Truffle Thursday at PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill Park from 2nd of October 2014. Commences every Thursday from 7.00 pm featuring DJ Shigeki. 15++ glass/ 88++ bottle.
Truffle Thursday 4th of September 2014
Truffle Thursday at PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill Park from 4th of September 2014. Commences every Thursday from 7.00 pm featuring DJ Shigeki. 15++ glass/ 88++ bottle.
Truffle Thursday 7th of August 2014
Truffle Thursday at PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill Park from 7th of August 2014. Commences every Thursday from 7.00 pm featuring DJ Shigeki. 15++ glass/ 88++ bottle.
PS.Q&A: Meet the team that makes us tick: Omar
Name: Syed Omar
Born: 23 Aug 1973
Years in PS: 8 years
Country: Singapore
The most unique thing about PS.Cafe:
I like the concept of our responsibilities as team members, we’re not there to simply take an order, we learn about every ingredient in every dish and we take the time to do so. I also love our twists on the classic cocktails, take our mojito as an example, traditionally it’s made with white rum but here were use both white and dark rum as well as molasses sugar. It’s refreshing, it’s different and it retains it’s traditional origins but with a twist.
Why did you choose to become a bartender?
My first job was actually as part of the service crew, but I found I was more geared towards being behind the bar. I love building relationships with the customers and there’s no better way than making them an enjoyable drink.
If you could fly to anywhere, where would you go?
Hawaii. As I usually tell the other staff, I was born in Brazil and raised in Hawaii, I love beaches.
What are your favorite cocktails to make?
Muddy Mojito and Whiskey Sour. I make my Whiskey Sours the classic, proper way using egg white, it gives the drink a great texture and makes it go down smooth and easy.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I am a very outdoorsy person and I used to do a lot of water sports. Unfortunately one day whilst I was jet-skiing I was fined for not having a license. So I took up mountain biking, because I can just do it! I first started mountain biking when I met a friend who was really into extreme sports. He was also a great surfer and he motivated me to believe that regardless of age, you can do anything you dream of. Except jet-skiing without a license.
What model is your mountain bike?
My mountain bike is the Kona Stinky Jr. I like it because it caters for small-sized individuals like me. It is also the first bike I used to compete in biking contests; I once came in seventh place in a big race on Sentosa.
You sometimes wear a cowboy hat to work…
I like the cowboy hat look at the bar, for me it’s a fashion thing. Way back in the day I used to have afro hair and dreadlocks. I like doing things differently, so I transform when I need a change. When I cut my dreadlocks off I felt like I had lost a part of me, that I lost a bit of my vibe. The cowboy hat is a tribute to the dreadlocks of my past.
Meet our regulars: Jeffrey Ong
Name: Jeffrey Ong
Regular at PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill Park
Occupation: Freelance Consultant in Contractual Risk Management
Tell us about your job
I graduated from the Singapore Polytechnic in Quantity Surveying. Instead of
continuing in this disciple and with propitious opportunity I found my passion
and calling in the area of contractual claims and risk management.
Although I have a second discipline in Computer Studies, regrettable I’m not a
tech person. So much so I remember once I thought “Wi-Fi” was a dessert when I
saw a sign in a cafe that said “Free WiFi”.
What was your childhood dream?
My childhood dream was to work from home in a modest 2 bedroom house by the
Waikato River in New Zealand. At least I have managed to achieve the former.
Could you tell us about your favorite restaurants outside of Singapore?
There are so many but two of them are in London called “Goldfish” in Hampstead
High Street and Barrica on Goodge Street. The service and the food are
excellent. For Barrica, you must, must, must, try the duck on raspberry jam on toast. On
my first visit, I had four rounds of that.
How did you first become a regular at PS.Cafe?
I would describe myself as a creature of habit, and for me it’s the entire dining
experience that matters. My first experience with PS.Cafe was at Harding Road
(not counting PS Café Paragon which was more of a café setting than restaurant).
PS.Cafe at Harding Road to me is an icon, as it represented a time when Singapore
was starting to venture into more sophisticated style of dining. Through time and
being a regular, I started becoming more familiar with the folks at the restaurant.
In 2006, we had a big dinner to celebrate the life of my father, who sadly passed
away. It was a memorable evening especially when the whole restaurant toasted
to my dad. When PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill opened, I started heading there more often as
I liked the whole setting and its history. It has a vibe that is different from the
regular bars and some restaurants. It offers a different experience to that of PS Café
Harding. Three levels of enjoyment – pre-dinner drinks on the first floor, dinner
on the second, and dessert after-dinner drinks on the attic floor.
Why do you think you keep coming back?
The Pork Cutlet, the Steak Sandwich and the Miso Cod are my favorites.
As I do cook at home, the restaurant does inspire me in many ways. For
example, the caramelize Brussels sprouts (I use honey instead of sugar).
The team is of course great and I feel we have connected on a personal level. A
fun bunch. So whenever I there on my own, I don’t feel alone.
Want to know more?
If you visit PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill Park for dinner, feel free to say hello to Jeffery Ong and ask him about his travels.
