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Shake Shack needs no further introduction and since the days they opened their doors at Jewel, they have redefined "queuing for burgers". ‘Shroom Burger ($10.80) Burger King's Mushroom Swiss was my first love and I've clearly gotten irritated with the dwindling portions over the years. Meet Shroom that comes with a cheese filled fried portobello mushroom Dig into this hearty one with gusto to enjoy the burger fully. The juices that spill out and crunch, while I wish for more vegetables, this is one juicy number worth checking out. Shack Stack ($14.30) The best of both worlds in a burger - Shack burger and Shrooms burger in one. Sure did not look or feel like two burgers in one, in fact it fits quite snugly into my hand!  Look at that melty cheese! Cheese Fries ($5.90) I thought KFC's versions would have been my kind of comfort food for cheese fries, of course, this was before Shake Shack's version came into the picture literally. Crispy crinkle...

~Invited Session~ Sikdang literally means "restaurant" in Korean and it joins the whole row of Korean eateries in Tanjong Pagar. The vibes for this place is different from the rest, it's casual and there is no BBQ smog! All cooking is done in the kitchen and the food is served ready to consume.  Banchan is typically the highlight of my korean meals because I get my fill of greens and it is always interesting to see how varied these little dishes can get. Those at Sikdang are an assortment of kimchi (infact more than 2 types!), bean sprouts as well as beancurd. I love how the kimchis are not limiting to just cabbage and they all taste so refreshing. Instead of anchovies or potato salad, we get a generous slab of tofu!  Grilled Pork Belly served with a spring onion relish, chillies, garlic and lettuce! The koreans love their greens with a mighty vengeance and these lettuce wraps are my vegetable weakness next to popiahs.  The grilled pork belly can be enjoyed as it is or dr...

I was introduced to the best homebaked ondeh ondeh cake by a fellow foodie and took the chance to celebrate Father's Day with it. Hello white beauty! Ordering from Beelibakes is simple, all done via WhatsApp and I even arranged for delivery. Easy peasy. The fragrance of grated coconut is unmistakable and it drapes over the cake so beautifully, I almost could not bear to slice it. A beautiful yet very delicious mess. Layers of pandan sponge and gula melaka drenched grated coconut and more coconut atop. Love your ondeh ondeh and love this too. I would just give up on storebought overly sweet ones!

~Media drop~ Michelin-starred Jiang Nan Chun celebrates Mid-Autumn with a selection of baked and snowskin mooncakes. Nested in a lush botanical inspired gift box, the teal colour is eye catching and those little drawers make for an awesome keepsake post Mid-Autumn! Oh hi there, thousand calorie sweet treat. Baked mooncakes are their signatures and this year's baked selection sees a revival of the evergreen Silver Lotus Paste with Melon Seed, Silver Lotus Paste with Single Yolk, and Silver Lotus Paste with Double Yolk while also featuring returning signature Smoked Duck with Assorted Nuts and Lime.  Each baked skin mooncake is made using top quality ingredients including premium silver lotus.  Silver Lotus Paste with Double Yolk SGD 80 Silver Lotus Paste with Single Yolk SGD 78 Silver Lotus Paste with Melon Seed SGD 78 Smoked Duck with Assorted Nuts SGD 78 Four Seasons Medley SGD 82 The Four Seasons Medley showcases one of each flavour and is perfect for finicky eaters who want a ta...

~Invited Session~  Frieda Restaurant opens at the newly revamped wing at Capitol Piazza and is part of the food and beverage arm of Kempinski Hotel. There are both cosy tables and bar counter seats at Frieda. Craft beers and beers from the tap are available, great for those seeking a Happy Hour tipple. Complimentary sourdough before our mains arrived. Crusty warm bread always makes a good pre meal snack. On their beverage list is a whole assortment of beers, juices, teas and also sodas. Platter of Grilled Sausages and Meatloaf ($54 for 2 pax, $105 for 4 pax) Great for sharing and this platter showcased a whole medley of German delights. Sausages for one were the highlight. Choose from herb, cheese and chipotle meat sausages and a number of sides like german dumplings, mash and saurkeraut. Veal Wiener Schnitzel ($37) Traditionally, veal is used to create this dish, pounded thinly and evenly to tenderize before it is breaded with flour, egg and breadcrumbs and deep fried. Yummy on its ...

~Invited Session~ Crystal Jade's fine dining restaurant, Crystal Jade Palace, has reopened its doors with a refreshed look and menu. The team has opted for a colour palette of jade green and gold, paired with commissioned art pieces by local artist, Sam Auditeur, presenting a cosy and welcoming ambiance for diners. Onto the menu that has undergone some revamps as well with Chef Martin Foo and his team coming up with creations that are both uniquely Asian yet innovative. Garden Salad with Crabmeat, Pomelo and Sakura Ebi ($14.80) Paying homage to the western and local salads, this was uniquely asian with the choice of ingredients and I thought the combination of pomelo was refreshing. Steamed XO Scallop Dumpling wrapped in 'Marbled' Skin ($8.80 for 3 pieces) Dimsum is only available on weekends and I was thrilled to be able to try their dumpling, a delicate squid ink skin enveloping celery, scallop and prawn topped with homemade XO sauce. Sunday yumcha someday! Deep Fried ...