El Tardeo, is the newish tapas bar owned and managed by next-door Binomio, our favorite Spanish restaurant in Singapore. Open from the late afternoon for the Spanish tapas-bar-hopping habit called “tapeo” (the name is a mix of “tarde” meaning afternoon and “tapeo“), El Tardeo’s interiors are simple with a large bar on one end and several bar tables …
Brasserie Gavroche is a quaint restaurant located in a tiny shophouse-filled street in the historic Tanjong Pagar area of Singapore. The restaurant is proudly French from the red leather banquettes and mirrors on the walls to the traditional dishes on the menu. Chef Frederic Colin has created a menu reminiscent of his grandfather Henri’s kitchen …
One of the first weekend brunches we tried in Singapore was at The Knolls in the Capella hotel. Located right beside the terraced pools of the hotel, The Knolls is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and brunch on Sundays. Brunch is a gastronomic affair with a large seafood buffet (fresh oysters, king …
The historical Condado Vanderbilt hotel in San Juan was built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt and reopened recently with 323 rooms and a gourmet restaurant 1919 (named after the year the hotel was built). 1919 showcases the cuisine of Puerto Rico using organic and local ingredients. The kitchen is headed by chef Juan Jose Cuevas, …
Originally located in old San Juan, this authentic Italian restaurant opened 20 years ago by Franco Seccarelli has had a loyal following over the years. Recently, he moved to a modern office tower in the city’s financial district. The cozy ambiance was lost as the new location is a glass-enclosed and wood-lined modern interior, but …
On two occasions, A and I were invited to lunch at C and F’s lovely home. The well-designed space is bright and modern with direct views to the ocean and many wonderful art pieces prominently displayed in the gallery-like entrance hall and all over the house. The table was set with striking cowhide place mats and …
On my last day in New York, I met up with good friend, Brooklyn native and fellow foodie C, who said I couldn’t leave the cit without stopping by Chelsea Market – which houses an enclosed food court with specialized food purveyors including a large Anthroplogie boutique, a Posman Books and a Bowery Kitchens, restaurant supply …
Travels with a Gourmet 