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Cover Story Power up your lunch hour

Out to Lunch

Impossible Projects Worldwide was this week appointed as agency of choice for the global repositioning of Lunch. Account director IM Famished says, “For years customers have been abandoning Lunch in favor of sexier, stupider upstart rivals. Brands like Brunch have acquired a huge market share by appealing to the lazy weekend crowd with overpriced eggs benny and Champagne on toast. Meanwhile Snacks and even Gym-Time have eaten into Lunch’s once dominant daily position. Our challenge is to get people eating at noon again.”

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Insiders say Impossible impressed the client with their snappy slogan “Lunch— it’s not Breakfast” and their plans to dress staff up as giant sandwiches and chase people down the street. But when asked to comment, the people at Lunch said they didn’t have time to talk as they were too busy wolfing down a wilted Caeser salad before running back to their desks. Market-watchers say there’s a lot of work to be done to turn the trend around. “Brunch has spawned a bastard generation of over-hyped, undercooked ideas,” said A. Spokesperson of The Made-Up Agency. “But people love them. In fact, I’ve just finished the best Greek brunch I’ve ever had. Feta cheese smoothies, black olive lattes, you name it. That’s Grunch.” Whether anyone can make a midday meal cool again remains to be seen. In between quick slurps of a watery tomato soup, Famished says, “The client has given us 60 minutes to make this work. And if we here at Impossible can’t do it, then no-one can.”

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How did you come up with the idea? Publishizer began as an ebook publishing platform I built on Squarespace. Authors could post chapters and get feedback on their book before publishing it. Over time, I saw the potential of crowdfunding for the industry, so Publishizer became a pre-order platform for books. Why did you decide to start the business here? Singapore is a dynamic, innovative and creative city, and the start-up hub of Asia. There is a lot of support here for start-ups,and I know many people working on exciting book projects. What do you think of local Singapore writers? There is a huge amount of talent among local Singaporean writers. I was fortunate to work with Yen Yen Woo and Colin Goh on Dim Sum Warriors—an innovative comic book app in English and Chinese. Currently, I’m working with Suffian Hakim on a Singaporean-flavored Harry Potter parody called Harris bin Potter, and local illustrator Joshua Chiang and storyteller Jeffrey Lawrence Omar on The Chronicles of Oujo. The talent exists here in Singapore—the next step is to bring that talent to international publishing markets.

Civil society organizations, including grassroot opposition groups previously shut out by the government, look set to have more say following the recently concluded Our Singapore Conversation. Many political watchers are now optimistic, including member of parliament Faizah Jamal, who calls for greater engagement and collaboration with “less established institutions” and Associate Professor Kenneth Tan from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, who envisions it as a “sounding board for the government.”

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Mid-Autumn A Midsummer Festival Night’s Dream Romantic tragedy Moon Goddess of Immortality Deities

How do you hope to grow the business in the next few years? Starting in December, I’ll be running Startup Writer Workshop, teaching a hands-on approach for authors to use start-up techniques to publish their book. Topics include lean publishing, beta readers, crowd-sourcing covers, DIY press, offset vs. POD and ebooks. Chin Hui Wen

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How do you hook up with the authors who use the service? The authors I’m working with have come mostly through colleagues, contacts and friends. We haven’t even started marketing yet, but authors are finding us. They are increasingly looking to crowdfund their books, so we are a natural fit. What kinds of topics usually pique the most interest? Books which are unique and original—especially in non-fiction categories—pique our interest.

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Reunion, thanksgiving and prayer

Romantic comedy Written by a literary God Athenians and fairies Three interconnecting plots

The odds: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 3:1. We’re done with mooncakes.

SG This week you will mainly love your city for its...

Imperfect Pictures Forget the highly polished, photoshopped-to-hell images you usually see of our fair city, local photographic initiatives like Singapore Instagram (@sgig) and the Singapore Memory Project (@iremembersg) are giving a fresh perspective on what’s all around us. Their community of Instagram users documents and details interesting spaces and happenings around town in often thought-provoking fashion for everyone to enjoy. So do we (@ismagazine), by the way.

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The YMCA Proms @ the Park event is an ambitious project which aims to bring together volunteers and beneficiaries from welfare organizations to provide learning experiences for the less privileged. Volunteers have to undergo a two-hour training session on either September 4 or 11 before the main event on September 20 (2-8pm, Singapore Botanic Gardens). To sign up, email to Sheila Ratnam at Sheila@ ymca.org.sg or call 6586-2352. Visit www. ymca.org.sg for more information.

Essential Events August 30-September 12 SEE This

Have an ‘Art A year old and now moving up a gear, Gillman Barracks celebrates its First Anniversary with Friday night openings till 9pm for the first time, plus tours and talks. Art, booze and fun—perfect. Sep 6-29. See Scene & Heard, page 19.

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Rave On Enjoy a legal high at Hom Yoga-led Yoga Rave Party, which sets a 75-minute Vinyasa class to electronic music and ends with a somewhat more traditional afterparty. Sep 7, 6:30pm. Tanjong Beach Club. See Sports, page 16.

CALENDAR FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 Brazil’s hot right now, not least because it’s set to host the next FIFA World Cup (2014) and Olympics (2016). Get schooled in its culture at Brazilian classical and bossa nova concert Panorama of Brazilian Music (just in time for Brazilian Day on Sep 7). 7:30pm. SOTA, 1 Zubir Said Dr., 6338-9663, www.sota.edu.sg. Free. As part of this year’s Night Festival, be sure to pop by the Peranakan Museum for Creative Destruction, where local musicians like The Observatory and Kiat from Syndicate perform tracks that sample Schubert and the sound of shattering ceramics. Sound art, people. 8pm. See Stage, page 16. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Pub quiz with a twist: Charity Quiz and Auction Night at Post Bar raises funds for Tabitha Foundation, which benefits Cambodians in need. Oh, and there’ll be 1-for-1 drinks to make things more fun. 7pm. Post Bar, G/F The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fulleton Sq., 6877-8135. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Kyo launches their new quarterly daytime party Liberation with US DJ Francois K on the decks while

partygoers dig into sushi, tapas, charcuterie and cheese boards. 3pm-midnight. See Nightlife, page 19. Cocktails with the stars of upcoming Pangdemonium musical, Next to Normal, at this special benefit for mental wellness charity Over the Rainbow. Addictions, 22 Dempsey Rd., 6476-5961, www.22dempsey. com.sg. Invite-only. TuesDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Load up on carbs and caffeine—two top food groups, if you ask us—at the launch of new French-style bakery and café Anthesis. 3pm. #01-01 Robertson Blue, 86 Robertson Quay. Invite-only.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Indochine relaunches Clarke Quay stalwart The Forbidden City with a masquerade-themed bash—the space will house an eatery, a luxe lounge, and a whisky and cigar bar. 7pm. Forbidden City, #01-02 Merchant’s Court, 3A River Valley Rd., www.indochinegroup.com. Invite-only. Ku De Ta Ritzy, sky-high bar Ku De Ta celebrates its Third Anniversary with a special birthday menu care of new chef Frederic Faucheux and a party helmed by the club’s resident DJs. 10pm. See Nightlife Events, page 19.

