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Monday 18 September 2017

Antoinette (30 Penhas Road - off Lavender Street, Singapore 208188)

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Antoinette is a Parisian pâtisserie and salon de thĂ© by Chef Pang Kok Keong, who is one of Singapore’s best pastry chef. Antoinette has 2 outlets in Singapore.

Opening Hours for Penhas Road Outlet:

Monday to Thursday – 11am to 10pm (Last order - 9.30pm)

Friday and Eve of Public Holidays – 11am to 11pm (Last order - 10.30pm) 

Saturday – 10am to 11pm (Last order - 10.30pm) 

Sunday and Public Holidays – 10am to 10pm (Last order - 9.30pm)

Antoinette has recently revamped the whole menu!



Penhas Road Outlet

Elegant Ambience




Love the Antoinette ceiling light so much!


New Menu

Bread & Butter ($5++)
We started off with this bread selection that consist of satay bacon epi, levain, baguette, 5-spice escargot and croissant. They were served with two types of hand made butter. I personally like satay bacon epi as the taste was very unique.



Omelette with Shrimps, Lobster Bisque Sauce, Pilaf Rice ($22++)
When I saw this dish in the menu, I thought it's just a normal shrimp with egg that we ate at home or zichar stall. But to my surprise, the chef has turned this ordinary dish into an upscale dish. The omelette was very fluffy, with fresh shrimps and marvellous lobster bisque on it! Even the rice they used was unique, it makes a difference! Now I know why it cost $22!  My favourite dish here now!



Hakka Gnocchi ($24++)
(with Dried Shrimp, Foie Gras, Cured Pork, Morel)

A colourful presentation of the traditional Hakka dish "Abacus Seeds - Suan Pan Zi". There were 10 pieces of gnocchi here with 4 types of different gnocchi created (Yam, Sweet Potato, Purple Sweet Potato, Beetroot)  Each gnocchi was tender and full of flavour. The cured pork and dried shrimp had hints of foie gras and peppery taste which gave it a tangy bite with every mouthful. You have to try this!



Chili Crab Arancini (3pcs, $16++)
(with Sea Asparagus Salad, Chinese Bun)

Arancini is an Italian dish consisting of risotto balls stuffed with a savoury filling, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. The risotto balls were deep-fried into golden brown with melted cheese inside. Of course the main highlight is the home made chili crab sauce. It's a little spicy for me but the taste was great. Even the sea asparagus salad was so appetizing...What a great combination. Definitely an awesome Italian dish with a local twist! 



Pandan Ice-Cream Dessert ($14++)
with Foam, Sponge, Caviar, Salted Gula Melaka, Rusks 

The pandan ice-cream was very very fragrant, thick and rich which I love very much! It complemented so well with the lime foam, pieces of sponge and salted gula melaka sauce. The overall presentation of this local dessert indeed very captivating, that is a big plus point too. Served alongside was a small piece of pandan kaya toast. This was the most special heritage dessert that I've had! A very delightful and satisfying dessert to end the meal!



Brunch Menu till 6pm

Antoinette's breakfast with a choice of drink ($25++) 
Note: Add $3 for scrambled eggs = ($28++)
My choice of egg is Scrambled. This is the BEST Scrambled egg that i had among so many restaurants! It was very fluffy and smooth.. I don't like sausage so i requested to change into ham. Served with grilled bacon as well as Basket of Viennoiseries below and a choice of Orange Juice/Coffee/Hot Chocolate.. Wonderful All Day Breakfast Set!

They served very good coffee here!



Florentine Savory Crepe ($18++)
Another of my favourite! Served with Serrano ham, Emmental cheese, sunny side up with hollandaise sauce. Remember to try this!


Antoinette ($10+)
 This is my favourite and also their most popular signature cake called "Antoinette"!  Milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea, chocolate biscuit, dark chocolate earl grey tea cremeux, raspberry coulis and earl grey tea crumble. You can taste the light Earl grey inside the rich chocolate mousse with chocolate biscuit at the bottom. Poke the raspberry coulis to help relieve the richness of the chocolate. A very satisfying dessert for chocolate lovers! 




Overall Impression: The food & dessert at Antoinette were definitely above average quality, which is why the prices are slightly on the high side! The service here used to be very good... But I noticed most of the staff were changed, sometimes the service might not be as good as you expected, especially when it is full house. The atmosphere and music was very relaxing. This is the only cafe that is worth going back again and again! :)

Nearest Mrt: Lavender


*Highly Recommended*


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(This is for Mandarin Gallery Outlet)

Address for Mandarin Gallery Outlet: 
333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery, #02-33/34, Singapore 238897 

Opening Hours for Mandarin Gallery Outlet:
11am to 10pm daily 

(Last order - 9.30pm)
Mandarin Gallery Outlet







Wednesday 28 June 2017

All Day Breakfast at Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant Singapore (31 Purvis Street, Singapore 188608) Reservation: 6684 4845

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(Try to make reservation a few days in advanced for weekends as it's usually fully booked )

Opening Hours: 

8:30am – 6:00pm (Mon - Thu)

8:00am – 9:00pm (Fri & Sat)

8:00am – 6:00pm (Sun)

Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant is the reowned bakery from New York City that has landed in Singapore since 2015. If you love quality American breakfast, this is the place for you!



The seating in their cafe is quite cramped..


