NOW! Singapore Dec-Jan 2016

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NOW & THEN 2 Soap Box

Editor’s message.

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

Image by Andrew JK Tan

20 Build Your Santa Belly

Get the most out of the festive season with our round up of the best food promotions.

24 Words with the Stars

We talk to some of the main acts from the recent Neon Lights Music Festival.

PHOTO ESSAY 28 Jubilee Highlights

We remember the main events that made 2015 such a memorable year in Singapore.

38 Les Femmes Fatale Singapouriennes

We chat with House of Cointreau ambassadors Savina Chai and Victoria Cheng about their year and hopes for 2016.

62 Hung, Salted and Quartered

Nose to tail dining at 5th Quarter.

64 Making Grandma Proud.

Marissa Trew meets the team at new opening Maggie Joan’s.

Shairah Thoufeekh recommends five good options for halal food in Singapore.

ATTRACTIONS 42 On An Island

Coney Island is now open to the public, offering a natural respite and lots of exotic birdlife.

44 My Singapore Weekend

TV host Justin Bratton reveals his favourite weekend haunts around the city.

48 Words with Patrick Fiat

on for New Year’s Eve.

74 Pair like a Pro

Historian and architecture enthusiast Dr. Julian Davison describes his favourite buildings in Singapore.

Catharine Nicol talks to local celebrity chef Justin Quek.

56 Cantonese Chic

Gilly Beal experiences the avant garde Mitzo.

58 Not Your Typical Nonya’s Cooking

Marissa Trew dines at Ding Dong.

60 Time for Tapas 39

We review Singapore’s latest tapas sensation.

100 The Artist, The Collector and The Art Fair

Wine expert Stephen Mostad gives some handy tips for pairing food and wine.

Sharifah Shahirah talks to Douwe Cramer ahead of the Singapore Contemporary Art Show.

ACCOMMODATION 76 Suite Life

DIRECTORY 105 Directory

We check out two top suite options in Marina Bay and Chinatown.

Essential information for the Singapore visitor.

SPA & HEALTH 82 Spa News

We round up the latest openings and promotions.

84 Clarke Quay’s Secret Zen Zone

DINING 54 Chef in the Clouds

Sharifah Shahirah looks at the Hermès Leather Forever exhibit at the ArtScience museum.

We talk to the General Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts.

50 Past Perfect

ENTERTAINMENT 72 The Final Countdown Jane Leung suggests where to get your party

We look at the new range from local label MATTER.

ART 98 Past, Present and Future

Marissa Trew talks to veteran jewellery designer Marilyn Tan.

96 Matter of Time and Place

68 My Favourite Five: Halal Restaurants

FASHION 94 No Stone Unturned

Marissa Trew enjoys an onsen and more at Ikeda Spa.

86 Action Stations

Ruby Tan suggests some innovative new ways to get back in shape.

88 Are You Really Fit for Work?

Ooi Lay Yong talks to chiropractor Dr. Gary Tho.

SHOPPING 90 Hidden Gems on Orchard Road

Celine Asril reveals some shopping secrets on Singapore’s famed strip.

Cover Photo: National Gallery Singapore Photo by Justin Eeles

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s we head into the festive season and look forward to the start of 2016, the team at Now! Singapore would like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas and peaceful and happy new year. 2015 has certainly been a big year for Singapore.

We’ve seen the country united in grief at the passing of founding father Lee Kuan Yew and united in celebration for the golden jubilee.

Here at Now! Singapore, we are also celebrating our first year in operation and we’d like to thank all of our readers and partners for making the journey so far such an enjoyable ride.

Next year we will be widening our reach to include greater distribution in Singapore to complement our established distribution network in Jakarta. We will be introducing bilingual content (English and Bahasa Indonesia) to our social media platforms, widening both our reach and readership.

Editorially we will continue to highlight the amazing diversity that Singapore has to offer, as both a holiday destination and a place to live. This will include up-to-date coverage of the city’s attractions, art, culture, sport, dining and entertainment, as well as a strong focus on its most important asset, its people.

In this issue we look back at some of the year’s highlights, both in a photo essay and in interviews with some of the city’s current movers and shakers. Our festive guide will point readers towards the best places to feast and party, while our shopping guide will highlight some of Orchard Road’s lesser-known hidden gems.

In the fashion world, we learn about the inspiration behind local designers Marilyn Tan and Mashizan Masjum, one established and the other just getting started. As Singapore attracts more international music talent to its shores (don’t miss Elton John in December), we speak to some of the major acts that performed at the recent Neon Lights festival.

Next year will be an important time for the art scene in Singapore and we talk to one of the organisers of the inaugural Singapore Contemporary Art Show, held in January 2016 to coincide with Art Stage Singapore and Singapore Art Week. We also meet a master craftsman from Hermès at the ongoing leather exhibition at the ArtScience Museum.

As always we review some of the most exciting new openings in the city’s thriving F&B scene; we also chat to one of Singapore’s most established celebrity chefs, the inimitable Justin Quek.

Don’t forget to keep up-to-date on all of our latest Singapore content on our social media platforms and look out for our regular on-line competitions.

Once again, we wish you all happy holidays and a very prosperous New Year.

Justin Eeles

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UPCOMING EVENTS Swan Lake Singapore Dance Theatre is performing Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet once again at the Esplanade Theatre from December 3 to 6, 2015. After three highly successful runs, Swan Lake will mark the end of Singapore Dance Theatre’s 2015 season. For the unfamiliar, Swan Lake tells the classic tale of Odette, a princess who is magically transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. Whether you are simply renewing your passion for the ballet or witnessing this incredible art form for the very first time, this show is not to be missed.

• For more information, visit: singaporedancetheatre.com

Art Stage Singapore

Cultural highlight, Art Stage Singapore, returns for its sixth edition as the pinnacle of Singapore Art Week. Hosted at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre (from January 21 – 24, 2016) the contemporary Asian art fair will present works from well over 100 galleries from 32 countries, including Indonesia, Israel, Turkey, Argentina and the UK. Different to previous editions, this year welcomes the first Southeast Asia Forum thematically titled ‘Seismograph: Sensing the City – Art in the Urban Age’ – an exhibition and talk series centred on the theme of urbanity.

• For more information, visit: artstagesingapore.com

A man that clearly needs no introduction, Sir Elton John will be performing for two nights only (December 1 and 2, 2015) at The Star Theatre, as part of his “All The Hits” tour.

Expect classic favourites from throughout this musical legend’s fifty year-long career (think: Rocket Man and Bennie And The Jets) in one of Singapore’s more intimate performance venues.

Tickets are almost guaranteed to sell out, so book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

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Dear Santa Image courtesy of Primo Marella Gallery

Elton John: All The Hits Tour

Christmas is getting an extra dose of cute this year with the stage adaptation of Rod Campbell’s famed children’s book, Dear Santa.

Set to take the stage from December 9 to 11, 2015 at the SOTA Drama Theatre, this adorable family-friendly play revolves around a letter from a little girl whose only wish is for ‘something special’. Follow Santa Claus as he puzzles over her peculiar request and tries to choose a present that could be deemed ‘special’ enough.

• For more information, visit: sistic.com

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson’s literary classic gets a youthful makeover in this quirky stage performance (perfect for kids between five and nine years old). Gather the family and follow the young Jim Hawkins, a 13-yearold girl on an adventure to follow a map to uncover some hidden treasure! The show only runs until December 13 at the DBS Arts Centre, so be sure to book your tickets quick!

• For more information, visit: srt.com.sg

WHEN RENNDOM MET AIRANY: A Visual Duologue

by Renn and Aira Lim and The Peculiar Puppet An artistic collaboration between Gallery & Co. and family art collective Holycrap.sg, this art show and workshop series aims to encourage people to get creative in everything from art, design, culture, music to food. Be sure to catch the visual installation When Renndom Met Airany, which embraces various artistic mediums like paint, ink, photography and writing to reflect their thoughts and intepretations of each other.

The exhibition is held at Gallery and Co at the National Gallery Singapore until January 3, 2016.

• For more information, visit: nationalgallery.sg

Saint Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2016 The Singapore rendition of Australia’s famed indie music festival, St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival will occupy the Gardens by the Bay Meadow once again on January 30, 2016.

This year’s line-up is only getting better so we’ll cut right to the chase and list some of the highlights: Chvrches, Flume, The Internet, Thundercat, Grimes and brilliant local acts like Riot In Magenta, Intriguant and Cashew Chemists. Beyond the music, expect food stations galore and plenty of fringe activities throughout the venue.

• For more information, visit: singapore.lanewayfestival.com

Cinderella, A Fairly True Story From the same creators that brought the theatrical hit, “Peter Pan, The Never Ending Story”, comes the Asian rendition of Cinderella! However, this isn’t your usual Cinderella story. Expect plenty of imaginative twists, as instead of waiting for her fateful prince, Cinderella is encouraged to pave her own destiny. Music, dance and a solid dose of female empowerment, this show is great for all ages. The debut performance takes place on December 10, 2015 at the Resorts World™ Theatre until January 4, 2016.

• For more information, visit: rwsentosa.com

Carl Barron Live: Drinking With A Fork Australian funny man, Carl Barron, will bring tears to your eyes as he performs his brand new stand-up show on December 9, 2015 at the MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands. Ever since winning Comic Of The Year as well as Best Up And Coming Talent in 1993, Carl Barron has showed no signs of slowing down and is popular all around the world for his unique observations and mannerisms.

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ZoukOut 2015: Seize The Moment

Singapore’s ultimate annual dance festival is back! You know the drill, skivvy into your swimwear and head to Siloso Beach, Sentosa on December 11 and 12, 2015 and dance the night away to killer international dance music acts, spanning genres from electro to trance. This year’s line-up includes legends like Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Kaskade, Armin Van Buuren, Axwell^Ingrosso and way, way more. Last year’s ZoukOut was their biggest to date with a crowd of 50,000 people, and it’s only getting bigger.

• For more information, visit: zoukout.com

Halestorm Live in Singapore Grammy-Award winning American band, Halestorm, will rock The Coliseum stage come December 18, 2015. Hailing from Red Lion Pennsylvania, the heavy metal quartet will be performing hits from their third studio album, Into The Wild Life. Fans should take note that their Singapore debut will be the only concert held in South East Asia, so don’t miss out!

• For more information, visit: sistic.com

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2016: Art and the Animal Marking its 12th year, the M1 Fringe Festival explores the theme of Art and the Animal – delving into the duality between beast and man – through a range of plays, dance and audiovisual performances. Expect two weeks of dramatic shows, including four local productions, five world premieres and eight Asian premieres from January 13 to 24, 2016 across various venues. Highlights include The Chronicles of One and Zero: Kancil by Zeugma, which tells the tale of a smart mousedeer who discovers her home in the jungle has been colonised by machinery. Human Bestiary by Principio, on the other hand, is a slightly disturbing play that unravels the history of animal extinction caused by human influence through a live cast, video projections, and even a live beatbox and DJ set!

Beauty World Step back in time to 1960’s Singapore and follow a young girl as she attempts to track down her father only to wind up in a grimy cabaret. Written by Michael Chiang with music by Dick Lee, this musical comedy is set to take the Victoria Theatre stage until December 12, 2016.

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Ocean Wild with Brian Skerry National Geographic has an undeniable reputation for producing some of the most stunning photography in the world… but have you ever wondered about the man behind the lens? Join Brian Skerry, the world famous National Geographic underwater photojournalist, as he hosts a live show on January 24, 2016 at the Esplanade Theatres.

Learn all about the oceans he’s trawled through, the creatures he has met and what he considers most dear to his heart.

M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival

• For more information, visit: esplanade.com

Originally starting in 2010, this annual contemporary dance festival aims to immerse people in the full world of dance through a series of performances, technique classes and workshops by renowned international artists as well as promising new talents. The festival is hosted at various venues throughout Singapore until December 13.

• For more information, visit: the-contact.org

Crazy Christmas – A groundNUTCRACKER Crazy Christmas is back! Expect a glittering line-up of Singapore celebrities like the Dim Sum Dollies, Broadway Beng, Kumar and more as they celebrate the annual festivities with plenty of banter and merriment from December 10 to 19, on the Esplanade Theatre stage. Almost like a comedic ‘year in review’, plenty of acts will have you in stitches as you laugh over Singapore’s greatest moments throughout its Jubilee year, from the General Election to even Taylor Swift’s concert.

KidsFest 2016

• For more information, visit: sistic.com

A night at the theatre doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the kids at home. Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre festival, KidsFest is back for its fifth season from January 20 to February 14, 2016. Over six theatrical adaptations of famous children’s stories will be performed on the SOTA Drama Theatre stage, from familiar titles like Little Red Riding Hood to perhaps the less familiar, like The Snow Child and Aliens Love Underpants, and of course the annual favourite, The Gruffalo!

Yet another debut Singapore performance, Cincinnati-born band Walk The Moon will perform amidst the open-air greenery of Fort Canning Green on January 19, 2016.

Having first built their reputation with their infectious breakthrough single, Anna Sun, they have since performed on TV shows like David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brian as well as having joined bands like Panic! At The Disco and Pink on their U.S. and Europe tours.

• For more information, visit: kidsfest.com.sg

• For more information, visit: sistic.com

Walk The Moon Live in Singapore

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Shake ‘Em Buns

There’s a new kid on the Orchard Road stretch in the form of a sassy burger joint – OverEasy Orchard! After establishing itself as a Singapore dining institution at their original Fullerton spot, OverEasy is opening its second outpost, taking over the iconic sub-street level address at Liat Towers (where Singapore opened its first ever McDonald’s). Inside, the retro all-day American diner pays tribute to the ‘80s – think bubblegum pink and baby blue colour schemes, diner booths, jukebox music and plenty of American comfort food to match!

Loosen up your belt loops and tuck into cheesy and meaty mains like their Reuben Pastrami Sandwich – towered high with layers upon layers of 168-hour cured pastrami, Swiss cheese and house-made sauerkraut, or the unbelievably juicy burgers (you haven’t lived until you’ve tried The Truffle – a sinful stack of Wagyu beef, Swiss cheese, sautéed 10

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onions, mushrooms and truffle mayo), ridiculously fiery chicken wings (be sure to ask about their ‘spicy wing roulette’) and of course, their famous Mac & Cheeks – a heart-stopping combo of braised beef cheeks, gruyere, parmesan and macaroni.

Psst, the real show stopper is undeniably their Beer Can Chicken, a secret ‘off-themenu’ item that’s sure to be your dining table centrepiece.

For those wearier of their waistlines, there are plenty of lighter options on the menu too! While a Broccoli and Avocado Salad with Quinoa and Feta might sound like the underdog when compared to their Waffles and Wings with Maple Syrup and Honey Butter, we reckon this humble plate of super greens definitely gave other plates a run for their money. And if the sound of a Wagyu beef

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patty doesn’t get your tastebuds buzzing, the Veggie Portobello burger definitely makes for a worthy competitor!

Wash it all down with their equally devilish alcoholic slushies, cocktails, shots and even milkshakes like the Bacon Bourbon Milkshake (bacon, maple whiskey, triple sec, egg, vanilla ice cream) that we just can’t stop dreaming about. If you’re taking it easy, their cold-pressed juices and healthy smoothies have got you covered.

• OverEasy Orchard #01-01, Liat Towers, Orchard Road, tel: 6684 1453, overeasy.com.sg

Devilish Spirits in Hell’s Kitchen

The blokes behind Manhattan bar are paying tribute to one of Manhattan island’s roughest ‘hoods – Hell’s Kitchen. New cocktails and snacks each channel the spirit of one of New York City’s most notorious spots. Pick your poison.

Spectrum Punch may seem like a dainty drink, as it is presented in a tall glass and bejewelled with fresh berries, but don’t be fooled. The blend of Plantation Jamaica rum, house-made farlernum, fresh lime and honey is a definite knockout, which is obvious once you learn it was inspired by the story of Rocky Balboa.

If you find yourself still standing, prepare to meet Mad Dog, named after the Irish-American assassins that carried out the mafia’s dirty work. The mix of Greenore 8-year-old Irish whisky, Ferrand Dry orange curaçao, Luxardo

Maraschino, Drambuie, absinthe and bitters sits beneath a cloud of smoked wild cherry bark like a smoking gun. And just like any great assassin, its finish is so dangerously smooth; you won’t know it till it hits you.

Get back on your feet with the Reviver; just don’t ask what’s in it. Fine, we’ll tell you.

The Daron calvados, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, Ferrand Dry orange curaçao, sugar, bitters, cloves, coffee beans and salt with an added kick of jalapeño is inspired by the mystery brews men would secretly sip from their hip flasks, morning and night.

If things seem a little nutty, you might be dealing with the Omerta (Luxardo Angioletto hazelnut liqueur, Mina Real mezcal, fresh lemon, sugar, walnut bitters), which pays tribute to Mario Puzo – the author of The Godfather – and his final novel.

Or, switch the silver screen for a curtain call and honour those of Broadway with Bar Central. Here, the classic vodka martini gets a little touch-up as Indigenous vodka and Mancino Bianco vermouth is mixed with grapefruit and orange bitters, with thin slices of green apple for garnish.

Douse the fire in your belly with Head Chef Nicholas Trosien’s new bar bites, inspired by the eclectic nature of the neighbourhood.

For something light but indulgent, opt for the buttery Miso Cod Lettuce Wraps. Or, consider being more sinful (you’re already in Hell’s Kitchen after all) with an order of the Pork Pasties or the Mac N Cheese with shredded duck confit.

• For more information, visit: regenthotels.com/ en/Singapore/Cuisine/Manhattan

Basilico Welcomes A New Chef

Newly appointed Head Chef Luca Beccalli has joined the ranks of Basilico’s esteemed kitchen team at Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel. In his arsenal, a slew of home-comfort recipes, inspired by his childhood in the north of Italy. Newly introduced dishes include a beautifully delicate Black Pepper Wagyu Beef Bresaola with Summer Salad and Amalfi Lemon Dressing and Chef Beccalli’s own take on the traditional caprese salad, a San Marzano Tomato Tartare with Putignano Smoked Burrata, Oregano Crostini and Frisée Salad with Basil Dressing. For pasta, the Faggotini Pasta is definitely one you can bank on as moneybag-shaped dumplings are stuffed with pear and Tuscan pecorino, paired with bittersweet braised radicchio and a sweet gorgonzola sauce. The Thyme-Roasted Rack of Lamb with braised leeks, legume ragout is equally rich, especially with the addition of the wine and star anise sauce that glazes the plate. Of course, many of Basilico’s signatures still remain, like their Oven-Baked Focaccia with Black Truffle and a trio of provolone, parmesan and mascarpone that puts any cheese toastie we’ve had to shame. For a theatrical dessert, opt for the Homemade Saffron Gelato with Amaretti biscuit and Amarena Cherry, presented as a chocolate dome that surrenders to the heat of a dark chocolate sauce to unveil the pastel yellow ice cream beneath.

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Sunset Cocktails at Aqua Luna

Park Hotel Alexandra recently opened Aqua Luna – a brand new cocktail bar perched on the rooftop of the hotel, alongside their infinity pool.

Expect plenty of crafty tipples on the menu as classic combinations take on a creative spin. G&T fans will love the Summer Chill, a fresh blend of Tanqueray gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, celery, sea salt and a touch of black pepper, balancing between sweet and savoury. Their signature Poire Basil is another firm favourite, blending fresh pear, basil, vodka, lime juice, spiced syrup and a touch of grapefruit bitters.

If you’re looking for a kick, order Hot Melons – a deceptively refreshing yet incredibly spicy mix of watermelon, dark rum and a sinister addition of chilli padi. Counterbalance the burn with a lick of the large scoop of soursop sorbet that floats in the glass!

Soak up the alcohol with plenty of bar bites too. Opt for the sinfully delicious Battered Cauliflower dippers (with cheesy béchamel sauce) or split a portion of Truffle Polenta Fries that comes with a heart-stopping dollop of housemade truffle mayonnaise. Their cheesy flatbreads (we loved the Crabmeat and Artichoke) are a guaranteed hit too and are perfect for sharing with friends. If a snack simply won’t do, you cannot go wrong with an order of their delectable ‘Dirty’ Steak, a generous charcoal grilled tenderloin fillet.

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Sugar, Spice And Everything Nice

Few things can beat a big bite into a freshly baked pastry first thing in the morning or afternoon and Antoinette’s opening of La Pâtisserie au Sofitel is out to give everyone just that. Conveniently located in the lobby of Hotel Sofitel So Singapore (right in the CBD, next to Lau Pa Sat), guests of the hotel and sharply suited businessmen and women alike will find it hard to resist the buttery, flaky goodness that tempts them through the display case window.

All of Antoinette’s usual patisserie suspects are available, like their melt-in-your-mouth butter croissants, brioche, pain au chocolat, as well as their whole range of viennoiserie, which are available all day, every day (unlike at their other branches).

• For more information, visit antoinette.com.sg

Lunch Bowls Galore

Those trapped in the CBD have plenty to get excited about come lunch-hour, especially with the opening of Grain Traders. By the same people that brought us Kilo restaurants, this swanky new joint specialises in delicious (and equally nutritious) lunch bowls that will make you think twice about the cold, limp salad sitting in your office lunchbox. Simply choose amongst six signature bowls like the carnivorous El Hibaro (striploin with salsa verde, charred veggies, tomato, bean sprout salad and white sushi rice), the slightly fishy Upstream (wasabi salmon, chilli furikake, butternut squash, sweet potato, cucumber pickles and super greens) or the veggie-friendly The Tantrum (lentil cakes, grilled beets, mixed bean pico de gallo with seeds and beetroot feta yoghurt on bulgur wheat). Haven’t found something you fancy? Feel free to take lunch into your own hands and build your own bowl for the same price!

• #01-01/02/03, CapitaGreen Building, 138 Market Street, grain-traders.com

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Aura – Italian Cuisine at National Gallery Singapore

Following the opening of Singapore’s newest city icon, National Gallery Singapore, a new Italian restaurant has opened its doors. Aura – brought to you by Beppe de Vito, responsible for Italian dining institutions like ilLido and Osteria Art – is a sophisticated space, serving up seasonal appetisers, pastas and mains. Expect expertly crafted dishes like Grilled Octopus with Crispy Egg and Corn, Hokkaido Scallops with Porcini and Beetroot, Quail Casserole with Beetroot and Mascarpone Orzotto and decadent pastas by the likes of Tonnarelli with Sea Urchins and Garganelli with Lobster and Sicilian Tomatoes. For dessert, tuck into a classic Tiramisu or get a little adventurous with the Strawberry, Pistachio and Chocolate Profiteroles. Round off the meal by heading to the rooftop, where the Aura Sky Lounge, kitted out with plush seats and an alfresco area, acts as the perfect space for a post-dinner tipple.

• For more information, visit: aura.sg

Julien Royer’s Odette Opens At National Gallery Singapore

It seems that National Gallery Singapore is set to be just as much a culinary destination as a cultural one. Over five dining concepts will occupy parts of the museum, but there’s one opening in particular that’s caused quite a buzz in the follow-up to its opening. Odette has recently opened its doors, with none other than Jaan’s former Head Chef, Julien Royer, at the helm. It is 14

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a marked shift as Jaan is currently ranked #11 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015, sponsored by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna.

Needless to say, great things are expected from the intimate 32-seater space, which will showcase the best seasonal ingredients from around the world. Eponymously named after his grandmother, Royer’s restaurant (in partnership with the Lo & Behold group) specialises in plates intended to showcase seasonal produce from around the world in its prime. Take the North Highlands Beef

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Tartare for example, with Scottish beef served with a rich smoked bone marrow, or the polygamous pairings of Challans Guinea Fowl served two ways, with a celeriac risotto and foie gras coulant, united by a classic sauce albufera. Odette offers diners a choice between a four- or six-course menu at lunch, and a six- or eight- course tasting menu at dinner.

• For more information, visit: odetterestaurant.com

You Only Live Once, So Live Well

There’s no shortage of healthy eateries around the CBD but finding a meal that perfectly caters to your specific nutritional goals is not that easy. At YOLO (a new healthy eating dine-in/takeaway concept in Tanjong Pagar’s Icon Village) the menu is divided into five different sections, based on the benefits of each dish, encouraging diners to #eatyourgoals.

If you’re looking to beef up the biceps (or you skipped leg day again) and are in dramatic need of some bulk, take a gander at the ‘Build’ menu and pick from lunch mains like a juicy Beef Steak Nam Jim, with cashews, greens and brown rice or Arnie’s Meatballs, with pasta, olives and eggplants.

Bulked a bit too much? The ‘Shape Up’ section has calorie and carb-conscious diners covered with a Cauliflower “Fried Rice” that is loaded with chicken and veggies, while miraculously remaining under 300 calories. Or, opt for the superfood packed Salmon Quinoa Burger that’s perfect to keep you feeling full and satisfied… without any of the button-busting consequences.

Got a sensitive stomach? The Soothe menu specialises in foods for gluten, dairy and wheat intolerant folks too (we loved the Salmon Tataki Salad). If you’re looking to sink your teeth into something more substantial, the Chicken Quesadilla with tortilla chips is a firm favourite.

For those craving familiar hawker favourites, you can’t go too far wrong with their Coconut Chicken curry or the Health-Kicked Chicken Rice on the Perform menu, which have been slashed of any excess fat and calories without compromising on taste.

Wash it all down with equally nutritious dessert-flavoured smoothies, that are not only packed with protein but are low-GI, preventing any unwanted sugar rushes. YOLO also offers plenty of sweet treats like a Low Cal Fruit Loaf, Chocolate Brownies and even large Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies that will end your meal on a sweet note.

• For more information, visit: yolofood.com.sg

Under The Sea

Cantonese restaurant, Feng Shui Inn, has recently expanded its seafood menu under the helm of Chef Li Kwok Kwong, with dishes inspired by the balance between tradition and innovation. Take the Canadian GeoDuck Clam for example. Whilst not the most attractive mollusc on the ocean bed – resembling a cross between an elephant’s trunk and snail – it comes delicately plated in its traditional form as sashimi as well as poached in a preserved vegetable broth. Fill the gap between courses with Feng Shui Inn’s duo of Hong Kong Crispy Fish Skin, which comes lightly dusted with seven-spice, and in a salted egg yolk and calamansi coating. Perfectly crunchy and flavoursome – it’s far too moreish to resist. For something with plenty of bite, opt for the stir-fried prawns, painted in a vibrant yellow salted egg yolk, alongside a crispy prawn mummified in golden potato threads. The familiar grouper fish takes on new life too as it is served with nutritious ‘huai shan’ (wild yam) and luffac – both of which are guaranteed to help you hit your daily superfood quota.

Of course, no meal would be complete without a side of fried rice.

Here, it comes studded with fresh crab meat and egg white, as well as a Hong Kong “Tai O” style Fried Rice, seasoned with shrimp paste.

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Tokyo – Italian Territory

Japanese and Italian cuisines are not the most intuitive examples of a perfect culinary pair, but the recently-opened Terra restaurant is out to prove that TokyoItalian dining is indeed a match made in heaven. Helmed by esteemed Chef-Owner Nakahara Seita (previously the Executive Chef of Enoteca L’Operetta), this elegant little space in Tanjong Pagar’s Tras Street serves up carefully crafted seafood, pasta and meat dishes. Only premium ingredients are sourced from throughout Japan and the degree of care in selection makes for incredibly flavourful dishes.

An absolute must-order is the well-marbled, char-grilled Tajima Wagyu beef, that is so tender, it almost cuts likes butter. Equally decadent is the Sea Urchin From Hokkaido, a creamy, rich spaghetti dressed with yuzu and homemade bottarga.

The Scallop From Salfutu comes ‘au gratin’ and swimming in a mushroom, herbal butter sauce and is a very strong starter. Otherwise, opt for the lighter Melone from Shizunka – a salad of prosciutto, burrata and rucola. Can’t decide on what to order?

Simply leave it to the chef and opt for Chef Seita’s Omakase menu.

• For more information, visit: terrasaita.com

So Fluffy, I’m Gonna Die

Singapore’s brunch game is definitely one to brag about and a weekend without a classic ‘eggs ben’ just isn’t complete. However, a stellar plate of super fluffy pancakes was surprisingly hard to come by – before the grand opening of NYC’s Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant on Purvis Street, that is.

Don’t leave without ordering their world-famous Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter. Stacked high with three hotcakes larger than your face, it’s no wonder the original version of these fluffy babies was voted ‘Best in the City’ twice by New York magazine. Choose from toppings like banana walnut or chocolate chunk, or stick to the famed classic and opt for wild blueberries.

If you’re saving this treat for dessert, then go full hog with the classic Southern Breakfast, that channels about every American flavour you could possibly want onto a gigantic diner plate (think: cheese grits, fried green tomatoes, eggs any style and a mound of salty-sweet double-smoked bacon). Can’t miss out on your good ol’ Eggs Benedict?

Try their version, which swaps the usual English muffin with a crumbly buttermilk biscuit.

Heed our warning: the queue for this restaurant snakes out the door virtually every day of the week, so prepare to line up.

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Special Feature

Celebrate SG50 with Dorsett Singapore Hotel Take advantage of Singapore’s Golden Jubilee by enjoying huge savings at the Dorsett Singapore Hotel when staying over the weekend (Friday – Sunday). Located in the hip enclave of Chinatown, this charming boutique hotel is offering a whole host of SG50 promotions to celebrate the grand occasion.

delightful outdoor terrace with 30-metre swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, Dorsett Singapore Hotel is the ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers. Discounted rooms are subject to availability (blackout dates also apply) so don’t delay if you want to take advantage of this special offer.

With its unique location in the heart of historic Chinatown, Dorsett Singapore Hotel offers guests a convenient gateway to this fascinating part of the city. With some of the city’s best restaurants and bars located within walking distance, the hotel is also connected to the MRT, allowing easy access to the airport and the city’s other attractions.

Valid until the end of 2015, these include S$50 off the best available rate for its guestrooms, a 50% discount off the daily buffet breakfast spread, and 50% off an optional upgrade to their ‘Splash’ or ‘Loft’ rooms. Guests can also enjoy access to complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel (terms and conditions apply).

With modern well-equipped guestrooms, a business centre, a fully equipped gym and

Dorsett Singapore Hotel, 333 New Bridge Road, tel: 6678 8388, dorsetthotels.com/singapore

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Greet the Grocer Those looking for a range of organic meat, gluten-free products and delicious healthy treats should check out the recently opened Ryan’s Grocery in Binjai Park. Favouring quality free-range meat products from Western Australian farms, which are free from hormones and antibiotics, Ryan’s also makes its own gourmet sausages in house. These beef, lamb and pork sausages are gluten, preservative and nitrate free and come in flavours like Bush Tomato and Pepper Berry, Lemon and Oregano and Cranberry and Chestnut. Fans of beef must try their Blackwood Valley range – here the cattle are raised on organic grass pastures in a stress-free environment, ensuring the meat is delicious and chemical free.

The idea behind Ryan’s Grocery came from Sebastian and Wendy Chia, the Singaporean husband and wife team whose son Ryan has intolerance to certain foods.

After discovering the wealth of healthy produce available in Western Australia, they teamed up with some of best suppliers to stock the majority of Ryan’s Grocery’s range, with other suppliers originating from Europe. Apart from the butcher, products available include sauces, nut butters, pickles, honey, gluten-free pasta, biscuits, quinoa, cous cous and lots more. The store also stocks the popular range of sauces, condiments and chutneys from up-and-coming brand Latasha’s Kitchen.

• For more information, visit ryansgrocery.com

Gourmet Greens November saw the launch of the inaugural Gourmet Green Week in Singapore. Sponsored by Fiji Water and Chope, this event, held from November 23 -29, allowed diners the chance to enjoy a four-course vegetarian lunch or dinner at some of the city’s best restaurants. These included Absinthe, Afterglow, Blue Bali, Burlamacco, Highlander (Chijmes), Humpback, Luxe Sydney, Original Sin, Oso Ristorante, Pepenero, Punjab Grill, Song of India, Sugarhall, Tandoor, The Missing Pan, Neon Pigeon and Sopra Cucina & Bar. With a choice of cuisines including Indian, Balinese, Italian, French and Mediterranean, this healthy week of feasting was popular with vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Allowing chefs the chance to reveal the diversity and flavours of vegetables, without them playing second fiddle to meaty mains, Gourmet Greens Week was the ideal preparation for the oncoming feasting of the festive season.

• For more information, visit chope.co

Say Cheese An afternoon of cheese and wine appreciation took place on November 4, hosted by wine expert Edwin Soon. Held at the beautiful Scotts 27 restaurant, this informative presentation paired some of the world’s most interesting and potent cheeses with a selection of tea, wine, port and whisky. Highlighting the availability of quality cheese from Europe in Singapore, guests were treated to some triedand-tested combinations and some interesting new pairings. These included Gouda paired with Jasmine Gold Tea, Comte paired with Earl Grey, Brillat Savarin paired with a white Cote du Rhone, Munster paired with Pinot Noir, Fourme d’Ambert paired with Quinta do Silval 1997, Aged Mimolette paired with Laphroaig 10 and Calvados Camembert paired with Singleton. We found that Earl Grey tea was a surprising partner – our advice is go to quality cheese shops like Cold Storage, Jones the Grocer, The Cheese Shop or Providore and experiment with these diverse flavours by yourself.

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Five Years On Top

The Right Spice Fans of the restaurant chain ThaiExpress should check out the group’s recently renovated Kaffir & Lime, located at B1-45/46 The Paragon, Orchard.

With a snazzy new décor and a spruced up menu to match, this casual restaurant offers a convenient location for a mid-shopping spice fix.

Try popular new dishes like their Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Battered Morning Glory or their Deepfried Whole Sea Bass, served with their in-house trio of delectable dipping sauces. Wash it all down with a Lime and Blood Orange Cooler or ice-cold Singha Beer.

Salt Grill and Skybar celebrated five years of operations in November, with an evening of celebrations that included a five-course dinner prepared by Luke Mangan’s team of chefs from around the region, paired with a selection of fine wines from Penfolds. The culinary team for the evening included Chef Shannon Binnie (Salt Tokyo), Chef Ronald Li (Salt Tapas and Bar, Singapore), Chef MJ Olguera (Salt Grill, Jakarta), Chef Mathew Leighton (Salt Grill and Skybar, Singapore) and Luke Mangan himself.

