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Lunch Over Books – The Book Café.
Before I continue, this is not a full review of The Book Café
but a quick meal I had earlier in the day.
Also, today marks my mum’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Mummy!
The Book Café serves quite the list of nosh to choose from.
But what I find most attractive is their offering of Asian food.
Having tried a
couple of dishes, today the spotlight is on the Salmon Noodle Soup. Singaporeans
will identify with the Salmon Noodle Soup as it is uber similar to the popular
Fish Head or Fish Meat Bee Hoon. The broth was delightfully tasty with generous
portions of salmon though more ikan-bilis would have been appreciated.
More than just a comfortable setting and an extensive menu,
is the quality of service. I have experienced the past three times I was there.
From the handling of the phone reservation, to taking of orders, everything was
perfection. Thank you for making every visit an enjoyable one.
For more information, do visit their Facebook page here.
Operating Hours
Sundays to Thursday: 830am to 1030pm (last order at 10pm)
Friday and Saturday: 830am to 1230 midnight
To make a reservation, drop them a line at 6887-5430
Labels: cafe, dogsofinstasg, lunch, miniature schnauzer, review, singapore special, the book cafe, the wong dogs
“Yes, I Café Hop With Them” – Sin Lee
I couldn’t help not
putting such a headline. Especially when I was told that pet owners who love to
visit such establishments are of lesser stock. Yes, you heard me right.
The word “hipster”
has been diluted recently with hoards of similar establishments sprouting like mushrooms all over Singapore. So you realise what the word really means when no
official Facebook page or website turns up on your Google search. It is either
they have a heck care attitude towards online presence (with such attention to
detail in their interior design, I highly doubt it) or they truly believe in
the power of “word of mouth”, right?
Located away from the
Tiong Bahru hipster crowd next to the wet market, Sin Lee’s address has it the only café in the
vicinity below a block of flats that are more than 50 years old! Imagine how my
excitement grew when they told me they are fine with me dining at their alfresco
area with Cory and Cole.
So, what can pet
owners look forward to when they make their virgin visit?
THE WONG DOGS
REVIEW
Like my review for
Percolate, Sin Lee is not a pet café. However, the management did allow me to
dine alfresco while Cory and Cole relax beside me and watch the world go by.
I
absolutely love how everything has been designed – besides the many
Instagram-worthy pictures you can take here, the environment feels like it has
been whitewashed with a filter on its own. Service-wise, the
staff are not the most boisterous but I do appreciate their quiet demeanours
and earnest personalities.
If you are driving
down, do park at the carpark behind the café (free and open to public on Sunday) though it is mostly for season holders on weekdays.
Should it be full, your best bet would be Block 8C across the road.
Of course, what is a café
without nosh? With Sin Lee not being a pet café, there is no menu for furkids
here. In fact, it hardly matters to Cory and Cole because they seem to be
content with just hanging with me. Humans on the other hand, are treated to
quite an interesting and may I say, utterly SIN-ful (such pun!) list.
1.
Fried Chicken & Waffles ($21.90)
“It
better be good…” I mentally noted when I saw the price tag. Though I had my
expectations pegged higher, it was quite enjoyable. The sizeable waffle was
baked to a comfortable-looking golden hue and the texture was soft to the bite.
The chicken leg was deep fried, yet moist and sending yummy signals to my taste
buds. If you ask me, can be shared between two.
2.
Salted Egg Sweet Potato Fries ($12)
“Wait,
these are sweet potatoes??” and continued munching on a couple more of fries! Used
to crunchy and salty versions, I relished chewing on these moist creations. Personally
, I dislike salted egg but hey, these went really well. Served with crunchy curry
leaves on top, need I say more?
3.
Beef and Grains ($23)
It
took some getting used to the saltiness. Even my mum felt it was too much for
her. However, I can think of many people who will fall in love with this uber
local-tasting dish. The beef was deliciously tender and the risotto rice
(grains…) added a nice chewy texture. It might not look like much, but this
definitely filled a considerable portion of my tummy.
4.
Pie Crust Milkshake ($9)
If
you ask me, this THICCCCKKKK milkshake ought to be a meal on its own. Topped
with digestive biscuits, it really felt like someone blended an entire pie into
the concoction it lasted me through the entire meal.
My mum
gave her own review – Nice décor to sit in on a relaxing afternoon. However the
food had very strong flavours and very generous portions. Light eaters can
consider the starters to be quite sufficient.
So,
will you be making a trip down with Fido?
Operating Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.
To make a reservation, drop them a line at 63773-170
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.
To make a reservation, drop them a line at 63773-170
Labels: bukit ho swee, cafe, dogs, dogsofinstasg, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, pet-friendly, review, sin lee, singapore special, tiong bahru
After-Swim Brunch – Ah B Cafe
After months of
anticipation (eight months to be precise), Ah B Café is finally open for
business at Sunny Heights! The Wong Dogs dropped by late December after their
swim at Sunny Heights’s Swimming Pool and took in everything this new kid on
the block has to offer with Sam Forrest Loo Lim and Pecan! Now, the question is… Will Ah B Café join the ranks of
Paw Petradise and Happenstance Café and have Cory and Cole coming back for
more?
THE WONG DOGS REVIEW
You might be
wondering, “Is it just me or are The Wong Dogs a little slow in covering new
pet-friendly cafes?” Well, truth be told, I am a little picky. More often than
not, these first visits have me leaving disappointed and another possible blog
entry down the drain.
But with Ah B Café, I
get a sense of comfort when I entered their premises. Maybe it is from the
adrenaline rush of Cory and Cole finishing up their hour-long swim. Smelling
fresh from their long renovation works, the cheery demeanour was also seen in
the staff here.
