Felicia Chin Cafe

Sora Ma & Felicia Chin have joined forces to open a new cafe in Singapore.

http://instagram.com/p/u5Zrqrj1CI/?modal=true

Besides their busy acting careers, the 2 Mediacorp actresses are now officially "towkays".  The pair are both 30 years of age (Year 2014)

Cleverly coined "The Mama Shop", the local eatery's name will bring back memories for those who used to frequent their neighborhood all-in-one shop that housed candy, tikum, newpapers, magazines, basic groceries, bric-a-brac.



Therefore it comes has no surprise that the cafe has a laidback, retro theme. Old school lounge chair and metal thin cookie boxes adorn the shop, bringing about a feel-good, yesteryear vibe.

Location:
The Mama Shop, 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace
+65 9168 2258



Here's a quick look at the local media coverage of their shop's opening:

"Items on the menu are priced from $3.90 to $14.90 and include burgers and Malaysian-style drinks such as sparkling Limau, a lime juice drink which Chin fell in love with while filming in Ipoh and Penang..."

"They spent a low five-figure sum to start the venture, reports The Straits Times. Chin, 30, said: "We feel that it's a catchy name that can evoke happy childhood memories."

""Some friends ask why we chose this 'god-forsaken' place, as they call it, but we believe people will travel for the food and ambience," she said with a laugh."
Read more at:  http://www.lollipop.sg/content/200-strong-crowd-throng-felicia-chin-and-sora-mas-new-cafe-chinatown


Pictures from: http://instagram.com/themamashopsg

Having interviews @themamashopsg with @soramayx 💛💛💛☕️🍹🍴🍔🍟🍗🍖🍤🍚🍜🍲🍡🍳🍞🍩🍮🍦🍨🍧🍰🍪🍫🍬🍭🍎🍯🍊🍏🍇🍑🍈🍌🍐🍍🍠🍅🌽🍆

A photo posted by Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 (@iamfeliciachin) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:49am PST

😊😊😊 from @8daysmagazine with @repostapp --- Had a good chat and gathering with @ethenleeteng and friends @themamashop 😊😋😎🌟👏💃🙏💭💬🎉🍴🍗🍛🎂🍰🍇🍈🍑🍭🍧🍨🍞🍡🍲🍜 I have known Lee Teng since we were 16 and we have always had our own funny 明星梦. He wanted to be a successful host and could do very good funny impersonations like 吴宗宪 and I wanted to be a singer(😊😁😜). 14 years down to road, we are both in the entertainment industry and I am so happy for him that he has done so well in his career😊 To more years of our friendship and life!!👏👏👏

A photo posted by Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 (@iamfeliciachin) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:14am PST

感谢🙏干爹干弟弟来到了 @themamashopsg 支持我们，难得能聚一聚聊聊天😄等待更多好友在妈妈店的好时光😊💛😘 @zhouchongqing @jacobswx #tb At #mamashop just now!

A photo posted by Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 (@iamfeliciachin) on Oct 10, 2014 at 11:06pm PDT

It doesn't get more retro than this: Green Spot non-carbonated orange drink that was popular in from the 50s onwards. Have you tried this before? It's a rare find! #themamashop #mamashop #themamashopsg

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 11:01pm PDT

Happy Rainbow Sunday! Introducing our new Rainbow cake that'll brighten any gloomy day! 🌈😁 we absolutely love it and we hope you will too!

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 11:21pm PDT

NOTE: Our satay is available FROM 3PM ONWARDS on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY. We don't want our staff to become BBQ-ed under the afternoon sun la. Hot die. #themamashopsg #themamashop #mamashop

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 12:45am PDT

Come try our Ma Lai Go (Malay steamed cake) specially from Ipoh, now available at The Mama Shop for a limited time only. Just $1 per slice! #themamashopsg #themamashop #sgfood #foodstagram

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:04am PDT

Say hi to our hot mamas in @8daysmagazine! @iamfeliciachin @soramayx. Thank you or the double page spread!

