Names
Cugina is Italian for cousin.
What is a trattoria?
Wikipedia explains in detail.
A trattoria (plural: trattorie) is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally much less formal than a ristorante, but more formal than an osteria.[1]
A trattoria rooted in tradition may typically provide no printed menu, casual service, wine sold by the decanter rather than the bottle, and low prices, with an emphasis on a steady clientele rather than on haute cuisine. Food tends to be modest but plentiful, mostly following regional and local recipes,[2] sometimes even served family-style, at common tables. This homely tradition has waned in recent decades. Many trattorie have taken on some of the trappings of a ristorante, providing relatively few concessions to the old rustic and familial style. The name trattoria has also been adopted by some high-level restaurants.[1]
Optionally, trattoria food could be bought in containers to be taken home. Etymologically, the word is cognate with the French term traiteur[3] (a caterer providing take-out food). Derived in Italian from trarre, meaning 'to treat' (from the Latin tractare/trahere, i.e. 'to draw'),[4] its etymology has also been linked to the Latin term littera tractoria, which referred to a letter ordering provision of food and drink for officials traveling on the business of the Holy Roman Empire.[3][5]
Regarding the street names, the area is named after Chew Joo Kiat who was known as the King of Katong. (Katong was the area.) Several roads and areas bear his name. At one time he owned plantations in this area, now, alas gone.
However, you can admire the Peranankan (Chinese mixed with Malay) architecture of the old days of the 19202 and art deco 1930s. You can see several two storey shophouses, shops and restaurants on the ground floor, with fancy fronts, some are deco, in assorted colours. Accommodation or a second storey of the business is above. Features are fancy doors and windows with windowsills and shutter, and lines of pattern from side to side on our below the first storey overhanging or embossed carved and painted line.
Joo Chiat was awarded the status of National Heritage Town in 2011. UNESCO also recognized building in the area.
The area is now known for its many restaurants.
37 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427761
Tel +65 6243 5215
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