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Why we’re excited about 2013

This year, i, promise To:

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• Quit complaining about taxis and use the bus more often.

• Refrain from ever using the word “artiste”.

• Look up from my phone when

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talking to staff at 7-Eleven.

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Hip and historic Istanbul

• Call bullshit on mixologists who make me come up with my own drink.

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• Quit complaining about buses and get on a bicycle more often.

• Show half as much love

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The return of Art Stage

Jonas Ericsson

for old people as I do for dismembered kittens.

• Argue about something other than food. Drinks, maybe.

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The show’s on us

This week, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to Swedish House Mafia’s ‘One Last Tour’ concert on Jan 17 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (each ticket is worth $115).

To win, go to is-magazine. com/freebies, register and tell us why you deserve to win.

Found Art Reconstructed Furniture Ready-made Remade Conceptual Attempts at concepts urinal Something to sit on Garbage dumps Flea markets The odds: Found art 10:1. There’s a reason why one’s in the museum, the other’s in the living room.

Quote of the week

“Singaporeans are forgetting we have a biological clock.”

Dr. Paulin Straughan, sociologist, on the rising number of single Singaporeans

Be Good Squeaky Clean Give the hearing impaired as well as your car or motorcycle some love through The Singapore Association for the Deaf’s Charity Car Wash on january 19, 11am-4pm, held at the association’s premises (227 Mountbatten Rd.). For $20, trainees and volunteers will spruce up your vehicle, and the funds will go to helping the deaf achieve a better quality of life, including social care, interpretation and counseling services and affordable hearing devices. If you don’t have a vehicle, you can choose to help out at the event. For more details, call 6344-8274 or email pa2@sadeaf.org.sg.

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Executives and professionals have much to cheer about, now that they can get a cab from any location within the Central Business District (CBD).

In the past, taxis could only pick up or drop off passengers at taxi stands or along side roads during specific periods in the CBD. At the same time, taxi companies have to ensure that 70 percent of their fleet are on the roads during peak hours, so commuters will now find it easier to get a cab before work and after hours.

Blogger Alex Au has taken down the article “PAP mis-AIMed, faces blowback” from his site yawningbread. wordpress.com after receiving a letter of demand

by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to remove it and to apologize. Au said that he recognized that the article had insinuated that PM Lee was guilty of corruption in relation to the recent transaction between the PAP and Action Information Management Pte Ltd. Au apologized and acknowledged that the allegations were false and without foundation.

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CALENDAR Essential Events january 11 - 24 DOn’T Miss

Band Aid Two indie music sets taking place on the same night (and around the same time, too). The Heartbreaks take on Zouk, while Two Door Cinema Club hits the Esplanade. Take your pick.

Jan 11, 8:30pm (The Heartbreaks), 9pm (Two Door Cinema Club). See Concerts & Gigs, page 24 for more details.

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Thousands of artworks on display from hundreds of exhibitors at this year’s Art Stage Singapore. Jan 24-27, 11am. Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center.

See Scenestealer, page 25.

CaLEnDar JANUARY 11, FRIDAY Rare grooves at the Beats and Beyond with Darker than Wax DJs gig. 9pm. Broadcast HQ. See Dj Gigs, page 26.

JANUARY 12, SATURDAY Sign up for a Dj workshop and enjoy smooth grooves by Djs Matty Wainwright and Brendon P at the DJ Dispensary Launch Party. 9pm. Loof.

See Dj Gigs, page 26.

Comedy Club Asia.

8:30pm. China One. See Comedy, page 24.

JANUARY 14, MONDAY The first open mic session with a mix of poetry, prose and music at Destination: INK. 8pm.

Blu jaz Cafe. See nightlife Events, page 26.

JANUARY 13, SUNDAY Learn more about the Lomo LC-A camera at the RuSSIAN THRILLER LC-A+ Workshop and snap the weekend away.

3pm. Lomography Gallery Store. See classes & workshops, page 25.

JANUARY 16, WEDNESDAY Opening night reception of Colour + Form + Function, featuring works by Brit greats like Anish Kapoor. 7pm.

Collectors Contemporary. See Art, page 25.

Last chance to catch comedians jeff Innocent and nick Doody at The

JANUARY 17, THURSDAY Listen to inspirational talks and mingle with

bright minds at Pecha Kucha Night Singapore.

7pm. Home Club, #B1-01 The Riverwalk, 65382928. $12.

JANUARY 18, FRIDAY Start your weekend on a great note with a Franz Haas Wine Dinner. 7pm.

Basilico. See Food & Drink, page 25.

JANUARY 19, SATURDAY Fresh produce aplenty at The Pantry Farmers’ Market. 8:30am.

Loewen Gardens.

See Food & Drink, page 25.

More groovy buys at the Spring Festival at Public Garden flea market.

Through jan 20, 1pm.

MICA Building. See Sales & Fairs, page 25.

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The Premiere League The most exciting new arrivals of 2013. By the I-S team

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s if 2012 wasn’t busy enough, the year ahead promises lots to look forward to, including an all-green marathon, John Clang’s mammoth museum show, Jamie Oliver’s entry to Asia, a luxury label’s Singapore arrival, the new “Tiong Bahru”, plus many, many more. Prep yourself.

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Making Tracks

Fitting in perfectly with the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s efforts to promote community activities along the Rail Corridor, the Green Corridor Run is a 10-kilometer run with a difference. If the thought of running through a scenic trail with fellow sports and nature lovers doesn’t spur you to put on your running shoes, nothing will. The Green Corridor Run promises to be a unique course over former railway land—from the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station to the old Bukit Timah Rail Station.

“Most races in Singapore are road races,” says Green Corridor Run founder Ben Williams. “This is a trail run... and runners will be surrounded by greenery from start to finish and will get to see a part of Singapore that not many have seen. The main aim of the race is to raise the profile of the Rail Corridor and to give the community an opportunity to show their support for keeping the area as natural as possible.”

Participants will be capped at 6,000 (with slots almost filled up) with three start waves separated by 30 minute intervals, aimed to reduce the amount of people on the course at any one time; though a recent recce run suggests it's the mud, not your fellow competitors, that you'll need to look out for.

Green Corridor Run is on Jan 27, 7am.Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, 30 Keppel Rd., www.greencorridorrun.sg. $48-55.

More Fitness Debuts Fitness First will launch their latest 12,700 sq. ft. space complete with cardio and strength equipment, a group exercise studio, an open concept cycling studio, as well as a free weights area, within the fourth quarter of the year.

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Jamie, Yo

There's plenty of F&B openings on the horizon, but this is one of the biggest. After all, Jamie’s Italian will be the first of Jamie Oliver’s chain restaurants to arrive in Asia (and at VivoCity, no less). A collaboration with mentor Gennaro Contaldo, this highly-anticipated venue opens in the third quarter of the year. Expect the same kind of unpretentious, fresh yet rustic food that The Naked Chef is known for.

“Jamie’s Italian is all about taking really authentic Italian flavors and offering something exciting and delicious, but at an affordable price,” says Oliver in an exclusive interview with us. “We don’t serve anything fussy, just great produce cooked well. The restaurants have a nice casual, relaxed ambience but there’s always a really fun buzzy vibe, too. It feels like we’ve cracked that great balance when, be it business lunches, people out shopping or families, everyone can have a great time. Oh, and we’re aiming for a really cool, relaxed, industrial feel.” You heard the man. www.jamieoliver.com/italian/singapore/home

More F&B Debuts Brace yourselves dessert fiends. Famed Parisian patisserie Ladurée will finally be coming to town. Details are still skimpy, but what we do know is that the macaron specialist’s Singapore outpost will be somewhere in Orchard. $3 million swanky member’s only Dom Lounge opens at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) later this month, featuring an outstanding Russian palace-inspired interior.

Also at MBS, Epicurean Market (see page 20) takes place for the first time, with celeb chefs like Daniel Boulud (db Bistro Moderne) and Osteria and Pizzeria Mozza’s Nancy Silverton making an appearance. Talking about MBS celeb chefs, Mario Batali is all set to launch his third restaurant here, steakhouse concept Carnevino in the CBD sometime this year.

Come March, we’ll also see the city’s very first permanent farmers’ market, PasarBella (www.pasarbella.com), at The Grandstand with more than 70 stalls offering fresh produce, meat, seafood, charcuterie and even desserts.

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Family Guy

Five films to watch out for this year.

The first major solo exhibition here by revered New York-based local photographer John Clang has been a long time coming. Housed at the National Museum, Being Together: Family & Portraits amasses a total of 90 works by the 39-year-old, featuring his past oeuvres like Being Together, new portraitures of the modern international family with its juxtapositions of images through a series of photographic projections (see picture), as well as Fear of Losing The Existence, where images of Clang’s parents are blurred out, shot while they were on a vacation in Hong Kong.

“For this exhibition, I have the majority of my work installed as a typology. This attempt will allow viewers to look at the various images and allow them to compare the subtle differences and similarities between them, to allow for further analysis or contemplation,” says Clang. “It speaks about my fascination with time and the different dimension. I would like the images and the installation to evoke an expression... a feeling. A well-curated exhibition always makes me think beyond what was presented and I hope to be able to achieve that with this one.”

Certainly, with the works’ effortlessly haunting and lyrical quality about timeand existence, this monumental exhibition is simply unmissable.

Being Together: Family & Portraits is on Jan 23May 26. Exhibition Gallery 1, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-3659, www. nationalmuseum.sg. $5 from Sistic.

Cloud Atlas Here’s an epic to start your new year with. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Susan Sarandon and about a million other CGI-ed actors headline this movie about fate and revolution that is so complex, it took three directors (Tom Tykwer and The Wachowski Brothers) to realize it. Based on the bestselling book by David Mitchell.

Opens Jan 17

Stoker Nicole Kidman in a Park ChanWook film? You bet. The Oscar winner plays a deranged mother in the cult Korean director’s Hollywood debut, which also starts Matthew Goode and Mia Wasikowska.

Opens Feb 28

More Art Debuts Palme d’Or-winning film director Apichatpong Weerasethakul debuts a haunting set of video works for his first-ever solo show here, Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Solo Exhibition. Jan 16-Feb 24. Future Perfect, #01-22 Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Rd., 9835-8271, www.futureperfect.asia. Free.

Django Unchained Quentin Tarantino’s latest film features Jamie Foxx as a bounty hunter who attempts to rescue his wife from a ruthless plantation owner set in Mississippi. The brilliant Christoph Waltz returns with another brutal performance.

Takashi Murakami’s Kaiki Kiki Gallery at Gillman Barracks, specializing in contemporary Japanese Pop Art works, opening in the first quarter.

New Russian gallery Raffian Art opens later this month at Queen Street.

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Opens Mar 21

Super Fly

Last year was great for frequent flyers: It marked the introduction of local low cost airline Scoot and plenty of new routes. In 2013, expect even more new flights to historic destinations like Chinese cities Qingdao (from $202 return) and Shenyang (from $262 return) both starting on January 11.

Indian budget carrier SpiceJet is also set to fly a Singapore-Madurai route from mid-April, making easier to get to India’s Southern state Tamil Nadu for its famed Dravidian architecture, beach resorts, religious landmarks and eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Further afield, look out for Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS)’s new Singapore-Zurich service going for US$1,384 ($1,700) return. The airline flew a Singapore-Bangkok-Zurich route for decades but stopped in 2009. Fans of SWISS can hop back on the national carrier starting in May. Swiss International Air Lines

Scoot, 3158-3388, www.flyscoot.com.