Their Beverage Counter



Click Or Tap On The Menu To View Clearly

Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter ($19++)
Choice of Blueberries, Banana Walnut, or Chocolate Chunks
I love this pancake with chocolate chunks and icing sugar on it! Their maple butter sauce was addictive! The pancakes were fluffy and big portion with thick fragrant buttery taste! Definitely one of the BEST pancakes that I had!




Spanish Scramble ($21++)
Three eggs, chorizo, tomatoes, caramelized onions,
scallions, melted Monterey Jack, with hash browns
and sourdough toast
After the sweet stuff, let's move on with savory stuff. This is a special scramble that is uncommon in our local cafes. You can expect a very cheesy scramble egg filled with so many above-mentioned stuff inside which are melt in the mouth! But the sourdough toast was super hard. Overall it was very filling! 


Left: Salmon Burger ($24++)
Right: Eggs Benedict ($20++)
Haha I took this photo at the table next to us! Looks good too!


House Brew Coffee ($5++)





Overall Impression: Be prepared that this place will be crowded and noisy at most times especially during peak hours and weekends. Food quality was quite good and the portion of their food was really big, as the price is on the high side compared to other cafes. Some patience is needed as the waiting time for food was quite long during peak hours. 

This place is still so popular since 2015 till now, I even saw many people took a taxi here specially to this cafe! Haha.. Do come and try their food if you have not ya!

Note: Parking lots are limited for parallel parking.


Thursday 18 May 2017

All Day Breakfast at Antoinette (30 Penhas Road - off Lavender Street, Singapore 208188)

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Antoinette is a Parisian pâtisserie and salon de thĂ© by Chef Pang Kok Keong, who is one of Singapore’s best pastry chef. Antoinette has 2 outlets in Singapore now.

Opening Hours for Penhas Road Outlet:

Monday to Thursday – 11am to 10pm (Last order - 9.30pm)

Friday and Eve of Public Holidays – 11am to 11pm (Last order - 10.30pm) 

Saturday – 10am to 11pm (Last order - 10.30pm) 

Sunday and Public Holidays – 10am to 10pm (Last order - 9.30pm)



Penhas Road Outlet

Elegant Ambience



Love the Antoinette ceiling light so much!




Tap or Click the Photo to view the menu clearly



Antoinette's breakfast! ($24++) *Supplement of $3 for Poached Or Scrambled Egg
So this Antoinette's Breakfast set costs ($27++) as my choice of egg is Scrambled. This is the BEST Scrambled egg that i had among so many restaurants!!! It was so fluffy and smooth till now i still couldn't forget it...Drool....  I don't like sausage so i requested to change into ham. Served with grilled bacon as well as Basket of Viennoiseries below and a choice of Orange Juice/Coffee/Hot Chocolate.. Wonderful All Day Breakfast Set!

My most favourite is the one coated with icing sugar!




Tap or Click the Photo to view the menu clearly


Florentine Savory Crepe ($18++)

Another of my favourite! Served with Serrano ham, Emmental cheese, sunny side up with hollandaise sauce. Remember to try this!



Classic Egg Florentine with Serrano Ham ($16.50++)
Their poached egg was cooked to perfection with runny yolk inside! High quality of Serrano ham and i love their toast very much. Another great all day breakfast!



French Toast with Caramelized Banana served with creme chantilly ($13++) 

I like the creme chantilly with the French Toast very much! 



Let's take a look at some of their unique patisserie creations below!

 Antoinette ($10+)
 This is my favourite and also the most popular cake called "Antoinette"!  Milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea, chocolate biscuit, dark chocolate earl grey tea cremeux, raspberry coulis and earl grey tea crumble. You can taste the light Earl grey inside the rich chocolate mousse with chocolate biscuit at the bottom. Poke the raspberry coulis to help relieve the richness of the chocolate. A very satisfying dessert for chocolate lovers! 


Summer ($11+)
 Raspberry mousse,pistachio bavarois, forest berries jelly, pistachio sponge and pistachio glaze on an almond sable. The taste was those sour type, very fruity taste!



 Superlova ($10+)
Rose petal mousse, rose finger sponge, yuzu cream, raspberry jelly, lychee, rose petal glaze, rose coral sponge, rose petal meringue, raspberry caviar, rose macaron, raspberry crumble, raspberry marshmallow. I'm sure most ladies will get attracted by this lovely sweet pink cake! But do note that this cake was really quite sweet. Great for sweet tooth lovers!



Chloe ($9+)

Yuzu cremeux, white chocolate vanilla mousse, light sponge cake, almond sable. This is a very refreshing cake!




They served very good coffee here!


   





It's such a hassle to make reservation through phone - Book now through Chope for Instant Reservations!
(This is for Mandarin Gallery Outlet)

Address for Mandarin Gallery Outlet: 
333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery, #02-33/34, Singapore 238897 

Opening Hours for Mandarin Gallery Outlet:
11am to 10pm daily 
(Last order - 9.30pm)

Mandarin Gallery Outlet





Visited on 17 May 2014 (Sat). I like the romantic ambience at Mandarin Gallery outlet but the tables here are super small.. Once our food and drinks are all served, this is how it will look like below.. So do not order so much food at one time..  The seatings are quite cramped as well. Aircon was very cold here too.. Service was average. I would prefer the Penhas Road outlet which is spacious and more atas feel.







I like the way they present the bill in an unique antique box!

           
Overall the food & dessert at Antoinette were above average quality, which is why the prices are slightly on the high side! Service was very good at Penhas Road Outlet. The atmosphere and music was very relaxing too. This is the only cafe that I will go back again and again! :)


*Highly Recommended*