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NOW! SINGAPORE
Raising the Bar
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32 The Plot Singaporean photographer Caleb Ming portrays the rapidly changing landscape of the island.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
42 Village Life Isabel Leong explores the sleepy streets of Changi Village. 48 On the Road: Telok Ayer and Amoy Michelle Yee goes on a cultural and gastronomic tour of this happening area in Chinatown.
DINING
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54 Australia Modern We review the popular Cheek by Jowl on Boon Tat Street.
NOW & THEN
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Soap Box Editor’s message.
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News and Upcoming Events Our guide to the latest happenings, upcoming concerts, plays and festivals.
16 Road Trip We test drive the new KIA Sportage around some of the city’s most scenic districts.
AT T R A C T I O N S
20 Words with Melvin Lim We meet the new General Manager of the Marina Mandarin, Melvin Lim. 22 My Singapore Weekend DJ, model and presenter Simone Heng reveals some of her favourite hangouts around town. 26 Island Adventures We look at some of the fun activities available on Sentosa.
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56 Meet the Moose We visit the renovated Moosehead on Telok Ayer.
68 Soul Rebel We meet Elika Mather, the woman behind Stanley Street’s Kitchen By Food Rebel.
92 Casual Class We meet Samira Badt, one of the partners behind online store Cote and Badt.
58 Back to Basics Wilson Chew checks out Burger Joint on Gemmill Lane.
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
94 Scaling Fashion’s Heights Michelle Yee talks to local designer Sabrina Goh.
74 One of a Kind Mandy Lynn highlights some of the best specialist bars in town.
98 On Show Adam Searle rounds up some of the best art shows on display in the coming months.
59 A New Froth Isabel Leong experiences culinary creativity at Froth in the CBD. 62 Hawker Heaven Darien Choong takes on a tour of some of his favourite hawker stalls. 66 Fraternal Flair Sarah Liu enjoys some inspired Italian cuisine at Fratelli – Trattoria and Pizzeria.
70 Bordeaux for Beginners Stephen Mostad simplifies choosing the right grape in this historical area.
78 Worlds Collide We talk to the founders of Collision 8.
A C C O M M O D AT I O N
80 Suite Life We spend a night at the newly renovated InterContinental Singapore. 82 Katong Cool The stylish boutique Hotel Indigo has opened in Katong.
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T R AV E L F I L E S
102 Building Bridges VietJet offers Singaporean travellers a low cost alternative for travel to Vietnam and beyond.
DIRECTORY
105 Directory Essential information for the Singapore visitor.
H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y
84 Spa News We round up the latest spa promotions. 86 Complete Renewal A review of the St Gregory Spa at the excellent PARKROYAL on Pickering. 88 How to Enjoy 365 Days of Summer Mandy Lynn rounds up some of the best beauty products for the Singapore climate.
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90 Boutique Bliss on Haji Lane Linette Leong engages in some retail therapy.
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he next two months offer visitors an ideal time to visit Singapore. On August 9 the city celebrates its 51st birthday, returning to the National Stadium for a day of spectacular performance and music, culminating in the legendary firework display. We would like to congratulate Singapore on this auspicious occasion and look forward to witnessing this year’s festivities at its latest home. In September, the city will then host the most dynamic race in the F1 calendar, the 2016 Formula One Singapore Airlines Grand Prix. This long weekend of racing, live music and more, held from September 16-18, is the most anticipated event of the year and should not be missed. Entertainment planned for this year's race includes live performances from Kylie Minogue, Bastille, Pentatonix and Queen with Adam Lambert, so there’s lots to look forward to, both on and off the track.
Also in this issue we highlight some of the best attractions in Sentosa on an adrenalin-fuelled tour of its more extreme activities. We take a road-trip around some of the city’s more picturesque locations and discover some local haunts in sleepy Changi Village. Our photo essay, by local artist Caleb Ming, chronicles the continued development of Singapore through the transformation of empty green plots, a project he has been pursuing for many years. In our ‘On The Road’ feature, we explore the happening streets of Telok Ayer and Amoy in Chinatown, now the hub for the city’s dynamic cocktail and dining scene. As always, we review a selection of the latest restaurant openings, highlight some of the best specialist bars around town and discover some popular hawker centre favourites. The excitement garnered by the recent Michelin star awards, which covered everything from noodle stalls to the city’s top tables, has delivered a city on top of its culinary game – great news for all fans of creative cuisine. Happy travels!
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upcoming events
Nine Track Mind
Three Little Pigs
Groove to the tunes of ‘One Call Away’ and ‘Marvin Gaye,’ as Charlie Puth serenades the crowd at The Coliseum at Hard Rock Sentosa on August 10 for one night only. The young singer shot to fame when his YouTube cover of Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’ went viral, and subsequently appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’ show. Charlie Puth will be promoting his debut album ‘Nine Track Mind’ on this Europe and Asia promo tour. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
Watch your favourite classic fairy tale come to life as The Three Little Pigs embark on a journey to defeat the Big Bad Wolf at the K C Arts Centre from Aug 4 until Sept 16. As the Big Bad Wolf attempts to huff and puff and blow the house down, join The Three Little Pigs in teaching the young that success can be achieved through hard work and perseverance. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
Epicurean Market Marina Bay Sands’ popular annual gourmet fair, the Epicurean Market, is back for its fourth year, held between August 12 - 14 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Look forward to meeting celebrity chefs and tasting food and drinks from the complex’s top restaurants and bars. While you’re there, learn tips and tricks from the experts at over 50 master classes, and stock up on fresh produce, wine and a wide selection of curated food items from top producers around the globe. This is an event not to be missed! For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
The Potentialities of Art
Singapore Stories The TENG Ensemble tells ‘Stories from an Island City’ through a unique blend of Chinese and Western music on August 12 at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Directed by Glen Goei, the concert will showcase ten Singaporean stories through a display of music, dance and film. Look forward to The TENG Ensemble’s rendition of familiar tunes such as ‘Chan Mali Chan,’ ‘Munnaeru Vaalibaa’ and ‘Di Tanjong Katong’ as they put their own spin on these Singaporean heritage folk songs. Celebrated artists such as contemporary dancer Ix Wong, Tabla maestro M S Maniam and the only Singaporean female accordionist, Syafiqah ‘Adah, will also perform to complement the TENG Ensemble. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
The Singapore International Festival of the Arts returns from August 11 to September 17. This year, the festival is helmed by festival director Ong Keng Sen, with a wide variety of acts and artwork brought in from countries around the globe, including Argentina, Egypt and Russia. The Singapore International Festival of the Arts aims to inspire visitors through international and local artistic experiences in performance, theatre, dance and music. This year, the festival is themed ‘Potentialities,’ and will tackle sensitive issues through various art forms such as theatre, dance and music. For more information and tickets, visit sifa.sg and sistic.com
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Panic! At The Disco Live in Singapore Do not panic as Panic! At The Disco is set to turn up the disco lights at Suntec Convention Centre on August 16. The band will be promoting its fifth studio album ‘Death Of A Bachelor,’ featuring hits such as ‘Victorious,’ ‘Emperor’s New Clothes and ‘Death Of A Bachelor.’ The popular band, led by front man, Brendon Uries, promises a concert of boisterous anthems and sing along choruses. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
Lobster Fest at PARKROYAL on Pickering Lobster lovers can rejoice in the news that PARKROYAL on Pickering’s popular Lobster Festival has returned and will be available on Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 6:30pm to 10:30pm until December 1. Highlights include Maine Lobster Thermidor, with Persillade Crust, Maine Lobster with Truffled Hollandaise and Espelette, Poached Lobster with Marie Rose Sauce, and Lobster Salad with Exotic Vegetables and Wasabi Aioli. Other dishes include Lobster Mac and Cheese with Truffle Salsa, and Lobster Bisque Based Risotto with Mascarpone and Lobster Meat. For some local flavours, try the Singapore Laksa with Lobster, Singapore Chilli Lobster, Black Pepper Lobster and Maine Lobster with Salted Eggs. These dishes will be available along with other treats like unlimited servings of sushi and sashimi, rotisserie chicken, roasted vegetables and a selection of international cheeses. Round off you meal with shots of durian pengat, assorted Nonya kuehs, Belgian chocolate and the iconic chocolate fondue fountain. For more information, visit parkroyalhotels.com/lime
Lights On The festival for night owls, the Singapore Night Festival, returns to Bras Basah on two weekends in August (19 - 20 and 26 - 27). Get ready to be wowed by stunning light installations on some of the city’s most iconic buildings by a collection of both local and international artists. With this year’s theme of ‘Inventions and Innovations’ this should be an event to remember. The best part? Admission is free! For more information, visit nightfest.sg
Annie at MBS Between August 24 and September 4, catch the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Annie at the Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Sing along to the iconic songs such as ‘It’s the Hard Knock Life,’ ‘Easy Street’ and ‘I Don’t Need Anything but You.’ Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, don’t wait until ‘Tomorrow’ to get your tickets! For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
Countdown to the Colour Run The ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet’ makes its comeback in Singapore from August 20 - 21 with the theme ‘Tropicolour.’ With participants starting the race in white, this popular festival involves showering runners with a rainbow of colourful powders. Unlike previous years, The Colour Run 2016 features a new Tropicolour Zone and Rainbow Beach with tropical scented powders, inflatable palm trees and lots of photo ops. At the finish line, enjoy the ‘Finishing Festival’ with loud music and even more colour throws. This adrenaline-pumping experience of a lifetime is definitely not to be missed. For more information and tickets, visit thecolorrun.com.sg www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016
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Start your Engines Gear up for Singapore’s most anticipated annual event, the F1 Grand Prix Night race, held from September 16 - 18 at Marina Street Circuit. Keep your eyes peeled for your favourite drivers as they zoom around this iconic inner city racetrack. From practice through to qualifying and the race itself, this is definitely the best weekend in the Singapore calendar. While you’re there, catch performances from popular artists such as Queen + Adam Lambert, Kylie Minogue, KC and the Sunshine Band, Bastille and two-time Grammy winning American acapella group, Pentatonix. For more information and tickets, visit singaporegp.sg
Barney’s Greatest Hits Watch your favourite friendly purple dinosaur come to life at the Theatre at Mediacorp from September 9 – 11. Follow Barney and his friends on a ‘super-de-duper’ adventure that includes travelling to a musical castle and outer space. Sing along and groove to the beat of Barney’s most popular songs in this hourlong show that kids will adore. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
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Wicked The MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands will host the gravity defying musical, WICKED from September 29 to October 16. The three-time Tony Award-winning musical is one of the world’s most celebrated and successful musicals of all time. Dive into a fantasy world of wizards, witches, sorcery and magic, and uncover the true story of the Witches of Oz along with best friends Elphaba and Glinda. Performed by an international cast, this widelyacclaimed musical should not be missed by theatre fans in Singapore. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
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Go Local at Open Farm Community Dempsey’s popular restaurant, Open Farm Community, recently launched 11 new dishes to the menu, all made with fresh farm ingredients harvested locally. “At Open Farm Community, we want to show food lovers that local produce, while often taken for granted, can be used to whip up a beautifully created dish,” says Ms Cynthia Chua, Founder of Spa Esprit Group, (the main organisation behind the restaurant – other restaurants in Singapore include DingDong, Bochinche, Tippling Club, Open Door Policy and Skinny Pizza). Start your meal with the Sweet Corn and Basil Soup, a hearty broth made with charred baby corn served with warm pita bread. Then dig into the Coconut Laksa Barramundi, made with crushed potato cake and bok choy. We love that this dish has a Singaporean twist to it with the flavourful laksa sauce drizzled all over. Want something less local? Open Farm Community’s new menu also offers Vietnamese Pho Roasted Short Rib, served with buttery green asparagus and crispy kuzu noodles. Finally, add the finishing touches to your meal with the Spiced Pumpkin Cake, served with butternut ice cream, Gula Melaka jelly, pomelo and garden herbs. Open Farm Community, 130E Minden Road, tel: 6471 0306, openfarmcommunity.com
ULTRA 2016 Following its successful inception in Singapore last year, ULTRA 2016 returns this September with acts from world-class DJs such as Afrojack, Axwell^Ingrosso, deadmau5 and DJ Snake. Also performing is the crowned king of a billion Spotify streams, Kygo, who will be making his debut performance in Singapore, bringing his unique ‘tropical house’ music to the main stage. The event will be held on three different stages, with guest DJs spinning to various genres of music ranging from pop to techno. ULTRA will be held at Ultra Park from September 10 - 11. For more information, visit ultrasingapore.com
Sweet Temptation Chocolate lovers rejoice as Chocolate Origin has raised its chocolate game with the newly launched Dark Chocolate Gelato. The Dark Chocolate Gelato is the true embodiment of the term ‘bittersweet.’ The gelato is not only rich in flavour, it finds the perfect balance between sweet and bitter. Owing to the use of premium fresh milk and Belgian Chocolate, Chocolate Origin’s new gelato leaves a pleasant aftertaste, unlike other dark chocolate treats that often leave a sour trace on the palate. Chocolate Origin is known for its signature Cuppa Lava Cake and its rich chocolate ganache cakes. Five years of R&D has culminated in the new Dark Chocolate Gelato, which according to General Manager Kian Yong, “is a chocolate ganache cake in the form of a gelato.” Every mouthful of gelato gives you the satisfaction of eating cake, with the added kick of icy cold goodness. Priced at $4.50 per scoop, the arrival of this sweet treat offers a perfect midafternoon pick-me-up to beat the summer heat. In addition to their indulgent desserts, Chocolate Origin also offers ice cold chocolate shakes and freshly brewed artisan lattes. For more information, visit chocolate-origin.com
New Flair at Blue Lotus At Blue Lotus Chinese Eating House, located at Quayside Isle on Sentosa, Chef Ricky Ng keeps to his culinary philosophy of offering new perspectives on Chinese cuisine through a selection of new signature dishes. Highlights of his new menu include Chicken Rice Paella, Smoked Truffle Wonton Bisque, Wok Fried ‘Prata’ Seafood Char Kway Teow and Chilled Durian Puree Shaved Ice. These dishes complement his popular menu which also features one of the best Chilli Crab dishes in Singapore, the Chilli Pomelo Crab. Chef Ng is well known for his modern new age Chinese cuisine and is always experimenting with flavours, adding a contemporary spin to traditional and popular dishes. Situated at the idyllic Sentosa Cove, the Blue Lotus Chinese Eating House will no longer be the sole outlet come November 2016. The restaurant is set to make its mark in the heart of the city at Tanjong Pagar Centre with the opening of the Blue Lotus Chinese Grill House and Bar. For more information, contact bluelotus.com.sg
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Fireworks at Conrad Centennial Spice up your National Day this year with a bird’s eye view of the fireworks at Conrad Centennial Singapore. After a 10-year hiatus, the National Day Parade returns to the new National Stadium, which is visible from the hotel. Choose between the National Day Getaway package, a fireworks view room-only, or the National Day Special Package, a fireworks view room with a snack platter, a bottle of Prosecco and late check-out till 3pm. This offer is available for stays in Classic, Deluxe or Executive rooms, and is available on July 23, July 30 and August 9. For more information, visit conradsingapore.com
National Day at Aqua Luna In celebration of Singapore’s 51st birthday, Aqua Luna is offering their signature Chilli Crab Flatbread (fresh blue swimmer crab, homemade chilli crab sauce) and two Singapore Slings for a very affordable $38++. This sunset bar is situated next to the infinity pool of Parc Hotel Alexandra, overlooking the lush greenery of the Southern Ridges. For more information, visit parkhotelgroup.com/Alexandra
Steak Out at District 10 When it comes to steak, District 10’s recently opened restaurant and bar at Suntec City is a great choice, particularly at present, with the kitchen’s current ‘Great Lunch Steak Out’ deal. Available from 11:30pm until 2:30pm daily (except Sunday), this enables a minimum of three diners to enjoy a huge slab of traditionally prepared bistecca alla fiorentina – the delicious grilled T-bone steak from Florence – at just $45++ per person. The price includes a starter of either the soup of the day or a salad, with a selection of sides like truffle mash, creamed spinach and sautéed mushrooms available for under $15. Using prime US beef, this Tuscan staple at District 10 offers wonderfully tender meat, with the grill producing a smoky, almost crunchy exterior – delicious! Other lunch specials at this casual eatery include their two- or three-course set lunch (priced at either $32++ or $38++) with dishes like Wagyu Beef Capaccio, Spaghetti Aglio Olio and Homemade Stuffed Ravioli with Dry Aged Beef. Diners can chose to sit inside or dine al fresco, overlooking the iconic fountain. For more information, visit district10.com.sg
Cherry Garden Delights Cherry Garden, located at Mandarin Oriental, is offering a special five-course Cantonese lunch menu with monthly specialties. In August, look forward to the hearty lamb casserole, with slow-cooked lamb, bamboo shoots, fungus, Chinese mushrooms and bean curd sticks. This is served with black garlic fragrant fried rice, steamed fillet of cod, preserved mei cai vegetables and homemade tofu. September will see a crisp-fried marinated duck stuffed with glutinous rice, served with zucchini soup, tofu and silver sprouts, wok-fried lobster with celery and mushrooms. The lunch menu is available on weekdays and is priced at $68 per person. For more information, email mosin-dining@mohg.com
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Ladies’ Night at Pan Pacific Ladies have more reason to celebrate on Wednesdays with Ladies’ Night ($48++) at Pan Pacific Hotel. Indulge in a selection of house sundowners paired with cheese, gourmet sausages and charcuterie platters. The cheese selection includes soft varieties like camembert and brie as well as hard cheeses like cheddar and edam. Meat platters include a choice of cold cuts, salami, pork garlic sausages, chorizo, Virginia ham and prosciutto cotto. For dining reservations and enquiries, please call 6826 8240
On The Line In honour of the country’s 51st birthday, The Line’s Chef de Cuisine, Vincent Wong, is enhancing the buffet dinner spread ($79++) with local delights from 18 July to 14 August 2016. Expect to find Singaporean cult favourites like Laksa, Oyster Omelette, Otak-otak, Satay, Nasi Lemak and Kuih, alongside creatively-reinterpreted delights like Chicken Rice Maki Roll, Chilli Crab Brioche and Chendol Bubbles. These Singapore-themed dishes will be complemented by the usual range of international delights from the buffet. The Line will also feature an al fresco pop-up fruit stall, so guests can savour tropical fruits including mangosteen, rambutan, longan, jackfruit and specially-imported durians from Malaysia. For bookings, please call 6213 4398/4275 or e-mail dining.sls@shangri-la.com
Indonesian Flavours at Sheraton Towers
A New Arrival at Singapore Night Safari
From August 15-21, The Dining Room at Sheraton Towers will see Guest Chef John Sawarto showcasing the diverse flavours of Indonesian cuisine. Having worked alongside Michelin-starred chefs for over a decade, Indonesian-born Chef John draws on his knowledge of traditional Indonesian spices while incorporating French cooking skills and techniques. Chef John transforms traditional Gado Gado into his adaptation which features grilled lobster perched on diced tropical fruits and fresh greens. Another must-try is the Wagyu Beef Cheek Rendang, where the premium meat is braised in an aromatic blend of rendang spices and coconut cream for six hours. Chef John has curated five different menus to choose from, with prices starting at $48. For reservations and enquiries, please call 6839 5621
Look out for Singapore Night Safari’s first elephant calf when you visit this popular attraction in the near future. Born on 12 May to Chawang, the famed four-ton male Asian elephant, and Sri Nandong, the calf has already received quite a following on social media, having starred in two videos showing her indulging in all things elephant — splashing around in her signature rainbow tub, going for walks and experimenting with adult food. For more information, contact nightsafari.com.sg www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 11
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The Great Meat Feast at The Carvery Between September 28 to October 22, The Carvery, at Park Hotel Alexandra, is offering ‘The Great Meat Feast,’ featuring a variety of different international beef cuts and specialities. From Sundays to Thursdays, experience Australian Mayura Full-blood Wagyu, Tasmanian Cape Grim, Brazil Zebu and USA Black Angus beef at $78++. On Fridays and Saturdays, this selection will also include Japanese Aomori Rice Beef at $88++. To wash down this rich meat feast, choose between a selection of red and white wine. For more information, visit parkhotelgroup.com/alexandra
Mitzo Weekend Look forward to the weekend with Mitzo’s revamped brunch menu. Available every Saturday, Sunday and on Public Holidays between 11:30am and 2:30pm, Mitzo’s new menu includes delicacies such as lobster, abalone and bamboo clams. Enjoy over 40 types of seafood dishes, dim sum, roasts, wok dishes and desserts at just $68++ per adult. Top up another $60++ per adult and indulge in free-flow artisanal cocktails, Veuve Clicquot champagne, wines and beers. What’s more, parents can enjoy their brunch while their little ones play in the recently launched playroom. Children under the age of six dine for free while those between six to 12 enjoy 50% off. For more information, visit mitzo.sg
Bago at Lime House
Honey Chocolate at Shang Palace From now till September 15, enjoy the Honey Chocolate Collection of mooncakes, specially curated by Area Pastry Chef Hervé Potus. The collection features four flavours - Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and Salted Toffee, White Chocolate Passion Fruit with Mango and Roasted Sicilian Pistachio. These mooncakes incorporate raw and unprocessed Leatherwood Honey, which originates from the Tarkine region in Tasmania and is famed for its distinctive taste and health benefits, such as boosting the immune system with similar antibacterial properties to Manuka honey. Each box ($88) consists of two mooncakes of each flavour. For enquiries, please call 6213 4398/4473 or email dining.sls@shangri-la.com
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With the launch of Bago at Lime House, Singapore sees its first and only authentic Caribbean rum lounge, offering one of the largest selections of the world’s best rums in town. Bago’s rum list is categorised according to the three major types of colonial-influenced rums: RUM (British), heavier rums mostly made from molasses; RON (Spanish), velvety smooth and sweet; and RHUM (French), made from the fermentation and distillation of pure sugarcane juice. At Bago at Lime House, revel in the Caribbean spirit of ‘liming’ - the art of doing nothing but having good food, drinks and conversations while hanging out with friends. Available during after work hours on Wednesday to Friday and on weekends. For more information, visit limehouse.asia
Mooncake Fever
Over the Moon
The highly requested Yam Paste Mooncake with Single Yolk in Flaky Pastry makes its debut at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant. Available in limited quantity each day, this mooncake features a salted egg yolk ensconced in yam paste and layers of pastry. Another new flavour is Mixed Nuts Mooncake with Li Bai signature X.O. sauce, homemade using premium Japanese scallops. Li Bai will also be introducing three new flavours to the snow skin selection – Mini White Lotus Seed Paste with Lychee Martini Truffle, Mini Green Tea White Lotus Seed Paste with Tiramisu Truffle, and Mini White Lotus Seed Paste with Chrysanthemum Vodka Truffle. For orders or enquiries, contact 6839 5623 or email mooncake@sheratonsingapore.com
Award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo presents a selection of seven handcrafted mooncakes from August 15 to September 15. The new flavours include the Green Tea Paste with Single Yolk, which features a blend of green tea paste and salted egg yolk enveloped within the golden brown pastry. Another must-try is the Black Sesame with Single Yolk – a blend of black sesame paste and fine textured salted egg yolk. Durian lovers will be happy to hear that Hai Tien Lo’s signature Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake is making a comeback this year. During this period, Hai Tien Lo is also offering a Six-Course Mid-Autumn Reunion Set Menu. Highlights of this menu include the Crispy Sea Perch Fillet in Fermented Taro Sauce with Garden Vegetables in Sesame Sauce and the Braised Classic Whole Abalone with Beancurd in Superior Oyster Sauce. For more information, visit pacificmarketplace.sg
Mooncake Buzz at Goodwood Park
Local Delights at Oscar’s This August, Oscar’s at Conrad Centennial is offering a selection of locally-inspired dishes like their special Dry Laksa Pasta with Spicy Coconut Espuma Foam – created by food blogger, Miss Tam Chiak. Helmed by Senior Chef de Cuisine Alex Siah, the kitchen offers a variety of traditional Peranakan dishes such as Ayam Buah Keluak, Pongteh Ayam, Udang Masak Assam and Nonya Chap Chye. For a true Singaporean food adventure, opt for dishes like Roast Duck, Sweet and Sour Crispy Pork Belly, Spicy Chilli Crab with Crispy Fried Bun, Sambal String Ray served on Banana Leaf and Chicken and Beef Satay. For dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth with a selection of Nonya Kuehs and local desserts such as Bubur Pulut Hitam or Cheng Teng. For more information, visit connoisseur.sg or call Oscar’s at 6432 7481
This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival at Goodwood Park Hotel is offering a choice of alcoholic and chocolate flavoured mooncakes for the first time. These new creations include Yuzu Lychee Snowskin Mooncake, Dark Chocolate Crunchy Hazelnut Snowskin Mooncake and Gin Pineapple Snowskin Mooncake. Should you fancy something more traditional, choose between the Lotus Seed Paste with Melon Seeds, Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk, Lotus Seed Paste with Four Yolks, Assorted Nuts with Ham (‘Kum Toy’) and White Lotus Seed Paste with Single or Double Yolk. For orders or enquiries, contact the Mooncake Call Centre at 6730 1867/68
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Penang Feasting Penang has long been lauded as one of the food paradises of the region, offering popular favourites like Char Kway Teow, Assam Laksa and Hokkien Mee. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the halal-certified Penang Culture has introduced a choice of new dishes showcasing familiar Penang cuisine with a twist. Born and bred in Penang, Head Chef Wong Thin Lipp started building his culinary career over 20 years ago on the streets of Penang. “When working on these fresh versions, Chef Wong made sure every dish kept the main characteristics which made them famous in the first place,” says Shawn Lim, Director of Operations. “This new menu also shows our commitment to our customers in serving them quality food at friendly prices.” Start with the Penang Fire Wings to kick off the meal with a blast. These chicken wings are coated with belachan (prawn paste), deep-fried, and then tossed in a sweet plum and Thai chilli sauce. To
Brunch Delights at Mo’Mor Those on the lookout for a new brunch treat in the Orchard area should check out the recently launched weekend brunch at Mo’Mor on Tanglin Road. This modern ‘izakaya’ style bar/kitchen sits opposite Tanglin Mall, offering an inside dining area and an al fresco terrace in a casual laidback setting. Mo’Mor’s recently launched brunch menu focuses 14
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live up to their fiery reputation, the wings are then peppered with chilli padi (bird’s eye chilli) for added spiciness. We reckon that this dish is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The Penang Curry Fish Balls is an option for those who fancy something less adventurous. The fish balls are deep-fried before being doused in a rich curry gravy. We recommend leaving the fish balls in the gravy for a while to let them soak up all the curry goodness. The star of the new menu is definitely the Premium Crab Meat and Salted Egg Fried Kway Teow. In line with the salted egg yolk craze that has taken Singapore by storm, Penang Culture has also jumped on the bandwagon. Here, flat rice noodles are wok-fried with garlic, bean-sprouts and homemade sambal (chilli paste) before the mashed salted egg is tossed in. It’s then topped with prawns, squid, fish cake and cockles, before the finishing touch is added – mud crab meat and salted egg crumbs. Another cult favourite is the Salmon Assam Laksa, where deviating from traditional Assam Laksa, the chef tops the dish with slices of Norwegian salmon. The subtle sweetness of the salmon balances out the tangy taste of the assam (tamarind) so that the dish is not too sour, but still bursting with flavour. Penang Culture’s menu also boasts a range of barbequed seafood. We tried the BBQ Salmon, where two slices of Norwegian salmon are grilled to perfection, before being drizzled with the chef’s secret recipe chilli paste. This mysterious secret recipe paste is actually concocted using chilli, lemongrass, onions, ginger flower, assam and sugar. Unlike the usual sambal paste that Singaporeans are used to, this paste is less spicy and more fragrant. Wash this hearty meal down with Penang Culture’s signature Ampla Juice (Indian Gooseberry), a refreshing beverage that’s both sweet and sour, and is served with a sour plum for a salty kick. Alternatively, choose between the Cempedak, Durian or Coconut Milkshakes. The rich and exotic fruit flavours, coupled with the smooth and creamy texture of the milkshake, is guaranteed to put a sweet finishing touch to your Penang cuisine experience. Penang Culture, Changi Airport Terminal 2, Departure/Check-in Hall Level 3 (and two other outlets), tel: 6546 7793, gdgroup.com.sg
on doing simple things well – fans of brunch favourites like eggs benedict and freshly baked waffles will not be disappointed with the selection on offer. New dishes on the menu include the wonderfully buttery Scrambled Egg and House-cured Smoked Salmon, served in a warm croissant. By using organic eggs and curing the salmon over a period of two days in herbs and spices, the kitchen has succeeded in elevating this simple breakfast staple into a strong dish. Equally good is the Slow Cooked Poached Egg and Jamón Serrano Ham, served with spinach, cherry tomatoes and a soft brioche bun. The eggs are slow cooked at 61.9 C for 95 minutes, guaranteeing lots of flavour and a deep yellow yoke, which blends nicely with the house mentaiko sauce. Other dishes include the Mushroom & Cheese Omelette, served with streaky bacon, basil pesto ciabatta, vine tomato confit and crispy lettuce. Don’t fill up on savoury dishes though because the sweet dishes on offer are excellent. Don’t miss the unique Mo’mor French Toast, served with green tea ice cream, sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries and azuki bean paste or the Butter Milk Waffles, topped with flambéed banana, salted caramel and peanut butter ice cream. Beautifully presented, these dishes offer a nice balance of sweet and salty flavours with the fresh fruit providing an ideal palate cleanser. Mo’mor, 56 Tanglin Road, tel: 6463 8080.
Hola Barrio! 313@Somerset says ‘Hola!’ to Barrio by Mex Out, a Mexican taqueria that opens a new chapter on the success of its parent brand, Mex Out. The restaurant features an expanded menu of fan favourites from Mex Out, complemented by new plated dishes, starters, bar snacks, tortas (Mexican burger), and desserts. The barrio, Spanish for ‘neighbourhood,’ is a residential space for Mexicans to work, trade, socialise – in short, a hangout. Barrio by Mex Out lives up to the true meaning of its name with a 70-seater location at the heart of Orchard. We love that the place is modelled after a modern Mexican beer garden, giving it a casual, laid-back feel. No Mexican cuisine is complete without a generous portion of nachos. We highly recommend ordering a portion of Burnt Nachos to start off your meal. Barrio by Mex Out prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients, so we aren’t surprised to find out that the nachos are made from chopped corn tortillas, freshly fried every day. It is topped with chili con carne, cotija cheese, mozzarella and cheddar cheese sauce, pico de galla, coriander, sour cream, and of course, freshly made guacamole. What better way to enjoy Mexican cuisine than with tacos? Barrio by Mex Out boasts a selection of tacos, but our personal favourite is the Carne Asada taco – steak marinated and grilled, served with field mushrooms and Sriracha Thai chilli. Top it up with a zest of lime to bring out the full flavour of the beef and to add a sour kick to the taco. Whenever we think of Mexican food, we often forget about the satisfaction a good serving of Tortas
brings. The Fried Chicken Torta, where the chicken is marinated in buttermilk before being deep-friend in beer batter, is a must-try. Crispy on the outside, while tender on the inside, the chicken is topped with Chipotle Mayo, giving a spicy and tangy touch to complement this savoury dish. Barrio by Mex Out also offers vegetarian options. The Vegetables “De le Cruz” burrito rice bowl is perfect for those with a more specific diet. The burrito rice bowl consists of fragrant Basmati rice, topped with capsicum, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Finally, put the finishing touches to your meal with a cup of authentic margarita. This delicious cocktail can also help you cool down from the crazy Singapore heat. Be warned that dishes come in generous portions that are great for sharing, so be careful not to over-order! No matter what food preferences we have, Barrio by Mex Out takes care to cater to every single taste bud so that we can all hang out together. Barrio by Mex Out, 313@Somerset 01-14/15, tel: 6634 2102, mexout.com
All Day Breakfast Treats While the café trend has only picked up in recent years, O’Coffee Club had already established itself as one of the pioneer café chains in Singapore 25 years ago. The secret? Keeping up with the ever-changing trends and tastes of its patrons. This time, O’Coffee Club has made our dream to eat breakfast any time of the day by unveiling its new All-Day Breakfast menu. Our pick is the Waffle Stacker, where three layers of fluffy waffles are stacked together with scrambled eggs and Mangalica bacon. Top it with a knob of butter, then drizzle coffee maple syrup, Gula Melaka cream or traditional maple syrup for the finishing touch. The Waffle Stacker comes in a hearty portion that is perfect for sharing. Breakfast is never complete without a cup of coffee. Be sure to order O’Coffee Club’s adorable new Frozen Espresso Latte, which is uniquely served as either a polar bear- or penguin-shaped block of frozen coffee, topped with warm milk. Staying true to its name, O’Coffee Club has a selection of nine coffee bean varieties imported from all over the world with a choice of three different brewing methods – Drip Brew, Syphon Brew and French Press. Should you prefer something less caffeine-packed, O’Coffee Club’s new menu also features ice-blended drinks including Iced Blended Matcha Green, Very Berries and Sunny Orange. With prices starting at $5.90, O’Coffee Club’s all-day breakfast menu is guaranteed not to break the bank. Other breakfast items include alltime favourites like Eggs Benedict and French Toast. For more information, visit ocoffeeclub.com
Summer Picnic High Tea Take your average high tea buffet experience to a new level with a picnic-themed high tea at The Rose Veranda, ShangriLa Singapore. Between June 14 and August 31, The Rose Veranda will be offering the Summer Picnic High Tea Buffet, featuring both sweet and savoury delights such as Summer Vegetable Frittatas, Corn on the Cob with Truffle Butter and a variety of Summer Fruits and Berries. Choose between six different varieties of sandwich, including Provençal Tuna Niçoise Ciabatta, Smoked Bacon and Chicken Avocado on Rye – or try them all! Should classic high tea treats be preferred, English and Asian high tea favourites like English tea, sandwiches, pastries, Dim Sum and Popiah are also available. Be sure to dive in the chocolate fountain at the dessert station before you leave. Finally, order a cup of refreshing homemade lemonade on the side to stay cool during your Summer Picnic High Tea experience. Summer Picnic High Tea ($52++) at The Rose Veranda is available from Monday to Thursday from 11:30am to 6pm and from Friday to Sunday from 11:30am to 2pm, and 3pm to 6pm. For more information, contact dining.sls@shangri-la.com
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Singapore Road Trip By Hun Chua Images by Justin Eeles
With low traffic, excellent highways and a good mix of terrain, Singapore is a driver’s delight, offering everything from stunning cityscapes to jungle escapes. We put the new Kia Sportage to the test, exploring some of the city’s more picturesque sights and neighbourhoods.
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T Left: Enjoying the cityscape on the roof of People's Complex in Chinatown. Right: Testing the engine off South Buona Vista; on the beach in Labrador Park.
he Korean car maker has made giant strides in recent times and the previous Sportage crossover was certainly a smash hit for the brand, elevating its status and stealing market share in the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment. So is the brand new 2016 model up to the considerable task of succeeding it? We spend a day cruising around sunny Singapore to find out. At first glance, the new Sportage fails to conjure up the same visual allure as its previous incarnation. It looks a bit like the love child of a Porsche Cayenne and Subaru Tribeca — an interesting combination that departs from the strong, angular lines of its predecessor and takes a more curvaceous stance. Almost like a bullfrog ready to pounce on its prey, it takes some getting used to. However, as the day progresses the new look begins to grow on me. Inside, the dark leather and plastics are conservative with soft touch plastic up top and hard touch plastic down below creating an expensive and robust feel. There are lots of buttons to fiddle around with, meaning plenty of features so that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The overall build quality is up a notch from some of its Japanese rivals and I feel like I am actually sitting in a VW GTI with its strangely familiar design and layout. The journey starts on a cultural note as I turn into the former colonial army complex of Gillman Barracks. This collection of whitewashed buildings has been converted into an important centre for contemporary art, with a good choice of small galleries, backed up by a selection of cafes and restaurants. The Sportage navigates swiftly through the tiny roads here and three-point turns are handled with aplomb. Satisfied with the turning circle and handy reverse camera, we attempt to navigate through the console to the GPS. Alas, there is no www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 17
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built-in GPS on our model, although there is an option to pair a smart phone equipped with Google Maps and run it through the system. This however requires the USB cable and without one at hand, I instead connect my Spotify playlist seamlessly via bluetooth and crank up the volume of the impressive JBL sound system – bass junkies take note, this car won’t let you down. Heading to the west coast along Alexandra Road, I leave the busy streets behind for the natural surrounds of Labrador Park. This oasis of tranquility offers coastal walks and lots of greenery, just a few minutes from the city centre. The sun is shining above so it’s time to try out the sun roof – surely with all these buttons, there’s one to open the roof? Unfortunately, it seems permanent roof welding comes as standard. Undeterred I head off along the West Coast Highway in search of some windy roads to test out the suspension, which has been pleasantly pliant and comfortable so far. A homicidal taxi uncle ambushes us from behind. Tyres screech and brakes howl, with heart rates elevated to the extreme. Did I say this car is known for its safety features? Kia has installed not only twin front and side airbags but twin curtain airbags too with rollover sensor. Unscathed I head towards the winding roads of South Buona Vista. On this ascent, the 2.0L NA engine labours a bit coming up to speed – I’m slightly surprised that the new model doesn’t come with one of the small capacity turbocharged engines that are all the rage these days. With the 192NM of torque eventually released, the road becomes a blur and cars passed with satisfactory ease. For another dose of Singapore’s legendary tropical greenery, I carry on towards Bukit Timah Nature reserve, a favourite spot for nature lovers country-wide. Looking good and turning heads (in car) is hard work so I head to the popular Riders Café (51 Fairways Drive) nearby for a quick feed. One of the city’s more popular brunch
spots – the place is jammed on weekends – it’s a great choice for a weekday lunch. They also do a very good cheeseburger! Located next to the Bukit Timah Saddle Club, it’s just around the corner from the nine-hole Champions Golf Course and Driving Range and a unique street full of bric a brac shops, a goldmine for those hunting retro items and furniture. Retro fans will also enjoy my next destination, the neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, now firmly established as the hipster centre of town. Here the well-preserved collection of art deco buildings house an eclectic mix of hip cafes, bakeries, boutiques and restaurants. Visually impressive, it offers a throwback to Singapore’s sleepy beginnings, in sharp contrast to the CBD and shopping districts that surround it. Here I stop off to stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables from the famous Tiong Bahru Market – with the Sportage’s class-leading boot space (in excess of 500L) there is lots of room to work with. No clumsy boot lips here, getting into the back is smooth and easy, just the way I like it. If you head to the market, make sure you try some of the hawker food available there. Popular dishes at this selection of stalls include Fishball Noodles (02-44), Lor Mee (02-23) and the Wanton Noodles (02-30). If Tiong Bahru is the hipster capital of Singapore, then Chinatown has become the new upmarket dining heartland. Beautifully preserved shophouses here house a rapidly expanding choice of international restaurants and cocktails bars. Turning into the very happening Keong Saik Road, it dawns on me that this new Sportage is not just a case of ‘more of the same’ from Kia. The outgoing model was practical and good value, but with this head turner, the Korean car maker is punching above its weight in grip, agility and material quality. It feels just as sophisticated as any of its continental rivals. Will this make it a compelling buy in this already packed segment? I certainly think so.
left, clockwise from top: Off road in Bukit Timah; exploring Keong Saik Road; looking good in Tiong Bahru; on the road from Marina Bay Sands. right: Going green at the Botanic Gardens.
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MELVIN LIM Melvin Lim has recently been appointed General Manager of Marina Mandarin Hotel after a period working with Far East Hospitality. Born and raised in Singapore, he has worked around the region including stints in Indonesia and Thailand. We caught up with him to find out about his new appointment and what he thinks about being back in Singapore.
