Prego
POSTED ON Sunday, July 23, 2017 AT 1:10 PM \ leave a comment (0)
The Italian restaurant at Fairmont Singapore is somewhat of an age-old family restaurant that is familiar with many. even if you haven't eaten there, you'd probably have passed by its store on the way to Raffles City and would have a glimpse of its pretty open concept bar counter, butchery and pizzeria. and while Singapore actually serves up many options for Italian fare, Prego has survived the test of time to prove itself as the ones who'd be here to stay..



the interior of the restaurant is typically always buzzing. and for dinners which run up to 10.30pm, the crowds including hotel guests do stream in till pretty late in the evenings. while Prego prides itself for its freshly made pastas, pizzas and cheese, the wine pairing selection is also something to look out for when you're here. another special mention are its bread that is served as an appetizer together with balsamic vinegar and hummus. very good.



the key selling point of Prego would be their wood-oven grilled pizzas. their specialties are written on the chalkboards around the store, of which we tried the Prego Pizza that is essentially topped with mozzarella cheese, ham, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh cream. authentic Italian food is typically simple, unpretentious and rich in cheese; this pizza absolutely exemplifies that. other pizzas that are recommended would be their Parma Ham pizza and roasted pork belly pizza.



we're a little bit uncertain about the pastas. the cream based ones that we went for, like this Penne Funghi was a tad too creamy, with the parmesan cream sauce taking away the freshness of the pasta and the sauteed mushrooms. similarly, while our Carbonara Linguine was very generous with good quality bacon and egg yolk, the cream sauce kind of took their taste away. we've seen good reviews of the tomato based and pesto based pastas, something that we'd come back to try next.



if you're not topping off your dinner with wine, the dessert at Prego is also pretty good. their selection of cakes and sorbets are popular amongst their customers. We went for this Tiramisu which has a very mousse-like texture but very strong on the coffee and cocoa taste. On the whole, Prego is an authentic Italian family restaurant that is popular amongst local and overseas guests alike, their menu has a wide spread, including very good vegetarian options and would have something to offer for anyone.



Prego
80 Bras Basah Rd
Fairmont Singapore
Singapore 189560

Opening Hours
Breakfast - 6 am to 11 am (daily)
Lunch - 11.30 am to 2.30 pm (Mondays to Saturdays); 12 pm to 3 pm (Sunday Brunch)
Dinner - 6 pm to 10.30 pm (daily)

one of Singapore’s favourite Italian restaurants that offer diners an authentic Italian family style dining experience..

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Brunches Cafe
POSTED ON Saturday, July 08, 2017 AT 10:35 PM \ leave a comment (0)
this really came up randomly when we just searched for "brunch" and "rainbow cakes"; more interestingly the name of this eatery is pretty much in-your-face, they've called themselves Brunches Cafe. Located along Rangoon Road, where there's alot of competition from established local joints such as Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh and Lam's prawn and crab noodle, as well as ice-cream and cafe joints, Brunches Cafe stands out with its thematic vintage setup and story-book-like decor.



one highlight of this place is dining inside "the car". there's only one such table in the whole place, where up to four people can cosy up inside a vintage mini-cooper. do make a reservation if you'd like this to be part of your visit experience. the cafe also has some vintage collectible items that are up for sale, adding some character to the restaurant. besides an all-day brunch menu, they offer a unique high-tea set daily (limited to 10 sets per day) served in a very instagrammable bird-cage.



i guess a visit to Brunches Cafe should come with at least one order of brunch food, so we went for this D.I.Y breakfast set called Pimp My Brekkie. consumers get to assemble their own big breakfast by selecting their choice of eggs, 2 breakfast mains - such as smoked salmon, bacon or sausages or even 1 large main dish like a ribeye steak. it'd then be accompanied by tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, potatoes and lettuce.



moving on to the other main dishes, we tried this Moroccan Lamb Burger set, which was essentially a herb-infused lamb patty with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber sandwiched between a black-sesame bun. the dish comes with fries and salad to top off a very hearty meal. another popular main that people order was the Crispy Duck Leg Confit with Balsamic Glaze served with tomatoes, mashed potatoes and greens. the lamb was pretty good, though the duck confit turned out rather normal.



i guess one of the highlights of this cafe would be their dessert spread. from their rainbow cheesecakes to pistachio cakes being signature choices, they have this 4-flavoured waffle combination topped with Movenpick ice-cream and fruits. i personally like the pairing of chocolate ice-cream with charcoal waffles. in all, Brunches Cafe is a very quirky and casual diner that makes for good photography and group catch-ups. the dessert and brunch menu is probably stronger, and if you visit, do make it a point to sit inside the car..



Brunches Cafe
96 Rangoon Road
Singapore 21838

Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays: 10.30 am to 9 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Saturdays and Sundays: 9.30 am to 9 pm

Everything with a price tag in our shop are for sale..

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