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Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony @ Baci Italian Cafe, 112 Katong

Thanks to Mileage and Chaswood Resources Holdings Limited, I was recently invited to attend the Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony at Baci Italian Cafe and for those of you whom are familiar with the Korean pop-culture, you would definitely have heard of Bulgogi Brothers.

From Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony 2012

For those of you whom have never heard of Bulgogi Brothers, Bulgogi Brothers is a Korean casual dining restaurant in Korea known for its signature traditional Korean dish, Bulgogi or “fire meat”.

The first Bulgogi Brothers restaurant opened in Gangnam District, south of Seoul in 2006 and yes, the 2012 K-pop song “Gangnam Style” by Psy was inspired by the Gangnam District. Today, Bulgogi Brothers has more than 30 outlets in South Korea, 1 in Canada, 4 in Philippines, and 3 in Malaysia!

Before the commencement of the signing ceremony, I was going around snapping photographs of Baci Italian Cafe because I really like the cosy and classic ambience.

From Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony 2012
From Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony 2012

Here are photographs of the dining area at Baci Italian Cafe. Baci Italian Cafe can cater to large group gatherings and it is especially ideal if you’re looking for a place to just chill out and relax with your friends, albeit slightly pricey for Students.

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From Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony 2012

Baci Italian Cafe‘s Beverage Preparation Area

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During the Bulgogi Brothers Signing Ceremony, I found out that Baci Italian Cafe is own by Chaswood Resources Holding Limited and not only that, they [Chaswood Resources Holding Limited] also owns other brands such as Malones Irish Restaurant & Bar [313@Somerset] and T.G.I. Friday’s [previously at Heeren’s now at 112 Katong].

Anyhows, for those of you whom are looking forward to a Bulgogi Brothers outlet in Singapore, there are plans in the pipelines and we might see a Bulgogi Brothers in Singapore sometime in the near future. For now, if you’re planning to dine at Bulgogi Brothers, the nearest outlet is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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The signing of the License Agreement by ET and Zeus Incorporation to allow Chaswood Resources Holdings Limited the exclusive rights to develop and operate Bulgogi Brothers in Vietnam and various cities and provinces in China.

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After the signing ceremony, all guests were treated to a simple reception and here’s what I had for the day.

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Mini Sandwiches- Juna Panini & Romano Chicken Panini

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There was also the Sicilian Pizza & Vegetarian Pizza

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They served canapes during the event too.

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Yummy Desserts

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Well, if you want to find out more about what Baci Italian Cafe has on their menu, head down to 112 Katong or you can check out their website too! 🙂

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Stay tuned to more updates from us!

God bless!

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Shin Yeh Taiwanese Restaurant @ 19 Liang Seah Street [Liang Court]

After 3 long tiring days of shifting things from the old house to the new house, we finally have some time to blog about Shin Yeh Taiwanese Restaurant [which by the way, is a blog entry that is long overdue].

From Shin Yeh Restaurant 2012

Truthfully, as we go about blogging this entry, we really do miss Taiwan alot! Ever since Baby and I returned from Taiwan, we really had severe withdrawal symptoms. We really miss walking & shopping at the night markets till 1-2am in the morning and we also miss the glorious food there!

Since we were craving for Taiwanese food for such a long time and as we were also on the lookout for suitable wedding venues, we decided to check out Shin Yeh [a restaurant that serves Authentic Taiwanese Cuisine @ Liang Court].

The outlook/exterior of Shin Yeh is rather simple and has a clean zen look to it.

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Here’s the bar/cashier counter and the hostess stand.

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As we mentioned, we were also on the lookout for wedding venues and Shin Yeh was shortlisted on our list. However, we found the venue to be unsuitable because there were pillars. But if you’re looking to host a business meeting or a private family gathering, there are private rooms available and they vary in sizes.

Nevertheless, we had an enjoyable time dining there and here were the food dishes that we ordered.

Appetizer [some soured pickles]

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We also ordered a pot of Taiwan Tea that cost us $12 [rather expensive but totally worth it]

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Baby trying to find the best angle to take a shot of the tea pot.

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We also ordered their Soup of the Day [Pork Ribs] which cost us $8.00

From Shin Yeh Restaurant 2012
From Shin Yeh Restaurant 2012

Lu Rou Fan [a.k.a Steamed Rice with Minced Meat] in Taiwan is extremely popular and we just couldn’t get enough of it [though we have to admit that Shin Yeh‘s Lu Rou Fan cannot match up to Taiwan’s].

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For side dishes, we ordered their….

Golden Calamari Rings [$16.00]

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Prawn Roll with Yam [$4.00]

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and Braised Beancurd with Mushrooms [$12.00]

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Just when we thought our rather satisfying and filling dinner was over, the service staffs surprised us with a complimentary serving of Glutinous Rice Ball [a.k.a Muah Chee].

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Here comes the moment of truth!.

