SINGAPORE - (THE NEW PAPER) OverEasy courted some controversy in July when it was setting up its Orchard Road outlet. Its frontage was too risque for some, leading to complaints, which ironically raised the visibility of this American cafe.

Now, it's playing nice by giving out free lemonade to shoppers who turn up there with shopping bags and accompanying receipts from any shop along Orchard Road.

Both acts are showy, but I think OverEasy never needed it. The food here - a few items are exclusive and not found at the One Fullerton outlet - is basic but competent.

This is a fun place with great (loud) music, lovely service and a menu of hearty offerings.

While there has been so much said about the retail gloom on Orchard Road, OverEasy's arrival is a step in the right direction.

FLAVOUR MAC & CHEESE

SMOKEY SHAKE

IRRESISTIBLE SPROUTS

HEARTY PASTRAMI

SKIP AND SALAD