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Hi, Noon

An unmissable guide to 20 of the best fine dining lunch deals in town. By Chin Hui Wen

ith restaurant prices skyrocketing and $100 dinners becoming the norm, “lunch” is the word in affordable luxury. Not only it’s a whole lot cheaper than night time dining, it’s also a great chance to broker business deals or do a quick catch-up with friends. So grant yourself that oft neglected mid-day break and indulge in these sumptuous lunchtime deals.

Under $40* duck confit for mains. Take business associates here to feel like a pre-depression capitalist flush with cash. 19 Cecil St., 8181-3305, www.theblackswan.com.sg. Available Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm.

4. Da Laura

Alkaff Mansion

1. Alkaff Mansion

The damage: $36 (add $10 for house pour wine) for three courses. The deal: A historical hilltop site, this place is the perfect spot for a semi-secret tête-à-tête as you nibble on Italian creations like ravioli filled with foie gras and cod fish in vegetable sauce. 10 Telok Blangah Green, 6510-3068, www.alkaff.com.sg. Available Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm.

2. Bedrock Bar & Grill Bedrock Bar & Grill

The damage: $32-38 (depending on your main of choice) for three courses. The deal: All sets come with soup and dessert of the day. Just choose from six mains including US striploin with anchovy butter or grilled seabass with béarnaise sauce, and sides such as mac 'n' cheese and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Rd., 6238-0054, www.bedrock.com.sg. Available Mon-Sat noon-2:30pm.

3. The Black Swan

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The damage: $28 for two courses, $34 for three courses. The deal: In this 1930s-style restaurant featuring striking art deco outfittings with bold geometric shapes and a stunning U-shaped granite bar, dine on American classics like beef tartare ($4 supplement) to start, and

The damage: $38 for three courses. The deal: Though this white tablecloth joint is fancy enough to take clients, the rustic Italian furnishings (think plushy rugs) also make the space inviting and homey. Set menu options are elegant in their simplicity. Starters might include hearty pumpkin soup, while the main dish selection may comprise beef tenderloin with caponata. Desserts like their chocolate salami (a chocolate and biscuit confection) are delightfully straightforward too. Nothing’s too heavy so you won’t leave in a food coma. 47 Neil Rd., 6224-8251, www.da-laura.com. Available Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm.

5. Esquina

The damage: $39 for a three-course set lunch. The deal: This mid-day meal’s an affordable way to try Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton’s tapas bar. Options change weekly but you get two choices for each course which might include starters like trout tartare and mains such as snapper with lemon herb couscous. They don’t take reservations but it’s a whole lot easier to snag a table at lunch than at dinner. 16 Jiak Chuan Rd., 6222-1616, www.esquina.com.sg. Available Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm.

6. Fat Cow

The damage: $40-60 for a Japanese-style meal including miso soup, salad and dessert. The deal: This “Japanese-inspired meat atelier” is all about the beef and their lunch sets allow you to try the top notch stuff without breaking the bank. Dishes like wagyu salad and foie gras and wagyu donburi are on offer, alongside options like sushi and sashimi for the less carnivorous. #01-01/02 Camden Medical Centre, 1 Orchard Blvd., 6735-0308, www.fat-cow.com.sg. Available Mon-Fri noon-3pm.

* Price brackets are based on the cost of a three-course set. You’ll see that some have options above and below their bracket. We’re just trying to keep things simple.

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The damage: $38 for three courses. The deal: A charming 60-seater (on the second floor of colonial building The Arts House) with clear views of the Singapore River, this elegant grey hued space flanked by Roman ionic columns is a favorite among the city’s most glamorous socialites. French-trained chef Jonathan Koh presents precise and pretty plates for lunch (think Atlantic bass with courgette and red pepper emulsion). And it’s a real polished experience—in terms of both food and service—that should impress everyone from deal-making execs to ladies who lunch. #02-02 The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6333-9312, ocf-singapore.com. Available Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm.

Open Door Policy

Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra

8. Open Door Policy

9. Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra

The damage: $35 for a three-course set lunch, plus wine or a mocktail. The deal: This industrial chic joint venture from Ryan Clift of Tippling Club, Spa Esprit’s Cynthia Chua and 40 Hands’ Harry Grover may not be the first place that comes to mind for a luxe lunch. But the mid-day sets here are polished enough that the whole shebang feels super premium nonetheless. Courses change on a daily basis but we’ve had velvety cauliflower soup with caviar toast, kicky black pepper scallop pasta and indulgent deconstructed chocolate banana cake, all paired with crisp vinho verde. 19 Yong Siak St., 6221-9307, www.odpsingapore.com. Available Mon, Wed-Fri noon-3:30pm.

The damage: $40 for an Indian-style feast of three appetizers, three mains and three desserts. The deal: There are two versions of this set lunch: one for vegetarians and the other for omnivores. Both include an equally appealing array of dishes like savory-sweet dahi de kebab (yogurt kebab with cardamom and coriander) and chicken tikka masala. Both sets also come with Indian flatbreads and lime juice, iced tea or homemade ginger ale. #B1-01A Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7295, www.punjabgrill.in. Available daily 11:30am-3:30pm.

Let your taste buds dance to a fresh city beat. Excite your palate at Lime, a fresh dining destination at the award-winning PARKROYAL on Pickering. Experience the infectious energy of chefs wielding culinary magic from the open-concept kitchens as you enjoy a repertoire of savoury Asian dishes and International specialties from the a Ia carte and buﬀet selection.

Exclusively for UOB Cardmembers Complimentary dining* for every fourth guest with three paying adults for buﬀet lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch when you pay with your UOB Credit Cards. Vaild until 30 September 2013.

You Deserve More Than One Drink One-for-one on selected house pours, available from 4pm to 9pm daily and all day on Sundays. Banking and ﬁnance professionals enjoy Happy Hour prices all day on Thursdays. *Terms and conditions apply.

Lime Restaurant and Bar PARKROYAL on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289 For reservations, please speak with us +65 6809 8899 or email lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com

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Les Amis L’Atelier De Joel Robuchon

Pollen

Q&A Can I use my lunch hour to advance my career? Yvonne Anjelina, director and chief etiquette coach at The Etiquette School Singapore (www. thetiquetteschool.com), says yes. Is lunch a good forum to discuss jobs? Lunch is an excellent platform to find out what possible openings or potential there may be in your organization or in the industry. It is also a convenient platform to subtly “sell” yourself as an ideal candidate or to show interest in a position that you are vying for. Is it appropriate to contact industry professionals to meet for lunch? Yes, as long as they are willing parties and you foot the bill. What kinds of questions should you ask at networking lunches? Always ask intelligent questions that will put you in a good light. Never ask sensitive questions such as the other person’s salary or personal life. Yvonne Anjelina teaches at The Etiquette School Singapore, #16-162 Membina Court, 26d Jalan Membina, 6633-1951, www.thetiquetteschool.com.

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Keystone

$40-70 10. Keystone

The damage: $43 for three courses. The deal: Smack dab in the CBD is this chic modern European establishment which boasts classy yet minimal décor and commendable service. Chef de cuisine Immanuel Tee presents three to four choices for each course such as poulet chicken with truffle veloute. 11 Stanley St., 6221-0046, www.keystonerestaurant.com.sg. Available Mon-Fri noon-3pm.

