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contents January - February 2017 NOW & THEN

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Soap Box Editor’s message.

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

14 Words With Rhys Challenger

We meet the General Manager of Mercure Hotel Singapore Bugis.

AT T R A C T I O N S

16 My Singapore Weekend

Chef Andrew Walsh of Cure reveals his usual weekend schedule in the city.

20 Master of All Terrain

We take a Jeep Wrangler on a spin around some of Singapore’s sites.

24 Island Adventures

We look at some of the fun activities available on Sentosa.

P H O T O E S S AY

30 Colours of Chingay

Indonesian photographer Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto’s amazing shots of the annual Chingay parade.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Image by Luke Finn

40 On the Road: Beach Road

We take a look at this historic street and discover lots of food and culture and some architectural gems.

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DINING

46 Tastes of an Empire

We review recently launched The Ottoman Room in Tanjong Pagar.

48 Birds of a Feather

We enjoy this eclectic new brasserie on Telok Ayer.

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50 Tables for Two

We look at some of the most romantic restaurants in Singapore.

T R AV E L

54 My Favourite Five:

Vegetarian Restaurants

Felicia Chia rounds up her top meat-free restaurants in the city.

58 Talk of the Tables

With a number of new restaurants opening this month, we meet two of the chefs involved.

62 Words With Marcus Jilla

We talk to the brains behind the popular Barrio by Mexout chain.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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

94 Wild at Heart

Luxury, adventure and natural beauty on Sumba.

76 A Seamless Journey

We relax in style at Damai Spa at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

98 The Giant Awakens

We spend a fascinating long weekend in Yangon and Inle Lake.

78 Cultured We Are

We meet Sheryl Tan, the woman behind the new We Are Cultured brand.

66 A New Zouk

Linette Leong checks out this iconic club’s new digs in Clarke Quay.

80 A Five-Step ABC for Happy Travels

Dr Gary Tho’s handy travel tips to keep you in good shape when on the road.

68 At The Bar

We talk to the men behind three of the city’s best cocktail bars.

82 Raising the Barre

Ruby Tan rounds up some of the best Barre studios in town.

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

92 Treasure Islands

We take a look at the upcoming launch of Bawah Island resort.

74 Spa News

We round up the latest spa promotions.

64 Grape Expectations

Stephen Mostad introduces some of the lesser-known Mediterranean wine producing nations.

72 Suite Life

We spend a night at the recently opened Mercure Bugis.

90 Travel Bespoke

We meet John Blanco, the man behind the new travel club Afini.

ART

86 Bringing a World of Art to Singapore

Adam Searle looks at the upcoming Singapore Contemporary exhibition.

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ROCK

… the Singapore’s National Stadium in fancy dress or your team’s colours, to the accompaniment of live enter tainments acts. The par ty continues at Clark Quay after the final whistle on both nights.

RUCK

… with the world’s top 16 national sides, including New Zealand, Australia, England, Kenya, South Africa, Fiji and Asian challengers – Hong Kong and Japan, as they serve up sizzling rugby sevens action.

RUMBLE

… with fans of all ages at the carnival atmosphere on both matchdays, treat yourselves to top-notch food and beverages and try your hand (and feet) at the rugby -themed activities around the stadium.

With less than a hundred days to go till the 2017 HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s kicks off, rugby fans keen on a weekend of fun, excitement and colour must book their tickets now.

Individual passes, family tickets and exclusive hospitality packages still available from

http://www.singapore7s.sg

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appy New Year and welcome to Singapore! As we leave one festive season behind us, we welcome another this January, with the city celebrating Chinese New Year. This is an excellent time to visit the Lion City, especially to witness the annual Chingay parade which celebrates not only the beginning of a new Lunar Year but also the many cultures and ethnicities that make us this diverse nation. Indonesian photographer Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto has brilliantly captured the colour and vibrancy of this event on our cover and in our regular photo essay feature. These images should provide ample inspiration for keen photographers looking to capture the spirit of Chinese New Year in the city.

Art lovers have plenty to keep them occupied in January, with a long list of events scheduled that includes Art Week, Art Stage and Singapore Contemporary. In our Art section we look in detail at this year’s Singapore Contemporary, which promises to be an event not-to-bemissed.

The Singapore food scene continues to develop and evolve at pace and we go behind the scenes with Chef Andrew Walsh in our My Singapore Weekend feature and meet the chefs behind new exciting new openings, Chef Antonio Oveida from The Garage and Chef Florian Ridder from The Summerhouse. We also review two recently launched restaurants, Birds of a Feather and The Ottoman Room, which both serve up excellent innovative cuisine. We round up some good choices for a romantic meal with your significant other and point the way to some healthy vegetarian restaurants to kick-start your New Year health regime. Those looking for a more extreme change of lifestyle should check out our guide to the best Barre studios in town – after the excesses of the festive seasons, there’s now no excuse for not getting back into shape.

In our regular On the Road feature, we explore the historic Beach Road, home to some of the city’s best-loved landmarks, old and new, and a lively centre for shopping, dining and culture.

Further afield we take a Jeep Wrangler for a spin around the island and look at some of the best adrenalin-pumping activities available on Sentosa. For our regular profiles of some of the city’s movers and shakers, we meet Sheryl Tan, the woman behind We Are Cultured, Marcus Jilla, the man behind Barrio by Mexout, and John Blanco, the man behind the new travel club, Afini.

This issue also features our expanded travel section, where we focus on ideal destinations in the region for a memorable off-the-beaten track city break. We look at the exciting launch of Bawah Island, discover the magic of Nihiwatu on the island of Sumba and enjoy the beauty of Yangon and Inle Lake in Myanmar.

Happy travels and Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Justin Eeles

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Singapore Art Week Whether you are an art aficionado or simply appreciate the arts, head down to the Singapore Art Week from January 11 - 22 for art fairs, gallery openings, art tours and much more. Notable events to check out would include Art Stage Singapore (Jan 12 - 15) , which will showcase contemporary artworks from all over Asia, the Singapore Biennale (until Feb 26), which uses art to explore the journey into the unknown, and ARTWALK Little India (Jan 12 - 17), which brings traditional folktales and mythology to life through animation.

For more information, visit artweek.sg

Art Stage Art Stage Singapore 2017 will be held from January 12 - 15. The four-day event is the leading Asian art fair connecting the world to the best of Asian contemporary art. Art Stage Singapore brings together art pieces from all over South East Asia, China, India, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand so that you won’t need to travel the world to see these acclaimed art works. The one-day pass is priced at $26 and the four-day pass is priced at $52.

For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com

Two Door Cinema Club Live Indie-pop sensation Two Door Cinema Club is set to grace the Singapore stage this coming January 16. Known for their biggest hit, ‘What You Know,’ the band will be playing tracks from their new album ‘Gameshow,’ which was released last October. Following their past sold-out shows in Singapore, the indie-pop band will be performing at The Star Theatre for a onenight only show.

For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com

Passenger Live With the chart-topper “Let Her Go” hitting #1 in over 20 charts worldwide, Passenger will be performing live in Singapore for the first time at The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre on January 13. Passenger is known for his unique genre of pop indie folk music and this is a great chance to get serenaded by this popular English singersongwriter.

For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com

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Laneway Festival 2017

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Undoubtedly the most important event on the Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, takes place on January 28 - 29 this year. Soak in the festive mood by taking a walk through Chinatown to see how Singapore welcomes the Year of the Rooster. For an evening of excitement, head down to River Hongbao at the Floating Platform, Marina Bay, on Chinese New Year’s Eve and countdown to the New Lunar Year with performances, elaborate lanterns and fireworks.

Chingay Dubbed the Mardi Gras of Singapore, the Chingay parade (see our photo essay page 30) takes place on February 10 - 11 this year at the F1 Pit. To date, the Chingay Parade is the largest street performance and float parade in Asia, showcasing Singapore’s unique multicultural personality with dazzling floats, dancing dragons and stilt walkers. Celebrated by the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians, the Chingay parade is truly the festival that brings people together, no matter what race or religion they might be.

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Returning to sunny Singapore for the seventh time, the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival takes place on January 21 at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay. Featuring over thirty eclectic bands, including Astreal, Luca Brasi, Tash Sultana, Bottlesmoker, Bob Moses, Aurora, Floating Points, Glass Animals and Whitney, the Laneway Festival is the hipster music festival to head to if you love all things indie. So grab your floral headgear, round sunnies and fringed apparels and head down to Gardens by the Bay for this popular annual one-day festival.

For more information and tickets, visit singapore.lanewayfestival.com

Metallica Live Following the success of their soldout show in Singapore in 2013, heavy metal band Metallica will be returning to Singapore after four years, performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on January 22. Look forward to head-banging tunes from the eighttime Grammy Award winning band, as they perform the tunes from their 11th studio album “Hardwired… To SelfDestruct” released last November.

For more information and tickets, visit sportshub.com.sg

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Chinese New Year Round Up Shang Palace Treat yourself and your family to a sumptuous eight-course meal at Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel this Chinese New Year. Highlights of the menu include Braised Abalone with Winter Melon and Baked Kurobuta Ribs with Rose Wine and Garlic complete with Shang Palace’s signature Fortune Yu Sheng. Available from January 16 to February 11, the menu starts from $108 per person for a minimum of four persons.

For more information, tel: 6213 4473, shangri-la.com

Revelry at The Carvery This Chinese New Year, The Carvery at Park Hotel Alexandra will be offering Chinese New Year specials from January 10 to February 11. Priced at $45++ for lunch and $55++ for dinner, the buffet will feature dishes such as Crispy Pork Belly with Apricot Ginger Sauce, Honey-roasted Leg of Lamb and Salt-baked chicken. For an additional $38.80++, The Carvery will serve up the Golden Eight Treasures Yusheng, consisting of cured Norwegian trout, fried fish skin, salmon roe and other premium ingredients.

For more information, tel: 6828 8833, parkhotelgroup.com

Dahlia Dreams at Gardens By The Bay Usher in the Year of the Rooster at Gardens by the Bay with a brand-new floral display called ‘Dahlia Dreams.’ This beautiful arrangement, located in the Flower Dome, features yellow, orange and red Dahlias and Begonias. Take in the stunning sights while strolling through the Chinese garden-inspired landscape, complete with a three-tier pagoda, a pavilion, moon gates, and even intricate sculptures of chickens. Look out for the first-ever LED Phoenix in Singapore, which will be attempting to set a new Singapore record. Dahlia Dreams will run from January 20 to February 19.

For more information, visit gardensbythebay.com.sg

Cherry Garden Capella Singapore

Chinese New Year is never complete without having some Pen Cai. This Lunar New Year, head down to Cherry Garden, at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, to to have a taste of their Luxurious Pen Cai – Singapore’s largest traditional ‘basin dish’, weighing more than 25 kilogrammes and measuring up to 45 centimetres in diameter. Cherry Garden’s rendition is topped with premium ingredients such as braised four-head abalone, lobsters, scallops and sea cucumbers. If you should prefer to usher in the Year of the Rooster at home, Cherry Garden also offers a spring festive takeaway menu.

For more information, tel: 6885 3500, mandarinoriental.com

Over the festive season, Capella Singapore will be offering a selection of ultra-luxurious auspicious Chinese New Year set menus in Cassia, its Cantonese fine-dining restaurant.

Choose between the Spring Menu, Abundant Blessing Menu, Double Happiness Menu and Deluxe Fortune Menu with prices that range from $79++ to $199++ per person. Cassia will be serving up premium ingredients such as abalone, Wagyu beef, lobster, sea cucumber and bird’s nest.

This seasonal menu is only available from January 28 to February 11.

For more information, visit capellasingapore.com

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Ippoh Last month, Osaka’s oldest premium tempura restaurant, Ippoh, opened its new casual dining concept, Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh at lifestyle destination COMO Dempsey. Ippoh Tempura Bar by Ginza Ippoh uses only the freshest and most premium ingredients seasonally available. The tempura is cooked in prime safflower oil so that the flavours are maintained, without the greasiness that is usually associated with tempura. Lunch menu options are priced from $60 to $100 while dinner menu options are priced from $140 to $200.

For more information, tel: 1800 304 3388, comodemspey.sg

Welcoming over 41,000 revellers partying from dusk til dawn, the 16th edition of Zoukout, which took place in December, was once again a huge success. Themed ‘One Tribe,’ to emphasise the identity of the festival and its mission to unify like-minded people, ZoukOut 2016 saw world-class acts that included Hardwell, Zedd, Martin Garrix and Alan Walker as well as a selection of local and international DJs. Together with the excellent visuals and lightshows, ZoukOut 2016 offered two unforgettable nights of dance and music.

Kaiserhaus Valentine’s Day Treat your sweetheart to a hearty meal at Kaiserhaus this Valentine’s Day (between February 11 – 14). The three-course meal is priced at $108++ for two, and features two choices for each course.

The highlight of the meal is definitely the main course, where you can choose between the Kaiserhaus Signature Gourmet Beef Stew or the Kaiserhaus Seafood Pot – both come in a portion perfect for sharing. Finally, wrap up the romantic night with a slice of pastry. Diners can head to the pastry counter and pick any one of the chef’s creations.

For more information, visit kaiserhaus.com.sg

PYXIEMOSS From January to May, head down to PYXIEMOSS Restaurant and Bar every second Sunday of the month for Chef Tim Ross-Watson’s special Sunday Brunch (January 8 and Feb 12).

Stars of the menu include the Roast Beef, (premium Black Angus served with crisp potatoes, golden Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and gravy), Piggy (roasted pork belly with crackling served with a confit apple sauce), and the innovative Cauliflower (sous vide whole cauliflower, roasted in the Tandoor oven and served with Bernaise sauce and corn). For dessert, don’t miss his versions of Eton Mess and Apple Crumble.

For more information, tel: 6532 2171, pyxiemoss.com

Illumi Run The fourth edition of Illumi Run which took place in December, saw thousands of Illumi Runners doused in Illumi Glow Water, running and dancing the night away. For the first time, Illumi Runners set off on the Neon Paradise route, which featured exciting glow zones like Cosmic-Land and Flower Dreams. The run ended with a party on Palawan Beach, where runners danced their night away to the tunes played by DJ TiNC, Rave Republic and Taiwan’s DJ Cookie.

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Enter the Sensorium Maintaining their position at the forefront of cocktail innovation, Tippling Club recently launched a new ‘Sensorium’ menu of 12 fragrance first new cocktails. Inspired by memory-evoking scents from childhood, Tippling Club’s Head Barman Joe Schofield (pictured) has collaborated with International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF) to create a sensory journey, with creations like Forest, Leather, Grass, Rain and Campfire. Guests sample each as they would a new fragrance before making their choice. All cocktails are priced at $22 and go down very well with Chef Ryan Clift’s extraordinary culinary artistry.

Tippling Club, 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, tel 6475 2217, tipplingclub.com

The Future’s Orange

Eat Singapore 2017

Singapore celebrated the launch of two new flavours from iconic distiller Cointreau at Potato Head Folk on October 27. On hand to launch Cointreau Noir and Cointreau Blood Orange was Alfred Cointreau, who obviously carries the same passion as his ancestors for this iconic liqueur. Cointreau Noir is a delightful blend of Cointreau and Cognac, which slips down fabulously neat or with cloudy apple juice in a ‘Cloudy Night.’ For a Blood Orange cocktail, try it with Cranberry Juice and ice in a ‘Cointreau Rouge.’ Delicious!

For more information, visit cointreau.com

The team behind the brilliant dining concept Eat Singapore has just released their new book for 2017.

Following the success of the inaugural Eat Singapore 2016, this year’s book continues and expands the privileges that diners can expect when visiting the book’s hand-picked selection of 12 restaurants. The new choice of eateries includes some of our favourite dining spots in Singapore, (Dehasa, Aura, Bam, Meta and Chef’s Table) offering an excellent way to explore different cuisines and concepts, either as a couple or in larger groups. With complimentary main courses or discounts available at every restaurant (conditions apply), the book also offers great deals on wine and champagne, teaming up with premium labels like Cloudy Bay and Ruinart Champagne. What’s more, book holders will also receive complimentary membership to Swiss Butchery, with a 10% discount off all products, except tobacco and alcohol. With a limited number of books available, we’d advise getting your copy as soon as possible!

For more information, visit eatsingapore.sg

Comfort Food Heaven Check out the new casual restaurant at Raffles@Holland Village, Otto’s Deli Fresh.

Expect crowd-pleasers like healthy salads, pulled pork burgers, sandwiches, pasta and premium grilled meats, backed up by friendly service, affordable wines and great desserts.

Popping in for a quick snack? Try their delicious fries with trio of dips (BBQ sauce, salted egg curry sauce and Mentaiko) or a bowl of their fabulous mushroom soup. For lunch, we love their beef on tagliatelle, served in a beef jus with sour creme, button mushrooms, gherkins and parsley. Finish it off with a cup of their fabulously decadent Hot Chocolate.

Otto’s Deli Fresh, 02-01 Raffles@Holland Village

Say Cheese

At the Table

Fans of all things cheese have much to celebrate with the opening of The Cheese Artisans in Greenwood Avenue. Here a wide selection of rare and fine cheeses is available for both retail and dine-in, backed up by a choice of affordable wines and other delectable gourmet nibbles. With two cheese experts from Europe on staff, The Cheese Artisans features a chilled storage system for ripening and storing some of the world’s most sought after soft and hard cheeses. Feast on classics like Comte AOC 24 months, Westcombe Cheddar, Colton Basset Stilton, Brie de Meaux and 36 months Gouda, while trying rarer creations like the creamy Vacherin Mont d’Or AOC. If you’re not sure what you like, we’d recommend dropping into the shop to try out one of their boards or platters with a bottle of fruity red.

For more information, visit cheeseartisans.com.sg

Enjoy dishes like this excellent Lamb with parsley root cream and mushrooms at the recently launched Chef’s Table on Tras Street.

Helmed by Chef Stephan Zoisl, this unique dining concept offers guests the choice of either four-, six- or eight-course menus, with the kitchen team preparing dishes to individual customer preferences. Simply choose ingredients you don’t want (from the 28 choices of premium produce) and wait for the result while sampling the excellent choice of boutique vintages from Sommelier Per Drews.

With its personal approach, exquisite cuisine and great wine selection, we’ll definitely be back for more.

Chef’s Table, 61 Tras Street, tel 6224 4188, ChefsTable.sg

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Feel the Burn at Fat Lulu’s Fans of Asian BBQ should check out the new restaurant Fat Lulu’s on River Valley Road.

Serving up sizzling specialities like Satay, Herb-Crusted Lamb Rack and Spicy Pork Ribs, the BBQ menu is the work of Chef Sam Chablani, whose past experience includes time at Halia, The Steakhouse, Naughty Nuri’s and Raven – his burger won our Now Singapore Best Burger challenge in Singapore in 2015. At Fat Lulu’s he has created a fantastic menu of BBQ favourites which will have fans of the burnt char flavour drooling into their napkins. Apart from the very moorish meat specialities, we also love the vegetables dishes on offer – don’t miss the Burnt Corn, Roast Potatoes and Mushrooms or the Burnt Asparagus. Another must try dish is the Ikan Bakar (grilled fish). Marinated in a blend of chili oil, ginger, turmeric, garlic and chat masala, the delicate grilled parrotfish is full of flavour and quite delicious. To cool down your palate after such a spice trail, Fat Lulu’s Pastry Chef Song has created a good choice of innovative desserts. These include decadent dishes like his Berries and Chocolate and Atas Kinder Bueno or the more cleansing Apple and Champagne, a brilliant blend of apple sorbet and champagne nitrogen.

For more information, visit fatlulus.sg

Aloha Pololi!

Local Flavour

The craze for poke in Singapore continues at pace with the opening of Pololi at China Square in December. Part of a chain which started in Hong Kong, Pololi is the brainchild of Singaporean Steph Kudus. Returning to the city-state to set up Pololi, Steph has introduced some interesting local Asian flavours on her poke menu, including Sweet Onion Teriyaki Swordfish, Thai Spicy Tuna, Korean Spicy Tako, Ginger Marlin, and Sambal. Designed as an open market type stall, Pololi will offer two differentsized poke bowls ($15.99 for 150g and $17.99 for 180g) as well as other Hawaian specialities like Spam Masubi, granitas and Kona Brewing Company beer.

For more information, visit pololikai.com

Alchemy at South Beach Those looking for an afterwork pint with a difference should check out the CBD’s brilliant new bar, Alchemist Beer Lab. Located at South Beach on Beach Road, this sleek new addition to the city’s dynamic F&B scene features a choice of creatively infused ales and ciders, along with the range of craft beers brewed at the parent company’s more established outlet, the Little Island Brewing Company in Changi Village. Using recently developed technology, the infused beer towers offer a new flavour take on beer, using ingredients as diverse as pineapple, marshmallow, rosemary and salted plum. Backing up the drink selection, the kitchen offers a good selection of bar tapas and a very affordable set lunch at $15.90. Our pick for a sundowner? The amazing Chicken Wings washed down with a pint of the Hop Dog. Alchemist Beer Lab, South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road, B116, tel: 6386 4365.

Our favourite Dempsey hangout recently added ten new items to their menu, following their commitment to sourcing local and sustainable produce. With their edible garden now in full bloom, Open Farm Community don’t have to look far for local produce and Executive Chef Ryan Clift and his team have introduced some local flavours into the new offerings.

These include starters like the Tempura Jurong Frogs Legs, inspired

by Malay style chicken curry, and a Steak Tartar marinated in ginger Chilli.

Fish lovers will enjoy the OFC Fish Burger, served in squid ink buns with pickled cucumber, and the Roasted Pink Snapper, served on roselle and hibiscus ketchup, pickled cucumber and a calamansi and sesame cucumber salad. Our favourite dish was the BBQ Half Chicken, served with sweet corn ragout, potato fondant and a mustard frill salad.

For more information, visit openfarmcommunity.com

Lock Route at Gillman Culture lovers enjoying Singapore Art Week should check out the project ‘Lock Route,’ artist Cleon Peterson’s first time collaboration with the National Arts Council Singapore, which opens on January 13 and will be displayed at the Gillman Barracks until July 2017.

Curated by Cleon Peterson and Khairuddin Hori, the exhibition features a large mural and a life-size sculpture. The Gillman Barracks, once military housing, now hosts a good selection of art galleries, cafes and event spaces and will be well worth a visit in the coming months with the multitude of art happenings scheduled in the city.

For more information on all of the events happening in January, visit artweek.sg

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A New Level

Our favourite micro brewery and restaurant LeVel 33, brilliantly located at Marina Bay Financial Centre, has recently refreshed its food menu, adding a selection of creative new dishes using seasonal ingredients. Chef Jimi Tegerdine has been elevating the cuisine of this popular 33rd floor eatery over the last 12 months and his latest offerings continue the trend. There are still some great bar snacks with which to enjoy the microbrewery’s delicious ales (a must try is the Lamb Bao, roasted lamb shoulder with cabbage slaw and lime pickle in a bun) but there’s also a great choice for those looking for a more sophisticated dining experience.