SpiceJet, 1800-180-3333, www.spicejet.com.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), 68232010, www.swiss.com.

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Side Effects Steven Soderbergh returns to his gritty roots with this tale about a woman who succumbs to prescriptive medication to deal with anxiety. Starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum and Jude Law. Opens Mar 21

The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel gets the big screen treatment by Baz Lurhmann with Leonardo Dicaprio and Carey Mulligan headlining. A potential modern camp classic if there ever was one.

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Sentosa heats up with a new swanky dining destination that’s right across from the equally luxe W Singapore at Sentosa Cove. Quayside Isle features more than 20 dining and retail concept stores targeted specifically at hotel guests from W, residents of Sentosa Cove and trendsetters (that will be you). While establishments like Spanish joint Sabio by the Sea, Tapas & Grill and Belgian bistro Brussels Sprouts are already open, Australia’s Grillado and Kith Cafe, Japanese restaurant Ezoca, and American barbecue specialist Cove Stadium will open next month.

“Quayside Isle has an enchanting location that offers escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, allowing you to experience a unique getaway without having to leave Singapore,” says a spokesperson from City Developments Limited, which is behind the concept.

“You get to enjoy a well-curated list of international cuisines with a panoramic marina backdrop, providing the perfect magical setting for lovers to romance, families to celebrate, and special occasions to be remembered. With a strong concept and so much to offer, Quayside Isle is set to be the Capri of Southeast Asia.”

31 Ocean Way, Sentosa Cove, 6694-3410, www.quaysideisle.com.

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Cruise Control

With the newly launched river taxi service jointly managed by the Singapore River Explorer and Singapore River Cruise, the days of battling atrocious jams during commutes to work may well be over. The route runs between the Marina Barrage and Jiak Kim Street, with 13 overall stops. Each one-way trip costs $3, with an express service which brings you directly to a designated point for $4. Talks about acquiring car parking spaces nearby the 13 landing points are already underway, and intervals between departures are expected to be no more than 10 minutes during peak hour, with the first starting at 7am.

Whether it'll be a success remains to be seen—but you have to applaud the attempt to improve commuting infrastructure.

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Room Service

Three new hotels, three great new concepts. Far East Hospitality’s The Amoy is a 37-room boutique hotel located at Far East Square, with various types of rooms showcasing a unique blend of modern furnishings and traditional Chinese design and architecture, targeted to open mid this year, while Sofitel So Singapore will be the city’s first hotel to offer a fully connected lifestyle with complete Apple-based digital solutions including the provision of iPad minis in all rooms, also opening mid this year.

But if you can’t wait till then, check into the just-opened PARKROYAL on Pickering.

Centrally located near Chinatown and the CBD, this “hotel-in-a-garden” has over 15,000 square meters of lush gardens, waterfalls and planter walls. It’s also one of the most environmentallyconscious in town, boasting comprehensive energy and water conservation features such as the light, rain and motion sensors, and the use of rain harvesting and NEWater in its showers.

The Amoy is at 76 Telok Ayer St., 6496-7699, www.stayfareast.com.

PARKROYAL on Pickering is at 3 Upper Pickering St., 6809-8888, www.parkroyalhotels.com/Pickering Sofitel So Singapore is at 35 Robinson Rd., 6532-5005, www.sofitel.com.

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Pop the Trunk

Move over LV. If there is a luxury brand that no local fashionista should do without this year, it's Goyard. Its classic monogrammed shoulder bags were some of the hottest sellers over the past few seasons, and when its Singapore flagship store opens in the fourth quarter at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, expect a long crawling queue for these babies. Fans previously had to fly to Hong Kong to visit its flagship store located at The Peninsula (the closest they’ve got) to purchase its full range of trunks, bags and accessories—all of which will be made available for local shoppers soon enough.

“Goyard is a special brand and one that evokes the romance of luxury, no ordinary task in today’s saturated luxury marketplace,” says Nash Benjamin, CEO of F J Benjamin Holdings, who is responsible for bringing in the French label.

“As the retail environment in Singapore continues to evolve, Goyard will continue to be a leader in the highest tier and bespoke luxury segment.”

Beyond the full range of ready-made bags, fans can also look out for bespoke trunks and personalized Goyard items featuring hand-painted monograms. Go gaga.

www.goyard.com

More Shopping Debuts New mall Orchardgateway, the building which is currently being constructed between Orchard Central and 313@ somerset, will open mid this year with 180,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The long-awaited The Heeren’s revamp will also be ready then, as is new heartland mall Jem in Jurong.

The newest kid on the homeware block right now is The Godown (44 Zion Rd., 6333-8966), a warehouse-like retail space reminiscent of The Selby project selling an eclectic mix of pre-loved pieces.

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Wild, Wild North

Now that Kai Kai and Jia Jia have settled in, the River Safari, which was supposed to open last year, is scheduled to open in the first quarter this year (furry fingers crossed). Apart from our panda friends, the $160 million attraction from Wildlife Reserves Singapore, the same crew behind Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park, will bring the world’s eight greatest rivers— the Amazon, the Congo, the Nile, the Ganges, the Mississippi, the Murray River, the Mekong and the Yangtze—and their wildlife to town in an attraction that is half walking trail, half river cruise. It will also feature some 300 animals including 38 endangered species such as the Mekong’s giant catfish and giant stingray, and the Amazon’s capybara (the world’s largest living rodent), as well as over 150 plant species.

And even more to look forward to: the Frozen Tundra, which will have a climate-controlled environment that simulates the glaciers and semifrozen freshwater systems of the Arctic North to better house Inuka the polar bear. There are also plans for three viewing levels, including one with an underwater view. Better late than never.

80 Mandai Lake Rd., 6269-3411, www.riversafari.com.sg.

Big on Besar

You heard this here first: Jalan Besar is the new Tiong Bahru. With its cool mix of hip coffee joints (Chye Seng Huat Hardware, Loysel’s Toy), boutique hotel (Kam Leng), bar-restaurants (Suprette, Broadcast HQ) and yummy hawker food, it’s just a matter of time before the selfconfessed hipsters move on from TB to JB. The only thing missing for now: indie bookstores and boutiques. But all coming very soon. You just wait and see. n

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Turkish Delight Istanbul is both in Asia and in Europe—how perfect does that sound? Throw in a flourishing economy and a new dedication to modern art and you’ve got one of the world’s most happening cities built on the remains of one of history’s most glorious empires. Story and photos by Gregoire Glachant

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stanbul is hot. While the rest of Europe continues to sink deeper and deeper into depression, the Turks are busy attending art openings at private galleries, chugging raki on sun-drenched rooftops and stocking up on handmade crafts with contemporary twists.

Istanbul is also sexy for another reason, and this one is very practical. Turkish Airlines flies newish planes to every corner of Europe, and Istanbul makes for a much more exciting stopover than Dubai or Qatar. So even if your plan was to check out London or Paris, or you’re headed to a meeting in Berlin, Istanbul is just about the most pleasant way we can think of to break up that long flight. Not that Istanbul isn’t a destination in its own right. As well as being a contrast of old and new, the city is also right at the point where the European continent meets Asia. This heady mix means one second you’re watching an old man sipping coffee in a café that could be in an old street in Lisbon, the next you’re walking past crumbling wooden houses that look like Russian dachas, and finally the call to prayer rings out, reaffirming the city’s Arabic heritage.

Old Stones The Ottoman Empire was the world’s wealthiest and most powerful for centuries (mostly during the 15th to 17th centuries). As a result, the city is dotted with elegant wooden villas, domed mosques and minarets reaching for the sky. How many you can take in depends on your passion for the intricacies of Islamic art and Byzantine architecture. The

good news is that the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Aya Sofya are all within a very short walk of each other, in an area called Sultanahmet.

(Just grab any free tourist map and off you go.)

More importantly, Istanbul is the perfect city to get lost in, as charming streets abound. If that’s too daunting, make sure you at least stroll down Soğukçeşme Sokağı, a row of perfectly restored wooden homes behind Topkapi Palace.

Buzzing Art Istanbul has seen some healthy competition between its art patrons of late. The result is a string of new art galleries of very high quality. The most impressive is Istanbul Modern (Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Liman İşletmeleri Sahasi, Antrepo 4, Karakoy, +90 212 334-7300, www.istanbulmodern. org). This former warehouse designed by Italian architect Monica Bonvicini devotes several thousand square meters to contemporary Turkish artists¬—and sweeping views of the Bosphorus.

In 2006, Orhan Pamuk won the Nobel Prize in literature, and he has now sold over 11 million books in 60 languages. His latest novel, The Museum of Innocence (Çukurcuma Caddesi, Dalgıç Çıkmazı 2, +90 212 252-9738, www.masumiyetmuzesi.org), inspired him to create an actual museum by the same name

crammed with small objects like old movie tickets, sepia photographs and household goods. It doesn’t sound like much but it comes together as a touching portrait of the Istanbul of yesterday.

Rooftop Sundowners There’s nothing like strolling through a beautiful city to work up a thirst. One of the most stunning backdrops for your shot of arak liqueur is the Blue Mosque, whose colors famously shift as the sun sets. There’s a whole row of hotels with terrace bars on Ticarethane Sokak, such as Istanbul Hotel Nomade (Divanyolu Caddesi, Ticarethane Sokak 15, +90 212 513-8172, www.hotelnomade.com).

To oversee the old town (Sultanahmet), you’ll need to cross the Golden Horn inlet and find a rooftop bar in Beyoğlu, like the one at Anemon Galata (Bereketzade Mahallesi Büyükhendek Caddesi Kuledibim, +90 212 293-2343, www.english.anemonhotels. com), right by the Galata Tower, whose views sweep over the tower itself, the Golden Horn and the Old City. If you’ve got a third evening in town, we’d recommend catching the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar. Not only is it a great ride but you’ll find tea houses there to smoke a nargile (shisha) pipe while the Bosphorus and the city are gradually shrouded in darkness.

(At the pier, simply go right towards Şemsi Pasa Mosque; the cafés are just after the mosque.)

Getting There Singapore passport holders don’t need a visa for travel up to 90 days. Turkish Airlines (www. turkishairlines.com) flies direct from Changi Airport to Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, from €1,550 (S$2,490) return and Singapore Airlines (www. singaporeair.com) flies the same route for S$1,743 return.

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Park Hyatt Istanbul Macka Palas

The Grand Bazaar’s (www. grandbazaaristanbul.org) architecture is stunning. But when it comes to shopping, the amount of stuff in there can be intimidating and the sales tactics can be very aggressive.

In fact, it’s not a very good place to look for trinkets to take home unless you’re a toughas-nails bargainer. And if you’re serious about buying a genuine Turkish rug, they cost hundreds to more than a thousand in Singapore dollars! Still game? Sisko Osman (Zincirli Han 15, +90 212 528-3458, www. siskoosman.com) are well respected and, at the very least, the shop is in a lovely part of the bazaar that you should absolutely see.

For something more modern (and a lot less overwhelming), check out the boutiques in Beyoğlu. Start with the Tunel area, just next to the funicular. Apart from all the cool places in that hip enclave, we also stumbled on Hic (Haci Mimi Mah, Luleci Hendek Sokak 35, Tophane Galata, +90 212 251-9973, www. hiccrafts.com), a contemporary crafts store in a residential street.

Housed in a 1922 Art Deco building by Italian architect Giulio Mongeri, this hotel saw its interiors revamped by New York Design firm Gerner Kronick + Valcarel. It’s a combination of last century opulence—dark parquet floors, 19th century chandeliers— and 21st century design—giant sky windows and a hammam-inspired spa. Rates start at €255 (S$410).