11. Kuriya Dining

The damage: $45 for six courses, $55 for seven courses. The deal: Kuriya Penthouse might have closed at Orchard Central, but you can still get the same fine Japanese fare here. This branch at Great World City offers a six-course lunch or seven-course kaiseki with dishes like deep-fried abalone with chestnut. Both come with mini desserts such as mulberry pudding with sesame ice cream. #01-28 Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 6736-0888, www. kuriyadining.com.sg. Available daily 11:30am-2:30pm.

12. L’Atelier De Joel Robuchon

The damage: $49 for three courses, $68 for four courses and $87 for five courses. The deal: The food at the set lunches here is excellent as you would expect from an establishment by the most decorated chef in the world

(with 26 Michelin stars under his belt), Joël Robuchon. Options are updated regularly but might include items like piquillo peppers with brandade and romesco sauce.

creations such as rolled salmon with nori seaweed. If you’re feeling flush, you can also spoil yourself with the seven-course Wander & Savor set.

Hotel Michael, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577‐7888, www. rwsentosa.com. Available Sun noon-2pm.

13. Les Amis

15. POLLEN

The damage: $58 for a two-course meal and $70 for a three-course. The deal: It’s more than just fantastic food and service at this stalwart French restaurant; the setting’s also divine. You get three options to choose from for each course. And we highly recommend starters such as smoked eel with marinated beets and mains like Maine lobster with chanterelles. #02-16 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6733-2225, www.lesamis.com.sg. Available Mon-Sat noon-3pm.

14. LP + Tetsu

The damage: $45 for three courses and $138 for seven courses. The deal: Laurent Peugeot of oneMichelin-starred Le Charlemagne in Burgundy lends his name to this dramatic space (there are glass vases with fighting fish on every table) with a popular Encounters lunch menu including two choices for each course and

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#03-18 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd., 6836-3112, www.lptetsu.com. Available daily 11:30am-2:20pm.

The damage: $55 for three courses. The deal: At Jason Atherton’s gorgeous Singapore project in the spectacular Gardens by the Bay, you can tuck into a three-course set lunch with inspired dishes like textures of potato, yuzu and sour cream pearls. #01-09 Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6604-9988, www.pollen.com.sg. Available daily noon-2:30pm.

16. Salt Grill

The damage: $45 for two courses— an entrée and a main, with a $15 supplement for dessert. The deal: Set atop ION Orchard, the view at this modern Australian joint is stellar. Their new, award-winning executive chef Tom Wells puts out a primo lunch with options like crab omelette with miso Salt Grill mustard broth and pan fried gnocchi with corn and asparagus. 5/F ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6592-5118. Available Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm.

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17. Tamashii Robataya

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The damage: $45-55 for a multi-course Japanese lunch. The deal: Tucked away on the second floor of the same North Canal Road building that houses Latin eatery SUR and gym Ritual is this sophisticated robatayaki specialist. The multi-course lunches are a steal: $45 gets you an executive set lunch (tomato salad, sashimi, bacon-wrapped asparagus and grilled saba) and $55 buys the Tamashii lunch, featuring an appetizer, sashimi, three kind of kushiyaki skewers and teriyaki cod. If you’re on a budget, the simpler lunch sets like teriyaki salmon ($16.50) are great value, too. #02-01 12 North Canal Rd., 6222-0316, www.tamashii. com.sg. Available Mon-Sat noon-2:30pm.

18. Wan Hao

The damage: $68 for seven courses (including dim sum) and $88 for six courses. The deal: The executive set lunches at Wan Hao are elaborate affairs with luxurious Chinese creations like chilled premium abalone with century egg and braised superior shark’s fin with crabmeat and conpoy. Dig in at their swanky dining room, featuring a dramatic gold and black color scheme, artistic calligraphy on the walls and antique displays.

Find not just the best lunch deals in Singapore, but also weekend brunch and all-you-can-eat buffet deals—spanning the super luxe to affordable everyday eats—at our all-new online lunch page (www.is-magazine.com/lunch) It’s super easy to use—lunches are categorized, cuisine, price bracket and location and the site is updated daily so you can keep up to date with the latest promos. LUNCH Alternately, why not download BRUNCH our Lunch, Brunch and & BUFFET Buffet guide to keep with you when you’re out and about. It’s free and available at is.gd/ lunchbrunchbuffet—or shoot an email to food@asiacity.com.sg and we’ll send you a copy!

Wan Hao

Tuck In

3/F Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd., 6831-4605, wanhao.singaporemarriott.com. Available Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm. Tamashii Robataya

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3-course set lunch @ $15 nett

Midday Array You might think the best grub’s only available at dinner. But these specials prove that it’s worth venturing out on your lunch break.

Moosehead

Champagne Cajun Fish & Chips A real fancy version of the old school classic. White fish is coated with a light-as-air batter made using French bubbly. $33 at Lawry's The Prime Rib Singapore, #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd., 6836-3333, www.lawrys.com.sg.

JQ’s Beef Noodle

monday to friday, 11am to 3pm

This luxe take on the popular hawker favorite comprises superior herbal beef broth,

plus braised tendon, ribs and tender slices of wagyu beef. $28 at Sky on 57, 57/F Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8857, www.marinabaysands.com.

Pulled Pork Sandwich Stuffed full of tender shredded pork, homemade coleslaw and caramelized onions, this filling handheld creation is a drippy, juicy delight. $18 at Moosehead, 110 Telok Ayer St., 6636-8055, www.facebook.com/ MooseheadKitchenBar.

Over $70

choice of soup or salad. 3 great entrees to choose from. one tempting dessert and a choice of coke, sprite or ice lemon tea. menu changes every week!

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The damage: $55 for two courses, $80 for three courses. The deal: Called “The Express, 60-Minute Experience”, this French gastro temple’s sets are a relatively affordable way to try award-winning celebrity chef Guy Savoy’s cuisine. Menus include recipes like cocotte of Atlantic cod or pork shank “a la broche”. #02-01 Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 66888513, www.guysavoy.com. Available Fri-Sat noon-2pm.

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The damage: $80 for four courses, $120 for five courses and $250 for seven courses. The deal: The walk down a narrow corridor (with pebble covered floors) leading to the main dining room, where a long chef ’s counter awaits, is very zen. The ambiance helps you concentrate on skilful plates like seasonal nigiri sushi (think sea bream, ark shell and tuna) plus specialties like chawanmushi with fugu shirako (egg custard with blowfish milt), and salmon roe and sea urchin rice. #02-37 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd., 6733-2114, www.hashida.com.sg. n

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Our “truth in labelling” award goes to Cape Sienna Phuket Hotel & Villas (18/40 Moo 6, Nakalay Road, Kamala, Phuket, +66 7633-7300) where “sea view” means just that. Even their basic studio units have proper balconies that look out over the Andaman Sea. The adults-only resort debuted in 2009 but still gets high marks (Trip Advisor: four stars, Agoda: five stars). Current Hot Promotions include one-way airport transfer: two nights from B4,199 ($170) per night or three nights from B3,799 ($154) per night, through November 15. For full deets, head to www. capesienna.com.