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ew dishes include some interesting starters – we liked Forest, a selection of seven mushroom textures presented with panache on a slab of oak with a poached organic egg. Also interesting was the Octopus, which had hints of ginger, lemon grass and lemon and was served with ‘30-second espelette pepper sponge,’ corn puree and a squid ink tapioca chip. Another dish with Asian influence is the Pierogi, a veal sausage served in a wonton dumpling with avocado purée, cold pickled grapes and snow peas. From the new main courses, our favourite was Cutlet, a generously sized cornfed lamb chop, presented in a delicious sauce reduced from truffle, mushroom and potatoes. Other new mains include Market Catch, a seasonal fish fillet served with salsify, a drizzle of soy gastrique and pickled and raw asparagus, and Iberico, which is brined in LeVel 33’s fabulous IPA before being pan-baked and served with kai lan,

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caramelised fennel, black garlic chips and jamon crumbs. Desserts are also fabulous – don’t miss the Beehive, a flakey cinnamon puff pastry with slight sugar brush and lavender mousse, served with a scoop of homemade rosemary ice-cream and a multi-coloured collection of chocolate hexagons.

A visit to LeVel 33 is highly recommended for any visitor to the city. Not only do they have an amazing view of the Marina Bay area, they also serve some of the best tasting beer in the city.

Add to that Chef Jimi’s new creations and you can’t fail to have a memorable time.

For more information, visit level33.com.sg

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Rhys Challenger

Images courtesy of Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis

Rhys Challenger is the General Manager of the recently launched Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis, a sleek and stylish contemporary hotel in one of the city’s busiest shopping and commercial centres.

Having spent the past five years in the city, most recently working on the pre-opening of the hotel, he has seen the city change at pace. We asked him about his experience of the city.

NS: What is it like launching a new hotel in a place like Singapore?

RC: To be given the opportunity to open the first Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis in Singapore has been the highlight of my 20-year career with Accor Hotels! I feel really honoured to open this hotel in such a dynamic city like Singapore! It has been a career changing moment for me which has given me invaluable experience and an exposure into the fast-changing and ever-evolving tourism landscape.

NS: What were the main challenges you faced opening the Mercure Bugis?

RC: Firstly, my biggest challenge was just getting the hotel open!

The amount of time and effort it took to bring the hotel up to an international Four-Star standard was very challenging. Luckily I have a very keen eye for detail, but this has made my job more difficult as I am very particular with the high service quality I expect of my hotel. I did not expect the level of workmanship to take so long to perfect. I believe we are quite close to meeting my requirements now. The other challenge was getting quality skilled staff from the pool of hospitality professionals in Singapore. With so many hotels opening, and the limited foreign quota number here, it is very difficult to get the staff with experience and the

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NS: How do you relax on your days off?

What would be your ideal day in the city?

RC: Having a young family, my day off is spent enjoying valuable time with them. We might head off to the East Coast playgrounds, then visit one of the many local eateries for lunch including one of our favourites, Din Tai Fung.

We might then visit Gardens By The Bay and let the kids scooter around the many walk-ways whilst soaking in the sight of its stunning garden designs and attractions. We often then head off for refreshments around the Marina Bay precinct or down to one of the areas by the Singapore River like Boat Quay, Clarke Quay or Robertson Quay. A swim in the evening to cool off tops off a perfect day in the city for me!

required customer service skills. I work closely together with all departments to harness and develop an ongoing ‘customer service culture’ in the hotel.

NS: What is unique about the property?

How does it differ from other Mercure hotels in the region?

RC: Our absolutely stunning Mercure Hotel is one-of-a-kind in Asia Pacific, and can compare to only a few other Mercure Hotels worldwide!

We see our beautiful hotel as one of the ‘new generation’ of Mercure properties in city destinations. Our public areas are our unique selling point. From our contemporary lobby/ lounge bar, unique sculptures and artwork, to our courtyard gardens and 25-metre infinity swimming pool, we hope to offer something for every traveller. The list does not stop there though – our pool terrace also features a fitness lounge and Jacuzzi and our stunning rooftop ‘Skydeck’ offers a wonderful area to relax and watch the sunset over the city.

NS: What three activities would you recommend guests to do while staying in the Bugis area?

RC: I’d suggest taking a short walk to Bugis Street, one of the best shopping destinations in Singapore, which offers the latest and trendiest fashion at affordable prices.

Shoppers can also enjoy the best choice of street shopping in this area with Bugis Plus and Bugis Junction malls offering a good selection of shops, cafes and eateries.

Visitors should also check out some of the temples around the hotel to experience a taste of Singapore’s diverse culture.

Alternatively, take a stroll to the area around Arab Street, which, true to its name, epitomizes the Middle Eastern way of life.

Historically a Muslim district, this area attracts people from all walks of life to indulge in the quarter’s rich culture, savour the ethnic cuisines, enjoy the souk-style retail experience or learn about the rich history.

NS: What can we expect from Mercure Bugis in 2017?

RC: We can expect the hotel to gain market share and be a big player in the Bugis precinct. Being the only international midscale hotel in our immediate vicinity, we have a fantastic opportunity to increase the hotel’s business and be The place to stay in the area.

NS: How has Singapore changed as a destination since you have been living in the country?

RC: Singapore has moved from a transit stopover city linking countries in the northern and southern hemisphere, to its very own unique destination. In the five years I have spent in Singapore, I have seen many attractions mature to lead the way in bringing more tourists into the Lion City. This is why I love Singapore!

NS: What do you think is Singapore’s most under-rated attraction or site?

RC: Although Singapore is very well known for its food culture, I believe there are many local hawker sites that are still pretty much ‘un-touched.’ Take the Michelin Star hawker outlet, for example, which is now well known – but how many other similar places are out there? To me, the wide choice of local cuisine in Singapore is severely under-rated. I am certainly trying to spread the word!

NS: Tell us of your favourite local dining secret within easy walking distance of the hotel?

RC: This would have to be Artichoke Café & Bar which is located across the road from the hotel. I do think however that this outstanding little gem is perhaps not much of a secret anymore!

NS: What event in 2017 are you most looking forward to?

RC: The 10th anniversary of the Formula 1!

The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is a very close second! Both personally, and also for the hotel business, as both events are held close to my hotel.

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My Singapore Weekend

By Andrew Walsh I Images courtesy of Cure

Andrew Walsh was born in County Mayo in Ireland and took his first kitchen job washing plates in a restaurant where his brother was chef. The industry intrigued him and the experience led him to dropping out of school and attending the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology to study culinary arts. Work experience in Ireland included the one Michelinstarred Sheen Falls Kenmare and the two Michelin-starred Thornton’s in Dublin. Walsh then moved to London where he worked with esteemed chefs like Tom Aikens and Jason Atherton. It was Atherton who asked him to open Esquina with him in Singapore, the tapas bar on Jiak Chuan Road that started the whole small plate revolution in Singapore and transformed Jiak Chuan Road and Keong Saik Road into a thriving dining hub. After a three-year stint at Esquina, Walsh then decided to open up his own restaurant, Cure, which offers fine dining modern European cuisine in a more relaxed setting. Here he takes us through the rituals of his usual weekend in the city.

Friday

On Fridays my day starts like any other. At 7:30am I wake up and have a strong coffee to shake off the cobwebs and try to freshen up with a protein shake and some granola and fruit. I live in the Chinatown area and like to walk to work. The area here is normally buzzing as my place is located along Shenton Way, which is always busy with the office crew getting to work and the local hotels getting their morning deliveries. Before I get to my restaurant, Cure, I usually stop off at Luxe Café

up the road on Keong Saik to grab a latte. Here I say hello to our good neighbour, the manager Richard Letch, and have a good gossip about the up and downs of the food and beverage industry. This is generally about the previous night’s business and whether either of us had any rude guests to deal with, which can happen.

My day at Cure start at 9am as I get the kitchen open and stoves on to get set for Friday lunch and the weekend chaos. I have a

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chat with the team, put some music on and we then get ready for the Friday lunch crowd.

At 11:30am I do my rounds to check that the restaurant is clean, the tables are set properly, the temperature in the dining area is comfortable and the correct music is on.

At 11:45am I then do my tasting of the dish preparation we have done, which is usually just a teaspoon of every sauce, puree, etc. We then do our briefing about guest arrival times and plan ahead for the dinner reservations.

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Lunch will finish around 3pm and then it’s time for a juice while I check my emails and do the ordering sheets and organise the following week’s work rota. 4pm is time for a break, so I head down to Fitness First at the 100am mall for an hour’s workout with my trainer.

Then it’s back to Cure for our staff family meal, as we call it, which is always super tasty. My guys put a big effort into making this communal meal, which is usually something like a great pasta salad or a spicy chicken curry.

At 5:45pm we do another staff briefing, if we have some VIP guests coming or are catering for a birthday or special celebration, and confirm guest arrival times for the dinner service.

Then it’s time for a quick espresso coffee to charge me up before the first guests arrive.

Service finishes around 11pm and I then walk the room to say my hellos and goodbyes to guests. Once we are closed, I then take some time to plan my Saturday. I usually keep Friday nights pretty low key as I like to make the most of Saturdays, so I’ll usually grab my General Manager, Tim Dopson, and head across to The Cufflink Club. Here I’ll see my mate Joel Fraser for a beer and a pizza and wind down.

Saturday

Image courtesy of Vasco

Image courtesy of 40 Hands

On Saturdays I usually like to start work a little later so will head to the gym around 10am for a quick run. At this time of the morning it’s much quieter so it’s a good time to go and get the blood racing. After a quick shower I head off for a well-needed breakfast with my mates at Super Loco at Robertson Quay. It’s always nice to walk along the river to get there – the guys do a great job with Chef Jason Jones always taking good care of us.

So after a good long coffee, eggs, beans and avocado, I like to get to Cure at around 2pm.

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my singapore weekend Cure is closed for lunch on Saturdays so Tim and I have a good meeting for an hour or so, discussing the week ahead and trying to clear any media requests that we receive.

Saturday night is the last service of the week so it’s nice to finish service and treat the crew to a glass of wine and celebrate another great week. I usually then head to Vasco to catch up with the GM, Christian Hartman, or to 28 Hong Kong Street down the road, for a couple of drinks. Christian and I usually have a good chat and plan our football game that takes place every Sunday morning. We play for a club here called TGA and we both play up at the front in what is a very good 90-minute workout in the sun.

Sunday

Image courtesy of Marina Bay Sands

On Sundays I get up early as football kicks off 10am at Turf City. The crew here is a good mix of locals and expats and it’s great to catch up with the lads and have a beer or two after the game.

On Sunday afternoons I head for a late lunch around Tiong Bahru. I really like this historic neighbourhood and it’s great to have a walkabout and check out the new cafes and restaurants. For great coffee, I like the cafe Forty Hands on Yong Siak Street and sometimes grab some local food at the Tiong Bahru Market as there’s a great choice there.

I’ll then head to Spago at Marina Bay Sands for sundown drinks. They do an amazing Old Fashioned here and the bar snacks are really good. The crowd up there is also great and it’s one of my favourite hang-outs in Singapore.

Then it’s usually time to go home for a glass of wine and some cheese and watch a movie. I tend to have an early night on Sundays to prepare myself for work first thing on a Monday morning.

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By Hamish Morgan

Of all the cars I have owned, my clear favourite was the 1981 Jeep CJ7 I drove around the wild streets of Jakarta. This was one of a long line of Jeep models released on the civilian market after the end of the Second World War, the latest incarnation of which is the current Jeep Wrangler. It was a no nonsense vehicle that inspired a degree of respect from other road users and generally kept me out of trouble. So when I got the chance to try out this latest version, both on the streets of Singapore and off-road over the border, I jumped at the chance.

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s a legendary off-road vehicle designed to handle the extreme challenges of tough terrain, the Jeep Wrangler is the not the first vehicle you would perhaps choose to negotiate the city streets of Singapore. There is little need for four-wheel drive in a modern city with excellent roads and infrastructure – unless you happen to get caught in a flash flood – and the advanced mechanics which ensures stability when crossing through water or driving over uneven ground won’t get a lot of use on a city commute or trip to the shops.

This is all true, but what it fails to recognise is that even though you are not using the car to its full potential every day, you could if you wanted to. In fact, with such a powerful and robust vehicle in your hands, you might be inspired to explore new terrains at every available opportunity, if not in Singapore, then over the border in Malaysia and beyond.

And when you’re not pushing the car to its limits, it’s still a very attractive car to drive on city roads. It might be a rugged off-road vehicle but it’s still modern and comfortable and features all the mod-cons you need from a daily ride (think music system with built in

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hard drive, aux socket and CD player, arctic airconditioning and dynamic power steering. It’s also a large vehicle, with the new elongated 4-door version offering tons of space for both driver and passengers, so is a viable family vehicle as well.

Whereas its increased size makes it a little harder to negotiate tight three-point turns, it also adds gravitas to your road presence – with its raised road position and fearsome front grill and bumper, you’re pretty much guaranteed that no other road user, aggressive bus drivers included, will attempt anything foolish in your immediate vicinity.

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To get a good idea of how my handsome new Jeep would handle both on- and off-road terrain, I took one for a spin around some of the island’s diverse locations, mixing eight lane highways with narrow lanes and alleys to see how she coped. Picking her up from the Jeep Chrysler showroom just off Alexandra Road, I was impressed to see how many variants of the car now exist – with both two- or four-door versions, available with either hard or soft-top, drivers are spoilt for choice. I believe my assigned black four-door softtop Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited provides a great all-round option for those looking to get the most from their Wrangler experience. Cruise along the coast with the doors and top off, keep cool in the CBD with full AC comfort or let loose on the trail with the whole family – all very possible and good fun too!

Heading north from Alexandra, I passed through the rolling greenery of Bukit Timah towards Kranji and the Sungol Boleh Wetlands. Although there wasn’t much chance of testing the car’s water clearance capabilities (760mm) it was a chance to leave the high rises of the inner city behind and get out into some of Singapore’s open country. On the highway, the car responded well, providing a smooth, stable and remarkable quiet ride at 90kph. The steering is slightly looser than other cars on asphalt but once you’ve got used to it, it’s a breeze to control for such a sizeable machine.

Left: Parked near the Bukit Timah Saddle Club.

Right, from top: well-earned offroad mud; on the green.

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Clockwise from top: At the zoo; in front of the Scarlet Hotel; leaving Capella Singapore on Sentosa; jungle canopy on Mount Faber; black and white; paradise indeed.

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Left: Plain sailing at Keppel Marina; CBD backdrop at National Gallery Singapore.

The Sungol Boleh Wetlands is one of Singapore’s many National Parks, offering nature lovers the chance to hike through trails along the north east coast, an area rife with dense fauna, varied birdlife and even the odd crocodile. Nearby, the Bollywood Veggies Farm (100 Neo Tiew Road, tel: 6898 5001) serves up some hearty local cuisine in their Poison Ivy Bistro (using homegrown herbs and vegetables from the farm) as well as offering cooking classes and educational tours of the farm. It’s a world away from the modern city and a popular destination for families and school trips looking for a more natural environment and slower pace of life. It was also an ideal lunch stop to refuel before the main leg of the Singapore road trip got underway.

The plan was to drive south from Kranji along the SLE and CTE before hitting the CBD and the vibrant streets of Chinatown. I’d then head towards the west coast, hitting the Keppel Marina for a coffee before exploring some of the many popular tourist sites on Sentosa. Leaving this tropical playground behind, I’d try out the engine’s power on the ascent of Mount Faber.

Before tackling the narrow winding lanes around Coronation Road, where some of the city’s best black and white colonial bungalows would provide a suitably historic backdrop.

Encompassing the city, the coast, the country and the island’s highest driveable mount, this should provide a decent idea of how the Jeep would handle a mini Singapore adventure.

Inside the car’s cabin, the finish is what you would expect from an all-terrain vehicle – it’s no-nonsense and no frills but very practical.

The ride is comfortable and stable on the road but there are lots of handles to grab once it gets rocky. The music system offered basic functions but no Bluetooth pairing or GPS that I could find – this is apparently available at an additional cost. Acceleration is slightly sluggish if you use your pedal gingerly, but the engine (3.6 litre V6 with 285 horsepower) roars to life with a little encouragement. Whether cruising along the SLE or attacking the windy ascent of Mount Faber, the car responded well, with the only difficulty being a particularly tight U-Turn – the turning circle of the four-door version is not the best, more akin to a bus, making swift about turns on narrow roads an impossibility.

If you’d like to test-drive the car in the more extreme conditions it’s built for, Jeep have recently added the opportunity to take the car over the border to Malaysia, where an off-road course has been specially constructed not far from the causeway. Here you can test the car’s four-wheel drive capabilities on steep inclines, through water hazards and over uneven rocky terrain. Apart from experiencing the car’s impressive off-road pedigree, this is also pretty good fun and should be tried by all of those considering buying such a machine. Technology like the Trail Rated traction, which keeps the vehicle steadily going forward on slippery or loose terrain (with Hill Descent Control allowing the Jeep to maintain a steady low speed on a steep incline), keeps the driver in control in sticky circumstances. This with the high ground clearance (10 inches) and integrated suspension (which keeps you going forward even when some of the wheels are elevated off the track), ensures a relatively stress-free

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trail drive. It’s definitely enough to whet the appetite for more serious off-road adventures, and that may be enough for some prospective buyers.

Returning the car at the end of the day to the dealership, I was suitably happy with the car’s all-round performance. Despite the distance covered, the fuel consumption was fairly decent, considering the large engine, and the car had coped well in all the circumstances I had thrown it in. Now to come back another day to try the two-door version.....

For more information, visit jeep.com.sg

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Island Adventures The great thing about Singapore is that it’s always summer and where better to let off some steam, relax and have fun than the sunny shores of Sentosa. With something for everyone, this island destination offers everything from adrenalinfuelled adventure to laid back relaxation and fine dining. Apart from the many wonders available at Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios at the gateway to the island, each of Sentosa’s many beach locales offers a heap of fun activities, so get out there and explore!

Universal Studios Singapore Singapore may not have a Disney World but Universal Studios Singapore is definitely a worthy alternative. This theme park, located in the heart of Resorts World Sentosa, is a world on its own, with seven individually themed zones to get lost in.

Regardless of whether you are here on a weekend or weekday, expect large crowds from the moment it opens at 10am. A simple hack to avoid the growing lines is to explore the theme park’s zones in an anticlockwise direction, starting from Madagascar and working your way around. Alternatively, you can simply invest in the Universal Express Pass and skip the queues as you gain access to a priority lane (once for every participating attraction).

Recent additions include Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey, a roller coaster ride that takes you on an adventure with characters like Puss, Kitty and Humpty Dumpty – great for the little ones who may not be ready to face the high-adrenaline rides. A definite highlight is TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle – a simulated, 3D coaster ride that will

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make you feel like you’ve stepped into your very own action film!

Regardless of whether you are a sci-fi nerd or a history buff, make a trip to Ancient Egypt and suffer the Revenge Of The Mummy. As expected, this indoor coaster will get your heart pounding from all of its thrills and spills but you’ll still face countless surprises as the entire ride happens in almost complete darkness!

There is much more to Universal Studios Singapore than just the rides. There are plenty of shows for everyone to enjoy, like the infinitely cute Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase or Shrek 4-D Adventure! Cinema fanatics should definitely check out Lights, Camera, Action! Here you will witness an empty soundstage develop into the scene of a dramatic earthquake, through the power of special effects alone.

It may be best to save your meal until after you’ve explored all the rides, lest you struggle to keep it down. There’s a whole world of international food offerings available, from Mediterranean fare at Ancient Egypt’s Oasis Spice Café to Mel’s Drive-In Universal Studios Diner in Hollywood… and of Singapore, Resorts course, carnival snacks galore World Sentosa, like cotton candy, popcorn, tel: 6577 8888, churros and ice cream at various rwsentosa.com/uss. kiosks throughout the extensive grounds. Marissa Trew The most impressive viewing tank, the Ocean Gallery, sits like a huge cinema screen, with seats and relaxing music providing the ideal environment to escape the modern world outside and get lost in a soothing subterranean one. Watching the sharks, manta rays and stingrays glide effortlessly through the water, surrounded by a myriad colourful fish is an almost hypnotic experience. There are 18 million litres of water in this tank, which is home to over 50,000 marine animals.

S.E.A. Aquarium To label this popular attraction as just an aquarium would be a major disservice. If the weather outside is wet, this is a fantastic place to while away a few hours – to get the most of the place we’d recommend spending at least half a day. Apart from the impressive series of enormous tanks and walk-through aquariums, brimming with exotic marine life from across the region and beyond, the S. E. A. Aquarium offers a fascinating selection of interactive shows, exhibits and talks. For the young this is a magical wonderland – it’s hard to move on from some of the displays they are so mesmerising.

Elsewhere, look out for the amazing jellyfish tanks, the eccentric seahorses and the massive goliath grouper, just some of the 800 species on display throughout the S. E. A. Aquarium.

The collection of marine life originates from an area spanning ten different time zones, following the trade routes taken from South East Asia to India, China, Africa and beyond, with each area of ocean covered in detail. These include the Strait of Karimata and Java Sea, the Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea, the Bay of Bengal and Laccadive Sea, the Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, the South China Sea and the waters off East Africa. Highlights include the Shark Seas, where visitors walk through an aquarium teeming with a variety of sharks, including the nurse shark, the black-tipped reef shark, the grey reef shark and the clumsy looking hammerhead.

Determined to be a centre of education and preservation as well as an attraction, the aquarium offers a series of ‘learning adventures’ for the young. These are aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the ocean to future generations so students have a greater understanding of subjects like conservation and the environment.

To get the most out of your visit, we’d advise setting aside a good four to five hours so you can really enjoy the displays without feeling you have to rush. If you feel like having lunch at the aquarium, Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora offers S. E. A. magnificent views of the Open Ocean Aquarium, Resorts aquarium while you eat. Helmed

by Singapore’s first female Iron World Sentosa, Chef, this fine dining establishment tel: 6577 8888, will complete an unforgettable rwsentosa.com experience at S. E. A. Aquarium.

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Ola Beach Club The newest attraction on Sentosa is the recently launched Ola Beach Club on Siloso Beach. This impressive Hawaian-inspired space houses a swimming pool, sun loungers, beach bar, restaurant and spacious event space as well as offering an amazing choice of watersport activities. These include exclusive attractions like the Jet Pack and Jet Blade (imagine yourself powering through the air propelled by a high powered water jet or hovering above the water on a board) as well as more traditional water activities like banana boats, stand-up paddleboards, donuts and kayaks. Ola is not just great for the active however – with a menu of modern Hawaiian cuisine, a cocktail bar, guest DJs and a laid back vibe, this is the ideal place to lie back and relax in the sun. The resident mixologist, Alex Ng, has worked at renowned Singapore establishments like Loof, Bar Stories and Tess, Bar and Kitchen so we’d advise starting off your Ola experience with one of his refreshing creations like the Siloso First Light (tequila, freshly-squeezed orange juice, pomegranate syrup and mango) or the Hala Lei (gin, pineapple juice, chamomile tea and homemade allspice liqueur). On the food front, we go for the excellent poke bowls and Grilled Octopus as well as more wholesome Ola Beach dishes like the Huli-Huli Chicken and Club, 46 Siloso the delicious Loco Moco – a Wagyu Beach Walk, beef patty on steamed Japanese tel: 6250 6978, white rice, with sesame seeds, finely olabeachclub.com chopped konbu and a panko crusted egg, served with fries and a salad.

