Miss Tam Chiak Blog Party @ Cafe Brio, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

My foodie friend, Pauline won a pair of passes to Miss Tam Chiak Blog Party at Cafe Brio, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel earlier this month.  She brought me along to the party and it was nice to meet Miss Tam Chiak in person and we even shared the same table.  

The high-tea session comprises of many local delights such as Nonya Laksa, Bak Kut Teh, Rojak, Nonya Kueh as some International fares such as Japanese Sushi and Western desserts.  There is also an outdoor BBQ station.

The colourful spread of sushi that they have.  They don't have my favourite salmon sushi though.

 I had a handroll too.  We can choose the ingredients that we want at this live station.  The chef was very humourous.  He said if we wanted everything in one handroll, he could do it for us too!  Haha...

 Miss Tam Chiak's friend, Derrick (www.sgonfoot.com) was very nice to prepare rojak for every table.  Thank you so much!  :)

 Laksa Live Station

 I enjoyed my bowl of nonya laksa with cockles which was delicious with the rich and flavourful gravy.  

 I had a plate of Nasi Lemak too.

Outdoor Barbecue Station (Charcoal-Fired Grill)

We don't normally see barbecue station in other typical high-tea buffet but be warned, this area was really like a burning furnace, very very hot here!  Need to "suffer" a bit for your BBQ chicken wings, sausages, sweet corns and satay!

 Beef, Chicken and Mutton Satay.

 I ended off the session with a piece of sweet strawberry flan and for Pauline, she had ice-cream!

 A nice group photo with Miss Tam Chiak (Maureen)!  Being the host of the event, she was seldom at her seat as she was busy going around to interact with her guests.  Hope to have a chance to meet up with her again.

Congratulations to Maureen and also thanks Pauline for bringing me along to this party!

Café Brio
Grand Copthorne Waterfront
Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663
Tel: +65 6233 1100
$38++ for adult and $19++ for children

Opening Hours
Every Saturday: 2pm – 5pm

Vintage High Tea @ House, Dempsey

Vintage High-Tea at House, Dempsey is only available every Thursday and Friday at 3pm.  For me, I could leave my workplace early after 12.30pm on the Thursday when we had the hi-tea gathering but a few of my friends had to take leave.  We met one another at Plaza Singapura first before taking cab over to Dempsey.  

 The correct "entrance" to the House.  Previously, we went down the wrong flight of stairs on the other side which is not linked to the restaurant.

 Entrance to the restaurant.

 The vintage hi-tea is at an affordable price of $30++ per pax which includes free flow of 2 choices of drink too - Vanilla Sky or Ginger Tea.

Squid Ink Beef Burgers

These mini-buns looked so cute but the buns were a bit too dry and hard.  Didn't really like this.  For those who don't take beef, they have Squid Ink Chicken Burgers too.  My friends who tried both felt that the chicken burger tasted better as the chicken meat was tender and went well with the pineapple slice and salad mayo.

Thin crusted pizzas

Cabbage Rolls - There were prawns, shredded chicken and carrots wrapped in crunchy cabbages.  Most of us liked this dish.  Thumbs up!

 Our table of 6 also ordered a bottle of French Farmgrown Apple Cider ($25++) to share.

  A thin slice of green apple was served together with the champagne in the glass.

The washroom is just located at the back where we were seated.  Ok.. not a very nice way to name the female washroom, but don't take it too hard lah!

 I didn't really try much of their desserts and these were what I had chosen.

One of my friends ordered their "Asian Sliders" for takeaway and she commented that it was really very nice!

I really enjoyed this session of gathering with my friends on a rare weekday afternoon when we were all free.  Love the nice ambience here and would definitely love to be back here again!  

House @Dempsey
8D Dempsey Road
S249672
Tel: 64757787

Vintage Hi-Tea
Thu & Fri : 3PM – 5.30PM