Wednesday 23 September 2015

ITALY - See, Look, Shop, Experience

Venice

Where we Stay:

Hotel Marte


Where to See: 






















Burano: An island of Venetian lagoon which is well known for its colourful houses and lacemaking tradition. We took a 40 mins water bus ride from Ferrovia station to Burano.






















Essi Biscotti




















Gelato




















Lace and Mask
















Murano: Another popular island northern of Venetian lagoon which is famous for its glass making. Hop on the vaporetto after exploring Burano. Murano is just the next stop after Burano.






















Vaporetto tickets: Water bus tickets can be purchased conveniently at the tourist information office, ticket-vending machine, or at a ticket office. All these ticketing counters are located right outside Venezia Santa Lucia railway station. You can choose to buy single way ticket or 12-hours to 7days validity tickets. We purchased the 12-hours ticket which cost 12 Euro each to explore Burano and Murano.

Visit Venice and get lost in the city of dreams.

Florence

Where we Stay:

Albergo Bencidormi



Where to Eat:

Mercato Centrale

Nerbone


Bistrot La Capannina


Where to Shop
1.  The Mall: A popular luxury shopping outlet mall in Tuscany. We travelled to The Mall via the
     public transport. We arrived early to purchase the bus tickets from the bus station ticket office, and      joined the bus queue which goes to The Mall. The queue starts from a pillar with a poster of The        Mall.

2.  Prada Outlet Space:


Where to See


Rome

Where we Stay:

B & B Bless & B


Where to Eat:

1. Regoli Pasticceria


2. Pizzarium


3. Pompi: Best tiramisu in Rome


Where to See

1. Colosseum
2. Roman Forum
3. Santa Maria Basilica
4. Lardo di Torre Argentina
5. Pantheon Rome
6. Mercato di Campo de Fiori
7. St Angelo Bridge
8. St Peter's Basilica
9. Spanish Steps
10. Trevi Fountain
11. Cripta Capuccini

Thursday 17 September 2015

Fish Tales - Orchard SCAPE




There is a big revamp at the dining scene at SCAPE Orchard with the addition of a few casual dining restaurants at level 2. Fish Tales is one of the restaurant added to the vibe and its food menu certainly suits the young patrons at SCAPE.

Menu consist of a range of fish and chips, pasta, burgers and side dishes. And we ordered the chef recommended dish


Complementary fruit water serve at the counter and is self serviceable  


Fish Tales give me the impression of a combined long John Silver and Pasta Mania restaurant. Overall, food is good and yet not too expensive. I do not mind dropping by Fish Tales again if I am around this vicinity.




Soft Shell crab pasta $12.90  - Very tasty, the spaghetti taste abit of spicy. However, the soft shell crab is the main attraction for this dish, cripsy yet not oily. Highly recommended



Beaurre Au Citron ($8.90) - Crispy fish skin served with fries and citron sauce. Dip in tartar sauce for sinful flavour that tickle your taste buds



Verdict: 4/5

Hours: Daily 1200- 2200
Tel: 6636 9960
Address: 2 Orchard Link, SCAPE, #02-27