The Goodwood Park Hotel's annual Durian Fiesta is back again and it gets bigger with a stunning entrance of six new creations, along with their iconic durian-centric desserts to bring out the durian lover in you. 2015 will be a momentous year as Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of its independence, loyal customers as well as new patrons can look forward to an exciting line up of intense D24 and Mao Shan Wang durian goodness at the upcoming Durian Fiesta.

Keep an eye out for the hotel's divine new concoctions, include the Durian Rainbow Ice Cream Cake, an inspired take on the sought after rainbow cake; and the Durian Carrot-Walnut Cake, a traditional bake deposited with pulpy durian cream instead of the typical cream cheese. Plus, there are also Durian Macarons and Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Rolls in dainty forms that can bring you oodles of pleasure.

Starting from 16th March to 2nd August 2015, these strikingly new delights can be purchased at the hotel's Deli from 9am to 9pm daily. Takeaway orders can be placed online at festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com or via the hotline at (65) 6730-1786. 

Don't miss out other signature items such as the Durian Puff, Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Strudel, Durian Crepe and D24 or Mao Shan Wang Durian Ice Cream. The most notable dessert would be the alluring Durian Cappuccino Cake that was introduced in 2011 and is now making a comeback after a three-year absence.

You might also surrender to the limited edition Mao Shan Wang Horn, a conical pastry filled with creamy durian pulp and the Mao Shan Power Puff, a jumbo-sized profiterole; both available at the Deli only from 30th May to 2nd August 2015.


GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL DURIAN GOODNESS

Durian Cappuccino Cake (L) and Durian Carrot-Walnut Cake (R)

Coffee lovers will love the 30-cm long stack of cappuccino mousse, lush durian mousse and chocolate sponge ensconced in yellow-gold crumbs of vanilla sponge. The dense carrot and walnut layer cake is jazzed up with velvety durian pulp and crusted all over with toasted almonds. 

Durian Mousse Cake

The star that launched the inaugural Durian Fiesta in 1983, this legendary cake is ultimate indulgence with generous lashings of pulpy D24 durian mousse. 

Durian Puff, Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Rolls and Durian Macarons

A signature at Goodwood Park Hotel, the pretty puff have lavish swirls of creamy D24 durian carefully wedged between fluffy choux pastry cases. The thick wafer cylinders are delicate in size but filled with pulpy durian cream, blanketed in dark chocolate and finished with crunchy chopped nuts, while the french confection macarons are given a local slant, comprising creamy, pulpy durian sandwiched between crisp dark chocolate shells. 

These bite-sized desserts are available in a sampler combo, the perfect introduction to durian indulgence consists one slice each of Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Carrot-Walnut Cake and Durian Cappuccino Cake, plus two pieces each of Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Roll and Durian Puff; available only from 16th March to 30th April 2015. 

Durian Rainbow Ice Cream Cake

Goodwood Park Hotel's take on the trendy rainbow cake, this petite showstopper appeals to adults and children alike with vividly-coloured sponge hugging a core of luscious durian ice cream embedded with D24 pulp. 

PRICE LIST - NEW 2015

• Durian Rainbow Ice Cream Cake ($11.75 per piece)
• Durian Carrot-Walnut Cake ($11.75 per slice; $72.75 for 1.4kg cake)
• Mini Durian Chocolate Wafer Rolls ($32.10 for 10 pieces)
• Durian Macarons ($22.45 for 6 pieces)
• Durian Egg Tartlets ($6++ for 3 pieces) available only for dine-in at Min Jiang 
• Mao Shan Wang Horn ($13.70 per piece) available only from 30 May to 2 August 2015, 12pm to 7pm
• Durian Combo ($38.50 per box) available from 16 March to 30 April 2015

PRICE LIST - ALL TIME FAVOURITES

• Durian Cappuccino Cake ($11.75 per slice; $62.05 for 1kg cake)
• Durian Mousse Cake ($11.75 per slice; $68.50 for 1.3kg cake; $128.40 for 2.5kg cake; $176.55 for 3.5kg cake)
• Durian Puff ($8.55 for 2 pieces; $21.40 for 6 pieces; $51.35 for 20 pieces)
• Durian Strudel ($11.75 per slice; $62.05 for 1kg whole strudel) 
• Durian Crepe ($9.65 per piece; $68.50 for 8 pieces)
• D24 Durian Ice Cream ($18 per 16oz tub)
• Mao Shan Wang Ice Cream ($24.40 per 16oz tub)
• Mao Shan Power Puff ($19.05 per piece) available only from 30 May to 2 August 2015, 12pm to 7pm