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Go Green Segway A good way of getting your bearings and seeing what the island has to offer is on a Segway.

Operated by Go Green, this eco friendly business offers a number of different Segway tours available from their outlet located opposite the Bikini Bar, not far from Beach Station. Here get the hang of maneuvering a Segway along the road on tours that run from 30 minutes to 150 minutes, taking in the beach views and sights like the Sentosa Merlion, Fort Siloso and the recently launched 180m Siloso Skywalk. Easy and fun to use, the Segway is the ideal way to explore the quiet traffic-free roads of the island – if you fancy doing more of the work yourself, you can also hire a bicycle here and explore the island on your own terms.

Gogreen Cycle and Island Explorer, Siloso Beach, tel: 6352 6754, segwaytours.com.sg

Skyline Luge Sentosa Literally steps away from Sentosa’s Beach Station, the Skyline Luge Sentosa is one of countless attractions you’ll come across during a day out in Sentosa. A little like go-karting without the engine, the luge will have you speeding along a downhill racetrack and testing your reflexes along of series of twists and turns.

Before all the excitement begins, have a leisurely journey to the top of Imbiah Hill by hopping on the Skyride… a cable-operated chairlift boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding beaches, the tree canopy below and the skyline of Singapore’s central business district on the horizon. It operates well into the evening too, making for a very romantic backdrop to kick start any date night.

Their motto “once is never enough” is definitely worth keeping in mind when purchasing tickets. While you can buy single ride tickets (which include both a skyride and luge experience), it’s much better value to opt for their three- or five- ride packages! If the whole family is in tow, consider the four, eight, or ten ride family passes, which guarantee that everyone gets a go!

Of course the true highlight is the two luge racing tracks that wind their way from the peak of Imbiah Hill back to the base. Feel the wind in your hair as you shoot down the winding trails and compete against your fellow ‘lugers’ to the bottom of the hill.

Whether you are planning a day on Sentosa with your family or you are trying your best to get your date’s heart racing, the Skyline Luge just might be the answer! Marissa Trew

Skyline Luge Sentosa, 45 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6274 0472, skylineluge.com

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Wavehouse Sentosa The lack of a decent surf break in Singapore is more than made up for at Wavehouse Sentosa. This 70,000 sqft beachfront facility features the exhilaration of two man-made waves (the leisurely FlowRider and the more extreme FlowBarrel), and a casual restaurant/bar area.

Fun-seekers can start off their water frolics on a boogie board before graduating up to the much harder boarding. A cross between surfing, snowboarding and skate boarding, this involves trying to stay upright as water is pumped towards you at high velocity. Once you’ve mastered your balance on the FlowRider, take a giant step up to the FlowBarrel wave. This mimics an impressive barreling wave by pumping 100,000 gallons of water a minute in a perfect crest, allowing seasoned pros the ideal stage for practicing their skills.

Wavehouse Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6377 3113, wavehousesentosa.com

Megazip Adventure Park This fun facility offers a good choice of activities to get your heart pumping. The park sits amidst the vibrant greenery of Imbiah Hill – one of the best viewpoints on the island. Everything from the high ropes obstacle course to the MegaZip zip line is ideal for families travelling with adventure-loving kids.

The obvious highlight here is the MegaZip – a 450 metrelong high wire zip line between Imbiah Hill and Fox Finish Point on the beach below. Reaching speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour at a height of 75 metres, it definitely gets your heart pumping. It’s also perfect for those with a competitive spirit – try to gather up as much speed as you can and race your friends to the bottom.

Other attractions here include the ParaJump, a 15-metre high launching platform that gives you the sensation of a free-fall parachute jump, and MegaBounce, which combines a trampoline and bungee ropes so visitors can test their acrobatic skills as they leap to new heights.

MegaZip Adventure Park, Imbiah Hill Road Sentosa Island Singapore, tel: 6884 5602, megazip.com.sg

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The park is open daily but if you are here in Singapore on holiday, dodge the weekend rush by coming on one of the less busy weekdays. While it is possible to book tickets for the park’s separate attractions, we guarantee you will want to try everything at least once, so invest in one of their ticket packages to give you access to all. Marissa Trew

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Coastes, Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6631 8938, coastes.com Sand Bar, 50 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6274 9668 Blue Lotus, Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, tel: 6339 0880, bluelotus.com.sg Sabio by the Sea, Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, tel: 6690 7568, dhm.com.sg

Island Bites

After all that excitement, you’ll definitely be needing some well-earned refreshment and hearty sustenance.

Luckily you won’t have to travel far for a good feed. We recommend Ola Beach Club (see above) for excellent Hawaiian fare but there’s a wide choice of international cuisines on offer on the island. Located opposite Gogreen Segway on Siloso beach is C-side, a dining and entertainment complex which includes The Bikini Bar, Coastes, Flame and Sand Bar. For casual all-day dining, Coastes is a good choice with its menu of popular favourites, friendly service and excellent location. It’s the kind of place you pop into for brunch and end up spending the whole day – sun loungers are also on hand for those with less planned on their itinerary. Sand Bar next door is also a good place for a sunset drink. From 6pm to 9pm (Mondays to Fridays) all house pour spirits, together with selected beers and cocktails, are a very affordable $7.

For a change of scene, head to Quayside Isle, where a selection of international restaurants and cafes looks out over the picturesque marina. Good choices for local food here include the excellent seafood restaurant Blue Lotus – try their Chilli Pomelo Crab for one of the best (and spiciest) versions in Singapore!

Alternatively head to the authentic Spanish restaurant Sabio by the Sea for an al fresco feast of delicious tapas and sangria, overlooking the swaying masts of the yachts – it’s hard to believe that this casual but sophisticated location is just a short drive from the busy streets of the CBD.

Sabio by the Sea

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Colours of Chingay Text and photos by Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto

If one single event could capture the essence of Singapore’s unique multicultural identity, it would be The Chingay Parade (from February 10 – 11th at the F1 Pit Building). For locals and foreigners here, Chingay is the perfect opportunity to see the full splendour of Singapore’s multicultural roots.

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lthough it is very much connected with Chinese culture, and always held in the beginning of Chinese New Year, performers and spectators of Chingay celebrate ‘One Singapore,’ where age, race, language and creed are no barrier. Performers come from countries from all over the world, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Spain and even Rwanda, to mingle with the rich mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western culture here.

Every year, I look forward to Chingay as there is always something new – the themes, costumes, performances, and all those happy faces. I’m very honoured to have been selected to shoot the event as the official media from the Indonesian Embassy.

One of my most anticipated highlights every year is the Indonesian participants.

For several years, Indonesia has been represented by JFC (Jember Fashion Carnaval) and they never cease to amaze me. Each costume is like an art installation, be it a temple stupa, a tribe warrior or some kind of creative form. The costumes and makeup of the performers in this troupe are just fabulous and unbelievably beautiful! I can’t imagine how they carry around those 10kg suits with the heat inside the costume in the humid Singapore weather.

Based on my experience shooting this event, the most useful lenses to have on the track are an ultra-wide lens, a fish-eye lens, and a medium-range zoom lens. I use all of them with my two camera bodies. I also carry a portrait prime lens to help me capture the emotions and facial expressions of the performers and the spectators.

Chingay is an event where the lighting and colours change quick, hard and fast. One moment you’re shooting with white light, the next it changes to very dramatic red, then green light. Based on this, Chingay can be a photographers’ nightmare or a playground. But the most challenging part of shooting Chingay for me is having to be aware of my surrounding while shooting so that I don’t end up getting in the way of the performers or their props. This is because I have to be constantly on the move while searching for the best spots to shoot the event.

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Dancers perform the award-winning classical dance Qiao Hua Dan, which originates from Sichuan, China. The dance was presented by 700 female dancers from various dance groups in Singapore, including a number of secondary schools students.

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After taking plenty of safe shots, I always try to attempt something different. This image is an experiment in using features like ‘rear curtain sync flash,’ pulling the zoom lens during exposure for some cool effects.

Normally not all shots like this will work, but I'll get enough to keep.

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The performers from Indonesia are always my Chingay highlight. In this image I was blown away by Jember Fashion Carnaval’s costumes. Carrying such a heavy load in 30 degree humid heat for several hours must be exhausting!

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The 'Chronicle of Borobudur Temple’ by Jember Fashion Carnaval. This 20kg glimmering costume is inspired by the Borobudur Temple in Central Java. Borobudur Temple is an Indonesian landmark that has been listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site.

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This image depicts the Hudoq dance, which features huge carved masks from the Dayak tribes in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

This dance is traditionally performed after rice planting. According to Dayak beliefs, this ritual dance ensures a bountiful crop and prevents malevolent spirits from taking over the ‘soul’ of the rice.

To see more of Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto’s work, visit w1snu.com

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On the Road:

Text and Photos by Luke Finn

One place to witness the stunning growth of Singapore geographically over the past century is Beach Road. So named because it used to be on the coast, this historical road is one of the city’s oldest thoroughfares and has more than a little of interest to keep the curious visitor occupied for a few hours. Even though it’s not a particularly long stretch of road, its diverse blend of architecture, history and culture make it one of the more fascinating areas of the city.

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Left, clockwise from top: Raffles Hotel in festive attire; kaya toast at Kafei Dian; the two South Beach towers.

Right, clockwise from top: Traditional coffee at Kafei Dian; hawker stall at Golden Mile Food Centre; char siew on rice at Golden Mile Food Centre.

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tart your Beach Road exploration at the Civilian War Memorial at the beginning of the stretch, just past the Padang. This iconic landmark was built in 1967 to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Japanese occupation in the Second World War and is located in a small park. Its four pillars, which reach up to the sky, represent the four major ethnic groups in Singapore, unifying the country through a sense of shared struggle and hardship.

Walking south from the memorial takes you past the esteemed driveway of the city’s most celebrated hotel, Raffles Singapore (1 Beach Road, tel: 63371886, raffles.com). A beacon to a bygone age of travel luxury and style, this much-loved building has managed to retain its mystique and magic while adapting to the needs of the modern traveller and is well worth a visit. Whether for afternoon tea at Tiffin Room, a Singapore Sling at the Long Bar (the iconic beverage was invented at the hotel) or dinner at Raffles Grill, the hotel offers a fantastic choice of restaurants, a unique experience and exemplary service.

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If you’re on the lookout for something a bit more casual, Seah Street and Purvis Street, which both run parallel off Beach Road, offer a good selection of international bars, cafes and restaurants as well as some established local eateries. On Seah Street, pop into Tess Bar and Kitchen (38 Seah Street, tel 6337 7355, tessbar.com) for a cocktail and some sharing plates or head to Third and Sixth (36 Seah Street, tel: 6336 1248) for some American inspired cuisine (great burgers) and a game of beer pong. On Purvis, try the chicken rice at Chin Chin Eating House (19 Purvis Street, tel: 6337 4640), fiery Thai at First Thai (23 Purvis Street, tel: 6339 3123) or go upmarket for fine dining Italian at Garibaldi (36 Purvis Street, tel: 6837 1468, garibaldi. com.sg) or Modern French at Gunther’s (36 Purvis Street, tel: 9010 3075, gunthers.com.sg). If you’ve started your day of discovery early, drop by the Kafei Dian coffee shop (37 Beach Road, tel: 6336 8813) on the corner of Beach Road and Purvis Street for some traditional kaya toast and a cup of local coffee.

This is one of the few remaining places that bakes its own soft bread rolls for the all important morning kaya fix. They also offer steaming plates of bee hoon noodles, chicken rice and other local delicacies during the day at very competitive prices.

Opposite these dining streets lies one of Beach Road’s most recent developments, South Beach. Comprising two new towers and a series of renovated ex-military buildings, this commercial and residential complex offers the recently launched J.W. Marriott Hotel, an office tower and a choice of restaurants, cafes and bars. With rooms and spaces designed

by Philippe Starck, the modern minimalist interior of the J.W. Marriott (30 Beach Road, tel: 6818 1888, marriott.com) offers the polar opposite to Raffles Hotel nearby, allowing visitors the choice of the best of both worlds when staying in the vicinity.

On the other end of the scale, the unique The Pod (289 Beach Road, tel: 6298 8505, thepod.sg) offers a fun and affordable way of staying in the city in a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel.

Here guests share a communal room, but maintain some levels of privacy, in minimalist pod-style accommodation (suites are also now available for those looking for added privacy).

The architecture of Beach Road continues to offer an eclectic blend of style over Middle Road. Standing at 100 Beach Road, Shaw Towers was the tallest building on the block when it was completed in 1976 and has been an important landmark ever since. Now home mainly to offices, this 35-floor edifice once housed two separate cinemas, Prince and Jade,

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the former of which was the largest in town and sported the widest screen in the region. It’s now looking its age a little when compared to the startling examples of modern architecture further down Beach Road towards Arab Street and Kampung Glam. These include the knife-edged The Gateway at 152 Beach Road and the octagonal The Concourse, both completed in the 1990s, and newer towers like the under-construction Duo development, which promises to be a stunning addition to the Singapore cityscape once completed.

Beyond all this futuristic high-rise wonderland, Beach Road reverts to more low-rise shop-house architecture after the junction with Ophir Road. This is the gateway to the Kampong Glam precinct, an old Malay township that has developed into a lively centre for Middle Eastern food and culture. It’s also home to Haji Lane, a narrow pedestrianised stretch of fashion boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants. This is a must visit part of Singapore and should be on everyone’s travel itinerary.

To get an idea about the area’s history, pop into the Malay Heritage Centre (85 Sultan Gate, tel: 6391 0450, malayheritage. org.sg) nearby. Currently there’s an exhibition of newspaper and magazine cuttings depicting the changes in attitude and culture of the Malay population in Singapore over the past century. Through the cartoons, advertisements and columns of the day, visitors can see how the local Malay community reacted and adapted to the arrival of workers from overseas.

Apart from the great selection of Turkish, Lebanese, Indian and Malay food available in the area, there are also some international outlets offering good value food and drinks nearby.

We recommend Blu Jazz just off Haji Lane, Mrs Pho a little further Beach Road and for something truly unique, Nox, Dine in the Dark (269 Beach Road, tel: 6298 0708, noxdineinthedark.com).

They say that fine dining is a feast for the senses, a symphony that starts with the presentation of the dish, before taste buds are awoken by the food’s aroma and then satisfied with the first taste. Take perhaps the sense we take most for granted away though and dining becomes a very different sensual experience.

At Nox, Dining in the Dark, they do just that, inviting guests to enjoy a three-course menu of modern international cuisine in complete darkness, without knowing what they are eating or where exactly they are eating it. If it sounds like a recipe for disaster, in reality it is anything but. Nox have clearly done a lot of work to ensure that the experience is not only unique but also

food for thought regarding how we behave in restaurants, what we expect and how we cope when we can’t see what we are doing. It also challenges the diner’s ability to identify dishes and ingredients when they are not in plain sight, which is not as easy as you might expect it to be.

Another great unique dining destination on Beach Road is the Golden Mile Complex further south. Another example of extraordinary architecture, this enormous ship-shaped structure is home to the city’s ‘Little Thailand.’ Once inside the complex, it’s hard to believe you are still in Singapore shop signs, produce and people are all very much of the Thai persuasion. Should you be on the lookout for sweet chilli or fish sauce, or a wide assortment of Thai snacks, this is the place to come. There are also quite a few Thai restaurants, the bestknown being Diandin Leluk (5001 Beach Road, tel: 6293 5101) and Na Na Thai (5001 Beach Road, tel: 6297 8498), which both serve up good authentic Thai dishes at affordable prices.

Next door to Golden Mile Complex is another 1970s edifice, Golden Mile Tower, another historical building associated with the city’s movie theatre heyday. It’s here that The Golden Theatre opened in 1973, offering the biggest cinema in South East Asia with 1,500 seats. It’s now the home to the independent cinema The Projector (6001 Beach Road, theprojector.sg), which shows an eclectic selection of cult movies, foreign films and old classics as well as recent releases.

Opposite, the multi-storey Golden Mile Food Centre (505 Beach Road) offers a good selection of Singaporean hawker delights like Chicken Rice, noodles and the brilliantly-named Tiong Bahru Roasted Duck Specialist, which serves up a very decent plate of duck, char siew and crispy roast pork on rice.

Those looking for some unique Singaporean souvenirs should check out the line of shops that includes Scene Shang (263 Beach Road, tel: 6291 9629, shop.sceneshang.com) and Supermama (265 Beach Road, tel: 6291 1946, supermama.sg).

Here, local designers have created a range of beautiful products that include ceramics, furniture, accessories and art pieces.

With its fascinating blend of the old and the new, vibrant culture and unique shopping opportunities, Beach Road is well worth exploring on foot. Apart from getting up close and personal with some of the city’s best-loved landmarks, this will allow visitors to experience the living culture that makes Singapore such a modern cosmopolitan centre.

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Left, from top: Golden Mile Tower and the Concourse beyond; steps at the Concourse.

Right, clockwise from top: Haji Lane; a dish at Nox; Thai snacks at Golden Mile Complex.

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Tastes of an Empire

By Marc Tan I Images courtesy of Fat Prince

Left, from top: Chef Moyes; the interior of The Ottoman Room; cocktail.

Right, from top: Kebabs at Fat Prince; the bar at Fat Prince.

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ne of the most exciting openings to hit Singapore last year was the dual concept restaurant Fat Prince and The Ottoman Room. Housed in a spacious converted shop-house on Peck Seah Street, this stylish restaurant brings the tastes of the Middle East to Singapore in two distinctly different fashions.

The first is the casual dining space Fat Prince, which is billed as a traditional kebab house and sells a range of authentic and creative cuisine from the Middle Eastern area, which spans from countries like Turkey to Lebanon and beyond. The interior is not like any kebab shop we have ever visited though – the team behind Fat Prince, the Dandy Partnership, are the same group who brought the brilliantly designed modern izakaya Neon Pigeon to the city in 2015. Working with EDG Interior Architecture + Design, they have worked their magic on

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the interior here too, resulting in a space that takes its inspiration from both the West and the East and delivers an ideal space for anything from a weekend brunch for two to dinner with friends. Modelled on an Istanbul Cafe, a city that provides the gateway between two civilisations, Fat Prince is a bold and boisterous place to dine while enjoying Chef Hunter J. Moyes’ excellent selection of dips, salads and kebabs. Towards the back of the restaurant, a wide archway opens into the elegant dining hall, the Ottoman Room. Here guests can sample a more refined menu of sharing plates, surrounded by the splendour of an ancient empire. “I try to stick to more traditional flavours and ingredients at Fat Prince, while in the Ottoman Room I like to experiment with new flavours and textures,” says Chef Moyes. Entering the room transports guests to a space akin to an old palace or stately home. History has left its mark but a new energy and direction has brought it a new lease of life. With subdued lighting (burning oil

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lamps hang romantically from the ceiling), this large square room offers a much more opulent dining experience. With plush seating, either on the enormous stretched leather sofa or comfy chairs, this is a place to linger over delectable Mezze and the grilled specialities from the kitchen’s unique wood-fired earth oven.

Experimenting with this traditional slow cooking method has been a labour of love for Chef Moyes but it was definitely worth the effort.

Rich, tender and full of flavour, the menu’s selection of meat dishes are a definite highlight here. Designed as a sharing dining experience, the menu offers a selection of dishes from each of its sections – diners choose two from the Meat and Fish section and two from the Vegetable section, which are then shared on the table. This menu also includes unlimited Mezze, delivered by trolley to the table at the beginning and throughout the dining experience. With standout dishes like their humus selection – don’t miss the Duck Fat or Artichoke Humus – Smoked Olives and a gloriously flavourful Arabic Lentil Soup with Oxtail and smoked tomatoes, it might be tempting to fill up quickly. We’d recommend saving a lot of space for the main courses though. Highlights here are the Grilled Pink Snapper, one of the best fish dishes we’ve tasted in Singapore and the wonderfully smoky Beef Short Rib, baked overnight in the oven. To accompany your meat dishes, we’d recommend trying the Beetroot, served roasted, pickled and

jellied and the Black Lentil Salad, an exotic blend of pulse and spices.

To wash down all this hearty goodness, the bar offers a selection of Middle Eastern beers and wines. We were impressed with the Jordanian lager, which went very well with the Mezze, before trying a delicious fruity red from Lebanon, which provided a perfect companion to the rich mains.

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Whether for a lunchtime kebab or a decadent evening meal, these two new additions to the Singapore F&B scene are a very welcome breath of fresh air and we believe they will set the standard for what could become a revolution of local dining habits.

Fat Prince, 48 Peck Seah Street, tel: 6221 3683, fatprincesg.com

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power points, high speed Wi-Fi and excellent coffee, it offers a fabulous alternative to the usually cramped high street coffee chains that attract the nomadic workforce.

With its surprisingly large interior – you’d never guess its size from outside – the eclectic mix of furniture is well spread out, allowing for small meetings or gatherings to go ahead in relative privacy. The interior design is a charming blend of greenery and polished woods, with natural light streaming in through the raised skylights – with its modern almost aviary-like appearance, you might not be surprised to see birds swooping from plant to plant. Design pieces add a contemporary flourish – the team here is definitely not taking itself too seriously. Seating is varied as are the tables – perch on the bar, choose small and intimate or share with strangers on the large communal wooden slab.

In one corner, the open kitchen sees chefs at work, preparing the kitchen’s unique blend of international cuisine with Sichuan influence.

Known for its often fierce heat, this fiery

016 was definitively the year Amoy Street stood up and made some noise, transforming itself from the shy sister to Telok Ayer into the centre of the action. With openings from the likes of Bochinche, Ding Dong, Burger Joint and Employees Only, suddenly all eyes were on this charming stretch of preserved shop-houses, perched brilliantly between Chinatown and the CBD. The last feather in the cap to Amoy’s stellar year of dining and cocktail excellence opened its doors at the end of the year.

Transporting a small part of Chengdu to Singapore’s city centre, Birds of a Feather is the first operation in the Lion City for the owners of Chengdu’s popular chain, Good Wood Café. This casual but stylish all-day eatery is a surprising and welcome addition to the street, offering a good option for anything from a breakfast coffee to an evening cocktail or full dinner. If the aim was to build a place to relax and hang out with a laptop, they have succeeded in spades – with its network of

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Chinese cuisine adds a sizeable kick to many a dish on the menu - don’t miss favourites like the ‘Find the Chicken in the Chillies’ on the all-day small plates menu or the wonderfully aromatic Hot and Sour Chazuke on the dinner menu, a warming dish served with Grilled Barramundi, Mentaiko and Niigata Rice in a pickled mustard broth . The dishes are not overly spicy though and not everything packs a punch – the Grilled Cheese Panini with Braised Pork Belly and Pickled Cabbage is a good wholesome brunch or lunch choice, as is the Oriental Bolognaise with Onsen Tamago, Mizuna and Ebi Sakura. To cool the palate, finish off with the Poached Pear, served with citrus, ginger, longan, snow fungus and caramel orange ice-cream.

