Wednesday, April 18, 2012

[Yummy Review] Dining at a Singapore Countryside

Do you have a craving to dine at a cosy, luxurious-feel restaurant surrounded by lush greenery, the smell of dew and fresh air?

Welcome to Pantry At The Stables, newly revamped and launched during the last quarter of 2011.

Located at Fairways Drive, Pantry At The Stables is formerly Mimolette, now a bistro with an all-day bakery.  For those who have no idea where Fairways Drive is, that's where Bukit Timah Saddle Club is.

I'm a sucker for Mother Nature. Period.

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A horse, a horse! I see a horse!
#LikeAMountainTortoise*

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Go ahead and take deep breaths.
Fresh air, fresh air, more fresh air! :)


In the colonial terrace, the furnishings and decorations are designed by famous designers with a seating capacity of 64 indoors and 24 in the alfresco, the high ceilings and tall French windows keep the bistro casual and breezy throughout the day.

 I feel so peaceful.


The Alfresco

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Drink-making counter out at the Alfresco


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Interior

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Unique design spotted: Special seats for 2.

Also, you may choose the individual seats.
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They say your mood depended largely on what you eat; more importantly who you eat them with.  I was with awesome company that day: Sis, Tammy, her boyfriend and Shasha!

Hohoho, it's time to feast!

It's my first time at this restaurant, thumbs up for ALL the food I've tried!
I'm giving high marks for all.

For starters, we had:

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Spicy Oriental Roast Beef Salad, $22 : 
The dish taste like thai salad, refreshing.


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MUST TRYMexican Chicken Salad, $22
Eat the crispy tortilla, avocado, spiced corn and salsa together. Tortilla brings out the unique flavour of this salad.  *crush crush crush*

GOOD BYE CAESAR SALAD.




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Zest Juice - the perfect combination of apple, pineapple and orange. $8


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Sweet Red Pepper and Tomato Soup, $10


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Field Mushroom Soup, $10


The mains:

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BEEF LOVERS MUST-TRY: Steak & Eggs, $38. We had this medium rare, yummy!


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MUST-TRY: Spaghetti Carbonara, $24


The white puffy stuff on top is not whipped cream but an egg. I like the fact that this dish is not as dry as other carbonara you eat else where so much so I had a second helping. *ops*


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Basque Chicken, $30


And not to forget my favourite, desserts!
I don't know which one to recommend. 
I love them all!


With their very own bakery here at Pantry at the Stables, it's no wonder all their desserts taste freshly baked. I melted away in happiness.


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Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake, $6


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Granny Smith and Stem Ginger Pudding with salted caramel ice-cream, $13.


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Lemon Brulee Tart, $14
That white puff you see on your right is WHIPPED CREAM this time, not the egg on the carbonara. If you like to drink lemonades, you'd like this brulee tart.


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Chocolate Ganache Tart, $14


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The cupcakes are $4.50 each, freshly baked daily. I had the Red Velvet with coconut cream cheese frostings. It's so fluffy and SOFT!


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I was double blessed to enjoy the desserts with tea and wine.

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3-COURSE SET DINNER MENU ($38++) 
*Selections change every 2 weeks.


1 starter + 1 main + 1 Dessert

Availability: Tuesdays to Sundays, 6pm to 11pm.

AFTERNOON TEA ($20++/set for 2)
BDD, let's have our next Hi-Tea session here!

On a daily basis, Pantry at the Stables offers an Afternoon Tea set for ladies to share
over afternoon chatter. guests can choose from over 10 different flavours of Gryphon Teas. The Afternoon tea set also comes with a selection of homemade finger sandwiches, scones, and cupcakes.

Besides the extensive list of teas, Pantry at the Stables is poised to become a “cult coffee outpost” with Oriole Coffee’s latest product - Oriole’s Yellowbird Seasonal Espresso Blend. Founded by award-winning coffee Barista Keith Loh, this blend of coffee is designed to be all-rounded, sweet and creamy with hints of chocolate.

Available: Tuesdays to Fridays, 3pm to 6pm.

BRUNCH SPECIALS

Weekends at Pantry at the Stables are an all-day brunch affair. To welcome the weekend on the right note, guests can also enjoy home-made Sangrias and fruity Margaritas served by the pitcher. A smaller a la carte menu is also available on these days.

Availability: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 11pm.

KIDS' SPECIALS
Kids- friendly. :)

The kids menu features child-friendly options such as Spaghetti with Organic Tomato sauce with Meatballs ($12++), Peanut Butter and Banana Toasties ($12++) and Salmon Teriyaki with Crunchy Vegetable Croquettes ($15++). A selection of homemade milkshakes ($6.50++) featuring flavours like vanilla bean, fresh strawberries, double chocolate and cookies and cream also make great treats for the children.

BAKERY SPECIALS

Known for their selection of baked goods including their signature American style home-baked cakes, cupcakes and breads, Pantry at the Stables introduces an all-day bakery so diners can enjoy an oven-to-table experience. Signature cupcakes such as the Red Velvet – a crimson cupcake with coconut and cream cheese frosting and the Elvis – a chocolate banana cake with peanut butter frosting ($4.50 each) can be enjoyed fresh,any time of the day.

Availability: Refer to opening hours, any time of the day.

COMING UP SPECIALS

#1 In the next few months, Pantry at the Stables will be introducing a new tree house and play area for children. From activity packs and cooking classes for kids and adults to weekend barbecue and roasts, Come forward and enjoy this family-friendly concept bistro as unique as its location.

#2 The bakery at the stables will also be transformed into a retail space where Marmalade Pantry’s cake and pastry fans can walk in and pick up their favourite items either to take away or dine-in.

Look, Marmalade Pantry does home catering too!
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Pantry at the Stables is located at 55 Fairways Drive Singapore 286846.
Before you head down, remember this one very important thing ::::


Pantry at the Stables is closed on Mondays.
Please don't be like me, blur-like-sotong, always visit a restaurant when it's CLOSED.

My ratings for Pantry At The Stables:


Ambience: 4.8/5
Food Uniqueness & Taste: 4.1/5
Accessibility: 1/5 (only via by private transportation or taxis)

*When I rate 4 and more, it really shows how awesome I meant.


Website: http://www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/stables
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarmaladePantry

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