Saturday, May 30, 2009

Fancy a meal among Books - PH

PhotoHunt theme : Book(s)

What can you find in a public library?

EastCoastLife eating and drinking!?


Eating delicious Dim Sum surrounded by thousands of books.


The books are not real. It's a Food Court, in a Singapore shopping mall, decorated to look like a library. :D








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  1. SashaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:34:00 AM GMT+8

    I thought you are really in a library! Great design for a food court :)

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  2. RandiSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:26:00 AM GMT+8

    I also thought you had your lunch in the library...*smile*. Very creative and cool take on this theme!

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  3. AyieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:32:00 AM GMT+8

    That's a cool design! I thought you were allowed to eat in a library! I better take note of this design!

    Have a pleasant weekend ECL!

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  4. eastcoastlifeSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:33:00 AM GMT+8

    Congrats Sasha! For being FC again in my new post.
    *clap clap*

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  5. eastcoastlifeSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:34:00 AM GMT+8

    Randi,
    hehe.... when I first showed these photo to my friends, they were horrified I did that!

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  6. AnnieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:34:00 AM GMT+8

    That is too cool...it really fooled me and I was thinking, hey they don't let us bring food in our libraries! Excellent take on the theme!!!

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  7. eastcoastlifeSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:36:00 AM GMT+8

    Ayie,
    Actually our libraries in Singapore allow a food and drinks operator to sell in its designated premises.

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  8. eastcoastlifeSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:39:00 AM GMT+8

    Annie,
    Woot! I'm tickled that so many people were fooled by the photos I took. No photoshop was used. :)

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  9. AyieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:39:00 AM GMT+8

    That's cool! It's nice to nibble on something while reading. I'm not much of a reader that's why I need something to keep me going! haha

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  10. eastcoastlifeSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:42:00 AM GMT+8

    Ayie,
    I like to nibble, snack or have a drink while reading too. Though I do put on weight this way. :(

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  11. SueSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:43:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks yummy! And a clever way of decorating :)

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  12. AyieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:50:00 AM GMT+8

    Same here, i stack up pounds easily! Thanks for sharing the photo, the design stunned me. I love seeing great structures!

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  13. WillaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:03:00 AM GMT+8

    I was gonna say that you are lucky to allowed to eat inside the library :D
    I love the idea!

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  14. Jean-Luc PicardSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:05:00 AM GMT+8

    It had me fooled! So many bookshops have cafes in them here.

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  15. Hayley/Shu FenSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:12:00 AM GMT+8

    I WISH THERE WAS SUCH A LIBRARY!

    I always read while I eat...my mum tells me it's not good for digestion but who cares... -.-

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  16. CarverSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:17:00 AM GMT+8

    I thought you were in a unique library where you could get food and check out books. Too funny that the books are fake. Good thing the food isn't fake.

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  17. ancient oneSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:18:00 AM GMT+8

    You had me thinking you were eating in the library...LOL Great Photos for the theme!!

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  18. Photo CacheSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:28:00 AM GMT+8

    I simply love this place. We ate here and all I could do was look at the decor (all books). Love it love it love it.

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  19. jams o donnellSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:31:00 AM GMT+8

    I love that decor. Shame it isn't real! Happy weekend

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  20. SandyCarlsonSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:40:00 AM GMT+8

    I was pretty convinced.

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  21. LeslieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 5:58:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow - what a great fod court! That's a clever idea. :)

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  22. jeanSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 6:01:00 AM GMT+8

    What a clever design concept.I hope you didn't have to eat in silence LOL!

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  23. DianeCASaturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:21:00 AM GMT+8

    I am very jealous of your dim sum! I love dim sum!!!! I bet those dumplings had shrimp in them didn't they...yum. I don't care if the books are fake as long as the food is real.

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  24. keeyitSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:45:00 AM GMT+8

    Oooo... cool design of the restaurant. Initially in the first picture, I thought you was in those University country's library.. But how come can have food there? hahaha..

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  25. Pretty Life OnlineSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:46:00 AM GMT+8

    Perfect catch, nice one for the theme... The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it... Mine's up hope you can drop by. Have a great weekend!

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  26. Pretty Life OnlineSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:46:00 AM GMT+8

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  27. BengbengSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:54:00 AM GMT+8

    hahha anything goes in sunny Singapore. Your post reminds me of Phua Chu Kang and the pic of you eating reminds me of Rosie in her younger days hahahahahahaahahahahahahahahah

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  28. AnonymousSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:42:00 AM GMT+8

    I like this idea of dining amongst books. You can pick a good book and read while eating.

    We have a Starbucks in one of the MPH stores.

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  29. oceanskies79Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:51:00 AM GMT+8

    Actually, when I was there, there were a few couple of books that were real and can be read. Classics.

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  30. linaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 9:08:00 AM GMT+8

    what a cool decor...

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  31. SASSY MOMSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 9:14:00 AM GMT+8

    Cool design.... Interesting! Have a great weekend!

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  32. YTSLSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 9:29:00 AM GMT+8

    We have Food Republics in Hong Kong too! Don't think they have the same decor though! ;b

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  33. UnknownSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:29:00 AM GMT+8

    And you can read the books too? Great find!

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  34. EbieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:57:00 AM GMT+8

    ECL, you fooled me. I thought it was a real public library. Because, eating and drinking are not allowed...A good post!

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  35. ASaturday, May 30, 2009 at 11:17:00 AM GMT+8

    What a unique design for a resto.. :D

    is the food any good??

