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1. Save money. Uber is now banned in Spain, India and Thailand. We’re going to take the opportunity to no longer spend 70% of our monthly paycheck on 1am taxis home from Tanjong Pagar. That’s right: we’re going to take the bus! 2. Go green. Next year, we’re going to sign up for organic vegetable delivery (flown in from Europe) and buy our nut butters from only local food producers (where do they get their raw materials again?). And of course, we’re going to spend more time connecting with nature (inside Gardens by the Bay’s air-conditioned Flower Dome). Hey, we’re not called the Garden City for nothing. 3. Get out of our comfort zones. We’re starting to grow tired of plying the likes of Ann Siang Hill, Robertson Quay and Arab Street. In 2015, we’re going to break free of our tried and tested habits and venture out to Jurong. We hear it’s getting new malls, new gardens, new hotels— third-wave coffee houses and bespoke cocktail bars can’t be too far behind, right?
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4. Get laid more. Just as we were getting used to our parents’ nagging us about grandchildren, the babymaking campaign for SG50 rolled around. We can’t help feeling the pressure to procreate and further national morale. Tinder and OKCupid, here we come. 5. Let it go. Singapore was all over world rankings this year: best place to visit (according to Lonely Planet), healthiest city (according to the BBC), most expensive city (who could forget). We can’t help but wonder what it’s like to be number two, let alone ten. Maybe we should try something new: just chill out and let ourselves go. 6. Quit our jobs. When former second secretary for the opposition Nicole Seah quit politics a few months ago, we imagined it was for some ideological reason. Turns out she’s just pursuing her dreams of being a movie star. The cute 20-something is going to be the female lead in upcoming SG50 film 1965. Wait till we tell our boss we’re quitting our jobs to join the latest edgy experimental theater start-up. What are yours?
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Hot: Happy foreign labor Not: “Underhappy” locals
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A survey by the Ministry of Manpower said that the nine out of ten foreign workers in Singapore were happy with their lives here. In a separate study by the Singapore Human Resources Institute, locals were found to be “underhappy” with their working lives. The irony!
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Price paid for a painting called Portrait of Bada Shanren by local artist Tan Swie Hian at a recent auction in Beijing.
Number of dogs in last month’s Singapore Specials Run 2014, which aimed to raise awareness about stray and abandoned dogs. The event also raised $20,000.
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With the weaker ringgit, more Singaporeans are going to Johor Bahru to shop and dine (not to mention fill up on cheap gas). Unfortunately, cheap prices were not such a great idea for Adidas. They had to terminate a 40% off sale recently due to the overwhelming response.
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Cost of creating a comprehensive virtual model of Singapore, to be used by public, private and research sectors, currently being developed under The Smart Nation Programme.
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Hot: Bagels
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Singapore’s love affair with the cupcake is coming to a (bitter)sweet end. Get ready for something savory with bagel places like Two Guy Bagel House and newcomer Sacha & Sons. It’s time for the cream cheese, cured salmon and pastrami to shine.
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Celebrating the city’s entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovative thinkers
Facebooking and Tweeting that they want to download an app like this immediately.
You know you’ve made it when there’s an entire Tumblr (Google “Carouhell”)dedicated to poking fun at users of your app. We chat with co-founder Marcus Tan, whose shopping app Carousell has also just scored a sweet US$6 million ($7.8 million) investment deal from Sequoia India that will see it expand to countries like Malaysia and Taiwan. How did three guys launch a shopping app? We have tons of stuff lying around at home collecting dust and existing sites were too troublesome to sell it on. So, we took this idea to Startup Weekend Singapore hackathon competition in 2012 and, thankfully, won. People were
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What’s your office like? It’s simple with lots of whiteboards. We love to put our ideas down on the whiteboard and refine them from there. We also cannot survive without snacks; we have a shelf filled with chips, sweets and coffee. If I’ve got an amazing idea for an app, what should be the next steps to scoring investors? You need to be convinced of your company’s mission. If you don’t have a clearly articulated mission to solve a meaningful problem at a large scale, nothing else matters. Then, be clear why you need capital and how it can help achieve your company’s mission. Finally, read up about the company’s investment interest and more importantly, their philosophy. Who are your tech heroes? Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, Evan Williams, Drew Houston and Larry Page. Joyce See
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There wasn’t much media coverage, but the Singapore High Court gave 49 yearold convicted drug carrier Mohd Jeefrey bin Jamil the death penalty after he was caught with 45 grams of diamorphine in 2012. He had failed to provide enough assistance and information to the police to disrupt the drug trafficking operation (which would have allowed him to escape the gallows). He is the second drug prisoner to be sentenced to death this year, after Malaysian Devendran Supramaniam, who was also also unable to provide enough intelligence to the authorities.
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Located in Yishun, Ground-up Initiative hopes to build a new 5G nation (gracious, green, giving, grounded and grateful) by bringing us closer to nature and the kampung way of life. Volunteers can expect to do a variety of farm work like tilling, sowing and harvesting, as well as help to repair and upkeep the Kampung. For more information visit www. groundupinitiative.org.
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Bedok Interchange has just been revamped into a massive new integrated public transport hub that links the MRT station, bus interchange and Bedok Mall, complete with all-important air-conditioning. First-day hiccups aside, east-siders can now enjoy a more comfy commute. The Ministry of Transport has also promised more improvements in the future, so hopefully we won’t have to save for that astronomically priced COE or fight for cabs all the time.
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nightlife Hello 2015 So we somehow made it through another year, and now it’s time to celebrate. We round up the very best ways to usher in 2015 in style with a comprehensive list of New Year’s Eve parties on our website. From the beach to the bay, check them all out at www.is-magazine.com/nightlife.
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theater Gone to the Dogs Inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic Reservoir Dogs, gritty crime drama Kullanari is set in ‘70s Singapore and follows six criminals as they come together to pull of the perfect heist. Shenanigans ensue. In Tamil with English subtitles. Through Dec 21, 3pm. Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal St., 6435-0131, www.dazzle.sg. $20-25.
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Late film critic Roger Ebert is the star of the biopic Life Itself, which chronicles the prolific writer’s career and his struggle with cancer, which led to the removal of his lower jaw. Dec 20, 7pm; Dec 21, 4:30pm. Golden Village Suntec City, #03-373 Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd., 6653 8100, www. gv.com.sg. $13.
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ART Farm Ville We Are Farmers chronicles photographer Ore Huiying’s family’s three generations of farmers (fairly unheard of in urban Singapore). The print exhibition is accompanied by a greenhouse installation on the gallery rooftop. Catch it before it closes for the Christmas period (Dec 24-Jan 2). Through Jan 12 2015. Objectifs, 56A Arab St., 6293-9782, www.objectifs.com.sg. Free.
