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The Skyline

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Into the Heartland

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NOW & THEN

Soap Box Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message.

10 News and Upcoming Events Our guide to the latest happenings, upcoming concerts, plays and festivals.

HOT HOODS

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16 Into the Heartland Marissa Trew takes us on a tour of Serangoon.

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20 City Highlights We look at some of the ways Singapore celebrates every year from international events to great theatre and culture. www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016

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AT T R A C T I O N S

30 Family Fun on Sentosa We pick four activities for an action-packed day out. 33 Plain Sailing We hit the beach on a private catamaran, just minutes from the CBD.

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34 Arabian Afternoons and Nights Marissa Trew explores the nooks and crannies of Kampong Glam.

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40 Heritage Garden We celebrate the beauty of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

P r O f i l es

50 Creativity with Cointreau The Cointreau creative crew promotes the talents of Tracy Phillips and Amanda Wong.

52 Words with Patrick Fiat We talk to the General Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N

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54 State of Evolution at Meta Marissa Trew reviews one of Keong Saik Road’s newest dining sensations. 56 Ode to a Culinary Inspiration Marissa Trew enjoys the haute cuisine of Julien Royer at Odette. 58 Let’s Get Happy We look at some of the best Happy Hours in Clarke Quay. 60 Late Night Dessert and Edible Art Marissa Trew talks to Singapore’s dynamic pastry chef, Janice Wong.

64 Best Hotel Guide Our guide to the best options around town, whatever your itinerary.

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80 My Favourite Five: Lunch Bowls Marissa Trew recommends five great choices for a healthy lunch around the city.

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98 Green Spaces The garden city ofters some great park and open spaces to enjoy and relax in.

DIRECTORY

105 Directory Essential information for the Singapore visitor.

bars & Clubs

84 My Favourite Five: Wine Bars We visit five good options for an evening of fine wine in Singapore.

H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y

87 Eat, Sleep, Lift, Repeat Marissa Trew highlights the rise of the boot camp in Singapore. 94 Rolling Stones We relax with a scrub and a hot stone massage at One Farrer Hotel and Spa.

SHOPPING

96 Dempsey Style A peek at the new Ceccotti Collezioni at Asiatique Collections. 2

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ith Editor Justin Eeles on holiday I am delighted to step into his shoes for an issue and bring you up to date with Singapore’s latest events and developments as we fast approach yet another festive season!

The island is still recovering from the madness of the Formula One whirlwind that hit town in September, as not only the speed boys but a whole raft of celebrities, singers, dancers, musicians and race fans hit town to enjoy what has to be the biggest F1 Party in the world! But with the island’s dedication to exceptional events there’s a whole lot more coming before the great Orchard Road Light Up takes the shopping experience into another dimension!

First there’s Women’s tennis Association (WTA) Finals on the 23rd to 30th October featuring the world’s top eight lady tennis players, which includes an up-close-and-personal Fan Festival. Second there’s the Singapore River Festival at the beginning of November with bands, performers, carnival attractions and the spectacular Tight Rope Performance! Then there’s Swan Lake in November, the dusk to dawn revelry of Zouk Out in December, the four month Biennale Art exhibition, the fantastic Merry Medleys at Gardens by the Bay and just about every mall, hotel, shop, gallery, restaurant and club participating in the whole Festive Season program island wide! So events are not your scene? Fortunately in this issue we have a whole wonderful selection of calmer and more serene things to do! We explore the lesser known a districts of Singapore, Katong and Joo Chiat, enjoy the Malay culture in Kampong Glam, then visit the exceptional Botanic Gardens which are not just full of plants but full of history as well. We also meet some real Singapore characters, indulge and find out which are the very best hotels on the island and to wrap up a huge issue, we find fitness and health in the boot camps and spas, do some shopping and finally end up in some of Singapore’s beautiful green spots. Now if you can’t enjoy your time in Singapore with all this great advice I will be very surprised. Have a great time.

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Soaking in the Singapore Sun with the Sasonos Spend five minutes with celebrity couple Dwi Sasono and Widi Mulia, and you will soon realise that nothing is more important to the pair than family. The charming actor and his quirky singer-wife are proud parents to three bubbly, highly energetic children, Dru Prawiro, Widuri Putri and Den Bagus. But between juggling their hectic schedules and meeting the demands of parenthood, the striking duo can barely manage to catch a breather. So when a slot freed up on both mum and dad’s diaries last month, the family jumped at the opportunity to pack their suitcases, and took a long-awaited holiday with the rest of the Sasono pack. Their destination of choice? “Why, Singapore of course! For its proximity, ease of navigation and countless family-friendly attractions!” quipped Widi. We caught up with the Sasonos to hear what else they had to say. “Our recent trip to Singapore was very special to us. It’s been a while since we’ve taken a trip together as a family of five. Plus, it was also our youngest, Den Bagus’ first time in Singapore. We’ve heard so much about Singapore’s numerous family and kids-friendly attractions, so we were pretty excited to introduce some of these to him,” said Dwi. Nevermind that the trip took place during the recent Zika epidemic― the family did not allow it to detract their plans to explore the Little Red Dot. “The Zika issue did not change our minds to visit Singapore, although we made sure to take several precautions. We took guidance from Singapore’s Ministry of Health, which advised members of the public to use mosquito repellent regularly, and explored many indoor attractions. That said however, we definitely did not stray away from outdoor activities. In fact, while we were in Sentosa, we even took the kids on a ride on the Mega-Zip! We were pretty much convinced that Singapore remained safe for visitors,” said mom, Widi.

From the moment they landed at Singapore’s Changi Airport on Day 1, the Sasonos wasted no time in starting their adventure. First up was lunch at Coriander Leaf in Chijmes, which offered a rich variety of Asian cuisines. Then it was straight to Keppel Centre for some artistic fun at the National Gallery. The centre is well-known for its arts education facilities, dedicated to stimulating children’s interests in art. Then, it was time for some outdoor fun onboard Duck Tour’s amphibious vehicle, which allowed for a city-tour both in and out of water. The family took countless photographs against the Singapore River’s sun-streaked skyline! For dinner, they then proceeded to check out Indochine’s Supertree Restaurant, located at Gardens by the Bay, before catching Garden Rhapsody, an enthralling music and light showcase set amidst the Supertrees. Day 2 saw the adventurous family take on various indoor and outdoor sports on Sentosa Island―from iFly (an indoor skydiving facility), to Flowrider, where the kids had some flowboarding fun under the watchful eyes of Widi and Dwi. But the excitement was far from over, as the family of five stopped by Kidzania and Mosh! for some educational fun, before heading down to Arteastiq, a boutique tea house cum art-jam studio. By Day 3, the kids were all psyched up for their visit to Universal Studios Singapore and Marine Cove at East Coast Park, home to various sensational rides and a three-storey play lighthouse respectively. So after three consecutive days of family fun, what did Dad have to say about the trip? “We definitely had a blast with the kids in Singapore! As parents, we’re constantly encouraging Dru, Widuri and Den Bagus to try their hands at new experiences, and we’re happy to see them learn and grow with each such experience. Widi and I can’t wait to head back again, just so we can strike off more must-try places on our list. We strongly encourage other parents to explore Singapore and enjoy its quality, kids-friendly offerings, just like we did!”

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Christmas Wonderland 2 Dec 2016 - 1 Jan 2017 Singapore’s biggest year-end family festival returns to Gardens by the Bay with 57,000 square meters of Christmas delight! Explore the magnificent Luminarie light sculptures, Festive Market at the Supertree Groove and Fairground at The Meadow, amongst other family-friendly activities! www.christmaswonderland.sg

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Singapore Biennale 28 Oct 2016 - 26 Feb 2017 Under the theme “An Atlas of Mirrors”, the four-month long international contemporary art exhibition will showcase diverse artistic viewpoints that trace the migratory and intertwining relationships within the region, whilst reflecting on shared histories and current realities with East and South Asia. www.singaporebiennale.org

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9 - 10 Dec 2016 Back for its sixteenth run, Asia’s premier music festival brings together the best dance music performers from all over the world. Don’t miss out on this two-day outdoor festival of grand proportions, with highly-anticipated performances by Hardwell, Lost Frequencies, TIGA, Alan Walker and Martin Garrix. www.zoukout.com/2016

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Nov 11-13

Orchid Bowl Are you a fan of bowling and visiting the town? Visit the sixth and newly-opened Orchid Bowl located in #05-03 SAFRA @ Punggol, 9 Sentul Crescent. Equipped with 24 bowling tracks, score screen and high-tech interactive system, we bet you just can’t wait for another visit! Nearest MRT Station: Punggol

Oct 28-30

Halloween at MOSH! Take your little one to MOSH! Let them experience various creepy yet fun Halloween-themed special events! October 2016 MOSH! 31 Beach View #03-01 Opening Hour: 10.00-21.00 Two-hour play limiting on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays www.mosh.com.sg Nearest MRT Station: Harbourfront

Nov 4-6

Singapore River Festival 2016 Singapore River Festival is held annually to celebrate Singapore’s historical and cultural treasure. The highlight of this year’s event is the spectacular Tight Rope Performance, crossing above the Singapore River. Prepare yourself for various carnival actions around the river also packed a the numbers of bands and performers, interactive games, and outdoor movie screening! November 4-6 2016 Singapore River Clarke Quay, Boat Quay & Robertson Quay Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay

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Pororo Park Your little ones will be very ecstatic to have a trip to Pororo Park, the first Pororo-themed park in Southeast Asia. There are a lot of exciting activities and attractions that will cheer your children up! Don’t forget to bring your camera and snap some pictures with characters from the very animated cartoon! Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 to 20:00 Friday – Sunday, 10:30 to 21:00 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-29 Nearest MRT Station: Esplanade

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Marina Bay Countdown Counting down to the new year at the ultimate Marina Bay Countdown! There’s nothing can ever beat the firework parade in Marina Bay Waterfront, while The Float @ Marina Bay transforms into main stage for numerous of local and international acts all night long. December 31, 2016 Marina Bay Waterfront www.marinabaycountdown.sg Nearest MRT Station: Bayfront

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Dance In The Park! Countdown to 2017 Universal Studios Singapore welcome the New Year with the Dance In The Park! Counting down to 2017 with live tribute acts with special pyrotechnic and LED show-sky lit above your head. And the very best part of it? All attractions will be opened all night long! December 31, 2016 Universal Studios Singapore Resorts World Sentosa www.rwsentosa.com Nearest MRT Station: HarbourFront

31 December 2016

Siloso Beach Party Dance your way until the sun of the new year rises. Celebrate the Wet and Wild night with your whole-heartedly dancing move for 10 hours nonstop! December 31, 2016 Siloso Beach Sentosa www.sentosa.com.sg/en/silosobeachparty Nearest MRT Station: HarbourFront www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016

now & then The Westin Makan Trail The Westin Singapore is tackling Monday blues head-on with a weekend program that gives guests more flexibility and time to make the most out of their weekend getaway. Guests are encouraged to linger in bed longer with a late Sunday check-out and extended breakfast hours on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, a specially curated complimentary 90-minute Makan Trail will be made available for all hotel guests from 2 October 2016 onwards, where it will introduce hotel guests to a plethora of flavors of Singaporean delicacies and bites at iconic food centers in the vicinity of the hotel. Makan Trail goers can expect to sample perennial local favorites including Chai Tow Kway (fried carrot cake) – a tasty dish of steamed white radish and rice flour, fried with egg and preserved radish, served white and black (with savory sweet sauce) at Lau Pa Sat. Adorned with intricate Peranakan tiles and nestled within Thian Hock Keng Temple is Chong Wen Ge Café which presents an assortment of bite-sized kuehs including Ondeh Ondeh – with gula melaka (melted palm sugar) encased in a glutinous rice flour ball; Kueh Dadar, a pandan-flavoured rolled crêpe filled with grated coconut and gula melaka; Ang Ku Kueh made from glutinous rice flour and mung bean; and Rainbow Kueh Lapis, a delicious blend of coconut and pandan snack showcasing nine distinctive colored layers. At Amoy Street Food Centre, guests will have a taste of the locals’ breakfast staple which comprises of Kaya Toast, a thin slice of bread enveloping a dollop of cold butter and a generous spread of kaya, a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs and Kopi (coffee with milk) or Teh (tea with milk), soft-boiled eggs and hawker favorite, Char Kway Teow (stir-fried rice noodles), doused with dark soy sauce, sinfully rich fried pork lard, Chinese sausage, cockles and beansprouts. “People experience the world through culinary lens and more so in Singapore, the food capital of Asia. This Makan Trail is a great opportunity for us to help guests experience a slice of the Singapore food culture, for both locals and overseas guests,” said Lance J. Ourednik, General Manager, The Westin Singapore. Hotel guests are encouraged to register at the Concierge Desk for the complimentary guided Makan Trail* which will take place every Sunday, from 10.00 am to 11.30 am. *Attendance is by registration and capped at a maximum of 20 participants per session.

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Delicious Eats SPIZE restaurant is definitely where you need to go whenever you crave for prata at 3 AM. Not only serving Indian cuisine, SPIZE also has western, mediteranian, Thai and a lot of local snacks in their menu that won’t make your wallet cry you a river! 409 River Valley Road www.spize.sg Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay

Dec 23-25

Merry Medleys at Gardens by The Bay Bring back your childhood memories when the season of joy arrives where doll houses reveal magical moments with melody. November 11, 2016 – January 5, 2017 Gardens by the Bay www.gardensbythebay.com.sg Nearest MRT Station: Bayfront

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Botanist The Botanist is first and only Islay Dry Gin, and it has finally hit the shores of Singapore. The Botanist features 22 hand-foraged botanicals which complement the spirit’s nine core ingredients of berries, bark, seeds and peels in a distillation process. Dubbed as one of the most versatile gins in the world, The Botanist is the brainchild of a team of progressive Hebridean distillers and Botanical scientists who handpicked all ingredients locally and sustainably in the heart of Islay. A recommended serve for The Botanist comprises of 1 part gin, 2.5 to 3 parts artisanal tonic water. Garnish with a slice of juicy orange any kind of green herb you may find locally in order to further nuance the flavours of the botanicals within the gin. The Botanist can be experienced in Singapore at various cocktail bars and online at 75cl.sg, hth-liquor.com, tuckshop.sg and barworks.com.sg

Say ‘Hola!’ to The Loco Group’s latest venture – Super Loco Customs House. Bask in the picturesque view of Marina Bay Sands as you dig into Super Loco’s premium selection of Mexican food. Unlike the other branches, Super Loco Customs House incorporated premium ingredients such as lobster, wagyu and oysters to suit a more corporate dining crowd. Not only that, it is the first outlet to open for weekday lunch. The menu at Super Loco features 28 vegetarian menu items and is 90% gluten-free, catering to those with dietary restrictions. Super Loco Customs House is also perfect for a TGIF chill-out session with over 20 unique cocktails including 9 different signature margaritas to choose from. We recommend trying the Prickly Pear Mezcalita where the Prickly Pear, the fruit of a cactus, gives this delicious mezcal based margarita an intriguing smoky profile, before it is balanced with refreshing bergamot and a spearmint infused agave nectar. For dining reservations www.super-loco.com/ customs- house/form.php

Baba Chews The latest addition to the Peranakan neighbourhood of Joo Chiat is Baba Chews Bar and Eatery. Helmed by Head Chef Alvin Leong, Baba Chews serves up local delicacies with a twist such as the local chilli crab classic, featuring crispy golden brown pillows of Chilli Crab Cake served alongside homemade chilli crab sauce and a serving of ‘mantou’ chips. On top of that, Baba Chews stays true to the Peranakan culture with its Peranakan Dinner Menu. The menu features dishes like the Beef Short Ribs Rendang, where short ribs are stewed in a sauce made from homemade ‘Rempah’, an aromatic spice paste key to Southeast Asian cooking. Be sure to end off your meal with the Kueh Durian, which is a contemporary spin on the traditional ‘Kuah Dadar’, with homemade D24 durian mousse and shredded coconut cooked in ‘Gula Melaka’ (palm sugar) wrapped in pandan crepes and topped with a scoop of specially made ‘Gula Melaka’ ice cream. For dining reservations call 6723 2025 or email babachews@ihg.com

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Rock On Singapore’s iconic Hard Rock Cafe celebrated its recent renovation with a star-studded launch party on October 1st. Guests were treated to a red carpet reception that featured live performances from some of the city’s best contemporary artists, including Sam Rui and rapper ShiGGa Shay. The new look interior retains the chain’s focus on rare rock and roll memorabilia, set in a sleek contemporary space. Backed up by the kitchen’s legendary menu of international comfort food, it provides an excellent choice for dining and partying with its excellent Orchard location. For more information, visit hardrock.com

Singapore Biennale 2016 The Singapore Biennale returns to the Singapore Art Museum on a four-month long international contemporary art exhibition. Titled “An Atlas of Mirrors”, this edition will draw on diverse artistic viewpoints that trace the migratory and intertwining relationships within the region, and reflect on shared histories and current realities with East and South Asia. Overall, there will be more than 50 artists from around Asia that will be presented at Singapore Biennale 2016, including Singapore’s Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por and home grown visual artist Melissa Tan. Singapore Biennale 2016 will be held at the Singapore Art Museum on Bras Basah Road and Queen Street. For more information and tickets, visit singaporebiennale.org

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This October, look out for the newly refurbished Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant nestled in Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Wan Hao Chinese embodies the spirit of Chinese fine dining with its classic Cantonese delicacies that are familiar and comforting, yet refined and exquisite with the use of fresh ingredients. Chef Brian Wong Shiuh Yean leverages on the natural flavours of each ingredient, while reducing the usage of sugar, oil and salt. Be sure to look out for the new Dim Sum additions to the menu, featuring the Steamed Shrimp Dumpling with Black Truffle & Cordyceps Flower, Steamed Sweet Corn Bun with Water Chestnut & Purple Potato Skin, Steamed Red Bean Sponge Cake, Crispy Mango Prawn in Rice Roll, Deep-fried Taro Dumpling with Mini Abalone & Scallop and Vegetarian Pan-Fried 5-Grain Pumpkin Cake. For dining reservations, please call 6831 4605 or visit singaporemarriott.com/dining

Jeeves & Wooster WTA Finals The Women’s Tennis Association Finals is happening on 23 to 30 October at the Singapore Sports Hub. After 54 Events and 4 Grand Slams, held across 33 countries, only the world’s Top 8 make it to the WTA Finals Singapore. The WTA Finals is celebrated as the most anticipated tournament on the Women’s Tennis Sporting Calendar. Beyond the actual tennis competition, there will be a Fan Festival where fans will get up close and personal with their favourite players, get photo opportunities and take home autographed memorabilia. For more information and tickets, visit wtafinals.com

When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster, the charmingly incompetent gentleman, is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker and also to steal a silver cow-shaped cream jug from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, his everdependable valet Jeeves is there to save the day and prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself. From 6-16 October, catch Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense as they hit the shores of sunny Singapore. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com

ZoukOut Swan Lake Forget Natalie Portman and the Black Swan as the internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet returns to Singapore by popular demand. Between 2327 November 2016, catch their full-length classic production of the world’s most famous ballet – Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Led by prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova and featuring a company of 60, get ready to be enthralled by the breath-taking pirouettes, scenery and magnificent costumes. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com

Gear yourselves up for another round of epic dusk to dawn revelry at ZoukOut 2016. The two-day outdoor festival will be held at Siloso Beach, Sentosa on the 9th and 10th of December. The 16th edition of ZoukOut will see classic acts from acclaimed DJs from all around the world such as Hardwell, Alan Walker, Martin Garrix, Zedd and many more. For more information and tickets, visit zoukout.com/2016/

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Into the Heartland

By Marissa Trew

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ingapore is not exactly a large island… but we never fail to be surprised at just how many little neighbourhoods there are. This issue, we headed for the heartlands and toured the district of Serangoon New Town, only to discover far more than we initially bargained for. Located right between Ang Mo Kio and Hougang, Serangoon New Town sits in the Northeast region of Singapore. As it is roughly split into three separate ‘zones’ (Serangoon Central, Serangoon Gardens and Upper Serangoon), many might shrug this area off as being no more than a ‘residential heartland’, offering little else beyond a few local coffee shops and HDB blocks.

As we discovered, that’s where they would be mistaken. Serangoon is one of the most accessible neighbourhoods on the island and the public bus interchange and two MRT lines (Circle and North East) mean you can get to and from the area in a flash, with no more than a couple of taps of your EZ-link card. Above the MRT station stands a new retail goliath in the form of NEX shopping mall (23 Serangoon Central), which has everything from a cinema, arcade and pet shop to a medical clinic, 24-hour gym and public library. Global brands fill the shops with favourites like Sephora, Uniqlo, Cotton On, Charles & Keith and H&M, so no matter what you’re looking for, chances are you can find it here.

For something with a more ‘artisanal’ feel, head north and wander along Upper Serangoon Road, the home of many independent shops and cafes. Get your brunch fix at Sunday Market (22 Lim Tua Tow Road) and order their famous Bangkok Toast before browsing their eclectic home deco shop neighbour, Alice In The Wonderland (14 Lim Tua Tow Road). Otherwise, let your nose lead you to the fresh baked goods a little farther down the road at The Bread Table (1010 Upper Above, clockwise from top: chicken wings at Chomp Chomp Food Centre; cheese selection at La Petite Boutique; carrot cake; breakfast at A for Arbite. Left: The pillars at NEX shopping mall.

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Serangoon Road). Either pick up a loaf to go or stay a while in their café while tucking into their sandwiches and pizzas. Other delectable treats are not too far away. Deep within the residential streets off Serangoon Avenue 3 lies a small street known as Jalan Riang. This petite little enclave punches above its weight in terms of its dining offerings, with an Australian bistro, Rokeby (15-9 Jalan Riang), a top-notch Louisianan seafood restaurant, The Cajun Kings (15-1 Jalan Riang), and for dessert, a rustic and charming café, Wimbly Lu Chocolates (15-2 Jalan Riang), that puts together a pretty decent waffle as well as plenty of cocoa-centric desserts. If you’re a little hesitant to get lost amongst the houses, there are plenty of

free seat, be quick to chope (reserve) it with a customary tissue packet! Regardless of what you choose to order, add on a plate of BBQ or sambal stingray. This sweet, salty and spicy dish is one of the best on the island, especially when paired with a plate of kangkung belacan (stirfried water spinach). Extinguish the fire on your tongue by washing it down with plenty of freshpressed sugar cane juice, served in mammothsized mugs that would rival a German beer stein! If you’re in the mood for something a little lighter, head to myVillage (1 Maju Avenue), a shopping centre that is home to Little Wimbly Lu (#01-09/10, myVillage) (the smaller sister outlet of the original café) as well as Relish by Wild Rocket (#02-07/09, myVillage), serving plenty of classic and specialty burgers like

decide on just one dish? Make a beeline for SYNC Korean Tapas Bar (12 Maju Avenue) and get a bite of it all! For dessert, make the trek to Nunsonyee Bingsu Café (45 Burghley Drive). Literally translated as ‘snowflake’ in Korean, this spacious little den booms K-Pop tunes and serves up sweet treats constructed of shaved ice or milk, with seasonal fruits and other toppings like sweet red bean paste, black sesame and even rice cake bites. A little like Singapore’s ice kacang, it’s perfect on a hot day. Beyond these much loved establishments, a personal favourite spot that deserves a mention is La Petite Boutique (4 Kensington Park Road), a quaint French gourmet grocer. Step in and get a good long whiff of their incredible range of pungent international

alternatives a little farther south at the muchloved Serangoon Gardens area, which is home to plenty of international offerings from local to Korean, Japanese and even French. Set around a roundabout, this area sees plenty of expats and locals alike and for very good reason. At its epicentre is CHOMP CHOMP Food Centre (20 Kensington Park Road). Constructed of tight alleys filled with hawker stalls serving up everything from national favourites like black carrot cake (stir-fried radish cake in sweet soy sauce), satay and chicken wings, it can feel a little claustrophobic. It is absolutely packed out with diners every night, so expect to stand in line for your food and even your table. When you do come across a

their quirky Japanese Curry Chicken Katsu burger and even a Soft Shell Chilli Crab burger. Offering similar fare nearby is A for Arbite (66A Serangoon Garden Way), a hidden little bistro offering up a mix of small and big plates like a Deep-Fried Brie Salad and Asian Spiced Lamb Shank. And for dessert, tuck into Singaporean renditions of European classics like a Gula Melaka Tiramisu or a Horlicks Panna Cotta. A somewhat surprising discovery in this neighbourhood is the amount of Korean joints that have popped up in recent times. If you’re craving a bit of kimchi and bulgogi, head to Hanwoori Korean Restaurant (76 Serangoon Garden Way) for plenty of hearty mains and of course, infinite banchan (side dishes). Can’t

cheeses before browsing their range of wine, beer and their tempting window displays of sweet, buttery croissants and pastries. While they may not be the easiest items to transport in your luggage, our bet is you’ll munch through it all before it comes time to leave. With so many options, it’s true to say that Serangoon New Town is an international foodie haven. Covering a much larger area than many expect, this neighbourhood is definitely worth a look when planning your next meal out!

Above: Shoppers at myVillage; La Petite Boutique. Left: shopfront at Wimbly Lu.

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City Highlights Every year Singapore celebrates in a way no one else does from sport to arts, from culture to shopping, there's always something grand and attractive happening

F1 Fun

The seventeenth Singapore Airlines Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, held from September 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18, was a resounding success. With the fans gathering for the weekend, they were treated to a fiesta of racing, live music, fashion and star-studded parties. For the fourth time, the race was won by Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg.

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Up in Lights

The annual Singapore Night Festivals are a unique celebration, with two weekends of music, drama and stunning light shows. Here, crowds gathered to watch projections on the National Museum during the 50th anniversary celebrations.

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Polo Returns

The much admired game of polo is held at the Singapore Polo Club. Apart from the polo matches between local and visiting teams, festivities often include Taittinger champagne receptions, buffet lunches, cocktails, fashion shows and all the trappings of high society.

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Totem Heights

Global phenomenon, Cirque du Soleil often perform in Singapore with their awe-inspiring shows. Totem, featuring their signature daredevil acrobatics, amazing feats of strength, agility and skill, and quirky comedy acts, was one very popular show which succeeded in wowing audiences of all ages.

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Art of the Lion

2015 saw the much anticipated opening of National Gallery Singapore, the largest collection of modern Asian art in the region. Housed in two national monuments, the former Supreme Court and City Hall, National Gallery Singapore also offers visitors an exciting selection of restaurants and bars. The extensive opening celebrations featured free entry for two weeks and a host of special events including light shows, dance and film screenings. The most important opening in Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art scene for many years, National Gallery Singapore has already to become a national treasure.