If you’re dropping by for an evening drink with some to-die-for ‘small plate’ bar snacks, we’d recommend ordering the Crispy Port Trotters in a Bag, the Fried Calamari and the Fried Potato and Japanese Sweet Potato.

All are designed to go perfectly with an ice-cold beer and here they have the very refreshing Spanish pilsner Moritz on tap to do the job.

Birds of a Feather, 113 Amoy Street, tel 6221 7449.

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Tables for Two Images courtesy of respective outlets

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner but romance should live every night of the week. Whether it’s the 4th, 14th or 24th, we’re here to help you find a suitable place to wine and dine your significant other. Check out our choice of dining venues that we think will soften any heart and set the mood for love.

↑ Forlino With its stunning location overlooking Marina Bay, Forlino is an amazing dining choice any time of the day. In the evening though, this fine dining Italian restaurant is hard to beat, especially for an intimate meal for two.

We love talented Chef Yohhei Sasaki’s inspired menu of refined Italian cuisine and are sure that you will do too.

Forlino, 1 Fullerton Road, tel: 6690 7564, dhm.com.sg

← Cure One of our favourite restaurants, Cure offers an intimate but sophisticated dining space on Keong Saik Road, close to some of the best bars in the city. At the helm is Chef Andrew Walsh, whose monthly changing tasting menus and new a la carte dishes have quickly captured the local dining public’s imagination. This is ‘casual’ fine dining at its best but with only a limited amount of tables, you’ll need to be quick to get a reservation.

Cure, 21 Keong Saik Road, tel: 6221 2189, curesingapore.com

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↓ Corner

House

Nothing says romance like an old colonial bungalow in the Botanic Gardens. At Corner House, Singaporean Chef Jason Tan delivers his ‘gastro-botanical’ menu in a beautiful historical setting, surrounded by a verdant canopy of green. Chef Tan’s menu is a celebration of the finest seasonal produce and natural ingredients, transforming simple vegetables like mushrooms and onions into something sublime. Take a stroll in the gardens, enjoy a glass of wine at Claret Corner and then take your table on the second floor for an evening of exquisite haute cuisine.

Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, tel: 6469 1000, cornerhouse.com.sg

↑ Nox

↓ POLLEN What could be more romantic than being dined in a Flower Dome? Located in the iconic Gardens by the Bay, this unique venue is the jewel in the crown of Jason Atherton’s Singapore restaurant collection. Executive Chef Steve Allen’s Mediterranean-inspired tasting menu is fantastic and the dome’s cool dry climate inspires you to dress up and look your best. Service is impeccable and you can walk off your meal with a stroll through the garden’s collection of baobab and olive trees.

POLLEN, The Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, tel: 6604 9988

Dine in the Dark

At Nox the lights aren’t just turned down low, they’re turned off, allowing guests a sensual experience that won’t be soon forgotten. Woo your loved one with your dulcet tones and get ready for a new kind of intimacy. Here, table manners are pretty much irrelevant but conversation skills are a must – you can’t retreat into a phone when the small talk dries up. Luckily the food and service is top notch, making it a fun and unique dining experience, no matter what.

Nox Dine In The Dark, 269 Beach Road, tel: 6298 0708, noxdineinthedark.com

↑ Aura Located at National Gallery Singapore, Aura is the latest outlet in the il Lido group’s expanding restaurant empire. Spread over two floors, with a Sky Lounge on the upper level and the restaurant below, Aura caters for both casual eating and more refined dining. Start your evening with a sunset cocktail at the Sky Lounge and take in the bar’s magnificent view of the Singapore skyline. When you are suitably relaxed, head downstairs to the elegant dining room for reasonably priced authentic Italian cuisine, backed up by friendly and efficient service.

Aura, 05-03 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, tel: 6866 1977, aura.sg

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DINING ← Salt

Grill and Sky Bar

Perched on the top floor of ION Orchard, with sweeping views across the island, Salt Grill and Sky Bar is a gorgeous space in which to enjoy Luke Mangan’s signature modern Australian cuisine. Dishes are light and refreshing, using the very best Australian produce in both the degustation and a la carte menus. There is crisp but friendly service, a decent wine cellar and prices that won’t blow a hole in your wallet making this is an excellent choice for a romantic tête-à-tête.

Salt Grill and Sky Bar, 55-01 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, tel: 6592 5118, saltgrill.com

↓ Joël

↓ Odette

Robuchon Restaurant

For a special occasion, treat your better half to an evening of gastronomic adventure at RWS’s top celebrity restaurant. Expect the finest haute cuisine, professional service and all the little touches that make a great meal memorable. If Alaskan King crabmeat covered in imperial caviar doesn’t get you in the right mood, then the huge collection of French wine on hand should help.

Joël Robuchon Restaurant at Hotel Michael, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway tel: 6577 6688, rwsentosa.com

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One of the city’s best restaurants, the two Michelinstarred Odette is housed in the National Gallery Singapore. With celebrated Chef Julien Royer in the kitchen, Odette is an ode to modern gastronomy in a sophisticated yet unpretentious setting. It’s so popular however that you may have more luck reserving for Valentine’s Day in 2018.

Odette 01-04 National Gallery Singapore, St. Andrew’s Road, tel: 6385 0498, odetterestaurant.com

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My Favourite Five:

Vegetarian Restaurants

By Felicia Chia Images courtesy of participating outlets

Going for a vegetarian meal in Singapore doesn’t mean that good taste has to be sacrificed as there is an excellent selection of restaurants available.

Catering to either vegetarian or vegan diets, these dining establishments offer a good choice of healthy yet flavoursome meatless meals. Here we list our top five favourites in no particular order.

Afterglow by Anglow

Best for a chilled evening with a group of friends.

Take the farm-to-table raw food concept, mix it up with a decent selection of craft beers and serve it up with an industrial chic décor and what do you get? You get a ‘rawesome’ experience at Afterglow, the (mostly) raw food restaurant located on the dining hub of Keong Saik Road.

Avocado features heavily in their dishes (nothing wrong with that) and there’s even an option to add extra, which is good news for fans of this superfood. The deconstructed ‘sushi’ bowl is surprisingly delicious considering there is no sushi involved. Instead it involves a generous serving of seasoned black rice with shredded carrot, edamame, and slices of avocado and shitake, sprinkled with sesame seeds and nori seaweed. This is served with lightly pickled cucumber rounds and a dressing made of miso and avocado. The raw taco bowl and the curried cauliflower soup should also not be missed. At the end of your meal, do yourself a favour and order the raw chocolate salted caramel fudge, featuring raw avocado and cacao, layered with sesame-based tahini cream and a vanilla-medjool sweetened crust – it’s truly amazing that something that tastes this good isn’t (that) bad for you.

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If you aren’t tempted by their selection of craft beers and wines (and cold pressed juices for those abstaining from alcohol), there is always the option to pop out to one of the multitude of cocktail bars in the area for a nightcap.

Afterglow by Anglow, 24 Keong Saik Road, tel: 6224 8921, afterglow.sg

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Original Sin

Best for a romantic dinner date for two.

Located in the tranquil Chip Bee Gardens, Original Sin is an old favourite amongst vegetarians in Singapore. It was one of the first Western vegetarian restaurants to open in Singapore and offers a diverse Mediterranean-inspired menu, with many interesting options to pick from. With inside or al fresco dining, and a sizeable wine list, the restaurant is a perfect pick for a weekend evening meal. Start with the Mezze Platter For Two, which offers a good selection of Middle Eastern treats like falafel, pita with hummus, baba ganoush and yogurt tzatziki. Alternatively, try their Pomelo Salad, which features romaine and lettuce tossed with crispy tofu, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, green beans and roasted cashew nuts in a tangy chilli lime dressing.

On our visit we felt slightly spoilt for choice when it came to choosing a main so our waiter’s recommendation of the moussaka, lasagne and the bosco misto came in extremely handy, and they did not disappoint. The lasagna was a flavourful blend of button mushrooms, spinach, onion, zucchini, capsicum, tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil, topped with shaved parmesan, while the Moussaka offered char-grilled eggplant, potato, tomato and lentils, infused with spices and topped with a creamy white sauce. It would be a sin indeed to leave without trying some of the restaurant’s desserts. We’d recommend the tiramisu or the chocolate lava cake, the perfect way to end your (almost) guilt-free evening.

Original Sin, 43 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, tel: 6475 5605, original sin.com.sg

Joie by Dozo

Best for a romantic soiree.

Located on the rooftop of Orchard Central, Joie by Dozo is brought to you by the same team behind the renowned Dozo restaurant, known for its innovative modern Japanese-inspired cuisine. Joie

by Dozo offers a similar culinary inspiration albeit a meatless variety, serving up creative tasting menus designed to highlight the multitude of flavours and textures that vegetables offer when prepared with skill. Compared with the other restaurants we’ve mentioned, Joie by Dozo offers more of a fine dining experience, with each dish offering beautifully presented refined cuisine. To enjoy this vegetable gastronomy, diners can sit inside or eat al fresco on the breezy terrace, overlooking the shiny towers of Somerset and Orchard Road.

The menu offers an eclectic mix of Japanese, Italian and French inspired dishes. Starters include creations like the Zucchini Tower, a stack of zucchini with crème cheese, truffle mayo, puff pastry medallion and a beetroot sphere. Or try the Vegetable Sashimi on Ice with Quail Egg Shooter Glass, an intricate dish of coconut, konjac, aloe vera and pear sashimi. For mains, enjoy dishes like the Truffle Risotto, with black truffle, cepes and edamame with mascarpone cream and parmesan crisp or the Polenta Castle, with pan-seared polenta cake with silken tofu, tomato, broccolini and red capsicum sauce.

We’d recommend a recent addition to the menu, the Grilled Bai Ling Mushroom Steak on Pu-Ye Hot Stone, which offers the closest taste to a perfectly cooked steak you’ll find here, served with a smoky truffle dip. Desserts are equally creative, including a Truffle Creme Brulee and a delicious Red Wine Poached Pear with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Joie by Dozo, 12-01 Orchard Central, tel: 6838 6966, joierestaurant.com.sg

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Loving Hut

Best for a casual lunch or dinner.

You can’t help but get a warm, sunny feeling as you walk into Loving Hut, a 100% vegan restaurant located along Joo Chiat Road. With white bricked walls and a colour scheme of bright greens and yellows, the café offers a cute cosy space for a healthy feast. It seems so unique, you would not know it was part of an international franchise of vegan restaurants (there are more than 200 outlets worldwide).

Although part of a franchise, each restaurant is privately owned and the menus vary according to location with the Joo Chiat outlet offering a fairly even mix of Western and Asian organic and vegan dishes. Using as many organic and non-GMO ingredients as possible, the restaurant also sources as much produce as possible from local suppliers.

The menu offers an eclectic choice of nutritious dishes, including stand-out dishes like the Quinoa Burger, the Nasi Campur and the Bali Bliss Salad. The lasagne is also worth a try if it is available – it’s often sold out early, a testament to how good it is. The café also offers other interesting and tasty twists on local favourites like (meatless) mee pok and nonya laksa. To wash down all this goodness, enjoy a fresh coconut or a glass of their ‘miracle juice,’ a blend of beetroot, apple, carrot and pineapple, which is so full of goodness, it’s almost a meal in itself. Or for something unique, try their range of alcohol-free ‘Vegan Beer,’ a choice of black, white or lemon flavoured brews served in a chilled glass – cheers!

Loving Hut, 229 Joo Chiat Road, tel: 6348 6318, lovinghut.com.sg

Whole Earth Vegetarian Restaurant

Best for a hearty family meal.

Even those who grimace at the thought of a meatless meal will enjoy the tasty ThaiPeranakan vegetarian dishes available at Whole Earth. Located in Tanjong Pagar just off the emerging dining hub of Tras Street, this health conscious restaurant has been drawing in hungry hordes since 2003 for its unique cuisine and skilled kitchen staff.

Stand-out dishes on the menu include their amazing Penang Rendang, a pan-fried mushroom in a delicious spicy sauce that tastes exactly like it should. Also worth ordering is the Sambal King, with lady’s fingers, eggplant and long beans prepared in their secret chilli sauce. Take the heat out of your palate with their yummy Olive Fried Rice or the Yam Treasure Ring, a mixture of yam, lily bulb, capsicum, celery, cashew nut and King Abalone mushroom. Other favourites include the Nyonya Curry (which takes a long eight hours of slow cooking preparation), the Kong Bah, made with mushrooms, and served with man tou (steamed white buns) for dipping into the rich, thick sauce, and the Braised Monkeyhead Mushrooms – the juicy and texture of this dish almost had us fooled into thinking we were eating meat.

Due to Whole Earth’s popularity, we’d advise making reservations as it can be very packed at lunch and dinner times.

Whole Earth Vegetarian Restaurant, 76 Peck Seah Street, tel: 6323 3308, wholeearth.com.sg

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With the second edition of Michelin Guide Singapore, 2017 promises to be a big year for the restaurant scene here in Singapore. We asked two chefs who will definitely be on the local radar this year for their thoughts and aspirations about the next 12 months.

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Chef Antonio Oviedo, Head Chef, The Garage and UNA Chef Oviedo joined the Spanish restaurant Una at One Rochester last year after a period at Binomio in Tanjong Pagar. In January he is part

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curated a special five-course menu to pair with the famous wines from Chateau Monlot, and Singapore Restaurant Month.

In 2017, I am looking forward to participating in the Citibank $100 Gourmet event and working with some of the world’s most coveted Michelin-starred chefs to exchange knowledge and thoughts on the ‘Bistronomy’ concept at Botanico.

of the team opening the new restaurant The Garage at Singapore Botanic Gardens.

NS: What were your highlights of 2016?

AO: The most exciting thing for me was joining 1-Group as I have never worked for such a large and organised company. Creating an entirely new menu for Una, our Spanish restaurant, when I first joined was a definite highlight. At the same time, I was developing The Garage at the Singapore Botanical Gardens with a totally different concept – also a big challenge worthy to highlight.

NS: Does 2017 promise to be an exciting year for the restaurant scene in Singapore and why?

AO: Singapore’s restaurant scene is getting more promising each year. There are new talented chefs coming from overseas bringing new concepts, as well as more local chefs preserving traditions and creating new ways for diners to understand the rich Singaporean culture. 2017 is going to be a really exciting

one, because of the huge expansion of 1-Group, with four new venues in four different iconic places around the city.

NS: What are your culinary goals for the year?

AO: My principal goal is to add The Garage to the list of treasures at Singapore Botanical Gardens by creating good memories for the people who visit this amazing spot. Another new outlet, Bee’s Knees, will feature a wide variety of international cuisine, including pasta and pizza, healthy bowls, sandwiches and an artisanal bakery. At another new opening, Botanico, we’ll offer a contemporary bistro focusing on seasonal products to appeal to those exploring new culinary adventures.

NS: Which annual F&B events in Singapore inspire you the most? Will you be participating in any events in 2017?

AO: Some of the events I participated in during 2016 included Salon Gourmet, where I

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NS: Are eating habits changing in Singapore and how are restaurants adapting to this?

AO: Nowadays, eating habits are changing everywhere. In Singapore, people are keener to explore new types of cuisines. Knowledge about food has increased amongst consumers, and the number of foodies has grown.

However, at the same time, some are tired of eating at fine dining restaurants as they feel that the experience may not provide value for money. Some restaurants have gone back to offering simplicity, extending honesty and respect to the products and customers.

NS: What do you eat on your day off? Which stall do you head to at the hawker centre?

AO: Singapore is a paradise for someone like me who loves to eat. I always look forward to trying new restaurants and sometimes find it difficult to decide which dining options I should go for. If I am at the hawker centre, I will usually head for laksa, popiah or prawn noodle.

NS: How has the introduction of the Michelin guide in Singapore changed the local food scene?

AO: I think the Michelin guide is creating more expectation and demand for the consumers, and the restaurant scene will be more competitive every year, improving the level of the restaurants.

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FR: I try to eat out at interesting places as much as I can. The list of places that I want to try doesn’t get shorter though. For hawker food, I love the spicy Szechuan wontons at ‘Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao’ at Chinatown Food Centre, just opposite Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle. I went there by coincidence on my second day in Singapore a year ago. From then on, I visited the stall regularly on my commute to work at my former stint. Though it isn’t on the way to work anymore, I still make an extra turn to get the wontons.

Chef Florian Ridder, Chef de Cuisine, The Summerhouse Also opening in January, The Summerhouse is a multi-concept destination located in a black and white bungalow in Seletar. Comprising The Summerhouse Dining Room and Balcony Bar, the development also features the cafe Wildseed, an edible garden, a florist and a coffee roaster. Chef Florian Ridder, who has experience in Michelin-starred restaurants both in Europe and in Singapore, will helm the kitchen, offering a menu of modern cuisine inspired by nature and local produce.

NS: Does 2017 promise to be an exciting year for the restaurant scene in Singapore and why?

FR: There are no boring years in the restaurant scene in Singapore, or anywhere else in the world. There will always be new openings and interesting food trends. 2017 will be extra exciting one for me, with the new opening of The Summerhouse in January.

NS: What was your highlight of 2016?

FR: Even though we managed to cook up a Michelin star this year with Juan Amador at Alma, my highlight clearly was to meet Chris Millar and be introduced to The Summerhouse for the first time. Another upcoming highlight will be to serve our first guests at The Summerhouse.

NS: What are your culinary goals for the year?

FR: I am very fortunate to begin with an amazing team at The Summerhouse. We get along very well, like family actually, after an incredibly short amount of time. My dream is that we keep up that spirit and stay focused and strong as a team. If the team is happy, I am sure the guests will be as well. Once we reach that goal, we can start focusing on larger culinary plans. One of them is to be able to promote local produce. After working with various farms in Singapore and Malaysia, we discovered that there are plenty of good local ingredients that are not widely used by local businesses due to lack of awareness. Hence we hope to work with these partners to increase the quality of their products and promote them

locally as well. We hope in the longer run we will be able to help increase the demand and create a sense of pride in our local produce instead of praising only the imported ones.

NS: What changes can we expect from your restaurant this year?

FR: I want to increase our collaboration with local farmers. We have found a lot of promising partners and I hope to build up these friendships, and find even more. The food served at The Summerhouse will change with every new product that we find or grow ourselves.

NS: Which annual F&B events in Singapore inspire you the most? Will you be participating in any events in 2017?

FR: I was a bit short on time in 2016, hence I didn’t have the chance to visit enough events to be a fair judge. I did however really enjoy my time at the Wine Fiesta where I helped my friend Luigi Calcagno from Monti, serving his truffle risotto out of a huge wheel of parmesan. That was definitely a lot of fun.

NS: Are eating habits changing in Singapore and how are restaurants adapting to this?

FR: Eating habits are changing all over the world, and they need to. Actually I think restaurants shouldn’t be the ones adapting to it, they should be part of the change. We might have to stop thinking about what people want and instead, start serving what they need.

Mick Jagger would probably agree with that!

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NS: How has the introduction of the Michelin guide in Singapore changed the local food scene?

FR: I think the local food scene is too strong to be drastically changed by the guide, and it will take time to be more established.

Singaporeans have great knowledge about food, hence they might be a bit more skeptical about someone coming from outside to judge the local food. Let’s give it a few more years and see how it develops after the first excitement. I hope chefs will not change their concepts and style in order to fit into the guide; instead more interesting concepts should open, inspired by the guide. Singapore has a truly diverse and interesting food scene.

Even high-end restaurants are able to serve great food and still run a profitable business – in Germany that is very rare.

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ffering a range of Mexican favourites like Tacos, Burritos and Quesadillas at affordable prices, in a fun and funky environment has proved a hit with both Singapore consumers and overseas guests and has inspired him to think about expanding further into the region. We met up with him at his latest outlet, Barrio by Mexout in Vivocity to find out more.

NS: How long have you been in Singapore?

MJ: I’ve been living here for the past seven years. I lived here for a while when I was much younger but returned here after leaving University in Australia.

NS: Did you move here to go into the restaurant business?

MJ: I started off my career in the corporate sphere, working in marketing for companies like Proctor and Gamble selling things like cough drops and for agencies like WPP and Ogilvy & Maher. But in 2013 I decided with a couple of mates to start a restaurant as a side project. I’d spent some time in the US during my studies and fell in love with the Chipotle chain. It’s Mexican fast food but it’s really fresh – it’s like a salad bar where customers choose their own fillings and sauces and ingredients. I initially thought we should take the concept back to

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2016 was a challenging year for the F&B industry in Singapore with factors like a slowing economy, higher rents and a shrinking workforce making it harder to succeed in this highly competitive market. One restaurateur who defied the odds and continued to expand over the year was Australian entrepreneur Marcus Jilla, whose growing chain of Mexican restaurants, Mexout and Barrio By Mexout continued to go from strength to strength.

NS: Which outlet did you open and was it a full-time responsibility?

MJ: We opened our first outlet of Mexout in Far East Square initially as a part-time ‘moonlighting project.’ This was obviously a huge mistake in some ways but also a great learning experience – after two years of just managing to hold it together, we had to take the leap of faith and do it full-time as you can’t survive in F&B on only a part-time basis. It’s a real time business and if you’re not there things can go wrong. If a customer has great food but terrible service, they still walk away having had a bad experience and if you’re not there, it’s hard to keep the standards up.

Australia but when I got back home it had already been done. So when I moved to Singapore and saw the opportunities here, we decided to give it a go here instead. A friend of mine had recently opened a bar here and it became apparent that it was something you could do here without too much difficulty.

NS: Was this a big decision for you?

MJ: I think I’d always wanted to open a business of my own. The tech world was booming but I didn’t have the relative knowhow. I’d worked in restaurants and bars over the years and had done my research - at the time there were a lot of entrepreneurial enterprises being set up here, including projects by people in my circle, so it was the right time to take a punt and see if it was possible.

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MJ: My logic, which remains to be seen if it’s accurate, is grow or die.

From a business point of view, the bigger we get the more support we can afford, the more we can invest, the more we can improve our product. When we had one store I could not justify myself getting on board. When we had two stores, we had to do our own books. Now I can afford an accountant and a marketing person and address the bigger questions and focus more on the business. By having the scale from a business point of view, your costs improve and you can invest more. If you only have one shop, you don’t make enough money to justify investing in the brand. It’s a strategic decision, which might be completely wrong, but I figured from a personal perspective I’d rather have really given it a go. We are also keen to take the brand outside of Singapore – the situation here is difficult presently due to the economy, government policies and the shrinking foreign population, but we have to prove ourselves here before we try other markets.

NS: What is the difference between the brands Mexout and Barrio by Mexout?