NS: Congratulations on your appointment, how are you enjoying working with the team at Marina Mandarin? ML: I started work in the middle of May and it’s been great! The team is highly experienced, professional, and more importantly shows keenness in embracing my leadership style. NS: What are the hotel’s main strengths and how do you hope to develop these factors further? ML: Marina Mandarin Singapore is located in the heart of the city where our guests can enjoy breath-taking views of Marina Bay and the financial district. Our excellent location allows both leisure and business travellers alike to have convenient access to Marina Square Shopping Mall, Suntec Conventional and Exhibition Centre and Sands Expo and Convention Centre. I hope to see more collaborative efforts in aligning our brand with complementary businesses in the vicinity. NS: What kind of accommodation experience can guests expect from a stay at Marina Mandarin? ML: Being a home-grown Singapore brand, 20
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we are proud of our 40 years of experience in delivering a unique blend of luxury travel accommodation. Marina Mandarin Singapore has one of the largest open atriums in South East Asia, which rises through 21 storeys and is permeated by streams of natural light. Our 575 rooms, including 22 suites and the exclusive Meritus Club Floors, are blessed with views of the Singapore harbour and the city’s dynamic skyline. All rooms and suites are connected to wireless or broadband Internet access while the Meritus Club rooms and suites are equipped with a personal Nespresso coffee maker, six-jet power shower and a plush Simmons 13-inch pillow top mattress, ensuring a good night’s rest. NS: What do you think are the main attractions of Singapore from a visitor’s point of view? ML: The attractions nearby, namely Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay and Singapore River (Merlion), continue to be a magnet for travellers. However, the performing arts and cultural scene is also gaining traction, with the Esplanade, National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum forming the cornerstone of Singapore’s vibrant art scene. Established
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attractions like the Singapore Zoo, the River Safari and the Jurong Bird Park, together with the various themed attractions on Sentosa, also continue to be very popular amongst visitors. NS: How has the city developed as a destination in the past five years? ML: Singapore has managed to reinvent itself as a hotlist destination with its new exciting shopping malls, attractions and eateries. The vibe and energy of the city definitely surged with the introduction of the two Integrated Resorts. In the arts and cultural scene, the recent addition of The National Gallery, showcasing international collections as well as art from around South East Asia, has contributed to the buzz. NS: Which areas of Singapore would you recommend visitors explore to get a more unique visitor experience? ML: I’d definitely recommend visiting Gardens by the Bay and ArtScience Museum. The Singapore River, along with Chinatown and Little India, are also must visit attractions. Regular events, like the Singapore Night Festival, are also well worth a visit.
NS: What would be your ideal ‘One day in Singapore’ itinerary? ML: I’d try to pack in 50 years of Singapore’s heritage, beginning with a food trail from Marina Mandarin Singapore. This starts in the hotel with local toast served with butter and kaya (sweet coconut egg spread) accompanied with soft-boiled eggs, wash it down with teh (tea) or kopi (coffee) local style. Then guests should hop onto the Singapore River bum boat by crossing the Jubilee bridge (to commemorate SG50), take a snap of the Merlion on the way and take in the CBD skyscrapers with the Marina Bay backdrop. The cruise takes guests past historic sights like the former Supreme Court, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay, offering the best of Singapore’s maritime history. Then head inland to Cross Street and start exploring Singapore’s most vibrant district – Chinatown. Here the old meets the new – contemporary coffee joints and chic bookstores stand alongside traditional tea houses and hawkers peddling their wares. Then head to Maxwell Road Food Centre for the best of Singapore’s street food like chicken rice, oyster cake, fried sweet potato buns and banana fritters (goreng pisang). Then work off the calories with some retail therapy down Haji Lane, part of the historic Malay quarter, which is now the centre for young creativity. If you can fit in more food, Beach Road Prawn Mee Eating
House is another stop or head back to Marina Mandarin for the ‘shiok’ laksa (spicy curry noodles) at Aquamarine. Then enjoy a matinee at Esplanade Theatres by the Bay or stroll to the Padang, where the newly opened National Gallery Singapore and St. Andrew’s Cathedral stand. Then take the MRT from City Hall to HarbourFront and continue your exploration at Sentosa’s Images of Singapore, where the humble beginnings of this fishing village comes alive through interactive and innovative storytelling. Don’t miss Madame Tussaud’s display of our Founding Father, First Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew and other royalty, politicians, and A-star celebrities. In the evening, return to the main island and head to Marina Bay to visit Marina Barrage and Satay By The Bay for more delicious street food before catching the daily Musical Rhapsody at the Supertrees Grove. Finally, end the day with a unique wildlife adventure at Singapore’s Night Safari, one of the city’s best attractions. NS: Where do you relax on your days off? ML: Gardens by the Bay is a beautiful place to take time off and enjoy nature. I like to visit the area during my off days and take a walk from Gardens by the Bay to Marina Barrage where you can watch people flying their kites. NS: Do you have any insider tips for sampling the best local cuisine? What is your
go-to Singaporean comfort food and who does it best? ML: I think Singapore’s best local cuisine can be found at Old Airport Road Food Centre. The centre sells every conceivable local dish and my favourite stall for comfort food is Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wanton Mee. Trying chilli crab is also a must and I’m delighted that Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin has Chef Francis Chong who’s synonymous with excellent chilli crab – check it out! NS: Are you looking forward to the F1 night race? Who do you think will win it this year? ML: Absolutely! The Singapore Grand Prix is the main event in our calendar and I love being trackside and inside the circuit. The night race is unique and really showcases Singapore as a modern, vibrant and fun city-state. I hope Nico Rosberg wins this year’s Singapore Grand Prix. I’ve been a fan since he drove for the Williams team in the mid-2000s. NS: What promotions will Marina Mandarin be offering during the months of August and September? ML: With Singapore celebrating its National Day in August, and the Grand Prix in September, we will certainly be offering various packages for these two busy months. Visitors should check out marinamandarin. com.sg for more details.
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ingapore has such a perfect blend of East and West. I’ve lived in Perth, St. Gallen (Switzerland), Dubai and Singapore and out of all the cities I have lived in, I feel that Singapore gives me the most options in choice of lifestyle. I can find completely quiet and Zen places to relax in or go out and have a back-to-back weekend full of events and parties. Even though I have a penchant for art galleries and shopping, this is how I would most typically spend a weekend.
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I would kick off my Friday with an eight kilometre run though my neighbourhood. I live near the city but it’s only a short jog from a whole host of heritage black and white houses and jungle foliage. A certain section of road sees the forest completely meet above me in a canopy and on occasion I have to run away from monkeys. There are gorgeous green lizards and squirrels everywhere and I love getting that dose of nature before the weekend begins. Every Friday I prepare my radio show from 10am to 11am in the office and then have an 11:15am programming meeting at Class 95FM. This meeting allows our whole team to come together to plan the promotions and contests for the week ahead and deal with a lot of logistics, as well as brainstorming content to keep us at number one. After the meeting I either have lunch at our office canteen or jet over to Angela May: Food Chapters for her Barramundi. Angela is a really close friend and is half Thai and I adore the Thai red curry flavours in this dish. The fish sits on barley and pomegranate seeds! I have always loved the pairing of sweet and savoury so this is perfect! I am on air from 2pm to 5pm every weekday so I use the show prep I did earlier in the day to sell a music-centred show, with living well and being happy as the central themes. This always puts me in a great mood to kick off the weekend.
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Simone Heng is a Singapore-born Australian TV and radio presenter based in Singapore. She currently hosts afternoons (2pm-5pm) on Class 95FM, Singapore’s Number One English radio station and is the host of Channel 5’s flagship programme, “Not the 5 Show” at 7:30pm on Wednesdays. She is also the host of “Eat List Star” available on Toggle.sg. 22
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Most Friday nights recently have seen an event or ball taking place. So after work I head home to get myself ready. These events are good networking opportunities and are often held at some of Singapore’s most stunning venues like the Capitol Theatre or the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay. If there is no event on, I often go to The Screening Room on Ann Siang Road to watch an old movie. I have been going there since I last lived in Singapore from 2005 to 2008. I adore that it is really quiet and very affordable – sometimes you can even end up with the whole cinema to yourself.
left from top: Relaxing at home; Simone at Angela May Food Chapters. above, clockwise from top: The brunch spread at Mitzo; the Capitol Theatre; interior at Mitzo; cocktail at The Cufflink Club.
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I like to start the day off with a personal training session with my trainer Vynn at the Concorde Hotel. This is because the rest of my weekend is basically eating and drinking and I have to keep my body in check. At 11:30am I usually go out to brunch to somewhere like Mitzo in Grand Park Orchard. The cuisine here is modern Cantonese and the taste combinations of the dishes on offer are so unpredictable. My absolute favourites have to be the baked lobster with creamy lemon sauce and their famous caramelised flame-torched char siew, which is available on free flow during the brunch. For dessert, they serve the most amazing deep-fried Hokkaido milk cheese tarts, which are so light and comforting. Most of the time I’ll go for the non-alcoholic version of the brunch but sometimes I’ll splurge and get the full champagnepaired experience. The brunch goes until around 2:30pm after which I’ll go home and rest, take a swim in the pool at home or catch up with friends. I don’t really go clubbing anymore, but am a big fan of The Cufflink Club in China Town so a Saturday night might comprise of drinks with the girls there. I love their rotating monthly menu of special cocktails – the Cusco Puta, which is made up of strawberryinfused pisco, red pepper, chilli bitters and hand-pressed citrus, is my favourite. I am typically in bed around midnight. www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 23
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On Sundays I like to have a little sleep in and do chores around the house in the morning. We also often have Class 95FM road shows and events on the weekend that I may have to host on a Saturday or Sunday, but if not, it’s a day of relaxation. My favourite place to relax in Singapore, if I have five to six hours spare, is ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa. I have been coming here regularly since I moved back here a year ago. The spa’s healthy restaurant, Tangerine, has a delectable threecourse menu, all of which is low fat and vegetableforward. The restaurant is very peaceful and looks out over a water feature, where floating islands of foliage move around in the wind – it’s so Zen! After eating I usually go and lounge in the onsen or the hot and cold plunge pools for a couple of hours before heading into my massage treatment. I love the pink hair and scalp mud which they lather on your head during the massage. It smells and feels amazing. After a day of ‘alone’ time at the spa, I’ll go home and make myself up and then meet family or friends for dinner. One of my favourite restaurants in town is The Tippling Club on Tanjong Pagar Road. Chef Ryan Clift, the man behind the venue, is also my co-judge on the cooking show “Eat List Star.” Ryan is a hoot! The menu comes in either five or ten-course sessions. The presentation and concept behind each course is mind-blowing. I particularly like that you can see what is happening in the kitchen, so if you are a food-addict like me, you can get a front-row seat to the sheer meticulousness that is needed to create top quality dishes. The cocktails there are also ridiculously good; my favourite is the Juniper Sling. This was inspired by Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling fragrance and is actually served in a fragrance bottle! So cute! It has gin, cassis, cherry bitters, cinnamon syrup, triple sec and juniper, mixed perfectly to create a fruity, crisp and refreshing drink. After a fun evening at The Tippling Club, I’ll head home and try to get an early night so I’m fully prepared for the new week ahead. Clockwise from top: Chilling at ESPA; the exterior of The Tippling Club; the Juniper Sling; Lamb a la francaise at The Tippling Club.
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Summer is here and where better to let off some steam, relax and have fun than Sentosa. With something for everyone, this island destination offers everything from adrenalinfuelled adventure to laid back relaxation and fine dining. Apart from the many wonders available at Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios at the gateway to the island, each of Sentosa’s many beach locales offers a heap of activities with enough to keep the active occupied for at least a couple of days.
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Singapore may not have a Disney World but Universal Studios Singapore is definitely a worthy alternative. This theme park, located in the heart of Resorts World Sentosa, is a world on its own, with seven individually themed zones to get lost in. Regardless of whether you are here on a weekend or weekday, expect large crowds from the moment it opens at 10am. A simple hack to avoid the growing lines is to explore the theme park’s zones in an anti-clockwise direction, starting from Madagascar and working your way around. Alternatively, you can simply invest in the Universal Express Pass and skip the queues as you gain access to a priority lane (once for every participating attraction). Recent additions include Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey, a roller coaster ride that takes you on an adventure with characters like Puss, Kitty and Humpty Dumpty – great for the little ones who may not be ready to face the high-adrenaline rides. A definite highlight is TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle – a simulated, 3D coaster ride that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into your very own action film! Regardless of whether you are a sci-fi nerd or a history buff, make a trip to Ancient Egypt and suffer the Revenge Of The Mummy. As expected, this indoor coaster will get your heart pounding from all of its thrills and spills but you’ll still face countless surprises as the entire ride happens in almost complete darkness! There is much more to Universal Studios Singapore than just the rides. There are plenty of shows for everyone to enjoy, like the infinitely cute Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase or Shrek 4-D Adventure! Cinema fanatics should definitely check out Lights, Camera, Action!, where you will witness an empty soundstage develop into the scene of a dramatic earthquake, through the power of special effects alone! It may be best to save your meal until after you’ve explored all the rides, lest you struggle to keep it down! There’s a whole world of international food offerings available, from Mediterranean fare at Ancient Egypt’s Oasis Spice Café to Mel’s Drive-In Diner in Hollywood… and of course, carnival snacks galore like cotton candy, popcorn, churros and ice cream at various kiosks throughout the extensive grounds! Marissa Trew Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, tel: 6577 8888, rwsentosa.com/uss.
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
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GO GREEN SEGWAY A good way of getting your bearings and seeing what the island has to offer is on a Segway. Operated by Go Green, this eco friendly business offers a number of different Segway tours available from their outlet located opposite the Bikini Bar, not far from Beach Station. Here get the hang of maneuvering a Segway along the road on tours that run from 30 minutes to 150 minutes, taking in the beach views and sights like the Sentosa Merlion, Fort Siloso and the recently launched 180m Siloso Skywalk. Easy and fun to use, the Segway is the ideal way to explore the quiet traffic-free roads of the island – if you fancy doing more of the work yourself, you can also hire a bicycle here and explore the island on your own terms. Gogreen Cycle and Island Explorer, Siloso Beach, tel: 6352 6754, segwaytours.com.sg
MEGAZIP ADVENTURE PARK This fun facility offers a good choice of activities to get your heart pumping. The park sits amidst the vibrant greenery of Imbiah Hill – one of the best viewpoints on the island. Everything from the high ropes obstacle course to the MegaZip zip line is ideal for families travelling with adventure-loving kids. The obvious highlight here is the MegaZip – a 450 metre-long high wire zip line between Imbiah Hill and Fox Finish Point on the beach below. Reaching speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour at a height of 75 metres, it definitely gets your heart pumping. It’s also perfect for those with a competitive spirit – try to gather up as much speed as you can and race your friends to the bottom. Other attractions here include the ParaJump, a 15-metre high launching platform that gives you the sensation of a free-fall parachute jump, and MegaBounce, which combines a trampoline and bungee ropes so visitors can test their acrobatic skills as they leap to new heights. The park is open daily but if you are here in Singapore on holiday, dodge the weekend rush by coming on one of the less busy weekdays. While it is possible to book tickets for the park’s separate attractions, we guarantee you will want to try everything at least once, so invest in one of their ticket packages to give you access to all. Marissa Trew MegaZip Adventure Park, Imbiah Hill Road Sentosa Island Singapore, tel: 6884 5602, megazip.com.sg 28
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WAVEHOUSE SENTOSA The lack of a decent surf break in Singapore is more than made up for at Wavehouse Sentosa. This 70,000 sqft beachfront facility features the exhilaration of two man-made waves (the leisurely FlowRider and the more extreme FlowBarrel), and a casual restaurant/bar area. Fun-seekers can start off their water frolics on a boogie board before graduating up to the much harder boarding. A cross between surfing, snowboarding and skate boarding, this involves trying to stay upright as water is pumped towards you at high velocity. Once you’ve mastered your balance on the FlowRider, take a giant step up to the FlowBarrel wave. This mimics an impressive barreling wave by pumping 100,000 gallons of water a minute in a perfect crest, allowing seasoned pros the ideal stage for practicing their skills. Wavehouse Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6377 3113, wavehousesentosa.com www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 29
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SKYLINE LUGE SENTOSA Literally steps away from Sentosa’s Beach Station, the Skyline Luge Sentosa is one of countless attractions you’ll come across during a day out in Sentosa. A little like go-karting without the engine, the luge will have you speeding along a downhill racetrack and testing your reflexes along a series of twists and turns. Before all the excitement begins, have a leisurely journey to the top of Imbiah Hill by hopping on the Skyride, a cable-operated chairlift boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding beaches, the tree canopy below and the skyline of Singapore’s central business district on the horizon. It operates well into the evening too, making for a very romantic backdrop to kick start any date night. Of course the true highlight is the two luge racing tracks that wind their way from the peak of Imbiah Hill back to the base. Feel the wind in your hair as you shoot down the winding trails and compete against your fellow ‘lugers’ to the bottom of the hill. Their motto “once is never enough” is definitely worth keeping in mind when purchasing tickets. While you can buy single ride tickets (which include both a skyride and luge experience), it’s much better value to opt for their three- or five- ride packages! If the whole family is in tow, consider the four, eight, or ten ride family passes, which guarantee that everyone gets a go! Whether you are planning a day on Sentosa with your family or you are trying your best to get your date’s heart racing, the Skyline Luge just might be the answer! Marissa Trew Skyline Luge Sentosa, 45 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6274 0472, skylineluge.com
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ISLAND BITES After all that excitement, you’ll definitely be needing some well-earned refreshment and hearty sustenance. Luckily you won’t have to travel far for a good feed. Located opposite Gogreen Segway on the beach is C-side, a dining and entertainment complex which includes The Bikini Bar, Coastes, Flame and Sand Bar. For casual all-day dining, Coastes is a good choice with its menu of popular favourites, friendly service and excellent location. It’s the kind of place you pop into for brunch and end up spending the whole day – sun loungers are also on hand for those with less planned on their itinerary. Coastes also features live jazz nights every Friday night this August, providing the ideal relaxed ending to an adrenalin-fueled day in the sun. Sand Bar next door is also a good place for a sunset drink. From 6pm to 9pm (Mondays to Fridays) all house pour spirits, together with selected beers and cocktails, are a very affordable $7. For a change of scene, head to Quayside Isle, where a selection of international restaurants and cafes looks out over the picturesque marina. Good choices for local food here include the excellent seafood restaurant Blue Lotus – try their Chilli Pomelo Crab for one of the best (and spiciest) versions in Singapore! Alternatively head to the authentic Spanish restaurant Sabio by the Sea for an al fresco feast of delicious tapas and sangria, overlooking the swaying masts of the yachts – it’s hard to believe that this casual but sophisticated location is just a short drive from the busy streets of the CBD. Coastes, Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6631 8938, coastes.com Sand Bar, 50 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6274 9668 Blue Lotus, Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, tel: 6339 0880, bluelotus.com.sg Sabio by the Sea, Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, tel: 6690 7568, dhm.com.sg
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Plot Text and Photos by Caleb Ming
In the last three decades, Singapore has increased in total land area by over a hundred square kilometres through reclamation. Yet, this 719.1 km2-large city-state remains one of the smallest sovereignties in the world. The 5.5 million who call this country home, however, know Singapore as a densely packed place to live in today. Close to 8,000 residents are packed into every square kilometre of this city, one that is just 40 per cent the size of London and half of Los Angeles. They also know how expensive life in the city is becoming because of this. While Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product per capita ranks just behind Qatar and Luxembourg, government measures to control the vehicle population in a city limited in land means that a Toyota Corolla here costs roughly the same as a Mercedes-Benz CLS in the United States. Despite this, the government put out a Population White Paper in 2013 which projected that Singapore needed a population of 6.9 million by 2030 to sustain a dynamic city. Some studies have gone on to put that number at 10 million by 2050. Such numbers only make these empty pieces of land around the city more peculiar and precarious. Plot is a documentation of these spaces awaiting the continued development of Singapore. 32
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Rochor Centre, November 2013 This cluster of colourful buildings that form a commercial and public housing estate will be demolished after almost four decades to make way for the new 21km long North-South Expressway. Its residents are being relocated to new residences developed nearby. More than 80 per cent of Singapore’s population live in public housing of this sort, residences which are sold on 99-year leases.
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Little India, March 2012 This area originally set aside by the British for Indian migrants to Singapore has continued till today to be the meeting point for migrant workers, particularly on their rest days. Besides visiting the nearby Mustafa departmental store, they gather on the neighbourhood’s empty plots of land even as these are quickly being filled up with new commercial and residential developments.
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Former Kallang Airport, October 2014
These gates mark the entrance to the former Kallang Airport, the city’s first purpose-built civil airport. Built by the British colonial government, it operated from 1937 to 1955 and was gazetted for conservation in 2008.
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Rail Corridor, July 2012 After nearly 80 years of service, the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway moved its operations out of Singapore completely, returning a 24km stretch of land back to Singapore. Plans have been made to transform the lands of this former railroad into a string of community spaces that have become known as the Rail Corridor, a green belt that will be 10 times as long as New York City’s renowned High Line.
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Bayfront, July 2012 Kite enthusiasts come to this plot adjacent to the towering Marina Bay Sands to fly their remote controlled kites at night. Decorated with coloured LEDs, these kites add a colourful touch to the city skyline, which has been carefully designed according to a night lighting masterplan drawn up by the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
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The Artist Caleb Ming's work examines aspects of modern living and its ironies. Working predominantly in photography and film, he explores issues related to people and the environment, telling stories through the landscapes he photographs. This series is part of a long-term project that documents the impact of space with the development of Singapore, its economy and population growth. The exhibition 'Plot' will be on show at the Esplanade Tunnel, Esplanade Theatres by the Bay, from July 15 to September 25.
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Village Life Text and photos by Isabel Leong
Changi Village may not be high on the list of must-visit places for tourists in Singapore, but it sure is a favourite hangout for locals, if not for a quiet evening stroll by the coast then for its famous nasi lemak.
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the natural beauty of Pulau Ubin, the home to one of the last remaining villages or ‘kampongs’ in Singapore. Here you can embark on a forest trail, either by foot or bike, through the overgrown wild ferns of the island. The island’s natural and rustic charm provides a welcome change to the concrete jungle of mainland Singapore, with groups of weekend cyclists the only traffic you’ll meet. For access to Pulau Ubin, take a bumboat ($2 per trip) from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. Unless you charter the boat yourself for a higher rate, be prepared to wait until there are enough passengers for the ride, which takes around 15-20 minutes.
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Clockwise from top: Coastal scenes; the evening catch; coastal paths; boats with Pulau Ubin behind.
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Whether you are here for an evening stroll or to catch the sunrise, Changi Boardwalk is not to be missed. This 1.2 kilometre boardwalk, made up of four segments (Sunset Walk, Kelong Walk, Cliff Walk and Sailing Point Walk) hugs the Changi coastline from Changi Beach Club to Changi Sailing Club. Sunset Walk offers a splendid view of the sunset over Changi Point, with a backdrop of huge boulders, while Kelong Walk, reminiscent of the traditional kelong fishing days, is a stretch of boardwalk with wooden stilts built over water. Cliff Walk, located just below the hilltop chalets, allows a respite from urbanisation with its lush greenery. The viewing decks along this
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stretch, located at vantage points, make for superb photography spots. Sailing Point Walk offers another type of view—situated near Changi Sailing Club, this walk provides panoramic views of the sea. Entrances to the boardwalk start at Netheravon Road and Cranwell Road – if you happen to be in Changi Village on the third Saturday of the month, there is a free guided walk of Changi Boardwalk at 10am organised by the Green Volunteer Network. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the nearby Changi Prison Museum (1000 Upper Changi Road North). Here, be transported back to the troubled years when Singapore was under Japanese Occupation
during World War 2. Dedicated to all those who lived and died during this dark period in the country’s history, the museum documents the main events that took place though a series of audio-visual displays. If there is one reason anyone would come to this corner of the island of Singapore, it would have to be for Mizzy Corner’s (Block 2, Changi Village Hawker Centre, 01-26) nasi lemak, a classic Malay dish made up of fragrant grains of pandan-infused rice, crunchy ikan bilis (fried anchovies), chunky deep-fried chicken wings and sambal sauce, interspersed with chopped chilli. This stall is recognisable by the long queue of diners at both lunch and dinner time.
clockwise from top: Coastal Settlement; a rare quiet moment at Mizzy Corner; pulling a pint at Charlie's Corner.
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including a Pilsner, a wheat beer, Scottish ales and pale and golden ales. For local dessert, head to Bunny and Pony (Block 1, Changi Village Road, 01-2000). This is a delightful dessert parlour that sells fluffy waffles alongside lifestyle products like lamps, bags, and notebooks. Crowd-pleasing flavours include Pina Colada, Dark Sesame and Gula Melaka. A Spoonful of Sugar (Block 4, Changi Village Road, #01-2072) is another gem for those travelling with young ones. In addition to serving desserts like ice cream and cakes, they also hold regular baking classes for children. Slightly off the beaten path, the casual restaurant The Coastal Settlement (200 Netheravon Road) is definitely worth the drive, if only for its interior that’s dotted with quirky vintage items ranging from old telephones to classic bikes. This popular brunch destination also serves a blend of international and local fare at lunch and dinner – try their Half & Half Pizza, with wagyu beef slices, caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms on one side, and pepperoni and prosciutto on the other. Accommodation options around Changi Village include the affordable Village Hotel Changi (1 Netheravon Road, tel: 6379 7111, stayfareast.com), which also hosts an outlet of the popular wine bistro, The Wine Company. Other choices include the boutique style Raintr33 Hotel Singapore (33 Hendon Road, tel: 6653 3833, raintr33hotel.com), which is located in a beautiful old colonial building near The Coastal Settlement. Also located in a converted colonial building is Changi Cove (351 Cranwell Road, tel: 6922 6122, changicove.com), which offers 112 rooms set in natural surrounds. Changi Village is a peaceful enclave, perfect for those who want to escape the high pace of city life and reconnect with nature. Located close to the airport, EXPO and shopping centres like Changi Point, it offers a convenient and affordable option for those looking to experience a different side of Singapore.
above, Clockwise from top: Pulling your own pint at Little Island Brewing Company; liquid refreshment.
Your nasi lemak should be accompanied by Mei Xiang’s pisang goreng. Fried in sizzling hot oil, bananas are coated with granular-like batter coating to encase their soft pulp. Situated at the same hawker centre at stall 01-51, this snack is the perfect combination of sweet, soft and crumbly. Tucked in a corner of the food centre, Charlie’s Corner (Block 2 Changi Village Road) has been a fixture in Changi since the late 1970s. This unassuming watering hole offers a selection of craft beers and ciders at some of the most affordable prices in Singapore. Nearby, the newest kid on the block, Little Island Brewing Co, is a haven for beer-lovers. Resembling a typical European beer garden, this spacious microbrewery offers an industrial-chic space with concrete counters and communal wooden tables, both inside and al fresco. Here you can experience what it’s like to tap your own beers with its unique self-service function. Expect a good selection of brews on rotation
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Left, clockwise from top: All smiles at A Spoonful of Sugar; nasi lemak at Mizzy Corner; interior of Little Island Brewing Company; waffles at A Spoonful of Sugar.
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Telok Ayer & Amoy St
By Michelle Yee I Photos by Justin Eeles
Strategically located in the heart of the Central Business District, Telok Ayer and Amoy Street are located in a culturally and historically rich area that bristles with an ever-increasing selection of trendy restaurants and bars, complemented by offices, boutiques and some of Singapore’s most picturesque temples.
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left: Greenery at the gate of Amoy Street. Right: The cityscape backdrop at Thian Hock Keng Temple.
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torturous urban squalor that it used to be. In recognition, Telok Ayer was given conservation status in 1989. Chock-full of hip and trendy restaurants and bars, the Telok Ayer-Amoy Street neighbourhood is currently one of Singapore’s hottest foodie destinations. Diners here can expect to be spoilt for choice with a multitude of options that include American, Australian, Argentinian, Greek, Japanese, Hawain, Korean and Chinese cuisine. Whether you’re popping in for coffee and a sandwich or out for a night of gourmet delights, the quality on offer here guarantees a fantastic dining experience. Helmed by Andrei Soen of The Cajun Kings, Ming Tan of Lolla, and management guru Aamir Ghani, Park Bench Deli (179 Telok Ayer Street, tel: 6815 4600, parkbenchdeli.com) dishes out some of the best sandwiches in town. Banish thoughts of ham and cheese on white bread as the sandwiches here are spectacular – expect luscious fillings like pork belly, short ribs and pork shoulder. With more than a decade of culinary experience under their belts, the PBD team has designed a menu using quality ingredients to recreate timeless classics with a twist, remix all-time favourite local dishes into sandwiches, and rethink the boundaries of traditional sandwich-making. Some of their scrumptious signatures include the fried chicken sandwich and kong bak banh mi (inspired by the classic Chinese dish of braised pork belly). Previously located along Martin Road, popular Argentine restaurant boCHINche (01-02, 115 Amoy Street, tel: 6235 4990, bochinche.com.sg) has recently relocated to join the party at Amoy Street. The new space sports a refreshed menu and look. Diners can look forward to a selection of Argentine 50
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meats and main courses that are crafted around a new custommade wooden charcoal grill. The menu, specially created by Chef Diego Jacquet, includes must-try additions like his new empanadas stuffed with braised cuttlefish, fennel and chorizo or spinach, goat cheese, raisons and pine nuts. For main courses, try the ocean-fresh whole fish of the day, served with corn, farro, basil and almond beurre blanc or dishes like the grilled octopus, with pickled mussels, black tomatoes and burnt onions. Beef is what Argentinina cuisine is famous for and with the Chef’s new grill (which he personally imported from Spain), meat lovers can enjoy tender Argentinian grass-fed beef, flamegrilled to perfection. Another restaurant that has recently relocated to a new space along Amoy Street is Ding Dong (01-02, 115 Amoy Street, tel: 6557 0189, dingdong.com.sg). With its new location, this funky modern Southeast Asian restaurant will also be offering a brand new cocktail menu specially crafted by Joe Schofield (from The Savoy in London) showcasing the best of Southeast Asian inspired drinks. On the food front, Chef Jet Lo, who has been with the establishment for more than two years, continues to offer his ingenious Asian-inspired creations. Be sure to try creative dishes like the five-spice lamb tongue with pickled cucumber and black pepper sauce, the homemade banana bread with duck liver and kimchi and the chargrill ocean trout with spiced quinoa and green mango salad. One of the coolest looking bars along Telok Ayer Street, Fu Lin Bar & Kitchen (127 Telok Ayer Street, tel: 6423 0311, facebook.com/fulinbarandkitchen) offers the unique concept of scrumptious yong tau foo during the day, and an array of
cocktails, sakes and tapas at night. Serving up this popular local dish during the day, the place metamorphosises at night when head Chef Warren Poh serves up excellent Asian inspired tapas and small plates. Recommended dishes include the hanging tender beef (wrapped with bacon and covered with chestnut puree) the iberico steak, the camembert toast, the crispy pork belly and the prawn pasta. Another place nearby with a similar concept is the cafe Free The Robot (118 Telok Ayer Street, tel: 6438 1836, bittersandlove.com), which in turn becomes the cocktail bar Bitters and Love in the evenings. Enjoy quality coffee at this quirky cafe while feasting on their menu of pastas and light meals while the sun is shining and then stay (or return) for cocktails once it has set. A few doors down from Free The Robot is Moosehead (110 Telok Ayer Street, tel: 6636 8055, mooseheadproject. com). Owned by father-and-son team Glen and Daniel Ballis, this modern European bistro recently welcomed a new head chef, Seumas Smith, and a brand new menu (see our review in the dining section). The main cooking method here is a charcoal-grilled inka oven, producing robust bold flavours with a Mediterranean core. Some of the highlights from the new menu include bone marrow with ortiz anchovy, garlic and sourdough, fried artichoke and housemade ricotta with housepickled lemon and radicchio and the char-grilled broccolini with hoisin aioli and roasted peanuts. Further down Telok Ayer, Meat Smith (167-169 Telok Ayer Street, tel: 6221 2262, meatsmith.com.sg) is a smokehouse opened by serial restaurateur Loh Lik Peng. A must-visit for all carnivores, the menu here, conceptualised by Chef Andrew www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 51
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Baldus, offers a tantalising selection of meats that have been smoked with lychee and jarrah wood in gigantic stainless steelclad smokers imported from the United States. Some of our favourites here include the vinegar-brined pork belly, 365-day grain-fed Angus brisket and the pulled pork sandwich with green papaya salad. Those looking for a different take on local fare shoud visit Wanton (52 Amoy Street, tel: 6221 1336, wantonsg.com) which serves the traditional wanton mee and other jazzed-up Chinese staples in a funky modern environment – think bar with cocktails, pumping sound system and a grungy interior. Must tries include their Aburi Pork Belly, the Batalong Egg and of course the Boiled Wontons. Wash it all down with one of their signature cocktails like the Ju-Hua (vodka, chrysanthemum tea, lychee liquor) or the Gin-Heeto (Gin, tonic, elderflower syrup and muddled Japanese cucumbers). Cocktail connoisseurs can definitely rejoice in this area as there are some excellent bars located on Amoy including Jigger & Pony (101 Amoy Street, tel: 6223 9101, jiggerandpony. com), Sugarhall (102 Amoy Street, tel: 9732 5607, sugarhall.sg) and the newly opened Employees Only (112 Amoy Street, tel: 6221 7357, employeesonlysg.com). With its first outlet outside of NYC, Employees Only offers late night eats and some of its favourite New York cocktails, including Ready Fire Aim – a fiery mix of Mezcal, fresh lime juice and dashes of Hellfire Bitters, their classic Manhattan and the EO Gimlet, featuring Perry’s Tot Navy Strength gin shaken with EO’s own lime cordial. With its blend of historic sights, beautifully preserved shophouses and dynamic dining scene, this part of Chinatown should be on everyone’s travel itinerary in Singapore. With the bars and restaurants of Club Street just a short walk away and the easy access to Chinatown and the CBD, it’s also a great part of the city to stay. To complete the Chinatown experience, book into one of the luxury boutique hotels in the immediate area like The Scarlet, The Club and The Amoy. Alternatively, larger hotels like Westin Singapore and the newly opened Oasia are within a short drive.
Left, clockwise from top: Interior at Free the Robot; Telok Ayer street scene; Seumas Smith at Moosehead. above: The Club Hotel nearby on Ann Siang Road; temple scene on Telok Ayer.
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ne of the city’s most recent restaurant openings, Cheek by Jowl has really hit the ground running, making an instant impression on Singapore’s dynamic dining scene. Located on Boon Tat Street, the restaurant takes up the space vacated by Sorrel, transforming what was a more formal fine dining space into a casual modern Australian eatery – think distressed walls, oversized pot plants and an indie theme track. The dining hall is not huge – the restaurant is housed on the ground floor of a converted shophouse – so tables are positioned just far enough apart to ensure the healthy crowd some privacy.
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Apparently the restaurant’s name does not refer to the slightly crammed conditions but to the fact that Chef Rishi Naleendra is again working side by side with his wife, Manuela Toniolo, after a long period of working in different establishments (he at Oxwell & Co and Maca and she at Waku Ghin). Apart from the cosmetic changes to the dining area and a new front window that opens out onto the street, Sorrel’s open kitchen space remains, so diners can sit at the back counter and watch the kitchen team at work, an intimacy that always promotes a more relaxed dining experience. Chef Rishi was born in Sri Lanka but his years of training and experience in Melbourne
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and then Sydney provide the basis to his modern Australian menu at Cheek by Jowl. I asked him what were the chief influences behind his cooking style. “I spent nine years in Melbourne and three years in Sydney and both cities are very multicultural which means that amazing products and ingredients are available due to the culinary influences from around the world. For example Melbourne has some of the best Banh Mi I’ve had in my life. From my point of view I still use traditional techniques, a lot of French methods, but because we have the freedom to experiment with so many new ingredients and flavour combinations in Australia, this is the cuisine that has emerged. It’s a cuisine without limits.” Those looking for a gastronomic adventure, with none of the baggage or high costs that usually accompany it, will enjoy Rishi’s menu. With 16 choices available, covering starters, mains and desserts, we’d recommend sharing a few plates to get the most out of your meal. Notable starters include ‘Oyster’ a large fresh oyster covered in smoked tomato granita. The flavour of the tomato ice is superb but unfortunately the oyster was so cold once scooped out that I was forced to swallow it whole to avoid brain freeze, therefore missing out on the oyster itself – next time I’ll separate the two! Another starter, features ‘Pickled Kingfish’, served with pickled cucumber, watermelon radish (it looks like a watermelon) and avocado puree, in a citrus yuzu and mint oil dressing. With bold clean flavours, this was a firm favourite. Mains include the ‘Braised Pork Shoulder,’ beautifully presented under a shaving of pickled green apple, with turnips and a dense Morcilla (Spanish blood sausage) sauce providing a comforting base flavour. We also enjoyed the clean freshness of the
locally farmed ‘Barramundi,’ served with Bonita butter, roasted leek, caramelised onion puree and a first for me, algae seasoned puff rice. With the strong flavours of the onion and leek contrasting with the lightness of the beautifully seared fish, this provided a salty crunch that balanced the dish nicely. The menu changes regularly at Cheek by Jowl, with 20 new dishes since opening four months ago but one item that remains is the ‘Confit Duck Leg, ’ served here with five spice caramel, sautéed cucumber and waffles. It was this dish that Chef Rishi perfected at Maca, creating an unusual flavour combination that was an instant hit with clientele. Other flavours he has discovered include swede, which he serves with an Iberico Pork Collar. “When I first tried this at a friend’s house I didn’t like it, it was all mushy, grey and overcooked. But I tried roasting it in foil with a cumin sauce with olive oil and it came out a beautiful yellow and tasted really good. This surprised me a lot – in fact it doesn’t even need the Pork Collar! When I first served it I just added some Tuscan kale, wild rice and a cumin sauce!” Desserts at Cheek By Jowl continue Chef Rishi’s creativity with ingredients – ‘Coconut’ has laksa leaf ice cream, fresh pomelo, peanuts and green chilli oil sauce while ‘Rhubarb’ marries lingonberry ice cream, ginger caramel and ginger ale granite with roasted white chocolate in a delicious blend of smooth and crunchy sweetness. Cheek by Jowl is open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. On weekdays, the kitchen offers a two-course set lunch of $30++ or three-course for $38++ with a la carte dishes also available. At dinner, a five-course menu is available at $88++. Cheek by Jowl, 21 Boon Tat Street, tel: 6221 1911, cheekbyjowl.com.sg
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Meet the Moose By Marc Tan I Images courtesy of Moosehead
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hinatown’s edgy bar/kitchen Moosehead has recently refreshed itself with a new look interior and a choice of new dishes on the menu. One of the forerunners in the development of the modern Singapore dining scene, Moosehead has been serving sharing plates of its unique blend of Mediterranean with Asian touches for the past three years. With its central location on Telok Ayer, Moosehead is bang in the middle of what’s currently the hottest dining area in town. With the parallel Amoy street suddenly the address of choice for a host of new openings like Employees Only, Ding Dong and Bochinche, this has become an exciting area for the travelling gourmand to explore. Inside, Moosehead has upgraded the furnishings of its prewar shop-house home. Gone is the graffiti and mismatched furniture, to be replaced with a banquette seating and polished teak tables. A tilted mirror along the wall provides the illusion of more space while potted plants and a green colour scheme reflect the kitchen’s liberal use of fresh herbs and vegetables on the menu. With the addition of the newly installed air-conditioning, the restaurant now offers a more comfortable dining experience all-round. In the kitchen, the restaurant welcomes a new head chef, Seumas Smith, whose international experience includes Michelin-star restaurants in the UK and a stint at Jason Atherton’s ground-breaking restaurant in Singapore, Esquina. Working with Glena and Daniel Ballis, the father/son team behind Moosehead, Chef Seumas has integrated a selection of new dishes that adhere to the restaurant’s culinary concept of creative global cuisine with strong Mediterranean influences. Popular favourites remain, like the Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Miso and
Leek Confit and the Crispy Spiced Pig’s Ears with Garlic Aioli and Lime. Thankfully the kitchen has maintained the heavy vegetable-focus of the menu so diners can enjoy new dishes like the Beetroot with Sumac Yogurt, Pomegranate, Spiced Ponzu and Almonds, the Fried Artichoke with House-Made Ricotta, House-Pickled Lemon and Radicchio, and the Roasted Asparagus with Slow-Cooked Egg, Toasted Buckwheat and Mushroom Dashi Puree. Of these, the beetroot dish was a clear favourite – the creaminess of the sumac yoghurt providing an excellent accompaniment to the beetroot with the crunch of the pomegranate elevating the dish with a juicy tang. Don’t miss the bacon-wrapped dates, a sublime mix of salty and sweet flavours that just works beautifully. Other strong new dishes include the Bone Marrow with Ortiz Anchovy and Garlic Aioli, served on a thick wedge of sourdough toast. For the larger plates, we enjoyed the Slow-Cooked Pork Belly, served with Roasted Baby Turnips, Cavolo Nero (black cabbage) and an Apple Verjus Gel and the divine Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw in Soft Brioche Bun. Other dishes include a Grilled Lamb Rump with Roast Carrots, Cucumber and Feta and a fall-apart tender Four-Hour Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek, with Celeriac Puree and Wild Mushrooms. Finish off your meal with the Roast White Pear with Citrus Yogurt and Pistachio, a light dessert with crunchy sweet pear, or the wonderfully moist Hazelnut Cake, with Yuzu Crème Fraiche. Whether it’s for a light lunch or a more substantial dinner, Moosehead is an excellent choice for modern Australian cuisine in a casual relaxed setting – recommended. www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 57
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Back to Basics at Burger Joint By Wilson Chew Images courtesy of Wilson Chew and Burger Joint
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inding Burger Joint in Singapore takes a little effort – the entrance is located behind Gemmill Lane, marked only by the neon sign of a burger. Inside, past velvet curtains, is an unexpected sight for a Singaporean shophouse conversion – wood panel walls and tables, plush banquettes and a vast space with a low ceiling. Nic Heaney, the owner, says that it’s just like in New York, a phrase a lot you’ll be seeing a lot. Nic has many stories about his labour of love, but one about the ceiling reveals his thinking. At their first meeting, he mortified the interior designer by demanding bogstandard office ceiling tiles. The designer tried to sell him on something more trendy; a lot of Nic’s response is unprintable here. He prevailed. The reason for his stubbornness? Those ceiling tiles are just like in New York. This is just a small part of how Nic and his wife Bénédicte have moved heaven and earth to reproduce the experience at Burger Joint New York. He got staff from the Big Apple to train the staff here, using the same custommade grills. What goes into the burgers there, goes into ours too – chilled beef from Nebraska and cheese from Wisconsin. Even the soundtrack, a lilting, bustling throwback to the golden age of jazz, is the same as you know where. (The bacon’s source? Secret.)
The end product, though, bucks Singaporean trends, just like the decor. Where many upscale joints here are all about packing more and more between the buns, the burger here is of puritan simplicity. The toppings available are cheese, bacon and that’s about it. Most controversially, the beef – which is sliced and minced on an hourly basis – is grilled without seasoning. “The beef is good enough,” says Nic, “to stand on its own.” Some disagree but I concur. The loosely packed meat melts in a rush of fats and juices, nutty, smoky and intensely beefy. If you need salt, there’s salt and pepper at every table but overseasoning this would be like sending in a marching band during a Coltrane gig. Around this intricate, delicate pillar all else falls in place. Bacon is a proper hit of salt and crispness, moderated by a lingering whiff of caramelised maple syrup. Cheese has been heated with the patty, so it bubbles, dribbles and clings to the meat, its own tang and whiff teased out and transformed by the grill’s heat. The bun is lightly toasted and dense – a far cry from the greasy brioche so common here and much more effective. It sponges up juices, frames the whole assembly and is a pillowy, filling backdrop,
which is all it needs to be. Shoestring fries (direct from the US) are liberally salted and pleasantly crackly. The owners’ obsessiveness reaches to the drinks as well. Boozy milkshakes are made with Häagen Dazs ice cream, so thick it crawls rather than rushing up the straw, and suffused with a heady dose of Bailey’s. One big difference from New York is the importance of the bar, which serves a changing array of 18 craft beers. A system of cold room and supercooled pipes keeps the beer at the same frigid temperature from keg through tap to glass. We try the Shiga Kogen, from Nagano - a perky IPA redolent of grapefruit and malt. Honestly, I think of Burger Joint as an antidote Singapore sorely needs - from the florid, the chic and the overdressed. What goes on here is the best kind of zealotry – a restaurant run around two questions. Is it just like in New York? And is it good? Whenever the answers are jeopardised – by large orders that overburden the grill or by yeast fouling and clogging the beer pipes – the actions are decisive. The large orders are rejected, the pipes cleaned after every keg and then cleaned again, professionally, twice a month. If there is a good kind of monomania, this is it. The many hands behind Burger Joint show no signs of brooking compromise. Long may it stay this way. Burger Joint, 115 Amoy Street 01-03 (entrance on Gemmill Lane), tel: 6221 8648, burgerjointny.com/singapore
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A New Froth
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By Isabel Leong Images courtesy of Froth
reviously located at BIG Hotel on Middle Road, the modern Asian Fusion concept Froth is now situated in the heart of the Central Business District at Ascott Raffles Place. Within a five-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT, this upmarket restaurant recently launched a revamped menu that does not disappoint in the creativity department. Chef Derrick’s new menu is full of original creations – think Doritos with duck winglets, risotto with a tom yum twist and squid ink with lobster wrapped in a brioche roll. Whet your appetite with the Hot & Cold Foie Gras – pan-seared foie gras perched on toasted butter brioche with pomegranate and truffle honey apple reduction served with cold foie gras paired with a liquid centre of apple and kiwi puree – a culinary creation that left my taste buds in awe. In another bold move, Chef Derrick combines squid ink with lobster chunks in his Squid Ink Lobster Roll dish. The brioche is served as a roll made with squid ink, giving the bread a dramatic black colour. Encased in it are lobster chunks drenched in thick squid ink mentaiko sauce, with truffle fries on the side to top it off. For a sharing option, try Froth’s Doritos Crust Winglets. This dish deliciously combines
the best of duck confit wings with crushed spicy Doritos chips. The confit wings were tender and, best of all, wingless, making the dish a perfect choice for business meals as patrons need not worry about making a mess. The crushed chips, however, could have been a bit crunchier. If I were to pick a favourite dish on the menu, the Ponzu Soya Cod would top my list. Cooked sous vide, the cod fillet is placed in a 45-degree-Celsius water bath for 50 minutes and served with a ponzu and sesame soya glaze. The skin is charred to achieve a crispy crackling on the outside with the delicate flesh breaking apart beautifully. From the dessert menu, the Taro Waffles is one of Froth’s most coveted dishes. An alternative to this popular favourite is the new French Toast Waffle, a unique must-try dessert. Here the waffles are half-cooked in the waffle iron, coated with French toast batter, and deep-fried. They are then drizzled with condensed milk and topped off with a scoop of ice-cream and cereal flakes. After this decadent finale to your meal at Froth, there is no doubt you will leave feeling both sated and very satisfied. Froth, No 2 Finlayson Green, Ascott Raffles Place, tel: 6336 1228, froth.sg
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Summer Treats at Lewin Terrace By Mark Tan Images courtesy of Lewin Terrace
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ans of Lewin Terrace’s Executive Chef Keisuke Matsumoto should definitely try out the new dishes available on the restaurant’s current ‘Summer’ menu. Following Chef Matsumoto’s signature fusion of European and Japanese cuisine, the new dishes include a Wagyu Shabu-Shabu, a Sole Meunière, an Amane Melon Soup and a Nippon Rossini. Lewin Terrace is one of Singapore’s most atmospheric restaurants, located in a charming colonial bungalow behind the Philatelic Museum on Coleman Street. Perched on a raised platform at the top of a flight of stairs, the restaurant offers both enclosed dining and an al fresco terrace, surrounded by lush tropical greenery. With this kind of romantic ambiance, it’s no surprise that Lewin Terrace is a popular place for both a romantic tete a tete and more substantial wedding celebrations. The magical setting is enhanced by the culinary wizardry of the kitchen, with Chef Matsumoto’s relentless pursuit of gastronomic excellence evident in the beauty and artistry of the menu. This is backed up by a strong wine list of new and old world wines, including a good selection of organic and biodynamic vintages, curated by the resident sommelier. Following the Japanese culinary influence, there are also some fine sakes on offer and more exclusively, some rare Japanese dessert wine. Entrees, entitled ‘Hassun’ offered Umami Dashi, a foamy jelly glistening in gold leaf that blended the savoury umami flavour with hints of Thai cuisine with its fragrant lime leaf infusion. Another entree paired sweet Hokkaido corn puree with an undercoating of Foie Gras Brulee, a deliciously rich marriage of flavours that had diners licking their plates clean. The Wagyu Shabu-Shabu is a visual treat, with the broth cooked on the table in a percolator before being poured over the delicate beef, accompanied by mild wasabi gnocchi, diced radish, flower petals and okahijiki.
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On the mains, the delicate flavour of the Sole Meunière is brought to life by hints of ‘sumoc’ spice and dried tomato, smoky potato and a dusting of fine Spanish almond powder. Our favourite dish has to be the Nippon Rossini, a Lewin terrace signature dish that gets a refresh on the summer menu. This juicy and immensely flavourful piece of Japanese Wagyu is served with a soft Foie Gras Terrine, mushroom paste, truffle, crunchy brown rice and a delicious thick gravy. For a palate cleanser, Chef Matsumoto serves shots of the rare Japanese Shizuoka melon, infused with calamansi and delivered in a haze of dry ice. It’s an ideal way to prepare for the rich sweetness of the finale, the Riz au Lait, which marries cinnamon ice cream with chocolate fondant, a flowershaped black sesame cookie, apricot segment and thin chocolate crust, all presented beautifully as an artist’s palette. Lewin Terrace, 21 Lewin Terrace, tel: 6333 9905, lewinterrace.com.sg
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Hawker Heaven By Darien Choong Images by Darien Choong and Justin Eeles
Planning a food tour in Singapore is not as easy as it seems, as there are almost too many local delicacies to savour. Here local foodie Darien Choong plans a two-day, one-night beginner gastronomic guide to some of the mouthwatering food centres of Singapore.
Day One
Lunch 1pm
The Chicken Rice War
Maxwell Food Centre is one of the ‘must visit’ food destinations in Singapore on Tripadvisor. Head towards this food haven for your lunch, and order what to many is the national dish of Singapore – Hainanese Chicken Rice. Tian Tian Chicken Rice at Stall 10/11 is probably one of Singapore’s most famous chicken rice stalls, visited by gourmet heavyweights such as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Anthony Bourdain and superstars like Chow Yun Fat. The rice, cooked in chicken oil, spices and pandan leaves, is fragrant and fluffy, while the steamed chicken is wonderfully tender – something that has attracted long queues, especially after the stall won the ‘Gordon Ramsay vs Tian Tian’ Hawker Heroes Challenge in 2013. However, this award-winning stall has faced stiff competition at Maxwell from another chicken rice stall Ah Tai, located three stalls away. Ah Tai, 62
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a relative of Tian Tian’s owner, set up this stall after falling out with the family. I’ve tried Ah Tai’s chicken rice when I was tool lazy to queue up at Tian Tian for a quick lunch. The chicken and rice is quite similar to Tian Tian, but slightly oilier. However it’s a close fight and if you have only 15-30 minutes for lunch, you may want to give it a shot.
Tian Tian Chicken Rice
Maxwell Food Centre 1 Kadayanallur Street, 01-10/11 Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-8pm
Ah Tai Chicken Rice
Maxwell Food Centre 1 Kadayanallur Street, 01-07, Opening Hours: Daily, 11am-8pm
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Dinner 7.30pm
Another couple of ‘national dishes’ to try while you are in Singapore are Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab. However, to enjoy these dishes away from the usual tourist haunts along the East Coast Park, I suggest trying them in a housing estate. When a friend living in the district of Ang Mo Kio recommended Mellben Seafood to me, I was initially a bit impatient when I had to wait in the queue for half an hour – the restaurant does not accept reservations. However, the wait was totally worth it when the crabs were served. Mellben Seafood (which also has outlets in Pasir Ris and Toa Payoh), definitely serves a decent sized crab (from 1.2-2kg), with a wide choice of preparation techniques and accompanying sauces. These include
the celebrated Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab, Creamy Butter Crab and Tomato Based Crab – for salted egg yolk fanatics, try their Salted Egg Yolk Crab, as they serve a generous portion of egg yolk over the juicy crabs! Last but not least, order the fried mantous (buns) to go with your crab dishes, and worry about losing the extra calories on your flight home!
Mellben Seafood
Block 232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, 01-1222, Opening Hours: Daily 4.30pm-11.30pm
image courtesy of STB
What the Crab!
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Day One
Supper 11pm
Meat Noodle Madness
Bak Chor Mee (minced meat noodles) is a Teochew dish, where diners choose to have either mee pok (flat egg noodles) or mee kia (thin egg noodles) in a flavourful soup. Mention Bak Chor Mee to a local and he will most probably direct you to Block 85 Bedok North Food Centre (or Fengshan Centre) in the eastern part of the island. Here there are three similar stalls selling this Teochew staple, and the tell-tale signs are long queues that signify popular favourites. Expect to wait for up to an hour for a bowl of Bak Chor Mee during the peak hours of 10pm to midnight, as each dish is cooked individually. Do ask for “no chilli” if you cannot take spicy food, as the cut chillis used here can be really spicy.
Xing Ji Rou Cuo Mian
Blk 85 Bedok North Street 4, 01-07, Operating Hours: 5pm – 1am (Closed on Mondays)
Seng Hiang Bak Chor Mee
Blk 85 Bedok North Street 4, 01-08, Operating Hours: 6pm – 3am (Closed on Mondays)
Ah Poh Minced Meat Noodle
Blk 85 Bedok North Street 4, 01-18, Operating Hours: 6pm – 3am (Closed on Mondays)
Day Two
Breakfast 8am
Porridge & Rolls
Growing up a Cantonese boy who spent my weekend mornings in Chinatown Food Centre, congee and rice rolls are two of my must-have staples for breakfast. These rice rolls, widely known as Chee Cheong Fun (literally translated as ‘pig intestine noodles,’ where the rolls are shaped like pigs’ intestines), have undergone some modifications from the Hong Kong variety. The Singaporean version offers steamed rice rolls without char siew (roasted BBQ pork) or shrimp filling, usually served with sweet or chili sauce and sesame oil, with a dash of toasted sesame seeds. Duo Ji’s Chee Cheong Fun has always been the all-time favourite of my family. This stall has been around since the 1970s as a streetside food stall in Smith Street. Although the stall owners get their rice rolls from a factory, it tastes different as the roll is slippery smooth. The sweet sauce, made by the folks at Duo Ji, is thicker and more distinctive than other varieties, retaining its flavour for decades. Prices for a plate of Chee Cheong Fun start at $1.50 – my advice is to wake up early and go queue. They open at 7am, but can sell out as early as 9.30am on weekends, especially Sundays! If you don’t manage to try the rice rolls, try their steamed yam cakes, which are also served with the same sweet sauce.
you want “only minced pork” in your porridge – if you don’t, you’ll get pig intestines and liver as well.
Duo Ji Famous Chee Cheong Fun
Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre 335 Smith Street, 02-216 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7am till sold out. Closed on Mondays
Tian Tian Porridge
Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre 335 Smith St 02-185 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 6 am - 2 pm/Saturday & Sunday: 6 am - 12 pm
Another breakfast recommendation is Cantonese congee or rice porridge. Porridge with raw fish (you can call it Chinese sashimi) is one of my favourite comfort foods and I’ve been patronising this porridge stall for more than 30 years. Tian Tian Porridge, located at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, got a mention in Singapore CEO’s Hawkers Guide, and has also been featured on local television. The porridge texture here is smooth but not too thick and milky, unlike those you taste in some Cantonese restaurants. I always order the pork porridge, as I love the minced pork balls made from handchopped minced pork. To order this, you have to specify to the server that www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 65
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Fraternal Flair By Sarah Liu I Images courtesy of Fratelli – Trattoria and Pizzeria
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he walk to Fratelli – Trattoria and Pizzeria feels like stumbling upon an intimate, verdant tree house, lovingly built and hidden away by a father for his sons. Launched by chefbrothers Enrico and Roberto Cerea in April this year, Fratelli (meaning ‘brothers’ in Italian) tastefully marries two separate dining philosophies – the dinner-service-only Trattoria (that serves Lombard cuisine with a contemporary spin) and the more casual allday Pizzeria. Considering the history of the family’s widely celebrated Da Vittorio restaurant in Lombardy, founded by the pair’s father, Vittorio Cerea in 1966 (three-Michelin stars in 2010), it comes as a surprise that this is the brothers’ first overseas venture. The 164-seat restaurant takes inspiration from the Cerea parent recipes, and betters them with second-generation creative flair. While the elder Enrico did his time in some of the world’s finest restaurants, Roberto has trained in prestigious culinary schools, and has been labouring beside his brother in the family kitchen since. In theory, the polished Trattoria, with its white-clothed tables and open kitchen, and the cosier warmly lit Pizzeria, may seem an unlikely combination. But past the entrance, the emotional response to the architecture feels less like being in two confusing places at once, and more like being in two rooms under the same roof. Fratelli Trattoria, the establishment’s showcase, offers a four-page à la carte menu with offerings consisting of antipasti, first and second courses and desserts. Of the dishes we sampled, the highlights included the Raviolone Di Ricotta E Spinachi, Tuorlo D’uovo E Tartufo Nero and the Filetto Di Manzo Servito Con Scaloppa Di Fegato Grasso Alla ‘Rossini.’ The former is a wholesome, handcrafted dish of ravioli, stuffed full of spinach and ricotta cheese. While topped with slightly overpowering egg yolk and emmental cheese, the generous shavings of black truffle provided an earthy fragrance and break from the other richer, creamier condiments. What was immediately arresting about the latter French-inspired dish was its irresistible aromas. Pan-seared Angus beef tenderloin, foie gras escalope and copious black truffle shavings are carefully assembled on a bed of toasted brioche, served with crispy ratte potatoes on the side. Small eaters beware – the deceptively small portion masks the heaviness of this dish. Although the ravioli is said to be one of chef Enrico’s proudest culinary creations, we felt and tasted more gastronomic passion in the Angus beef assembly. To us, the latter dish is the star of the Trattoria’s à la carte offerings. For a more ‘curated’ dining experience, patrons may also indulge in their four-, five- or six-course tasting menus. The all-day pizzeria next door has a decidedly authentic feel to it. There is something for everyone in this more casual,
but no less cultured cousin to the Trattoria. Apart from the selection of wood-fired pizzas, the menu also offers a three-course set lunch and a four-course set dinner. From the pizza selection, two choices contested their way to our hearts – the Baccalà and the Bianca. Mediterranean flavours and tastes from the sea are preserved in the cured codfish of the Baccalà. Complementing each bite is a balance with the variety of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, potato mousse and basil pesto sauce. While it isn’t listed as an ingredient per se, the nuggets of saccharine, sundried tomato really provided an edge to this light, seafood dish. As expected, the Pizza Bianca pairing of 20-month aged parma ham with soft delicate burrata from Puglia creates a weakness in people and a desire for more. Adding a still sweeter surprise was the biscuit-like baked Focaccia crust on which the ingredients were
scattered. Where one might assume to expect the same dough as the Baccalà, it is here that Fratelli proved its attention to detail and earned points for its culinary refinement. Of the two pizzas sampled, this was definitely our favourite. Stomachs well filled, the idea of a Tiramisù Moderno dessert was a little hard to swallow. Described in the menu as a ‘modern take on tiramisù’, this dish proved as unexceptional as its name and description – the coffeeflavoured cake was less reinterpreted than simply pulled apart, plated with smears of unidentified sauce. Lacking in character but not flavour, it was the only dish in our Fratelli experience that did not rank as highly as the courses before it. Fratelli – Trattoria and Pizzeria, Resorts World Sentosa, Level 1, Festive Walk, tel: 6577 6688, rwsentosa.com
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Soul Rebel Images courtesy of Kitchen By Food Rebel
The greening of the Central Business District continues at pace with the launch of Kitchen By Food Rebel on Stanley Street. This colourful casual eatery is the brainchild of health and fitness guru Elika Mather. Having worked as a health and wellness coach coach and nutritionist in Singapore, she saw a gap in the market for a cafe selling healthy organic produce. The result is a friendly eatery located within an easy walk of Raffles Place and Chinatown that offers a good selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, backed up by a selection of smoothies, organic juices and good coffee.
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nder the slogan, ‘Eat Good, Feel Good, Be a Food Rebel,’ the menu offers a good selection of salads, sandwiches and ‘Hot Rebel Meals.’ The kitchen continues the trend for lunch bowls with their signature Buddha Bowls – choose between the Chicken Protein Bowl (hormone-free chicken, homemade hummus, avocado, pumpkin and Tahini dressing) or the Vegan Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowl (beetroot, quinoa, tofu, avocado and Tahini Dressing) for a filling and healthy pick me up. Catering to customers with certain dietary
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restrictions, all dishes are clearly marked as either vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free or nut-free so if you’re looking for somewhere to kick-start a new eating regime, this is the place. Elika is dedicated to making the menu as interesting as possible, knowing the often negative connotations of healthy eating. Meat and fish (hormone-free, antibiotic-free and sustainable) is readily available and due to her love for spicy food, some dishes bring heat as well as health – try the Chilli-Padi Chicken sandwich for a delicious spicy kick. Other notable dishes include her gluten and carb-free Zoodle Bolognaise (Zucchini) and the simple but well-executed Barramundi with Asian Sesame Greens. And if you’re craving a juicy burger, you’re in luck – the Rebel Chicken Burger offers a thick juicy patty blended with Asian herbs and spices and served with crunchy sweet potato fries. Those looking for a sweet ending can feast on a selection of fruity snacks including a refreshing mango chia seed coulis. If eating like this is a rebellion, then we’re all for it! We met up with her to find out more.
NS: How has your training in nutrition, exercise and health molded the concept of Food Rebel? EM: I believe in meeting the individual where they are in their health journey. So I would never recommend a client on a highly processed diet to go for an all-out vegan juice cleanse! It’s just too drastic. So I brought that concept to the cafe by ensuring the menu has clean, unprocessed meals with quality sourced ingredients but our customers can get anything from a house-made burger and sweet potato fries to a vegan Buddha bowl. NS: What does Kitchen by Food Rebel do differently? Who are you hoping to attract?