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FAMILY FUN oN SENTOSA

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There’s something to keep everyone happy in Sentosa, no matter what you’re looking for. The selfdeclared ‘State of Fun’ keeps getting better with newly opened attractions, better transportation facilities and loads of choices for a few refreshing drinks or dinner after a hot day in the sun. For a lively mix of adrenaline thrills, culture, history, nature and coastal dining, we’ve picked a small selection of favourites to fill your day

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S.E.A. Aquarium To label this popular attraction as just an aquarium would be a major disservice. If the weather outside is wet, this is a fantastic place to while away a few hours – to get the most of the place we’d recommend spending at least half a day. Apart from the impressive series of enormous tanks and walk-through aquariums, brimming with exotic marine life from across the region and beyond, the S. E. A. Aquarium offers a fascinating selection of interactive shows, exhibits and talks. For the young this is a magical wonderland – it’s hard to move on from some of the displays they are so mesmerizing. The most impressive viewing tank, the Ocean Gallery, sits like a huge cinema screen, with seats and relaxing music providing the ideal environment to escape the modern world outside and get lost in a soothing subterranean one. Watching the sharks, manta rays and stingrays glide effortlessly through the water, surrounded by a myriad colourful fish is an almost hypnotic experience. There are 18 million litres of water in this tank, which is home to over 50,000 marine animals. Elsewhere, look out for the amazing jellyfish tanks, the eccentric seahorses and the massive goliath grouper, just some of the 800 species on display throughout the S. E. A. Aquarium. The collection of marine life originates from an area spanning ten different time zones, following the trade routes taken from South East Asia to India, China, Africa and beyond, with each area of ocean covered in detail. These include the Strait of Karimata and Java Sea, the Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea, the Bay of Bengal and Laccadive Sea, the Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, the South China Sea and the waters off East Africa. Highlights include the Shark Seas, where visitors walk through an aquarium teeming with a variety of sharks, including the nurse shark, the black-tipped reef shark, the grey reef shark and the clumsy looking hammerhead. Determined to be a centre of education and preservation as well as an attraction, the aquarium offers a series of ‘learning adventures’ for the young. These are aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the ocean to future generations so students have a greater understanding of subjects like conservation and the environment. To get the most out of your visit, we’d advise setting aside a good four to five hours so you can really enjoy the displays without feeling you have to rush. If you feel like having lunch at the aquarium, Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora offers magnificent views of the Open Ocean aquarium while you eat. Helmed by Singapore’s first female Iron Chef, this fine dining establishment will complete an unforgettable experience at S. E. A. Aquarium. S. E. A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa, tel: 6577 8888, rwsentosa.com

C Side

After all the thrill and excitement, where better to enjoy a few cold drinks and a casual meal than at the C Side. Taking up one of the island’s better stretches of beach at Siloso, C Side off ers an eclectic assortment of coastal treats including the lively Bikini Bar (the only bar where you can get a cold Bintang on the island), the casual eatery Coastes, and the aptlynamed Sand Bar. Hire a sun lounger at Coastes to watch the sunset, play some pool at the Bikini Bar and then enjoy some live music at the Sand Bar to round off your day on Sentosa in fully relaxed fashion. C Side, 50 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6631 8938, cside.sg www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016

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Madame Tussauds Singapore and Images of Singapore

One of the newest attractions in Sentosa is Madame Tussauds, the latest opening in their empire of waxwork museums across the world. Like all Madame Tussauds, there is an impressive collection of wax figures, depicting famous politicians, sports personalities and A-list actors. On display here are some Singaporean heroes, as well as popular favourites from across the region like Bruce Lee, Yao Ming and Jackie Chan. Selfie addicts will have a field day with so many willing participants – you can even create your own special photo moment by dressing up with the provided accessories! Feel like wheeling ET out for a ride? Go ahead! The newest figure on show is the Singapore Girl, the second time this much-loved iconic figure has graced the halls of Madame Tussauds, but the first time in Asia. The current model still works for Singapore Airlines, so you never know when your paths may cross. Some figures on display here are more lifelike than others – we were sure there was an actor posing in one of the halls to fool visitors but of course, we were mistaken. If you plan to visit Madame Tussauds, we highly recommend enjoying the connected Images of Singapore attraction during your visit, preferably beforehand. This interactive actor-led journey through the history of Singapore, tracing its growth from muddy swamp to world fi nancial capital, is great fun, informative and timed perfect to entertain even the most easily distracted children. Madame Tussauds Singapore, 40 Imbiah Road, tel: 6715 4000, madametussauds.com/Singapore

MegaZip Adventure Park

If you’ve enjoyed the adrenaline thrills available at the Luge Skyline Sentosa but want to (literally) take it up a notch, head up to MegaZip Adventure Park. Here you can practice your climbing skills, experience a ParaJump and elevate yourself in an acrobatic extravaganza on the MegaBounce trampoline. The highlight though is the MegaZip ride from the summit of Imbiah Hill to the beach. Travelling at speeds of up to 60kph over the jungle canopy, this is a sure way to reawaken your spirit of adventure and should defi nitely be tried. If you’re not content with only one ride, do it again straight away for only $20! - Terms and conditions apply. MegaZip Adventure Park, Imbiah Hill Road, tel: 6884 5602, megazip.com.sg 32

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Plain Sailing

hile sailing off in a yacht to anchor off a perfect sandy beach might be the stuff of dreams for many, it’s in fact remarkably easy and affordable from Singapore. As long as you get a decent crowd of people together, it’s perfectly feasible to be diving off your private boat into azure waters less than 30 minutes from Singapore’s CBD at a cost of less than $100 per person. A number of charter boats offer this service, with most sailing out to the undeveloped Lazarus Island, where a large stretch of golden sand and swaying palm trees complete the paradisiacal picture. One good option for a beach escape is the power catamaran Mikanna, which docks at Oneo 15 Marina Club on Sentosa. Part of a fleet of over 35 different sized boats, Mikanna features both indoor and outdoor dining areas, two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms,

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a fully-equipped galley with bar and fridge, a spacious saloon and a BBQ pit. It also has a very decent music system, so provides the ideal craft if you’re looking to party with a group of friends. Guests can charter Mikanna for the whole day or choose from the morning (11:30am4pm) or evening (5pm-9pm) four-hour charter. It’s amazing that only a short cruise from Sentosa can take you a world away from the pace and modernity of Singapore to a deserted white sandy hideaway. To get the best of the weather, we’d advise the morning departure. This allows you to reach Lazarus Island and have a swim, paddleboard or kayak session before enjoying a leisurely BBQ lunch on deck, expertly prepared by the boat’s helpful crew. You can then turn up the tunes, mix up some cocktails and party like a rock star until it’s time to head back to the marina. As alcohol is very often involved on oneday party charters, the crew takes the safety of

guests seriously and before setting off there is a safety demonstration on deck to ensure no one is lost at sea after one too many martinis. The boat can comfortably take between 20 to 26 guests, with a choice of areas to eat, sunbathe and relax. Food and drinks are not included in the charter price so it’s wise to stock up on supplies at the handy Cold Storage supermarket located at the marina. Once you’ve exhausted yourself doing water sports, worked on your tan and eaten and drunk your fill, the boat then makes its way back along the coast of Singapore towards Sentosa. For many this is the highlight of the trip, as you get to see the city’s dramatic skyline silhouetted by the slowly setting sun. Once back on solid ground, the bars and restaurants of Sentosa’s Quayside Isle await, ensuring you don’t have to end the party until way after night has fallen. Happy Boating! For more information, visit one15marina.com

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Wander around Singapore and it won’t be long before you notice that every cultural community here has its own little neighbourhood, from the famed Peranakan district in Katong and Joo Chiat, to Little India and of course, Chinatown. When it comes to Singapore’s Malay community, there’s no other place quite like Kampong Glam and the famed Haji Lane. Historically named after the gelam tree that used to grow prevalently throughout the area, it's name has evolved throughout the years to the more apt ‘Kampong Glam’ (short for ‘glamorous’), a title that embodies its reputation as being one of Singapore’s most stylish quarters.

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f you are planning to visit, heed our advice and devote at least half, if not a full day to explore everything this district has to offer! Tick the tourist boxes by heading to the historic Sultan Mosque (3 Muscat Street) and marvel at the grandeur of its large golden domes. Constructed in 1824, this heritage site is highly regarded as one of the most important places of worship on the island. Then, wrap your head around more of Singapore’s rich Malay history at the Malay Heritage Centre (85 Sultan Gate), the former palace of Sultan Hussein. Before you break for lunch, be sure to check out the Children Little Museum (42 Bussorah Street) too. This nostalgic place is fi lled with vintage toys and other antique treasures, tucked away in a twostorey shop-house and guarded by a quirky, man-sized robot at its entrance! When the hunger pangs reach an audible growl, we guarantee there will be something to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters! If you have a voracious appetite, head to I Am…

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cafe (674 North Bridge Road), a casual Halal eatery serving up generous plates of pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. They’re famous for their chargrilled Chicken Satay Burger, so be sure to give it a try! If you find yourself in the area on a weekend, opt for Symmetry Cafe (9 Jalan Kubor) for what is highly regarded as one of Singapore’s best brunch spots. Tuck into classics like their Eggs Benedict or consider something more innovative like their Truffle Mushroom Carbonara! Aim to be there early or be prepared to stand in line as the competition for tables is fi erce! If you’re simply looking for a snack, curb the appetite by paying a visit to 26 Tapas Bar (26 Kandahar Street) and order a range of sharing plates like their famous three-flavoured chicken drumlets or split their “Ugly Duckling Pizza”, to fuel you through the afternoon. To get a real taste of the ‘glam’ in this quarter, don’t leave without exploring the seemingly endless lines of boutique stores

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that occupy the classic shop-houses along Haji Lane. Ladies, make a beeline for the Salad Shop (25 Haji Lane), an elegant and cleverly designed black and white shop space selling minimalist fashion pieces and home accessories. For timeless vintage wear, keep on the lookout for Dulcetfig (41 Haji Lane), but if modern fashion is more your style, browse the rails and shelves of Modparade (68 Haji Lane) or Mondays Off (76 Haji Lane), for cutting edge designs that are sure to catch people’s attention. There’s plenty in terms of sustainable shopping too, from the home decor pieces at Gaia Living to the organic, unisex bamboo clothing at Zhai (82 Haji Lane). Gents, restock your wardrobes on the second floor of Maison Ikkoku (20 Kandahar Street), which houses a café on its first floor and a bar on the third, so don’t be surprised if you find it diffi cult to leave! Those with a slightly more punk-rock, hipster edge, check our SUP Clothing (34 Haji Lane), carrying top name brands like Herschel, OBEY and P.A.P.

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In the late afternoon, the surrounding streets really start to come alive in prep for the night ahead. If your energy is flagging, grab a cup of coffee or tea and perhaps a dessert at one of the quirky, vibrant cafes that are sure to get you a few likes on your Instagram account! Get a bit of an ‘Alice In Wonderland’ experience in The Pantry in Shop Wonderland, with its popular flavoured sodas in traditional medicine bottles and its range of fluffy and sweet treats displayed in traditional bell jars. If the kids are in tow, consider EatPlayLove Craft Cafe (28 Aliwal Street, #01-07 Aliwal Arts Centre) where an arts and crafts corner is sure to keep them occupied while you relax. To see Kampong Glam in its absolute prime, plan a night of bar hopping between some of Singapore’s hippest night spots. Start at KOI Bangers + Izakaya (9 Haji Lane), a rebellious venue with plenty of bar bites, powerful drinks and eclectic music! If you fancy an evening of cocktail tasting, there’s no place quite like Bar Stories (57A Haji Lane). They don’t exactly have a menu but that’s where the fun lies! Simply describe what kind of flavours you feel like and let them work their magic to create some of the tastiest drinks in town. If beer is more your tipple, consider Working Title (48 Arab Street) for a chilled vibe and a great selection of cratf beers. The newest opening is Long Play (33 Arab

Street), a must for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts. The whole interior of this sleek modern space is inspired by vinyl (even the address) with the owner’s impressive collection of hits from the 50’s onwards forming the soundtrack. Bring your own records on Wednesdays and get to play DJ! When the buzz really gets going, head to local nightlife institution, Blu Jaz Cafe (11 Bali Lane) for great live music acts (every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) and stand up comedy nights by Talk Cock Comedy (every Wednesday). Last but not least, what could beat an evening listening to live music in the city’s most authentic jazz club, SingJazz Club in The Sultan Hotel (101 Jalan Sultan)? Paying this swanky joint a visit is an absolute must. Order yourself a cocktail or browse their impressive whisky selection and tune in to some of the best regional and international live acts that take the stage every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday! www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 39

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In July 2015, Singapore’s iconic Botanic Gardens were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bonn, the first and only tropical Botanic garden on the UNESCO list. With over 150 years of history, the 82-hectare property holds both a unique and a significant place in Singapore’s history and is the origin for many of the different species of plants seen around the ‘Garden City.’ Here the beauty of the gardens is captured in black and white. Images courtesy of NParks

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The octagonal gazebo known as the Bandstand was erected in 1930 and has retained its original form over the years.

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Some 314 species of plant jostle for space in the six-hectare Rain Forest, forming a multi-layered ecosystem of herbs and ferns, climbers, shrubs, and trees.

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Situated at the highest point in the Gardens, Burkill Hall has a commanding view over the National Orchid Garden, Palm Valley and the Rain Forest.

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Found in Lawn E, the Tembusu is a long-living, evergreen tree that can grow up to 30m. It is distinctive to Singapore and featured on the back of our S$5 note.

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Constructed in 1866, the Swan Lake is considered to be the oldest ornamental water-feature in Singapore.

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Recently, the French liquor house, La Maison Cointreau, launched a global initiative aimed at empowering women to believe in their dreams, fostering a community of support specifically for women by women. The campaign centred on what it means to be a successful female entrepreneur/ artist, forging your own path in the world. Here we interview two participants in the campaign, Tracy Phillips and Amanda Wong. Tracy Phillips has been an advocate for creativity and entrepreneurship for many years and hopes to be more involved in building such communities of support in Singapore. Amanda Wong is an emerging photographer who is looking to hone her talents further by travelling around the world, documenting her journey through her lens.

NS: How do you think the Cointreau Creative Crew can help aspiring creative people? TP: As a platform that brings creative people from different industries together, the Cointreau Creative Crew is a great opportunity to learn from each other, be inspired and broaden perspectives. It’s also a form of recognition for the work that these women have achieved so far and we hope it will invite further collaborations between them and the new audiences they are exposed to through each event. NS: Why do you think such initiatives are important? TP: Being a creative often involves being in your own head a lot so having real life engagement with peers, especially those from other industries helps to foster solidarity, develop sounding boards and fresh solutions, all useful tools for any creative to keep improving on their craft. NS: What are the strengths of a creative community? TP: It’s the creative community that usually champions new and improved ways of doing things and experiencing the world. It has innovation, curiosity and expression all built into it. These are the influences that make for a better world. NS: Who is the biggest inspiration in your life and why? TP: I’ve never had a mentor but I am very encouraged by everyday people and acts of kindness and those who champion for positive change and inclusiveness. I believe that everyone can make a difference because it’s how we relate to each other day to day, that most impacts people’s lives. We are all influencers. 50

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NS: How do you hope to continue your career path and where would you like to be in five years time? TP: I hope to still be contributing to culture in the region, championing Asian creativity to the world and being a force for positive change.

focus solely on developing culturally evolved programming for brands we respect and who want to matter in today’s temporal world. Doing this and still managing to be part of initiatives that champion culture in some way, like doing my lifestyle radio capsules on Lush 99.5, being a contributing editor at buro247. sg and the creative director for the Cointreau Creative Crew in Singapore.

NS: Is Singapore becoming more of a creative centre? Why is this so? TP: I think it’s our exposure and openness to regional and global trends that gives us an advantage. It’s also the grants, incubators and the ease of doing business, not to mention the re-positioning of the arts in the last decade so that the younger generation understand and value the new economy of which creativity plays a big part.

NS: What can the creative world in Singapore be excited about in the coming months? TP: The Cointreau Creative Crew initiative has a host of events up its sleeve to take us through to the end of the year. Watch this space.

NS: What has been your highlight of 2016 so far? TP: Expanding my company and forming PPURPOSE, in partnership with TSLA, to

NS: What more needs to be done to invigorate the arts scene in Singapore? TP: It’s all about education and growing an appreciation for the arts from an early age.

It’s about allowing for more alternative points of view as it is conversation and discourse that challenges our thinking and opens our minds and hearts to new possibilities, not just what we see and consume. We shouldn’t be afraid of dissident views especially when it is communicated through art, as this is sometimes the best way to broach sensitive topics that as a community we need to think about. NS: Is there a growth in female entrepreneurship in Singapore? Why is this so? TP: I think it’s a global trend and Singapore, with its highly educated, well-travelled female population are riding this wave. In the last 3 years we have seen many more initiatives and events targeting this audience, from ‘mumpreneurs,’ to women only incubators and conferences, to the numerous media stories on ‘girlbosses.’

NS: What has been your highlight of 2016 so far? AW: It’s definitely my first-ever solo photography exhibition that the Cointreau Singapore team and I put together. I’m more than thankful for all the positive feedback we’ve received! It’s been great to have such a platform for me to support my creative vision and aspirations. It’s been a whirlwind journey and I’m so thankful for all the support I’ve received to make it happen. NS: How has the Cointreau Creative Crew helped you as an artist? AW: Being part of the Cointreau Creative Crew encouraged me to be the mistress of my own fate and to always challenge myself and through that, it has inspired me and driven me to look for fresh projects to work on. In turn, I’m also going to auction off the photos from my exhibition to raise funds for a bursary to support other aspiring artists out there. It’s good to have a community to allow us to support each others’ growing talents. NS: Why do you think such initiatives are important? What are the strengths of a creative community? AW: When I was just starting out as an artist, having a support system of family, friends and mentors whether big or small, was a huge encouragement for me to keep going. I believe that forming such a community for fellow artists is extremely crucial, and offers a good platform to bounce off ideas from one another while keeping yourself surrounded with like-minded people. NS: Who is the biggest inspiration in your life and why? AW: The mountains and the seas, the singing of the birds, the sound of rain, Mother Nature, the world around me inspires me the most. NS: How do you hope to continue your career path and where would you like to be in five years time? AW: I’m constantly finding new avenues for my creativity so I can’t be certain what I’ll be doing in five years. I’d definitely still want to do creative work though, but I’ll follow my heart and see where life takes me!

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NS: How has Singapore changed since you first moved here? What do you think is the single greatest achievement the city-state has accomplished in the last decade? PF: Singapore has seen some extremely rapid developments in recent years. The opening of the integrated resorts and casinos has been one of the most significant moves. It shook up the hospitality industry and introduced new markets to the city. The integrated resorts were also strategised to target both leisure and corporate travellers. Resorts World Sentosa caters more to the leisure market, with a host of family-friendly facilities and attractions, while Marina Bay Sands attracts more of the M.I.C.E business.   NS: What were the highlights for you during the last few years? PF: SG50 was a major highlight here in Singapore as it was a year full of celebrations throughout the city. Here at Royal Plaza on Scotts, we held fundraising activities for Community Chest, a charity for the less privileged. The Singapore government generously matched the amount we raised dollar-for-dollar, which was a great success. but of course every year has events nearly as glamourlous as SG50 and 2016 is no exception! NS: Where will you be spending the festive season? Is Singapore a good destination at this time? PF: I will be spending the festive season in Singapore. Singapore is a great place to be for all big festivities including Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Christmas. You can immerse yourself in a melting pot of cultures for a unique experience. NS: What will Royal Plaza on Scotts be offering during the holiday period? PF: We are offering a year-end festive deal, allowing guests easy access to the Christmas

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from all around the world. Chinatown, meanwhile, delivers an authentic local experience of life here in Singapore. NS: What is there to look forward to in 2017 in Singapore? PF: In 2017, Singapore will again be hosting some major events. We look forward to sending some of our chefs to take part in the culinary competitions and compete amongst the best. The annual World Gourmet Summit, an iconic international gastronomic event, is happening during the same period, which will make Singapore’s F&B scene even more exciting for visitors coming to the city.

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NS: What do you do on your days off? What would be your top three Singapore attractions? PF: My favourite haunt is Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove. This location is slightly off the beaten track, making it a good place to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle. I look at it as the ‘Saint Tropez of Asia’ – enjoying a meal in an idyllic setting, with a great panoramic sunset view of yachts, is always enjoyable. My top three Singapore attractions would be Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay and Chinatown. Sentosa offers such a variety of attractions for the whole family, while Gardens by the Bay is an amazing concept, offering nature-lovers the chance to learn about plants

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lights and the year-end sales at Orchard Road’s many mega malls, which are located on the hotel’s doorstep. The room rates are remain reasonable, with complimentary high-speed internet access, in-room refreshment bar and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests can also look forward to an array of festive goodies created by our talented team of chefs from the award-winning international buffet restaurant, Carousel. We always have very special menus at this time of year which are very popular. Royal Plaza on Scotts is also teaming up with Food for the Heart (FFTH) to encourage the public to do their part in spreading some festive cheer to less privileged children. Aptly named Toys From The Heart, the programme allows guests and the general public to donate their pre-loved toys, which are still in good condition, by placing them in the Gift & Share donation box. The box is placed at the hotel entrance for the month of December. The donations will then go to FFTH to be distributed to the children. NS: What are your favourite hidden gems located along Orchard Road that visitors may not know about? PF: For me, the Opera Gallery, located at Ion Orchard, is very much a hidden gem. This gallery is a must-visit for art-lovers, as they curate very interesting collections of both modern and antique art.

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A constant state of evolution at Meta

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n a road like Keong Saik, you could pick a restaurant blindfolded but still be quite secure in knowing you’re in for an excellent meal. That being said, competition amongst restaurants vying for diners’ attention is undoubtedly fierce, with each establishment needing to earn their pride of place along the stretch of prime dining real estate. Joining the ranks is Meta – a contemporary restaurant that has slipped its way into a little shop-house and is quickly garnering the attention of the local dining scene. Head Chef Sun Kim has every reason to boast about his culinary track record – having worked both at Tetsuya’s in Sydney and Waku Ghin in Singapore – but the soft-spoken chef’s talents speak loudest on the plate. Focusing on modern cuisine with undoubtedly Asian flair in places, every course at Meta is a delicate little creation. Ingredients are well matched,

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plating is vibrant and appetising, and of course, cooking techniques are handled flawlessly. Nit-pickers could argue that the restaurant lacks a certain level of ambience, as the dark space is illuminated by a single row of lights outside the kitchen and the dark tones of the furniture do little to add to the vibrancy. But eating here, your attention will hardly be on the choice of upholstery. Those fortunate enough to score counter seats in this 30-seater space will be hypnotised by the flurry of tenacious chefs immaculately preparing each dish whilst hardly making a sound. Like a well-oiled pan, service is slick, warm and steady. All attention is on the staff and most importantly, on the food. On the menu, there is a seasonal ‘prix fixe’ of six- or eight-courses that – as is customary with budding fine dining restaurants – evolves seasonally. As Meta’s name suggests, the kitchen works on the principle of existing in a constant phase of metamorphosis – dynamic and constantly evolving. Whilst we have not yet had

the opportunity to sample what delights have arisen come Spring, if the Winter degustation is any indicator, diners are in excellent hands. We began our epicurean foray with what was easily the most voluptuous Irish oyster we have had the pleasure of slurping in Singapore. A gamble of a slightly unconventional garnish of lemon, ginger and pomelo yielded very high rewards. Next, a delicately sweet body of Amebi (sweet shrimp) camouflaged amongst a reef of yuzu, apple, and ikura, contrasted with the umami of its perfectly crisp head. Paying tribute to Chef Sun Kim’s Korean background, the Wagyu Beef Tartare embodied a reconstruction of a traditional Korean ‘bibimbap’, where the beef took shelter beneath a nest of crisp, puffed rice, supported by egg yolk spheres and pear kimchi. As is traditional with its namesake, the ingredients were jumbled together to create an admittedly less attractive but far more flavourful bite. Not to the same calibre as the tartare was the Slow Cooked Grass Fed Beef Short Rib. While masterfully cooked, with each morsel of meat melting on the tongue, its accompanying parsnip puree and pickled oyster mushroom simply lacked the collective impact of other courses. It is clear that Meta excels when it comes to handling seafood. A deceptively humblesounding course of Sea Bass, grilled and left floating atop a delicate broth studded with clams and fregola pasta, was simply beautiful and perhaps one of our favourite courses. Proving once again that sometimes simple is best; the quality of each ingredient was left to speak for itself. As for dessert – each of pastry chef Tammy Mah’s creations are modern and exciting. Her rendition of a ‘Cheesecake,’ presented as a golden-yellow ‘bonbon’, encasing a rich filling, was visually impressive and light on the palate. Whilst playing with liquid nitrogen may be considered a bit passé nowadays and a

potentially shallow attempt at a bit of ‘razzledazzle’ to some, Mah’s ability to channel plenty of flavour alongside the ‘fun’ is a skill not to be underestimated. The food aside, easily the most remarkable thing about an experience here is the staff’s attention to detail and nuanced approach to every customer. A simple passing remark of beginning to feel full saw the kitchen prepare a lighter alternative to a potentially heavy dessert. A diner’s dietary restrictions are treated more as an opportunity for the chef to get a little creative than as a dampener on your experience. To capture Meta in an oyster shell, it is a restaurant that takes pride in executing every little thing as perfectly as possible. While the restaurant may still be finding its feet in terms of its ‘culinary identity’ on this competitive street, we think the tight-knit and young men and women in the kitchen are out to raise a few eyebrows. Meta, 9 Keong Saik Road, tel: 6513 0898, metarestaurant.sg www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 55

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Ode to A Culinary Inspiration By Marissa Trew I Images courtesy of Odette

