Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Marina Bay Sands

We started our gastronimic staycation at Marina Bay Sands by dining at Spago for dinner. Spago is a restaurant by multi-awarded chef Wolfgang Puck. I just read that Spago was awarded 2 Michelin stars. 

If you're staying at Marina Bay Sands, it would be useful if you book the restaurants you plan to dine at ahead of time. We didn't, but luckily we managed to get an outdoor seat. We actually preferred to eat outdoors since it's safer. 

We were greeted enthusiastically by the staff and we were ushered to our poolside view seats. It was sunset and there was a nice breeze. We settled in our seats and ordered our food. 

For our starters we shared a plate of burrata with confit kumquats. It wasn't what we expected, but it tasted soooo good. We also super loved the parmesan crisp (? sorry forgot the exact name). It was unexpected. 

We chose one meat and one fish dish for our mains. We just had to try the grilled USDA prime sirloin steak. It's been awhile since we had steak. The steak was perfect. It was juicy, had the perfect amount of fat, and nice lukewarm. My mouth is watering thinking about it again. 

We ordered the honey miso broiled Japanese black cod to try fish. This is the dish I'm definitely going to order again. It's now one of my favorite dishes in the whole wide world. I could have gobbled up the whole plate by myself. There will always be a next time. 

Overall we were super happy with our experience. We've dined at two other Wolfgang Puck restos, one in Tokyo and at Changi Airport. Spago though is the place to visit. I think we'll make it one of our celebration places from now own. 

Spago
10 Bayfront Avenue L57,
Sands Sky Park, Hotel Tower 2, 018956
Singapore

Beautiful Butterflies

I have always loved seeing butterflies. I remember some of my sewing projects when I was in primary school involved butterfly designs. From ugly wriggly things they eventually blossom into wonderful fluttering creatures. There's something very zen about butterflies that simply makes me happy.

Taking photos of butterflies is a challenging task. I still try to capture them on camera though coz they are nice to use as a device wallpaper. Here's a few decent photos I took of butterflies (some may be moths!).

From the Changi Airport Butterfly Garden

From Davao Butterfly House

Beautiful Churches Around the World (Part 1)

Our family traveled a fair bit when I was a child. One of the places my parents loved going to were churches. The most memorable one I remember visiting when I was a child was the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. I just remember being happy and excited to see the huge church and that was also when I learned about catacombs. Since then I made it a point to visit churches whenever I travel. Here's a few of those I've visited in the last few years -

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore

This was the church where I first attended mass in Singapore. My brother had brought all of us to Singapore for a short vacation. This photo was taken last Christmas when we heard mass with Mom. The church underwent renovation for a few years and I heard won a heritage award. 

St. Bede's Church, Sydney, Australia

I immediately fell in love with this church when I heard mass there last December. It's a quaint, small church near where I usually stay in Sydney. It's a great place to worship and be grateful for the blessings God provides.

Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul, Korea

I did not have the chance to enter the church since the steps were too steep for me. The church was really beautiful from the outside and I now regret not going in since the inside looks amazing based on the photos I saw on Google Images.

St. Francis Church, Melbourne, Australia

Heard mass in this church with my boys last May 2017. The church has a beautiful nook for Mama Mary which is worth another visit. I hope to visit this church again when I'm back in Melbourne. 

St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, Australia

One of the most beautiful church I've visited in my entire life. When you step in the church it's like going back in time. I am amazed how they had built a structure like this in 1788. We spent another hour after mass just exploring the church. 

Church of St. Teresa, Singapore

This is now where I regularly hear mass when I'm in Singapore since it's near where I live. I love that the church is bright and spacious. I always remember St. Teresa because my Mom is her devotee and my sister is named after her. The community is also awesome.

St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Kalibo, Philippines

This church will be forever in my memory because this is where I became a godparent for a wedding for the very first time. 

St. James the Great Parish, Alabang, Philippines

I always go to this church for weddings of friends. I think it's the perfect church for weddings.