Tesvikiye, Bronz Soka 4, Sisli, +90 212 315-1234, www.istanbul. park.hyatt.com.

Garden House This old house has plenty of charm thanks to its wooden façade and inner courtyard. Located in the historical center of town, within walking distance of all the major sites, the sea is nearby, too, and it’s a great spot to watch Turks chill in the evening.

Lovely, clean rooms and an excellent breakfast buffet complete the picture.

Rates start at €137 (S$220).

Kucuk Ayosofya Mahallesi Sehit Mehmet Pasa 11-13, Sultanahmet, +90 212 517-9111, www. gardenhouseistanbul.com.

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+90 212 458-1824, www.balikcisabahattin. com). Although its starched tablecloths and well-heeled guests say special occasion, the prices are not too bad given that you’re dining under the trees by an old Ottoman mansion.

The food is incredibly fresh, simply prepared seafood and some excellent mezze (small plate appetizers). Do book ahead, though.

Still in the old town, there’s a homey bistro that gets kebabs, that quintessential Turkish specialty, just right. Of course, Ziya Sark Sofrasi (Alemdar Caddesi 28, +90 212 512-7750, www.ziyasark.com.tr) also has a wide selection of super fresh mezzes to go with those grilled meats.

After your bazaar shopping, hit up Hamdi Et Lokantasi (Klacin Sokak 17, +90 212 528-0390, www.hamdi.com.tr).

The views of the Golden Horn are amazing but do book ahead for a terrace seat. Here, too, the food is a mix of well-executed kebabs and flavorful mezzes.

In Beyoğlu, by the Istanbul Modern museum, you should drop by Fasuli Lokantalari (Iskele Caddesi 10-12, +90 212 243-6580, www.fasuli.com.tr). We love the old-school bistro vibe and uniformed waiters.

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If Music Be the Food of Love need an unconventional Valentine’s Day treat? From February 10-15, Maldivian resort Niyama (Dhaalu Atoll, +96 0676-2828) is offering a complimentary Love Struck Beats workshop hosted by Asian hip-hop artists joe Flizzow and SonaOne. Held at Subsix, the hotel’s underwater music club—the first of its kind in the world, being six meters below the surface of the Indian Ocean— the class teaches you how to select beats and compose lyrics. At the end of the session, you’ll produce a personal rap for your lover. Rooms go for uS$650 ($793). Book your stay at www.niyama. peraquum.com.

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East or West, Hotels Are Best If you are traveling to Hong Kong, appreciate good design and can’t get in at (or afford) sister property The upper House, then EAST Hong Kong (29 Taikoo Shing Rd., +85 2 3968-3968) might be right up your street. This “lifestyle business hotel” is a good 20 minutes from Central, but it’s perfect if you’re heading up there to meet with any creative agencies, which are all based in Taikoo Shing next door. Rates start at HK$1,500 ($236). And, if you like what you find, parent group Swire Hotels opened EAST Beijing (no.22 jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, +86 10 8426-0888) only a few months ago. Read more at www.east-hongkong.com.

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Snap This Up Boutique retreat Shinta Mani (junction of Oum Khun and 14th St., Siem Reap, +85 5 6376-1998) is offering a three-day, two-night Angkor Snapshot deal for uS$653 ($796)— including a full-day private temple tour to see the Ancient Angkor Complex, Bayon, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm— through March 31. Plus, if you make your reservation through luxury hotel booking website Mr & Mrs Smith (+80 0321-1098; www.mrandmrssmith. com), you’ll also get a three-course meal for two at on-site Cambodian restaurant Kroya. For more information, head to www.shintamani.com.

JetStar SPeCIal

Travel more often for less with Jetstar! jetstar is reaffirming its position as the leader in low fares with the Price Beat Guarantee, which will help you to connect with family and friends, and to enjoy more holiday experiences in 2013. With flights from Singapore to 28 exciting destinations, jetstar also boasts domestic networks in japan, Vietnam, Australia and new Zealand, allowing you to see more places, more often for less. This Chinese new Year, jetstar will be increasing the number of flights from Singapore to Penang and Bangkok. An additional 16 return flights to Penang and six return services to Bangkok will operate during the holiday period, providing over 7,000 extra seats. Exploring Asia and beyond has never been easier.

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Split Personality Here’s a grand solution if you’ve got a big group and can’t make up your mind what to have for dinner. Multi-concept venue MAD (#01- 20/21 The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Rd., 6466-3303, www.modernasiandiner. com), a joint venture by local thespian Dick Lee and the TungLok Group, has as many options as co-founder Lee has alter egos. There’s a 14-seat tapas counter, bakery (with loaves from Bakerzin), retail store offering design-y trinkets by up-and-coming local names, and wine cellar (stocked

by Top Wines). The menu—featuring both inventive tapas and dim sum— comes care of chef Roberto Hernández Sevillano. It includes teriyakiglazed mushrooms with cuttlefish tagliatelle ($14) as well as spring rolls ($5.50) stuffed with peppery beef. For booze hounds, their pedigreed drink program headed by Bar Stories’ Kino Soh should do the trick.

tech Camera Ready The new Gopro Hero3: Black Edition has everything you could ever need from a sports camera. Weighing a mere 74g, it’s the smallest GoPro camera ever, but twice as powerful compared to previous models. Highlights include the 12-megapixel burst capture at a staggering 30 frames per second, and the ability to shoot wide-angle ultra HD (so you can do cool stuff like time lapse and stop motion with your footage). Stock up on spare batteries and you’ve got yourself a major motion picture in the making. $599 from Harvey Norman, #0257 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6311-9988, www. harveynorman.com.sg.

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not quite ready to leave the Orchard precinct with the closure of its flagship salon at The Heeren, toNI&GuY has since found new digs at Mandarin Gallery (#03-17 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd., 6835-4556, www.toniandguy.com.sg). Sleek and chic with neutral tones dominating the interiors, the spacious salon houses an iPad station for clients to surf the net and work while waiting. For those seeking professional haircare products that make you look like you’ve just stepped out of a salon every time, ask the staff about new brand label.m (from $29).

style Dive In named after the Tubbataha Reefs natural Park in the Philippines, the oris tubbataha Limited Edition watch is built for the serious diver. It boasts a water resistance of 500m, Super-Luminova hands and markers for underwater readability, a unidirectional bezel with a 60-minute scale for timing a dive, a titanium case to withstand seawater corrosion and an automatic helium valve to prevent damage from underwater pressure. If you’re a lover of marine life, good news: partial proceeds from the sale of these suave timepieces will go towards the conservation of the Tubbataha reefs. $4,000 from oris, #01-30A Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 6338-6551, www.oris.ch.

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With Terry Ong

HEADLINE™ SEOUL’s pop-up corner

Heads Up More pop-ups are in store (those who think that the concept was a 2012 thing, think again), following the success of the kapok TOOLS concept store at Tangs which just ended. After having successfully launched at Raffles Hotel, HEADLINE™ SEOUL’s pop-up corner travels to the heartlands to Metro (#02-38 Compass Point, 1 Sengkang Square, 6733-3322) so that fashionistas stuck in the northeast can own a piece of trendy fast fashion.

Now that its original pop-up concept store has wrapped up, it also means that this is the only chance for you to get dresses and T-shirts priced between $15-150 from the playful brand (available through January 17), so hurry.

Roll with It Although practical pieces make better investments, once in a while comes an experimental collection that gets us all seriously excited. Such is the Japanese luxury brand

mastermind’s collaboration with rock band The Rolling Stones for the Tongue and Lip Design collection, which just arrived last month at Club 21 Men (#01-09 Four Seasons Hotel, 190 Orchard Blvd., 6304-1386).

The group’s signature tongue and lip motif gets emblazoned with the brand’s trademark skull imagery— which means that you get two icons for the price of one. Prices are premium though: a cashmere cardigan is pegged at $2,790 while a T-shirt costs $890. But hey, collaborations like this don’t come up very often.

Heart Matters Instead of selling them at the next available flea market, try donating your used garments to any H&M (www. hm.com/sg/) outlet next month. Part of its global effort to save natural resources and help reduce environmental impact by avoiding textile waste (naysayers might say this is a little ironic, but whatever), the fast fashion brand’ll give you a $10 rebate on a minimum spend of $80 for every bag of clothing donated. Any pieces of clothing, from any brand and in any condition, will be accepted. The clothes will then get reprocessed and repurposed for further use.

So don’t be surprised if your Giordano jacket gets turned into a one-off gem next season in the shopping racks. Oh, the irony of it all... terry@asia-city.com.sg

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inspired shelving, cabinets, fans and weighing scales.

The buzz: With a name which stands for “Provisions”, this is sneaker store Leftfoot’s sister boutique stocking mostly women’s footwear and accessories.

The vibe: In a word, the shoe shop is decadent—right from the getgo. A green wooden tunnel lined with old-fashioned tins, bottles and boxes (if you’re wondering, they’re not for sale) frames the atypical entrance. Inside, the look is eclectic and reminiscent of a 1950s European grocery shop, replete with vintage-

The goods: Established and muchsought-after labels like Jeffrey Campbell (from $169), G.H. Bass (from $169), Nike (think gladiator sandals and platform sneaks, from $129) and Minnetonka ($89 upwards) will win over footwear fetishists as much as upcoming and lesser-known brands like Mono & me (from $16.90).

Why you’ll be back: OK, so this isn’t the only place to get your Jeffrey Campbells, but it carries an extensive, if not the widest, selection here. Plus, there’s the dramatic décor and an excellent mix of styles, be it quirky loafers, chic yet comfy moccasins, and fashionforward stilettos, to draw you in time and time again. Crystal Lee

#02-05 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Rd., 6732-3227, www.facebook.com/ pvs.singapore. Open Sun-Thu noon-10pm; Fri noon-11:30pm; Sat noon-12:30am.

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Souped Up There are few things more comforting than a bowlful of hot, steaming goodness—especially when it’s pouring outside. Here are our top 10 picks of the moment. By Jalean Wong Bak kut teh from Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant

Cévennes onion soup from LA CANTINE

Lobster bisque from Balzac Brasserie

Opt for the Teochew-style bak kut teh here. The intense broth’s got a peppery flavor with a slightly sweet finish and the oh-so-tender pork ribs are great, too.

This baby’s a Bruno Ménard signature for good reason. Take some intoxicatingly heady onion soup and pour it over a bed of soft-set foie gras royale, then top it with truffle-scented Chantilly crème and mini croutons. You won’t want to share.

You don’t have to be a soup fan to be pleased with this rich, full-flavored yet not too cloying number, made even better with its accompaniment of sautéed mini Qweli prawns—the brininess really elevates it.

So damn satisfying.

From $6. New Orchid Hotel, 347 Balestier Rd., 6352‑6192, www.facebook.com/ founderbakkutteh.

Black truffle and artichoke soup from Guy Savoy You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out why this is one of celeb chef Guy Savoy’s specialty dishes. It truly is sublime and is accompanied by rich toasted mushroom brioche with black truffle butter. It’ll cost you, though. $90. #02‑01 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Guy Savoy Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688‑ 8513, www.marinabaysands.com.

Borscht from Buyan Russian Restaurant & Caviar Bar Russian restaurants in Singapore are few and far between, and this one just happens to do a mean borscht—finished with a dollop of sour cream. The sweet and savory flavors are well-balanced, while bits of beef and julienned beetroot give the deep crimson liquid texture. $12. 9/10 Duxton Hill, 6223‑7008, www.buyan.sg.

