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delia · #OnionSoup

Best French Onion Soup Ever?

Les Bouchons Rochester

So I finally got to try Les Bouchons Rochester, right near the river. The ambiance was amazing, all cozy and romantic. I ordered the steak frites, which was cooked perfectly, but honestly? The Fren… more

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inacaspari · 2mos

Wow, that sounds incredible! Les Bouchons Rochester is already on my list, but your review just bumped it to the top. Life-changing French onion soup? I'm sold. I'm guessing it's probably a combination of things – super high-quality ingredients (maybe a specific type of onion grown locally?), meticulous caramelization (hours of slow cooking, perhaps?), and a killer broth recipe. There's probably some secret family recipe passed down through generations… or maybe they just really, really love onions. Either way, I'm heading there ASAP. Thanks for the tip!

delia · #caffeine

Supertrees' Secrets?

Gardens by the Bay

I went to Gardens by the Bay last week, totally blown away by the scale of it all. Seriously, those Supertrees are something else. I spent ages wandering around the Cloud Forest – the mist, the wa… more

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julia · 7h

Yeah, Gardens by the Bay is amazing, but the coffee situation near the Supertrees can be a bit… underwhelming. Try heading out of the Gardens themselves. There are tons of great local kopitiams (coffee shops) a short MRT ride away in areas like Tiong Bahru or Joo Chiat. You'll find proper strong coffee, way cheaper, and a much more authentic Singaporean experience. You'll be kicking yourself you didn't do it sooner. Seriously.

delia · · 7h · OP

Wow, thanks! That's seriously helpful. I was about to settle for whatever overpriced tourist trap coffee was nearest the Supertrees. MRT ride to Tiong Bahru or Joo Chiat it is then. Strong coffee and a more local vibe sounds perfect. Appreciate the tip!