Monthly Archives: May 2012

Charismatic Chateau le Puy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM The inspiring Travelling Gourmet goes to the restaurant of his good friend to taste the unique wines of… MARVELLOUS Chateau le Puy in Guy Savoy, one of my favourite ‘haute cuisine’ restaurants. … Continue reading →

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Captivating and Charming CLIFFORD!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet The irrepressible Travelling Gourmet goes to a fascinating French restaurant in Fullerton Bay Hotel to discover… MARVELLOUS opulent art-deco ambience, imposing 10m high ceilings, Canele shaped lamps, excellent food and … Continue reading →

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Lovely LANTERN!

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet Copyright all rights reserved The intrepid TRavelling Gourmet finds nocturnal pleasures and… MAGNIFICENT & marvellous views of Clifford Bay in LANTERN, arguably Singapore’s BEST rooftop lounge bar on the roof of … Continue reading →

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Oysters, Scallops, Crab and more at…

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Food Styling of REAL food by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM who finds the best seafood buffet on bustling Beach Road at… MARVELLOUS Parkroyal Hotel’s Plaza Brasserie! Their “Seafood Galore” buffet … Continue reading →

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Abend Brot heisst ABENDESSEN!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Mavellous breads and cakes can be found in Swiss-Bake in Centrepoint including my favourite so-called Abend Brot. Unfortunately, the name can be considered a misnomer because Abendbrot in German means Abendessen or Dinner/Evening Meal/Supper and German traditionalists feel very strongly that it should not … Continue reading →

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Fabrika and The Sleeping Rhino…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM The indomitable Travelling Gourmet finds ‘The Sleeping Rhino’ but not in darkest Africa… MODELEG (modern elegant) casual dining with comfort food in generous portions is what smart diners enjoy in…wait for … Continue reading →

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Straits Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The implacable Travelling Gourmet at Grand Hyatt… Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM MANY varieties of local food can be tasted here in what some misguided persons decry as a high class food court. However, bear in … Continue reading →

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Wente wines of California make some of the best New World wines…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Wente in Livermore California are acclaimed for many award winning wines like…

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Pinot Noir & Laksa

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Singapore style Laksa home cooked went hand in glove with an Australian Estate Wines 2008 Pinot Noir from the Mornington Peninsula of Victoria. The first nose had cinnamon oak and red cherries on the 3rd nose. On the palate not … Continue reading →

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Mum dines free on Mother’s Day at…

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

MARVELLOUS SPICES Cafe in the Concorde Hotel on 12 and 13 May 2012! As long as there are 3 paying adults, Mum’s dinner is on the house! Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM I am here … Continue reading →

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