Brunch at 1 Twenty Six

I haven’t been blogging much about food lately. But I have been eating quite a lot, ironic isn’t it? It’s just that sometimes I get too hungry and ravage the food before I realised that I have a commitment to this food blog. Oh well..

Anyway, went to Brunch with cousin Judz on a lazy Sunday afternoon at 1 Twenty Six. The first time I went to this place with Ben, we were turned away because there was no seats available. Subsequently I went back a couple of times to Raymond’s party and late night drinks with Judz.
I in fact like 1 Twenty Six better in daytime than night time. It is cool, calm, and the air is crisp. There were plenty of empty seats available, and the small crowd consisted of a middle aged couple in their running attire, a trio of 2 pretty boys and a pretty girl. And then there’s this other couple looking talking over coffee.
Service was prompt but snooty. Yes, the waiting staff had this snooty air about them. But as long as I’m in a good mood, that is not a concern.

Enter the food.

Judz went for the err.. Sunny side ups with sausages, bacon, baked beans & sauteed mushrooms. Share this with a friend if you are not feeling very hungry. The people here are generous with portions!

Brunch menu Item 1: S$18

As for me, I opted for the eggs benedict on toast with Hollandise sauce, with Parma ham and asparagus. Perfect combination of all the food items I love. I am a BIG BIG BIG fan of parma ham, and although the parma ham here is not the best I’ve had, it satisfied my craving. The item I enjoyed most was the crisp and very fresh aparagus.

Brunch menu item 2: S$18

 

1 Twenty Six is a great place for brunch. It’s away from the hustle and bustle of town and less pretentious then the likes of Dempsey or Wessex. Definitely will be back here soon to try out other items on the menu.

 

1 Twenty Six is at 902 East Coast Parkway, #01-26 Playground @ Big Splash
Parking is not hard to find
I give a rating of 8 burps

Filed under: Brunch, East Coast Park, Ladies who brunch, Slightly Atas Eats, Sundays

Brunch @ Barracks

Went to House for brunch sometime in mid-August with Jocelyn and I really loved it. Dempsey is definitely a much better place to be at during the early afternoon as opposed to the evening. It is subdued and calm, air is crisp and the atmosphere is relaxing. The brunch menu is not very extensive, but the food served is quality and well-prepared. Here is a perfect way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon. Will write more about the food the next time I go there. (Memory failing me la, can’t rmbr what we had.. can only remember the taste. Haa)

Our brunch: some cereal for Jocelyn, eggs Benedict for me, Strawberry Cheesecake (I die die must have this one everytime I go there)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barracks Cafe is at 8D Dempsey Road
Parking is a breeze during the daytime. Evenings are a challenge
I give a rating of 8.5 burps

Filed under: Central, Ladies who brunch, Slightly Atas Eats, West, Dempsey

Wild Rocket

Met cousin Judz on a Friday night and managed to get a table at Wild Rocket. This place has garnered lots of positive reviews on foodie forums and has been on my list of must-trys. We arrived close to 7pm to a relatively empty restaurant, and by 8pm it was bustling with well-heeled diners. Staff was warm albeit seeming obviously shorthanded. Small selection of menu, the chef has incorporated quite a bit of fusion into otherwise very “angmoh” food

We started with Pumpkin Salad, and we weren’t impressed. The salad was way too dry for our palatte and we had to ask for extra dressing.

nd because Judz wasn’t hungry and I didn’t really want to put my waistline at risk, we shared a main course of Prawn Aglio Olio. I liked the consistency and springy-ness of the spaghetti but wished the prawns were fresher and tastier

the Fried Sweet Potato was clearly our fave. Slightly salty and crisp on the outside, sweet and mushy on the inside.. We didn’t spare a single morsel of this
we wanted to try the Yam Paste with Coconut cream (we love Teochew Or Ni.. perhaps cos our moms are Teochews.. Haha) but wasn’t feeling very adventurous thus decided to stick to safe old Strawberry Cheesecake instead. We were presented with a surprise when our order came. Strawberry Cheesecake was served in a martini glass, with fresh strawberries, toped with a cheesecake base, vanilla icecream and finished off with a dollop of cream cheese. Interesting presentation I must say, although I would have prefer to see a good old slice. Last up was coffee, another something we both were happy with. Strong, robust and lethal coffee. Good stuff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wild Rocket is at Hangout Hotel, 10A Upper Wilkie Road, Singapore 228119.
Parking is free within Hangout Hotel but it is scarce!
I give a rating of 6 burps

Filed under: Central, Slightly Atas Eats