Celebrate Mother’s Day with BreadTalk’s Love Beyond Words collection. Available from 12 April to 12 May 2024, savour these new and exclusive bakes with all mummy dearest. Captivate our mums’ hearts with a round of delicious breads. Queen of Hearts $2.80 – A sweet, crumbly brioche shaped as a heart Blueberry Cream Cheese Bagel $2.80 – A boluo bun rendition with cream cheese filling Parcel of Love $3.30 – With a surprise filling of stretchy mochi, yam paste and osmanthus custard Blueberry Milky Way $4.50 – A fluffy purplish loaf of smooth cream cheese, wild blueberry jam and dried blueberries&n ..read more

A walk along Jalan Petitenget street in Bali will evidently put one under the sweltering heat. Fortunately, there’s a gelato cafe round the corner to cool it off. Gelato Secrets is a humble cafe specialising in artisanal Italian gelato and sorbet, made fresh with all-natural ingredients. There are lots of flavours to choose from, such as Coconut, Honeycomb, Chocolate, Cold Brew Coffee, Pistachio, Banana & Dragonfruit and more. The indoor space is nice with plenty of seats. Pricing starts from IDR 35K per cup. Menu The flavours are rich and delicious. Gelato Secrets Jl. Petitenget ..read more

Rollney has officially opened in VivoCity, Singapore on 19 January 2024, bringing to locals a taste of this special Hungarian dessert pastry – Kurtos Roll. Also known as Kürtőskalács or chimney cake, the Kurtos roll tastes like a chewy bread with a sweet crunchy exterior. It can be enjoyed on its own or with ice cream and savoury filling such as Tuna $5.50 and Plant-based Spam $5.50. Choose from three Kurtos ($3 without sauce, $3.50 with one sauce) flavours – Original, Chocolate and Cinnamon. Alternatively, savour the Kurtos with a swirl of smooth creamy Ice Cream ($5 with one topping ..read more

Step into Bali’s one and only underwater restaurant, Koral Restaurant, situated within the luxurious, 5-star resort, The Apurva Kempinski Bali. It is quite a distance from the hotel entrance to the restaurant though you would get a majestic view of the lush landscape. There is also a complimentary buggy ride at the ground floor to take you further in. Guests may choose between the regular tables and tunnel tables (for an elevated experience). Reservation is required with deposit, i.e. IDR 500K nett per person for regular tables and IDR 3630K nett per table of two for tunnel tables ..read more

Ikan Restaurant & Bar at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua offers a sea view dining experience, complete with Indonesian signatures, seafood delicacies and craft cocktails. The open-air restaurant has a cosy indoor seating and al fresco where diners may enjoy the cool breeze and night performances. Service is impeccable here. There are various choices on the menu, from light bites and refreshing salad to sharing platters, hearty mains and classic asian dishes. Some highlights include the Rock Lobster Laksa IDR 280K, Octopus IDR 210K, Jimbaran Seafood Platter IDR 1100K, Ikan Bakar ala ..read more

DUA Kafe is a hidden, spacious cafe in Nusa Dua, Bali. It is tucked away in a corner of Bali Collection, an open-air mall with several restaurants and retail shops selling traditional crafts. The entrance is almost easy to miss. Surrounding the cafe is a huge garden and it is about a 30-second walk from the entrance to the cafe. it is quiet and peaceful on a late weekend afternoon. There are ample tables and seats, including comfy sofa seats by the window. DUA Kafe offers a range of coffee, frappe, tea, juices and even craft beers. There are also sweet and savoury pastries such as Chi ..read more

Taiwanese coffee specialty store, Simple Kaffa 興波咖啡, is within walkable distance from Huashan 1914 Creative Park. The cafe offers a wide range of coffee, with various bean types and preparation methods. Coffee connoisseurs may be able to pick their favourites here. There are also interesting coffee creations such as whiskey latte and black sugar latte. I didn’t managed to dine in as it was full-house even on a weekday afternoon. Takeaway order is quite fast. The alcoholic tiramisu and matcha swiss roll available on the menu seems tasty too. Simple Kaffa 興波咖啡 No. 27, Sec. 2, Zhongx ..read more

Impromptu by Paul Lee is a one Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant located in basement one of Regent Hotel in Taipei. The visit was made in May 2023 for the Spring Tasting Menu, complemented with a Cocktail Pairing. Service is prompt and friendly. The staffs begin explaining every dish and drink in Mandarin which is a little hard for me to comprehend, and they don’t seem to converse very well in English either. I thought it might lessen the experience for tourists who don’t speak the language. Nonetheless, the effort to switch to English is much appreciated. There are table and counter se ..read more

The ultimate spot for all durian lovers, Durian Darlings offers a all-durian dessert menu ranging from cakes, puffs and shaved ice to even shakes. Some durian highlights include the Choux Puff (with Durian Custard) IDR 14K, Sourdough Bomboloni (with Durian Custard) IDR 14K, Durian Sticky Rice IDR 35K, Es Cendol Durian IDR 30K, Durian Avocado IDR 40K and Durian Milkshake IDR 40K. Customers may also enjoy home-styled Indonesian food, such as the Lontong Sayur IDR 35K and Nasi Padang Vegetarian IDR 35K. Menu One of the signatures here is the Durian Pancake IDR 20K. Creamy durian ..read more

Screenshot Bali Ayu Hotel & Villas is a three star resort villa situated along the upscale dining stretch in Seminyak. Its convenient location is walking distance to various popular venues such as Indonesian fine dining restaurant – Merah Putih, pretty dessert spot – Kanvaz Patisserie by Vincent Nigita, vegan brunch cafe – KYND COMMUNITY and Re Massage Studio for relaxing spa treatments. Near the entrance is a western restaurant, WACKO Burger. I stayed for two nights in the Standard Room (Hotel) at around SGD $37.50 per night. It is located on the second floor and accessible by staircase o ..read more