With the ambitious task of serving over one hundred diners, every dish was immaculately presented and thoughtfully prepared, a true testament to the characters running the kitchen. For the grand finale, Luke Mangan’s signature dessert ‘Liquorice’ made for a delicious end to a wonderful evening. Coupled with the stunning views of the Singapore skyline from its perch on the 55th floor of ION Orchard, Salt Grill and Sky Bar is a wonderful venue to celebrate any occasion. Here’s to the next five years!

• For more information, visit saltgrill.com

• For more information, visit thaiexpress.com.sg

Chinese Comfort Food at RWS Resorts World Sentosa recently celebrated the opening of new Chinese restaurant Avenue Joffre, located in the Crockfords Tower by Festival Walk. Offering a mixture of Cantonese, Szechuan and Shanghainese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum, the restaurant is helmed by some of the most respected Chinese chefs in the business. These include Chef Ip Chi Kwong (Cantonese), Master Chef Zhou Yuan Chang (Shanghainese), Master Chef Gu Xiao Rong (Szechuan) and Master Chef Ge Xiane (Dim Sum). Fans of spicy food will love the Szechuan Sliced Fish in Chilli Oil and the Szechuan Baked Crab with White Pepper, while the Steamed Shanghai Pork Dumplings and the Roasted Peking Duck are also recommended.

• For more information, visit rwsentosa.com

Festival della Pasta You might know your fusilli from your fettucine, but how about your orecchiette from your casoncelli? If not, head to Zafferano on Saturday evenings for their on-going Festival della Pasta promotion, which lasts until January 30, 2016. Offering diners the chance to savour a six-course culinary journey around Italy, by sampling dishes from some of the country’s main gastronomic regions, Zafferano rounds off the experience by pairing each dish with a wine from the same region. Covering both light seafood-based coastal cuisine and heavier meat-based dishes from the interior, the menu promises a unique way to enjoy this popular dish. Located on the 43rd floor of the Ocean Financial Centre, in the heart of the CBD, Zafferano also offer expansive city views from both the restaurant and adjacent al fresco terrace.

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PARKROYAL ON PICKERING

Build Your Santa Belly Images courtesy of participating outlets

It’s that time of year again – where lights glow in the street, gifts are being wrapped and families gather for a Christmas meal. If you happen to be in Singapore this yuletide season, be sure to make a reservation at these incredible festive feasts.

Why wait for Christmas day when you can start feasting early (and end late) at one of our favourite buffet restaurants, Lime? From December 4 to January 3, Lime is spoiling diners silly with a full spread for both lunch and dinner. This offers everyone’s favourite Roast Turkey and Honey-Baked Ham, plus plenty of traditional sweet treats (think Caramelised Hazelnut Yule Logs, Eggnog Cheesecakes and more). On Christmas Eve and Day, everything gets a decadent upgrade.

Maine lobster will be found swimming in their “Luxe-sa”; foie gras will be flambéed with Cognac, and even the humble dim sum will have prosperous fillings of salted egg, chilli crab, and coffee.

Of course, no one can forget the king of all centrepieces, the Roasted Turkey with Apple Stuffing, Cranberries and Giblet Gravy.

• For more information, visit: parkroyalhotels.com/lime

Joël Robuchon Restaurant Dine in style at Resorts World Sentosa’s celebrity restaurant with a four- or eight-course dinner menu (December 24 to 25, 2015 and December 31 to January 1, 2016) that just rings with holiday indulgence. o Only the best ingredients will be served and diners can look forward to dishes like La Noix de Saint-Jacques (plump, pan-seared scallops with pumpkin cream and parmesan emulsion), as well as La Truffe (truffle soup with ravioli and comté cheese). Then prepare for the king of all dining centrepieces, Le Boeuf, a châteaubriand steak with foie gras (or Le Boeuf Kagoshima with pasta, artichoke and truffle if opting for four courses).

• For more information, visit: rwsentosa.com

Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora Dine in the deep blue by booking a table at S.E.A Aquarium’s very own celebrity restaurant with stunning views of the Open Ocean Habitat. From December 24 to 27 (and December 31 to January 3, 2016), tuck into menu highlights like the ObsiBlue Prawn, Braised-Seared Wagyu Beef Shortrib and a delectable Ocean Platter of Gillardeau oysters, kingfish and scallop, offered at both lunch and dinner as a four- or six-course set menu.

• For more information, visit: rwsentosa.com

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COCOTTE What would Christmas be without our favourite ever-changing brunch trolley at Cocotte? From December 25 to 27, the magi from the kitchen are wheeling out an irresistible spread of culinary treasures straight to your table. Instead of gold, frankincense and myrrh, expect plenty of extravagant dishes, all prepared a la minute. Last year’s Christmas Mega Brunch saw everything from freshly shucked oysters, roast beef and even candy cane ice cream, so it’s no wonder we’re so excited to see what’s in store this year.

• For more information, visit: restaurantcocotte.com

5th QUARTER Singapore’s latest hot new table, 5th Quarter, is jumping on the sleigh with a special festive menu. From December 20 to 25, book a dinner table and opt for the Christmas Sharing Set, consisting of a carnivorous spread of charcuterie, a Three-Meat Terrine, Smoked Crab and Carbinero with lardo and blood orange before choosing between a Sirloin Steak or Porchetta. In keeping with the traditional, every set comes with classic trimmings, like a good ol’ Yorkshire pud to the more innovative Squash, Onion and Ricotta.

• For more information, visit: 5thquarter.com.sg

SOFITEL SO

The Black Swan Make the Christmas season a vintage affair and head to one of the slickest venues in town. Don’t expect your traditional meal as the kitchen puts a swanky spin on dishes like Smoked Beef Tartare and Warm Jellied Tomato Consommé. For mains, the Beef Bolar Blade (with asparagus, dual-coloured creamed corn and Madeira sauce) is a guaranteed winner on Christmas Eve. Come Christmas night, leave room for plenty more meat from the carving station. Round it off with an elegant Dark Chocolate Dome with Gingerbread Spice Brandied Cherries or go light with airy Profiteroles with Pistachio Ice Cream and White Chocolate Sauce. Already made Christmas dinner plans? Enjoy the Festive Set Lunch all throughout December!

• For more information, visit: theblackswan.com.sg

Celebrate Noël with a French flair at Sofitel SO’s Xperience restaurant with a four-course Christmas Eve dinner (December 24). Before the main event, whet your appetite with an amuse bouche of blinis topped with dill yoghurt and herring roe before a fresh twist on a classic starter, Salmon Gravlax and truffle and mushroom ‘soil’ with pickled shallots. For the main event, a special Hay Roasted Savel Chicken will be carved at the table before the grand finale – a deconstructed Pear Tarte Tatin. Xperience will have a Christmas Day buffet too (December 25) with a belly-busting spread of Slow Roasted Lamb Leg, Cranberry & Fig Stuffed Savel Chicken and Whole Suckling Pig stuffed with Chorizo & Breadcrumbs. The real showstopper, however, is the Croquembouche that towers over the dessert display!

What better way to celebrate than in a restored 1930’s chapel! The White Rabbit is out to make Christmas Eve Dinner (December 24) a holy affair with a four- and five-course dinner menu, including delectable dishes like Roasted Pumpkin Velouté, Pan-roasted Guinea Fowl and a sinfully sweet Egg Nog Panna Cotta for dessert. On the big day (December 25), gather the family for a bright and sunny brunch and expect a complimentary Prosecco – a little gift to say Merry Christmas!

• For more information, visit: sofitel.com

• For more information, visit: thewhiterabbit.com.sg

The White Rabbit

mezza9 While we may not get the benefit of a white Christmas, that doesn’t mean we can’t feast like we’re in Europe. mezza9’s Christmas Eve buffet and Christmas Day brunch are sure to get your heart singing with their European-inspired delicacies like truffle salami, slowbraised venison stew, slow-roasted turkey breast and plenty of seafood, alongside their Thai, Japanese and Chinese buffet counters that will be offering up more pan-Asian plates. If the big day seems too long to wait, opt for mezza9’s festive a la carte menu (available from December 1 to 25) and tuck into plenty of seasonal specialities like smoked mackerel, Scotch egg and horseradish velouté, wood-roasted duck breast, with a chocolate chestnut tart for dessert.

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DINING ON CLOUD 9 The closest you’ll get to a joyride on Santa’s sleigh, enjoy a four-course festive set menu whilst reaching new heights in the jovially decorated cable car cabins. Over three round-trips in one of 30 cable cars, you’ll be served decadent dishes like a choice of Char-grilled Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras, or Baked Miso Cod, with a sweet, nutty ending of a Hazelnut Nougat Parfait.

• For more information, visit: mountfaber.com.sg

Brasserie Les Saveurs Kings of indulgence know that Christmas should always be over the top, but still sophisticated. At Brasserie Les Saveurs, they take this philosophy seriously. Sit down for a Christmas Eve dinner and prepare for a feast fit for royalty. Expect a buffet spread of dishes like fresh seafood on ice, pan-seared sea bass fillet with butternut squash gnocchi, lamb with puy lentils and a glorious live carving station featuring traditional honeyglazed gammon ham and a whole roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Wash it all down with complimentary wine or top up a little extra to truly celebrate in style with free flow “R” de Ruinart champagne. Continue the festive cheer with the Joyful Christmas Champange Brunch (December 25 and 26) with freshly shucked oysters, Boston lobster and foie gras, before tucking into main courses like Char-grilled Halibut Fillet or a Duo of Kurobuta Pork.

• For more information, visit: brasserielessaveurs.com

SOFITEL SINGAPORE RESORT AND SPA

SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

It’s Christmas with an Asian twist at Sofitel Singapore Resort and Spa’s Kwee Zeen restaurant. Even the quintessential Chilli Crab gets a celebratory upgrade as crab is switched out with Boston lobster and the classic sauce gets a zesty twist and is turned into a Singapore chilli hollandaise sauce.

Amongst the Christmas Eve spread, expect the usual roast suspects (both stuffed turkey and ham) as well as a range of decadent additions like a selected trio of caviar and four kinds of oyster! Warm your belly with a cup of Glühwein (mulled wine) or a velvety Valrhona hot chocolate while the kids scamper off and take part in plenty of Christmas games and activities throughout the evening.

Marriott Café is mixing up a bit of magic of its own with a spread fit for royalty, including everything from traditional Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Honey-Baked Ham, Prune and Pancetta-Stuffed Pork Saddle, Roasted Prime Beef Ribs, Lobster Benedict, Whole Baked Salmon, and much more.

If that doesn’t manage to convince you, we’re sure the live stations of Flambéed Prawns with Tequila and Lime, and Pan-fried Foie Gras with Mandarin Marmalade and Chianti Reduction definitely will. They’ll also be serving up favourites like Singapore Chilli Crab and Salted Egg Prawns. The menu is available until December 30 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

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Sofitel Style November saw the official opening of the highly anticipated Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort and Spa, the second Sofitel property in Singapore after last year’s opening of the dynamic Sofitel So Singapore at Raffles Place. The new property complements the urban Sofitel So perfectly, with extensive grounds spread over 27 acres, overlooking the South China Sea on Sentosa.

With a choice of 211 rooms and suites and four villas, the hotel also features the world’s largest So SPA, three restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and a 33-metre swimming pool.

Offering 20 treatment rooms, Jacuzzi and a dedicated females-only area, the award-winning So SPA offers a wide range of treatments, including the unique Mud Pool, where guests can purify and renew their skin with New Zealand volcanic mud. Take advantage of their opening special ‘Mini GlamFit Experience,’ which features a 60-minute personal training session followed by a 30-minute massage, available until December 31, 2015 at $240++.

Adjacent to So SPA, the charming ‘The Garden’ restaurant features a range of healthy cuisine.

Alternatively, guests can enjoy buffet spreads and a la carte specialities at the resort’s signature Kwee Zeen restaurant. Featuring a choice of Pan-Asian and French cuisine, Kwee Zeen also offers the ‘Magnifique Sunday Champagne Brunch.’ Other F&B outlets include the ‘Le Bar’ a casual lounge space available for morning pastries, afternoon tea or evening drinks.

• For more information, visit singaporeresortsentosa.com

Celebrating Singapore through Tea In time for the festive season, local gourmet tea company Gryphon has released a ‘Travel Series’ of fine teas from their ‘Artisan Selection.’ The six different boxes available are named after popular Singaporean scenes and songs, creating a memorable end to the SG50 year. The selections include Di Tanjong Katong, Little Things, Singai Naadu, Blooming Gardens, Tropical Paradise and Sunny Island, each containing four silken sachets of four different exotic tea blends. We love their Marrakesh Mint (Tropical Paradise selection), Templetree Lotus (Sunny Island selection) and Straits Chai (Singai Naadu selection).

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WORDS WITH THE STARS

Looking Back on Neon Lights Images courtesy of Neon Lights

The end of November saw the inaugural edition of Neon Lights – a two-day music festival with a killer line-up of international performers taking the stage. Marissa Trew had a chat with three of the headline acts – music legend Nile Rodgers, British DJ Mr Scruff and Mike Stroud of New York’s Ratatat – to get a little insight into their worlds. Here, we’ve picked out some of our favourite highlights of what they had to say. To read our full interviews with each star, log on to our website nowsingapore.co.id.

Mike Stroud of Ratatat How did you get involved with the Neon Lights festival in Singapore?

Every couple of years, we do tours of Australia and New Zealand and the guy that books these tours for us, he started making connections and we did a tour of Malaysia, China, Cambodia… where else did we go?

Oh, we went to Hong Kong and so anyways, we told him that this was the coolest, most fun tour we’ve ever done. And we wanted to go to Singapore on that tour but that didn’t work out… but then this festival came up!

Ratatat has played at massive festivals and has a worldwide reputation. Does that mean you’re quite confident with a smaller audience, or does it make you more nervous?

Oh, I’m just excited. I was really nervous when we did Coachella because we hadn’t played much for like five years but we’ve been doing loads of shows now, so we’re kind of on autopilot. It’s just fun now.

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you suggested it was a great way to distract audiences from looking directly at you guys.

Is that true?

[Laughs] Not necessarily to distract them. I just think it’s more interesting. We don’t have a drummer and we don’t have a front-man/ singer, you know? And that’s kind of usually what people watch when they watch a band.

And we’re kind of shy… so I think [the visuals] just make the show a lot more fun to watch and it’s kind of cool.

Your latest album, Magnifique, took five years since the album before it. Was that so you could just focus entirely on perfecting it to your own standard?

Well, we had finished our contract so we were kind of free agents. We were very critical. We wrote probably more than fifty songs for the record and just kept throwing them away.

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There were a few songs early on that we knew were going to be on the record and any songs that weren’t as good as those we had to throw away, which was very frustrating. We also took a lot of breaks. We had been touring and recording for like 10 years straight, so it was nice. I moved out of New York City, took six months off here and there. It was kind of nice to just take a step back from the whole world for a minute… We live on this mountain and none of our neighbours are here. They come sometimes on weekends so I’m just alone on a mountain. It’s kind of crazy… and nice.

It’s been said that when you were creating Magnifique, you basically wanted to weed out any parts of

songs that people would feel compelled to talk over or get past until the next good bit in the song. How does that work?

When you can listen to it and not try to fix it in your head. We’re both perfectionists, so when something doesn’t feel perfect, it really bothers us. When we both listen to a song and don’t have any more ideas for it, that’s usually when we stop. But a lot of times, we think a song is done and we listen to it a week or two later and then have a bunch more ideas.

A lot of your music has a lot of different notes of different musical genres. So, you’ve got rock, electronic, hip-hop...how do you incorporate all the diverse sounds into your music?

We both like all kinds of music so I think it’s boring to just keep doing one thing. If we feel like making a more ‘hip-hop’ song, we will. It doesn’t matter… we just make it. It probably doesn’t fit, but I don’t know. I think that with any general theme of a song, we always put our signature sound on it. So we’ll put the same kind of guitar style on it. I think it makes the whole thing cohesive… I think.

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Mr Scruff When it comes to your own performances, where you play sets for up to six or eight hours, first of all – where do you find all your energy? Also, what do you think makes the experience distinctly your performance?

For me, I enjoy it; I enjoy sharing music. When I start DJing, I don’t want to stop. I come from a generation where it wasn’t unusual to DJ all night. Many DJs back in the 60s and 70s would play seven to eight hours a night, six or seven days a week.

So in our generation, we basically don’t have any staying power!

[Laughs] Well, guest-DJing started happening in the very early 90s and you’d get a flyer and a big fuss made about it. I think that all my early gigs were regular gigs in bars so I was playing four to five hours, three or four times a week minimum. It was always focused on different kinds of music – you know, one night

it was reggae night, then hip hop night, then the next would be soul night – and it got to a point where I was sick of segregating myself based on what different nights’ music policies are. You have to see the connections between hip hop and house music. To present all the different tunes in different ways, it just seems a lot of fun to join all the dots together and once you start delving back into the history of artists and realise that there are a lot more links than there are divisions. It’s exciting when you realise these little links between different pieces of music when you’re DJing and that’s what keeps the energy going. When you make those connections as you’re playing, it’s as new to you as it is to the audience.

How do you come up with your album and track titles, as well as your illustrations?

They’re all very quirky and quite tongue-incheek.

I suppose it’s one way of saying that it’s good to be serious and passionate about it [music] and I’m very geeky and I love details and stuff that to other people seem quite boring, but is essentially a part of educating myself just so I can do the job properly. I think it’s recognising that although there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes geekiness, when you’re presenting the music to people, it’s gotta be done with a smile and a bit of humour because you should take the music seriously, but not yourself.

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Monty Python’s sense of humour. I suppose there’s an eccentricity there but that’s part of me and that’s how it comes out in the music.

Obviously, when thinking of names of tracks and doing little potato cartoons, it’s something that I do anyway. It fits quite naturally now.

How do you think the artistic community has changed over the past decade, given all the transitions from the shift of the influence of radio in music, the revival of vinyl etc.?

I think the main difference in the way the community’s changed is, in ten years, there’s a lot more generations of people involved. Also, I think the whole way people digest and share creative information may have changed. I think the main change isn’t in technology or anything like that. People still dance to music late at night in a small room and the Internet’s changed nothing about that. I think the main change is just newer people all the time. The established people get a bit older and are doing stuff out of town a bit more and there are hundreds of younger people waiting for that gap, and that’s something that’s always happening. It’s brilliant and very inspiring because the opportunities for young people and the constant influx of new talent mean that the older generations and the established artists can’t get too lazy.

Do you think there’s now too much focus on trying to identify yourself with one particular genre or one particular style?

With ‘specialisation’ [in a particular genre] with radio stations doing just one thing, that kind of thing, is that they’re afraid to lose listeners. I think radio stations are for people who already know what they want to hear already and don’t want to get scared away, which is why you get onto these bland stations that say ‘right, we only play music from the 70s and just so you don’t have a heart attack, we’re going to warn you what we’re going to play’… It’s almost like the complete opposite of how music should be played... It’s just a shame that mainstream media have to overthink every decision so much that it stops feeling kind of natural and easy.

Nile Rodgers Is it your first trip to Singapore?

Oh no… and hopefully it won’t be our last. We played in Singapore a couple of years ago and it was amazing. It was phenomenal. So many beautiful people having such a great time, and what I thought was really amazing was that even after the concert was over, and we were walking down the street, there was a vibe… it was really great.

What are the first things you would associate with Singapore?

The first thing, and I don’t mean it to be negative, but fantastic hotels. Really tall.

Every hotel that I stayed in, I was on like the 75th floor, which was weird. The people were very sweet to me, really nice. And to me that counts for a lot. When people are nice and they don’t know you and you can just sort of talk to them and make gestures and hang out.

You’ve worked with so many big names in the industry. How did you keep the sound so diverse?

When I work with them, I sort of join with them. It’s almost like we form a new band together, so I become part of their sound. My sound becomes part of their sound, instead of me trying to make them sound like me. I want to bring out the best of them. There’s a famous American movie called Ben Hur and one of the slaves on the ship is attached to an

oar and Centurion comes down and says “you live to serve this ship. Row well, and live.” So that’s what I do – I row well, and hopefully I live! I live to serve this ship. I don’t work with Lady Gaga so that she serves me; I work with Lady Gaga to serve Gaga! This is her point of view… even though she sang my song [laughs].

Your track record has spanned pretty much every musical genre under the sun. Is there any particular one that you’re fond of?

That’s a hard question to answer because right now I’m working on a classical piece, which is exciting to me because I haven’t done that, at least not to this degree since coming to America and it’s fun. But would I say I like it more? I don’t know if I like it more, it’s just, it’s music. I don’t think I like more of a style than another. I probably do more rock music just because I know it and I know how to make those records better … because I’m a guitar player and I started out in a rock and roll band.

new or they’re just coming along, I’ll go ‘woah man, how’d you guys think of it? What made you put your band together?’

Do you have a favourite place on Earth?

That’s impossible to say because so many places are beautiful. I don’t think I have ever been to a place that I can remember where I said to myself ‘this is an ugly country, I wanna leave!’ When I go to a country, and I find that things aesthetically or visually look ugly, I look within the people. I’ll give you a perfect example. I was in the ghetto part of Venezuela and it was horrible. I was thinking to myself ‘how could people live like this?’ So I went and I started talking to people and I had so much fun. I cannot tell you, all I wanted to do was go back to Venezuela. It was so amazing. Same kind of thing happened when I went to Sao Paolo… and I had the best time ever. People there have a whole different spirit.

Are there any Neon Lights acts in particular than stand out to you the most?

Trust me, I always make an effort to go around and meet all the acts that I can. I am particularly interested in meeting the newer acts because most of the older acts, well you know, I know a lot of them. When I see a really big star, I’ll say ‘hey man, how you doing?’ [laughs] When I see someone that’s

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F1 Fun The sixth Singapore Airlines Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, held from September 18 – 20, was a resounding success. With the haze clearing for the weekend, F1 fans were treated to a fiesta of racing, live music, fashion and star-studded parties. For the fourth time, the race was won by Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.

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2015 was a huge year for Singapore, with the country celebrating 50 years since independence with 12 months of special events, promotions and parties. Here we look back at just some of 2015’s festivities that contributed to making it such a memorable year.

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Up in Lights The annual Singapore Night Festival continued the SG50 celebrations, with two weekends of music, drama and stunning light shows. Here, crowds gathered to watch projections on the National Museum.

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Polo Returns October 31 saw the welcome return of the popular British Polo Day, held at the Singapore Polo Club. Apart from the polo matches between local and visiting teams, the day’s festivities included a Taittinger champagne reception, a buffet lunch from the Shangri-la Singapore, a traditional Royal Salute toast, cocktails from CÉ LA VI and a fashion show from label Chi Chi Von Tang.

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Totem Heights Global phenomenon, Cirque du Soleil returned to Singapore with their awe-inspiring show, Totem. Featuring their signature daredevil acrobatics, amazing feats of strength, agility and skill, and quirky comedy acts, the show succeeded in wowing audiences of all ages.

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Art of the Lion November saw the much anticipated opening of National Gallery Singapore, the largest collection of modern Asian art in the region. Housed in two national monuments, the former Supreme Court and City Hall, National Gallery Singapore also offers visitors an exciting selection of restaurants and bars.

The extensive opening celebrations featured free entry for two weeks and a host of special events including light shows, dance and film screenings. The most important opening in Singapore’s art scene for many years, National Gallery Singapore is sure to become a national treasure.

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Les Femmes Fatale Singapouriennes

We speak to two highly influential Singaporean women that are celebrated by the House of Cointreau for their creativity, ambition and embodiment of the empowered 21st century female. Savina Chai (founder of fashion label Eight Slate) and Victoria Cheng (food writer and F&B personality) tell us about their personal successes, their views on Singapore’s fashion and epicurean scene as well as what they predict lies ahead in 2016.

Victoria Cheng

What inspired you to make your career in the media? Has food always been your main focus?

I started my career in F&B, after short stints in finance and publishing throughout college. An opportunity arose in Hong Kong, where I could lead a restaurant group and while I always knew I wanted to go into the food business, I didn’t expect to get into it so soon. Prior to working, I went to university for Journalism, as well as German Language and Linguistics.

Writing, producing and sharing ideas were always interests of mine. Linking the two seemed to be the natural next step and I haven’t looked back since.

How has the Singapore food scene developed in the past 12 months? What were the high points? What do you consider to be the most exciting restaurant openings?

Globally there has been a shift away from white-table cloth service, and it can be seen in Singapore as well. People are interested in something more personal and down to earth, people are curious about other cuisines, and they want to know more about the food and where the ingredients are sourced. The past 12 months saw a lot of small plate restaurant openings, but I have to admit that nothing particularly stood out as game compared to previous years. I did notice that Marina Bay Sands is revamping, adding a lot new F&B dining concepts in the past few months. Mid to late 2014, I was quite impressed by the newly opened ‘gastrobotanical cuisine’ Corner House, with the kitchen helmed by a talented Singaporean chef. Over the past 12 to 16 months, I would say it was the cocktail kitchen and bar concepts like Tess Bar & Kitchen that made the biggest mark.

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Urban farming and small plates hit it big in 2015, what do you predict the next great food trend/s will be?

I see it going back to street food: local, full flavours, things on skewers reinvented, things that are hard to pronounce, cuisines that haven’t become mainstream trendy yet: Burmese, Filipino, Vietnamese (besides pho).

It would be nice to see Asian food become cool again, especially Chinese. I guess that hasn’t really been done here in a big way; it is usually all about Western cuisines being chic. Angelina (Paris), Clinton Street Baking Company (NYC), Spago (CA) just opened in Singapore, but it’s funny though, because what is actually big in New York and California right now is Asian cuisines – grass is always greener on the other side, right?

that stood out to me this past year include: Leading the 2-day industry dialogues at World Street Food Congress; finally getting to work with my buddies Kevin Ou and Martin Yeoh on The Sam Willows + Jimmy Ye SG50 music video, hosting a SG50 world record breaking event (Singapore breaks the Guinness World Record for world’s largest cupcake mosaic with 30,000+ Betty Crocker cupcakes made that same morning), doing my first short action film as a martial arts actress, interviewing Kevin Hart and Josh Gad, filming more videos for my YouTube channel, and hosting a few cooking videos for other networks – one of which I got to dedicate to my mum for Mother’s Day! YouTube FanFest week with Night Owl Cinematics is always memorable too.

How was your 2015? What events stood out personally?

2015 has been a year of evolution for me.

After nearly a decade of F&B business development, print journalism, video production, hosting, digital media, restaurant consulting, I’ve been remoulding my experiences into a focused business after sorting out what I realise I enjoy doing and what I excel at most. I’m currently working with Cointreau Singapore for a Halloween event that in a way represents much of this culmination. It’s building up to be immensely exciting; I’m roping in a lot of friends in the trade with whom I’ve met over the years in Singapore to celebrate. All the while sharing their specially created food, drinks, makeup and music with the public (Vanity, Park Bench Deli, Ice Cream Cookie Co, Tunglok Group, ATRAN, to name a few).

This event is becoming very personal to me; their involvement means a lot. Other events

What are you looking forward to in 2016?

As mentioned earlier about 2015 being a year of evolution, I see 2016 being a year of emergence. Pardon my poetry. I have partnered up with a production house to create a whole food-related video series at Gastronommy and for various editorial partners and brands that want to incorporate video into their lineup. This will encompass much more than a simple restaurant review. We want to share real stories, real information in a tongue-incheek kind of way. As much as I love writing and will continue to do so on the side, we need to keep up with the times and move beyond print and television. The average person consumes information in a very different way today, so we are pushing more into the digital front. I can’t disclose whom we’re working with yet, so I’m particularly looking forward to being able to share the fruits of our labour in 2016.

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Which restaurants/establishments will always stay true to your heart?

What would be your perfect meal out?

Perfection in a meal is ultimately about the company. But also, pizza! In Singapore, I have a particular fondness for Mozza because of the memories and the people I dine with there – friends in Singapore who have become family to me. And CUT is right across the way; my favourite cocktail bar for a long time (also because of the folks who work there to make it a great experience).

There’s also Third & Sixth Bistro Bar - I’m reluctant to mention this one, because it is my little hideout. It’s a dive bar where I can let my hair down on a Friday night, and just relax over a cold one with my most trusted friends who keep me grounded. And after leagues of trying out new trendy spots and attending stuffy events, all I want on a night off is Chef Pio’s messy Mexican burger.

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Savina Chai Tell us about Eight Slate. What was the inspiration behind setting up your own label?

How does Eight Slate do things differently?

Eight Slate is an independent women’s clothing label of contemporary modern aesthetics. We are based in Singapore.

The idea of Eight Slate was to create a unique fashion environment that gives individuality and identity to the wearer by creating affordable and quality clothes.

It’s been a dream of mine to create my own fashion business from a young age so upon graduation, I thought it was the right time, especially with the over-saturated e-commerce retail industry here. With Eight Slate, there’s a lot of creative process involved in manufacturing and each stage of production. From working and collaborating with fellow creative individuals like photographers, filmmakers, graphic designers etc. to marketing the label. It’s more than fashion, it’s also about producing bold and expressive aesthetic content.

In what ways has Singaporean fashion evolved in the last year?

In recent years, Singaporeans have now become more supportive of local brands and labels than ever before. With the rise of the local social media scene in the last two years, there are more interesting personalities around and it’s exciting to see locals showcasing their unique styles online.

Are more women embracing an entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore? Is it an easy place to set up your own business?

What are the main challenges?

I feel that it is an exciting time to be a female entrepreneur at this age because the opportunities are endless. Personally, at this current stage in my career, I have more time and energy to risk everything. It is definitely not easy to start your own business, but the toughest projects you embark on are the ones that are worth everything. Main challenges include having to meet your own personal expectations, the never-ending pressure to do everything right and balancing out your finances. Oh, and you never get a day off!

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SG50 brought plenty of focus on local designers, who do you think stood out in particular?

Pauline Ning, I am a fan of her feminine, edgy and minimal aesthetics.

Do you think Singapore is set to be a next ‘fashion capital of the world’?

In my opinion, not within the next 10 years [laughs]. I feel that even though we are progressing greatly in the fashion scene, we are still a long way away from becoming a fashion capital. We have yet to find our voice in the global fashion world.

What fashion trend took over the Singapore style scene in 2015?

I think it is the off shoulder trend, because it is very suitable for our weather, yet feminine and chic at the same time.

Was 2015 an important year for you? Which events stood out or were particularly important?

2015 was one of the biggest milestones of my life as I moved into my own office studio and celebrated Eight Slate’s first year anniversary with the help of the amazing people at Cointreau. I also managed to collaborate with many big brands that allowed me room to be creative and to create content for them. One collaboration I’m most proud of is my partnership with Cointreau Singapore this year. I was chosen to be one of three influential women who were celebrated for being creative, fearless and confident because we chose to forge our own paths in life.

I managed to offer my creative guidance and the brand also allowed me to create my own content for their pages. I also curated my first ever full-fledged party; it was quite an exciting experience.

What are your hopes for 2016?

I hope in 2016, I’ll be able to take Eight Slate to greater heights and work on more content with exciting new creatives!

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ature lovers, rejoice! Singapore’s latest nature reserve, Coney Island (also known as Serangoon Island) has officially opened, promising a world of wildlife just off the north eastern coast of Singapore. Overlooking Pulau Ubin, Coney Island is connected via two walkways to mainland Singapore. Not only is Coney Island a haven for bird watchers, nature lovers, cyclists and walkers alike but it is also a welcome escape from the stresses of daily life. Far removed from the hum and buzz of motorised traffic, the reserve is carved with plenty of paths and tracks that cut through lush vegetation.

The island was once owned by Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par (the Burmese brothers who gave the world the miracle ointment that is Tiger Balm) and the remains of their Coney Island villa still stand today. This provides one of the stops on the walking tours of the island, organised by the National Parks Board.

Worried about getting lost? Never fear. The landscape is relatively flat and easy to navigate, including entry points to five beach areas, paths throughout the forest and a boardwalk through mangrove swamps, which is made from the island’s recycled Casuarina trees. The island is quite small too, so it won’t take you too long to meander from one side to the other.

Whatever path you choose to take, expect to learn plenty about your surrounding habitat, as helpful signs reveal the resident fauna and flora, which range from the typical to the bizarre. While we only managed to spot a selection of birds and some frisky monkeys, keep your eyes peeled for wild boar and even a solitary cow that has been spotted roaming around. No one knows how this cow came to make its home on the island but take note of the safety signs detailing how to behave if you happen to encounter it. Avid birdwatchers should look to the sky and into the canopy, as there are reportedly 80 species of birds on the island, including the resident Baya Weavers. The best time to catch birdlife at its busiest is in the early mornings or late evenings, so plan your trip accordingly.

At present, the fastest way to get there is by taxi and even this can be something of a challenge as the roads nearby are not complete just yet. Your best option is to alight at Punggol Settlement and take a stroll along the coastal path to the footbridge. Alternatively, take the MRT to Punggol and connect with the number 84 bus to Punggol Road End. It’s highly recommended that you bring your own umbrella and plenty of drinks to keep hydrated as there is currently nothing available on the island itself and not many shelters should the clouds gather and the heavens open.

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ike most of us, I wait in giddy anticipation for the weekend.

It’s the time of the week when my friends and I can let loose, relax and have the freedom to get creative. My Singapore weekend goes a little something like this:

Friday

My Singapore Weekend International TV host and actor, Justin Bratton, of Channel NewsAsia’s hit show The Big Idea, and most recently of travel show Bespoke (which airs on Okto in Singapore), will also become the new host of Channel NewsAsia’s show It Figures in 2016. Beyond the television screen, the Texan of mixed Burmese origin is a notable independent filmmaker and one of the directors of the Singapore Myanmar Film Festival.

He is currently producing and starring in a new film in Bangkok with indie film team, Creation Circus.

We find out what mischief he gets up to when the weekend rolls around.

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I generally try to expend some creative energy before the weekend kicks into gear. This can mean polishing off some new film ideas, working on material for a TV show or just a quick brainstorm session with fellow artists like Alan Wong, Angelique Teo or Daphne Khoo. The conveniently located Oriole Coffee + Bar, nestled at Somerset 313, is a superb place for these get-togethers. They have great food (my go-to is the Cubano sandwich) and a solid happy hour, with one-for-one wine and beer. Most importantly, the coffee is superb!