$24. #01‑01 Asia Square Tower 1, 8 Marina View, 6690‑7567, www.lacantine.sg.

Clam chowder from Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House A perfect example of what clam chowder should be, this thick New England-style version comes with nuggets of littleneck clams and potato cubes. So yummy and soothing, you’ll find yourself slurping up every last drop. $17. 20 Gemmill Lane, 6221‑4468, www.lukes.com.sg.

Double‑boiled soup with crab claw from Cassia It’s hard to resist nourishing doubleboiled soup that’s amazingly complex in flavor, thanks to a wealth of ingredients thrown in such as chicken, pork, bamboo pith, sea whelk and a crab claw, served in a young Thai coconut; bonus points for presentation.

Thai spiced pumpkin & coconut soup from Open Door Policy If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, opt for this feisty number made with butternut pumpkin. It’s sweet, tangy, savory and piquant all at once, with hints of lemongrass and galangal, while a dash of coconut cream adds depth.

Balzac Brasserie

$16. #01‑01 Rendezvous Gallery, Rendezvous Hotel, 9 Bras Basah Rd., 6336‑0797, www.balzacbrasserie.com.

Simon and Garfunkel chicken and mushroom ragout from The Soup Spoon This is just the ticket if you’re after a hearty, herb-infused chicken soup that’s luscious and creamy, studded with mushrooms and chicken chunks for good measure.

$11. 19 Yong Siak St., 6221‑9307, www.odpsingapore.com.

Tom yam from Thanying Restaurant An authentic rendition of the popular classic, theirs is a clear, fragrant broth that’s spicy and sour with seafood like flower crab, slices of fish, prawns and mushrooms—a real winner. n $10. 2/F Amara Singapore Hotel, 165 Tanjong Pagar Rd., 6222‑4688, www.amarahotels.com.

From $7.60.

Outlets islandwide including #B1‑61 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Rd., 6334‑3220, www. thesoupspoon.com.

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$24. 3/F Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa, 6591‑5045, www.capellahotels.com.

LUNCH BOX

Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra The deal: There are two $40 weekday power lunch sets: one for vegetarians and one for omnivores. Both feature three courses, come with rice, a basket of Indian flatbread and lime juice, iced tea or homemade ginger ale. On weekends, there’s a three-course Kebabs & Briyani Feast ($40) instead. Whichever you pick, it’s a whole lot of food for the price.

The venue: A sleek and modern setting. Ditch any

preconceived notions of what to expect of an Indian joint décor-wise; think muted gray-toned furnishings, and metal and glass finishes.

The menu: An appealing array of dishes like savorysweet dahi ke kebab (yogurt kebab with cardamom and coriander) for vegetarians and chicken tikka masala for meat eaters. Dessert is a pretty trio of sweets like gulab jamun and apple walnut kheer. Chin Hui Wen

#B1‑01A Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688‑7295, www.punjabgrill.in. Available daily 11:30am‑3:30pm.

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Gastrogig’s Skin Deep pop-up restaurant

To Market, To Market

dinner, accompanied by their favorite rock ’n’ roll tracks. The secret venue will only be SMSed to diners 25 hours before the dinner, along with an access code.

Mark your calendars folks. Making its debut is Marina Bay Sands’ Epicurean Market (Jan 25-27; www. marinabaysands.com), a three-day gourmet food and wine event. There’ll be fare from a whopping 80 establishments including CUT, Guy Savoy and Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra (see page 19), as well as demos and master classes. Plus, celeb chefs like Daniel Boulud of db Bistro Moderne and Waku Ghin’s Tetsuya Wakuda will also be in attendance. Tickets (from $59) are on sale now, so be quick.

Taste of Persia The Star Vista is where it’s at right now and joining the fold is Shiraz Lazziz (#02-20 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 6749-0600, www.shirazfnb.com).

The open-air Persian eatery features a compact list of mostly New World wines (from $12/glass) and dishes such as house specialty Meigu Polo ($18). Anyone in the mood for some belly dancing?

New in the House

Breakfast of Champions

Check out black-and-white colonial house Chateau Tcc (29 Scotts Rd., www.scotts29.com), home to recent arrivals Ki‑sho (6733-5251), a fine dining Japanese eatery that offers only three omakase set menus (from $230) focused on seasonal ingredients, and modern Italian restaurant Buona Terra (6733-0209) with dishes like sous vide cuttlefish “tagliatelle” with celery, melon and almond ($20).

Good news for brunch fans: Keong Saik Snacks (49 Keong Saik Rd., 6221-8338, www.keongsaiksnacks.com) has just launched its Weekend Punch Brunch with egg-heavy dishes like ibérico ham and Manchego cheese croque madame with a sunny side up ($19), and Englishinspired goods including Yorkshire pudding with beef and foie gras ($24). If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, “librarian” and bartender Stefan Ravalli has concocted cocktails such as Business & Pleasure ($20) and Red Light Mary ($19). Sweet.

One Night Stand Up for trying something different? Then you won’t want to miss Gastrogig’s Skin Deep pop‑up restaurant (www. gastrogig.com; $150) on January 25, 7pm. A trio of tattooed chefs—LeVeL33’s Jimi Tegerdine, Bali-based James Tombleson and Culina Global Utama’s Raj Abat—are teaming up to create a special one-night-only four-course beer pairing

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Kaiseki Sets Enjoy a multi‑course Japanese tasting menu—a great way to sample a variety of seasonal ingredients in different preparations—at these restaurants.

Goto Lunch ($68), dinner (from $180). #0101, 14 Ann Siang Rd., 6438-1553.

$140). 4/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., 6826-8240, www.panpacific.com.

Hide Yamamoto Lunch and dinner ($198). #02-05 Marina Bay Sands, 8 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7098, www.hideyamamoto.com.

Kuriya Dining Lunch (from $45), dinner ($128). #01-28 Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 6736-0888, www. kuriyadining.com.sg.

Kaiseki Yoshiyuki Lunch (from $88), dinner (from $188). #B1-39 Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd., 6235-1088, www. kaisekiyoshiyuki.com.

Keyaki Lunch ($80), dinner (from

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Nogawa Restaurant Lunch and dinner (from $150). #03-25 Le Meridien, 100 Orchard Rd., 67322911, www.sushinogawa.com.sg.

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Tatsuya Lunch and dinner ($200).

G/F Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Rd., 6887-4598. Iris Katariina

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Burlamacco Ristorante

The buzz: Friends Gabriele Piegaia and Paolo Colzani (co-owner and general manager) have teamed up to launch this Italian eatery. Its moniker is a homage to the well-known festival which takes place in Viareggio, Tuscany—where executive chef and co-owner Gabriele Piegaia hails from.

The vibe: Located on Amoy Street in a conservation shophouse, Burlamacco’s a cozy yet airy (thanks to a skylight) 50-seater with dark wooden furniture and a red-and-white color scheme.

The walls are adorned with bright, carnivalesque artworks—all of which are for sale—care of gallery Ode to Art. The food: Tuscan native Piegaia, who

cut his teeth at various Michelinstarred establishments back in Italy, puts forth more unusual items like Cacciuco alla Burlamacco, traditional Tuscan fish and seafood soup with garlic bruschetta ($36), and beef tripe stew in fresh tomato sauce topped with Parmesan cheese ($18). For those who prefer something more traditional, there are also items such as squid ink risotto ($26), homemade pastas including linguine with lobster in spicy arrabbiata sauce ($26) and sweet options like tiramisu ($10).

The drinks: Oenophiles will be pleased to know that the restaurant also houses a floor-to-ceiling wine cellar with a collection of over 120 Italian vinos (from $12/glass, $68/ bottle), with 10 by the glass options.

If wine’s not really your thing, then be sure to try the delicious and potent limoncello which Piegaia makes inhouse ($8).

Why you’ll be back: There’s decent food to be had in a nice setting at relatively wallet-friendly prices— especially considering its location. Plus, they also offer three-course lunch sets for just $34 on weekdays. Jalean Wong

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77 Amoy St., 6220‑1763, www.burlamacco.com.sg. Open Mon‑Fri 11:30am‑2:30pm; Mon‑Sat 6‑10:30pm.

Drink

Get Pumpin’ with Oxygen at The Pump Room!

Tasting Rooms

Try a range of wines at these relaxed spaces.

MAD The wine cellar and tasting room at this new project (see page 16) always has four open bottles on hand—which may include Argentine sips like Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 2011 and Italian wines such as Bianco di Ciccio IGT 2011—that are free to sample. #01‑ 20/21 The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Rd., 6466‑3303, www.modernasiandiner.com.

The Oak Room Modeled after a vineyard sampling area—you grab an order sheet with columns for tasting notes as you enter—this entire wine bar feels like a tasting room. Most of their wines, from countries like Australia, Chile and France, are served in a range of portion sizes: tasting (from $4), glass (from $14) and bottle (from $42).

18 Greenwood Ave., 6314‑3170, www.theoakroom.asia.

Taberna Wine Academy

one of their workshops like the new Introduction to Wine Appreciation course ($100) that happens on Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday evenings (6:30pm to 8:30pm). Throw back eight vinos per session ranging from a sparkling wine to a fortified red.

17 Binjai Park, 6762‑5570, www.taberna.sg.

Wine Universe This wine distributor will turn their wine cellar into a tasting room for private sessions with a minimum spend of $500. The space can take up to 15-20 folks (standing) and you can choose from a range of 300 bottles, including unique Swiss specimens from regions like Valais and Geneva.

Be amazed by the musical & vocal intensity of Oxygen as they take center stageat The Pump Room, guaranteed to make you dance along with their heartfelt performances of chart-toppers & feel-good hits.

Join us now for unforgettable nights of show-stopping & breathtaking tunes.

For table reservations & event enquiries, please call 6334 2628 or email lydiachua@quaysidedining.com 3B River Valley Road | #01-09/10, The Foundry | Clarke Quay *Oxygen band in collaboration with el-live Productions.

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#01‑109 109 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6338‑0717, www.wine‑ universe.com.sg.

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS Keong Saik Snacks HHHHH

Lucha Loco HHHHH

Western. 49 Keong Saik Rd., 6221‑8338, www.keongsaiksnacks.com.

Mexican. 15 Duxton Hill, 6226‑3938, www.facebook.com/LuchaLocoSingapore.

This place looks great on paper. Not only is it a joint project by Brit celeb chef Jason Atherton and local hotelier Loh Lik Peng, housed in a refurbished Chinatown shophouse outfitted with cool retro elements like an industrial chic copper bar, it’s also pretty darn cute. So we’re especially sorry to report that the food at Keong Saik Snacks isn’t quite up to snuff.

The menu-heading hot dog really under-delivers on the spice, especially for something that markets itself as Jason’s Very Hot Dog ($19). A perfectly good frank is inundated with heavy toppings like avocado mash and insipid chili and not nearly enough jalapeños. The Lobster Roll ($24), too, is a let-down, with more spiced mayo than crustacean sandwiched between slabs of greasy herb focaccia. The lighter D-I-Y Tuna Tartare ($19), while fun, wasn’t much better. No amount of the accompanying condiments— including dry flavorless bits of pre-chopped herbs, soy sauce and a mere teaspoon of wasabi mayo (which was, horror of horrors, separating)— could rescue the bland dish. Despite the casual spirit of things, the more successful offerings are the fancier plates. There’s a well-composed shaved asparagus, beets and burrata salad ($18), as well as grilled bone marrow with London gentleman’s relish ($19), a respectable rendition of a classic.

