Sorry , but we're still here

I have to first begin with an apology.

If you guys had them, I know you will still not release the 24 soldiers, let alone the spy plane!
Yes, I understand how it is to be deprived of 2 months of makan information, reviews, taste test, food photography and good old chat room gossip and camaraderie. I also understand, that by explaining to you the major server migration and technical staff situation we encountered, will ease none of the frustration.

We also had been busy putting out Eat East, a Makansutra of the eastern part of Singapore ) by political geography. This was published specially for the Marine Parade Community Development Council (MPCDC) residents. So if you are a resident of any of its districts, you can pick up a copy at the MPCDC or the relevant Community Clubs. We tracked down about 400 makan spots for Eat East.

Still, we are sorry for this two month hiatus. We'll make it up to you somehow, we promise. Some surprises are in store and but we can't let the cat out of the bag just yet. Stay with us. For starters, there will soon be a content upgrade and overhaul in Blur!

Our stint for the overly popular Singapore Food Festival this year was the launch of the Eat East food guide and in organizing the five sold out makan safaris for the launch. If you missed it, too bad! But we'll keep you posted when we do organize more of these eat and run and eat and run safaris.

But there is one charming place that we can't take you to anymore. It's the Taman Serasi Food Centre (to you doe-y eyed lovebird' it's the Botanic Garden hawker center!). This cosy and soulful little eatery has to make way for urban redevelopment come October this year. Along with it goes the ulu and laid back charms and nostalgia associated with this place. While I won't miss the roti john, the sour sop drink and the nasi padang with the freshly fried ayam goreng, I will miss the atmosphere that made eating it there so much more enjoyable. I consider it a culture, roti john in a food court will take a long while to attain soul status.

Food with soul status, like nasi lemak and wanton mee was recently given page one attention in one of our local weekend papers. The public response to their choices for the best simply echoes a deep rooted pride and regard Singaporeans have for its makan culture. While they featured one of our fussiest Makanmatas Mr Chia Boon Pin, as a panelist, we have to correct the fact that, another panelist, Mrs Reene Ho-Phang one of our ex-staffers, was erroneously credited with playing a major role in the shaping of Makansutra's content. Ms Ho's job was not in the area of content and editorial development, she worked tirelessly on our business development and brand promotions. We have since alerted the writer concerned.

On that note, merry makan!