EM: Kitchen operates inclusively but still is able to provide gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free meals. The cafe offers nothing that contains refined sugars and we use organic ingredients wherever possible or practically necessary. We are looking to attract those that would like to create a healthy lifestyle and are looking for education and a haven to eat meals that taste amazing but have no hidden ingredients inside. Typically our customers fall into five main areas: vegans, vegetarians, those looking for clean meat, those with food intolerances (eg gluten or dairy) and athletes with dietary requirements. NS: Singapore has seen a shift towards healthier eating in the past couple of years – why do you think this is so? EM: I read recently that as many as one in three Singaporeans might know someone in the next five years with cancer. People are starting to realise that they don’t want to be reliant on pharmaceuticals to resolve recurring symptoms. Many are going back to their roots with methods such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy and are getting results. It’s not just about people leading sedentary lifestyles and consuming too much sugar. Weight-gain is a real problem but there are many other health issues caused by unhealthy diets that are only now becoming apparent. Singapore’s rich history in local cuisine has possibly meant we’ve been slower to move towards healthier choices but we are now starting to see a change. NS: What can we expect on the menu at Kitchen by Food Rebel? What are your best sellers? EM: Expect a range of organic and glutenfree grains in our dishes such as Buckwheat Porridge with Cashew Butter and Thai Infused Quinoa Salad. We serve fresh customised smoothies and Low-Carb and Gluten Free options such as the Zoodle Bolognese. Or try our nutrient dense Buddha Bowls or the giant
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NS: What caused you to leave the corporate world and embark on a new path? EM: I became very ill whilst in my corporate job and when I went to see a doctor that specalises in functional medicine it became apparent that I had a number of ailments, ranging from insomnia, adrenal fatigue, an inflamed liver and unbalanced hormones that were due to high levels of stress and fatigue. When I looked at how I needed to improve my health I realised nutrition was a large part of it but there were also many others pillars, such as my career that was creating an imbalance for me and affecting my health. NS: Had you always dreamed of opening a restaurant or was this a totally unexpected outcome? EM: Opening a restaurant was a complete surprise to me! I’ve always been a massive foodie, loved cooking, tasting local cuisines whilst travelling and watching programmes such as Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares. The vision came about when my clients stated quite clearly that there was nowhere to eat the food I was recommending. Then it was a case of finding the right people to help me create that vision and overcoming the fears of all the risks involved!
hormone and antibiotic-free Rebel Chicken Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. Our dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free cakes also sell well in the afternoons, especially now we serve freshly-ground Fair-trade Nomad the Gallant coffee. Customers can also buy products that sustain a healthy lifestyle at home, like our house-made Peanut Butter and Hummus jars. NS: What are your plans for the restaurant in the near future? EM: We would like to extend our opening hours and increase our range to include organic wines. We are located in the CBD and we understand that professionals still want to unwind after work, so if we can offer them a healthier alternative then why not? NS: How do you start your average day? Is breakfast the most important meal? EM: Definitely breakfast is the most important meal! It stabilises sugar levels meaning you don’t go running for the quickest energy source, typically a processed snack such as a bread bun and it ‘breaks’ the ‘fast’ that your body has been going through whilst sleeping. My day starts with a large jar of warm lemon water before I take up my daily morning meditation. I try to have my breakfast within one hour of waking and it’s definitely my favourite meal. Typically it’s a green smoothie with a scoop of vegan protein powder. The cafe opens at 8am so if I’m not exercising in the morning I try to get there early to have our Rebel Breakfast of avocado, soft scrambled free-range eggs and spiced chickpeas, washed down with a Turmeric Latte. Kitchen By Food Rebel, 28 Stanley Street, tel: 6224 7088, foodrebelsg.com
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Bordeaux for Beginners By Stephen Mostad
Trying to write a comprehensive primer on the Bordeaux wine region is a little like trying to write a primer on the anatomy of the human body. Generally speaking, it’s all pretty straightforward — some bones here, muscles there — but as soon as you start to dig deeper, things get complicated pretty quickly.
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s one of the world’s most easily recognised regions that produces and exports massive amounts of wine, it is worth trying to understand Bordeaux, if only at a cursory level. This is a region that conjures images of wealth, power, sophistication and elegance, which is why it’s one of the world’s most sought-after wines, commanding some of the highest prices. Whenever those elements come together, you can be assured there are copycats, lesser wines, and pitfalls to avoid, which is all the more reason to know the difference between Mouton-Cadet and Chateau Margaux.
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Storied history
Like so many long-established wine regions, the Romans brought vines to the area bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the south west coast of France in the first century. The maritime city of Bordeaux owes its name to an amalgamation of ‘Au bord de l’eau’ — basically translated as ‘along the water’ — on account of the Gironde estuary as well as the confluence of two rivers (the Dordogne and the Garonne) which feed into that estuary, and its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The first prominent wine-producing area in Bordeaux was the gravelly-soiled area called Graves, south of the city. The entire wine region once belonged to the British crown
on account of the marriage between Henry Plantagenet (later Henry II) and Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152. That relationship effectively locked in place direct British access to Bordeaux wines for at least three centuries, helping to solidify Britons’ love for ‘claret’ (as the Brits call Bordeaux) as well as their prominence as merchants of fine wine. Without diving too deeply into the region’s intricate history, it is worth mentioning the Medoc peninsula north of Bordeaux city. This area was, until the 17th century, salt marsh and pasture for all manner of farm animals; much too wet for grape vines. A group of ambitious Dutch merchants, wanting to produce wines to compete with those from Graves and places like Portugal, used their expertise in dyke-building and water management to drain the marshland and make it viable for viticulture. The result was a spectacular transformation into one of the world’s most important wine-growing areas – the ones that every Bordeaux lover now knows, such as Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux. These areas are commonly referred to in Bordeaux as the ‘left bank.’ More on that later.
Classification
Aside from the ebb and flow of wars and ownership over the area, as well as different grape varietals planted over the centuries, there is one last, critical element in the transformation of Bordeaux into the fine wine juggernaut it is today - the famous 1855 Classification. Here’s the story: In the wake of the great Crystal Palace exposition in London in 1851, France was not to be outdone. The new Emperor, Napoleon
III, was hosting the Exposition Universelle des produits de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et des Beaux-Arts de Paris in 1855. He requested a classification system for the best wines of Bordeaux to be displayed for those visiting from around the world. Accordingly, wine industry brokers gathered, tasted, and ranked Bordeaux wines according to the reputation and the price of wine commanded by a chateau. As it turned out, with the exception of Chateau Haut-Brion in Graves, the topranked wines all came from the Medoc peninsula north of Bordeaux city. In order to put in place an understandable framework, five distinct levels (often referred to as ‘growths’) were developed for the red wines. In all, 61 Bordeaux chateaux were included in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification: five ‘first growths,’ 14 ‘second growths,’ 14 ‘third growths,’ 10 ‘fourth growths’ and ‘18 fifth growths.’ People are often confused by the word ‘growth,’ using it incorrectly or misconstruing its meaning. A simple trick to understand the idea of ‘growths’ is to think of them like school grades. A ‘first growth’ would be the equivalent of acing a class with an A+. ‘Second growth’ would be a very strong performance so: A. ‘Third growth’ would be a strong performance so: A-. And so on. Over the years, the 1855 classification has been extremely resilient and has stood the test of time virtually unchanged. Only two minor modifications were made: Chateau Cantemerle was deemed a ‘fifth growth’ in 1855, but was accidentally left off the list. It was added a year later. And in 1973, almost 120 years later, Chateau Mouton Rothschild was elevated to the coveted rank of First Growth status.
Left vs. Right Bank
As mentioned earlier, the Medoc is known as the ‘left bank.’ The wine produced in this area is a blend of grapes led predominantly by Cabernet Sauvignon with some Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec rounding out the blend. The ‘right bank’ is made up of several growing areas, the better-known of them being Saint Émilion, Pomerol and Fronsac. The wine from here is a blend of grapes led predominantly by Merlot, often with the inclusion of significant amounts of Cabernet Franc as well as a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Depending on the Chateau/winemaker/vintage, the percentages of the blend may vary. No wines from the right bank were included in the 1855 classification, in part because the wines of the right bank were not commanding the same prices, perhaps a reflection of quality. Several right bank chateaux would go on to become famed, but in 1855 they were not as yet established. The wines have certainly come a long way since then. For proof of this, look no further than the ranking system the Saint Émilion wine region introduced in 1955. Unlike the 1855 classification that has essentially never changed, Saint Émilion revises and updates its classifications about every 10 years and is not judged on price. Instead, châteaux must apply to be included, and are ranked only after experts taste their wines from 10 previous vintages. Mercifully, there are just two categories -- Premiers Grands Crus Classés (A) and Premiers Grands Crus Classés (B) -- the most famous chateaux (Ausone and Cheval Blanc) belonging to the former.
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Buying Bordeaux
Grand Cru Bordeaux has become an investment, just like stocks, classic cars, and sports memorabilia. If you decide to invest, remember that you will need to tuck bottles into a climate-controlled cellar for years, if not decades. Know also that you’re missing out on the true pleasure of wine – which is to enjoy it with friends and family. If that doesn’t act as a deterrent to the investment mindset, ensure you seek the counsel of reputable wine experts and only purchase from merchants who can guarantee the provenance of the wine you’re seeking to buy. Non-investors need not shy away from Bordeaux. The majority of wines from the region are meant to be drunk early and, because Bordeaux is the largest wineproducing region in France, there is lots of great wine to choose from. Here are some tips for buying everyday Bordeaux correctly: start with a vintage such as 2008, 2009 or 2010, all of which were solid (there are others, just do your research). If you go with a younger wine, ‘right bank’ Bordeaux is probably the way to go, as Merlot is a little more approachable in its youth. But don’t shy away from ‘left bank’ (Cabernet Sauvignon) deals if you can get them. Lastly, those in the know will tell you many big name Bordeaux chateaux make what is called ‘second’ and ‘third’ label wines. Basically, these chateaux have extra fruit that may not make the grade for Grand Cru wine production, but has the potential to make excellent quality wine at a lesser price. Basically, it’s win-win all around. Given the health benefits of red wine, think of Bordeaux as your go-to daily tonic. Now that’s something to toast – santé!
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One of A Kind By Mandy Lynn Images courtesy of participating outlets
There’s more to alcohol than meets the eye. Every spirit has its own unique characteristics that play on varying flavours and textures. Some are born the lone ranger (read: best sipped neat), while some play better with others – so classic cocktails are the way to go. On a search for the top players in town, Mandy Lynn visited some of Singapore’s best specialist bars, each stocked with a remarkable choice of rare spirits. So whatever your poison of choice – be it gin, rum, sake, sherry or whisky – your night of good drinking begins here.
Gin
Known as Dapper Coffee by day and The Spiffy Dapper by night, this watering hole is exactly where you’ll come to be holed up with some of the best gin in town. Owner, bartender and gin expert extraordinaire George Abhishek Cherian beams like a proud father when speaking of his babies – all 150 of them. Like any father, there is no single one that rules them all; each bottle has its own unique wow factor. Take for example, Few American barrel-aged gin. Aromas of fennel and pepper pave the way for rich flavours of spice, cloves and marshmallow roasted over a fire. It is gin with the maturity of bourbon; the Midas touch of oak and time, best savoured in an Old Fashioned. Other exquisite gins like Amazonian Gin Company, West Winds The Broadside Navy Strength and Koskue (the aged version of International Wine & Spirit Competition’s award-winning G&T gin, Napue) are best had in a Martini, Negroni and an Old Fashioned respectively – my favourite of the lot being the Amazonian Gin Company Martini, served with rich and buttery olives. The result is a crisp and fresh Martini, with lots of exotic citrus fruit. If you prefer it neat, the sweet and herbaceous Koval will set you straight – no pun intended. The Spiffy Dapper, 73 Amoy Street, tel: 8722 4953. 74
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Rum
We’ve all heard about aged whisky, but aged rum? If you’re a rum connoisseur, chances are you probably have. Says Sugarhall’s Head Bartender, Stuart Danker, “we occasionally have guests who ask us about rum ageing, but most of the time it’s still about whisky.” His favourite is the multiple award-winning Ron Abuelo, and it’s not hard to see why. Aged for 12 years in former Jack Daniel’s whisky barrels, this revered spirit is honeyed to the point of a moscatel and candied with aromas of dried fruit that brims with rich vanilla sweetness. A little breathing brings forth elegance and smokiness, almost to the point of a bourbon. It is a lovely sipping rum, beautiful in a stirred cocktail. Similarly, the Limited Edition Rhum Rhum Liberation 2012 is excellent – a unique 'rhum agricole' aged in hardwood barrels previously used for aging red wine. Beneath its aromatic grassiness and hints of ripe lemon lies a spoonful of raspberry jam and liquorice that softly rounds into a long, mellow finish of oak. Beginners to rum may prefer to start out with a choice of six rum flights. For serious rum drinkers, Danker recommends the Samaroli 2000 Jamaica Rhapsody and Caroni 2000 Millennium 15 Y.O. – the former is a tad gentler than the latter, whose brash flavours hit you like a swift kick in the gut. Consider yourself warned! Sugarhall, 102 Amoy Street, tel: 6222 9102.
Sake
The choice of quality sake bars in Singapore is also happily expanding. At Orihara Shoten, co-owner Maria Satoh personally selects every glorified label of sake. I say “glorified”, because I have never had a bad sake experience here. Neither will you. The wide variety on offer here ensures that no knowledge is required to enjoy said spirit. Newcomers are recommended to start with a junmai daiginjo like Tatenokawa Seiryu (the richer junmai ginjo, Yukinobousha is delicious as well) or a honjoza like Ura Gasanryu Koka, both of which are incredibly smooth and easy drinking, laced with fragrances of fruit. I personally prefer drier sakes, so I found the Sakunohana Ginjou Karakuchi (which means “blooming flower” in Japanese) from Nagano to be impeccable – floral and umami notes create a soft and mellow mouthfeel that quite literally, as its name suggests, blossoms in the mouth. Another noteworthy sake is the Bijoufu Tokubetsu Honjouzo that surprises with the look, feel and taste of a nigori (unfiltered sake) but in fact, is actually not, so you get the full, sweet creaminess of a nigori while retaining the characteristics of a seishu (filtered sake). While here, be sure to order the stingray fin, tatami iwashi and grilled small shrimp to complete your authentic izakaya experience. Orihara Shoten, 11 Unity Street, #01-01/02 Robertson Walk, tel: 6836 5710. www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 75
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Sherry
I enter into a dimly lit room that looks like a Japanese vintage menswear label store, one that exudes class and sophistication, and I half imagine them offering me a glass of whiskey to begin. I am politely led through a door into a cosy lounge, with candles casting a soft glow against the bar, characterised by the enthralling notes of Nobuyuki Nakajima. At exclusive cocktail bar, D.Bespoke, it is all about the experience - every encompassing factor playing a crucial role, led by certified sherry venenciador Daiki Kanetaka. There are over 40 vintage sherries housed here, each sacrosanct bottle over 30 years old, making it muzukashi (a Japanese term that describes immense difficulty) to select and/ or recommend. Of sherry varietals, my general preference veers towards amontillados, palo cortados and olorosos. A personal favourite is the Del Duque, an amontillado full of nutty aromas and rich malt, half submerged between earthy notes of potato and freshly cut grass, whose unique characteristics drew me in, much to my surprise. For something more ‘raw,’ Cardenal Palo Cortado is a stunner, its aged wine aromas reminiscent of a pinot noir. Its sharp robust sweetness mellows with each sip creating an experience to be embraced. Still, there are many more (sherries) here to be savoured, each telling a story from a different time. D.Bespoke, 2 Bukit Pasoh Road, tel: 8141 5741.
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Whisky
The Singapore outpost of the mothership in France, La Maison Du Whisky (LMDW) houses some 700 of the most rare whiskies and coveted spirits under its wing. Heading the bar is Mauricio Allende, brand ambassador of Kyro Distillery – the people who gave us Napue. It is one of my favourite gins, but let’s not get carried away, it is the whisky I am here for – namely, the Caol Ila. Its signatory 1995 vintage is finished in a refill-sherry butt, resulting in a nice bit of woody chew that is both smoky and wheaty. It is a fine example of a proper dram whose flavour evolves with each sip. But my heart is set on the 12 Y.O. – a savoury whisky boasting aromas of smoked salmon that softly melts into smooth honeyed notes in the mouth. It packs a peaty punch of barley and malt, so gloriously simple, yet so impulsively delightful. It is what heaven tastes like when fashioned from whisky. While bars like this will incite straight drinking, you won’t want to miss the classics. The Boulevardier of Dry Fly bourbon and Straight Triticale whisky is a myriad of complex layers of vanilla, dried fruit, spiced oak and wheat, while the LMDW single barrel bourbon Old Fashioned is perfection in a glass – the proof is in the whisky. After all, this is the house of whisky. La Maison Du Whisky, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, 01-10 The Pier @Robertson Quay, tel: 6733 0059.
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Worlds Collide Images courtesy of Collision 8
July saw the launch of a new co-working collaborative space, Collision 8. Founded by experienced business woman Michelle Yong and ‘serial entrepreneur’ John Tan, this impressive space is housed on the eighth floor of High Street Centre on Northbridge Road. Taking the popular shared office space concept to a new level, Collision 8 has big plans for the future. We asked the founders to tell us more. What is the concept behind Collision 8? Why do you think shared working spaces are gaining popularity in Singapore? Collision 8 is a collaborative innovation workspace, where people and ideas intersect to create opportunities. The space comprises a mixture of open plan hot desks in the lounge, dedicated desks in the gallery and private offices. It is designed to give our members the freedom to imagine, experiment and create.
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Co-working spaces offer companies the flexibility to grow and scale up, which suits their fast growing businesses and teams. Co-working spaces, like serviced offices, also take care of all the administrative matters to allow their members to focus on their work. However, unlike traditional serviced offices, co-working spaces foster community building. At Collision 8, the shared interest among the community members is innovation and
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collaboration – being in a shared workspace with likeminded individuals provides members with the opportunity to meet potential partners with whom they can forge alliances or build new business opportunities. How do you differ from other shared offices or workspaces? What are you doing differently? We chose to distinguish Collision 8 from other co-working spaces by focusing first and foremost on the community and collisions aspect – not just the space. Collision 8 is a private members club, it is a Collaborative Innovation Workspace – think of it as YPO (Young Presidents’ Organisation) meets Soho House (private members club for creatives), but for innovators rather than CXOs and creatives. The current space on Level 8 of High Street Centre can accommodate approximately 175 people but we already have over 400 individuals in the community, and over 70 member companies. We hope to grow the membership of innovators into the thousands, and not just within Singapore, but across the region. Who are you hoping to appeal to? What are you looking for in your members? We are seeing interest not only from entrepreneurs and start-ups, but from leading investors, corporates, institutions and innovation experts in the industry, many of whom joined us to celebrate our launch. In particular, we are seeing increasing interest in corporate innovation programmes and corporate startup engagement (CSE) from many ‘traditional corporates.’ Many of these traditional corporates are talking about the need for innovation, co-creation, diversity and collaboration. Some have already embarked on their own accelerator programmes, whilst others have started innovation labs. Many others have only just begun to think about innovation, but do not know how to go about doing it, and it is these companies that we would like to help make innovation more accessible to, and help them move up the innovation curve through a Collaborative Innovative Workspace and community.
