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October means the WTA Finals, the writers festival and, of course, non-stop Oktoberfest. We chanced upon the Twitter exchanges of literary dignitaries in town early to soak in the city and the action.

The best of Singapore—according to you.

Travel

digital

48 hours in Chiang Mai

Wearable gadgets

Ernest Hemingway @erniehemingway WTA Finals? Always thought tennis was for girls anyway. Bullfighting, there’s a proper sport. Take note, @STB. #bloodisbetter #needadrink

fashion

DRINKS

Korean Stylings

East side watering holes

Jane Austen @janeygirl In #SG remotely researching the #reunion of @fayewong and @nicholastse after 11 yrs. Couldn’t have written it better myself! #gossipFTW #HKtoocrazy

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dining

COMNAM Broken Rice

sport

WTA Finals

events

LAST WORD

Oktoberfest party round up

Janice Koh

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Joseph Conrad @callmejoe @diealittleeveryday Don’t do it, Ginny. I’m cruising on the #RiverExplorer and all along the banks and quays the savage natives are puking into the water. #heartofdarkness #oktoberfest George Orwell @gxxrgx_xrwxll It’s a humid day in October, and the clocks are all striking cocktail hour. Big Brother is always watching. #dystopia #drinktoforget Ernest Hemingway @erniehemingway @gxxrx_xrwxll Cocktail hour? Where are you? I can meet you there. #ifievergetacab F. Scott Fitzgerald @scottiefitz I’m at #TheBlackSwan with Zelda (via @foursquare) @erniehemingway, forget the #rum. Call an #Uber. #champagnehappyhour #ArtDeco #weheartSG For information on all the living writers visiting Singapore for Singapore International Writers Festival this month, see page 25.

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COVER STORY

The best of Singapore by the ultimate insiders—you. By the I-S Team.

e at I-S pride ourselves on being opinionated, but once a year we take a break and let our readers do the judging. And judge you did—thousands of you filled out our lengthy ballot and cast your votes on Singapore’s best restaurants, bars, attractions, shops, gyms and lots more. Without further ado, here are the winners…

NIGHTLIFE Best Wine Lounge

Wine Connection Cheese Bar

Tippling Club

Best Bar

Tippling Club Oh, how times have changed. 28 HongKong Street has been vanquished by Tippling Club. This restaurant and bar has gone from strength to strength, with new digs, special experimental dinners and, of course, bartender Kamil Foltan’s classic-with-a-twist creations. 38 Tanjong Pagar Rd., 64752217, www.tipplingclub.com

Best New Bar

Anti:dote No longer are hotel bars synonymous with watereddown swill. Anti:dote leads the revival with creative cocktails that are beautifully presented. The modern space brings back forgotten classics, while also dishing out awesome fusion tapas like black truffle veal cheek bao. 1/F Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Rd., 6431-5315, www.antidote-bar.com

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Best Bartender

Tom Hogan (Anti:dote)

The sister outlet of last year’s winner, this affordable and casual bar not only sells and extentive selection of bottles starting at $35, it also has a decent choice of artisanal cheeses, which you have have served on a board while you drink in-house. #01-05 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6238-1279, www. wineconnection.com.sg

Best Microbrewery

Brewerkz

Tom Hogan

It’s a double win for Anti:dote with bartender Tom Hogan snatching the bragging rights from the boys at 28 HongKong Street. The American fuses his classic know-how with Asian touches and lots of charm. 1/F Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Rd., 6431-5315, www.antidote-bar.com Honorable mention: Peter Chua (28 HongKong Street). The local wonderboy is fresh from his Diageo World Class finals after clinching the sixth spot as one of the world’s best bartenders. Readers love him, too, it seems. 28 HongKong St., 65332001, www.28hks.com

Local pride FTW. As one of the oldest local microbreweries, this three-time winner is the grand-daddy of the small-batch movement, serving signatures like their IPA and the Oatmeal Stout and seasonal brews like the award-winning XIPA. #01-05/06 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Rd., 64387438, www.brewerkz.com

Best Party Event

Zoukout

This annual party attracts tens of thousands of EDM fans with headliners like this year’s Steve Aoki, Nina Kraviz and Nicky Romero. With multiple stages and tons of food & drink booths, one of Southeast Asia’s largest music festivals keeps partiers going until the wee hours two nights in a row. Dec 12-13, Siloso Beach. $118388. www.zoukout.com

Best Beach Bar

Tanjong Beach Club The nautical blue and white color scheme imparts chic beach bar vibes at Tanjong Beach’s only restaurant-bar. While things get Tanjong heated at night with Beach Club their DJs spinning popular tunes, the days have a chiller weekend brunch vibe.

Best Club

Zouk

We’re pretty sure Zouk has been topping every club list since its inception and it’s easy to see why. They bring in big names like Avicii and David Guetta, they’re constantly introducing cool club nights at their three establishments: Zouk, Velvet Underground and Phuture. Plus, they’re not closing anymore! 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, www.zoukclub.com

Zouk

120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355, www. tanjongbeachclub.com

Best Rooftop Bar

Ku De Ta

Marina Bay Sands’ swanky rooftop bar has snatched the top spot for three years running. It’s got Asian fusion menu, sunset cocktails, cool DJs and a ridiculous view. 57/F Skypark, Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Ave., 66887688, www.kudeta.com.sg Honorable mention: 1-Altitude. Taller than Ku De Ta, this triangular rooftop space has a garden-like atmosphere, bottle service and some pretty pumped up music. It gets super packed over the weekends with pretty young things who are dressed to impress. 63/F One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place, 6438-0410, www.1-altitude.com

DINING

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Jaan

Best Restaurant

Jaan

Throwing Les Amis off its two-year winning streak, this French fine dining restaurant is equally as swanky and undoubtedly delicious. It doesn’t hurt that the place capitalizes on the 70th floor bay views and pushes out prettily-plated gastronomic nosh. 70/F Equinox Complex, Swissotel The Stamford, 68373322, www.jaan.com.sg

furniture edged out last year’s winner Chye Seng Huat Hardware, which came in second place. #01-00 22 Martin Rd., 6836-4695, www. commonmancoffeeroasters.com

Best Local Chef

Willin Low (Wild Rocket)

Honorable mention: CUT by Wolfgang Puck. The venerable steakhouse was so close to clinching top position but lost by only three votes. But, really, who could resist marbled steaks oozing meaty juices cooked to perfection? #B1-71 Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8517, www.wolfgangpuck.com.

Best New Restaurant

Burnt Ends

The slick grill (read: gourmet barbecue) and bar is well-loved by critics and diners alike because of its accessible high-low interpretations of comfort food. Although the menu changes daily, think along the lines of pulled-pork sandwiches with chipotle aioli and coleslaw, as well as burned leeks in a brown butter sauce. 20 Teck Lim Rd., 6224-3933, www.burntends.com.sg

Best Café

Common Man Coffee Roasters Between their in-house roasted coffee and a food menu that’s far from your average coffee joint fare, it’s no wonder the cool space full of edgily-marbled counters and minimalist wooden

New buffet pricing:

Willin Low

Willin Low has certainly had a good year, between reopening his Mod Sin restaurant Wild Rocket and cementing his status as the champion of fusion Singaporean cuisine. The ultimate comeback kid’s landslide win this year puts fine dining favorite Justin Quek on the backburner for the time being. G/F Hangout@Mount Emily, 10A Upper Wilkie Rd., 63399448, www.wildrocket.com.sg

Best Brunch

PS. Café

Lunch (Mon to Fri) $32++ per adult, $16++ per Brunch (Sat, Sun & PH) $42++ per adult, $21++ per Dinner (Mon to Thurs) $38++ per adult, $19++ per Dinner (Sat, Sun & PH) $42++ per adult, $21++ per

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Can’t argue with your verdict on this one. PS. Cafe has a great mix of atmosphere and good food. That, and all four outlets have slightly different menus, making each experience a little different. The airy spaces with huge floral bouquets add to the brunch-y vibe, but staples like the truffle shoestring fries and eggs benedict never fail us, either. Common Man Coffee Roasters 28B Harding Rd., 64793343, www.pscafe.sg

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COVER STORY Best Hawker Center

Best Dessert Spot

Maxwell Food Centre

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This category is always a source of Fresh from a pretty contention as everyone has their extensive facelift, Chef childhood favorites. But between Janice Wong’s late-night all the other hawkers that have dessert haunt is back in recently undergone renovations full force. For the third (read: beautification), Maxwell still year running, this has been Maxwell Food Centre maintains its buzzing and slightly the go-to dessert spot with gritty vibe. Plus, there are evergreen few contenders that can stalls like Tian Tian Chicken Rice, Zhen match the finesse of her edible wall art Zhen Porridge and the famous char kway (you heard it, there are marshmallow teow from Marina South Delicious Food. walls) and kooky chocolate-y creations. 1 Kadayanallur St. 21A Lorong Liput, 6291-9727, www.2amdessertbar.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Museum

Singapore Art Museum After a quiet spell, SAM’s been back in a big way, with its brand new energetic director Susie Lingham, some private management and several big exhibitions. On now at SAM @ 8Q is photography triple whammy Still Moving, which brings together Southeast Asian photographers, historical photos and new video pieces. 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6589-9580. www.singaporeartmuseum.org

Best Art Gallery

Opera Gallery Last year’s winner MAD Museum of Art and Design has been relocating to Tangling Road, so this year’s winner was the glizty Opera Gallery, famous for its huge names. The current exhibition, A Retrospective Journey, features Marc Chagall, Chu Teh-Chun, Salvador Dali, Fernand Leger, Pablo Picasso and Marc Quinn. See what we mean? 2 Orchard Turn, #04-15 ION Orchard, 6735-2618. www.operagallery.com

Laneway Festival

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in droves to sample some of the best chefs from places like Saint Pierre and Forlino for a fraction of their normal prices. At Savour, it was all quality food, a great atmosphere and lots to choose from. Honorable mention:

Best Food Event

Savour

It seems like there’s no better pleasure than something with a bang for your buck. Despite the blistering heat, you all came

LIFESTYLE Best Furniture Store

Best Arts Space

I Wanna Go Home

Esplanade—Theatres by the Bay And the winner for another year is Esplanade—Theatres by the Bay, which continues to win local hearts with its mix of big-deal and intimate programming. This year we were excited about their Jazz in July series and their cool series National Theatre Live, where they screened the iconic London company’s biggest productions. Esplanade. At the moment, you can catch the da:ns Festival (through Oct 19) and gear up for the Indian cultural showcase Kalaa Ustavam (Nov 21-30). 1 Esplanade Drive, 6828-8377. www.esplanade.com

Best Music Festival

Laneway Festival You’re gaga for all things indie, so it goes without saying that your favorite music festival is the so-cool-it-hurts St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, which last year brought in lo-fi acts like Youth Lagoon, slightly bigger names like James Blake and Daughter and even local stalwarts The Observatory. The 2015 edition will happen at Gardens by the Bay on Jan 25, and the recently revealed line up includes the slow and surreal Little Dragon and Swedish dance anthem machine Lykke Li. Whee! For more information, visit www. singapore.lanewayfestival.com

World Gourmet Summit. The WGS spares no expense in bringing in heavyweight chefs to cook up amuse bouche-sized portions for all to enjoy. With good wine and good food, it’s no wonder the best type of food coma ensues.