The selection of ice creams ($7) is also lovely (look out for the stellar Polynesian vanilla). Still, we can’t wholeheartedly recommend it for dinner.

You’d likely be better off at the cool, password-only bar right next door or perhaps getting drunk at their new Punch Brunch (see page 20) where the serviceable grub serves as a sponge for potent cocktails like Business & Pleasure ($20). Open Mon-Fri noon-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. $$

Duxton Hill has enjoyed quite the revival, and keeping things lively in the neighborhood is this bustling spot, courtesy of Aussie brothers Christian and Julian Tan—they’re behind Tanjong Beach Club, their effort with The Lo & Behold Group. With a moniker like that, you might expect some wrestling action, but that’s not in the cards—unless you count the crowd you have to wrestle with to score yourself a table as the policy here is strictly no reservations, except for groups of nine or more where it’s mandatory.

When you manage to get one, order up some corn chips with roasted tomato chipotle salsa and guacamole ($12). They’re a bit on the modest side—both in terms of flavor and size—but at least it comes out quick and will keep you company as you wait on the hot items. We could have done without the chipotle- and honey-glazed pork ribs ($36) which while meaty, lacked the sticky glaze and the accompaniment of caramelized onions advertised. You’ll fare better with the tacos; they use corn not flour tortillas. In particular, the chorizo and braised beef brisket ($10) and snapper with salsa and chipotle mayo ($11) both pack a punch flavor-wise, despite the tortillas being somewhat wet and flimsy. The quesadillas (both $16), too, are worthwhile options; go with the huitlacoche which they’ve smartly called “Mexican truffle” for novelty—there aren’t many places in the city that serve corn smut. With its lively (read loud) atmosphere and music, pretty decent service and grub, this is one of those places built for a good time; a Mexican Mule ($16) or three doesn’t hurt either.

Plus, we’ve got to give them props for not charging the usual 10 percent service charge. Open Tue-Thu 4-11pm; Fri 4pm-1am; Sat 6pm-1am. $$

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Forget it Only if you're stuck in the neighborhood A pleasant dining experience More than just great food, tell your friends Not to be missed

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Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course and dessert.

Prices do not include bottles of wine unless stated.

New restaurants are not reviewed within three months of their opening.

Reviews are based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the knowledge of the restaurants. Reviews are included at the discretion of the editors and are not paid for by the individual restaurants.

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Need to know Theater & Arts

The Substation > 6337-7535

The Arts House > 6332-6919

Ticketbooth > 6296-2929

Esplanade Box Office > 6828-8377

Cinema Ticketing Hotlines

www.esplanade.com

Fort Canning Park > 6332-1302

chart the weeks ahead

www.substation.org

www.theartshouse.com.sg

www.nparks.gov.sg

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

National Museum of Singapore > 6332-5642

www.ticketbooth.com.sg

Cathay > 6337-8181 www.cathay.com.sg

Eng Wah > 6836-9074

www.ewcinemas.com.sg

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

www.nationalmuseum.sg

Golden Village > 1900-912-1234

Singapore Art Museum > 6332-3222

Shaw > 6738-0555

www.singart.com

www.gv.com.sg www.shaw.sg

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

DON’T Miss

In the House Electro group Swedish House Mafia brings hot dance tunes to Singapore as part of their farewell performance, Swedish House Mafia One Last Tour.

See Concerts, page 24

SEE This

DO This

Bottoms Up

Praise You Last chance to catch Chinese artist Cai Zhisong’s impressionistic sculptural works in Trilogy.

See Art, page 24

Sweet craft brews like Kinshachi’s Chocolate Weizen and Coldstream Apple Cider are all $10++ each at JiBiru Japanese Craft Beer Bar’s (#01-26 313@somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6732-6884, www.jibiru.com) newly launched Girlie Beer night. Every Wed, 5pm. Still thirsty? See Happy Hours, page 27

OPEN BAR The WOW The buzz: This new sanctum for single malts at the revamped Heritage Wing of Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa is a partnership with Hotel Waldhaus am See in St. Moritz, Switzerland, whose famous bar holds the Guinness World Record for having the world’s largest whiskey collection.

The décor: How a whiskey lounge should be: lavish, masculine, heavy on the wood and illuminated with warm, dim lights. While the bar’s interiors drip sophistication and charm, the polished space also exudes a sense of homely intimacy with interesting furnishings like a statement log table, a whiskey bottle chandelier, velvet seats with cushions and a

touch of greenery.

The drinks: Though not quite as extensive as some of the whiskey bars here, The WOW’s bona fide collection—many of which like the Bowmore ($33 per shot; $500 per bottle) and the Caol Ila ($15 per shot; $225 per bottle) are exclusive here—is impressive. There are currently 250 Scotch single malts, five American bourbons, two japanese whiskeys and four Swiss whiskeys, with prices ranging from $160 per bottle up to $19,500 for a rare reserve. If you’ll like to savor them by the glass, a dram can be as affordable as $11 for a quality pour; a glass from the finer ranges can cost over $300.

The music: Chill-out jazz. Live performances are on Thursday to Saturday nights.

The crowd: At the moment, it’s mainly guests from the hotel—locals on staycations and tourists. But it won’t be long before whiskey aficionados and connoisseurs make their way here to sample its fine tipples.

Why you’ll be back: Whiskeys notwithstanding, this classy spot is a little out of the way, but the idea of sipping an excellent drink post-work in a retreat-like setting away from the madness of the city sounds pretty good. Crystal Lee

G/F Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa, 23 Beach View, Sentosa, 6818-3388, www.moevenpick-sentosa.com. Open daily noon-midnight.

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Gala: Hélène Grimaud Brahms’ First (SSO) French pianist Hélène Grimaud makes her Singapore debut with conductor Lan Shu i and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, perfomring in Brahms’ “First Piano Concerto”. Stick around for the post-concert symphony chat to hear more from Grimaud. Jan 12, 7:30pm. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6602-4200. $30-160 from Sistic.

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I-S PICK> Dr. Martens Individual Style, United Spirit presents The Heartbreaks The good folks at Dr. Martens are bringing British indie rock band The Heartbreaks to Zouk for an exclusive performance. Free entry for the first 300 to turn up wearing their Dr. Martens stompers. Jan 11, 8:30pm.

Zouk, 17 jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.

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I-S PICK> Two Door Cinema Club This northern Irish indie band plays hits from their debut album Tourist History and their second album Beacon. Jan 11, 9pm.

Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $68-148 from Sistic.

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Ed Layman’s Kind of Blu Jam This blues jam session invites budding performers to play with drummer Eddie Layman, keyboardist Tan Wei Xiang, and bassist Christy Smith. Jan 16, 9:30pm. Blu jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free.

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Rock On Last year, we had Earth, Wind & Fire, Buddy Guy, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at Timbre Rock & Roots.

This year, the good people at Timbre are putting out their best lineup yet for the fourth annual music festival (March 21-22; Fort Canning Green, 63388227, www.rockandroots. com.sg) with Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, Simon & Garfunkel’s Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, jimmy Cliff, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Rufus Wainwright headlining. Standard tickets are $165 for one day and $220 for two days (limited passes available) from Sistic.

Analog Revival Vinyl is making a comeback in this age of digital music, what with the emergence of new specialty stores like Broadcast HQ’s vinyl retail section (107-109 Rowell Rd., 6292-4405, www. broadcasthq.com) and House of Turntables (#04-65 Plaza Singapura, 6884-4390, www. turntablesolutions.com) feeding the growing appetite for analog audio. “It’s a countermovement against the prevalence of digital downloads,” says Kevin Pang, founder of House

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I-S PICK> Swedish House Mafia One Last Tour Hear songs from their second and final compilation album until now featuring singles like “Don’t You Worry Child” (their first number one single in the uK).

Jan 17, 7pm. Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, 63442660. $85-150.

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Ebisu Muscats Asia Tour 2013 Live In Singapore This japanese idol girl group comes to Singapore for their first Asian tour, featuring ten of its members including Rio, Sho nishino, and nanako Kodama.

Look forward to the stage games during the performance. Jan 17, 7pm. The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green. Call 6743-4348 for more info. $68-188.

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The Ataris Live in Singapore 2013 After cancelling their concert planned for 2012, this American punk rock band has rescheduled their Singapore debut. At this concert, the band—with five full length studio albums under their belt—will play tunes including “In This Diary” and “The Saddest Song”.

Jan 22, 7pm. St james Power Station, #01-01, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676. $65-75 from Sistic.

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Laneway Festival 2013 Singapore’s top outdoor indie music festival returns this year for the third time with a brilliant lineup including Icelandic indie-folk/pop band Of Monsters and Men, hit artistes Gotye and Kimbra, Canadian rock duo Japandroids and Norwegian indie folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience. Jan 26. Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6602-9900. $145-493.

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I-S PICK> Big Night Out 2013 The all-American line-up of indie rock favorites at the fourth edition of this festival is set to perform hits like “Heads Will Roll” (The Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs), “Giving up the Gun” (Vampire Weekend), and “Dilly” (Band of Horses). Jan 30. Fort Canning Park, Cox Terrace, 6332-1200. $115 from Sistic.

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I-S PICK> The Comedy Club Asia Get your laughs for the new

of Turntables. “People are increasingly drawn to vinyl for its crisp yet rich and warm sounds, for the tangibility of a physical album and for the allure of retrofuturism.” But if this trend sounds all too foreign to you, we say drop in for a listen.

Art Movements Pop and Contemporary Fine Art is moving out of its current residence at Palais Renaissance, but it will still be business as usual, albeit in a temporary location (#11-08 Shaw House, Suite 16, 350 Orchard Rd., 6735-0959, www. popandcontemporaryart.com), until its new space is available in the second quarter. On a brighter note, new Russian gallery Raffian Art (#02-03, 222 Queen St, 9016-7990, www. raffianart.com) is opening its doors on january 25 with an exhibition titled Sensations, featuring some of the most sought-after, hyperrealistic pencil works of Italian artist DiegoKoi like the “Rampage”, which won him the prestigious Cairo Prize 2012 in Milan, as well as “Sensation”, the piece that catapulted him to fame. clee@asia-city.com.sg

year by catching three smashing comedians: jeff Innocent, nick Doody and Brendhan Lovegrove.

Watch them at various venues like Klapsons Hotel (jan 11), Hollandse Club (jan 12) and China One (jan 13). Through Jan 13, 8:30pm. Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park. $15-52.

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Singapore International Bachata & Latin Festival 2013 Among the region’s biggest bachata and Latin dance events for the past six years, this festival includes an Asian Bachata Championship, more than 20 workshops and three nights of shows and social dances. Jan 25, 7pm; Jan 26-27, 10am. *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link. Call 9159-7811 for more info. $229-319.

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I-S PICK> Jersey Boys Take a walk on the wrong side of the tracks with this Broadway jukebox musical, which traces the unlikely success story of legendary American rock and pop band The Four Seasons. Be charmed by the concert within the musical that features all their hits including “Oh What A night”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like A Man”. Through Feb 17, 8pm. Sands Theater, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave..

Call 6688-8826 for more info. $55-230 from Sistic.

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theater Incanto Featuring award-winning magician joe Labero, this show features large-scale illusions and close-up magic. In Singapore for the first time, Labero will be supported by 50 other stage artists. Through Mar 10, 8pm.

Festive Grand, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577-8888. $48-148 from Sistic.

