention seeking control freak is bound to scare the life out of your guy.

He’s free to pursue his interests (e.g. rockclimbing haha) and the same applies to me (yay to shopping!). Being a Sagittarius means that I embrace freedom, and I believe that freedom should also be extended to my partner.

So yup, I guess that sums it up. πŸ™‚ Now it’s time to let the pictures do the talking.

Here’s what I wore that day – a frilly nude coloured top from Number Fifty@Mandarin Gallery paired with black cigarette pants.

Food was decently good and service was immaculate, but I kept thinking about Clementi satay, katong laksa, among other local hawker delights. I always miss hawker food when I return from overseas.


JW’s dessert was tasty, but my beetroot flavoured sherbet was a little too funky for my taste buds. I much prefer Awfully Chocolate’s dark chocolate ice-cream or Udders’ Mao Shan Wang Durian ice-cream (SLURP!!!).

Couple shot to end the day.


Part of his anniversary gift to me was a trip to Austria, which I’ll be blogging about pretty soon. The trip was awesome and it felt every bit like a 2nd honeymoon! πŸ˜‰

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Graze@Rochester Park

July 12, 2010 by Regina Chow No Comments
I know many of you must be wondering..is this yet another entry on breakfast? πŸ˜› Erm, yes, unfortunately. As I mentioned, I was and am still going through a breakfast phase!
My second visit to Graze took place just before I left for Europe. Karen, Bernice, baby Arielle and I decided to meet at Graze for brunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

I still remember Karen told her friend that we were going to Graze at Rochester Park and how bizarre that actually sounded. The thought of a herd of cows (i.e. all of us) going to graze at the park still cracks me up. Hahaha!!

I like the restaurant’s interior design. The eclectic mix of mismatched furniture, dark walls and chrome accessories creates a bold picture of elegance without compromising on functionality.

I had the Eggs Florentine, which happened to be one of the better ones that I’ve tried. The most important ingredient for eggs benedict (to me at least) is the hollandaise sauce. Here, the hollandaise sauce is buttery and flavourful with just a tinge of sweetness. I personally dislike the eggs benedict at Riders because the hollandaise sauce is just way too sweet!

Karen had the waffles, topped with ice-cream and a generous serving of strawberries. πŸ™‚ Silly me forgot to take a photo of Bernice’s breakfast. She had bacon hash, which is essentially potatoes with fried eggs. There was a dead housefly on her plate when the dish first arrived, but thank goodness we got the dish promptly replaced.

Finally, here’s a parting shot of us with baby Arielle, who just woke up from her nap. πŸ˜‰

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All-day Breakfast at Prive

July 2, 2010 by Regina Chow No Comments
I’m finally back in town after a 2-week long work trip in Europe! I got back yesterday afternoon but I was back at work today, feeling dreary and all. I’m physically tired but mentally awake. The worst combination you can ever imagine.

Anyway, I’ve been pretty addicted to all-day breakfast places recently, especially after my frequent visits to Riders Cafe and subsequently, Wild Honey (I will blog about it soon!). The thought of filling my tummy with fresh, crisp bacon and runny eggs is enough to make me salivate. This is what I call comfort food!

Oh..and not forgetting, my comfort drink – Hot Chocolate! I don’t drink tea or coffee because I get heart palpitations from them. Although Laurent Bernard’s hot chocolate is still my all-time favourite, the hot chocolate here is almost comparable as well. It is rich yet not overpoweringly sweet, and goes very well with all the breakfast sets.

I personally think that the breakfast set at Prive is comparable to that of Riders. The best part is, you can choose to have your breakfast outdoors and feast on a spectacular view of the sea at the same time, or sit indoors in the comfort of air conditioning.

Sometimes, I find Riders a little too crowded and humid for my liking, so Prive is a wonderful alternative for breakfast! My only gripe is, the pancakes here aren’t that great, so I’ll still head on down to Riders when I have a craving!
The weekend is finally here again, marking another opportunity for busy workaholics to enjoy breakfast/brunch at a leisurely pace! πŸ™‚
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Laksa & Mee Siam

August 11, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
Some of my favourite local food include satay, hokkien mee, chicken rice, laksa and mee siam. I am very fastidious about food, hence I would usually only frequent tried and tested stalls.

Laksa and mee siam, however tend to be very consistent in terms of taste and quality among hawkers and eateries. That is the reason why I usually wouldn’t mind ordering these dishes at random eateries.

I had a sudden craving for laksa last weekend so we popped by Toast Box to satiate my cravings and hunger pangs. Sometimes, I have laksa at Toast Box for breakfast on weekedays as well.

I like the laksa there because the coconut milk is creamy and the chilli isn’t too spicy. They are also pretty generous with the ingredients, which typically comprise shelled prawns, sliced fish cakes and tofu. Besides laksa, their mee siam is good too, as affirmed by JW.

The bandung drink that I had with my laksa was really refreshing! The taste was rich and to my surprise, there were little jelly bits in there too. It wasn’t just pleasing to the eye, but tantalizing to the taste buds as well. πŸ™‚

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