World Gourmet Summit

The Roof Top

Best New Pop-Ups

PasarBella & Friends Go to Town This year’s standout winner saw The Grandstand’s warm community market transported to the heart of the CBD. The outdoor festival brought together culinary treats from fresh produce to deli delights and homemade meals. The PasarBella pop-up market was part of the i Light Marina Bay 2014 festival in March, and will probably be even bigger in 2015. www.ilightmarinabay.sg/pasarbellaand-friends-go-to-town.

Best New Local Store

The Roof Top Multi-label fashion and homewear boutique The Roof Top wins the prize for best new local store this year. Taking up a huge space on the top floor of City Square Mall, The Roof Top is a quirky, nostalgic mix of vintage trinkets, retro décor and clothing racks from an ever-changing range of brands. #04-33/34/35/36 City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd., 6636-7898, www. facebook.com/RoofTopMemoirs.

Another standout winner, I Wanna Go Home takes the cake for Singapore’s favorite furniture store. Self-described as “home fashion” rather than homeware, I Wanna Go Home stocks a sophisticated and carefully-curated range of furniture, table wear, kitchen items and home accessories. #01-35/36 Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 6737-8858, www.iwannagohome.com.sg.

Best Mall

ION Orchard Best Mall for the second year in a row, ION Orchard steals the show with its diverse and illustrious range of stores–from fashion to tech to dining to home. Pretty much everything you could want under one roof and a central location is a winning combination for ION, not to mention all that art. 2 Orchard Turn, 6238-8228, www.ionorchard.com.

Best Place to Pick Up I-S

Wine Connection Cheese Bar Making the list for the second time, Wine Connection & Cheese Bar is a Singapore institution. The I-S stand sits nestled between the cheese bar and the bistro which sees a steady stream of patrons every day of the week. And with affordable wine and French cheese–who can argue? #01-05 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6238-1279, www.wineconnection.com.sg.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

Standard Chartered Marathon

Best Gym Chain

Fitness First A frequent winner in Readers’ Choice Awards, Fitness First is a constant presence in Singapore with 16 branches islandwide (including seven in the CBD area). More than just treadmills, Fitness First offers group exercise classes, extensive weights rooms, swimming pools and complimentary towel services for members. #02-07 The Metropolis, 11 North Buona Vista Drive, 6369-9987. www.fitnessfirst.com.sg.

Best Pilates Studio

Sky Pilates

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a calming vibe and experienced instructors from India (you know, the birthplace of yoga). Their two branches (Orchard Road and Raffles Place) have 16 yoga studios between them, as well as member relaxation lounges and steam rooms. Scotts Road, Level 4, Pacific Plaza, 6733-9555, www.trueyoga.com.sg.

CMY

Winner for the second year in a row, Sky Pilates has over 50 classes Best Boutique Gym a week so even the busiest people can fit in a workout. More than just toning, Ritual Gym focuses on Sky Pilates classes can time-saving, with a help overcome injury, stripped down, essentialsincrease mobility and only exercise method. flexibility and relieve Instead of equipment pain. and trainers, Ritual teaches 583 Orchard Rd., you to use your own body as Fitness First #09-01, Forum The a machine for an effective (and Shopping Mall, 6100super quick) 30-minute workout. 7597, http://skypilates.com. #03-01 11 North Canal Rd.,

Ritual

Honorable mention: Pilates Fitness, who came in a very close second this year. Pilates Fitness have two outlets in Singapore (Telok Blangah and Serangoon) and offer a range of specific classes like pilates for weight loss, pilates for couples and pilates for pregnancy. 434 Telok Blangah Rd., 91847622, www.pilatesfitness.com.sg.

Best Yoga Studio

True Yoga

True Yoga aims to give members the most authentic yoga experience possible with premium facilities,

6536-7291, www.ritual.sg.

Best Running Event

Standard Chartered Marathon A regular on our Readers’ Choice list, the Standard Chartered Marathon ticks all the boxes for a quality running event. In 2014, the race has retained Gold Label status by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), putting it alongside top global elite races. Get training—the next one is on Dec 7. www.marathonsingapore.com

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COVER STORY TRENDS & TRENDSETTERS Best Local Startup

Coolest Local App

Creative Networking

Bandwagon, as the name might suggest, is a live music gig finder portal. Super specific to music, it covers gig guides, new venues to catch your favorite artists and band reviews. Another way to stay in touch with all things music related in Singapore. Check out their Spotify recap of the month’s music selections too. Find out more at www. bandwagon.sg.

GrabTaxi ran away with this category because—say what you will—it’s made getting in taxi a bit easier. If you don’t know already (hello, where you been?) the app connects passengers to taxis from all taxi operators, increasing the likelihood of you getting a taxi when you really need one. The user-friendly app also auto-detects your location, finds nearby drivers and gives you an estimated fare price. Get it at grabtaxi.com/singapore

The Hawker Sessions bring the community together for an evening of food, drink, company–and charity. The organizers identify a family in need and bring the community together for a Hawker Session to raise money to support the local community and its residents. Find out more at www.facebook. com/TheHawkerSessions

Bandwagon AND THE FINALISTS WERE... DINING Best Restaurant • • • • •

The Naked Finn Binomio Jaan Cut Restaurant Andre

Best New Restaurant • • • •

Burnt Ends Morsels Bincho Life is Beautiful

Best Café • Department of Caffeine • Common Man • Toby’s Estate • Chye Seng Huat Hardware

Best Local Chef • Shen Tan, Ujong • Willin Low, Wild Rocket • Li Guang Han, Labyrinth • Adrian Ling, Pidgin • Bjorn Shen, Artichoke

Best Brunch • • • • • •

Open Door Policy Edge, Pan Pacific PS Café Ronin Kith Café Nassim Hill

Best Hawker Center • • • • •

Lau Pa Sat Maxwell Adam Road Tiong Bahru Market Newton

Best Dessert Spot • • • • •

2:amdessertbar Fabulous Baker Boy Audacious Cakery Plain Vanilla Au Chocolat

Best Food Event • World Gourmet Summit • Sustainable Seafood Festival • World Food Fair • Savour • MBS Epicurean Market

NIGHTLIFE Best Bar • • • • •

28HKS Jigger & Pony Maison Ikkoku Tippling Club Bitters & Love

Best New Bar • • • • •

Secret Mermaid Manhattan Operation Dagger Anti:dote Nutmeg & Clove

Best Bartender • Louis Tan, L’Aiglon • Nick Haas, Cufflink Club • Nicholas Quattroville, The Library • Peter Chua, 28HKS • Tom Hogan, Anti:dote

Best Wine Lounge • Napoleon Food & Wine Bar • Wine Connection Cheese Bar • Vintry at Royal Selangor • Merchants • Vida Vino

Best Microbrewery • • • •

Brewerkz RedDot Brewhouse Level33 Archipelago

Best Club • • • • •

Zouk Attica Altimate KYO Fenix Room

Best Party Event • Bacchanalia Brunch Series • Training Shed • Full Steam Ahead • Parallel • Darker than Wax • ZoukOut

Best Beach Bar • Tanjong Beach Club • Coastes • Bikini Bar

Best Rooftop Bar • • • • •

Loof 1-Altitude Ku De Ta Lantern La Terrazza

LIFESTYLE Best New Pop-Up • Kranji Countryside Farmers Market • The Big Ohm Theory • 9MCM: The Pop-up Marketplace • Made in SG Market • PasarBella & Friends Go to Town • Creatory

Best New Local Store • • • • •

Mondays Off The Rooftop Shop Wonderland The Redundant Shop Coast Cycles

Best Furniture Store • • • •

Fred Lives Here CB2 Galanga living I wanna go home

Best Mall • • • • •

ION Orchard Suntec City Vivocity Orchard Central Shoppes @ MBS

Best Place to Pick Up I-S • Wine Connection Cheese Bar • Mad for Garlic • Singapore Repertory Theatre • Bazin • Harry’s @ Boat Quay

TRAVEL Best Budget Airline • • • •

Air Asia JetStar Scoot Tiger Airways

Best Regional Destination • • • • •

Thailand Japan Indonesia Malaysia Korea

Best New Hotel • • • •

Sofitel So Naumi Liora Amoy Hotel Westin

Best Attraction • • • • •

Universal Studios Marine Life Park River Safari Gardens by the Bay Singapore Cable Car

Best Activity • Gogreen Segway • Singapore Duck Tours • Wave House Sentosa • Singapore Flyer

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HEALTH & FITNESS Best Gym Chain California Fitness • Fitness First • Pure • Virgin Active • True Fitness

Best Pilates Studio • Breathe Pilates • Pilates Fitness • Sky Pilates

Best Yoga Studio • Meraki Yoga • Yoga Inc • True Yoga

Best Boutique Gym

GrabTaxi

The Hawker Sessions

• R-evolution • GRIT U-FIT Urban Fitness • Kinetika • Ritual

Best Running Event • Standard Chartered Marathon • Green Corridor Run • Sundown Marathon • Energizer Singapore Night Trail Run

ART & STAGE Best Museum • Singapore Arts Museum • National Museum • ArtScience Museum • Asian Civilisations Museum • Singapore Philatelic Museum

Best Art Gallery • • • • •

Sundaram Tagore Opera Gallery STPI Art Plural Chan Hampe

Best Arts Space • Aliwal Arts Centre • Goodman Arts Centre • The Arts House • The Substation • Esplanade • Gillman Barracks • The Star Performing Arts Centre

Best Music Festival • Hostess Club Weekender • Camp Symmetry • Laneway • Baybeats • 100 Bands Festival

TRENDS & TREND-SETTERS Best Local Startup • • • • •

Packnada Bandwagon Go Voyagin’ 22 Experience Fictive Fingers

Coolest Local App • • • • • •

I-S Now GrabTaxi Chope Sugar Paktor Popcorn

Best Creative Networking Event • Green Drinks • Peatix Backstage Pass • DrinkEntrepreneurs • The Hawker Sessions • Startup Grind

