Pick up French treats such as croissants ($2.50), kouign amann ($3.50) and baguettes ($3.90) at the 40-seat Tiong Bahru Bakery, a joint venture between Cynthia Chua of the Spa Esprit Group and Gontran Cherrier, a celeb chef with two television shows and nine baking books under his belt. Also expect Tiong Bahru Bakery to deliver a top notch coffee program by Harry Grover, head barista and owner of 40 Hands.

Eat this at Tiong Bahru Bakery: Kouign amann. It's one of I-S Magazine's 50 things to eat in Singapore before you die (2012). Or the orange croissant. It's one of I-S Magazine's 50 things to eat before you die (2013).