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Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33736818)
Unfortunately you just described about every hawker center in Singapore. It's all good. I'd just like to promote some of the lesser known places. If you say "Roast Paradise" or "Fatty Cheong" to the average Singaporean, they know it. But if you find a real gem that isn't one of those, you need to promote it to get people to visit.
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Home cooked delicious Indonesian meal & much appreciated from our niece .. , that chocolate fudge cake
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3bfad1492.jpeg Ayam ( chicken ) goreng , cabbage , fried potatoes h shallots https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...678f80840.jpeg Prawn something https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ff7ac00b0.jpeg Soto https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1a5df67fa.jpeg Soto with fried shallots added https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...32b7c375a.jpeg Chocolate fudge cake https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6f1b261d0.jpeg A larger portion |
That slice of chocolate looks fabulous!
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33738766)
LOL...ah, yeah, with a 2 mile circumference around Orchard Rd, I can see it wasn't very helpful. To this day, I still can't read a map or use google maps, and mostly just rely on The Force to arrive at my destination. However, I do remember our cab ride, and can probably say with some certainty that from my hotel, we were headed in the direction Japan. That would be...ah....North?
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I grilled a turkey burger and crunchified it with Thanksgiving potato chips.
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33735881)
Really glad to see them begin to reopen. My last trip to Singapore, I remember having some really good char siu at one of Hawker Centers; it was so good, I had two servings and just skipped the rice.
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33736450)
Do you happen to remember the name of the stall or the hawker center? Right now I don't think it would hurt to promote some of the better ones. Most of the stalls I've had there weren't great. I'm sure there are good ones, but most use too lean a cut to make a good piece of char siu.
Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33736484)
Unfortunately, off the top of my head, I don't. A friend brought me there, but, if I recall, it was about 2 miles from Orchard Rd within a roofed complex with plenty of Hawker stands of many different varieties. I know, those instructions aren't great, but it's the best I can do right now. I think the stand was very famous, and it was incredibly good! It was perfect with the right amount of fat with many there just for the char siu.
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33736818)
Lol, no worries. Unfortunately you just described about every hawker center in Singapore. It's all good. I'd just like to promote some of the lesser known places. If you say "Roast Paradise" or "Fatty Cheong" to the average Singaporean, they know it. But if you find a real gem that isn't one of those, you need to promote it to get people to visit.
Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33738766)
LOL...ah, yeah, with a 2 mile circumference around Orchard Rd, I can see it wasn't very helpful. To this day, I still can't read a map or use google maps, and mostly just rely on The Force to arrive at my destination. However, I do remember our cab ride, and can probably say with some certainty that from my hotel, we were headed in the direction Japan. That would be...ah....North?
For char siu / roast meats , likely found in the Chinatown , Tiong Bahru , Beo Crescent / Havelock Road ones .. pockets all over the city - Coronation Road corner , Hougang , Serangoon Gardens , East Coast Road .. Spoilt for choice really if one cares to drive / train wherever & Gojek / Grab back ;) Now what & where shall it be today .. :) |
Big salad incl BEC croutons
baklava (Harry & David) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...74a562f39.jpeg |
Local Mexican restaurant
Churrasco steak with peppers, onions, chimichurri Platanos maduros Rice & Black Beans Corn tortillas Dos Equis Amber Chips & salsa |
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Homemade purloo. Charleston Gold rice, coho salmon from Sitka Salmonshares, bacon from Plath's of Michigan, tomatoes (Kirkland), onions, garlic, seafood stock and smoked trout (Trader Joe's). Such a delicious one-pot dinner with ingredients we always have at hand.
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Tried a new indian restaurant.... didn't look pretty, but five curries on basmati rice.
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Leaf lettuce salad with goat cheese, dried cranberries & candied walnuts (got a bit burnt), ranch dressing
boiled baby red potatoes grilled baby lamb chops all heavenly https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...413eaf9f26.jpg |
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
(Post 33743650)
For char siu / roast meats , likely found in the Chinatown , Tiong Bahru , Beo Crescent / Havelock Road ones .. pockets all over the city - Coronation Road corner , Hougang , Serangoon Gardens , East Coast Road ..
I particularly enjoy those days where I have nothing on the agenda and free to roam aimlessly wherever it may take me. During one of these (mis)adventures, I somehow ended up somewhere in Chinatown in a specialty Cantonese duck restaurant on the second floor of some mall where I had one of the top 5 roast ducks in my entire life. A bad habit I should endeavor to correct is my utter thoughtlessness at times, and should have either taken a photo of the restaurant's name or take one of their business cards. |
Mostly seafood dinner
Dessert : Cheng tng - with barley , dried longans , lychees .. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f2074929e.jpeg Fishcake and fish & meat dumplings https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4bb8f86d3.jpeg Fried pomfret https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cbb5c50d1.jpeg Hard boiled eggs and potatoes in “ rempah “ https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...152ffa2ed.jpeg Prawns in rempah https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...43a363545.jpeg Cheng tng |
Big salad with remaining BEC croutons
blueberry bagel https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ad3b01287.jpeg |
Japanese food
Had some Japanese food with family members tonight.