TRAVEL Best Budget Airline

Scoot

The budget sister of our national carrier beat out last year’s winner Jetstar. It’s hard to argue—they are ridiculously cheap. Just a glance on their promotions page revealed one way fares to Bangkok from $84 and Hong Kong and Tokyo from $229. The travel-by period ends Oct 24, so better sign up quick. For more information, visit www.flyscoot.com

Best Regional Destination

Thailand

We thought it might be Indonesia or Hong Kong. But no. The Land of Smiles clobbered the competition with nearly half the votes. Clearly we don’t need to tell you that Thailand is awesome—you seem to already know—but for your next trip take along with you our annual Hot Spots guide, which covers our picks of all the new places in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Samui. Get the PDF version at is.gd/ thaihotspots2014.

there’s Xperience, which lets you pick a protein and have it cooked your way, and rooftop bar HI-SO. Sofitel So Singapore, 35 Robinson Rd., 6701-6800. www.sofitel.com Honorable mention: Westin. It’s worth mentioning that things were neck and neck between Sofitel So and another brand new opening this year, the Westin Singapore, which takes up floors 32-46 of the Asia Square Tower 2. Their special feature, we think anyway, is the infinity pool on the rooftop. Foodwise, Seasonal Tastes serves up international cuisine, and gastro bar Cook & Brew has an extensive collection of beers (over 100) and an enomatic wine system. 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, 6922-6888. www. starwoodhotels.com/westin

Wave House Sentosa

Best Activity

Wave House Sentosa Best Attraction

Universal Studios

Even though it doesn’t have a Hogwarts ride, you’ve chosen USS, dear readers. This month, Best New Hotel you can check out their Halloween Horror Nights 4 (Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 22-25, 31, Nov Last year it was W Hotel 1), with new haunted in Sentosa, but this year houses, scare zones you’ve moved on to the and super gruesome next big shiny thing—one characters jumping out at with 134 rooms by Isabelle you at every corner. Thailand Miaja, with in-room iPhones Resorts World Sentosa, and iPad minis and flourishes from 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577Karl Lagerfeld. On the F&B front, 8888. www.rwsentosa.com

Sofitel So Singapore

Sofitel So

Of course you love Wave House Sentosa. It’s got all the ingredients: a fitness angle, lots of alcohol, a DJ roster, a trip to Sentosa, ripped pros on the FlowBarrel and sweet schoolies on the FlowRider. If you don’t know what all the fuss it about, there are two introductory classes taking place this month: FlowBarrel Clinic (Oct 11, 3pm onwards, $5090) for beginners and an all-women clinic on Oct 18 (6pm, $20). 36 Siloso Beach Walk, 6377-3113. www.wavehousesentosa.com

TRAVEL

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Lanna Living Thailand’s northern capital Chiang Mai has got an arty vibe, great food and its own distinct culture. Here’s how to soak it all up in 48 hours.

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Noon: Time for some delicious northern-style Thai food, famous for its herby flavors and indigenous greens. Head to the arty part of town and the well-known restaurant, Tong Tem Toh (11 Nimmanhaemin Soi 13, +66 53 894-701), a casual home-garden type place with fresh local cuisine. Order up the hors d’oeuvres muang, which includes a mixture of popular northern bites like sai oua (spicy sausage), kaep moo (crispy pork rinds), nam prik ong (chilli paste with minced pork) and nam prik noom (green chilli paste).

Day 1 9am: Morning coffee is a treat in Chiang Mai, which is teeming with a specialty roasting scene. Check out the new branch of coffee pioneers Akha Ama (175/1 Ratchadamnoen Rd., +66 86 915-8600. www. akhaama.com), located within the historical walled city. It’s got full-on industrial décor, and all the beans are sourced sustainably from the Akha village in neighboring Chiang Rai. Get their shakerato, a double shot of expresso shaken with ice in a cocktail shaker. 2pm: Many of Thailand’s creative agencies and architecture firms are moving to Chiang Mai, making the city a real design hub. The focal point of this hub is the gorgeous and sun-drenched Thailand Creative & Design Center (1/1Muang Samut Rd., +66 5 2080500, www.tcdc.or.th). This design hub, a replica of the one in Bangkok, houses a reference library containing over 6,000 art and design publications and other resources. There are also design exhibitions, creative showcases, seminars and workshops held on a regular basis. You can get a day pass and browse for hours. 5pm: Time for a drink. The city is full of pretty little houses converted into bars and cafes by design-savvy entrepreneurs. Kalapela (145/6 Ratchdamnoen Rd., +66 81 634-2245. www.facebook.com/kalapelatea), a shophouse-turned-hotel-and-wine bar, is one of our favorites—full of antiques and art pieces that have been collected from travels all over the world. They have a decent wine and sake list, too. 7pm: Dine with local hipsters and have a nightcap. Mixology (61/6 Arak Rd., Phrasingha, +66 88 2613057) has a rustic ambience, with its bare-brick walls, wooden tables and beautiful bric-a-brac. Cocktails have names like Love Me Love My Dog, Chiang Mai

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Kalapela

Chanee Berry and Lost in the Fruit Garden. To eat, get the fusion-y Chiang Mai Burger, which comes with a Northern-style laab patty made with rice.

Day 2 9am: Get a proper Thai spa treatment at Rarinjinda Wellness and Spa (14 Charoenraj Rd., Wat Kate, +66 53 247-000. www.rarinjinda.com), a luxe hotel and wellness destination with onsen facilities, Thai massages and even Ayurvedic programs, all set in a leafy retreat in the middle of the city.

2pm: Go gallery hopping. The Nimmanhaemin neighborhood is home to a plethora of galleries, making it a popular hangout for arty types. Choice picks include Gallery Seescape (22/1 Nimmanhaemin Rd., +66 86 114-2845, www. facebook.com/galleryseescape) which also houses a gift shop and cafe, and Minimal Gallery (24/2 Nimmanhaemin Rd., +66 84169-3283, www. facebook.com/minimalgallery), which showcases photography, graphic design and new media works. Pick up a few gifts at The Booksmith (11 Nimmanhaemin Rd., +66 91 071-8767, www. smithproject.co.th). This Monocle-esque bookshop stocks a gorgeous specialty magazine section and a variety of gifts and stationery. 7pm: End the trip right with a blowout meal at The Restaurant (Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa, Chang Klan Rd., +66 5 3253-333), located on the premises of the old and character-heavy British consulate house. It’s a riverside location, there’s a teak deck and the whole place just oozes romance. On the menu is a diverse range of cuisine from Indian to Thai to tapas.

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Essentials Getting there Thai Airways flies several times a day between Singapore and Bangkok, with easy connections onto Chiang Mai. All-in fares start at $368. If you want to extend your layover and hang out in Bangkok for a couple days, you can do that at no additional cost.

Where to stay With 22 rooms and four suites, Makka (18 Soi 8 Phrapokklao Rd., Phra Singh, Muang, +66 53 281636, www.makka.co.th) has walls adorned with paintings of lotus flowers. Its prime location means you can stroll to nearby temples Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang in just 10 minutes. Closer to the artier part of town, there’s Artel Nimman (40 Nimmanhaemin Soi 13, +66 81 594-6233, www.facebook.com/ TheArtelNimman). The 13-room hotel possesses a whimsical charm with art pieces at every turn and circular windows in each room.

Visa Singaporean citizens can enter Thailand without a visa for a period of up to 30 days.

Exchange rate $1 = THB25.50

Want more? Check out our Insider’s Guide to Chiang Mai, made in partnership with Thai Airways and specially curated for the hip, boutique-loving traveler in mind. There are tips on where to stay and what to eat in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and even Bangkok. Plus: tons of gorgeous photos and a few perks for when you flash your Thai Airways boarding pass. Download it for the ipad at is.gd/ismagazineapp or get it on pdf at is.gd/chiangmaipdf

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MALAYSIA

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Bookworms and literary enthusiasts have even more reason to travel to Penang, Malysia’s arts and culture capital. The picturesque area of George Town welcomes the return of the George Town Lit Fest (www. georgetownlitfest.com). Taking place from Nov 28-30, this year’s edition features even more writers, poets and thinkers from around the region. Although the full line-up hadn’t been released as of press time, last year’s festival hosted some notable names like Ali Cobby Ackermann and Eric Hansen. Get up close and personal with workshops and readings. Mongolia

Mountain Conquest

Traveling to Mongolia just got easier, thanks to Mongolian Airlines’ new twice-weekly routes between Ulaanbaatar and Singapore, via Beijing. With the arrival of MIAT at Changi Airport, Singapore is now directly connected to Mongolia for the first time. Until Dec 31, economy return fares are $650. For more info, visit www.changiairport. com/miat

There’s minimalist Japanese food at Hagi (Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, 1 Damnernkasem Rd., +66 32 512-021) and contemporary Italian fine dining La Grappa Italian Restaurant-Pizzeria (20/5 Poolsuk Rd., +66 32 516-510). For the full list go to is.gd/huahineats MYANMAR

Generals Interest

We’re seeing fancy new hotels in some unexpected places. Myanmar’s administrative capital, Nay Pyi Taw. is not as exciting as Yangon, but this might be about to change. Kempinski (11-12 National Guest House Compound, Shwe Pyi Yaw Win Rd., +95 678-106-061, www.kempinski. com) is opening in November with 141 rooms spread over four villas, including a 1,000 sqm Grand Royal Suite that will be the biggest hotel room in the country. There will be also five restaurants and bars with plenty of Burmese teak touches (of course). Vietnam

Lotte Love

Meanwhile, Hanoi is now home to Lotte Hotel Hanoi (No. 54 Lieu Giai St., Cong Vi Ward, +84 4 3333-1000, www.lottehotel.com), Vietnam’s tallest hotel at 65 THAILAND floors. It’s got a modern all-glass Lotte Hotel treatment, 318 rooms with 83 Hanoi We have a real soft spot in suites and, of course, a swanky our hearts for Phuket and bar-lounge with craft cocktails and a Samui, but much closer to Bangkok jazz band perched on the 64th floor. is Thailand’s oldest beach resort The old-meets-new concept blends community, where Bangkokians still colonial Vietnamese touches with flock to chow on amazing seafood. clean, modern lines. Rates start at VND And with a slew of new international 2,795,000 ($167) for a Deluxe King restaurants opening there, it may just room, while the spacious Premier Suite be time for you to head to over, too. goes for VND 10,320,000 ($618).