We offer different membership tiers to cater to different needs. Membership ranges from lounge (hot desks) to gallery (dedicated desks), studio (private offices) and labs (private offices for short-term innovation projects). What are your favourite design features of the interior of the space? Occupying the entire 8th floor of High Street Centre, the 8,600 sqft space was selected due to the awe-inspiring panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands, the CBD, Boat Quay and Fort Canning Park, which connect the past and the present, and remind us that we are here to shape the future. The best views have been given to the bar and lounge area, where we hope people will congregate to exchange ideas, forge friendships and hopefully form business partnerships. The design takes inspiration from a relaxed gentleman’s club, but is filled with quirky surprises intended to spark curiosity, creativity and conversations at every turn. What are you hoping to achieve with Collision 8? Why is this important? We believe in the power of collisions to trigger new ideas and opportunities. This in turns drives collaborative partnerships that spark innovation. We believe that innovation
will disrupt every industry and is key to building the next generation of successful businesses. We believe that we can help our members take their businesses to the next level. We see Collision 8 as also helping our own businesses achieve sustained growth opportunities. What challenges in the business world can be overcome with places like Collision 8? At Collision 8, the wider community becomes an extension to small teams of entrepreneurs in a social context as well as professionally, offering a high level of peer support, experience, expertise, insights and friendship. These elements are critical to start up success as it can otherwise be a challenging and lonely journey. At Collision 8, we don’t just leave this to chance. We have a welcome session with each member to understand their
needs and then hold monthly check-ins with them to make personalised introductions to other members of the community. Whether they are looking for investors, technical talent, informal advice or strategic partnerships, our neutral position and diverse and growing community allows us to be the ideal corporate matchmaker for their business. What sort of events can members expect? Collision 8 will offer inspiring experiences and events to bring our community together. We are putting together an impressive events calendar comprising expert talks, masterclass workshops, private dinners, closed-door forums and lively parties. We will host at least one innovation-centric event and one social event per week. Our members are also invited to host events that benefit the wider community. For example, we will be hearing talks and hosting panel sessions with many of our founding members, such as a talk on growth hacking from a representative at Innosight, and a talk on innovating from within an established corporate structure from a very successful family business owner. With Kiddet, we look forward to hosting pitching and public speaking boot camps for kids, and with Next Money, we are excited to host a talk exploring future trends of the ASEAN finance community. In late August, we are hosting LetsVenture’s Angel Investor Mixer and startup pitch session, bringing awareness to some great local startups and enhancing the start-up culture in Singapore. At present we are exploring partnerships with innovation experts like KPMG Digital Village and Courage Partners, to offer corporate innovation programmes that trigger next level business innovation. Is Singapore a good place to start a business and why? In 2015, Singapore came up tops on the World Bank Group’s annual ease of doing business measurement for the 10th year in a row. Contributing factors include the favourable tax environment, strong credit markets, well developed infrastructure, skilled labour force and the efficient judicial system. In particular entrepreneurs here are benefitting from government initiatives to facilitate new businesses especially in innovation and R&D led by National Research Foundation.
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Suite Life This issue we check into the brilliantly refurbished Hotel InterContinental Singapore in Bugis for a taste of Peranakan splendour.
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art of the joy of staying in a foreign city hotel is experiencing some local luxury and culture inhouse. Those looking for a big helping of both should consider a suite stay at the recently renovated InterContinental Singapore. Located in the historic Peranakan trade centre of Bugis, this stylish escape from the busy surrounding streets is a veritable museum of Peranakan delights. From the cool elegance of the reception area to the sweeping majestic columns of the lobby lounge, the hotel exudes a cool blend of colonial splendour and
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minimalist modern luxury, punctuated by local design accents. Following its recent facelift, which has not only introduced a fabulous new look to the hotel’s common areas but also launched a stylish new restaurant, Ash & Elm, the InterContinental Singapore has once again become the talk of the town. One of the visual highlights to the hotel’s new look is the hotel’s Lobby Lounge. With its open design, blessed with high ceilings hung with intricate chandeliers, this generous space harks back to the old grand halls common in hotels during the golden age of travel. This is a place to people watch, read a Somerset
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Maugham novel or linger over afternoon tea and cocktails. With a musical trio providing the soundtrack to afternoon tea, guests are spoilt with traditional three-tiered trays bearing sweet a nd savoury delights, from traditional cucumber sandwiches and freshly baked scones to rose tea financiers with orange confit. The hotel’s Executive Suites continue the grandeur and timeless elegance of the ground floor. Entry through the pillared marble hallway leads you into a spacious highceilinged living area. Peranakan motifs and patterns decorate the whitewashed paneled walls and thick carpet while a botanicalinspired art piece and a subtle turquoise bordering on the walls hint to a natural theme. An off-silver velvet sofa faces the enormous 48” flat-screen interactive TV, the portal to a host of satellite channels and entertainment options – if this isn’t enough you can pair your smart device to the IPTV network, sit back and binge watch your favourite shows to your heart’s content. Alternatively, connect your Bluetooth device to the sound bar and provide your own soundtrack to your stay.
On hand, hidden in a unique wooden chest in the hall, is the mini bar – think Nespresso machine, well-stocked fridge and a selection of savoury delights. The living area is also connected to a separate bathroom with tub, rain shower and toilet, so couples have the option of not just a personal sink but a whole private bathroom, should they desire it. Business travellers are also well taken care of – there’s a work desk with international power adaptors and complimentary high-speed internet connectivity. The bedroom is similarly spacious, with huge King-size bed with Sealy Posturepedic mattress (with a choice of seven different pillow types), flat-screen IPTV and connecting bathroom and vanity area. All suite guests gain automatic access to the hotel’s Executive Lounge, located on the second floor of the hotel. This extensive area, which serves breakfast in the morning, afternoon tea and cocktails and canapés in the evenings, is also ideal for business meetings or small gatherings throughout the day. With secretarial services and free high-speed internet access, the lounge also offers suite guests one hour complimentary use of the meeting room. Other dining options in the hotel include the newly launched Ash & Elm restaurant, which offers a breakfast buffet, a part-buffet
part a la carte lunch and a fully a la carte dinner. Open kitchen stations serve small plates and sharing platters of European cuisine – there’s also a dedicated cheese and house-cured meat room (on Thursday and Friday evenings from 6-8pm, enjoy two glasses of wine and free-flow cheese and cured meats at only $38++). Ash & Elm also hosts a decadent Sunday Brunch with a buffet of fresh seafood (oysters, Alaskan King Crab, King Prawns and Boston Lobster), freshly baked flatbreads, a caviar and blini station, a carvery of roast meats and free-flow small plates of European delicacies like Duck Confit, Braised Beef Cheeks, lobster risotto and Iberico Pork Chops. Of course, there’s also access to the charcuterie and cheese room, a good selection of canapés (try the unique caprese salad shooters with attached capsule of balsamic – take care when using this, it may explode if you squeeze too hard). For the sweet-toothed, there’s a wide choice of international desserts, a crepe station, fresh fruit, ice cream and the all-important chocolate fondue. For $98++ this buffet spread is available with a make-your-own Bloody Mary counter but we’d recommend splurging and going for the full Brunch at $138++ which includes freeflow Perrier Jouet champagne and selected wines and beers – a perfect way to wile away a Sunday afternoon.
Other gourmet options include all-day dining at the Lobby Lounge, Cantonese specialities at Man Fu Yuan and fine dining Japanese at Chikuyotei. For a more casual setting, the hotel’s Victoria Bar provides an English pub setting in the evenings, with cocktails, craft beers and live sport. Outside the hotel, the vibrant Bugis area also offers lots of dining and entertainment options and with the MRT station located on the hotel’s doorstop, access to the rest of the city is convenient and effortless. Guests keen to learn more about the history of Bugis should attend one of the complimentary guided ‘Heritage Trail’ tours of the area organised by the hotel on Saturday afternoons. This two-hour walking tour takes in a selection of notable buildings in the immediate vicinity, including examples of art deco architecture and some local temples, giving guests a unique look into how the district has developed over the past century. With its stunning new looks, exemplary levels of service and dynamic location, a suite stay at the InterContinental Singapore will provide a window into one of the most vibrant areas of the city from an elegant but reassuringly warm and welcoming viewpoint. InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, tel: 6338 7600, singapore@ihg.com
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he colourful neighbourhood of Katong in the East Coast area of Singapore welcomed a new hotel in July, the Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Offering 131 guestrooms, the property is the first Indigo hotel in Singapore from the InterContinental Hotel Group’s rapidly expanding boutique chain. With no two hotels alike, Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong reflects the strong Peranakan heritage of the area in its design, offering visitors a modern and stylish base from which to explore this lively heritage suburb. Expect quirky design features, unique furnishings and lots of bright colours in the guestrooms and public spaces, backed up by friendly professional service. Foodies will welcome the all-day dining restaurant Baba Chews Bar and Eatery, located in a converted colonial structure that used to house the area’s police station. The beautifully designed interior offers a menu of Peranakan specialities, Western favourites and regional cuisine. In between meals, pop in for a quality coffee (Common Man Coffee Roasters) or the range of signature cocktails. Hotel facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre and a brilliant infinity pool terrace. For more information, visit hotelindigo.com/singapore
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spa news Green Tea Journeys Opt for something different from your usual spa treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental by choosing the ‘Teh Hijau’ treatment, available under the ‘Journeys’ series. This fullbody treatment is good for relieving stiff, tight and fatigued muscles and joints, whilst also stimulating blood circulation. The 110-minute treatment consists of an antioxidant green tea infused poultice which combines with the essential oils of sacred frankincense, mandarin and ginger to melt away any stress and heal the mind and body. For more information, visit mandarinoriental.com
Ikeda Cool This August, head to Ikeda Spa to experience their special edition spa treatment series, ‘Kuru Spa.’ Kuru is Japanese slang for ‘cool’, and is ideal to help combat the crazy heat waves we experience here in sunny Singapore. The Kuru Spa features two unique ingredients – Shikuwasa (Japanese lime) and charcoal. Known as the fruit of vitality in Okinawa, the citrusy Shikuwasa helps to speed up the healing of blemishes and acne while lightening marks and scars with its citric acid properties. Charcoal has always been a conventional wellness ingredient in Japan. Packed with deep cleansing effects, it also helps to rid your body of toxins. Choose between Kuru Ritual and Kuru Escape, or opt for the Kuru Couple Escape if you are coming with a special someone. For more information, visit ikedaspa.com
ESPA at Grand Hyatt Indulge in a full range of ESPA body therapies, massages and facials, including treatments tailored for men, at the newly launched ESPA at Grand Hyatt Singapore. As an introductory offer, guests who book a 90-minute personalised massage (priced at $250++) before August 31, 2016, will receive a complimentary ESPA premium gift set that includes an Optimal Skin ProCleanser (15 ml) and Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser (7 ml). The personalised massage begins with a detailed therapist consultation to determine the most suitable massage therapy (aromatherapy, hot stone, deep muscle or Swedish), followed by a customised massage to suit individual needs. For more information, visit singapore.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/ 84
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Local Goodness Dr Kevin Chua’s new skincare line is a newly launched beauty regime specially created and curated by Dr Kevin Chua for his clinic’s patients. This entirely Singaporean brand uses only the highest quality handpicked local ingredients and is available exclusively from the Drs Chua & Partners clinic. With its price range of between $45 to $140, Dr Kevin Chua has made this range cosmeceutical products available to more people without them breaking the bank. The range is suitable for all skin types and specially formulated to enhance, enrich and revitalise skin. For more information, visit kevinchua.com.sg
About Face at Spa Esprit Pamper yourself with Spa Esprit’s newly launched facial treatments – the Heavy Lifting Facial and the Star White Star Bright Facial. Those with mature skin should definitely try out the Heavy Lifting Facial, which offers an effortless workout regime for your skin. This treatment gives skin an upward boost, fights sagging and restores firmness – without you lifting a single muscle. This new signature anti-ageing treatment helps to restructure the skin’s network of collagen and elastin fibres, and plumps skin up from the inside out. It is also great for those who want to prevent premature ageing. Alternatively, opt for the Star White Star Bright Facial to brighten up a dull complexion. It targets and reduces hyperpigmentation while fighting the damage caused by environmental factors. This facial helps create a more radiant complexion by boosting your skin’s collagen production process and stimulates the cells’ regenerative activity. For more information, visit spa-esprit.com
Magnificent White at Pan Pacific From now till 14 August, enjoy Thalion’s new Magnificent White Facial at an introductory price of $200 (usual price $250) and up to 25% savings on Thali White products. Additionally, the CACI Ultimate treatment, from the United Kingdom, has finally arrived at the St. Gregory Spa at Pan Pacific Singapore. The CACI (Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument) NonSurgical System is a safe and painless facial and body lifting system that uses a tiny micro-current to help tone, lift and re-educate muscles back to their original position. The CACI helps to stimulate blood circulation, improve muscle tone and counteract dryness. For more information, visit stgregoryspa.com
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Complete Renewal By Michelle Yee Images courtesy of St Gregory Spa
With its soothing Asian-inspired design and selection of deeply calming treatments, St Gregory Spa is known to restore balance and harmony to the body, mind and soul.
a warm friendliness that made me feel very much at ease. After leading me to one of the treatment rooms, she took detailed notes of my preferences for the massage. Weary muscles and stiff bones warranted the Relaxing Aromatic Body Bless, which combines the power of essential oils with gentle Swedish massage strokes – this holistic therapy melts away tension, calms your senses and lulls you into a state of ultimate relaxation.
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e’ve visited and experienced various St Gregory spas around the world and we have to admit that it is one of our favourite spa places to visit, offering some of the most luxurious and outstanding spa treatments. Since opening in 2013, the St Gregory Spa has fast become one of the most lauded spas in Singapore. Its accolades include ‘Best Invigorating Massage’ by The Singapore Women’s Weekly Spa Awards 2012 and 2013, ‘Choicest Alternative Healing Treatment’ by Harper’s Bazaar (Singapore) Spa Awards 2012 and many more. So imagine our delight when we were presented with the opportunity of visiting the outlet at the award-winning PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel. Similar to other St Gregory spas
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in Singapore, the one at PARKROYAL on Pickering offers a personal sanctuary where Asian treatments are provided for complete relaxation of the mind and revitalisation of the body. Corporate travellers will also be pleased to know that the spa also offers an extensive selection of executive treatments designed for business travellers on the move or time-strapped executives in need of a power massage. Located on level five of PARKROYAL on Pickering – the hotel’s dedicated wellness floor – St Gregory Spa offers four well-appointed treatment rooms that have been designed using a calming palate of colours to provide guests with a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. Upon arrival, I was ushered to a cosy lounge for a pretreatment consultation where I was served a cup of warm tea while I filled in the mandatory form indicating any medical issues or areas of my body that required special attention. I was then led to my appointed therapist who exuded
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Before the massage, I was asked to pick from three different types of essential oils: lavender (calming), sweet almond, mint and menthol (muscle ease), or citrus (energising). I picked citrus as I was told that it helps energises tired muscles, and keeps the mind clear and alert. The massage, coupled with soothing music playing in the background, soon lulled me into blissful slumber. Towards the
end of the treatment, when I felt my shoulders needed a bit more loosening, she immediately paid more attention to the problem knots, before finishing off with an excellent head massage. Before or after treatments, spa guests can also enjoy access to the fitness centre, infinity pool and other facilities on the dedicated wellness floor. Alternatively, they can choose to relax in one of the birdcage-inspired cabanas located on the hotel’s iconic pool terrace, which must be one of Singapore’s most unique public spaces. With a holistic dedication to helping you re-discover your inner physical and mental
balance, St Gregory Spa knows just how to hit the right spots with its pampering treatments and intimate settings. Stepping into one of their treatment rooms is like stepping into a home away from home – it’s comforting, restorative and inspiring. St Gregory Spa at PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel operates from 10am to 10pm on weekdays, and from 9am to 9pm on weekends and public holidays. St Gregory Spa, level 5, PARKROYAL on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, tel: 6809 8870, parkroyalhotels.com
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How To Enjoy
365 Days of Summer By Mandy Lynn Images courtesy of participating outlets
While 365 days of summer may be a little too tropical for most, we’ve certainly learned to enjoy it here in Singapore. Here’s how: sunscreen. Lots of it. But wait, we know what you’re thinking. Nobody likes that awful stickiness that often happens when you apply sunscreen. Worse yet, some even make your face shine like the sun. Fret not, that’s what we’re here for. Here are my top five picks on the best sunscreen available for everyday use – tried and tested.
← Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++ (30ml, $52)
↑ Biotherm Blanc Therapy C.C. Cream Glow SPF 50+ PA++ (30ml, $62) Biotherm’s new Blanc Therapy range of C.C. creams are created to transform colour correction into colour care. Available in five shades, each shade corrects a specific skin colour tone issue. What I really like about the White D.Tox C.C. cream is its double correcting abilities – colour consistency through texture, providing an instant “colour-fit” effect that brightens my complexion through its Lumina Marina Complex. The coral C.C. Glow works best for me, boosting my skin with instant radiance and rosy glow. Available at TANGS Orchard, 310 Orchard Road. 88
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As with most of Kiehl’s products, the Ultra Light Daily UV Defense truly works. Its ‘Sun Filter System’ offers triple UV defense that protects against UVA, UVB, and even enhances coverage in the long UVA range – the primary cause of dark and dull skin. Kiehl’s Daily Defense moisturises and absorbs quickly, leaving a waterbased feel on the skin that is light to the touch. Over frequent and long-term use, blemishes also become less visible! Available at Kiehl’s, ION Orchard, B3-54, 2 Orchard Turn.
← La Mer Reparative SkinTint SPF 30 PA+++ (40ml, $160) Killing two birds with one stone, La Mer’s Reparative SkinTint is just what you need. Move over B.B./C.C. Cream, the new Reparative SkinTint (available in four shades) does far more than either, delivering a naturally healthy glow with translucent pigments that instantly perfects uneven complexion while repairing the skin with La Mer’s Deconstructed Waters™ delivery system – allowing for better delivery of water molecules deeper into the skin’s surface. It also makes the skin feel taut and firm, leaving a soft, subtle shimmer – no foundation required. Available at Metro Paragon, 290 Orchard Road.
→ Lancaster Velvet Touch Cream Radiant Tan SPF 30 (50ml, $48) The ideal companion for sportswomen, Lancaster’s Velvet Touch Cream Radiant Tan offers protection against infrared-induced free radicals with its infrared reflectors and antioxidants that significantly weakens the degree of such harmful rays. The highlight of this velvety smooth sunscreen (that doesn’t clog) is the gentle tanning benefits that aids in a progressive and uniform tan – perfect for ladies who prefer a naturally bronzed and luminous glow. There’s just no denying over 40 years of sun prevention. Available at Sephora, L1-05/06 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn.
↑ La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50+ PPD 42 (50ml, $46.90) Probably one of the ‘barest’ sunscreens around, La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Fluid is nongreasy and airily light – so light that it feels like bare skin, making it perfect as a makeup base. I found that my makeup glides on smoothly (thanks to a new dose of sensory oils) without any white marks, but what really stands out is its Mexoplex® system that not only offers high UVA-UVB protection, but also protects sun-allergic skin – Persistent Pigment Darkening (PPD) has increased from four points to 42. Good riddance, sunspots! Available at Guardian, B1-20/24 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road.
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Boutique Bliss on Haji Lane By Linette Leong I Images courtesy of Linette Leong and participating outlets
Haji Lane is part of the dynamic Malay quarter, Kampong Glam, located in between Beach Road and North Bridge Road. This narrow pedestrian-only alley is known for its collection of creative boutiques, bars and cafes and is famed for being a hot spot for hipsters and fashionistas to take Instagram OOTDs against the backdrop of its bright graffiti walls. In celebration of the Great Singapore Sale, we have rounded up five shops worth a visit when exploring the area.