Hip hop and R&B legend Jazzy Jeff (you might know him from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air) headlines this party, supported by resident DJs Ya5th, Suren, Deepak and Styluxtakut. Email rsvp-sg@kudeta.com to purchase limited presale tickets. Dec 20, 9pm. Ku De Ta, 57/F Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7688, www. kudeta.com. $38-48 one drink included.
The Local People return for a Christmas night market with food vendors, gift stalls and live music. New additions include Indian-style burgers by chef Devagi Sanmugam, kaya spreads from Social Food Co. and alcoholic ice popsicles from The Sng Bao Society. Dec 20, 5pm. #01-01 Blk. A Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Rd., 9879-1439, www. thelocalpeoplesg.com.
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At this special Christmas edition of their regular Tuesday night gig at The Powder Room, neo-soul quintet The Steve Mcqueens funk things up with jazzy festive carols all night long. Dec 23, 8pm. The Black Swan, 19 Cecil St., 8181-3305, www.theblackswan.com. sg. Free.
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musical Guilty Pleasure ART Indo Me The group exhibition Jogja Agro Pop focuses on nine Indonesian artists—distinctive voices emerging from Yogyakarta’s art scene, loosely characterized by their tendency to mix images from pop culture, comics and fantastical characters into their art. Through Jan 18 2015. Equator Art Projects, #01-21, 47 Malan Rd., 66943727, www.eqproj.com. Free.
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The Peter Pan, The Neverending Story musical makes its Asian premiere with a 50-member cast of dancers, acrobats and magicians. The production is littered with guilty pleasure pop songs from the likes of Westlife and Robbie Williams. Through Dec 31, 3pm. Resorts World Theatre, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577-8888, www. rwsentosa.com. $58-168 from Sistic.
now music Tycho The San Francisco-born electronica producer’s music is dreamy, nostalgic and more than a little reminiscent of old school Balaeric house. What’s unique about his live shows is that the tracks are performed on live synths, guitar and percussion. Jan 15 2015, 8pm. Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place. $65 from Sistic.
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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival The annual theater and performance art fest returns with 18 cutting-edge shows, including highlights like Loo Zihan’s With/Out, a reinterpretation of the late AIDS activist Paddy Chew’s 1999 autobiographical play, and Noor Effendy Ibrahim’s The Malay Man and His Chinese Father. Jan 14-25 2015. Various venues, www.singaporefringe.com. $22 from Sistic.
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comedy Dim Sum Dollies - The History of Singapore Part 2 This comic production will feature the irrepressible Dim Sum Dollies: Selena Tan, Pam Oei and Denise Tan, who will present a caricature of Singapore from 1965. Expect topics ranging from Kallang roars, Talentime scores, the Singapore River and even Mas Selamat. Through Dec 23, 8pm. Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377, www.dreamacademy.com.sg. $48-138 from Sistic.
Julian Casablancas + The Voidz Best known for his role as the lead singer of indie rock band The Strokes, Julian Casablancas’ side project involves lots of gritty experimental rock sounds. The band will be perfoming tracks off Tyranny alongside some Strokes songs. Jan 10 2015, 8pm. The Coliseum, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6348-5555. $98 from Sistic.
Bastille One of the UK’s indie darlings of the moment, the 2014 Brit Award-winning foursome will be here to play anthems like “Pompeii” and “Things We Lost in the Fire”. Jan 9 2015, 8pm. The Coliseum, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6348-5555, www.nowlive.sg. $110 from Sistic.
Talk Cock Comedy The regular standup series, spearheaded by local comedy guru Jonathan Atherton, continues through the festive season with more no-holds-barred open mic comedy by brilliant performers. Dec 24, 31, 8:30pm. Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane., 6292-3800, www.thecomedyclub.asia. $10.
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Jayesslee These twin YouTube pop sensations are back in Singapore with another tour. With millions of hits on their covers of songs like Psy’s “Gangnam Style” and Maroon 5’s “Payphone”, you can expect upbeat melodies and slow acoustic covers. Jan 16 2015, 8pm. Kallang Theatre, 1 Stadium Walk, 6348-7907. $38-118 from SISTIC, VIP.
Slow Magic Following 2012’s critically acclaimed Triangle, electronic act Slow Magic is back this year with How to Run Away, once again mixing different styles to produce a truly unique sound. Look out for the deconstructionist house on lead single “Girls” and organs and jazz piano on “Hold Still”. Jan 18 2015, 8pm. Life Is Beautiful Kitchen & Bar, 99 Duxton Rd. $35-50 from Peatix. slowmagic.peatix.com.
Crossing Seas Taiwanese math rock band Elephant Gym will be playing songs from their latest album Angle, which was nominated in multiple categories at this year’s Golden Music Awards. They will be supported by local post rock upstarts Sphaeras and Malaysian mix-rockers Nao. Jan 20 2015, 7pm. Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800. $26-40 from Peatix, including 1 album. crossingseas.peatix.com.
festivals Super 0 Openair The collective behind the popular warehouse series Super 0 Season throw a big bash with lots of local names in the art, music, theater and mixology scenes. There’s going to be a silent disco, too. Jan 17. SIA Sports Club, 24 Turnhouse Rd., www.super0.sg. $65-90.
Laneway One of the most anticipated indie music festival returns with a solid line-up: American musician and multi-instrumentalist St Vincent, Swedish dance anthem queen Lykke Li, synthpop band Future Islands, Swedish electronic musicians Little Dragon and breakout girl-wonder FKA Twigs, among other acts. Jan 24. The Meadow, Gardens by The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6420-6848, S(018953), www.singapore. lanewayfestival.com. $165-200.
theater Cats One of West End’s most famous musicals will be returning to Singapore for a three-week run. Based on T.S. Elliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic features a 53-member cast from the UK and tells the story of a tribe of cats gathering for the annual Jellicle Ball. Jan 9-25 2015. MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8826, www.marinabaysands.com. $65-195 from Sistic.
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Tokyo Cinderella Dolls Japanese photographer Karin Shikata has her first Southeast Asian exhibition at SPRMRKT, featuring 15 images which tell the story of two dolls who wanted to be real girls. The series of fantastical and whimsical photographs show the dolls experiencing life in the streets of Tokyo’s Shibuya, Omotesando, Ginza and Asakusa. Jan 8-Mar 8 2015. SPRMRKT, 2 McCallum St., 62212105, www.sprmrkt.com.sg. Free.
