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~Invited Session~ Tiong Bahru remains one of my favourite neighbourhoods - and to think I actually typed neighbour-food. Food gems galore infact and COO Bistro joins the whole stretch starting with Tiong Bahru Pau that I grew up with. Funky corners like these. There's even a rooftop garden for an overview of Tiong Bahru's night life. Armed with a playful and chic design concept, COO is inspired by the neighbourhood and this is weaved into their hostel concept right down to the bistro. Get enthralled by this ceiling light circuit of the estate. Tiong Bahru Platter ($28) , This is a medley of succulent grilled chicken with house-made satay sauce, a 12-hour slow-cooked crispy roasted pork belly, salt and pepper barramundi and mackerel keropok. Mackerel keropok and that housemade belachan made for a really tantalizing appetizer. Plans to bottle the belachan are underway, otherwise just get seconds of it if its not enough. Pork Cheek Capellini ($18) COO’s Prawn Noodles ($18) Past...

~Invited session~ Ciao@ Italian Resto Bar is the latest addition to the bevy of Italian restaurants. However, this is not a restaurant, nor an eatery but an invitation into the chef's home, promising a homecooked meal like no other. With 70% of the ingredients shipped from Italy, Chef Domenico takes pride in his menu - a number of dishes are family recipes that have made appearances in his home dinners. Do check for their bottle discounts! Battleship for the bored, just flip behind the table mats. Prosecco to kickstart a night of Italian lovin'. Pizzawich ($15) Burrata cheese, parma ham The all new pizza bread sandwich premieres in January over lunch. Great for grab and go situations and best of all, they are mighty tasty! Fritto Del Piceno ($16) Mixed Fried of Marche Region, Cheeses, Vegetables and Surprise of Chef Breaded delights of cheese, artichokes and stuffed olives. Great meal starters and easy to pop in the mouth, just be wary not to get too filled on these for the ...