Fresh Flavours: January 2010

iL Lido Cafeteria is going great guns. Super-busy, it offers an array of pastas and pasta sauces, plus sandwiches and soups at reasonable prices. 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-12 Suntec City Mall. Tel: 6883 2341.
          Adding variety to Clarke Quay, Mulligan's - a traditional Irish pub and restaurant - is a great hangout for those searching for Irish fare, beer and live music in classic surroundings. Block 3C River Valley Road, #01-02A The Cannery, Clark Quay. Tel: 6305 6726.
          Enjoy "real" ice-cream without the guilt! Ice-Cream Kingdom has opened its first outlet and has an extensive range of fresh ice cream which is low in fat and sugar and made without eggs, plus milkshakes made in-store daily. 40 Holland Grove Road. Tel: 9699 9916.
          Ice cream lovers should also check out the new Marble Slab Creamery (www.marbleslab.com) outlet at Cluny Court, right next to Awfully Chocolate - what a great combination!
            Inspired by fine arts, fine cuisine and fine taste, Krish (www.krish.com.sg) opened at Rochester Park in November and promises "a cosmopolitan menu in an elegant, sexy and sophisticated" setting. 9 Rochester Park. Tel: 6779 4644.
            Watch chefs' hustle and bustle behind stoves and grills at Singapore's newest Italian trattoria - Al Borgo. This cosy eatery serves traditional Italian fare - including grilled meats, stews, risottos and handmade breads, pizzas, pasta and ravioli. And there's also free parking! 383 Bukit Timah Road, #01-02 Alcossia Apartments. Tel: 6737 3546.
            Charly T's (www.charlyts.com) - a "fast-casual" restaurant focusing on simple, international flavours is now open. Feast on chicken roasted rotisserie-style, wraps and salads - including an avocado Dijon chicken salad. All-day snacks include Latin empanadas and waffles. 20 Handy Road, Level 1 NOMU. Tel: 6886 7739.