Cheat Day

CHEAT DAY Because life’s too short to always order the salad

MAMMA MIA Filling the unfortunate void left by Malaysian restaurant Jalan’s closure earlier this year, Mamma Always Said is a new all-day dining hangout from Meraki Group that’s a welcome addition to the Peel Street clique. This laidback watering hole focuses on dishes that are deceptively simple, easily shareable, and decidedly delicious. The dinner menu features Spanish-inspired tapas like jamon piled high in between made-to-order potato crisps, grilled octopus in garlicky romesco, and tangy calamansi-fried squid, while lunch serves up fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta that are perfect for just one. We loved the selection of toasties, generously stuffed to the point of exploding with gourmet fillings like country smoked ham and scamorza (pictured), as well as the house-made pastry case with decadent dessert items like sugar-dusted strawberry jam donuts, nutella-stuffed cookies, and one of the fudgiest brownies we’ve ever laid eyes on. The wine flows freely here, with a surprisingly well-stocked and affordable selection of bottles for all price ranges, making it a strong contender for Peel Street’s newest chillout zone. 42 Peel St., Central, 2386-2216, mammashk.com.

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