Beyond The Grid STPI’s final exhibition for the year looks at the traditional arts of print and paper making through artists who challenge assumptions and expectations of the contemporary “Chinese” aesthetic. Featured artists include Hong Zhu An, Lin Tianmiao, Qiu Zhijie, Zhu Wei and the conceptualist duo Wu Shanzhuan & Inga Svala Thorsdottir. Through Dec 31. Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663, www.stpi. com.sg. Free.
Requiem (The Sea Can’t Reach You Now) Singaporean artist Jason Wee’s first solo exhibition features a series of sculptures that all link to the themes of mourning and grief. Through Jan 10 2015. Michael Janssen Gallery, #02-21, 9 Lock Rd., 6734-8948, www.fb.com/GalerieMichaelJanssenSingapore. Free.
Begin... Begun Award-winning Hong Kong ad man and designer Alan Chan exhibits his contemporary art pieces which aim to bridge the rich imagery of ancient and historical China with modern aesthetics. Through Jan 11 2015. Mizuma Gallery, #01-34, 22 Lock Rd., 6570-2505, www.mizuma.sg. Free.
Leo Poloniecki: Black and White Singapore-based Leo Poloniecki’s solo show is an exhibition of paintings in a black and white color scheme. With each of the works measuring 67 x 100cm, these are big paintings with a big impact. Through Jan 11 2015. Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang, 6298-2420, www.facebook.com/artistryspace. Free.
Southeast Asian post-rock When was the last time you listened to Bandung shoegaze or Singaporean post-punk? If it’s been a while, we recommend you hightail it to this regional triple bill at Aliwal Arts Centre, an all-instrumental, all-moody affair with local band Paint The Sky Red, Indonesia’s Echolight and KL’s Deepset (Jan 3, 7pm. Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal St., 8163-6722 offkeysg.peatix.com. $23-25). A new bakery to obsess over Asanoya Bakery (Wilby Central, 15 Queen St., 6703-8703, www.asanoya.asia) is our latest favorite spot for delicious carbs. The range straddles both crusty European breads and pillowy Asian buns, and we adore their chocolate lava cubes. Plus, the airy space, inhouse coffee and abundant seating make it a top alt-brunch spot. New places to drink on Seah Street While we still frequent Seah Street standbys Lot, Stock & Barrel and Mr Punch, the ramshackle little street is getting quite the makeover with a host of new openings. Go for Japanese craft beer at Restaurant Sela (32 Seah St., 6337-6358, www.restaurantsela.com. sg) bespoke cocktails at Tess Bar (38 Seah St., 6337-7355, www.tessbar.com) and basic alfresco drinks (or coffee) at Bridge (31 Seah St., 6333-4453, www.dineatbridge.com.sg). Freaky art on show Despite its rather dry name, the APB Foundation Signature Art Prize Exhibition (through Mar 15. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222, www. singaporeartmuseum.sg) is actually pretty
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impressive if you like your art larger-than-life and disturbing. You can’t miss Choe U-Ram’s Lovecraftian metal carcass, Custos Cavum, which fills a room at the center of the museum. Vinyl madness Vinyl fetishists have been hanging at old school record store Straits Records (24A Bali Lane, 9681-6341) for the longest time, but the forthcoming opening of hipster vinyl bar LongPlay (4 Haji Lane, 8693-1453, www. facebook.com/LongPlaySG), will see Haji Lane as the place to meet other record fanciers. Chill countdown parties So the rest of the world is celebrating NYE on their private jets or in Champagne skybars to get the best views of the fireworks. But we all know the party’s just as good, and possibly better, at low-key, low-slung Loof, whose event 2015 Lai Liao (Dec 31. #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, 331 North Bridge Rd., www. loof.com.sg) is helmed by local DJ Tyler Made. Clara Lim
Jacques Villeglé Retrosepctive This exhibition will showcase over 50 artworks by Jacques Villeglé, who at 88 years old, is one of the most renowned living French artists. Villeglé uses torn fragments from street posters to create unique and original canvases reflecting urban culture. Through Feb 8 2015. Partners & Mucciaccia, #02-10, 6 Lock Rd., 6694-3777, www.partnersandmucciaccia.net. Free.
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The leading contemporary Chinese filmmaker and artist’s first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia showcases four works, spanning nearly two decades. Of note are An Estranged Paradise, a film that documents a new generation during the rise of China’s bamboo curtain; and On the Double Dragon Hills, a two-screen video that records the lives of workers in Jiaxiang in Shandong Province. Through Mar 1 2015. Centre for Contemporary Art, 43 Malan Rd., www.ccasingapore.org. Free.
Design-centric online retailer Naiise teams up with The Handmade Tale for this workshop on mixed media pieces using painting, texturizing and decoupage techniques at their pop-up store. Materials are provided, but you can bring a creditcard sized photo to use on your projects. Dec 21, 2pm. Naiise Christmas Pop-Up Store, 72 Dunlop St., www.naiise.com. $120 from Peatix.
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Visitors can expect activity stations along the trails and curious creatures, like golden birds and giraffes on stilts, roaming the park.You will become quest explorers who travel to various stations where you are challenged to complete a task. Every Fri and Sat. Through Dec 20, 5:30pm. Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Rd., 6269-3411. $25-39 (child and adult prices, respectively). www.mystica.com.sg.
Scum Cinema presents: Ninja Scroll Best of Asian Art Galerie Belvedere’s group exhibition showcases contemporary painters from around Asia. Participating artists include Balinese painter Arie Smit, contemporary Indonesian painter and performance artist Herry Dim and prominent Filipino artist Lydia Velasco. Jan 1-Feb 7 2015. Galerie Belvedere, #01-10/11/12 Old Hill Street Police Station, 140 Hill St., 6423-1233. Free. www.galeriebelvedere.com.
The Society for Cult and Underground Movies’ (SCUM) latest screening is of the stomach-churning 1993 anime by Japanese director Yoshiaki Kawajiri. It follows samurai Jubei Kibahami as he journeys through a blood-spattered, demon-infested ancient Japan. Ages 18 and up only, thanks to its copious gore and violence. Dec 19, 8:30pm. Screening Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6903, ninjascroll.peatix.com. Free.
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workshops Fashion Illustration 101 This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of fashion illustration, including figure drawing, working with different media, how to perceive and draw basic garments, and how to show construction details of garments. Led by Wykidd Son and Goyard-trained illustrator Jasline Ang, the course takes place across four sessions. Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 1pm. The Substation, 45 Armenian St., 6337-7800, www.substation.org. $133 from Peatix, excludes material fee.
sales & fairs Third Space presented by Omitir Concepts Leather bag retailer Omitir Concepts presents Third Space, a product showcase to give consumers an insight into the label’s creative and manufacturing process. A range of one-off products and reissued classics will also be made available for purchase. Through Dec 23.
