Neko No Niwa: Singapore’s First Cat Cafe

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Cat Cafe SIngapore

Neko no Niwa, Singapore’s first cat cafe, is officially opening today. Located at Boat Quay, the cafe is named Neko no Niwa, which means ‘cat garden’ in Japanese.

For the uninitiated, a pet cafe is a theme cafe where you pay a time-based fee to watch and play with the residing pets while you have your drink and desserts.

When we were in Seoul earlier this year, we discovered many cats and dogs cafes, and it made us wonder why no one thought of opening a similar concept in Singapore, Now there is finally a place for cat lovers to gather. Neko no Niwa has 13 resident cats, and it is charging S$12/pax for the first hour, and S$5/pax for the subsequent 1/2 hour block. Now, we hope someone will open a dog cafe in Singapore next!

Cat Cafe Neko no Niwa
54A Boat Quay, Level 2
Tel: +65 6536 5319
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & PH: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 2pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay/Raffles Place

Photo by Furry-Photos. Nicholas specialises in pet photography and he is based in Singapore. For more information, email him at [email protected] (Note: this is not the contact for the cafe).

Shakey’s Pizza Singapore

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Shakey's Pizza

Talk about American food and we all think of pizzas, fried chicken, mojos and ribs. And that is just what Shakey’s Pizza is – one of the biggest chains in America for casual dining. In Singapore, Shakey’s is a cosy bistro that dishes out comforting American classics. They do their pizzas well, as with many other tantalising main courses, complete with the addition of some Asian creations like Oishi Wasabi Pizza and Seafood Marinara.

But we’d say go for the signature Shakey’s Baby Back Ribs (S$14.80 for half slab, S$19.80 for full slab). Well-marinated, tender and flavorful, the ribs are oh-so-delicious and very pleasantly affordable. Guilt-free indulgence, monetarily; one that will earn our loyalty.

And of course, pizza lovers should all flock to Shakey’s for the classic Shakey’s Special (S$19.80 for 9-inch, S$24.80 for 12-inch). Generous toppings of minced beef, ham and olives atop a warm and fluffy dough, then baked with mozzarella cheese – the end result is a pizza that oozes the aroma of perfection and one that completes a family feast.

Baby Back Ribs

The menu is a comprehensive and reasonably-priced one, from salads to pastas to pizzas; there will surely be something for every palate. Most of the dishes are priced below S$20, making Shakey’s Pizza a place where you can dine out and have a good meal without breaking the bank.

Shakey’s Pizza currently has two branches at Liang Court and Junction 10, and they are planning to open more outlets in the near future – do keep a look out for them! For more details, go to shakeyspizza.com.sg or ‘like’ them on facebook.

Shakey’s Pizza
#02-32 Liang Court
177 River Valley Road
Tel: +65 6338 6553
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

#01-31A Junction 10
1 Woodlands Road
Tel: +65 6767 6553
Daily: 12pm – 10pm

This post is sponsored by Shakey’s Pizza Singapore.

6 Best Roast Goose Restaurants In Hong Kong You Must Try

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Tai Hing Roast Goose

There are many things to eat in Hong Kong, but one of the must-eats is definitely roast goose. A good roast goose has plump, juicy and tender meat with crisp skin. Served with a sweet plum sauce, it is unbeatable, and so good that you won’t be able to stop eating. Hong Kong has many good roast goose restaurants – you can find one on every street – but we will save you the trouble and share with you 6 of the best roast goose restaurants in Hong Kong.

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Tuxedo Cafe & Patisserie Carlton Hotel Singapore

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Tuxedo Patisserie

The next time you are in town and need a venue for meeting your clients, or simply want a nice and quiet spot for coffee and pastries, Tuxedo Cafe & Patisserie at Carlton Hotel Singapore is the place to head to.

Tuxedo Cafe offers an enticing Express Set Lunch Special from 11am – 3pm daily. It includes a bowl of soup or salad, sandwich, and a cup of gourmet coffee or tea. At S$15.80, it is a deal to score for those who are looking for a good lunch without busting your budget.

Being a patisserie, the focus at Tuxedo is its array of freshly baked bread and pastries. Under the lead of Chief Baker Andrew Loong, the award-winning Carlton pastry team is constantly coming up with new creations to wow the crowd with its repertoire.

Other than the classic items like French Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, German Rye Sour Bread, Tuxedo has a whole range of bread such as Baguette, Walnut Bread and Semi-dried Tomatoes & Basil Baguette. The desserts, too, are to die for. Raspberry Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Hazelnut Crunchy Eclair, Red Velvet Cupcake – just to name a few. The highlight for us is definitely their signature Lobster Pie, and the rich and luxurious Tuxedo Cake made with Valrhona chocolate.