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Art Of Art By Group Of 8 A group of artist-designers come together to showcase their multi-disciplinary works reflecting their passion in the arts and explore the evolution of art. Through Jan 12. The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian St., 6337-7535. Free.

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Being Human Alexander Stephanis, a Singapore-based travel, documentary and portrait photographer from the united States, presents this photo exhibition about the shared emotions and experiences of people around the globe. Through Jan 13. Print Gallery, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6919. Free.

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I-S PICK> Trilogy Contemporary Chinese artist Cai Zhisong’s sculptures look back to the stability of the past with their expressive postures and gestures. Through Jan 14. Museum of Contemporary Arts, 27A Loewen Rd., 6479-6622. Free.

Email event news to stage@asia-city.com.sg and art@asia-city.com.sg

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Crisis of Monumentality: Made/ Remade/Unmade Three local artists, Boo Sze Yang, Tang Ling nah and Tay Bak Chiang, through painting, charcoal and Chinese ink drawings, relate their art-making through their lived experiences in the Asian context. Jan 18-Feb 17. Chan Hampe Galleries, #01-20/21 Raffles Hotel, Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 north Bridge Rd., 6338-1962. Free.

timely and dynamic exploration of the relevance of abstraction in modern and contemporary art today. Jan 17-Feb 28. Collectors Contemporary, #01-03 Petro Centre, 5 jalan Kilang Barat, 6878-0103. Free.

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sCENEstEALER Art Stage Singapore One of the joys of attending Art Stage is to navigate the hundreds of booths and take in the works at your own pace. But with so much going on, you will inevitably miss a few exhibits. Here are four that you shouldn’t.

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Girls’ Generation Contemporary Korean female artists Soyeon Kim, jin ju Lee, Kyungwon Moon and ja-Hyuk Yim explore femininity in the modern age in this multifaceted group show. Jan 18-Feb 24. Space Cottonseed, #01-24 Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Rd., 6694-3362. Free.

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The Glass of Shadows A showcase of the famed Italian artist Agostino Bonalumi’s most provocative works over the past five decades. This also marks the artist’s first solo show here. Through Feb 24. Partners & Mucciaccia, #02-10 Gillman Barracks, 6 Lock Rd., 6694-3727. Free.

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I-S PICK>Colour + Form + Function This group show featuring artists like Anish Kapoor, Sarah Morris, Daniel Buren and Richard Serra is a

Zhang Huan’s “Berlin Buddha” Another monumental piece, this subversive installation involves two Buddha sculptures facing one another. One remains still, while the other crumbles as the floor underneath it trembles. Yet another hypnotic look at the forces of religion and mortality today.

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Keep it Simple. Keep it Fresh. Contemporary American artists John Baldessari and Meg Cranston collaborates to showcase a series of artworks, combining paintings by Cranston and text by Baldessar to create works that are as sprightly as they are provocative.

Jan 18-Mar 10. Michael Janssen Gallery, #02-21 Gillman Barracks, Lock Rd., 9021-0872. Free.

sCENEstEALER Divine Fits Dan Boeckner, singer and guitarist for American indie rock outfit Divine Fits (and former member of established bands Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs), tells Chin Hui Wen how much he appreciates success.

What motivates you?

I feel incredibly lucky that I get to play music for a living. I used to work in a suit and tie and that’s life for most people.

Or it can be worse: my brother works in a factory operating heavy machinery. That makes me really respect my job so I work hard to put on a good show.

Has anything funny happened to you while you were performing?

We were playing in north Carolina just before Halloween and I thought I was hallucinating. I saw something glowing like a space invader, you know, that old school video game? I thought someone had splashed me with acid. It turned out to be some guy’s glowing hat.

What would you do if you weren’t in music?

Well, I was a political science major in college, so I’d do that. Or I’d be a spy, if I had the qualifications.

What acts are you most looking forward to at the Laneway Festival 2013?

Bat for Lashes; I think she (natasha Khan) has a great voice, and japandroids because they’re from the same part of British Columbia where I’m from. Chin Hui Wen Divine Fits plays at the Laneway Festival 2013 on Jan 26 at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6420-6848, http://singapore. lanewayfestival.com.au. $145-493 from Sistic.

Gerhard Richter’s “Museum Visit (MV 87)” After his “Abstraktes Bild” pulled in an impressive $2 million at last year’s fair, this 10cm by 15 cm oil on color photograph by Richter might be minute in comparison, but its vivid strokes in abstract formations are still compelling.

Philippe Pasqua’s “Crane” This huge bronze sculpture measuring 323 cm by 220 cm by 200 cm may not be as impactful as Damien Hirst’s infamous “For the Love of God”, but its sheer size does the job to convey death and mortality in the modern age.

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2XU Mega Tri Singapore 2013 The longest triathlon in Singapore returns for the second year at Changi Beach Park and Changi Coast Road. Expect three even more challenging race distances, including the O2 (twice the Olympic distance)—a 3km swim, 80km cycle and 20km run—a first in Southeast Asia. Jan 20, 7am. Changi Beach, nicoll Dr.. $150-750.

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Terry Fox Run 2013 Help to raise funds for cancer research by taking part in this iconic run that happens in over 60 countries. There are 5km and 10km distances. Jan 27, 7am. Playground @ Big Splash, 902 East Coast Parkway.

Call 6622-5485 for more info. $25 for T-shirts.

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I-S PICK> Green Corridor Run This 10.5km run along the Green Corridor, a stretch of countryside that runs the entire length of Singapore, starts from the historic Tanjong Pagar Rail Station and finishes at the old Bukit Timah Rail Station. The surface of the course is a combination of trail, grass, gravel and clay. Jan 27, 7am. Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, 30 Keppel Rd.. $48-55.

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I-S PICK>Franz Haas Wine Dinner Enjoy a four-course dinner featuring Franz Haas vinos and dishes

Chen Chieh-Jen’s “Happiness Building I” The 84-minute single-channel video on loop depicts unemployed individuals living in often decrepit spaces—an allegory to modern life. never mind that it’s time-consuming, this beautifully filmed video art piece is a hypnotic slow-burner. Terry Ong Art Stage Singapore is on Jan 24-27. Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8826, www.artstagesingapore.com. $33-63 from Sistic.

such as Angus beef tenderloin with smoked foie gras terrine and truffle jus, served alongside Pinot noir 2010.

Jan 18, 7pm. Basilico, 2/F The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Rd., 67253232. $108. Call or email basilicogrm. rsn@fourseasons.com to book.

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The Pantry’s Farmers’ Market Indulge your epicurean tendencies with fresh organic produce, gourmet meats, cheeses, wines and even home-baked goodies at The Pantry’s Farmers’ Market, which blooms on the first and third Saturday of every month. There are also cooking demos and wine talks.

Jan 19, 8:30am; Feb 2, 8:30am; Feb 16, 8:30am. Loewen Gardens, Loewen Rd.. Free.

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Magic Wine Dinner with German Magician Stefan Ebinger Expect five magic-inspired dishes on the menu such as Chicken a la Merlin paired with German wines such as johanninger Pinot Gris Reserve 2009. Jan 20, 7pm. Magma German Wine Bistro, 2-4 Bukit Pasoh Rd..

Call 6221-0634 for more info. Call or email reservations@magmatc.com. sg to book.

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Handmade Movement Pick up handmade products and original artwork created by local artisans at this craft fair. Those into handicraft can also check out the workshops. Jan 19, 12pm. Fort Canning Green . $0. handmademovementsg.com.

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I-S PICK> Spring Festival at Public Garden Public Garden is ushering Chinese new Year with another edition of its flea market featuring a mix of over 50 stalls selling craft, fashion, lifestyle and beauty products as well as food.

Expect to see returning vendors like Supermama and Five Stones Vintage..

Jan 19-20, 1pm. Ministry of Information, Communication & the Arts (MICA), MICA Building, 140 Hill St., 6270-7988. Free. www.public-garden.com.

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RUSSIAN THRILLER LC-A+ Workshop Learn more about the Lomo Kompakt Automat, or, LC-A, the very first Lomography camera. Email shopsingapore@lomography.com to register. Bring your own camera down and get 50 percent off the admission fee. Jan 13, 3pm. 295 South Bridge Rd., 6223-8850. $10.

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I-S PICK> The Big Charity Quiz of the Year & Auction This fundraising event aims to help Tabitha Foundation to build homes and schools for children in Cambodia. Form teams of 4-8 people to participate in the quiz. Items up for auction include a Mark Powell oil painting and a signed Michael Schumacher glove.

Jan 26, 7pm. Post Bar, G/F The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square. Call 9016-3404 for more info. $200.

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The décor: The entrance is tucked behind new lunch joint Shoebox Canteen with a signage that is discreetly placed outside the mailbox. As you walk past the dining space, you’ll be greeted with a ribbed-glass partition door. Slide it open and you will first see bartenders whipping up the drinks on your right, with eight seats at the bar where you can watch them in action. On your left are cozy cushion seats which fit about a dozen more; further inside is a common drinking area where you can make new friends, and even further behind, three tables which sit about a dozen more.

The vibe: Swanky and comfortable, with stripped bare walls for an anti-establishment aesthetic in the vein of The Vault and Broadcast HQ. The drinks: Owner-barkeeper Din Hassan decided against a set drinks list. What he wants you to do is to explain to the bartenders what you’re looking for and they’ll whip up something for you. Which also means that there are no fixed prices for the drinks, although most cost between $20-25. Their classic Penicillin is particularly good.

The food: Decent bar food like the Egg Ruption (crusted lava egg served with truffle oil, paprika and Maldon salt, $6) and Panko Prawn Skewers (breaded prawn with parsley served with yuzu dip, $15) provides a nice counterbalance to the drinks.

The music: Mellow jazz classics and chill-out tunes.

The crowd: Trendy professionals mainly, and the requisite hipster looking for the latest place to be seen in.

Why you’ll be back: More cocktails to try, obviously. Plus, it’s a pretty relaxed place, despite its chic factor. Terry Ong 36 North Canal Road, 6438-1836, www.bittersandlove.com. Open Mon-Thu 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am.

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Vol. presents Alex Kenji Internationally renowned for his impeccable house slash tech-house tunes, Dj-producer Alex Kenji is set to move the crowd. Jan 11, 10pm.

Avalon, Marina Bay Sands, South Crystal Pavilion, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6597-8333. $25-30 one drink included.

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Bassic’s 1st Anniversary with Scuba and Ming Velvet underground’s Bassic turns one and is celebrating with chief of Hotflush Recordings Scuba aka Paul Rose on the decks. Jan 11, 10pm. Velvet underground, 17 jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $28-35 two drinks included.

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I-S PICK> Beats and Beyond with Darker than Wax DJs Time to limber up and get loose on the dance floor with Djs Funk Bast*rd, nez and William j and Darkwing putting out all things hip-hop, future soul, bass-laden, deep trap and beyond. Jan 11, 9pm. Broadcast HQ, 109 Rowell Rd., 6292-4405. Free.

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+65 Drum & Bass ft. Marky and Stamina MC Get set for a weekend of wicked bass with legendary Dj Marky and his longtime accomplice Stamina MC as the duo bring their cool vibes to the party. Jan 12, 10am.

Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $18-23 one drink included.

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I-S PICK>DJ Dispensary Launch Party Opening party for the latest Dj course in town where you can sign up on the spot.

Those who simply want an aural fix, there’s Djs Matty Wainwright and Brendon P feeding great music. Jan 12, 9pm. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, 331 north Bridge Rd., 6338-8035. Free.