I suggest an outside table – people watching is always entertaining and it’s hard to find a better place to enjoy the eclectic range of Singapore’s inhabitants than the alfresco corridor at Somerset 313. And if you’re in luck, as I have been on only one occasion, you may bare witness to a real, live oriole swooping down to land on one of the outside tables.

It’s never a bad idea to get a workout in before your Friday night festivities and there is no better way to get the blood flowing than to run up hills. I’ll frequently head over to the scenic Fort Canning Park, near Clarke Quay, and take advantage of its massive green incline.

When looking to the hilltop from street level, the task of making your way up to its peak can seem daunting… and for very good reason!

‘Daunting’ is exactly what this exercise is meant to be. But I assure you, when it comes to a quick workout, it’s hard to get more bang for your buck than chugging up that hill a few times. Add on some push-ups and pull-ups at the bars just down the path and you’ll be all juiced up for when the sun goes down.

So… It’s Friday night! There are a multitude options in Singapore, but for me there is only one. I know exactly where I’m going and it’s a magical place where beer and cider flow like the water from the Merlion’s mouth. Here, the sound of throwback rock and hip-hop music plays all night long. The smell of mouthwatering burgers drifts from the kitchen out onto the road and the cheers of beer pong players celebrating the demise of their adversaries can be heard blocks away.

This wonderland of happiness is no other than Third & Sixth Bistrobar (36 Seah Street). With its chilled-out atmosphere and reasonably

Saturday Sometimes I can feel a bit sluggish on Saturday morning, especially after a long evening of beer pong. I have managed to develop a pretty good remedy for this minor setback and it’s become a Saturday morning ritual for

me. First, I jump in the pool. Then, I prepare some Vietnamese coffee and slurp it down.

Once the cool water of the swimming pool has jump-started the circulatory system and the caffeine has ignited the adrenal glands, it’s time to get Saturday going.

The first task is to get some grub. On the weekends, breakfast and lunch tend to take a backseat to brunch. I’m still not sure what brunch is, to be honest. Is brunch more of a lunch or a breakfast? Is it breakfast at lunchtime? Does a fermented (alcoholic) beverage at midday transform an ordinary meal into brunch? I have no idea, but I’ll end up going to brunch on most Saturdays, and a great place to do it is at Sarnies (136 Telok Ayer Street).

The place is small but the flavour of the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on sourdough is huge. The menu features an array of western dishes with Sarnies’ own spin. With divine coffee, this is a top-notch brunch in my books!

Just because it’s Saturday doesn’t mean I can’t be productive. I frequently enjoy spending time writing at Pacific Coffee over at The Red Dot Museum (28 Maxwell Road). I know this cafe is part of a chain, but the place has some

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priced beverages, this place checks all the boxes for me when the weekend rolls round.

I’ll usually start off with their aptly named burger, The Messy Mexican. This burger alone will keep you coming back and the high volume of napkins you’ll need to mop up the mess is totally worth it. That being said, the entire menu is on the money and owner, Pio Pereira, keeps it deliciously original. Once I’ve got a burger in me, the games begin! Beer pong with friends consumes the evening, with its laughter, cheers and friendly competitive spirit. Third & Sixth has become a hot spot for my circle of compatriots – I don’t even need to tell anyone I’m coming, I can just show up, knowing that some of my buddies will be there. Once I arrive, the chances of me having the desire to go any place else are slim to none.

fierce coffee, really comfy chairs and ample power outlets. It’s the perfect environment to tune out the world, plug in the laptop and harness that creative energy.

After some worldly brilliance has been created, it’s time to start thinking about where to unwind with friends over drinks. This is usually a big night in Singapore – everyone is out and there are lots of people to see, meaning lots of stops are going to be made.

Haji Lane will usually get the go ahead from me. The street is jam-packed with hip bars and cafes, each with their own unique style. The clientele of the watering holes and eateries tend to spill out onto the street, which makes for a lively festival-like vibe. You can expect a fun-loving crowd walking about, hopping from one bar to the next to get their fill of different drink specials and live music.

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One of my favorites stops is Going Om (63 Haji Lane). It’s a hippie cafe by day and a stylish laid-back bar by night. In front of this Himalayan inspired bar, you get to experience some great local artists flaunting their live music skills.

The next spot I’ll head to is the top of Ann Siang Hill. My new favorite place here is The Club (28 Ann Siang Road), a recently renovated boutique hotel with a choice of four bars and restaurants that are scattered

about the premises. There is B28, an elegant whiskey and cigar lounge with live music, and Tiger’s Milk, a Peruvian rooftop bar. Granted, the Peruvian rooftop bar looks a lot like a regular Singaporean rooftop bar, but I’ll let that slide because no matter what you call it, it’s a fabulous place for a drink.

If I’m still looking to keep the evening alive, Club Street is literally a stone’s throw from The Club. The street is slammed with some of Singapore’s more hardcore evening-outers and everyone has plenty of establishments to choose from. Whether you fancy a drink on the rooftop of Screening Room (12 Ann Siang Road), or one literally in the middle of the street at Drinks & Co. (44 Club Street), you’ll find it’s very easy to be entertained here.

the greenery with their bright yellow plumage. And, once a month or so, I’ll catch a glimpse of a hornbill perched on a branch watching the Sunday unfold below.

After a long weekend of roaming through Singapore, the best thing to do is stretch it all out, so I’ll head downstairs to the gym for yoga. If I’m feeling particularly optimistic about the day, I’ll even go for a quick jog. The rest of the day will usually consist of making a hearty salad at home and chilling out with a couple movies or a good book. I’m currently reading Shantaram,

by David Gregory Roberts, which I highly recommend.

No matter how much I tell myself that I just want to stay in for the rest of the day, the inevitable happens and on occasion, I fold.

The phone does its little gyrating dance and I can’t help but see what the fuss is about. A typical conversation will go as follows: Friend: “Yo dude! We’re getting drinks at Emerald Hill! Where are you?”

Me: “I’m not coming.”

Friend: “Bro we’re all here. Everyone is waiting for you.”

Me: “No they’re not.”

Friend: “You can walk here in five minutes from your place.”

Me: “I’m hanging up now.”

Friend: “It’s one-for-one dude.”

Me: “I’ll see you guys in five minutes.”

Emerald Hill’s convenient location along Orchard Road can be quite enticing. The ambience and the old world beauty of the shop-houses and palm trees make it a great spot to stop for a couple of drinks on a chilledout Sunday afternoon. And that is how I’ll end a good weekend out in Singapore.

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Sunday I tend to wake up a bit later on Sundays. A wave of lethargy usually follows. Sunday is for straight up chilling. My area of town has a fair amount of foliage and sometimes I’ll just sit by the window with my coffee and watch the squirrels chase each other around. Less frequently, a colourful family of orioles will swoop in and brighten up

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Patrick Fiat is General Manager and Chief Experience Officer of popular Orchard hotel Royal Plaza on Scotts. Having lived in Singapore for close to 17 years, he has seen vast changes in both the city and the hospitality industry. We asked him about his time in Singapore and his experiences of 2015.

NS: How has Singapore changed since you first moved here? What do you think is the single greatest achievement the city-state has accomplished in the last decade?

PF: Singapore has seen some extremely rapid developments in recent years. The opening of the integrated resorts and casinos has been one of the most significant moves. It shook up the hospitality industry and introduced new markets to the city. The integrated resorts were also strategised to target both leisure and corporate travellers. Resorts World Sentosa caters more to the leisure market, with a host of family-friendly facilities and attractions, while Marina Bay Sands attracts more of the M.I.C.E business.

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throughout the city. Here at Royal Plaza on Scotts, we held fundraising activities for Community Chest, a charity for the less privileged. The Singapore government generously matched the amount we raised dollar-for-dollar, which was a great success.

NS: Where will you be spending the festive season? Is Singapore a good destination at this time?

PF: I will be spending the festive season in Singapore. Singapore is a great place to be for all big festivities including Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Christmas.

You can immerse yourself in a melting pot of cultures for a unique experience.

NS: What will Royal Plaza on Scotts be offering during the holiday period?

PF: We are offering a year-end festive deal for stays from December 7 - 27, allowing

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guests easy access to the Christmas lights and the year-end sales at Orchard Road’s many mega malls, which are located on the hotel’s doorstep. Room rates start from $234++, with complimentary high-speed internet access, inroom refreshment bar and a Nespresso coffee machine.

Guests can also look forward to an array of festive goodies created by our talented team of chefs from the award-winning international buffet restaurant, Carousel.

Some highlights on the menu this year include Roasted Turkey in Turkish Spices, served with pita bread, hummus, chicken stuffing, vegetable stew and yoghurt garlic dip, and a Royal Chocolate Log Cake, crafted with guanaja and pur caraibe chocolate with hazelnut feuilletine.

Royal Plaza on Scotts is also teaming up with Food for the Heart (FFTH) to encourage the public to do their part in spreading some

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away from the city’s hustle and bustle. I look at it as the ‘Saint Tropez of Asia’ – enjoying a meal in an idyllic setting, with a great panoramic sunset view of yachts, is always enjoyable.

My top three Singapore attractions would be Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay and

Chinatown. Sentosa offers such a variety of attractions for the whole family, while Gardens by the Bay is an amazing concept, offering nature-lovers the chance to learn about plants from all around the world.

Chinatown, meanwhile, delivers an authentic local experience of life here in Singapore.

NS: What is there to look forward to in 2016 in Singapore?

PF: In 2016, Singapore will be hosting some major events, such as Food Hotel Asia. We look forward to sending some of our chefs to take part in the culinary competitions and compete amongst the best. The annual World Gourmet Summit, an iconic international gastronomic event, is happening during the same period, which will make Singapore’s F&B scene even more exciting for visitors coming to the city.

Image courtesy of STB

Image courtesy of STB

festive cheer to less privileged children. Aptly named Toys From The Heart, the programme allows guests and the general public to donate their pre-loved toys, which are still in good condition, by placing them in the Gift & Share donation box. The box is placed at the hotel entrance for the month of December.

The donations will then go to FFTH to be distributed to the children.

NS: What are your favourite hidden gems located along Orchard Road that visitors may not know about?

PF: For me, the Opera Gallery, located at Ion Orchard, is very much a hidden gem. This gallery is a must-visit for art-lovers, as they curate very interesting collections of both modern and antique art.

NS: What do you do on your days off?

What would be your top three Singapore attractions?

PF: My favourite haunt is Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove. This location is slightly off the beaten track, making it a good place to get

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Past Perfect

By Gilly Beal Images courtesy of Dr. Julian Davison

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r. Julian Davison is something of an anachronism. On his desk is a vintage telephone with a ring to match (he refuses to use a mobile phone). In his cupboard is a collection of vinyl spanning Miles Davis to Bob Dylan (and nothing past 1970), which he plays every evening on his record player. His apartment is furnished with Asian antiques that formerly belonged to his parents. His walls are lined with serried rows of books on architecture, Asian culture and anthropology. A ceiling fan whirrs overhead.

It does indeed feel like stepping back in time when encountering Dr. Davison in his Ridout Road walk-up apartment. And although he confesses to wishing he’d lived in the

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1950s, he is no Luddite. He writes with the help of an Apple Mac, not a typewriter. He is merely nostalgic for a simpler, and to him, a more stylish age.

In many ways it is hardly surprising. An architectural historian, writer and broadcaster, Dr. Davison has lived in Singapore for a total of 31 years, including six years as a child. And although he is British by birth, his family has been connected with Singapore and Malaysia for four generations. It is perhaps this historical legacy that connects him so deeply to this region’s past.

The son of an architect who had a practice in Singapore and Malaya, Julian has always loved architecture and buildings, despite being an anthropologist by education.

Through his many TV programmes on the history of the island state and his books and

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articles on its buildings, it appears that his life’s mission is to record Singapore’s cultural and architectural heritage.

We caught up with him to discover his top five Singapore buildings – although, as an aside, he complained that many of the best buildings have been bulldozed in the name of progress. Knowing full well that he would not be choosing new builds like Marina Bay Sands or the ArtScience Museum, we were excited about taking a journey into Singapore’s past.

So here they are – Dr J’s top 5, in no particular order.

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The old Singapore railway terminus, Tanjong Pagar.

In its day an Art Deco masterpiece, the old Singapore railway terminus is situated, somewhat forlornly, beside the elevated section of the Ayer Rajah Expressway.

Although the last train left in June 2011 and the tracks are gone, the station still stands. Its entrance façade is dominated by four huge white marble figures by Angelino Vanetti, representing Agriculture, Commerce,

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Ho Kwong Yew Building, 79 Circular Road

On the junction of Circular Road and Lorong Telok stands a building both razor-sharp and rounded. It is the creation of architect Ho Kwong Yew, a former municipal draughtsman, who struck out on his own to infuse the Modern Movement with a tropical sensibility.

The vice-president of the Society of Chinese Artists, he also supported the anti-Japanese resistance, which led to his execution in 1942.

“Ho Kwong Yew was the finest of the prewar concrete iconoclasts,” says Dr. Davison.

“He was part of the new generation of professionally-qualified Singaporean architects who turned their backs on the dominant Classical idiom in shophouse architecture, in favour of an uncompromising Modernist

Clockwise from top left: The Old Singapore Railway Terminus, Ho Kwong Yew Building, Dr. Julian Davison.

Transport and Industry. Over each of their heads, there is a shield emblazoned with a single capital letter — ‘F’, ‘M’, ‘S’ and ‘R’ —the initials of the old Federated Malay States Railways.

The station holds many memories for Dr. Davison. “I used to travel from KL to Singapore by train when I was a teenager. I remember in particular a trip when I was 17 with my best chum Josh. We arrived in Singapore before heading on to Bali by sea, travelling ‘deck class’. Train is such a lovely, romantic way to travel – but I always loved the Singapore terminus with its Deco style and the imposing figures outside.”

Before its closure, it was a little piece of Malaysia tucked right inside Singapore. “Until fairly recently, a large sign saying ‘Welcome to Malaysia’, greeted one in the shadows of the porte-cochère. One had only to step over the threshold to feel that one was already abroad. The atmosphere changed perceptibly, Malay was the common language, and one immediately sensed a definite loosening of belt and tie, a slackening of pace, a feeling of having arrived somewhere else, though one had yet to even board a train.” www.nowsingapore.co.id December 2015- January 2016 51

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agenda. What I love about Ho’s extraordinary building is its razor-sharp geometry and spaceship aesthetics. It really takes the biscuit in this respect.”

Framed today between the OCBC bank building and the Pidemco Centre, Dr Davison likes to think of it as Singapore’s first skyscraper. “Contemporary corporate blockbusters, like the Union Building down on Collyer Quay, may have been taller, but stylistically they had one foot in the past — this was the future!”

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Eu Tong Seng Apartments, 31-33 Club Street

The building at 31 and 33 Club Sreet — now the main entrance for Emerald Gardens Condominium — is a hidden gem that is easy to miss on an amble down this popular nightspot.

It belonged to Eu Tong Sen, the flamboyant businessman who plied his trade in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known as the “King of Tin.” Well-respected Singapore-based architect Frank W. Brewer, once of Swan and Maclaren, designed it in 1932.

It is a personal favourite of Dr. Davison’s.

“It’s just such an unusual building and I love its ‘Chinese Renaissance’ style.”

According to Dr. Davison, this style had its origins in the architecture of Christian missions in Mainland China in the early 1900s.

But he added that the Brewer example “goes

some way beyond the ‘Western-style building with a Chinaman’s hat on top’ approach.”

“The basement floor brickwork brings to mind Chinese gateways from the Ming dynasty, while the central tower, with its slightly tapering profile, recalls traditional Chinese drum towers. It’s not a pastiche, nor kitsch, it shows Brewer’s understanding of traditional Chinese architecture.”

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No. 45 Emerald Hill

The town house at Number 45 Emerald Hill was built in 1903 for the wealthy Seah family. Although Dr. Davison is impressed with this ‘rare instance of a double-fronted townhouse in the Teowchew style,’ (which is where old man Seah Eu Chin originally hailed from), he is equally interested in the enigmatic story of the architect, Wee Teck Moh. “We know frustratingly little about him in terms of his life and who he was, but it is his genius which defines the classic turn-of-the century shophouse in its most elevated form,” he says.

“In his time he was without doubt the shophouse king, not least because of his extraordinarily prolific output. By 1903, he had taken the Sino-Baroque shophouse to its ultimate limits, and his townhouse for the Seah family is perhaps the most sublime example of his art still standing. The entrance to the property is prefaced by a traditional Chinese gateway, with a swallow-tail roof and a mosaic frieze. The façade of the house, however, is pure Singapore Baroque. The windows have both shutters and glazing, while

the fretwork lights over the windows are in the Peranakan style.”

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No. 6 Russels Road

According to Dr. Davison, No. 6 Russels Road in Alexandra Park is a beautiful example of late tropical Victorian architecture with an Arts and Crafts input. “Sometimes referred to as the ‘Plantation House,’ no doubt because it once stood at the centre of an agricultural estate, it has little to do with the classic plantation houses of the mid-nineteenth century, being relatively small and compact,” he said.

It is also something of an enigma. “We neither know the original owner of the house, nor the architect who designed it, nor even when it was commissioned, although the general consensus of opinion opts for some time in the early 1880s. In its eclectic use of Gothic details and Malay elements, such as the Malacca staircase leading to the garden, the house is perhaps no more than a reflection of the era in which it was built.”

However, it is not just the architectural mystery that warrants its place in Dr. Julian’s top five. It also plays an important role in Julian’s own personal narrative.

“I attended a Halloween party at this house in 1990, when I was visiting Singapore. It was a fairly wild party. I met Helen West (wearing a silvery wig reminiscent of a Brillo pad), a woman from New Zealand who remains a close friend to this day. And I drank a little too much, falling asleep under a bush in the garden. But I distinctly remember thinking: “This is fun. I like Singapore. I’m coming to stay.”

Left from top: Eu Tong Seng Apartments, No. 45 Emerald Hill.

Above:.No. 6 Russels Road.

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Chef in the Clouds

By Catharine Nicol Images courtesy of Sky on 57

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ky on 57, at the top of MBS, is hugely spacious, full of light and sunshine, with white clothed tables, the calm swish of efficient wait staff and a faint hint of the mouthwatering flavours to come. Against the panoramic sky through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, appears Chef-owner Justin Quek, head-to-toe in chef whites, like an Asian god welcoming diners to his heavenly cloud.

He orders champagne – so far, so heavenly – but suddenly the metaphorical harp music and celestial graciousness comes to an abrupt halt. The fine dry bubbles are served with century egg. My idea of heaven is being severely tested.

But Chef Quek is a master of the FrancoAsian surprise. And of masking an inner drive and focus of steel beneath a relaxed exterior, mixing his current ‘high life’ with an earthy and grounded attitude to life. A character

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of contrasts, his life’s journey is more apparent in his menu than any other chef in town. It is a journey well worth experiencing.

As he sips his champagne, he describes his less than salubrious start to life as a third generation Singaporean kid helping his family sell fruit near Bugis night market. “It was very notorious,” he remembers. “You name it – drugs, gang fights, illegal gambling. But I didn’t choose to be a drug addict; I wanted to travel. And the cheapest way to travel was to join a ship and get paid to see the world.”

He joined The National Maritime Board and simply because he wasn’t an engineer or mechanic he was sent to culinary school in preparation. “When I smelled the kitchen and made bread from flour, yeast and sugar, I thought, wow, this is fun!”

He developed such a passion for cooking that he experimented with dishes while his fellow cooks were taking breaks, presenting his results to the officers on board. He soon built up a reputation and began to be invited to restaurants on shore when the ship docked.

One day, one of his English captains changed the course of his life by saying, “you’re too honest and too hard working, go and look for a job in a hotel.”

Quek’s timing was far from perfect when he returned to Singapore after two years at sea. It was 1985 and the city-state was deep in recession. However, he managed to get an interview at The Oriental Hotel. Arriving a seaman, who looked like a longhaired hippie, he left with training sponsorship and employment. “It’s not about the money, I just want to learn,” he had said, and his clear passion shone through, eventually leading him to jobs at The Oriental Bangkok and then, The Oriental Singapore at Fourchettes under Chef Bertrand Langlet.

Langlet spotted his raw talent and made introductions back in his native France, giving Quek an invaluable opportunity to train at some stellar restaurants. Quek scraped his life savings together and flew to France, embarking on a journey of culinary internships

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that took in a ‘who’s who’ of Michelin starred restaurants: Clos Longchamp in Paris under pastry Chef Thomas Ruiz, Hotel Château Belmont in Tours under Jean Bardet, Le Centenaire under Roland Mazere, Les Ambassadeurs at the Hôtel de Crillon under Chef Christian Constant, Le Gavroche in London under Michel Roux Junior and a few short weeks at L’Oasis on the French Riviera before his air ticket forced him to return home.

Living on meagre funds, he worked tirelessly, learning the trade the hard way. “A proper French kitchen is very much like the military. Like in a football team, you want to be first and the teamwork was amazing. It was tiring but you were never tired; you were so inspired. Good food, good people, it was so professional.”

He made sure to arrive first in the morning, leave last at night, and was constantly learning, not only how to cook, but also the language.

At Le Gavroche they nicknamed him Gizmo for his energy. “Chefs are different these days, they can’t take the discipline. But when I see a guy is good, we push him to the limit,” he says, adding, “as a chef you must taste.

You must eat. Never save money. Go to restaurants. You can’t afford dinner? Go for lunch. Compare what you are doing. Are they better or are you?”

Back in Singapore, Chef Quek used his adopted French expertise but infused it with his native Asian thinking. Take, for example, his rendition of the famous and revered Shanghainese dumpling, the xiao long bao. The way Chef Quek puts it together mixes French duck foie gras with meat, and the surrounding soup is a truffle consommé. They may look like a xiao long bao, but once you’ve tasted one of his, it will be hard to return to the original.

His oysters are served with a fresh sprinkling of Asian herbs including blue ginger; another signature is his Ginger Brûlée with Earl Grey-spiced ice cream, ginger crumble and tea foam.

He is justly proud of his menu, which spans all-day dining from breakfast through lunch to dinner, and his restaurant, which is refreshingly affordable, with brunches and business lunches opening up a fine-dining experience to a wider audience. He’s also proud of his wine pairings, putting a sauvignon blanc with his prawn wanton and nonya chili sauce and a pinot noir with his duck confit with truffle and mushrooms. “There aren’t many chefs who know wine like me,” he says.

“Over the last ten years I’ve drunk some of the most amazing wines in the world. I understand how they elevate a dish.”

He has given the same fusion treatment to his new menu of cocktails – the Java Old Fashioned that includes cocoa is his favourite – and the menu of non-alcoholic cocktails

based around teas and house-made syrups.

However, he has returned to his traditional Asian roots for his new retail marinades, nonya chili paste and sauces.

As he admired the bubbles whizzing to the top of his glass, you could be forgiven for suspecting that he fashioned his champagne specifically to go with his century eggs, and the combination does, bizarrely work; the sharpness of the champagne and its bubbles cutting through the rich creaminess of the eggs.

“I work for my guests. They are my VIPs,” he muses. “I never thought I’d open a restaurant, but nature took its own way. I developed slowly, building up as I went. You meet the right people, take chances and take risks. I didn’t expect to be who I am today. I just wanted to be a good cook.”

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Cantonese Chic

By Gilly Beal Images courtesy of Mitzo

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traditional Chinese restaurant, particularly the Cantonese flavour, conjures up images of red lanterns, ornately carved screens, large round tables covered with white linen cloths and great porcelain urns. You’ll find none of these in Mitzo. The interior of this sleek and chic restaurant is the first clue that you can expect the unexpected here. The large dining area is divided up into discrete sections by brightly coloured glass screens in a kaleidoscopic design. A private dining area is separated from the bar with a mesmerising three-metre long fish tank, filled with tiny pulsating jellyfish.

If all this sounds more like a trendy New York style bar then you are not far from understanding the thinking behind this intriguing new eatery. As you would

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imagine, the approach to its cuisine is also somewhat unconventional. Mitzo declares that it is breaking the mould of Chinese dining by providing a contemporary take on Cantonese cuisine. Although it stays true to the philosophy of authentic dishes, celebrated head chef, Nicky Ng’s innovative use of ingredients provides new flavours alongside familiar favourites.

Formerly chef at the now closed Club Chinois – a restaurant widely recognised as the pioneer of modern Chinese fine dining in Singapore – he earned his stripes in a string of international five-star hotels. But it was his last position at the Michelin-starred Hakkasan in New York City that really taught him how innovative modern Cantonese fare can be.

Some of his not-to-be missed signature dishes include appetisers such as the meltin-your-mouth Mitzo Special Barbecued Pork and the Golden Fried Soft Shell Crab with

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Curry Floss. Main dishes feature Black Truffle Crispy Roast Duck and Oven-Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Lemongrass, Chilli and Spices.

Premium dishes include Crispy Roast Pork Belly, Wok-Fried Pearl Clams with Mushroom in spicy sauce and Fried Rice with Ginger Shrimp and Tobiko, and Deep-Fried Prawn, coated with a creamy lemon sauce.

If you’re tired of the usual weekend hotel brunches, then try Mitzo’s ‘Ultimate Yum Cha Experience.’ This features a selection of 40 different dim sum dishes as well as a ‘mix your own cocktail’ bar. Dim Sum delights are featured not just at lunch but also as an unusual late night supper option. The selection includes Baby Abalone and Pork Dumplings, Custard Buns and Black Garlic with Bacon and Onion Pancakes.

Another innovation at Mitzo is its focus on cocktails. Italian mixologist Marco Pignotta brings a creative, artisanal approach. Expect spirits infused with Chinese teas, fresh herbs and new flavours. He creates classics with a modern twist; drinks with an Asian inspiration together with a collection of bespoke cocktails inspired by his extensive travels.

If you are in Singapore for the festive season this year, Mitzo offers something different. Its three festive set menus feature a selection of celebratory dishes with modern Cantonese flavours and extravagant ingredients, including truffle, wagyu beef and lobster. The six-course festive menu sees a veritable feast of treats familiar and new.

This includes Drunken Chicken in 20-year old Chinese wine, Pumpkin Pork Rib Soup with Pacific Clam and King Oyster Mushroom, Crispy Shrimp with Truffles and Peanut Mayo and Wok-Fried Truffle Lobster.

With its stylish interior and innovative Cantonese cooking, Mitzo could be the new Singapore benchmark against which all highend Chinese restaurants will be judged.

• MITZO RESTAURANT & BAR Mitzo six-course Festive Menu. Available December 1-23, December 26-30, $118++ per person (food only). $198++ per person (food and free-flow of champagne, cocktails, wines and beers).

Level 4 Grand Park Orchard, 270 Orchard Road, tel: 6603 8855, mitzo.sg

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Not Your Typical Nonya’s Cooking

By Marissa Trew Images courtesy of Ding Dong

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ts inconspicuous location on Ann Siang Hill is exposed only by neon pink signage that glows, both day and night. Those ‘not-in-theknow’ may mistakenly think this was the entrance to a particularly sketchy nightclub… until of course they are confronted with a viewing window of Ding Dong’s spotless kitchen just inside. In here, Head Chef Jet Lo is mad at work, concocting modern renditions of Peranakan cuisine, inspired by his own heritage. Head up the spiral staircase to the dining room and bar, with walls decorated with Chinese red paper cuttings, tables set with brightly coloured chopsticks and a kitschy colour scheme you can’t help but love.

The menu is split amongst cold and small sharing plates as well as “bigger plates” for those that cannot consider a meal complete unless reserving at least one ‘main course’ for themselves.

We started with a protein-heavy train of cold plates, each rich but surprisingly refreshing in flavour. The Spicy Beef Salad with bittermelon, asparagus and tamarind was beautiful. Thick slices of blushing beef timidly hid beneath a mound of corn kernels, ribbed slivers of bitter gourd and coiled sheets of shaved asparagus. Combined, the flavours were sensational. Another instant hit was the Burnt Nasu, topped with crab and crispy shrimp. Both a tasty and visual treat, the white of the crab flesh

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contrasted wonderfully with the charred eggplant to balance out its smoky flavour. A new entrant to the menu was the vegetable ‘Kon Lao Mee’ topped with thin slices of Hungarian Mangalitsa pork. Substituting traditional noodles with spiralised root vegetables and served with a dark, sweet dressing.

The same praise could not be said for the Asian Wagyu Beef Tartare (with homemade chilli sauce & pickled vegetables). The peculiar take on the typically French dish, with generous cuts of fatty beef sat quite heavily on the palate, the flavours of the meat masked by the mayonnaise-like sauce. Fortunately, the Spicy Pumpkin soup with a prawn and coconut velouté acted as a perfect palate cleanser as we approached our main courses. The almost mud-orange broth punched well above its weight in spice, with the coconut velouté softening the blow.

To fill the intermission between ‘starters’ and ‘mains’, orders of Crispy Pig Ears, CarbonBattered Prawn Tempura and ‘Nan Ru’ Pork Ribs flew out of the kitchen. Despite knowing what was still to come, each plate was far too seductive to resist. A Jenga tower of pork ribs were stacked high on the plate while an inconspicuous paper bag contained the croutons of many a carnivore’s dreams, pig ear. The sweet delicate flesh of the prawns, marinated in red curry, lay protected in a sheath of matte-black carbon tempura, its flavours countered by a tangy soy wasabi mayonnaise. All it needed was an ice-cold beer to go with it.

That being said, we wouldn’t actually recommend a beer when dining at Ding Dong.

Not when Head Barman Silas Lee is around to mix you a drink, anyway. Every description on the cocktail menu had us suddenly feeling very thirsty. All intelligently designed, they channel plenty of local character in slightly less than usual spirited suspects. Take Jack The Yoke for example – a jackfruit-infused Aylesbury Duck Vodka, Oloroso Sherry and Dassai sake, or the Roti Kaya, where the famed classic Singaporean breakfast is reborn as a blend of Kakubin, pandan syrup, gomme and coconut cream.

The Ding Dong Sour 2.0 definitely made for a pleasant start, especially on a Friday afternoon, with its blend of Yamakazi Distiller’s Reserve, Chinese wine, citrus and aromatic bitters. Ding Dong also recently added six new cocktails, including a new personal favourite, the Stylo Milo. This chocolate-y, malty drink is best saved for dessert, consisting of a sweet and potent blend of Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve, green Chartreuse, Milo concentrate and vanilla syrup. Served in a ‘strategically crumpled’ green cup, it is a definite throwback to many Singaporean childhood memories of playing in the schoolyard.

Now, back to business.

When it comes to the ‘Bigger Plates’, that’s where the Peranakan-inspired flavours truly come alive. The Asam Pedas Salt Water Barramundi, with okra and baby eggplant, brought on visions of it being prepared by an old, battleaxe

of a nonya, tirelessly pounding spices in a hot kitchen, rather than a 28-year-old man in chef’s whites. (It tastes authentic, is what we’re getting at). The rich flavours of the stew bleeds well into the rice, guaranteeing you’ll savour every drop while the pencil-grey and white fish fillet flakes at the slightest touch.

Even richer still is the Crispy Duck Curry, garnished with raw cauliflower crumbs and passion fruit. Expect nothing less than fall-offthe-bone tender meat set atop a robust sauce dotted with stewed cherry tomatoes floating amidst the spices like life buoys.

Last but not least, a dish that seemed true to Jet Lo’s heart – the 48-hour braised Wagyu Beef Char Siew, set amidst a garden of blanched pak choi, sunny yellow cherry tomatoes and spirals of pickled cucumber. The intense marbling throughout the meat melted so quickly that we hardly had the chance to chew.

As our waistbands approached Young’s modulus of elasticity, a trio of desserts is served. Again drawing inspiration from Peranakan cuisine, the familiar flavours of Frozen ‘Pulut Panggang’ with pandan and coconut are presented in a novel way – as a pomegranate husk-shaped black biscuit and a small capsule of coconut ice cream encased in a vibrant pandan gel. Mah Lai Goh, Chef Jet Low’s take on the Malay steamed brown sugar cake, left something to be desired as while the pinnacles of caramelised banana and dollops of banana cream were a welcome touch, the sponge fell a little flat. Fortunately, the Ding Dong Mango was a crowd pleaser as the fresh fruit is presented three ways – ice cream, freeze-dried chips and jelly. Again, Head Chef Jet Low proved his unique ability to make familiar flavours seem suddenly unfamiliar, new and exciting.

• Ding Dong, 23 Ann Siang Road, tel: 6557 0189, dingdong.com.sg

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Time for Tapas 39

By Marc Tan Images courtesy of Tapas 39

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ery few places in Singapore evoke the feeling of a charming European street as much as the summit of Duxton Hill in Tanjong Pagar. Here a tree-lined pedestrianised walkway sits between some magnificent shophouses, the home to a choice of established international restaurants.

If you’re on the lookout for a relaxed place to sit outside with a glass of wine and watch the world go by, there are few better places in the city than here.

Joining this ensemble of illustrious establishments is the recently opened Tapas 39. Part of the private members club, Club 39, the restaurant is open to all, located on the ground floor and outdoor terrace of the four-storey shophouse.

Offering a selection of signature cocktails and an expansive menu of tapas dishes, the restaurant is the ideal place for a casual get together with friends, either for a pre-dinner snack or for something more substantial.

At the helm in the kitchen is Chef Rodrigo Guerrero, whose previous experience in Singapore includes Oyster Bar and 63Celcius. His menu offers an eclectic choice of European-style dishes infused with subtle Asian influences inspired by his travels throughout the region. Preferring fresh local produce as much as possible in a ‘farm to table’ approach, his 26 tapas dishes are complemented by three

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pasta dishes, risotto and a choice of salads. Those expecting traditional Spanish tapas like patatas bravas and albondigas will instead discover an expertly curated selection of dishes using high-quality ingredients.

Standout dishes include the tender Pan-Seared Scallop with pork jowl and truffle parsnip purée, creamy and rich Sea Urchin Au Gratin with Champagne, the delicious Octopus with Chorizo Oil, Ikura and mashed potatoes and the moreish Grilled Lamb Skewers with mint cous cous and muhammara sauce. We also loved the ‘Gourmet Pizza’, which is a simple blend of doughy base topped with jamon, tomato, basil and stracciatella di Bufala. The Iberian Pork Burgers, with piquillo peppers and alioli, are also definitely worth a try. Salads include a Tuna Tataki with mashed avocado and almond shavings and a Green Quinoa with grilled octopus, sun-dried tomatoes and black olive dressing. For something a little different, try the Squid Ink Aquarello Risotto with Sicilian red prawn – the rice used is aged for seven years which, when combined with the rich black sauce, gives the dish a unique taste and texture.

