Exploring the new Tiong Bahru Eats [Food Diary]
Read: More Food Diary entries.The past few weeks I managed to check out two different Japanese spots along the hipster Yong Siak Street area as well as sample Open Door Policy's new menu. I happen to...
View ArticleJim Gaffigan on Seafood
Jim Gaffigan's latest stand up skit, OBSESSED, is nothing short of hilarious. Most of the skits are about food. Here's a preview of him on Seafood. You can get the whole album here on iTunes: Jim...
View ArticleGastronommyTV on YouTube
I'm working on a few things right now, including a new online series on my YouTube channel. The first episode will be out this June. Do subscribe and let me know your thoughts after it's...
View Article[Press] Interview with Mothership.Sg
Well, I can't exactly send this article to my mom now because of the link they included... but thanks for the interview otherwise, Mothership.sg!Mothership Interview with Victoria ChengExcerpt: If...
View ArticleBest Burger Value
A Hamburger Today did some calculations for us on a meat-per-dollar ratio in their Bi-Coastal Side By Side Test. All prices are taken from New York and San Francisco locations (USD).In-N-Out: $3.05 for...
View ArticleObnoxious Foodie Translator [video]
It's up.GastronommyTV's Obnoxious Foodie Translator Singapore Edition (Level 1):Translating obnoxious foodie-lingo into normal people words. Bonus points if you can recognize where these dishes are...
View Article[Event Giveaway] Gastronommy x Heineken Star Serve Session
Join me at an exclusive beer appreciation session with Heineken Star Serve. Only 10 readers will receive entry to this complimentary private tasting on Thursday 10 July. Heineken's draught master will...
View ArticleSometimes, Bad Customers Beget Bad Service
Like most average American teenagers, my brother and I have worked in the service industry at some point during our school years. I worked front of house in restaurants (surprise!) and he had his turn...
View Article[Food Diary Singapore] Le Comptoir, Salt Grill & Sky Bar
(Click for other Food Diary Entries)Food Diary Singapore May-June 2014: notes on Le Comptoir and Salt Grill & Sky Bar.Le ComptoirTime: Friday 23 May lunchtime with AlexPlace: 79 Circular Rd....
View Article3 Signs I've Been Living in Singapore
Signs I've been living in Singapore... for too long. I remember when I naively thought I was down with the Singapore culture (read: I'm Not a Tourist Because...), but now that I'm coming up to my 4...
View Article#Bloodties for Red Cross Singapore
Be a part of this good cause. Join me at the Blood Donation Drive on 12 & 13 July at Scape (Level 5). Spread the word by posting your selfie and declaring your passion.#bloodties #(state your...
View ArticleYahoo Philippines [video]
If you remember this Balut video I posted a while back, it ended up leading to this trip in the Philippines as a Yahoo "Funbassador". Back in March, we explored 5 different cities in a whirlwind tour...
View ArticleHow to Purchase and Prepare Seafood Properly
Written by Jasmine of www.fishandmeat.hkBuying fresh seafood is difficult to do. There are many factors that go into choosing the best possible seafood for any meal. Unless you caught the fish or any...
View ArticleCooking with Victoria Cheng: DIY L'Arpege Egg [video/recipe]
Filmed in Brand New Media's kitchen studio, I've worked on a short cooking series with Food For Life TV (also on Starhub ch 109, 4ME TV). Here's the first episode! This was shot very early in the...
View ArticleA word on Singapore's burgers [Esquire]
photography: Adam Tun-AungGrab the August issue of Esquire magazine for a quick column about burgers. This article had a word limit, so I'll be sharing a full list of burger joints and a cool run down...
View ArticleThe Irony of Chocolate
The Ivory Coast cocoa farmers have no idea what their beans are used for. A few farmers in the video below reveal, "My parents always told me that cocoa beans are used to make wine!" In fact,...
View ArticleOfficial Scale for Chili Pepper Spiciness
Did you know there was an official scale to measure the spiciness or pungency of a chili pepper? I was playing a game of QuizUp which asked about this, and I took a lucky guess. It's called the...
View ArticleCooking with Victoria: DIY Magnolia Bakery's Banana Bread Pudding [video/recipe]
Filmed in Brand New Media's kitchen studio, I've worked on a short cooking series with Food For Life TV (also on Starhub ch 109, 4ME TV). Here's the second episode! This was shot very early in the...
View ArticleChef Inspired Recipes: Scarpetta's Spaghetti [video/recipe]
Filmed in Brand New Media's kitchen studio, I've worked on a short cooking series with Food For Life TV for Victoria Cheng's Chef Inspired Recipes(also on Starhub ch 109, 4ME TV). Here's the fourth...
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