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GAME. SET. SINGAPORE. Get set for full-on tennis fever this month as the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global rolls around. Not only will there be a host of activities happening around the Singapore Sports Hub during the period, the entire month will be abuzz with events and activities ranging from sports to art to dining to shopping. Whether you’re a tennis buff or not, chances are you’ll be having an unforgettable time this October. Mark your calendars!

October 4

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Get up close with your favorite players such as Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep as they compete for the coveted Billie Jean King trophy and US$6.5 million in prize money. Enjoy 10 days of world-class sport entertainment featuring 8 of the world’s best women’s singles players and doubles teams—for the first time in Asia-Pacific, only at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub, 15 Stadium Rd., 6344-2660, www.wtafinals. com. $16.90-195.90 from wtafinals.sportshubtix.com. The players shown are for illustrative purposes only. Qualification and participation subject to WTA rules. Images courtesy of Getty Images.

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your chance to WIN wta FINALS TICKETS and vouchers! Want free tickets to the WTA Finals? Swing by Marina Square (6 Raffles Blvd., 63398787, www.marinasquare.com.sg) and Millenia Walk (9 Raffles Blvd., 6883-1122, www. milleniawalk.com) this October to check out their larger-than-life, tennis-inspired, 3D artworks by talented local artist Ben Qwek. Take part in the malls’ social media promotions in conjunction with these works and you’ll stand a chance to win attractive dining vouchers from Marina Square, Outback Steakhouse dining vouchers from Millenia Walk, or tickets to the WTA Finals for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch the world’s top tennis stars in action.

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It’s a mass tennis takeover as vehicles clear off Orchard Road from 7-10pm on October 4 for this full-scale tennis carnival with live demonstration matches, introductory clinics, target activity games and even cardio tennis! There’s something for everyone—whether you’re young or old, a total beginner or a pro. Plus, take home exclusive merchandise, enjoy the roving acts and kick back to great live music from local bands. Orchard Rd., between ION Orchard and Takashimaya Shopping Centre. Free.

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October 18

Tennis Movie Night Out

Chill out after the WTA Finals Official Draw Ceremony (happening at the Marina Bay Sands Shoppes) on October 18 with free movie screenings at the first ever Tennis Movie Night Out, happening from 6:30-10:30pm. Round up your friends and family and enjoy two feel-good films under the stars, accompanied by popcorn and other movie snacks. Dhoby Ghaut Amphitheatre, Penang Ln. Free. Credi Y DA t: MOLL SCA

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October 26-27

Public Garden

One of Singapore’s most beloved artisan markets is back, going big on WTA Finals weekend with a pop-up involving some 100 local and international creative businesses showcasing their wares. Look forward to a spread of eye-catching vintage clothes, accessories, trinkets, artworks, collectibles, toys and independent magazines, plus snack stalls on hand to keep shoppers happy. You’ll be hardpressed to leave empty-handed! Do come early as the market runs from 1-7pm only. 16/F TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Rd., www.publicgarden.com. Free.

Swirl your glasses and soak in a fantastic view of Marina Bay at one of Asia’s largest wine festivals. With labels from all over the world to sample and masterclasses by winemakers and experts like Germany’s Joel Payne, this fiesta is a one-stop wine tasting, learning and shopping experience for beginners and connoisseurs alike. Want a really memorable experience? Splurge on the Winemaker’s Table Dinner on October 23, a wine pairing dinner with tennis-inspired dishes specially created by the chefs at the Fullerton Hotel. 80 Collyer Quay, 1800-8888-333, www.winefiesta.com.sg. $55nett/day (Oct 24-26); $228++/person (Oct 23). Through October 30

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Over 50 Singaporean designers and collaborators across a variety of disciplines, from jeweler Carrie K. to bagmaker Lingwu to fashion designer Sabrina Goh, showcase their creations at this 4,300 sq. ft. pop-up space at Orchard Green. You can also meet these inspiring artisans on site and join in workshops like Perfumer’s Workbench (October 19), where perfumers Code Deco explore the history, culture and inner workings of scent. Offerings and events rotate periodically, so there’s always something fresh to discover. Open daily from 11am-10pm. Orchard Green (next to Singapore Visitors Centre on Orchard Road), www. keepers.com.sg. Free.

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FITNESS

Wearable tech has become quite a buzz word. Take our quiz to see which wearable device on the market is right for you. By Eimear Elkington Ralph Lauren Polo Tech t-shirt What it is: For serious budding athletes, this t-shirt has sensors sewn into the lining to read your pulse, respiration and energy output and sends you the information through an app so you can make changes to your exercise level and breathing in real time. Where to buy: Available in Singapore later this year, you can pre-order one from Isetan Scotts, Shaw House Level 1 & 2, 350 Orchard Rd., 67350572. www.global.ralphlauren.com.

Jabra Sport Pulse wireless earbuds What it is: Great for cardio bunnies interested in their fat-burn zone, these earbuds combine an in-ear biometric heart rate monitor with Dolby audio (and some motivational voice coaching to spur you along). The Sport Life app helps you schedule your exercise, keep track of your progress, and monitor your heart rate so you can push into maximum calorie-burn zone. Best of all, the earbuds are wireless. Where to buy: $298 from Cathay at Marina Square, #02-215/216 6 Raffles Boulevard. 63396166. www.jabra.sg.

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NO Sony Smart Band

Do you feel oppressed by wearing a device on your wrist?

What it is: Designed for 24/7 wear, the band works with the Lifelog Android app to track your days. As you go about your day, it records things like calories burned, photos taken and how much time you’ve spent on Facebook. The new Smart Band Talk also comes with a built-in mic and speaker for calls and voice commands. Where to buy: $228 from Sony Centre, #03-71/72 Sim Lim Square, 1 Rochor Canal Rd., 6339-1198. www. sonymobile.com/sg.

NO Yeah, but do you secretly think you’re the next Usain Bolt or Jelena Dokic?

YES Fitbit One What it is: An exercise tracker and sleep monitor that clips onto your clothes, FitBit tracks your movements during the day— steps taken, stairs climbed and NO calories burned. While you sleep, it measures your sleep cycles and provides daily sleep stats, with an alarm built in to wake you up in the morning. Where to buy: $129 from Challenger, #02-34/35 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, 6376-6100. www.fitbit. com/sg.

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Jabra Sport Pulse wireless earbuds

Do you love working out more than the average person?

NO Is it because you’re addicted to your smartphone?

YES Do you believe Steve Jobs was the messiah?

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What it is: It’s a watch that connects to your Samsung mobile, so you can receive notifications to your wrist, even if your phone is buried in your bag. You can also initiate and receive calls via the watch as well as take pictures on a 2-megapixel camera and listen to music. The 1.63 inch (4.14 cm) display comes in a range of colors, but still seems a little bulky on slender wrists. Where to buy: $398 and is available from Challenger, #02-34/35 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk 6376-6100. www.samsung.com.

Apple Watch What it is: Apple’s new smartwatch is essentially an iPhone extension that allows you to update your social media profiles, take calls and share images. It will be compatible with the iPhone 5 and 6 models (but anyone with an iPhone 4S or earlier is out of luck). Much like the Samsung Gear 2, the watch itself is bulky to be considered “wearable”. Where to buy: The Apple Watch will launch early 2015 and starts at US$350. www. apple.com/sg.

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Beauty 100 The buzz: Opened by local entrepreneur Julie Zhu, the newly re-launched Beauty 100 Spa does skincare, massage and slimming treatments. And rather than a generic menu, Beauty 100 is all about treating individual conditions. (There are branches in Bugis and Kovan as well.) The vibe: Don’t be fooled by the nail salon-esque downstairs, with its glass facades, rows of shoes lined up by the door and aunties chatting on couches at the reception. Upstairs sports a more professional look with individual treatment rooms, cream colored walls and (slightly clinical) white lighting. The goods: Every treatment begins with a futuristic computerized health assessment using hand-held transmitters

to test the energy throughout your body. Looks like a gimmick, but in our experience, the findings were uncannily accurate. Once the health assessment is complete, the therapist on hand suggests a range of facials and massage techniques to treat your individual concerns. Do note, though, that the majority of the therapists are Chinese-speaking. If you require an Englishlanguage practitioner, be sure to book ahead. Why you’ll be back: The Beauty 100 therapies are not for the faint hearted (we’ve gotten little bruises in the past), but the results are remarkable. If you go to spas for pampering, Beauty 100 may miss the mark, but if you’re interested in a solutions-focused health and skincare assessment then this is the spa for you.

Beauty 100, #01-780 Blk 80, Marine Parade Central, 6348-8809, www.beauty100.com.sg. EIMEAR ELKINGTON

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Fashion with Seoul We know you’ve been secretly shopping for Korean stylings online. Now you can save on the shipping fees. Fast-fashion Korean label Headline Seoul is launching an e-commerce site in Singapore this month where you can pick up their Fall/Winter 2014 Collection full of aquatic-inspired patterns, wave-like swishes and lots of blue and monochrome color palettes. Prices start from $109 at www.headlineseoul.com

Sustainable Style A super-neat new Singapore online store stocks fair-trade jewelry made by artisans in the developing world. Anchora Collective is a multi-label boutique with items like the Tribal Lucite Necklace, a bold statement necklace made with recycled brass panels ($89) from Cambodia, and the Fangua Cuff, a hammered gold-toned chunky bracelet ($55) made in Kenya. Each item also comes with a short profile of the fair-trade artisan who made your piece. Shop online at www. anchora.co. Headline Seoul

Selvedge Your Wardrobe We’re digging all the flannel and especially denim in UNIQLO ‘s new Autumn/Winter styles. For men there’s selvedge denim which distresses over time to give an individual look and the Wind Proof Slim Fit cut made in partnership with Japanese brand Kaihara. For women there are new Ultra Stretch jeans designed to keep tight all day without sagging (allegedly!). All jeans are priced from $49.90$59.90, available from UNIQLO stores islandwide. www.uniqlo.com/sg

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Q&A Pablo Tymoszuk Visiting soft-tissue therapist Pablo Tymoszuk specializes in correcting postural and muscle imbalances caused by bad habits like using your phone too much. We wanted to know if sitting really is the new smoking. Is sitting really that bad for you? Statistics say that the average office worker spends in excess of 80,000 hours (9.13 years) sitting down over their working life. This will not only have negative effects on the musculoskeletal system but also our emotions, leading to stress. With prolonged sitting

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the body becomes tired and fatigued, causing some muscles to tighten and others to weaken. So it’s crucial that your workstation is correctly set up. What do you think of the trend for stand-up desks? In regards to working posture, the best posture is the next posture: even if you sit or stand in the perfect posture for more than twenty minutes, it will result in pain simply from the static loading on the muscles. My suggestion is to make sure your seated workstation is assessed and set up correctly and, if your workplace provides a stand-up desk, use it one or two times per day for 60 minutes. Tymoszuk will be at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape (#06-01/02 Delfi Orchard, 402 Orchard Rd., 6304-3552, www. comoshambhala.com) from Oct 22-Nov 5. $215/60 minutes; $320/90 minutes. JAMES MASKELL

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DINING Mel's Place On the far end of East Coast Road, this place is known for their Kurobuta pork rack and steak burger, but we don't discount their rustic beer garden vibe with live music on weekends. 2A Kuo Chuan Ave., 6440-3573, www.melsplace.com.sg. Open daily.

