Bather's Bistro

We travelled to The Rabbit Stash for dinner but little did we know that they close at 7 ):
So we were racking our brains really hard for a good place for dinner.
We've been to everywhere nearby and contemplated going to Buttercake n Cream or Grill- Out again.
But bright little me came up with Bather's Bistro! HAHA
This whole chunk was just to praise myself.

So anyway, located in the heart of Sunset Way is Clementi Arcade, a shopping mall that houses Cold Storage, Dailyscoop etc. I used to hang out in Sunset Way quite a fair bit so I got to know of this place but never tried it.










X ordered a glass of red wine. He's been super into wines lately.
Act high class HAHAHA


Complimentary starter.
This was SO GOOD.
The garlic bread was piping hot, crispy and really fragrant.
The cracker comes with mango and tomato and a piece of salami sitting in a special sauce that was both sweet and sour.
What's not to love?
Awesome start to dinner we say!
We thought of asking for another plate.. haha


Seafood Marinara - spicy light neopolitan sauce $19.50
Sometimes, I can get quite boring.
I tend to always choose seafood marinara haha.
Anyway the spaghetti was well-cooked.
Not too soft, not too hard.
The ingredients were fresh and delicious.
However, this dish was lacking in flavour.
There wasn't any spiciness as claimed and it was not savory enough.
One might feel that the sauce is too light, or too diluted.



Venison Steak- Flambe whiskey, served with assorted mushrooms - $32.90
I really liked the steak. It was slightly crispy on the out and tender on the inside.
Great contrast in texture.
The sauce carries a tinge of sour that made it unique and flavourful.
I couldn't get enough of the sauce!
The mushrooms were delicious too!
X felt that the venison steak does not possess the strong taste of beef.
So if you're not a fan of beef due to its taste, you can try this venison steak!

Dinner at Bather's was a quiet affair with attentive and friendly service.
Food's pretty good and the place feels quite cozy.
Recommended!

41 Sunset Way, #01-02/03 Clementi Arcade
Mon–Fri: 11.30am–3pm, 6pm–10pm
Sat: 6pm–10pm
(Closed on Sun)

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Love, K

K's rating of Bather's: 7.5/10

Skyve Elementary Bistro & Bar

It was time for brunch with our clique and we decided to bring them to Skyve! Situated at where District 10 used to be, Skyve is not difficult to locate. However, if you're driving, do take note of which road you're supposed to turn into as it can get quite confusing! Parking is readily available in the compound.

We wanted to bring Waffles here for brunch before but they don't serve food in their alfresco area. Strange but yeah, that's what they told us.















Pretty and cozy area













Interesting menus


Iced Cafe latte - $6
We felt that the latte wasn't very fragrant, and the taste of coffee was largely absent.
Perhaps its due to the ice?


Cappuccino - $6
My friends said that this was not bad. However, the collapse of the foam hints of this cuppa being left at the counter for too long before it was sent to us.


Croque Madame - $14
Sunny side up, brioche, ham, cheddar cheese, tomatoes.

This was pretty good! The cheese melted in my mouth and the egg was perfectly runny. The ham was a little dry but ham and cheese will never go wrong! Also, the portion of ham was pretty generous. And everyone said that the sauce on the salad was delicious


Skyve Sous Vide Egg Benedict - $16
Sourdough, portobello mushroom, sweetcorn, argula salad, hollandaise sauce

The eggs were perfectly poached. Seeing the yellow yolk burst through delights me, always. Haha cheap thrill. The hollandaise seemed to have gone under the blow torch. The slightly crispy texture left us intrigued and satisfied. The hollandaise was good! The mushroom were a little burnt though. I thought the sweet corn was a wonderful addition as it added a sweet touch to this savory wonder.


Special spoon for you to scoop up the yolk!


Classic Breakfast - $20
Scrambled eggs, mushroom fricassee, pork sausage, tomato, brioche.

This was pretty ordinary. The brioche was pretty good. It was crispy but not too hard.
Other than that, there's nothing really worth a mention.


Mini beef burger - $16
Sunny side up, sesame seed mini bun, marinated sliced tomatoes, gherkins, cheddar cheese, bearnaise sauce.

Guest food taster N had been targeting this ever since she saw pictures online. HAHA. She was so excited to finally get to eat these mini burgers. According to her, it was really delicious. The beef was tender and it was drizzled in sauce that enhanced the taste of the beef. The size of the burgers were just right for her and last of all, the sunny side up was perfect.


Ricotta Hot Cakes - $14
Maple syrup, passionfruit butter, caramelized almond flakes.