From 30th May to 2nd August 2015 during lunch and dinner, Coffee Lounge will introduce the much-anticipated treat for durian fans; a dessert buffet which features a tempting range of durian pastries in addition to the regular desserts.

Goodwood Park Hotel
Address: 22 Scotts Road Singapore 228221
Tel: (65) 6737 7411
Website: www.goodwoodparkhotel.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodwoodParkHotel

Having a crab dish at most seafood restaurants can be ruinously pricey, as the crabs are usually charged by its size and weight. So if you are a crustacean fan, you probably love the idea of a crab buffet.

Brizo Restaurant & Bar at Park Hotel Clarke Quay has raised its pincers again with its Crazier about Crabs Dinner Buffet, featuring an array of 22 crab centric dishes and a new star creation - Crab in a Pan. 

On the buffet, it is hard to look past the sweet-piquant Chilli Crab, a Brizo's signature which is also one of the all-time local favourite crab dishes. The crab dishes that appeal more to me, were the aromatic Heavenly Fragrance Crab, the dim sum styled X.O. Steamed Crab in Egg White and the Salted Egg Yolk Crab. The next obvious must try is the Crab in a Pan, a new introductory dish at Brizo showcasing not just the whole crab served in a pan, each contain prawns, clams, mussels, potatoes, corn and sausages freshly cooked to order with a choice of three sauces - Marineiere, Bouillabaisse and Cioppino.

There were many other things on menu such as crispy Soft Shell Crab, Baked Crab in Shell and new highlights to the smorgasbord include the a la minute Crabmeat Kueh Pie Tee, Indian Chilli Flower Crab Masala and Premium Crabmeat Fried Rice with X.O. Sauce. 

Besides the seafood boil and cold bar, there is a salad section for the carb-conscious folks, but you shouldn't even be here if you are really looking for greens. 

On the sweeter side, the dessert bar features a selection of cakes, sweet shooters, macarons, assorted fruits, ice cream and a chocolate fondue station. 

Fragrance Black Pepper Crab 

Butter Crab 

Heavenly Fragrance Crab 

Brizo Signature Chilli Crab 

Salted Egg Yolk Crab 

XO Steamed Crab 

Premium Crab Meat Fried Rice 

Arrabbiatta Crabmeat Pasta

Baked Cauliflower with Crab Stick Cheese

Crabmeat Kueh Pie Tee 

Soft Shell Crab, Breaded Crab Claw and Baked Crab in Shell 

Crab in a Pan (Mariniere) 

Crab in a Pan (Bouillabaisse)

Crab in a Pan (Cioppino)

Salads and Greens

Crustacean Bar, Sushi and Sashimi (Cold Bar)

Dessert Bar 

Crazier About Crabs Dinner Buffet (1 April to 28 June 2015*)
Wednesday to Thursday - Adult $68++ / Child $34++
Friday to Sunday - Adult $80++ / Child $40++

Free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks at $35++ per person
Additional $10 for champagne top up ($45++) per person

Brizo Restaurant & Bar
Address: 1 Unity Street Singapore 237983
Reservations: +65 6593 8855

Dinner Buffet 6:30 to 10:30pm daily


Brizo Earlybird Exclusive Promotion
All readers of Alainlicious will get to enjoy 20% off the buffet dinner.
Simply quote this promo code ‘(Alainlicious)_earlybird20%off’ along with your contact details when you call Brizo at 6593 8855 for reservations.

Terms and conditions
· This earlybird exclusive is only valid for dining in 1st April to 12th April 2015 only.
· Reservations are mandatory, walk-ins will not be entertained.
· Earlybird exclusive is limited to only 20 diners a day, call early to secure your seats.