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It’s a Twofer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts just launched two projects in China—Shangri-La Hotel Qufu (3 Chunqiu Rd., +86 53 7505-8888) and Shangri-La Hotel Shenyang (115 Qingnian Ave., Shenhe District, Shenyang, Liaoning, +86 24 2436-6666)—with special offers available through December 31. Promo rates for the Shangri-La Hotel Qufu start at CNY788 ($162), while rooms at Shangri-La Hotel Shenyang start at CNY1,128 ($232), with CNY300 ($62) dining credit for on-premise restaurants. Find out more at www.shangri-la.com.

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Golfers, listen up. For the Hua Hin-Cha Am Golf Festival this year, Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tourismthailand. org) has teamed up with nine area golf courses—including INDONESIA Springfield, The Imperial Lakeview and Palm Hill—to offer one flat fee, B999 ($40), for all courses Newly revamped beach getaway through September 30. The Nikko Bali Resort & Spa There’ll also be golf (Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, competitions every 18 Nusa Dua, Bali, +62 Sunday at a different 3 6177-3377) has just course going for relaunched with a range B1,600 ($65). Get of upgraded facilities the complete list including 19 new villas, a of participating multi-purpose event space golf courses at www. and gazebo for weddings. Shangri-La Hotel Rates for the latest villas huahingolffestival.com. Shenyang start from US650 ($804) JAPAN and they are outfitted with private swimming pools, outdoorindoor living rooms and expansive If skiing is more your style, bathrooms. Get the full details at uber luxe Japanese ski retreat www.nikkobali.com. LOFT Niseko (Hirafu Village, Niseko, Hokkaido) is set to open February 2014, with four loft-style three-bedroom apartments. The

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Spend an enchanting evening away from it all. Be caressed by the cool breeze. Unwind with a couple of premium beers or signature cocktails paired with tantalising grilled tapas. Drink in the unique charm of Tiong Bahru at Halo; above WANGZ Hotel and below the stars.

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Halo, Level ‘R’, WANGZ Hotel 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040 www.wangzhotel.com www.facebook.com/Halorooftop For reservations, please go to www.chope.com.sg, call (65) 6595 1388 or email inquiry@wangzhotel.com

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Charles and Ray Eames first conceptualized their famous side chairs in molded plywood back in the ‘40s, but the iconic seats were only ever made in fiberglass and polypropylene due to technological shortcomings—until now that is. Herman Miller has recently developed the Eames Molded Wood Chair in wood veneer, which is cut into tiny strips, then molded using new 3D technology to create the seat. $1,289 from Xtra, #01-01/#02-01 Park Mall, 9 Penang Rd., 6336-0688, www.xtra.com.sg.

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Java Jive Singapore’s getting to be a real respectable coffee town with new arrivals like Common Man Coffee Roasters (#01-00, 22 Martin Rd., 6836-4695, www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com), which offers beans by Australian roaster Five Senses. Besides an on-site roastery (which retails beans for $19), there’s also a focus on filter brews ($6)—daily specials might include earthy Ethopian coffee— as well as a comprehensive food menu with all-day breakfast selections (from $14)—from healthy granola to indulgent eggs ben—and lunch (from $18) with options like the Common Man Burger ($28). But that’s not all: Upstairs sits Argentinian restaurant Bochinche (see page 14), a lively joint with inspired Latin plates. Martin Road has never been more hip.

Australian cult beauty brand Aesop has just opened its third and biggest standalone store here, designed by Melbourne’s Kerstin Thompson Architects. Its minimalist-cool interior is decked out in—get this—grey felt and flannel on both its walls and shelves, while industrial black steel seals the winter-inspired look. If it’s your first time with Aesop, talk to the store’s personal consultants before making any purchase—they really know their stuff. $21 upwards at #1-335 Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd., 6884-6998, www.aesop.com.

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Bull & Butcher The buzz: A project by Trilogy Hospitality (the folks behind soon-to-open VOGUE Club and SushiTini), this steakhouse is one of the newest additions to revamped mall Plaza Singapura. The vibe: The swish 120-seater features an old school design with cowhide-upholstered chairs, tables modelled to look like wooden

butcher blocks and vintage artwork. The food: Classic steakhouse fare. Start with prawn cocktail ($14), then move on to steaks from Australian wagyu tenderloin ($75) to the Argentinean grass fed sirloin ($29). Dig into rich sweets like banana toffee pie ($12) for dessert.

Australian—vinos like the Juniper Crossing Shiraz ($15/ glass, $68/bottle) as well as straightforward beers such as Atomic pale ale ($12). Why you’ll be back: Certainly one of the better new steakhouses in town, plus it’s value-for-money.

The drinks: Wash all that red meat down with bold—mainly

#01-32/33/35 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 6338-3820, www.bullandbutcher.com.sg. Chin Hui Wen

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Nailing I.t Ready your plastic: Multi-label boutique i.t (#03/15 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd., 6732-0873, itlabels.com.sg) is now having its first sale storewide. Get $40 off with $200 spent, $80 off with $350 spent and $180 off with $500 spent (that’s at least 20% off your bill if you do the math!).

Buy Curious Hip multi-concept store, café and nail salon Manicurious (41 Beach Rd., 6333-9096, manicurious.sg) has recently brought in local accessories specialist Cumulus (cumulus. sg) for a pop-up shop at its stylish digs till end of September. Exclusive at the store are labels including Mischa and Out of Print, with matching nail art to boot.

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American aesthetic, for their first collaborative project. The result: A clean and bold collection of tailored sportswear styles in the form of sneakers, varsity jackets, tees, shirts and even ties. $59 upwards at adidas Originals (#01-09 Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Rd., 6238-6388, adidas.com.sg).

Beyond Myths Club Street’s style haven Mythology (88 Club St., 6223-5570, my-thology. com) has added Indonesian talent Patrick Owen and Hong Kong-based jeweler Carmen Chan to its growing list of designers. The former’s Fall/ Winter 2013 collection ($245 upwards) features the label’s signature prints and architectural silhouettes while the latter puts forth a pretty and sophisticated Messenger collection ($160 upwards) with precious metals molded into words like “Feel Love”, “Dance”, and “Laugh”.

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The buzz: Indian food entrepreneur and antique collector Amit Chillal opens a vintage lifestyle boutique that feels like a mini museum chockfull of curios. The vibe: Low-key and unpretentious. The setup is as basic as it gets—just plain concrete floor and pale yellow walls—but the eclectic range of products is enough to charm. The goods: Mostly small, one-of-a-kind pieces like a French medicinal bottle ($26), an antique cast iron ($55) and vintage wine barrels ($169 upwards), sourced directly from artisans all over the world. There’s also a handful of restored furniture, including a hand-painted cabinet from India ($749). Why you’ll be back: Prices aren’t just affordable—they’re up for negotiation too (extremely rare for a shop within Orchard Road). Stocks are also updated weekly so there are always new items to purchase. Plus, their service staff go out of the way to satisfy customers, like providing free delivery and customization tips. #B2-23/24 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., www.themoongiproject.com. Open daily 11am-10pm. Crystal Lee

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The buzz: This seafood eatery (which also has branches at East Coast and Robertson Quay) has expanded to Prinsep Street, just off Orchard Road.

quince ($15)—while on the other side is a long bar, with cocktails such as the Spicy Lolita ($18), a mix of spiced vodka, Chambord and ginger beer.