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:09am PDT

Thank you @seraph_sun for coming down to Mama Shop's opening! Hope you guys enjoyed yourselves 😊 #Repost from @seraph_sun with @repostapp --- Congrats to the amazing @soramayx and @iamfeliciachin for your shop @themamashopsg opening!! Love your healthy and yummy steamed burgers! Wish you success and many more mama shop branches to open in the future! 😘😘 #mamashop

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 7:18am PDT

Thanks @ryan_yap for coming down to mama shop's opening yesterday 😊 #Repost from @ryan_yap with @repostapp --- Congrats to @iamfeliciachin @soramayx 祝生意兴隆

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 10:35am PDT

Thanks @terencecao_guohui for coming down to mamashop! Happy birthday to you~ #Repost from @terencecao_guohui with @repostapp --- Congratulations to MAMA shop Opening today ....same day as my b'day wor🎂Bosses Sora Ma & Felicia...may ur biz prosper n flourish💰💰💰#tapme #mystorysg @terencecao_fansclub #MAMASHOP@mamashop

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Oct 10, 2014 at 10:24am PDT

Thank you Xinmsn and @8daysmagazine for the lovely article featuring our lady bosses, @iamfeliciachin and @soramayx ! Can't wait to serve you our delicious drinks and snacks. See you guys soon when we are open in October! We are counting down.. Are you? 😁

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Sep 9, 2014 at 7:38am PDT

What is your favorite tin biscuits? 😍

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Aug 8, 2014 at 2:08am PDT

Getting there! 😄

A photo posted by The Mama Shop (@themamashopsg) on Sep 9, 2014 at 9:45am PDT

Sources:
felicia chin instagram: http://instagram.com/iamfeliciachin
http://www.lollipop.sg/content/200-strong-crowd-throng-felicia-chin-and-sora-mas-new-cafe-chinatown

http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/celebrity/felicia-chin-and-sora-ma-open-cafe

http://www.soshiok.com/content/mamas-new-chinatown

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/felicia-chin-is-a-proud-new-mama-after-opening-new-cafe-in-chinatown

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food-wine/story/cafe-hopping-chinatown-20141014

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The Singapore Breakfast Club - Singapore Brunch - All Day Breakfast

Brunch Places in Singapore that
I Wanna Explore and Continue With or On Hold 
July 2013
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-E X P L O R E -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Five & Dime

2. Riders Cafe

3. Meath Bistro (Singapore Expo)

4. Open Door Policy

5. Wild Honey

6. Toby’s Estate Coffee Singapore

7. Strictly Pancakes

8. Spruce

9. Over Easy

10. Cherry Garden Weekend Dim Sum Brunch Buffet

11. Strangers' Reunion

-C O N T I NU E  W I T H ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

12. Saveur

13. Cedele

14. Bakers Inn

15. TCC

-O N  H O L D -------------------------------------------------------------------------

16. The Orange Timble

17. Forty Hands

18. Chockful Of Beans

19. The Coastal Settlement

20. Food for Thought

21. P.S. Cafe
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1. Brunch Places I Wanna Explore:

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1. Five & Dime

Website: www.fiveanddime.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Five.and.dime.sg

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fiveanddimesg

Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/fiveanddimesg

Menu: http://www.fiveanddime.com.sg/menu.pdf

Opening Hours:

Monday - Thursday : 12pm - 10pm,

Friday : 12pm - 12am, Saturday : 10am - 12am, Sunday : 10am - 10pm

Location: 297 River Valley Road. Singapore 238338.

For reservations, call 9236 5002.

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2. Riders Cafe

Website: http://www.riderscafe.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidersCafe

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/riderscafe

Menu:
http://www.riderscafe.sg/docs/RC2012_MenuFood_WEB.pdf
http://www.riderscafe.sg/docs/RC2012_MenuBrunch_WEb.pdf


Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 8am – 9pm, Friday & Saturday 8am - 10pm, Closed on Monday

Location: 51 Fairways Drive, Singapore 286965, Bukit Timah Saddle Club

For reservations, call  +65 6466 9819

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3. Meath Bistro (Singapore Expo)

Opening Hours:
Mon to Sat: 11am to 11pm
Sun, Eve and PH: 11am to midnight

Location:
1 Expo Drive,#01-31 Singapore EXPO, Singapore 486150

For enquiries, call 65 6260-2002

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4. Open Door Policy

Website: http://www.odpsingapore.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-Door-Policy/107388342703246

Menu:
http://www.odpsingapore.com/pdf/odp-menu.pdf
http://www.odpsingapore.com/pdf/odp-brunch-menu.pdf

Opening Hours:

Closed on Tuesdays.
Fri and Sat – bar open till 12 midnight.

Lunch: 12 to 3pm, (last order 2:30pm)
Dinner: 6pm to 10:30pm,(last order 10pm)
Brunch: 11am to 3:30pm, (last order 3pm, Saturday and Sunday only)

For enquiries, call 65 6221 9307

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5. Wild Honey

Website: http://www.wildhoney.com.sg

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Singapore-Singapore/Wild-Honey-All-Day-Breakfast/196338009573?