East Side Inebriation

Next Door Cafe This Mediterranean spot serves pizzas and pastas, as well as an impressive drinks selection with over 100 beers and ales. 699 East Coast Rd., 6291-1351, www.nextdoorcafe.sg. Open daily.

Rabbit Carrot Gun This kitschly-named joint does dishes like chicken liver parfait and onion tartlets, but the drinks are more interesting with options like buckshot ales and Australian wines. 49 East Coast Rd., 6348-8568, www.rabbit-carrot-gun.com. Open Tue-Sun.

Get out of your post-work drinking rut with these izakaya, wine bars and craft beer shops. By Letitia Tandean

Sunset Bay Garden Bistro

99 Bottles

The Cider Pit

Harry's at East Coast Park

This weekend-only outfit is a sister outlet to famed hawker stall The Good Beer Company, so expect a range of craft brews including Rogue Santa’s Private Reserve Ale and Bottleworks’ 13th Anniversary Ale.

Sister to beloved bottle shop East of Avalon wines, no points for guessing what their forte is. There are tons of ciders, but they've also got a pretty good range of English ales and pub grub.

#02-08 TIDES, 217 East Coast Rd., 9480-2750, www.facebook.com/99BottlesSG. Open Fri-Sun.

#01-03 Joo Chiat Rd., 6440-0504. Open daily.

A staple in any Singaporean's pub experience, Harry's is synonymous with easy pub grub and lots of beers and wines. This branch is close to the wakeboarding facility and has an easygoing, skater feel.

Alibabar the Hawker Bar Coffeeshop by day and hawker-bar by night, the breezy bistro stocks over 70 beers, including a Belgian Trappist brew. Food-wise, it's all burgers, tacos and chili dogs, as well as a halal eatery. 125 East Coast Rd., 6440-6147. Open daily.

Brussels Sprouts @ Big Splash This place has over 20 types of mussel dishes (including classic moules-frites) and an extensive European beer menu. There's plenty of shade and good sea views, too. #01-27 Block F Playground@ Big Splash, 902 East Coast Parkway, 6346-4344, www.brusselssprouts.com.sg. Open Tue-Sun.

Five Bar The Changi offshoot of the popular Raffles Place haunt continues its tradition of $5 deals on Asahi and cocktails. The izakayalike bar also has Japanese skewers, breaded oysters and lotus chips. #01-66 Changi City Point, 6604-8255, www.fivebar.sg. Open daily.

Happy Days Sports fan need not look any further with this sports bar that has darts, a foosball table, pool and soccer screenings. There’s a healthy range of beers from Australia and South Africa. #02-02 Princess Theatre Building 445 Bedok North St. 1, 6445-4345, www.facebook.com/happydays. com.sg. Open daily.

1206A East Coast Parkways, 6446-7291, www.harrys.com.sg. Open Tue-Sun.

1300 East Coast Parkway, 6448-9060, www.sunsetbay.com.sg. Open daily.

The Tuckshop

Sunset Bay Garden Bistro

This cool Geylang hangout boasts craft brews, namely Archipelago, and other bottled options from around the world. It’s cute, too, with board games, rattan furniture and a convivial atmosphere.

403 Guillemard Rd., 8511-8102, www.thetuckshop.com.sg. Open daily.

Immigrants If you don't know about Immigrants, you've been living under a rock. They've got legit Peranakan and Eurasian bites alongside whiskeys like Glenmorangies and beers like Trappiste Rochefortes ales.

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467 Joo Chiat Rd., 8511-7322, www.immigrants-gastrobar.com. Open daily.

Lower East Side Taqueria A Mexican-inspired taqueria, the inviting space serves tacos and burritos. They’ve got a niche booze selection of tequilas, mezcals and cachacas. Be warned of their level 5 hot sauce challenge. 19 East Coast Rd., 6348-1302, www.lowereastsidesg.com. Open daily.

Brussels Sprouts @ Big Splash

Located along East Coast Parkway, this laidback bistro has a beach garden vibe (with views) and a menu of pastas, pizzas, cocktails, wines and beer. Plus, they even sometimes host yoga classes.

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COMNAM Broken Rice The buzz: After the success of their pho and banh mi outlet Nam Nam, the guys at Les Amis take a stab at another Vietnamese classic, broken rice. The vibe: Like many other mall offerings, it’s a bright and colorful space with a selforder sheet and cashier. It’s not unlike its sister outlet with a minimalist and contemporary design: pale wooden tables, stools, booth seats and bright yellow lights. The food: Traditional broken rice dishes (there’s a choice of soups

or dry rice bowls) get a shake-up from chef Nam Quoc Nguyen, who does toppings like sautéed lemongrass pork ($9.90) and crispy soft shell crab and squid ($13.90). Each of these comes with a choice of broken rice or kimchi fried rice, as well as pickles and fungus. Brothy rice soup includes topping options like seafood balls with bean sprouts ($9.90) and Grey Featherback fish balls with a soft-boiled egg ($7.90). Pair these with refreshing appetizers like the grilled chicken salad with roasted

peanuts ($5.90) which has a little bit of spice and lots of fresh herbs and citrus. The drinks: A slew of traditional Vietnamese drinks like black and condensed milk coffees ($2.50) that come both hot and iced. They’ve got playful sodas using traditional ingredients like tamarind with peanut and sesame seeds ($3.50). Why you’ll be back: It’s something different from pho and although not “authentic”, it’s tasty, comforting and affordable.

#B1-46/47 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Rd., 6334-7377. Open daily 10am-9:30pm. LETITIA TANDEAN

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DINING NEW AND NOTED with Letitia Tandean

Néktar

Sweet No More Néktar was hot when craft cocktails and artisanal spirits were only just making an appearance, and their head bartender Raveen Misra also won Singapore's Diageo World Class back in 2011. But sadly Néktar has now closed, and we're mourning the place where we held our very first I-S Xperience event. No word yet on whether they'll reappear elsewhere.

Wok-ing Out After about six months of Shen Tan's Mod Sin venture at Ujong, the former directorturned-hawker-turned-chef is moving on. Although we weren't the biggest fans of Ujong's execution, especially

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after her slamdunk over at Wok & Barrel, we're sad to see the passionate chef go. As for her future Shen Tan plans, Tan says she'll be focusing on her new role as a Culinary Director at Gastrogig (www.gastrogig. com), a gastronomic collective that specializes in foodie events. Additionally, she'll also teach cooking classes at ToTT (www.tottstore.com). For now, look out for her next pop-up, Aporkalypse IV (a pork-centric extravaganza). Details are still sketchy, but we'll let you know more as they emerge.

Duxton Part Deux Lots of endings, we know, but here’s a nice new beginning. Au Petit Salut's old head chef and manager have opened Rhubarb Le Restaurant (3 Duxton Hill, 8127-5001). Chef Paul Longworth, together with manager Jerome Desfonds, will be pushing plates of modern French food. Not the cheapest option on the Hill with appetizers ranging $16-$32 and mains between $28-$64, but expect a seasonally-rotating menu with lunches starting at $42 for three courses and a dinner degustation at $138.

Cheeky Rascal Gingerberry Limited Edition Cider

Backstory: This 100% real fruit cider is made by a Melbournian husband-and-wife team at boutique cider house Rebello. They use local apples and pears from neighboring farms, while their berries are from the family’s Sunny Ridge farms. Appearance: Similar to some champagne (they use the same fermentation method), but with a slightly darker amber coloration typical for a cider. Smell: Quite heavy floral notes with a slightly sour kick, like vinaigrette or tart white wine. From the nose, it’s definitely not as sweet as other ciders on the market.

Sip: Punchy notes of strawberry, followed by syrupy apples and then some spice from the ginger (though we wished there was more of this). Verdict: Hoppy beer lovers will find this a little syrupy, but if you’re already a hard cider fan, give it a try. Lowdown: 500ml/8% Where to get it: $17 from Owls Brew (146 Mackenzie Rd., 6333-3440, www.owlsbrew.com). Letitia Tandean

Lunch Box Esquina respectively with four options per course), which is pretty decent considering the prices for dinner.

The deal: Jason Atherton’s tapas joint rolls out a set lunch menu with two- and three-course options (at $35 and $45

Highlights: For starters, the crispy baby squid with chili coriander and black ink aioli has all the crunchy goodness with just the right amount of heat. Of the fishcentric mains, the sea bass with chorizo red pepper paella and black olives is particularly addictive. Dessert-wise, the basil sorbet with black pepper meringue stands out with its tart and savory notes.

16 Jiak Chuan Rd., 6222-1616, www.esquina.com.sg. Lunch from 12-2:30pm. Letitia Tandean

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Need to know Theater & Arts

Ticketbooth > 6296-2929

The Arts House > 6332-6919 www.theartshouse.com.sg

Esplanade Box Office > 6828-8377 www.esplanade.com

Fort Canning Park > 6332-1302

chart chart the the weeks weeks ahead ahead

www.nparks.gov.sg

Gatecrash > 6100-2005 www.gatecrash.com.sg

National Museum of Singapore > 6332-5642

www.ticketbooth.com.sg

Cinema Ticketing Hotlines Cathay > 6337-8181 www.cathay.com.sg

Eng Wah > 6836-9074

www.ewcinemas.com.sg

Filmgarde > 6344-5997 www.filmgarde.com.sg

Golden Village > 1900-912-1234 www.gv.com.sg

www.nationalmuseum.sg

Shaw > 6738-0555

Singapore Art Museum > 6332-3222

Other Ticketing

www.singart.com

www.shaw.sg

Sistic > 6348-5555 www.sistic.com.sg

Peatix > www.peatix.com Sportshubtix > 6333-5000

The Substation > 6337-7535

www.sportshub.com.sg

www.substation.org

DON'T Miss DO This

Match Point

The prestigious Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals will take place in Singapore for the first time ever this year, with stars like Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep battling it out for the record US$6.5m prize. Oct 17-26. Singapore Sports Hub, 15 Stadium Rd. $17-196.

