Hmm, not exactly brunch, but more of an
impromptu meet up with the uni gang on a Sunday evening. The initial
plan was to have brunch together b4 EK & Pris head off for their
wedding pics selection. However, Kenneth dear couldn't make it for
brunch & suggested coffee @ Spruce instead. So, we agreed to
meet @ Spruce (Upp Bt Timah Road), since I have already visited the Phoenix Park branch way back in 2010. It was also more convenient for Kenneth to head into JB & me back to CCK for dinner.
When we arrived at 4.30pm, the place was rather deserted. I think this is one of the rare times where we are meeting in the West, since we tend to meet either in North East or Central area.
The former Bukit Timah Fire Station, built in 1956 is one of the oldest fire stations of Singapore. The cluster of 9 blocks of firemen's quarters has been transformed into a vibrant hub of retail, F&B and lifestyle stores for the residents nearby.
The distinctive red fire station doors were preserved, blending in with the rest of modern decor. Like its Phoenix outlet, there is a mix of both indoor and alfresco dining options available.
Cookies anyone?
We could only order desserts and drinks, since the kitchen is closed for dinner preparations. Not an extensive list & yet, some of the items were not available. Hence, we just ordered 2 items to tide us through the waiting time.
Cafe Mocha & Cappuccino ($6 each), Apple pie with vanilla ice-cream and double chocolate cake ($15 each). On hindsight, we should have ordered 1 dessert to share, since we already had food before coming over.
Some couple time before the rest arrived.
My conversation with EK earlier. I was so certain that he wouldn't take the trouble to come down Bt Timah to meet up with us. My plan backfired when he showed up at Spruce, lol! Leecher laughed out loud when he saw EK walking in through the doors.
True to my words, I opened a bottle of red wine much to everyone's delight.
Cheers!
EK & Leecher.
Candid shot taken by Kenneth, lol! I love this shot of EK being elbowed - this is classic. Great timing Kenneth.
Two's a company, three's a crowd. Wanna guess who is the lightbulb here?
with dear Leecher :)
Opps, now I become the lightbulb. I'm sure Kenneth doesn't mind :)
We started with Tapas platter, where you get to select from a variety of 5 items (2 for $22, 3 for $30). We went for croquetas mushrooms, kurobuta meatballs and beef pinchos. The rest of the items were tostada jamon (bread, garlic oil, tomato juice and Iberico ham), squid (seared with aioli and chives) and pork pinchos (marinated in olive oil, smoked paprika).
Kenneth's new found love in Spruce Ahi Tuna Tartar ($22), which came with fresh toasted ciabatta and fresh avocado.
Spruce Hot Wings ($22), served with vegetable sticks and blue cheese dip. I must say this is a tad pricey for 6 small pieces of hot wings. Neither was it flaming hot, just slightly spicy.
Bernaised Fries ($10), nothing fantastic to shout about about from it being oily.
Pris came after her meeting to join us. Poor gal still needs to work on a Sunday :(
The guys had their reds, so the ladies must have their whites. A bottle of moscato for sharing.
This bottle is courtesy of EK, thank you boss! It definitely tasted sweet :)
Parting pics before we head off to enjoy the 2nd part of the night. It won't be long before we meet again for another round of drinking escapade!
Spruce at Fire Station260 Upper Bukit Timah Road#01-01 Singapore 588213Tel: 6466 5582Opening Hours: 11.30am till 12am (Mon - Fri), 9am till 12am (Sat, Sun & PH)
