MAO King Tavern is a new durian pub at Swan Lake Avenue in Siglap which has premium fresh durians, charcoal-grilled durians, Musang King Beer and durian desserts.

Previously known as Slake Restaurant, MAO King Tavern is officially opening its doors to the public today on 1 April 2021.

Opened by Durian Edition and Slake Restaurant, MAO King Tavern is a durian bar that offers not just premium fresh durians such as Musang King and Black Gold, but as well as durian desserts including MSW Burnt Durian Cheesecake (S$12.80/slice), MSW Durian Mousse Crumble Slice (S$12.80), Musang King Cream Puff (S$2.80) and Premium Mochiko (S$14.80 for 3 pcs).

MAO King Tavern has also partnered with local microbrewery, The 1925 Brewing Co. to create a Musang King Ale using real Musang King durian flesh in the fermenting process.

Prices of premium fresh durians:

• Musang King S$25/kg
• Black Gold S$28/kg
• Grill Your Durian S$15.80
• Extra Cheese S$8.80

There are also bar snacks including:

• Chye Poh Fries S$9.80
• Har Cheong Kaarage S$11.80
• Luncheon Meat Fries S$10.80

The new watering hole seats 18 visitors indoors and 8 visitors at the al-fresco area.

MAO King Tavern
Opera Estate, 15 Swan Lake Ave,
Singapore 455711

Pâtisserie CLÉ is opening a second outlet at Lucky Heights neighbourhood near Siglap and Bedok.

First established as an online pâtisserie in 2018 by local pastry chefs Germaine Li and Joy Chiam, Pâtisserie CLÉ (clé is French for ‘key’) specialises in French cakes, tarts, and bakes.

The local brand opened its first physical space in Paya Lebar Office and the second outlet will be located in Lucky Heights neighbourhood where fans can get a range of tarts and
entremets as well as a new selection of viennoiseries.

The star highlights are unique creations that pay homage to the Lucky Heights neighbourhood and they include The Lucky Clover—a twist on puff pastry swirls with generous sprinkles of fragrant spring onion, garlic and bacon—and the Truffle Ziggy, a savoury bite filled with truffle cream, wild mushrooms, arugula, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, which is inspired by the iconic zig-zag stairway in the Lucky Heights neighbourhood.

Pâtisserie CLÉ is perhaps best known for its Tart Gift Box with a choice of eight tarts and you have to try the signature Orh Blanc Tart which is an interesting fusion of the French Mont Blanc dessert and the local orh nee flavour.

Do note that Pâtisserie CLÉ Paya Lebar will be closed momentarily for renovations. It will be re-opened in April with a refreshed look.

Pâtisserie CLÉ
79 Lucky Heights, Singapore 467627
Tel: +65 8127 3925
Wed – Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Closed on Tue

Previously located at the old Dakota estate, Tian Kee & Co has reopened a new takeaway outlet at 46 Siglap Drive, off Frankel Avenue.

For those of you who are not familiar with Tian Kee & Co, it started as a local provision shop back in 1958 and it evolved into a bakery cafe at Dakota Crescent—one of Singapore’s oldest public housing estates. Unfortunately, the neighbourhood had to make way in late 2016 due to developments under Mountbatten’s estate renewal plans, and so did Tian Kee & Co.

Fans of the cafe will be happy to know that they will be serving their popular cakes such as Ugly Nutella and Rainbow Cheesecake. There will also be new gelato flavours including French Vanilla & Rose, Earl Grey Raspberry and Sea Salt Honey Lavender.

Before you get too excited, kindly note the new Tian Kee & Co serves only takeaway deserts and dine in for food and drinks are not available.

Tian Kee & Co
46 Siglap Drive
Singapore 456171
Tel: +65 6581 1580
Tue – Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan