Saturday, March 12, 2022

One Night Only Staycation @ Hotel InterContinental Singapore Middle Road (Bugis)

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Decided to check out this hotel, finally. It was a one-night only staycay and main reason for doing so, was because my friends were doing Andaz. Got one reasonably priced for its Deluxe King Room from Agoda and without breakfast.


seating area in the lobby


Couldn't do an early check-in as I was busy with work. Went to the hotel at about 2.45pm, and queued at the lobby for about 10 minutes as all 3 counters at the reception were busy. Staff was reservedly courteous and efficient. I got my room at Level 9 and because the guests infront of me had already received their instructions on how to locate the lift to the rooms, so not an issue. 

But a funny anecdote of while I was queuing, there was one lady who arrived rather hurriedly at the counter and informed that she would like to extend her stay for one more night. Hmm, means must be really comfortable staying here then!

let's see the room





wardrobe cupboard




Deluxe King 38m²

view from Level 9

large work desk

with sofa and coffee table


I loved the space I'm getting! It has an old school elegant comfy vibe and thankfully, cleanliness was well maintained.

thank you Li Rui


The room provides TWG tea, coffee beans (grounded), french press, bottled water, kettle, wine glasses, mini fridge (empty) and tea cups.


cupboard


let's stock-up with some juice


coffee and tea

wine glasses



If you ask me, I'd very much prefers a Nespresso machine in the room please. Instant and tasty. The grounded coffee bean was lovely to the palate too and easy to make using the French Press but cleaning up, was a messy chore.

Take note that there's no wine opener in the room, hence you'll need to request from concierge if you need one.

hand soap

bathing things

lovely smell

large tub to soak in

super spacious bathroom


One cool thing about the bathroom here, is the sound system. You could connect it to the main sound system and whatever that you are playing on the TV, you can hear the same in the bathroom. There's even a Spotify playlist on the TV menu. Nice!

The room is generally quiet, but the pillows were too soft. Stacked two then it was too high. Hahaa!

Its location was rather convenient. Head on down to Bugis Junction for a spot of grocery shopping, or walk over to Duo Galleria or Liang Seah Street for plenty of eateries and drinking places.

night view


Monday, March 7, 2022

The Durian Bakery x Purple Taste

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The Durian Bakery is an online entity that delivers premium handcrafted durian cakes and patisseries made with only black gold and old tree musang king durians.

If you search them up via Google, one will notice that they currently have an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 103 reviews.


Signature Durian Dessert Box @$75 (U.P $79)




The Signature Durian Dessert Box consists of the followings:
  • 1x box of 8 Super Burst MSW Giant Puff
  • 1x box of 6 D24 Snowy Mochi
  • 1x pcs of Dark Choco MSW Mousse


Super Burst MSW Giant Puff 




Super Burst MSW Giant Puff (8 pcs) @ $44.80 (U.P $58.90)


closer view


Super Burst MSW Giant Puff


The MSW Giant Puff really lives up to its name because it was seriously huge! As big as my fist. The product came slightly frozen, so let it thaw first before biting into it. But seriously, who can resist? I actually bit down on it while it was still in its pretty solid state and boy, it was like eating durian sorbet.

Once it is adequately thawed, the pulpy fillings of fragrant and deliciously sweet MSW envelopes your entire mouth when you bite into these giant puffs. Lovely slight bitterness towards the end but overall so so good.

delicious mao shan wang giant puff


D24 Snowy Mochi





D24 Snowy Mochi @$15 per box of 6


of a cute size



The mochi skin was super soft and thin enough to burst the D24 fillings if one ever squeezed the mochi slightly. Ate it in one bite and it was super satisfying. Be careful though as it could be addictive since it was of such a cute size and one can't help but want for more.


Dark Choco MSW Mousse




Dark Choco MSW Mousse @$16 (UP $20)

Dark Choco MSW Mousse


The Dark Choco MSW Mousse was so good that one wouldn't want to share this dessert with anyone else. It looks rich and tasted decadent. Filled with The Durian Bakery signature SilkyGold™ Durian Puree, it was just scoop after scoop going into the mouth until none is left.

Sinful, indeed but no regrets....at least not until I looked at the weighing scale.

all mine


To impress the sweetheart, I'd recommend the Dark Choco MSW Mousse, and for the family, the Super Burst MSW Giant Puffs. Hence, just get the Signature Durian Dessert Box to enjoy it all!



Mao Shan Wang Durian Mille Crepe Cake 8″ (Signature)




A 40-layered beauty, this rich and creamy MSW Durian Mille Crepe. 



for birthday celebration

thin layers of crepe with layers of durian puree

taking a peek

layers of thin crepe and creamy durian puree, with chunky durian core

enjoying the chunky durian core




**Good News** Promo Code: purple

Simple steps to redeem:

  1. Add $50 worth of products onto your cart
  2. Add the mochi via https://thedurianbakery.com.sg/product/musang-king-durian-mochi-6-pcs-2/  to your cart
  3. Checkout with promo code as follows

promo code: purple

Special thanks to Ryan and The Durian Bakery for the collaboration with Purple Taste. 

Hope my dear readers will enjoy the delicious cakes and patisseries from The Durian Bakery!


For your convenience, below are the relevant links to The Durian Bakery:


The Durian Bakery

Address: The Commerze @, Irving Pl, #02-26 1-26, Singapore 369546
Contact: 8875 1069

Business Hours:
Daily 9am to 5pm (Last order 5pm)
Self collection till 5pm daily only
Delivery available till 10pm daily


Friday, March 4, 2022

[Tasting] 6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar (67 Restaurant) @ 67 Neil Road

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Do you love venturing out, looking for cool new places to hang-out? 6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary (modern) European cuisine with a touch of fusion.


6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar

menu


Level 1 has a bar-atmospheric vibe with dark tones and high chairs. Plus a chiller full of alcoholic selection. One couldn't help but to order a drink here.

high chairs and tables

Level 2 dining area offers a more intimate and cosy setup for tete-a-tete with friends and loved ones.

Level 2

cosy vibes


If you're one who is curious about all the actions happening in the kitchen, then go ahead and grab a counter seat, or as some calls it, the Chef's Table. Say hi to Chef Ramesh and Vince. They are super friendly! Or simply watch when they are prepping your dinner.

guess where I'm seated


Vince prepping our first course


67 Signature Menu


Chilled Truffle Angel Hair Pasta (@$20 ala-carte)


The first course was beautifully plated and one could feel the care that went into prepping. Chilled Truffle Angel Hair Pasta is a familiar item at various places, and the version at 6ixty 7even has a balanced flavour with a refreshing feel. Noodles prepared al-dente, with lovely crispy sakura ebi. Subtle yet adequate.


Next course, soup.

I liked the idea of the plate with ingredients being presented first, but without the soup. No lah, not for us to get ready for the pour shot (but it works that way too, if you want), but more for us to appreciate the ingredients inside before soup is poured over. Visual treat, if you may.

ingredients appreciation

Truffle Scented Forest Mushroom Soup (@$15 ala-carte)

Again, the flavours are adequately balanced and the chunky mushrooms added 'bite' to the soupy experience. Noticeably, the portion of soup was rather generous! For me, I loved the distinctive charred smokey taste of the brioche crouton. Yummy!


Chef Ramesh plating our main course


For the 67 Signature Menu, one could choose between the Chicken or Fish for the main course.


Pan Seared Tiberias Harvest locally sourced Barramundi (@$28 ala-carte)

A feast for the eye. Loved the vibrant colours! The sauce tasted creamy, with a touch of acidity that nuances perfectly with the freshness of the barramundi. Violet quinoa are so pretty!

Violet Quinoa with Edamame beans, Braised Baby Cabbage, Iranian Saffron Emulsion

Vince was slicing a small portion of the chicken dish and we could hear the crispiness of it! That certainly amped up some expectations!

Crispy Roulade of Farmed Chicken (@$28 ala-carte)

Where shall I begin? 

Visuals are on-point. Kabocha pumpkin puree was so naturally sweet. The tarragon chicken jus coating the roulade, was of a genteel flavour and kept the chicken moist. Tasted wholesome and this crispy chicken roulade, is now one of my favourite food.


favourite dish


Final course, the dessert. Chef Ramesh told us there is a 'surprise' element in the dessert and he will quiz us on it later. Wah... stressed!

67 Chocolate Dome (@$17 ala-carte)


The raspberry sorbet was done well and it wasn't too sour nor too sweet. The chocolate dome itself was of a mousse-like texture, with some bitterness (in a good way) from the cocoa and I thought it tasted of hazelnuts somewhere inside there. Loved the berries and the soil. And yes, happy to report that we 'passed' the test! The surprise is not revealed here although someone else had mentioned it in their blog.

The 67 Signature Set is priced at $67++ and offers good value to diners. The portions were good, and enjoyable flavours.

Signature Classics


Clover Club @$17

Pegu Club @$17

There are only 2 cocktails available currently under the Signature Classic section. Both drinks were pretty sweet, and I prefers the Pegu Club. Tasted of gin, cointreu and lime juice.


It was an enjoyable dining experience for both Ivan and myself. Thank you Sherman for the invite, and  Chef Ramesh and Vince for feeding us. Thank you 6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar for hosting us.


6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar (67 Restaurant)

Address: 67 Neil Rd, Singapore 088898

Websitehttps://6ixty7even.com.sg/

Contact:

Business Hours:

Closed on Sundays.

Mon - Sat: 3pm – 10:30pm

 
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