Found this online store specializing in wines via emall.sg I had to buy red wine for my wedding dinner as the number of tables did not qualify for free flow of alcohol.
Thewineroute is very well organized and allows viewers to view their selection via country of origin, budget, type of wine, ratings and winery. They also have a category of wedding selections.
Details of the taste and ingredients of the wine are included. As well as the type of caps the bottles have and any ratings of the wine and the type of wine (e.g rose, sparkling)
I bought a dozen bottles of Gato Negro Merlot 2006 for my wedding. 2 days before my wedding, the person called from thewineroute and asked whether they can substitute what I bought with another batch of wine of a different and better make. The batch just arrived and is $1 more costly than the ones I bought but they are willing to waive the extra cost. He explained to me that its because the exchange would help them save the transportation cost. I was happy with the honesty and that they bothered to ask for my permission so I agreed.
The verdicts from my guests were great. Some even asked me for the source I bought from.
I bought over the internet using Visa but thewineroute offers orders by fax or email in case people are not willing to buy over the internet.
On the hold, this shop is highly recommended. I had a smooth and happy transaction with them.
Unlike "feizhu", I went there the first time for a wedding dinner recently. As I went in I was like quite in awe of the place as the deco look so grand and definitely suitable for a chinese wedding dinner.
But as we sat down and had a good look, there were some points that are definitely a no-no for a wedding dinner.
Firstly, the TV (TV!!!) screen was damn small. Really really very small I think some sort like a 19 inch plasma TV although there were many screens there but what the toot can the guests see of the bridal photos or videos??? And the restaurant showed 9pm Channel 8 shows while the groom was still talking on stage!
2nd, there were 2 entrances and my husband and I went in by the back door. Well, who told them to hide the main entrance at the back of the car park???
3rd, the walk in for the couple was too short. The couple reached the stage and were immediately blocked by the pillar with its TV screen which was somewhere in front of the stage. (sweatz)
4th, there wasn't any dry ice or spot light for the couple's walk in. Half the guests didn't know where to look for the couple until the couple was half way through the walk. My table was near the walk in area other wise we won't know as well.
Ok, never mind, lets talk about the food. There's no dim sum at the dinner so I'm not sure how nice they are. But the dinner menu dishes were really not very nice. Cold plate came... well... cold and dry. Nothing really special though it does look nice. Other dishes like chicken which was dry, vegetables which was salty. Only the Oatmeal Prawns, Sharks fin soup and Steamed Fish tasted great and fresh. I guess should be so since the restaurant was displaying live fish there. In the end we did not finish the main dishes. Dessert was red bean which we felt was too thick.
Service was ok. Depends on your luck. We were served by 2 persons, one was friendly and fast. The other insisted we only take 2 cubes of ice for our drinks and the ice only came after 3 or 4 requests.
Definitely not recommended for a wedding dinner if you want your wedding to be enjoyed by your guests.
Bobosaid: huh wedding ruined. one of the Sianest things... 01 May 2008 at 8:06 pm
Jeslyn Teesaid: yeah~ though the couple was too busy entertaining to notice. 01 May 2008 at 9:01 pm
claudsaid: Aiyoh! No proper projector screen for the videos and photos? That's quite sad wor. But guess for traditional couples, this place is alright ba. 01 May 2008 at 11:32 pm
Jeslyn Teesaid: yeah .. esp if the couple took alot of photos .. then very wasted. 01 May 2008 at 11:46 pm
I used the senstive skin range of products for this brand and its the nightmare of my life.
The first day I used this product, my skin itch and small red rashes broke out. I thought nothing much of it as its usual that my sensitive skin will react to new products. So I continued the use for 2 weeks and my skin itch and rashed every single usage of the products. By and by it leads to me having super dry and sensitive skin. My skin starts to flake and scarring occurs.
So I stopped the usage and returned to using Dermalogical products and my skin goes back to normal although its already scarred and the sensitiveness increased.
This outlet is the first time I've tried Batok Jones. Heard alot of good comments about it and maybe we got our expectations too high.
Set in a hawker centre, the environment is dirty and due to the crowd there, we sat near the dustbin which made it even worse. Menu looks too cluttered and we took some time to order our food. Customers for that outlet of Botak Jones seems to be few at that time of the day and that time is certainly not a good time for eating heavy western food in great or should I say humongous portion.
Not much of an impression of the food there though I should give credit as the Fish and Chips was nicely done. I found the sausage too salty though and nothing special except its size. Meat seems to be the better prepared type of food there.
Not too bad but nothing special too. Given my small appetite, I don't think that will be the place I will frequent as even though the price is value for the portion size, its still expensive if I cannot finish the food.
Bought a few times here. Sells a lot of "Nu Ren Wo Zui Da" recommended products as well as make-up/skin care items from Taiwan and Japan. Gives photos and detailed descriptions (mostly in both English and Chinese). The blog owner responses fast to email inquiries and orders. A person who is good to talk to and is able to give recommendations to your needs. Items are well tagged and organized so that even though its in blogshop style, you will not have trouble looking for what you wanted unless you just want to browse.
