Friday, June 7, 2013

Sunday Brunch: Relational Goods

 
BFF has always been a fan of Group Therapy, with her numerous raves about the quality of food. Sad to say, I have yet to step foot into the cafe. When they opened a branch in the East, I just had to head there for a visit over the long weekend. This time round, I asked Win & Van along for a double date. 

On a side note, friends have been asking me about my cafe adventures. So, for the ease of scrolling through my countless entries, I've created a new label "Cafes" by the sidebar. Feel free to scroll through the related entries (^^)
 
Dressed in neutral colours, but topped it up with a splash of orange. Loving the new pair of wedges that I bought from H&M :) Best of all, it's really comfy!
 
Hidden at a corner, just next to Fei Fei Wanton noodles, this was easy to miss as it doesn't have a signboard. We drove past this & figured that this must be the place, being the only "cafe-looking" exterior in the area. Why the name "Relational Goods"? Well, it actually refers to goods that cannot be enjoyed alone. They believe that a good meal is one of them, whether one is dining with others, doing a takeaway for home or sharing it on Instagram.
 
I was told they have their own herb garden as well. 
 
With Van, the sweetest da-sao :) She's a pretty good baker too, can't wait to taste her creations! 

 Plenty of room to move around in this little cafe. In fact, I counted a grand total of 4 tables within the compound - 1 long table suitable for large groups, 2 tables suitable for groups of 2-4 and 1 small table suitable for 2 pax. 
 
Service was warm from the start :) We first sat at the long table, feeling kinda awkward. When I spotted that the side table was empty, we asked for a shift and they kindly acceded to our request, even advising us that the table is slightly higher & we may feel a tad uncomfortable. We decided to give it a go anyway, cuz of the better lighting that I can make use of for taking pictures, lol! 
 
A collection of their desserts on display. They have a small corner where you can buy packets of coffee beans/powder, tea, snacks and beer. 
A round of drinks first - hot chocolate, latte, earl grey and carrot juice. They also informed us that their famous burger was sold out for the day, much to my disappointment :( 
psst: I cant' remember the prices for all the food we ate, as Win tore up the receipt & couldn't retrieve it back from the bin.
 
Freshly baked Shepherd's Pie ($12) - minced beef sauteed with caramelized onions, carrots and cannelloni beans & topped with a generous layer of buttery mash.Food were served in old-school plates, exactly like Forty Hands
 
Win's order of Croque Monsieur with smoked ham, bacon and melted cheese ($9). This is one easy to make snack, which I'll be tempted to try it out at home.
 
Happy eating! 
 
Van's order of poached eggs & smoked salmon on toast with Hollandaise sauce ($13). As much as I love my salmon & poached eggs, the thick toast was a tad too much for me. 
 
Saving the best pic for the last, lol! My order of fluffy pancakes topped with blueberries (originally banana but I requested for the change) & strawberries, with maple syrup by the side ($9.50). I wanted to order something different from my usual brunch set & decided on this.
 
Can I steal my da-sao's dimples for a day? 
Love double dates, esp when I get to bully Win :P Been almost 6 years since I've known him from the moment I stepped into Hall 3. 
Candid shot, lol!
 
Please move to Punggol quick! Then we can have our weekly outings :)  
Relational Goods
29 Everitt Road 
Singapore 428576
Tel: 64404282
Opening Hours: 7.30am till 6pm (Tues-Fri), 9am till 6pm (Sat-Sun). Closed on Mondays.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

BKK Jan 2013: Mr Jones' Orphanage

 
A visit to Seenspace is never completed without visiting Roast Cafe (read all about it here & here) and Mr Jones' Orphanage. I've missed this whimsical cafe previously as my stomach was filled to the brim. I can't forgive myself if I were to miss my chance this time round. 
 
 Are you ready to step into this whimsical world?
Before that, some rules & regulations first. If you're wondering who are the orphans - they are actually teddy bears! They carry a wide range of teddy bears which are made available for sale. Go ahead and adopt one today!
New items on the menu, which we didn't really try :( I'll leave it for the next visit.

Fling getting excited at trying out this place. To be honest, we were full from our earlier meal @ Roast, but just had to squeeze into this cafe to take a look. 
Inside, be greeted with a mini carousel filled with fruits and wooden horses.
 
Well, you can't ride on it, just for decorative purpose.  
 
Definitely scoring high on their decor. I felt as if I was being brought back to my childhood days in a time machine. Can you spot paper planes dangling high from the ceiling?

Rules from yesteryear.

Menu displayed out on wooden boards, categorized accordingly.

This is the reason why this is the most welcoming orphanage in the world
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Although there are sandwiches and savoury snacks on the menu, cakes are the main reason to come here! There is enough variety to satisfy any kind of sweet tooth - pistachio & honey cake, scone with jam, cupcakes with all kinds of fillings and a triple chocolate M&M KitKat cake with chocolate mousse filling. To add icing to the cake, there are cookies, brownies and many more desserts available for your selection.
Self-entertainment while waiting for our item to be served.
 
Items are served on enamel plates & come with a surprise by the side :) Our order of smiling cream brulee (120THB) came & served with a smile.

 It was a pity that we didn't get to try out their cakes, but one thing for sure - I'll be back! 
Mr Jones' Orphanage 
Ground Floor, SeenSpace 251/1 
Thong Lor Soi 13
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 185 2378
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