Monthly Archives: May 2011

Din Tai Fung Singapore

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Of course!!!!!! So far, we have been to:

Din Tai Fung April 16, 2010

Din Tai Fung Hong Kong June 29, 2010

The Best Xiao Long Baos December 24, 2010 

Heart2Heart has featured this many many times already..and we have been eating the same xiao long baos 🙂 As long as there is one, my boys will always go here! breakfast, lunch, merienda and/or dinner!  3 of them can finish 50 xiao long baos! 

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I on the other hand, like this 🙂 and the pork with crab roe 

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pork chop, vegetable, rice – all good side dishes!!! 

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This is a hot dessert – steamed dumpling ( siopao ) with something sweet inside 

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There is one in Ion Mall and also in Resorts World Sentosa 

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Ippudo, Singapore

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Heart2Heart is not a ramen eater so I would not know at all whether the ramen here was good or not.  The ramen eaters said it was good but still preferred Ukokkei Ramen Ron 🙂  But Ukokkei has only one branch in the entire world?? 🙂

Previous entry:  Ukokkei Ramen Ron March 18, 2009 

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Our Filipino server 🙂 You will always meet atleast one in every restaurant in Singapore!!

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Dad and Mom’s friends, Bjosta and Lissa, joined us for lunch 🙂

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Bakuretsu Curry Tofu- I ordered this because I saw it had cheese 🙂  But I could not really taste the cheese

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For the non ramen eaters, fried chicken:-)

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Ramen 

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May 8 is Mothers Day

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Say “I LOVE MY MOMMA” this Mother’s Day with Rustan’s 

The gift of a mother’s unconditional love is one of the best things that life has to offer. Of the many people who add value to our lives, a mother is undoubtedly the most special. One should not miss the opportunity of paying tribute to these amazing people in our lives, our mothers. That is why with Mother’s Day just around the corner; Rustan’s is one with us in celebrating this special occasion. With the best Mother’s Day gift selections that you can choose from, she is sure to love you for making this occasion extra special and memorable for her.

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Stylish Apparel

Make this day memorable by giving her an amazing new look from Rustan’s top of the line summer collections. Your mom would surely love a wardrobe revamp with stylish ensemble from Echo and Criselda. You can also highlight her ageless radiance with a splash of summer’s brightly colored dresses and staple floral outfits from Jill and Lilly Pulitzer.

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One of a Kind Statement Pieces 

Keep her look up to date with one of kind fashion accessories. You can choose from a wide range of fun colorful handbags from Juicy Couture, Lilly Pulitzer, Sag Harbor, Modani, The Sak and Fendi. You can also opt for the simply unique kind handbags which are specially designed by Barbara Hulanicki and Kostas Murkudis for Cocinelle. Go for a classic and eternally stylish finds from Longchamp, Emilio Pucci and special ABS clutch collections.

 

Make her step up with shoe selections from Enzo, Caresse, Ninna and European designed Sofft Shoes which offers handmade footwear that epitomizes style and comfort. Top it all of with gorgeous shades from Lilly Pulitzer, silk scarves from Emilio Pucci, gorgeous hats from OVO and Echo.

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Timeless Treasures

Get her a lavish Mother’s Day gift that is a cut above the rest with the iconic statement jewelry pieces from Carolee with a matching Mele & Co. jewelry box. Show her how special she really is with precious stones in elegantly crafted designs from Majorica or Misaki. Fabulous are Monet’s classic jewelries using lustrous pearls, brilliant stones and gleaming metals, have delighted women for generations.

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Pampering Treats

Among the top choices for Mother’s day are gifts that keep her feeling invigorated with rejuvenating. Remind mom of your thoughtfulness with Kose’s Astalution Wrinkle Essense and Estee Lauder’s high performing serum are excellent additions to her skin care routine that help her take the years of and make her feel instantly refreshed. Enhance her complexion and radiance with Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Laura Mercier and Le Clerc’s latest collections that also offer age defying properties. Let her join the fun and frolic with Nars’ and Mac’s colorful pallets to make her look and feel cooler.

 

Wonderful Perfumes that captivate her senses are a good way to convey your emotions. You can hardly ever go wrong with them. Fragrances from Acca Kappa, Annick Goutal, Gen darme and Herbas de Ibiza will make mom feel empowered, radiant, beautiful and free of inhibitions. Coach Legacy offers

 floral scents with true fashion presence while Estee Lauder’s (Sensuous, Pleasures and Beautiful) scents makes her feel fresh and vibrant.

