Dolcetto previously known as Something-to-go is the takeaway arm of their famous Basilico restaurant. Many a time I have popped by for a visual tease of their bakes and sweets so finally I paid them a special visit just to grab a bite - so much for resistance sometimes and the effort I take just for food. The tea lounge high tea was so tempting as well, if only I had the time!
Jars of preserves for a good afternoon tea!
Donut ($4.50)
This twisted sugary treat caught my eye in the row of fresh bakes and how I wish I could just order one of each to taste. The squid ink loaf was very welcoming too - ah well, next time! Dusted with cinnamon sugar, this twisted donut had a lovely density and pockets of air to make this donut, one of the best from a hotel bakery.
How can a visit be complete without trying their macarons.
Lavender ($2.25)
Loved the chewy lavender infused macaron and buttercream filling - bliss is, having my macaron and eating it without guilt.
Squid Ink and Salmon ($2.25)
I wasn't quite prepared for a savoury macaron, mentally. But there's always the monumental first. Sweet sugar shells with an equally sweet filling but a sliver of smoked salmon was shoved in to balance the sweetness. A dash of oddity in this though its complexity got me sitting up and noticing it - maybe a ham cheese macaron would have been more straightforward.
A lovely random visit one weekend afternoon, I always wish for more of such sessions - perhaps another whimsical day for more of their treats!
Dolcetto by Basilico
Regent Hotel
Jars of preserves for a good afternoon tea!
Donut ($4.50)
This twisted sugary treat caught my eye in the row of fresh bakes and how I wish I could just order one of each to taste. The squid ink loaf was very welcoming too - ah well, next time! Dusted with cinnamon sugar, this twisted donut had a lovely density and pockets of air to make this donut, one of the best from a hotel bakery.
How can a visit be complete without trying their macarons.
Lavender ($2.25)
Loved the chewy lavender infused macaron and buttercream filling - bliss is, having my macaron and eating it without guilt.
Squid Ink and Salmon ($2.25)
I wasn't quite prepared for a savoury macaron, mentally. But there's always the monumental first. Sweet sugar shells with an equally sweet filling but a sliver of smoked salmon was shoved in to balance the sweetness. A dash of oddity in this though its complexity got me sitting up and noticing it - maybe a ham cheese macaron would have been more straightforward.
A lovely random visit one weekend afternoon, I always wish for more of such sessions - perhaps another whimsical day for more of their treats!
Dolcetto by Basilico
Regent Hotel
something-to-go had the best donuts. the icing sugared ones with jelly insides. i swear they were the reason i had to buy new (bigger) clothes. ;p
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