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Book Smart

This year's Singapore Writer's Festival features talks and workshops with over 200 literary talents, including big names like fantasy writer Raymond E. Feist, feminist critic Naomi Wolf and literary stalwart Paul Theroux. Oct 31Nov 9. Various venues. $15-60 from Sistic. singaporewritersfestival.com.

Boogie Nights

As a token of gratitude for the overwhelming public support for #SaveZouk, the nightlife stalwart's #Thankyouparty brings back its ever-popular Mambo Jambo series. Be prepared to boogie the night away to classic 80s anthems from the likes of Abba and Rick Astley. Oct 21, 9pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St. Free.

SCENESTEALER Teppei Kaneuji Japanese contemporary artist Teppei Kaneuji debuts his solo show in Southeast Asia, with dynamic two and three-dimensional works devoted entirely to Singapore's landscape. Here, the artist tells us more about his collaborative process, the weirdest place in Singapore and the freedom that art provides. Tell us about you collaboration with the Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) for your latest exhibition. The collaboration with STPI has allowed me to conduct many important experiments pertaining to my practice. I’ve gotten my hands on materials like handmade paper, and valuable resources such as various printing methods. You have a very unique artistic style that

combines manga illustrations and everyday items. Where do you draw inspiration from? I’m interested in the connection between fiction and reality, and the ambiguous line that separates the two. I decided to become an artist because I was very drawn to the stuff that did not belong to any category and did not follow a set of rules or expectations, and art gave me that freedom to pursue ambiguity in the most direct manner. What are the weirdest places in Singapore and why? Haw Par Villa was very interesting. The absurd and imaginary statues made out of colorful

concrete gave so much weight and body to the space. And thanks to repeated restoration efforts, the place seems to have maintained its vibrant atmosphere and unique sense of liveliness.

Teppei Kaneuji

How has your artwork shaped you as a person? Creating work and living as an artist has definitely helped me accept and confront any sort of unknowns, especially in my own life.

Endless, Nameless (Constructions) by Tepperi Kaneuji is showing till Oct 18 at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663, www.stpi.com.sg. Free Rebecca Wong

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Music

Electrico – Love at The Sub One of Singapore's most established local bands is back. Electrico will be putting on a show at the Substation this Oct, and all for a good cause too. Proceeds from the band's gig will go towards helping The Substation raise funds for repair work, with pay-as-you-wish entrance fees. Oct 19, 6pm. The Substation, 45 Armenian St., 63377535. www.electricomusic.com.

concerts

Mosaic Music Series The series which has featured the undisputed masters of jazz – 10-time Grammy award winner Arturo Sandoval, jazz icon Herbie Hancock, will now feature American jazz band Pat Metheny Unity Group. Oct 27, 7pm. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $48-158.

music festivals a-nation One of Japan's hottest summer music festivals will heading our way in October (the first time this 13-year-old fest will take place outside of Japan). Headlining acts include Ayumi Hamasaki, Sonar Pocket and Wagakki Band Oct 18. MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, B1/F The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $138-248. a-nation.net/ singapore.

stage comedy

Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia The Comedy Club presents its fifth edition of Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia, so be prepared for more than 2 hours of belly-ache inducing laughter from comedians all over the world. This year's lineup includes Singapore's most prominent drag queen (aka the ever-reliable Kumar), Jinx Yeo, Ted Alexander, Jon Atherton and Arj Barker. Oct 10-11, 9pm. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr.. Call 8158-7669 for more info. $58-98 from Sistic.

dance

da:ns Festival The annual dance extravaganza returns this year with a slew of world-class choreographers, international acts

and regional talents. Highlights include Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and legendary flamenco dancer María Pagés’ I, Carmen. Through Oct 19. Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr., 68288377 from Sistic. $25-120. www. dansfestival.com.

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Onegin The Stuttgart Ballet, one of Germany's finest classical dance companies, performs an inventive dance piece based on Alexander Pushkin's classic Russian poem. Oct 31-Nov 1, 8pm; Nov 1, 3pm. Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $60-200 from Sistic. www.dansfestival.com.

theater

Da Vinci: Shapping the Future

The Finger Players’ 15th Anniversary Season: Turn by Turn We Turn This performance by The Finger Players centers on the lives and fates of members in a traditional Chinese hand puppetry troupe from 1920s China to present day, as they endeavor to preserve the art of puppetry. Oct 11, 3pm; Through Oct 12, 8pm. Black Box, Drama Centre, #05-01 National Library Building, 100 Victoria St., 6837-8400. $35 from Sistic.

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Da Vinci’s Code Take a trip down Renaissance lane and enter the mind of a genius when the ArtScience museum rolls out Da Vinci: Shaping the Future (Nov 15-May 1, www.marinabaysands.com/museum). On exhibit will be 26 pages from the Codex Atlanticus, Da Vinci’s largest notebook containing many of his key drawings, along with interactive exhibits, video projections and models of Da Vinci’s inventions, giving a visceral glimpse into the work and legacy of the master.

Rave On Chin up if you’ve been down in the dumps about Butter Factory’s impending closure—there are a slew of exciting dance and music festivals in the coming months. Illumi Nation Singapore (Oct 11-12, illumination.asia) is Asia’s first glow in the dark paint party at Siloso Beach, with DJ Superstars such as Bingo Players and Martin Solveig. Another one

Frozen Pangdemonium's latest production, which is a psychological thriller examining the themes of retribution, survival and hope, centers on three individuals whose lives are drawn together when a 10-yearold girl goes missing. Oct 23-25, 8pm; Oct 25-26, 3pm; Oct 28-Nov 1, 8pm; Nov 1-2, 3pm; Nov 4-9, 8pm; Nov 8-9, 3pm. Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $35-40 from Sistic. www.pangdemonium.com.

ART

Sensorium 360°: Contemporary Art and the Sensed World Singapore Art Museum's latest inter-disciplinary blockbuster spans fields as diverse as

Mariah Carey Legendary songstress Mariah Carey will be in town to belt out some of her greatest hits, alongside new singles from her fourteenth studio album, Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse. Oct 24, 9pm. National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub, 15 Stadium Rd., 63442660. $98-248. www.sportshubtix.sg.

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neuroscience and cognitive psychology, and features work from artists based in Southeast Asia, Austria and China. Each artist's gallery is dedicated to one specific sensory experience, and the range of senses covered goes beyond the usual five to include pain, the sixth sense, and even the ability to detect time. Through Oct 19. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222. $10. www. singaporeartmuseum.sg.

Skins by Joshua Bonson The youngest recepient of the Togart Contemporary Art Award, Bonson's most recent contemporary artwork alludes to his Aboriginal lineage and culture, with pieces done in the style of abstract espressionism. Through Oct 25. REDot Fine Art Gallery, #01-05 Artspace@Helutrans, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road., 39 Keppel Road., 6222-1039. Free. www. redotgallery.com.

Pedestrian Power From October to March 2015, pedestrians will be taking over Orchard Road on the first Saturday night of each month from 6pm to 11pm, with the road being closed to automobile traffic from Marriott Hotel (Scotts Road) to Paragon. Plans in the works include a 3,000 person group yoga session by Lululemon Athletica (Nov 1), as well as roving artists and musicians throughout the events. Visit www. orchardroad.sg for full festival and traffic details. events@asia-city.com.sg

PUNK+ Photo Exhibition by Sheila Rock This exhibitition features over 28 photos curated by photographer Sheila Rock in her book on the explosive punk movement in contemporary culture. A pop-up store will also be on site selling books, vinyl records and accessories. Through Oct 26, 12pm. The Substation, 45 Armenian St.6337-7535 for more info. www. substation.org.

A Retrospective Journey (19942014) An annual exhibition that takes place in conjunction with the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, this year's instalment simultaneously celebrates the Gallery's 20th anniversary, with works by artists like Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. Through Oct 30. Opera Gallery, #04-15 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6735-2618. Free. www. operagallery.com.

not to be missed is It's The Ship (Nov 21-25, www. itstheship.com) a five day music festival to be held on board Royal Caribbean International’s ‘"Voyager of the Seas". And of course, don’t forget to end the year with a bang at ZoukOut (Nov 21-25, www. zoukout.com) which boasts a line-up of over 20 international artists like DJs Nicky Romero and Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia fame.

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Milan Image Art Fair Making its debut in Singapore, the MIA Fair is a must-see visual feast for art lovers and photography enthusiasts. Oct 23-26. Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center, 10 Bayfront Ave. 39-0283241412, www.miafair.it. $30-50.

Woven Walls FOST Gallery presents Woven Walls, a series of canvas works by urban art collective RSCLS. Exploring the nebulousness of

urban art and all its various sub-sets, Woven Walls questions the status of this marginalized art form and whether it will come to be accepted as legitimate by the art-going public. Through Oct 26, 12pm. Fost Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #01-02, 1 Lock Rd. 6694-3080. Free. www.fostgallery.com.

DUO: Judith Murray and Robert Yasuda Long established painters Robert Yasuda and Judith Murray make their Singapore debut. Yasuda's works are famed for his exploration of various kinds of light, whilst Murray's signature style is her limited palette of only four base colors Oct 17-Nov 27. Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore, #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Rd., 66943378. Free. www.sundaramtagore.com.

Food & Drink

Whisky Live: Collections The fifth edition of this whisky and spirit show features some of the rarest whiskies and finest craft spirits. Whether you're a casual sampler or keen to learn more, there are plenty of tasting booths and masterclasses to attend. Oct 25. Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, 6337-1886. $69150. www.whiskylive.sg.

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Halloween Horror Nights 4 It's that time of the year again to get freaked out at USS' Halloween Horror Nights. This year's edition will see four new haunted houses, four new scare zones, and of course, the many different deranged, creepy characters lurking around the park grounds. Through Nov 1, 7:30pm. Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway. Call 6577-8899 for more info. www.halloweenhorrornights.com.sg. Download the free I-S Now app to find out about this and hundreds more upcoming events! www.is-magazine.com/app

Winefamily Gathering Swill, sample and buy from a large selection of New and Old World wines at discounted prices at this gathering. There are even special food pairings while networking with fellow wine lovers. Oct 19, 11am. CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St., 94370271. $2528 from Eventbrite. chijmes.com.sg.

from the usual workshops and tours, you can also look forward to collaborative activities like the Urban Lab Sessions that aim to gather communities of individuals to engage each other and the public. Through Oct 11. Various venues. Free. www.archifest.sg.

Restaurant Week Fine dining on a pinch is back this year from Oct 25 to Nov 2 with more three-course lunches at $25 and three-course dinners for $35. Start booking soon as hot new restaurants book out quickly. Oct 25-Nov 2. www. restaurantweek.sg.