Desserts include Tiramisu, Bailey’s foam with fresh berries, Lychee and Elderflower-Infused Granita, Chocolate Ganache Tart and a selection of homemade ice creams and sorbets. Alternatively, enjoy a platter of Italian cheeses with dried fruits and jam.

To wash it down there is a decent wine list of old and new world vintages, predominantly originating from Italy, but we recommend trying one of the bar’s signature cocktails, created by mixologist Mark Graham Thomas. These include innovative creations like his Inomini Patri, a blend of bourbon, amaretto, sherry and foamed blue cheese and the Daiquiri Salato, which features jamon, bacon rum, pineapple, rosemary and balsamic vinegar. Their Gin and Tonic is very decent too!

• Tapas 39, 39 Duxton Hill, tel: 6221 4235, the club39.com

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Hung, Salted and Quartered

By Luke Finn Images courtesy of 5th Quarter

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ocated in the recently-opened boutique Hotel Vagabond, 5th Quarter is the latest offering from Unlisted Collection, the group responsible for some of the most ground-breaking restaurant openings in Singapore in the past five years. These include popular favourites like Esquina, Pollen, Bincho and The Market Grill as well as this year’s gastronomic wonder, Sorrel.

5th Quarter is situated on the ground floor of the hotel’s expanded lobby area, which, like the rest of the hotel, was designed by renowned French artist Jacques Garcia.

His hallmark is rich plush interiors, decorated with an eclectic blend of sculptures, art and photography and Hotel Vagabond’s interior is no exception. The lobby is a dark sensuous space where guests are met by giant golden

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sculptures of an elephant and a rhinoceros, golden trees reaching for the ceiling and a wall of art in a lush scarlet interior. The effect immediately transports you from the gritty exterior of Little India to a different world where anything can happen. With the hotel’s bar helmed by Proof and Co., the people behind Singapore’s iconic cocktail bar 28 Hongkong Street, the likelihood of a memorable evening (or not, depending how much you indulge) is accentuated further.

With the interior looking more like a decadent lounge than a dining room, the plush seating, thick velvet curtains and the extravagant decor immediately puts guests in the mood to experiment.

The restaurant takes its name from the Italian term ‘quinto quarto’ used predominantly in Rome to describe the fifth

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quarter of an animal carcass, specifically the part left over once the more favoured prime cuts have been taken. This ‘nose to tail’ cuisine prevents about a quarter of an animal carcass from being wasted and is often used to prepare a range of traditional cured meats or salami.

At 5th Quarter, Executive Chef Andrew Nocente cures his own meats in-house, a skill he picked up while growing up on a farm in Australia. Paired wih his Italian heritage, his menu blends traditional Mediterranean dishes like his impressive charcuterie selection with more modern Australian preparation and presentation techniques.

The menu is separated by kitchen preparation, with categories like ‘Salted & Hung, ‘Fermented, Fried, Braised,’ ‘Smoked Brined Cured’ and ‘Grilled Seared Charred.’ I’d recommend choosing a few dishes from each category and sharing to get a balanced taste of what’s on offer.

For starters, apart from the charcuterie – Chorizo, Ox Tail Rillette, Red Wine Salami, Lardo with Truffle Honey and Chilli, and Duck Prosciutto, all made in-house – stand out dishes include a delicious Pork Belly served with a slab of watermelon, burnt onions and walnut paste. Those who like a salty snack should try the Salt ‘N’ Pepper Tripe while the Pastrami with Egg and Celeriac features pastrami cured for two weeks and then

smoked for four hours, giving the dish a unique flavour. The Apple Fennel Dough with Smoked Lardo provides an ideal accompaniment.

For mains, don’t miss the wonderfully tender Short Rib, Carrot and Pomegranate, a blend of hearty flavours, sweetness and texture that highlights Chef Nocente’s culinary know-how. Other choices include a Lamb Loin with Pickles and Kohlrabi and a Barramundi with Quinoa and Artichoke. Sides are recommended, including the creamy Squid Ink Black Mash and the refreshing Tomato with Burrata, Basil and Tomato Consommé.

And finally, the Chocolate Salami with Salt Caramel Ice Cream is a fitting end to the meal, with a chocolate biscuit (that looks exactly like salami) pairing well with the rich, creamy gelato.

5th Quarter is recommended to those looking to try something different, both aesthetically and gastronomically speaking. Hotel Vagabond has definitely created a splash in this rapidly developing part of town and our advice is to dive right in and enjoy it.

• 5th Quarter, 39 Syed Alwi Road, tel: 6291 1936, 5thquarter.com.sg www.nowsingapore.co.id December 2015- January 2016 63

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Making Grandma Proud

John Heng

By Marissa Trew Images courtesy of Maggie Joan’s

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len and Daniel Ballis, the father-and-son team behind Moosehead Kitchen and Bar, have done it again. This time they have created an ode to good ol’ grandma (or more accurately grandmas) with their new restaurant, Maggie Joan’s. This Mediterranean-inspired eatery pays tribute to Daniel Ballis’ two grandmothers, Maggie (Glen Ballis’ mother) and Joan, the former who inspired Daniel to become a chef. And we couldn’t be gladder that she did.

The entrance – a rusted, heavy iron door that looks more like the doorway to Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club than a dining room – is far from obvious and Maggie Joan’s official address on Amoy Street won’t be much help either. Instead, finding the restaurant is a bit of a treasure hunt, as you navigate your way through the backstreets between Club Street and Amoy Street (Gemmill Lane). In that sense, Maggie Joan’s is almost reserved for true treasure seekers – those willing to turn over every rock and open every door in the hope of discovering something new.

Inside, the 50-seater space is split into three distinct sections, with a semi-private dining area at the rear. The vibe is very much ‘World War II bunker’ meets ‘grandma’s living room,’ with stripped-back walls, a kitchen guarded by industrial-grade grating, and wooden tables and chairs. These contrast with the glowing vintage chandeliers that hover above select tables.

The food here is exceptional. In a city where many new hotspots in any less-thanobvious location are toted as the latest ‘hidden gem,’ it is always exciting to find one that stands true to its description. Head Chef Oliver Hyde (previously the sous-chef at Jason Atherton’s Pollen) and his team operate seamlessly and virtually silently under the watchful eye of diners; their rightful confidence in their craft expressed with every plate put up on the pass.

Navigating the menu is a curious affair, as every dish sounds deceptively simple and there is an implicit sense that these are not plates you would expect to come out of Nana’s kitchen. Take the Egg, Dukkah & Saffron Mayo appetiser for example. The humble egg undergoes a triple-tiered attack as it is slowly poached, rolled in an Egyptian spice mix then deep-fried until it forms a new shell. Pierce it with a fork and the rich, deep orange yolk bursts forth like magma, engulfing the bright yellow saffron mayonnaise.

The Heirloom Tomatoes, Plum and Burrata sits like a rainbow against the contrasting black and white of a thick stroke of olive tapenade and the creamy white of the Italian burrata.

While to many this would seem an unexciting salad option, those that understand the rarity of such flavourful tomatoes in this region are sure to fall in love.

Another entrée worthy of mention is the Yellow Tail Sashimi, Carrots & Brandade.

Generously thick slices of fresh fish are painted with an orange and lemon glaze, adding an identifiable tang, while coils of carrot escabeche, pickled shallot, breadcrumbs and large dollops of brandade further add complexity.

The Smoked Quail Waldorf, however, championed the other entrées. This featured two tanned-skinned, blushing smoked quail breasts, sat amidst a garden of apple and celery gel, fermented apple, dehydrated grapes, mayonnaise, caramelised oats, pecans and a sherry vinaigrette. Each component added a new dimension and was delicious in its own right. Yet, it was when all elements were combined that the dish truly sang.

After an incredible start to the meal, the excitement slowed as plates of Roast Bass, Pesto & Marinated Tomatoes and a Slow Braised Lamb, Harissa and Pecorino were presented. While the dishes were faultless,

they lacked the gusto of the previous course.

Regardless, the attention to detail was impressive – the ‘marinated tomatoes’ were sweetly pickled with different brines, according to colour (honey and vanilla for yellow tomatoes; balsamic, garlic, thyme and olive oil for red) and a charred baby gem lettuce, scattered with pecorino, took the place of a conventional side salad for the lamb.

However, our excitement definitely picked up again with the desserts. Again this constituted simple ingredients, masterfully done. The trio of constructed of a compressed fig marinated in red wine, honey, thyme and brown sugar, alongside fig jam, ricotta, almonds, hazelnuts and an orange-balsamic dressing was absolutely beautiful. For those who cannot see past a cocoa option, the White Chocolate, Spiced Crumble and Passionfruit might win your heart. Here, a dark chocolate ‘soil’ acts as the garden bed for domes of white chocolate, smoked passion fruit and mango gel.

Exceptional dining experiences in Singapore are far from being a rarity but finding a spot that you would easily come back to time and time again is not as easy to find. If the food here is considered merely a tribute to Grandma Maggie’s own culinary prowess, we can only dream of what came out of her actual kitchen!

• Maggie Joan’s, 110 Amoy Street, tel: 6221 5564, maggiejoans.com

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For Heaven’s Sake

By Marc Tan Images courtesy of Kakure

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s the number of sake bars continues to increase in Singapore, aficionados and newcomers alike should consider taking a gander at Kakure at Chateau TCC at 29 Scotts Road.

Home to established omakase powerhouse Ki Sho, this delightful colonial bungalow now houses the intimate Kakure on its second floor, providing an alternative for those looking for a more casual meal and the chance to savour the bar’s wide range of sakes from across Japan.

To get the most from your visit, we advise enjoying an omakase meal at the bar in the company of one of the resident sake sommeliers. This will give you the chance to savour Chef Hamamoto’s cuisine while pairing each course with some of the bar’s unique spirits. On hand to guide us on our visit was sommelier Makoto Iwabuchi, a seasoned expert who has devised a series of pairings to bring out the best of each dish and its accompanying sake. With orders placed at smaller yield distillers, the variety on Kakure’s sake list changes nearly as much as the seasonal produce on the menu. One sake we hope they never run out of is the specially crafted Ki Sho house Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo, Nakadori Ki-sho Label – this sweet floral sake is as close to a grape wine as we’ve ever tried and is quite delicious.

Our Omakase experience here began with an amuse bouche selection of four Japanese pickles - wasabi yam, yuzu pickled radish,

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salted cabbage with chilli and salted cucumber with sesame oil. With fresh clean flavours, they prepare the palate perfectly for the six courses to come. As you’d expect, the dishes are beautifully presented, with Makoto generously serving up his chosen sakes with each course, informing guests on the characteristics of each batch and answering any questions that may arise.

Standout dishes included the Kohada Tempura, with gizzard shad wrapped in shiso leaf with grilled oyster, served with two different sake pairings, and the Buta Kakuni, a tender melt-in-the-mouth shoyu braised pork belly, washed down with some delightful Kaze No Mori Junmai Ginjo.

Apart from the counter seating, there is intimate seating available around the bar area, with the space limited to help maintain its intimate and exclusive atmosphere. Upstairs, there is also a choice of private rooms for those looking for a more exclusive dining experience.

For a unique opportunity to taste samples from one of the largest selections of sake in Singapore, while enjoying first class cuisine from Chef Hamamoto, Kakure is a welcomed addition to the local dining scene. Reservations are recommended.

• Kakure, 29 Scotts Road, tel: 6733 5251, scotts29.com

Life at the Top

By Gemma Wong Images courtesy of CÉ LA VI

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hose looking for Roast Turkey and Christmas pudding on CÉ LA VI’s festive menu will be disappointed. This iconic restaurant, located at Marina Bay Sands’ elevated SkyPark, instead showcases a menu of its popular modern Asian cuisine infused with a subtle winter theme. The results, however, are exceptional. The $188++ festive menu, available from December 9 until January 3, sees

Chef Frederic Faucheux’s signature culinary artistry producing a menu of 12 seasonal dishes. Chef Faucheux’s repertoire is heavily inspired by Japanese cuisine, a result of his years spent under the mentorship of Master Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, of internationally acclaimed restaurant, Nobu. Flavours are clean and fresh, allowing the strength of the ingredients to do the talking. His Seared Salmon Sushi with Ikura and sweet soy is a delight, and the Kelly Oysters, sourced from Ireland, and served with a touch of cranberry gel, are the creamiest you’ve ever tasted. The Bresse Chicken Skewers take satay to another dimension and the Sous Vide Duck Breast, served with salsa verde sticky rice and truffle sweet purée, is a delicious blend of flavours.

Another dish, the Lobster Claw Tempura Salad, is served with fresh baby spinach sprinkled with truffle oil and parmesan – a marriage that works wonders on the palate. Mains include decadent Wagyu Cheeks with foie gras and roast butternut purée, as well as Grilled Scottish Salmon, served with crisped eggplant, buckwheat and cauliflower ohba essence. The Wok Baby Carrots, topped with parma ham, are served in a sweet balsamic sauce with walnuts, evoking a festive spirit. Keep room for dessert and enjoy a light and refreshing blend of yuzu sorbet, baked apple, berries and crumble, with hints of dark chocolate – a delicious finale to a festive treat.

• For more information, contact celavi.com

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My Favourite Five:

Halal Dining Spots

By Shairah Thoufeekh Images courtesy of participating restaurants

J’s Restaurant

With tenants like Saveur, Garibaldi and the recently opened Clinton St. Baking Company, Purvis Street is clearly where all the foodie action is. Innocuously tucked away amidst its showier neighbours is J’s Restaurant, which offers Latin American-inspired fare in a chic yet convivial space. Let’s not kid ourselves; halal versions of fajitas and tostadas are not that easy to find in Singapore, so it’s hardly surprising that Muslim diners flock to J’s for their Mexican and Spanish food fix.

To start things off, you can’t go wrong with the crowd favourite, quesadillas (oozing with cheese, naturally) and jalapeño poppers stuffed with mozzarella. For the main event, head straight for the Adobo Chicken and the perfectly Braised Lamb Shank that melts off the bone and in your mouth. The only thing that could make your meal any better? Churros for dessert, of course. We’re sure that even the Spaniards would heartily approve of J’s version of this classic street snack, served with salted caramel bananas, fresh mangoes, and coconut infused mascarpone sabayon.

• J’s Restaurant, 7 Purvis Street, tel: 6887 4787, dineatjs.com

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Badoque

Simpang Bedok is more than a supper spot to satisfy your late-night cravings for roti prata at 3am. Just around the corner is Badoque Cafe, a long-standing halal joint that has been around way before hipster cafes proliferated the scene (circa 2008). It’s hard to pinpoint what exactly Badoque’s cuisine is, but that’s all part of its worldly charm. From Poutine (Canada) to Som Tum Papaya Salad (Thailand), Shabsouka (Mediterranean), Bahn Mi (Vietnam), and pasta (Italy), Badoque pretty much covers every base when it comes to international specialties. In our humble opinion, Badoque’s Asian offerings are where the action is. Masochists will love the Kepak Bing Bing – chicken wings in a deadly spicy sauce that will scorch your tongue and set your lips a-tingling. Other standouts include the aptly named P.I.M.P (prawn in masala pasta) and the Ayam Bakar. What’s even better is Badoque’s pocket-friendly prices – with nothing over $30, it’s a real steal.

• Badoque, 298 Bedok Road, tel: 6446 6928 and 246 Upper Thomson Road, tel: 6552 1646, facebook.com/badoquecafeSG

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I am

Chancing upon a halal joint in Kampong Glam is like finding a needle in…well, a pile of needles – there’s just so many of them. But if we had to choose a favourite, I am would be a top contender.

Be warned though, this bustling café simply screams hipster, from the giant wall mural of Amsterdam to its moustachioed waiters with fancy tablets. But don’t let that get to you. Look past all its hipster trappings and you’ll find it a laidback and welcoming space to leisurely catch up with friends over lattes and burgers.

I am’s menu won’t win any awards for innovation: think pastas, sandwiches, and pizzas done simply and deliciously. What deserves your full attention though is its selection of burgers (like the Charcoal Grilled Double Trouble Beef Burger) and the Hotstuff Messy Jumbo hotdog. Let us tell you upfront: there’s no elegant way to eat them so just ditch the cutlery and dig in. And because every café visit needs to be validated with a photo on Instagram, order the Rainbow Crepe Cake – it’s definitely worth a thousand words.

• I am, 647 North Bridge Road, tel: 6295 5509, iam.com.sg

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IndoChilli

You didn’t think we’d leave out Indonesian cuisine in an article about halal restaurants, did you? That would be sacrilege. From hole-in-the-wall warungs to upscale establishments, there’s no shortage of Indonesian restos in Singapore serving up Balinese, Javanese and Padang cuisine. So why is IndoChilli our top favourite? It’s simple, really. A great location and tasty, authentic fare that gets better every time we return.

Beautifully kitted out with colourful Indonesian tiles and traditional lamps that emit a cosy glow, IndoChilli is, at first glance, exactly the kind of chic yet welcoming place you’d want to be while tucking into gado gado or a hearty bowl of sop buntut. Charred perfectly and smothered with a piquant peanut sauce, the Sate Ayam Madura is possibly the best thing on the menu. Close contenders are the Ayam Panggang and Ikan Bakar Kecap, proving that IndoChilli’s expertise on the grill is something to be reckoned with.

• IndoChilli, 54 Zion Road, tel: 6445 1766, indochili.com

Sofra

When it comes to authentic Mediterranean cuisine, few do it better than Sofra. Trust us, it even got thumbs up from our actual Turkish friend. High praise – considering how finicky the Turks can be about their cuisine. A homey restaurant with floor-to-ceiling views of the bustling Beach Road below, Sofra is pretty popular with the weekend crowd so it’s best to make reservations beforehand and come with an empty stomach.

From the menu, expect simple, unfussy, yet hearty fare with usual suspects like pide (Turkish-style pizza), koftes (meatballs), and our personal favourite, Iskander Kebab, which features finely sliced lamb smothered with Sofra’s secret sauce and a side of yoghurt. Do not – we repeat – do not leave without trying the kunefe. A gloriously syrup-soaked baked pastry with a lethal combination of cheese and fresh cream, this dessert is the very definition of decadent. Those with lesser stomachs won’t be able to take it on alone, so share if you don’t want to be wheeled out of Sofra on a stretcher.

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The Final Countdown

By Jane Leung

Image by Justin Eeles

With beaches made for partying, a world-famous skyline, and the region’s best restaurants, Singapore has plenty of options for ringing in the New Year. With so much to do, we’ve shortlisted seven of the best events and venues to spend the last evening of 2015.

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The W Singapore at Sentosa Cove offers two different types of celebrations depending on whether you’re a poolside instagrammer or someone who would rather be lounging in the VIP section of a glamorous venue (fully clothed of course). The WET Pool Revelry event at the Wet Deck is an Ibiza-esque celebration — except in true Singaporeanstyle. Inside the resort, there’s the Woobar Allure party, where guests will be able to view a live stream of the Marina Bay fireworks, which will be fun to watch if you really… really like fireworks.

• W Singapore - Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, Singapore, 31 Dec 2015, 10pm 2am, Reservations: PREMIUM: SGD199 ++ Per Ticket (Free Flow), WIP: SGD299 ++ Per Ticket (Free Flow with Champagne), wsingaporesentosacove.com

Gettin Turnt Due to its famous foam parties, the Siloso Beach New Year party is the only annual event where it’s fine to wear a fanny pack. This wet and wild evening isn’t for the faint of heart, the 18+ party is filled with ten hours of nonstop electronic dance music. The roster of DJs on the graveyard shift includes DJ Charlotte, DJ Eclipse, and DJ Kaylova. This Sentosa beach party draws one of the biggest and wildest crowds in the city, so booking accommodation on Sentosa is recommended.

• Siloso Beach, Sentosa, 31 Dec 2015, 8pm 6am, early bird special tickets start at $48. For more information visit sentosa.com.sg/en/ silosobeachparty

Blast at the Bay Pull your guy-liner out for 2016 because Adam ‘Glambert’ Lambert will be performing at the world’s largest floating stadium, The Float, for the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown. The American Idol vet will be crooning songs from his new album ‘Original High.’ Attracting more than 200,000 people annually, Marina Bay

will be the grounds for an explosive display of lights at midnight. For those who love the energy of the crowds but prefer some personal space, enjoy the view from above, by booking a room at hotels with spectacular views like the Pan Pacific, Fairmont, Fullerton and Mandarin Oriental.

• The Float, 20 Raffles Ave. Keep posted on upcoming events at marinabaycountdown.sg

Count down to Carbs There are two types of New Year’s Eve celebrators in the world: The type that like party till the sun comes up, and others that feel the year should just be concluded with an unforgettable meal. For the latter, a signature dessert buffet and unlimited drinks is part of the New Year’s Eve package at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s PROJECT 2.016 party. The hotel’s ‘future-themed’ countdown party will be held in the glamorous Grand Ball Room. For dinner, choose from dinner packages at several of the restaurants located at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

• Grand Hyatt Singapore, Prices start at SGD$188 ++. singapore.grand.hyatt.com, restaurants included in the package include: 10 SCOTTS, mezza9, Oasis, Pete’s Place or StraitsKitchen. All buffet dinners packages include a grand dessert buffet and entry to the PROJECT 2.016 countdown party.

PROJECT 2.016 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore,10 Scotts Road, singapore.grand. hyatt.com

(Not so) Low Quay For city slickers who want a fun, free event with like-minded revellers, head over to the Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve street party.

A friendly and reliable option for tourists in town, the historic quay is the heart of Singapore’s nightlife scene. The celebration starts at Central Fountain Square from 10pm onwards. Select venues will have their own New Year’s Eve celebration.

Killer Combination There are only two occasions where men are allowed to pout: When they’re playing with a baby, and when they’re attending a James Bond party. Hot off the success of the latest Bond flick, Spectre, alfresco bar 1-Altitude is throwing a “007 View to a Kill New Year’s Eve” party. It goes without saying, guests are required to dress to kill — ladies, make like Mayday and slip on your spikiest stilettos to intimidate every Bond in the room. But gents don’t worry, the Moet and 00-cocktails will get you brooding from the bar like Daniel Craig. The highest bar in the city is the most fitting place to count down before the Sky Falls on 2015. That’s right, we went there. The party kicks off from 9pm – choose between throwing shapes and firing your finger pistol at Altimate on the 61st floor ($88++ including 1 housepour and 1 glass of Moët Brut) or keep it classy at 1-Altitude itself (63rd floor) where $300++ gets you free-flow access to premium pours between 9pm to 12am.

• 1-Altitude, 1 Raffles Place, 31 Dec 2015, 9pm till late. For more information, visit: 1-altitude.com

Beach, Beats and Bums It’s a solid two-day affair at Tanjong Beach Club’s annual Brand New Day party where DJ Modium will get your body moving from 9pm till late. Then, revel in the post-countdown aftermath by returning to the scene of the crime on January 1 at TBC’s New Year’s Day, featuring Shawn Livewire. Colonise a sun bed, tame the bass line that’s still bumping inside your head and dig into a massive plate of slow-cooked paella throughout the afternoon.

• Tanjong Beach Club, Tanjong Beach Sentosa, 31 Dec, 9pm till late (table reservations from $700 including drinks and a luxury car home) and 1 Jan, 10am till late (free admission). For more information, visit: tanjongbeachclub.com

• Keep an eye out for their special New Years events for 2016, clarkequay.com.sg

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A Guide to Wine Pairing

By Stephen Mostad

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he Asian palate has been praised for its sophistication.

“Whether it’s spicy, acidic, sweet, savoury, salty, peppery, all the sensations, [Asians] compartmentalise the way they taste things,” said famed wine critic, James Suckling in an article published in NOW! Singapore, one year ago.

“You can go to a dinner and everyone brings different wines and it’s great to try each wine with the dishes,” Suckling said. “The experience is more about the flavours than a competition to find the best pairing.”

This kind of experimental approach to wine and food can indeed uncover amazing new flavour combinations and unlikely partnerships.

But sticking to some orthodoxies, rather than taking the ‘mad scientist’ approach, can help create memorable dining experiences that work perfectly each and every time. After all, nothing is more basic, more communal and more social than bringing people together around good food and good wine.

Restaurants and sommeliers often spend a lot of time and effort to get their wines to pair with every nuance and inflection of a dish. As fun as it might be to use your guests as guinea pigs this holiday season, sticking to simple but tried-and-true combinations will showcase your prowess with what’s in the glass as well as what’s on the plate.

Start by asking yourself the basics: what are you eating this holiday?

There’s a great wine for every tradition – whether your family and friends prefer seafood or meat, Mediterranean, Asian or North African cuisine.

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PAIRING LIKE A PRO:

INSIDER GUIDANCE As a general rule, follow the ‘what grows together, goes together’ philosophy. Starting here gives you a great opportunity to understand why a Muscadet from Pays Nantais (France) or a Txakolina from the Basque country (Spain) works so well with seafood, for example. The coastal locations and food traditions of those regions effectively dictate the type of wine that matches best with their cuisine. Use this rule with most dishes as a helpful starting line for pairing.

Another insider tip is to consider whether you want your wine to complement or contrast the dishes you’re making. A savouryand-sweet match can sometimes create fireworks on the palate, for example. Classic pairings include: pan-seared foie gras with sweet Sauternes, or Stilton cheese with Tawny Port. These are traditional starting points for the concept of contrasting flavour profiles.

On the other hand, a dish with sweet elements can pair well with a wine like Riesling or Gewurtztraminer that is off-dry (wine that is sweeter than a normal, dry wine). For example, Master Sommelier Laura Maniec, who runs the successful Corkbuzz restaurant and wine bar chain in New York, offers a brunch pairing of lemon ricotta pancakes with German Riesling. The sweetness of the wine complements the sweet pancakes, but this pairing works especially well because of the lemony, citrusy characteristics of both the dish and the wine.

HOLIDAY TIPS Nothing says holiday celebration like sparkling wine. If your budget permits, buy champagne. If not, don’t worry; there are plenty of great sparklers from wine regions all over the world such as Spain (Cava), Italy (Prosecco) and Australia. All of your guests should get a glass upon arriving, as a way to welcome them and as a helpful social lubricant. Chances are, whatever bubbly you choose is going to go great with your hors d’oeuvres or nibbles while guests arrive and friends and family catch up.

Appetizers are where you can start to play around.

Seafood appetizer? Some guests will stick with the sparkling and that’s fine. But if you want to introduce a pairing, go with white, crisp and zesty. Think of the earlier mentions (Txakolina from Spain or Muscadet from France) or try Albariño (Spain) or Vinho Verde (Portugal). If your seafood has a healthy dose of spice, try a Grüner Veltliner (Austria) or Riesling (Germany). If you’re sticking with a tried-and-true salad, go with wines that are grassy and herbal, either Sauvignon Blanc (I suggest something from New Zealand) or else a Torrontés (Argentina).

A lot of people prefer a traditional turkey dinner for the holidays.

Others change it up – sometimes there’s a ham, or a standing rib roast.

If you’re choosing red meat, pick a red. A standing rib roast needs a full-bodied red. Yes, you can opt for a Bordeaux, but if you’re up for it, change it up. Try a Bandol or Madiran from France (preferably with some age on it). A Sagrantino di Montefalco or Taurasi from Italy would do nicely too. Basically, you need something with structure. If you’re

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This example is illustrative of an important secret into how both orthodox and unorthodox pairings work. It’s what I call, the ‘anchor.’

Always ask yourself: what are the main ingredients on the plate? If you can anchor your pairing to a dominant ingredient, it can help whittle down vast wine choices and lead you towards something that will sing when sipped. This, of course, is assuming you’ve already got a dish in mind.

The alternate approach – admittedly more geared towards those with a cellar or with access to wines that are particularly special – is determining whether there is a specific bottle of wine you want to showcase. Is it bold and intense? Light and ephemeral? Soft and supple? In these instances, it is perfectly acceptable to use the wine as your anchor and pair your food to it.

In fact, that hints at a last but important pairing mantra: intensity.

There is nothing worse than having one element overwhelm the other.

Remember that balance is the key: high intensity foods get paired with high intensity wines (and vice versa). That can be hard to quantify, but to name an example: consider a dainty pinot noir matched with spicy braised beef ribs. That style of wine doesn’t have a chance against the deeply extracted, rich flavours that comes from slow cooking.

planning on roast beef, which tends to be leaner, then this is best paired with aged Bordeaux.

If a traditional roasted turkey is on the menu, you have a few great options: white works – say, White Burgundy or other crisp Chardonnay – and so does a light-to-medium bodied red. Red Burgundy almost always hits the spot thanks to its tart cranberry notes. Zinfandel is another go-to pairing, but I’m personally not a fan, given that most Zins tend to be like berry syrup and too high in alcohol. Consider something more balanced: Beaujolais or Cotes du Rhône (France), Montepulciano D’abruzzo or Chianti (Italy), even Garnacha or Mencia (Spain). If you’re feeling daring, you could even go for an Italian sparking red, like Lambrusco! But be sure to ask your wine merchant for a dry version.

Dessert pairing can be a lot of fun. As a general rule, sweet wines made from the Muscat grape tend to work best against a cross-section of various desserts – think rich ‘Stickies’ (Australia), lighter Muscat de Beaumes de Venise (France) or something lightly sparkling, like Moscato D’Asti (Italy). But there are so many additional and lovely options to choose from, depending on what you plan to serve: Banyuls (France) is like British Christmas pudding in a glass – deep, plummy, spicy and laden with thick sweet deliciousness; Sauternes (France) is lovely and interesting, with its undercurrent of saffron. There’s also Pedro Ximenez sherry or Moscatel (Spain) and who can forget Tawny Port and Malmsey Madeira! The choices are virtually endless.

If there were a way to conclude such a multitude of choice, it would be by saying this: take the advice in this article as casually or as seriously as you like. Ultimately, the most important thing with wine is quite simply, drink what you like, and like what you drink. Cheers and happy holidays! www.nowsingapore.co.id December 2015- January 2016 75

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SUITE LIFE Now! Singapore continues our focus on the best suite accommodation available around Singapore. This issue we check into the breathtaking Pan Pacific Singapore in Marina Bay before experiencing the recently renovated boutique hotel The Club on Ann Siang Road.

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ans of the high life will find few suites in Singapore more desirable than the Harbour Suites at Pan Pacific Singapore.

Located in the heart of the Marina Bay area, the hotel is blessed with fabulous views of this iconic cityscape, none so dramatic as those from the private balcony of the Harbour Suite.

These 121 square metre rooms have been designed with guests’ comfort and enjoyment as a top priority, especially on the 37th floor of the hotel. Inside the room, guests are treated

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to a living space that screams ‘enjoy me with friends’. Past the kitchenette, well-stocked with the customary Nespresso machine, wine glasses and large, fully-stocked mini bar, the room boasts a dining table with space for six and a generous lounge area, where plush sofas and designer cushions face the giant flatscreen TV and Bose sound system.

The interior is modern, blending natural woods and fabrics with large contemporary art pieces and bright orange silks. In a nod to the proximity of the ocean, a giant shell takes pride of place, while a large polished wooden

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globe balances majestically on the wooden chest, in smooth contrast to the modern lines of the decor. At the end of the room, floor to ceiling glass frames the view of the bay, which can be revealed or concealed by blinds at the simple touch of a button. An up-to-date choice of international magazines also vies for attention but the tendency here is to just enjoy the surroundings – no escape to the glossy pages of a travel tome is necessary.

Enter the spacious bedroom quarters through sliding doors (which also open out onto the al fresco balcony) and the full glory

of the vista is revealed. An equally large interactive TV gives guests access to a host of satellite channels and a long list of hotel services.

The suite’s bathroom is so vast that it’s accessible from both the hallway on one side of the suite and the bedroom on the other.

More like a personal in-room spa, this luxurious space features twin sinks, a walk-in shower with multiple high-pressure jets and a separate steam room. To relax for a long soak after your steam session, a double Jacuzzi tub beckons

– if you plan to honeymoon in Singapore, the Harbour Suite could be the ideal choice.

On the 28th floor, The Pacific Club takes the popular ‘executive lounge’ concept found in most hotels to another level. It offers far more than stunning 360-degree views of Singapore, 24 hours of the day but also luxurious champagne breakfasts, afternoon tea, and cocktails, champagne and snacks in the evenings. Apart from a choice of premium wines and champagnes, the extensive ‘snack’ buffet includes everything from pasta dishes,

a cheese platter, salads, smoked fish and a selection of cold cuts. The attentive staff, freeflow bubbles and extraordinary view all help create a very enjoyable experience so if you do plan to stay in a different room category, make sure you opt in! Fortunately for guests of the Harbour Suite, automatic access is guaranteed.

Other dining options within the vicinity include the buffet-style restaurant Edge, where seven live cooking stations offer dishes from around the region, including Singaporean, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Malay, Japanese and Pacific cuisine. Alternatively enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at Keyaki, in the lush settings of a Japanese garden, or Cantonese specialties at the acclaimed Hai Tien Lo. More casual dining is available at the swimming pool terrace on level four, near St Gregory Spa, or on the ground floor at Atrium, where raised pods shaped like giant birdcages provide a dynamic first impression of the hotel. Behind Atrium, the café-deli Pacific Marketplace offers a selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches throughout the day.

Due to hotel’s superb position, some of the city’s most popular attractions are within easy distance, either on foot or by taxi.

Business travellers will benefit from a threeminute cab ride to the CBD and easy access to the MRT network. The hotel is also attached to Marina Square shopping mall, offering a host of dining and retail opportunities, and the newly renovated mall and conference centre Suntec City is just a short stroll away.

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he Club – a 20-room boutique hotel at the apex of Ann Siang Hill – has revamped and reopened its doors in recent months.

Within walking distance of the CBD but just far enough away that you’re not surrounded by skyscrapers, it’s no wonder business travellers find The Club an ideal spot to retreat to after a long day of back-to-back meetings and pseudointellectual brainstorm sessions.