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Long Beach, Dempsey Hill, Singapore

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This was one of my favorite places to eat during this trip to Singapore!

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Mom orders everything so we just sit and wait

Oh my gosh! This dish is soooooo YUMMY!!!  Deef Fried Baby Squid!  I got so full eating just this!

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Spicy version of the bamboo clams 

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I don’t think this is in the menu but for the kids they always like spare ribs 

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One of their specialties- Chili Crab – so good sana but too spicy for me, but I still ate some 

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bread that comes with it so you can dip and scrape the sauce 🙂

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This was the flat fish in the photo live in the aquarium 

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 This was just plain steamed crab, soooooo YUMMY!!!!

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Black Pepper Crab- another specialty- spicy also but I liked it better than the chili crab

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Renowned Crispy Duck!! WOW!!! Really good!! 

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Fresh Twin Mushroom with vegetables – also very YUMMY!!

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Fried Rice with Silver fish and bean sprout – YUMMY!!!! If I had a choice, I would ask for more crispy silver fish and just remove the bean sprouts 🙂  Something different from the salted fish fried rice we always order

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Belle Means Beautiful

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It’s all about prints and maxi dresses this season! For summer 2011, Rustan’s Belle Mama shows you how you can recreate your pre-pregnancy look when you are expecting. Clothes were designed with the idea that you can maintain that pre-pregnancy stylish look and still be comfortable during the pregnancy. Belle Mama presents new designs for their maternity collection taking inspiration from the military and chic safari trend. Create a stylish capsule wardrobe and pick your favorite best selling maternity basics, tops, and dresses from their latest offering. You have something fabulous and flattering to wear whatever your style.

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Since its launch in 2010, Belle Mama has been a favorite among moms and moms-to-be. Whether they are showing off their belly bumps or their post-baby bodies, they have found versatile pieces that work with their existing wardrobes.

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Take your pick from dresses with fabulously flattering details to their latest must-have separates. Their maternity dresses are the easiest one-piece solutions for day or evening. Full length and fabulous, their figure-skimming maxi dresses ensure effortless style. Whether worn alone or layered with a draped cardigan, this is an effortless look perfect for the city or the beach. Whether you choose a mini or a maxi dress, every piece is designed to celebrate your pregnancy curves. Designed to complement your pregnancy curves, their dresses offer a flattering fit that is comfortable and looks effortlessly stylish.

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Their wrap dresses are also very popular since it is a forever-flattering look, perfect for everyday style

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 Every mom-to-be must stock on a few basic items that they can wear any day. Aside from the trendy pieces, Belle Mama offers basic tees to tank tops perfect to accommodate your growing belly.  Expect to find your new pregnancy favorites with their perfect-fit basics!

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Belle Mama’s range of essential clothing was made with your belly bump in mind. So if you’re pregnant, know someone who is, or plan to be, check out this season’s collection which is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Edsa Shangri-La and Alabang Town Center.

 

 

Belle Mama  is designed by Hindy Weber-Tantoco and is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Edsa Shangri-La and Alabang Town Center.

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Hide Yamamoto, Marina Bay Sands

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We finally arrived at our dinner venue….

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A sample of their 10-course meal 

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It was a beautiful place, we were so hungry as we had just arrived from the airport.  We had a reservation for 8:30 pm and they told us to be on time, we had to give credit card details in advance to guarantee our seating and we would have to pay $500.00 per person if we cancelled our reservation.  It was almost 9pm and they were still not sitting us and a group came in and were seated right away.  We were so upset, we complained to the manager, but then she was not so nice.   We asked to be served atleast drinks and appetizers as we were very hungry- she said she will give us cookies. Huh?  So we decided to just leave and maybe we should have charged them $ 500.00 per person since they didn’t seat us?

So we just walked out and looked for another place to eat and down the row was another Japanese restaurant

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You can choose whether you want Robatayaki, Sushi, Teppanyaki or Ramen.

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Robatayaki

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Teppanyaki

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Ramen- we sat in the Ramen place but they gave a menu that covered almost everything except for the teppanyaki.  We just wanted to eat, so we were happy they were accomodating at this place

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Chawan Mushi Black Truffle Flan, Shark Fin Broth

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Truffle Edamame

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Asparagus, Scarmoza Cheese, Wrap with Prosciutto, Spicy Tomato sauce

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Baby Kurobota Back Rib Black Sesame, Kochu-Jang Flavored rice Cake

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Baked Wagyu Gyoza 

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