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Although the quality of the food was really superb and they tasted quite close to the food we had in Taiwan, we honestly felt that it was way too pricey. In fact, great tasting food in Taiwan didn’t cost us that much when we were there.

Nonetheless, if you’re into fine dining and you’re looking for a suitable venue for a formal occasion [like business meetings or family gatherings], you might want to consider Shin Yeh because both the food and service are tip-top! 🙂

Stay tuned to more updates from us.

God bless!

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Peperoni Pizzeria- the Place for XXL Pizzas

It has been quite a long while since we last did a blog entry about food & beverage and I guess it’s about time that we do it! To be honest, we have about 5 blog entries that are currently on backlog and we will do our best to upload the contents the soonest we can.
Anyhows, since this is going to be quite a casual blog entry, I will attempt to answer some of the queries that I’ve received and also share a bit more about what’s been happening in my personal life.

As I will be shifting to my new place next week, I’m currently in the midst of packing up my belongings. Also, having launched an errands running service a few weeks back, I have also completed a few assignments that were given to me by my clients. For more details about the errands running service that I am providing, you can check out the following link: https://awinsomelife.org/2012/10/18/errandsrunning/

Since Christmas is coming soon, we’re currently having some projects in the pipelines as well, so do stay tuned to it. Another piece of exciting news is this, we’re turning 1 and we’re planning to conduct a major giveaway in the coming month of December! So spread the word, be merry, and end the year well! In fact, I have already received my early Christmas presents from Baby and I will be blogging about it soooonnnn!

From Peperoni Pizza 2012

Last but not the least, I want to thank God for the many wonderful opportunities that he has given to me. Despite it being a really tough year and having to manage National Service, Studies, and Blogging; I am glad that I have persevered and made it through. Having been awarded 2nd Class Lower Honours by Northumbria University, I am really happy that my hardwork and efforts have paid off and yes, it pays to work hard. So, what will I be doing now that I’ve completed my studies? Well, I will be joining the education sector and after a few years; I perhaps might start my own business with Baby.

Then again, there are many things to think about and for now, the most important right now for the both of us is to work hard, earn enough money and save up for our wedding and flat!

Well, so much about us. Now, it’s time for us to share about our really awesome XXL dining experience at Peperoni Pizzeria.

From Peperoni Pizza 2012
From Peperoni Pizza 2012

I have heard about Peperoni Pizzeria from Baby for quite some time but I haven’t had the opportunity to try it until recently.

Established in 2004, Peperoni Pizzeria is part of the award-winning Les Amis Group.

From Peperoni Pizza 2012

Peperoni Pizzeria has 4 outlets in 4 different locations such as Greenwood Avenue, Binjai Park, Frankel Avenue, and Zion Road. The outlet that we went to was situated in Frankel Avenue.

Their operating hours are as follows:
Mondays to Saturdays: 12pm to 10.30pm
Sundays: 11am to 10.30pm

Besides Pizzas, Peperoni Pizzeria offers an extensive range of Italian food consisting of pastas, soups, side-dishes, and desserts!

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I personally like Peperoni Pizzeria‘s interior decorations and furnishings. Vintage, retro, but also elegant!

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Their Pizza menu is also rather extensive and yes, you see it right, ALL PRICES ARE NETT!

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And no, they don’t charge for ice water.

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So while waiting for our orders to arrive, we took some photos of ourselves.

From Peperoni Pizza 2012
From Peperoni Pizza 2012

and when our orders arrived, we were so elated!

We ordered the…

Spaghetti Carbonara

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Deep Fried Chicken Wings

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and the XXL Suprema/Capricciosa Pizza!

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We just couldn’t resist taking a photo with the XXL Pizza and seriously, the XXL Pizza can feed up 4 to 6 persons!

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By the way, Peperoni Pizzeria uses special gas fired ovens that are supplemented by the flames from specially imported flavoured wood chips. These specially imported flavoured wood chips give Peperoni Pizzeria‘s Pizzas a rather unique flavour and taste in every bite.

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An overview of the food preparation area where you can see how pizzas are being made in-house.

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Well, having tried Peperoni Pizzeria‘s Pizza, I must say, they are really excellent and superbly tasty! We will definitely return to Peperoni Pizzeria because not only is the service good, but the quality of the food is outstanding as well. The best part is, the price is right!

And in case you’re wondering, yes, Peperoni Pizzeria does provide home delivery service too; except that they are unable to deliver the XXL Pizza.

From Peperoni Pizza 2012

So if you’re craving for some pizzas right now [especially in this cold rainy season], why not head down to Peperoni Pizzeria or call for Peperoni Pizzeria‘s home delivery? In fact, you can even order online via the following link: http://orders.peperoni.com.sg/

Currently, if you are placing an order via Peperoni Pizzeria’s Website, you will receive a 10% discount! What’s more, they will waive the additional $4 weekend surcharge if you choose your order to be delivered to you during the following timings:

3pm-6.30pm and 9.30pm-11pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Stay tuned to more updates from us!

God bless!

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