Its interior is modern and stylish; it is the kind of décor you imagine was designed by an urban millennial with a man bun, who cycles to work on an outrageously expensive fixie bike. Tasteful, understated but undoubtedly top-of-the-line. It is ironic then that The Club is actually managed by Harry’s International (the folks behind popular drinking hole, Harry’s bar). The lobby is fused with The Club’s all-day restaurant, Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell’s but is laid out as a relaxed lounge, with large sofas, small tables and counter seats at the coffee bar. It’s a cosy spot to grab breakfast for a mid-afternoon ‘coffee and cake’ as you map out the remainder of your day.

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Along the corridors on each floor, quirky art pieces are juxtaposed together just above your line of sight, single armchairs occupy every corner of the hallway and an eclectic selection of books is spread throughout.

Enter your room and the understated luxury continues. In the Club Suite, a king-sized bed fit for royalty takes centre stage; we mean that literally. The HYPNOS mattress apparently received ‘Royal Warrant’ from the Queen herself, and if it is good enough for Her Majesty, it is certainly good enough for us.

Coupled with the incredibly soft Ploh bedding, it’s like sleeping on a marshmallow.

While the furnishings seem quite minimalist, the entire room is decked out with state-of-the-art tech features. On the wall, a gigantic 48-inch flatscreen not only has cable TV but can also sync to your social media accounts. Slick touch panels act as your light switches and a deceptively vintage-looking Tivoli clock-radio syncs with your smartphone via Bluetooth to play all your favourite Spotify tunes. Of course, as has become customary with most Singapore hotel rooms, a Nespresso machine sits atop your mini-bar for your immediate caffeine-related needs. With

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everything at the touch of a button (even your room check-in), there is surprisingly little interaction with the staff. Though, if you do require assistance, the small team are incredibly friendly and willing to do just about anything to make your stay more comfortable.

And when it comes to mealtimes, you’re literally surrounded by choice. Take a step outside the hotel doors and you find yourself face-to-face with Ann Siang Hill’s bumping restaurant and bar scene, offering everything from Mediterranean cuisine at Lolla, modern Peranakan at Ding Dong and British steakhouse, Oxwell & Co. Go a little farther and you’re in the heart of Chinatown, in all of its gastronomic glory… think: Keong Saik Road, Bukit Pasoh or even just Chinatown Food Street and Maxwell Food Centre for great local grub.

If you simply can’t muster the energy to venture beyond the hotel, for a compact space, The Club punches above its weight with four F&B venues within its walls. Aside from Mr & Mrs Maxwell’s, the second outlet of popular Dempsey restaurant The Disgruntled Chef rests on the ground floor and the incognito whisky bar B28 in the basement. If

you fancy more of a graze than a heavy meal, head to the rooftop to Tiger’s Milk, a Peruvian rooftop bar and grill, serving favourites like Sea Bass Ceviche, traditional Causa (layered mashed potato, shrimp, avocado, aji Amarillo and chopped eggs) and anticuchos (grilled skewers) of various meats like octopus, pork neck, and for the more adventurous, lamb heart. Of course, bar bites are nothing without a drink in hand. There’s plenty of pisco to go round, whether you have it in a classic pisco sour or you dare to be different with pisco-based cocktails, like the sourish-sweet Piscorinha (with calamansi, passionfruit, sour plum and champagne) or the richer Coco Con Pisco (infused with pandan, frangelico, Malibu, rock melon and kaya, served in a coconut). Once you’re feeling buzzed, head for a night on the town with the thriving surrounding nightlife!

Yet despite all the smart technology, dining options and buzzing locale, our favourite aspect of our stay came down to the idiosyncratic selection of Penguin’s Little Black Classics books placed by the bedside and a couple of hardbacks on your desk. This thoughtful little touch added a solid dose of character and homeliness to the room.

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njecting new life into the Jurong Lake area of west Singapore, the recently opened Genting Hotel Jurong is a good option for both business and leisure travellers wanting to stay in the emerging western part of the city.

Located close to the Malaysian border at Tuas, the hotel lies close to the International Business Park and is just a short, free shuttle ride away from the famed Resorts World Sentosa, in all of its entertainment glory.

Primely positioned close to the natural surrounds of Jurong Lake, the 557-room hotel is the first international hotel chain to open in this rapidly developing district.

Genting Hotel Jurong offers a choice of superior and deluxe rooms and suites, all of which include complimentary wifi and satellite TV channels on their flatscreen televisions.

Those on the hunt for solid retail therapy will relish in Genting Hotel Jurong’s competitive room rates, which save plenty of cash in the wallet for the slew of shopping malls nearby. Toted as one of Singapore’s latest hotspots, the countless outlet stores, fashion boutiques and international brands at Jem (50 Jurong Gateway Road), Westgate (3 Gateway Drive), Big Box (1 Venture Avenue), IMM (2 Jurong East Street 21) and JCube (2 Jurong East Central 1) are sure to give Orchard Road a run for its money.

If you’re looking to escape the buzz of the inner city, a stroll through the picturesque sights of the Chinese and Japanese Gardens that are positioned within Jurong Lake Park are sure to ease the mind. Otherwise, take a dip in the hotel’s outdoor pool or blow off some steam in the gym.

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If the kids are in tow, there’s plenty of fun to be had at The Rink, an ice skating venue at JCube that acts as a great escape from the tropical heat. For a more educational adventure, The Science Centre Singapore (15 Science Centre Road) is just a stone’s throw away too and is filled with fun facts and ever-changing exhibitions ranging from natural wonders to the wonderful world of technology.

If your trip entails more business than leisure, Genting Hotel Jurong is also well-equipped for holding MICE events, featuring the versatile Genting Ballroom, which can be partitioned into three sections for greater flexibility. This pillar-less 426 square metre ballroom offers a capacity of up to 300 guests, making it a popular venue for seminars, conferences, corporate luncheons, dinner and dance events and wedding banquets.

When it comes to nosh, guests can look forward to buffet breakfasts, which are served at Festive Café during the week, and buffet lunches and dinners on the weekends and public holidays. We recommend exploring local haunts in the surrounding area, to get a sense of this understated area’s character.

Keeping sustainability in mind, Genting Hotel Jurong has also implemented a series of environmental measures, including introducing rainwater reservoirs and recycling bins. The hotel also offers the convenience of a self-service launderette, with drying and ironing facilities on the premises, as well as vending machines offering snacks and cold drinks, instead of your run-of-the-mill mini bar.

The property is connected to the MRT network via Jurong East station while the AYE highway is a short drive away. A 24-hour free shuttle service connecting Genting Hotel Jurong with Resorts World Sentosa is also available, allowing guests easy access to the island and its multiple attractions.

• Genting Hotel Jurong, 2 Town Hall Link, tel: 6577 8888, rwsentosa.com

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SPA NEWS

Damai Spa

Christmas is coming early to Grand Hyatt’s Damai Spa, as it rolls out very generous festive prices and deals for all its year-end visitors. For every 60-minute Targeted Healing Treatment, you’ll get to choose up to three add-on treatments at discounted rates to make your time a little extra special. Spice up your usual spa routine with wax, body scrubs, massage, reflexology and even eye contour services. This special offer is available until January 31, 2016.

• For more information, visit: singapore.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas

ESTHEVA Spa

Willow Stream Spa

Dealing with the realities of our New Year’s Resolution of 2016 is fast approaching and for many of us, that means hitting the gym… hard. Thankfully, the swanky new set up at Willow Stream Spa’s recently renovated gym is going to make the whole process much less painful! The new space features a top-of-the-line Cardio Theatre and a Strength Training Area with equipment by Precor. Whether you’re jogging along whilst watching your favourite TV shows, browsing the internet on the cardio machines or setting personal bests on the strength machines, be sure to track your progress. This can be done by simply downloading the free Preva app on your smart phone and syncing your workout with a Preva wristband, available at the reception desk. This funky app keeps you on track by helping you set goals and record your workouts but best of all, it gives you access to your personal exercise data outside the gym. Alternatively, take the ‘work’ out of your workout completely and play an interactive game or two on the SMARTfitTM Training wall with your workout buddy or personal trainer. Pre-programmed with computer games, it’s a great way to get a mental and physical workout at the same time.

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If there’s one thing many of us agree on, it’s that you can never have enough chocolate… whether we’re eating it, drinking it, or slathering it on ourselves! ESTHEVA Spa is getting into the Christmas spirit by taking their already super popular chocolate-inspired body treatments and giving them a yuletide twist, blending them with honey and peppermint! Gift a loved one (or yourself, we won’t tell!) with the ChocHoney & Mint Christmas Ritual, which includes a Peppermint Honey Scrub and a Peppermint Chocolate Massage. The combination of pure cocoa, zesty peppermint and sweet honey is sure to make your (and their) heart sing.

If your loved one is not quite one for the cocoa, then why not opt for ESTHEVA’s Christmas Spa Gift Promotion, involving a personalised massage as well as a choice of 12 Christmas Magic Scrubs! Get stimulated with choices like Eucalyptus Ginger and Ginseng Energising, or carry on with the Christmas spirit with Peppermint Chocolate, Peppermint Honey and Mother-of-Pearl!

• For more information, visit: estheva.com

Handmade Heroes

Artisan skincare label Handmade Heroes has unveiled a line of all natural, paraben-free, vegan skincare gift sets, perfect for placing under the Christmas tree. Shopping for a certain special someone? Opt for the Handmade Heroes Christmas & Kisses Gift Set, which includes Coco-Licious Luscious Lip Scrub, Coco-Friggin’ Fantastic Lip Balm and two tones from their Tints series – perfect for when you find yourselves under the mistletoe! Or, spoil them silly with the works by choosing the Handmade Heroes Christmas Bundle of Joy Gift Set, packed with the Super Duper Nourishing Rose Petals Rice Scrub, Hibiscus Vitamin

C Boost Face Mask and two sexy shades of Coco-Friggin’ Fantastic Lip Tints. Already got too many presents under the tree? Stuff their Christmas stockings instead with one of the Handmade Heroes Stocking Stuffers sets, which include a lip scrub, lip tint and the essential candy cane in a cute little sachet.

You don’t have to wait for Christmas to roll round every year to treat your own skin to something special. Handmade Heroes are also debuting a line of Beauty Warrior Face Masks too. Three varieties, made with all natural ingredients, are each designed with a special purpose. The French Green Clay is a great way to remove any impurities while the Hibiscus Vitamin C Boost promises to reverse sun damage we commonly get from the tropics. The Black Charcoal Rice mask will absorb any nasty toxins we’ve built up over time, leaving our skin feeling soft and soothed.

Handmade Heroes products are stocked at Level 2 Isetan Scotts as well as all Naiise outlets.

They are also available online at Handmade Heroes’ website.

• For more information, visit: handmade-heroes.com

So SPA

Ladies, if you’re getting dolled up for the year-end festivities, you can’t go too far wrong with So SPA’s So Sparks package. Prepare for a night of mingling with the glitterati with an Haute Couture Facial, where gold powder is used to illuminate your complexion, and a refreshing scrub of tropical fruits and spices is bound to add a little zest to your look.

Gents, if you’re worried about losing that Santa belly, sign up for the So Noel 90-minute treatment package that involves a 45-minute training session to get your heart pumping, followed by a 45-minute massage as reward for your efforts.

Even better, why not get pampered together? So SPA is also offering a special Festive voucher (valid until January 31, 2016) for two spa treatments in the surrounds of their Couple Luxurious Suites – complete with a private bath, garden, wellness homecare products and of course, a romantic box of chocolates!

• For more information, visit: singaporeresortsentosa.com/sospa

Ikeda Spa

The Spa

• For more information, visit: ikedaspa.com

• For more information, visit: mandarinoriental.com/Singapore

It’s the land of milk and honey at Ikeda Spa as they introduce two special edition spa treatments for the festive season, inspired by winter in Hokkaido. Sticking to their reputation of using premium, all-natural ingredients to bring out everybody’s inner glow, their latest additions focus on the benefits of Hokkaido milk, yoghurt and honey. Sign up for the White Radiance Rejuvenation Package, a pampering hat-trick of a moisturising and rehydrating Hokkaido milk bath before a Yoghurt Milk Salt Scrub to polish up before the year ahead. Then, round it off with an hour-long anti-ageing Honey Deep Tissue or Inyou Relax Massage.

Prefer Ikeda’s more classic treatments? Opt for the Absolute Luminous Retreat, which includes a soak in the Communal Onsen Bath, a Hokkaido Milk Scrub and their signature Zen Candle Therapy Massage!

Want to know more? Turn the page and read our review! The packages are available until January 15, 2016.

Mandarin Oriental’s The Spa has the perfect remedy for those that take their revelry seriously. Recover from endless nights of festivities with The Spa’s version of a little R&R. Instead of ‘rest and relaxation’, the Restore and Revive package (valid until January 3, 2016) will get you back on your feet with a duo of a cleansing body scrub using pure bamboo extract and a Revive Bamboo body massage that’s sure to get the blood flowing, as warm bamboo sticks tease out muscle tension. Before you go, you’ll also get a complimentary bath and shower oil.

Still brainstorming your Christmas gift? Consider purchasing the Ultimate Bath Jewels set, that comes with ten mini blends of bath and shower oils. Or go all out with the Skincare and Body Ritual kit that hits all the cleansing bases, including an enzyme peel, overnight repair mask, bath and shower oil.

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Clarke Quay’s Secret Zen Zone

By Marissa Trew Images courtesy of Ikeda Spa

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have personally never been to Japan but if my recent experience at Japanese day spa, Ikeda Spa Prestige – Singapore’s first Japanese day spa – is anything to go by, I am certainly in for a treat.

I visited Ikeda Spa’s Clarke Quay branch (there is another in Bukit Timah), which isn’t the most obvious location for a Japanese day spa. Situated on the fifth floor car park of The Central mall, it is not necessarily a spot where the word ‘Zen’ meanders to mind.

Nevertheless, once you step inside the sliding shōji doors, take off your shoes and feel the tatami flooring beneath your feet, what lies outside its walls quickly becomes irrelevant.

Ikeda Spa Prestige is flooded with warm lighting, wooden interiors and spa therapists speaking in soothing, hushed tones. Staff members flit in, out and between rooms and behind folding screens with haste in preparation for your treatment as you

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bacterial properties. Coupled with the dim lighting, sounds of trickling water and a boxlit illustration of Mount Fuji in winter (acting as almost an artificial window view)… if you squint hard enough, you might just be able to convince yourself you’re on holiday in Japan.

On the other side of the room sits a clock, to help you monitor your length of time in the tub. A handy feature considering I was under strict instruction to spend 30 minutes (and no more) in the bath before returning to my private suite for a much-desired massage.

My massage was scheduled at 1:50pm and I hesitate to wonder if it would have gone on, had I not made it in time.

Lucky for me, I never had to find out. With my head plopped in the mattress’ face cradle, my massage began as on time as a Japanese train schedule, destination: bliss. I opted for Ikeda Spa’s signature Zen Candle Therapy massage (clearly having not learned my lesson since a previous spa experience that involved being embalmed in a hot wax sarcophagus for what seemed like an eternity).

However, this was thankfully nothing like that. Instead, special soy wax candles are used to gently heat an oil blend of shea, cocoa butter, jojoba, sweet almond and essential oils at a tolerable temperature of around 42ºC before being massaged deep into your

skin over the course of an hour. You also get to choose from three aromatherapy blends – Bamboo Bliss, Sakura Passion or Yuzu Refresh – each with their own distinctive scent profile.

The mark of any truly good massage is one that passes by almost unnoticeably as you are so entranced by the rhythmic motions of a therapist’s strong hand.

This was one of those massages. After having mentioned that my shoulders were particularly tense (as always), special attention was devoted to teasing out every marble of tight muscle that sat in my back like eggs in a nest. The flow of movement contrasted with a precise count of strokes (I think I counted five). Before I knew it, I was being (unwillingly) roused from my pseudoslumber.

Ikeda Prestige Spa is not the biggest spa on the island, nor is it the best known.

However, they are very good at what they do.

Its slightly unconventional spot in the heart of Clarke Quay is almost charming in its own right and is a great refuge, especially after a night of heavy-duty revelry at the nightclubs just across the river.

• Ikeda Spa Prestige, 05-22 Clarke Quay Central, Eu Tong Sen Street, tel: 6388 8080, ikedaspa.com

simply enjoy a warm cup of tea beforehand.

For such an intimate space, it operates like a well-oiled machine, with the kind of efficiency and organisation so stereotypically Japanese.

If there is one thing that cannot be missed at Ikeda Spa, it is taking a dip in the Hinokiburo Sento – the communal onsen-style bathhouse. This isn’t just any ordinary hot tub. Akin to a Japanese hot spring, the onsen water is enriched with healing minerals, achieved by an ionisation technology used by the spa. A half-hour soak promises to rid you of your stresses, anxieties and muscle tension – something I feel we could all do with at least once in a while. Though it’s not just the magical properties of the water that help wash the stresses away. The Hinoki wood of the bath itself (Japanese cypress wood, traditionally reserved for royalty) releases natural oils to help soothe the skin and even has antiwww.nowsingapore.co.id December 2015- January 2016 85

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Don’t give up on last year’s resolutions to get fitter – life is about trying again and again.

RUBY TAN rounds up six new classes to help you achieve your New Year fitness goals.

Pure Air at Pure Yoga

Spinning at Anthem

Need to up the ante on the physicality of your yoga practice? Pure Air might do the trick. A form of aerial yoga, this involves a fabric hammock and two stirrups to support your practice, both on the mat and in the air. Besides challenging your muscles while holding a pose using the straps, this will also allow you to go deeper into a stretch.

Many report that their spines feel lengthened after a class.

One of the biggest perks? You’ll find it easier to get into an inversion, allowing you to reap benefits of a headstand (improving endocrine glands, lymphatic system and more) without the finesse needed to get into one on the mat!

The focus on the breath makes Pure Air a mental practice as much as a physical one.

It seems like the spinning trend will never die. The latest indoor cycling studio to open is Anthem and it’s already gained itself a following (the cheery minimalist space is certainly part of the draw). There are only two classes available but don’t take that to mean that it’s boring – the sessions are varied and very strenuous. Anthem Road is for real cycling junkies – the class takes you up intense hills, climbs and sprints. Anthem 45 works your whole body in intervals, adding arm and core exercises while you’re on the bike. Movements are changed throughout the week. Everyone is hooked up to a heart-rate monitor and a screen reveals how hard they’re working. Don’t worry, you’re free to opt out.

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Rock Climbing at Climb Central The sport seems to be coming back in trend in Singapore at present. Lots of people have been turning to this mentally and physically challenging activity in recent months. One of the newest places where you can unleash your inner Spiderman is Climb Central, an indoor climbing wall inside Kallang Wave Mall (hello, air-conditioning). Not only will you strengthen muscles all over your body – from your legs, to your abs, back, and even your fingers – but all that stretching and balancing is also improving your flexibility and agility. Couple that with the mental puzzle of finding the best route to the top and you’ve surely got one of the most engaging ways to keep fit.

• #B1-01, Kallang Wave Mall, tel: 6702 7972, climbcentral.sg

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) at Grit HIIT involves tough, muscle-burning, lung-exploding, heart-pumping sessions to help you get stronger, fitter and leaner, in a short amount of time. There are plenty of options around Singapore and one of our favourite gyms, Grit, has just expanded and moved to a new studio. At Grit, the group size is kept at four people, so it feels pretty much like personal training at a more affordable rate. ‘Metabolic Conditioning’ will see you lifting weights and doing cardiovascular, agility drills. ‘Strength/Power’ is all about improving muscle strength and speed. On top of these classes, they’ve added run clinics, outdoor sessions, boxing and Muay Thai training to the mix.

• 03-01, 39 Carpenter Street, tel: 6536 5053, tfwsingapore.com

Lightsaber Combat with The Saber Authority You don’t need to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy this class. The people behind The Saber Authority run it more like a martial arts workout than costume play. In fact, coming in a jedi robe is not recommended – it will get in the way and you’ll sweat buckets. A session at The Force Academy is not just an hour of swishing some stick around and it’s likely that you’ll be panting too hard to mimic its signature buzz. A session will have you practising footwork drills, attacking and defending strikes and combat tactics, almost like in a Muay Thai or boxing class. You’ll end off with a set of duels to put your skills to the test. Through this training, participants will learn real, functioning skills for self-defense using a stick, and get fitter and stronger at the same time. The multi-coloured lights illuminating the dim training space definitely intensifies the atmosphere.

• thesaberauthority.com

Katafit at Katapult The fun factor of exercising is cranked up at a Katafit session, with the newest indoor trampoline park Katapult.

You’ll learn basic trampoline moves like the ‘sit drop’ (landing in a sitting position with legs pointing straight ahead), the ‘tuck’ (you’re curled up like a ball with knees tucked in and hands around shins), and more. These are then incorporated into a circuit training-style session which will get your heartrate through the roof. Doing traditional exercise movements like mountain climbers and high knee lifts, for example, is more challenging on the unstable trampoline surface. Your muscles have to work harder against the resistance to achieve balance and control.

Katafit is also great for people with joint pain (especially in the legs) as the springs take away the impact you would normally experience when exercising on hard ground.

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Are you really FIT for work?

By Ooi Lay Yong

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e consider ourselves healthy when we are able go to work every day, take time to exercise and then spend time with family and friends. However there is an increasing number of us who are suffering from physical aches and pains in the neck, back and other joints of the body that infringe on our ability to enjoy life to the full.

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To find out the scale of people affected, Dr Gary Tho, a chiropractor and the founder of Chiroworks, did a survey while working on his new book, The Pain Free Desk Warrior.

He surveyed 600 ‘desk warriors,’ – people who are stuck at their desk for more than two hours a day – and found that 80% experienced some type of pain, with the most common being headaches and neck, shoulder and back pain.

It is a shocking number but why is it happening?

Dr. Tho found that there were three common factors amongst the people surveyed: 1 Prolonged sitting.

2 Prolonged use of the computer including clearing emails via smartphones.

3 High levels of stress.

He also observed that many people who go to the gym, do yoga or Pilates, run and cycle, three to six days a week, still suffer from aches and pains.

“Alfred, a business owner, is very fit.

He looks great and has the kind of healthy body that might make other guys jealous. He has also completed numerous marathons.

One day he entered my clinic with recurring back pain, but this time it was much worse.

After our assessments, we did an MRI which revealed a slipped disc in his lower back,” Dr Tho reveals.

Unfortunately, an hour in the gym or a 10km jog does not undo long hours spent at the desk and the use of media devices, which can lead to strain on the body and injury.

In a report published by We are Social – Digital, Social, and Mobile in APAC 2015,’ it was found that Singaporeans spend an average of 4.7 hours on the Internet per day, not including the time spent answering emails. Some spend more hours on devices than they do asleep.

As a result, people develop poor posture, which will worsen year after year,

impacting the functioning of their joints.

For example, many people acquire rounded shoulders, a syndrome of hours spent on the computer. When they start doing exercises, or playing sports involving overhead arm positions like tennis, they run a high risk of shoulder impingement pain.

“This is one reason why I’ve seen many people who suffer from neck and back pain even though they have personal trainers, or attend regular fitness classes like yoga and Pilates,” Dr Tho adds.

How do we resolve this dilemma? Here are some rules to try and follow: 1 Don’t worry about the pain This is counterintuitive – Dr Tho explains that some pain is due to a host of factors, that when combined, create huge stress for the body, resulting in pain. Instead of worrying about what to avoid, find out what exactly is injured and start working on a plan to fix it.

This can be done with a combination of correcting biomechanics, movement patterns, compensation patterns and habits.

2 Prevention is better than cure In today’s society, we can’t avoid using computers or accessing the Internet. The increasing use of mobile devices places a lot of strain on the neck and shoulder muscles.

Instead, adopt this simple advice: When using your phone or tablet, alternate holding it up at eye level to keep your neck in an upright position. When you look down at your phone or tablet for long periods, it strains your neck muscles, so changing your habits will prevent certain muscles from being overused.

3 Address your aches and pains early “It’s sad to see that most people live with pain because of these three mistakes.” Dr Tho laments.

Mistake 1: It’s not bad and it doesn’t warrant any care.

Mistake 2: Pain is normal, and just part of life and ageing.

Mistake 3: Ignorance on possible treatment.

Seek medical advice early and be willing to work on a plan to fix your problem. The easy way out is to take pain medication but the long-term solution to avoiding aches and pain is to address the whole body, concentrating on regular strength and mobility programmes with the focus on the health of body joints.

“The company executive is one of the main groups suffering from repetitive aches and pains. They are the essential backbone of companies, and the breadwinners for their families. Yet many accept their ‘fate’ of living with aches and pains as part and parcel of their life,” says Dr Tho. “It doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple solutions available when people take actions early.

Don’t procrastinate, your health and wealth depends on it.”

• Ooi Lay Yong is the co-founder and managing director of Bodytree Gymnastic Strength Training. For more information, e-mail contact@layyong.com or visit facebook. com/LayyongOoi

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Shopping and dining haunts on Singapore’s main shopping strip that are far from the madding crowd.

By Celine Asril Images courtesy of respective outlets

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f you’re looking for luxury and high street brands, you won’t be out of place on Orchard Road. However this lively shopping belt offers much more than just mainstream commercial enterprises – local designers and independent owners also have their place in this lifestyle commerce hub. Here is a handy list of nine places to look out for while you do your festive shopping:

K+

Curated space, K+, was initially a gallery space that then expanded into a retail and workshop space on the first and third levels of Scotts Square. Through frequently-changing showcases of lesser-known, independent labels – both local and international – K+ hopes to “bring (a shopping) experience that is less mindless consumption, more mindful appreciation.” Until mid-January 2016, K+ Polkaros, a Tokyo-based lifestyle brand, will be in place. Their selection includes cute, brightly coloured textiles, ceramics, accessories and paper products.

• 01-K1, Scotts Square, 03-14/15, 6 Scotts Road, kplus.sg

Café&Meal Muji

Muji, a Japanese lifestyle brand popular for its wide range of snacks, stationery and household items, opened its first café in Singapore in September 2015. The brand’s signature minimalist-chic look is replicated in this 122 square metre premises, attached to a pre-existing Muji shop outlet. The café serves foods that preserve the natural flavours of seasonal ingredients through Japanese preparation, so expect red rice, Sakura chicken with pasta salad and lemon, matcha Caesar salad and baked bak kut (pork rib) with honey glaze. The menu items are based on the brand’s deli recipes from Japan, with an emphasis on desserts; save some space for soft serve and baked roasted tea pudding.

• 04-36 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, muji. com/sg

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Clockwise from top left: K+ interiors.

Laurent’s Café

Hashida Garo

Arteastiq

• B1-02C, Robinsons at The Heeren, 260 Orchard Road, tel: 6536 8635, laurentbernard.com.sg

• 04-16 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, tel: 6235 2283, hashida.com.sg

• 04-14/15 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, tel: 6235 8705, arteastiq.com

Having made his name at the residential enclave of Robertson Quay, chocolatier Laurent Bernard’s fourth outpost takes his confectionary and drinks into the heart of the city – the basement of Robinsons, to be exact.

The chocolatier adds all-day brunch (until 6pm) at this outlet, with items like Farmer’s Breakfast (organic eggs, sausages, bacon, roast potatoes, sautéed forest mushrooms and toasted bread). Its bright, light, casual décor makes dining underground (and away from the crowds) a breeze. In addition, chef Bernard and his team take care to use products that are palm oil free so dining here adds a tick to your environmental efforts.

Next to Hashida Sushi, the fine dining Japanese restaurant at Mandarin Gallery, is Hashida Garo – an equally intimate restaurant serving desserts and tea. Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida takes food and art to a new dimension with this 20-seat tatami garo (‘gallery’) space in which the chado (Japanese tea ceremony) is performed. Expect both traditional and modern wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery often served with tea) like mochi (rice cake) with red bean filling, chocolate yokan (jellied dessert), foie gras macaroons, and plenty of attention to detail.

A tip: don’t discard the papers that hold the chopsticks together – you might be in for a revelation.

The original Arteastiq at Mandarin Gallery is still a favourite spot for how well it remains tucked away. Located behind a furniture store on the fourth floor, this part-tea parlour, partart studio has a serene atmosphere with a touch of adventurousness, thanks to its use of bright colours, funky furniture and the modern, cheekily-named menu items. Kick back with a Viva Duck (finger-food-sized burritos of smoked duck breast with spring onions, garlic chives, red chilli and sour plum sauce) and one of 30 types of teas and tea drinks while indulging in a painting session. Whether your drink of choice is French rose tea or Admiral Cheng (ginger spice tea with durian gelato), it’s ok…you are encouraged to set your imagination free here.

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PACT

A store that highlights Singaporean designers and businesses, PACT is a 7,500 square metre space that holds retail, beauty and restaurant services. The self-labeled “multicategory emporium” is home to Kilo – a casual restaurant and bar serving modern small plates; pact+Lim – a salon with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic; products from Code Deco – a Singapore-born artisanal perfumery; sifr – a men’s clothing brand; and Killari – a bespoke jewellery brand. This second floor corner store in Orchard Central is a one-stop shop for a true “made in Singapore” experience.

• 02-14 to 02-23, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, tel: 6884 7560, visitpact.com

T Voila Café

Go straight to the basement of Orchard Central for organic teas and artisan pastries.

This underground brewing spot serves Numi Organics fair trade tea in glass teapots and carved wooden mugs, alongside salads, sandwiches, cakes and waffles. If you like the teas and cutlery, you can also purchase them in store. Though to get the same brew at home, you’ll have to brew with mineral water. What we like best about this muted-coloured cafe is that they’re not against serving more unusual blends like the Carrot Curry and Broccolini Cilantro teas that pique your curiosity. That, plus the location is quiet enough for you to contemplate whether savoury teas are really your thing and whether you dare to try!

• B1-15 to B1-19, Orchard Central,181 Orchard Road, tel: 6966 6626, tvoilaonline.com

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SUPERSPACE

If you’re looking to get a makeover, this is the place. SUPERSPACE is a striking three-inone store comprising of men and women’s clothing spaces and a hair salon. Inside it is anything but boring with stock including the minimalist, eclectic and wild, from New York to Singapore. Over-the-top headgear from DVCOU2RE (Mexico), activism-inspired upcycled pieces from Andrea Crews (Paris), anime-inspired collection of Runurunu (Tokyo) and edgy women’s wear from Feist Heist (Singapore) are just the tip of this psychedelic iceberg.

• 02-18, Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, tel: 6702 6522.

Embrace Jewellery Boutique Hollywood and royalty-endorsed bling can be found at the heart of Orchard. Embrace Jewellery specialises in distinct, stylish accessories that are mostly handcrafted sterling silver with gold or rose gold accents with natural gemstones. Curated from designers all over the world, the collections include Bali-inspired Joy Jewellery (Holland), seen on BeyoncÊ and Kelly Rowland, and one of the latest additions, Velatti (Spain), a preferred choice of Princess Charlene of Monaco. The best part is that these collections are far more affordable than you think. • 01-15, Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, tel: 6702 6325, embracejewellery.com

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No Stone Unturned:

An Interview with Marilyn Tan

By Marissa Trew Images courtesy of Marilyn Tan Jewellery

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andering into Marilyn Tan’s atelier is like stepping inside a walk-in jewellery box.

A secret gallery of prized treasures, with immaculate jewellery draped over tiny velvet cushions, encased in glass boxes and even framed on the walls. It invokes a sense of wonder, as every collection possesses a unique story behind its creation. Raw, precious stones, many of which have hardly been heard of, glisten under studio lights, with no two pieces being exactly alike.

And, to think that every design was crafted by just one woman with an insatiable desire to create.

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In another life, the famed Singaporean jeweller, Marilyn Tan, was a successful lawyer. But, with the birth of her second child came her decision to become the primary caregiver for her family. It was not long until boredom took hold, and a combination of her interest in crafting jewellery and an itching desire to get out of the house led her to enrolment in a part-time course La Salle College of the Arts.

Twenty years on and not only is she regarded as one of the best designers in the nation, with leading department store TANGS stocking her brand as well as a number of boutique stores, but she is also renowned internationally. Design titans like Paul Smith stock her Galaxy collection in their London stores. She has had offers from Australia and Switzerland and is regularly invited to trade shows in the fashion capital of Paris. Alongside Marilyn Tan Jewellery, which focuses on timeless and classic pieces, she has also created a fashion trend-oriented diffusion line titled MTJ. All of Marilyn Tan’s jewellery is idiosyncratic, peculiar and masterfully created. However, what is most admirable is how she has continued to stay true to her own design aesthetic, swaying little when it comes to the qualms of the general public. Her preference for unadulterated stones, she predicts, will have people fussing over the asymmetries of natural formations. “It’s hard to tell people that nature just does not make things perfectly consistent. I mean, we’re not consistent; we’re not even symmetrical. What is pleasing to the human eye… is not actually perfection.”

It almost seems as though each piece is a manifestation of Marilyn’s serendipitous moments in life, particularly those that occur when she travels. A trekking excursion to Patagonia has even inspired one of her most popular collections to date and it all stemmed from a single photo of a lone tree on her path. “I was so hot and tired… I looked up and there was this tree, then the sun hit the road and it inspired the whole collection.”

A green, purple and gold piece, encased in a glass frame on the wall, was born out of a spontaneous trip to New Orleans, with the colours being directly related to those of the Mardi Gras festival. She points to another piece behind me, this time more colourful and explains, “that beadwork was inspired by a trip to Bhutan” adding, “they wear such bright colours… there is a piece that is inspired by the movement of prayer flags.” There is just no real way of telling where Marilyn will draw her inspiration from next.

It is clear that trying to pinpoint what Marilyn considers a worthy muse is about as difficult as threading rope through the eye of a needle. As with many artists, it is not a simple matter of calculated deliberation. It is more like a creative ‘aha’ moment that fuels a new creation. It is a delicate interplay between the beauty she witnesses in real life and a stone that captures that same spirit.

Even the act of simply choosing a stone is an almost mystical process. While Marilyn does have her creative preferences, particularly raw and unpolished stones, she often leaves it up to instinct and intuition. “There’s energy in a lot of stones… it has to pull you. If it doesn’t pull you, then it’s not time to look at that stone.” She recounts a particular trade show and her overwhelming feeling that she needed to speak to a particular German trader. Drawing attention to a slate piece, she explained the naturally occurring pyrite structures that are only exposed once the slate is cut open. “I stopped because I hadn’t seen it before. I was inspired by the stone.”