The fluffy hot cakes were a little crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.Yum yum!
We all gave special attention to the unique passionfruit butter which was sweet and sour.
The caramelized almond flakes were crunchy and sweet and I really liked them


Hot chocolate - $6
My hot chocolate arrived only after all the main courses were served. I wasn't very pleased with that but thought that maybe the hot chocolate itself could salvage the lack of speed in service.
Well, I'm pretty particular about my chocolate and this hot chocolate tasted more like sweetened warm milk. Minus points.

Skyve seems to be good with eggs but not their drinks. The runny yolks of the sunny side ups and the poached eggs made us happy haha. However, they should really step up on their drinks and service. It can be pretty difficult to get the attention of the service staff and I had to walk to the counter to get a copy of the menu when we were contemplating if we should get dessert. And even when I went to get the menu myself, the staff had their differences over whether I could get the menu? I was really puzzled. The place is spacious and pretty chill and we spent a good 3 hours there.

Overall, my friends enjoyed the food and their time at Skyve. So the experience here was quite a pleasant one for us.

10 Winstedt Road, Blk E, #01-17
Tue–Fri: 8.30am – 12am
Sat–Sun, PH: 10am – 12am

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Love, K

K's rating of Skyve: 7/10

Brasserie Les Saveurs

Restaurant Week

This was our second destination for Restaurant Week! We managed to get a 10pm slot for dinner on a Wednesday night. Brasserie Les Saveurs is located in St Regis and I must really say that St Regis is very grand and beautiful! Situated on the first level, Brasserie Les Saveurs is not difficult to find at all.






So grand, we felt like royalty!






It was pretty dark and it was difficult capturing pictures of the food so pardon us for the lousy pictures!

Bread and butter. The butter was light and I really liked it!
The bread was too hard though.







Complimentary starter!
Tomato puree with mozzarella cheese


Foie Gras Terrine- Duck foie gras terrine with roasted figs, balsamic vinegar and mesclun salad.
I'm a fan of foie gras so I really liked it! The balsamic vinegar added the right tinge of sourness to the foie gras and it was a delightful combination. Brioche was served along with the starter and I like how the simple brioche evened out the strong taste of the foie gras. Really yummy




Filet De Boeuf - roasted beef tenderloin, polenta sticks, sucrine salad, tomatoes, olives and red wine sauce.
The beef was pretty tender and was delicious with the red wine sauce. Beef and red wine sauce is always a winner! The polenta sticks with a salty and tasty coat and a plain centre were interesting. I liked the contrast in taste and I finished all the polenta sticks haha.




Vivaveau en piperade oven baked red snapper - with parma ham and herbs coulis
The fish was fresh and soft. The mixture of parma ham and fish was another contrast of flavours and we both felt that it was unique and tasty.





Chocolat - Trio of chocolate mousse with coffee icecream in pepper anglaise sauce.
The chocolate was rich, smooth and good. I liked the coffee icecream which provided a lighter edge to the dense chocolate. The coffee taste in the icecream is not overwhelming and does not shadow the taste of the chocolate mousse.

 



Pomme Verte- Slow baked apple with calvados custard cream green apple sorbet
The green apple sorbet does not possess the green apple sour and we couldn't decide if it was good or bad haha but I liked the sorbet as it is! The slow baked apple was flavourful and soft and it goes well with the sorbet. This was a lighter dessert as compared to the chocolat






Private corner

Overall, we had a pleasant dining experience at Brasserie Les Saveurs. The place is pretty and the food is good. Will love to come here in the day time someday. Service was efficient. However, we were rushed into making our orders as they were closing. We were punctual and took our seats at 10pm. I felt that they should not have rushed us into placing our orders if they chose to open up the restaurant that late. Well, but we can't complain much as food was served quickly. Although efficient, the staff seemed cold and gave us the impression that they were not really willing to serve us.

For the price we paid, I would say that it was a steal to be able to dine here as their usual dinner menu is pretty expensive. If you're a fan of French fare and strong contrasting flavours, you definitely should give Brasserie Les Saveurs a go.

29 Tanglin Road
The St Regis
Breakfast, 6.30am - 10.30am (6.30am -10.00am Sunday)
Lunch, 12.00 noon - 2.00pm, Mondays - Saturday
Afternoon Tea, 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Mondays - Thursdays
Afternoon Tea Dance, 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Fridays & Saturdays
Dinner, 7.00pm - 10.30pm Daily
Sunday Champagne Brunch, 12.00 noon - 3.00pm, Sundays


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Love, K

7.5/10