High-tea at Fosters

It was a late Saturday afternoon and high-tea just sounded perfect! Something different for a change. 

Fosters is a lovely small cafe along Holland Village which offers reasonably priced high-tea sets from 3pm - 6pm daily. Reservations are recommended otherwise you might be given the outdoor seats instead.

Menu was presently nicely in a newspaper style. 

We ordered 2 sets of Devonshire High-tea set ($11.00 each). Each set comes with 2 scones, fruit cake, sandwiches and a choice of tea or coffee. 

The scones were lovely. Warm and crusty on the outside, buttery moist and filled with raisins on the inside! Not a fan of fruit cake but I must say, anything that's toasted sure is good! Sandwiches are not worth mentioning, practically you can just skip that out. 

So if you are looking for a cozy place with reasonable high-tea set, Fosters is definitely the place to go! I'll find another lazy afternoon to be back here with a good read and probably just one set to share! :) 

Fosters

227 Holland Avenue, Holland Village

http://www.fosters-restaurant.com/

Tel: +65 6466 8939 

Casa Verde

Took a short break to Korea and now I'm back to continue with the brunch adventure!

Settled for brunch at Casa Verde which is located right at the visitor centre of Botanical Gardens. It was very packed for a Sunday afternoon. Love the casual dining concept, simply grab a table, order at the counter and wait to be served. This place is perfect for a Sunday afternoon of catching up with friends and to chill around. Also, it's pets friendly!

Their breakfast menu ends at 11am however, they still have an option left. Whole Day Gourmet Breakfast ($15.50) that comes with your choice of eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, hash brown, cherry tomatoes and toast. This was simply the ultimate breakfast and it's a pretty good deal for the price!

You know how I love my scrambled eggs to be creamy and this was just that! The only thing I didn't like on that place was probably the sausage, it was a tad too dry inside.

B went with his usual Fish and Chips ($15.00). Decent enough I'd say!

It's nice to spend the afternoon away from the busy streets. You can also take the opportunity to explore the Botanical Gardens or even just a short walk around.

Casa Verde

1 Cluny Road, Singapore Botanical Gardens

http://www.lesamis.com.sg

Tel: +65 6467 7326

Opening hours: 7.30am - 9.30pm

Selfish Gene Cafe

Happy Easter Sunday!

Today's brunch place is at Selfish Gene Cafe. Have been hearing quite a bit about this place and their banana cake so decided to drop by for a quick brunch. 

It's just doors away from The Plain so it was quite easy to find. Surprise to find the cafe pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon.

Breakfast plate ($15.80)

This was seriously good. Love the sautéed mushrooms, creamy scrambled eggs and of course, the lightly toasted brioche bread. Polished the plate clean!

Ordered the signature Homemade Banana Cake ($5.80). Drizzled with peanut butter and crumbs, it was simply delightful! The peanut butter added a nice touch to the warm and moist banana cake! Highly recommended!!

Cafe Latte ($4.80)

And of course, with every brunch, there is definitely my caffeine fix.

Selfish Gene Cafe

40 Craig Road

www.selfishgenecafe.com

Tel: +65 6243 1324

Opening hours: 10am - 6pm, closed on Tuesdays

Antoinette

It's great when it comes to Public Holiday. Not only it is a day of rest, there's also a reason to have brunch. However, do note that some places do close on Public Holidays or are very packed. Do call in advance to check! 

Was in the mood for pancake so decided to settle for Antoinette at Penhas Road today. Truth to be told, it was my first visit there. 

Walked in to a very lovely victorian style cafe. Somehow all the tables are reserved and we were given a lower table thats more suited for cakes and tea, not for food. However, shortly after the food arrived, we are given the proper dining table at a corner. 

Pancakes with Smoked Salmon ($15.00)

The pancakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It was lovely. The sour cream that was given didn't go very well with the pancakes so I had to ask for maple syrup. Then, it was perfect! 

Antoinette Breakfast ($20.00)

The breakfast set came with the above, assorted pastries and a choice of orange juice or coffee. The scrambled eggs and sausage was very good! 

How can anyone visit Antoinette and not try their cakes? No matter how full you are, there's always space when it comes to desserts! 

Strawberry Shortcake ($8.00)

OMG. This is heavenly! Although the strawberries weren't sweet, the light cream complimented the taste. This is one of the best Strawberry Shortcake I've had!

They have a wide range of breakfast menu and I can't wait to try them all!

Antoinette

30 Penhas Road

Tel: +65 6293 3121

Back to Toby's Estate

Don't you just have days when you wake up and badly crave for something? It's one of those days I woke up craving badly for Brioche toast. Strange indeed.

Initially had settled for somewhere else the night before but headed to Toby's Estate instead for some much-needed comfort food. 

The Iced Latte ($6.00) and Iced Mocha ($6.50) definitely was the right pick on a bright and sunny afternoon. However, I must note that the iced latte was a tad too bitter for my liking. 

Toby's Big Breakfast ($16.00)

What more can I say about this? Perfectly sauteed mushrooms, bacon, scrambled eggs and brioche toast. It's the ultimate breakfast.

Toby's Estate

8 Rodyk Street, Robertson Quay

www.tobysestate.com.sg

Tel: +65 6636 7629

Brunch till 3pm

Jimmy Monkey Cafe & Bar

Jimmy Monkey is a little quaint cafe at One-North residences. 

The old, rustic feeling really brings back fond memories of Melbourne.  

My usual skinny latte for a rainy afternoon. It was perfect! Nicely roasted beans, smooth and aromatic.

Would you have guessed? This is their version of French Toast with Golden Syrup and Fresh Berries ($12.00). I love their presentation where the toasts were sliced and stacked nicely. However, it's quite ordinary and plain.

Mr Hemmingway - poached eggs with smoked salmon on toasted muffin ($14.00)

The usual eggs benny. The colour of the hollandaise sauce was pale and less flavourful. There was also a slight hint of vinegar covering the poached eggs, something that I cannot stand. B liked it but I think there are better ones out there. 

I'll be back again for their coffee, for sure.

Jimmy Monkey Cafe & Bar

9 one-north gateway, #01-51, one-north residences

www.jimmymonkey.com

Tel: +65 6777 8470

Weekend brunch till 4pm

Skyve Elementary Bistro and Bar

It's Sunday again! Have read some pretty good reviews about Skyve so I decided to check it out. Made a reservation the night before using Chope and it was such a breeze. 

Arrived right on time and boy, was I glad that I made the reservation.

Before I could take a look at the menu, my attention was taken away by the table mat. Each table mat is different and unique. I loved mine as it shows the different stages of a sleephead. Pretty interesting read for a morning! 

My pick was Ricotta Pancakes ($12.00) with caramelized almond and passionfruit butter. The passionfruit butter is amazing! Match it together with the pancakes, it brings out a sourish yet very refreshing taste. 

B had the Croque Madame ($12.00). Don't be fooled by the simple facade of this dish. It was the better choice. The brioche toast took it to a whole new level. It was polished within minutes! 

This chic and modern bistro with a subtle old school is definitely a place to hangout with friends. Love the quietness of the area too! However, you'll definitely need to drive there. Definitely will be back!

Skyve Elementary Bistro and Bar

10 Winstedt Road, Blk E, #01-17

www.skyve.sg

Tel: +65 6225 6690