While Marilyn’s collection of stones may be huge, every item is a piece of careful consideration, with windows of time between when one is bought to when it is used in her pieces. “I have stones that haven’t been used, but they will be… the amethyst was bought a long, long time ago because I loved [it]… Sometimes there are ideas in my head that I think would work but usually it’s just because I’ve seen it.” Even The Lone Tree collection was only created two years after her journey to Patagonia.

Other times, the path between idea and its fruition is much more direct. A peculiarly shaped cocktail ring, bulbous, hollow and dotted with deep holes, was born out of the practical desire to create a large piece without it being too heavy. Yet even a simple idea invokes curiosity amongst those that encounter it. “Everyone has a different idea of what that shape is but I have absolutely no idea… I just wanted that amorphous shape and I wanted it to be light.”

Whatever her methods are, they are clearly working, as Marilyn relentlessly continues to expand her collections with new ideas and fresh eyes. At the time we spoke, she was finishing pieces for a tradeshow in Paris, working on adding earrings to a collection inspired by the golden ratio, while also finishing her Desert Rose collection. Needless to say, she is far from short of ideas.

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ingapore-based designer label MATTER are celebrating the release of their latest collection, Then&There. Founded in 2009, MATTER’s designs focus on luxury clothing for the modern globetrotter while retaining a strong philosophy of sustainability, ethical business and artisanal craftsmanship.

A collaborative effort between four designers from four nations – Yah Leng Yu of Foreign Policy Design, Singapore; Nitya Amarnath of Botto Studio, India; Anya Lim of ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, Philippines; and Joseph Lim and Bai Soemarlono from Populo Batik, Indonesia – Then&There embodies modern takes on cultural identity and heritage through clothing.

The collection features four of MATTER’s nine signature pant styles (originating from their ‘Pants To See The World In’ edition) including the straightcut silhouette of the Classic Wideleg for ladies, and the unisex Sideswept Dhoti, Lounge Lunghi and Modern Monpe, designed after the traditional drapery of Indian dhotis, coastal Asian sarongs and Japanese workpants, but with a contemporary twist.

The four styles each come in six colourways, imprinted using a 4000-year old traditional printing technique using wooden blocks to impress the ink on a fabric surface, casting a spotlight on a beautiful form of craftsmanship found in Asia.

Each of the prints is intended to be symbolic of specific cultural motifs chosen by the collaborating designers, embodying a degree

MATTER of Time and Place Images courtesy of MATTER of patriotism and strong cultural pride. The result: a line of aesthetically beautiful, abstract, contemporary patterns on fabric canvases.

Ensuring that each garment is as comfortable as it is stylish, MATTER exclusively uses all-natural fabrics, including light and airy cotton linen, full silk, as well as handloomed khadi twill (a light cotton fabric from India). Four silk-cotton blend scarves also complement the collection.

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Stepping into the middle ground is the India Charcoal Dhoti that has an intricate kaleidoscopic print of floral, geometric, woven and hand-painted motifs to symbolise India’s multicultural diversity, on deep grey silk.

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Similarly, the Philippines Parchment style, on the cotton linen Classic Wideleg, embraces an edgy-but-classic geometric pattern through a repetitive pattern of mirrored triangles. The combination of both style and textile make these perfect for any smart-casual ensemble.

On the other side of the spectrum, the colour blocking of the Indonesia Ochre is fairly neutral by comparison. Elegant in its simplicity, it would pair greatly with statement accessories, making ideal for both casual and formal outfits.

• To view the complete MATTER collection and to order online, simply log on to the website: matterprints.com. The collection is also available at kapok NDC (111 Middle road, National Design Centre, 01-05), Keepers: Singapore Designer Collective (230 Orchard Road), TANGS at Tang Plaza (310 Orchard Road) and Curator’s Den, No. 1 (02-20E Great World City, Kim Seng Promenade).

Living the Dream Images courtesy of Mashizan

2015 was a big year for Singaporean designer Mashizan Masjum. Not only did he release his first line of women’s luxury shoes but he also bid farewell to a two-decade long career in television production to fully dedicate himself on the development of his new label. We sat down with him to discuss what inspired the big move.

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t turns out that making bold career moves has been an integral part of Mashizan’s life. After deciding to follow a job in television to work with local broadcaster Mediacorps, Mashizan decided that if he was going to succeed in the business, he had to work overseas. So, he packed his suitcase and flew to where he thought the best opportunities would arise, New York. “I knew that if I really wanted to make my mark in television that I had to compete with the best. And I loved shows like Sex and the City!” In those days it wasn’t as easy for foreigners to walk into television jobs in the US, especially without any local experience so he spent six long months knocking on doors, waiting for the big break.

“I have always been quite hungry; I’m the kind of person that when I want something, I really go for it. I kept pestering and eventually it worked and I started work on a project with the History Channel about volcanoes.” Once he had a foot in the door, the work continued and he ended up staying in New York for six

years, finally working on projects for National Geographic channel – the ultimate dream job for many working in the television industry.

Upon his return to Singapore, he discovered the industry had drastically changed and there were plenty more opportunities than when he had left. He found work quickly and was most recently the Head of Content at In Focus Asia, a company that produces shows for many of the world’s top channels across the region.

“Although I loved my job here, I still felt that something was missing. It was always something that I fantasised about – wanting to make shoes. I still remember telling my producer on a shoot around ten years ago, somewhere in the mountains of the Philippines, that I wanted to make shoes. Now, finally it has become a reality!”

In 2013, he took a step closer to this dream by enrolling on a course in craftsmanship while on a three-month sabbatical in Florence. “I was introduced to Patricia Bouchi, the wife of one of the teachers at the school. We got along very well and as she had worked in the shoe industry for four decades, she decided to help me get started. I’ve been very lucky to have doors open for me along the way on this project; getting a factory in Italy to produce for you is really hard. The factories are very selective and particular about whom they work with, especially new designers with no track record – and I had no track record at all!

I was mid-career and at the time quite literally a student, so for them to want to produce something for me was almost impossible.”

With this unique opportunity, Mashizan developed a relationship with the same factory that works with fashion titans, Yves SaintLaurent and Dior. After a year of designing, he launched his first line of shoes in early 2015, inspired by the style and elegance of the 1960s. “In the beginning my inspiration was Sophia Loren. She was, in my mind, my muse.

I love things that are classic and timeless; I

think my design voice is ‘established elegance plus classic beauty’. There’s something about Italian women in general – they just know how to carry themselves. Their poise and stature breathes timeless elegance.”

Drawing inspiration from the early works of Roger Vivier, the Parisian shoe designer credited for perfecting the stiletto heel, Mashizan’s first line featured a range of six pairs of heeled shoe. The collection, entitled Le Tre Sorelle, was dedicated to his three sisters, “paying homage for being the strong women that they are.”

Now that he is dedicating himself fulltime to the business, there won’t be too long to wait until his next offerings are released. “We’ll have a new line in January 2016, with a selection of mid heels and flats, so there will be more variety and more options. We also plan to move into accessories in the near future and ultimately into men’s shoes as well.”

The shoes are handcrafted using the best materials available, with some intricately decorated with Swarovski crystals as well as other unique design touches. Mashizan’s shoes are made in limited numbers and are presently available exclusively in Singapore at the Shoe Salon at Takashimaya. Alternatively international buyers can purchase online at mashizan.com.

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Hermès Artisans – Past, Present and Future

By Sharifah Shahirah Images by Edward Hendricks

A secret compartment, a weathered patina, telling of a story lost in time and a lover’s tradition; these were some of the endearing moments found at the ArtScience Museum’s Leather Forever by Hermès, detailing 178 years of artisanal heritage.

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rench author, Anaïs Nin once said that the measure of one’s life is the amount of beauty and happiness of which one is aware. Revealing and inspired, the exhibition not only showcased the fashion house’s equestrian roots and sensible designs but most importantly, introduced and brought centre stage a collection of stories of artists, artisans and dreamers.

Artists & Artisans The first story presented was that of Leila Manchari. Three ‘objets d’art’ by Leila were spotted at the exhibition – Zouzou, a white rhinoceros leather sculpture that greeted visitors as they entered the exhibition, an Hermès motorbike with leather wings in ‘The Spirit of The Nomad’ room and a beautifully made saddle with similar leather wings in ‘The 98

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Patina of Time’ room. All were originally made for the windows of 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

The visual artist was taken under the wing of Annie Beaumel, the window dresser at this flagship store from 1926 to 1978. Manchari’s drawings impressed Beaumel in 1961 and from that day on, Beaumel taught the young artist the trade of window dressing, took her out in the Paris milieu and brought her into Hermès.

When Beaumel left, Manchari was offered her position as lead visual merchandiser and up until recently, Manchari dressed the Faubourg store. As a tribute to Manchari’s talent, the Imprimerie Nationale Editions published a coffee table book titled “The Hermès Shop Windows. Tales of a Wanderer

by Leila Menchari” in 1999.

Walking into Fasterners or Beauty Spots room, one cannot miss The Kelly dollhouse titled A Question of Size. Created in 2002 by graphic design duo M/M after being given a

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carte blanche to explore the world of Hermès shoes, the giant Kelly bag opened like a doll’s house to reveal 18 pairs of miniature shoes.

The graphic designers are best known for collaborations with musicians like Björk and their group exhibitions in Palais de Tokyo and The Guggenheim.

Perhaps paying homage to the level of dedication and skill by the craftsman, the tiny footwear theatre offered an original take on Hermès’ savoir-faire.

Hermès Creations Conservatory Collection Apart from the artists, Hermès also shared several pieces from their Creations Conservatory Collection, pieces that played significant roles in poignant moments in time. One such exhibit was Mr Simpson’s Travel Companion. Made in 1968 from Chamonix calfskin with chrome trimmings, it was a special order made for Mr Simpson, a businessman who travelled the globe in the 1960s and 1970s.

The trunk was expertly made by hand, serving as a desk, bathroom and dressing room. There were flaps and drawers for ties and a central space for clothes, a mini-chest for currency and plane tickets, and a moveable toiletries case that could stand on four legs.

The case contained eau de toilette, a razor, a manicure kit and accessories such as a clothes brush and a small transistor. The trunk is a symbol of the disciplined yet nomadic spirit of the modern man.

In ‘The Patina of Time’ room, a simple briefcase sits quietly and carries the weight of history. ‘Sac à Dépêches’ looks like any other conservative briefcase – brown leather brandished in gold plated brass – except that it has a distinctively aged patina.

In the 1970s, an English marine archaeology society accidentally discovered the bell of a ship carrying the inscription, “Metta Catharina von Flensburg.” Frau Metta Catharina was a cargo ship that disappeared on its way to Genoa from Saint-Petersburg on December 10, 1786. Archaeological work brought to the surface rolls of Russian leather, perfectly preserved amongst the decomposed shipwreck, complete with the tanners’ inscriptions in Cyrillic. It is testament to the quality of Russian leather, which is famous for water resistant qualities, softness and grain.

The exquisite cargo was perhaps bound for

Genoan leather craftsmen, who had a fine reputation in the 18th century.

In 1993, Hermès was able to buy a few skins from this cargo and created this ‘Sac à Dépêches’ (one of the house’s emblematic designs) using leather that lay at the bottom of the ocean for over two hundred years.

Mr Simpson’s Wheel Barrow of Leather was also on display at the exhibition in ‘When Dreams Become Reality’ room. Custom designed for the Prince of Wales for his lover, Wallis Simpson, the leather wheelbarrow bears witness to one of history’s most sensationalised and enduring love affairs.

The wheelbarrow created in 1947, came into form after Prince Edward VIII remarked that Simpson had “a wheelbarrow full of gloves and perfumes.”

In Conversation with Leather Craftsman, Alexandre Lay Behind many of Hermès’ bespoke collections, there is the dedicated craftsman. Each Hermès bag is assembled from start to finish

by a single craftsman. We spoke to one such craftsman, Alexandre Lay. 1 How did you become a craftsman for the house of Hermès?

“I went through two years of technical leatherwork training and received my Brevet d’études professionnelles (BEP) in Paris. After graduating, I applied to be an apprentice at Hermès but failed my first attempt terribly.

I immediately asked for a second chance, promising that I would master the sewing technique for saddle making on my own.

Thankfully, I passed the second test and was taken on as an apprentice with Hermès for a year. I have now been with the house of Hermès as a leather craftsman for 26 years.”

2 Hermès quoted its founding values as creative freedom, fine craftsmanship, innovation and excellence. As a craftsman, which of these values resonate deeply with you and why.

“Definitely excellence, it’s about being the best of the best. Hermès is the only fashion house capable of sewing leather on wood by hand today. Hermès respects quality artisanal craftsmanship and the craftsman’s pursuit of the highest quality in his work.”

3 What do you hope will inspire the person who will finally own the bag you made?

“I hope to inspire an appreciation for artisanal workmanship. It is very hard work and time consuming to perfect each bag.

For example, a Kelly or Birkin would take between 15 to 25 hours of hand sewing by a master artisan.”

• The Hermès Leather Forever exhibition is being held at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands until December 13.

Admission is free. For more information, visit: marinabaysands.com.

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The Artist, The Collector & The Art Fair

By Sharifah Shahirah Images courtesy of the Singapore Contemporary Art Show

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he painter Agnes Martin once said, “the value of art is in the observer” and no one understands this better than the Singapore Contemporary Art Show (Singapore Contemporary). In an exclusive interview, NOW! Singapore spoke with Fair Director, Douwe Cramer on the premiere show, held during next year’s Singapore Art Week from January 21 to January 24, 2016.

Having held eight successful editions in Hong Kong, the show’s organisers aim to engage the upper middle class with a keen perspective on the art of collecting.

The fair’s format also lends itself to a more empathetic and conducive environment to collectors and would-be collectors. This includes reasonable price tags, averaging between S$20,000 to S$80,000, engaging and innovative platforms, such as the Artist Dialogues, and an online sale platform that

continues to service fair participants and collectors, pre and post show.

Cramer is optimistic that Singapore Contemporary will bring in a different facet to the already burgeoning arts hub, praising the Singapore Art Week (January 16 – 24) as a great concept that captures the industry’s needs and is too irresistible to ignore. “After many years in Hong Kong, Singapore quickly became the choice location for the fair’s expansion. It is a good location with vibrant

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A good introduction to Singapore Contemporary is the a broad and comprehensive category extended to galleries with interesting artists looking for a diverse representation, not boxed in by a theme, cultural background or region. This section

ranges from Western art, ink on paper and calligraphy to Chinese contemporary and Australian art. It features Mendez Big & Small Gallery from the Philippines, Space BM and Gallery GAIA from South Korea as well as Singapore’s very own Japanese art gallery Kato Art Duo. One of the highlights to look forward to is Dr Joel Mendez’s (Mendez Big &

Small) exhibition of Ronald Ventura’s early works. Before becoming the highest bidded Southeast Asian artist at the Sotheby’s 2011 auction, Ventura had impressed Mendez during a lithograph showcase in 1998.

Ventura’s distinctive use of the human anatomy can also be attributed to the time he spent living in Mendez’s home, pouring over the physician’s medical books.

Singapore’s Kato Art Duo brings to the table a rare find – Toshinobu Onosatu. The Japanese contemporary artist obsessively studied and painted circles in vivid colours in an almost Pre-Kusama sort of way. Born in 1912 in Nagaro, Onosatu was one of Japan’s legendary contemporary artists, leaving a grand legacy of 100 works in Tokyo’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Having established the art show in Hong Kong, Singapore Contemporary and its founders gained tremendous insight into mid-tier Chinese galleries representing emerging artists. When it first started, the Contemporary Art Show was a pioneer in introducing mid-tier galleries and artists from China to the international market. These make up ‘China Encounters’, a popular category of about 20 China contemporary galleries with a strong track record of repeat participations over the years. Among the galleries participating in the inaugural Singapore edition are Dragon Year Gallery and Nancy’s Gallery.

In the final but most anticipated platform is the ‘Artists Dialogues’, an initiative that showcases self-represented artists or a solo artist represented by a gallery. Uniquely different from other fairs, this section is a popular one among serious and new collectors looking to interact with contemporary artists.

According to Cramer, this has been very popular. “By allowing the artists to engage freely with collectors, it contributes to the fair’s organic growth – as more and new collectors become confident in their art buying so do the artists in their style and methods, as they learn more about what the art market is looking for.”

Referencing art collector Tse Kwang Quek’s new book “30 Art Friends: Collecting Southeast Asian Art”, Cramer shares that almost all stories of collecting start out with collectors connecting and engaging with the artists.

“A lot of the times, people buy art because of the emotional connection. There

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are lots of art buyers with spending power but many don’t have time to visit galleries or find it intimidating. So they tend to buy at fairs and look for original art with an interesting story or from impressions they get from their conversations with the artists. Singapore Contemporary provides an opportunity to engage, leading to a bigger impact, a deeper penetration and a more interesting introspective.”

Artists in this section includes Li Shuang from France, Hangzhou artist Wang Xiao Song, represented by Shanghai’s Author Gallery, Italian artist Francesca Gnagnarella and Singaporean artist Suz-Chiang Tan. Originally from Beijing, Li Shuang’s work resonates with strong and silent beauty. This is perhaps a reflection of her own painful

journey, from her father’s imprisonment during China’s cultural revolution to becoming the only female founder of STAR Group, a collective which included Ai Weiwei.

Li Shuang has a prominent following and is well received in international auctions.

Present at the show, she will be showcasing a selection of her post-2000 works.

Another artist who will be present is Francesca Gnagnarell, an Italian abstract painter based in Perth, Australia. An alumni of Paris’ Sorbonne University, Gnagnarell incorporates bold painterly brushstrokes and dripped paint with thinned veiled stains to create shifting layers of colour. She is known to use 23 carat gold leaf in her paintings, and is sought after by numerous private collectors in Italy, France, USA, Japan, Shanghai and Australia.

It has never been a more exciting and compelling time for the arts in Asia than it is at present. Cramer explained although both Singapore and Hong Kong have a relatively small group of local high-end collectors, both markets have a healthy number of expatriates who are open to contemporary Asian art. “At SCAS, there will be serious collectors, the ones that buy because they truly enjoy the work and its story but also look at its upward potential.”

So whether you are a new collector looking to start or a seasoned art fair-goer, SCAS presents an opportunity to discover Asian contemporary art in a unique setting and form.

• For more information, visit asiacontemporaryart.com

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DIRECTORY

On the following pages you will find lists of places, people and things that we think are important.

It’s not the telephone directory NOR the yellow pages but we think we’ve covered a lot of useful numbers-including some interesting local brands and some of the city’s best restaurants & bars. www.nowsingapore.co.id December 2015- January 2016 105

EMERGENCIES Airport Information +65 6595 6868 Ambulance and Fire 995 Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore 61 Marina Coastal Drive Singapore 018947 mbccs.com.sg Police 999 (for emergency only) Police Hotline 1800 225 0000 Traffic Police +6547 0000 ATTRACTIONS & AMUSEMENT PARKs

Army Museum Of Singapore 520 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638367 Ph. +65 6668 0338 E: armymuseum@sdc.com.sg mindef.gov.sg ArtScience Museum 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Ph. +65 6688 8888 marinabaysands.com/museum.html Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place, Singapore 059199 Ph. +65 6332 7798 acm.org.sg Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 Ph. +65 6828 8377 esplanade.com Faber Peak Singapore 109 Mount Faber Road, Faber Peak, Singapore 099203 Ph. +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com Fuk Tak Chi Museum 76 Telok Ayer Street, Far East Square, Singapore 048464 Ph. +65 6532 7868 Gardens by The Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 Ph. +65 6420 6848 gardensbythebay.com.sg Haw Par Villa 262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628 Ph. +65 6872 2780 Ifly Singapore 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01 Singapore 099010 Ph. +65 6571 0000 iflysingapore.com Images of Singapore LIVE 40 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099700 Ph. +65 6736 8672 sentosa.com.sg

Kong Hiap Memorial Museum 17-19 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239329 Ph. +65 6737 2630 E: sbl@sbl.org.sg sbl.org.sg Land Transport Gallery No 1 Hampshire Road Block 1 Level 1, Singapore 219428 Ph. +65 6396 2550 E: ltgallery@lta.gov.sg lta.gov.sg

Singapore Coins And Notes Museum 40 Pagoda St, Level 1 Singapore 059199 Ph. +65 6222 2486 singaporecoinsandnotesmuseum. com

Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803 singaporeflyer.com

Marina Barrage 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951 Ph. +65 6514 5959

Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris 5 Cox Terrace Singapore 179620 Ph: +65 6883 1588 pinacotheque.com.sg

Memories At Old Ford Factory 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588192 Ph. +65 6462 6724 moff.nas.sg

Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 Ph. +65 6337 3888 spm.org.sg

Mint Museum Of Toys 26 Seah Street Singapore 188382 Ph. +65 6339 0660 emint.com

National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 Ph. +65 6332 3659; +65 6332 5642 nationalmuseum.sg

Singapore Zoo 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore Ph. +65 6269 3411 zoo.com.sg

Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941 Ph. +65 6332 7591 peranakanmuseum.sg Red Dot Design Museum 28 Maxwell Road Red Dot Traffic, Singapore Ph. +65 6327 8027 museum.red-dot.sg Reflections at Bukit Chandu’s 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458 Ph. +65 6375 2510 nhb.gov.sg

Tan Swie Hian Museum 460 Sims Avenue, Singapore Ph. +65 6744 0716 tanswiehian.com The Changi Museum 1000 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507707 Ph. +65 6214 2451 changimuseum.com.sg Trick Eye Museum Resorts World Sentosa 26 Sentosa Gateway #01-43/44 Singapore 098138 trickeye.com/singapore Ultimate Drive 1 Bay Front Avenue Singapore 018971 Ph. +65 6688 7997 ultimatedrive.com Underwater World Singapore 80 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098969 Ph. +65 6275 0030 underwaterworld.com.sg

Resorts World™ Sentosa 39 Artillery Avenue, Sentosa Singapore 099958 Ph. +65 6577 8888 Universal Studios Singapore™ rwsentosa.com Resorts World™ Sentosa Singapore

8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore Art Museum Singapore 098269 71 Brass Basah Road, E: enquiries@rwsentosa.com Singapore 189555 rwsentosa.com Ph. +65 6332 3222 singaporeartmuseum.sg Wave House

36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Singapore Botanic Gardens Ph. +65 6377 3113; 6238 1196 1 Cluny Road, wavehousesentosa.com Singapore 259569 Ph. +65 6471 7138 / 65 6471 7361 Wings of Time sbg.org.sg Siloso Beach, Sentosa Express Beach Station, Singapore 099538 Singapore Cable Car Ph. +65 6736 8672 109 Mount Faber Road E: guest_services@sentosa.com.sg Faber Peak, Singapore 099203 wingsoftime.com.sg Ph. +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com

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YOG Gallery @Singapore Sports Museum 1 Kay Siang Road #01-02 Singapore 248922 Ph. +65 6471 4430 sportsmuseum.com.sg BARS, CLUBS AND PUBS

1-Altitude 61/62/Rooftop One Raffles Place Singapore 048616 Ph. +65 6438 0410 E: reservations@1-altitude.com 1-altitude.com 28 Hong Kong Street 28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059667 Ph. +65 6533 2001 E: findus@28hks.com www.28hks.com 83 on Club Street 83 Club Street, Singapore 069451 Ph. +65 6690 7563 E: info@deliciae.sg 83clubstreet.com Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall 60 A Boat Quay, Singapore 049848 Ph. +65 6535 0838 E: ahsamcolddrinkstall@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ AhSamColdDrinkStall Attica 3A River Valley Rd, #01- 03 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179020 Ph. +65 6333 9973 www.attica.com.sg Bang Bang Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Boulevard Ph. +65 8127 2808 bangbang.sg Bar Stories 55-57A Haji Lane, Singapore 189248 Ph. +65 6298 0838 www.barstories.com.sg Bartini 46 Club Street, Singapore 069423 Ph. +65 6221 1025 E: info@bartini.com.sg facebook.com/bartini.sg Bitters & Love 36 North Canal Road Singapore 059292 Ph. +65 6438 1836 www.bittersandlove.com Blu jaz Café 11 Bali Lane, Historic Kampong Glam Singapore 189848 Ph. +65 9199 0610 blujazcafe.net Canvas #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd Ph. +65 6538 2928 E: info@canvasvenue.sg canvasvenue.sg

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

Mars Bar 83 Duxton Road, Singapore 089540 Ph. +65 9651 6714. www.mixesfrommars.sg

Timbre @ The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane #01-04 Singapore 179429 Ph. +65 6336 3386 timbre.com.sg

Group Therapy #02-01, 49 Duxton Road Singapore 089513 Ph: +65 6222 2554 gtcoffee.com

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

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

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

Empire Level 45 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623 Ph. +65 8349 1672

Nutmeg & Clove 17 Ann Siang Road Singapore 069697 Ph. +65 6423 9885 facebook.com/nutmegandclove

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

Hard Rock Café 50 Cuscaden Road, #02/03-01 HPL House, Singapore 249724 Ph. +65 6235 5232 Resort World Sentosa, The Forum #01-209, Singapore 098138 Ph. +65 6795 7454 Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Lounge Ph. +65 6241 6267 HARDROCK.COM

Fenix Room Block 3C, River Valley Road, Clark Quay, Singapore 179022 Ph. +65 6305 6768

Operation Dagger 7 Ann Siang Hill Singapore 069791 operationdagger.com

Hood Bar and Café #05-07, 201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067 Ph: +65 6221 8846 hoodbarandcafe.com

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

Prince Of Wales Little India Jekyll & Hyde 101 Dunlop Steet, 49 Tras Street, Singapore 078988 Singapore 209420 Ph. +65 6222 3349 www.49tras.st Ph. +65 6299 0130 E: info@pow.com.sg

pow.com.sg Jigger & Pony 101 Amoy Street, Singapore 069921 RedDot BrewHouse @ Dempsey Road Ph. +65 62239101 25A Dempsey Road, #01-01 www.jiggerandpony.com Singapore 247691

Ph. +65 6475 0500 KPO reddotbrewhouse.com.sg 1 Killiney Road, Kilinery Post Office Ph. +65 6733 3648 RedDot BrewHouse @ Boat Quay facebook.com/KPO.sg 33/34 Boat Quay Singapore 049823 KURO Restaurant & Bar Ph. +65 6535 4500 3C River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, reddotbrewhouse.com.sg The Cannery, #01-11 Singapore 179022 Tanjong Beach Club Ph. +65 9733 6669 120 Tanjong Beach Walk E: enquiries@kuro.com.sg Sentosa, Singapore 098942 kuro.com.sg Ph. +65 9750 5323 tanjongbeachclub.com La Terraza Rooftop Bar Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road The Bumbo Rum Club Singapore 069692 83 Club Street Ph. +65 6221 1694 ext 3; +65 6532 T: +65 6690 7563 3357 bumborumclub.com E: info@screeningroom.com.sg screeningroom.com.sg The Cufflink Club 6 Jiak Chuan Road, Loof Singapore 089262 331 North Bridge Rd, #03-07 Odeon E: info@thecufflinkclub.com Towers, Extension Rooftop thecufflinkclub.com Singapore 188720 Ph. +65 6338 8035 The Powder Room E: loof@loof.com.sg Level 2, The Black Swan www.loof.com.sg 19 Cecil Street Singapore 049704 Maison Ikkoku Ph: +65 8181 3305 20 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198885 Timbre @ Gillman Ph. +65 6294 0078 9A Lock Road, Gillman Barracks maison-ikkoku.net Singapore 108926 Ph. +65 6694 4201 Manhattan timbre.com.sg 2/F The Regent Singapore 1 Cuscaden Road Ph. +65 6725 3377 facebook.com/manhattansg.

Zouk Singapore 17 Jiak Kim Street Singapore 169420 Ph. +65 6738 2988 zoukclub.com CAFES

31 Bar & Kitchen 31 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089138 Ph. +65 6224 9141 40 Hands 78 Yong Siak St., #01-12 Tiong Bahru Ph. +65 6225 8545 E: info@40handscoffee.com 40handscoffee.com Afterwit 778 North Bridge Road Singapore 198746 Ph: +65 6299 1728 afterwit.sg Artistry Café 17 Jalan Pinang Singapore 199149 Ph: +65 6298 2420 artistryspace.com Artichoke Café + Bar Sclupture Square, 161 Middle Road Ph. +65 6336 6949 artichoke.com.sg Caffe Pralet 17 Eng Hoon Street #01-04 Singapore 169767 Ph. +65 6223 5595 E: caffepralet@creativeculinaire.com creativeculinaire.com Coastes Singapore 50 Siloso Beach Walk Singapore 099000 Ph. +65 6274 9668 coastes.com Common Man Coffee Raosters 22 Martin Road, Singapore 239058 Ph. +65 6836 4695 commonmancoffeeroasters.com Dutch Colony Coffee Company 113 Frankel Avenue Singapore 458230 Ph. +65 6448 5852 dutchcolony.sg

High Society Marina Bay Sands Café & Restaurant The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B2-47/48 Ph. +65 6688 7522 E: events@highsociety.com.sg highsociety.com.sg Jones The Grocer Block 9 #01-12 Dempsey Road Dempsey Hill, Singapore, 247697 Ph. +65 6476 1512 E: dempseyhill@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com My Awesome Café 202 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068639 Ph: +65 8428 0102 myawesomecafe.com Penny University 402 East Coast Road, Singapore 428997 Ph. +65 6765 4531 Ronin 17 Hongkong Street Singapore 059660 Rouse 36 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209364 Ph.+65 6292 2642 Sunday Market 22 Lim Tua Tow Road Singapore 547772 Ph: +65 6287 8880 sundaymarket.sg Symmetry 9 Jalan Kubor Singapore 199206 Ph: +65 6291 9901 symmetry.com.sg Tiong Bahru Bakery 56 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 160056 Ph. +65 6220 3430 The Library 47 Keong Saik Road Ph. +65 6221 8338 the-study.sg

The Scoop 19 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069699 Ph. +65 6423 1213

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CINEMAS

Singapore Discovery Centre Centre for Robotics Learning Cathay Cineplexes 510 Upper Jurong Rd Nullspace The Cathay Cineplex Levels 5 & 6, Singapore 638365 272 Upper Bukit Timah Road, The Cathay, 2 Handy Road Golden Village Ph. +65 6792 6188 #03-14, Singapore 588212 Singapore 229233 gv.com.sg E: info@sdc.com.sg Ph. +65 9099 4914

sdc.com.sg E: c4rl@nullspace.com.sg The Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Golden Village Katong

c4rl.nullspace.com.sg Levels 4, 5, 6 & 9 Cathay Cineleisure 112 East Coast Road #04-09 Singapore Media Academy Pte Ltd

Orchard, 8 Grange Road Singapore 428802 City College Private Limited 30 Merchant Road #04-13 Riverside Singapore 239695

Singapore 058282 2 Bukit Merah Central, #20-00

Golden Village Bishan

Ph. +65 6435 6000 The Cathay Causeway Point Singapore 159835 9 Bishan Place, #04-03 Junction 8 E: enquiries@eSMA.sg Ph. +65 6511 6833 1 Woodlands Square, Level 7 Singapore 579837 mediaacademy.sg E: info@citycollege.edu.sg Singapore 738099

citycollege.edu.sg

Golden Village VivoCity Singapore Repertory Theatre

The Cathay AMK Hub Levels 2 & 3, VivoCity Cookery Magic 20 Merbau Road, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 Harbour Front Precinct Singapore 239035 117 Fidelio Street, AMK Hub Level 4

Ph. +65 6733 8166 Singapore 458492 Singapore 569933 Golden Village Tampines

E: Claire@srt.com.sg Ph. +65 9665 6831

4 Tampines Central 5, #04-17/18 srt.com.sg E: info@cookerymagic.com The Cathay Cineplex Downtown East Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510

cookerymagic.com 1 Pasir Ris Close, Level 4, E!hub

Science Centre Singapore

Singapore 519599 Golden Village Grand 15 Science Centre Road EMC Workshops 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-39/40, Singapore 609081 Blk 250 Bishan Street 22 FILMGARDE Great World City, Singapore 237994 Ph. +65 6425 2500 fgcineplex.com.sg #B1-384 Singapore 570250

E: enquiry@science.edu.sg Ph. +65 6451 4188 Golden Village Jurong Point science.edu.sg FILMGARDE - Iluma, Bugis E: info@emc.sg 1 Jurong West Central, #03-25B/26

emc.sg Level 5 Iluma, Bugis Jurong Point, Singapore 649846 The Escape Artist

201 Victoria Street

Bukit Timah Shopping Centre Escape Hunt Singapore 188067 Golden Village Plaza #11-02, Singapore 588179 100 Orchard Road, Ph. +65 6835 9087 68 Orchard Road Ph. +65 6463 6690 Concorde Hotel & Shopping Mall,

#07-01/15 Plaza Singapura E: Enquiry@TheEscapeArtist.sg #02-43, Singapore 238840 FILMGARDE - Leisure Park Kallang Singapore 238839 theescapeartist.sg Ph. +65 6100 0828 Level 3, Leisure Park Kallang

E: singapore@escapehunt.com 5 Stadium Walk Golden Village Yishun

singapore.escapehunt.com The Escape Artist Singapore 397693 51 Yishun Central 1 52A Prinsep Street #01-01

Ph. +65 6344 5997 Singapore 768794 Singapore 188683 F1 in Schools Pte Ltd

81 Ubi Avenue 4, UB.One Unit 11-05 Ph. +65 6883 1540 JADE Theatre Golden Village Marina E: Enquiry@TheEscapeArtist.sg Singapore 408830 Level 2 Shaw Towers 5A Raffles Ave, #03-01 Marina theescapeartist.sg f1inschools.com.sg 100 Beach Road, Leisureplex, Singapore 039801

Singapore 189702 Flight Experience

Ph. +65 6293 5717 Golden Village Tiong Bahru GALLERIES Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Ave 302 Tiong Bahru Road

#02-06, Singapore 039803

#04-03/04 Tiong Bahru Plaza Gillman Barracks Ph. +65 6339 2737 EDUCATION Singapore 168732 E: singapore@flightexperience.com.sg 9 Lock Road