MJ: Mexout is more of the Mexican fast food concept as it is in the US which relies on people being familiar with the cuisine. It works for us in the CBD because at least 60% of our customers are expatriates and are already familiar with the cuisine so it’s the food that brings them in not the brand. When we got the space at 313 Orchard, we decided to concentrate more on the experience to appeal to a more Asian demographic. So while Mexout is counter service aimed more a corporate lunch crowd serving Fresh Mex cuisine, at Barrio we offer table service, food you can share with friends and drinks so it’s more about the whole dining experience – it’s a place you want to hang out and enjoy a more Tex Mex style of cuisine.

NS: Which brand will you be concentrating more on in 2017?

MJ: I think we’ll continue focusing on Barrio by Mexout, expanding it into different areas of Singapore.

always improve. We’ve built a great brand but as I’ve said food is a real time business so there is always room for improvement.

NS: What would you say to someone considering opening up a business in Singapore?

MJ: Think carefully! Either do it because you really love it, or if you’ve got a lot of financial backing and you’re not scared of a bumpy ride. Be committed, be present, be there and be hands on. Be focused on the product, try to build a strong company culture and give it your all.

NS: What are you looking forward to in 2017?

MJ: Everything! I think it will be a really interesting year for us. We’re finally at the scale where exciting things can happen. Whereas I’m pragmatic about how fast the economy will recover I’m very optimistic about the brand. I think we can build a better product – things can

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GRAPE EXPECTATIONS:

WINE FINDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

By Stephen Mostad

The Mediterranean has always been a hotbed of viticulture. We know this from the great civilisations that once plied the waters and cultivated the lands throughout the region, slaking the thirsts of their empires with wine.

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sland wines of the Mediterranean – in this case referring mainly to Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily – are gaining recognition and followers amongst a new generation of wine lovers seeking unique tastes from indigenous grapes. There are a host of fantastic wines worth putting on your wine-drinking rotation and yes, even travelling for!

It wasn’t always this way. The devastation of the Second World War left most of these islands producing what they could from whatever grape vines they could get their hands on. Often that meant high-production, lower-quality varietals in an effort to meet demand.

But over the last 30-40 years, these generic vines have been ripped out and replaced with indigenous grape varietals and unique winemaking techniques. The success has been overwhelming. If you need proof, look no further than fine dining establishments the world over, where the best wine lists usually include at least a few choices from these islands.

too. The island benefits from a combination of constant warm and cool breezes, elevation, and unique soil types. The end result is wine with a distinct Corsican personality.

Producers worth trying: Domaine Comte Abbatucci; Domaine Maestracci; U Stiliccionu; and Yves Leccia.

CORSICA A threesome of indigenous grape varietals dominate the Corsican wine scene: the variant of the Italian grape Sangiovese, known locally as Nielluccio, Sciacarello and the white grape, Vermentino.

The grapes, like so much found on the island, share a common heritage with Italy. But a visit will assure even the biggest skeptic this is neither Italy nor, ultimately, France. Officially speaking, Corsica is a part of France but a fierce independent streak characterises the inhabitants of this island. They are an entity unto themselves and that comes through loud and clear in the wines. There’s a finesse to them that’s hard to capture in words. It certainly is quality, but it’s so much more,

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SARDINIA Tucked just south of Corsica is the Italian island of Sardinia, which was ruled by the Spanish for 400 years. Consequently, several grape varietals indigenous to the island are of Spanish origin. The red grape known locally as Cannonau is actually the Spanish grape Garnacha (or Grenache, as it’s called in France). Carignano, also red, is the Spanish Cariñena grape (or Carignan in France). As in Corsica, Vermentino is considered the indigenous white grape, with the lesser-known Nuragus grown mainly in the south part of the island.

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Sardinian wines, particularly the reds made with Cannonau, tend to be pleasantly rustic in nature, offering up plenty of earthy, spicy notes that make it a perfect accompaniment to charcuterie and hard cheeses. The whites from Vermentino can be aromatic and rich when aged in oak, though fresher styles are more common and better suited to the fish-based diet enjoyed by Sardinians. Same for Nuragus – the tart, bright wines produced from this grape are a superb accompaniment to shellfish and all manner of seafood.

Producers worth trying: Argiolas; Contini; Agricola Punica; and Cantina di Santadi.

Heading further south of Sicily is the tiny island of Malta. This is the least developed of the wine producing islands in the Med. But there’s reason to think this may change quickly—more on that later.

Malta’s two indigenous grapes, the red Gellewza and the white Girgentina, have a very long history of use in domestic wine production. And, until European Union money started flowing in just a couple of decades ago, they formed the backbone of the island’s wine production.

However, EU money came with regulations and laws that shifted grape plantings to more international varietals as well as more modern grape trellising systems, supplanting traditional vineyard setups. Despite a rather dry climate and thin limestone and calcaric soils, plantings of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache (reds) as well as Chardonnay and Viognier (whites), amongst others, has had the effect of relegating the two indigenous grapes to blending grapes.

This might soon change, as Malta’s ancient capital, Valetta, will be the 2018 European Capital of Culture. With its wines rarely found outside the island, the influx of tourists promises to be an opportunity to showcase what winemakers can do. The few Maltese producers (among them Marsovin and Delicata) might be wise to take the lessons from neighbouring islands and start focussing on getting more high-quality indigenous wines on the shelves of stores.

Robert Louis Stevenson, the Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, is credited with the phrase: “Wine is poetry in a bottle.” In the heyday of his writing, travel was no easy feat, so it stands to reason that his allegory revolved around poetry.

With the advent of online sales, overnight shipping, and globalised markets, wines from far and wide are as close as your favorite local wine merchant or your post box. It might be worth updating Stevenson’s quotation for the modern age: Wine is travel in a bottle.

SICILY Moving further southward from Sardinia, and right across the tip of Italy’s boot, you’ll find Sicily – an island abundant with rich history and volcanic soils.

A new generation of winemakers is serving as the main catalyst for the island’s move away from generic, unexciting wine towards more artisanal, expressive and downright distinctive bottles that are sure to please.

Given its Southern location, Sicily’s best vineyards counter the dry daytime heat with nighttime coolness that comes from higher elevations. This is important because the grapes (and ultimately the resulting wine) need that balance; the sweet richness comes from the hot sun, but acidity is driven by cool.

There are many native white grapes, but among those worth seeking out are Carricante and Grillo. Zibibbo, while more common, is a revelation when it’s well made. Native red grapes include Nero d’Avola, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.

There is much more to say about Sicilian wines, especially those amazingly earthy bottles that come from the Mount Etna region. If possible, seek these out to experience what it’s truly like to travel through the magic of a wine glass. The volcanic soils come through vividly, as do the wines’ grace and finesse.

Producers worth trying: Planeta; COS (found in their distinctive squat bottles); and Benanti.

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Stephen Mostad is a certified sommelier, wine consultant and writer. When he’s not travelling, he splits his time between New York City and Nova Scotia, Canada. Follow him on twitter @vivamovino

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After spending almost a quarter of a century at the iconic Jiak Kim Street, Singapore’s longest running entertainment institution, Zouk Singapore, finally unveiled its new premises at Clarke Quay on December 17 with a huge party. Revolving around the theme of evolution and versatility, Zouk’s new and clever infrastructure allows both Zouk and Phuture to merge together and form a superclub-like space to accommodate bigger acts and events.

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oused within Clarke Quay’s Cannery Block, the new two-storey Zouk complex comprises of their trademark dance stages Zouk and Phuture, the newly launched Red Tail Restaurant and Bar, as well as a soon-to-beunveiled fourth concept. Velvet Underground, unfortunately, did not make its return to Zouk at Clarke Quay.

The Zouk dance floor still takes centre stage, and remains as the largest space within the new premises. Decked with two floors and flanked with three independent bars over

three corners, Zouk will continue to be the main stage for electronic dance music and for headline acts. Phuture will also continue to deliver its signature hip-hop, R&B and contemporary urban tunes in a vibrant space.

Zouk at its new premises will continue to uphold the foundations that the brand is built on – bringing in international and local acts while offering a state-of-the-art audiovisual experience. Veteran Zouk revellers will be delighted to know that despite the new premises, Zouk has retained much of its old concept, such as the signature dance stages Zouk and Phuture. The new premise has also retained its neo-industrial and futuristic

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aesthetic, as well as its original sound system that has been delivering crisp quality music to Zouk customers for the past 24 years. Zouk will also be bringing back their signature mid-week affair, Thank God It’s Wednesday (TGIW), and Phuture will now be open on Thursdays.

Cover charges are as follows: Wednesdays: $25 for men, complimentary entry for women; Thursdays: free entry for all; Fridays, Saturdays and Eves of Public Holidays: $35 for men, $30 for women.

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Singapore’s dynamic cocktail scene continues to evolve with the opening of new bar concepts across the city.

Here we meet the mixologists at two recent openings, The Other Room and Cin Cin, both located in hotels but offering a very different experience to a traditional hotel bar. We also revisit the recently revamped Flagship in Chinatown, a must-visit for fans of the Old Fashioned.

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The Other Room

320 Orchard Road, Singapore.

Long associated with retail extravaganza in its collection of mega malls, Orchard Road has been quietly redefining itself in recent months. The host of new dining opportunities geared towards the discerning foodie along the street – think Luke’s Oyster Bar, Angela May Food Chapters and Pim Pam by FOC – has been joined by the kind of bar we’d normally expect to find in the hip enclaves of Amoy Street, Keong Saik or Hongkong Street.

The Other Room, located in a hidden corner of Marriott Tang Plaza, is the kind of bar you come to for one drink and end up spending the whole evening at. Despite being located in a hotel, The Other Room is definitely not your average hotel bar. For a start, hotel guests are given no obvious hints to its existence – there’s no sign or entrance, just a nondescript velvet curtain in the lobby area.

(There’s also a back entrance that opens out into the street, but you’d have to know it was there).

Taking inspiration from the prohibition era in the US, the bar is not just a hidden gem, but a window into a totally new drinking experience.

At the helm is Dario Knox, no stranger to the bar scene in Singapore – he started his career here

NS: What three words best describe the bar?

DN: Fun, Unique and Welcoming.

NS: What is the bar’s signature cocktail?

DN: The best way to understand and taste what we do is to try the ‘Sherry Cask Fashioned.’

NS: What might readers be surprised to learn about the bar?

DN: We are doing things here that have never been done before, not in Singapore or anywhere else!

NS: What’s your favourite mixing ingredient?

DN: I would say that my all-time favorite ingredient for cocktails has always been Sherry Wine.

NS: Which spirit do you think will rule Singapore’s cocktail bars in 2017?

DN: I think the Italian liqueur Amaro will make more of an impact than a particular spirit.

weaving his magic behind the bar at Catalunya before moving to FOC on Hongkong Street. Here at The Other Room, he has elevated his craft further, offering drink enthusiasts not only world class cocktails but also the chance to try his wide range of ‘finished’ spirits. Here, using a series of imported oak casks, Knox has created a new range of different flavour profiles in limited release small batches – think Laphroaig with a spicy finish – creating a truly unique drinking experience.

NS: Describe a sublime pairing from your food and beverage menu.

DN: Our Jamon Iberico with a glass of Sherry.

So whether you’re after prohibition-era classics like the Southern New York Sour or want to try something you’ve never experienced before, you’re in safe hands. Add to this the fantastic swinging 1920s soundtrack, the gourmet bar snacks and the cozy intimate seating, and you get a bar you’ll want to come back to, time and time again. We caught up with Knox to find out more.

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NS: What excites you the most about 2017?

DN: The new discoveries that I still have to make...

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which gin enthusiasts and novices can choose from.

One noteworthy gin is the Helsin Gin which is exclusive to Cin Cin. It is made with additional botanicals such as blackcurrant leaf, grapefruit and lime peel, and wood sorrel. The gin has a bright floral, citrus finish that comes from the addition of chamomile and hibiscus; spicy notes are provided by cardamom and cumin and botanicals that are picked in the summer from the forest of Helsinki. At Cin Cin, Imbibers are also able to customize their own G&T and Martinis, in over 500 different ways.

Cin Cin

100 Peck Seah Street, tel: 6385 2604, cincin.sg Located at the recently opened Oasia hotel in Tanjong Pagar, the cocktail bar Cin Cin is a must visit for fans of the varied botanical flavours of gin. Following the explosion of small batch and independent gin producers across the globe in recent years, Cin Cin offers what must be the city’s largest collection of gin, with a cocktail list designed to bring out the best of each. Whether neat, in a martini or in a classic G&T, resident mixologist Fadly Sujebto has done his homework and offers 12 creative cocktails that include some of the world’s rarest gins. Of the bar’s gin collection, specialities of the house include Del Gin Professore Madame, a small batch (less than 3,000 bottles) gin composed of only berries that are picked in Italy and botanicals that are cold-infused in a juniper distillate with herbs and spices. Another, the US-produced Corsair Steampunk, is pot-distilled gin supplemented with smoked grain and hops, creating a distinct surprising flavour. Or try the small batch Finnish Napue Gin, which won first prize in the International Wine and Spirit Competition (2015) Best Gin and Tonic category. Cin Cin does not just have a superb gin collection, they also offer a selection of the world’s finest tonics, so G&T aficionados will definitely not be disappointed. We met up with Fadly Sujebto to find out more.

NS: What’s your favourite new mixing ingredient?

FS: The Owl’s Brew! It is an artisanal tea crafted for cocktails. Currently, we carry four flavours at Cin Cin – The Classics, Pink & Black, White & Vine and Coco Lada.

NS: Which spirit do you think will rule Singapore’s cocktail bars in 2017?

FS: Definitely Gin! Even though the spirit has been around for many years, I’ve noticed that it was not until recently that the trend of gin appreciation really started to pick up. This is especially so with the introduction of events such as Gin Jubilee and the rise of the cocktail scene here in Singapore.

NS: What is the bar’s signature cocktail?

FS: All 12 cocktails on the menu are considered signature drinks. If I had to pick one, I would choose the Cin Cin – inspired by the classic martini, this is made with Bulldog gin, togarashi infused lillet blanc, grapefruit bitters and garnished with a grapefruit peel.

NS: Describe a sublime pairing from your food and beverage menu.

FS: My favourite G&T and food pairing would have to be the Helsin Gin and Eramus Bond Botanical Tonic with the Seared Ahi Tuna. The Eramus Bond Botanical Tonic elevates the botanicals and brings out the flavours in the Helsin Gin. Instead of the typical bitterness and pungent flavour of the juniper, this gin is more citrusy and floral, so more refreshing and light on the palate. Served with compressed watermelon, red radish, jicama, green onions and sesame-soy dressing, the Seared Ahi Tuna is savoury and refreshing and complements the flavour profile of the drink perfectly.

NS: What might readers be surprised to learn about the bar?

FS: We currently carry close to 100 labels of gin, from boutique labels sourced from around the world to more commercial brands,

NS: What excites you the most about 2017?

FS: We’re currently working on new concepts for 2017 – using Owl’s Brew artisanal tea to convert our G&T(onic) to G&T(ea)!

NS: What three words best describe the bar?

FS: Exploratory, experimental and accessible.

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Flagship

20 Bukit Pasoh Road, theflagship.sg NS: Describe a sublime pairing from your food and beverage menu.

JK: The Cheese Balls on our menu can be complemented with lighter whiskies and floral cocktails like Elderflower Sour, while Buttermilk Fried Chicken can be complemented with strong and bolder flavoured drinks like Remember The Maine. For example, the Buttermilk Fried Chicken softens the cocktail and really brings out the Cherry notes.

Our favourite dive bar in Chinatown’s Bukit Pasoh, Flagship, has recently undergone a facelift and a retune in terms of concept and we like what we see. The bar has kept a slightly grungy underground feel but has refined both the interior and the drink list and is now our ‘go to’ place on a wet Singapore evening for the warming comfort of the iconic cocktail, the Old Fashioned.

With the talented mixologist Jerrold Khoo behind the bar, this classic tipple can be reinterpreted in a thousand ways with the bar’s impressive collection of whiskies. On his menu, Jerrold offers four contrasting creations to start off your Old Fashioned journey, the Classic Old Fashioned, the Wine of the South, the Apple Tree and the Sherry Cask Old Fashioned. Guests are encouraged to experiment with the 200 odd whiskies on offer for their own version, or opt for a rum or even a gin version. Of course there are heaps of other cocktails on offer too, which when coupled with the bar’s great soundtrack and its cozy friendly interior are all very good reasons to drop by for a drink. We met up with Jerrold to find out more.

NS: What excites you the most about 2017?

JK: Something really exciting coming up is the Singapore Cocktail Week 2017! I’m also really excited to see how our Old Fashioned menu will continue to evolve in the next year and how new consumers can continue to be exposed to the flexibility of an Old Fashioned.

NS: What three words best describe the bar?

JK: Casual, Indie and Edgy.

NS: What is the bar’s signature cocktail?

JK: Either the Classic Old Fashioned or the Journey of The West.

NS: What might readers be surprised to learn about the bar?

JK: Readers might be surprised at how the music, whiskies, and our cocktails at Flagship can meld together to evoke an experience that is pretty multi-dimensional.

NS: What’s your favourite new mixing ingredient?

JK: I am using a lot of Houjicha (Roasted Tea). Tea is a great ingredient to use in cocktails as it opens up various flavour combinations and adds another dimension to the drink. It is also very versatile. Not only can I infuse Houjicha with other ingredients and spices, I can also make a syrup out of it, infuse a spirit with Houjicha, or even fine-grind the Houjicha powder to sprinkle on drinks for aroma (the fragrance of this roasted tea is lovely).

NS: Which spirit do you think will rule Singapore’s cocktail bars in 2017?

JK: Whiskey has been big in the cocktail scene, but I’d say the next spirit up will be gin. Gin was revived with a bang in the Singapore cocktail scene a few years back but now, it’s back again with all the new craft gins that are entering the market.

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Born in Bugis

Images courtesy of Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis

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ingapore has a new Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis, brilliantly located in the commercial and heritage heartland of Bugis, just a few minute’s walk from major shopping attractions like Raffles City, Suntec and of course Bugis itself – think Bugis Junction, Bugis + and Bugis Street.

It’s also very close to the trendy boutiques, bars and restaurants of Arab Street and Haji Lane and a short stroll to the recently refurbished Chijmes – for the traveller who wants the best of the city at their fingertips, there are few better locations to be based.

Culture lovers will love the easy access to Singapore Art Museum, the Malay Heritage Centre and National Gallery Singapore, while business travellers will appreciate the hotel’s meeting and banquet facilities, the complimentary WIFI and the immediacy of the Central Business District, with Raffles Place a mere two stops away on the MRT.

spacious rooms that are ideal for a longer stay in the city, with facilities designed for those on extended trips – there is a bar and breakfast table with sink in the hallway, a mini bar with personal Nespresso machine and ample storage space. The connecting living area offers a comfortable sofa and beanbag, flat-screen TV, a wicker basket full of regional travel magazines and an eclectic selection of books – our suite’s mini collection included ‘1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die’ some Amish photography and Colette’s ‘De Claudine a Colette.’ Book lovers will be happy to know that the Singapore National Library is just around the corner, offering a substantial collection of books, music and reference material, spread over 16 floors.

The Mercure Bugis is a brand new hotel, offering contemporary no-nonsense accommodation with the brand’s customary flair and attention to detail. The interior is clean and uncluttered, with its blend of natural woods and earthy tones brought to life by flashes of colour, contemporary art pieces and quirky Peranakan design features. Homage is paid to the historical shop-house architecture of the immediate vicinity, with corridors and guestrooms decorated with creative photography of the city’s landmarks.

The hotel has a wide variety of guestrooms to choose from, including Deluxe, Superior and Loft accommodation. Those looking for the hotel’s best rooms should opt for one of the suites. These offer

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Connecting to the living area, the suite’s bedroom offers a plush King-size bed with a nice firm mattress, silky linen and those essential soft fluffy pillows. Entertainment includes a Bluetooth speaker/radio/alarm and another wall-mounted flat-screen TV with cable channels. A snug desk area features a safe, international plug socket and a ‘Handy’ phone, an excellent device which allows guests to surf the Internet, book restaurants and attractions and make free local and international phone calls - all very useful ways of preventing a large roaming bill on your mobile phone.

The ensuite bathroom not only offers the luxury of a powerful rain shower but also sports a handsome freestanding tub, ideal for that all-important soak after a day spent walking the city’s streets. For an in-room snack, the room service menu features the usual suspects, together with some local fare, and also includes an impressively good selection of wines by the bottle at very competitive prices – all the more reason to languish luxuriously in the tub after a long day.

Suite guests also gain exclusive access to the hotel’s Privilege Lounge, a cozy space on the 3rd floor that serves breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and canapés. This opens out onto a large al fresco terrace where an eclectic mix of greenery, water features and outdoor seating provides a breezy breath of fresh air, with views over the surrounding area. The vista is even more spectacular on the hotel’s roof terrace, an outdoor event space that offers unbroken views of the city from the CBD to Fort Canning and beyond. Alternatively swim with a view on the 7th floor, where an impressive infinity lap pool and fitness centre offer the leisure traveller plenty of ways to work up an appetite.

Dining choices include international fare at the hotel’s Royale restaurant and Modern Cantonese cuisine at Song Garden. Alternatively explore the immediate vicinity for some authentic Singaporean cuisine, like the nearby Chin Chin Eating House on Purvis Street, which serves up an excellent Chicken Rice.

With its great location, affordable rates and friendly professional service, all delivered in a modern and contemporary package, Mercure Bugis is an excellent choice for a stay in Singapore.

Mercure Bugis, 122 Middle Road, tel 6521 6088, mercure.com

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spa news

Festive Glow at Pan Pacific Achieve a healthy complexion with the ‘Festive Glow’ offer available at St Gregory Spa at Pan Pacific Singapore from now until February 28. This comprises a complimentary Elemis Eye Treatment (worth $50), with the purchase of an Elemis Modern Reveal Facial, or a complimentary 30-minute Foot Massage (worth $70), with the purchase of any 90-minute massage.

For more information, visit panpacific.com

La Mer at Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton recently unveiled a partnership with La Mer, becoming the first hotel in Asia-Pacific to forge this relationship. As a result, the coveted La Mer Miracle Broth facial will be available exclusively at The Ritz-Carlton Spa. As part of their opening offer, book any 90-minute massage between now and January 26 to enjoy a complimentary 15-minute La Mer Express Eye and Lip treatment.

For more information, tel: 6434 5203 or email rc.sinrz.spa@ritzcarlton.com

Get Pampered at Sofitel Sentosa Personal Therapy You may be a serial spa visitor but how much do you know about the therapists who have been patiently tending to your body’s every need? Part of the team behind the Grand Hyatt’s Damai Spa, therapists Yani Enggarawati and Nina Novilla, recently revealed their secrets and passion for the industry. Yani Enggarawati, one of Damai Spas’s most requested facial specialists, recommends the 60-minute ESPA re-hydrator facial treatment – with gentle exfoliation, cleansing and a mask session, this helps to get skin bouncing back to glowing health.

