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Tanjong Pagar Road is so overstudded with bridal studios, when a cafe takes over, the row suddenly seems different. Cracker Jack has been under my radar for quite awhile now and then, one of those days that I need some me time, I found myself in a row of likeminded diners. People work furiously on laptops, some staring into space and others like me, are quietly observing. Such is the dynamics of the working lunch goers at Cracker Jack. Somewhat eclectic, if you ask me. And then I find out Cracker Jack's by the same people behind i28 HongKong Street and Proof and Company Spirits. The matching utensil tumbler, mug and menu.   Lentil Mushroom Scotch Egg ($16) reinvents the wheel with a vegetarian in mind.  The runny poached egg is coated beautifully with lentils and mushrooms before being given a new lease of life with an incredibly crisp layer, served with an appetizing lemon hummus and pita crackers.  Not forgetting this orange jam thumbprint cookie that came with my meal, it w...

The dining outlets at The  Cathay have changed so many time hands  that I lost track, The Assembly Ground is both a lifestyle shop and cafe. There is just something about hung lights, fairy lights and brick walls that make cafes extra cosy. My life goals scribbled on the wall. Dried baby's breath, another of my cafe floral favourites. Their menu was 2 pages worth with reasonable variety. Nymph of the Nile ($6.50) I definitely was not expecting a tea bag in a cup, and at $6.50 refills could be done on our own with the complimentary hot water supply at the side. That said, it just threw me off guard with a tea bag in a cup. Americano ($5) Truffle Fries ($10) Straight Cut Fries, Parmesan, Truffle Oil, Truffle Aioli Greasy tummy fillers, the passe truffle fries still gets my vote every time I spot it on the menu. Truffle probably greeted us at first whiff and that was just about it, it could very well have been passed off as ordinary fries. Warm Mushroom and Baby Spinach ($11) Medley ...