Chocolates! ~ Max Brenner Singapore

Max Brenner Singapore

8 Raffles Avenue, #01-06/08 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802

Phone number: +65 62359556
Sun-Thurs - 11:00am to 11:00pm
Fri-Sat - 11:00am to 12:00 (Midnight)
http://www.maxbrenner.com

This place serves all sorts of chocolates and the browsing the menu alone is appetising - from chocolate waffles, chocolate crepes, chocolate cakes, chocolate fondues and many more!
As we were there just to relax our feet after much walking and for a late night treat, we decided to try the belgian waffles, and leave the rest for more visits.

Banana split waffles
Belgian waffles with bananas, vanilla bourbon ice cream and milk chocolate truffles


Chocolate Lava
Oozing warm chocolate fudge, need I say more?


Something about the Esplanade
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is a waterside building located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River, purpose-built to be the centre for performing arts. You will find free performances along the Marina Bay or in the Esplanade Mall itself.
We caught this performance by a group from Indonesia, performing contemporary pieces with the angklung, a traditional sudanese instrument made out of bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame.

Best Christmas cake I've had this Season! - Mandarin Oriental

Coffee Crème Brulee

pecan sponge with vanilla mascarpone mouse and caramel glaze


(Photo from Mandarin Oriental's website)


Smooth and creamy on top of a sweet crust, so good!
It was wiped out even before Christmas arrives!

GOBI - What a Lovely Gift for X'mas!

GOBI

http://www.gobi.com.sg/

I love the logo for Gobi, it has wings!


White and Dark Chocolates





I think these 2 chocolates are gonna sit in my fridge for a while...

Feliz Navidaz - Light up my Night! >12 Dec09

Just the perfect timing to catch a beautiful sunset across the horizon before snapping pictures at probably Singapore's tallest Christmas Tree!

Wondering where that could be, and there it is... spotted from a drive along the expressway -
The Singapore Flyer

Standing at 83m high, the view was simply stunning!




I am so in the mood for Christmas!


We were anxiously heading to our next destination to continue our search for tallest Christmas trees, and were disappointed when we found that the place wasn't lighted up that night! *sad*

However, as everything happens for a reason, we chanced upon a new hideout -
The Henderson Wave
As one of the spot of the Southern Ridges, this beautiful walking trail links Mount Faber Park with Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park.
People come as a couple, family or simply with friends to chat the night away.
Beautiful architecture and soothingly breezy, the trip up here wasn't a waste afterall.

Trip to the Zoo with Canon DSLR - 5 Dec 09

Before embarking on our photo-taking journey at the Zoo, we visited Ah Meng Kopi place at the entrance of the Zoo, my usual breakfast place whenever I visit the Zoo.

Nice cheap kopi (coffee), kaya toast and of course, the peanut toast... with jam!




Primates somehow caught our lens more than anything else that day
They were active and agile, just the kind of test we need for our DSLR.

The Tamarins
A nice warm greeting to visitors at the entrance are these cute Tamarins.
They were usually hiding in their tiny hut whenever I was there, they were pretty playful today.



The Endangered Proboscis Monkey
Dont laugh at its bloated tummy, it is a distinctive feature which help in digesting leaves, fruits and seeds. The digestive process releases a lot of gas, hence resulting in the bloatedness. Apart from that, it is hard not to notice the large protruding nose of the males, believed to be a result of sexual selection, i.e. the larger the nose, the more attractive he is to the female.
See how he sits and sleeps! Like an Ah Pek!

The Hamadryas Baboons
Fierce looking leader came towards us when he saw us visitors peering at his harem.



The Colobus Monkey
I like the tail of this species, just like a calligraphy brush!



Capuchin Monkey
Another playful species, having a fun time grooming one another.



Mandrills

Sadly, I can't recall the name of this species! To be updated...!
See how cool he looked, and wise.

Babirusa
Not to be mistaken as having 4 horns, the adult males have elongated canine teeth that curve and protrude out from both sides.
He looked as if he was smirking at us. Wonder what that was for.

Haven really seen the actual paw of a tiger, other than their tracks, cute!

Walking through Australian Outback, we spotted this active Kangaroo, hungry and thirsty.


Giant Tortoise
Not sure how old these tortoises are, but after taking several shots and this tortoise had just moved an inch to reach a piece of food, I believe he must be VERY old.

Cute Otters

More pics of my favourite Malayan Tapir


Close to being a horse, these Zebras are half my favourite.

Visit to the Zoo would never be complete without visiting my station - the Kidzworld.
The noisy pygmy goat

And the cute guinea pig!