the garden slug

We’re closed on Wed 20th Aug.. ( & no, we’re not going fishin’)

Salt%20Shaker by you.

Let’s just say it’s got something to do with this… We’ve got a big branding project lined up on Friday, so we’re taking 20th Aug wedesday off to get some crucial things ready .. I’ll post the pics up over the weekend Look out for them!

Meanwhile, if the B&M hunger pangs hit you, do pop by Thursday onwards- we’ll be open 10am to 10pm as usual..

Posted by sophia on August 18th, 2008

Filed under diner · Comments (4) »

Welcome Back Chris Slug + Wanna join Team Slug?

Chris makes a mean ~~prata~~ pizza, his specialties being the Ham & Grape, The Ancient Mariner, and The Garden Slug pizzas.

Speaking of Chris, it’s no secret that he had to leave us for awhile, due to family matters. After a good half year, armed with “life experience” and a new zest for his chosen profession (i.e. being a Slug), Chris is back at The Garden Slug. We are glad to have him back. Like Michael, Chris was training as Kitchen Assistant before he had to leave. Now he’s almost all trained up as a cook proper!

Some old pictures of Chris hanging pictures.

p/s: Chris is the bald one.

Photographs by Dennis Chong

We often say we are blessed to have honest, hardworking kids like Michael and Chris working with us. (Okay, we have to stop referring to you as “the kids”, but we can’t help it. You make us feel old!) We know it hasn’t been easy, being a small startup and often lacking in resources like funding and manpower. But you grit your teeth and pushed through with us anyways, with your strength, patience and creativity! We are always grateful to have you guys, and even though we may not say it much, you know we love you from the bottom of our hearts. The same goes for Shaun, Zun, Deepa, Hans and April.

That being said, we are always on the lookout for young, talented individuals who are willing to work hard to learn the ins and outs of running a humble li’l diner like ours. Give us a buzz and send us a resume. [ see hiring criteria ]. We promise we won’t bite

—

Buzz anyone of us: Sophia 8138 7539 | Joseph 9006 4163 | Sharon 9225 7913

Send Resume to: justask@thegardenslug.com

Posted by sharon on August 14th, 2008

Filed under diner · No comment »

Way Overdue Anniversary Pics

I’ve been meaning to post these pictures for the longest time. (I know. An 8-month delay is unforgivable. You may shoot me.)

This is really what happened on our 1st Slug Anniversary! It was the end of what Joe would call an “all in a day’s work” kind of day, we were just about to close shop, when suddenly Chris Slug comes with a lovely cake. (don’t know where Sophia Slug got this cake from, this one here’s the real deal!) Thank you Chris, for remembering and for bringing cheer to this special day (which we almost forgot, absent-minded geezers that we are..)
Thanks for the photos, Amanda & May Ling!

L-R: Michael, Sophia, Sharon, Chris, Joseph, Deepa. 8 Dec 2007

Yes, our little slugs are very cute. And no, we still won’t give you their phone numbers. We’re very protective. Now stop perving.

Ye Olde Slugs

As for these three here, their phone numbers are displayed everywhere. But nobody wants (except for the occasional catering enquiry or two). Sad.

Posted by sharon on August 13th, 2008

Filed under sweet, diner · Comments (1) »

We’re opening Mondays & Tuesdays! from 6pm onwards :-)

Starting from 14 July Monday onwards…

We’ll be opening Mon & Tues nights for dinner( 6pm onwards for dinner) as we have gotten so much feedback on not opening every day .. Yup, we know you slugphiles need your fix of Old-fashioned Chicken Broth.. especially Dennis fotog, hehe.

That means that we’ll be open 7 days a week. We’ll probably do this for a month or so, to see if any of you guys swing by for dinner..
If you need more info, just drop me an sms/call at 81387539 or you can have a chat with Joe slug at 90064163. Hope to see you folks soon

Posted by sophia on July 10th, 2008

Filed under diner · Comments (3) »

TGS featured in Art Jam & The Executive

Recently we also got featured in Art Jam, it is NTU’s cultural club magazine. Click here for the scanned article, or pop by and grab yourself a copy of Art Jam - plenty of other interesting stuff in there too!

