Yummy December 2021 - Green Common, French Fold and Tipsy Flamingo

Can't believe that it has been a few years since I blogged here, especially since it is the pandemic. For the past 2 years, life has revolved around our backyard as we have not been able to travel (without quarantine restrictions). Have always like to use this space to share about life in Singapore so I'm back with a vengeance! 

How have you been spending your time, especially your leave, these days? For me, besides rediscovering Singapore, I have been food-hopping (whether it's delivery, takeaway or dine-in). So I thought I will share more regularly about these food adventures :P    

Green Common

Checked out Green Common, a plant-based eatery at VivoCity as I was meeting a colleague who is vegetarian (but she told me she is now a pescatarian ) for lunch. The only plant-based food I have tried so far is the Impossible Burgers!

We went for the lunch set for two and tried the Omni Musubi, Omni Kimchi Fried Rice, Egg Plant and Beef Bowl. The set also came with 2 drinks (the appetizer - chicken - was complimentary!) They kind of tasted like luncheon meat (maybe it's the texture). Overall, I found the dishes very savory and filling. Interesting so I will go back to try some of the other dishes one day. 

          

 

 

French Fold

Have always wanted to check out French Fold but it's so hard to make a reservation. Finally walk-in to the one at Telok Ayer (had to wait 20 min) after a health screening at Robinson Road. Heard that there is now another branch at Orchard Road. 

Tried the No. 04 Galette - crispy and savory - based on recommendations from blogger. Wish I could have a sweet Galette too. But it was lunch alone and I didn't want to overeat. I also like the vibes of the restaurant in a shop house along the charming Amoy Street :)

 

Tipsy Flamingo

Tipsy Flamingo is one of my favorite discoveries in December. Surprise with the fusion menu which has a local touch and were well-executed. Like the hipster vibes of the restaurant too! 

Great place for a group of girls to share a wide spread of food. We enjoyed all the items including Mushroom Shrimp Salad, Dry Laksa with Prawn, XO Carrot Cake, Seafood Pao Fan. The Tiki Tapas - Crispy Fish Skin with Rojak Sauce, Cripsy Calamari,  The Warrior Spicy Wings - and Tipsy Burnt Cheesecake were also on point!

 

 

 

Had fun blogging about Part 1 of this December food adventures. Look out for the other parts on this blog, or follow me on Facebook OR Instagram (@ilovelongvacation) OR Twitter (@ilovelongvacatn)for more frequent updates on life in our backyard (#ilovelongvacationsg)! :P

  

Sephora Hot Wheels

TGIF! Thought I will post this before the weekend so you can try to catch the Sephora Hot Wheels which I heard will be moving to Jems Shopping Centre...


At Vivo City last Sunday! Picture was taken after the free express manicure. Was surprised to see no queues and I got my nails done in a twinkle :) Was a beautiful day!

Mint. From Butter. My blink blink collar t-shirt is from Suwon, Korea. 

Spotted the Sephora bus again today at Lau Pa Sat :P This time, there were more people so I had time to snap a few pictures :)



Ciata. Did my nails with Ciata products this time.

How the express manicure stations look like....

Rows of Butter.

 

Posing with my new nails colour and the goody from the goodie bag I got last Saturday.

 

The nails look really pink in real life. But prettier in reel life :P

Glad I spotted the bus today because I don't think I will be near Jems tomorrow. Good opportunity to try the bright colours, I say :) Some of the students in front of the queue asked for a different pop of colour on each nail!!!年轻真好!
 

Pre-haze days: Dian Xiao Er@Vivo City

A long overdue post about Father's Day - the day before the haze hit Singapore big time. Now that the skies look clearer, we are back to pre-haze days which will hopefully last... Back to Father's Day dinner which was at Dian Xiao Er at Vivo City.

 

 

Waiting for our turn to be seated. Long queue. Singaporeans love ducks, I guess :P



Watching the chefs in action while waiting... Quite smart to entertain customers so they forget about the waiting time (for a while....)

 

Kang Kong with Fermented Bean Curd. Nice change from the usual Kang Kong with Belanchan.

 

We ordered 2 types of ducks - Ten Wonder Duck (above) and Ginseng Duck (below). Former was sweet while latter had a bitter after taste. Nice as usual :)





Seafood Fish Maw. Tasted like Shark's Fin :) The dishes were served so fast that I didn't have time to finish this till the end!

Yam Ring Delight.

 

Wheatgrass Tofu - healthy...

Frog Legs with Onion - medium was too small and not enough to go around! All-time/people favourite as usual - should have ordered a large portion.  



 Dessert after dinner at a Hong Kong Dessert Store in the basement - a variety of sweet treats from SS :) Thank you!

 

 

 

So that was a few Sundays ago... And for the last few weekends, I continued to brunch and shop - enjoyed some of the new places I explored and also quite happy with some of my GSS buys :) Got to tell to find time to update you more this weekend...

St. Marc Cafe@Vivo City

The warm weekend must have been the prelude to the hazy Monday and week ahead... and it made me crave for sundae! And St. Marc Cafe at Vivo City came to mind :) 



 

CHOCOCRO - Yummy! There are also many other pastry that looks delicious at the self-serve counter. Still warm by the time we bite into it :)

St. Marc Café is always so crowded. There is no queue system so people just stand around (and stare) for seats :) Reminds me of lunch time in CBD.



Queue for food... Thought the POP (Point of Purchase) was quite strong :) Almost tempted to order more :P



Highlight of the day! Kyoto Delight - indeed a delight on a warm day!!! Sundae with a scoop of green tea ice cream, red bean paste, mochi... We also discovered corn-flakes at the bottom! Yummy! :P

Will definitely be popping by St. Marc Café again to try more pastries and sundaes, if we can find seats. Till then! :)