✦ Food and the Savouries


A Garden, Briefly: An Evening at The Dead Poets Society Bar, Singapore
9 September 2026

Sometimes all one needs in life is a glass of something delish, a stunning view, and good company. Thank you, sis, for being part of my shenanigans, always. I had been …

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✦ Food and the Savouries


Savoury Broth and Smoky Bites: Our VietSmith Dining Journal
19 August 2026

After two sisters spent weeks raving about the incredible seafood pancakes they had in Nha Trang, our cravings finally reached a breaking point. While hopping on a flight to Vietnam wasn't …

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Earl Grey, Everywhere: Chasing Batam’s Best Bakes at The Smith Patisserie and Baker Stone
12 August 2026

I used to think Earl Grey tea was a type of brewed tea leaf, invented by an Earl named Grey. Then I realised it's actually black tea, flavoured with the oil …

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Noesantara Batam Review: Authentic Nusantara Flavours With Heart
22 July 2026

Every time I visit Batam, I stumble on hidden gems, and my belly always leaves more than satisfied. This time, that gem was Noesantara in the Penuin area. The large …

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Ikinokoru: Batam’s New Plant-Based Vegan Japanese Restaurant
15 July 2026

I found my new favourite bowl of truffle ramen. Ikinokoru (生き残る) is the up-and-coming plant-based vegan Japanese restaurant in Batam, Indonesia. Step through the door and you're transported into a mini …

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Slow Afternoons and Sweet Bites: Visiting The Garden by Afters Pastry at SKS City Mall
27 May 2026

A leisure afternoon spent surrounded by great company and delicious food will always be one of the greatest joys in my life. This time, that afternoon found us wandering into …

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Casa Vostra Singapore Review: One of the Best Homemade Italian Pasta Everyone Needs to Try
13 May 2026

Winding queues, an inviting red shopfront, and homemade Italian pasta - that's my first impression of Casa Vostra. Credits: Casa Vostra As a pasta fanatic, I'm always hunting for restaurants with great, …

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Birthday Dinner at TANOKE Singapore: A Hidden Japanese Gem
15 April 2026

Singapore Restaurant Week is back this April, and it brought us straight to one of the most unexpectedly wonderful dinners we've had in a long time. For my sister's birthday, …

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Ta.ti.do Coffee Roasters, Batam: Finding the Perfect Brew
11 March 2026

As a self-confessed coffee addict, connoisseur feels too generous on most mornings, a cup of coffee isn't just how I start my day; it's a non-negotiable. So when my sister …

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A Morning Adventure Guide: Visiting Panbil Nature Reserve and the Liminal Café in Batam
4 March 2026

This year's Lunar New Year holidays were rather low-key. Between the delicious home-cooked feasts (that I'm eternally grateful for) and long stretches of shopping trips, I found myself looking for …

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