Hidden gem for Prime Rib in Singapore

Lawry's is always going to be number 1 for prime ribs..... but what happens when you are craving prime ribs and want something similar to Lawry's?

After researching, i recently chanced on the fact that Black Angus Steakhouse by Orchard Parade hotel offered prime rib on their menu. Of course there are other places like the royal mail and hog's breath cafe that has it but it's JUST TOO different, I'll put my reviews on royal mail soon .... however let's get back to Black Angus.


We started the night ordering the "wild wild west onion" - it was of an insane size... we couldn't get through half of it but boy was it good!

And the boyfriend ordered the prime rib and me a salmon ... unfortunately due to greed and hunger, we started eating immediately after the food arrived and totally forgot any photos.

honestly though - a big WOW! how come black Angus isn't crazy crowded with us prime rib lovers.... Texture is fantastic ... taste was similar to that of lawry's and of course price was lower.

I couldn't end the post without a photo because it was THAT great.... so photo taken from foodspotting.com ... although it wasn't my meal, the dish did look similar and it was just fabulous.

this isn't the last time I'll be at black angus! 

In terms of service, they served one main first and the second after apparently due to a screw up in the kitchen. the waiter was very apologetic and offered us free deserts to make up for it. also took one main back to keep it warm before the other was served. 

other than that- another perfect night with my boyfriend. 

More information on the prime rib ... 

The Prime Rib

There's a common misconception that a "prime rib" roast can only be cut from beef graded as USDA prime, but that's incorrect. Instead, the term refers to the roast's position along the ribcage. The steer's first five ribs enclose tougher muscles from the shoulder, which work best as a pot roast. The prime rib is cut from the "prime," or superior, portion that includes the sixth through 12th ribs. They're usually trimmed of the fatty cap section, which leaves the ends of the rib bones cleaned and visible. Prime rib is sometimes called a "standing rib" roast, because the bones enable it to stand upright for roasting. (http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/difference-between-prime-rib-roast-ribeye-roast-22139.html)

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill - Caesars Palace Vegas

I was lucky enough to get a chance to dine at the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill during my recent holiday in Vegas! Well the restaurant sure lives up to its' name - in my opinion looks absolutely like an English pub, with British telephone booths behind the bar and the servers provided absolutely amazing service. 

The food was simple but SO great!

small portion of the drink menu captured when i wanted to take a photo of the logo of the restaurant!

i ordered the fish and chips - and it was delicious. I couldn't ask for more - it was fluffy, not too oily, not over fried, chips were done to the right crisp and those peas you see in the photo - I finished them - even though I am not a big fan of peas.

Just something interesting I copied off their website that I wasn't aware of :

AWARDED “BEST CONDIMENT” FOR ITS DISTINCT STYLE OF KETCHUP

Vegas Seven's Best of the City acclaims the ketchup at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill as “better than the ordinary stuff.” The house-made sauce made of horseradish and spices is prepared in batches, making it the condiment of condiments for fries and several other dishes at this Las Vegas restaurant.

Anyways back to food... my boyfriend ordered the Pub Beef Burger that was served with the rosemary brioche bun and he added some applewood smoked bacon.... in his opinion, perfection. Beef patty wasn't dry - cooked right and just all the ingredients worked out well. 

Oh Gordon Ramsay  - you've made us very happy diners! 

A tiny photo of the boyfriend and I against a giant wall of kegs. 

Just so you get a better idea of how the restaurant looked like - taken from this link: 

http://www.reviewjournal.com/sites/default/files/field/image/8543690-0-150007.jpg

For a full look at the menu - visit - http://www.caesarspalace.com/content/dam/clv/Dining/Upscale/Gordon%20Ramsay%20Pub%20&%20Grill/Caesars-Palace-Lunch-Menu-2.pdf

I hope Gordon Ramsay chooses to open a new restaurant here in Singapore! 

Pasta Brava - I love you!!!!

the boyfriend and I are pasta freaks. When we have splurge days while on our diet, the one dish that comes to mind is pasta! If there were no calories to pasta, I would totally have it everyday and not get sick of it... anyway i digress!

While researching for good pasta places, I came across pasta brava, and read both positive and negative reviews on the place. When i read their pastas were freshly made, I knew i definitely had to give this restaurant a chance.

Pasta Brava is very easy to get to via public transport - take a train to tanjong pagar and a quick 5 min walk will get you there. I made reservations was was promptly seated. Pasta Brava's menu has plenty of choices, definitely a larger menu than most places in Singapore!

You can view the menu here : http://www.pastabrava.com.sg/menu/Pasta_Brava_Menu.pdf

It definitely was tough trying to figure out what i wanted because I was spoilt for choice. Do note that not all pastas are home made, they've specifically pointed out what pastas were available.

Anyways, the boyfriend decided to try the Pappardelle with Bolognese ($22.50) - there's an option on the menu where you get to pick the pasta of your choice and the sauce, and that's what he went with. And i chose Linguine with prawns, clams, scallops, squid, crayfish and garlic in tomato sauce.

To share - we had Ravioli filled with mined beef and changed the base to a tomato and cream sauce.

When the dishes came, we knew there was no way we could finish all three pastas, but Boy, were we wrong! The pastas were cooked to a great texture, not too soft and sauces were great. I really have to talk about the Ravioli with minced beef, just talking about it now makes me want to make a reservation just for that particular dish. It was an absolute winner.

Top dish : seafood linguine, middle dish: Ravioli filled with mined beef , bottom dish: Pappardelle with Bolognese

We were also given crayons, so the boyfriend and I started having fun - made the entire dinner more enjoyable!

We ended the dish with a lava cake - the boyfriend isn't into deserts, and i hate to admit that I finished 80% of the dish after all that pasta, but I did!

This place is a must visit - we will definitely be back!