Whereas masseuse Nina Novilla, previously a physiotherapist in Manila, notes that lower back pain is a common complaint and recommends the Targeted Healing Massage or an ESPA personalised treatment session, to determine which specific areas of the body need restoring.

For more information, visit hyatt.com/ corporate/spas/Damai-Spa/en/home.html

Get a well-deserved, pampering start to 2017 when you choose between Sofitel’s award-winning treatments – a 75-minute massage (So Abhyanga Massage or The Sentosa Massage) or a combination of a 30-minute massage (customised) and 60-minute Personal Training (Fitness or Yoga). For $250++, the package also includes a two-course set lunch at The Garden restaurant and one-day unlimited access to So SPA’s outdoor spa garden facilities. These include its own swimming pool, mud pools, float pools with cascading waterfalls and meditative labyrinths.

For more information, visit sofitel-singapore-sentosa.com

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Body Bliss Farm to Beauty Singapore’s home-grown spa movement, Spa Esprit Group, has recently launched a choice of new naturally-based products in their ‘Farm To Beauty’ range. Using plants harvested from their inner-city garden farm, located on the roof of Raffles City Shopping Centre, the new products include A Cool Aloe Cooling Gel and Om, Calendula Calming Cream. A Cool Aloe Cooling Gel is designed as the perfect accompaniment to treatment at the brand’s Strip outlets (Brazilian and Boyzilian waxing) and is available at $35 for 90g. Om, Calendula (also $35 for 90g) is a moisturising cream designed to soothe sore, inflamed or itchy skin, ideal for those having lash or brow grooming treatment at Browhaus.

For more information, visit spaespritgroup.com

Start the New Year with two new products from The Body Shop designed to bring the spa experience to your own bathroom. Using the Cupuaçu nut, which is rich in fatty acids and polyphenols, the Brazilian Cupuaçu ScrubIn-Oil is designed to smoothen and deeply nourish skin, leaving it glowing and fragrant.

Alternatively, hydrate your body with the revitalising Atlantic Seaweed Cream. This gel, made with infused seaweed from the Atlantic Ocean and menthol, is an ideal partner to the brand’s Mediterranean Sea Salt Scrub.

For more information, visit thebodyshop.com.sg

Optimum Wellness at Mandarin Oriental Designed to enhance overall balance, physically, mentally and emotionally, Mandarin Oriental Hotel has come up with a clever combination of personal training and massage. The 170-minute Optimum Wellness Programme (priced at $250++), starts with a brief consultation by professional fitness instructors before a Personal Training session aimed to target unique health concerns. After the workout, enjoy a well-deserved Mineral Wellness Massage that makes use of a warm heated Rose Profry stone, consisting of 70% Crystal and 30% minerals, coupled with Magnesium Wellness Lotion to promote healthy energy levels, sleep and muscle function.

For more information, visit mandarinoriental.com/singapore/luxury-spa/

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A Seamless Journey

By Jemma Wong I Images courtesy of Damai Spa

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hat are the little touches that separate a good massage experience from a great one? Apart from the skills of the therapist herself, there are quite a few aspects of your massage experience that can be affected by seemingly small details. The comfort of the massage bed and the softness of the pillows, towels and linen all contribute, as does the temperature of the room, the music that’s played and the quality and aroma of the oils used.

Some of us are fussier than others but when it comes to a massage I think I’m pretty high up on the intolerant list. I have got up and walked out of treatments halfway through, usually when instead of becoming more calm and relaxed, I’m steadily getting more frustrated and stressed. It could be a therapist being too physical or not physical enough, but is usually when you suspect that the therapist has no real idea what she is doing and you are just wasting your time continuing any further.

It might be Kenny G as the soundtrack or an anklung track that has no end. It could be the chorus of loud belching that apparently signals the release of a client’s suppressed wind and not the therapists.

I’m happy to report however that none of these things happened at a recent trip to Damai Spa at The Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Walking into this cool inner city spa is like entering a sublime spaceship – think moody

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blue lighting with a futuristic feel – where the only journey offered is a spiritual soaring of the clouds.

Due to a recent collaboration with ESPA, Damai Spa now offers a choice of 15 new treatments aimed at both men and women using the famed ESPA line of natural beauty products. Some are geared to revitalize and energise, some for healing and renewal – I was after some serious relaxation so was keen to try their 90-minute hot stone massage.

After the necessary pre-treatment consultation, where the therapists take note of any problem areas, allergies or medical conditions, my therapist Jeannette led me away from the reality of the world into a bluetinged nirvana. As you would expect from a 5-Star hotel of this caliber, the treatment rooms are huge, with ensuite shower, toilet and changing area. Once I was suitably changed and showered, the treatment started with a salty foot scrub and wash.

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very well be through their feet, so everyone should brush up on their foot massage skills.

Foot treatment completed, it was onto the super-soft massage bed for the main course.

As Jeannette worked her way around my neck down my spine to the lower back area, she magically identified my problem areas, some past, some present, and set to work trying to ease the muscle tightness that so often causes first discomfort and then bigger problems down the line if left untreated.

Using wonderfully fragrant thick oil and heated black stone pebbles – if you have never experienced a hot-stone massage, I urge you to give it a try, as there is nothing quite like it – she soon had me slipping away into a state of contented bliss. Did any disturbance or small annoyance creep in and spoil the day? Absolutely not, from the fresh coconut welcome drink on arrival to the warming tea at the end, the treatment ticked all of my boxes for an excellent massage and a seamless professional spa experience.

Damai Spa, Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, tel: 6416 7156, hyatt.com

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Cultured We Are Images courtesy of We Are Cultured

As the world starts to embrace the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, turning away from processed and sugar-heavy foods in favour of more organic natural ingredients, we meet Sheryl Tan, the woman behind the recently launched Singaporean brand We Are Cultured. With its unique flavours and health benefits, this range of probiotic rich beverages might change the drinking habits of the nation.

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NS: What inspired you to develop a range of health-orientated drinks? Were you previously from the F&B industry?

ST: I was previously in the creative and technology field before taking the plunge in the world of wellness and F&B. My sevenyear battle with leaky gut issues and multiple allergies sparked the revelation of how powerful ‘good for you’ bacteria is. A healthy gut is so important for immunity, beauty and overall emotional and physical wellbeing. With the knowledge I gained, I wanted to help others get cultured on the importance of our gut as the bedrock of overall wellness in a liberating and creative way.

NS: How does your range differ from other health drinks?

What are your most popular products?

ST: Our latest range, Magic Dust, is a truly clean, gut-friendly powder that promotes pure nutrition consumption with no steeping required. To further maximize what we put in our bodies, we have created blends using freeze-dried ingredients that maintain up to 90% of the nutritional value compared to traditionally dried herbs. This is individually packed in an allergen friendly AVA approved facility and served with low GI organic coconut sugar on the side. So we provide a healthy option to dairy probiotic drinks or sugar-heavy teas.

Our popular products include ‘Morning After’ (freeze-dried lemon juice, ginger and turmeric) and ‘Coltcha’ (Matcha and freeze-dried lemon juice), which features the antioxidant rich Matcha, which stimulates the metabolism with no subsequent caffeine crash. We recommend using Coltcha in crafting probiotic lemon Matcha raw cheesecake or even ice cream!

NS: How do your products contribute to every-day health?

When should they be consumed during the day?

ST: The daily stress factors of modern life invite unfriendly bacteria and yeasts into our bodies, producing irritable and bad digestion, food allergies, headaches, skin rashes and other more serious disorders. A balanced lifestyle requires equal or more focus on adding back the good rather than just reducing the bad.

Probiotics are increasingly documented to show efficiency in helping you win the battle. 80% of the immune system is located in the digestive system, making a healthy gut a major focal point for an optimally functioning you. The Magic Dust range offers sufficient probiotics to support optimal daily function and can be consumed at anytime.

NS: What is your most exciting development? Do you have any new products planned for later in the year?

ST: Since launching our Magic Dust, termed so because of its potential for limitless uses in foods and drinks, cooking and baking, external application etc, in July, we have been busy tinkering with super foods and other cultured activities in our

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labs. We have just finished R&D on our newest product, a beauty granola, packed with everything that is gut-friendly, and still boasting of a 2.5 million CFUs per packet. This beauty granola will also expand into other flavours.

Our motto and belief has always been we are born from everything, and we need to take care of our inner self as much as we place emphasis on our outer self. Our products service and maintain your inner and outer glow; we also have plans to release a multipurpose beauty oil and probiotic face mist.

NS: Who should drink probiotic drinks?

ST: Probiotic beverages can be beneficial to most people but we recommend our range for adults aged between 18 and 55 years old. However, always be on the safe side and consult your doctor if you are on medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.

NS: How did you come up with your flavour combinations?

Are all the flavourings natural?

ST: Taste, research, taste. This is the most exciting stage – if we had it our way, we’d probably have around 100 flavours by now!

We use pure wholefoods that are organic, non GMO, allergenfree and are all natural, with no added extracts, flavourings or additives.

NS: Where can we find your products?

ST: You can shop them online at www.wearecultured.com NS: What is the most important lesson you have learnt about going into business?

ST: Learning to rest and have faith. As an entrepreneur, there are virtually no off days, no absolute vacations as something always needs to be done. As the walk gets tough, it is all the more important to rest and remember the dreams that birthed the journey. I believe that if only one life is impacted, it is a success.

NS: Is Singapore becoming a more health conscious society?

What do you think are the reasons behind this?

ST: Yes it is. There is now a proliferation of salad cafes and juice bars to choose from and people are more wary of what they put into their bodies. Also, the increase in events like ‘Green is the New Black,’ organised by The Wedge Asia and The Working Capital, together with the growth of pop-up workout events and health-orientated products reveals a change in consciousness.

More importantly, the food industry has been in the limelight a lot recently so people are becoming more discerning and taking a more proactive approach. These days, people don’t always settle for what the world serves them on a platter, they want to make their own choices.

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The Five-Step ABC for Happy Travels

By Dr Gary Tho

Flying to your favourite destinations this holiday season? Although your friends might be envious, your body is probably thinking “no!” Not another long flight with cramped leg space, dry skin, back ache, bland food and jet lag!”

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ou may have worked out your game plan (taking a neck pillow, ear-plugs and an eye mask) and yet those stiff shoulders, neck ache or back pain still haunt you. Prolonged sitting and poor posture can cause plenty of discomfort, especially when you add on the cabin pressure, humidity and cramped conditions of an airplane. If these poor posture habits are not changed, the small discomforts will soon turn into pain, ruining your holiday plans. So what can you do to prevent unnecessary suffering? Keep our handy ABC guide with you on your coming trip!

Pain-free travel means no back pain or neck ache, which will help you enjoy a happy healthy holiday.

A – Air Travel

Although sitting is easy, our bodies are really made to move. So getting up and walking around works wonders for stiffening joints and tight muscles. It will help promote blood flow as well as stretch and relax aching backs and stiff necks. If you are stuck in the window seat, preferring not to make enemies every time you want to go for a walk, try contracting and relaxing the various muscles in your body. This, combined with flexing your feet up and down, and round in circles, can also help prevent swelling in your legs caused when the blood in your legs and feet is unable to return to your heart.

When sitting down, a small pillow or rolled towel in the arch of the neck and lower back will help reduce muscle strain, and encourage a

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more optimal position of your spine. Poor posture can shift your spinal alignment, and commonly causes pain in the neck, back and buttocks.

B – Bags

Bags for our personal belongings and shopping are essential. Using lightweight handbags or shoulder bags allows us to keep our essentials and valuables with us at all times without extra neck and shoulder strain. Stay away from full leather bags, which even empty can weigh a ton – let alone when they are full.

For cabin and check-in bags, lightweight, durable luggage with good wheels is now the norm, and for good reason. A light suitcase allows us to carry more, and good wheels means we don’t have to work too hard pulling or pushing them. One trick to remember is to use two smaller bags instead of one massive one. This will save your shoulders and back from excessive strain – the baggage handlers will appreciate this too!

C – Carrying

Carrying bags into cars and taxis, or up and down stairs, can also be a risky task. Many people have ruined their holidays because of injuries due to lifting or carrying. Remembering these important points can help prevent serious injury to your spine: Carry heavy items as close to the body as possible – never reach out for your bags.

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help beat jetlag – exercising at the same time you’d exercise at home may help your body balance the mismatch between your internal clock and your new time zone.

Try some simple exercises in your hotel room like jumping jacks and shadow boxing. Or be creative and do a mini circuit training, comprising of pushups, squats, lunges, side planks, mountain climbs and tricep dips.

An enjoyable holiday with no limits is what we all deserve. Following our simple Pain-Free ABC will help to keep you smiling on your holiday.

Have a safe and exciting festive season filled with smiles, hugs and plenty of photos. If all else fails, my clients would agree that coming in for a chiropractic adjustment a day or two before your flight, and on the first or second day after you return, does wonders to keep you feeling your best!

Avoid twisting and lifting at the same time. Move and shuffle your feet!

Bend at the knees to pick something up and use your leg strength to lift. We have two legs, but only one back, so using your legs will be both easier and safer!

D- Drink More Water

Our bodies get dehydrated because of the low humidity level in the cabin. This affects us more if we’re travelling from Asian countries like Singapore, which has high humidity levels. Our mouths, throats, lips and skin dry out, which can leave us feeling (and looking) crappy – dehydration also makes us more susceptible to getting sick.

So make sure you drink lots of water (a little at a time, consistently) and try to avoid drinking too much coffee or alcohol, which both dehydrate the body.

Dr Gary Tho is an Australian Chiropractor on a mission to heal the world one posture at a time. He believes we all deserve to live happily and freely and we should never settle for less. Dr Tho is the founder of ChiroWorks, a sports, family and wellness clinic in Singapore and is the author of ‘The Pain-Free Desk Warrior, Free Yourself from Aches and Pains,’ a definitive guide for those stuck at their desk for more than two hours a day.

He can be contacted at DrGaryTho.com

E - Exercise

We all know that exercise is good for us. And that’s why it’s even more important when we travel. Firstly, exercise is a useful way to keep your weight in check while you’re feasting on exotic foods and cheap meals.

It may not burn off every calorie you eat, but every little movement will help. Besides keeping you looking great, exercise can help you feel great too. Exercise can help us sleep better as it burns off stress and tension in the body, so you can relax easier at night. Exercise is a simple way to

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By Ruby Tan I Images courtesy of respective outlets

Up the ante on your fitness regime with this body-trembling workout taking off in Singapore – a barre class will get you the strong, lean muscles and lengthened posture of a ballet dancer.

What is a barre class?

Often a mix of ballet, pilates, yoga and strength training or cardio, barre (pronounced “bar”) workouts consist of a routine for the calves, thighs, glutes, arms and core. Classes are paced with pumping music and you will hear the instructor using ballet or dance terms. There’s the “plié” (plee-ay – bending and straightening the knees), “relevé” (reh-luhvay – rising high onto your toes), “first position” (standing with heels touching, feet turned outwards), and more – don’t fret, they’re easy to pick up. Besides using the barre (handrail) for support, you may also use light weights, resistance bands and mini exercise balls.

Barre workouts focus on small isometric movements and high repetitions using light weights or resistance. Think holding a squat position on tip toes and only pushing an inch up and down instead of extending fully to a standing position. The burn is real. “Isometric exercises develop the kind of muscles that are key for endurance and balance, leading to greater strength, length and tone in the muscle,” says Anabel Chew, co-founder of barre studio, Webarre.

Barre is expanding fast in Singapore so we checked out five places around the city where you can give it a try. Here’s our verdict.

South East Active We love:

The convenience of their well-rounded offerings. The newest kid on the block, South East Active (S.E.A) is a boutique fitness studio founded on the principles of a holistic workout. Their four classes include heartpumping high-intensity circuits and the complementary slower, restorative practice of Yin yoga – it’s usually hard to find these two worlds in one place. “For people who are used to doing big athletic movements that you see in sports like martial arts, basketball and rugby, adding the micro movements and holds of barre is super beneficial for building muscle endurance, on top of explosive strength,” says Jacqueline Wong, co-founder of South East Active, muay thai fighter, and Yin yoga and barre teacher. With an instructor like that, expect to get your butt thoroughly worked during the class.

21A Lichfield Road, tel: 9180 9277, southeastactive.sg

Upside Motion We love:

Their variety of equipment. Upside Motion uses the Xtend Barre method, which has a bigger focus on the pilates aspect of the workout.

Movements and class variety are designed to challenge and lengthen your core, along with your other muscles. On top of the usual hand weights, exercise ball and resistance bands, a newly introduced Xtend Barre Stick class involves the use of a short wooden stick attached to elastic ropes. The added resistance forces you to really engage your core when trying to maintain stability during the exercises. We also like how instructors give you the option to add a cardio element to a movement so you get to decide how you want your workout to go.

02-03, 36 Armenian Street, tel: 6636 6859, upsidemotion.com

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Wings to Wings We love:

Having an actual ballerina as an instructor.

Wings to Wings is a dance school, and it made sense to artistic director, Denise Lwin, to include a workout class for ballerinas or dancers to get stronger and fitter. Don’t worry – this class isn’t just for Black Swan wannabes.

Denise is the instructor and she brings with her seven years of being a ballet teacher and 20 years of dancing ballet. In 2015, she also took a Zumba certification. Wings to Wings’ Barre Method class has a major focus on incorporating the ballet movements (since it was originally geared for dancers) and alignment, which adds a touch of grace and poise to the entire muscle-trembling workout.

If you’ve always wanted to try ballet (and reap the benefits) without the coordination, discipline and dedication needed to improving an actual dance practice, this would be perfect.

10 North Canal Road, tel: 6532 0406, facebook.com/wingstowings/ Note: Wings to Wings will move to a new location starting March 1, 2017.

Barre2barre We love:

The progression path and retail products on sale.

Barre2barre originated in Hong Kong and has opened up in Singapore, synchronistically on Hongkong Street. This studio follows the BarreAmped method, an internationally taught format developed in the U.S. While most barre studios offer just mixed level classes to cater to both beginners and the experienced, Barre2barre has a progression path for folks who are seriously into barre. Their advanced BarreAmped Fire class is by-invite only, as students are expected to already have adequate strength and endurance and the proper form and alignment, with minimal guidance or correction needed from the instructor.

We adored their beautiful space and the variety of products on sale – from thermal water bottles, to toiletries, exercise wear, jewellery and more!

42A Hongkong Street, tel: 9115 9473, barre2barre.com

Webarre We love:

The energising instructors. You’ll find the most friendly, pumped-up, caring instructors here at Webarre. They’re all about fun and good vibes – which helps when they’re putting you through another punishing routine at their self-developed Webarre Signature class. On the odd occasion, instructors will miscount reps so you end up doing extra work.

Cheeky, but I guess you’re getting value for money. Webarre was the first dedicated barre studio in Singapore and grew in popularity fast – classes here fill up very quickly. Besides their signature class, they’ve got a fundamentals class for more focus on technique and form, a HIIT class, a pre-natal class and a Mums & Bubs class, where mothers work out with their babies in a carrier!

86B Tanjong Pagar Road, tel: 6221 5539, webarre.com

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Entrepreneurs today don’t know they are born!

By Callum Laing

Disney franchised doll in the house, so entrepreneurs consistently complain about how hard things are. Meet any group of entrepreneurs, or go onto any forum, and you will hear about how hard it is to reach clients, how difficult it is to raise money, how frustrating it is when Skype freezes in the middle of an important call, etc. If we were to show one of the great business owners from previous decades the tools we have access to now, it is more than likely they too would mutter something along the lines of:

“Entrepreneurs today don’t know they are born!”

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s I’m sure you are aware there are some pretty unbelievable shifts happening in the world right now. There are shifts from rural communities to urban communities. There are another four billion people expected to join the Internet over the next five to ten years as companies like Google and Facebook work to bring access to the whole world. You also have the largest wealth transfer in the history of the world from West to East, as Asia once again becomes dominant in global commerce. And we are slap bang in the middle of a mind boggling technological revolution that is only going to speed up. Let’s explore this shift for one minute.

The human brain has an amazing adaptability or ‘neuro-plasticity,’ allowing us to fit in and adapt to new situations very quickly. We are also hugely adept at figuring out what is still missing.

Ever got a new piece of technology, say a new phone, and for a day or two you are really impressed by how cool it is? Then for the next two years you focus on the frustrations of the memory running out, or the battery only lasting for a few hours of watching videos, etc. Were you to travel back in time, even just five years, and show your former self this new gadget, it would completely blow your mind.

The pace of change and development is staggering, but because we are in the middle of it, it is often hard to appreciate how completely game changing it is. I don’t want to sound like an old man, but as one gets older it’s hard not to look at the youth in the developed world and utter the immortal phrase ‘Kids today don’t know they are born.’ I grew up in England in the 1980s, part of a single-parent family that survived on hand-outs from the government. Some of my earliest memories are of getting out of bed in our council house and having to wrap up in coats

and hats to walk through the cold and wet to our outside toilet (which in all my memories had loads of spiders in it, but I’m guessing that was more a summer thing that a winter thing). That reality is so far removed from my own kids’ lives it is not even worth trying to explain it to them at this point. Yet when I hear from them in great detail about how hard and unfair their lives are because I limit their time on the iPad, I have to suppress the urge to talk about the ‘olden days.’

Yet, while I was growing up in the 80s, trying to avoid frostbite and spiders, there were some amazing entrepreneurs doing incredible things.

People like Richard Branson, the Saatchi brothers and Rupert Murdoch. These entrepreneurs thrived in a time when the most exciting emerging technology was the fax machine. And they themselves stood on the shoulders of a generation of entrepreneurs before them, and those before them.

I have chosen to be based in Singapore, a city that is the result of amazing entrepreneurial vision. Yet it is almost inconceivable to me how Sir Stamford Raffles, the ‘founder’ of Singapore, managed to achieve all that he did in the 1800s.

His technology was no more sophisticated than boats and the postal service. Simply getting a response to a request could take six months, and there was no guarantee that either the request or the response wouldn’t get lost at sea.

Were we lucky enough to go back in time and meet one of these people in their heyday, I would challenge you to complain about the battery life of the communications device you hold in your hand that allows you to video conference simultaneously with investors, clients and partners all over the world, while also updating your eBay listing to sell your year old flat screen TV! So just as kids today complain about the injustices of not being allowed yet another

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But there is obviously more to this than acknowledging we have access to incredible power and resources that have never previously been available. The trick, of course is not just having access to these resources, but being able to line them up and have them all working for you rather than against you. The number of small businesses starting each year is continuing to increase, but the challenge is building a successful enterprise, and that is where partnerships come in.

If we take full ownership of our talents as individuals, then starting a business to capitalise on our graphics design skills or accounting knowledge makes perfect sense, and hundreds of thousands of people are choosing to do it. Yet the reality is often very different. You may previously have spent 50% of your time working on stuff you like and 50% of your time in meetings and internal reviews. Now you own your own business, however, you are suddenly in charge of IT, HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations and making coffee. This isn’t magnifying your personal value, it is diluting you to the point of exhaustion and frustration. Your idea is not wrong, the execution is wrong. You should be working on the things you are good at.

