The Tempted Palate

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Steamboat buffet at M Hotel

Met up with a friend to celebrate her birthday @ M hotel. We went to this restaurant by the name of "The Buffet".

The Buffet at M Hotel (Level 2)

All the tools you need for steamboat!

Due to Nat Day promos from Citibank,one pax pays 38++ while the other pays 44 cents. Quite a good deal for an even number of pax.

It was a hotpot buffet. The spread is kind of huge. Plus the fact that there are drunken prawns. They're my all time fav!

Food for selection

More food!

Sauces of all kinds

Drunken Prawns

Had cheesecake towards the end. Yummy!

Wide Range of Cakes

Mousse

Donuts and Cheesecake

Massive creme brulee

The Buffet (M Hotel)

81 Anson Road

Singapore 079908

Tel: 65 6500 6116

Website: www.m-hotel.com

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Relaxing start to the week [Ma Maison]

Besides projecting a cottage like feel,the ambience at Ma Masion is also that of a cosy one! There was a 20% discount as it was Ladies night on Mon. Food and more food!

The Menu

Adding to the ambience

Golden Key

Beef and Pork Burger

Fried Cutlet

Salmon Steak

Ma Maison

Bugis Junction

200 Victoria Street

#02-51 Singapore 188021

Tel: 65 6338 4819

Monday, May 25, 2009

Weekend getaway at Turi Beach Resort (Batam)

This is the first trip together. We had 7 initially, but Bok was unable to join us due to a sprain. What fun would it be having her around! Though she was not there, she was mentioned in most of our conversations. Heh. We were on time and ready to set off!

On board Golden Raider

This is my third time to Batam and I was curious to check out Turi Beach. Expectations were a lil higher cos I read about the resort from a friend who was there earlier this week. With the resort overlooking the beach, it is def worth checking out. Furthermore, the view is more spectacular than that of Batam View. Turi is unique cos the 2 wings are stylish in their own rights. Riani features Balinese-style resort rooms with traditional teak and thatched-roof while Tirta projects a more contemporary feel. Putting up at Tirta would cost about twice as much as Riani. We headed over to Riani.

Room 336

A Queen and Single Bed

Rather high ceiling for the room

The service was a let down though. Firstly, different staff offered discounts for the spa sessions. The initial personnel quoted that there was a 10% discount with 2 or more people. So the bookings were made. A little while later (while we were still waiting for our keys), another staff asked if we wanted to do massage and they could offer 30% discount! It was good that they heard that for the difference is quite significant.

Secondly, we were quoted the wrong price of the cab to Batam Center. Instead of SGD5 per person, it was actually SGD10. The hotel staff just said it was their mistake and did not attempt to do anything about it. We were kind of stuck with the cabbies. It was good that Sau, Ser and Sok were firm in getting the hotel reception to handle this matter.

At Batam Center, we treated ourselves to A&W and grocery shopping..! The mall was really kind of empty.

A&W - Tuck it in!

Gigantic Floats

We were able to hurdle around in my room after the shopping trip while the rest head for massage. The ladies were also busy painting their nails. Heh. The four of us thought it was time well spent. After I returned, I counted the number of years of knowing each other. Was quite surprised to realize that it has been 7 years. Thankful for the opportunity to spend time in CF together and to be able to share openly thereafter. We talked about challenges in life, family, work, church...! May God continue to keep us close to Him no matter the stiuations we are in.
Towards the evening, we strolled leisurely to the jetty and we were just in time to catch the sunset. It was plainly awesome!

Sight from afar

So serene

Drinking area

Chilling by the sea

Amazing View

Its work in progress!

Full radiance

Dinner at Taming Sari was not too bad. The price range was similar to what we may find in SG. I had Hot Plate Tofu and fresh orange juice. Although there is not much variety, the food is of decent and acceptable quality.

A cafe that never sleeps

Simple Set up

A healthy drink?

Hot Plate

Guess we were all fatigued and we rested early that night. What a refreshing and different way of spending a Saturday.We got up early the next day (as we probably had decent sleep) for breakfast at Taming Sari. We loved the Prata!

Carbo Rich

Protein Rich

We had time for a swim at Aqua pool. Or rather just "play with water". Quite a nice way to end the stay at the resort. I was told later that there is a newer pool at Tirta.

Aqua Pool

It was a relaxing trip!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Vegas - More outlet shopping and night view from Stratospher

Arranged to head down to LV outlet with ZY and Nic. The place was huge...!

Las Vegas Outlet Center

Printing on coins

After dinner at Food court, we took a cab to Stratosphere to see the night view of Vegas from level 108. The lift went up at an amazingly high speed. The screen indicator jumps in leaps of 25 levels. And the view was awesome. Nic described it as a land of gold cos of how bright the night scene was. It was an indoor viewing gallery at level 107, an outdoor gallery at level 108. The view was spectacular. But the winds were more than strong. It was brrr..... Cold! It was another highlight of the trip!

It was time to head back to hotel to pack! At that point of time, I've grown to love the room although I was looking forward to SG. Ha…

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Vegas - Outlet shopping and more of Bellagio Hotel!

Time for some outlet shopping!

Walkway littered with brands

The increasingly common brand in Singapore

Coach was a steal as handbags were selling from 100 USD onwards. But I did not buy the handbag cos I may not use other afterall? And the fact that one needs to dress nicely to match with the handbag. I got 2 wristlets for slightly above 30 USD per pc.

Coach - Another friend's fav

We headed to BELLAGIO for AM had yet to catch any of the water displays. It was a pity for her as the shows could not commence due to wind conditions! We then headed over to Caesar's Palace for Chinese food.