Singapore 108937 Village Camps flightexperience.com.sg Shaw Theatres gillmanbarracks.com UWCSEA East Campus, shaw.sg Food Playground 1 Tampines Street 73

IRAS Gallery - The Singapore Tax 24A Sago Street, Ph. +65 8168 9057 Shaw Theatres Lido Story Singapore 059020 www.uwcsea.edu.sg 350, Orchard Road, 5th/6th Floor, 1st storey of Revenue House Ph. +65 9452 3669 Shaw House, Singapore 238868 E: enquiries@foodplayground.com.sg 55 Newton Road 3D Class Works

Ph. +65 6351 2076 foodplayground.com.sg 20 Science Park Road Shaw Theatres Choa Chu Kang E: iras@iras.gov.sg

#03-35A Tele Tech Park Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall, Choa Chu Forest Adventure iras.gov.sg Singapore Science Park 2 Kang Ave 4, 5th/6th Floor 825 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 117674 Singapore 689812 National Library Gallery Singapore 479244 Ph. +65 6776 1336

100 Victoria Street, Singapore Ph. +65 8100 7420; 8100 7421 E: info@email.3dclassworks.com Shaw Theatres NEX Ph. +65 6332 3255 forestadventure.com.sg 3dclassworks.com 23, Serangoon Central, nl.sg

#04-64, Nex, Singapore 556083 Mastereign Learning Journeys Art Loft

Red Sea Gallery Ubi Avenue 4 #11-05, UB. One 116 Middle Road #03-01 Shaw Theatres Balestier Block 9 Dempsey Road Singapore 408830 ICB Enterprice House 360, Balestier Road, Shaw Plaza, #01-10 Dempsey Hill Ph. +65 6836 6466 Singapore 188972 #04-04, Singapore 329783 Singapore 247697 E: info@mastereign.com Ph. +65 6443 6221

Ph. +65 6732 6711 forestadventure.com.sg E: enquiries@artloft.com.sg Shaw Theatres Bugis redseagallery.com

artloft.com.sg 200, Victoria Street, #04-02, Bugis

O School Ltd

Junction, Singapore 188021 Singapore Art Gallery Scape 2 Orchard Link #04 - 04 Camp Challenge Pte Ltd

27 Woking Road #01-01 Singapore 237978 8 Admiralty Road East Shaw Theatres Century Singapore 138705 Ph. +65 6509 0016 Singapore 759991 2, Tampines Central 5, #05-00, Ph. +65 3108 0301 E: info@oschool.com.sg Ph. +65 6257 4427 Century Square, Singapore 529509 sagg.info/ oschool.com.sg E: enquiries@camp-challenge.com

camp-challenge.com Cathay Cineplex

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Singapore City Gallery 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre, Singapore Ph. +65 6321 8321 singaporecitygallery.sg Singapore Tyler Print Institute 41 Robertson Quay Singapore 238236 Ph: +65 6336 3663 stpi.com.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 Ph. +65 6737 9555 www.ngeeann.com.sg/en/ngeeann-cultural-centre

White Canvas Gallery 57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-82 Tiong Bahru, Singapore 160057 Ph. +65 6220 8723 whitecanvas-gallery.com

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

culture & heritage

Grassroots Heritage Centre 70 South Buona Vista Road Ph. +65 6474 4241 nacli.pa.gov.sg

Arts

peranakan culture

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

Chinese culture

Chinese Garden Chinese Garden Road off Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 619795 Drama Box 14A – 14C Trengganu Street Singapore 058468 Ph. +65 6324 5434 dramabox.org Malay Culture Shopping

Katong Antique House 208 East Coast Road Singapore 428907 Ph. +65 6345 8544

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

Rumah Bebe 113 East Coast Road, Singapore 428803 Ph. +65 6247 8781

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

culture

Chinese Culture Chinatown Heritage Centre 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207 Ph. +65 6534 8942 E: marketing@chinatown.org.sg chinatownheritagecentre.sg Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum 288 South Bridge road Singapore 058840 Ph. +65 6220 0220 btrts.org.sg Thekchen Choling 2 Beatty Lane, Singapore 209945 thekchencholing.org Ph. +65 6466 3720 Singapore Hong San See 31 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore 238975 Ph. +65 6737 3683 Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple 184E Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319941 Ph. +65 6259 6924 shuanglin.sg

Malay Culture Arts Teater Ekamatra Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre 182 Cecil Street #01-08/10/11 Singapore 069547 Ph. +65 6323 6528 ekamatra.org.sg Malay Cultural centre Malay Heritage Centre 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501 Ph. +65 6391 0450 worship Sultan Mosque 3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833 Jamae Mosque 218 South Bridge Rd Singapore 058767 Hajjah Fatimah Mosque 4001 Beach Road Singapore 199584

Indian Culture worship Sri Mariamman Temple 244 South Bridge Road Singapore 058793 Ph. +65 6223 4064 btrts.org.sg Sri Thandayuthapani Temple 15 Tank Road, Singapore 238065 sttemple.com Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple 19 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429613 Ph. +65 6345 8176 senpaga.org.sg Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 141 Serangoon Road Singapore 218042 Ph. +65 6295 4538; 6293 4634 E: info@sriveeramakaliamman.com sriveeramakaliamman.com Sri Krishnan Temple 152 Waterloo St Eurasian Culture Eurasian Heritage Centre Eurasian Community House 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744 Ph. +65 6447 1578 eurasians.org.sg

CLINICS

Amaris B. Clinic 140 Arab Street, Singapore 199827 Ph. +65 65364211; +65 62961416 E: customer@www.amaris-b.com Freia Medical 435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria Office Tower, #19-03 Singapore 238877 Ph. +65 6735 8180 E: info@freia.com.sg freia.sg

Innate 58 Club Street, Singapore 069433 Ph. +65 6835 9538

The Counselling Place 7500A Beach Road, #04-323 The Plaza Singapore 199591 Ph. +65 6887 3695 www.thecounsellingplace.com

HOTELS

Ascott Raffles Place Singapore 2 Finlayson Green, S ingapore 049247 Ph. +65 6577 1688 the-ascott.com Beach Villas Resorts World Sentosa - Beach Villas 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Ph. + 65 6577 8888

Bayview Hotel Singapore 30 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189621 Ph. +65 6337 2882 bayviewhotels.com

Capella Hotel, Singapore 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island Singapore 098297 Ph. +65 6377 8888 capellasingapore.com

Capri by Fraser Changi City, Singapore 3 Changi Business Park Central 1 Singapore 486037 Ph. +65 6933 9833 capribyfraser.com

Carlton City Hotel Singapore 1 Gopeng Street, Singapore 078862 Ph. +65 6632 8888 carltoncity.sg

Carlton Hotel Singapore 76 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189558 Ph. +65 6338 8333 carltonhotel.sg

Concorde Hotel Singapore 100 Orchard Road Singapore 238840 Ph. +65 6733 8855 concordehotel.com.sg

Conrad Centennial Singapore 2 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038982 Ph. +65 6334 8888 conradhotels.com

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore 403 Havelock Road Singapore 169632 Ph. +65 6733 0011 copthornekings.com.sg

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport 75 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819664 Ph. +65 6823 5300 singapore.crowneplaza.com

Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park 1 Jalan Rajah, Singapore 329133 Ph. +65 6808 6868 dayshotelsingapore.com

Dorsett Singapore Amara Singapore 333 New Bridge Road Singapore 088765 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Ph. +65 6678 8333 Singapore 088539 dorsetthotels.com/singapore Ph. +65 6879 2555 singapore.amarahotels.com

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa 1 Larkhill Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099394 Ph. +65 6825 3888 E: sentosa@amarasanctuary.com amarasanctuary.com

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Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa Hotel Michael Equarius Hotel Grand Park Orchard 23 Beach View, Sentosa Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel 270 Orchard Road Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Singapore 098679 Michael, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 238857 Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Ph. +65 6818 3388 Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Ph. +65 6603 8888 Island, Singapore 098269 movenpick-sentosa.com Ph. +65 6577 8888 parkhotelgroup.com Ph. +65 6577 8888

www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/

Naumi Hotel Hard Rock Hotel® Singapore HotelsAndSpa/HotelMichael Fairmont Singapore 41 Seah Street, Singapore 188396

Resorts World Sentosa - Hard 80 Bras Basah Road Hotel Miramar Singapore Ph. +65 6403 6000 Rock Hotel Singapore, 8 Sentosa Singapore 189560 naumihotel.com 401 Havelock Road Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore Ph. +65 6339 7777

Singapore 169631 098269 Ph. + 65 6577 8888 fairmont.com/singapore Naumi Liora Ph. +65 6733 0222

55 Keong Saik Road miramar.com.sg Hilton Singapore Festive Hotel Singapore 089158 581 Orchard Road Resorts World Sentosa - Festive Ph. +65 6922 9000 Hotel Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay Singapore 238883 Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway naumiliora.com 177A River Valley Road Ph. +65 6737 2233 Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

Singpore 179031 singapore.hilton.com Ph. +65 6577 8888 New Majestic Hotel Ph. +65 6338 3333

www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/ 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road novotel.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore HotelsAndSpa/FestiveHotel Singapore 089845

Clarke Quay Ph. +65 6511 4700 ibis Singapore Novena 2 Magazine Road, Singapore 059573 Four Seasons Hotel Singapore newmajestichotel.com 6 Irrawaddy Road Ph. +65 6589 8000 190 Orchard Boulevard

Singapore 329543 ihg.com Singapore 248646 Nostalgia Hotel Ph. +65 6808 9888

Ph. +65 6734 1110 77 Tiong Bahru Road ibishotel.com fourseasons.com/singapore Holiday Inn Express Singapore Singapore 168727

Orchard Road

Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen Ph. +65 6808 1818 20 Bideford Road Furama City Centre Singapore hotelnostalgia.com.sg 170 Bencoolen Street Singapore 229921 60 Eu Tong Sen Street Singapore 189657 Ph. +65 6690 3199 Singapore 059804 Oasia Hotel Singapore

Ph. +65 6593 2888 ihg.com Ph. +65 6533 3888 8 Sinaran Drive ibishotels.com/SingaporeBencoolen

furama.com/citycentre Singapore 307470

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

InterContinental Singapore Ph. +65 6664 0333 Furama Riverfront Singapore 317 Outram Road oasiahotel.com 80 Middle Road, Singapore 169075 405 Havelock Road

Singapore 188966 Ph. +65 6733 0188 Singapore 169633 ONE°15 Marina Club holidayinn.com/atrium-sin Ph. +65 6338 7600 Ph. +65 6333 8898 11 Cove Drive intercontinental.com/singapore

furama.com/riverfront #01-01 Sentosa Cove

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Singapore 098497 Klapsons, The Boutique Hotel Centre Gallery Hotel Ph. +65 6305 6988 15 Hoe Chiang Road 11 Cavenagh Road 1 Nanson Road @ Robertson Quay one15marina.com Singapore 089316 Singapore 229616 Singapore 238909

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Singapore 238879 Link Hotel Singapore Hotel 1929

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hotelbencoolen.com Ph. +65 6733 0880 Mandarin Orchard Singapore Singapore 229540

grandcopthorne.com.sg Ph. +65 6737 0811 Hotel Fort Canning Singapore 333 Orchard Road

panpacific.com/orchard Singapore 238867 11 Canning Walk Grand Hyatt Singapore

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singapore.grand.hyatt.com Ph. +65 6336 8111 5 Raffles Avenue Hotel Grand Pacific

panpacific.com/singapore Marina Square, Singapore 039797 Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel 101 Victoria Street Ph. +65 6338 0066 Singapore 188018 50 East Coast Road Park Regis Singapore mandarinoriental.com/singapore Ph. +65 6336 0811 Roxy Square 23 Merchant Road hotelgrandpacific.com.sg Singapore 428769 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 058268 Ph. +65 6344 8000 Ph. +65 6818 8888 10 Bayfront Avenue Hotel Jen Orchardgateway grandmercureroxy.com.sg parkregissingapore.com Singapore 018956 Singapore 277 Orchard Road

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Singapore 039594 Singapore 249716

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Ph. +65 6428 3000 parkroyalhotels.com

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WANGZ Hotel Singapore Marriott Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Parkroyal on Pickering

231 Outram Road Singapore 7 Raffles Avenue 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 169040 Singapore 039799 Ph. +65 6735 5800 Singapore 058289 Ph: +65 6595 1388 Ph. +65 6337 8888 marriott.com/sindt Ph. +65 6809 8888 wangzhotel.com ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/

parkroyalhotels.com Singapore Sofitel So Singapore

York Hotel

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thescarlethotel.com 3 Nanson Road, Singapore 238910

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Sentosa

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Ph. +65 6337 2288 16 Ah Hood Road Ph. +65 9117 0430; +65 6235 5514 The South Beach swissotel.com Singapore 329982 E: danellewoo@aijek.com 30 Beach Road

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Ph: +65 6818 3503 2 Stamford Road

ANGELIA (Zen and Angela Tan) Singapore 178882 Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore Orchard Central, #01-16 (Flagship) The St. Regis Singapore Ph. +65 6338 8585 9 Bras Basah Road PARCO next NEXT, swissotel.com 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 189559 Millenia Walk Level 2 Singapore 247911

Ph. +65 6336 0220 Ph. +65 6338 8246 Ph. +65 6506 6888 The Amoy rendezvoushotels.com/singapore starwoodhotels.com/stregis E: info@angelia.com.sg 76 Telok Ayer Street

www.facebook.com/ANGELIA.label

Resorts World at Sentosa Singapore 048464

The Westin Singapore

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Red Army Watches

Riverview Hotel Singapore Singapore 089540 Millenia Walk, #01-78 The Westin Singapore Ph. +65 6837 0114 382 Havelock Road Ph. +65 6509 8606; 6341 9007 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View theduxton.sg Singapore 169629 www.azimuthwatch.com Singapore 018961

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Village Hotel Albert Court Boutique Orchard Central, #01-27 Ph. +65 6738 1188 15 Merbau Road Flagship 180 Albert Street theelizabeth.com.sg Singapore 239032 The Fullerton Hotel, #01-04 Singapore 189971

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Suntec City Mall, #02-377/378 stayfareast.com Santa Grand Hotel East Coast Ph. +65 6333 8388 Ph. +65 6836 7715; +65 6336 2116

E: info@fullertonbayhotel.com 171 East Coast Road www.bysi.com Village Hotel Changi fullertonbayhotel.com Singapore 428877

1 Netheravon Road

Ph. +65 6298 8889 CARRIE K. (Carolyn Kan) Singapore 508502 The Fullerton Hotel Singapore santagrandhotels.com/eastcoast.asp (Atelier) 136 Bukit Timah Road Ph. +65 6379 7111 1 Fullerton Square,

(Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 stayfareast.com Shangri-La Hotel Singapore Singapore 049178 (Stockist) Front Row, Raffles Hotel

Ph. +65 6733 8388 22 Orange Grove Road, Arcade Village Hotel Katong E: info@fullertonhotel.com Singapore 258350 Ph. +65 6735 4036 25 Marine Parade fullertonhotel.com Ph. +65 6737 3644 E: contact@carriekrocks.com Singapore 449536 shangri-la.com www.carriekrocks.com The Gallery Hotel Ph. +65 6344 2200

www.stayfareast.com/en/hotels/ Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa 1 Nanson Road @ Robertson Quay village-hotel-katong.aspx CHARLES & KEITH / PEDRO Singapore 238909 101 Siloso Road, Sentosa, (Charles & Keith Wong)

Ph. +65 6849 8686 Singapore 098970 The Shoppes W Singapore - Sentosa Cove galleryhotel.com.sg Ph. +65 6275 0100 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374

shangri-la.com Marina Bay Sands, Basement 2 The Quincy Hotel Ph. +65 6808 7288

ION Orchard, Basement 3 singaporesentosacove.com Ph. +65 6488 2688 ; 6590 7800 Sheraton Towers Singapore 22 Mount Elizabeth

Singapore 228517 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230 (Pedro) Wanderlust Hotel E: keith.wong@charleskeith.com Ph. +65 6738 5888 Ph. +65 6737 6888 No. 2 Dickson Road quincy.com.sg sheratonsingapore.com charleskeith.com Singapore 209494

pedroshoes.com Ph. +65 6396 3322 The Regent Singapore Siloso Beach Resort

wanderlusthotel.com 1 Cuscaden Road 51 Imbiah Walk, Sentosa

Singapore 249715 Singapore 099538 Ph. +65 6733 8888 Ph. +65 6722 3333 regenthotels.com E: enquiry@silosobeachresort.com

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ONG SHUNMUGAM K BY KEVIN SEAH (Kevin Seah) ED ET AL (Edwin Neo) CHOOYILIN (Choo Yilin) (Priscilla Shunmugam) Fiftyfive, 55B Boat Quay, Level 3 Fiftyfive, 55B Boat Quay, Level 3 Amber Point, 1 Amber Road, #16-1 Hong Leong Building B1-36 Ph. +65 8189 2150 Ph. +65 9227 4728 (Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 16 Raffles Quay E: clinton@kevinseah.com.sg E: edwin@edetal.sg Ph. +65 8571 9138 Ph. +65 6223 4804 www.kbykevinseah.tumblr.com edetal.sg E: info@chooyilin.com E: p@ongshunmugam.com

www.chooyilin.com www.ongshunmugam.com

EDYPOI (Leroy Xavier Zhong) KWANPEN (Kwan Pen)

ION Orchard #03-17 CODE DECO (Gauri Garodia) Swagger, 15 Ann Siang Road PAULINE.NING (Pauline Lim) Ph. +65 6238 0223; 6688 7922 Ph. +65 9834 7680; 6223 5880 (Flagship) Code Deco at PACT (Studio Showroom) Parco Millenia www.kwanpen.com E: leroy@edypoi.com Orchard Central, #02-22 Walk #P2-21

www.edypoi.com codedeco.com.sg (Stockist) Robinsons LEE HWA (Jewellery)

(Stockist) Nana & Bird Jurong East Mall (JEM) ION Orchard, #B2-58 ELOHIM (Sabrina Goh) Tiong Bahru, 59 Eng Hoon St (Stockist) MU Singapore Suntec City, #01-317/318 (Flagship) Orchard Central, (Stockist) TANGS Orchard Level 2 Bugis Junction, #01-48/49 Ph. +65 6509 8820; 6884 5319 #02 - 11 / 12 Ph. +65 9117 0430 Ph. +65 6336 5380 E: keanseen.ng@aspial.com codedeco.com.sg (Retail) TANGS Orchard, level 2 & www.leehwajewellery.com E: info@paulinening.com.sg Isetan Scotts Level 2

www.paulinening.com.sg

Ph. +65 6634 2201; 6737 5500 COUPE - COUSU LING WU (Goh Ling Ling) (Alex Yeo & Xie Shangqian) www.sabrinagoh.com RAOUL (Douglas & Odile Benjamin) (Studio) 129 Tyrwhitt Road

Tangs Orchard, 310 Orchard Road, Paragon Shopping Centre, #02-49 Ph. +65 9696 3118 ETHAN (Ethan Koh)

Level 3 Menswear The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, E: ling@lingwu.sg Malmaison by The Hour Glass Ph. +65 9008 9923 #B2-17 www.lingwu.sg Ph. +65 6884 8484 E: enquiry@coupecousu.com Ph. +65 6737 0682; 6509 4296

E: info@ethan-k.com www.coupecousu.com MAE PANG (Pang Ai Mei) E: douglas.benjamin@fjbenjamin.com www.ethan-k.com

www.raoul.com Actually ‌, CLOTHESMITH (Leslie Tay)

Knightsbridge 313 @Somerset, #04-06 Triple One Somerset RECKLESS ERICKA Ph. +65 6223 4804 270 Orchard Road, #01-01 111 Somerset #01-01 (Afton Chen, Louis Koh & Ruth Marbun) www.mae-pang.com Ph. +65 6884 8484 Ph. +65 6235 9767 Orchard Central, #02-08/09

E: info@ethan-k.com E: info@clothesmith.asia Ph. +65 6338 8246 MARILYN TAN JEWELLERY www.ethan-k.com www.clothessmith.asia www.recklessericka.com (Marilyn Tan)

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E: marilyn@marilyntanjewellery.

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(Stockist) TANGS Orchard Ph. +65 6732 6141 Ph. +65 6887 3860; 6303 8688 MAX TAN (Max Tan) www.peranakanjewellery.com.sg 310 Orchard Road Level 2 (Stockist) Egg3 www.iwearsaturday.com

(Stockist) Takashimaya Shopping

FREDERIC SAI (Frederic Sai) 33 Erskine Road, #01-10/11/12 Centre, Level 1 SOO KEE JEWELLERY (Stockist) Hook & Union Cineleisure Orchard, #03-04B Ph. +65 6836 5488 (Flagship) The Shoppes Orchard Central, #02-24/25 8 Grange Road E: reach@jewelsbydave.com Marina Bay Sands, B2-235 Ph. +65 6536 6977 Ph. +65 6887 5408 www.jewelsbydave.com ION Orchard, #B2-66 E: max@maxtan.com.sg www.fredericsai.com.sg

Ph. +65 6509 8533 www.max-tan.com

DEPRESSION E: peterlim@sooke.com

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ION Orchard, #B3-65 328 North Bridge Road 8 Grange Road STOLEN (Elyn Wong) Ngee Ann City, #B1-52 Ph. +65 6224 5501 Ph. +65 9889 2179 Nana and Bird Ph. +65 6509 1017; 6737 2190 E: ann@frontrowsingapore.com E: Kenny@depression.com.sg; 79 Chay Yan Street #01-02 www.mphosis.net andrew@depression.com.sg frontrowsingapore.com Hide and Seek

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Ph. +65 6337 7505 Ph. +65 6338 3688; 6735 2289 CODA Co., Scotts Square, #02-03 SURRENDER www.mu-apparel.com www.gg5.com Ph. +65 9617 7157 Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-31

E: csb@dzojchen.com 328 North Bridge Road NANKAI HANSEL (Jo Soh)

www.dzojchen.com Ph. +65 6733 2130 Takashimaya S.C (Flagship) Mandarin Gallery #02-14

surrenderous.com Ngee Ann city, #05-27A Ph. +65 6836 5367; 6737 5500 EDGE OF EMBER (Lynette Ong)

Singapore Flyer #02-10 E: jo.soh@ilovehansel.com (Stockist) Nana & Bird SWAGGER (Stan Lee) Ph. +65 6235 4068; 6338 8985 www.ilovehansel.com 79 Chay Yan Street, #01-02 15 Ann Siang Road www.nankai.com.sg (Stockist) What Women Want Ph. +65 6223 5880 IN GOOD COMPANY Mandarin Gallery, #02-02 www.swaggerstore.com NICHOLAS (Nic Wong) (Sven Tan & Kane Tan) (Showroom) 115 Amoy Street,

nicholas MARINA SQUARE (Stockist) Front Row #04-00 VANDA FINE CLOTHING 6 raffles boulevard, Unit 02-323, Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-09 Ph. +65 9117 0430 (Gerald Shen & Diana Chan) Marina Square, Singapore 039594 (Stockist) TANGS Orchard, Level 2 E: info@edgeofember.com (Atelier) Block 1014 Ph. +65 6337 3726 Ph. +65 6475 0298 (Press/Media) www.edgeofember.com Geylang East Ave 3, #02-218 nicholasnic.com E: sven.tan@ingoodcompany.asia

Ph. +65 6842 2124 www.ingoodcompany.asia vandafineclothing.com

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Knightsbridge Tanglin Shopping Centre ARAB 270 Orchard Road 19 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247909 Singapore 238857 Café Le Caire Ph. +65 6373 0849 Ph. +65 6593 6999 39 Arab street, tanglinsc.com knightsbridge.com.sg Singapore 199736

TANGS Orchard Ph. +65 6292 0979 Mandarin Gallery 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 38864 E: enquiry@cafelecaire.com 333A Orchard Road, cafelecaire.com Ph. +65 6737 5500 Singapore 238897

Ph. +65 6831 6363 ARGENTINEAN The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® mandaringallery.com.sg 2 Bayfront Avenue BOCHINCHE Singapore 018972 Marina Square marinabaysands.com #02-01 22 Martin Road 6 Raffles Boulevard T: +65 6235 4990

Singapore 039594 bochinche.com.sg VivoCity Ph. +65 6339 8787 1 HarbourFront Walk MALLS marinasquare.com.sg ASIAN Singapore 098585

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238895 Singapore 039596 216/218 East Coast Road Wisma Atria 313somerset.com.sg Ph. +65 6883 1122 Singapore 428770 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd

101 Thomson Road Singapore 238877 Bugis Junction milleniawalk.com

United Square, #01-K1 Ph. +65 6235 8177 200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021 Mustafa Centre wismaonline.com Singapore 307591 Ph. +65 6557 6557 145 Syed Alwi Road 1 Queensway, Queensway Shopping bugisjunction-mall.com.sg Singapore 207704 Changi Airport Singapore Centre #01-60, Singapore 149053

Ph. +65-6295 5855 328katonglaksa.com.sg Airport Boulevard, Singapore Capitol Piazza mustafa.com.sg Terminal 1: 819642, 13 Stamford Road

A.T.O.S (Asian Tapas On Scotts) Terminal 2: 819643, Singapore 178905 Ngee Ann City 25 Scotts Rd, Terminal 3: 819663 Ph: +65 6499 5599 391 Orchard Road Singapore 228220 Ph. +65 6595 6868 capitolpiazza.com Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6589 7799 E: enquiry@changiairport.com Ph. +65 6506 0460 E. atos@royalplaza.com.sg changiairport.com Centre Point ngeeanncity.com.sg atosasiantapas.com.sg 176 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238843

fraserscentrepointmalls.com/malls/cp Orchard Central RESTAURANTS Bamboo Bar

181 Orchard Road 3A River Valley Road, #01-02

City Square Mall Singapore 238896 Singapore 179020 American 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore Ph. +65 6238 1051 Ph. +65 6557 6268 208539 orchardcentral.com.sg bamboobar.com Crab In Da Bag citysquaremall.com.sg

#02-05 Water Sports Centre

Palais Renaissance Candlenut 8 Stadium Walk Delfi Orchard 390 Orchard Road #01-03 Dorsett Residences Singapore 397699 402 Orchard Road, Singapore Singapore 238871 331 New Bridge Road Ph: +65 6384 3511 238876 Ph. +65 6737 6992 Ph. +65 8121 4107 delfiorchard.com palais.sg candlenut.com.sg Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House

20 Gemmill Lane Far East Shopping Centre Paragon Chopsuey Café Ph. +65 6221 4468 545 Orchard Road 290 Orchard Road Block 10, Dempsey Road, #01-23 luke.com.sg Singapore 238882 Singapore 238859 Singapore 247700

paragon.com.sg Ph. +65 9224 6611 Match Restaurant & Lounge FestiveWalk™ pscafe.com/chopsuey-cafe-at1/F Pan Pacific Singapore at Resorts World™ Sentosa Ph. +65 6738 5535 paragonmedical.com.sg dempsey-hill/ 7 Raffles Blvd 8 Sentosa Gateway

Ph. +65 6337 0800 Singapore 098269 Park Mall Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant panpacific.com rwsentosa.com 9 Penang Rd, Singapore 238459 391 Orchard Road, #04-19

Ph. +65 6908 0320 / 6908 0324 Takashimaya, Shopping Centre MEATliquor SIN Funan Digitalife Mall parkmall.com.sg 99 Duxton Road Singapore 238872 109 North Bridge Road Plaza Singapura Singapore 089543 Ph. +65 6735 2388 Singapore 179097 68 Orchard Road crystaljade.com Ph: +65 6221 5343 funan.com.sg Singapore 238839 meatliquor.com.sg

Ph. +65 6332 9248 Cuisine Master Hotpot Golden Mile Complex plazasingapura.com.sg 68 Boat Quay SALTA Golden Mile Complex

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Singapore 179101 Golden Peony saltaparrilla.com.sg ION Orchard Ph. +65 6318 0238 2 Temasek Blvd, Conrad Centennial 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 rafflescity.com.sg Hotel Level 3, Singapore Sugarhall Ph. +65 6238 8228

Ph. +65 6432 7482 102 Amoy Street ionorchard.com Scotts Square conradhotels3.hilton.com Ph. +65 6222 9102

sugarhall.sg Joo Chiat Complex 6 Scotts Road, Singapore 228209 Ph. +65 6235 0575 Hai Tien Lo 1 Joo Chiat Road scottssquare.com 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore The Market Grill Singapore 420001

Ph. +65 6826 8240 208 Telor Ayer Street

Suntec City Mall Ph. +65 6221 3323 panpacific.com 5 Temasek Boulevard themarketgrill.com.sg Singapore 038985 sunteccitymall.com WOMB (K.Mi Huang) (Flagship) ION Orchard, #B3-37 Raffless City Shopping Centre, #03-26 Ph. +65 6509 8128; 6338 9011 www.facebook/wombsingapore

ZARDOZE Robinsons Orchard level 2 Robinsons Raffles City, level 2 Ph. +65 6532 3262 www.zardoze.com

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Hua Ting Restaurant 442 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238879 Ph. +65 6739 6666 E: huating.ohs@millenniumhotels. com millenniumhotels.com.sg Immigrants The Singapore Gastrobar 467 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427678 Ph. +65 8511 7322 E: info@immigrants-gastrobar.com immigrants-gastrobar.com Imperial Treasure (Super Peking Duck) 290 Orchard Rd, #05-42 Paragon Singapore Ph. +65 6732 7838 imperialtreasure.com Imperial Treasure (Teochew Cuisine) 391 Orchard RD, #04-20A Ngee Ann City, Singapore Ph. +65 6736 2118 imperialtreasure.com Imperial Treasure ( Noodle & Conee House) 100 Tras ST, #02-10 100 AM, Singapore Ph. +65 6543 6668 imperialtreasure.com Imperial Treasure Shanghai Cuisine #04-22 Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road Ph. +65 6836 6909 imperialtreasure.com JIANG-NAN CHUN Four Seasons Hotel, 190 Orchard Blvd Ph. +65 6831 7220 fourseasons.com Lepark #06-00, People’s Park Complex 1 Park Road Singapore 059108 Tel: 6908 5809 lepark.co Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230 Ph. +65 6839 5623 sheratonsingapore.com/li-bai LIME 3 Upper Pickering ST, Parkroyal On Pickering, Singapore Ph. +65 6809 8899 parkroyalhotels.com Long Chim #02-02 Atrium 2, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Ph: +65 6688 7299 longchim.com.sg Morsels 35 Mayo Street Ph. +65 6396 6302 morsels.com.sg

Neon Pigeon #01-03, 1 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089109 Ph: +65 6222 3623 neonpigeonsg.com

The Halia Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Garden, 1 Clunny Road Ph. +65 8444 1148 thehalia.com

Salt Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #55-01 & #56-01, Singapore 238801 Ph. +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com

NOSH 9 Rochester Park Ph. +65 6779 4644 nosh.com.sg

The Song of India 33 Scotts Road Singapore 228226 Ph. +65 6836 0055 thesongofindia.com

BRAZILIAN

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British

Old Hong Kong Legend 252 North Bridge Road #02-18 Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore Ph. +65 6336 3038 oldhongkong.com.sg Park Palace 10 Coleman ST, Singapore Ph. +65 6432 5543 parkpalace.com.sg PIDGIN KITCHEN & BAR #01-04 7 Dempsey Road Ph. +65 6475 0080 pidgin.sg Shin Yeh 177 River Valley RD #02-19 Liang Court SC, Singapore Ph. +65 6338 7337 shinyeh.com.sg Si Chuan Dou Hua @top of UOB Plaza 80 Raffles Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1 Singapore Ph. +65 6535 6006 sichuandouhua.com Straits Kitchen 10 Scotts RD, Grand Hyatt Singapore Singapore 228211 Ph. +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants. com Summer Palace 1 Cuscaden RD LVL 3 Regent Singapore Ph. +65 6725 3288 regenthotels.com Summer Pavilion 7 Raffles Ave Singapore Ph. +65 6434 5286 ritzcarlton.com Szechuan Court 80 Bras Basah RD, LVL 3 Fairmont S’pore Singapore Ph. +65 6431 6156 szechuancourt.com.sg The Blue Ginger Restaurant 97 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088518 Ph. +65 6222 3928 theblueginger.com The Clifford Pier The Fullerton Bay Hotel 80 Collyer Quay Ph. +65 6597 5266 fullertonbayhotel.com

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Tian Tian Chicken Rice Maxwell Branch Stall No. 10 & 11 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184 Ph. +65 9691 4852 Joo Chiat Branch 443 Joo Chiat, Singapore 427656 Ph. +65 6345 9443 Simpang Bedok Branch 12 Jalan Pari Burong Singapore 488678 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6884 7888 tunglokheen.com Tunglok Signatures 11 Tanglin RD, #02-18 Orchard Parade Hotel, Singapore Ph. +65 6834 0660 tungloksignatures.com Tunglok Xihe Peking Duck 200 Turf Club RD, #01-23/26 The Grandstand, Singapore Ph. +65 6466 3363 tunglok-xihe.com Violet Oon’s Kitchen 881 Bukit Timah Road Ph. +65 6468 5430 violetoonskitchen.com Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant 76 Bras Basah Road, Level 2 Carlton Hotel, Singapore Ph. +65 6311 8188/9 carltonhotel.sg Yan Ting - Fine Cantonese Cuisine The St. Regis Singapore Level 1U, 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 Ph. +65 6506 6887 E: yanting@stregis.com yantingrestaurant.com

AUSTRALIAN

Broth 21 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089604 Ph. +65 6323 3353 broth.com.sg Osia Sentosa Gateway, Singapore Ph. +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com

Bread Street Kitchen #01-81, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Ph: +65 6688 5665 marinabaysands.com CHINESE Cassia 1 The Knolls Capella S’pore 3/L, Singapore 098297 Ph. +65 6591 5045 chope.co/sg/restaurant/cassia

Cherry Garden 5 Raffles Ave, Marina Square Singapore 039797 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6278 5626 crystaljade.com

Crystal Jade Golden Palace 290 Orcard Road, #05-2 Paragon, Singapore 238859 Ph. +65 6734 6866 crystaljade.com

Crystal Jade Jiang Nan 1 Harbour Front Walk, #01-52 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 Ph. +65 6221 1830 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Kitchen 2 Lorong Mambong Ph. +65 6469 0300 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6238 1661 crystaljade.com

Crystal Jade Palace 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com

Crystal Jade Premium 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove #01-01 One 15 Marina Club, Singapore 098497 Ph. +65 6305 6998 crystaljade.com

Shang Palace Crystal Jade Pristine 22 Orange Grove Road 6 Scotts Road, #03-04 Scotts Square Singapore Singapore 228209 Ph. +65 6213 4473 Ph. +65 6636 1836 shangri-la.com crystaljade.com

Shisen Hanten Din Tai Fung 35/F, Orchard Wing 290 Orchard Road, Mandarin Orchard Singapore # B1-03 Paragon 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238859 Ph. +65 6831 6262 Ph. +65 6836 8336 shisenhanten.com.sg dintaifung.com.sg

Fordham & Grand 43 Craig Rd Ph. +65 6221 3088 fng.com.sg FORTNIGHT 78 Horne Road Ph. +65 9004 7827 facebook.com/onefortnightonly Gordon Grill 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 Ph. +65 6737 7411 goodwoodparkhotel.com

Hai Di Lao #02-04 Clarke Quay 3D River Valley Road Ph. +65 6337 8626 haidilao.com/sg

Silkroad 165 Tanjong Pagar RD Level 2 Amara Singapore Ph. +65 6227 3848 silkroadrestaurants.com

Lei Garden Restaurant 30 Victoria ST, #01-24 Chijmes Singapore Ph. +65 6339 3822 leigarden.hk

Tong Le Private Dining 60 Collyer Quay, LVL 4& 5 Oue Tower, Singapore Ph. +65 6634 3233 tong-le.com.sg

Lawryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Prime Rib #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road Ph. +65 6836 3333 lawrys.com.sg

Majestic Restaurant New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Ph. +65 6511 4718 E: restaurant@newmajestichotel.com restaurantmajestic.com

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant 3/F Singhapore Marriot Hotel 320 Orchard Road Ph. +65 6831 4605 singaporemarriot.com

EUROPEAN

&Made #01-04/05/06 Pacific Plaza 9 Scotts Road Ph. +65 6690 7566 andmade.sg

LeVel 33 8 Marina Blvd, #33-01, MBFC Tower 1, Singapore 018981 Ph. +65 6834 3133 www.level33.com.sg

Man Fu Yuan Restaurant 80 Middle Road Singapore 188966 Ph. +65 6338 7600 Min Jiang 22 Scotts Road Goodwood Park Hotel Ph. +65 6730 1704 goodwoodparkhotel.com

GRUB 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 Ph. +65 6459 5743 grub.com

Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Ph. +65 6221 9307 odpsingapore.com Pollen Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay 18 Marina Garden Drive #01-09 Singapore 018953 Ph. +65 6604 9988 E: info@pollen.com.sg pollen.com.sg

The Cliff 2 Bukit Mnais Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891 Ph. +65 6371 1425 thecliff.sg The Disgruntled Chef 26B Dempsey Road Ph. +65 6476 5305 disgruntledchef.com The White Rabbit 39C Harding Road Ph. +65 6473 9965 thewhiterabbit.com

FRENCH

Balzac Bar & Brasserie

9 Brass Besah Road, #01-01 Rendezvous Gallery, Singapore 189559 Ph. +65 6336 0797 balzacbrasserie.com Bar-RoQue Grill #01-00 Amara Hotel 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Ph. +65 6444 9672 bar-roque.com.sg

Bistro Du Vin 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, #02-12 Singapore 228208 Ph. +65 6733 7763 facebook.com/bistroduvin Bistro Petit Salut #01-54, 44 Jalan Merah Saga Singapore 278116 Ph. +65 6474 9788 aupetitsalut.com

Brasserie Gavroche 66 Tras St. Singapore 079005 Ph. +65 6225 8266 brasseriegavroche.com

Brasserie Les Saveurs 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911 Ph. +65 6506 6860 brasserielessaveurs.com

Clifford 80 Collyer Quay The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore 049326 Ph. +65 6597 5288 fullertonbayhotel.com/dining/theclifford-pier

7 Adam 7 Adam Park, Singapore 289926 Ph. +65 6467 0777 7adam.com

Restaurant Ember Bar & Billiard Room Min Jiang At One-North G/F Hotel 1929 1 Beach Road 5 Rochester Park, Singapore 50 Keong Saik Road Singapore 189673 Ph. +65 6774 0122 Ph. +65 6347 1928 Ph. +65 6337 1886 goodwoodparkhotel.com hotel1929.com raffles.com/singapore/dining/barPeach Blossoms and-billiard-room Shoebox Canteen 6 Raffles Boulevard, 36 North Canal Road Bitro Soori Marina Square, Singapore 039594 Ph. +65 9296 4836 2 Teck Lim Road Ph. +65 6845 1118 facebook.com/ShoeboxCanteen Ph. +65 6438 3802 E: resvn.marina@meritushotels.com bistrosoori.com meritushotels.com/marinaSkirt mandarin-singapore/dining_121-en.