You should be working with cool clients and bringing on cool team members. You should not be doing the other stuff. And this is where partnerships come in. You see the wealth of talent joining the economy each day, or leaving the corporate workplace, is very good at what they do. But they are generally terrible at the other stuff too. Partnerships are about understanding how to bring one and one together to create three, four or five.

To read in full or purchase Callum Laing’s full book Progressive Partnerships: The Future of Business in paperback or Kindle, visit: amazon. com/Progressive-Partnerships-Business-CallumLaing/dp/1781331855/ref=sr_1_1

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NIK POWELL

Nik Powell, the Director of the UK’s National Film and Television School, was recently in Singapore to give a lecture at LASALLE on the importance of fostering inclusiveness in the creative sector. A world-renowned Film and Television Producer, Powell also set up Virgin Records with Richard Branson in the 1970s before setting up Palace Video, Palace Pictures and Palace Productions. We quizzed him on his thoughts on the development of the arts scene in Singapore.

NS: Are you a frequent visitor to Singapore? How has the city changed since your last visit?

NP: I’m not a frequent visitor but I visit from time to time. I did not notice any major changes since my last visit except for a couple of very impactful new buildings that I had not seen before – it was my first time in the integrated resort at Marina Bay. It was huge!

NS: What is your opinion about the development of the art scene in Asia in the past decade?

NP: I know more about the film industry than the art scene in general but there are many more filmmakers and artists becoming known outside of the region perhaps than ever before.

NS: Singapore has become a regional centre for the arts in recent years. What do you think is behind this growth of interest.

NP: Singapore is a natural centre for the region. It has the infrastructure, the stability and the geo location right in the centre of South East Asia. It is relatively liberal although I understand there is still some censorship, especially in theatre.

NS: What can be done to further develop the arts scene here amongst the local population?

NP: Less censorship and more support of artists, together with the continuance of great art colleges like Lasalle, will help develop the art scene here further. Visiting artists should also be encouraged.

NS: Are institutions like The British Council increasingly important to the development of the arts and how can they foster relationships between the UK and other countries?

NP: Yes they are important to the development of the arts and do indeed foster new partnerships around the globe.

NS: What has been the highlight of your trip to Singapore?

NP: There have been lots of highlights – dinner with one NFTS graduate and his Ngee Ann students was one. Lunch with another Cannes Camera D’Or winner, Anthony Chen, was another. The Singapore International Film Festival party, with visiting directors and a film development workshop, was another, as was High Tea at Raffles!

NS: Have you met any local artists who have inspired or impressed you?

NP: I did not meet any local artists sadly apart from filmmakers like Anthony Chen.

NS: Are you optimistic about 2017?

NP: For something like the NFTS and Singapore yes! But on a broader political front I am, like everyone else, very concerned.

NS: What are you most looking forward to?

NP: The NFTS show, where we have many really outstanding graduation films to show the industry!

NS: How important is diversity to creativity?

NP: Diversity can be very stimulating, as different cultures can come together to create a fresh perspective.

NS: How have you personally become involved in supporting the development of inclusivity in the UK and now in Singapore.

NP: I am involved in the UK as the Director of the top film school in the UK. I have a responsibility to make sure that the NFTS plays a crucial role in increasing inclusiveness in Film and TV. In Singapore I was asked to speak about the UK experience so I got involved as a result of that.

NS: What are the challenges facing the creative world and what can be done to create a more inclusive art scene?

NP: It may be a tautology but obviously identifying the barriers that hold back inclusivism and then lowering and even eliminating those barriers. What are those barriers? There are many barriers – prejudice, lack of access to education and training, lack of money, lack of role models, lack of confidence, lack of opportunity, etc.

NS: What was the main message of your lecture at LASALLE College of the Arts?

NP: I hope my main message was that there are lots of practical things we can all do; indeed a lot is now being done. Maybe it could have been done sooner but better late than never. But there is still a huge amount to be done.

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Bringing a World of Art of Singapore

By Adam Searle I Images courtesy of Singapore Contemporary

Singapore Contemporary returns to the Lion City this year for its second instalment at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, (January 20 – 22). Located within the heart of South East Asia, Singapore presents the ideal space for the world’s most exciting contemporary artists to showcase their talent. This event, which serves as the perfect conclusion to Singapore Art Week (January 11 22), is tailored towards those wishing to collect, admire, or interact with a range of carefully curated paintings, sculptures and photography works.

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ast year’s inaugural edition of Singapore Contemporary proved highly successful, attracting thousands and further cementing Singapore’s position at the forefront of South East Asia’s art scene. This year’s event is expected to be nearly twice the size, with 90 exhibitors from over 20 countries.

Singapore Contemporary is structured around five core sectors, new additions Photo17 Singapore and Latin American Voices, in addition to the returning Artist Dialogues, China Encounters and Gallery Projects.

The brainchild of influential figures in the regional art market, Singapore Contemporary is now an important annual event on the city’s art calendar. “In our second edition, we are introducing two new sections: Photo17 and Latin American Voices. The latter is a special exhibition spread across 200 square metres with six Latin American galleries showcasing more than 20 artists from countries across Latin America such as Sergio Camporeale from Argentina and Carlos Estevez from Cuba. With more than 150 art pieces on show, Photo17 is one of the largest photo exhibitions Singapore has seen, with a curatorial approach that ties together different practices such as Fine Art, Conceptual Art, Documentary Work and Mixed Media Digital Installation photography,” explains Douwe Cramer, Show Director and Curator of Singapore Contemporary Art.

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Turmoil by Gao Xiao Yun, Gao Xiao Yun Gallery, China.

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Green Hills by Shen Gubo, Art Xchange, China.

Breakfast in the Old Town by Francesco Lietti, Macey & Sons Auctioneers and Valuers Limited, Hong Kong.

Tales From Topographic Oceans by Roger Dean, United Kingdom.

The Layer of Self by Masayuki Tsubota, Yamaki Art. Gallery, Japan

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Falling Mountains No.76 by Lin Xueming, Pu Gallery, China.

Flux Series 3 - Panel 5 by Kate Baker, Australia.

China Encounters

Gallery Projects

China Encounters was one of the most talked about features at last year’s event. Contemporary Chinese art is one of the last undiscovered treasures of our time; until very recently, it’s been incredibly difficult to see these works outside of China, let alone have the opportunity to invest in them. Singapore Contemporary is the only event to exhibit such diversity in Chinese contemporary art in the Little Red Dot. This section welcomes brilliant young artists celebrated all over the world, such as Han Yajuan (韩娅娟), of the “cartoon generation” group of illustrators and painters based in Beijing; and Zheng Jianhui (证监会), an up-andcoming printmaker whose works reflect the issues facing China’s youth when ‘opening up’ to the futures of globalisation and their own histories.

Broadly speaking, by presenting a series of works by selected galleries, artists and artist collectives, themed around an art narrative that revisits, redefines and reinterprets the Chinese cultural and historical landscape, through a contemporary Chinese perspective, this section strives to incorporate Chinese artists into the larger international art movement through exposure and recognition. This is not to be missed by anyone with an interest in Chinese culture or history, or those wishing to engage with new media and themes often disregarded by art outside of China.

Often, families tend to stay away from high-profile art events packed with seminars and multimedia exhibitions, from fear that younger children may find it unentertaining and overwhelming. This event specifically caters to these families, with programs designed for children.

Little Artists Art Studio and Macey & Sons have paired up to provide a creative space for budding artists aged 3-11 to practice or collaborate on pieces of unique artwork. There will also be specially curated Kids Art Tours, where contemporary themes and works will be explained in an accessible and engaging manner for youngsters. Moreover, tours are not reserved for children only and there is a range of tours catering to various preferences, geared towards those more engaged in South East Asia’s art scene.

Singapore Contemporary is curated by the team behind Asia Contemporary Art Buyer, Asia’s leading art marketplace. These days, investing in good quality artwork is safer than investing in gold. As South East Asian artists continue to gain international prominence, the value of their works will carry on increasing. If you’re looking to learn more about collecting art and investing in some of the most exciting contemporary works, then Singapore Contemporary is a must-see.

Succeeding the sale of all investment-grade pieces, the floor is opened up for an auction, where more affordable works will be available for those wishing to begin their art collection.

Artist Dialogues What makes this event stand above the rest is the unique opportunity to meet, converse, and interact with so many solo artists in person.

Most art lovers rarely get a chance to understand an artist’s inspirations, which can give a work of art pronounced context, often making more of the piece itself. Being able to ask your own questions and relate the artist to your own experiences makes this event even more memorable.

In addition, each day there are scheduled live painting demonstrations by the artists on show. For those of you interested in painting yourself, whether you’re a clandestine Cézanne or you’ve never gone about getting your ideas onto canvas, this is the perfect moment to learn practical skills and nurture your talent. This year’s event welcomes six artists with very different styles of work to present daily live painting demonstrations and engage with visitors.

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Overall, this is an event not to be missed for anyone passionate in engaging with art works, art collection, or budding artists themselves.

Accessible to all, and fun for the whole family, this really is a good way to start your year.

Singapore Contemporary.

January 20 – 22, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, singaporecontemporaryart.com

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Travel Bespoke

Images courtesy of Afini

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he end of last year saw the launch of Afini, a membership-only travel club based in Singapore.

Afini offers its members exclusive access to a network of private homes, apartments and villas across the globe, at very competitive rates.

Focussing on the top-tier luxurious travel market, Afini will offer fully tailored stays to their members at their curated collection of high-end properties across Asia and beyond.

Ideal for those seeking to travel in larger groups, this service enables members the freedom to chose from a list of destinations where a standardised level of quality will ensure a seamless accommodation experience. CEO John Blanco has years of experience in the luxury hotel market – he was part of the opening team (General Manager) of Singapore’s Ritz Carlton Hotel – and the philosophy of providing not only recognisably high levels of service in different locations, but also facilities and amenities, is evident in the Afini portfolio. We met with him to find out more.

solution to luxury travellers who regularly travel with family or friends. Currently this demographic can choose from either traditional hotels (where common spaces must be shared with hundreds of other customers), distribution platforms (villa booking websites or referral platforms), which can be hit or miss and lack the tailoring afforded by a club model, or a holiday home purchase, which is capital intensive and restrictive. Afini fills this gap.

NS: What sets the Afini experience apart from other villa management companies in the region?

JB: First and foremost the service we provide is end-to-end. This is from preplanning to in-destination oversight and coordination, arrival to departure and everything in between. Our Lifestyle Consultants build a relationship with members, learning their preferences and desires. This facilitates burden-free, highly customised journeys and itinerary planning every time they travel with us. Most villa management company bookings are one-offs so the customer is relatively anonymous and more effort is required by the user to plan and truly enjoy the experience.

In addition, each Afini residence is managed, maintained and serviced at our uncompromising standards for utmost consistency. Villa websites and distribution platforms can be hit or miss, with the product and service determined by the property owner.

Another key differentiator is the business model. A villa management/marketing

company focuses on driving occupancy and rates to maximize commission revenues whereas at Afini we work to insure our members enjoy exceptional value compared to market rates.

NS: What does membership entail and what privileges does it offer?

JB: A one-time initiation fee gives members access to all the benefits and privileges of the club. These include a stunning portfolio of residences and iconic hotels in the best destinations around the world. Our dedicated Lifestyle Consultant takes over the planning of each journey, tailoring the itinerary to each member’s preferences. We offer indestination oversight and coordination via the Destination Concierge and nightly rates that are member-priced, often well below market value. Members will recoup the cost of membership very quickly, while enjoying fivestar service and exclusive, curated properties, many of which are only available to Afini members. Curated experiences and exclusive partnerships add a layer of engagement for members, both when they travel and when in their home markets.

An annual renewal fee ensures continued access to the club and allows Afini to continuously improve and enhance the member portfolio and experience.

NS: What sort of traveller should consider joining Afini and why?

JB: A discerning traveller seeking time well spent with loved ones in beautiful spaces that are impeccably serviced and at exceptional value. Someone who has ‘been there, done

NS: What inspired you to start Afini? What gap in the market did you identify and how has your experience as a hotelier helped you develop Afini?

JB: Our primary motivation in creating Afini was to provide a better way to travel for family and friends in consistent, impeccablyserviced private homes around the world that are conducive to time well spent with a small group and where all planning and coordination is meticulously executed, all at exceptional value. Upon thoroughly researching existing solutions it was clear there was an opportunity to provide a

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Naam Sawan, Phuket

that’ with luxury hotels and distribution platforms but desires a better way to travel.

Menau, Koh Samui

NS: How will you ensure a standardised level of quality across your properties?

JB: After 25 years working in luxury hospitality, I believe the key ingredients of a consistent world-class product are a strong foundational service culture, clear procedures and guidelines, continuous training and the careful selection of genuine, empowered individuals with a solid aptitude for caring, anticipatory service. You can teach anyone technical skills but you cannot teach them to genuinely care for customers; that quality is innate. All these ingredients are overseen by a Destination Manager in each location, quite like the General Manager of a luxury hotel.

NS: What sort of personal touches will define the Afini experience?

JB: Aside from the countless touches tailored to a member’s preferences, each Afini residence will have a range of luxurious amenities such as Rivolta Carmignani bed linen and Ashley & Co toiletries, as well as locally sourced and roasted coffee beans for the standard in-house Jura coffee machines.

Sungai Kecil, Bali

NS: Which destination in the region excites you? How diverse are your properties?

JB: Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea, all are emerging destinations with distinct, solid offerings in terms of food, culture and experiences. Our properties range from a lovingly renovated heritage home in The Rocks neighbourhood of Sydney to a modern, sexy villa in Koh Samui, with stunning views over the Five Islands and its very own cinema.

NS: Why did you chose Singapore as a base?

Is the city conducive for regional travel?

JB: We chose Singapore for a few reasons, first and foremost because it is both a geographical and economic hub for the region. Add to that a government that has created a start-up friendly environment and solid infrastructure contributing to efficiency.

The Rocks, Sydney

NS: What are your favourite properties in the Afini portfolio?

JB: The Rocks (Sydney) and Lighthouse (Sri Lanka) are both unique homes full of character with ideal locations to explore their respective destinations. The Rocks is steps away from the Opera House and all the best dining and shopping opportunities. Lighthouse is located within the walls of the historic Galle Fort and is steps from all of the fort’s charming boutiques and eateries, as well as a stone’s throw from the stunning beaches of Galle.

NS: What is your goal in 2017? Where do you hope to be 12 months from now?

JB: Our goal in 2017 is to establish Afini as a new benchmark in luxury travel for the region, delivering consistent tailored experiences to our members while continuously growing our property offering within established and emerging destinations, both regional and long haul.

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Treasure Islands

2017 will see the launch of the luxury eco resort Bawah Island. Located just 150 nautical miles north east of Singapore, this mini archipelago of six islands will be accessible either via seaplane or private yacht. Built in harmony with its surrounds, Bawah Island will accept a maximum Bawah Island Singapore of 70 guests at any time, ensuring low impact on the environment and Batam maximum privacy for the resort’s guests. Guestrooms are divided into Safari Tented Villas, Garden Villas, Beach Villas and Water Villas, all offering sumptuous nature-inspired accommodation, while celebrating the best of Indonesian art, craft and culture. With white sandy beaches, emerald green lagoons and diverse marine life, the resort will be a haven for nature lovers and those looking to get away from the hectic pace of the modern world.

For more information, visit bawahisland.com

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Wild at Heart

Text and Photos by Justin Eeles

After 15 years, Justin Eeles returns to the resort of Nihiwatu in Sumba and discovers the wild natural beauty of the island and the charm and character of its people have remained virtually unchanged.

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eturning to an emerging travel destination after a gap of a few years can often be a cause for disappointment. With the rush of unfettered development so often destroying the magic that makes a destination special, transforming it from pristine beauty to a tangled polluted mess, I wondered how much Sumba had changed since my first visit to the island. Would the lure of the tourist dollar have changed it forever or would the island’s wild nature and remote location have kept it off the radar?

Getting to the island is certainly less difficult – there are now regular flights from Denpasar, making it much easier to hop over for a few days to explore.

From what I witnessed on a recent visit, thankfully not much else has changed.

Alighting from the sole plane on the dusty runway, I was relieved that the stark difference between Sumba and more populous islands like Java and Bali still hits you the moment you emerge from the cabin. The airport terminal at Tambolaka may be slightly bigger than before but the feeling that you’ve arrived somewhere new, exciting and virtually unchartered still remains.

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My destination was Nihiwatu, a once secret resort known only to the world’s top surfers and a handful of lucky travel writers. Located on the dramatic south west coast, Nihiwatu was first set up by Claude Graves, a keen surfer who discovered the area’s unique attributes and decided to build a small resort for likeminded surfers, drawn to the natural beauty, wild surroundings and unique local culture of the area.

Over the years, as the resort has grown, mainly through word of mouth, it has attracted a wider and more well-heeled crowd, drawn to the seclusion, luxurious facilities and excellent choice of activities available. With a recent change in ownership, Nihiwatu has expanded even more, now offering a wider choice of rooms and facilities. What I wanted to see was whether this growth had affected the adventurous spirit and soul of this pioneering resort.

On first impressions, the opposite seems to be true. As I left the proud new terminal, I was met by one of the resort’s fleet of converted open-air land cruisers, a vehicle more associated with an African safari than a tropical getaway. It’s the perfect taster for what will follow – Sumba’s landscape and culture is in many ways closer to the arid African bush than her verdant tropical neighbours to the west, with Nihiwatu the ultimate luxury safari lodge. Should you wish air-conditioned comfort instead, don’t worry, the choice is yours – as it takes over an hour to drive to the resort, traversing the island’s mountainous interior before beginning the descent to the southern coast, I cowardly chose the latter option.

Located above a perfect stretch of sand, almost hidden in its surrounding rich vegetation, Nihiwatu blends seamlessly into the landscape. Offering a wide choice of accommodation, from palatial one-bedroom villas to an enormous five-bedroom estate, the resort can sleep up to 80 guests. Spread along the hillside, all rooms offer sea views and are just a short stroll from the hotel’s glorious 2.5km private beach. With the resort’s rooms and public spaces following the local architectural style of high thatched roofs, from afar it could be easily mistaken for a local village.

Its location, however, is the only giveaway – traditional villages in Sumba are built on high ground, making it easier to defend attacks from enemy villages. In an island where headhunting and bloody wars are not such a distant memory, the position of a village was very important to its survival. Although attacks no longer occur, the island’s annual Pasola festival reveals the population’s continued

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modern life, almost completely cut off from the outside world (wi-fi is available if you can’t break free completely), this is a place to enjoy nature at its best.

Apart from the joys of surfing an un-crowded wave – a maximum of ten surfers are allowed out at one time – there is world-class diving and fishing literally on your door-step. For snorkeling, guests can simply swim off shore to a reef teeming with marine life or jump in a dinghy to explore nearby sites. Other watersports include paddle-boarding, jet-skiing and even horse-powered wakeboarding along the beach. With expert tuition on-hand from Nihiwatu’s team of sport professionals, guests don’t need to be an expert to enjoy these natural wonders. Apart from surfing and diving lessons, guests can also polish their riding skills at the

skills at warfare. Here rival villages compete in a frenzied horseback battle, staged to appease animist gods while sacrificing blood to ensure a fruitful harvest. Part of Sumba’s ancient Marapu religion, this is just one in a series of rituals, sacrifices and festivals that fill the Sumbanese calendar.

A visit to one of these traditional villages is a high point of a stay at Nihiwatu. With the resort employing a large number of locals from neighbouring villages, as well as providing health care and education through The Sumba Foundation, there is a strong bond between the resort and its surroundings, allowing guests the unique opportunity to experience this amazing ancient culture up close.

Many guests might find it hard to leave the resort. Miles away from

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The hotel’s kitchens, under Executive Chef Bernard Prim, already offer an excellent choice of healthy cuisine. All restaurants feature vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, and the menu offers international delicacies as well as vegetables picked from the resort’s organic garden and fish plucked daily from the ocean.

With the long list of adventurous and health conscious activities on offer and the equally desirable option to spend your days horizontal on a beachside day bed, Nihiwatu offers an experience unavailable throughout the archipelago on one of the world’s fascinating islands.

But don’t delay, because secrets like this don’t last forever.

resort’s impressive Sandalwood Stables. Here both beginners and expert riders have the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside on a horseback safari or end the day on a sunset ride along the sand.

Continuing the safari theme, Nihiwatu has recently launched its Spa Safari, where guests trek from the hotel to a nearby village and then continue on to a coastal spa pavilion at Nihioka, perched on a cliff and surrounded by lush greenery. Here they are treated to fresh coconuts, healthy meals and unlimited treatments throughout the day in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Dedicated to providing all you would expect from a wellness retreat, the hotel also offers beauty treatments at its Boathouse and Beach Spas as well as regular yoga and Pilates sessions in its glorious raised pavilion.

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Giant Awakens travel files

Text and Photos by Justin Eeles

Of all the countries in the ASEAN region, Myanmar was for a long period the sleeping giant; a land isolated through politics, visa restrictions and a lack of tourist infrastructure, seemingly stuck in either underdeveloped poverty or a romantic vision of the past, depending on your viewpoint.

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ince 2012 however, the gap between the country and its more developed neighbours has begun to shrink at rapid pace. Visitors flying into Yangon now arrive at a brand new efficient airport before being whisked away in modern taxis to a growing choice of five star hotels and resorts.

Where flights were once few and far between, it’s now easy to fly from Singapore, with popular low cost carriers like Tiger/Scoot now operating regular flights to the former capital.

Visas are much easier to attain as well, with on line applications processed quickly and with minimum fuss, a huge difference to the previous experience of waiting in line for hours at the

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consulate. With the visa policy expected to relax further in early 2017 for Singaporeans, this makes the city an ideal destination for a long weekend visit.

If you’re looking to get an early start, catching the 7:20am Tiger flight from Singapore on a Friday morning will allow you plenty of time to explore the city’s top attractions over the weekend – with Myanmar time 90 minutes behind Singapore time, you arrive with the whole day ahead of you. Yangon is a city that’s transforming itself in real time so now is the perfect time to visit for a taste of the old and the new.

Early morning in Asia is market time and a good place to start your tour of Yangon is Bogyoke Aung San Market in the city centre. This old colonial structure, formerly known as Scott

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Left: The golden pagoda of Schwedagon.

Right: Chef Gil Dumoulin at Le Planteur.

Market, was built by the British in 1926. Housed in a large sprawling building, it’s the ideal place to shop for souvenirs like fabrics, jade, pearls and lacquerware. As is the case across the continent, bargaining is a must, so brush up your negotiating skills before you arrive – as long as all concerned are happy with the price finally reached, everyone is a winner. For a more local affair, head to the less touristy Theingyi Zei Market nearby, the largest traditional market in Yangon, where locals flock to its five floors for the wide choice of fresh vegetables, fish, meat, supplies and traditional medicine.

After surviving the busy aisles of Yangon market life, complete the experience by trying out some of the local cuisine.