KEEPERS: Singapore Design Collective This pop-up retail store brings together some 50 Singaporean designers and creative collaborators during its 6-month lifespan, including jeweler Carrie K and bag maker Ling Wu. Through Feb 15 2015. Orchard Rd., 8299-7109. Free. keepers.com.sg.

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Singapore Wine Fiesta The annual wine fest by The Straits Wine Company ropes in 70 different winemakers and 300 types of wine for tasting and for sale. This year, there are ten free masterclasses per day, held by guest speakers talking about everything to do with wine from the science of the terroir to pairings with local food. Oct 23-26. Clifford Pier, Collyer Quay. $55-228. www.winefiesta.com.sg.

brunch deals

SuperBrunch: The Voyage The bi-annual vintage Champagne brunch is back, this time with an international “Roaring Twenties” theme. Decadence is the name of the game with a dedicated caviar bar, a fresh seafood station, as well as fondues, Moroccan tajines and Japanese delicacies. Oct 19, 12pm. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue. Call 6434-5288 for more info. $258-398.

stuff

Archifest Singapore’s annual architecture festival returns, centering around the theme “Crowd”. Festival highlights include Archifest Conference which features prominent figures in the industry and Architours, a halfday weekend tour offering a glimpse into the local design and architecural world. Apart

Front Row at The Shoppes The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are hosting a three-day fashion event including fashion parades on the runway, shows from bespoke designers and luxury brands showcasing their latest collections. Through Oct 10, 10am. ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8826. www. marinabaysands.com/frontrow.

Sentosa Spooktacular Navigate through Sentosa's haunted village Laddaland, where this year's Spooktacular takes place, where cursed spirits roam and look for fresh souls to claim. Yikes. Oct 11, 7pm; Oct 17, 7pm; Oct 18, 7pm; Oct 24, 7pm; Oct 25, 7pm; Oct 31, 7pm; Nov 1, 7pm. Fort Siloso, Siloso Point, 33 Allanbrooke Rd., 6736-8672. $66.60. www.spooktacular. com.sg.

Soulscape Soulscape is a one-ofa-kind yoga, dance and music festival that's sure to be a hit with health and fitness enthusiasts. Aside from Movement and yoga workshops, there will also be a night Yoga Rave, natural healing and therapy services and pop-up stores. 4pm. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355. $25-75. soulscape.sg.

classes & workshops

Portraiture Photography Weekend Courses In conjunction to Annie Leibovitz's photography exhibition, hone your photography skills over the weekends with these courses that explore different techniques and approaches to capturing the perfect portrait. Through Oct 19. ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave. 6688-8826. $200. www.marinabaysands.com/ ArtScienceMuseum.

SCENESTEALER Joe Labero The Swedish illusionist has had a pretty illustrious career so far, having sold out arenas around the world and being crowned Illusionist of the Decade at the Magic World Cup in Beijing. Returning to Singapore after the success of “Incanto”, Labero tells us about his craziest feat, die-hard fans and how he keeps audiences coming back for more. What challenges did you encounter when you first started performing? I had initially complicated every aspect of magic, wanting to do everything. I learned over time to find what works best for me, developing my form and technique. I learned to keep it simple, and master that. How do you connect with audiences and keep them engaged? It is important for me to get them involved with the show. I get them involved by asking them their names as the show progresses and it incorporates an element of interaction and intimacy with the audience— each one is unique.

Tell us some of the strangest fan encounters you’ve had. I wouldn't call them strange, as I am grateful for the appreciation. For example I have a very nice and likeable Swedish fan who has come to watch my shows at least 70 times! What’s the most difficult feat you’ve accomplished so far? It was definitely the feat I did when performing in Tunisia, where I caught a speeding bullet at close proximity with my hands. So, is it really magic or is it a trick of the eye? Are you ready to believe?

A Night of Magic at Raffles is showing till Oct 27 at Raffles Hotel Jubilee Hall, 1 Beach Rd, 6337-1886. $60-215 from Sistic. Rebecca Wong

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Wa Shabu Shabu serves only handpicked premium grade Wagyu beef and Japanese pork that are air-flown from selected famous farms in Japan. These thinly sliced meat platters offer their own distinctive tantalizing flavours. The A3 ribloin wagyu from the Miyazaki prefecture (150g @$88) is rich and tender, while the A5 ribloin wagyu from Kagoshima prefecture (150g @$108) has amazing well balanced marbling. The premium Kurobuta & Kagoshima pork offer well balanced tastes and textures of firmness, tenderness and sweetness. MUST TRY: - Promotional A5 Wagyu Set for 2 (300g @ $168) that comes with generous servings of healthy greens and assorted mushrooms. - For variety, the promotional mixed set offers A5 Wagyu & Japanese Premium Pork for 2 (150g each @$128); also comes with generous servings of healthy greens and assorted mushrooms. Complement these set meal with top grade house-pour sake (@$35 - $40 per 350ml carafe) or indulge with a bottle of premium grade sake (@$105 - $168 per 720ml bottle) FRIDAY, october 10, 2014 I-S MAGAZINE 27

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sales & fairs

Oktoberfest Party Roster 6 events to hit for drinking games, bratwurst and, of course, gallons of beer. God bless Germany!

Forward: Darren Emerson As one of the most influential figures in dance music, Darren Emerson has worked with everyone from Depeche Mode to Jamie Cullum, with numerous hit singles and albums under his belt. Oct 11, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St. 6225-6001. $20-25. www.clubkyo. com.

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. Oct 10, 5pm. Red Dot Design Museum, Red Dot Traffic, 28 Maxwell Rd. 6534-7194. Free. www. facebook.com/goMAAD.

DJ Oli Fenn at Attica Seoul-based DJ Oli Fenn has made his name by touring all over the world, from England, South Korea to parts of Asia, and will be making his highly-anticipated debut in Singapore this October. Oct 17, 10:30pm. Attica, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Rd. 6333-9973, $30. www.attica.com.sg.

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This is House Monday Edition featuring Ramon Tapia Fans of house music, this one's for you. Joining Ku De Ta's resident DJs is house master Ramon Tapia, who has released records on renowned labels such as Soma Rec,Remote Area and Incanto. Oct 20, 9pm. KU DÉ TA, 57/F Marina Bay Sands, Skypark, Marina Bay Sands ,1 Bayfront Ave.. 6688-7688. Free. www.kudeta.com.

Public Garden The much loved pop-up will feature an eclectic mix of clothes, artwork, accessories, trinkets and homewares from over 100 creative businesses. Plus if you get hungry, there’s food vendors and snack stalls to keep you energized while you browse. Oct 26-27, 1pm. www.publicgarden.com.

Oktoberfest Asia

Oktoberfest Asia This celebration features beers from top German breweries. Expect microbrews from the likes of local Paulaner Brauhaus , among commercial beers like Weihenstephan, Schneider Weisse and Weltenburger Kloster. Master guest chef Josef Nagler will serve a Bavarian menu for the event. Through Oct 11. Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista, 6303-8434, www.oktoberfestasia.com. $95-180.

Aligator Pier The Oktoberfest dining deal includes a platter of gourmet sausages for $15 with any order Aligator Pier of Erdinger Weissbier or Erdinger Dunkel Beer. Happy hour deals are available from 5:30pm to 8:30pm as well, with charges of $10 or $18 per bottle and $48 for a bucket of five bottles. Through Oct 30. Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Rd., 63397777, www.fairmont.com/singapore.

Illumi Nation Asia's first ever glow in the dark paint party promises a crazy night. Dance to DJs like Bingo Players, Dada Life, and Martin Solveig, or simply soak in the atmosphere as thousands of party animals light up Siloso Beach. Oct 11-12, 6pm. Siloso Beach . $88-118. from Sistic. illumination.asia.

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Brotzeit

Clarke Quay Presents: Oktoberfest Be sure to check out the German-themed food & Erdinger beer kiosks dishing out crispy pork knuckles, bratwust and mash and German gourmet sausages. And of course, party night away to live performances by local band In Control. Oct 10-11, 7pm. 3 River Valley Rd., 6337-3292, www.clarkequay.com.sg. Free. Amber Nectar This Robertson Quay pub has got pork knuckles, wurst and mash, a live band and lots of Hofbrau beer from Munich. A ticket gets you a half-knuckle or wurst and mash, a pint of Hofbrau or Schlenkerla draft beer, a mug and a $10 voucher. Oct 12-13. #01-10/11 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6737-3774, ambernectar.com.sg. $35.

nightlife events

Para//el Presents Paul Ritch with MixMag Allstars and Adrian Wee Zouk welcomes special guest Paul Ritch, known for his harmonic Techno sounds with a surprising touch of emotive soul. Ritch's creative musical style has earned him gigs at prestigious nightclubs like Space and Pacha in Ibiza and Rex Club in Paris. Oct 10, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St. 6738-2988, $28-33. www. zoukclub.com.sg.

Hollywood Horror Night at 1-Altitude Get spooked at 1-Altitude Rooftop & Bar, as the nightlife venue presents two evenings of horror parties and a week long Halloween themed bonanza. Come decked in your best Halloween outfits and you'll receive complimentary admission to enter the 1-Altitude Asylum. Highlights also include an aptly named “Freddy’s Nightmare Martini” for $18 and beats by DJs Leonard T and Funky T. Oct 25, 31, 5:30pm. 1-Altitude, 61-63/F One Raffles Place. 6438-0410. $30-45. www.1-altitude.com.

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Sque Rotisserie & Alehouse

Brotzeit The German Bar and Restaurant brings the Brozeit Challenge 2014 at the Vivocity branch, where competitors will meet head to head for exciting beer-related games and compete for titles such as the "The Server", "The Guzzler “and "The Builder” (where players attempt to build the tallest Jagermeister tower). Oct 9. #01-149/151 Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Wk., 6272-8815, brotzeit.co. Free. Sque Rotisserie & Alehouse For Oktoberfest, Sque will be dishing out two of its heartiest meat platters, featuring juicy delights such as rotisserie spring chicken, pork knuckles and pork ribs. The platters also come with beers from brands such as Benediktiner Weissbie and Bitburger Pilsner. Through Oct 31. #01- 70 The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St., 6222 1887, www.sque.com.sg. $55-98. REBECCA WONG

Halloween @ Woobar Woobar hosts a glamorous dress-up Halloween party with music courtesy of Mr Has, one-for-one housepours all night and a few surprise treats. Shuttle bus pick-ups available from Vivocity (outside Jumbo J-Pot Restaurant) at 7pm and 9:55pm. Oct 26, 9pm. WOOBAR, W Singapore Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way (Sentosa Cove), 6808-7258. Free.