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ine dining has taken a backseat as of late, particularly with the rise of bistronomy (casual ‘fine dining’) establishments throughout the island. People have turned their nose up at the formality of white cloth table service, strict table etiquette and the typical air of restrained silence. In that sense, haute cuisine was at risk of falling behind or even becoming passé. Adding Chef-Owner Julien Royer’s departure from JAAN (#11 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015; #74 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015) to that to start a new venture, and you could almost argue that the restaurant Odette by Julien Royer and the Lo & Behold Group, opened its doors with the odds stacked against them. After all, he has set himself a very, very high bar. Eponymously named after Chef Julien Royer’s grandmother – the woman responsible for cultivating his culinary values – the intimate yet airy space is flooded with natural light and an airy spirit. Housed in what was formerly the Supreme Court at the new National Gallery Singapore, there is definitely an air of legacy about the place, either of Singapore’s history or Royer’s grandmother. I’d prefer to think it the latter. The kitchen philosophy is as elegant as it is simple. Rather than opting for the clichéd description of ‘celebrating seasonal produce,’ Chef-Owner Julien Royer takes it one step further. Each ingredient on every plate is painstakingly sourced from around the world, and only used when in its absolute prime. The result is an ever-changing menu with slight fluctuations in flavour pairings, where the kitchen has creatively and cleverly adapted to what stocks their enviable pantry. The lunch menu is a simple choice between four- and six-course options (sixor eight-courses at dinner). But before you begin, in true fine-dining style, a meticulously prepared platter of amuse-bouches arrive at the table, acting as a little taster of the culinary prowess that hums behind the kitchen’s glass wall. Sized as more of a series

of ‘nibbles’ than fractionally larger ‘bites,’ each one’s composition is remarkably complex; concentrating a full course’s worth of flavours into a morsel no larger than coin. As for the set menu, it is far easier to simply abandon the traditional notions of ‘appetiser, main and dessert’ as every course is better cherished independently, rather than being considered the antecedent to the next plate. Thoughtfully executed and brilliantly done, I’d happily experience any of those dishes in any sequence. Take the Hokkaido Uni for example. Served in small spherical bowl, it contained some of the most prized seafood on the market. A generous sliver of sea urchin hid beneath a mussel espuma cloud, which enveloped a Mozambique langoustine ceviche at its base. With a garnish of Oscietra caviar and a flake of edible gold (in case it wasn’t luxurious enough already), this starting course was truly a stellar plate of food. More artfully constructed was the Heirloom Beetroot Variation, where an entire spectrum of cooking techniques was used to explore virtually every dimension of a beetroot’s flavour profile. Resembling a dessert rather than a second course, a fuchsia beetroot sorbet acts the epicentre of a garden of edible flowers, olive oil spheres, beetroot meringue kisses, beetroot jelly, salt-baked beetroot and a creamy pouch of burrata to balance the flavours. Whilst not particularly unique in terms of its modern gastronomy-style plating, it is refreshing to see that even the humblest of ingredients can be elevated to such a gorgeous standard. Adding a touch of theatre to the meal, the 55’ Organic Egg came in an egg carton, with dry ice smoking at the base. While the dish could forgo the extra theatre of the dry ice (but for a bit of fun, why not?), the just-set pinesmoked egg that is poured onto each diner’s plate of “forgotten” vegetables (crosnes, rutabata, and chervil) and freshly sliced Burgundy Aestvum truffle, was simple yet utterly delicious. Royer has been criticised for the similarity the dish bares with a signature dish at JAAN, but as its original author, it would

only be fair to regard this rendition as a more refined version of a previous draft. Then, a regional accent was observed in a plate of Adour trout and char-grilled Fremantle octopus (Kurobuta pork for my dining companions), glazed with restrained brushstrokes of sweet miso caramel. A few courses in and I began to ponder if (or more accurately, where) Royer’s renditions of his grandmother’s cooking would come into play. A touch of rustic French charm is evident in the Challans Guinea Fowl ‘A La Braise’ – a confit leg and breast seared tableside on hot charcoal (with celeriac risotto, foie gras coulant and an albufera sauce), inspired by Royer’s childhood favourite dish of ‘poulet a la crème,’ lovingly prepared by Odette herself. With his grandmother’s spirit so clearly embodied in a single course, the guinea fowl acted as a natural climax to the meal. It came as a relief then, when the dessert did not attempt to overshadow what came before it. The Williams Pear ‘Comme Un Mille-Feuille’ was as its name suggests, a tower of nougatine shards, layered with rum jelly, poached pear, gingerbread crumb and perhaps the creamiest salted caramel ice cream that I have ever encountered. Light, simple and elegant, it was a comfortable end to a deceivingly heavy meal. Have they reinvented fine dining? Not at all. What they have done, however, is remind people what an exceptional dining experience is all about. There is no pretence in the air, or any egotistical waiter tapping his shoe as you ponder over a glass of champagne, nor that relentless intrinsic pressure to adjust your behaviour to suit the formality of the setting. The waiting staff banter with guests as though everyone was a familiar friend and every dish is described with passion and enthusiasm, not arrogance. With the arrival of the Michelin Guide in Singapore this year, Odette is surely a leading contender. Odette, 01-04 National Gallery Singapore, 1 Saint Andrew’s Road, tel: 6385 0498, odetterestaurant.com

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Let’s get happy by Marissa Trew

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Whether you prefer to kick back with a classic beer or two or you are preparing for a grand night of mid-week revelry, few of us can deny that a great Happy Hour deal often makes a drink just that extra little bit sweeter! For some of Singapore’s best Happy Hour deals, hop on over to nightlife central, Clarke Quay. We’ve selected some of the funkiest spots for a Happy Hour bar crawl that’s sure to give you a buzz without breaking the bank!

Tomo Izakaya

As if you needed more reason to add sake to your sip schedule, Tomo Izakaya offers up a taste of Japan with their offer of selected sake, shochu, spirits and wine by the glass for $8 throughout the whole day! Otherwise, you can’t go too far wrong with a glass of Sapporo for just $5.50 between 5pm to 7pm. If you want to mix and match, simply opt for their Free Flow Package, which gives you unlimited supply of sake, shochu, spirits, wine and beer for a whole two hours!

Bar Rose by Attica

If you’re slightly late to the Happy Hour scene, not to worry. This place has got you covered with a 1-for-1 deal on all of their house-pours and bottled beers from 6pm all the way until 11pm (except on Sundays and Mondays). Once you’ve caught up to the rest, head to Attica and throw out some dance moves late into the night! Bar Rose by Attica, #01-03, 3A Clarke Quay, tel: 6334 9972.

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The Pump Room

Every night from 5pm to 8pm (or 9pm on Sundays to Tuesdays), expect great deals on their house brew beer, which sells for a tenner or pick from their range of house wines and spirits for as little as $9! Even better – head there on a Tuesday for their Open Mic Night, where not only do all participating music performers get a free house-pour drink, but there’s 15% off all bottles too! The Pump Room, #01-09/10, 3B Clarke Quay, tel: 6334 2628.

Paulaner Wirtshaus

Start Oktoberfest anytime at this Bavarian beer garden as they offer up a great range of their quality brews like their Paulaner Original Münchner Hell Lager or the Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier. With 50% off all their beer, wine glasses and house-pour spirits from 5pm to 10pm every single night, it won’t be long until you’ll be seeing double! Paulaner Wirtshaus, #01-12, 3B Clarke Quay, tel: 6338 0480.

Highlander Bar and Restaurant

If you’re in Singapore on business, there’s no way you could turn down the Highlander motto of “work hard then beer harder”! With 50% off their great range of craft beers, including Scottish Ale, Highlander Lager and India Pale Ale, selected wines and housepour spirits from Sunday to Thursday, there’s no better place to unwind in the middle of a tough work week! Highlander Bar And Restaurant, #01-11, 3B Clarke Quay, tel: 6235 9628.

Muchos

Take a quick trip to Modern Mexico at this colourful dining joint. Head there between 5pm to 8pm for an early dinner, dig into your favourite Tex-Mex classics and wash it all down with a fresh mug of Tiger beer or their house-pour wine for $8. Or, why not get the gang to kick off the fiesta straight away with a few Corona beer buckets for just $30! Muchos, #01-04, 3D Clarke Quay, tel: 6338 4748.

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Señor Taco

There’s far more than just beer on offer at this fun taqueria! Freshen up with a $12 margarita or mojito but if you’re looking for a heavy hitter, the obvious choice is the $7 tequila shot on offer from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, every day of the week! There are spirits on offer too, like aged rum, vodka and gin, each going for a pocket-friendly $9. For a more laidback evening, opt for a deep red with their $11 sangrias and housepour wines. Señor Taco, #01-12, 3D Clarke Quay, tel: 6337 6376.

Octapas

You’ll need extra hands to hold your drinks at this Spanish tapas bar as they offer a 50% discount every night until 8pm on their red and white sangrias, their house-pour wines and spirits, as well as their Heineken and Tiger beers! Octapas, #01-08, 3D Clarke Quay, tel: 6837 2938. Crazy Elephant Highlander Bar and Restaurant

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Crazy Elephant

There’s a great selection of beer favourites here, from a draught Stella Artois mug, San Miguel mug or Hoegaarden half-pint for just $8 from 5pm to 8pm, and that goes for their house pour liquors too! Grab a cold one and soak in the great sounds of their live blues band as the evening continues. Crazy Elephant, #01-03/04, 3E Clarke Quay, tel: 6337 7859.

China One

If you need an extra little bar bite to go with your beverage, head to China One where not only will you get any of their house-pour drinks for $8 daily until 8pm, but they also serve up tasty little morsels for the same deal between Wednesday and Saturday. China One, #02-01/03, 3E Clarke Quay, tel: 6339 0280 www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 59

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Late Night Dessert and Edible Art By Marissa Trew I Images courtesy of Janice Wong

With a mouth full of chocolate, we spoke with Janice Wong – the mastermind behind 2am:dessertbar – to uncover what inspires her, how her ever-changing philosophy drives her forward and the one dessert that will always remain true to her heart.

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NS: How old were you when you started seriously considering cooking as a career? JW: I was probably about 22. And I never looked back. I went overseas to train – to Paris, New York, Chicago, Spain – working with different chefs and different kitchens. Since then the business has evolved so much and there’s a lot on my plate right now.

The sugar and the confectionaries are so different from here. They keep their traditions through so many generations. It’s always amazing going back to Japan. I travel to Japan a lot with my family as it was a huge influence on me. I always go to Tokyo but I also really like the coast… the Setouchi region is really beautiful.

NS: What ignited your passion in the very beginning? JW: I think it’s more of a journey. My parents influenced me a lot. They’re big foodies so we’d go around and choose the best food. I have a huge passion for sweets for sure and I think it all started when I grew up in Japan. I always ate choux puffs and these delicious sweets and cakes. Their cream is so different.

NS: Is this how you imagined your career developing? JW: No, I think you never see where you are at, especially with me being so competitive. I’m always trying to do something different. The main thing is that at 2am, I’m thinking of new things to do and always challenging myself. I get bored very easily.

NS: When you look back, is there anything you wish you had done differently? JW: I think that if you try and change your past, then the future is already different. I always look forward. I never ever look back. Looking back is just a reflection, looking forward is more progressive. Looking so ‘fast forward’ that people can’t catch you. Even my team find it very hard to grasp what I’m trying to do. Even I sometimes don’t know what I’m trying to do. NS: So what inspires your creations when you start from scratch? Where do you draw your ideas? JW: Nature plays a big part. I immerse myself in nature to take in the forms and the colours. I even challenge my perceptions, for example ‘going blind’. I get inspired by fashion too – I www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016

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love Coco Chanel and think she’s a great inspiration. I have her quote in my office, “I don’t make fashion, I am fashion.” NS: Is there a creation you consider to be your favourite, one that is particularly close to your heart? JW: My current favourite would have to be the Cassis Plum – the dish that I entered on MasterChef Asia – because it was created without reference. I basically took ingredients and made something new. Usually you follow a recipe, and you’re always looking at other recipes. So just taking raw ingredients and making something different is the most difficult thing to do. NS: Is there a particular ingredient you love to work with more than others? JW: Chocolate. I love making chocolates and I’m very glad I have the platform here to do it every day. NS: What is your favourite flavour to blend with chocolate? JW: There are so many possibilities but I love caramel and chocolate – it’s a marriage that can’t be beaten. NS: In the past you have done caviar and chocolate (to contrast salty and sweet), so do you stick with flavour bases and mix and match when experimenting? JW: I have a whole mind map. There are a lot of disasters and a lot of trial and error but we experiment almost every day. I can’t remember any disasters right now but typically things that are too harsh on the palate don’t work. I think I did something once with black garlic… as a sweet. 62

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NS: You have a lot of work featuring edible art. How did you decide between art and dessert? JW: Well I was always interested in both but honestly, it really merged together in 2011 when I launched the book, “Perfection in Imperfection.” I had to feed 400 people for the book launch and I wanted everyone to ‘taste the book,’ so we created massive edible installations. So for example, I would take a page with a recipe featuring Marshmallows for instance and I would recreate it on a wall so everybody could eat them. NS: You also recently returned from a trip to Spain where you spent time with the renowned Roca brothers. What did you do there? JW: I went there for five days as part of a culinary exchange. I was introduced to their family and learned about their craft and their philosophy. It was more about learning their philosophy than any kind of skill set. What I always want to capture is a philosophy. It’s the gist of everything, like ‘how are you going to approach an apple’ kind of thing. Everybody approaches an apple differently. NS: What would you say your own philosophy is? JW: I think philosophies will always keep evolving with time, culture and exposure. I grew up overseas in Hong Kong and Japan, and that allowed me to be exposed to a lot of cultures. I kept moving around, going to four different primary schools and two different secondary schools, so it was always about adaptation. And then my palate kept changing, from being exposed to delicious creams and seafood in Japan, then going back to Hong

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Kong where it was lot of eggs, oil, deep-fried food and fresh seafood. Hong Kong cuisine is so different from Japanese cuisine. I kept doing that for the last eight years of my childhood, before I came back to Singapore. Another factor that has helped me is the discipline involved in competitive sport. When I was younger I played squash for 12 or 13 years for Singapore. So I would train every day – some days more than once – and entered around 14 competitions a year. The training was very intense and really pushed me to a new level. It became so engrained in me so it just comes naturally with the discipline and the focus in what I do. I’ve always been very curious and inquisitive. NS: Are you doing anything for the World Gourmet Summit this year? JW: This year I‘ve been included in the Hall of Fame. When they sent me the e-mail informing me, I thought oh no, I’m so old! But looking back I’m not that old yet! NS: What are your current projects? JW: We have just released the Singapore Signature Series of chocolates, which includes local flavours like laksa leaf, lemongrass, chilli padi, kaffir lime and even bak kwa (barbeque pork). In Hong Kong, we open a full-fledged restaurant on March 22 so I have been working on the menu everyday. The outlet in Japan opens on April 15. We began planning the Japan outlet almost two years ago and Hong Kong came along a year later. I didn’t choose the timing! 2am:dessertbar, Holland Village, 21A Lorong Liput, tel: 6291 9727, 2amdessertbar.com

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Best Business Hotels

ParkRoyal on Pickering Perched in between Chinatown and the Central Business District, within walking distance to both, the ParkRoyal on Pickering is not only a design icon in Singapore, it’s also one of the best locations for business travellers with excellent facilities to boot. From the function rooms to the impressive pillar-less ballroom (with space for up to 800 guests), it is the ideal environment for everything from a casual meeting to major corporate events. Wi-Fi is free throughout and their breakfast is spectacular, whether you go for Lime restaurant’s buffet on the ground floor, or the homely Orchid Club Lounge - book an Orchid Club room for the best experience (including a champagne breakfast!) After a day of business, enjoy the unique pool terrace, which features a delightful path through the hotel’s raised garden and birdcage pagodas offering great views. For entertainment, some of the city’s best bars and restaurants are within a five-minute stroll. ParkRoyal on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, tel: 6809 8888, parkroyalhotels.com/Pickering

Conrad Centennial Singapore Located in the business hub of Marina Bay, close to the CBD and Suntec City Convention Centre, the Conrad Centennial offers not only comfort, convenience and the luxury you expect from such a respected five-star hotel, it’s also very well equipped to handle a full range of business events. The hotel is part of the Suntec Singapore Joint Marketing Alliance, allowing access to over 42,000m2 of event space. With a Grand Ballroom located within the hotel and a connecting Grand Salon, the hotel is equally ready to host large corporate gatherings as it is to host smaller events in the choice of conference rooms, boardrooms and private salons. Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Boulevard, tel: 6334 8888, conradhotels.com/ singapore www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 65

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Best boutique Hotels

WANGZ Hotel WANGZ Hotel’s curved architecture is difficult to miss as it is one of the most unique hotel buildings in the city. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, every room is fitted with either king-size or twin Sealy Posturepedic beds, the softest bed sheets and goose feather down duvets. The hotel also offers a pillow menu to suit every guest’s individual preferences. It is home to Nectar, a casual dining eatery, but it is The Rabbit Stash, a fine-dining rooftop restaurant and bar specialising in seasonal, contemporary cuisine, helmed by awardwinning Chef Matthew Mok, that is truly worth raving about. WANGZ Hotel, 231 Outram Road, tel: 6595 1388, wangzhotel.com

New Majestic Hotel They may only have 30 rooms but knowing that each has its own unique character is what makes this boutique hotel an absolute winner. While every room is equipped with similar essentials (think: a Nespresso in-room coffee maker and top-of-the-line Kiehl’s toiletries and a Samsung Smart TV), that is where the similarities end. Their greatest highlight? Five rooms personalised by leading figures in creative industries, titled Wayang, The Pussy Parlour, Untitled, Work and Fluid, each with a glass-encased aquarium bathtub as each room’s centrepiece! New Majesti c Hotel, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road, tel: 6511 4700, newmajestichotel.com

The Scarlet Singapore Absolutely brimming with character, The Scarlet Singapore hotel is decked out with dark, plush interiors to create a seductive atmosphere that would make any partner swoon. Perfect for any romantic getaway, consider spoiling your loved one by booking a few nights in the Passion Suite, which is decked out in bold patent leather, python and leopard printed decor… not to mention, your own private outdoor jacuzzi terrace! The Scarlet Singapore, 33 Erskine Road, tel: 6511 3333, thescarlethotels.com/singapore 66

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The Sultan Smack bang in the middle of Kampong Glam, this boutique hotel oozes culture and style. The 64-room hotel has not only preserved the architectural features of a traditional shop-house front but is regarded as so iconic and beautiful, that it can even be seen on the 1996 Singapore postage stamp! After a day browsing through the boutique fashion shops of Haji Lane or relaxing over a coffee in the countless cafes in the area, spend an evening of revelry with live music at The SingJazz Club and drinks from Wonderbar on the hotel’s roof. The Sultan, 101 Jalan Sultan, tel: 6723 7101, thesultan.com.sg

Best Hotels in a heritage area

Wanderlust Hotel Wanderlust is the ultimate destination when it comes to the playful traveller. Located just a stone’s throw away from the colourful heritage neighbourhood of Little India, the former school building has enough character to be a destination in its own right. The intimate hotel has only 29 guest rooms, each featuring its own unique design, from Pantone colour palettes, Pop Art and nine Whimsical suites with themes like ‘Bling’, ‘Space’ ,‘Tree’ and ‘Typewriter’. Blending both pop and traditional cultures, guests will get the best of both worlds! Wanderlust Hotel, 2 Dickson Road, tel: 6396 3322, wanderlusthotel.com

Dorsett Singapore Hotel Don’t be fooled by the modern glass exterior of this luxury business and lifestyle hotel. Take a glance at your surroundings and you will find yourself in the heart of Chinatown, another of Singapore’s most historic precincts. Dorsett Singapore is perfect for travellers who enjoy stepping back into the luxuries and comforts of a sleek, modern hotel room after an active day exploring various temples, markets and museums. Every room boasts top-of-the-line amenities and there’s a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor jacuzzi and even a landscaped roof garden for a green touch. Dorsett Singapore Hotel, 333 New Bridge Road, tel: 6678 8333, dorsett hotels.com/singapore www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 67

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For Business and Pleasure

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in town on business and are looking for convenience, a great location and some leisure thrown in for good measure, check out the Corporate Suites at the Royal Plaza on Scotts.

hese large spaces are so well equipped you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to leave them. No need to worry about booking meettng rooms or making appointments, all can be done in the room which comes with large meettng table, projector, sound system, complimentary Wi-Fi and mini bar, secretary table and Nespresso machine. And once the work is over, a Wii station provides a fun way to let off steam and relax. The Corporate Suite Package (S$1,700++) includes lunch for ten guests at Carousel restaurant, coff ee breaks and accommodation for two guests.

For more information and reservations, visit royalplaza.com.sg or email roomres@royalplaza.com.sg

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Hard Rock Hotel Singapore

Best FamilyFriendly Hotels

Located in the sprawling Resorts World Sentosa complex, the Hard Rock Hotel is excellently placed for visitors wanting to enjoy the many attractions available here, like Universal Studios. Apart from this perennial crowd pleaser, there is the amazing collection of marine life on show at S.E.A. Aquarium and lots of waterslide action at the Adventure Cove Waterpark. Animal lovers will also enjoy Dolphin Island, where visitors can interact and learn more about the intelligent Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins. For larger family groups, all hotel rooms are equipped with a slide-out bed and like all Hard Rock Hotels, there is a large collection of music memorabilia displayed throughout the property. Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, tel: 6577 8899, hardrockhotelsingapore.com

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore If you’re heading over to Singapore for the weekend, take advantage of the weekly supervised Children’s Playland, hosted by the Four Seasons in their ballroom. Here you can leave the kids to their own devices and enjoy some quality time by yourself while they engage in fun activities like face painting, bouncy castles, balloon games, a video game console, as well as a special kiddies buffet to keep their energy levels high. Nearby, Forum The Shopping Mall offers a wide choice of kidsorientated shops, including Toys ‘R’ Us and the Hip Kids Club, which will keep them busy while you explore the boutiques. The quiet retreat is in the heart of the Orchard area, meaning there is no shortage of activities to keep families occupied. Returning to one of the most luxurious and stylish hotels at the end of the day is a defi nite bonus. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, 190 Orchard Boulevard, tel: 6734 1110, Fourseasons.com/ Singapore 70

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The Westin Singapore The Westin Singapore keeps every guest’s health in mind, making it one of Singapore’s best detox retreats. Aside from the Heavenly Spa by Westin™ on the 35th floor, which offers an extensive menu of innovative spa treatments, the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio also encourages every guest to get fighting fi t by providing 24-hour access to its facilities. Consider the weekly one-hour yoga classes hosted at the hotel’s infi nity Pool every Saturday and Sunday, or get your heart pumping with an early morning run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with organised jogs starting from the hotel lobby. Forgot your gear at home? The hotel’s ‘Gear Lending Program’ offers New Balance shoes and clothing to use throughout your stay!

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The Westin Singapore, Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, tel: 6922 6888, thewestinsingapore.com

One Farrer Hotel And Spa A relatively new addition to Singapore’s hotel scene, this hotel is truly making waves as one of the leading lifestyle destinations on the island. The urban, five-star resort possesses everything from 24-hour gym facilities, an Olympic-sized swimming pool as well as unique features like their Japanese onsens (hot spring baths) and a reflexology water walk, all nestled in their Lifestyle Podium. And those are just for starters… head to the Spa Retreat and pick from three-hour rituals to facials, body treatments, hair styling, mani-pedi and waxing services, as well as packages designed specifi cally for men. One Farrer Hotel and Spa, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, tel: 6363 0101, onefarrer.com

The Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa Nestled in the tropical surroundings of Sentosa, So SPA has created a world of its own, blending the best of ancient spa traditions from destinations like Turkey and Hawaii for the ultimate spa experience. While guests can enjoy favourites like the Deep Tissue Oriental Massage (aimed at removing inner blockages, reducing tension and fatigue and eliminating toxins), there’s far more on offer at the hotel’s spa grounds than what’s on the menu. After your treatment, take time to enjoy the Outdoor Spa Garden Facilities too. Leave your stresses behind as you get lost in The Labyrinth or clear your head with a soak in The Mud Pool, on the mats in The Float Pool or a casual swim in the spa’s regular pool. The Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa, 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, tel: 6275 0331, singaporeresortsentosa.com www.nowsingapore.co.id www.nowsingapore.co.id October October -- DECEMber 2016

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PARKROYAL on Pickering

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If Singapore is the garden city then PARKROYAL on Pickering is the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden hotel. Located in between Marina Bay and Chinatown, just a short stroll to the Central Business District, this impressive structure has been winning awards for its dynamic architecture and strict environmental position since opening its door in 2013.

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ith an exterior inspired by the curves of Asia’s iconic terraced rice paddies and a clean designed spacious interior, the hotel’s bountiful plant life provides a natural reflection to the park located at its front. Inside, water features, natural wood and stone complete the calming environment – you could be checking into a Bali resort. The Orchid Club Suite here is an extension of this relaxing aura – high ceilings, acres of room and an interior that’s part Swedish health resort and part high tech zen minimalism. And did we mention the view? At the touch of a button, blinds raise to afford guests 180-degree views of the cityscape through the enormous floor to ceiling windows. Spread over two spacious rooms and a generous bathroom with rain shower and large tub, this light-filled space features two flat-screen televisions, intelligent touch lighting, free wifi and a well-stocked minibar. Drinking water is purified in-house and presented in large glass bottles, no wastage here with water pressure specially adjusted to prevent unnecessary harm to the environment. That’s not to say you can’t enjoy your Elemis toiletries without an invigorating rain shower, you most certainly can. Orchid Club guests have access to the Lounge, where champagne breakfast, high tea and evening cocktails are served daily. If like me, your idea of the perfect breakfast is a freshly baked croissant (worth mentioning as here they are up there with the best in town), gourmet Echiré butter, French jam, freshly squeezed orange juice and quality coffee, then you’ll feel right at home here. Oh and a complimentary glass of champagne to get the day started in fi ne fashion as well as fresh fruits, eggs and a spread of international delicacies. Alternatively head down to Lime restaurant on the ground floor where an extensive buffet spread at breakfast, lunch and dinner make this one of the most popular locations in the city for a gastronomic splurge. To work it off , head to the pool level where a walking/jogging track takes you through the hotel’s lush elevated gardens on a breezy circuit of green or pump some iron in the gym. Relax at erwards in the pods that line the garden pool terrace.Shaped like giant birdcages, these off er the ideal place to catch up on the latest novel or work your way through the Sunday papers. We love this hotel. PARKROYAL on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, tel: 6809 8888, parkroyalhotels.com/Pickering

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Swissôtel The Stamford Housing the restaurant JAAN (specialising in modern French cuisine), that was very recently awarded the eleventh spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2015, Swissôtel The Stamford is an undeniable forerunner when it comes to haute hotel dining. It doesn’t stop there though - eight other restaurants ranging from casual to haute cuisine, not to mention five bars and lounges, take up residency in one of South East Asia’s tallest hotels. Guests can expect to tuck into bountiful Sunday brunches at Equinox Restaurant or Japanese teppanyaki, sushi and robatayaki at Mikuni. Those craving more local flavours can book a table at the Asian Market Café or the hotel’s Kopi Tiam! Swissôtel, The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, tel: 6338 8585, swissotel.com/hotels/singapore-stamford

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Grand Hyatt Singapore When it comes to variety, Grand Hyatt Singapore does it best, leading the ranks when it comes to the ultimate in hotel buffets. For a sophisticated blend of both Asian and Western cuisine, head to mezza9, which boasts not one but nine live buffet stations, serving up everything from yakitori, sushi, sashimi, deli items, grilled dishes, pastries and more. For more local fl avours, opt for StraitsKitchen, a halal-certified venue specialising in the best of Singapore’s hawker favourites with a refined touch, like fragrant chicken rice, Singapore laksa and of course, chilli crab! Those looking for a taste of Italy will be happy to fi nd it at Pete’s Place, one of the hotel’s signature establishments. Wherever you choose to dine, we recommend rounding the meal off with a hot cuppa tea at 10 SCOTTS or an evening nightcap at BRIX, the hotel’s very own nightclub. Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, tel: 6738 1234, singapore.grand.hyatt.com 74

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Royal Plaza on Scotts Apart from its stellar positioning in the heart of Orchard, Royal Plaza on Scotts is home to Carousel restaurant, which offers one of the best buffet spreads in town in a stylish modern settng. The extensive seafood selection alone will have diners clawing their way to the front of the queue – think fresh lobster, king prawns, mussels, clams, oysters and crab. There’s also a good selection of sashimi and sushi as well as Indian, Japanese, Chinese and international dishes. Leave room for dessert as there are three separate dessert stations offering both Asian and Western delicacies, including our favourite – the chocolate fountain. What’s more, the restaurant is also halal-certified. Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Road, tel: 6737 7966, royalplazaonscottshotel.com

Goodwood Park Hotel Goodwood Park Hotel has not one but two venues for guests and visitors alike to catch up over a tea and fi nger food-fi lled afternoon at L’Espresso and Coff ee Lounge. Reputed as being one of the best high tea experiences since the 1970s, L’Espresso plays host every afternoon (Mon to Thu, 2pm to 5.30pm; Fri to Sun, 12pm to 5.30pm), offering a sumptuous buffet spread of classic teatime dishes and a signature chocolate fountain. For high tea with a local edge, Coffee Lounge serves more than 20 popular local snacks, mains and desserts for guests to feast to their hearts’ content (Local High Tea is held daily from 3pm to 5.30pm)!

Best Hotel buffet

Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, tel: 6737 7411, goodwoodparkhotel.com

Raffles Singapore Hotel When it comes to a traditional English high tea, no place does it quite like one of Singapore’s most historic and iconic hotels. Held at The Tiffi n Room (served daily between 3pm to 5.30pm), visitors can expect a delightful spread of traditional favourites such as warm scones with closeed cream and a selection of jams, fi nger sandwiches and pastries alongside local delights that incorporate more regional fl avours. In keeping with the traditional theme, The Tiffi n Room’s décor highlights the best of the 1930s era in everything from palm-back bentwood chairs to the staff ’s uniform, making a high tea experience at the Raffles Singapore Hotel an absolute must during any visit. Raffles Singapore Hotel, 1 Beach Road, tel: 6337 1886, Raffles.com/singapore www.nowsingapore.co.id www.nowsingapore.co.id October October -- DECEMber 2016 75

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Business travellers are not the only visitors taking advantage of the recently opened The Westin Singapore, located bang in the middle of the CBD in the new Asia Square development. Part offices, part hotel, with one of the best food courts in Singapore, this sleek inner city hub has been attracting its fair share of tourists as well, drawn by the sweeping harbour views, excellent lifestyle facilities and the hotel’s strong international reputation. Those booking a suite here will not be disappointed – rooms are wonderfully spacious, beautifully furnished and feature all the hardware you’d expect from a five-star

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business hotel. There’s complimentary highspeed Wi-Fi/internet connection, Bose stereo, iPod docking station, a personal Nespresso machine and large flat-screen TVs in both the bedroom and living area. In the main bathroom, a free-standing tub offers the views over the city for the less shy bather – don’t worry, electronic blinds are on hand to protect your vanity. For alternative viewing, the bathroom mirror comes with built in TV screen which magically disappears when not in use. In the guest toilet, a giant Alessi basin pays homage to the best in contemporary design – just one

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example of the many stylish touches evident throughout the hotel’s polished interior. With understated elegance, the hotel successfully blends cleansing marble and dark woods, with soft textures and natural fabrics, creating a cool but sophisticated environment that’s brought to life with design flourishes. From the lift buttons, set in antique Chinese chests on the Ground Floor to the spectacular views from the dynamic reception area on the 32nd floor, The Westin certainly makes a very strong first impression. Suite guests gain automatic entry to the hotel’s Executive Club Lounge, which serves

breakfast (Champagne breakfast on the weekends), all-day beverages, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés on the 35th floor, right next to the outdoor pool terrace. Here the infinity pool offers breathtaking views of the surrounding city and a great place to lounge and enjoy the Singapore sunshine. Other leisure facilities on the 35th floor include a huge fully-equipped fitness centre and the Heavenly Spa, which offers an Aromatherapy Steam Room, Experience Shower and Whirlpool as well as regular treatment rooms. Wellness is a concept taken seriously by The Westin and healthy choices are evident throughout the guest experience, particularly on the menus of the four F&B outlets – even children can choose from an ‘eat well’ menu! Restaurants at the hotel include Cook and Brew, a casual gastro pub, popular with the after-work crowd, the ground floor cafe Daily Treats and the allday dining buffet style Seasonal Tastes. Alternatively enjoy the sweeping views from the lobby lounge on the 32nd floor, where a unique high tea offers premium seafood (think oysters, lobster and sushi) and champagne in place of the more traditional scones and cream. With Marina Bay within a short stroll and both the Raffles Place and Downtown MRT stations a few steps away, The Westin is easily connected to the rest of the city making it suitable for both business travellers and holiday makers. In line with the SG50 celebrations currently being held throughout the city, The Westin is offering a 20% discount on stays in their suites until the end of the year. At S$428++ per room per night, this includes all the perks and privileges at a fraction of the cost. For more information, contact the hotel. The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2, tel: 6922 6922, thewestinsingapore.com

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The Duxton Not only does this boutique hotel sit in one of Singapore’s most thriving nightlife neighbourhoods, but it also has its very own bar lounge, Mars Bar, specialising in craft cocktails inspired by Singapore’s quirkier side. While leading bar destinations like Jigger and Pony or Nutmeg and Clove are just around the corner, the eclectic blends here are perfect for those with more adventurous palettes. Cocktails like ‘Something Nutty’ (a blend of Frangelico, Mozart Gold, milk, Nutella, ice cream and Himalayan sea salt) or perhaps the ‘Sago Jendol’ (a play on the traditional Singapore dessert, containing Cruzan aged rum, Gosling’s rum, gula melaka, pandan syrup, honeydew, lychee caviar and Malibu) are sure to get your imagination fired up! The Duxton, 83 Duxton Road, tel: 6227 7678, theduxton.sg

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Fairmont Singapore Head Craftsman Tom Hogan has recently won the inaugural Singapore Bar Awards’ ‘Best Male Bartender’ category, yet another testament to their success as one of Singapore’s top cocktail bars. The mixes here are both creative and clever, inspired by Hogan’s interactions with people he has met. Their newest additions go by the names – ‘The Tragedy of Tom Dooley’ (with tequila, aperol, lavender syrup and egg white), ‘Seeger Seelbach’ and ‘Aqua Fresca’, all of which are defi nitely worth a try. Otherwise, you simply cannot go wrong with Anti:dote’s lasting signatures, the ‘Corpse Reviver #2’ (gin, homemade orange liqueur, homemade vermouth, lemon juice and absinthe) or the ‘Brown Derby’ (a blend of bourbon, grapefruit juice and honey syrup). Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road,tel: 6339 7777, fairmont.com/singapore

The Regent Singapore Reminiscent of a New York Prohibition Era speakeasy, Manhattan Bar is subtly tucked away on the second floor of the hotel and is home to the world’s very fi rst in-hotel rickhouse. We highly recommend signing up for their three-hour Barrelling Programme where you will get the rare opportunity to take a tour, step behind the scenes into the Ingredient Room, witness the barrel-ageing process fi rst hand, learn how to mix a classic negroni, sample various aged Manhattans and have your very own bottling session. A perfect afternoon for any cocktail connoisseur. Otherwise, stop by in the evening to sample their ‘Singapura Nacional’, the winning cocktail of the SG50 ‘Toast To The Nation’ competition, held in December last year. Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, tel: 6733 8888, regenthotels.com/singapore 78

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Combining hints of both The Wolf of Wall Street and The Great Gatsby, there’s nothing quite like this gold-tiled rooftop pool elsewhere in the Central Business District, let alone the island! Watch out for some of the city’s hottest parties, held every week at the pool bar, HI-SO, as they play host to many of Singapore’s social elite. Ladies, head over every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 9pm for their Ladies Night special, where you’ll be spoiled with fl utes of Ruinart champagne. Whether you’re there to sip on a drink or swim, there’s no better place for a cheeky night of mid-week revelry. Sofitel SO Singapore, 35 Robinson Road, tel: 6701 6800, sofitel.com/gb/hotel-8655sofitel-so-singapore/

Capella Singapore What could serve as a better reminder that you are on a tropical island than uninterrupted views of the South China Sea? This cascading three-tiered swimming pool set amidst the lush greenery of the hotel grounds reminds us a litle of Ubud’s vast rice paddy fi elds. You’re guaranteed to feel worlds away from Singapore’s busy inner city, making it the perfect place to unwind after an eventful day of shopping and dining. Plus, we reckon the roving peacocks give it an extra special touch… more than ideal for any romantic getaway. For a little extra privacy, guests can opt to check into one the hotel’s villas or manors, each boasting a private pool. Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, tel: 6377 8888, capellahotels.com/ singapore

W Singapore, Sentosa Cove Perched on a marina in Sentosa Cove, the W Singapore is a fi rm favourite with couples looking for somewhere special to celebrate their wedding. With photo options galore, both inside the hotel, around its impressive freeform pool, or elsewhere on Sentosa, the W offers a generous ‘Great Room’ ballroom for wedding banquets, with convenient function rooms located nearby for more intimate events and tea ceremonies. The ultra modern interior throughout the hotel is furnished with contemporary art pieces and oozes style in true W fashion. Guestrooms are blessed with sweeping sea views and feature all the latest mod cons and luxury amenities. Check into one of their amazing suites to really celebrate in style! W Singapore, Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, tel: 6808 7288, wsingaporesentosacove.com www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 79

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My Favourite Five:

LUNCH BOWLS By Marissa Trew I Photos courtesy of participating outlets

Grain Traders Grain Traders needs no introduction. This lunchtime eatery has taken Instagram by storm for its beautiful bowls of colourful, nutritious allsorts. The concept is the same as you’d get from a conventional salad bar but this is no ordinary mix of limp greens. Brought to life by the lads that kicked off Kilo and Kilo at Pact, the industrial-chic space will entice you to dine-in rather than opt for a takeaway, preventing yet another sad desk lunch. And while the ‘lunch bowl’ concept isn’t exactly a new idea, we love Grain Traders for the quality of the ingredients they put into each and every bowl. It’s no wonder then that the lunchtime rush has people queuing literally out the door, as a hard and fast-working team of staff function like a well-greased conveyor belt, assembling each dish with precision, generosity and haste! (Secret tip: while waiting in line, keep an eye out for free tables and don’t be afraid to ‘chope’/ reserve your seat, as competition can get pretty fierce!) For a fixed price, you can either build your own bowl or pick from the killer combinations on the menu. Think wholegrain superfoods

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like quinoa, bulgur wheat, soba noodles and sushi rice sitting beneath generous slivers of sous-vide salmon, roasted chicken, grilled steak, tataki tuna, slow-roasted pork or lentil patties. Instead of your run-ofthe-mill salad fillers like plain beans and blanched veg, Grain Traders goes ‘full gourmet’ with a mix of cold and hot veggies like roasted butternut squash and sweet potato, charred furikake corn, mixed bean pico de gallo and apple kimchi. Then, your bowl is drizzled with imaginative dressings that would put the classic ‘balsamic and olive oil’ to shame. If you like things tangy, sweet and spicy all at once, then opt for the tamarind chipotle vinaigrette. Need to clear your sinuses? Wasabi sauce has got you covered. To up the ante on your superfood quota, the beetroot feta yoghurt is as violently pink as it is nutritious. Though, we’re suckers for the salty-sweetness of the miso caramel. Once your combo is complete, simply #mixeatlove. 01-01/02/03 CapitaGreen Building, 138 Market Street, grain-traders.com

Aloha Poké Wandering around Chinatown, perhaps one of the last places you’d really expect to stumble upon is a Hawaiian joint, unless you’re on Amoy Street, that is. The first of its kind in Singapore, this Hawaiian ‘tiki bar’ establishment is a godsend for those watching their waistlines but can’t bear the sacrifice of giving up yummy food. ‘Poké’ is a traditional

Hawaiian dish comprising cubed, raw and lightly marinated fish (typically yellowfin tuna) on a mound of fresh ingredients. If you think it bears resemblance to a Japanese chirashi, you wouldn’t be far off (fun fact: 30% of the population of Hawaii has Japanese heritage)! At Aloha, you get a choice of ahi tuna or salmon (or ‘nutty sesame’ tofu for vegetarians), all of which is marinated with their secret sauce composed of definite hints of shoyu and sesame, before being mixed with fresh scallions, pineapple and zesty lime. You can also opt for alternative dressings like Wasabi Mayo that has enough tang to clear your sinuses, or the “Spicy Sauce,” which has a solid kick of its own and will definitely have some reaching for the coconut water! If you’re the type that goes with the flow, choose between their menu signatures but otherwise feel free to craft and customise your own poké bowl. Whether you’re opting for a nibble with the Lil’ Swell (75 grams of protein), a well-portioned meal with the Standard Nalu (two proteins, totalling 150 grams) or bulking up with the Big Kahuna (three proteins, equal to 225 grams), every order comes with a choice of brown/white/mixed rice or salad leaves, and the optional addition of kale. Then, mix it up with two complimentary add-ons like flying fish roe, almonds, walnuts, edamame and jalapenos, cherry tomatoes and one complimentary superfood (think: pomegranate, avocado or chia seeds), before you take your first bite! Can’t handle the lunch rush? Log on to their website, fill out an order chit and e-mail it to info@alohapoke. com.sg by 3pm the day before and it’ll be ready by 11.30am sharp the following morning (minimum order of three bowls). When evening rolls around, hula on over to their recently launched Tiki Bar. With craft beer and Hawaiian-inspired cocktails galore, it is definitely one of Singapore’s quirkier nightlife spots for a post-work tipple. Aloha Poké, 92 Amoy Street, tel: 6221 6565, alohapoke.com.sg

Koji Sushi Bar Koji Sushi Bar serves donburi (which literally translates to ‘bowl’) rather than a contemporary ‘lunch bowl’; nevertheless, this place deserves a special mention. Its spot on Nankin Row isn’t the easiest to find but a dead giveaway is the line of knackered office workers that wilfully prolong their hunger pangs in order to satisfy their Koji-cravings. Inside, bar stools line the sushi counter as chefs slice, dice and prep every item to order. A remarkable feat for such a tight, little space, especially given the high demand. For such modest quarters, the quality of the food produced gets two thumbs and a toe up from us. While the menu offers up premium nigiri sushi and sashimi sets (and omakase at dinner), we’re in love with the Sashimi Rice Bowl. It may look deceptively small, but the thick cubes of seasoned, mixed sashimi (salmon, swordfish, tuna and ikura), crunchy tempura flakes and rice will definitely fill you up, especially with the miso soup and a side salad that comes with every order. For a little extra moolah, make lunch a decadent affair with a portion of rich and creamy uni (sea urchin) for $8 more. The Salmon Avocado Tartare, Salmon and Roe and Tuna Tartare rice bowls are hard to fault too but if you’re aching for heartier fare, the Pork Cheek, Eel or Wagyu Sukiyaki and Gohan (raw egg on rice) are sure to hit the spot. Koji Sushi Bar, 01-42 Nankin Row, 3 Pickering Street, tel: 6225 6125, kojisushi.com www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016

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May May Hidden in an elegant, colourful little shophouse on Tanjong Pagar’s Tras Street, May May is a respite from the overshadowing, grey skyscrapers overhead. Inside, the space is delightfully bright and airy, with a living green wall and sunrays flooding in through the skylight. More a fullfledged restaurant than a ‘lunch bowl’ eatery, it makes for a lovely dinner venue too, with rich bowls of Lobster Noodles in coconut broth, Oven Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with celeriac and Spiced Lamb with quinoa, pickled papaya and okra. However, in the daytime, May May serves up five unique bowls that range from healthy to straight up sinful, with wellprepared proteins championing each dish. Choose between slow-cooked Beef Rendang, Red Chilli Chicken or Braised Pork Belly if you’re really looking for a treat. Though if you need to power through the afternoon sans siesta (without a nap, that is), the lighter choices of Butter Poached Cod with wakame or the Grilled Miso Aubergine with tofu will fill you up without filling you out. As for the remaining bulk of your bowl, there are only slight variations as each is paired with oven-roasted tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, pickled lotus root and soft-cooked egg, with the optional substitution of quinoa instead of rice. If you’re niggling for some noodles, sidestep the rice bowls and choose between May May’s Spicy Noodles section, which offers Cold Somen (with grilled prawns, garlic chilli sauce, tobiko and crispy seaweed) or Warm Somen (minced pork and their signature chilli sauce). Before heading back to the office or exploring the neighbouring shophouses, take a cheeky glance at the sweets menu, as dessert here can’t go amiss. May May is famous islandwide for its Liu Sha Custard Doughnuts – a crispy-on-theoutside-but-fluffy-inside doughnut ball bursting at the crumb with its salted egg yolk custard filling! You have to be swift though, as only a limited amount is prepared everyday and demand is very high! May May, 65 Tras Street, tel: 6221 4698, maymay.com.sg

DSTLLRY Full disclosure: we love DSTLLRY for way more than its killer bowl of Bara Chirashi Don at lunch hour. While definitely off the beaten track for some (near Queensway), DSTLLRY is a sleek and sexy space that specialises in bespoke cocktails and a monthly changing Japanese-inspired omakase menu. Resembling a photographer’s studio, the dimly lit bar buzzes with life as drinks are mixed and the chefs behind the counter prep dishes with intense focus. Typically reserved as an evening hideout, the lunch hour is not to be underestimated, as the ‘chef’s choice’ menu is switched out for a limited selection of delectable donburi. True fans will always stick to a classic and that’s where the Bara Chirashi Don reigns as champion. A dismantled Rubik’s cube of fresh salmon, tuna, hamachi, dotted with vibrant orange spheres of ikura are hard to resist no matter where you are, but by God are they seductive at DSTLLRY. Marinated in a soy-mirin dressing to give it a hefty punch of umami, you will want to savour it slowly. Being a creative space, DSTLLRY isn’t afraid to bend the rules a little bit… so trust your instincts and try their spin on the typical donburi – ditching the don (rice) and serving their bara chirashi with spicy ramen instead! Flavourful, filling and leaving just a bit of a tingle on your lips, it is a meal you won’t soon forget. After a lunch here, we imagine it won’t be long until you’re back for more. The day menu also offers a melt-in-the-mouth Aburi Salmon Don and a well-marbled Miyazaki A4 Wagyu Don. Though if you really want to see DSTLLRY at its prime, return in the evening and tuck into their 10-course omakase to truly make a journey out west worthwhile. DSTLLRY, 01-01 Infinite Studios, 21 Media Circle, tel: 6334 4816, dstllryco.com 82

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My Favourite Five:

Wine Bars

By Justin Eeles I Images courtesy of participating outlets

With the recent explosion in the number of speakeasy cocktail bars and craft beer drinking holes in Singapore, less attention has been given to the city’s choice of wine bars, despite a rise both in the choice of bars available and the number of wine drinkers in the city. Here we list five of our top spots for enjoying a fine vintage or two with friends around town.

Caveau Located bang in the middle of the Orchard shopping area, just off Scotts Road, Caveau is brought to you by the same people as its neighbouring Les Amis restaurant, a Singapore fine dining institution. This casual wine and coffee bar is open all day (11am-11pm), attracting a regular morning crowd for the quality of its beans, sourced from Singapore’s highly respected Nylon roasters. With a small patisserie attached, it’s the ideal place to take a break from shopping for well-deserved coffee and cake. Come the evening and a different crowd arrives for the well-stocked drinks list, which offers a selection of Old World wines and rare whiskies at very competitive prices. Offering an enomatic elite wine storage system, Caveau allows customers the chance to sample six whites or reds in three separate measures, 25ml, 75ml or 150ml. These bottles are changed every month so there’s always something new to try if you’re not ready to purchase a bottle. Alternatively, opt for a Tasting Flight and let the resident sommelier choose a selection of four wines for you for $50++. On the wine list, there are over 200 labels to buy by the bottle, most originating from boutique wineries in

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France, with prices starting at around $60++ a bottle. With a selection of bar snacks and larger bites available, which includes everything from ham and cheese platters to lobster rolls and duck rilettes with crostini, Caveau is a great choice for a relaxed drink with friends. Caveau, 1 Scotts Road, 01-12 Shaw Centre, tel: 6737 2622, caveaubar.com.sg

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RilLette Bar Located above the popular French restaurant Le Bistro du Sommelier, Rillette Bar is a hidden treasure, offering some of the best wines available in Singapore in a charming rustic chic setting. With whitewashed walls decorated artfully with kitchenware and casual bench seating, this generous space is quite unlike anywhere else in the city. With its high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, you could quite easily be in a barn in the French countryside. It’s not just the setting that screams French – the wine is almost exclusively from French vineyards (there’s one just Italian wine on the menu) and so is the food. Rillette is a close relation to pâté, made from cooking salted meats like pork or duck slowly in fat and then shredding the meat so it forms a rough paste. Here, as the name suggests, they serve an excellent selection of homemade rillettes to accompany the wine, as well as other traditional nibbles like house-smoked hams or rich foie gras terrine. We recommend

starting with the rabbit rillette and a glass of sweet unwooded chardonnay before enjoying the richer foie gras terrine or charcuterie platters with a fruity red like the 2007 Les Vercots Pinot Noir. Apart from the bar menu, visitors are free to order from the restaurant menu below for more substantial meals prepared by Executive Chef Brandon Foo. The wine list offers offer 300 vintages, with wines by the glass changed on a daily basis, offering a choice of regular or premium wines. Sommelier Maximilien Fedkiw curates a wine list that changes with the seasonal menu from the kitchen, concentrating on established and cult wines from particular areas of France. The list is currently heavily focused on the Burgundy area, with Maximilien travelling extensively around France each year in search of new and interesting vintages. Rillette Bar, 53 Armenian Street, tel: 633 31982, lebistrodusommelier.com

ô Batignolles Located at the base of Club Street, this lively Parisian style wine bar is busy every night, due to its fabulous location, great value for money and good selection of wine. The French couple that opened the bar four years ago wanted to create a little corner of Paris in Singapore and the result was an instant success. Its position on the corner of Club Street and Gemmill Lane, with seating that spills out onto the pavement, is instantly recognisable to fans of the French capital. The wine list offers six whites and reds by the glass together with a monthly special also available by the glass. By the bottle, the list is split into the price ranges of $35-$50, with six bottles of white and red available, $52-$70, with 10 of each available and over $70, with eight whites and nine reds on offer. For Singapore, these are exceptional value – there are not many other places where you can buy a Châteauneuf du Pape for just over $100. Wines are now also available to take home at a lower price ($66 for the

Châteauneuf du Pape) so if you find something you like, take it with you! To accompany the wine, the food menu includes charcuterie and cheese platters as well as some new healthier options like salads and vegetarian dishes. Service is friendly and the atmosphere very much like a busy bistro in the Parisien district the bar is named after. With the whole of Club Street on its doorstep, Ô Batignolles is an ideal place to begin an evening out on the town - although with prices like these, you may find yourself staying longer than planned. Ô Batignolles, 2 Gemmill Lane, tel: 6438 3913, obatignolles.com www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 85

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Merchants With three outlets now in Singapore, Merchants has expanded at quite a rate since opening in PasarBella three years ago. This Aussie husband and wife team has created a wine co-operative with select vineyards in Australia and New Zealand, enabling them to bring over small boutique wines at very competitive prices. With the vineyards themselves partners in the business, Merchants enjoys a busy wine calendar of events, tastings and dinners, meaning customers get regular access to the wine makers themselves in Singapore. Designed as a wine shop that sells food, guests can browse the many vintages on display before making their choice. With a casual laid-back atmosphere, Merchants is an ideal place to get to know some of the smaller producers from across 26 regions of Australia and New Zealand while enjoying a bottle or two with friends. Wines by the glass change every month, with four white, one rosé and five reds available. Prices for bottles range from $35 to $155, with discounts available for take out bottles. Merchants now also exists in two lively heritage areas, on Duxton Road in Tanjong Pagar and on Joo Chiat Road in Katong, so if you’re exploring these historic enclaves, be sure to drop by for a sundowner. Each outlet offers a menu of freshly made snacks, charcuterie and cheese platters and a selection of larger bites – outlets are open all day, serving brunch, coffee, lunch and dinner. Merchants, 52-53 Duxton Road, tel: 6222 1162 Merchants WIne Cellar & Store, 200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore, tel: 6467 9118 Merchants, 443 Joo Chiat Road, tel: 6348 9290, merchantsofsingapore.com.sg

Wine Connection One of the most popular wine shops/bars in Singapore, Wine Connection has expanded fast over the past nine years and now has retail outlets across the city-state. Offering a selection of very affordable lesser-known new and old world wines in a casual wine shop setting, the chain has opened four bistros and a cheese bar to date. This expansion is showing no signs of slowing down, due to their ongoing popularity amongst both the local and expat crowd. For a wide selection of wines by the glass, cold cuts and an extensive choice of cheese, we recommend the original Robinson Walk outlet. Split into a wine shop/bar and a separate cheese room, this offers both inside and al fresco seating. Apart from all the wines on display, the drinks menu also offers craft beers and ciders. With over 40 different cheeses flown in from Europe every week, snacks include salads, tartines and even raclette – something to warm the soul on those long cold winter nights! However, if you’re after a more substantial meal, their largest property is just around the corner, offering a western menu of at very competitive prices. Wine Connection Cheese Bar, 11 Unity Street, 01-05 Robertson Walk, tel: 6328 1279, wineconnection.com.sg

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Eat, Sleep, Lift, Repeat:

Boot Camps in Singapore

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What if we told you that not only could you get into stellar shape in minimal timeâ&#x20AC;Ś but you might even have some fun while doing it? Fitness boot camps have been on the rise as of late, rebelling against the idea that you need to spend hours pumping iron and pounding the treadmill belt at the gym to get fit. Prioritising efficiency and effectiveness, the power-packed classes are guaranteed to push you beyond your physical limits and get you flexing muscles you probably didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know you had. Whether you are just embarking on your fitness journey, or you simply want to let off some steam, these Singapore boot camps are sure to get you huffing and puffing, and en route to a better you in no time!

