Bistro 1855 @ Suntec City Mall

Address:	3 Temasek Boulevard Suntec City, Tower 4 #01-643 Singapore 038983
Tel:	+65 68365994
Operating Hours:	11am to 11pm Saturday to Tuesday
	11am to 12am Wednesday to Friday

Taking after our sister company 1855 The Bottle Shop, Bistro 1855 is the product of a collaboration, to bring about a comprehensive wine experience for consumers.

Joo Bar @ Tan Quee Lan

Address:	5 Tan Quee Lan Street Singapore 188094
Opening Hours:	5.30pm to 12am Daily

Pardon for the lack of updates due to busy weeks at work :(

However, I still will find time to relax and unwind after work. Visited Joo Bar in Jan 2015, I cannot forget the makgeolli cocktails, now Joo Bar introduces a new range - 5 new makgeolli cocktails!

Launched in late February 2015, Joo's new range of makgeolli cocktails is set to excite the fermented rice brew lover even more! Korean bartender Eddy Jang was inspired by the atmosphere of Korean cities as well as districts, and has dreamed up a collection of five tipples that evokes the spirit of each area. The base for each cocktail is Joo's House brew organic makgeolli (also known as Joo Brew) - a cloudy, light-bodied and mild tasting drink.


Hong Dae Tripping S$24
Picture Credit: Joo Bar

A zesty drink akin to the artsy vibe of this area, and is a delicious mix of Joo Brew, Grey Goose, Apricot Brandy, Cherry Blossom syrup, Lemon, and fresh Rosemary. This blushing beauty is shaken and served in a martini glass.

Singapore Tops Lonely Planet's Countries in 2015 @ 2am: dessertbar

2am: dessertbar
Address: 21A Lorong Liput Singapore 277733
Tel: +65 62919727
Opening Hours: 3pm to 2am Tuesday to Friday
                               11am to 2am Saturday & Sunday
Close on Mondays

As promised, I am back for the announcement! Actually you may have already know since it was announced in the papers and on social media platform that Lonely Planet has chosen Singapore as the world's number-one country for 2015!

Being a Singaporean, of course I am happy as well as proud for my country. Congratulations!




SINGAPORE TOPS THE BOOK'S LIST OF TOP 10 COUNTRIES 2015

Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel media company, and Best in Travel 2015 is its 10 annual agenda-setting collection of the best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year ahead.

''As one of the world's most multicultural cities, Singapore is always celebrating something. From Marina Bay to a ''new crop of swanky hotels'', ''a slew of new developments has elevated the Singapore experience'' to a whole new level. To coincide with the anniversary, Singapore is set to usher in a number of new attractions in 2015, including the National Art Gallery and the Singapore Sports Hub.'' Quoted from Lonely Planet.



And so, together with Lonely Planet and Singapore Tourism Board, we had a mini party right here at 2am: dessertbar. Its been quite a few years since I last came here, so glad and honoured to be back!








CHRIS ZEIHER (Sales & Marketing Director of Lonely Planet) 

Giving a short speech.









So usually what food reminds people of Singapore? Quite a few of them, among all, Kaya is one of the top few popular ones! 

So, we not only had the chance to try desserts and cocktails made with kaya, we get to also plate and make our own cocktail!


JANICE WONG of 2am: dessertbar





Janice showed us her book of recipes and ingredients.









This dessert that Janice is showing us, has its ingredients all made from scratch! The bowl of pandan leaves were juiced after this picture. No colouring or artificial flavourings were used.




PANDAN JUICE




ICE CREAM!





Are you wondering what are the pieces of white stuff on the dessert? Its Janice's version of KUEH BANGKIT! Wow, are you as amazed as I am? I actually prefer this to kueh bangkit, some kueh bangkit are too compact and dry.



Janice holding a glass of pandan leaves residue.


PISTACHIO CRUMBS



Hands on time for us!









All made by Janice, plating by me!

Pistachio cake, pistachio crumbs, biscuit thins, kaya ice cream and kueh bangkit.

You can imagine the coconut & pandan flavour exploding in your mouth. This dish is full of fragrance, I regretted not piling more!



Next up, we get to try home made kaya!




DELICIOUS & THICK KAYA





Ingredients for making kaya, and lots and lots of stiring is needed! All the efforts in making kaya, but having taste the kaya, the effort is all worth it! 



This should not be unfamiliar to you. YES Cocktail making time! Best of all is incorporating kaya into the cocktail!



These are the ingredients needed for a superb glass of KAYA TOAST! Its the cocktail's name.



Thanks to Bitters And Love!













Me scooping lots of kaya into the KAYA TOAST!






After trying to shake my life out of the shaker cup, finally I had my own glass of KAYA TOAST! Note the slices of bread behind!



Garnishing :P



Here we go!!


KAYA TOAST



Love how the drink and jar looks totally like kaya! Love this presentation.


Me looking all fat but satisfied and happy :)



Thank you 2am: dessertbar and Singapore Tourism Board for having me at the event cum celebration!


With this, I shall end my post here and I am really looking forward to 2015 as it is SG50! 
A milestone worth celebrating for, and also I will be getting married and moving in to our new house too! Lots of events will be taking place. Can't wait to count down to the new year with you guys. :D