TuxedoPhoto credit: Carlton Hotel Singapore

Tuxedo is really quite an enchantment and it has every reason to visit. You get the best of a patisserie and so much more. A centralised location, a friendly price tag, and a charming environment to retreat to when you need to unwind from all the stress in life.

For more details, visit their website www.carltonhotel.sg/tuxedo.html and like Carlton Hotel Singapore’s facebook page www.facebook.com/CarltonHotelSG

Tuxedo Cafe & Patisserie
Lobby Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Sun to Thu: 7am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 7am – 12 midnight
Tel: +65 6415 7887
Nearest Station: City Hall

This post is brought to you by Carlton Hotel Singapore.

Restore Living Vintage Furniture Shop & Cafe Singapore

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Restore Cafe

Updated on 6 Oct 2014: Restore Living is no longer in operation. 

Restore Living is a vintage furniture shop and cafe which is tucked in a shop house along Tanjong Pagar Road. Freshly baked bagels, homemade waffles in a nice and quint cafe surrounded by vintage furniture – it is the formula for a perfect afternoon. All the vintage furniture in the shop is available for sale. If you are looking for a new addition for your place, you can choose your favourite piece and bring it home.

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Aoyama Flower Market Tea House Tokyo

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Aoyama Flower Market Tea House

Awestruck. That was how we felt when we stepped into Aoyama Flower Market Tea House in Tokyo. It combines a florist with a tea house, and the result is the dream café for every girl.

Like an indoor greenhouse but with an impeccable sophistication, the tea house is lavishly decorated with fresh flowers of the season. Scattered, lined, tied on vines, sprouting from under… we were lost in the splendiferous floral world with all kinds of richly-coloured species blooming in their unique forms, and filling the space with a wondrous mix of scents so delicate. Decorative mini lights span across the ceiling and drape down the pillars, creating an illumination so dreamy that it enraptures your soul; soft instrumentals looping, quite like a choir of nightingale serenading every dreamer in the room. Nothing quite as beautiful, nothing quite as enchanting.

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Blue Butcher Bar & Restaurant Hong Kong

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Blue Butcher Bar & Restaurant

My girlfriend and I are big steak lovers and we always make it a point to check out good steak restaurants in every city that we visit. During a recent trip to Hong Kong, we had a very very good steak at Blue Butcher Bar & Restaurant, a meathouse that sources its meat from farms that do not compromise on quality, and hang the meat in-house using age-old recipes together with modern techniques.

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Reebonz x ladyironchef Christmas Gift Guides

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Reebonz Gift Guide for Her

Fret not if you missed Reebonz’s The Big Fat X’mas Sale last week. The folks at Reebonz Singapore, the renown and largest online luxury shopping site, have lined up a series of Christmas specials this festive season!

We are delighted to be Reebonz’s official ambassador for Christmas 2013, and together, we have curated a special series of gift guide – with different categories and even one for a lower budget – for those who need some inspirations on what to get for your loved ones this Christmas.

There are different promotions everyday, and you are in for lots of surprises from Reebonz. For today, the 12-Days-of-Christmas promotion is an amazing ADDITIONAL 12% OFF for anything you purchase online at Reebonz, with no minimum purchased needed. How awesome is that?

Reebonz Gifts for Him

When it comes to picking the perfect present for your man, it cannot get any easier because there are only so many things that a man needs – wallet, watch, belt, name card holder, Apple iPad leather case… Our top picks for men are the very classy Saint Laurent Bi-Fold Flap Wallet and versatile Paul Smith Reversible Belt.

Getting a gift for women is a little trickier. There are more factors to consider, like her favourite brands and colours. In Celine Medium Luggage we trust, and the one in a gorgeous royal blue is one Christmas present so lavish that will have your lady smile in her sleep. And for something sexy, pick the Saint Laurent Cassandre Clutch in a fiery crimson.

And for the discerning ones who have a more conscious budget, the joy of giving spreads on with our picks for ‘Gifts under S$500’. At Reebonz, you can definitely find something for everyone. We really like how understated yet chic the Saint Laurent Classic Marquage iPad Sleeve is, and is suitable for both genders. Else, the McQ by Alexander McQueen Razor Blade Scarf is the easily the best investment for endless fashion possibilities.

To see our entire list of recommended gifts, check out the Reebonz x ladyironchef gift guide.

This post is sponsored by Reebonz Singapore.

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