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Kilter Avenue The folks at Kilter Avenue know that weekends are for sleeping in, so they hold their classes no earlier than 10am! However, that is where their mercy ends. The classes take place every Saturday and are ideal for people of all fitness levels. The trainers at Kilter will push you to your limits through sets of bodyweight drills and dynamic exercises that incorp rate functional strength and cardio movements. Currently, their most regular class, aptly titled Stairway to Heaven, is a gruelling but satisfying HIIT session (high intensity interval training) at the base of Fort Canning’s notoriously steep stairway (Hill Street), entailing variations of push ups, sit ups and mountain climbs. They also host special guest trainers that focus on a particular craft or fitness discipline, like capoeira and zumba, to put your moves to very good use! Perhaps our favourite part of all is Kilter Avenue’s positive approach to fitness, and their belief that everything is about balance. You won’t find anyone promoting juice cleanses or diet fads here; instead the dedicated team teach the philosophy that you simply need to treat your body with the care it deserves. Their self-empowering attitude definitely makes the “boot” in “boot camp” feel a lot less like a kick to the backside and it is always a pleasure to know that it is perfectly acceptable to occasionally have your cake and eat it too! For more information, visit kilteravenue.com

UFIT The award for the most diverse offerings has to go to UFIT, who host not one but nine different boot camp classes based on guests’ preferred forms of exercise. For the everyday workout warrior, the UFIT class caters to all levels and covers all basic fitness modes like flexibility, core work, power and speed, with plenty of strength work thrown in for good measure. If you can’t deny yourself the rush of a good old fashion HIIT session, the OZFIT class is sure to get those muscles fired up. More challenging still is HITFIT, combining the best of both UFIT and OZFIT classes to rev up your metabolism through dynamic circuits using kettle bells, medicine balls, TRX bands and more! (Be advised – this class is not for the faint at heart and is best suited for more experienced ‘campers’). Running away from your usual routine? Pick up the pace with RUNFIT – a cardio-focused class that will you get you from the couch to the trail in no time. Though this is no stroll in the park – the coaches will have you and your newfound running crew sprinting, tackling hills and climbing stairs against the clock! Those short on time will love QuickFit, compacting the hour-long workout into an intense 45 minutes. UFIT also hosts SHEFIT (women only), BOXFIT (boxing drills, cardio and strength circuits), YOGAFIT (combining Vinyasa yoga with HIIT cardio) and finally, Tanjong Beach Boot Camp, perfect for a change of scene. In fact, all their classes are hosted at various meeting points on the island (ranging from East Coast Park to Fort Canning and even MacRitchie Reservoir), so you can get plenty of fresh air during your workout. For more information, visit ufit.com.sg

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Level Gym Though technically a personal training gym, Level, on Telok Ayer, also hosts Midday Madness – an intense half-hour boot camp guaranteed to make you feel the burn during your lunch hour, with plenty of time to spare. Every power-packed class will have you thrusting kettle bells, pumping dumbbells and performing functional bodyweight movements against the clock, to torch calories in minimal time. Before you know it, you’ll be back at your work desk to see the rest of the day through with (strangely) plenty more energy to get you over that 3pm slump. And don’t be surprised if you start to find the intense rush of adrenalin highly addictive. If you are keen on learning more about strength and conditioning, you can also sign up to Under the Bar – an hour-long class on Monday and Friday evenings that will get you up close and personal with a barbell to teach you the mechanics of traditional moves like squats, deadlifts and bench presses. Otherwise, Level also hosts a Weekend Warrior boot camp, where similar exercises are stretched over an hour, complete with a warm-up and cool down session. Make no mistake… none of these classes are easy, but they are open to people of all levels. Nervous about your first class? Take beginner’s intimidation out of the equation and grab a workout buddy to come along with you. For more information, visit level.com.sg

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Ritual Stripping away any excuse of simply ‘not having enough time’ in our day to workout, Ritual is a studio that specialises in highly efficient 20-minute boot camps that are guaranteed to get you in and out of the door in 30 minutes flat. Better yet – they hold 10 sessions a day, so you can pick a time that suits your schedule on any given week. Ritual even provides active wear and shower facilities so you won’t have to lug around a duffel bag containing the undoubtedly sweaty aftermath. Simply put, none of our clichéd excuses will ever work here, so we may as well buckle down and get involved. Practicing the motto of training the body “as the machine, not with machines,” every session at Ritual involves a dynamic set 90 October -- DECEMber DECEMber 2016 2016 www.nowsingapore.co.id www.nowsingapore.co.id

of bodyweight and strength exercises designed to build strength, function, mobility and cardiovascular health without the need for any fancy equipment or treadmills. Despite its name, the workouts at Ritual are far from being repetitive. The workouts change daily (and can be found scrawled on a board in the gym), keeping you on your toes and preventing you from hitting a fitness plateau. Before you leave, make a pit stop at the Fuel Bar, where you can pick up a nutritious meal replacement shake to keep your hunger pangs at bay before getting on with the rest of your day. For more information, visit ritualgym.com

All Set to Surf

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oga, Pilates, Zumba, HIITâ&#x20AC;Ś There are simply too many choices to pick from when it comes to fitness classes in Singapore. So why not hop out of the mainstream and dive into the deep seas by trying something completely different and way more challenging? Packed with an additional fun factor, we introduce to you Surfset. If you are intimidated by the unpredictability of seawaters, Surfset is perfect for you! Surfset is essentially surf-inspired core and fitness training, or simply put, indoor surfing. The surfboards are balanced on top of three bouncy balls, thus mimicking the instability of actual waters.

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Located along the historic shophouses of Katong, Surfset Singapore is the first of its kind in Asia. The cosy little studio houses up to 10 students, and each session lasts for 45 minutes. There are three main classes to choose from â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Balance, Core and Sweat. The Balance class is recommended for beginners and once you have acquainted yourselves to the surfboards, feel free to try out the Core and Sweat classes.

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I was privileged to be coached by two superb instructors, Ashley and Shuyi, in the Balance and Core class. Both of them were encouraging, motivational and very helpful. If you do not have any background in any other forms of fitness classes, these thoughtful instructors will adjust the level of difficulty of the movements based on your fitness level. With no prior experience in surfing, I embarked on my first ever surfing adventure. They say that the first step is the hardest, but in my

case, my first surf was the choppiest. It took a fair bit of time for me to get acquainted to the wobbly board and to master the art of balancing. On top of that, I was instructed to do a number of poses and exercises, all while trying to keep my balance. Whenever I had difficulty holding a pose or simply could not keep my balance, the instructors would point out where I went wrong and just by making that small adjustment, I found that I was able to quickly regain my composure. As the class size here is kept small, it is a stress-free environment and the individualised attention from the instructors ensures that you are working the right muscles in safe and injury-free conditions. By the end of 45 minutes, I found myself drowned in sweat despite the class being held in a comfortable air-conditioned room. The next day, I was surprised to feel a familiar aching sensation on my core. What was strange about this was that I did not do any core exercises during the class. That was when I realised that the act of keeping my balance on the board is a form of core exercise as well – talk about killing two birds with one stone! In short, Surfset is a unique workout, combining elements of aerobic fat burning, lean muscle building, and balance and core training in one 45-minute routine. If you are looking for a fun-filled yet super effective fitness class to sign up for, look no further than at Surfset. Be warned that the learning curve is steep for the first class, especially if you do not

have any background in fitness classes. But don’t let that daunt you! The subsequent classes will be a lot easier after you get comfortable on the board. Before I end, I’m going to leave you with a tip: to keep your balance, pick a spot on the wall in front of you and focus, focus, focus. Surfset, 454B Joo Chiat Road, tel: 9751 0793, surfset.sg

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ne of the joys of living in Singapore is the access to a selection of excellent spa facilities, most of which are located in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top hotels. Last year, the ranks of world-class spas available in the city-state grew further with the opening of One Farrer Hotel and Spa. This impressive urban resort-style property, located in the historic cultural enclave of Farrer Park, offers travellers a refreshing change of scene from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more established properties surrounding the CBD. It also offers one of the best spa facilities in Singapore, with a list of treatments geared towards both men and women. These include rituals, facials, body treatments, retreats for men, massage, mani and pedi essentials, waxing services and a hair salon.

The 90-minute ‘Executive Retreat’ treatment was originally designed as a male treatment but is now popular with both sexes. The emphasis here is on relaxation, so although the actual treatment is only 90 minutes long, guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the spa’s facilities before the treatment begins. Apart from the hotel’s Olympic-size pool, each changing room features an al fresco garden with hot and cold plunge pools, a Jacuzzi and a warm mineral pool infused with Magnesium. Soaking in the Magnesium pool provides an ideal way of preparing for your treatment, calming the mind and nourishing the body with its essential minerals. Once you are fully in tune with your surroundings, the therapist leads you into the treatment room. As with all the facilities at One Farrer, there is no lack of space in the treatment rooms, each kitted out with ensuite private bathroom and changing area. No expense has been spared on the massage bed either – heated and seemingly better equipped than a dentist’s chair, this modern support provides the difference between a good and a great massage experience. The Executive Retreat begins with a 30-minute body scrub, with the therapist exfoliating and replenishing the skin with rhythmic strokes that have you slipping into unconsciousness well before the massage itself begins. Once you’ve been thoroughly scrubbed, it’s time for a quick shower before the massage begins. The Executive Retreat’s main attraction is the one-hour hot stone massage, which from personal experience takes you as close to sensory nirvana as

you could ever possibly hope to attain in a 60-minute treatment. Here the therapist skillfully uses the hot stones to massage away any knots or tension in your body, employing hypnotic strokes that nullify any anxiety or stress, rendering you into a contented state of sleepy bliss. Starting at the feet and continuing up each leg into the problem areas of the lower and upper back, all tension is erased by the calming rhythmic motion of the stones. It’s the kind of treatment you never want to end, but end it does rather quicker than expected because you’ve very likely snoozed your way through half of it. I’d recommend not organizing any important meetings after one of these massages as you won’t make much sense for at least an hour or two, staring instead into space with an immovable inane grin on your face. Instead, spend some time enjoying the spas other relaxation facilities or just lounge by the pool and soak up some sun in this garden oasis. One Farrer Hotel and Spa, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, tel: 6363 0101, onefarrer.com www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 95

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Dempsey Style Images courtesy of CeccottiCollezioni and Asiatique Collections

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he treasure trove of furniture shops nestled amongst the leafy streets of Dempsey Hill welcomed a new arrival in December. The opening of the Ceccotti Collezioni at Asiatique Collections signals a giant step forward in the quality of furniture available in this popular weekend escape. The first major collection of this iconic furniture available outside Italy, this impressive space does justice to the quality of craftsmanship on display. Ceccotti Aviero has been at the forefront of progressive furniture design since it formed in 1956, producing a range that is immediately recognisable but very hard to imitate. The company began to garner world attention when Franco Ceccotti took over the business from his father in 1986. Going into a long-term partnership with architect Roberto Lazzeroni, the firm introduced a new unique style in 1988 that has defined the brand ever since. Offering elegant lines of polished wood (walnut, oak, American cherry wood and maple), punctuated by flashes of surrealism, the ‘Dedos Tenidos’ collection won instant critical acclaim. The work was part inspired by artists like Dali and Mollino while also influenced by the minimalist style of Scandinavian design. What had been a firm that made its name supplying exclusive hotels and residences overnight became a collector’s sensation. Despite the company’s expansion over the past 20 years, the workshops are still based in the same area of Tuscany – all pieces are handcrafted – with the master craftsman schooled at the region’s respected Cascina School of Art. Since its inception in 1998, Asiatique Collections has been dealing in unique furniture, jewellery and art pieces from around the region and beyond, all sourced personally by owner Chin Bottinelli. Quickly gaining local support for the quality of merchandise on offer, what was once a 300 square foot store grew into a 5,000 square foot gallery. This is the ideal space to house the Ceccotti Collezioni and Asiatique Collections is the brand’s exclusive partner in Singapore. Highlights of the collection include an amazing foldout wardrobe for men, a similarly-designed fold-out bar and some beautifully designed chairs and tables – if you’re renting out a black and white house and have a bottomless budget to furnish it, this could well be your ideal one-stop shop. The collection also includes a selection of other homewares and furnishings like shelves, beds mirrors and lamps, made from materials like leather, brass and stone. With the gallery neighbouring some of the best restaurants and cafes in the city, there are ample places nearby for you to ponder over a purchase. Ceccotti Collezioni at Asiatique Collections, 14A Dempsey Road, tel: 6471 3146, asiatiquecollections.com www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 97

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Green Spaces Text & Photos by Justin Eeles

Singapore is known as the garden city and for good reason – the city offers visitors a great selection of parks and green spaces in which to walk, hike or laze in the sun. In this issue we look at a selection of parks across the citystate, each offering a unique visitor experience as well as welcome respite from the busy streets of the city. So pack your picnic hamper, dust off your hiking boots and brush up on your botany – whatever your interest or incline, there’s a park here for you.

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Gardens by the Bay

One of Singapore’s most impressive attractions is Gardens by the Bay. With two large temperature-regulated enclosures, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, and parkland spread over a large area of Marina Bay, this is a must-visit for guests to the city. There is nothing quite like the Gardens by the Bay anywhere in the world. The grove of towering ‘supertrees,’ their trunks covered in thick foliage, provide a dramatic fi rst impression, both day and night. During the day, the OCBC skyway takes visitors on a high altitude walk above the trees, offering startling views of the surroundings. As the sun sets, head to the main supertree, where restaurant and bar Indochine occupies the two fl oors at the summit – one of the more unique locations for a sundowner in a city full of iconic rooftop bars. As night falls, crowds gather at the base of the trees to enjoy the atmospheric light show, a calming prelude to the nightly Marina Bay Sands laser show at 8pm.

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Although entry requires a ticket, the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest are recommended for visitors, whether green-fi ngered nature lovers or families on a a day out. The Flower Dome provides the ideal place for a walk in the park, its temperature kept to a temperate 23-25C – there’s no danger of breaking into a sweat here! The assembled collection of plants from across the globe includes huge Baobabs from Africa, giant cacti, a one-thousand-year-old olive tree and a huge selection of fl owers – look out for the Dahlia exhibition currently on show and the beautifully decorated Chinese New Year garden. In the damp misty Cloud Forest Dome next door, a man-made waterfall cascades down a mountain of rare plants from the tropical highlands. Discover a world of orchids, bromeliads and begonias as you descend from the summit. Beyond the domes, there are acres of park to walk through, with food and refreshments available at a selection of restaurants and the waterside hawker centre Satay by the Bay. For a special experience, book a table at Pollen (see review on page 48-49) in the Flower Dome and enjoy haute cuisine in a Mediterranean garden. 18 Marina Gardens Drive, tel: 6420 6848, gardensbythebay.com.sg

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

If Singapore is a garden city, then this is the garden where it all started. Many of the trees, fl owers and plants that line the city’s streets started their life here. Entrance to the gardens is free with only specialized attractions like the orchid garden requiring a ticket. With lakes, ponds, exotic flora and acres of green to enjoy, the gardens are a popular place for locals to exercise and get some fresh air, from sunrise Tai Chirituals to after-work joggers. For the keen botanist, there is a lot to take in – it’s quite easy to spend a whole day exploring the garden’s many different areas. Refreshments are on hand at both entrance gates but for something memorable, book at table at Corner House, once the home to a leading botanist during up to the Second World War (see review page 50-51), and enjoy the creative cuisine of one of Singapore’s best new chefs, Jason Tan in beautiful surroundings. 1 Cluny Road, tel: 6471 7138, sbg.org.sg

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MacRitchie Reservoir

Walkers around this picturesque stretch of water may be outnumbered by joggers by three to one, but that doesn’t negatively affect the experience – this is one of Singapore’s more impressive natural parks. Offering hiking trails, kayaking and a stunning tree-top walk, MacRitchie is Singapore’s oldest reservoir and offers walkers a good choice of trails through the forest ranging from an easy 90 minutes to a challenging five hours. Alternatively take it easy, relax by the water-side and meet some of the local macaque inhabitants. MacRitchie Nature Trail and Reservoir Park, Lornie Road

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On the following pages you will find lists of places, people and things that we think are important. It’s not the telephone directory NOR the yellow pages but we think we’ve covered a lot of useful numbers-including some interesting local brands and some of the city’s best restaurants & bars. www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 105

EMERGENCIES Airport Information +65 6595 6868 Ambulance and Fire 995 Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore 61 Marina Coastal Drive Singapore 018947 mbccs.com.sg Police 999 (for emergency only) Police Hotline 1800 225 0000 Traffic Police +6547 0000 ATTRACTIONS & AMUSEMENT PARKS Adventure Cove Waterpark™ 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 E: enquiries@rwsentosa.com rwsentosa.com Army Museum Of Singapore 520 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638367 Tel: +65 6668 0338 E: armymuseum@sdc.com.sg mindef.gov.sg ArtScience Museum 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 8888 marinabaysands.com/museum.html Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place, Singapore 059199 Tel: +65 6332 7798 acm.org.sg Dolphin Island 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 Tel: +65 6828 8377 esplanade.com Faber Peak Singapore 109 Mount Faber Road, Faber Peak Singapore 099203 Tel: +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com Fuk Tak Chi Museum 76 Telok Ayer Street, Far East Square Singapore 048464 Tel: +65 6532 7868

Images of Singapore LIVE 40 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099700 Tel: +65 6715 4000 sentosa.com.sg Kidzania 31 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098008 Tel: 1800 653 6888 E: share@kidzania.com.sg Kong Hiap Memorial Museum 17-19 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239329 Tel: +65 6737 2630 E: sbl@sbl.org.sg sbl.org.sg Land Transport Gallery No 1 Hampshire Road Block 1 Level 1, Singapore 219428 Tel: +65 6396 2550 E: ltgallery@lta.gov.sg lta.gov.sg Marina Barrage 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951 Tel: +65 6514 5959 Memories At Old Ford Factory 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588192 Tel: +65 6332 3255 moff.nas.sg Mint Museum Of Toys 26 Seah Street Singapore 188382 Tel: +65 6339 0660 emint.com National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 Tel: +65 6332 3659; +65 6332 5642 nationalmuseum.sg Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941 Tel: +65 6332 7591 peranakanmuseum.sg Red Dot Design Museum 28 Maxwell Road Red Dot Traffic, Singapore Tel: +65 6327 8027 museum.red-dot.sg Reflections at Bukit Chandu 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458 Tel: +65 6375 2510 nhb.gov.sg

Haw Par Villa 262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628 Tel: +65 6736 6622

Resorts World™ Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com S.E.A Aquarium™ 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com

Ifly Singapore 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01 Singapore 099010 Tel: +65 6571 0000 iflysingapore.com

Singapore Art Museum 71 Brass Basah Road, Singapore 189555 Tel: +65 6589 9580 singaporeartmuseum.sg

Gardens by The Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018953 Tel: +65 6420 6848 gardensbythebay.com.sg

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Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 Tel: +65 6471 7138 / 65 6471 7361 sbg.org.sg Singapore Cable Car 109 Mount Faber Road Faber Peak Singapore 099203 Tel: +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com Singapore Coins And Notes Museum 40 Pagoda St, Level 1 Singapore 059199 Tel: +65 6222 2486 singaporecoinsandnotesmuseum.com Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803 singaporeflyer.com Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 Tel: +65 6337 3888 spm.org.sg Singapore Zoo 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore Tel: +65 6269 3411 zoo.com.sg Tan Swie Hian Museum 460 Sims Avenue, Singapore Tel: +65 6744 0716 tanswiehian.com The Changi Museum 1000 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507707 Tel: +65 6214 2451 changimuseum.com.sg The Maritime Experiential Museum 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Trick Eye Museum Waterfront @Resorts World Sentosa 26 Sentosa Gateway #01-43/44 Singapore 098138 Tel : +65 6795-2370 / 2371 trickeye.com/singapore

Wings of Time Siloso Beach, Sentosa Express Beach Station, Singapore 099538 Tel: +65 6736 8672 E: guest_services@sentosa.com.sg wingsoftime.com.sg YOG Gallery @Singapore Sports Museum 1 Kay Siang Road #01-02 Singapore 248922 Tel: +65 6471 4430 sportsmuseum.com.sg BARS, CLUBS AND PUBS 1-Altitude 61/62/Rooftop One Raffles Place Singapore 048616 Tel: +65 6438 0410 E: reservations@1-altitude.com 1-altitude.com 28 Hong Kong Street 28 Hong Kong Street Singapore 059667 Tel: +65 6533 2001 E: findus@28hks.com 28hks.com Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall 60 A Boat Quay, Singapore 049848 Tel: +65 6535 0838 E: ahsamcolddrinkstall@gmail.com facebook.com/ AhSamColdDrinkStall Attica 3A River Valley Rd #01- 03 Clarke Quay Singapore 179020 Tel: +65 6333 9973 attica.com.sg Bang Bang Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Boulevard Tel: +65 8127 2808 bangbang.sg Bar Stories 55-57A Haji Lane, Singapore 189248 Tel: +65 6298 0838 barstories.com.sg

Ultimate Drive 1 Bay Front Avenue, Singapore 018971 Tel: +65 6688 7997 ultimatedrive.com

Bartini 46 Club Street, Singapore 069423 Tel: +65 6221 1025 E: info@bartini.com.sg facebook.com/bartini.sg

Underwater World Singapore 80 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098969 Tel: +65 6275 0030 underwaterworld.com.sg

Bitters & Love 118 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068587 Tel: +65 6438 1836 bittersandlove.com

Universal Studios Singapore™ Resorts World™ Sentosa Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 E: enquiries@rwsentosa.com rwsentosa.com

Blu jaz Café 11 Bali Lane, Historic Kampong Glam, Singapore 189848 Tel: +65 62923800 blujazcafe.net

Wave House Sentosa 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Tel: +65 6377 3113; 6238 1196 wavehousesentosa.com

Canvas #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd Tel: +65 6538 2928 E: info@canvasvenue.sg canvasvenue.sg

Club Kyo 133 Cecil Street, Keck Seng Tower #B1-02, Singapore 069535 Tel: +65 8299 8735 clubkyo.com

Operation Dagger 7 Ann Siang Hill Singapore 069791 E: info@operationdagger.com operationdagger.com

Crazy Elephant 3E River Valley Road #01-03/04 Clarke Quay Singapore 179024 Tel: +65 6337 7859 E: info@crazyelephant.com crazyelephant.com

Prince Of Wales Boat Quay 51 Boat Quay, Singapore 049840 Tel: +65 6557 2498 E: info@pow.com.sg pow.com.sg

Empire Level 45 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623 Tel: +65 62219555 Hood Bar and Café 201 Victoria Street, #05-07 Singapore 188067 Tel: +65 6221 8846 hoodbarandcafe.com Jekyll & Hyde 49 Tras Street Singapore 078988 Tel: +65 6222 3349 49tras.st Jigger & Pony 101 Amoy Street Singapore 069921 Tel: +65 62239101 jiggerandpony.com KPO Killiney Post Office, 1 Killiney Road Singapore 239518 Tel: +65 6733 3648 facebook.com/KPO.sg La Terraza Rooftop Bar Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road Singapore 069692 Tel: +65 6221 1694 E: info@screeningroom.com.sg screeningroom.com.sg Loof 331 North Bridge Rd, #03-07 Odeon Towers, Extension Rooftop Singapore 188720 Tel: +65 97739304 E: loof@loof.com.sg loof.com.sg

Prince Of Wales Little India 101 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209420 Tel: +65 6299 0130 E: info@pow.com.sg pow.com.sg RedDot BrewHouse @ Dempsey Road 25A Dempsey Road, #01-01 Singapore 247691 Tel: +65 6475 0500 reddotbrewhouse.com.sg RedDot BrewHouse @ Boat Quay 33/34 Boat Quay, Singapore 049823 Tel: +65 6535 4500 reddotbrewhouse.com.sg Tanjong Beach Club 120 Tanjong Beach Walk Sentosa, Singapore 098942 Tel: +65 9750 5323 tanjongbeachclub.com The Cufflink Club 6 Jiak Chuan Road Singapore 089262 E: info@thecufflinkclub.com thecufflinkclub.com The Powder Room Level 2, The Black Swan 19 Cecil Street Singapore 049704 Tel: +65 6438 3757 Timbre @ Gillman 9A Lock Road, Gillman Barracks Singapore 108926 Tel: +65 6694 4201 timbre.com.sg Timbre @ The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane #01-04 Singapore 179429 Tel: +65 6336 3386 timbre.com.sg

Maison Ikkoku Level 2, 20 Kandahar Street Singapore 198885 Tel: +65 6294 0078 maison-ikkoku.net

Timbre @ The Substation 45 Armenian Street Singapore 179936 Tel: +65 6338 8030 timbre.com.sg

Manhattan 2/F The Regent Singapore 1 Cuscaden Road Tel: +65 6725 3377 https://www.facebook.com/ manhattansg

Vasco 42 Hongkong Street Singapore 059681 Tel: +65 8799 7085 vascosingapore.com

Molly Malone’s 56 Circular Rd, Singapore 049411 Tel: +65 6536 2029 molly-malone.com

Verre Wine Bar 8 Rodyk Street Singapore 238216 Tel: +65 6509 1917 verre.com.sg

Nutmeg & Clove 17 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069697 Tel: +65 9389 9301 nutmegandclove.com.sg

Zouk Singapore 17 Jiak Kim Street, Singapore 169420 Tel: +65 6738 2988 zoukclub.com.sg

CAFES 31 Bar & Kitchen 31 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089138 Tel: +65 6224 9141 40 Hands 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-12 Singapore 163078 Tel: +65 6225 8545 E: info@40handscoffee.com 40handscoffee.com Afterwit 778 North Bridge Road Singapore 198746 Tel: +65 6299 1728 afterwit.sg Artistry Café 17 Jalan Pinang Singapore 199149 Tel: +65 6298 2420 artistryspace.com

High Society Marina Bay Sands Café & Restaurant The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B2-47/48 Tel: +65 6688 7522 E: events@highsociety.com.sg highsociety.com.sg Jones The Grocer Block 9 #01-12 Dempsey Road Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247697 Tel: +65 6476 1512 E: dempseyhill@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com My Awesome Café 202 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068639 Tel: +65 8428 0102 myawesomecafe.com Penny University 402 East Coast Road, Singapore 428997 Tel: +65 6765 4531

Artichoke Café + Bar 161 Middle Road, Sclupture Square Singapore 188978 Tel: +65 6336 6949 artichoke.com.sg Caffe Pralet 17 Eng Hoon Street, #01-04 Singapore 169767 Tel: +65 6223 5595 E: caffepralet@creativeculinaire.com creativeculinaire.com Coastes Singapore 50 Siloso Beach Walk Singapore 099000 Tel: +65 6274 9668 E: info@coastes.com coastes.com Common Man Coffee Roasters 22 Martin Road Singapore 239058 Tel: +65 6836 4695 commonmancoffeeroasters.com Dutch Colony Coffee Company 113 Frankel Avenue Singapore 458230 Tel: +65 6448 5852 dutchcolony.sg Group Therapy Duxton 49 Duxton Road, #02-01 Singapore 089513 Tel: +65 6222 2554 gtcoffee.com Group Therapy Katong 30 East Coast Road Katong V #01-11 Singapore 428751 Hard Rock Café 50 Cuscaden Road, #02/03-01 HPL House, Singapore 249724 Tel: +65 6235 5232 Resort World Sentosa, The Forum #01-209, Singapore 098138 Tel: +65 6795 7454 Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Lounge Tel: +65 6241 6267 hardrock.com

