If brunch was the only reason for waking up early on a Sunday morning then it's only justifiable to waste the remaining afternoon over high tea. At least that's what my whole family believes. It's a session of sharing, both good food and constructive if not mostly no-brainer conversations. A time to bond and an assembly of fun. Call me a mummy's boy or a pampered spoiled brat for all I care. I just love spending time with my family!
My mum and dad used to make all the decisions for the family's weekend foodie expeditions but ever since they realized Yours Truly is a food blogger, they've been taking the back sit while expecting me to do all the planning. But hey! You ain't gonna hear any complains from me since I enjoyed doing it.
After hours and hours of shopping at Parkway Parade, we needed somewhere to rest our tired if not sore feet. Cedele was to my disappointment, extremely crowded. The ladies hadn't any mood for ice creams so Anderson, Scoopz and New Zealand's Natural are out. We don't really like conventional coffee chains but just before I ran out of suggestions, I recalled of a cafe named Dome and with everyone's approval, we braved through the crowds and found a table to fit us all...
There's something magical about Dome. It's like a getaway from all the hustle and bustle of the shopping mall Comparing the interior and the exterior of the cafe was like comparing heaven and earth or I should say there's no comparision at all! I would associate peace and tranquility with an addtional dose of mesmerise for that baron red atlas overlooking the dimly lighted cafe...
Mum's a coffee person. She loves her coffee smooth and creamy and she ended up with a Flat White ($4.60). She took a deep whiff, stirred in a pack of sweet crystals, took a sip and proclaim the coffee was good. My mum's quite simple unlike her fussy dessert fanatic son, which will expect his Flat White with some sort of latte art incorporated since guys are visual creatures right?
Another reason why I always enjoy dining with my family is because we can share our food/drinks with one another. Sharing don't really happen when I dine with friends, especially if I'm meeting people for the first time. So when Thedessertprince's Jr politely offered his Hazel Twister ($6.50) to me, I was more than happy to accept the offer but was somewhat disappointed by the diluted iced coffee drink but still it's the thoughts that count right?
Since young, I always dream about traveling and Vienna's on my must-visit cities. I would envision myself, sitting inside a cafe, resting my aching feet after hours and hours worth of travelling, sipping a cuppa, possibly enjoying a good conversation with the local barista and enjoying the scenic cityscape by the window. Isn't that lovely? I think it really is but sipping locally brewed Vienna ($5.60) would be the closest feeling I will ever get. For now of course...
If coffee doesn't suit you, there's always tea. After all, what's afternoon tea without the presence of pots and cups filled with tea? Rose Tea ($6.00) anyone?
Parfait is a French word for perfect. Scoops of gelatos and well-placed fruits couldn't have been more perfect and that's Dome's Fruit Parfait ($.8.20) for you to know and for me to enjoy...
Dome's Lava Cake ($6.90) was served warm and accompanied by a scoop of coconut gelato. Nothing out of this world though the oozing chocolate was the center of attention.
Much to many of my friends' disbelief, I'm very much a health conscious person as much as I love to commit sins in the name of good food. I always try to mediate my health conscious side and my sinful nature and carrot cakes always fit that sinful-healthy list of food. Although Dome's rendition ($5.90) is nowhere near what is my criteria for the best carrot cake in town, I would give Dome plus points considering the amount of nuts they included in it.
I found myself lost in a world like none other. Good food paired with excellent people holding causal tea session in a wonderful if not dreamy cafe. That moment, I thought I was in Shangri-La. I'm not refering to Shangri-La Hotel but rather an eden of complete bliss, delight and to a certain extend, peace. That's what Shangri-La is all about...
Now we all know why, I always talk about Shangri-La...
Now we all know why, I always talk about Shangri-La...
Parkway Parade #B1-156-158
80 Marine Parade Road, Singapore 449269
Tel: +65 6348 8498
Website: http://www.olio.sg/domecoffee/
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