Black or White OK, so it didn’t go off without a hitch last year, but mega pop-up picnic Diner En Blanc (singapore. dinerenblanc.info) is back, and set to go down October 18. If the all-white flash mob’s not your bag, dine in a pitch-black room at new restaurant Nox – Dine in the Dark (269 Beach Rd., 6298-0708, www.noxdineinthedark. com), which serves modern Diner En Blanc European fare.

Bochinche

Prized Stock Martin Road’s now verifiably one of the hottest dining strips in the city. Argentinean restaurant Bochinche’s (#02-01 22 Martin Rd., 6235-4990, www.bochinche.com.sg) just launched there, upstairs of new café and roastery Common Man Coffee Roasters (see page 12). The 100-seat restaurant is a project by the Spa Esprit Group and chef Diego Jacquet (whose London eateries Zoilo and Casa Malevo draw rave reviews). A lively open kitchen occupies one side of the space—offering creative plates like braised pig head croquettes with

The vibe: Gone are the wobbly red plastic chairs expected of Singapore seafood joints. A spacious 300-seater in a conserved multi-story shophouse, this outlet is sleek and simple, with minimalist dark wood furnishings all round. The food: Dig into market price local classics like chilli crab and salted egg yolk crab, as well as newer innovations like the spicy seafood combination (from $28), a saucy Thaiinflected trough of shrimp, scallop and squid. The drinks: There’s homemade iced lemon tea ($5), fresh juices ($5.50) and sodas ($4). Nothing unexpected, but they do the job.

Plat It Up It’s rare to find an affordable CBD watering hole. But new bar Platitos (#01-08, 1 Tras Link, 6444-1654, www.facebook.com/platitosSG) offers value-formoney house pour wine ($8/glass, $36/bottle), beers (from $3.50) and cocktails (from $8) to go with nibbles like bruschetta anchovies ($5.90).

Why you’ll be back: The food’s good, and the space is modern and comfortable for a seafood joint. Plus, it’s rare to get local seafood specialties so close to the city center. 68 Prinsep St., 6336-6080, www.redhouseseafood.com. Chin Hui Wen

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OPEN BAR Oxwell & Co. The buzz: Though UK celeb chef Mark Sargeant’s gastrobar Oxwell & Co. only properly opens later this month, the bar’s already packing in crowds with its appealingly unpretentious drinks and locavore sensibilities. The décor: It’s beautifully dolled up with furniture from vintage specialists Fred Lives Here. Think kooky details like old school sewing machine tables and real, plumbing-style taps built into the wall behind the bar. The drinks: A stripped-down list, thanks to barkeep Luke Whearty (ex-Tippling Club), who wants to make drinking more accessible. To add interest, he works with local spices and botanicals, and collaborated with local brewer Jungle Beer to create their house beer, the Oxhorn Lager ($12). Other highlights are the drinks on tap—house G&T and sangria ($12 each), prosecco ($12) and Sapporo ($10)—though there are also bottled English ales ($15), wines by the glass (from $12) and a small,

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interesting spirits list (from $12) to keep hard boozehounds happy. The food: The team’s still tweaking the menu, but we did enjoy complimentary snacks like mussel popcorn (yep, just like popcorn chicken) and baby radishes with anchovy mayo. The music: Smooth indie-dance and hip hop. Like the drinks list, the playlist doesn’t alienate. The crowd: Don’t expect too many hip young things here. It’s a pretty laidback, undemanding crowd, though they tend to spill out the back and get more raucous as the night progresses. Why you’ll be back: It’s affordable, fun and refreshingly nonelitist. Plus, you can’t get G&Ts quite like this (complete with a nutmeg leaf fresh from one of the trees around Ann Siang Hill) anywhere else. 5 Ann Siang Hill, 9296-4704, www.oxwellandco.com. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-late. Clara Lim

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60 SECONDS Iggy Azalea The rambunctious singer-songwriter-wrapper from Down Under will be taking over the stage at the upcoming 1 World Music Festival. She takes five us before the gig. I took Iggy Azalea as my stage name because… both words are special to me. The favorite part of my body is… my long hair. Being a female rapper is… fun. I like wearing… platform shoes. It would be a dream come true to… have my own house. I’m ashamed to admit that… I'm a mess. I write about… my life.

designers Bani Haykal and Tze Toh. Sep 13-14, 8pm; Sep 14-15, 3pm. Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 63323659. $32 from Sistic.

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Mobile 2: Flat Cities Based on World War II, this is a series of very poignant multilingual anecdotes of personal and universal struggles across different Asian locations by director Alvin Tan. Through Aug 30, 8pm; Aug 31-Sep 1, 3pm; Sep 2-6, 8pm; Sep 7, 3pm; Sep 7, 8pm. The Necessary Stage Black Box, #B1-02 Marine Parade Community Building, 278 Marine Parade Rd.. $30 from Sistic.

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In another life I would have been… a baker. Iggy Azalea performs on Sep 20 at 1 World Music Festival, which takes place Sep 20-21, 6pm. Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr., 6514-5959, www.1worldmusicfestival.com. $98-188 from the website. Terry Ong

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of his smooth tunes for a relaxing evening. Aug 31, 9:30pm. The Sultan Jazz Club, 2/F The Sultan, 101 Jalan Sultan, 6723-7117. $25.

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Music at an Exhibition: The Princely Piano Witness pianist Lim Yan perform a session that explores the development of piano over time with pieces like Scarlatti's Sonata in G major and Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D major. Sep 6, 8pm. National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-5642. $45 from Sistic.

I-S PICK> Steve Reich’s Drumming This seminal performance involving percussionists, flautists and singers of the famed minimal composer's work is performed in its entirety for the first time by top local percussionists together with flautist Robertio Álvarez and singers Thomas Manhart and Lim Yan Ting. Sep 13, 7:30am. Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $25. www. esplanade.com.sg.

concerts & gigs

I-S PICK> Creative Destruction at Night Festival 2013 Witness the experimental creations of The Observatory, Kiat from Syndicate and AION exclusively for the Creative Destruction campaign. Aug 30-31, 8pm. The Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian St., 6332-2982. Free.

Pitbull Global Warming Tour The iconic rapper is set to bring the party to Singapore as part of the promotions for his latest album, Global Warming. Aug 31, 8pm. The Max Pavilion@Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr.. $88-158 from Sistic.

The Sultan Jazz Club presents Yotam Silberstein Catch this jazz singer from Israel dish out some

I-S PICK> Young Americans: Anti Matter Six emerging American artists—Amanda Charchian, Bumblebee, Greg AllenMüller, Judith Supine, Lisa Solberg and Zio Ziegler—explore the meaning of contemporary art through a varied series of works, from sculptures to surrealistic paintings to street artinspired pieces. Through Sep 8. Gajah Gallery, #01-08 MICA Building, 140 Hill St., 6737-4202. Free.

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Guinness Arthur’s Day Concert A very special celebration with lots of Guinness in the house and a special appearance by rock band The Fray. So special, even the location’s a secret for now. Sep 27.