Ronin 17 Hong Kong Street Singapore 059660 ronin.sg Sunday Market 22 Lim Tua Tow Road Singapore 547772 Tel: +65 6287 8880 sundaymarket.sg Symmetry 9 Jalan Kubor Singapore 199206 Tel: +65 6291 9901 symmetry.com.sg Tiong Bahru Bakery @ Eng Hoon 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70 Singapore 160056 Tel: +65 6220 3430 Tiong Bahru Bakery @ Raffles City 252 North Bridge Road #B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore 179103 Tel: +65 6333 4160 Tiong Bahru Bakery @ TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road #01-16B TANGS Orchard Singapore 238864 Tel: +65 67353787 The Library 47 Keong Saik Road Tel: +65 6221 8338 the-study.sg CINEMAS Golden Village gv.com.sg Golden Village Bishan 9 Bishan Place, #04-03 Junction 8 Singapore 579837 Golden Village Capitol 17 Stamford Road Capitol Theatre Singapore 178907

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Golden Village City Square 180 Kitchener Road, #05-02/03 Singapore 208539 Golden Village Grand 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-39/40 Great World City Singapore 237994 Golden Village Jurong Point 1 Jurong West Central, #03-25B/26 Jurong Point Singapore 649846 Golden Village Katong 112 East Coast Road, #04-09 Singapore 428802 Golden Village Suntec City 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-373 Suntec City Mall Singapore 038983 Golden Village VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-30 VivoCity Singapore 098585 Golden Village Plaza 68 Orchard Road, #07-01/15 Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839 Golden Village Tampines 4 Tampines Central 5, #04-17/18 Tampines Mall Singapore 529510 Golden Village Tiong Bahru 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #04-03/04 Tiong Bahru Plaza Singapore 168732 Golden Village Yishun 51 Yishun Central 1 Singapore 768794 Shaw Theatres shaw.sg Shaw Theatres Balestier 360, Balestier Road Shaw Plaza, #04-04 Singapore 329783 Shaw Theatres Century 2, Tampines Central 5, #05-00 Century Square Singapore 529509 Shaw Theatres JCube 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube, #04-11 Singapore 609731 Shaw Theatres Lido 350, Orchard Road, 5th/6th Floor Shaw House Singapore 238868

Shaw Theatres Seletar 33, Sengkang West Avenue #04-01-02/22, The Seletar Mall Singapore 797653 Shaw Theatres Waterway Point 83 Punggol Central #B2-11, Waterway Point Singapore 828761 Cathay Cineplex cathaycineplexes.com.sg The Cathay Cineplex The Cathay Cineplex Levels 5 & 6 The Cathay 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Levels 4, 5, 6 & 9 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road Singapore 239695 Cathay Causeway Point 1 Woodlands Square, Level 7 Singapore 738099 Cathay AMK Hub 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, AMK Hub Level 4 Singapore 569933 Cathay Cineplex Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Close, Level 4, E!hub Singapore 519599 Cathay Cineplex West Mall 1 Bukit Batok Central Link West Mall, Level 5, Singapore 658713 Cathay Cineplex JEM 50 Jurong Gateway Road Jem, Level 5, Singapore 608549 FILMGARDE fgcineplex.com.sg FILMGARDE – Bugis Plus Level 5 Bugis+ 201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067 FILMGARDE - Leisure Park Kallang Level 3, Leisure Park Kallang 5 Stadium Walk Singapore 397693 EDUCATION Village Camps UWCSEA East Campus, 1 Tampines Street 73 Tel: +65 8168 9057 www.uwcsea.edu.sg

3D Class Works 20 Science Park Road #03-35A Tele Tech Park Singapore Science Park 2 Singapore 117674 Shaw Theatres Lot 1 Tel: +65 6776 1336 Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall E: info@email.3dclassworks.com Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, 3dclassworks.com 5th/6th Floor Singapore 689812 Art Loft 116 Middle Road #03-01 Shaw Theatres NEX ICB Enterprice House 23, Serangoon Central, Singapore 188972 #04-64, Nex Tel: +65 6443 6221 Singapore 556083 E: enquiries@artloft.com.sg artloft.com.sg 108 October - DECEMber 2016 www.nowsingapore.co.id

Camp Challenge Pte Ltd 8 Admiralty Road East Singapore 759991 Tel: +65 6257 4427 E: enquiries@camp-challenge.com camp-challenge.com Centre for Robotics Learning Nullspace 272 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #03-14, Singapore 588212 Tel: +65 9099 4914 E: c4rl@nullspace.com.sg c4rl.nullspace.com.sg City College Private Limited 2 Bukit Merah Central, #20-00 Singapore 159835 Tel: +65 6511 6833 E: info@citycollege.edu.sg citycollege.edu.sg Cookery Magic 117 Fidelio Street, Singapore 458492 Tel: +65 9665 6831 E: info@cookerymagic.com cookerymagic.com EMC Workshops Blk 250 Bishan Street 22 #B1-384 Singapore 570250 Tel: +65 6451 4188 E: info@emc.sg emc.sg Escape Hunt 100 Orchard Road, Concorde Hotel & Shopping Mall, #02-43, Singapore 238840 Tel: +65 6100 0828 E: singapore@escapehunt.com singapore.escapehunt.com F1 in Schools Pte Ltd 81 Ubi Avenue 4 UB.One Unit 11-05, Singapore 408830 f1inschools.com.sg Flight Experience Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Ave #02-06, Singapore 039803 Tel: +65 6339 2737 E: singapore@flightexperience.com.sg flightexperience.com.sg Food Playground 24A Sago Street, Singapore 059020 Tel: +65 9452 3669 E: enquiries@foodplayground.com.sg foodplayground.com.sg Forest Adventure 825 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479244 Tel: +65 8100 7420; 8100 7421 forestadventure.com.sg Mastereign Learning Journeys Ubi Avenue 4 #11-05, UB. One Singapore 408830 Tel: +65 6836 6466 E: info@mastereign.com forestadventure.com.sg O School Ltd Scape 2 Orchard Link #04 - 04 Singapore 237978 Tel: +65 6509 0016 E: info@oschool.com.sg oschool.com.sg

Singapore Discovery Centre 510 Upper Jurong Rd Singapore 638365 Tel: +65 6792 6188 E: info@sdc.com.sg sdc.com.sg Singapore Media Academy Pte Ltd 30 Merchant Road #04-13 Riverside Singapore 058282 Tel: +65 6435 6000 E: enquiries@eSMA.sg mediaacademy.sg Singapore Repertory Theatre 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035 Tel: +65 6733 8166 E: Claire@srt.com.sg srt.com.sg Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081 Tel: +65 6425 2500 E: enquiry@science.edu.sg science.edu.sg The Escape Artist Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #11-02, Singapore 588179 Tel: +65 6463 6690 E: Enquiry@TheEscapeArtist.sg theescapeartist.sg The Escape Artist 52A Prinsep Street #01-01 Singapore 188683 Tel: +65 6883 1540 E: Enquiry@TheEscapeArtist.sg theescapeartist.sg GALLERIES Gillman Barracks 9 Lock Road Singapore 108937 gillmanbarracks.com IRAS Gallery - The Singapore Tax Story 1st storey of Revenue House 55 Newton Road Tel: +65 6351 2076 E: iras@iras.gov.sg iras.gov.sg National Gallery Singapore 1 St. Andrew’s Rd Singapore 178957 Tel: 6271 7000 E: info@nationalgallery.sg nationalgallery.sg Red Sea Gallery Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-10 Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247697 Tel: +65 6732 6711 redseagallery.com Singapore Art Gallery 27 Woking Road #01-01 Singapore 138705 Tel: +65 3108 0301 sagg.info Singapore City Gallery 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre Singapore Tel: +65 6321 8321

Singapore Tyler Print Institute 41 Robertson Quay Singapore 238236 Tel: +65 6336 3663 stpi.com.sg

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall 12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874 Tel: +65 6256 7377

culture & heritage Grassroots Heritage Centre 70 South Buona Vista Road Tel: +65 6474 4241 nacli.pa.gov.sg

Arts

peranakan culture NUS Baba House 157 Neil Rd Singapore 088883 Tel: +65 6227 5731 E: babahouse@nus.edu.sg nus.edu.sg/museum/baba

Chinese culture

Chinese Garden 1 Chinese Garden Road Singapore 619795 Drama Box 14A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14C Trengganu Street Singapore 058468 Tel: +65 6324 5434 dramabox.org Malay Culture Shopping

Katong Antique House 208 East Coast Road Singapore 428907 Tel: +65 6345 8544

Jamal Kazura Aromatics 728 North Bridge Road Singapore 198696 jamalkazura.com

Rumah Bebe 113 East Coast Road, Singapore 428803 Tel: +65 6247 8781

The Heritage Shop 93 Jalan Sultan, #01-01, Singapore 198997 Tel: +65 6223 7982

culture Chinese Culture Chinatown Heritage Centre 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207 Tel: +65 6224 3928 E: marketing@chinatown.org.sg chinatownheritagecentre.com.sg

Malay Culture Arts Teater Ekamatra 28 Aliwal Street, #02-10 Singapore 199918 Tel: +65 66356709 ekamatra.org.sg Malay Cultural centre

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum 288 South Bridge road Singapore 058840 Tel: +65 6220 0220 btrts.org.sg

Malay Heritage Centre 85 Sultan Gate Singapore 198501 Tel: +65 6391 0450

Thekchen Choling 2 Beatty Lane Singapore 209945 thekchencholing.org Tel: +65 6466 3720

Sultan Mosque 3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833

Singapore Hong San See 29 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore 238975 Tel: +65 6737 3683 Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple 184 Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319941 Tel: +65 6259 6924 shuanglin.sg Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple 178 Waterloo St Singapore 187964 +65 6337 3965 Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Teochew Building (2nd floor) 97 Tank Road Singapore 238066 Tel: +65 6737 9555 www.ngeeann.com.sg/en/ngee-anncultural-centre

worship

Jamae Mosque 218 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058767 Tel: +65 6221 4165 Hajjah Fatimah Mosque 4001 Beach Road, Singapore 199584 Indian Culture worship Sri Mariamman Temple 244 South Bridge Road Singapore 058793 Tel: +65 6223 4064 btrts.org.sg Sri Thendayuthapani Temple 15 Tank Road, Singapore 238065 Tel: +65 6737 9393 sttemple.com Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple 19 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429613 Tel: +65 6345 8176 senpaga.org.sg

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 141 Serangoon Road Singapore 218042 Tel: +65 6293 4634 E: info@sriveeramakaliamman.com sriveeramakaliamman.com Sri Krishnan Temple 152 Waterloo St, Singapore 187961 Eurasian Culture Eurasian Heritage Centre 139 Ceylon Road Singapore 429744 Tel: +65 6447 1578 eurasians.org.sg CLINICS Amaris B. Clinic 140 Arab Street Singapore 199827 Tel: +65 65364211; +65 62961416 E: customer@www.amaris-b.com Freia Medical 435 Orchard Road Wisma Atria Office Tower, #19-03 Singapore 238877 Tel: +65 6735 8180 E: info@freia.com.sg freia.sg Innate 58 Club Street, Singapore 069433 Tel: +65 6835 9538 The Counselling Place 7500A Beach Road #04-323 The Plaza Singapore 199591 Tel: +65 6887 3695 www.thecounsellingplace.com HOTELS Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa 1 Larkhill Road, Sentosa Island Singapore 099394 Tel: +65 6825 3888 E: sentosa@amarasanctuary.com amarasanctuary.com Amara Singapore 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088539 Tel: +65 6879 2555 singapore.amarahotels.com Ascott Raffles Place Singapore 2 Finlayson Green Singapore 049247 Tel: +65 6577 1688 the-ascott.com Beach Villas Resorts World Sentosa - Beach Villas 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: + 65 6577 8888 Bayview Hotel Singapore 30 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189621 Tel: +65 6337 2882 bayviewhotels.com

Capella Hotel, Singapore 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island Singapore 098297 Tel: +65 6377 8888 capellasingapore.com Capri by Fraser Changi City, Singapore 3 Changi Business Park Central 1 Singapore 486037 Tel: +65 6933 9833 capribyfraser.com Carlton City Hotel Singapore 1 Gopeng Street Singapore 078862 Tel: +65 6632 8888 carltoncity.sg Carlton Hotel Singapore 76 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189558 Tel: +65 6338 8333 carltonhotel.sg Concorde Hotel Singapore 100 Orchard Road Singapore 238840 Tel: +65 6733 8855 concordehotel.com.sg Conrad Centennial Singapore 2 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038982 Tel: +65 6334 8888 conradhotels.com Copthorne Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel Singapore 403 Havelock Road Singapore 169632 Tel: +65 6733 0011 copthornekings.com.sg Crowne Plaza Changi Airport 75 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819664 Tel: +65 6823 5300 singapore.crowneplaza.com Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park 1 Jalan Rajah, Singapore 329133 Tel: +65 6808 6868 dayshotelsingapore.com Dorsett Singapore 333 New Bridge Road Singapore 088765 Tel: +65 6678 8333 dorsetthotels.com/singapore Equarius Hotel Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560 Tel: +65 6339 7777 fairmont.com/singapore Festive Hotel Resorts World Sentosa - Festive Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/ HotelsAndSpa/FestiveHotel

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Four Seasons Hotel Singapore 190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646 Tel: +65 6734 1110 fourseasons.com/singapore Furama City Centre Singapore 60 Eu Tong Sen Street Singapore 059804 Tel: +65 6533 3888 furama.com/citycentre Furama Riverfront Singapore 405 Havelock Road Singapore 169633 Tel: +65 6333 8898 furama.com/riverfront Goodwood Park Hotel 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 Tel: +65 6737 7411 goodwoodparkhotel.com Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663 Tel: +65 6733 0880 grandcopthorne.com.sg Grand Hyatt Singapore 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyatt.com Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel 50 East Coast Road Roxy Square, Singapore 428769 Tel: +65 6344 8000 grandmercureroxy.com.sg Grand Park City Hall 10 Coleman Street Singapore 179809 Tel: +65 6336 3456 parkhotelgroup.com Grand Park Orchard 270 Orchard Road Singapore 238857 Tel: +65 6603 8888 parkhotelgroup.com Hard Rock Hotel® Singapore Resorts World Sentosa - Hard Rock Hotel Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: + 65 6577 8888 Hilton Singapore 581 Orchard Road Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6737 2233 singapore.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay 2 Magazine Road Singapore 059573 Tel: +65 6589 8000 ihg.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road 20 Bideford Road Singapore 229921 Tel: +65 6690 3199 ihg.com

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium 317 Outram Road Singapore 169075 Tel: +65 6733 0188 holidayinn.com/atrium-sin Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Road Singapore 229616 Tel: +65 6733 8333 holiday-inn.com/sin-orchard Hotel 1929 50 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089154 Tel: +65 6347 1929 hotel1929.com Hotel Bencoolen Singapore 47 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189626 Tel: +65 6336 0822 hotelbencoolenstreet.com Hotel Bencoolen Singapore (Hong Kong Street) 47 Hong Kong Street Singapore 059685 Tel: +65 6532 0170 hotelbencoolenhongkongstreet.com Hotel Fort Canning Singapore 11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881 Tel: +65 6559 6770 hfcsingapore.com Hotel Grand Pacific 101 Victoria Street Singapore 188018 Tel: +65 6336 0811 hotelgrandpacific.com.sg Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore 277 Orchard Road Singapore 238858 Tel: +65 6708 8888 hoteljen.com/singapore/ orchardgateway/about/ Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore 1A Cuscaden Road Singapore 249716 Tel: +65 6738 2222 hoteljen.com/singapore/tanglin/ about/ Hotel Michael Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com/Homepage/ HotelsAndSpa/HotelMichael Hotel Miramar Singapore 401 Havelock Road Singapore 169631 Tel: +65 6733 0222 miramar.com.sg Hotel Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay 177A River Valley Road Singpore 179031 Tel: +65 6338 3333 novotel.com

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ibis Singapore Novena 6 Irrawaddy Road Singapore 329543 Tel: +65 6808 9888 ibishotel.com

Nostalgia Hotel 77 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 168727 Tel: +65 6808 1818 hotelnostalgia.com.sg

Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen 170 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189657 Tel: +65 6593 2888 ibishotels.com/ SingaporeBencoolen InterContinental Singapore 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 Tel: +65 6338 7600 intercontinental.com/singapore Klapsons, The Boutique Hotel 15 Hoe Chiang Road Singapore 089316 Tel: +65 6521 9000 klapsons.com

Oasia Hotel Singapore 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 Tel: +65 6664 0333 oasiahotel.com

Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa 23 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098679 Tel: +65 6818 3388 lemeridiensingaporesentosa.com Link Hotel Singapore 50 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 158794 Tel: +65 6622 8585 linkhotel.com.sg M Hotel Singapore 81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908 Tel: +65 6224 1133 m-hotel.com Mandarin Orchard Singapore 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867 Tel: +65 6737 4411 meritushotels.com Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square Singapore 039797 Tel: +65 6338 0066 mandarinoriental.com/singapore Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 8866 marinabaysands.com Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1000 meritushotels.com Naumi Hotel 41 Seah Street, Singapore 188396 Tel: +65 6403 6000 naumihotel.com Naumi Liora 55 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089158 Tel: +65 6922 9000 naumiliora.com New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Tel: +65 6511 4700 newmajestichotel.com

ONE°15 Marina Club 11 Cove Drive #01-01 Sentosa Cove Singapore 098497 Tel: +65 6305 6988 one15marina.com Orchard Hotel Singapore 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879 Tel: +65 6734 7766 orchardhotel.com.sg Orchard Parade Hotel 1 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247905 Tel: +65 6737 1133 orchardparade.com.sg Pan Pacific Orchard 10 Claymore Road Singapore 229540 Tel: +65 6737 0811 panpacific.com/orchard Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039595 Tel: +65 6336 8111 panpacific.com/singapore Park Regis Singapore 23 Merchant Road Singapore 058268 Tel: +65 6818 8888 parkregissingapore.com Parkroyal on Beach Road 7500 Beach Road Singapore 199591 Tel: +65 6505 5666 parkroyalhotels.com Parkroyal on Kitchener Road 181 Kitchener Road Singapore 208533 Tel: +65 6428 3000 parkroyalhotels.com Parkroyal on Pickering 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289 Tel: +65 6809 8888 parkroyalhotels.com Peninsula.Excelsior Hotel 5 Coleman Street, Singapore 179805 Tel: +65 6337 2200 ytchotels.com.sg Raffles Hotel, Singapore 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 Tel: +65 6337 1886 singapore-raffles.raffles.com Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park 16 Ah Hood Road Singapore 329982 Tel: +65 6252 9500 ramadasingapore.com

Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore 9 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189559 Tel: +65 6336 0220 rendezvoushotels.com/singapore Resorts World at Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Riverview Hotel Singapore 382 Havelock Road Singapore 169629 Tel: +65 6349 4888 riverview.com.sg Robertson Quay Hotel 15 Merbau Road Singapore 239032 Tel: +65 6735 3333 robertsonquayhotel.com.sg Royal Plaza on Scotts 25 Scotts Road Singapore 228220 Tel: +65 6737 7966 royalplaza.com.sg Santa Grand Hotel East Coast 171 East Coast Road Singapore 428877 Tel: +65 6298 8889 santagrandhotels.com/eastcoast.asp Shangri-La Hotel Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350 Tel: +65 6737 3644 shangri-la.com Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa 101 Siloso Road Sentosa Singapore 098970 Tel: +65 6275 0100 shangri-la.com Sheraton Towers Singapore 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com Siloso Beach Resort 51 Imbiah Walk Sentosa Singapore 099538 Tel: +65 6722 3333 E: enquiry@silosobeachresort.com Singapore Marriott Hotel 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865 Tel: +65 6735 5800 marriott.com/sindt Sofitel So Singapore 35 Robinson Road Singapore 068876 Tel: +65 6701 6800 Studio M Hotel 3 Nanson Road Singapore 238910 Tel: +65 6808 8888 studiomhotel.com

Swissotel Merchant Court, The St. Regis Singapore AZIMUTH WATCH Co. Singapore 29 Tanglin Road (Alvin Lye & Christopher Long) 20 Merchant Road Singapore 247911 Krasnaya, The Watch Gallery Singapore 058281 Tel: +65 6506 6888 ION Orchard B3-03 Tel: +65 6337 2288 starwoodhotels.com/stregis swissotel.com Red Army Watches The Westin Singapore Millenia Walk, #01-78 Swissotel The Stamford 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2 Tel: +65 6509 8606; 6341 9007 2 Stamford Road Singapore 018961 www.azimuthwatch.com Singapore 178882 Tel: +65 6922 6888 Tel: +65 6338 8585 thewestinsingapore.com BOUTIQUE swissotel.com (Ashley Isham) Village Hotel Albert Court Boutique Orchard Central, #01-27 The Amoy 180 Albert Street Flagship 76 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 189971 The Fullerton Hotel, #01-04 Singapore 048464 Tel: +65 6339 3939 Tel: +65 6509 5408; +65 6536 4036 Tel: +65 6580 2888 stayfareast.com www.aibyashleyisham.com stayfareast.com.sg Village Hotel Bugis BYSI The Elizabeth Hotel 390 Victoria Street (Tan Yiew Kiat, Susan Horn & 24 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 188061 Queeneste Er) Singapore 228518 Tel: +65 6297 2828 Far East Plaza, #01-01/01 A/02 Tel: +65 6738 1188 stayfareast.com Suntec City Mall, #02-377/378 theelizabeth.com.sg Tel: +65 6836 7715; +65 6336 2116 Village Hotel Changi www.bysi.com The Quincy Hotel 1 Netheravon Road 22 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 508502 CARRIE K. (Carolyn Kan) Singapore 228517 Tel: +65 6379 7111 (Atelier) 136 Bukit Timah Road Tel: +65 6738 5888 stayfareast.com (Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 (Stockist) Front Row The Fullerton Bay Hotel Village Hotel Katong Raffles Hotel Arcade 80 Collyer Quay 25 Marine Parade Tel: +65 6735 4036 Singapore 049326 Singapore 449536 E: contact@carriekrocks.com Tel: +65 6333 8388 Tel: +65 6344 2200 www.carriekrocks.com E: info@fullertonbayhotel.com www.stayfareast.com/en/hotels/ fullertonbayhotel.com village-hotel-katong.aspx CHARLES & KEITH / PEDRO (Charles & Keith Wong) The Fullerton Hotel Singapore W Singapore - Sentosa Cove The Shoppes 1 Fullerton Square 21 Ocean Way Singapore 049178 Singapore 098374 Marina Bay Sands, Basement 2 Tel: +65 6733 8388 Tel: +65 6808 7288 ION Orchard, Basement 3 E: info@fullertonhotel.com singaporesentosacove.com Tel: +65 6488 2688 ; 6590 7800 fullertonhotel.com (Pedro) Wanderlust Hotel E: keith.wong@charleskeith.com The Quincy Hotel No. 2 Dickson Road charleskeith.com 22 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 209494 pedroshoes.com Singapore 228517 Tel: +65 6396 3322 Tel: +65 6738 5888 wanderlusthotel.com CHOOYILIN (Choo Yilin) quincy.com.sg Amber Point, 1 Amber Road, #16-1 WANGZ Hotel (Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 The Regent Singapore 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040 Tel: +65 8571 9138 1 Cuscaden Road Tel: +65 6595 1388 E: info@chooyilin.com Singapore 249715 wangzhotel.com www.chooyilin.com Tel: +65 6733 8888 regenthotels.com York Hotel CODE DECO (Gauri Garodia) 21 Mount Elizabeth (Flagship) Code Deco at PACT The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Singapore 228516 Orchard Central, #02-22 7 Raffles Avenue Tel: +65 6737 0511 codedeco.com.sg Singapore 039799 yorkhotel.com.sg (Stockist) Nana & Bird Tel: +65 6337 8888 Tiong Bahru, 59 Eng Hoon St ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ (Stockist) TANGS Orchard Level 2 Tel: +65 9117 0430 Singapore LOCAL BRANDS & DESIGNERS codedeco.com.sg The Scarlet Hotel AIJEK(Danelle Woo) COUPE - COUSU 33 Erskine Road Nana & Bird (Alex Yeo & Xie Shangqian) Singapore 069333 59 Eng Hoon St #01-65 Tangs Orchard Tel: +65 6511 3333 310 Orchard Road thescarlethotel.com Eclecticism Level 3 Menswear Paragon Shopping Centre #03-08 Tel: +65 9008 9923 The Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa Tel: +65 9117 0430; +65 6235 5514 E: enquiry@coupecousu.com Sentosa E: danellewoo@aijek.com 2 Bukit Manis Road www.aijek.com www.coupecousu.com Sentosa CLOTHESMITH (Leslie Tay) Singapore 099891 ANGELIA (Zen and Angela Tan) Triple One Somerset Tel: +65 6275 0331 Orchard Central 111 Somerset #01-01 singaporeresortsentosa.com #01-16 (Flagship) Tel: +65 6235 9767 PARCO next NEXT E: info@clothesmith.asia The South Beach Millenia Walk Level 2 www.clothessmith.asia 30 Beach Road Tel: +65 6338 8246 Singapore 189763 E: info@angelia.com.sg Tel: +65 6818 3503 www.facebook.com/ANGELIA.label www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 111

CYC THE CUSTOM SHOP (Fong Long Fern) Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-12 328 North Bridge Road Tel: +65 6336 3556 E: enquiry@cyccustomshop.com www.cyccustomshop.com Dave Fine Jewellery (Dave Soh) (Flagship) Wheelock Place 501 Orchard Road #03-17A (Stockist) TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road Level 2 (Stockist) Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Level 1 Tel: +65 6836 5488 E: reach@jewelsbydave.com www.jewelsbydave.com DEPRESSION (Andrew Loh & Kenny Lim) Cineleisure Orchard #03-05A 8 Grange Road Tel: +65 9889 2179 E: Kenny@depression.com.sg; andrew@depression.com.sg www.depression.com.sg DZOJCHEN (Chelsea Scott - Blackhall) CODA Co., Scotts Square, #02-03 Tel: +65 9617 7157 E: csb@dzojchen.com www.dzojchen.com EDGE OF EMBER (Lynette Ong) (Stockist) Nana & Bird 79 Chay Yan Street, #01-02 (Stockist) What Women Want Mandarin Gallery, #02-02 (Showroom) 115 Amoy Street, #04-00 Tel: +65 9117 0430 E: info@edgeofember.com www.edgeofember.com ED ET AL (Edwin Neo) Fiftyfive, 55B Boat Quay Level 3 Tel: +65 9227 4728 E: edwin@edetal.sg edetal.sg EDYPOI (Leroy Xavier Zhong) Swagger, 15 Ann Siang Road Tel: +65 9834 7680; 6223 5880 E: leroy@edypoi.com www.edypoi.com ELOHIM (Sabrina Goh) (Flagship) Orchard Central, #02 - 11 / 12 (Retail) TANGS Orchard, level 2 & Isetan Scotts Level 2 Tel: +65 6634 2201; 6737 5500 www.sabrinagoh.com ETHAN (Ethan Koh) Malmaison by The Hour Glass Tel: +65 6884 8484 E: info@ethan-k.com www.ethan-k.com Knightsbridge 270 Orchard Road #01-01 Tel: +65 6884 8484 E: info@ethan-k.com www.ethan-k.com

SARA TASEER FINE JEWELLERY (Sara Taseer) Hilton Hotel Shopping Gallery, #02-15, 581 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6235 8860 E: salmanshoaib@sarataseer.com sarataseer.com

FINESPUN CLOTHIERS (Caroline Yak) 28 Ann Siang Road (Inside The Club Hotel) Tel: +65 6225 6016 E: ask@finespunclothiers.com www.finespunclothiers.com

MARILYN TAN JEWELLERY (Marilyn Tan) (Atelier) Tiong Bahru Block 59 Eng Hoon Street, #01-71 Front Row, Raffles Hotel Arcade, #0208/09

FOUNDATION JEWELLERS (Kwan Thim Fatt & Kwan Thim Kiong) Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre #01-03/04/05 Tel: +65 6732 6141 www.peranakanjewellery.com.sg FREDERIC SAI (Frederic Sai) Cineleisure Orchard #03-04B 8 Grange Road Tel: +65 6887 5408 www.fredericsai.com.sg FRONT ROW Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-08 328 North Bridge Road Tel: +65 6224 5501 E: ann@frontrowsingapore.com frontrowsingapore.com GG<5 (Monique Seow) Raffles City Shopping Centre, #03-28, 313 @Somerset, #B2-12/13 Tel: +65 6338 3688; 6735 2289 www.gg5.com HANSEL (Jo Soh) (Flagship) Mandarin Gallery #02-14 Tel: +65 6836 5367; 6737 5500 E: jo.soh@ilovehansel.com www.ilovehansel.com IN GOOD COMPANY (Sven Tan & Kane Tan) (Stockist) Front Row Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-09 (Stockist) TANGS Orchard, Level 2 Tel: +65 6475 0298 (Press/Media) E: sven.tan@ingoodcompany.asia www.ingoodcompany.asia K BY KEVIN SEAH (Kevin Seah) Fiftyfive, 55B Boat Quay Level 3 Tel: +65 8189 2150 E: clinton@kevinseah.com.sg www.kbykevinseah.tumblr.com KWANPEN (Kwan Pen) ION Orchard #03-17 Tel: +65 6238 0223; 6688 7922 www.kwanpen.com LEE HWA (Jewellery) ION Orchard, #B2-58 Suntec City, #01-317/318 Tel: +65 6509 8820; 6884 5319 E: keanseen.ng@aspial.com www.leehwajewellery.com LING WU (Goh Ling Ling) (Studio) 129 Tyrwhitt Road Tel: +65 9696 3118 E: ling@lingwu.sg www.lingwu.sg MAE PANG (Pang Ai Mei) Actually â&#x20AC;¦, 313 @Somerset, #04-06 Tel: +65 6223 4804 www.mae-pang.com

TANGS Departmental Store, SATURDAY (Nic Wong) 310 Orchard Road (Flagship) Wheelock Place, B2-04 Tel: +65 6222 4736 TANGS Orchard Level 2 E: marilyn@marilyntanjewellery. Tel: +65 6887 3860; 6303 8688 com.sg www.iwearsaturday.com marilyntanjewellery.com.sg SOO KEE JEWELLERY MAX TAN (Max Tan) (Flagship) The Shoppes (Stockist) Egg3 Marina Bay Sands, B2-235 33 Erskine Road, #01-10/11/12 ION Orchard, #B2-66 (Stockist) Hook & Union Tel: +65 6509 8533 Orchard Central, #02-24/25 E: peterlim@sooke.com Tel: +65 6536 6977 sookee.com E: max@maxtan.com.sg www.maz-tan.com STOLEN (Elyn Wong) Nana and Bird M)PHOSIS (Colin Koh) 79 Chay Yan Street #01-02 ION Orchard, #B3-65 Ngee Ann City, #B1-52 Hide and Seek Tel: +65 6509 1017; 6737 2190 71 Bussorah Street www.mphosis.net Tel: +65 9117 0430; 6222 2825 www.stolenstolen.com MU (Alfie Leong) Bugis Junction, 01-48/49 SURRENDER The Centrepoint Robinsons, Level 3 Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-31 Tel: +65 6337 7505 328 North Bridge Road www.mu-apparel.com Tel: +65 6733 2130 surrenderous.com NANKAI Takashimaya S.C SWAGGER (Stan Lee) Ngee Ann city, #05-27A 15 Ann Siang Road Singapore Flyer #02-10 Tel: +65 6223 5880 Tel: +65 6235 4068; 6338 8985 www.swaggerstore.com www.nankai.com.sg VANDA FINE CLOTHING NICHOLAS (Nic Wong) (Gerald Shen & Diana Chan) nicholas MARINA SQUARE (Atelier) Block 1014 6 raffles boulevard, Unit 02-323 Geylang East Ave 3, #02-218 Marina Square, Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6842 2124 Tel: +65 6337 3726 vandafineclothing.com nicholasnic.com WOMB (K.Mi Huang) ONG SHUNMUGAM (Flagship) ION Orchard, #B3-37 (Priscilla Shunmugam) Raffless City Shopping Centre, #03-26 Hong Leong Building B1-36 Tel: +65 6509 8128; 6338 9011 16 Raffles Quay www.facebook/wombsingapore Tel: +65 6223 4804 E: p@ongshunmugam.com ZARDOZE www.ongshunmugam.com Robinsons Orchard level 2 Robinsons PAULINE.NING (Pauline Lim) Raffles City, level 2 (Studio Showroom) Parco Millenia Tel: +65 6532 3262 Walk #P2-21 www.zardoze.com (Stockist) Robinsons Jurong East Mall (JEM) (Stockist) MU Singapore MALLS Bugis Junction, #01-48/49 Tel: +65 6336 5380 313@somerset E: info@paulinening.com.sg 313 Orchard Road www.paulinening.com.sg Singapore 238895 313somerset.com.sg RAOUL (Douglas & Odile Benjamin Paragon Shopping Centre Bugis Junction #02-49, The Shoppes 200 Victoria St Marina Bay Sands, #B2-17 Singapore 188021 Tel: +65 6737 0682; 6509 4296 E: douglas.benjamin@fjbenjamin.com Tel: +65 6557 6557 bugisjunction-mall.com.sg www.raoul.com Capitol Piazza RECKLESS ERICKA (Afton Chen, Louis Koh & Ruth Marbun) 13 Stamford Road Singapore 178905 Orchard Central, #02-08/09 Tel: +65 6499 5599 Tel: +65 6338 8246 capitolpiazza.com www.recklessericka.com

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Centre Point 176 Orchard Rd Singapore 238843 fraserscentrepointmalls.com/malls/cp City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Road Singapore 208539 citysquaremall.com.sg Delfi Orchard 402 Orchard Road Singapore 238876 delfiorchard.com Far East Shopping Centre 545 Orchard Road Singapore 238882 FestiveWalk™ at Resorts World™ Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269 rwsentosa.com Funan Digitalife Mall 109 North Bridge Road Singapore 179097 funan.com.sg Golden Mile Complex Golden Mile Complex 5001 Beach Road Singapore 199588 ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6238 8228 ionorchard.com Joo Chiat Complex 1 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 420001 Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road Singapore 238897 Tel: +65 6831 6363 mandaringallery.com.sg Marina Square 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6339 8787 marinasquare.com.sg Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039596 Tel: +65 6883 1122 milleniawalk.com Mustafa Centre 145 Syed Alwi Road Singapore 207704 Tel: +65-6295 5855 mustafa.com.sg Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6506 0460 ngeeanncity.com.sg Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road Singapore 238896 Tel: +65 6238 1051 orchardcentral.com.sg

Palais Renaissance 390 Orchard Road Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6737 6992 palais.sg Paragon 290 Orchard Road Singapore 238859 paragon.com.sg Tel: +65 6738 5535 paragonmedical.com.sg Park Mall 9 Penang Rd Singapore 238459 Tel: +65 6908 0320 / 6908 0324 parkmall.com.sg Plaza Singapura 68 Orchard Road Singapore 238839 Tel: +65 6332 9248 plazasingapura.com.sg Raffles City Shopping Centre 252 North Bridge Road Singapore 179101 Tel: +65 6318 0238 rafflescity.com.sg Scotts Square 6 Scotts Road Singapore 228209 Tel: +65 6235 0575 scottssquare.com Suntec City Mall 5 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038985 sunteccitymall.com Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Rd Singapore 247909 Tel: +65 6373 0849 tanglinsc.com TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road Singapore 38864 Tel: +65 6737 5500 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® 2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018972 marinabaysands.com VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6377 6860 vivocity.com.sg Wisma Atria Wisma Atria 435 Orchard Rd Singapore 238877 Tel: +65 6235 8177 wismaonline.com Changi Airport Singapore Airport Boulevard Singapore Terminal 1: 819642, Terminal 2: 819643, Terminal 3: 819663 Tel: +65 6595 6868 E: enquiry@changiairport.com changiairport.com

RESTAURANTS American Crab In Da Bag #02-05 Water Sports Centre 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699 Tel: +65 6384 3511 Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House 20 Gemmill Lane Tel: +65 6221 4468 luke.com.sg Match Restaurant & Lounge 1/F Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6337 0800 panpacific.com MEATliquor SIN 99 Duxton Road, Singapore 089543 Tel: +65 6221 5343 meatliquor.com.sg SALTA #01-56/57 Icon Village 12 Gopeng Street Tel: +65 6225 8443 saltaparrilla.com.sg Sugarhall 102 Amoy Street Tel: +65 6222 9102 sugarhall.sg The Market Grill 208 Telor Ayer Street Tel: +65 6221 3323 themarketgrill.com.sg ARAB Café Le Caire 39 Arab street Singapore 199736 Tel: +65 6292 0979 E: enquiry@cafelecaire.com cafelecaire.com ARGENTINEAN BOCHINCHE #02-01 22 Martin Road T: +65 6235 4990 bochinche.com.sg ASIAN 328 Katong Laksa 51/53 East Coast Road 216/218 East Coast Road Singapore 428770 101 Thomson Road United Square, #01-K1 Singapore 307591 1 Queensway Queensway Shopping Centre #01-60, Singapore 149053 328katonglaksa.com.sg Bamboo Bar 3A River Valley Road, #01-02 Singapore 179020 Tel: +65 6557 6268 bamboobar.com

Chopsuey Café Block 10, Dempsey Road #01-23 Singapore 247700 Tel: +65 9224 6611 pscafe.com/chopsuey-cafe-atdempsey-hill/ Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant 391 Orchard Road #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com Cuisine Master Hotpot 68 Boat Quay Tel: +65 6438 9979 cuisinemaster.com.sg Golden Peony 2 Temasek Blvd Conrad Centennial Hotel Level 3 Singapore Tel: +65 6432 7482 conradhotels3.hilton.com Hai Tien Lo 7 Raffles Blvd Singapore Tel: +65 6826 8240 panpacific.com Hua Ting Restaurant 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879 Tel: +65 6739 6666 E: huating.ohs@millenniumhotels.com millenniumhotels.com.sg Imperial Treasure (Super Peking Duck) 290 Orchard Rd #05-42 Paragon Singapore Tel: +65 6732 7838 imperialtreasure.com Imperial Treasure (Teochew Cuisine) 391 Orchard RD #04-20A Ngee Ann City Singapore Tel: +65 6736 2118 imperialtreasure.com Imperial Treasure ( Noodle & Conee House) 100 Tras ST #02-10 100 AM Singapore Tel: +65 6543 6668 imperialtreasure.com Imperial Treasure Shanghai Cuisine #04-22 Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6836 6909 imperialtreasure.com JIANG-NAN CHUN Four Seasons Hotel 190 Orchard Blvd Tel: +65 6831 7220 fourseasons.com Lepark #06-00, People’s Park Complex 1 Park Road Singapore 059108 Tel: 6908 5809 lepark.co

Candlenut #01-03 Dorsett Residences 331 New Bridge Road Tel: +65 8121 4107 candlenut.com.sg www.nowsingapore.co.id October - DECEMber 2016 113

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6839 5623 sheratonsingapore.com/li-bai

Summer Pavilion 7 Raffles Ave Singapore Tel: +65 6434 5286 ritzcarlton.com

LIME 3 Upper Pickering ST Parkroyal On Pickering Singapore Tel: +65 6809 8899 parkroyalhotels.com

Szechuan Court 80 Bras Basah RD LVL 3 Fairmont S’pore Singapore Tel: +65 6431 6156 szechuancourt.com.sg

Long Chim #02-02 Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 7299 longchim.com.sg

The Blue Ginger Restaurant 97 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088518 Tel: +65 6222 3928 theblueginger.com

Morsels 35 Mayo Street Tel: +65 6396 6302 morsels.com.sg Neon Pigeon #01-03, 1 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089109 Tel: +65 6222 3623 neonpigeonsg.com NOSH 9 Rochester Park Tel: +65 6779 4644 nosh.com.sg Old Hong Kong Legend 252 North Bridge Road #02-18 Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore Tel: +65 6336 3038 oldhongkong.com.sg Park Palace 10 Coleman ST Singapore Tel: +65 6432 5543 parkpalace.com.sg PIDGIN KITCHEN & BAR #01-04 7 Dempsey Road Tel: +65 6475 0080 pidgin.sg Shin Yeh 177 River Valley RD #02-19 Liang Court SC Singapore Tel: +65 6338 7337 shinyeh.com.sg Si Chuan Dou Hua @top of UOB Plaza 80 Raffles Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1 Singapore Tel: +65 6535 6006 sichuandouhua.com Straits Kitchen 10 Scotts RD, Grand Hyatt Singapore Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com Summer Palace 1 Cuscaden RD LVL 3 Regent Singapore Tel: +65 6725 3288 regenthotels.com

The Clifford Pier The Fullerton Bay Hotel 80 Collyer Quay Tel: +65 6597 5266 fullertonbayhotel.com The Halia Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Garden 1 Clunny Road Tel: +65 8444 1148 thehalia.com The Song of India 33 Scotts Road Singapore 228226 Tel: +65 6836 0055 thesongofindia.com Tian Tian Chicken Rice Maxwell Branch Stall No. 10 & 11 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184 Tel: +65 9691 4852 Simpang Bedok Branch 12 Jalan Pari Burong Singapore 488678 Tel: +65 6448 0120 E: enquiries@tiantianchickenrice.com tiantianchickenrice.com Tunglok Heen 26 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, Hotel Michael, Lobby Level #02-142/143, Singapore Tel: +65 6884 7888 tunglokheen.com Tunglok Signatures 11 Tanglin RD, #02-18 Orchard Parade Hotel, Singapore Tel: +65 6834 0660 tungloksignatures.com Tunglok Xihe Peking Duck 200 Turf Club RD, #01-23/26 The Grandstand, Singapore Tel: +65 6466 3363 tunglok-xihe.com Violet Oon’s Kitchen 881 Bukit Timah Road Tel: +65 6468 5430 violetoonskitchen.com Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant 76 Bras Basah Road, Level 2 Carlton Hotel, Singapore Tel: +65 6311 8188/9 carltonhotel.sg

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Yan Ting - Fine Cantonese Cuisine The St. Regis Singapore Level 1U, 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6506 6887 E: yanting@stregis.com yantingrestaurant.com AUSTRALIAN Osia Sentosa Gateway, Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com Salt Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard #55-01 & #56-01, Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com BRAZILIAN Brazil Churrasco 14/16 Sixth Ave Singapore 276476 Tel: +65 6463 1923 brazilchurrasco.com British Bread Street Kitchen #01-81, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 5665 marinabaysands.com CHINESE Cassia 1 The Knolls Capella S’pore 3/L, Singapore 098297 Tel: +65 6591 5045 chope.co/sg/restaurant/cassia Cherry Garden 5 Raffles Ave Marina Square Singapore 039797 Tel: +65 6338 0066; 6885 3500 mandarinoriental.com/singapore/ fine-dining/cherry-garden Crystal Jade Dining In 1 Harbour Front Walk #01-112 VivoCity Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6278 5626 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Golden Palace 290 Orcard Road #05-2 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6734 6866 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Jiang Nan 1 Harbour Front Walk #01-52 VivoCity Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6221 1830 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Kitchen 2 Lorong Mambong Tel: +65 6469 0300 crystaljade.com

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6238 1661 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Palace 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Premium 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove #01-01 One 15 Marina Club, Singapore 098497 Tel: +65 6305 6998 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Pristine 6 Scotts Road, #03-04 Scotts Square Singapore 228209 Tel: +65 6636 1836 crystaljade.com Din Tai Fung 290 Orchard Road, # B1-03 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6836 8336 dintaifung.com.sg Hai Di Lao #02-04 Clarke Quay 3D River Valley Road Tel: +65 6337 8626 haidilao.com/sg Lei Garden Restaurant 30 Victoria ST #01-24 Chijmes Singapore Tel: +65 6339 3822 leigarden.hk Majestic Restaurant New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Tel: +65 6511 4718 E: restaurant@newmajestichotel.com restaurantmajestic.com Man Fu Yuan Restaurant 80 Middle Road Singapore 188966 Tel: +65 6338 7600 Min Jiang 22 Scotts Road Goodwood Park Hotel Tel: +65 6730 1704 goodwoodparkhotel.com Min Jiang At One-North 5 Rochester Park Singapore Tel: +65 6774 0122 goodwoodparkhotel.com Peach Blossoms 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1118 E: resvn.marina@meritushotels.com meritushotels.com/marina-mandarinsingapore/dining_121-en.html

Peach Garden 65 Chulia ST, #33-01 OCBC Centre Singapore Tel: +65 6535 7833 401 Havelock RD, LVL 3 Hotel Miramar Singapore Tel: +65 6736 3833 301 Upper Thomson Road #01-88 Thomson Plaza Singapore Tel: +65 6451 3233 peachgarden.com.sg Peony Jade (clarke Quay) 3A River Valley RD #02-02 Clarke Quay Singapore Tel: +65 6338 0305 peonyjade.com Shang Palace 22 Orange Grove Road Singapore Tel: +65 6213 4473 shangri-la.com Shisen Hanten 35/F, Orchard Wing Mandarin Orchard Singapore 333 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6831 6262 shisenhanten.com.sg Silkroad 165 Tanjong Pagar RD Level 2 Amara Singapore Tel: +65 6227 3848 silkroadrestaurants.com Tong Le Private Dining 60 Collyer Quay LVL 4& 5 Oue Tower Singapore Tel: +65 6634 3233 tong-le.com.sg Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant 3/F Singhapore Marriot Hotel 320 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6831 4605 singaporemarriot.com EUROPEAN &Made #01-04/05/06 Pacific Plaza 9 Scotts Road Tel: +65 6690 7566 andmade.sg 7 Adam 7 Adam Park Singapore 289926 Tel: +65 6467 0777 7adam.com Bar & Billiard Room 1 Beach Road Singapore 189673 Tel: +65 6337 1886 raffles.com/singapore/dining/barand-billiard-room Bitro Soori 2 Teck Lim Road Tel: +65 6438 3802 bistrosoori.com

Broadcast HQ 109 Rowell Road Singapore 208031 Tel: +65 6292 4405 facebook.com/BroadcastHQ

Skirt W Singapore Sentosa Cove 21 Ocean Way (Sentosa Cove) Tel: +65 6808 7278 wsingaporesentosacove.com

Corner House E J H Corner House Botanic Gardens 1 Clunny Road Tel: +65 6469 1000 cornerhouse.com.sg

Stellar at 1-Altitude 62/F One Raffles Place 1 Raffles Place Tel: +65 6438 0410 1-altitude.com

Enoteca L’Operetta 78 Boat Qua Singapore 049866 Tel: +65 6438 2482 operetta.sg Esquina 16 Jiak Chuan Road Singapore 089267 Tel: +65 6222 1616 E: info@esquina.com.sg esquina.com.sg Fordham & Grand 43 Craig Rd Tel: +65 6221 3088 fng.com.sg FORTNIGHT 78 Horne Road Tel: +65 9004 7827 facebook.com/onefortnightonly Gordon Grill 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 Tel: +65 6737 7411 goodwoodparkhotel.com GRUB 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Tel: +65 6459 5743 grub.com Lawry’s The Prime Rib #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road Tel: +65 6836 3333 lawrys.com.sg LeVel 33 8 Marina Blvd, #33-01, MBFC Tower 1, Singapore 018981 Tel: +65 6834 3133 www.level33.com.sg Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Tel: +65 6221 9307 odpsingapore.com Pollen Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay 18 Marina Garden Drive #01-09 Singapore 018953 Tel: +65 6604 9988 E: info@pollen.com.sg pollen.com.sg Restaurant Ember G/F Hotel 1929 50 Keong Saik Road Tel: +65 6347 1928 hotel1929.com Shoebox Canteen 36 North Canal Road Tel: +65 9296 4836 facebook.com/ShoeboxCanteen

Symmetry #01-01 9 Jalan Kubor Tel: +65 6291 9901 symmetry.com The Black Swan 19 Cecil St Singapore 049704 Tel: +65 8181 3305 theblackswan.com.sg The Cliff 2 Bukit Mnais Road Sentosa Singapore 099891 Tel: +65 6371 1425 thecliff.sg The Disgruntled Chef 26B Dempsey Road Tel: +65 6476 5305 disgruntledchef.com The White Rabbit 39C Harding Road Tel: +65 6473 9965 thewhiterabbit.com FRENCH Balzac Bar & Brasserie 9 Brass Besah Road #01-01 Rendezvous Gallery Singapore 189559 Tel: +65 6336 0797 balzacbrasserie.com Bar-RoQue Grill #01-00 Amara Hotel 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Tel: +65 6444 9672 bar-roque.com.sg Bistro Du Vin 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre #02-12 Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6733 7763 facebook.com/bistroduvin Bistro Petit Salut #01-54, 44 Jalan Merah Saga Singapore 278116 Tel: +65 6474 9788 aupetitsalut.com Brasserie Gavroche 66 Tras St. Singapore 079005 Tel: +65 6225 8266 brasseriegavroche.com Brasserie Les Saveurs 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6506 6860 brasserielessaveurs.com

La Brasserie 80 Collyer Quay The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore 049326 Tel: +65 6597 5288 fullertonbayhotel.com/dining/labrasserie Cocotte 1/F Wanderlust 2 Dickson Road Tel: +65 6298 1188 restaurantcocotte.com DB Bistro Moderne 2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Singapore 018972 Tel: +65 6688 8525 dbbistro.com/singapore Entre - Nous Creperie #01-01 27 Seat Street Tel: +65 6333 4671 entrenous.sg Fleur De Sel #01-1 64 Tras Street Tel: +65 6222 6861 fleurdesel.com.sg Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine 36 Purvis Street #01-03 Singapore 188613 Tel: +65 9010 3075 gunthers.com.sg JAAN Level 70, Equinox Complex Swissôtel The Stamford 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882 Tel: +65 6837 3322 E: reservations@equinoxcomplex.com jaan.com.sg Joël Robuchon Restaurant 8 Sentosa Gateway Resorts world Sentosa L1 Hotel Michael, Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688; 6577 7888 E: dining@rwsentosa.com; Robuchon@RWSentosa.com rwsentosa.com L’Angelus 85 Club Street Singapore 069453 Tel: +65 6225 6897 www.langelus.sg L’Atelier De Joel Robuchon Resort World Sentosa Hotel Michael 8 Sentosa Gateway T: +65 6577 6688 joel-robuchon.com L’entrecote 36 Duxton Hill, Singapore Tel: +65 6690 7561 lEntrecote.sg Le Bistrot du Sommelier 53 Armenian Street Tel: +65 6333 1982 www.bistrotdusommelier.com Le Comptoir 79 Circular Road, Singapore 049433 Tel: +65 6534 7645

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Les Bouchons 7 Anne Siang Road Tel: +65 6423 0737 www.lesbouchons.sg Lewin Terrace Fort Canning Park 21 Lewin Terrace Tel: +65 6333 9905 lewinterrace.com.sg Nicolas Le Restaurant 10 Teck Lim Road Tel: +65 6224 2404 restaurantnicolas.com O Batignolles 2 Gemmill Lane Tel: +65 6438 3913 obatignolles.com OCF #02-02 The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane Tel: +65 6333 9312 ocf-singapore.com Saveur #01-04 5 Purvis St Tel: +65 6333 3121 saveur.sg Scotts 27 – The Heritage Dining 27 Scotts Road, Singapore 228222 Tel: +65 6737 0895 scottts27.com Toots Brasserie The Sultan Hotel 101 Jalan Sultan,m #01-01 Singapore 199002 Tel: +65 6723 7117 tootsbrasserie.com Vineyard 33 Hyderabad Road #02-02 Hort Park, Singapore 119578 Tel: +65 6479 7977 vineyardhortpark.com.sg GERMAN Magma German Wine Bistro + Shop Chinatown 2-4 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089816 Tel: +65 6221 0634; 9222 1899 E: reservations@magmatc.com.sg magmatc.com GREEK BLU KOUZINA 893 Bukit Timah Road Tel: +65 6875 0872 blukouzina.com INDIAN Banana Leaf Apolo 54 Race Course Road Tel: +65 6293 8682 www.thebananaleafapolo.com Gayatri Restaurant 122 Race Course Road Tel: +65 6291 1011 gayatrirestaurant.com

Muthu’s Curry 138 Race Course Road Singapore 218591 Tel: +65 6392 1722 54-58 Race Course Rd muthuscurry.com Mustard 32 Race Course Road, Singapore- 218552 Tel: +65 62978422 E: mustardrestaurant@yahoo.com mustardsingapore.com PIND Balluchi Bar & Grill #01-15 3B River Valley Road Tel: +65 6337 7350 pindballuchi.com.sg Rang Mahal 7 Raffles BLVD Level3 Pan Pacific Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6333 1788 rangmahal.com.sg SAHA Signature Indian Restaurant 9A Duxton Hill Tel: +65 6223 7321 saha.sg Samy’s Curry 25 Dempsey Road Tel: +65 6472 2080 www.samycurry.com Shahi Maharani 252 North Bridge RD #03-21B Raffles City SC Singapore Tel: +65 6235 8840 shahimaharani.com Tandoor #B1/F Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Road Tel: +65 6733 8333 tandoor.com.sg Yantra 163 Tanglin Road, #01-28/33 Tanglin Mall Singapore Tel: +65 6836 3088 yantra.com.sg INDONESIAN Ayam Penyet Ria Restaurant Lucky Plaza #01-45 #04-25, 304 Orchard Road Singapore 238863 Tel:+65 6235 6390; 6235 7385 Far East Plaza #05-22, 14 Scotts Road Singapore 228213 Tel:+65 6733 4336 #B1-06 1 Jurong West Central 2 Singapore 648886 Tel:+65 6794 3015 Bedok Mall 311 New Upper Changi Road #01-71/72 Singapore 467360 Tel:+65 6441 0025 ayampenyetria.com

