A Trip to Paris via Crows Nest

Bonjour!

After coming back from France last year the thing I missed most of all were the local French cuisines. Most of all was buying a 3 euro wheel of Brie the size of my face and going out for a delicious piece of duck. Oh and don't get me started on the awesome Champagne and red wine that you can buy at a reasonable price. Why oh why do we pay the Australia Tax.

My eyes wagged to this new little gem...

Le Bouchon

When you enter this restaurant you feel like you are in France. The waiters even have French accents due to them being actually French. We always choose a French wine. Remember you are in France! The Sparkling from the Loire Valley is just devine. An amose bouch to start with was a Gespacho on the house, we have been treated previously with escargot. Always an awesome start when you get something for free. Hehe. For entree I was adventurous and had the steak tartare. For main I couldn't go past the confit duck leg. Ile Flottante for my sweet ending which is a light Meringue with Creme Anglaise and sweet sticky caramel. 

If you can fit in a baguette do order it because it is just like it is in France, rich crusty outside and soft inside. Wish I could buy this for lunch everyday. 

Bon Appetit 

• Romantic night out
• Classy friends catch up
• I'm pretending I am on holidays dinners
• Deal- You can get 3 courses for $60
• Open for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

http://www.lebouchon.net.au

Breakfast in Singapore

Breakfast in Singapore

Toast Box

Peanut butter on thick cut toast with extremely runny eggs mixed with a little soy sauce for dipping. This may sound odd but it is delicious! Or if you are adventurous and like sweet things go for the Traditional Kaya spread instead. 

Now as a tourist you will get confused looks when you order this as they don't expect you to know about this awesome breakfast option. It can be a little confusing. Get a set that comes with Kopi (coffee), 2 eggs which you crack into a little dish and add a little soy sauce and of course your toast with choice of topping. Use the toothpicks to dip the toast into the egg. 

Great alternative to a hotel buffet! And you will still be hungry at lunch to try other local delicacies. 

Found all over singapore in shopping centers. Can be bought at other places but my opinion is Toast Box is the BeesKnees!  

Picture is of Kaya toast.

*Cheap and cheerful option

Website

http://www.toastbox.com.sg/

The Orangutan Breakfast at Singapore Zoo

This is one of those 'Once in a life time experiences'. You arrive to see the orangutans up close and personal while munching on a buffet breakfast. Make sure to get a seat close to the trees so you get an awesome view for the arrival of the orangutans.

You get to meet the whole family. What's also awesome is the photo opportunities where they will take a shot on your camera! 

The buffet is ok but remember this is about the experience. How often do you get to have breakfast with such cuties! 

When the breakfast is over head straight across the road to the polar bear which if times haven't changed is the feeding time. The polar bear is amazing to see at this time swimming around to get the fish. I could have sat all day watching this adorable polar bear.



*Once in a life time experience
*Book ahead

Website
http://www.zoo.com.sg/special-experiences/dining-with-animals.html

I scream for Ice-cream without the queue

I love ice-cream, although not enough to queue up for it. N2, Cow & Moon and Messina are delicious but only queue free at odd ice-cream eating times. Here is a new place I found to satisfy my gelato desire.

Pagoto Gelato & Waffle House

I stumbled across this new Gelato shop after dinner a few days ago. They have gone ALL out in the decorations with these awesome displays. I tried the Red Velvet & White Chocolate and it was awesome. I actually can't go past Red Velvet anything. Check out the flavours available below.

Located at 301 Victoria Rd Marrickville.

If you wish to make a night of it, dinner options across the road.
 I recommend Thai Paragon or Bay Tinh
 (Vietnamese).