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After a hard fought season it came down to this - the 2 best faced off in the big one. Bersah Kopi stalls 2 & 3 were in the final and the winner
- on the siren - was Kopi stall 2! No 2 had it all - grilled toast the right thickness, excellent jam with slabs of butter, both light and sweet soy, great Kopi in a mug AND (the goal on the siren) old school attitude and ambience! No 3 gave away the last free by trying too hard - had the goods but could have been anywhere - lacked the Bersah grunt! Walked to Kampong Glam - a place best seen early before the crowds I find. There is some love being given to the buildings which is excellent. Quite a hot walk back so into the pool and then a smoked duck bahn mi. Packed and caught a Grab to the (Swissotel) Stamford. Personalised check-in then up to my suite on the 59th floor (you only have birthdays once a year!) did a few laps of the room (it's huge) deciding which balcony I preferred. Down to level 8 for a couple of hours at the pool. Lots of people but very civilised. Changed then up to the club on level 65. This is continuing to be a b/day week to remember. The hotel, room and pool are spectacular - and now the lounge. I arrived (fashionably late) at 5.40 and was first there!!! Picture this Shangri La Sydney!! I was pounced on and offered a special chefs treat (salmon on Paris mash). The Maitre D offered red or white - I asked if there was sparkling and he had to check if I was special enough. Well - I got sparkling!! (Champagne Henriot to be precise) The room is huge and spreads the length of the 65th floor. Great views of the city. The food was great quality and variety. The Italian white and red were savoury and tasty without being outstanding. The head man presented me with a little Stamford gift for my loyalty - happy enough with the add ons I have received already! I then stayed en premise and had a glass of Cote du Rhone at the Brasserie - now looking forward to tomorrow.Read more