Each order of coffee before 11am comes with a complimentary set of bread and toppings, offering good cost/performance for a simple but filling breakfast.
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Cherki is not afraid to experiment with bold Peranakan flavours
We eagerly scanned through all 38 items on the menu. They all sounded really enticing, and the thought of ordering everything briefly crossed our minds.
Continue reading13% Wine Bistro is more than just a place for drinks
The Seafood Bisque tasted like something that could have been served at a fancier restaurant, and not in a wine bar with a tiny kitchen and minimal staff.
Continue readingDrinking sake from all 47 prefectures of Japan
After years of casual drinking, I’ve managed to try sakes from 17 different prefectures. This is my plan for the remaining 30.
Continue readingBuying African beans from Blue Bottle Coffee in Samcheongdong
A wide selection was on display, together with their origins, tasting notes and prices. They were sold in unusually large 300gm bags, with blends going for ₩25,000 and single-origins for ₩35,000.
Continue readingAn unforgettable excursion to the austere countryside of Elciego
Thirteen years ago, we were in Bilbao and decided to make a trip down to Elciego to stay at the iconic Hotel Marqués de Riscal.
Continue readingWe finally found the elusive Pineapple and Mango Taiwan Beer
There’s no mistaking the pineapple-ness, of course, but it wasn’t overpowering. Instead, it simply stood there and confidently stated: “I am pineapple.”
Continue readingJeon and makgeolli at John Makgeolliano in Yeonnamdong
One mission of our recent vacation in Seoul was to drink as much makgeolli as possible. And since jeon is the perfect accompaniment to makgeolli, we found an interesting place to have both.
Continue readingStrawberry tea and desserts at bright and breezy Mil Toast
The Wife went with a hot Strawberry Tea, not knowing exactly what to expect but confident that it was a good choice. South Korea was, after all, famous for their high quality strawberries.
Continue readingIppudo Ramen is our second most favourite izakaya in Singapore
Yes, that Ippudo. The global Hakata ramen shop with more than 200 locations across 16 countries worldwide, including 13 outlets just in Singapore alone.
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