Christmas Dreamland Orchard Central’s seasonal market comes complete with an eight-meter Christmas tree (cue photo ops!) and market stalls selling gifts and edible goodies from the likes of Dean & Deluca, Iggy’s Crafts, The Bakery Chef and The Hunters‘ Kitchenette. Through Dec 26. 1/F Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 62381051, www.orchardcentral.com.sg.
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The first anniversary of Singapore Island Culture Club, the party series started by local nightlife legends DJ Aldrin and Tracy Phillips, has the former helming the decks with an infection mix of nu disco, deep house and bass. With guest DJs Catsoncrack and KFC, plus live painting by Japanese artist Dragon76. Dec 26, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 6225-6001, www.clubkyo.com. $20-25 with one drink.
Para//el Presents Tiefschwarz German brother duo Ali and Basti Schwarz’s techno and deep house tunes have only gotten catchier since their formation in 1997. This time they’ll also be playing mixes of artists like The Rapture, Depeche Mode and Sante. Dec 19, 10pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, www.zoukclub.com. $33-38 with two drinks.
Zouk x Citi Present Transfix with Ferry Corsten & Lincey Award-winning Ferry Corsten is not a DJ to mess with: he’s got a signature sound that’s unmistakable and electronic dance anthems like “Pogo” that are even harder to get out of your head. Dec 20, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, www.zoukclub.com. $33-38 with two drinks.
Xhin Local boy done good Xhin is a veteran of the techno scene, having played since the ‘90s, although his sound is a lot more Berlin than Bedok. Expect a good deal of spine-tingling, post-apocalyptic techno soundscapes as he spins with labelmate Go Hiyama. Dec 26, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 6225-6001, www.clubkyo.com. $20-25 with one drink.
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Leisure Exploration on Bike Local dating agency CompleteMe’s latest activitydriven singles’ mixer is a leisurely bike ride and games around Pasir Ris Park. Suitable for both cycling and dating beginners. Registration closes on Dec 24, and the price includes bicycle rental. Dec 27, 2:30pm. Pasir Ris Park, 8125-2321, www.completeme.sg. $45 from Peatix.
This free-for-all Boxing Day party at the Sultan Hotel’s rooftop lounge is helmed by local DJs KiDG of Poptart and Natalie Pixiedub, both playing a fun mix of indie, electronica and funk. Dec 26, 10pm. Wonderbar, 2/F The Sultan Hotel, 101 Jalan Sultan, 6723-7119. Free.
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We’ll soon get our very own Museum of Independent Music (1B Aliwal St., www. facebook.com/moimsg) dedicated to documenting the history of Singapore’s indie music scene. According to founders Anvea Chieu and Tarmizee Taksen, visitors can pore over memorabilia, art, artifacts, documentaries, short films and an audio archive. The museum will only be ready in late January, but right now you can view the exhibition Red Herrings (through Dec 24), a collection of art by local musicians.
Slated to coincide with mega art fair Art Stage (Jan 22-25 2015, www. artstagesingapore.com), MAD Museum of Art and Design will put up a steamy-sounding, Asian erotica-focused fringe show called Mad Love (Jan 21-Apr 26 2015), with greats like Japanese street artist Madsaki and Hong Kong director-photographer Wing Shya, along with noteworthy regional artists and designers. Plus, it’s cocurated by.former I-S editor and art writer Terry Ong, so it’s gotta be good.
Former Smiths guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr will grace us mortals on Feb 9 2015, 8pm at the NUS University Cultural Centre Hall. While we’re sure his solo stuff is all very well and good, most of us know and love him as Morrissey’s better half, them having cowritten works of art like This Charming Man and There Is A Light That Never Goes Out. He’s also played guitar for Talking Heads, Modest Mouse and with New Order’s Bernard Sumner. Tickets are $88-148 from Sistic.
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10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 6225-6001, www.clubkyo.com. $20-25 with one drink.
DJ Vadim: The Dubcatcher Asia Tour Cult Russian DJ Vadim headlines this dub/dancehall/ reggae party at Gem Bar. Though not quite a household name, he’s been a big influence in the hip hop, electronica and alternative scenes since the ‘90s, having worked with big names like Kraftwerk and Public Enemy. Local DJ Kiat, of the Syndicate collective, opens. Ticketing details TBA. Jan 3, 9:30pm. Gem Bar & Lounge, 10 Ann Siang Hill, 6423-9562, www.facebook.com/gemsingapore. Bassic presents Bonobo The Gilles Peterson-approved Brit producer has five albums under his belt, the most noteworthy of which is the musically adventurous Black Sands, which incorporates sounds as diverse as gamelan and Afrobeat. He’ll be playing a downtempo DJ set with lots of horizon-broadening tracks. Dec 20, 10pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, www.zoukclub.com. $33-38 with two drinks.
Para//el presents Carl Craig A night of pure Detroit techno, as delivered by one of the city’s biggest musical exports, Grammynominated DJ and producer Carl Craig. Dec 26, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $28-33 with two drinks. www.zoukclub.com.
Darker Than Wax Showcase feat. Delano Smith Headlining local music collective Darker Than Wax’s latest party is a veteran of the early Detroit techno and Chicago house scenes—a close protégé of the influential Ken Collier, who was in turn a key personality in the Detroit techno movement. He’ll be playing soulful vintage house and soft techno, along with a live performance by sax man Kaye. Dec 27,
happy hours & ladies nights Catalunya Late Nights: The Luxe Life Catalunya’s glitzy ladies night series ends with a bang this year. Ladies enter for free, receive one complimentary drink and stand a chance to win luxurious travel, dining, beauty and fashion prizes in a lucky draw. Dec 24, 11pm. Catalunya, The Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, 6534-0188, www.catalunya.sg.
The Black Swan’s Happier Hours Our favorite Art Deco bar gives you two reasons to stick around the CBD on Christmas Eve and NYE— Champagne and oysters. Their popular happy hour promo (two oysters and one glass of Champagne for $21) will start from noon on these two days. Dec 24, 31, 12-8pm. The Black Swan, 19 Cecil St., 81813305, www.theblackswan.com.sg.
Happy Hour at Zott’s A meal at Alpine-themed restaurant Zott’s can cost you a pretty penny, but their half-price happy hour is surprisingly irresistible. Wines start at $7/glass (choose from six European specimens, including bubbly) and $38/bottle and selected German beers at $11/bottle. Ladies enjoy these prices all night long on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mon-Sat, 5-8pm. Zott’s, 97 Amoy St., 6223-0913, www.zotts.com.sg.