Mondays Off
We’ve all heard the term “Monday blues” and often wonder how nice it would be to get Mondays off. The owner of Mondays Off made this dream a reality opening this store in 2014 – so don’t go on a Monday! He describes Mondays Off as a “mini department store,” where you can find a selection of eclectic things such as homewares, notebooks, cushions, necklaces and terrariums. With minimalist décor, consisting of whites, woods and marble, Mondays Off stocks a selection of Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired items, sourced from both local and international brands not easily found in Singapore. If you are short of ideas of what to get your loved ones, the little trinkets found here could be the perfect gifts. Mondays Off, 76 Haji Lane, shopmondaysoff.com
Modparade
Modparade opened their first brick and mortar store in Haji Lane in 2010 after taking the online shopping world by storm. Designed for the modern Singaporean women who often struggles to put together a decent outfit before rushing out of the house, Modparade offers a range of simple yet sophisticated clothing. The co-owner of Modparade, Fernnice Wong, describes their style as “Modern Minimalist,” where a fashionable look doesn’t require too much effort. Besides their range of clothing, Modparade also sells shoes and accessories, including necklaces, bracelets, scarves and phone covers. From August onwards, be sure to drop by as they will be launching “Modparade Curated,” offering affordable, independent designer fashion brands from Thailand, Indonesia, Korea and Singapore. Modparade, 68 Haji Lane, tel: 6299 0384, modparade.com
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Spoilmarket
“Spoil market” is the Singlish expression used when someone overachieves and raises the bar. Spoilmarket in Haji Lane does exactly this with its range of overflowing ornaments and trinkets. At first glance, Spoilmarket is a busy marketplace cluttered with quirky little finds, such as clocks, bells, vintage telephones, soft toys, pillows and leather bags. But all these are neatly categorised and arranged together. Unlike many of the shops along Haji Lane that adopt a minimalist approach to their décor, Spoilmarket does the exact opposite – expect a bright colourful interior with lots on display. To easily locate Spoilmarket, look out for the iconic British post box outside the shop – we suggest taking some time to browse in order to find that unique little treasure. Spoilmarket, 74 Haji Lane, tel: 6296 3484, spoil-market.com
VainGloriousYou
“Be vain, be glorious, be you” are the words the people behind VainGloriousYou tell us to live by. VainGloriousYou is a petite girl’s dream come true when it comes to finding the right clothing fit. Being of a petite frame, the founder of VainGloriousYou, Tricia Ong, established the brand in 2008, and took over the Haji Lane shophouse in 2013. Clothing styles feature a timeless, feminine and figure-hugging cut with styles ranging from everyday work-wear to more formal combinations. We love that the dainty little shop is scattered with flowers, complementing the feminine vibe of their clothes. VainGloriousYou also features a premium line, ‘Swan by VGY,’ that features season on season designer collectives with distinctive focal themes. VainGloriousYou, 42 Haji Lane, tel: 6396 5859, vaingloriousyou.co
Grammah
Due to style icons like Taylor Swift, vintage clothing is no longer a thing of the past and has made a comeback in today’s fashion scene. As the name suggests, this shop stocks items from our grand parents’ era. Expect to find vintage style inspired outfits suitable for both teenagers and adults. True vintage clothing can often be extremely pricey but here they offer 1960s-1990s European and Japanese vintage-inspired pieces at extremely affordable prices. No two pieces of clothing in Grammah are alike, so you need not worry about clashing outfits with a stranger on the streets. As each piece is unique, be sure to snag your favourite items before someone else does! Grammah, 66 Haji Lane, tel: 6299 0384 www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 91
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As online shopping becomes increasingly more popular in Singapore, more and more entrepreneurs are setting up shop here, offering a diverse selection of products from around the region and further afield. We met up with Samira Badt and Sandra Cote, the founders of lifestyle shopping portal Cote and Badt. Despite originating from different industries and career paths, both women shared a passion for the work of skilful artisans from their Spanish homeland and so Cote and Badt was born. 92
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NS: How did you become interested in setting up a web retail business? Samira: Cote and Badt is the story of two Spanish friends that met a few years ago in Beijing and then travelled around the globe. We are both passionate about beautiful products, crafted with care from great materials, with a distinctive design and a unique touch. Being reunited again in Singapore gave us the opportunity to launch our new fashion line, bringing our collection of Spanish espadrilles and swimwear to the city-state.
ancient intangible traditions and beliefs side by side with advanced technologies and a modern environment. As a relatively newcomer to Singapore, I have felt more like a new neighbour rather than just a simple guest.
NS: How does your previous experience help you with the challenges of building a new business? Samira: I have evolved in a professional environment where changing circumstances are the norm. I’ve learnt to be open to new ideas, new trends and new tools, and to be always ready to learn and listen. A certain degree of daring and a high level of curiosity have also proven very useful! NS: What items do you offer on your website? Sandra: Our website offers a selection of casual lifestyle apparel. We have the privilege to work with one of the most emblematic espadrille ateliers in Spain, Casa Hernanz. Their espadrilles have been designed and crafted using jute and other natural materials since 1845. This has been a family-run business for four generations and it employs whole families that have mastered the making of these versatile and iconic shoes. Our swimwear collection for women is designed with imported Spanish fabrics by Daniela Castro from WET and inspired by global travels.
NS: Is the climate here ideal for your collection? Sandra: Our espadrilles are perfect for this climate and for the Singapore lifestyle. Their versatility allows them to be suited for everything from a morning brunch to an evening out, and their distinctive design and great comfort makes them the perfect footwear for the office or for an afternoon stroll. As for our swimwear collection, the warm temperatures here make them essential attire for those who enjoy the beach.
NS: Are you constantly expanding your range? Sandra: Our passion for beautiful objects makes us always keep an eye open for new opportunities and products so our range will develop and expand accordingly.
NS: Do you plan to stock any Asian pieces on the website or are you concentrating more on Spanish products? Sandra: Wearing handmade espadrilles was part of growing up in Spain so working with it came naturally to us. However, our love for beautiful pieces might lead us to include new products in our collection from around this region in the near future.
NS: How does Singapore compare with other countries you have lived in? Samira: It’s quite a difference! My previous professional experiences have taken me to countries where security, safety, stability, and even access to primary public services, were not taken for granted. Singapore is a country that has kept its authenticity alongside its high levels of development. It has managed to keep
NS: Have you enjoyed setting up a business in Singapore and why? Samira: Very much so! Singapore has offered us the opportunity to meet and respond to the needs of a diverse clientele. In addition to the very conducive regulatory environment and the fantastic infrastructure, we have also found a very collaborative entrepreneurial community here.
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Scaling Fashion’s Heights By Michelle Yee I Images courtesy of Sabrina Goh
Local fashion designer Sabrina Goh, who graduated from LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts in Singapore, is set to take her brand to the next level with the launch of her flagship store SABRINAGOH at Capitol Piazza.
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ince its inception in 2009, local fashion brand ELOHIM by Sabrina Goh has always been synonymous with innovation, creativity and originality. It is these qualities that have earned owner-designer Sabrina several opportunities to showcase her designs on both local and international platforms – some of her credentials include showcasing at Capsule in New York, Singapore Fashion Week, Asia Men’s Fashion Week, Audi Fashion Festival and Singapore’s Blueprint Trade Show. Despite her impressive credentials, Sabrina is not one to rest on her laurels; she is constantly innovating and thinking of ways to bring her brand to the next level, as well as to meet the ever-changing needs and desires of consumers. In fact, Sabrina made a bold move to launch her new flagship store – SABRINAGOH – at Capitol Piazza earlier this year despite a tough environment – the local fashion industry has been dealt a slew of challenges in recent years such as rising rents, a bleak economic outlook, and stiff competition from fast fashion brands. So while several well-known labels including Hansel by Jo Soh, M)phosis and Inhabit were exiting the scene, Sabrina was determined to strengthen her presence in the market and to take her brand to greater heights. Not just a regular fashion boutique selling apparel, her new flagship store boasts a new retail concept that aims to bring about a completely new experience through its diverse offerings and warm and inviting retail environment. Apart from Sabrina’s designs, customers can look forward to apparel from other independent Singaporean and Asian labels, as well as other offerings such as skincare (from FrankSkincare and Rough Beauty), handcrafted accessories, hand bags (from Woodview), stationary (from local brand The Paper Bunny) and even homemade cookies (from Spatula & Whisk). In this interview, Sabrina speaks about her two labels – Light and ELOHIM, the inspiration behind her designs, her plans for the future and her thoughts on the local fashion scene. Who was the biggest influence in your decision to become a fashion designer? My father. He was an architectural draughtsman and I used to follow him to work when I was younger, helping him with drawing and colouring whenever he needed to rush to meet tight deadlines. I vividly remember him asking me once during my secondary school days if I wanted to be a fashion designer in the future, and I guess that piqued my interest in fashion. From then on, I started reading a lot of fashion magazines and studied renowned designers’ works. How would you describe your design style? Minimal and structural. Can you tell us about your two labels, ELOHIM and Light Elohim By Sabrina Goh is driven by creativity. Our vision is to create designs with an inspired view. We showcase two seasons per year in New York City at Capsule, and the line is currently stocked in the USA, Japan and Singapore. Light by Sabrina Goh (the sister brand to Elohim), on the other hand, was launched to achieve our commercial objectives and is currently available exclusively in Singapore.
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is no point in looking to the left and right, worrying about what your competitors are designing and doing. Stay focused and stay true to your vision. Lastly, always be humble and have good courage. Could you share with us your thoughts on the local fashion scene? I think Singapore has many good fashion labels offering very unique designs. However, our market is too small and the demand for local designs is hampered by the influx of fast fashion. That said, Singapore designers definitely have to put in a lot of effort in order for them to stand out from the crowd, as well as to be sustainable in this highly competitive market.
Which designers do you look up to? My fashion hero has always been Alexander McQueen. His creations always inspire me to think out of the box and to always design a collection that is true to myself. Could you share some advice with aspiring fashion designers who hope to succeed in this highly competitive fashion industry? Always be true to yourself, and listen to people whom you respect and look up to. But in the end, the secret to success is yourself – there 96
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What more do you think can be done to help local designers raise their profile in Singapore and overseas? I would say, help yourself. Don’t always depend on others for opportunities. I think there are already many platforms in Singapore to promote designs and entrepreneurship – designers just need to take the initiative to knock on doors and plan out their own direction. Where do you get inspiration when you have to come up with ideas for your new collection? Inspiration is everywhere, for example, from pictures, movies, exhibitions, current affairs, daily life and more. But personally, I think my collection usually reflects my state of mind.
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Every collection speaks of a different concept and message. Where do you hope to see SABRINAGOH five years from now? I hope SABRINAGOH will continue to grow and that we’ll have more opportunities to collaborate with more local and international designers. Your clothes are now available in several stores around the globe, which other markets do you hope to break into? Markets I’d like to break into in the near future would include China and Denmark. Can you tell us about your upcoming collection? Besides our regular showcase in New York this coming September, we will be showcasing two very interesting collaborations with Disney at the end of this year. Keep an eye on our website for more details! SABRINAGOH Flagship Store 02-14, Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, tel: 6385 2185, sabrinagoh.com
SABRINAGOH is available in several stores across Singapore including TANGS at Tangs Plaza, Takashimaya, Isetan Scotts and Workshop Elements (W.E).
Where Heritage Meets Modernity Located in the heart of Chinatown, Dorsett Singapore is a contemporary hotel designed for the needs of the discerning traveller. With convenience as key, the hotel is located adjacent to Outram MRT Station, offering easy access to the city’s major business hubs and tourist attractions. The 285 spacious rooms favour clean-lined modern minimalism, with fuss-free integrated technology and services and full in-room amenities. Hotel facilities include a fully-equipped gymnasium and an expansive pool deck, which offers spectacular views over the city skyline. Onsite dining and neighbouring eateries provide guests with an exclusive lifestyle experience.
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On Show By Adam Searle Images courtesy of participating galleries
The incredible thing about Singapore, other than its creative spark and inventiveness, is the capacity to capture a blend of artists from diverse backgrounds to adequately reflect the multicultural national milieu. Singapore offers a refreshing change from art exhibitions around the world by challenging the expected and redefining the norm. To experience this vibrant diversity, the following exhibitions in August and September should not be missed..
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f you’ve got a spare day over the weekend, head over to Gillman Barracks, home to 12 of Singapore’s finest modern art spaces. One of our favourite shows on now is IN SILENCE at Pearl Lam Galleries, a group exhibition that explores the introspective qualities of art from the contemporary era, featuring works from Iran, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia and the United States. Influenced by the Balinese traditional day of silence (Nyepi), where individuals refrain from social interactions for 24 hours, the minimal aesthetic of this small yet spacious gallery is perfect for a show which inspires such self-reflectance. As you enter Pearl Lam, you’ll walk into a dimly lit hall disrupted by intermittent colour glitches from Jenny Holzer’s LED installation Pearl’s Truism & Survival (2013), which displays simple Chinese messages that are intentionally difficult to read. This exhibition runs until September 4. After The Art Newspaper International discussed Oliviero Rainaldi’s Shanghai exhibition as “one
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of the best events which took place in China in 2015”, the Italian artist brings his mixedmedia show White on Black to Partners & Mucciaccia, less than a minute’s walk from Pearl Lam. Since the 1980s, Rainaldi’s works have concentrated on how the human form is expressed through a variety of natural or abstract contexts. This exhibition showcases Rainaldi’s finest sculpture works alongside selected complementary drawings and paintings, and allow visitors the opportunity to draw their own conclusions from an expressive array of Rainaldi’s research. This show has been one of the best we’ve seen in Singapore, yet as Rainaldi’s works have a wide-ranging effect on the viewer, we implore you to experience this for yourself before the end of September.
The last exhibition we recommend visiting at Gillman Barracks is on show at FOST Gallery. The World Surrounding an Indoor Plant, by the highly acclaimed Singaporean artist John Clang, is on display until September 4. Since the early 2000s, Clang’s work has been celebrated around the globe, and in 2010, he became the first photographer to receive the President’s Designer of the Year award. This exhibition exemplifies Clang’s talent to innovate an established practice; influenced by themes of memory and recollection, a series of photographed charcoal drawings line FOST’s first room. These captured drawings are his own sketches of earlier photographs, hinting at a cyclical process in which memory fades along with image. The second set of works are projected images on small pieces of paper,
Top: Olivero Rainaldi (b. 1956); Untitled. Photo: Partners & Mucciaccia Partners & Mucciaccia, Gillman Barracks. LEft: Golnaz Fathi (b. 1972); Untitled, 2013; pen on canvas. Photo: Pear Lam Galleries Pearl Lam galleries, Gillman Barracks.
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which have been decorated with difficult-toread accompanying thoughts, such as “what should we have for dinner?” and “let me sleep, tomorrow will be better.” If you fancy something slightly different, or you have a special affinity for historical artwork, then the newly opened “Who wants to remember a war?” exhibition at the National University of Singapore’s NUS museum is a must-see. This collection challenges how we understand historical wars by juxtaposing propaganda and war-time art with evidence and peace-time explorations.
This page: Chinese poster from San Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall; war poster from National University of Singapore; John CLANG, Bruised girl in blue pinafore. 2016, Fine art archival print mounted on aluminium. Next Page: Installation at Gajah Gallery, photo by Arron Teo Art Photography; Lakshmi Mohanbabu’s exhibition space at MAD. Photo: MAD Museum of Art & Design.
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of Art & Design) is continuing to produce fantastic events. Check out Interactions by Lakshmi Mohanbabu, a Singaporean artist who grew up in Afghanistan and India. Her paintings arrange simple geometry in a fashion which creates complex illusions, alluding to both her global heritage and educational background in architecture. Images symbolise the Yin-Yang, the interaction of depressed and raised areas, and the connectivity of male and female. Also finishing on September 4, the MAD’s other exhibition is Imaginary Landscapes, a collection by Korean painter Lee Jae Sam. Lee’s exhibition should be commended for its ability to provoke viewers to perceive landscapes in a certain void; a subtle reminder of the Earth’s fragility and its susceptibility to human influence. We’d also recommend visiting the exhibition, Early Chinese Newspapers in Singapore: 1881-1942, held at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. This exhibition is also great for families, as there are plenty of interactive aspects to keep children entertained. Those interested in calligraphy or typography will enjoy this exhibit, and although it’s focussed on Chinese newspapers, it’s accessible for non-Chinese speakers (PRs and Singaporean citizens can catch this exhibition for free before the October 9).
The work was collected by the ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam during the Indochinese and Vietnamese wars, and remains one of the most comprehensive and illustrious examples of Southeast Asian art from this period. Whilst you’re at the NUS museum, you should head downstairs to see Donna Ong’s Five Trees Make a Forest. Although it only occupies a small space within the museum, this thoughtprovoking installation confronts viewers with a colonial vision of ‘the tropics’, and stimulates the timeless sense of majesty and mystery. Amongst the Tanjong Pagar Distripark’s selection of galleries, the current exhibition at Gajah Gallery is one of the most interesting shows on at present. Archaeology of the Present, which ends on August 13, brings together sculpture works from 11 Southeast Asian artists. Curated by Kamiliah Badhar, this ambitious selection of work reflects a multiplicity of temporal ideas that conflict, vary and differ. Highlights include Suzann Victor’s Mother, where the artist has deconstructed the catholic embodiment of beauty and recrafted the Virgin Mary using shards of stained glass, and a series of works by Indonesian artist Yunizar, who is rarely shown in Singapore. Get to this show while you can! Be sure to check out the other galleries at the Tanjong Pagar Distripark such as ReDot Fine Art Gallery, which primarily showcases Aboriginal art, and the photography gallery L2 Space. Still fresh from its recent relocation to Tanglin Road, the Singapore MAD (Museum www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 101
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Building Bridges Text and Photos by Justin Eeles
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ravellers through Changi now have a new option for flights to Vietnam and beyond on the recently launched VietJet service from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh. This ‘new age’ airline has been making headlines across Asia since they launched in 2012 and now offer 53 routes both internally and internationally on a fleet of 40 brand new aircraft. Connecting through Ho Chi Minh, travellers can connect to Bangkok, Yangon, Taipei and Seoul as well as destinations across China like Tianjin, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, Chengdu and Chongqing. The airline was originally launched to provide a low cost means for Vietnamese to connect with their loved ones, often separated by vast distances due to working arrangements. Since then it has grown into one of the region’s most successful low-cost carriers, providing strong competition for more established airlines like Air Asia, Tiger and Jetstar Asia. Offering 36 domestic routes, the airline has seen huge growth due to its popularity for domestic travel and this continues with the expansion of its international network. After winning the ’Best Asian Low Cost Carrier” at the TTG Travel Awards in 2015, the company’s international reputation has continued to
grow, winning IOSA Certification from the International Air Transport Association. Travellers looking to elevate their on-board experience can fly in the ‘Sky Boss’ category, which offers a host of benefits including lounge access in both Changi and Ho Chi Minh, preferential boarding and disembarking in a separate vehicle, greater luggage allowance and a complimentary meal/drink on board. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like travelling as a celebrity or VIP, then ‘Sky Boss’ will give you a unique insight into the coveted world
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LEFT: Starfish on Phu Quoc; colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh; interior of the Saigon Central Post Office. RIGHT: The daily catch at Phu Quoc's Dinh Cau Night Market; white Phu Quoc sands at Sao Beach; the pool terrace at Novotel Phu Quoc.
of the privileged at a very affordable cost. Like other low-cost airlines, the secret to getting the best priced ticket is timing – with VietJet, a daily ‘Happy Hour’ between 12pm and 2pm (Vietnam time) offers great savings on tickets. With two flights a day from Changi’s Terminal Three, VietJet offers a convenient and affordable way of getting to Ho Chi Minh or further for either a weekend trip or a longer holiday. With its charming blend of crumbling colonial architecture, excellent restaurants and historical sights, Ho Chi Minh is a visitor’s delight. Centrally located hotels like The Rex Hotel offer a rich blend of history and luxury – the building was constructed in 1927 during French colonial rule with the hotel famous for hosting American forces during the Vietnam war – located just a stone’s throw from city landmarks like Notre Dame Basilica and Saigon Central Post Office. Those looking for an as yet unspoilt beach escape should explore the island of Phu Quoc, just a short connecting flight from Hi Chi Minh on VietJet. This sleepy island is better known as being the main production centre for Vietnam’s iconic fish sauce, a must have ingredient for preparing many dishes of the national cuisine. The island is also a large producer of another essential culinary ingredient – pepper – which is of similar quality to the internationally respected Kampot pepper grown on the Cambodian mainland nearby. Visitors interested in learning more about these industries can visit both a fish sauce factory and a pepper farm – make sure to stock up on the aromatic and pungent pepper available here as it’s quite delicious. With the opening of an international airport and visa-free travel available for many nationalities, it’s clear that Vietnam has big plans for the island. The construction of new roads and resorts has begun at pace so now is the time to visit if you want to catch the place at its most pristine. Blessed with white sand beaches, dense jungle and an abundance of cheap fresh seafood, Phu Quoc is an ideal location for a chilled long weekend away. New resorts like the Novotel offer international standard accommodation, located bang on the beach, at very affordable rates. With tennis courts, two swimming pools, a spa, two restaurants and a choice of room types that range from standard deluxe rooms to stand alone villas with private pools, there is something to suit all budgets. VietJet’s continued expansion is good news for those travelling through Changi Airport. With new routes planned to both domestic destinations in Vietnam and international routes to the north, the airline is sure to provide strong competition to the more established carriers in the region, which is good news for the consumer. www.nowsingapore.co.id August - september 2016 103
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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 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
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 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 August - september 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 – 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
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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 King’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
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 Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa 23 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098679 Tel: +65 6818 3388 movenpick-sentosa.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 August - september 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
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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
Strangelets 7 Yong Siak St. Singapore 168644 Tel: +65 6222 1456 strangelets.sg
BooksActually 9 Yong Siak St Singapore 168645 Tel: +65 6222 9195 booksactually.com
Swagger 15 Ann Siang Road, #01-01 Singapore 069695 Tel: +65 6223 5880 swaggerstore.co
Cat Socrates 231 Bain St. #02-25 Bras Basah Complex Singapore 180231 Tel: +65 6333 0870 catsocrates.com
The Little Dröm Store Sota (School Of The Arts) 1 Zubir Said Rd. Singapore 227968 Tel: +65 6884 4651, thelittledromstore.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
Threadbare & Squirrel 660 N Bridge Road Singapore 188797 Tel: +65 6396 6738 E: hello@threadbareandsquirrel.com threadbareandsquirrel.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
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 Online news You can find all these online at www.nowsingapore.co.id with clickable links to all the website and emails. If you wish to subscribe to our monthly newsletter simply go online and click ‘newsletter’ and you will be subscribed.