Sail away with Kontiki, yet another Bicycle Cafe, and those Putu Pirings

The lions grabbed lunch at Seok Seng Bicycle Cafe, prolly the third bicycle themed joint on the island. Affordable plates below $10 certainly drew the crowd that was predominantly made up of families and cyclists in their full sweaty regalia (how's that for authenticity). The whole set up was not as souped up as its sexier and "hipster-fied" peers like Coast Cycles and Wheeler's Yard but no one can deny the million dollar view with private planes taking off in the distance. Grub is decidedly humble, not for fusspots and the lions suspect, catered for time-starved lunch folks working in the vicinity.  

Next, a pitstop for some snacks is in order. Hello best putu pirings on the island at Haig Road Market and Food Centre. These Malay style, plate-shaped (piring) rice cakes' allure lie in their pillowy soft, melt-in-the-mouth exteriors (flour mix is a secret blend) and not-too-sweet Gula Melaka filled centres. Oh, and the accompanying grated coconut that is lightly salted is sublime too. The lioness eyed the Gula Melaka that was used and it looked like a huge, sticky, paste-like, peanut buttery mess. Definitely worth the trip down to gorge on some of these babies while they are piping hot.

The cub got a few bites too and adores the taste.

Let me have some more... ...

If I wish hard enuf, maybe these putu babies will
multiply... ...

Bah... ...not working... ...

Then it's time to chill while the cub takes his afternoon nap. Speaking of million dollar views, this place is home to one too. The new community lifestyle and water sports hub along the Marina Reservoir - Passion Wave @ Marina Bay - is home to nautical themed Kontiki (named after an expedition by raft across the Pacific Ocean)  and the cosy and homely cafe, Plant Story (their second joint after the one in Hort Park).

The brains behind Handlebar has hatched a new concept drinking hole and
restaurant. The grub here is reminiscent of Handlebar's very meaty menu.

Airline seats.

Meow! Someone's hungry... ...

Paddles as leg rest at the bar counter.

This section would work better in the evening breeze. Now it's absolutely
scorching under the heat of the afternoon sun.

The man needs his beer.

View from the alfresco area.

Customised cassette tape tables.

Daddy, I wanna build a raft and sail the seven seas... ...

If light refreshments is your cup of tea for the afternoon, head for Plant Story just upstairs. The view is no less stunning from there.

Evening date night takes the two lions to Ghim Moh Temporary Market with the cutest and weirdest adjoining bus terminal! 

And aiyoh, they discovered that Flock Cafe has another joint in the West at Ghim Moh and they are unaware of it till now... ... yipeeee another place to chill for westies... ...

KIV Flock, the lioness wants the comfort of her favourite joint in the west instead so the lion acquiesced. Aaaaaaaaah... ...nothing like nursing a cold brew after a fruitful weekend. 

Cold Brew at The Tiny Roaster.

Traditional Haig Road Putu Piring
Haig Road Market and Cooked Food Centre
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14 Haig Road
Singapore 43004

Seok Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe
MAJ Aviation Building 

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Seletar Aerospace

Kontiki
11 Rhu Cross
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Passion Wave @ Marina Bay

The Farmacy Opens @Open Farm Community

Given the astronomical land prices in the teeny weeny Lion City, there are only those rare wide open spaces for families to hang out without being shot judging stares during those tiresome hissy-fit moments orchestrated by highly intelligent bambinos. So one needs effing lots of resources *cough* moolah to construct such a paradise (why you so rich one, Spa Esprit). With two beautiful sandpits for kids to get down and dirty while parents chug coffee to get their engines going, Open Farm Community (OFC) is quite an eden for the harried soul with its beautiful greens and landscaping. Then again, if you don't mind the prices most parents would widen their eyes at, you could probably spent a sublime afternoon in the restaurant proper in the company of yoga mums and socialites.

The lions made do with coffee from the takeaway coffee joint there (beans from Common Man Roasters) and yummy food from a food truck to support Uncle Jon during the Open Farmers Market (a monthly affair?). Uncle Jon, being the straightforward, no bullshit dude that he is, asked in mock horror where all the farmers were at the event which was kinda funny and of course kinda true. Then again, you also want to applaud the effort put into such a pretty event. F%$k authenticity.

The lions capitulated and tried some pasta from OFC's stand at the market. Not so nice leh or was it an off day for them dealing with the crowd? The lions enjoyed themselves though... ...

Open Farm Community

130E Minden Road
Singapore 248819