P.S. Cafe @ Dempsey's

We made our second (or was it third?) visit to P.S. Cafe at Dempsey's two weekends ago. Ambushed by aged trees and abundant greenery, this particular outlet is situated on Dempsey Hill - Singapore's famous lifestyle destination, or to simply put it - 'Paradise Found'.

Away from the noisy distractions of the city, this P.S. Cafe allows its patrons to enjoy a quiet afternoon of reading and reflection, while enjoying the myriad selection of tea cakes and desserts that I promise will leave you spoilt for choice. And no worries for all you salt lovers out there because this cafe also serves a wide variety of lunch and dinner items on their menu. (You should however avoid visiting them from 3-5pm if you would like to try their lunch/dinner items).

This blueberry cheesecake is soft and moist, and is a perfect combination with its brownie base. The sweetened berries are a great compliment to the otherwise heavy cheesecake. Overall, a great dessert! And a must-try for all cheesecake lovers!

This chicken pie was only mediocre. Although the pastry was crisp and flakey to the touch, the chicken was lacking in flavor, and there was no outstanding taste that lingered on after each bite. I wouldn't go back for seconds.

Overall, we greatly enjoyed our visits to P.S. Cafe. It is a great place for friends to hang out and catch up! I would rate an A for setting and decor, A- for food, and in case I forgot to mention that the staff there are really friendly and attentive, an overall A for the dining experience!

Oh, and one more thing:-

Most known for the size of their serving portions, it is no wonder that they are a favorite choice for many of our western friends. So, before you embark on this adventurous journey to Dempsey's Hill, remember to call along some friends - that way, you get to taste as many of their star-studded recipes without feeling the guilt of indulging!

ben can't cycle (for real)

So we finally made it to East Coast Park after all that talk! The weather was absolutely perfect - there's no other better way to put it. (Bikes were for rent at $6 each; for an hour + two free hours).

I think I can safely say for the both of us that we had a great time today! And boy did we really work those muscles - my butt and thighs are suffering the after effects now. Cycling was fun! Especially when you get to poke fun at ben - who by the way, was in a constant struggle to keep his bike on track!! Sorry dear, but I think this challenge is mine to keep! Better luck next time!

Wild Honey @ Mandarin Gallery, Orchard

There are several things that make a day off great - sleeping in, spending time with a special someone and a great breakfast! Bel and I hit the much hyped about, Wild Honey, for brunch after spending the morning sleeping in.

Wild Honey boasts a couple of standouts; excellent decor, pretty looking all day breakfast and very comfy couch seats. Of course, it would have made the 'perfect' list of places to go if they had a more updated magazine rack and slightly more attentive staff.

That aside, we ordered the Quiche Lorraine and the Tunisian Breakfast Set. The Quiche Lorraine came with cherry tomatoes and a salad tossed with a dressing that left a savory aftertaste. Quiche was not too bad, but the salad is THE BOMB! (nuff said!)

The Tunisian Breakfast came in a sizzling hot pan of tomato stew, eggs and chorizo sausages with a side of diced cucumbers, tomatoes and parsley salad and 2 slices of freshly baked bread. Honestly, this dish looks and sounds much better than it actually tastes - unique but I wouldn't be back for seconds.

Overall, it was a pleasant experience but slightly too pricey for the quality of food served.