The other article dates way back (September 2007 actually.. Procrastinators ‘r’ Us), it’s a 2-page interview article under the “Novice” section for The Executive’s The Service Issue. The title of “Novice” is quite apt - because we were barely one year into the business then. Even till today, we still feel like novices in many ways. We have learned a tonne of stuff along the way but it wouldn’t be right to call ourselves masters of anything yet. We still see ourselves as students, and it can be extremely trying at times but learning can also be fun! We’re not resting on our laurels though, we still have quite a few tricks up our sleeves for The Garden Slug, so watch this space!
There should still be a copy or two of The Executive sitting around on the bookshelf, buried under a tonne of Her World and National Geographic. Scanned images are here and here.

Most of the pictures taken with any one of our humble phone cameras, except the lovely picture of the Egg Pasta - credit goes to Ernie Su. Thanks Ernie! And also a big thanks to Hazel Almeida (Art Jam) and Felicia Ng (The Executive) for taking the time to talk to us and write about us. xoxo

Posted by joseph on June 16th, 2008

Filed under diner, press · Comments (1) »

The Garden Slug in Today Last Week

[ click on image to enlarge ]
We had a nice little write-up in Today last week. The lovely pictures were taken by Dennis Chong of fotocology.

Posted by sharon on June 10th, 2008

Filed under diner, press · No comment »

Closed on Wednesday

We’re closed this Wednesday (4 June) for an offsite event. Business as usual Thursday (5 June) onwards.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused, if any.

We are still contactable at the following:

Sophia 8138 7539 | Joseph 9006 4163 | Sharon 9225 7913

Posted by sharon on June 3rd, 2008

Filed under diner · Comments (2) »

from Glenda & friends!

Thank you for a fabulous dinner. I’ll really miss visiting your place when I shift to Hong Kong.

All of my friends really enjoyed the delicious food (my friends can’t get enough of the mashed potato and the Pear William). They’ll definitely return for more.

Cheers
Glenda ( the girl who always orders the low-fat latte without sugar + zesty beef salad)

Posted by sharon on May 23rd, 2008

Filed under diner, friends of TGS · Comments (3) »

Celebrate Mothers Day with us! 10 & 11 May 2008

we all love our mums very much!

Starters

Hearty soup of the day served with warm Panini bread & Petite Green salad trickled with delicate multigrain vinaigrette

Mains Selection

- Pan-grilled Australian Ribeye steak topped with a light brown sauce, and sautéed mushrooms

- King-sized Grilled Pacific Dory grilled with a wine and oil glaze, topped with char-grilled capsicum bits

- Brazilian Lamb chops with an intriguing Mint Pesto

- Chunky Seafood Broth with pan-seared Button mushrooms and zesty herbs

- Ridiculously Tender Buttermilk Chicken Breast in a citrusy Orange glaze

Dessert

Not-too-sweet Mango Mousse slice topped with a scoop of low-fat Vanilla gelato, scattered with almonds & cinnamon sugar

Beverage

Fresh brewed Coffee OR choice of Hot/Iced Tea

$30 nett per head

Reservations:

The Garden Slug

55 Lorong L Telok Kurau, #01-59 Bright Centre, Singapore 425500

Tel: 6346 0504

E-mail: justask@thegardenslug.com

Or make a reservation via sms:

Sophia 8138 7539 | Joseph 9006 4163 | Sharon 9225 7913

Posted by The Garden Slug on May 9th, 2008

Filed under diner, special promo · No comment »

Are you a Jolly Trolley Dolly?

[click on image to enlarge]

Get them for your home or office (or home-office…). Play make-believe! One day you’re cabin crew, or a nurse, next day you’re a dim-sum dolly! Also ideal for stacking up the kids toys and pushing it to the corner, out of sight.

We’ve only ever used these once (for an airline-themed event), they’re as good as new. Light yet sturdy, with powdered aluminium legs, able to hold considerable amount of weight. Multi-directional wheels in perfect working order, move smoothly and effortlessly. Made mainly of plastic and aluminium, they can be hosed down for easy washing and are suitable for all weather conditions.

Measures roughly W80 x L50 x H100cm. Going for $60 each, or $100 for a pair. We have ~~seven~~ five of these babies. Come check them out and pick them up yourselves, or we can deliver it to you. We’ll throw in a sandwich and a coffee too!

Or make us your best offer! E-mail justask@thegardenslug.com or contact any one of us: Sophia 8138 7539 | Joseph 9006 4163 | Sharon 9225 7913