FIJI Water Signature Creations Expedition

Embark on an epicurean journey on 28 September 2013 to six leading restaurants in Singapore organised by FIJI Water for a charity trail whereby full proceedings from the ticket sales will be donated to the Children's Cancer Foundation. The first ever FIJI Water Signature Creations Expedition will take guests across the island in one afternoon to sample signature dishes handpicked by leading local food critics such as Wong Ah Yoke from Straits Times Life! and Don Mendoza from TODAY.

Each signature dish will be paired with a wine and comes with free flow of FIJI Water. Participants will be chauffeured in a luxurious coach to Tippling Club, Fat Cow, Absinthe, The Pelican, Prive Grill and Hashi for the ultimate gourmand's road trip.

Limited to 80 Seats ONLY! Grab your ticket fast.

Date: 28 September 2013
Time: 12 noon to 6pm
Price: $180 per ticket available from www.tuckshop.sg

The Expedition Menu
- Foie Gras Terrine with Warm Brioche by Chef Francois Mermilliod, Absinthe (Served with a glass of Konrad Gewurztraminer 2013)

- Fresh Live Prawn, Hokkaido Scallop and Mixed Vegetable with Japanese Jelly by Chef Tadashi Takahashi, Hashi (Served with a glass of Evolucion Chardonnay 2011)

- Pigeon, celery, quinoa, goats curd by Chef Ryan Clift (Served with a glass of Mount Fishtail Pinot Noir 2008)

- Wagyu No Kakuni by Chef Dan Segall, Fat Cow (Served with a glass of Konrad Gruner Veltliner 2011)

- The Pelican Lobster Thermidor by Chef Issac Tan, The Pelican (Served with a glass of Chateau Timberlay Rouge 2008)

- Hokkaido Corn and Shrimp Fritter with Lime Aioli by Chef Robin Ho, Privé Grill (Served with Konrad Riesling 2009)

Kiasu Espresso @ 100 AM

Kiasu Espresso is located at the newly opened 100 AM mall beside Amara Hotel at Tanjong Pagar. Kiasu Espresso is opened by the people behind Forty Hands and Spa Esprit Group. The cafe serves coffee crafted from a blend of Sidama, Antigua and Lintong while some small bites are also sold here.

It was almost 7pm when I visited Kiasu Espresso hence the cafe was rather empty since it was dinner time. I was looknig for a place to hang out while I waited for my dinner at 8pm which is just next door at Bar-Roque Grill.

Latte and Macchiato 3/5

I ordered a cup of Latte while my friend has the Macchiato. I know my people has good words for the coffee at Kiasu Espresso but I did not enjoy my caffeine. I found the blend too bitter to my liking. It was so bitter that I was wondering whether milk was added. By the way I always have latte without sugar.

Chocolate Tart 1/5

As it was quite late already, there wasn't much to choose for our snack. We ended up with a Chocolate Tart which added to our misery. First the tart was being heated up until the dark chocolate filling turned into molten form with a weird plastic like layer on top. It was really unappertising and weird that we left it basically untouched.

While my experience at Kiasu Espresso is not the best, I may still go back to try the pastry there since they are from Tiong Bahru Bakery. Hopefully the coffee will be better in my next visit, maybe the barista has a bad day.


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Kiasu Expresso
100AM
100 Tras Street
#01-03/04
Singapore 079027
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiasuespresso
Website: http://www.kiasuespresso.com/
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 8am - 8pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards Gopeng Street and turn into Tras Street. Walk to Amara Hotel. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]