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3 of the Finest Steak Restaurants in Hong Kong

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Dry Aged Steak

Over at Hong Kong, they do their steaks really well. Now, trust us because we are so picky with our steaks and few have impressed us as much as these ones that we are about to share did.

Steakhouses in Hong Kong are really popular for many reasons – mean meat (but of course), sexy environment, impeccable service and knowledgeable wait staff, fantastic wines to be paired… The bankers at Hong Kong have a serious love affair with steaks, and it is also probably why standards are raised and kept so high and almost unattainable.

Here, we will share with you three of the most incredible steakhouses in Hong Kong that will leave you breathless. Tried and tested, and supremely impressed.

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5 Lessons You Learn When Travelling With Your Family

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Travelling with family

In the fast-paced world we live in that revolves around career, social media and the likes, quality time with our families becomes a rare commodity. The family vacations that we occasionally take at the end of the year then, become the tonic that the family might just need to bring back the laughter and joy that we may have lost through the years.

While travelling with family might be tricky, it can also be an enriching and fulfilling experience if we want it to be. Having returned from my most recent trip with my family, I was compelled to contemplate on some lessons I learned in the trip with the family.

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3 Reasons to Spend Valentine’s Day at The Westin Singapore

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Cook & Brew westin Singapore

Valentine’s Day is just less than two weeks away, and if you haven’t thought of what present to get for your partner – we have the answer for you.

So they say, “when someone gives you his/her time, s/he is giving you a part of their lives that they cannot get back.” Make the special occasion count, let Valentine’s Day be so memorable that the moments will be etched in your hearts forever. Every reason to splurge, every reason to pamper, and more than that, love should be frivolous and unrestrained.

COOK & BREW

Over at Cook & Brew, the lively gastrobar at Level 33 of The Westin Singapore, the chefs have specially created a 5-course set menu ($260++ per couple, inclusive of a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose per person) for all the lovebirds.

Start the 5-course dinner with the finest selection of Seafood on Ice – Fine de Claire Oysters, Andaman Tiger Prawns, Marinated Black Mussels, Razor Clams. Next up is an appetising Grilled Octopus paired with grapefruits and spiced hazelnuts salsa verte, as well as a Truffle Housed Smoked Bacon Soup with Kale and Butternut. For the mains, the House Brined & Seared Waygu MS8 Short-Rib Corned Beef Style will please every meat lover. And what’s Valentine’s Day without some pretty desserts? The Cast Iron Cinnamon Brioche French Toast with a scoop of walnut ice cream and maple syrup is one lovely sweet treat to share with your partner.

To make your reservation at Cook & Brew, please call +65 6922 6948 or [email protected].

SEASONAL TASTES

Regular readers will know that we are big fans of Seasonal Tastes for a few reasons – a wonderful view of Marina Bay and the south coast of Singapore, a super convenient location in the heart of the Central Business District, and an ever-changing buffet lineup that never fails to surprise us at every visit. For Valentine’s Day 2015, the buffet dinner at Seasonal Tastes is S$108++/pax and it is inclusive of a glass of champagne and free-flow soft drinks. And we are pretty sure the ladies will be so thrilled about the desserts shrine.

To make your reservation at Seasonal Tastes, please call +65 6922 6968 or [email protected]

Heavenly Spa by The Westin

HEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN™

Treat your partner to a 90-minute Berry-licious treatment (S$230++ per person) at Heavenly Spa by Westin™. Brimming with powerful anti-oxidants and natural fruit acids, this Belly-licious treatment also comes with a 30-minute Blueberry Scrub and 60-minute Blueberry Massage. The promotion is valid between 9 to 22 Feb 2015.

To find out more about The Westin Singapore’s Valentine’s Day specials, go to TheWestinSingapore.com, ‘like’ The Westin Singapore on facebook, and follow them on Instagram.

This post is brought to you by The Westin Singapore.

32 Best Cafes in Bangkok You Must Visit At Least Once In Your Life

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Audrey Cafe

The Land of Smiles is extremely popular and well-loved among us Singaporeans. There are so many reasons to love Bangkok, and no number of trip is ever enough. What’s “enough” when you have so much to eat and shop anyway?

Over the years, we’ve seen the changes in the scene, we’ve been wowed on countless occasions, and we love how Bangkok is nailing the cafe culture. Every trip brings about new discoveries, and there is surely something new to check out and to fall in love with.

Cakes, tarts, coffee. Pancakes, eggs, French toasts. Salads, pastas, burgers. The cafe scene in Bangkok is well-rounded and nothing short of happening. When you need a slice of cake in between that crazy retail therapy, or a spot to grab your daily coffee, or a cosy space to have a meal at, this Guide to Bangkok’s 32 Best Cafes will take you through.

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The Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide – 118 Best Places To Dine at

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Orchard Road Dining

It has been four years since we wrote our guide on restaurants in Orchard Road and though we update them from time to time, we thought it is high time to re-curate and to introduce a new guide, featuring even more dining places in Singapore’s most famous shopping street.

Options are aplenty and no doubt we are all spoilt for choice, but are they really worth their queues/ price tags/ waiting time? We have friends from overseas who visit Singapore and have limited time on our sunny island, and then we have our locals who do not want to waste their calories unnecessarily.

The next time you head to Orchard Road, you need not face the risk of stepping in to a random diner and not knowing what to expect.

Here is the Ultimate Orchard Road Food Guide—Top Places to dine at Orchard Road, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut:

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9 Night Activities You Can Do in Singapore

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Prawning Singapore

Because the nights ain’t all about alcohol and partying.

While most people might think there’s nothing much to do in Singapore – apart from hitting the clubs or watering holes – after dark, we beg to differ.

There will always be something healthy and non-toxic to enjoy after dark. Here, we have 9 Night Activites You Can Do in Singapore.

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