 Twitter: http://twitter.com/wildhoneysing

Menu: http://www.wildhoney.com.sg/11/index.html#middle

Opening Hours:
Mon - Thur    9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri - Sun   9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Location: 6 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228209

For enquiries, call 65 6636 1816

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6. Toby’s Estate Coffee Singapore

Website: http://www.tobysestate.com.sg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TobysEstateCoffeeAsia

 Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/tobysestate

Menu: N.A.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Wed: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu - Sat: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sun: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

For enquiries, call 65 6636 7629

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7. Strictly Pancakes

Website: http://www.strictlypancakes.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Strictly-Pancakes/144466005568330

 Twitter:https://twitter.com/strictlypancake

Menu:http://strictlypancakes.com.sg/menu.html

Opening Hours:
Mon:     1800 - 2200*
Tue - Thu:     1130 - 2200*
Fri:     1130 - 0000**
Sat:     1000 - 1600*,     1800 - 0000**
Sun:     1000 - 1600*,     1800 - 2200*


Location & Contact Numbers:

 44A Prinsep Street
Singapore 188674
Tel: 6333 4202

81 Upper East Coast Rd
Singapore 455220
Tel: 6448 7332

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8. Spruce
Website:http://www.spruce.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SprucePhoenixPark

Menu:
http://www.spruce.com.sg/download/20130322-spruce-firestation-menu.pdf
http://www.spruce.com.sg/download/20130322-spruce-tanglin-menu.pdf

Opening Hours, Location & Contact Numbers:
320 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247980 ,
Call 6836 5528
Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 9am – 10.30pm
Bar open till late

260 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #01-01, Singapore 588213,
Call 6466 5582
Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 12am
Sat, Sun & PH: 9am – 12am
Bar open till late

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9. Over Easy

Website:http://www.overeasy.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OverEasySG

Menu:
http://www.overeasy.com.sg/menu/overeasy_food_.pdf


Opening Hours:
  Mon - Thu: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fri: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 3:00 am
Sat: 5:00 pm - 3:00 am

Location:
1 Fullerton Rd, Singapore 049213

For enquiries, call 6423 0701

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10. Cherry Garden Weekend Dim Sum Brunch Buffet

Website:http://www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/fine-dining/cherry-garden/


Menu:
http://photos.mandarinoriental.com/is/content/MandarinOriental/singapore-restaurant-cherry-garden-dim-sum-brunch-menu
http://photos.mandarinoriental.com/is/content/MandarinOriental/singapore-restaurant-cherry-garden-dim-sum-lunch-menu

Opening Hours:
LUNCH: 12 – 2:30pm

BRUNCH:
11am – 1pm (1st seating)
1:30 - 3:30pm (2nd seating)

DINNER
6:30 – 10:30pm

For enquiries, call +65 6885 3500

More info at:http://www.ladyironchef.com/2010/11/champagne-brunch-singapore-dim-sum-buffet-cherry-garden/

Excerpt:
"If you don’t drink champagne, or find that the $118++ Champagne Brunch is too pricey, you may choose the normal Dim Sum brunch buffet at $48++ per head. Note that the dim sum brunch (without champagne) comes with endless flow of dim sum, but only one order of soup, appetizer, main course and dessert per person, which is available for two seating: from 11am to 1 pm. and from 1.30pm to 3 pm. While the Champagne dim sum brunch has essentially the same menu plus champagne, and the fact that there’s endless flow of everything, and you can feast from 12 noon to 3pm."

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11. Strangers' Reunion

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrangersReunion

 Twitter:https://twitter.com/StrangersReu

Opening Hours:
Mon: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed - Sun: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Location:
37 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore, Singapore 169356

For enquiries, call 6222 4869

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2. Brunch Places I Wanna Continue With The Rest Of Their Menu.. 

I tend to order the same stuff over and over again at these places. I'm going try hard to tear myself away from my usual habits and try something new at these places:

1. Saveur

What I Tend To Order: Duck Confit

2. Cedele

What I Tend To Order: Cranberry and Turkey Sandwich?

3. Bakers Inn:

What I Tend To Order: Pumpkin Soup

 

5. TCC:

 What I Tend To Order: Aglio Olio

3. Brunch Places I've Gone But Currently on Hold For 2nd Visit:

1. The Orange Timble

2. Forty Hands

3. Chockful Of Beans

4. The Coastal Settlement

5. Food for Thought

6. P.S. Cafe