I-S PICK> Suede Brett Anderson and company are back to promote their first new album in over a decade, Bloodsports. Sep 27, 8pm. The Coliseum™, Resorts World® Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 65778888. $115-130 from Sistic. www. midaspromotions.com.

Unbreakable Kult’s latest group exhibition Unbreakable features 20 up-and-coming artists and a mish-mash of multimedia elements. Through Sep 22, 10am. Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, #F1-01 LaSalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free.

I-S PICK> Princely Treasures from the House of Liechtenstein The comprehensive art collection of the Liechtenstein royal family is on show at this exhibition of 91 pieces ranging from the 15th to 19th century, including the works of European masters Raphael and Reubens. Through Sep 29, 10am. National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd.. Call 6332-3251 for more info. from Sistic

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I-S PICK> 1 World Music Festival Marina Barrage transforms into a massive party ground for this sunrise-to-sunset music fest with international acts like Far East Movement, Orbital, Yuna and Tinie Tempah in the lineup. Log on to the website for tickets. Sep 20-21, 6pm. Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr., 6514-5959. $98-188.

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T.H.E 5th Anniversary Celebrations: New Vision A triple bill combining dance and multimedia by T.H.E artistic director Kuik Swee Boon and choreographers Zhuo Zihao and Jeffrey Tan, together with sound

Birth and Death Bridge The first solo show here by the great Japanese artist Keiichi Tanaami features 12 giant paintings replete with his trademark psychedelic renderings of fantastical creatures and universes. Through Sep 29. Mizuma Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #01-34, 22 Lock Rd., 6570-2505. Free.

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Learning to Fly Marlaine Collins' inaugural art exhibition here consists of 32 paintings and photographs of cloudscapes and their interplay on the earth below. Through Sep 30. Pan Pacific Singapore, Marina Square, 7 Raffles Boulevard, 6336-8111. Free.

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Ai Weiwei - Baby Formula An installation by the controversial, infamous Chinese artist consisting of over 1,800 cans of baby milk powder arranged to form a map of China. Through Oct 6. Michael Janssen Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #02-21, Lock Rd. 67348948. Free.

I-S PICK> 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic Photography lovers will not want to miss this rare opportunity to catch iconic works from revered travel-photographers like Sam Abell and Joanna Pinneo, the latter who is well-known for her depictions of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa and its inhabitants. There will also be darkroom workshops and guided tours for a more interactive experience. Through Oct 31, 10am. ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave.. Call 6688-8868 for more info. $13-15.

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I-S PICK> We Are What We Mask One of Indonesia's most foremost artists Eko Nughoro's latest solo show here features over 70 works replete with images of Mexican wrestling masks. Sep 7-Oct 9. Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663. Free.

Nakakiyo No Entakukei Emerging Japanese artist Masanori Handa transformes the gallery into a sitespecific installation derived from the expanding shape of a bonsai tree put together through an assortment of trailing vines, timber, canvas, foam, fabric, cement and discarded wood. Sep 6-Oct 13. Ota Fine Arts (Gillman Barracks), #01-23, 47 Malan Rd.. Free.

FOOD & DRINK

Sunkissed Sicily with the wines of Donnafugata This six-course Sicilian dinner will feature wines by Donnafugata. Sep 6, 7pm. Dolce Vita, 5/F Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, Marina Square, 5 Raffles Ave., 68853551. $208.

World Food Fair 2013 Sample the world's best cuisines as over 100 food and beverage establishments

are participating in this year's mouthwatering edition of this beloved food fair. Sep 5-8, 11am. Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr.. Free.

Gifts of the Forest with the wines of Fontodi Chef Beppe de Vito prepares food from Puglia at this wine dinner. Wine house Fontodi will provide the accompanying tipples. Sep 11, 7pm. il Lido, Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Rd., 6866-1977. $198-248.

Aussie-Kiwi Food & Beer Pairing Pair Intrepid Gastro Bar's Melbourne-style tapas with award-winning MOA beers from New Zealand. These beers are made using winemaking techniques such as barrel ageing and bottle fermentation, as with Champagne. Sep 1-30. Intrepid Gastro Bar, #01-01 Far East Square, 40 Pekin St., 90688297. $0. www.facebook.com/ IntrepidByZumo.

SPORTS

I-S PICK> Yoga Rave Party Work up a sweat at this unique nightlife-meets-fitness event, which kicks off with a dynamic 75-minute Vinyasa Flow class—set to progressive electronic music and guided by Hom Yoga gurus—and an afterparty at the beach club thereafter. Sep 7, 6:30pm. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355. $35-40.

I-S PICK> Sundown UltraMarathon 2013 There’s nothing quite like the thrill of running into the night. Join like-minded sports buffs on this ultra-marathon with a boldly lit trail comprising many different surfaces, obstacles and challenges. Sep 14-15, 6pm. Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr.. Call 6340-4200 for more info. $40-85.

Craze Ultra 2013 100 miles of madness all across the island. Sep 21-22, 7am. Macritchie Reservoir, Lornie Rd., www. crazeultra.com.

ANNOuncement notice of Intended marriage I, Sajad Ukra single, of 261 River Valley, block E5, #01-12, Singapore 238307 , intend to marry Nikita Mirzani of fiancee, of Apartment Permata Hijau Residence Tower Abelia 15 AE Permata Hijau Jakarta Selatan - Indonesia, at Apartment Permata Hijau Residence Tower Abelia 15 AE Permata Hijau Jakarta Selatan – Indonesia on 27 September 2013. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify the Consular Section, British High Commission Singapore, 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919.

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World Voices Presents Gillian & Verner Bickley The UK-born writers share valuable experiences from their illustrious career as writers and publishers in an open session. Sep 14, 4pm. Blue Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. Free.

competitions

2013 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Aside from the high octane action along Marina Bay Street Circuit, this year’s edition of the sports and entertainment mega-event promises a star-studded lineup. Headliners include Bigbang on Sep 20, The Killers and Bob Geldof on Sep 21, Rihanna and Tom Jones on Sep 22, and Justin Bieber at the closing concert. Sep 20-22, 2:30pm. Marina Bay Street Circuit, 6738-6738. $68-4200.

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Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention 2013 Pop culture geeks of all stripes will be at this annual convention, where you can get first dibs on new artwork and toys, plus take photos with some cosplayers. Aug 31-Sep 1, 10am. Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868.

I-S PICK> MAAD Pyjamas This monthly arts market by the MAAD collective features original artworks, quirky finds by local artists and creatives as well as performances by homegrown musicians. Artery Bar will also be providing beers for the thirsty. Sep 6, 5pm; Oct 4, 5pm; Nov 8, 5pm; Dec 6, 5pm. Red Dot Design Museum, Red Dot Traffic, 28 Maxwell Rd. 6534-7194. Free.

classes & workshops Talk: Sex and the Citadel A talk by writer and academic, Shereen El Feki, on her debut non-fiction work about the Arab world from a female perspective. Sep 7, 11am. Screening Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane. Free.

I-S PICK> Battle of the Bands 2013 Bands compete in this open competition where they will vie for the top prize of $3,000 during the grand finals on September 13. The pre-qualifying and semi-final rounds will be held on September 5-6 and September 10 respectively. Log onto the site for more info. Sep 5-13. CJ’s Bar at Quaich, #01-293 Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, 6686-3313.

