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Title: I Ate Tiong Bahru
Author: Stephen Black
Narrator: Mirai Booth-Ong
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-31-17
Publisher: Stephen Black
Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration
Publisher's Summary:
A national bestseller in Singapore, I Ate Tiong Bahru is a collection of short stories about the food, people and history of Tiong Bahru, a community living in an estate composed of uniquely styled Art Deco buildings. Dynamic, personal and well-researched, I Ate Tiong Bahru is an inviting piece of original writing. "Black's love letter is one of the best introductions to a country and a state that you might read." (Art Review Asia)
Members Reviews:
Did not enjoy this.
It was difficult to read. It didn't flow. Too many assumptions made. Did not enjoy this.
Edible history
Heartening is the one word Iâd use to describe I Ate Tiong Bahru. Stephen Blackâs Michel Gondry-like tribute to this Singaporean neighbourhood, his descriptions of Tiong Bahru residents/business owners/workers/visitors, their actions (and reactions), what the neighbourhood is like at 3.00am or any other time of the day, paint a side of society that is just a slice of what Singapore is all about. A lovely beginner's guide to Singapore for locals, tourists, history enthusiasts and food-lovers alike. Highly recommended!
An intimate history
A collection of stories interspersed among snippets of historical research, interviews and personal histories, Stephen Black's musings of Singapore's most famous neighborhood is at once whimsical, nostalgic and humorous. From stories about local delicacies to "Soymilk Blues" (sung to Johnny Cash's famous song), I Ate Tiong Bahru is a must-read for gourmets, architects, historians and just about anyone who wishes to learn more about this evolving neighborhood.
Stir-fry in Singapore
First, as a non-Singaporian, the Title had no meaning for me.. I would also have liked even a hand-drawn map...There-after, it was like being served a huge bowl of delicious stir-fry., and just trusting the 'chef'..The various aroma's, colours, textures all melded into a satisfying 'meal'... Bits of history, memories, ramblings, and humourous encounters with real local characters made this read, very satisfying..
beautifully descriptive, conjures up images of old Singapore
Lovely writing, beautifully descriptive, conjures up images of old Singapore, now sadly disappearing. A nice little book to own.