April 19, 2010 01:16 AM by
JiahuiThis post is super late because I've been working nonstop for the past few days. I'm currently working at the Esplanade (no, not what you're thinking, I work at a restaurant/bar) and so I've been hanging out there a lot more than usual. The Esplanade, its shops and library has become a second home to me almost, what with the amount of time I spend there! So I've been exploring the other parts of the area I usually miss out on.
Picture stolen from this blog!
For example! The Cookie Museum (website is here!) is a place I always walked pass while rushing to the bus stop outside but never actually checked out, and man I really should have checked it out sooner. My friend is a huge fan and used to always buy their cookies, so I'd heard so much about it but never actually ate there. DID YOU KNOW THEY HAVE SINGAPOREAN FLAVOURS LIKE NASI LEMAK, HAE BEE HIANG (or however it's spelt. I still don't really know what it is), LAKSA AND CHICKEN RICE!?!?!
Best thing? They REALLY taste like the foods, and weirdly, THEY TASTE JUST FINE. Sure, you'd be a little apprehensive at first but it's really worth the tense SHOULD-I-REALLY moment before you actually try the cookie. Word of warning though, the laksa one is pretty hot.
Another place I've been hanging out at is the Kopi-O on the first floor, right opposite The Cookie Museum! Commercialised coffee shop snacks at its best. It's always nice to sit there and chill over a coffee/teh O (or whatever it means) and some kaya toast. Mmmm. I haven't eaten today so just thinking about that is making me so hungry!
Well, the next time I'm working is only next week, so yay for day offs! As much as I love the Esplanade, I love slacking at home too. And having free time to do things, like this post, which is REALLY late. By the way, if anyone wants to join me in working life, The Cookie Museum might be an option, just so you know ;) Free cookies and tea! Yum