SINGAPORE - (THE NEW PAPER) Famous New York City brunch place Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant opened here in mid-September and it's safe to say we have taken a shine to it since.

Last weekend, I foolishly thought I could get a table on a Saturday close to lunchtime. The waiting time was two hours.

So if you're hoping to get your all-day breakfast there, go early or be really patient because Clinton doesn't take reservations.

There is nothing revolutionary about the menu. It is comfortingly American, filled with grits, peanut butter and maple syrup.

During my first time there - unannounced, on the day it opened - service was friendly but slow.

When I returned for an invited tasting, it was less friendly but more efficient - the true New York experience.

Great cake

Dry chicken

Distraction

Go for berries

Good grits