Taipei is a city that is known for its amazing street food – beef noodles, mee sua, stinky tofu, chicken cutlet, Taiwanese sausages, and more. But at the same time, it also has many good restaurants and trendy cafes that are worth checking out.
Here is a list of places to eat in Taipei.
Nestled amidst the Mohammed Sultan enclave, Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse makes an exciting new addition to the semi-fine dining scene in Singapore. This 6-month-old restaurant claims to be the first and only Italian restaurant specialising in steak. How does it fare against other steakhouses in Singapore? Is it worth a try?
Singapore has no shortage of good Italian restaurants, but it is not easy to find a pocket-friendly option. After having dinner at Etna Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria at Duxton Road, I am happy to share that it is one of the places you should check out for pizzas and pastas.
I love afternoon tea. It combines three of my favourite things – yummy desserts, a nice pot of tea, and catching up with good friends.
I’ve always heard about the afternoon tea at Chihuly Lounge, Ritz-Carlton Millenia, but for some reason, I never had the chance to try it. When I finally went there recently for an afternoon indulgence, I must say that they did not disappoint – if anything, exceeded expectations.
Besides its sunny beaches with warm golden sand and sapphire blue water, Hawaii is also famous for its local cuisine that has a distinct character and taste to it. If you happened to be around Waikiki, do remember to take a walk to the eastern end of Waikiki to a small local neighbourhood called Kapahulu – a home to some of Honolulu’s best and delicious local food.
Here is a list of restaurants and bakeries to try for you to spend an afternoon down the flavourful Kapahulu Avenue.
Words by Selene Zhang, photos by ladyironchef
Let’s face it. Who doesn’t love pretty things? I first saw the rainbow cake a few years back and never ever thought that I would one day be attempting to make it. I have to say that this cake, till date, is the most challenging one ever for me. I’m not sure why, but making a 3-layered devil food cake sure looks easy-peasy compared to this.
This is a huge monstrous cake that requires quite a lot of time and patience. But if you feel up to it, and would just like to create some kitchen magic, go ahead and give it a try! Sometimes all we need is just a little magic to spice things up.
Below is the recipe for the rainbow cake. Enjoy!
Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons is known for serving classic Cantonese cuisine in a luxurious setting, and while I’d been meaning to venture there for a meal, it took me until recently to do so.
The new Chinese executive Chef Alan Chan used to be from Crystal Jade Dining IN, and since joining Jiang-Nan Chun, he has introduced a new menu. It is evident that he is adamant to make his mark on the restaurant. The food that we had were well-executed using traditional cooking techniques, with a slightly modern twist.
Brunch is the country’s favourite weekend meal. It is so popular that almost every restaurant has started brunch service. Some places are slightly more adventurous, they come up with various interpretations using different ingredients; while others stick to the usual favourites such as eggs benedict, pancakes, and French Toast.
The Dempsey Brasserie is one of them. They feature classic items like eggs benedict ($18) smothered with hollandaise sauce, pancakes drenched with maple syrup ($12), scrambled eggs and shaved truffle ($16), big brasserie breakfast ($24). For something heavier, they also offer dishes like whole roasted chicken ($30), fish & chips ($23), and tagliatelle arrabiatta ($22).
Nothing says weekend to me like indulging with friends over a good brunch. So when the folks from Genting were in town, Beatrice and I brought them to The Dempsey Brasserie, where they serve weekend brunch from 10.am to 3.30pm.