*Instagram users can stand a chance to win a weekend stay at Park Hotel Clarke Quay, simply by sharing the most drool-worthy post and don't forget to hashtag #CrabBuffetAtPark. 

O'Coffee Club, reputably Singapore's first gourmet coffee cafe has launched an all-new Afternoon Tea set, comprising ELEVEN delectable sweet and savoury treats, including cakes, freshly baked scones and petite sandwiches, and include a choice of gourmet tea or freshly brewed coffee. 

This new mid-day offering is served between 3pm to 5pm at selected O'Coffee Club outlets - Paragon, Raffles City, Wheelock Place, Wisma Atria and Changi Airport Terminal 3. 

Promotion runs DAILY till 30 April 2015, and each three-tiered afternoon tea set ($28++) is recommended for two to share.

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, diners can enjoy the afternoon tea set at a promotional price of just $25++, the only condition is you have to produce identification that you will be turning 25 of age this year. 

Bottom Tier

• BLT Sandwich - Ciabatta bread with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise dressing.
• Smoked Salmon Sandwich - Open faced toasted focaccia topped with smoked salmon and honey mustard dressing.
• Ham & Cheese Sandwich - Focaccia bread with pork ham, sliced cheese and mayonnaise dressing. 

Middle Tier

• Almond Biscotti - Traditional Italian cookie infused with coffee.
• Apple Cinnamon Crumble - Fun sized tarts with spiced apple and sprinkling of powdered sugar.
• Carrot Cake - Classic carrot cake studded with walnuts, pineapples and layered with cream cheese.
• Chocolate Eclairs - Choux pastries filled with light chocolate mousse and iced with chocolate ganache.
• Mango Diva - Light mango yogurt mousse on moist base of red date and walnut cake. 
• Peanut Butter Macaron - Peanut butter and chocolate cream sandwiched between crisp orange blossom shells.

Top Tier

• Raisin Scones - Crusty on the outside and pillowy soft inside, these home baked raisin scones are best enjoyed with accompanying spreads of strawberry jam and homemade orange peel mascarpone.

On The Side

• Verrine - Rum and passionfruit syrup-soaked sponge with fresh oranges, whipping cream and chocolate pearls served in a petite glass.
• Beverage - Your choice of O'Coffee Club freshly brewed coffee including latte and cappuccino, and a selection of gourmet Gryphon teas served in a pot. 

One of the most convincing reasons to get you head down for the O'Coffee Club sampler afternoon tea set is definitely the very reasonably priced high tea set and its value. All the sweet and savoury items listed above are fixed but it comes in two servings (pieces) including the beverages. 

I am a proud royalty club member of O'Coffee Club since early days, and the cafe has its own loyal following too of course. O'Coffee Club offers weekday lunch specials and other tempting promotional treats. You can find one of cafe outlets nearest to you here. 

O'Coffee Club
Website: http://www.ocoffeeclub.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCoffeeClub.Singapore

You probably read and heard before people saying that photographing food may be a sign of mental illness. Well, this argument isn't new and valid anymore. I think that this trend which involves taking pictures of food and posting it on Facebook and Instagram will definitely continue and spread like a growth. What are your thoughts? 

Are you one of those people showing the world what you eat by photographing your meal, posting pictures perhaps more vividly to food than you might to selfies? 

If yes, you’re one of us, stay on. Here are just a few motivations to share about food photography and Burpple, an app that lets you share what you eat with the world.

Before the growth of camera phone and apps, when you ate a good meal, you'd describe it to your friends in person.

What Burpple does: An appetizing food picture from a much-loved cafe or a decadent dessert is likely to convince others it is worth the trip. Who’s going to spend time reading lengthy food reviews whereas a picture is worth a thousands words.

Posting your plate may be a quick, easy way to share the fine details of an incredible meal or a memorable dining experience.



Food is social. It's no surprise that food photography have their fair share on social networking.

What Burpple does: Keep up your appetite with gorgeous photos and useful reviews to influence the millions of people looking for a place to eat, and can get rewarded by attending hosted eat-ups and event parties.

You might get criticism and snide comments from your friends, if you post too many selfies, food pictures or uninteresting stuffs on your Facebook page. 

