Monthly Archives: May 2014

Long Chim is coming to Marina Bay Sands

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim the Travelling GourmetTM The indomitable Travelling Gourmet gives you the latest on which restaurant is taking over… MARINA Bay Sands’ space that used to be Guy Savoy. It is Long Chim which means … Continue reading

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Tax Free World Association Exhibition and Conference 2014 in Singapore

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved MANY trade visitors thronged Marina Bay Sands Expo for the TFWA event from 11 May to 15 May 2014. New alcohol brands and products, whisky, wine, perfume … Continue reading

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Godiva chocolate…is it worth the price?

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved The irascible and debonair Travelling Gourmet researches into Godiva chocolate to discover that… MANY have found out that Godiva despite its high end carefully crafted expensive chocolate … Continue reading

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Delectable and Devilishly Delicious DUMPLNGS!

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM The suave and debonair Travelling Gourmet tells you about the BEST Dumplings to… MUNCH and savour as you celebrate the “Duan Wu Jie” or Dragon Boat traditional Dumpling Festival! The … Continue reading

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The curious case of the Coca Cola cans…

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim the Travelling GourmetTM All rights reserved The irreverent Travelling Gourmet looks for a coke yesterday… MORNING. The orange sun broke free of the horizon and my Breitling watch told me it was 07:18…I … Continue reading

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