W Singapore Sentosa Cove Broadcast HQ html 21 Ocean Way (Sentosa Cove) 109 Rowell Road Ph. +65 6808 7278 Singapore 208031 Peach Garden wsingaporesentosacove.com Ph. +65 6292 4405 65 Chulia ST, #33-01 OCBC Centre, facebook.com/BroadcastHQ Singapore Stellar at 1-Altitude Ph. +65 6535 7833 Cocotte 62/F One Raffles Place Corner House 401 Havelock RD, LVL 3 Hotel 1/F Wanderlust, 2 Dickson Road 1 Raffles Place E J H Corner House Miramar, Singapore Ph. +65 6298 1188 Ph. +65 6438 0410 Botanic Gardens Ph. +65 6736 3833 restaurantcocotte.com 1-altitude.com 1 Clunny Road 301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-88

Ph. +65 6469 1000 Thomson Plaza, Singapore DB Bistro Moderne Symmetry cornerhouse.com.sg Ph. +65 6451 3233 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-01 9 Jalan Kubor peachgarden.com.sg The Shoppes at Marina Bay, Ph. +65 6291 9901 Enoteca Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Operetta Singapore 018972 symmetry.com 78 Boat Qua, Singapore 049866 Peony Jade (clarke Quay) Ph. +65 6688 8525

Ph. +65 6438 2482 3A River Valley RD The Black Swan dbbistro.com/singapore operetta.sg #02-02 Clarke Quay 19 Cecil St, Singapore 049704 Singapore Entre - Nous Creperie Ph. +65 8181 3305 Esquina Ph. +65 6338 0305 #01-01 27 Seat Street theblackswan.com.sg 16 Jiak Chuan Road peonyjade.com Ph. +65 6333 4671

Singapore 089267 entrenous.sg Ph. +65 6222 1616 E: info@esquina.com.sg esquina.com.sg

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Fleur De Sel #01-1 64 Tras Street Ph. +65 6222 6861 fleurdesel.com.sg

O Batignolles 2 Gemmill Lane Ph. +65 6438 3913 obatignolles.com

Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine 36 Purvis Street #01-03 Singapore 188613 Ph. +65 9010 3075 gunthers.com.sg

OCF #02-02 The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane Ph. +65 6333 9312 ocf-singapore.com

JAAN Level 70, Equinox Complex Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 Ph. +65 6837 3322 E: reservations@equinoxcomplex. com jaan.com.sg

Saveur #01-04 5 Purvis St Ph. +65 6333 3121 saveur.sg

Joël Robuchon Restaurant 8 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts world Sentosa, L1 Hotel Michael, Singapore Ph. +65 6577 6688; 6577 7888 E: dining@rwsentosa.com; Robuchon@RWSentosa.com rwsentosa.com L’Angelus 85 Club Street, Singapore 069453 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6690 7561 lEntrecote.sg La Cantine By Bruno Menard 8 Marina View #01-01 Asia Square Tower 1 Singapore Ph. +65 6690 7567 lacantine.sg Le Bistrot du Sommelier 53 Armenian Street Ph. +65 6333 1982 www.bistrotdusommelier.com Le Comptoir 79 Circular Road Singapore 049433 Ph. +65 6534 7645 Les Bouchons 7 Anne Siang Road Ph. +65 6423 0737 www.lesbouchons.sg Lewin Terrace Fort Canning Park 21 Lewin Terrace Ph. +65 6333 9905 lewinterrace.com.sg Nicolas Le Restaurant 10 Teck Lim Road Ph. +65 6224 2404 restaurantnicolas.com

Scotts 27 – The Heritage Dining 27 Scotts Road Singapore 228222 Ph: +65 6737 0895 scottts27.com Toots Brasserie The Sultan Hotel 101 Jalan Sultan #01-01 Singapore 199002 Ph. +65 6723 7117 tootsbrasserie.com Vineyard 33 Hyderabad Road #02-02 Hort Park Singapore 119578 Ph. +65 6479 7977 vineyardhortpark.com.sg GERMAN Magma German Wine Bistro + Shop Chinatown 2-4 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089816 Ph. +65 6221 0634; 9222 1899 E: reservations@magmatc.com.sg magmatc.com GREEK BLU KOUZINA 893 Bukit Timah Road Ph. +65 6875 0872 blukouzina.com INDIAN Banana Leaf Apolo 54 Race Course Road Ph. +65 6293 8682 www.thebananaleafapolo.com Earl of Hindh 31 Ocean Way, 01-16 Quayside Aisle Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098375 Ph. +65 6681 6694

Mustard 32 Race Course Road, Singapore- 218552 Ph. +65 62978422 E: mustardrestaurant@yahoo.com mustardsingapore.com PIND Balluchi Bar & Grill #01-15 3B River Valley Road Ph. +65 6337 7350 pindballuchi.com.sg Rang Mahal 7 Raffles BLVD, Level3 Pan Pacific Singapore 039594 Ph. +65 6333 1788 rangmahal.com.sg SAHA Signature Indian Restaurant 9A Duxton Hill Ph. +65 6223 7321 saha.sg Samy’s Curry 25 Dempsey Road Ph. +65 6472 2080 www.samycurry.com Shahi Maharani 252 North Bridge RD, #03-21B Raffles City SC, Singapore Ph. +65 6235 8840 shahimaharani.com Tandoor #B1/F Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Road Ph. +65 6733 8333 tandoor.com.sg Yantra 163 Tanglin Road, #01-28/33 Tanglin Mall, Singapore Ph. +65 6836 3088 yantra.com.sg INDONESIAN

Ayam Penyet Ria Restaurant Lucky Plaza #01-45, #04-25, 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 238863 Ph.+65 6235 6390; 6235 7385 Far East Plaza #05-22, 14 Scotts Road Singapore 228213 Ph.+65 6733 4336 #B1-06, 1 Jurong West Central 2 Singapore 648886 Ph.+65 6794 3015 Bedok Mall 311, New Upper Changi Road #01-71/72 Singapore 467360 Ph.+65 6441 0025 ayampenyetria.com

Gayatri Restaurant 122 Race Course Road Ph. +65 6291 1011 gayatrirestaurant.com

Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant 66 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088487 Ph.+65 6220 6619; 9385 2116 cumibali.com

Muthu’s Curry 138 Race Course Road Singapore 218591 Ph: +65 6392 1722 54-58 Race Course Rd muthuscurry.com

Djanoer Koening 191 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427462 Ph.+65 6440 0774 facebook.com/DjanoerKoening.

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Garuda Padang Cuisine VivoCity #B2-28 1 Harbourfront Walk Ph.+65 6376 9595 Indo Chili 54 Zion Road, Singapore Ph. +65 6445 1766 E: info@indochili.com indochili.com Indo Padang 2 Handy Road, #B1-19 Singapore 229233 Ph. +65 6732 1679 Kartika Jaya Indonesian Food 31 E Coast Road, Singapore 428752 Ph.+65 6344 0211 Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant Furama Riverfront Singapore 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633 Ph.+65 6739 6463 Pagi Sore Far East Square Outlet 405 Havelock Road 88 / 90 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 048470 Ph. +65 6225 6002 pagi-sore.com Rumah Makan Minang 18 & 18A Kandahar St Singapore 198884 Ph.+65 6294 4805 minang.sg Tambuah Mas Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Road #04-10/13 Singapore 247909 Ph.+65 6733 3333 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road #B1-44 Singapore 238859 Ph.+65 6733 2220 tambuahmas.com.sg The Rice Table 360 Orchard Road, #02-09/10 International Building Singapore 238869 Ph. +65 6835 3782; 6835 3783 ricetable.com.sg The Moluccas Room The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Avenue L1-81 Singapore 018972 Ph.+65 6688 7367 E: info@themoluccasroom.com themoluccasroom.com Warung Lele 8 Shenton Way #01-16/19 AXA Tower, Singapore 068811 Ph. +65 6423 1553 E: warunglele@yahoo.com.sg warunglele.com INTERNATIONAL

10 at Claymore 10 C Claymore Road, Singapore 229540 Ph. +65 6831 6686 www.panpacific.com/en/hotelsresorts/singapore/orchard/stay/ dining/10-at-claymore

CM - PB (Contemporary Melting-Pot & Bar) Block 7, Unit 01-05, Dempsey Road Singapore 249671 Ph. +65 6475 0105 cm-pb.net Aquamarine Level 4 Marina Mandarin Singapore Cook & Brew 6 Raffles Boulevard, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2 Singapore 039594 Level 33, Singapore 018961 Ph. +65 6845 1111/2 Ph. +65 6922 6948 aquamarine.sg E: cookandbrew.singapore@westin. com Bacchanalia Singapore thewestinsingapore.com/en/ 23A Coleman Street, cookandbrew Singapore 179806

Ph. +65 6509 1453 Cure E: reservations@bacchanalia.asia 21 Keong Saik Road bacchanalia.asia Singapore 089128

Ph: +65 6221 2189 BARstop curesingapore.com 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Office #81-02 Cut Ph. +65 6834 1128 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-71, The Shoppes at

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018792 Bartini Kitchen Ph. +65 6688 8517 29 Boon Tat Street, Singapore marinabaysands.com/Dining 069624 Ph. +65 6220 0629 DIBS E: info@bartini.com.sg 51 Duxton Road bartini.com.sg Ph. +65 6223 3784

Bartini Keong Saik dibs.sg 21 Keong Saik Road, Disgruntled Chef Singapore 089128 26B Dempsey Road, Singapore 247693 Ph. +65 6223 1334 Ph. +65 6476 5305 E: info@bartini.com.sg E: bookings@disgruntledledchef.com disgruntledchef.com Bed Rock 96 Somerset Road, East 8 #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced suites 10 Coleman Street #01-21/22 Orchard, Singapore 238163 Grand Park Hotel City Hall Ph. +65 6238 0054 Singapore 179809 bedrock.com.sg Ph. +65 6338 8289 Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse E: Eat@East-8.Com east-8.com 25 Mohd Sultan Road, Singapore 238969 EDGE Ph. +65 6735 6739 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore bistecca.com.sg 7 Raffles Blvd Ph. +65 6826 8240 Burnt Ends

panpacific.com 20 Teck Lim Road Ph. +65 6224 3933 Equinox Restaurant burntends.com.sg 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 Ph. +65 6338 8585 Café Mosaic E: singapore-stamford@swissotel.com 76 Bras Basah Road, Carlton Hotel swissotel.com Singapore 189558

Ph. +65 6311 8195 Fat Cow carltonhotel.sg/cafemosaic.htm 1 Orchard Boulevard #01-01 Camden Medical Centre Carlton Hotel Singapore Singapore 248649 76 Bras Basah Road, Ph. +65 6735 0308 Singapore 189558 fat-cow.com.sg Ph. +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/dining.html Fern & Kiwi

3C River Valley Road Carousel #01-02/03 The Cannery 25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza on Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024 Scotts Singapore 228220 Ph. +65 6336 2271; 6336 1213 Ph. +65 6589 7799 E: info@fernandkiwi.com carouselbuffet.com.sg esquina.com.sg Charlie’s Tapas. Grill & Bar Flutes 32 Boat Quay, Singapore 049812 The National Museum of Singapore Ph. +65 6533 5880 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 E: info@charlies.com.sg Ph. +65 6338 8770 charlies.com.sg E: flutes@flutes.com.sg flutes.com.sg A For Arbite #01-01 28 Aliwal Street Ph. +65 8321 2252 arbite.com

House 8D Dempsey Rd Ph. +65 6475 7787 dempseyhouse.com

Lolla 22 Ann Siang Road Ph. +65 6423 1228 lolla.com.sg

Iggy’s The Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3 Singapore 238883 Ph. +65 6732 2234 E: marcom@iggys.com.sg iggys.com.sg

Long Bar Steakhouse 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 Ph. +65 6337 1886 raffles.com

The Macallan 8 Marina View Asia Square Tower 1 Level 41-01 Singapore 018960 Ph. +65 6653 2000

Indocafe The White House 35 Scotts Road Singapore 228227 Ph. +65 6733 2656 E: enquiry@thehouseofindocafe.com thehouseofindocafe.com Jones The Grocer 2 Orchard Turn, #04-14 Singapore, 238801 Ph. +65 6884 5597 E: ion@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com Jones The Grocer 333a Orchard Road Level 4 #21-23 Mandarin Gallery Singapore, 238897 Ph. +65 6836 6372 E: mandaringallery@jonesthegrocer. com jonesthegrocer.com Kilo #02-01, 66 Kampong Bugis Singapore 338987 Ph. +65 6467 3987 kilokitchen.com Kuriya Dining #01-28 Great World City 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994 Ph. +65 6736 0888 E: dining@kuriya.com.sg kuriyadining.com.sg

La Nonna 26 Lorong Mambong Ph. +65 6468 1982 lanonna.sg

La Nonna 76 Namly Place Ph. +65 6762 1587 lanonna.sg La Strada Ristorante 1 Scotts Road, #02-10 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Ph. +65 6737 2622 lastrada.com.sg Les Amis 1 Scotts Road, #02-16 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Ph. +65 6733 2225 E: lesamis@lesamis.com.sg lesamis.com.sg Lime House 2 Jiak Chuan Road Ph. +65 6222 3130 limehouse.asia

Marmalade at the Stables 55 Fairways Drive Ph. +65 6467 7748 themarmaladepantry.com.sg ME@OUE 19/F OUE Bayfront, 50 Collyer Quay Ph. +65 6634 4555 me-oue.com Mezza 9 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel, Singapore 228211 Ph. +65 6732 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants. com MOOSEHEAD 110 Telok Ayer Street Ph. +65 6636 8055 facebook.com/ mooseheadKitchenBar Morton’s Of Chicago Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fourth Storey, 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square, Singapore Ph. +65 6339 3740 mortons.com Nassim Hill

56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Office #01-03 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168650 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6475 5605 E: info@originalsin.com.sg originalsin.com.sg

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Osteria Mozza #B1-42/46 10 Bayfront Ave Ph. +65 6688 8522 osteriamozza.com The Pelican 1 Fullerton Road, #01-01 one Fullerton Ph. +65 6438 0400 thepelican.com.sg Pluck 90 Club Street, Singapore, 069548 Ph. +65 6225 8286 E: hello@ohpluck.com facebook.com/plucksg

Social Haus 11 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168646 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6688 8857 marinabaysands.com

The Dining Room 39 Scotts Road, Sheraton Towers, Singapore 228230 Ph. +65 6839 5621 sheratonsingapore.com/the-diningPotato Head Folk room 36 Keong Saik Road, The Knolls Singapore 089143 1 The Knolls Sentosa Island, Ph. +65 6327 1939 Singapore E: wordup@pttheadfolk.com Ph. +65 6591 5046 pttheadfolk.com capellasingapore.com Praelum Wine Bistro The Line 4 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089590 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore Ph. +65 6238 5287​ Ph. +65 6213 4275 praelum.wix.com shangri-la.com Privé The Royal Mall Restaurant Marina at Keppel Bay No. 2 2 Finlayson Green, Ascott Raffles Keppel Bay Vista, Place, Singapore 049247 Singapore 098382 Ph. +65 6509 3589 Ph. +65 6776 0777 theroyalmall.sg E: info@prive.com.sg theprivegroup.com.sg/prive.html The Wallich Grill Bar Lounge Anson House, 72 Anson Road PS.Cafe Ph. +65 6438 3151 28B Harding Rd thewallich.com.sg Ph. +65 9070 8782 pscafe.com Tippling Club 38 Tanjong Pagar Road Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra Singapore 088461 2 Bayfront Ave, Ph. +65 6475 2217 B1-01a The Shoppes tipplingclub.com At Marina Bay Sandds, Singapore Ph. +65 6688 7395 Town Restaurant punjabgrill.com.sg 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Singapore Restaurant Andre Ph. +65 6877 8128 41 Bukit Pasoh Road fullertonhotel.com Singapore 089855 Ph. +65 6534 8880 Triple Three restaurantandre.com 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867 Restaurant Labyrinth Ph. +65 6831 6271 5 Neil Road meritushotels.com Ph. +65 6223 4098 labyrinth.com.sg Waku Ghin L2-02, Atrium 2, The Shoppes at Saint Pierre Marina Bay Sands, Same level as 31 Ocean Way, #01-15, Imperial Treasure restaurant Singapore Ph. +65 6688 8507 Ph. +65 6438 0887 marinabaysands.com saintpierre.com.sg SALT Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard #55-01 & #56-01, Singapore 238801 Ph. +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com

Wild Rocket 10a Upper Wilkie Rd Ph. +65 6339 9448 wildrocket.com.sg

Wooloomooloo Steak House 2 Stamford ROad, Level 3 Swissotel Stamford, Singapore Senso Restaurant & Bar Ph. +65 6338 0261 21 Club Street wooloo-mooloo.com Ph. +65 6224 3534

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Il Lido 27 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore 099892 Ph. +65 6866 1977 www.il-lido.com

il Cielo 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883 Buona Terra Ph. +65 6730 3395 29 scotts Road, Singapore 228224 Ph. +65 6733 0209 In Italy Bar Ristorante scotts29.com/buonaterra/contactus.

38 Craig Road, Singapore 089676 html Ph. +65 6423 0918

E: reservations@initaly.asia Burlamacco Ristorante initaly.asia 77 Amoy ST, Singapore 069896 Ph. +65 6220 1763 Jamie’s Italian burlamacco.com.sg #01-165-167 VivoCity

1 Harbourfront Walk Caffe B Ph. +65 6733 5500 2 Bayfront Ave #B1-15 & #101-83 Marina Bay Sands jamieoliver.com

Singapore 018792 La Brezza Ph. +65 6887 3311 marinabaysands.com/Dining The St. Regis Singapore Level Two, 29 Tanglin Road

Singapore Da Laura Ph. +65 6506.6884 47 Neil Road, Singapore 0888272 E: labrezza@stregis.com Ph. +65 6224 8251 labrezzarestaurant.com da-laura.com ITALIAN

Basilico 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 2 Regent Singapore, Singapore 249715 Ph. +65 6725 3232/3 regenthotels.com/EN/Singapore/ Cuisine/Basilico

Domvs, The Italian Restaurant 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230 Ph. +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com Extra Virgin Pizza Asia Square, Tower 1 8 Marina View, #01-04 Singapore 018960 Ph. +65 6247 5757 E: contact@extravirginpizza.com extravirginpizza.com Extra Virgin Pizza United Square 101 Thomson Road #01-14 United Square Shopping Centre Singapore 307591 extravirginpizza.com Fratini La Trattoria 10 Greenwood Avenue Hillcrest Park Singapore 289201 Ph. +65 64682868 E: info@fratinilatrattoria.com fratinilatrattoria.com Forlino 1 Fullerton Rd #02-06 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213 Ph. +65 +65 6690 7564 forlino.com Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar 36 Purvis Street #01-02 Singapore 188613 Ph. +65 6837 1468 E: garibaldi@garibaldisingapore.com garibaldi.com.sg Gattopardo 34/36 Tras Street, Singapore 079026 Ph. +65 6338 5498; 9325 8843 E: reservations@gattopardo.com.sg gattopardo.com.sg

The Light House Restaurant & Rooftop Bar 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178 Ph. +65 6733 8388 fullertonhotel.com Noti Restaurant & Bar 54 Club St Singapore 069431 Ph. +65 6222 0089 facebook.com/notiasia Otto Locanda 32 Maxwell Road #01-03 Singapore 069115 Ph. +65 6224 0978 ottolocanda.com.sg Otto Ristorante 28 Maxwell RD #01-02 Red Dot Traffic BLDG Singapore Ph. +65 6227 6819 ottoristorante.com.sg Pepenero 14 Stanley Street Ph. +65 6222 5808 pepenero.sg Pontini Restaurant 392 Havelock Road Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore Ph. +65 6733 0880 milleniumhotels.com.sg Prego 80 Bras Basah Road LVL 1 Fairmonth S’pore Singapore 189560 Ph. +65 6431 6156 www.fairmont.com/singapore/ dining/prego

Senso Ristorante & Bar 21 Club Street, Singapore 069410 Ph. +65 6224 3534 E: reservations@senso.com.sg senso.sg Sopra Cucina & Bar #01-02 Pan Pacific Orchard 10 Claymore Road Ph. +65 6737 3253 sopracucina.com Trattoria Nonna Lina 61 Cantonment Road Ph. +65 6222 0930 nonnalina.sg Zafferano Ocean Financial Centre, Level 43, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315 Ph. +65 6509 1488 E: info@zafferano.sg zafferano.sg

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BINCHO #01-19 78 Moh Guan Terrace Ph. +65 6438 4567 bincho.com.sg Choubei Japanese Restaurant 1 Netheravon Road, #01-03 Changi Village Hotel, Singapore 508502 Ph. +65 6542 6881 IKYU 5 Yong Siak Street Ph. +65 9663 2003 ikyu.com.sg Ippudo SG @ Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road, #04-02/03/04Mandarin Gallery Singapore 238897 Ph. +65 6235 2797 www.ippudo.com.sg Ippudo SG @ Mohamed Sultan 207 River Valley Road #01-55/56 UE Square Singapore 238275 Ph. +65 6887 5315 www.ippudo.com.sg Ippudo Ramen Express 12 Marina View, #02-01 Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961 Ph. +65 6844 9952 www.ippudo.com.sg Ippudo SG @ Westgate 3 Gateway Drive, #03-03 Westgate Singapore 608532 Ph. +65 6465 9308 www.ippudo.com.sg Japanese BBQ Yakiniku Yazawa #01-01 Robertson Walk 1 Unity Street Ph. +65 6235 2941 yazawameat.com Han 331 North Bridge Road, #01-04, Odeon Towers, Singapore 188720 Ph. +65 6336 2466 E: contact@han.com.sg han.com.sg

Hanayoshi 21 Duxton Road, Singapore 089487 Ph. +65 6225 5567 facebook.com/hanayoshi.sg Hashida Sushi #02-37 Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road, Singapore Ph. +65 6733 2114 hashida.com.sg Hide Yamamoto 10 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands Casino #02-25 Singapore 018956 Ph. +65 6688 7098 www.hideyamamotosg.com Ito-Kacho #04-08 333A Orchard Road Ph. +65 6836 0111 itokacho.com.sg Izy 27 Club Street Ph. +65 6220 3327 izy.com.sg Keyaki 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore #04-00 Singapore 039595 Ph. +65 6826 8240 www.panpacific.com/en/hotelsresorts/singapore/marina/stay/ dining/keyaki.html Kinki 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323 Ph. +65 6533 3471 www.kinki.com.sg Ki-Sho 29 Scotts Road, Singapore 228224 Ph. +65 6733 5251 scotts29.com/ki-sho Mariko’s 4 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089261 Ph. +65 6221 8262 marikos.com.sg Mikuni 3/F Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road Ph. +65 6431 6156 fairmont.com Satsuma Shochu Dining Bar 1 Nanson RD, #01-10/#02-10 Gallery Hotel, Singapore 238909 Ph. +65 6235 3565 satsuma.com.sg Shinji By Kanesaka 1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel #02-20 Singapore 188719 Ph. +65 6338 6131 shinjibykanesaka.com Shinji By Kanesaka 29 Tanglin Road, Lobby Floor The St. Regis Singapore Singapore 247911 Ph. +65 6884 8239 shinjibykanesaka.com

Shunjuu Izakaya 30 Robertson Quay, #01-15 Riverside View, Singapore 238251 Ph. +65 6887 3577 shunjuu.com Sushi Ichi 6 Scotts Road, #02-02 Scotts Square Singapore 228238 Ph. +65 6299 0014 sushichi.com Sushi Kuu 390 Orchard RD, #01-07 Palais Renaissance, Singapore 238871 Ph. +65 6736 0100 facebook.com/sushikuusg Takumen 66 Circular Road #01-01 Singapore 049420 T: +65 6536 4875 sg.takumen.com Tamashi Robataya #02-01 12 North Canal Road Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6636 0855 keisuke.sg Tsukiji Sushi Dai #04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore, 6 Raffles Blvd Ph. +65 6820 0637 meritushotel.com MEXICAN El Rocho’s 36 Circular Road Ph. +65 6438 7879 facebook.com/elrochosmexican Lucha Loco 15 Duxton Hill Ph. +65 6226 3938 luchaloco.com Piedra Negra 241 Beach Roa cor 3 Haji Lane Ph. +65 6291 1297 piedra-negra.com SEAFOOD Long Beach 1018 East Coast Parkway Ph. +65 6445 8833 longbeachseafood.com.sg Long Beach Dempsey 25 Dempsey road, Singapore 249670 Ph. +65 6323 2222 longbeachseafood.com.sg Long Beach KING Next to Kallang Park KFC/ McDonald’s (along Mountbatten Road/ Old Airport Junction) Opposite Mountbatten MRT Ph. +65 6344 7722 longbeachseafood.com.sg

Long Beach IMM Level 3, Next to Rooftop Garden, IMM Building, Jurong East St 21 Singapore 609601 Ph. +65 6566 9933 longbeachseafood.com.sg Long Beach UDMC #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre Singapore 449811 Ph. +65 6448 3636 longbeachseafood.com.sg No Signboard Seafood Vivo City, 1 Harbourfront Walk #0302, Singapore 098585 Ph. +65 6376 9959 East Coast Seafood Centre, Blk 1202 East Coast Parkway #01-02 Singapore 449881 Ph. +65 6448 9959 nosignboardseafood.com No Signboard Seafood Esplanade, 8 Raffles Avenue, #0114/16, Singapore 039802 Ph. +65 6336 9959 Geylang, No. 414 Geylang Singapore 389392 Ph. +65 6842 3415 nosignboardseafood.com Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro No. 34 & 38 Greenwood Ave Singapore 289236 Ph. +65 6467 4950 E: greenwoodbistro@yahoo.com.sg fishshop.com.sg Jing One Fullerton, #01-02/03 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6604 6604 E: reservations@majesticbay.sg majesticbay.sg Paradise Dynasty at ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn, #04-12A ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 Ph. +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 Ph. +65 6766 2380 paradisegroup.com.sg Paradise Dynasty at Causeway Point 1 Woodlands Square, Causeway Point, #05-16/17/18, Singapore 738099 Ph. +65 6894 6322 paradisegroup.com.sg Paradise Dynasty at Westgate 3 Gateway Drive,#02-13/14, Westgate, Singapore 608532 Ph. +65 6465 9271 paradisegroup.com.sg

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Paradise Dynasty at VivoCity 1 Harbourfront Walk, #03-08A, Singapore 098585 Ph. +65 6376 8103 paradisegroup.com.sg Paradise Dynasty at Changi Airport T3, 65 Airport Boulevard, #03-32 Terminal 3, Singapore 819663 Ph. +65 6242 4372 paradisegroup.com.sg The Seafood International Market & Restaurant 902 East Coast Parkway, Block A #01-01 Big Splash, Singapore Ph. +65 6345 1211/2 lobster.com.sg

THAI Folks Collective #01-25 China Square Central Ph. +65 6536 6739 folkscollective.com Mai Thai Blk 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-58 Chip Bee Gardens Singapore 278116 Ph. +65 6474 3108 E: info@maithai.com.sg maithai.com.sg Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant 45 Minden RD, Dempsey Hill Singapore Ph. +65 6475 6088 jimthompson.com

Seafood Paradise, Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue, #01-01 Singapore Patara Fine Thai Cuisine Flyer, Singapore 163 Tanglin RD, #03-14 Tanglin Mall Ph. +65 6336 5101 Singapore paradisegroup.com.sg Ph. +65 6737 0818

patara.com.sg SPANISH

Rochor Thai Binomio 340 Joo Chiat Road 20 Craig Road, Craig Place #01-02 Ph. +65 6440 3270 Singapore 089692 rochorthai.sg Ph. 6557 0547 www.binomio.sg Sabai Fine Thai On The Bay 70 Collyer Quay Catalunya #01-02 Customs House 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Singapore 049323 Pavilion, Singapore 049327 Ph. +65 6535 3718/9 Ph. +65 6534 0886 sabaifinethai.com.sg catalunya.sg/explore MY Little Spanish Place 619 Bukit Timah Road Ph. +65 6463 2810 mylittlespanishplace.com.sg

Tamarind Hill 30 Labrador Villa Road Ph. +65 6278 6364 www.tamarindrestaurants.com

Ola Cocina Del Mar #01-06 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, 12 Marina Blvd Ph. +65 6604 7050 olarestaurant.sg

Thanying Restaurant 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 2 Amara Singapore Singapore Ph. +65 6222 4688 amarahotels.com

Sabio 5 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089591 Ph. +65 6690 7562 E: info@sabio.sg sabio.sg Sabio By The Sea 31 Ocean Way, #01-02 Quayside isle Singapore 098375 Ph. +65 6690 7568 sabio.sg/bythesea

TURKISH Alaturka International Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant 16 Bussorah Street Singapore 199437 Ph. +65 6294 0304 alaturka.com.sg VEGETARIAN

Salt Tapas & Bar #01-22A Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road Ph. +65 6837 0995 salttapas.com

Lingzhi Vegetarian Liat Towers #05-01, 541 Orchard Road, Singapore 238881 Ph. +65 6734 3788 lingzhivegetarian.com

UNA Tapas, 1 Rochester Park Ph. +65 6773 0070 una.sg

Loving Hut 229 Joo Chiat Road #01-01 Singapore 427489 Ph. +65 6348 6318 www.lovinghut.com.sg

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