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Disco:very with Aeroplane and Jeremy Boon Party starter Vito De Luca, the Italian-Belgian producer behind Aeroplane, puts forth his cosmic-disco remakes for a feet-shuffling night of catchy grooves and killer hooks.

Jan 12, 10pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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Transfix with tyDi and Hong Trance devotees, mark your calendars for tyDi, the classically-trained prodigy who was voted twice as Australia’s number one Dj, as he rules over Zouk with his chart-topping hits. Jan 12, 10pm.

Zouk, 17 jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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Vol. presents Daniel Kandi and Futuristic Polar Bears Danish Dj Daniel Kandi, who has killed the dance floors of Pacha in Buenos Aires and London’s Ministry of Sound with his electronic dance music, holds court at Avalon with emerging Dj-producers Futuristic Polar Bears, known for their main room house sounds.

Jan 18, 10pm. Avalon, Marina Bay Sands, South Crystal Pavilion, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6597-8333. $25-30 one drink included.

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Zouk Soundsystem with Lincey and Hong Get ready for some body-moving action at Zouk Soundsystem with big room house maestro Lincey and techno overlord Hong whipping the dance floor into shape. Jan 18, 10pm. Zouk, 17 jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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SPKRZ ft. The LFK The LFK promises a ball of a good time at SPKRZ (Speakers) with his triedand-true core of minimal techno, deep house, tribal and funky vibes while adding interactive visuals to the mix. Jan 18, 9pm. Broadcast HQ, 109 Rowell Rd., 6292-4405. Free.

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Radio Star ft. DJ Modium Local Dj Modium helms the decks for one eargasmic night of top 40s alongside resident Djs Suren and Styluxtakut. Jan 19, 9pm. Ku DÉ TA, 57/F Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Skypark, north Tower 1, 1 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7688. $38 one drink included.

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I-S PICK> Saturday Service ft. Breakbot Dj Breakbot (Frenchman Thibaut Berland) envelopes The Rabbit Hole with soulful, robo-disco and emotive ballads, including his infectious discoid funk like “Baby I’m Yours” and “Fantasy” that’ll get the crowd dancing up a storm. Jan 19, 9pm. The White Rabbit, 39C Harding Rd., 6473-9965. Free.

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Showtek and Formative After numerous sold-out shows all over the globe, the Showtek brothers are making their first-ever Singapore stop at Zouk with a massive electronic dance music set that will leave you wanting more.

Jan 19, 10pm. Zouk, 17 jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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nightlife events Destination: INK This open mic session showcases original works across categories like poetry, prose, scripts, music and multimedia. Jan 14, 8pm. Blu jaz Café, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800 $4.

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Mon-Fri, 5-8pm. Bazin, #01-84 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7375. www.bazin.com.sg.

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Mezze Bistro Bar Draft beer goes for $7 nett for a half pint and $12 nett for a pint. House spirits are $6 nett and house wines are $8.50 nett for a glass and $40 nett for a bottle. Bucket deals are five bottles of Krombacher pale lager beers for $38 nett and five Suntory bottles for $39++. Mon-Fri, 5-9pm. Mezze Bistro Bar, #01-02, 1 Raffles Link, 6238-1878. www.mezzebistrobar.com.sg.

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Steam Sia Enjoy 1-for-1 draft beers (Guinness, Heineken and Tiger). A bucket of six bottled beers will set you back $30 for the Tiger Grand Prix Collector’s Edition bottles, $40 for Heineken and $45 for Guinness. Sun-Thu, noon-8pm. Steam Sia, 5 Hindoo Rd., 6396-6585. www.steamsia.com.

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Daily, 11am-8pm. WABAR, 62 64 Tanjong Pagar Rd., 6224-7073.

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WHY NOt? Tour a brewery To find out what goes into a good brew and have your fill of unique beers, head to Jungle Beer Brewery (#04-27 Food Xchange, 8A Admiralty St., www. junglebeer.com). Brewer Aditya Challa will show you the tools of the trade—tanks, malt and pungent hops—then you get to imbibe the fruits of his labor, with an allyou-can-drink draft craft beer deal for $40.

There’s a rotating lineup of flavors such as mango, orange and even coffee. The open brewery tour and free-flow deal happen every second Saturday of the month, 6:30-11:30pm and no reservations are necessary. The next one happens january 12. For more information, email pride@junglebeer.com. Nur Khairunnisa Ismail

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2 eBook: every issue delivered to your inbox COVER STORY PiPe dreams Conserved Buildings dos and don’ts Although the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) reviews and approves proposed redesigned spaces on a case-by-case basis, the general rule of thumb is that as long as proposals adhere to a “3r” principle— maximum retention, sensitive restoration and careful repair—most projects do get off the ground pretty quickly.

“Quality restoration is more than just preserving a facade or the external shell of a building,” says a spokesperson from the URA. “It also retains the inherent spirit and original ambiance of historic buildings. Redesigns require an appreciation and understanding of the architecture and structure of traditional buildings, good management and overall practice. Before any conservation work commences, thorough research and documentation should be carried out on the conservation building to ensure that restoration work is faithfully carried out.”

Besides teething issues such as insufficient power supply (all four venues featured in the story need to pump up various voltages for their projects) as well as mandatory overhaul of the drainage system, the URA did not specifically interfere with their overall conception. “As long as you don’t mess with key elements such as roofing, pillar structures and most importantly, the building’s façade, you can pretty much get away with any cool ideas for the interior,” says The Vault’s Godwin Pereira. “In fact, the URA’s even happier if we changed all the drainage and old pipes in the building completely to new ones!”

The Big Picture: “We initially engaged design firm Upstairs to help us conceptualize the look of the place, which we knew was ‘industrial’”, says Pereira. “We gave them a mainframe on how to dress it up but we also wanted to set some parameters when it comes to budgeting.

Budget was certainly tight for this project, as we didn’t believe in spending a bomb like the major clubs so we took matters in our own hands. We also wanted to preserve the building’s original elements as far as we could.

Basically with a venue like this, the design and fittings will never be complete as we wanted a raw and unfinished look to begin with.”

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237 South Bridge Rd., 62225001, www.thevault.com.sg.

What it was: An OCBC branch which operated since 1938 and ceased operations in 2001.

What it is now: A hip and contemporary bistro and bar located in Chinatown.

Owners Ross Glasscoe and Godwin Pereira, the latter who also holds DJ duties at the space, chose the venue for “its historical significance,” says Pereira. “Being located in a conservation shophouse means that we have a lot of responsibilities on our hands … because we have lots of preservation issues to adhere to.” (see Pipe Dreams, left) Like most conserved spaces, the exterior of the venue remains unaltered (Glasscoe and Pereira even maintained the bank’s original iron vault door at the entrance). Upstairs is where the main bar area is located (“We wanted to create a secret hideaway concept of sorts here”) while downstairs is home to the bistro, serving contemporary Western dishes for both lunch and dinner.

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Old-meets-New: “We stripped down the walls’ plaster layers to reveal the original brick fittings inside at the bar area,” says Pereira. “We wanted to show off the history of the building but at the same time add a modern touch to the space. So we installed Chengal wood flooring upstairs and plush sofas that boasted a mod Chesterfield vibe to create a more luxurious vibe. We kept the original concrete floors downstairs and added some small touches like imported Malaysian tiles to demarcate certain areas and to break the monotony of the ground floor space. Lighting throughout was also kept warm, simple and basic.”

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383 Jalan Besar, 6239-9399, www.kamleng.com.

Located just five minutes away from Chye Seng Huat Hardware is new boutique hotel Kam Leng, designed by local boutique agency FARM which opened in August. What sets this one apart from contemporaries like New Majestic Hotel and Hotel 1929 is the fact that it really does look it’s still stuck in the ‘20s (trivia: the hotel was set up in 1927 by a mysterious owner whose identity remains unknown, and abandoned during the ‘70s).

The stairways, walls and floors were kept in their original conditions, peppered with vintage cabinets and knick-knacks from the past while designs for the room interior were kept minimal. Room rates are $200 upwards.

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Amuse Helmed by Austrian mixologist Klaus Leopold, Amuse has concoctions that are both delicious and inspired. Swing by on Tuesday nights, 6-10pm, for their “My Boyfriend Is Out of Town” martini nights. Don’t worry, guys get to enjoy the drinks as well. Expect monthly rotating drinks such as the refreshing spiced apple martini and elderflower martini going for $10++ each. #01-29 Orchard Hotel, 442 Orchard Rd., 6735-9098, www.esmirada.com.

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Pounding their $5 martinis—dirty, watermelon and grapefruit varieties as well as other specials—all night long like they’re going out of style. This martini night is only for the ladies getting midweek drinks however. Guys get to enjoy the eye candy. Nur Khairunnisa Ismail 50 Tanjong Pagar Rd., 6224-4171, www.speakeasy.com. sg. Available Wed 5:30pm-12am.

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Amour

Les Miserables • (US) The popular stage musical gets a complete turnaround, it is now (supposedly) an Oscar-worthy, tearjerking drama starring Russell Crowe, Hugh jackman and Anne Hathaway.

unsentimental and unflinching in its study of love of an elderly couple, Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or-winning Amour is a quietly devastating memento mori of a life lived. jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva give flawlessly nuanced performances as Georges and Anne, retired music teachers in their 80s, living in a beautifully furnished, book-lined Paris apartment with a baby grand piano. They are happy, affectionate and active (we see them attending a concert by one of Anne’s former pupils in the film’s first few scenes); but their contentment is shattered when Anne suffers a stroke which paralyzes one arm (and slowly, the rest of her body), accompanied by progressive dementia. Amour traces their journey through Georges’ increasingly weary eyes as he continues to care for Anne at home (“Promise me that you will not send me back to the hospital,” Anne tells Georges after she returns from her first operation), while he continues to deal with the difficult relationship he has with his grownup musician daughter Eva (Isabelle Huppert).

What is so remarkable about Amour is that writer-director Haneke has masterfully and thoughtfully conceived the mise en scene of a family home that has become a barricaded, besieged place, and revealed that the lives and cares of outsiders—friends and even close family—have become utterly unwelcome and almost meaningless. He achieves this by taking us through each stage of Anne’s deterioration using long, elegant takes to tell this harsh story. By setting Amour solely inside an apartment, the film also offers a searing glimpse into old age, when there’s no escaping the knowledge that we are moving

Life of Pi • (US) The versatile Ang Lee directs this epic fantasy based on the best-selling book.

(Austria/France/Germany) Directed by Michael Haneke. Stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva and Isabelle Huppert.

Continuing.

Parental Guidance • (US) Even Billy Crystal and Better Midler can’t save this silly holiday comedy.

though time, and that time will have its way with us eventually.

Characters like Eva and Anne’s various caretakers, although given substantial screen time, are cast with a distanced eye which makes them feel like complete strangers in the film (although they are not depicted as uncharacteristically unsympathetic ones, too). That, coupled with two of the finest big screen performances this year (both Trintignant and Riva do not only act here; rather they deliver to audiences the “experience” of their characters) make Amour the most disquieting, touching, and by a long shot, the best movie of the year.

Words can barely describe the emotional impact this masterpiece has on us—you simply have to see it to experience it. This is intelligent filmmaking of the highest order. Terry Ong

Playing for Keeps • (US) Gerard Butler in yet another rom-com, this time torn between four chicks including Catherine Zeta-jones, uma Thurman and jessica Biel. no wonder he keeps coming back to the genre.