An ode to their
location which is near forested areas, Ah B Café tells me that the décor is
inspired by the greenery surrounding them. I love the expansive space and
with an elevated area, I foresee many pet owners relaxing by the
comfortable cushions for hours on end.
“We
want our customers and furkids to feel at home. This is why we built the stage
and added beanbags to make our café cosier,” they say. But wait, that is not
the end. In fact, there are some plans in the pipeline to improve on their
aesthetic in the near future.
Food-wise, the
selection is nothing to brag about and could do with more choices for picky
diners.
However, Ah B Café makes up for it by offering above average-tasting
nosh. Yes, it is still your typical Western-fare but the Teriyaki Chicken and
house special, Ah B Burger (it never hurts to have a signature, right?) should
have customers reordering when they return. Also, who can resist breaded drumlets and chicken wings?
“Based on our own recipes, the
patties in our Ah B Burger are made fresh every day. Even our sauces are made
by us,” they revealed. To beef up their menu selections, Ah B Café tells me
that there are plans to expand their dessert selection and include a couple
more dishes to the list, “We are hoping to include some Japanese cuisine!”
Sincere, comfy and
surrounded by a number of pet amenities such as grooming, Pawlicious (petbakery) and the Sunny Heights Swimming Pool, I foresee Ah B Café will be having
a steady stream of customers!
Note: Parking is free
but limited. No worries, there are more free lots to be found next to Premier
Pitch Indoor.
Operating Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.
Tuesday to Friday: 130pm to 9pm
Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
Sunday: 12pm to7pm
Closed on Mondays.
For more information, do visit Ah B Cafe's Facebook page.
Labels: ah b cafe, animal world, cafe, dining, dog swimming pool, dogs, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, mongrel, sunny heights, swimming, swimming pool
Merry Christmas From The Wong Dogs
It has been a crazy
two months and this Christmas, I am blessed to be able to spend quality time with
family and the boys on Christmas Eve. Initially, the plan was to head to Gardens By The Bay and
take in the festive lights and festivities. But when I heard that there
was an event due to happen in the evening, I scrapped the idea (no way am I
going to jostle with the crowd and risk being stuck in traffic on the
expressway!) and headed to Paw Pet-radise Café for dinner and wait for
midnight.
Such quiet moments as
the time ticked down to midnight, it was a time of reflection and mulling. Am I
perfect as a person? Far from it! Do I want to achieve more? Definitely! There
have been bumps along the way, some I would call road hazards. There have been
disappointments, there are some which have been met with indifference. Whatever
it is, I cannot wait to see what is in store for the rest of the year and the
start of 2015!
The best part, Cory
and Cole are accompanying me! Woots!
XOXO MERRY CHRISTMAS,
EVERYONE!
Labels: cafe, christmas, dogs, dogsofinstasg, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, paw petradise, pet cafe, pets, singapore special, the wong dogs
Sunday Feast – Necessary Provisions
Starting out as pop-up café, Henry Congressional at Henry Park, Necessary Provisions has been brewing up quite the
caffeine storm at Eng Kong Terrace.
But how did they draw The Wong Dogs’
attention? After all, such cafes are a dime a dozen, right?
The answer: The Sunday Feast. Not
breakfast. Not brunch. Feast.
THE WONG DOGS REVIEW
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| White 8oz. |
If you ask me, a weekday visit to Necessary
Provisions is the most ideal for pet owners. Besides being relatively less
crowded, you get to experience their full menu. But we are not here for that
today. Instead, something a little different that will catch the attention of café
hoppers – Sunday Feast.
It was their last day before they changed
up the menu so a visit was definitely on the cards. Sunday Feast only includes three main
courses which diners can choose from, along with their entire selections of
desserts and coffee.
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| Potato & Leek Soup |
Interesting presentation aside, the Potato
& Leek Soup, was light and delicious before making way for the Spicy Pork
Burger. Smaller than most, the patty wase marinated well and cooked well
and came with Shoe String Fries as sides.
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| Spicy Pork Burger What I missed taking a picture of was the delightful Pea & Watercress Risotto which went very well with mint sauce and generous topping of fresh watercress. |
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| Blueberry Pancake |
My sweet tooth ached and with that, came
the Blueberry Pancake. Soaked with maple butter, the texture was still
extremely soft and buttery, just how I liked it. However, the blueberries
lacked the sweet punch I usually like.
Outdoors seating is minimal and it will
depend on luck if you get the proper alfresco seating as Necessary Provisions
do not take reservations. However, I personally did not mind the tiny chairs
and tables when I first arrived.
Now, I cannot wait to see what Necessary
Provisions have in store for the next edition of their Sunday Feast.
*Note* This selection is over and is meant
to chronicle a Sunday meal with Cory and Cole.
Operating
Hours
Sunday
Feast starts at 10am to 6pm
Wednesday
to Thursday – 1230 to 230pm and 6-9pm
Friday
to Saturday – 12-230pm and 6-11pm
Labels: cafe, dogs, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, necessary provisions, singapore special, sunday feast, the wong dogs
Sam The Samoyed - My Happiest Moment
"What's your happiest moment?"
"When he caught a rat for the very first time. It reminded me he is not a toy but a dog."
"That is a very interesting view on Sam."
"I always feel like a VIP whenever I go out with Sam. He has such a positive draw and I remember this one time when we were at the beach and there was this crying pup with its owner. Sammy will always go and check on the little thing and leave to play with bigger dogs when it stops. But once it continues whining, he will drop whatever he is doing and return to comfort the puppy." - A conversation during lunch at W39 Bistro & Bakery
Labels: cafe, dining, dogs, dogsofinstasg, lunch, pets, samoyed, stories
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