What Burpple does: UNBIASED. Nobody will judge if you post a million food pictures on Burpple, and you can save your selfie posts for others.



Everyone could take pictures, but not everyone has the eye to do a proper shoot, or go into depth as it takes a lot of time and attention.
 But it is so much easier to start with taking pictures of food.

What Burpple does: Simply use your mobile phone and the built-in filters of the app can contribute to the mood and success of your shot. The foodie app is meant to be Instagram of sorts, but only for food photos in squares. 

You don't really need a super-wow camera to take food photographs.

Wanting people to truly know you may be your motivation for taking pictures of your meals and keeping it as a daily food journal.

What Burpple does: Documenting what you eat tells your friends a lot about who you are, your habits, personality and preferences. Burpple helps you to remember, organise and explore your food moments. It also keeps you updated with the newly open and best places to go.

Check out the brand new Burpple EXPLORE feature here.



Yay! FREE stuff! Everyone loves free stuff.

Burpple is free for download and uniquely Sing-app-ore (Singapore), we should show more love to the locals, right!

Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory has earned a strong following in Korea, China and Taiwan due to its unique menu offerings and mouthwatering chicken dishes. The casual restaurant chain has finally made it to Singapore with its flagship outlet at 313@Somerset and a second outlet is slated to open at Bedok Point end of March 2015. 

We were told that expansion plans for more Chir Chir outlets are already in the pipeline, and I hope that in the near future there would be an outlet open in the west.

Singapore is having a hot summer (almost all year round), and when the weather gets to you, the first thing you want to have is probably an iced cold beer or an ice cream cone. Whereas in Korea, the locals love to pair cold beer with fried chicken, and the culture gets wildly popular and so perfect that there’s a separate word to describe this pairing, known as Chimaek, which is composed of the first syllables of the words chicken (chi) and maekju (maek) for beer.

Our little island is known affectionately as little Korea due to the influx of many Korean restaurants and shops opening up here. Chir Chir is also one of the those riding on the wave of rising Korean F&B culture in Singapore, but they distinguishes itself by using only fresh, not frozen, chicken married with a myriad of special garlic-soy, spicy and cream-based sauces, and even whipped cream. All proprietary sauces and marinades are imported from Seoul to ensure consistency in flavour across Chir Chir's outlets worldwide. 

Chir Chir features a fun and casual concept, and the restaurant space is specially designed to resemble a chicken run with mesh wires and cute touches like eggshell displays and cool illustrations as seen in the pictures above. The restaurant can seat up to 78 person with movable tables and banquet seats offering flexible seating options for both small and large groups.

Chir Chir's signature fried chicken is available in Crispy, Garlicky and Spicy, and can be enjoyed whole, wings only or as boneless tenders. The fresh poultry is deep-fried only upon order and takes about 15 minutes to be ready. 

Crispy Fried Chicken ($26.90) / Crispy Fried Tenders ($24.90) / Crispy Fried Wings ($26.90 for 7pcs) - Marinated for six hours in Chir Chir's house seasoning before being battered and deep-fried, the Crispy Fried Chicken, Tenders and Wings boast succulent flesh that is tasty from skin to bone. Each serving is accompanied by salsa and honey mustard sauce. 

If you don't like to dirty your hands, use the specially customised tongs (shaped like a chicken claw) provided by the restaurant to hold on to the chicken parts, and tear the meat apart with a fork. Don't be shy to ask the staff to pack the food if you can't finish your meal, but please do not take home the "iron claw" when you leave the restaurant.

Spicy Chicken ($28.90) / Spicy Tenders ($26.90) / Spicy Wings ($28.90 for 7pcs) - The chook, sweet potato cubes and fried toppoki are slicked with a sticky sweet-spicy chilli sauce that packs a real punch. A must try for those who love their spice.

Garlicky Chicken ($28.90) / Garlicky Tenders ($26.90) / Garlicky Wings ($28.90 for 7pcs) - The ultra-fragrant Garlicky Chicken comes ensconced in a lip-smacking house-made soy sauce, sprinkled with minced garlic and fried garlic cloves. Chunks of roasted sweet potatoes and fried toppoki (Korean rice cakes) complete this dish. 