Some ok sushi, and a nice bento box. A shrimp noodle stir fry was rather mediocre. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e065c9f51.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...42c55fa00.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f4117b3c0.jpeg Sorry for the sideway pics. |
I made chicken tortilla soup. Mmm
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f1efa0078c.jpg |
Grilled tuna sandwiches on multigrain bread with chips and guacamole.
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Chicagoland for thanksgiving week
Chicken bean soup (homemade gift from a friend) chicken bahn mi from Bun Mee, Sfo T3 round tortilla chips |
Early dinner , ngoh hiang ( 5 spices ) brought by friends .. also mutton soup ( Chinese / Hainanese version ) to be enjoyed later . From a hawker centre towards the north .
The noodles were delicious and soft ( as they should be ) and those fritters were really crispy crunchy .. hit the spot ;) Quite a good selection chosen . Might have been more but forgot to ask , not sure what else was provided by the store . Probably homemade by the stall owners and not from some central kitchen , except the century egg . More chocolate cake & a macaron for dessert https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1688653ba.jpeg My initial plate with chilli & sweet egg white sauces on the side . Can ‘ t really see the egg whites here though https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2854e39b5.jpeg Spot the 2 strips of egg “ patty “ omelette . Added the liver rolls ( ngoh hiang ) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...943f6236b.jpeg Pickled ginger for the century egg ( pei dtan ) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...756132d26.jpeg Hmm , enjoying .. what more was added ? https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3b67161de.jpeg Added more yummy mee hoon ( thin rice noodles ) |
Originally Posted by braslvr
(Post 33746393)
Grilled tuna sandwiches on multigrain bread with chips and guacamole.
Albacore, celery, onion, pickle relish, salt, pepper, paprika, Mayo. Served on whole wheat bread today with romaine lettuce. Garnished with Villagio Marzano tomatoes. |
Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33748266)
I made a 3 can tuna salad for today’s lunch (and the next two days).
Albacore, celery, onion, pickle relish, salt, pepper, paprika, Mayo. Served on whole wheat bread today with romaine lettuce. Garnished with Villagio Marzano tomatoes. |
Nite ‘n Gale, Highwood il
Raw oysters on the half shell Minestrone cup bbq ribs & chicken with fries sweet Mandy b’s, Chicago il carryout at home partial sugar cookie with buttercream frosting partial multilayer bar https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fb80bf84a.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cb3b7ccf7.jpeg |
Whole Foods organic roasted chicken and some mac & cheese. Pretty informal Sunday night dinner for us today.
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Originally Posted by kipper
(Post 33748368)
Skip the celery and I'd love that. :D
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33748266)
I made a 3 can tuna salad for today’s lunch (and the next two days).
Albacore, celery, onion, pickle relish, salt, pepper, paprika, Mayo. Served on whole wheat bread today with romaine lettuce. Garnished with Villagio Marzano tomatoes. |
Originally Posted by braslvr
(Post 33748917)
Sub the pickle relish for chopped dill pickles, and our recipe is the same! Sometimes I will add a pinch of Colemans dry mustard.
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33748455)
Nite ‘n Gale, Highwood, Ill
Raw oysters on the half shell |
Originally Posted by teddybear99
(Post 33750442)
I would have loved to see the type of Oysters served in Illinois
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Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33750463)
Prarie oysters. :D [For those who don't know, google it]
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Mutton & pork satays with ketupat & cucumber , crispy squid rings , tauhu goreng , white chye tau kuay and “ baun “ mee in soup , .. at the country club - sorry forgot the photos except some sunset ones and order our drinks too !
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Originally Posted by teddybear99
(Post 33750478)
I have seen those, especially on Dr. Pol. However, GB did say on the half shell, which those will never be.
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33748455)
Nite ‘n Gale, Highwood il
Raw oysters on the half shell Minestrone cup bbq ribs & chicken with fries sweet Mandy b’s, Chicago il carryout at home partial sugar cookie with buttercream frosting partial multilayer bar
Originally Posted by teddybear99
(Post 33750442)
I would have loved to see the type of Oysters served in Illinois
It's tough to find the actual varieties listed on menus, since they may change daily and go out of stock quickly. GT Fish and Oyster today lists:
Eddie V's has:
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Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33750846)
You forgot to get a cupcake from Sweet Mandy B's! My favorite cupcake spot in the city.
I really prefer the non-cupcake items. I love cookies and bars. Granted everything is a winner there. |
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33750905)
my spouse got a cupcake
I really prefer the non-cupcake items. I love cookies and bars. Granted everything is a winner there. |
Grilled cheese sandwich with havarti and Muenster.
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Originally Posted by wrp96
(Post 33751299)
Grilled cheese sandwich with havarti and Muenster.
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Originally Posted by wrp96
(Post 33751299)
Grilled cheese sandwich with havarti and Muenster.
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Originally Posted by kipper
(Post 33751425)
I had a grilled cheese with havarti and gouda.
Dinner tonight was osso bucco with risotto. Delicious, but probably a few more calories than either of us needed in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Mr. CE cooked. |
Originally Posted by chgoeditor
(Post 33751501)
Toasted pumpernickel with melted havarti (open faced) is a guilty pleasure of mine.
Dinner tonight was osso bucco with risotto. Delicious, but probably a few more calories than either of us needed in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Mr. CE cooked. |
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