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YEAR I N R E V I E W From defamation lawsuits and banned films to canceled concerts and hot new openings, we chart the highs and lows of the year that was. By I-S Editorial
J anuary
February
• British expat Anton Casey called subway riders “poor people” and an endless (and vaguely entertaining) sh**storm ensued.
Aliwal Urban Art Festival
• Singapore Art Week (Jan 13-19) was pretty exciting, with art fair behemoth Art Stage and exhibitions at practically every gallery. Standouts included Dorothy Vogel’s appearance at the Herb & Dorothy docuscreening, a party at Gillman Barracks and the Sideshow-curated Aliwal Urban Art Festival.
MARCH
• On the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom report, Singapore ranked 150 out of 180, just ahead of Mexico and The Democratic Republic of Congo.
• The alcohol tax hike was announced, and outraged Singaporeans initially threatened to do all their drinking in neighboring countries. In retrospect, it seems higher prices have yet to cool our thirst for boutique Champagnes and artisanal rums.
• Whatsapp was bought out by Facebook, resulting in a paranoid (but shortlived) migration over to alternatives like Line.
JUNE • The Philippine Independence Day celebration was canned, thanks in part to xenophobic Facebook trolls. • Political critic and writer Catherine Lim struck again with an open letter to PM Lee, helpfully pointing out that the government has lost the people’s trust. Much hoo-ha ensued, keeping columnists busy for a few days.
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Best I nterview s of 2014 “Singlish is one of the few truly Singaporean traits. There’s so much effort to rid the country of the language, and I think it’s sad.” —Bernie Utchenik, director, Big Bern’s American Grill
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• After a great event in February, Hostess Club Weekender canceled its Singapore leg, and our hopes of prostrating before Cat Power in the flesh were dashed.
December’s AFF Suzuki Cup, where Singapore didn’t even make it out of their group.
• Seemingly in response to too-fancy gourmet markets (read: stalls selling air-flown cheeses), the first legit farmers market (with actual local produce and eggs!) took place.
• Zouk got raided by police, and clubbers were left stranded indoors for up to three hours while cops carried out searches. The set by German trance duo Cosmic Gate was also canceled. • The Singapore Sports Hub opened and has been busy ever since with huge sporting events like the WTA Finals (where Serena clobbered Simona Halep in October) and
“It can’t be that Singapore’s already 50 years old and the dishes that still define us are chicken rice and chili crab.” —Jeremy Nguee, chef, Preparazzi
“Singapore is so clean that there are no jokes written in the toilets.” —Victor Cui, CEO, ONE Fighting Championship
• Singaporeans got increasingly bleary-eyed as the World Cup wore on with an endless string of 3am matches. Germany won. Productivity suffered.
• Once anti-establishment bad boys, The Rolling Stones came to Singapore and played at the very established Marina Bay Sands’ Ballroom. Not the most rock n’ roll venue, but hey, they’re getting (very) old.
• About 28,000 LGBT folks and their allies attended the steadily growing Pink Dot event, despite concerns that the anti-gay Wear White movement would cause friction. It didn’t, and Pink Dot continued to be a shockingly wholesome, family picnic with a scant drag queen or two. We hope for something more raucous and feather-filled next time.
• Kranji Countryside Farmers’ Market (www.facebook.com/ farmersmarketsg) saw a huge turnout of ecstatic farm-totable enthusiasts. Singapore Sports Hub
“Every HDB estate can be converted into a kampong garden. I can’t stand community gardens that start with building a fence around it. What’s community about it?” —Ivy Singh-Lim, owner, Bollywood Veggies
“You can’t have four authentic cooks in one kitchen with each one having their version of authentic. There’s no school that teaches authenticity.” —Violet Oon, chef and owner of Violet Oon’s Kitchen
“In Singapore, people become fixated with checkbox ticking, instead of looking at outcomes. The job is only done when you get the outcome that you want.” —David Lim, mountaineer and motivational speaker “The best artist is the one who turns up on time, who knows how to write an invoice and send a proposal. They may not be the best talent.” —Kamini Ramachandran, storyteller and arts educator
APRIL • The Singapore edition of Songkran was announced (to much headscratching), and then promptly canceled due to the unseasonal dry spell. Sadly, water conservation efforts thwarted our attempt to randomly annex Thai culture.
• Singapore Design Week (what is it with Singapore and themed weeks?) saw a great turnout for hipster events involving fixies and design studios. Plus, the National Design Centre (111 Middle Rd., 6333-3737, www.designsingapore.org) opened, and has since played host to pop-ups galore.
• Orchard Gateway (277 Orchard Rd., 6513-4633, www.orchardgateway. sg) opened in April, with a slew of local stores like Actually, Whole9Yards and Sects shop.
• Hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Jurassic 5 both played at Zouk within two nights of one another. • Headed by newly-installed director Susie Lingham, Singapore Art Museum kicked off the year’s slew of big art shows with Unearthed, a high-concept, multi-disciplinary artistic meditation on earth sciences.
MAY • Alternative clubs Home Club and Sultan Jazz Club closed within weeks of each other, causing a small ruckus among people who care about music. They’ve since been replaced with Canvas (20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928, canvasvenue.sg) and SingJazz Club (101 Jalan Sultan, 8481-3034, www.facebook.com/singjazzclub). • Local craft brewery Jungle Beer closed abruptly, with head brewer Adi Challa nowhere to be found. Sad! • Potato Head Folk (36 Keong Saik Rd., 6327-1939, www.pttheadfolk.com) opened on Keong Saik to ridiculous amounts of hype. The same, sadly, couldn’t be said for the return of local gem Wild Rocket later in the year.
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• Hot on the heels of Pink Dot, The National Library Board banned three children’s books depicting gay families, including And Tango Makes Three, causing much debate between those applauding the NLB protecting traditional attitudes and those condemning the board for kowtowing to cry-baby homophobes.
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September
• Mos Def was a no-show at Summerdaze music festival on Sentosa. The crowd waited till nearly midnight when it was finally announced that the man wasn’t coming at all. We knew it was too good to be true—tickets were only $30 a pop.
• The Transboundary Haze Act did nothing to stop the haze in its tracks, going as high as 113 on the PSI (the “unhealthy” range begins at 101) in mid-September. F1 was slightly marred by a blanket of haze, but JLo’s lofty assets lifted our spirits.
