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Serene Center holds special memories for the Hubba and I (not that we met there!). Infact it was such a part of our growing up years. I wonder why I never bothered enough to step foot into Le Petit that has been around for that many years! So many dining establishments have opened and closed yet Mcdonalds and Le Petit French Cuisine have held on so strong. With an in house french patissier, one can expect heaps of french bakes and I was equally tempted by the display of desserts. If there's any indication how crazy popular they are? They ran out of metal cutlery. Foie Gras Panfried with Orange Confit and served with Salad ($19.50) My rule of thumb when appetizers are priced as much as appetizers is to avoid them like plague - either they are using such premium ingredients that warrant the same price or it is actually a deterrence to ordering them at all. Ah, the kind of mind gymnastics I put myself through before ordering my food. Sirloin Steak with Potato Gratin and Salad ($17....

Tea Lounge is undergoing a massive makeover since16 June and this was a timely farewell to the lounge that I've grown to so dearly adore. Word has it that interim, the weekday high tea will be showcased at Basilico's premises. So I had to do my part as a huge fan of Tea Lounge by booking the last high tea session at its current location pre makeover, just to soak in the ambience and remember the lovely place for the memories that I have had with them. And just over this high tea did the Hubba and I recount the occasions we've spent at Tea Lounge - our first wedding anniversary high tea during our hotel staycation , the last high tea session before I popped , Christmas and now before they renovate. The welcoming dessert piece is always eye catching. Blini Pancakes, Sour Cream, Chives, Eggs, Onions with a medley of caviar varieties While I am not hung up over the blinis, the caviar is the one that gets most attention.  These prawn fritters and mango sauce made their rounds ...

I went back to The Laneway Market and it was to reminisce the good meal I had some years back. While the decor looked the same and menu had some minor changes, it looked and felt the same. These dried bouquets caught by eye from the ceiling.  First impressions after such a long while, food came after eternity and the cafe was not even running at full occupancy. Charred Broccoli ($8) Pesto, Parmesan, Chilli Beef Poached till baby food texture then charred, the texture left little to be desired after. The chilli beef adn pesto was an odd accompaniment, making this a confused dish. John Dory ($16) Beer Battered, Homemade Tar Tar, Truffle Fries The dory fillet reeked of metallic taste and the over browned batter rendered this fish and chips, unappetizing. Thank god for the tartar sauce which makes everything taste good. To think I was sold by truffle fries which would have otherwise cost $12 with chilli beef, chalky overcooked fries which barely tasted of potato even. Fried Chicken ($1...