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Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant 66 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088487 Tel:+65 6220 6619; 9385 2116 cumibali.com Djanoer Koening 191 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427462 Tel:+65 6440 0774 facebook.com/DjanoerKoening. TrueJavaneseCuisine Garuda Padang Cuisine VivoCity #B2-28 1 Harbourfront Walk Tel:+65 6376 9595 Indo Chili 54 Zion Road Singapore Tel: +65 6445 1766 E: info@indochili.com indochili.com Indo Padang 2 Handy Road, #B1-19 Singapore 229233 Tel: +65 6732 1679 Kartika Jaya Indonesian Food 31 E Coast Road Singapore 428752 Tel:+65 6344 0211 Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant Furama Riverfront Singapore 405 Havelock Road Singapore 169633 Tel:+65 6739 6463 Pagi Sore Far East Square Outlet 405 Havelock Road 88 / 90 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 048470 Tel: +65 6225 6002 pagi-sore.com Rumah Makan Minang 18 & 18A Kandahar St Singapore 198884 Tel:+65 6294 4805 minang.sg Tambuah Mas Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Road #04-10/13 Singapore 247909 Tel:+65 6733 3333 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road #B1-44 Singapore 238859 Tel:+65 6733 2220 tambuahmas.com.sg The Rice Table 360 Orchard Road, #02-09/10 International Building Singapore 238869 Tel: +65 6835 3782; 6835 3783 ricetable.com.sg Warung Lele 8 Shenton Way #01-16/19 AXA Tower Singapore 068811 Tel: +65 6423 1553 E: warunglele@yahoo.com.sg warunglele.com

INTERNATIONAL 10 at Claymore 10 C Claymore Road Singapore 229540 Tel: +65 6831 6686 www.panpacific.com/en/hotelsresorts/singapore/orchard/stay/ dining/10-at-claymore A For Arbite #01-01 28 Aliwal Street Tel: +65 8321 2252 arbite.com Aquamarine Level 4 Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1111/2 aquamarine.sg Bacchanalia Singapore 39 Hongkong Street Singapore 059678 Tel: +65 91794552 E: reservations@bacchanalia.asia bacchanalia.asia BARstop 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Office #81-02 Tel: +65 6834 1128 Bartini Kitchen 29 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069624 Tel: +65 6220 0629 E: info@bartini.com.sg bartini.com.sg Bartini Keong Saik 21 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089128 Tel: +65 6223 1334 E: info@bartini.com.sg Bed Rock 96 Somerset Road #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced suites Orchard Singapore 238163 Tel: +65 6238 0054 bedrock.com.sg Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse 25 Mohd Sultan Road Singapore 238969 Tel: +65 6735 6739 bistecca.com.sg Burnt Ends 20 Teck Lim Road Tel: +65 6224 3933 burntends.com.sg Café Mosaic 76 Bras Basah Road Carlton Hotel Singapore 189558 Tel: +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/cafemosaic.htm Carlton Hotel Singapore 76 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189558 Tel: +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/dining.html

Carousel 25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore 228220 Tel: +65 6589 7799 carouselbuffet.com.sg Charlie’s Tapas Grill & Bar 32 Boat Quay Singapore 049812 Tel: +65 6533 5880 E: info@charlies.com.sg charlies.com.sg CM - PB (Contemporary Melting-Pot & Bar) Block 7, Unit 01-05, Dempsey Road Singapore 249671 Tel: +65 6475 0105 cm-pb.net Cook & Brew 12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2, Level 33 Singapore 018961 Tel: +65 6922 6948 E: cookandbrew.singapore@westin.com thewestinsingapore.com/en/ cookandbrew Cure 21 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089128 Tel: +65 6221 2189 curesingapore.com Cut 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-71 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018792 Tel: +65 6688 8517 marinabaysands.com/Dining DIBS 51 Duxton Road Tel: +65 6223 3784 dibs.sg The Disgruntled Chef 26B Dempsey Road Singapore 247693 Tel: +65 6476 5305 E: bookings@disgruntledledchef.com disgruntledchef.com East 8 10 Coleman Street #01-21/22 Grand Park Hotel City Hall Singapore 179809 Tel: +65 6338 8289 E: Eat@East-8.Com east-8.com

Fern & Kiwi 3C River Valley Road #01-02/03 The Cannery Clarke Quay Singapore 179024 Tel: +65 6336 2271; 6336 1213 E: info@fernandkiwi.com esquina.com.sg Flutes The National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897 Tel: +65 6338 8770 E: flutes@flutes.com.sg flutes.com.sg House 8D Dempsey Rd Tel: +65 6475 7787 dempseyhouse.com Iggy’s The Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3 Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6732 2234 E: marcom@iggys.com.sg iggys.com.sg Indocafe The White House 35 Scotts Road, Singapore 228227 Tel: +65 6733 2656 E: enquiry@thehouseofindocafe.com thehouseofindocafe.com Jones The Grocer 2 Orchard Turn, #04-14 Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6884 5597 E: ion@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com Jones The Grocer 333a Orchard Road Level 4 #21-23 Mandarin Gallery Singapore, 238897 Tel: +65 6836 6372 E: mandaringallery@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com Kilo #02-01, 66 Kampong Bugis Singapore 338987 Tel: +65 6467 3987 kilokitchen.com

Kuriya Dining #01-28 Great World City 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994 Tel: +65 6736 0888 EDGE E: dining@kuriya.com.sg 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd kuriyadining.com.sg Tel: +65 6826 8240 panpacific.com La Nonna 26 Lorong Mambong Equinox Restaurant Tel: +65 6468 1982 2 Stamford Road lanonna.sg Singapore 178882 Tel: +65 6338 8585 La Nonna E: singapore-stamford@swissotel.com 76 Namly Place swissotel.com Tel: +65 6762 1587 lanonna.sg Fat Cow 1 Orchard Boulevard La Strada Ristorante #01-01 Camden Medical Centre 1 Scotts Road, #02-10 Shaw Centre Singapore 248649 Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6735 0308 Tel: +65 6737 2622 fat-cow.com.sg lastrada.com.sg

Les Amis 1 Scotts Road #02-16 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6733 2225 E: lesamis@lesamis.com.sg lesamis.com.sg Lime House 2 Jiak Chuan Road Tel: +65 6222 3130 limehouse.asia Lolla 22 Ann Siang Road Tel: +65 6423 1228 lolla.com.sg Long Bar Steakhouse 1 Beach Road Singapore 189673 Tel: +65 6337 1886 raffles.com The Macallan 8 Marina View Asia Square Tower 1 Level 41-01 Singapore 018960 Tel: +65 6653 2000 Marmalade at the Stables 55 Fairways Drive Tel: +65 6467 7748 themarmaladepantry.com.sg ME@OUE 19/F OUE Bayfront 50 Collyer Quay Tel: +65 6634 4555 me-oue.com Mezza 9 10 Scotts Road Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6732 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com MOOSEHEAD 110 Telok Ayer Street Tel: +65 6636 8055 facebook.com/ mooseheadKitchenBar Morton’s Of Chicago Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fourth Storey 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square Singapore Tel: +65 6339 3740 mortons.com Nassim Hill 56 Tanglin Road Tanglin Post Office #01-03 Tel: +65 6835 1128 nassimhill.com.sg Nox - Dine in the Dark 269 Beach Road T: +65 6287 0708 noxinthedark.com Ocean Restaurant By Cat Cora 8 Sentosa Gateway Sea Aquarium Resorts World Sentosa Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com

Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168650 Tel: +65 6221 9307 E: enquiries@odpsingapore.com odpsingapore.com Original Sin Blk 43 #01-62 Jalan Merah Saga Holland Village Chip Bee Gardens Singapore 278115 Tel: +65 6475 5605 E: info@originalsin.com.sg originalsin.com.sg Osteria Mozza #B1-42/46 10 Bayfront Ave Tel: +65 6688 8522 osteriamozza.com The Pelican 1 Fullerton Road #01-01 one Fullerton Tel: +65 6438 0400 thepelican.com.sg Pluck 90 Club Street Singapore 069548 Tel: +65 6225 8286 E: hello@ohpluck.com facebook.com/plucksg Potato Head Folk 36 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089143 Tel: +65 6327 1939 E: wordup@pttheadfolk.com pttheadfolk.com Praelum Wine Bistro 4 Duxton Hill Singapore 089590 Tel: +65 6238 5287 praelum.wix.com Privé Marina at Keppel Bay No. 2 Keppel Bay Vista Singapore 098382 Tel: +65 6776 0777 E: info@prive.com.sg theprivegroup.com.sg/prive.html PS.Cafe 28B Harding Rd Tel: +65 9070 8782 pscafe.com Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra 2 Bayfront Ave B1-01a The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sandds Singapore Tel: +65 6688 7395 punjabgrill.com.sg Restaurant Andre 41 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089855 Tel: +65 6534 8880 restaurantandre.com Restaurant Labyrinth 5 Neil Road Tel: +65 6223 4098 labyrinth.com.sg

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Saint Pierre 31 Ocean Way #01-15 Singapore Tel: +65 6438 0887 saintpierre.com.sg SALT Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard #55-01 & #56-01 Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com Senso Restaurant & Bar 21 Club Street Tel: +65 6224 3534 senso.sg Social Haus 11 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168646 Tel: +65 6557 0286 E: enquiries@socialhaus.com.sg; SocialHaus.Singapore@gmail.com facebook.com/socialhaus.sg SKY ON 57 Sands SkyPark Tower 1, Level 57 Tel: +65 6688 8857 marinabaysands.com The Dining Room 39 Scotts Road Sheraton Towers Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6839 5621 sheratonsingapore.com/the-diningroom The Knolls 1 The Knolls Sentosa Island Singapore Tel: +65 6591 5046 capellasingapore.com The Line 22 Orange Grove Road Singapore Tel: +65 6213 4275 shangri-la.com The Royal Mall Restaurant 2 Finlayson Green Ascott Raffles Place Singapore 049247 Tel: +65 6509 3589 theroyalmall.sg The Wallich Grill Bar Lounge Anson House 72 Anson Road Tel: +65 6438 3151 thewallich.com.sg Tippling Club 38 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088461 Tel: +65 6475 2217 tipplingclub.com Town Restaurant 1 Fullerton Square The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Singapore Tel: +65 6877 8128 fullertonhotel.com

Triple Three 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867 Tel: +65 6831 6271 meritushotels.com Waku Ghin L2-02, Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Same level as Imperial Treasure restaurant Tel: +65 6688 8507 marinabaysands.com Wild Rocket 10a Upper Wilkie Rd Tel: +65 6339 9448 wildrocket.com.sg Wooloomooloo Steak House 2 Stamford ROad Level 3 Swissotel Stamford Singapore Tel: +65 6338 0261 wooloo-mooloo.com ITALIAN Basilico 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2 Regent Singapore Singapore 249715 Tel: +65 6725 3232/3 regenthotels.com/EN/Singapore/ Cuisine/Basilico Buona Terra 29 scotts Road Singapore 228224 Tel: +65 6733 0209 scotts29.com/buonaterra/contactus. html Burlamacco Ristorante 77 Amoy ST Singapore 069896 Tel: +65 6220 1763 burlamacco.com.sg Caffe B 2 Bayfront Ave #B1-15 & #101-83 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018792 Tel: +65 6887 3311 marinabaysands.com/Dining Da Laura 47 Neil Road Singapore 0888272 Tel: +65 6224 8251 da-laura.com Domvs, The Italian Restaurant 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com Extra Virgin Pizza Asia Square, Tower 1 8 Marina View #01-04 Singapore 018960 Tel: +65 6247 5757 E: contact@extravirginpizza.com extravirginpizza.com

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Extra Virgin Pizza United Square 101 Thomson Road #01-14 United Square Shopping Centre Singapore 307591 extravirginpizza.com

Otto Ristorante 28 Maxwell RD #01-02 Red Dot Traffic BLDG Singapore Tel: +65 6227 6819 ottoristorante.com.sg

Fratini La Trattoria 10 Greenwood Avenue Hillcrest Park Singapore 289201 Tel: +65 64682868 E: info@fratinilatrattoria.com fratinilatrattoria.com

Pepenero 14 Stanley Street Tel: +65 6222 5808 pepenero.sg

Forlino 1 Fullerton Rd #02-06 One Fullerton Singapore 049213 Tel: +65 +65 6690 7564 forlino.com Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar 36 Purvis Street #01-02 Singapore 188613 Tel: +65 6837 1468 E: garibaldi@garibaldisingapore.com garibaldi.com.sg Gattopardo 34/36 Tras Street Singapore 079026 Tel: +65 6338 5498; 9325 8843 E: reservations@gattopardo.com.sg gattopardo.com.sg il Cielo 581 Orchard Road Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6730 3395 In Italy Bar Ristorante 38 Craig Road Singapore 089676 Tel: +65 6423 0918 E: reservations@initaly.asia initaly.asia

Pontini Restaurant 392 Havelock Road Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore Tel: +65 6733 0880 milleniumhotels.com.sg Prego 80 Bras Basah Road LVL 1 Fairmonth Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pore Singapore 189560 Tel: +65 6431 6156 www.fairmont.com/singapore/ dining/prego Senso Ristorante & Bar 21 Club Street Singapore 069410 Tel: +65 6224 3534 E: reservations@senso.com.sg senso.sg Sopra Cucina & Bar #01-02 Pan Pacific Orchard 10 Claymore Road Tel: +65 6737 3253 sopracucina.com Trattoria Nonna Lina 61 Cantonment Road Tel: +65 6222 0930 nonnalina.sg

Zafferano Ocean Financial Centre Level 43, 10 Collyer Quay Jamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Singapore 049315 #01-165-167 VivoCity Tel: +65 6509 1488 1 Harbourfront Walk E: info@zafferano.sg Tel: +65 6733 5500 jamieoliver.com zafferano.sg JAPANESE La Brezza The St. Regis Singapore Level Two BINCHO 29 Tanglin Road #01-19 78 Moh Guan Terrace Singapore Tel: +65 6438 4567 Tel: +65 6506.6884 bincho.com.sg E: labrezza@stregis.com labrezzarestaurant.com Choubei Japanese Restaurant The Light House Restaurant & 1 Netheravon Road Rooftop Bar #01-03 Changi Village Hotel 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 508502 Singapore 049178 Tel: +65 6542 6881 Tel: +65 6733 8388 fullertonhotel.com IKYU 5 Yong Siak Street Noti Restaurant & Bar Tel: +65 9663 2003 54 Club St ikyu.com.sg Singapore 069431 Tel: +65 6222 0089 Ippudo SG @ Mandarin Gallery facebook.com/notiasia 333A Orchard Road #04-02/03/04 Otto Locanda Mandarin Gallery 32 Maxwell Road #01-03 Singapore 238897 Singapore 069115 Tel: +65 6235 2797 Tel: +65 6224 0978 www.ippudo.com.sg ottolocanda.com.sg

Ippudo SG @ Mohamed Sultan 207 River Valley Road #01-55/56 UE Square Singapore 238275 Tel: +65 6887 5315 www.ippudo.com.sg

Kinki 70 Collyer Quay #02-02 Customs House Singapore 049323 Tel: +65 6533 3471 www.kinki.com.sg

Ippudo Ramen Express 12 Marina View, #02-01 Asia Square Tower 2 Singapore 018961 Tel: +65 6844 9952 www.ippudo.com.sg

Ki-Sho 29 Scotts Road Singapore 228224 Tel: +65 6733 5251 scotts29.com/ki-sho

Ippudo SG @ Westgate 3 Gateway Drive #03-03 Westgate Singapore 608532 Tel: +65 6465 9308 www.ippudo.com.sg Japanese BBQ Yakiniku Yazawa #01-01 Robertson Walk 1 Unity Street Tel: +65 6235 2941 yazawameat.com Han 331 North Bridge Road #01-04, Odeon Towers Singapore 188720 Tel: +65 6336 2466 E: contact@han.com.sg han.com.sg Hanayoshi 21 Duxton Road Singapore 089487 Tel: +65 6225 5567 facebook.com/hanayoshi.sg Hashida Sushi #02-37 Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road Singapore Tel: +65 6733 2114 hashida.com.sg Hide Yamamoto 10 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands Casino #02-25 Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 7098 www.hideyamamotosg.com Ito-Kacho #04-08 333A Orchard Road Tel: +65 6836 0111 itokacho.com.sg Izy 27 Club Street Tel: +65 6220 3327 izy.com.sg Keyaki 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore #04-00 Singapore 039595 Tel: +65 6826 8240 www.panpacific.com/en/hotelsresorts/singapore/marina/stay/ dining/keyaki.html

Mariko’s 4 Jiak Chuan Road Singapore 089261 Tel: +65 6221 8262 marikos.com.sg Mikuni 3/F Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road Tel: +65 6431 6156 fairmont.com Satsuma Shochu Dining Bar 1 Nanson RD #01-10/#02-10 Gallery Hotel Singapore 238909 Tel: +65 6235 3565 satsuma.com.sg Shinji By Kanesaka 1 Beach Road Raffles Hotel #02-20 Singapore 188719 Tel: +65 6338 6131 shinjibykanesaka.com Shinji By Kanesaka 29 Tanglin Road Lobby Floor The St. Regis Singapore Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6884 8239 shinjibykanesaka.com

Tamashi Robataya #02-01 12 North Canal Road Tel: +65 6222 0316 tamashii.com.sg Teppei Japanese Restaurant #01-18 Orchid Hotel 1 Tras Link T: +65 9229 4941 Tonkotsu King #01-19 Orchid Hotel 1 Tras Link Tel: +65 6636 0855 keisuke.sg Tsukiji Sushi Dai #04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6820 0637 meritushotel.com MEXICAN El Rocho’s 36 Circular Road Tel: +65 6438 7879 facebook.com/elrochosmexican Lucha Loco 15 Duxton Hill Tel: +65 6226 3938 luchaloco.com Piedra Negra 241 Beach Roa cor 3 Haji Lane Tel: +65 6291 1297 piedra-negra.com SEAFOOD Long Beach 1018 East Coast Parkway Tel: +65 6445 8833 longbeachseafood.com.sg

Shunjuu Izakaya 30 Robertson Quay #01-15 Riverside View Singapore 238251 Tel: +65 6887 3577 shunjuu.com

Long Beach Dempsey 25 Dempsey road Singapore 249670 Tel: +65 6323 2222 longbeachseafood.com.sg

Sushi Ichi 6 Scotts Road #02-02 Scotts Square Singapore 228238 Tel: +65 6299 0014 sushichi.com

Long Beach KING Next to Kallang Park KFC/ McDonald’s (along Mountbatten Road/ Old Airport Junction) Opposite Mountbatten MRT Tel: +65 6344 7722 longbeachseafood.com.sg

Sushi Kuu 390 Orchard RD #01-07 Palais Renaissance Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6736 0100 facebook.com/sushikuusg Takumen 66 Circular Road #01-01 Singapore 049420 T: +65 6536 4875 sg.takumen.com

Long Beach IMM Level 3, Next to Rooftop Garden IMM Building Jurong East St 21 Singapore 609601 Tel: +65 6566 9933 longbeachseafood.com.sg Long Beach UDMC #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre Singapore 449811 Tel: +65 6448 3636 longbeachseafood.com.sg

No Signboard Seafood Vivo City 1 Harbourfront Walk #03-02 Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6376 9959 East Coast Seafood Centre, Blk 1202 East Coast Parkway #01-02 Singapore 449881 Tel: +65 6448 9959 nosignboardseafood.com No Signboard Seafood Esplanade 8 Raffles Avenue #01-14/16 Singapore 039802 Tel: +65 6336 9959 Geylang, No. 414 Geylang Singapore 389392 Tel: +65 6842 3415 nosignboardseafood.com Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro No. 34 & 38 Greenwood Ave Singapore 289236 Tel: +65 6467 4950 E: greenwoodbistro@yahoo.com.sg fishshop.com.sg Jing One Fullerton #01-02/03 1 Fullerton Road Singapore 049213 Tel: +65 6224 0088 ; 6224 0033 E: reservation@jing.sg jing.sg Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant 18 Marina Gardens DR #01-10 Gardens By The Bay Singapore 018953 Tel: +65 6604 6604 E: reservations@majesticbay.sg majesticbay.sg Paradise Dynasty at ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn #04-12A ION Orchard Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6509 9117 paradisegroup.com.sg Paradise Dynasty at Lot One 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 Lot One Shoppers’ Mall #03-02B Singapore 689812 Tel: +65 6766 2380 paradisegroup.com.sg Paradise Dynasty at Causeway Point 1 Woodlands Square Causeway Point, #05-16/17/18 Singapore 738099 Tel: +65 6894 6322 paradisegroup.com.sg Paradise Dynasty at Westgate 3 Gateway Drive #02-13/14 Westgate Singapore 608532 Tel: +65 6465 9271 paradisegroup.com.sg

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Paradise Dynasty at VivoCity 1 Harbourfront Walk #03-08A Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6376 8103 paradisegroup.com.sg

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Paradise Dynasty at Changi Airport T3 65 Airport Boulevard #03-32 Terminal 3 Singapore 819663 Tel: +65 6242 4372 paradisegroup.com.sg

Mai Thai Blk 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-58 Chip Bee Gardens Singapore 278116 Tel: +65 6474 3108 E: info@maithai.com.sg maithai.com.sg

The Seafood International Market & Restaurant 902 East Coast Parkway Block A #01-01 Big Splash Singapore Tel: +65 6345 1211/2 lobster.com.sg Seafood Paradise, Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue #01-01 Singapore Flyer Singapore Tel: +65 6336 5101 paradisegroup.com.sg SPANISH Binomio 20 Craig Road, Craig Place #01-02 Singapore 089692 Tel: 6557 0547 www.binomio.sg Catalunya 82 Collyer Quay The Fullerton Pavilion Singapore 049327 Tel: +65 6534 0886 catalunya.sg/explore MY Little Spanish Place 619 Bukit Timah Road Tel: +65 6463 2810 mylittlespanishplace.com.sg Ola Cocina Del Mar #01-06 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, 12 Marina Blvd Tel: +65 6604 7050 olarestaurant.sg Sabio 5 Duxton Hill Singapore 089591 Tel: +65 6690 7562 E: info@sabio.sg sabio.sg Sabio By The Sea 31 Ocean Way #01-02 Quayside isle Singapore 098375 Tel: +65 6690 7568 sabio.sg/bythesea Salt Tapas & Bar #01-22A Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road Tel: +65 6837 0995 salttapas.com UNA Tapas, 1 Rochester Park Tel: +65 6773 0070 una.sg

Folks Collective #01-25 China Square Central Tel: +65 6536 6739 folkscollective.com

Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant 45 Minden RD, Dempsey Hill Singapore Tel: +65 6475 6088 jimthompson.com Patara Fine Thai Cuisine 163 Tanglin RD #03-14 Tanglin Mall Singapore Tel: +65 6737 0818 patara.com.sg Sabai Fine Thai On The Bay 70 Collyer Quay #01-02 Customs House Singapore 049323 Tel: +65 6535 3718/9 sabaifinethai.com.sg Tamarind Hill 30 Labrador Villa Road Tel: +65 6278 6364 www.tamarindrestaurants.com Thanying Restaurant 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 2 Amara Singapore Singapore Tel: +65 6222 4688 amarahotels.com TURKISH Alaturka International Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant 16 Bussorah Street Singapore 199437 Tel: +65 6294 0304 alaturka.com.sg VEGETARIAN Lingzhi Vegetarian Liat Towers #05-01 541 Orchard Road Singapore 238881 Tel: +65 6734 3788 lingzhivegetarian.com Loving Hut 229 Joo Chiat Road #01-01 Singapore 427489 Tel: +65 6348 6318 www.lovinghut.com.sg SHOPS & BOUTIQUES Ana Boutique 86 Club Street, Singapore Singapore 069454 Tel: +65 6221 2897 anaboutiques.com

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Antipodean 27A Lorong Mambong Tel: +65 6463 7336 E: enquiries@antipodeanshop.com antipodeanshop.com

Swagger 15 Ann Siang Road, #01-01 Singapore 069695 Tel: +65 6223 5880 swaggerstore.co

BooksActually 9 Yong Siak St Singapore 168645 Tel: +65 6222 9195 booksactually.com

The Little Dröm Store Sota (School Of The Arts) 1 Zubir Said Rd. Singapore 227968 Tel: +65 6884 4651, thelittledromstore.com

Cat Socrates 231 Bain St. #02-25 Bras Basah Complex Singapore 180231 Tel: +65 6333 0870 catsocrates.com Doorstep Luxury Boutique (Main Store) 163 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068616 Tel: +65 6238 5582 @ Tangs Vivo City 1 Harbourfront Walk Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6238 5582 @ Robinsons Orchard 260 Orchard Road Singapore 238855 Tel: +65 6238 5582 E: info@doorstepluxury.com doorstepluxury.com Granny’s Day Out 3 Coleman St., #03-25 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore 179804 Tel: +65 6336 9774 grannysdayout.com The Hour Glass Limited 302 Orchard Road #11-01 Tong Building Singapore 238862 Tel: +65 6787 2288 E: enquiry@thehourglass.com thehourglass.com Manicur.ious 41 Beach Road Singapore 189 680 Tel: +65 6333 9096 E: info@manicurious.sg manicurious.sg Mythology 88 Club Street Singapore 069456 Tel: +65 6223 5570 my-thology.com Spa Esprit Downtown 290 Orchard Road, #05-10 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6836 0500 spa-esprit.com Spa Esprit at Beauty Emporium House 8d Dempsey Road, Level 2 Singapore 249672 Tel: +65 6479 0070 spa-esprit.com Strangelets 7 Yong Siak St. Singapore 168644 Tel: +65 6222 1456 strangelets.sg

Threadbare & Squirrel 660 N Bridge Road Singapore 188797 Tel: +65 6396 6738 E: hello@threadbareandsquirrel.com threadbareandsquirrel.com Willow & Huxley 20 Amoy Street Singapore 069855 Tel: +65 6220 1745 willowandhuxley.com TECHNOLOGY Star Hub 67 Ubi Avenue 1 #05-01 StarHub Green Singapore 408942 Tel: +65 6873 2828 starhub.com Sim Lim Square 1 Rochor Canal Road Singapore 188504 Tel: +65 6338 3859 simlimsquare.com.sg

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