Marché Mövenpick Singapore - 313@somerset

ABBEY: I remember the first time I went to Marché. I was totally confused. Maybe amazed of how the system works and there are lots of options to choose from. So when we visited their branch at Somerset I am now focused. I circled the whole restaurant. They have sausages, steaks, paella, crepes, etc. 

What I got is roasted chicken (half) with baked potato. It was delicious. The chicken is moist and no blood. Every spoonful of baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits is sumptuous and this made me full after dinner.

Marché Guest Card 

Roasted Chicken Crepe

Roasted Chicken with Baked Potato

WILL: This is the third time to eat at Marché Movenpick and I am asking myself and Abbey why we do not have a recorded journal on this on our blog. I wonder why. Well, moving on. This time we visited their 313@Somerset branch. (We ate before at VivoCity)

After our unforgettable facial at Spa Symphony, we went to first floor of 313@somerset and shocked to found out how long the queue is Barrio By Mex Out. Then we decided to skip that idea and dine at Marché. Around 3minutes we were guided to their restaurant which is located underground (interesting right). 

It is like space travel because of the restaurant's ambiance. As if you were teleported in an instant at Switzerland. 

We were given a card and you will use it to order your food. :) 

I went for roasted chicken crepe. Its bell pepper sauce is amazingly good. In honesty, this time I do not want to share even a bite to my husband (sssh) haha! That's how good it is.

People working in there are very positive that they transmit it to their dining customers. No wonder many people keep on coming back in here even there are new restaurants keep on sprouting everywhere. Way to go Marché and its staff! 

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Marché Mövenpick 313@somerset

Level 1, Discovery Walk, 313 Orchard Road

(T) 6834 4041

(E) 313somerset@marche-restaurants.com

(W) http://www.marche-restaurants.com/en

(H) Monday to Thursday: Restaurant 11:00 – 23:00 / Bakery 07:30 – 23:00

    Friday: Restaurant 11:00 – 24:00 / Bakery 07:30 – 24:00

    Saturday: Restaurant 10:00 – 24:00 / Bakery 07:30 – 24:00

    Sunday: Restaurant 10:00 – 23:00 / Bakery 07:30 – 23:00

Banana Leaf Apolo – Since 1974 (Little India)

ABBEY: Before heading to LTA Gallery for our visit, we had our lunch first at Banana Leaf restaurant at Race Course Road. 

The place was almost full and the staffs were busy attending to guests need. We placed our order via their interactive menu (iPad). Since it was packed, the order was delayed for a couple of minutes. Good thing the soda came early. 

I had chicken briyani. For the price, the serving is small compared to other Indian restaurant I've been but it is full of flavor. We also had another bowl of papadum for 2SGD. I think the restaurant will appeal mostly to foreigners and visitors of Singapore.

Chicken Briyani

Chicken Tikka Masala

Receipt at iPad

WILL: After my Saturday work, we took our lunch at Banana Leaf Apolo. It is one of the most popular Indian Cuisine Restaurant in Singapore. But the question, is it the best? 

All seats are almost occupied when we reached around 1:30PM. Not more than 10 minutes when they guided us to our seat. 15 minutes after we gave our orders, the food was served. 

Anything special on their food? As my memory and taste buds serves me right..none. Maybe it is famous because it is one of the oldest/first. 

'Till our next food hunt! Thanks for visiting our blog!

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BANANA LEAF APOLO

Race Course Road Branch:

54 Race Course Rd,

(T) 6293 8682

(E) enquiry@thebananaleafapolo.com

(W) http://thebananaleafapolo.com/

Singapore Land Transport Gallery

ABBEY: The Land Transport Gallery exhibits how the transport system in Singapore evolved to what it is now. 

We hop on to the "train" and go back in time. The first phase shows the early public vehicles used for transport. It includes old models of buses and taxis. 

The next phase gave us a glimpse of the tickets given by the conductors and also the driver information cards. Then the works began on the next phase. As there is scarcity in space, Singapore dug tunnels to cater expressways and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT).  With this, the traffic flow is more manageable and efficient. 

We were guided to an auditorium where we were shown situations that need our opinions in terms of votes. Would you rather build more roads so less traffic or build more playground and malls for people to use? Would you prefer MRT to be built near your home where there will be noise or ride a bus before you're able to get to MRT? Would you rather take public transportation where seat is not guaranteed or drive your car and not have guaranteed parking spot on the place you're going to? These are the same situations Singapore considered when developing the system. There is no right or wrong answer. It only shows that there will be trade offs if you take one of the steps and everybody should accept that to move forward.

Different EZ-Link Cards

Singapore Sample Car Plates

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Land Transport Strategies

WILL: One of Singapore's pride. The way they develop their public transportation over the years. To learn where to go in future you need to acknowledge the past and that is the reason we visited Land Transport Gallery. 

Guided tour is FREE for everyone. Like other tours we have encountered, it is fun and educational...oh, there is an exam before you go out of the gallery. So better listen! :) 

Videos are not allowed inside but photos are permitted. Well, what I can say with LTA? They are doing their job in a fast-pace! 

Till the next inauguration of new MRT line LTA! Cheers! 

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Land Transport Gallery (Singapore)

(A) No 1 Hampshire Road Block 1 Level 1

(H) *Mondays to Saturdays: 9am to 5pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)

(W) https://www.lta.gov.sg/ltgallery/index.html

For Booking: Send email to ltgallery@lta.gov.sg with the following details.

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