On a recent trip to East Coast Park, I was pleasantly surprised by a fabulous dinner of succulent beef and lamb at Sunset Bay Garden Beach Bar & Restaurant.

Thanks to Forrest Gump, I know that life can be likened to a box of chocolates. And as I stepped into the tastefully decorated classical interior of Chinese Box, I wondered what metaphor I could use to describe the food I was about to eat. I was treated to some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Here are my thoughts relating to each one of them.

East Coast Park is a lively place, brimming with outdoor-loving teenagers and fun fads. We check out the latest happenings at the park, and spot some cool leisure sport trends in the making.

Changi Beach Park is, admittedly, much quieter than the comparatively hip and happening East Coast Park. But it is this quality that lends Bistro @ Changi much of its charm. Few restaurants in Singapore can offer beachfront dining in such a tranquil setting, and with an extensive menu that ranges from light bites to charcoal grilled surf-and-turf.