Mos Def
• After a monster social media campaign and months of will-they-or-won’t-they, Zouk (17 Jiak Kim St., www.zoukclub.com.sg) announced that it had gotten a lease extension and would not close at the end of the year. Alas, other clubs did: The Vault and, come March 2015, The Butter Factory.
To Singapore with Love
• Tan Pin Pin’s documentary, To Singapore with Love, was banned in Singapore for allegedly misrepresenting government actions against dissidents in the 1960s.
DECEMBER
NOVEMBER • The never-ending defamation saga between PM Lee and Roy Ngerng ended with the judge finding the blogger guilty.
Kaiser Chiefs
• Kaiser Chiefs ditched us as Hostess Club Weekender was canceled again, this time due to band visa issues in Tokyo. • It was a good month for bookworms: the much-loved Library@Orchard (#03-12 and #04-11 Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Rd., www.nlb.gov.sg) returned, and so did Kinokuniya’s flagship in its new (albeit smaller) space.
• Our 19th Readers’ Choice Awards were a rollicking success, concluding well after midnight with dozens of shoeless revelers ripping up the dance floor at Altimate (61/F One Raffles Place, 1 Rafflles Place, 6438-0410, www.1-altitude.com).
• The Living Planet Report by WWF found that Singapore has the seventh largest carbon footprint in the world. Curiously, though, we topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2015 list soon after.
Shisha
• The Ministry of Health announced a ban on shisha smoking. Here’s to living longer.
• Everyone was late to all their morning appointments as the In-n-Out burger pop-up took place for one morning, with three-hour queues.
Singapore International Film Festival
• Singapore International Film Festival (www.sgiff.com) returned after a two-year hiatus, with local cinema Ken Kwek’s Unlucky Plaza as the opening film and a visit from John Woo and Juliette Binoche.
There’s plenty more where that came from. For more events, fashion news and lots more dining deals, download the I-S Magazine iPad app: www.is-magazine.com/app FRIDAY, december 19, 2014 I‑S MAGAZINE
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The latest openings and hottest trends in Singapore
tech Pump Up the Jam Local audio company X-mini (yes, of the ubiquitous pocket-size portable speakers) has just released its latest, the Kai 2 Capsule Speaker. Using Bluetooth, it connects to your smartphone or tablet to dramatically boost your sound. It’s also got an added noisecancelling microphone to filter any background noise. The result? Skype calls you can actually hear and party tunes at your next barbecue. Available for $79.90 at Courts Megastore, 50 Tampines North Drive 2, 1800 222-6868 or online from www.x-mini.com.
home Plate It Up
While classic white crockery has its place, sometimes you need some quirky statement tablewear to jazz up your dinner party. Local designer Jayl Chen has just the thing—her Tokiostreets range of plates and mugs feature eccentric illustrations and cute taglines like “tealicious” and “the way to my heart is through my stomach”. Prices start at $20 for plates and $15 for mugs. Place your orders direct to Jayl’s email at estellajayl@gmail.com.
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style Swim Fan
Okay, the weather hasn’t been terribly pool-friendly of late, but one can always dream about that next beach bikini. Now you can pick a swimsuit that’s the perfect match: customizable swimwear company Surania just launched a website in Singapore that lets you design every element of your new togs, from the cut, to the colors, to the fabric (there’s a huge range of prints and patterns, too). Prices start from $74.95 for a full swimsuit, from $18.95 for separates and from $86.95 for men’s boardshorts. Get designing at www.surania.com/en-sg.
ACCESSORIES Manbag Mania
We love murses as much as the next metrosexual, and Thielemann’s new line of men’s briefcases really hit the spot with their classic designs and leatherwork. All Thielemann bags are made of full grain leather, which makes them hardy and resistant to tear and moisture. They’re also all small batch, so you won’t spot a guy on the MRT sporting the same bag (the horror!). Prices start from $290, available at Q-Menswear, 116A Telok Ayer St., 6636-6939, www.q-menswear.com.
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Chair Affair
Chairs are so much more than a place to park your butt, so make a design statement by picking up a new pew at one of these furniture stores. By Eimear Elkington
Xtra Dedon Swing Me Hanging Chair, $6,050
Fred Lives Here Studded Egg Chair, $3,888 and Studded Swan Chair, $1,958
Foundry Store Catch Chair, $1,512
Space B&B Italia UP5 in Lampo Silver, $10,345
Crate & Barrel Cavett Leather Chair $2,199
Danish Design Co Lange Production GJ Chair, $3,745
Essentials Crate & Barrel #B2-01 to #03-07 Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Rd., 6634-8488, www.crateandbarrel.com Fred Lives Here #02-14/15 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6634-3733, www.fredliveshere.com Danish Design Co. #08-01 Century Warehouse, 100E Pasir Panjang Rd., 6270-8483, www.danishdesignco.com Space Asia Hub 77 Bencoolen St., 6415-0000, www.spacefurniture.com.sg Xtra #01-01/02-01 Park Mall, 9 Penang Rd., 6336-0688, www.xtra.com.sg Foundry Store #01-01 3 Seah St., 6339-6381, www.foundry-store.com
NEW SHOP Roxy Music Warehouse The buzz: One of the many vinyl stores located in Adelphi Plaza just went super size, opening a second branch in a converted warehouse out in Bishan. The vibe: Situated in an industrial park, the small front door belies the vinyl treasure trove that lies within. Inside they clearly mean business: no unnecessary bells or whistles, just two long walls neatly stacked with LPs loosely categorized by genre, divided by a central island containing yet more vinyl. Some more collectable LPs are displayed on the wall. There are a bunch of record players stacked on shelves, too. The goods: Over 30,000 second-hand LPs and 7”s covering all genres and tastes. Expect a good selection of Chinese artists and a decent range of Japanese imports. Browsing is broken down by #01-03 Tailee Building, 39 Jalan Pemimpin, 6258-3277. Open daily 1-8pm. NICK MEASURES
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genre, with Chinese, Japanese, Japanese pressings, the Beatles, Elvis and other big name artists on the left hand side. You’ll find jazz and blues in the middle, while the right hand side of the store is where you rummage hard for everything else from ‘80s pop to ‘70s prog rock and more. Owner Richard Wan, says prices start from around $15 but you might have to pay a fair bit more if you find something particularly collectible. Why you’ll come back: The sheer scale of this place means you’d take days to go through everything properly. And with the owner promising regular new arrivals, how could you risk missing out on that long lost 7” Japanese import you’ve been hunting for all your life?
