Why I'm Getting Fat - Mystery Solved

"I asked an economist for her phone number... and she gave me an estimate.'' -Anonymous

Since we're in the mood for making lists, here's one on my favourite subject.

Last 5 great places I've eaten at:

1. Wahiro, at Katong Mall

There is culinary magic happening in this tiny wedge of a restaurant in an obscure location. An authentic izakaya (tavern), Wahiro feeds orgasmic gems like foie gras sushi and perfectly executed miso cod to a very lucky few - it has four tiny tables and a few counter seats. At 10pm, it is packed to the gills with Japanese expats, which says it all for me. It also has all sorts of sashimi such as flounder and mackerel.

2. The Line, at Shangri-la Hotel

With its groovy 70s decor and mind-boggling array of buffet dishes from different cuisines, this has become the latest see-and-be-seen eatery in town. But I only have eyes for the fresh oysters, sashimi and chocolate fountain.

3. Seafood Paradise, somewhere in Ubi

Judy took us to her boyfriend's restaurant a week before the newspaper review of it hit town. And thank goodness. For a restaurant that is tucked among machinery workshops, I hear foodie crowds have been descending in droves to taste Eldwin's pepper butter crabs and soupy crabs.

I can still remember the unique taste of sweet creamy butter sauce laced with white pepper...

4. Marine Parade char kuay teow

Forget ambience. Forget service. The plate of gooey garlicky rice noodles is this good, Boy happily queues half an hour for it.

5.Jalan Sultan prawn noodles, Jalan Ayer

This is the, um, Rollers of prawn noodles. In fact, on any given day, you can probably spot a couple of gleaming Rollers parked outside, their owners joining the plebs for the $10 noodles with humungous prawns in yummy broth.