NIGHTLIFE

dj gigs

I-S PICK> Liberation ft. Francois K Kyo's first quarterly Sunday gig kicks off with the much-revered Francois K at the decks. Expect an eclectic music repertoire from spaced-out techni to reggae, plus a selective bar menu consisting of gourmet bites like cheese and charcuterie boards. Sep 1, 3pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 8299-8735. $20-25 one drink included.

Jack’s Hit #2 This quarterly night brings to you the darker, grittier side of house music, with DJs Debbie Chia, Lawrence C and William J from Darker Than Wax. Sep 7, 9pm. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035. Free. www.loof.com.sg.

Forward ft. 65D Mavericks UK electro-techno DJ-producer Nick Dunton, known worldwide as one of the best live acts around, holds court at Kyo alongside local deck master Angela Flame. Sep 7, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 8299-8735. Free.

Transfix presents tyDi Classically-trained DJ tyDi brings to Zouk's dancefloor his chart-topping trance portfolio. Sep 7, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

HAPPY HOURS

The Black Swan Get 30% off oysters, housepours, beers and wines by the glass. There's also an $18 deal for a glass of Champagne plus a pair of oysters. Mon-Fri 5-7:30pm. The Black Swan, 19 Cecil St., 8181-3305. NEW

Hard Rock Café Groovy happy hours here get you 50 percent off all house pours with soda mixers, house wines and draft beer. Daily 4-7pm. Hard Rock Cafe, #02/0301 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235-5232.

Hood Bar and Café Housepour spirits, wines and draught beers at $5 a pop. MonFri 5pm-9pm. #05-07 Bugis+, 201 Victoria St., 6221-8846. NEW

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Idle Carlsberg beer, housepour spirits and house wines go for $8

a glass at this all-night happy hour. Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight. Idle, 16A Dempsey Rd., 6479-6188.

Napoleon Food & Wine Bar Asahi draft beers are 1-for-1, while Budweisers and Coronas are 5 for $35. Mon-Fri 5:30-8pm. Napoleon Food & Wine Bar, 206 Telok Ayer St., 6221-9282. NEW

Tippletown Selected craft beers go for just $10 per cup on Saturday nights. Sat 6pm-midnight. Tippletown, 11 Club St., 6557-2554. NEW

The Vintage Room Sneak out of work early for this afternoon happy hour—house wines, spirits and bottled beers are 1-for-1. Fri 3-7pm. The Vintage Room, 37 Duxton Hill, 6690-7565. NEW

ZSS presents Designer Drugs USbased DJ-production duo Michael Patrick and Paul Nelson of Designer Drugs returns to Zouk's decks to flex their musical muscles with a crisp mix of electro-funk classics and dance floor-friendly bangers. Sep 13, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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I-S PICK> Ku De Ta Third Anniversary Resident DJs Joshua P, Yafifth, Ramesh, Suren and Deepak are out in full force for Ku De Ta's red-hot themed, third birthday party. At the restaurant, newly-minted executive chef Frederic Faucheux has put out a special menu for the occasion (through Sep 15, with a complimentary glass of Champagne). Sep 12, 10pm. KU DÉ TA, 57/F Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Skypark, North Tower 1, 1 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7688. Free.

I-S PICK> Full Steam Ahead - PreRace Blowout Singapore’s only full moon beach party returns with a stellar roster of local DJs as usual. Great food, giant beach balls, beer pong, and of course the iconic infinity pool will make for a crazy cosmic night. Sep 14, 4pm. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355. Free. www. tanjongbeachclub.com.

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guided tours, as well as special performances (Strangeweather Movement Group at FOST) throughout the month to keep things interesting. “We welcome all to join us in the September celebrations where we have lined up a month of exciting activities, and visitors can access and enjoy the best contemporary art in a single location,” says Dr. Eugene Tan, Programme Director (Lifestyle Programme Office) from the Singapore Economic Development Board, which is organizing the whole shebang. More details can be found at www.facebook.com/gillmanbarracks.

How time flies. It seems like only yesterday when art enclave Gillman Barracks opened with a slew of impressive art exhibitions, DJ gigs and free flow drinks. And it really was Home Brewed just last week when we held our very own We’ve seen it happen in eateries and cafés ArtWalk there with over 100 friends and family (looking at you, Chye Seng Huat Hardware), joining us for a fun-filled evening loaded with and now it seems the bar scene has finally great art (our favorites were Keiichi Tanaami's caught up on the whole retro-local Birth and Death Bridge and Ai Weiwei's nostalgia thing. Newcomers to Baby Formula, see page 16). And it watch include The Tuckshop seems like even more is happening (403 Guillemard Rd., 8511at the Barracks in September. To 8102, www.facebook.com/ celebrate their first anniversary Thetuckshopsingapore), which from Sep 6-28, the galleries is outfitted in gray school desks will be open late on Friday nights and chairs and serves beer—from (6-9pm) for the first time, there'll local brewery Archipelago, of be new exhibitions opening (on Sep 6 course—with ice, kopitiam-style. Then and 13) and numerous artist talks (like Gillman Barracks there’s the brand new Ah Sam Cold Sam Leach at Future Perfect) and

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Drink Stall (60A Boat Quay, 6535 0838, www. facebook.com/AhSamColdDrinkStall) which goes the whole hog in replicating that hawker center concept, only with cocktails rather than Tiger. Plus, unfussy watering hole Sauce (#01-10/12 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Ave., 6837-2959, www.saucebar.com.sg) has just relaunched with new drinks featuring flavors like calamansi and pandan—it all sounds a bit like spiked Yeo’s packet drinks, but they actually do work.

Beer Bug Beer fans and partygoers will have one more reason to cheer in October with the Singapore premiere of Oktoberfest Asia from Oct 1619. This four-day pop-up is set to rival all the Oktoberfest parties around town, featuring themed "bars", plenty of German cuisine, live music, stand-up comedy shows and even a secret party thrown in for good measure. All this taking place at Keppel Island Plaza, Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista so that you can enjoy the scenic view while you down those beers. $75-85 from Sistic. Log onto www.oktoberfestasia.com for more details. Even better, Clarke Quay's own Oktoberfest celebration takes place from Oct 11-12—so you don't have to choose between them!