Spicy BBQ Roasted Chicken ($32.90) / Garlic Roasted Chicken ($32.90) / Rosemary Chicken ($29.90) - Taking a twist on "chimaek", Chir Chir also offers guests roasted chicken. These succulent whole chickens are marinated for 12 hours then oven-roasted to perfection. The Spicy BBQ version (featured above) undergoes an additional step of pan-frying so that the chicken is evenly coated in sauce. Each is accompanied with salsa, a whole salt-baked egg and a fluffy baked potato with sour cream. 

Nest Snow ($32.90) - Served on a hotplate, these spicy Cajun chicken tenders perch on a bed of sweet potato puree luxuriating in a cream sauce flecked with olives and peppers. A swirl of Chir Chir's freshly whipped cream and shavings of parmesan, mozzarella and cheddar makes this dish one of a kind. 

Honey Grape Salad ($18.90) - Featuring sweet, plump seedless green grapes with walnuts, pine nuts and almonds, this fruit and nut salad comes dressed with dollops of house-made ricotta and whipped cream. On the side are crispy-chewy shards of baked tortilla drizzled with honey and sprinkled with minced garlic. Note: Photo for illustration only, actual portion served with two baked tortilla. 

Mango Salad ($11.90) - Rejuvenate any chickened-out tastebud with this refreshing salad of mixed greens topped with ripe. juicy mangoes, blueberries and tangy yogurt dressing. 

To complement the slew of fried and roasted chicken dishes on the menu. Chir Chir offers intriguing thirst-quenchers such as Tok Tok, a collection of four flavoured cocktails, that can be turned into cocktails with the addition of soju; Ladykiller, a mojito slushie that replenishes itself with an upside-down bottle of beer, and Chir Cream Beer, a mug of draught beer crowned with fresh whipped cream.

Chir Cream Beer (350ml $13.90 / 650ml $18.90) - Inspired by a "latte kiss" shared between the lead actors in a hit Korean drama, this quirky concoction comprises draught beer topped with freshly whipped cream. The airy foam is meant to leave a moustache on the girl's upper lip, which her partner should assist in cleaning up with a tender kiss. 

Tok Tok (Non-alcoholic $14.90 / alcoholic $18.90) - The infusion of soju transforms these child-friendly cocktails into adults only cocktails, and are available in four flavours. Berry Purple (Blueberry and Forest Berries), Blue Sky (Blue Lemonade), Blue Marine (Green Grape) and Passion Yellow (Passion Fruit). An iSi soda charger is used to fizz the drinks up at the table side before being served. 

Chir Chir Dishes I Love Most And Highly Recommended
Nest Snow, Garlicky Chicken, Crispy Fried Chicken, Spicy BBQ Roasted Chicken and Honey Grape Seed. To be honest, there are a lot more dishes I love to try, and these are just a small selection I tried.

Chir Chir is one of the best places to enjoy a good Chimaek. Go in a group of at least 4 to 5 person or even more the better, so you can order to share and enjoy the selection of chicken dishes. Boneless tenders is a lifesaver for those like myself whom is lazy with devouring chicken with bones. If you’re being calorie conscious, you can always opt for salad and sides or the hearty seafood soup, to ease some of the dieting guilt while enjoying chimaek at the same time.

CHIR CHIR x ALAINLICIOUS GIVEAWAY

3 x $25 Chir Chir dining vouchers to be won 

(Giveaway period: 30 March to 03 April 2015)

1. Follow Chir Chir Instagram account @chirchirsg (Your account must be public).
2. Like Chir Chir Facebook Page to show them your extra love.
3. Leave a comment on my Instagram giveaway post and name one of the Chir Chir dishes you most want to try and tag three friends you share it with.
4. 3 winners will receive with 1 x $25 voucher.
5. Closing date of giveaway: 03 April 2015 (2359hrs).
6. Winners will be notified by email and/or Instagram direct message.
7. This giveaway is only open to readers residing in Singapore.

Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory (Somerset)

Address: 313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset,

#B3-04/05/06, Singapore 238895

Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory (Bedok)
799 New Upper Changi Road, #02-05/06,

Bedok Point, Singapore 467351

Opening Hours:
Sun - Thu 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm