Brunch – Candid Cuisine

TAG Espresso, Takashimaya / Ngee Ann City, Orchard Singapore

I’m puked from all the cafes opening in Singapore.

L’ETO Caffe, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

At Mall of the Emirates, London’s L’ETO Caffe should be on top of your list of dessert spots.

Angelina Cafe, Dubai Mall, United Arab Emirates

Angelina Paris once again, this time in Dubai.

Lola’s, Holland Village, Singapore

Singapore has reached peak cafe trend.

Kaleidoscope at Atlantis, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Meet the best international buffet in Dubai.

Windmill Lausanne, Crosswinds Tagaytay Resort, Philippines

I found a taste of Switzerland in the Philippines.

Surrey Hills Grocer, ION Orchard, Singapore

Welcome to another episode of overpriced egg bennies and lattes.

Joji’s Diner, Stanley Street, Singapore

You all missed the boat when Clinton St. Baking Company was in Singapore. Joji’s Diner is never going to fill that void.

September Coffee, Chinatown, Singapore

I am never coming back to September Coffee for a meal, even if the queues died down with the rest of South Bridge Road. Not tomorrow, not any other week or month, and certainly not September.

SYIP, Owen Road, Singapore

The food gods have blessed Farrer Park with one of the best cafes in Singapore: SYIP.

Bearded Bella, Hillcrest Road, Singapore

Let me introduce to you the legendary Corned Beef Maple Toast from Bearded Bella.

Dean and DeLuca QC, Manila, Philippines

After its failed predecessor, Dean and DeLuca makes a well-deserved comeback with its brunch fare, viennoiserie and the Hokkaido Purple Yam Cheesecake.

Coffee Academics, Legazpi Village, Makati, Manila

After a streak of terrible dining experiences recently, I wasn’t too sanguine about Coffee Academics opening in Manila.

Lafayette Grand Cafe and Bakery, Lower East Side, NYC

Introducing my new brunch favorite (and Taylor Swift’s rumored favorite too).

Sarabeth’s, Central Park South, New York

Here’s where you can get fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a view of Central Park.

Botany, Robertson Quay, Singapore

Botany’s brunch fare is damn pricey yet mediocre; coffee is way above the market prices. So be prepared to spend for a prime spot overlooking Singapore River.

Walking on Sunshine Kroffle Buffet, Orchard Central, Singapore

Walking on Sunshine is climbing my list of… DO NOT EAT HERE restaurants. Their Kroffles scarred me for life. Worst thing I ate.

Oaks Coffee Co, Upper Thomson Road, Singapore

Upper Thomson Road has a belt of coffee shops and restaurants waiting for you to discover. With Upper Thomson Line opening, it has gotten more convenient to trek this part of Singapore.

French Fold, Telok Ayer, CBD, Singapore

I’m sensing a new trend here. Merci Marcel’s buckwheat flour galettes are now replacing your Sunday egg bennies.