October 2011 - Regina Chow - Singapore Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle & Travel Blog

Moo Restaurant is a one-Michelin star restaurant at Omm Hotel in Barcelona. Having heard so many wonderful things about Spanish food, we had to give it a try!

This restaurant is highly recommended by Quotient TravelPlanner, our travel planner which provides private customized travel. :)

Our impression of the restaurant was sealed even before our meals were served. The cozy minimalist decor and warm, attentive service were all it took to make us happy.

And of course, we were over the moon when the food was served.

This slice of lightly toasted cheese bread was so delicious I could eat up an entire loaf if not for the fact that I had to save some space for my main course.

The entrees were beyond spectacular. It was here that we had our first taste of molecular gastronomy.

We were on cloud nine, popping in these little cubes into our mouths and waiting for the explosion of flavours as they burst inside our mouths, releasing such juicy goodness that is only fit for a king.

The foamy egg white and salmon roe concoction was divine. Even JW, who usually shuns fish roe, savoured every spoonful of it.

Then, it was time for our main course. I had the red mullet with tomato confit and pepper broth.

The skin is pan fried to crispy perfection while the meat is so soft and tender it melts in your mouth - a wonderful combination that tantalized my taste buds to no end.

JW had the veal tenderloin with herbal butter. The juicy, succulent meat is the highlight of this dish. The meat is amazingly tender, almost to the point that it dissolves in your mouth without chewing.

Check out the generous serving of herb butter, the perfect accompaniment to the mouth-watering veal tenderloin.

Finally, we had the white chocolate souffle with red fruits for dessert. Unlike the usual souffles, the outer layer of this white chocolate souffle is made up of a thin, crispy white chocolate wafer, which forms a protective layer over the creamy white chocolate mousse. It was so yummy!!

As if dessert was not sweet enough, we were treated to candies and chocolates to end the entire meal on an even sweeter note.

We were so satisfied with the meal we'll definitely head back to Moo Restaurant on our next visit to Barcelona!

Moo Restaurant
Rossello 265 (Hotel Omm), 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Tel: 93-445-4000

Dirty Linen

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Before you jump to conclusions, no, I'm not about to talk about my dirty clothes here. I'm talking about a new online store in town by the name of Dirty Linen!

Dirty Linen is one of the few multi-brand websites in Singapore and all their apparel are exclusively self-manufactured.

I love their home brand, Dirty Linen, which carries casual, wearable pieces in a myriad of colours. They're perfect for weekends, lunch dates with your girl pals or even for school!

I was totally bowled over by the cute rabbit prints on my Dirty Linen Short Sleeve Print Dress in Blue.

I paired the dress with a detachable pearl collar, liz lisa wedges and a pretty pink hair bow for present shopping at Miu Miu. ;)

I also wore a petticoat underneath the dress as I wanted it to look a little more poufy but trust me, it looks great without it as well.

Besides casual wear, Dirty Linen also carries corporate wear through their Benediction label.

About Benediction
Drawing inspiration from elements of fashion eras past, local brand Benediction pays homage to the styles of yesterday and adapts it for the contemporary woman. Designs veer toward the classic and sleek with soft, flowy breathable fabrics and clean lines in muted neutrals and deep hues. Privately manufactured right here in Singapore and with a production cap at less than 5 pieces per size, you won’t find many wearing the same garment as you with this exclusive new label.

Here, I'm wearing the Benediction Asymmetric V Dress in White.

It's a classic minimalist dress with an asymmetrical neckline for that added edginess without compromising on sophistication.

The modest length and well-tailored silhouette also ensure that you'll always look professional for work. If you've an after-work function to attend, just throw on some accessories like what I did here, and you're all set to go!

Most importantly, the Benediction label's exclusivity is unrivaled as the store stocks less than 5 pieces per design, so rest assured you wouldn't be caught dead in the same dress as someone else. ;)

For all you lucky ladies out there, there's a promo for apparel under the Benediction label now! Just key in the code BENEDICTION10 upon checkout to receive 10% off your purchase.

In addition, you'll enjoy free shipping for all your purchases with the code FREESHIP.

For updates on the latest promotions and new arrivals, do join their mailing list on their home page here!

Dirty Linen will also be adding more brands to their store soon, so do keep a lookout for them!