The Approved List

"Hipster central. If you throw a stone, you'll hit a cafe serving $8 lattes. The pies here have serious aesthetic appeal."

"Old money and new bakeries. Where people drive luxury cars just to buy bread. The standards here are as high as the property prices."

"Gritty, authentic, and raw. Between the hardware stores and late-night dim sum, pie perfection awaits the brave."

"Where wallets go to diet. Amidst the luxury brands and tourist traps, legitimate flaky goodness hides in the basements involved."

"The heartland of heartlands. Where the uncle at the kopitiam knows more about global politics than CNN. Authentic vibes only."

"The Florida of Singapore. Anything can happen here. But the pies? Surprisingly sane and absolutely delicious."

"End of the line (literally). Relaxed vibes, sea breeze, and pies worth the long MRT ride. It's a holiday state of mind."

"Peranakan heritage meets modern bakery battles. The laksa isn't the only spicy thing heating up the neighborhood."

"The second CBD. Industrial chic? Maybe. But the journey to the west is paved with good pastry and factory outlet sales."