What I loved about studying at an international school in Singapore was making friends with people from all over the world. Whether they were temporary or Singapore residents, our paths will keep on crossing at different times of our lives. Singapore just seems like one of the most transient cities in the world, perhaps second to Hong Kong and New York.

And because of that, there’s little separation anxiety or sadness when the time comes to say goodbye. People come and go, and you learn to accept that. But most importantly, you learn the importance of staying in touch.
With that, I also love the fact that our circle of friends keeps on expanding. When I mention I’m out with ‘the girls’, there is a core group of about 5 which then broadens to about 30!

(From left: Desray,Sarah, Marissa. Artika & Michelle Y.)

Christmas is usually the time when a lot of the girls are back in town to visit their families, and the best time to get together and catch up. Boxing day brunch was at Graze Rochester Park. Good food, great company. Just hope we don’t have to wait till Christmas to see everyone again. I leave you with some photos from that morning.

Prime rump hamburger (S$27), Eggs Benedict (S$17), Banana Pancakes ($13), avocado and tomato on toast ($15).

Nice photo!
(Top row: Camilla, Kathryn, Katiana, Kimberley, Natalie, Angela, Desray, Sarah)
(Bottom row: Bettina, Michelle, Anoushka, Artika, Michelle Y., Michelle M., Marissa)

Not so nice photo

Food, Friends & Family Brunch, Girlies, Rochester Park

Favourite meal of the day is Brunch and even better if its a place that serves All-Day breakfasts.

It was Mothers’ Day, and the Lies were looking for a place to take Auntie Mieke. Again, I did a little research to find a decent brunch place. Judging criteria: Do they have a website, ratings on review sites, interior shots of the restaurant, menu and price.

First of all, the website was well designed. Ratings were pretty good. Interior shots of the restaurant had a P.S. Cafe vibe (I like!). And the menu was huge! Not only was it huge, items like these won me over:
- Wild mushroom soup with truffle cream
- Lobster risotto
- Roquefort & Bacon burger
- Blueberry pancakes
- Eggs Royale with Smoke Salmon
- Freshly baked scones
- Macaroni Au Gratin

SOLD. I forwarded the site to Dru, next thing Boom! Booked for 6 on Mothers’ Day. Food was great, atmosphere was casual and lively, service good. Definitely a repeat location. I reckon its a great place for hangover brunches, and the owner probably thinks so too, offering “hangover cures” and “pick me up” drinks on the menu.

The Press Club
Address: 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
Tel: +852 2525 3444
Website: http://www.thepressroom.com.hk/

Food, Travel Brunch, Food, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Diaries, The Press Room

Priya is such a doll. She organised Christmas brunch at The Fullerton for around 15 of us and even bought Santa hats and sprinkled glitter all over the table just to make it look more festive!

Buffet spread was amazing, but I just kept to shellfish, eggs Benedict, dessert and Mimosas.

Lunch was preceded with many rounds of the 5/10 thumb game, and the table getting increasingly jolly. Made friends with the family on the next table and Daddy decided to join the boys for a few rounds too!

(From left to right): Sam, Priya, Kim and Princess (Joel)

(From left to right): Daisy, Adam, H.o.T (House of Trousers), Tony.

And what better way to end the day than drunken bowling at Marina Square after!

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Food, Friends & Family Bowling, Brunch, Christmas, The Fullerton Hotel

Birthday morning hangovers are not fun, and the only way to recover is a P.S. Cafe brunch with my favourite eggs benedict and skinny latte. Usually that would have been the case, but I don’t know why I decided to go with something different that day. Had major food envy when I saw the eggs benedict on the table next to me.

Next time, just stick to the usual Angela!

And you know what’s one of the best presents I got this year? Watching my nephew Julian walk/run on his own. He is growing up so fast!

Food, Friends & Family Birthday, Brunch, Julian, P.S. Cafe