Have in-stocks as well as pre-order items.
Charges ($3) for meet-ups though except for meet-ups at Woodlands. Provides only 4 places for meet-ups and only if you purchase 4 items and above. This is understandable as the person is working other than on her blogshop. Also, she clearly states that in the blog.
Items are in original packaging and its stated in the blog that free samples are given for every purchases and true to her words, I do receive free samples every time.
1=SGD 0.0587
Thewineroute is very well organized and allows viewers to view their selection via country of origin, budget, type of wine, ratings and winery. They also have a category of wedding selections.
Details of the taste and ingredients of the wine are included. As well as the type of caps the bottles have and any ratings of the wine and the type of wine (e.g rose, sparkling)
I bought a dozen bottles of Gato Negro Merlot 2006 for my wedding. 2 days before my wedding, the person called from thewineroute and asked whether they can substitute what I bought with another batch of wine of a different and better make. The batch just arrived and is $1 more costly than the ones I bought but they are willing to waive the extra cost. He explained to me that its because the exchange would help them save the transportation cost. I was happy with the honesty and that they bothered to ask for my permission so I agreed.
The verdicts from my guests were great. Some even asked me for the source I bought from.
I bought over the internet using Visa but thewineroute offers orders by fax or email in case people are not willing to buy over the internet.
On the hold, this shop is highly recommended. I had a smooth and happy transaction with them.
Login to add your comment. Or, Register for an account now. It's free!Wow! Thanks for the review! Will recommend to my friends who're getting married this year. :)
01 May 2008 at 11:30 pm
he he no problemo!
01 May 2008 at 11:47 pm
But as we sat down and had a good look, there were some points that are definitely a no-no for a wedding dinner.
Firstly, the TV (TV!!!) screen was damn small. Really really very small I think some sort like a 19 inch plasma TV although there were many screens there but what the toot can the guests see of the bridal photos or videos??? And the restaurant showed 9pm Channel 8 shows while the groom was still talking on stage!
2nd, there were 2 entrances and my husband and I went in by the back door. Well, who told them to hide the main entrance at the back of the car park???
3rd, the walk in for the couple was too short. The couple reached the stage and were immediately blocked by the pillar with its TV screen which was somewhere in front of the stage. (sweatz)
4th, there wasn't any dry ice or spot light for the couple's walk in. Half the guests didn't know where to look for the couple until the couple was half way through the walk. My table was near the walk in area other wise we won't know as well.
Ok, never mind, lets talk about the food. There's no dim sum at the dinner so I'm not sure how nice they are. But the dinner menu dishes were really not very nice. Cold plate came... well... cold and dry. Nothing really special though it does look nice. Other dishes like chicken which was dry, vegetables which was salty. Only the Oatmeal Prawns, Sharks fin soup and Steamed Fish tasted great and fresh. I guess should be so since the restaurant was displaying live fish there. In the end we did not finish the main dishes. Dessert was red bean which we felt was too thick.
Service was ok. Depends on your luck. We were served by 2 persons, one was friendly and fast. The other insisted we only take 2 cubes of ice for our drinks and the ice only came after 3 or 4 requests.
Definitely not recommended for a wedding dinner if you want your wedding to be enjoyed by your guests.
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Login to add your comment. Or, Register for an account now. It's free!huh wedding ruined. one of the Sianest things...
01 May 2008 at 8:06 pm
yeah~ though the couple was too busy entertaining to notice.
01 May 2008 at 9:01 pm
Aiyoh! No proper projector screen for the videos and photos? That's quite sad wor. But guess for traditional couples, this place is alright ba.
01 May 2008 at 11:32 pm
The first day I used this product, my skin itch and small red rashes broke out. I thought nothing much of it as its usual that my sensitive skin will react to new products. So I continued the use for 2 weeks and my skin itch and rashed every single usage of the products. By and by it leads to me having super dry and sensitive skin. My skin starts to flake and scarring occurs.
So I stopped the usage and returned to using Dermalogical products and my skin goes back to normal although its already scarred and the sensitiveness increased.
Will not use this brand anymore.
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Set in a hawker centre, the environment is dirty and due to the crowd there, we sat near the dustbin which made it even worse. Menu looks too cluttered and we took some time to order our food. Customers for that outlet of Botak Jones seems to be few at that time of the day and that time is certainly not a good time for eating heavy western food in great or should I say humongous portion.
Not much of an impression of the food there though I should give credit as the Fish and Chips was nicely done. I found the sausage too salty though and nothing special except its size. Meat seems to be the better prepared type of food there.
Not too bad but nothing special too. Given my small appetite, I don't think that will be the place I will frequent as even though the price is value for the portion size, its still expensive if I cannot finish the food.
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Have in-stocks as well as pre-order items.
Charges ($3) for meet-ups though except for meet-ups at Woodlands. Provides only 4 places for meet-ups and only if you purchase 4 items and above. This is understandable as the person is working other than on her blogshop. Also, she clearly states that in the blog.
Items are in original packaging and its stated in the blog that free samples are given for every purchases and true to her words, I do receive free samples every time.
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