    Happy Weekend ECL! :)

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  36. julieSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 12:13:00 PM GMT+8

    So you can talk a to people here right? :D

    that is quite a unique interior design.

    By the way, did you write a post about this place before? Not sure if it was here that I read about this or maybe not.

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  37. UnknownSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 12:26:00 PM GMT+8

    wow, what a great theme for a restaurant! i'd love to eat dim sum here.:D

    i thought it's a real library and you're getting special privileges (hehehe).

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  38. stanSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 12:51:00 PM GMT+8

    woman of leisure. haha.

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  39. foongpcSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:01:00 PM GMT+8

    You had me fooled! I thought, how come you are allowed to eat in a library? What type of library allow this? Maybe only found in Singapore? Haha!

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  40. gengenSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:01:00 PM GMT+8

    It is really unique and interesting entries you have here. Take care and happy weekend. Mine is ready.

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  41. foongpcSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:03:00 PM GMT+8

    Would love to visit that food court! Love the design! : )

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  42. heidiSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:15:00 PM GMT+8

    That is so funny! I really thought what a library that you can eat in!!

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  43. Corey~living and lovingSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:38:00 PM GMT+8

    I was wondering......cause you usually can't eat or drink in the library. You had me going there for awhile.
    have a great weekend.

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  44. day-dreamerSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:54:00 PM GMT+8

    Haha, nice interior! :)

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  45. JLSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:21:00 PM GMT+8

    Wow nice Food Republic! Hehe XD

    Anyway I know you've seen this before, but I cordially invite you to join in this giveaway of a Commonwealth Games badge at my blog in this post. It's quite simple, there're even hints given, have fun! ^^

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  46. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 2:58:00 PM GMT+8

    Suntec Conventional Hall!!!
    Lots of food but the wait for tables is a nightmare there :P

    p/s: Went for the Food Expo liow?

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  47. jmbSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:36:00 PM GMT+8

    Well lots of bookstores have coffee shops included in them, so I could believe that their are libraries where you eat among the books.

    Happy weekend to you.

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  48. MonicaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 3:39:00 PM GMT+8

    I also thought you were allowed to eat in a library! lol...nice place!

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  49. Heart of RachelSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 4:05:00 PM GMT+8

    It looks like a real library will real books. That's a nice place.

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  50. stanleySaturday, May 30, 2009 at 4:31:00 PM GMT+8

    Ecl,
    Just as what Elaine Ling said, I believe you were tucking in at the food court at Suntec City.

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  51. JasperSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 5:45:00 PM GMT+8

    haha i thought i recognize the place! it's food republic!

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  52. TravelerfolioSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 6:17:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi EastCoastLife! That's a cool shot! haha ;D

    I'm running a contest to win GD-900 Crystal phone for LG. Hope you can join, you are so creative! :D Feel free to drop by my site for more info yeah :)

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  53. MariucaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:16:00 PM GMT+8

    Drinking and eating in a library sounds cool ECL!

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  54. MariucaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:17:00 PM GMT+8

    For a moment there, I thought u were in a real library la ha ha!

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  55. MariucaSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:17:00 PM GMT+8

    I oso feel like dim sum now! So yum! :)

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  56. RJ FlamingoSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 9:04:00 PM GMT+8

    What a neat atmosphere! Actually, here they've begun putting coffee bars in the public libraries, I guess to compete with the big book stores...

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  57. gheeSaturday, May 30, 2009 at 11:00:00 PM GMT+8

    amazing library,haha!

    hello again!im glad i visited your blog tonight :)

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  58. PowersTwinBSunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:02:00 AM GMT+8

    Like everyone else, I loved the look of the library and wished they let us eat and drink and read in our libraries...lol..then I read that it was taken in a food court!!! GREAT photo for this weeks theme word! Thanks so much for visiting my hunt!

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  59. A.Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:03:00 AM GMT+8

    What a great way to decorate a food court! I've never seen anything quite like that. It's a shame they aren't real though. It would be even more wonderful if you could read while you're eating.

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  60. Feisty CroneSunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:05:00 AM GMT+8

    You had me fooled, ECL! I thought you were in a library :)

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  61. UpcountrysmilesSunday, May 31, 2009 at 4:14:00 AM GMT+8

    Aloha from Maui!
    WOW..awesome:) post for this week's PH theme.
    I've got my books posted also. Come by & visit.
    Happy photo hunting,
    Cindy O

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  62. Mrs. MecomberSunday, May 31, 2009 at 4:46:00 AM GMT+8

    What a terrific cafe! Looks very homey. I did Photo Hunters too. I hope you can visit!

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  63. DaisySunday, May 31, 2009 at 5:07:00 AM GMT+8

    That's so funny! I was going to say that you are very lucky that your library lets you eat inside. Hahahaha!

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  64. just jodySunday, May 31, 2009 at 9:21:00 AM GMT+8

    i love that! i really think libraries should at least serve coffee and a sweet!

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  65. srpSunday, May 31, 2009 at 10:38:00 AM GMT+8

    Yes, a real librarian would be all over you for that.... Great shots... they do look real! My books are up here.

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  66. The Fitness DivaSunday, May 31, 2009 at 10:52:00 AM GMT+8

    had me fooled, too! Great concept!
    I could sit there and eat for hours...with a good book, of course! :)

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  67. DoraSunday, May 31, 2009 at 3:26:00 PM GMT+8

    Nowadays there are cafes in libraries ...

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  68. ellenMonday, June 1, 2009 at 11:01:00 AM GMT+8

    Have a nice weekend! Mine is up! Hope to hear from you soon!

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