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The inside scoop on Singapore’s drink and dining scene
NYE Bash Ending with a Bang Ku Dé Ta (57/F SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7688, www.kudeta.com) hosts a New Year’s Eve dinner complete with an unbeatable view of the Marina Bay fireworks from the 57th floor. The Champagne pairing dinner has bottles of Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque, Ruinart Rose and Krug Grande Cuvée paired with dishes like Marennes oyster filo with caviar and laksa mayo; spicy whitefish maki with avocado, smoked salmon and yuzu cream; and grass-fed venison skewers with fig, orange beetroot foam and balsamic. The first seating is $288, while the second is $488 You’ll need to throw in an extra $168 for a wine pairing and $288 for the Champagne.
DRINK Cachaça Crazy
With the caipirinha becoming the hot cocktail of choice lately, it’s funny how few choices there were when it came to buying its alcoholic base, cachaça. Maracatu Cachaça (www.drinkmaracatu.com), a premium smallbatch distillery using copper pot stills, has just launched in Singapore. This homegrown brand has partnered with a Brazilian distillery in Minas Gerais to create a singledistilled sugarcane-based spirit. Get it at $80 from their site or at Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall, Jekyll & Hyde and The Cufflink Club.
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new restaurant Hipster Pedigree
There’s an increasing number of multi-concept spaces popping up with The Refinery (115 King George’s Ave., 6293-0461, www.therefinery.sg) being one of the latest. The yakitori joint-cum-cocktail bar-cum-artisan workshop is housed in a three-story building off Jalan Besar (i.e. hipster central). It’s the folks behind The General Company and designers Architology, so expect fuss-free Japanese skewers and small plates, crowd-pleasing classic cocktails like mojitos and a co-working space for local artisans.
hot pot Soup King
Every week seems to bring a new restaurant opening to Marina Bay Sands. This time it’s Hotpot Kingdom (#B101B The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7722, www.hotpotkingdom.com), an up-market Chinese-style hot pot restaurant. It serves comforting bowls of ten different broths like Macanese pork bone ($15), La-La seafood soup ($25) and beef consommé ($25). Ingredients include handmade cuttlefish noodles (from $10), meatballs (from $12), wagyu striploin ($75/100g) and an assortment of chi-chi seafood like Australian lobster (market price) and South African abalone ($23/piece).
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Cocotte
The buzz: Sat on the 45th floor of the Singapore Land Tower’s 50RP, this dining destination is a modern American steakhouse serving up lesser known cuts of meat, from countries like New Zealand and Canada, and a special view. La Taperla
The New Willy Wonka
Ardent followers of award-winning dessert chef Janice Wong can look forward to her new shop in ION Orchard. Slated to open Dec 22, JANICE WONG (1/F ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn) will feature edible art, bonbons and cakes. There are also kooky items like marshmallow paintings ($18), chocolate bonbons ($2.50), cakes ($10) and fruit rolls ($9.80). The best part is you can create your own chocolate art with 38 different colors of chocolate paint ($15) in flavors like passionfruit, green mango and smoked chocolate.
Double Dishes
The Les Amis Group are at it again with two more openings. Shaw Centre tapas joint La Taperia (#02-10/11 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6737-8336, www. lataperia.com.sg) takes over from Spanish restaurant, Terry’s. There are dishes like croquetas de jamon ($14); venus clams cooked in dry sherry wine ($16); and a lobster paella with saffron, runner bean and tomato ($66). Over at Farrer Park, zen sushi restaurant Sushi Jin (#01-11/12 Owen Link, One Farrer Hotel & Spa, 1 Farrer Park Station Rd., 6443-3378, www. sushijin.com.sg) gets its fish flown
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in from Tsukiji Market. Dishes include ootoro aburi sushi ($32 for 2) and there are omakase sets starting at $80.
Dinner Delivery
Christmas doesn’t have to be a laborious affair if you order in. Cocotte (1/F Wanderlust, 2 Dickson Rd., 6298-1188, www.restaurantcocotte.com) has a special hamper ($249) that feeds four and is filled with treats like lobster and walnut aioli salad; and a whole roast chicken. If you’re after something less conventional, Skinny Pizza (#01-03 100AM, 100 Tras St., 6444-2136, www.skinnypizza.com. sg) has a Christmas apple crumble pizza ($10/9-inch, $12/11-inch) with sautéed apples, cinnamon spiced apple-cranberry compote, port-soaked sour cherries, red currants and hazelnut crunch.
Celeb Spotting
Marina Bay Sands isn’t the only place that can pull in the celeb chef crowd. Resorts World Sentosa (8 Sentosa Gateway) has two new chefs: Japan’s Hal Yamashita who will open modern Japanese restaurant Syun, while Thailand’s Ian Kittichai will helm the kitchen of spa cuisine restaurant, Tangerine at ESPA.
Lunch deal Etna The deal: Duxton’s Italian eatery offers a classic three-course menu with a choice of two starters, three main courses and a dessert of the day. Start off with veal carpaccio, red wine pears, rucola salad and parmigiano cheese, but if you don’t like raw, there’s always the pumpkin and leek soup. This place does fish well, so the grilled dory fillet with Sicilian peperonata is a perfect balance of crisp and tangy. Desserts are constantly rotating but if the pistachio tiramisu is available, you know what to order. Why it’s worth it: For $27.80, it’s one of the cheaper Italian meals you’ll find around town. Plus, they offer a slight fine dining edge without the stuffiness of uppity waiters and a pretentious atmosphere. It’s all about homey Italian food here. Lunch available Mon-Sun noon-2:30pm. 50 Duxton Rd., 6220-5513, www.etnaitalianrestaurant.com LETITIA TANDEAN
The vibe: Nice and airy but pretty similar to most modern steakhouses with lots of dark wood tables and grey suede chairs. Still, the floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden murals of cow skulls and minimalist approach to the furniture give it a more laidback vibe. The food: They’ve got familiar cuts like Kobe rib eye ($340 for 250g) and Australian Jacks Creek Wagyu rib eye ($182 for 1kg), but it’s the Canadian Angus tenderloin ($78 for 250g) and New Zealand Wakanui aged sirloin ($88 for 300g) that intrigues us. Each steak comes with a nice sear from the PIRA
charcoal grill and is served with one sauce, from a choice of seven, which includes: salsa verde, chimichurri, bordelaise with bone marrow and béarnaise (additional sauces at $4). Classic sides include creamy sweet corn with corn kernels ($16), lemon rosti ($15) and maple Brussels sprouts with pancetta and nuts ($16). The drinks: Lots of wines. There are by-theglass options (from $16) and rarer boutique bottles like the 2012 Pouilly-Fume from La Demoiselle de Bourgeois ($208) and a 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon from Meyer Vineyard ($228). They’ve also got cocktails like the Sear Signature made with gin, campari and lime ($17). Why you’ll be back: The view, the range of meat and the decent price tags.
