Scrambled Eggs with Mushroom, $16
We went to Artichoke for lunch only to find a weekend brunch-only menu. The menu is interesting but we settled for a simple scrambled eggs, mushrooms, rocket and brie. I was impressed by the light seasoning that brought out the taste of fresh rockets. The mushrooms were lightly sauteed to draw out their musky fragrance while retaining their form and moisture. Brie added a touch of class and stronger flavour to the eggs and vegetables. Nice, well-executed and clean flavours. I like.
Banana Bread, $10
Other than its name Artichoke on weekends is yet another brunch cafe that looks like a page from the Ikea catalogue. Not to be mistaken, I do like brunch or rather I do like the feeling of having brunch at a nice cafe. An idle mid-morning, wholesome breakfast, comfortable and stylish setting is almost an instant success formula for cafes these days. Yet I am supposed to be choked with art bursting with creativity and not boring minimalist concept HERE.
Artichoke Cafe + Bar
161 Middle Road
Tel: 63366949
11 comments:
I am surprised you did not put in your take on free food. If you are so critical on a new restaurant I do not believe you have nothing to say on that.
I am glad to see that certain side of your writing back in this post! Luurrvvee it!
they have a dinner menu too.
I was there for brunch yesterday and had the banana bread too. Couldn't detect any artificial esssence, only the natural taste and smell of fresh banana.
Also ordered the Egyptian lamb nuggets which turned out to be mini meatballs with hummus on toast. Awesome. Love the ambience.
they serve brunch on wkends, on wkdays their ala carte is very good
I like the clean ambiance. Are you saying My Secret Garden has closed down?
anony: so many of you around :) yup i know that their brunch menu is for weekends only. as for the banana bread, the essence taste was strong when I ate so i guess it differs from day to day
roy: which side? ha ha ha
ht: yup no more secret garden. yeah i like clean decor too but we seem to have so many of them sprouting up in town these days
I agree...they have to do something to give that clean decor their personal touch
This cafe is pretty new so give them some time to even things out.
we tried this restaurant last night after it was recommended in honeycombers.
the food was quite good and we enjoy the outdoor seating, apart from an uninvited guest who scampered across the floor (very near to us) towards the end of the evening.
the cost of the meal was expensive for tapas, the service was shocking and would we return? no.
Anony: Oh dear I won't go back if I were you too. Must admit the staff were rather clueless when I was there. Hygiene and service are important qualities of restaurant.
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