Zouk Sound System presents Bassjackers with Hong Dutch DJs The Bassjackers make their Singapore debut, having released a solid stream of remixes that have garnered massive international attention. Oct 11, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St. 6738-2988. $2833. www.zoukclub.com.sg.

Catalunya Late Nights: The Luxe Life Catalunya has launched its glitzy ladies night series where female party-goers stand a chance to win luxurious travel, dining, beauty and fashion prizes, with a lucky draw held on a weekly basis. Ladies enter for free and receive one complimentary drink. Every Wednesday, 11pm. Catalunya, The Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay. 6534-0188. Free. www.catalunya.sg.

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This is Where I Leave You Directed by Shawn Levy; Starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Timothy Olyphant and Jane Fonda

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Perspectives Film Festival The Perspective Film Festival returns for its seventh year, this time centring on the theme of displacement. Films being screened include Salaam Bombay! and Hedwig and the Angry Inch . Oct 16-19. National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-3659. $10-45. perspectivesfilmfestival.com.

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LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): “I am naughtiest of all,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson in a playful letter to Maggie Maher, dated October 1882. In accordance with the astrological omens, I authorize you to let that same declaration fly frequently from your own lips in the coming week. Feel free to invoke other variations on the theme of naughtiness, as well: “I am exploring the frontiers of naughtiness,” for example, or “You need to be naughtier” (said to a person you’d like to get naughty with), or “Being naughty is my current spiritual practice.”

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): “There’s a way not to be broken that takes brokenness to find it,” writes Naomi Shihab Nye in her poem “Cinco de Mayo.” I suspect this describes your situation right now. The bad news is that you are feeling a bit broken. The good news is that this is a special kind of brokenness—a brokenness that contains a valuable secret you have never been ready to learn before now. Allow yourself to feel the full intensity of the brokenness, and you will discover a way to never be broken like this again. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): In a competitive game show on Japanese TV, 13 people had slabs of meat tied to their foreheads. They then poked their heads up from below, through holes in the floor of an elevated platform, where a hungry lizard was stalking around. But not one of the contestants stuck around when the lizard came to nibble the meat; they all ducked down out of their holes and fled to safety. That was probably wise, although it meant that the prize went unclaimed. Now I’m wondering, Sagittarius, about what might happen if a similar event were staged in your neighborhood. I suspect there’s a chance you would will yourself to stand calmly as the lizard feasted on the meat just inches from your eyes. As much as I admire that kind of poised courage, I want you to know that there are better ways to express it. Be on the lookout for noble challenges with goals that are truly worthy of you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Director Michael Bay makes big, loud, fast, melodramatic action films, including Armageddon, Pearl Harbor and the four Transformers movies. The critics hate him, but he’s unfazed. “I make movies for teenage boys,” he says. “Oh, dear, what a crime,” he adds sarcastically. I love that stance. He knows what he’s good at, and makes no apologies for doing it. I recommend that you cop some of that attitude right now. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): While walking in San Francisco, I passed the Pacific Heights Health Club. The sign out front said, “Birthday suits tailored here.” It was a witty reference to the idea that working out at a gym helps people get their naked bodies in good shape. I’d like to interpret the sign’s message in a different way, and apply it to you. The time is right for you to get back in touch with your raw, original self, and give it the care and the fuel and the treats it has been missing. Who did you start out to be? What does your soul’s blueprint say about who you must become? Home in on your source code and boost its signal.

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PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Horror novelist Stephen King has sold more than 350 million books. But when he was young and destitute, still honing his craft, his self-confidence was low. His breakthrough work was Carrie, about a teenage girl who develops telekinetic powers. But when he was first writing that manuscript on his old manual typewriter, he got so discouraged that he threw his first draft in the trashcan. Luckily for him, his wife retrieved it and convinced him to keep plugging away. Eventually he finished, and later sold the paperback rights for $400,000. I hope you have an ally who will go digging in your garbage to fish out the good stuff you unwisely discard. Or maybe this horoscope will convince you not to scrap it in the first place. ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Situation #1: If you meet resistance or doubt, say this: “Ha! This diversion can’t slow me down, because I am in possession of an invisible magical sword!” And then brandish a few charismatic swipes of your sword to prove that you mean business. Situation #2: If angst and worry are preventing your allies from synchronizing their assets with yours, say

this: “Begone, dread! For with the power of my wicked crazy songs, I am the destroyer of fear.” And then sing your wicked crazy songs. Situation #3: If you’re finding it hard to discern the difference between useless, ugly monsters and useful, beautiful monsters, say this: “I am a useful, beautiful monster!” Your kind will flock to your side. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): In her poem “Advice to Myself,” Louise Erdrich speaks of the human heart as “that place you don’t even think of cleaning out. That closet stuffed with savage mementos.” I invite you to use her observations as a prod. Now is an excellent time to purge the savage mementos from your heart, and clean the whole place up as best as you can. You don’t have to get all OCD about it. There’s no need to scour and scrub until everything’s spotless. Even a half-hearted effort will set in motion promising transformations in your love life. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): I hope you will learn more in the next eight months than you have ever before learned in a comparable period. I hope you will make a list of all the subjects you would love to study and all the skills you would love to master, and then devise a plan to gather the educational experiences with which you will reinvent yourself. I hope you will turn your curiosity on full-blast and go in quest of revelations and insights and epiphanies, smashing through the limits of your understanding as you explore the frontiers of sweet knowledge. CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): Three times a week, I take a hike along a rough path through an oak forest. I say it’s rough because it’s strewn with loose rocks. If I don’t survey the ground as I move, I’m constantly turning my ankles. Or at least that was the case until last week. For two days, with the help of a rake, I cleared many of those bothersome obstacles off the trail. It took several hours, but now the way is smoother. My eyes are free to enjoy the sights that aren’t so close to the ground. I recommend that you do similar work. Stop tolerating inconveniences and irritations that hobble you. Get your foundations in shape to serve you better. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): American author Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was ahead of his time. He created the genre of the detective story and mastered the art of Gothic horror tales. According to the Internet Movie Database, 240 films have referenced themes from his work. British writer Aldous Huxley wasn’t a fan of Poe, though. He said Poe was “too poetical—the equivalent of wearing a diamond ring on every finger.” Judging from the astrological omens, I suspect you may be at risk to lapse into a diamond-ring-on-everyfinger phase yourself, Leo. While I am all in favor of you unveiling more of your radiant beauty, I’m hoping you won’t go too far. How about wearing diamond rings on just four of your fingers? VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Republican Jody Hice is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. To bolster his authority, he repeats quotes by revered figures from American history. One of his favorites has been a gem from the sixth U.S. President, John Quincy Adams: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” The only problem is, those words were actually written by country singer Dolly Parton, not by Adams. Don’t get fooled by a comparable case of mistaken identity, Virgo. Be on the alert for unwarranted substitutions and problematic switcheroos. Be a staunch fact-checker. Insist on verification.

LAST WORD Janice Koh It’s certainly no mean feat being Janice Koh. Not only did the stage actress represent the arts community as a Nominated Member of Parliament the last two years, she’s starred in numerous local stage and television productions. Here, Koh opens up to Rebecca Wong about being in the limelight, juggling multiple roles and her love for pop starlets.

Growing up, my family wasn’t very well to do. Going into the arts caused some worry, especially regarding economic prospects. I was fortunate, as my parents trusted that I was happy doing it. My life changed completely after studying drama. My classes were made up of lying on the floor, relaxing and doing warms up, and I went, “My God, who wouldn’t want to do this for the rest of their lives?”. My role in Frozen [see page 26] really scares me. All the characters are so far away from our own reality, and that means getting under their skin. It is a scary process to embody them on stage for three weeks running, especially with such an emotional play. As an actor, you need to be filled with other people’s lives. We can’t only have one point of view, so we always need to tap into other worlds. Reading fiction books really helps with that. I never take my work home. For theater and performance, you need a neutral space. The home is a comfort zone with a lot of distractions, and it is difficult being in someone else’s shoes in that kind of environment. I juggle many balls at the same time and sometimes they drop. When I was a Nominated Member of Parliament, my day would be filled with meetings with interest groups, followed by filming and play rehearsals in the afternoons. In the evenings, I’ll try to get home in time to be with my kids and prepare for the next day. Yoga keeps me sane. I’ve been doing it for 14 years and it’s a great way to start the day. I do ashtanga, which is a more physical form of hatha yoga, with backbends, handstands and headstands. Being in parliament was scary. If you are not used to being on a soap box and having the public glare upon you, it can be very intimidating. Anything you say in the media may be torn apart, whether by netizens or trolls.

That’s what she said

You have to grow a level of thick-skinned-ness. When you speak up, not everybody will agree with you, but it’s important to find the courage to say what you feel is right, trusting that it resonates with enough people. An issue that’s close to my heart is education. I think we’re at a kind of tipping point now. If we go too far in focusing on test scores, it might backfire on us in 20 years’ time, when we develop people who are book smart but not street smart.

My guilty pleasure is pop music. I’m really a top 40 kind of person. I feel almost apologetic, but I love anything by Katy Perry or Ariana Grande.

I am just barely surviving

I feel that many people think of me as capable, mainly because I’m handling so many things at the same time. The reality is that I am just barely surviving, like a duck or swan that looks really graceful on the surface but is paddling like mad underneath. Singaporean behavior really peeves me. I hate to say it, but it bothers me when I am in a hawker center and people don’t return their trays. It’s the sense of entitlement, I suppose, when they think that someone else is going to do it for them.

My friends make me laugh. As busy as I can be, I always try and squeeze in a semblance of a social life. I am by nature an extrovert, so connecting with others and surrounding myself with great company is definitely a priority.

In my lifetime, I would like to see equality for LGBT people in Singapore. We haven’t made that kind of social shifts the way New York and London have. As a country we are very young, so I also understand that dreams have to come with a certain realistic understanding, because social changes take generations to occur.

The people who inspire me are those who get out there and make a change on their own. People like social activist Claire Chiang, who is extremely dynamic and continues to speak so insightfully about Singapore society and the way she brings up her children. I wish I was better at speaking Mandarin. Being bilingual is really powerful. Language provides another view of the world, and you can read a lot more widely and understand culturally why people think the way they do. That part is closed off to me because I never mastered the language. It’s difficult for women in our society. The idea that men should play an equal role in the home is just not happening yet. For them it’s like “Hey, I cooked breakfast!”. I’m like “We do it everyday, but I’m not bragging about it.”

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