Chill-Out Friday : Happy Hour @ Tanuki

When I was told a new Japanese bar in town offered one-dollar oysters, my first response was "What is the catch there..?" (pun unintentionally intended).  I am a practical glutton, anything that sounds too good to be true probably is.

So I sent my source of information to confirm .. well, the source.  The feedback came swiftly, it was a real deal - "Go to Tanuki, Orchard Central, Level 2".   The rules to enjoy the deal were simple - Oysters (from Hiroshima) are at a dollar with every order of a cocktail during their daily Happy Hour from 5 - 8pm, limited to a dozen per cocktail order.  No reservations during Happy Hour.

The date was set for a chill-out Friday with a long time pal.  

A last minute meeting cut short my supposed 2-hour happiness, but I made it in time to Orchard at 7pm, leaving us only an hour for the order.

What greeted us at the entrance of Tanuki was a large standalone bar counter in an open, airy, industrial-minimalist-chic space.  Very chi-chi with a slightly laid back New Yorkish feel.   There was alfresco seating.  We LIKE.

And the LIKE took a tumble in the first 3 minutes we stood at the door.  The rest is newbie history, the staff's service were as RAW as the food that was served.

Read my complete review of our experience here :
http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/tanuki-orchard-central-orchard-road/review/id-ec1b0200/

While I am not crazy over the service, I decided to still give my visit 3-star thumbs-up simply because the combination of fresh oysters and reasonably-priced heady cocktails is a winning combo.  I've mentioned I'll not be rushing to recommend Tanuki* to anyone just yet ..  but I do believe in second chances.  Till then.

Happy Mid-week, two more days to the weekend!!

*I read afterwards that Tanuki is owned by Howard L of Standing Sushi Bar, which I visited once, thought it mediocre and decided it wasn't worth a second visit.  There are really better sushi places in town.

Hello Again!

It's been a (long) while since the last update. During this time of absence, I've travelled loads, ate lots, baked some more macarons, and procrastinated about blogging.

I've been meaning to update, really, but somehow never got round to doing it.  Truth is, I've been lazy.

Here is a collection of the festive macarons that I've done over the last few months.  Not much and still constantly experimenting.

In celebration of my country's independence.
These were baked in advance of Singapore's 47th
birthday, which is also National Day.

Credits idea to www.epicureanmum.com.
Spent a ridiculous amount of time piping out the snowflakes. 

Chanced upon this milk bottle idea from

 www.raspberricupcakes.com when researching for ideas 

for friend's baby shower. Fun to create but really a chore to 

pipe out the rectangular shapes. 

Have a great week ahead!