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Author Archives: Chopinand
Singapore’s hawker culture nomination for UNESCO listing – Food chauvinism or a stroke of genius?
More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Food Safari Singapore 2016 Food Safari, Singapore Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine, Singapore Gardens by the Bay, Singapore The Scarlet, a boutique hotel, Singapore Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013, Singapore Teh tarik, Rafee’s Corner, … Continue reading
Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2019
This Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2019 is our fifth food safari of Kuala Lumpur in the last seven years. Check out previous blog posts below: Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2017 – A blog post on 22 specific food recommendations around Kuala Lumpur. Food Safari Kuala … Continue reading
Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine, ION Orchard, Singapore
Since 2004, the Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has built a reputation for Chinese cuisine that span casual noodle and congee eateries to fine regional Chinese cuisine. Cantonese, Teochew, Shanghainese and the iconic Peking duck are specialties which have garnered a string of Michelin … Continue reading
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Harbord Diggers, Freshwater
Jutting out of the headlands with commanding views of the eastern seaboard of Sydney over South Curl Curl and Freshwater beaches, the new Harbord Diggers by the Mounties Group brings to life a host of new casual eateries in a seaside precinct … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, Chinese, Italian
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Flour Eggs Water, Tramsheds, Sydney
There was a time many moons ago when “little Italy” in the inner west suburb of Leichhardt epitomized spaghetti bolognese and Sicilian pizza. As much as we love chequered table clothes, fiascos of prosaic chianti and kitchens orchestrated by the over-bearing family matriarch, times have … Continue reading
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Tagged beef cheeks, Italian, pasta
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Top Twenty Eats, Kuala Lumpur 2018
Many locals lament the quality of hawker food in Kuala Lumpur has deteriorated. Like most things in life, the good stuff is right where you know how to find it. ~~~~~O~~~~~ To say farewell to 2017, Mysaucepan and I are … Continue reading
The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 5) – Pappardelle al Cinghiale
Sometimes in life, you chance upon great surprises. This happened during our Italian sojourn in Tuscany. We wanted to explore the little towns around Montepulciano where we were staying for four nights to discover hidden secrets off the tourist trail. More related posts by … Continue reading
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The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 4) – Farmhouse in Montepulciano
“Life offers you a thousand chances … all you have to do is take one.“ ~ Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun ~~~~~o~~~~~ After that fabulous pappardelle fatte in casa al cinhiale, we head southeast towards our intended stay … Continue reading
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The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 3) – Montepulciano
“Although he’s slight, he has that wiry strength that seems to come more from will than muscle.” Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun ~~~~~~O~~~~~~ We have been looking forward to our journey into the heart of Tuscany’s countryside since the bistecca … Continue reading
The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 2) – Bistecca alla Fiorentina
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” ~ Julia Child, legendary American chef and cookbook author ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ It’s a little wet and windy today but the weather is no damper as … Continue reading
The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 1), Il Mercato Centrale
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” ~ Giuseppe Verdi, Italian opera composer ~~~~~O~~~~~ A good siesta after our long lunch at the world’s best restaurant for 2016, Mysaucepan and I find renewed energy and excitement as … Continue reading
Ristorante La Greppia, Parma, ITALY
“So what’s the highlight dish in Modena so far?” I ask Mysaucepan, after our third day feasting in this city? “Definitely my parmesan entree at Osteria Francescana” she says without hesitation. “Well, we tried some excellent aged balsamic and also toured … Continue reading
Osteria Francescana, Modena, ITALY
Mysaucepan‘s mobile rings as we are driving from Venice to Bologna. “You mean there’s a table for two?” she shrieks with excitement, momentarily stirring my concentration as the speedo inches at 130 km per hour. Due to a cancellation, we … Continue reading
Osteria Dell’Orsa, Bologna, Italy
After four glorious days in Venice, we took an early morning drive towards Modena, famous for its Ferrari factory and balsamic vinegar let alone the city where the 2016 best restaurant in the world resides. On the way, we made a point to have … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged Italian, Spag bol, spaghetti bolognese
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Il Ridotto, Venice, ITALY
“It is such a beautiful time to be in Venice” I say to Mysaucepan. “The carnevale is reason enough just to be here, let alone a spag bol I’m craving for.” “Eat seafood when in Venice” she quips. “Your spag … Continue reading
Carnevale di Venizia, ITALIA
Like a first date, Venice seemed unfamiliar and mysterious. But I soon warmed up to its beauty and passion for celebrating the good things in life. ~~~~~O~~~~~ After a week in Switzerland, we catch a train from Vevey for Venice, the … Continue reading
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Gornergrat, Switzerland
“You have to get here this Friday coz I have booked the hotel at Zermatt for the weekend” she instructs from her hotel room in Vevey. I am in Kuala Lumpur for 2017 food adventure on my way to Europe to meet Mysaucepan who has been there … Continue reading
Montreux, Switzerland
Perhaps there’s something special about this place for so many special human beings have called it home. ~~~~~O~~~~~ Located a mere 5km from our hotel, I decide to take shuttle bus #201 from La Tour De Peilz to visit Montreux, a coastal … Continue reading
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Vevey, Switzerland
“What a quaint little town?” I thought to myself as I walk out from the Vevey train station after an hour ride from Gevena airport and an eighteen hour flight and transit from Sydney. Mysaucepan has been on a business … Continue reading
Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2017
Restoran Fei Jay is arguably Kuala Lumpur’s best for mud crab dishes. ~~~~~O~~~~~ This Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2017 is our fourth food safari of Kuala Lumpur in the last five years. Please check out the previous blog posts below: Food Safari … Continue reading
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Vasse Felix, Margaret River, Western Australia
This beef rump cap elevates Vasse Felix to another level compared to so many fine diners around Margaret River ~~~~~O~~~~~ We have been eating our way around Margaret River over the last few days that included lunches at Leeuwin Estate … Continue reading
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Cullen Wines, Margaret River, Western Australia
After a most disappointing start to our Margaret River sojourn yesterday, we are here today at Cullen Wines, home to some of the best cabernet sauvignon merlot in Australia.
Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Western Australia
Till this day, my mum still reminisces about a Leeuwin Estate seafood bouillabaisse so exquisite at a dinner which dates back to December 2004. To me, this must surely be the definition of an “unforgettable dish” at a restaurant. For … Continue reading
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The Wine International Group Sydney – Meeting #45
“Dove regna il vino non regna il silenzio” ~~~~~O~~~~~ If you have ever been to an Italian dinner party, you will be familiar with this Italian proverb. Whether it is the celebration of a wedding, All Saints’ Day or Christmas, meals … Continue reading
Celsius Coffee Co., Kirribilli
Breakfast eggs with a twist for less than $20 and throw in stunning waterviews this is truly a gem of a cafe by Sydney harbour. ~~~~~O~~~~~ Sunny Saturday mornings bring a smile to my face because they are my favourite … Continue reading