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SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): What will you do now that you have acquired more clout and visibility? Will you mostly just pump up your selflove and bask in the increased attention? There’s nothing wrong with that, of course. But if those are the only ways you cash in on your added power, the power won’t last. I suggest you take advantage of your enhanced influence by engaging in radical acts of magnanimity. Perform good deeds and spread big ideas. The more blessings you bestow on your fellow humans, the more enduring your new perks will be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ve been pretty wild and uncontained lately, and that’s OK. I’ve loved seeing how much permission you’ve given yourself to ramble free, experiment with the improbable, and risk being a fool. I suspect that history will judge a majority of your recent explorations as tonic. But now, Sagittarius, the tenor of the time is shifting. To continue being in alignment with your highest good, I believe you will have to rein in your wanderlust and start attending to the care and cultivation of your power spot. Can you find a way to enjoy taking on more responsibility? CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): “The person who can’t visualize a horse galloping on a tomato is an idiot,” said the founder of Surrealism, writer André Breton. I wouldn’t go so far as to call such an imagination-deprived soul an “idiot,” but I do agree with the gist of his declaration. One of the essential facets of intelligence is the ability to conjure up vivid and creative images in one’s mind. When daily life has grown a bit staid or stuck or overly serious, this skill becomes even more crucial. Now is one of those times for you, Capricorn. If you have any trouble visualizing a horse galloping on a tomato, take measures to boost the fertility of your imagination. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): “I want to be with those who know the secret things, or else alone,” wrote the eccentric ecstatic poet Rainer Maria Rilke. That wouldn’t be a good rule for you Aquarians to live by all the time. To thrive, you need a variety of cohorts and allies, including those who know and care little about secret things. But I suspect that for the next few weeks, an affinity for those who know secret things might suit you well. More than that, they may be exactly the accomplices who will help you attend to your number one assignment: exploratory holy work in the depths. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): To launch your horoscope, I’ll steal a line from a Thomas Pynchon novel: “A revelation trembles just beyond the threshold of your understanding.” To continue your oracle, I’ll borrow a message I heard in my dream last night: “A breakthrough shivers just beyond the edge of your courage.” Next, I’ll use words I think I heard while eavesdropping on a conversation at Whole Foods: “If you want to cook up the ultimate love feast, you’re still missing one ingredient.” And to finish this oracle, Pisces, I’ll say that if you want to precipitate the trembling revelation, activate the shivering breakthrough, and acquire the

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missing ingredient, imitate what I’ve done in creating this horoscope. Assume the whole world is offering you useful clues and listen closely. ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): An Indian student named Sankalp Sinha has invented the “Good Morning Sing N Shock.” It’s an alarm clock that plays you a song and gives you a small electrical jolt when you hit the snooze button. The voltage applied is far less intense than, say, a taser, and is designed to energize you rather than disable you. I encourage you to seek out wake-up calls like the kind this device administers, Aries: fairly gentle, yet sufficiently dramatic to get your attention. The alternative would be to wait around for blind fate to provide the wake-up calls. They might be a bit more strenuous. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If you google the statement “I can change overnight,” most of the results that come up are negative, like “It’s not something I can change overnight” or “I don’t think I can change overnight.” But there’s one google link to “I can change overnight.” It’s a declaration made by Taurus painter Willem de Kooning. He was referring to how unattached he was to defining his work and how easy it was for him to mutate his artistic style. I wouldn’t normally advise you Tauruses to use “I can change overnight” as your battle cry. But for the foreseeable future you do have the power to make some rather rapid and thorough transformations. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): “The artist is by necessity a collector,” said graphic designer Paul Rand. “He accumulates things with the same ardor and curiosity with which a boy stuffs his pockets. He borrows from the sea and from the scrap heap; he takes snapshots, makes mental notes, and records impressions on tablecloths and newspapers. He has a taste for children’s wall scrawling as appreciative as that for prehistoric cave painting.” Whether or not you’re an artist, Gemini, this would be an excellent approach for you in the coming days. You’re in a phase when you can thrive by being a gatherer of everything that attracts and fascinates you. You don’t need to know yet why you’re assembling all these clues. That will be revealed in good time. CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): Can you remember the last time you bumped up against a limitation caused by your lack of knowledge? What did it feel like? I expect that sometime soon you will have that experience again. You may shiver with worry as you contemplate the potential consequences of your continued ignorance. But you may also feel the thrill of hungry curiosity rising up in you. If all goes well, the fear and curiosity will motivate you to get further educated. You will set to work on a practical plan to make it happen. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): “My story isn’t sweet and harmonious like invented stories,” wrote novelist Herman Hesse. “It tastes of folly and bewilderment, of madness and dream, like the life of all people who no longer want to lie to themselves.” As interesting as Hesse’s declaration is, let’s not take it as gospel. Let’s instead envision the possibility that when people reduce the number of lies they tell themselves, their lives may become sweeter and more harmonious as a result. I propose that exact scenario for you right now, Leo. There might be a rough adjustment period as you cut back on your self-deceptions, but eventually your folly and bewilderment will diminish as the sweet harmony grows.

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The Executive Pastor at the Free Community Church is also the organizer of LGBT festival IndigNation, which recently wrapped its ninth edition. He talks to Terry Ong about the state of things. My activities start from my faith. I wear two hats as I am both a pastor and an LGBT activist. I feel challenged when people cannot separate one from the other. The Christian right wing sees me a gay man masquerading as a pastor. The don’t see me as a real pastor. I don’t see the difference.

It’s not a matter of who wins. It should be about being able to listen and see deep down inside a person, regardless of their sexual orientation.

It’s not a matter of who wins

Everybody has an agenda. My agenda with IndigNation is simply to find ways for the LGBT community to live their lives to the fullest. We’re not here to convert anyone or shut anyone out. Everyone has a right to embrace, love and be loved.

If laws are signifiers, why aren’t there laws against gambling? What I struggle with is this city’s desire to be politically correct all the time, to the point of fetishizing our local cultures and religions. Beyond just wearing each other’s costumes or eating each other’s food, there needs to be a more organic integration among our multi-racial society, rather than just putting everyone into their rightful places. Creating categories will only break things down. We fail to see everyone as human beings. Even by disagreeing, we are actually offering alternatives. Another struggle that I find here is that we don’t have enough dialogues or conversations. Everything usually gets turned into a debate. So often I get

conversations shot down before I could even get started.

When people are being humanized, it is harder to oppress them.

Social media only allows us to talk to one another and not with one another. Those who engage in it can choose to hide behind the screens. It can become a war of words and people get hurt. I think we would have been in a different place today if we weren’t so caught up with such a consumerist culture. I was just at the Bukit Timah cemetery the other day at 7am and, for a moment, I felt totally at peace.

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The only reasons people are still rooted here are relationships and memories. Nothing here looks the same anymore. I really like local comic artist Troy Chin’s The Resident Tourist. I feel like a resident tourist when I’m here, too. The late playwright Kuo Pao Kun once asked about when is Singapore going to “Pop”? We have J Pop and K Pop, but we will never “Pop” if we continue to make art or films that are so caught up with the Singaporean identity. “Pop” cannot be engineered!

Argentinean chef Diego Jacquet talks about his new Singapore project Bochinche and the growing popularity of Latin food in Singapore. is.gd/interviewbochinche

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But of course I may be wrong with a lot of things and that keeps me going. I don’t feel the need to justify myself. If we are capable to say that we are wrong, then perhaps we’re listening for once. We cannot be number one in everything.

A sneak peak into the latest Fred Perry store at Mandarin Galllery.

We get so enchanted by material things that we lose sight of what really matters. So it looks like we’re going to build an expressway across the cemetery and soon enough, there might just be malls built around it.

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Is that what defines our soul? Shopping? All our cultural heritage has been translated into tourism currency. The pastel color scheme found in many of our HDB flats or conserved buildings also looks fake, almost like a metaphor for who we are. Why can’t we just go for something simple like white or beige?

The full lineup for new indie music fest Camp Symmetry (happenng in November) is out and we’re impressed. is.gd/campsymmetrysg

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