Adore - Down the Memory Lane

I had an afternoon to spare, so we (super on) decided to look for some childhood memories and things that would soon be gone. =( 

During my time (sounded very old) I used to play at the sand based playground but these sand based playgrounds were phased out and replaced by those laid with rubber mats.

Well, we went to Potong Pasir area (exact address: Block 28, Toa Payoh Lorong 6) to find the LAST sand based dragon shaped playground and snap photos of it! And yes, I played with the slide as well.. wahahahaha... luckily it was a hot afternoon so no one was there. hehehehe.

Did you play in the sand based playgrounds or those laid with rubber mats?

After that we went all the way to Dover (I know it's crazy!) to find the LAST Pelican, tortoise and rabbit playground. This was the exact one back when I stayed in Ang Mo Kio. 

The few blocks of apartment around the playground were vacant, no residents staying there hence it was very quiet and peaceful. Walked around the area and saw these old school letterboxes, so old school until it looked a bit eerie to me. wahahaha.

After the search of our childhood memories, we went to Tanjong Pagar Railway Station before it was closed on 30th June 2011. An unique experience because if you boarded a train here, you actually would clear the Malaysia custom before you clear a Singapore custom. 

This just reminded me of Hogwarts Express. =.=

I was glad I managed to catch one of the last few trains from here to Kluang before it closed. Well, for the experience. =)

Ended our day with a drink at COLBAR, yes, looking at the address you would know it was an ulu pandan place. =))

But it was a nice place to have a drink and chill! (think I tried their food before, cannot make it -.-)

Drink was enough!

It was awesome to just spend half a day doing things which I enjoy, exploring Singapore and searching for those precious memories that belong to me. =)

Purposeful Traveller - Precious memories!

Adore - Chock Full of Beans

Changi Village, a place I would never go unless I am going Pulau Ubin. Hahaha. Anyway, I realize it could be a good alternative instead of going to the usual few places (though the hawker center is under renovation)

Had lunch at the nearby coffeeshop before checking out this cafe - Chock Full of Beans. Read it in some magazines I think. 

Interestingly, the cafe stands out in the midst of those old shops so it is pretty easy to spot. =)

Ordered drinks and a cake to share. Something different today, no more chocolate cake (though they do sell), tried out strawberry shortcake! Meow~

Cappuccino, they use coffee beans from Illy. 

I had Mango Tango. Wanted to order Ice Lemon Tea but decided to have a change for once. haha. =) I realize my camera bag is very photogenic. hahahaha!

They do sell main courses and I saw many people ordering the rosti with sausage dish. Maybe can try it since I will be going to the east every week for the next few months. LOL.

Purposeful Traveller - A cafe in the EAST!

Food & Adore - Switch by Timbre

Checked out SWITCH which is Timbre's latest live music restaurant, the group performs bilingual music! Yeah!

We went there on a Wednesday night and it was fully booked. Thanks to L who was there earlier and helped with the booking of seats! If not we can only stand outside and watch  hahaha. Firstly, I was impressed with the Ipad Menu! 

It made ordering so much easier and I think the drinks and food were served pretty fast!

 What we ordered!

Apple Cider.

Beer

Salad with poached egg. Damn expensive ($10) and small in portion, don't bother ordering this the next time! 

p/s the egg was not even "poached"

Timbre's famous duck pizza. Nice.

Buffalo wings to share! Spicy!

 Smoked Salmon Pizza, not bad. =) Oh, not forgetting fries to share also.

Ground Zero performs on Wednesday! 

I prefer this place as compare to Timbre, maybe because the place is air conditioned and they do Chinese songs as well. Hehehe. Anyway, the bill came to about $160 so each of us paid about $32 for drinks and food. Not cheap but well... Ipad Menu, what you expect right?! hahahaha...

I think I will go back shuffle, which is equally good and less crowded (Free drinks on Ladies night some more!) Ground Zero performs at Shuffle on Friday night too! Hehehehe.

The plus point of Switch is its location I guess, right next to Exit A of Bras Basah Station. Parking at NTUC Trade Union House Building after 5pm is also reasonably priced - $2.10/entry.

Purposeful Traveller - Oppa Timbre Style! hahaha.

Food - The Coffee Daily

Finally a cafe that opens on MONDAY!! WOOHOO!!

Anyway, the coffee daily was featured in a magazine I came across long ago and I wanted to check it out but their original opening hours was really .......... opens till 6pm only... kwangx3

HOWEVER! They have reviewed their opening hours! Now they are open on Monday to Thursday from 11am to 1030pm, and Friday to Sunday from 930am to 1130pm! Nice!

It's about a 26 - 30 seats cafe that serves mainly coffee, cakes and sandwiches. =) 

It seems that whatever we ordered is quite standard. Haha. Always Iced chocolate and cappuccino 

Something new today - Ham & Cheese Foccacia!

Address: 75 Brighton Crescent (Near Serangoon Garden)

Purposeful Traveller - Yeah! Another cafe explored! 

Food - Loysel's Toy, finally

I have been wanting to visit Loysel's Toy for so long but always didn't have the "fate" to do so. The first time I went the whole place was so packed that we simply can't find seats to park ourselves. =(

Then their opening hours are so erm.....

Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 6pm

Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 730pm.

Yes! Just like that! =(

But finally... we managed to get 2 seats in the cafe on a Saturday afternoon!!! WOOHOOOOO! >.<|||

The cafe is inside a stand alone building in some ulu place (Kallang area) but people still can find their way there and their business is GOOD. I mean really GOOOD! O.O

Presenting to you.... Loysel's Toy! LOL!

They close on Monday to roast their own coffee beans! (the auntie looks bei song, LOL)

Display of cakes!

Drinks we ordered. Obviously cappuccino is not mine. heh.

I had iced tea - green tea with lemon and lime. Well, I like it because it is very refreshing to have it on a HOT afternoon! =)

An apricot crumble cake to share. 

Address: 66 Kampong Bugis Ture.

Purposeful Traveller - Loysel's Toy checked!

Food - Cafes which I have been to lately!

Just today I checked out this cafe - Little Part 1 cafe. Located at 15 Jasmine Road. It is just beside Thomson Plaza, if driving there, don't even think about parking in front of the cafe. Just go straight to Thomson Plaza for parking is the best. haha

When we were there, there wasn't many people. I thought it is a nice place to just order some drinks and play card games with friends! Anyway they sell quite a variety of beers, ciders and wines! =))

We decided to have an early dinner. Ordered Crispy Chicken Salad and Bratwurst with mashed potato. The "Crispy" chicken was still hot when it was served but it was not exactly crispy. -_-||| I think the "downside" to this salad was that the salad was not cold, if it was then it would be refreshing! =)

I love the bratwurst, dipping it with mustard reminds me of the German sausages I ate in Munich =( Missed them!!

Next cafe I have been to was Maison Ikkoku, recently I have been visiting Arab street quite often ever since a friend brought me there for some Moroccan food. hahaha.

Address of this cafe: 20 Kandahar Street.

I went to this cafe twice within a short span of 1 week!! LOL! It was a Saturday when I first visited the cafe and it was surprisingly quiet compared to the bustling Arab Street! I love this place!

I had ice chocolate and it was good. 

My friend said that the cappuccino was good too, oh, and not forgetting the super rich banana cake which goes well with the coffee! =))

This place is so ideal to chill out with friends that I brought another group of friends there just last Saturday. The cafe opens till 11pm on Friday & Saturday!

Purposeful Traveller - Good things to share!