#45-01/02 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, 6221-9555, www.50rp.com.sg. Open Mon Fri- noon-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 6-11pm. LETITIA TANDEAN
Special Set Menus Dec. 15th onwards: 3 Course Lunch Set @ S$25++ 4 Course Dinner Set with a glass of Red or White Wine @ S$48++ Christmas Eve – Special Buffet A Festive Christmas Spread with Carving Station @ S$65++ Honey and Guinness glazed Ham Whole Roast Turkey - Roasted Lamb Leg (Time: 7-10.30 p.m.) New Year’s Eve – Special Buffet A Scrumptious Spread @ S$65++ Canapés Bar – Freshly Baked Breads Soup – Mains – Desserts – Tea/Coffee (Time: 7-10.30 p.m.)
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made things easier. Come Jan 2015, the budget carrier’s regional pass will let you fly to as many as 10 Asean countries in a single month for RM499 ($193), excluding surcharges and taxes. Your pass comes with 10 credits, which you can use on 137 different routes. Obviously, there’s a bunch of fine print: certain routes can swallow as many as eight credits in one go. But it’s still a neat deal for short hops. Bonus: you won’t have to deal with exchange rates when booking flights.
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Off the Grid There’s more to Cambodia than Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh’s nightlife. We’ve discovered a super luxe island that’s only accessible by private speedboat. 2015 will see boutique luxe hotel experts Akyran open the Akaryn Koh Krabay (www. ahmshotels.com) there. It will house 40 villas with private pools, each serviced by its very own butler catering to your every need. You can also soothe those tired muscles at the luxury Ayurah Wellness Centre. Villas start from USD$900 ($1,170) per night. KOREA
Bright Lights, Green City Seoul has always been a popular (white)
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Christmas destination but instead of staying there the whole time, check out the rolling hills of the Green Tea Plantation of Boseong (Dahyanggak, 11-2, Yeongcheonri, +82 6 1852-7988). Known for having the best green tea in Korea, they also deck out their fields in colorful bright lights during the festive season. There’s also a green tea-themed street, a light tunnel and a 120-meter tall Christmas tree. The light installations stay until Jan 25 2015. RESTAURANTS
4694) which boasts a laid back vibe (read: lots of expats) and overlooks the jetty. Over in Phnom Penh, there’s swanky high-end French restaurant La Pergola (28, Street 184, +85 5 2321-5151), while Jamie’s Italian is set to hit Bali next year. FLIGHTS
We’re all about retro-chic these days, so go all Gatsby and book yourself on the Eastern & Oriental Express (www.belmond.com) train for a seven-day journey from Singapore to Bangkok. Pit stops along the way include an overnight stay at Cameron Highlands and a barbecue on Thailand’s Koh Chang. With three dining carriages serving Euro-Asian cuisine and nightly entertainment, this is one train we won’t be rushing to get off. Prices start at £4,800 ($9,782) and include all meals and accommodation.
Pass It On With 10 long weekends in 2015, it’s really time to start planning those trips. AirAsia’s (www.airasia.com) new Asean Pass just
Will Fly for Food We periodically like to do a sweep of the region’s most intriguing new restaurants. This time, we’ve got Yangon’s cool new pop-up joint Port Autonomy (Oo-Pa-Sa Street, Seik Kan Township, +95 92 5006-
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Theresa Goh After her recent medals in the Asian Para Games, Singaporean para-swimmer Theresa Goh, 27, chatted with Eimear Elkington about her training schedule, dealing with the pressure of competition and what it’s really like to have a disability in Singapore.
I’ve been to lots of competitions, so I know what to expect. The recent Asian Para Games were my second so I knew who was going to be there. It was just a matter of preparing myself mentally for the training and the competition. It would be pretty eye-opening for someone who’s never been to the Games before. You will see people with really different disabilities—for example, someone who doesn’t have any arms and who uses their feet to eat. I like the atmosphere of any big games village. You feel like everyone is there for a reason. Everyone has their own goal to achieve, and you get to meet a lot of new people. I still get nervous; I sometimes place too much pressure on a certain event, but I’ve had years getting used to the pressure of competing. I was about a seven on the stressed-out scale for the Asian Para Games. And the highest I’ve ever been, at the Paralympics, was close to a 10. It’s all about managing the pressure, though, bringing my stress levels down. It takes a few years to work out how to do that. Competing is so mental. You can only do so much in terms of physical training; people miss out the mental aspects—being able to calm yourself down, or to raise your excitement levels if you’re not feeling energetic enough.
My training schedule varies, but currently I’m training every day except weekends. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we do gym training in the mornings, and then Tuesdays to Fridays we have swimming in the afternoons for about two hours. But this is off-peak; it’s even more intense in peak season, in the lead up to competitions we do swimming twice a day.
“There are times when I feel like I don’t want to do it anymore.”
I was at my peak physically from 2000-2008. I had a lot of highs: I was breaking world records for 50m and 200m breaststroke. I was training around 13 times a week, plus gym sessions. I was consistently able to reach that high level and it showed in the results.
I was pretty happy most of the time as a child. I was surrounded by a lot of positive energy and encouragement and generally didn’t feel like I had a disability. I am smiling and laughing in photos, and I think that shows what my childhood was like.
When I got to school I realized I was a little bit different but I was never bullied. Luckily, my school mates and teachers were all really nice and always made me feel like I fitted in. I feel strongly about women’s rights and LGBT related issues. When I look at my news feed, these are the things that are missing. I feel like I need to put some information out there so people are more aware of the issues.
There were a lot of sacrifices. I was tired all the time but I couldn’t really think about being tired. It was just training, training, training. Still it paid off when I saw the results.
Sometimes people just need to read one thing to start changing their mindset.
I’ve been swimming for 15 years, so there are times when I feel like I don’t want to do it anymore.
More awareness and more accessibility would help people with disabilities in Singapore. The physical environment is really important.
It was a low point after the Beijing Paralympics, I’d been training for four years for that moment. I was pretty sure I would get a medal and I missed out by 0.2 seconds. It was really disappointing because that wasn’t my best time.
Being in a wheelchair, whenever I go out I need to use Google Maps to see for myself where the ramps are or call the venue and ask if it’s wheelchair accessible. These are little things I’ve gotten used to over the years, but for equality you want to make things accessible for everybody.
Maybe, I wanted it too much, I just got to the point that I was hitting a wall. I think about that when I’m training, because I want to do better next time.
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