(Invited Tasting) To differentiate themselves from the competition, the new-on-the-scene pizza restaurants in Singapore have worked harder and smarter to carve out a strong branding, identity and menu for themselves. Two-month-old @wildchildpizzette at 50 Circular Road (they are directly across from OCBC Centre) is a great example of when all of that comes together awesomely. The centrally-located pizzeria and bar has a solid offering but it’s no surprise given that it is opened by the same folks behind @cichetirestaurant and @barcicheti, both highly popular Italian food joints. Moreover, talk of launching a #pizzeria had been on the back burner for about 8 years (it’s been a lifelong dream of Executive Chef and Co-owner @limyewaun), so you know when the moment arrived, he was bound to make the pizzas really special. His devotion to perfecting Neapolitan-style pizzas has resulted in a very enjoyable chewy, light crust that’s moist and airy as he ferments the dough twice, and at over 60 hours each time. Aun cleverly caps them at 10-inches in diameter at Wild Child Pizzette, so it’s easy to have one all to yourself. There are 7 ready options to choose from as well as a seasonal one, but what I also love is that you can build-your-own pizza from a list of toppings too. They include: onsen egg, black olives, San Daniele ham, salsiccia (sausage meat), strachiatella and anchovies. Besides pizzas, the menu lists many other tempting “Antipizette” to share or hog to yourself. I feel the pairing, alcoholic or otherwise, by Sommelier and Co-owner @ronaldkamiyama is another strong selling point of this place. You can count on this gregarious and charming gentleman’s fun and lateral approach for interesting pours to go with whatever you plan to munch on. So without further ado, let’s run through what @huatkaliao, @gaffie07 and I had: 1. Roasted Cauliflower ($14.50++) - Decked out in coriander, mint and pistachios on creamy labneh, this was a healthy opener. It was lovely with the Rosé from Tuscany, which also complemented the... 2. Roasted Kurobuta Pork Belly ($17++ 200gms / $31++ 400gms) - Magnificent!… ⬇️Continued in Comments⬇️

@thehainanstory launched their own range of mooncakes in its 2 outlets (Hillion Mall & Hotel Boss)! The debut range of mooncake consist of: 1. Hainanese Traditional Savoury Mooncake - Distinguishable by its flatten circular shape, this mooncake holds no less than 13 ingredients including tangerine peels, fried shallots, sesame seeds and melon seeds – all encase in a buttery flaky crust 🥮 2. Salted Mixed Nuts Mooncake – A mooncake stuffed chockful with a variety of premium nuts 🥮 3. Hainanese Kopi Walnuts White Lotus Mooncake with Single Yolk - Made with The Hainan Story coffee powder, this mooncake is fragrant from the caffeine, sweet and creamy from the white lotus and earthy from the walnuts and egg yolk embedded in its centre. 🥮 4. Coconut Gula Melaka and White Lotus Mooncake – A moon cake given a local spin with coconut bits and palm sugar! 🥮 Each set (priced @ $78) comes in a nostalgic tingkat carrier illustrating the colourful shoptlot windows of old Hainanese coffeeshops, perfect for pleasing the hearts and stomachs of those who receives it!

Enjoy local heritage food and Hong Kong’s UNESCO intangible cultural heritage delights under one roof with Joy Luck Yum Sing’s egg tart, HK milk tea and Bedok Bak Chor Mee. Through this collaboration, Joy Luck Yum Sing will offer its entire range of signature HK-style drinks and popular egg tarts at Bedok BCM’s flagship Circular Road outlet. One more meal option for folks who’s working in the central business district. The famous egg tarts come in two versions – pastry and cookie crust, smooth wobbly and creamy egg custard filling hitting right note of sweetness. Love the Bedok BCM robust broth which involves long hours of cooking (12 hours of simmering amongst other ingredients, Sakura pork bones), crispy sole fish and pork lard were added for more flavors. Springy noodles, minced pork, meatballs and handmade wontons complete the dish. #umaminess Enjoy the Best of Local & HK Heritage Set (consists of signature bak chor mee, an egg tart and a cup of HK milk tea) at a special price of $9.90 (U.P. $12.10), valid till 30 Sep 2021. Top up $1.00 for Pearl of Orient /Pearl of Joy series beverages. . . . BEDOK BAK CHOR MEE 13 Circular Road S049369