Red Vacance Black Wedding • (Korea) More erotica from Korea; this time featuring two separate stories of love, sex, murder and revenge.

I-S PICK> Rust and Bone • (France) Marion Cotillard gives yet another bold performance in this raw love story.

Silent Hill Revelation 3D • (US) Expect another surrealistic bombastic trip about a childhood nightmare based on the computer game of the same name.

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iNtERviEW Isabelle Huppert The enigmatic French actress was recently in town to promote Michael Haneke’s Amour, which premiered in Singapore at the recently concluded 2nd Rendezvous with French Cinema. Terry Ong had a face-to-face chat with the multi-faceted actress, most well -known for her award-winning role as a sexually frustrated piano teacher in Haneke’s The Piano Teacher and as a runaway exnun in Hal Hartley’s Amateur.

How do you choose your roles?

Most of the time, it’s the directors.

The good ones are usually not very intimidating and they’re great collaborators. So yes, it’s the director’s personality and the script.

You’ve worked with legends like Jean-Luc Godard and Claire Denis, as well as newer directors too like Korea’s Hong Sang-soo...

Yes, that’s because I’m very interested in Asian cinema and have also worked with first-time directors. As long as I feel

that the directors have the right tone and rhythm, I’ll consider their projects. Every director has different methods. I just met up with Eric Khoo recently, and I would also like to work with Kim Ki-duk and Park Chan-wook.

Are you a method actress?

I wouldn’t really say that I have a method.

I usually act with my instinct... I want to make my characters understandable.

Which is why collaborating with directors is so important to me to explore different points of views. The lines between good and evil are so blur these days, and the materials give me a chance to explore these ambiguities. I am also very interested in the notions of normality and abnormality.

didn’t do it because I thought that the script had no boundaries and that made me feel very vulnerable. And then he offered me The Piano Teacher and he said to me, “You won’t do it.” I took that as a challenge, and I did it! Of course, there were still certain scenes in the film that I found risqué, but there were lots of room for exploration.

Haneke plans many scenes, but he also leaves room for actors to improvise. It’s a talent to be able to set limitations and give freedom to your actors at the same time.

Countdown • (Thailand) A psychotic drug dealer goes on a killing spree at a rich brat’s new Year’s Eve party. A must for cynics.

CZ12 • (Hong Kong) Fans of ’80s jackie Chan will not want to watch the final part of the action-star’s Armour of God trilogy.

Won’t Back Down • (US) Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal play inner city mothers battling corrupt school bureaucrats.

opening I-S PICK> Beasts of the Southern Wild • (US) Fantasy film which was a huge hit at both Sundance and Cannes in the spirit of Guillermo del Toro.

Amour is your second collaboration with Haneke. How is your working relationship with him?

With Haneke I started by not working with him, actually. He first offered me the role in Funny Games but I turned it down. I

The Impossible • (Spain) naomi Watts is touted for another Oscar nomination in this dramatized retelling of the Tsunami tragedy.

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continuing Arbitrage • (US) His best role yet since unfaithful, Richard Gere plays a ruthless tycoon trying his darndest to cover an accidental murder of a young lover.

Jack Reacher • (US) Tom Cruise is actually pretty good in the titular role of a military officer who gets embroiled in a twisted crime. Written and directed

by Christopher McQuarrie (The usual Suspects).

Deadfall • (US) Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde play a pair of siblings on the run after a casino heist. Cute pairing.

The Hobbits: An Incredible Journey • (US/New Zealand) Peter jackson simply can’t stay away from j.R.R. Tolkein’s fantasy series, and neither can fans.

I-S PICK> The Intouchables • (France) Funny and uplifting comedy-drama about a paralyzed billionaire and his ex-con caretaker.

I-S PICK> Killing Them Softly • (US) Brad Pitt is hit-man jackie Cogan, who gets embroiled in a hold-up set amidst the 2008 global financial crisis.

The Last Tycoon • (Hong Kong) Chow Yun Fat helms this actioner about a grocery store worker-turned-mob boss, set in ’30s Shanghai.

But is the Book Better? Fantasy bookto-screen adaptations are the focus for the month of january, featuring films like Stardust and Alice in Wonderland. Log on to www.theartshouse.com.sg. Jan 14-20.

The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6919.

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Week of January 11 © 2013 Rob Brezsny

Our Favorite Smart Aleck Answers Your Questions Dear Mr. KIA, I’ve played tennis for a while, and lately I’ve been working on my backhand and forehand strokes till my limbs are in a twist. But that’s not all, I’ve busted the strings of my rackets. Any good places I can bring them to get them restrung?

—Tennis Titan Dear Tennis Titan, judging by your commitment to the game, I hope you’re planning to go pro. And no worries about your beloved rackets, because Transworld Sports (#02-39L Queensway Shopping Centre, 1 Queensway, 6479-7016, www.transworldsports.com.sg) can restring one in under an hour. Alternatively, there’s Leisure Sports (#B1-11 Far East Shopping Centre, 545 Orchard Rd., 6737-0656, www.leisuresports.com.sg) to meet your sporty needs. Both places charge you $10 for the service if you bring your own string; if not, prices start at $25, depending on the type of string you choose.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): For Capricorn gymnast Gabby Douglas, when Pluto was close to her natal sun during 2012’s Summer Olympics, she won two gold medals, thanks to hard work, self-discipline, and persistence. Pluto’s long cruise through the sign of Capricorn will give you a chance to achieve something similar in your own sphere—if you summon the same level of willpower and determination that Douglas did.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): “Diplomacy is the art of saying ‘nice doggie’ until you can find a rock,” said humorist Will Rogers. I hope you’ve taken care of the “nice doggie” part, Aquarius—holding adversarial forces and questionable influences at bay. I predict you will find the rock any minute now. You won’t have to throw the rock for it to serve its purpose; merely brandishing it should be enough.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): “Cahoots” means to scheme and dream with allies whose interests overlap with yours. Make it one of your central themes in the coming week.

For you, “cahoots” will signify the following: to conspire with like-minded companions as you cook up some healthy mischief.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Charlie jane Anders at io9.com provides 10 Signs You Could Be the Chosen Savior (http://tinyurl.com/ AreYouChosen), including clues like “Have you achieved weird feats that nobody could explain, but which nobody else witnessed?”. now would be good for you to take this test, Aries, as your dormant superpowers may be awakening—and you might need to claim a role you were previously unready for.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): “Dear Rob, if I had a time machine, where should I go to enjoy favorable astrological connections that bring out the best in me?”—Curious Taurus.

Dear Curious: Here are some locations that might be a good fit: Athens, Greece in 459 BC; Florence, Italy in 1489; and new York in 2037.

Generally, you would thrive wherever there are lots of bright people co-creating a lively culture that offers maximum stimulation.

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CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): In Panama, there’s a spot where the sun appears to rise in the east over the Pacific Ocean, and another place where the sun sets in the west over the Atlantic Ocean. nothing weird is involved—it’s

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Metaphorically speaking, a pebble was in your shoe the whole past week. You kept thinking, “I’ve got to get rid of that thing,” and yet you never did. Why? It wasn’t enormously painful, but it distracted you from important tasks at hand. The damn pebble is still in your shoe.

Can I persuade you to remove it? Please?

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Even when you know exactly what you want, it’s sometimes crucial for you not to accomplish it too fast. The importance of good timing can’t be underestimated, either, for you to take full advantage of your dream-come-true.

Virgo, I predict that a benevolent version of a perfect storm is headed your way.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): A study in Livescience.com (http://tinyurl.com/ CaveArtMagic) reported that artists who painted images in caves 30,000 years ago were more skilled than today’s artists in depicting the movements of four-legged animals. This is useful for you to consider, Libra. There’s some important task that the old you did better than the new you does. now would be an excellent time to recapture the lost magic.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): I’ve decided to name you Scorpios the “Top Sinners of the Year” for 2013, as your vices will be more inventive and more charming than those of all the other signs. In fact, your “sins” may not be immoral or wicked at all. To ensure you’re always ethical in your outlaw behavior, be committed to serving the greater good as much as your own selfish interests.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Here’s what I hope to write for you a year from now: “Your mind just kept opening further and further during these past 12 months, Sagittarius—way beyond what I imagined possible. Congrats! Even as you became more innocent and receptive, you constantly got smarter and sharper to see the raw truth of what was unfolding. Again, kudos!”

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GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): In 2013, will archaeologists and fortune hunters find evidence of the magical lost continent of Atlantis, or the mythical kingdom of Shambhala? Probably not. But I think that sometime in the next seven months, you Geminis will discover places, situations, and circumstances that will be magical and mythical.

just a quirk of geography. A similar situation will happen to you soon. Things may seem out of place, but don’t worry. Life is simply asking you to expand your understanding of what “natural” and “normal” are.

Fate isn’t limited by page space.

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The founder of Scandinavian lifestyle brand Style:Nordic recently wrote CAN!, a book about being an entrepreneur in Singapore. He talks to Hidayah Salamat about starting over and being in love with life.

When I landed in Singapore, my first impression of the city state was that it was cosmopolitan, abundant and warm.

When the first container carrying my Style:Nordic products and private stuff arrived at the harbor, I cried. I was so excited about the new life I was about to start.

I didn’t have a book to show at my own book launch! The printer couldn’t make it in time so I had to present with flash cards bearing quotes from the book.

“Stay calm and bide your time” has got to be the worst advice anyone has ever given me. I can understand it, but as an entrepreneur, I’d rather do something about the situation.

I don’t have an actual bucket list, but I definitely want to have more experiences, both in business and relationships.

I don’t leave home without my phone, keys, wallet, good spirit and a smile on my lips.

I get annoyed by people who aren’t curious and willing to see things in a new perspective. In today’s society, we all need to be open-minded and receptive to changes. I think Singaporeans are generally more open than Europeans.

I had surgery last July that made me understand I’m not going to live forever.

A month later, my dad passed away. 2012 wasn’t an easy year, but I still love life.

Even if you plan things and projects right down to the minute, you never know what’s going to happen.

I don’t like New Year’s resolutions.

But if you do make resolutions, you should stick to them. Be decisive.

Own them and earn them!

I measure personal success by how much I can share it with others... the more, the merrier.

People who do something with their ideas are very admirable. We always learn something by acting on our ideas, for better or for worst.

I usually fall for someone who’s got a bigger brain than mine, someone I can learn from and have discussions about life with.

Also, someone who can make me smile.

I’ve decided to move back to Sweden.

I talked about it in my book but in a nutshell, I was starting to get the “been there, done that” feeling.

I don’t like New Year’s resolutions

Being kind and honest is really quite underrated in today’s society.

I think the education system in Singapore follows too much of a “stuffing a sausage” kind of style. Instead of giving students a context with which they can relate to in their learning, they just teach you stuff without explaining how best to apply it.

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Witching Hour

Jean Toh of Toy Factory’s staging of The Crucible talks about questionable motives and the mob mentality. is.gd/interviewjeantohcrucible

Flour Season

Great for coffee runs and hot pastries, these are the best bakeries in town. is.gd/singaporebestbakeries

Getting Buy

I’ve already showcased Scandinavian design in Singapore; now I want to do it the other way round—show Europe what Singapore is about!

Top hotels in Asia for those who rank retail therapy above everything else. is.gd/topshoppinghotelsasia

The IncReDIbLe LIghTneSS Of WORkIng

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It’s Just Business

The city’s top power lunch sets. is.gd/singaporebest businesslunches

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2013 I‑S MAGAZINE

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