It’s at the market where you’ll find the authentic tastes of the national cuisine, with nothing watered down for less experienced palates, so tread carefully with the chillis. Alternatively, see another side of the city and escape to the tranquility of French restaurant, Le Planteur, for a well-deserved rest and lunch.

Located next to a small lake, this beautiful colonial structure has been lovingly converted into an all-day excellent dining destination. Here Chef Gil Dumoulin and his team offer excellent cuisine throughout the day in a stylish space that encompasses a casual bistro, fine dining, high tea and a well-stocked wine bar. Chef Gil learned his trade at some of the best restaurants in Paris before embarking on a career that has taken him across the world, with time spent in Morocco, the Caribbean, Indonesia, Algeria and Egypt. At Le Planteur he offers a fine dining menu

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of classical French cuisine with some Asian touches as well as a more casual international bistro menu. Whether inside its refined dining areas or al fresco on the terrace overlooking the water, Le Planteur is a must-visit for all foodies while in Yangon.

After a long lunch, walk off the calories at the city’s greatest landmark, the Shwedagon Pagoda. This enormous golden stupa still dominates the Yangon skyline and is a must-visit site when in the city. Built over 2,500 years ago, according to legend, this enormous monument houses important Buddhist relics and stands over 100 metres tall. The pagoda itself is surrounded by a network of smaller temples, stupas and shrines, so there is plenty of interest for visitors. Late afternoon is the best time to visit, as the sun slowly sets over the city, revealing Shwedagon’s true beauty in the softening light.

Another recommended French restaurant is the Le Cellier, located on the 14th floor of the city’s five-star Novotel Max Hotel. With sweeping views across the city to the Shwedagon Pagoda and beyond, Le Cellier offers both a fine dining menu and a more casual selection of tapas and light meals. As its name suggests, it also offers an impressive wine cellar, stocked with over 400 bottles of premium vintages. With such an amazing view, we’d recommend going to Le Cellier in the evening for the complete experience. Enjoy canapés and a bottle of champagne on the terrace as the sun sets over Shwedagon Pagoda before taking your table inside to sample Chef Brice Caro’s creative take on classical French cuisine.

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One of the city’s newest five star properties, The Novotel Yangon Max takes this popular brand to a new level, offering levels of luxury, amenities and comfort more often associated with the hotel group’s top tier Sofitel brand. Situated in downtown Yangon, not far from the airport, the hotel is an excellent choice while visiting the city. With facilities that include a fully-equipped fitness centre, a spa, a tennis court and an expansive pool terrace with bar, there is plenty for leisure travellers to enjoy. Business travellers will also appreciate the hotel’s generous meeting and conference facilities – the hotel’s ballroom is so impressive, it has quickly become the wedding venue of choice for Yangon’s social elite. Backed up by a wide selection of bars and restaurants and beautifully designed guestrooms and suites, it’s easy to see how the hotel has become such a firm favourite for both local and international travellers.

For those looking to extend their visit to Myanmar by a couple of days and get out of the city, we’d recommend experiencing the natural beauty of destinations like Bagan and Inle Lake. Where the former is well known for its landscape of ancient pagados and crumbling stupas, the latter was until recently less on the tourist trail. However it is fast becoming the country’s top destination so again, now is the ideal time to visit.

Inle Lake has been home and lifeblood to the region’s Intha people for centuries. They have survived by fishing its plentiful waters, growing fruit and vegetables in an extensive network of floating gardens and weaving the lake’s lotus flowers into beautiful textiles and silks. Located a short flight from Yangon to the north east of the city, Inle Lake and its surrounding countryside is a magical natural wonderland and provides the idea place for visitors to relax and unwind. Set high on the Shan Plateau, the lake is blessed with a crisp cooler climate than Yangon, especially during the winter months of November through to February and it can get quite chilly in the early mornings or evenings out on the water.

To get to Inle from the region’s Heho airport, it’s a 30-minute drive to the town of Nyaung Shwe, where travellers then board one of the fleet of long boats that provide access to the growing number of lakeside hotels available. These include both friendly local wooden guesthouses built on stilts over the water and more luxurious international hotels like Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min. Like its counterpart in Yangon, this recently launched property offers high standards of accommodation, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Guestrooms are spacious,

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Above from top: Dusk at Novotel Inle Lake ; A fisherman on the lake.

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Clockwise from top: Collecting lake weed; traditional silks; colourful local dress.

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Clockwise from top: Workers sieve gravel at Shwe Inn Thein Temple; stupas at Shwe Inn Thein; the terrace at Red Mountain Estate; local artist; a novice monk on two wheels.

Yangon Details: Bogyoke Aung San Market, Bo Gyoke Road, Yangon Le Planteur, 80 University Avenue, Yangon, tel: +95 1514 230, leplanteur.net Novotel Max Yangon, 459 O Pyay Road, tel: +95 1230 5858, accorhotels.com

Inle Details: Red Mountain Estate, Nyaungshwe Township, tel: +95 081 209366, redmountain-estate.com

comfortable and feature all the mod cons you’d expect from a five star resort – think flat screen TVs, huge bath tubs, rain showers and a gloriously comfortable bed. With a spa, infinity pool terrace, fitness centre, two restaurants and a bar, this resort is geared towards those wanting to spend a little longer at the lake, something you’ll definitely want to do as soon as you arrive. To keep the active happy, there is a wide choice of excursions on offer and bicycles are provided so guests can explore the surrounding countryside at their leisure.

For an unexpected Asian experience, we’d recommend visiting the Red Mountain Estate winery, located a short bike ride from the Novotel. Here the estate’s vineyards, at an elevation of over 1,000 metres above sea level,

produce a variety of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Visits are encouraged and the winery offers two beautiful terraces on which to enjoy a bottle of wine or two with friends, with the lake providing a stunning backdrop.

Activities on the lake include visiting a series of ancient monasteries and temples, watching the region’s artists, silversmiths and weavers at work and enjoying some elevated local cuisine at restaurants like the classy Inle Heritage House. The highlight for many though will just be cruising the lake’s many scenic waterways, watching the local people going about their everyday life and enjoying the surrounding natural beauty, far from the distractions of the modern world.

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Inle Heritage House, Innpawkhon Village, Inle Lake, tel: +95 9 4931 2970, inleheritage.org Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min, tel: +95 9 251 041 570, novotel.com Scoot/Tiger have regular flights to Myanmar from Singapore.

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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.

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EMERGENCIES

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

Adventure Cove Waterpark™ 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 enquiries@rwsentosa.com rwsentosa.com Army Museum Of Singapore 520 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638367 Tel: +65 6668 0338 armymuseum@sdc.com.sg mindef.gov.sg ArtScience Museum 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 8888 marinabaysands.com/museum.html Asian Civilisations Museum 1 Empress Place, Singapore 059199 Tel: +65 6332 7798 acm.org.sg Dolphin Island 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 Tel: +65 6828 8377 esplanade.com Faber Peak Singapore 109 Mount Faber Road, Faber Peak Singapore 099203 Tel: +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com Fuk Tak Chi Museum 76 Telok Ayer Street, Far East Square Singapore 048464 Tel: +65 6532 7868 Gardens by The Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018953 Tel: +65 6420 6848 gardensbythebay.com.sg Haw Par Villa 262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628 Tel: +65 6736 6622 Ifly Singapore 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01 Singapore 099010 Tel: +65 6571 0000 iflysingapore.com

Images of Singapore LIVE 40 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099700 Tel: +65 6715 4000 sentosa.com.sg

Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 Tel: +65 6471 7138 / 65 6471 7361 sbg.org.sg

Kidzania 31 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098008 Tel: 1800 653 6888 share@kidzania.com.sg

Singapore Cable Car 109 Mount Faber Road Faber Peak Singapore 099203 Tel: +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com

Kong Hiap Memorial Museum 17-19 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239329 Tel: +65 6737 2630 sbl@sbl.org.sg sbl.org.sg

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

Land Transport Gallery No 1 Hampshire Road Block 1 Level 1, Singapore 219428 Tel: +65 6396 2550 ltgallery@lta.gov.sg lta.gov.sg

Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803 singaporeflyer.com Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 Tel: +65 6337 3888 spm.org.sg

Marina Barrage 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951 Tel: +65 6514 5959

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

Memories At Old Ford Factory 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588192 Tel: +65 6332 3255 moff.nas.sg

Tan Swie Hian Museum 460 Sims Avenue, Singapore Tel: +65 6744 0716 tanswiehian.com

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

The Changi Museum 1000 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507707 Tel: +65 6214 2451 changimuseum.com.sg

National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 Tel: +65 6332 3659; +65 6332 5642 nationalmuseum.sg Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941 Tel: +65 6332 7591 peranakanmuseum.sg Red Dot Design Museum 28 Maxwell Road Red Dot Traffic, Singapore Tel: +65 6327 8027 museum.red-dot.sg

The Maritime Experiential Museum 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Trick Eye Museum Waterfront @Resorts World Sentosa 26 Sentosa Gateway #01-43/44 Singapore 098138 Tel : +65 6795-2370 / 2371 trickeye.com/singapore

Wings of Time Siloso Beach, Sentosa Express Beach Station, Singapore 099538 Tel: +65 6736 8672 guest_services@sentosa.com.sg wingsoftime.com.sg YOG Gallery @Singapore Sports Museum 1 Kay Siang Road #01-02 Singapore 248922 Tel: +65 6471 4430 sportsmuseum.com.sg BARS, CLUBS AND PUBS 1-Altitude 61/62/Rooftop One Raffles Place Singapore 048616 Tel: +65 6438 0410 reservations@1-altitude.com 1-altitude.com 28 Hong Kong Street 28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059667 Tel: +65 6533 2001 findus@28hks.com 28hks.com Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall 60 A Boat Quay, Singapore 049848 Tel: +65 6535 0838 ahsamcolddrinkstall@gmail.com facebook.com/AhSamColdDrinkStall Attica 3A River Valley Rd, #01- 03 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179020 Tel: +65 6333 9973 attica.com.sg Bang Bang Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard Tel: +65 8127 2808 bangbang.sg Bar Stories 55-57A Haji Lane, Singapore 189248 Tel: +65 6298 0838 barstories.com.sg Bartini 46 Club Street, Singapore 069423 Tel: +65 6221 1025 info@bartini.com.sg facebook.com/bartini.sg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reflections at Bukit Chandu 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458 Tel: +65 6375 2510 nhb.gov.sg Resorts World™ Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com

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Cin Cin 100 Peck Seah Street Tel: +65 6385 2604 cincin.sg

Club Kyo 133 Cecil Street, Keck Seng Tower #B1-02, Singapore 069535 Tel: +65 8299 8735 clubkyo.com Crazy Elephant 3E River Valley Road #01-03/04 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024 Tel: +65 6337 7859 info@crazyelephant.com crazyelephant.com Empire Level 45 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623 Tel: +65 62219555 Flagship 20 Bukit Pasoh Road theflagship.sg Hood Bar and Café 201 Victoria Street, #05-07 Singapore 188067 Tel: +65 6221 8846 hoodbarandcafe.com Jekyll & Hyde 49 Tras Street, Singapore 078988 Tel: +65 6222 3349 49tras.st Jigger & Pony 101 Amoy Street, Singapore 069921 Tel: +65 62239101 jiggerandpony.com KPO Killiney Post Office, 1 Killiney Road Singapore 239518 Tel: +65 6733 3648 facebook.com/KPO.sg La Terraza Rooftop Bar Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road Singapore 069692 Tel: +65 6221 1694 info@screeningroom.com.sg screeningroom.com.sg Loof 331 North Bridge Rd, #03-07 Odeon Towers, Extension Rooftop Singapore 188720 Tel: +65 97739304 loof@loof.com.sg loof.com.sg Maison Ikkoku Level 2, 20 Kandahar Street Singapore 198885 Tel: +65 6294 0078 maison-ikkoku.net Manhattan 2/F The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road Tel: +65 6725 3377 facebook.com/manhattansg Molly Malone’s 56 Circular Rd, Singapore 049411 Tel: +65 6536 2029 molly-malone.com Nutmeg & Clove 17 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069697 Tel: +65 9389 9301 nutmegandclove.com.sg

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

CAFES 31 Bar & Kitchen 31 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089138 Tel: +65 6224 9141

Prince Of Wales Boat Quay 51 Boat Quay, Singapore 049840 Tel: +65 6557 2498 info@pow.com.sg pow.com.sg Prince Of Wales Little India 101 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209420 Tel: +65 6299 0130 info@pow.com.sg pow.com.sg RedDot BrewHouse @ Dempsey Road 25A Dempsey Road, #01-01 Singapore 247691 Tel: +65 6475 0500 reddotbrewhouse.com.sg RedDot BrewHouse @ Boat Quay 33/34 Boat Quay, Singapore 049823 Tel: +65 6535 4500 reddotbrewhouse.com.sg

The Cufflink Club 6 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089262 info@thecufflinkclub.com thecufflinkclub.com The Other Room 320 Orchard Road, Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza singaporemarriott.com

Caffe Pralet 17 Eng Hoon Street, #01-04 Singapore 169767 Tel: +65 6223 5595 caffepralet@creativeculinaire.com creativeculinaire.com

Common Man Coffee Roasters 22 Martin Road Singapore 239058 Tel: +65 6836 4695 commonmancoffeeroasters.com

Timbre @ Gillman 9A Lock Road, Gillman Barracks Singapore 108926 Tel: +65 6694 4201 timbre.com.sg

Dutch Colony Coffee Company 113 Frankel Avenue Singapore 458230 Tel: +65 6448 5852 dutchcolony.sg

Timbre @ The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane #01-04 Singapore 179429 Tel: +65 6336 3386 timbre.com.sg Timbre @ The Substation 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936 Tel: +65 6338 8030 timbre.com.sg Vasco 42 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059681 Tel: +65 8799 7085 vascosingapore.com

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Artistry Café 17 Jalan Pinang Singapore 199149 Tel: +65 6298 2420 artistryspace.com

Coastes Singapore 50 Siloso Beach Walk Singapore 099000 Tel: +65 6274 9668 info@coastes.com coastes.com

The Powder Room Level 2, The Black Swan 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704 Tel: +65 6438 3757

Zouk Singapore The Cannery, 3C River Valley Road Tel: +65 6738 2988 zoukclub.com

Afterwit 778 North Bridge Road Singapore 198746 Tel: +65 6299 1728 afterwit.sg

Artichoke Café + Bar 161 Middle Road, Sclupture Square Singapore 188978 Tel: +65 6336 6949 artichoke.com.sg

Tanjong Beach Club 120 Tanjong Beach Walk Sentosa, Singapore 098942 Tel: +65 9750 5323 tanjongbeachclub.com

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

40 Hands 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-12 Singapore 163078 Tel: +65 6225 8545 info@40handscoffee.com 40handscoffee.com

Group Therapy Duxton 49 Duxton Road, #02-01 Singapore 089513 Tel: +65 6222 2554 gtcoffee.com Group Therapy Katong 30 East Coast Road Katong V #01-11 Singapore 428751 Hard Rock Café 50 Cuscaden Road, #02/03-01 HPL House, Singapore 249724 Tel: +65 6235 5232 Resort World Sentosa, The Forum #01-209, Singapore 098138 Tel: +65 6795 7454 Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Lounge Tel: +65 6241 6267 hardrock.com

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High Society Marina Bay Sands Café & Restaurant The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B2-47/48 Tel: +65 6688 7522 events@highsociety.com.sg highsociety.com.sg Jones The Grocer Block 9 #01-12 Dempsey Road Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247697 Tel: +65 6476 1512 dempseyhill@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com My Awesome Café 202 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068639 Tel: +65 8428 0102 myawesomecafe.com Penny University 402 East Coast Road, Singapore 428997 Tel: +65 6765 4531 Ronin 17 Hong Kong Street Singapore 059660 ronin.sg Sunday Market 22 Lim Tua Tow Road Singapore 547772 Tel: +65 6287 8880 sundaymarket.sg Symmetry 9 Jalan Kubor Singapore 199206 Tel: +65 6291 9901 symmetry.com.sg Tiong Bahru Bakery @ Eng Hoon 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70 Singapore 160056 Tel: +65 6220 3430 Tiong Bahru Bakery @ Raffles City 252 North Bridge Road #B1-11/12 Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore 179103 Tel: +65 6333 4160 Tiong Bahru Bakery @ TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road #01-16B TANGS Orchard Singapore 238864 Tel: +65 67353787 The Library 47 Keong Saik Road Tel: +65 6221 8338 the-study.sg CINEMAS Golden Village gv.com.sg Golden Village Bishan 9 Bishan Place, #04-03 Junction 8 Singapore 579837 Golden Village Capitol 17 Stamford Road Capitol Theatre Singapore 178907

Golden Village City Square 180 Kitchener Road, #05-02/03 Singapore 208539 Golden Village Grand 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-39/40 Great World City Singapore 237994 Golden Village Jurong Point 1 Jurong West Central, #03-25B/26 Jurong Point Singapore 649846 Golden Village Katong 112 East Coast Road, #04-09 Singapore 428802 Golden Village Suntec City 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-373 Suntec City Mall Singapore 038983 Golden Village VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-30 VivoCity Singapore 098585 Golden Village Plaza 68 Orchard Road, #07-01/15 Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839 Golden Village Tampines 4 Tampines Central 5, #04-17/18 Tampines Mall Singapore 529510 Golden Village Tiong Bahru 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #04-03/04 Tiong Bahru Plaza Singapore 168732 Golden Village Yishun 51 Yishun Central 1 Singapore 768794 Shaw Theatres shaw.sg Shaw Theatres Balestier 360, Balestier Road Shaw Plaza, #04-04 Singapore 329783 Shaw Theatres Century 2, Tampines Central 5, #05-00 Century Square Singapore 529509 Shaw Theatres JCube 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube, #04-11 Singapore 609731 Shaw Theatres Lido 350, Orchard Road, 5th/6th Floor Shaw House Singapore 238868 Shaw Theatres Lot 1 Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, 5th/6th Floor Singapore 689812 Shaw Theatres NEX 23, Serangoon Central, #04-64, Nex Singapore 556083

Shaw Theatres Seletar 33, Sengkang West Avenue #04-01-02/22, The Seletar Mall Singapore 797653 Shaw Theatres Waterway Point 83 Punggol Central #B2-11, Waterway Point Singapore 828761 Cathay Cineplex cathaycineplexes.com.sg The Cathay Cineplex The Cathay Cineplex Levels 5 & 6 The Cathay 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Levels 4, 5, 6 & 9 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road Singapore 239695 Cathay Causeway Point 1 Woodlands Square, Level 7 Singapore 738099 Cathay AMK Hub 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, AMK Hub Level 4 Singapore 569933 Cathay Cineplex Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Close, Level 4, E!hub Singapore 519599 Cathay Cineplex West Mall 1 Bukit Batok Central Link West Mall, Level 5, Singapore 658713 Cathay Cineplex JEM 50 Jurong Gateway Road Jem, Level 5, Singapore 608549 FILMGARDE fgcineplex.com.sg FILMGARDE – Bugis Plus Level 5 Bugis+ 201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067 FILMGARDE - Leisure Park Kallang Level 3, Leisure Park Kallang 5 Stadium Walk Singapore 397693 EDUCATION Village Camps UWCSEA East Campus 1 Tampines Street 73 Tel: +65 8168 9057 uwcsea.edu.sg 3D Class Works 20 Science Park Road #03-35A Tele Tech Park Singapore Science Park 2 Singapore 117674 Tel: +65 6776 1336 info@email.3dclassworks.com 3dclassworks.com Art Loft 116 Middle Road #03-01 ICB Enterprice House Singapore 188972 Tel: +65 6443 6221 enquiries@artloft.com.sg artloft.com.sg nowsingapore.co.id

Camp Challenge Pte Ltd 8 Admiralty Road East Singapore 759991 Tel: +65 6257 4427 enquiries@camp-challenge.com camp-challenge.com

Singapore Discovery Centre 510 Upper Jurong Rd Singapore 638365 Tel: +65 6792 6188 info@sdc.com.sg sdc.com.sg

Centre for Robotics Learning Nullspace 272 Upper Bukit Timah Road #03-14, Singapore 588212 Tel: +65 9099 4914 c4rl@nullspace.com.sg c4rl.nullspace.com.sg

Singapore Media Academy Pte Ltd 30 Merchant Road #04-13 Riverside Singapore 058282 Tel: +65 6435 6000 enquiries@eSMA.sg mediaacademy.sg

City College Private Limited 2 Bukit Merah Central, #20-00 Singapore 159835 Tel: +65 6511 6833 info@citycollege.edu.sg citycollege.edu.sg

Singapore Repertory Theatre 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035 Tel: +65 6733 8166 Claire@srt.com.sg srt.com.sg

Cookery Magic 117 Fidelio Street Singapore 458492 Tel: +65 9665 6831 info@cookerymagic.com cookerymagic.com EMC Workshops Blk 250 Bishan Street 22 #B1-384 Singapore 570250 Tel: +65 6451 4188 info@emc.sg emc.sg Escape Hunt 100 Orchard Road Concorde Hotel & Shopping Mall, #02-43, Singapore 238840 Tel: +65 6100 0828 singapore@escapehunt.com singapore.escapehunt.com

Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081 Tel: +65 6425 2500 enquiry@science.edu.sg science.edu.sg The Escape Artist Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #11-02, Singapore 588179 Tel: +65 6463 6690 Enquiry@TheEscapeArtist.sg theescapeartist.sg The Escape Artist 52A Prinsep Street #01-01 Singapore 188683 Tel: +65 6883 1540 Enquiry@TheEscapeArtist.sg theescapeartist.sg GALLERIES

F1 in Schools Pte Ltd 81 Ubi Avenue 4 UB.One Unit 11-05, Singapore 408830 f1inschools.com.sg

Gillman Barracks 9 Lock Road Singapore 108937 gillmanbarracks.com

Flight Experience Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Ave #02-06, Singapore 039803 Tel: +65 6339 2737 singapore@flightexperience.com.sg flightexperience.com.sg

IRAS Gallery - The Singapore Tax Story 1st storey of Revenue House 55 Newton Road Tel: +65 6351 2076 iras@iras.gov.sg iras.gov.sg

Food Playground 24A Sago Street, Singapore 059020 Tel: +65 9452 3669 enquiries@foodplayground.com.sg foodplayground.com.sg

National Gallery Singapore 1 St. Andrew’s Rd Singapore 178957 Tel: 6271 7000 info@nationalgallery.sg nationalgallery.sg

Forest Adventure 825 Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 479244 Tel: +65 8100 7420; 8100 7421 forestadventure.com.sg Mastereign Learning Journeys Ubi Avenue 4 #11-05, UB. One Singapore 408830 Tel: +65 6836 6466 info@mastereign.com forestadventure.com.sg O School Ltd Scape 2 Orchard Link #04 - 04 Singapore 237978 Tel: +65 6509 0016 info@oschool.com.sg oschool.com.sg

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Red Sea Gallery Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-10 Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247697 Tel: +65 6732 6711 redseagallery.com Singapore Art Gallery 27 Woking Road #01-01 Singapore 138705 Tel: +65 3108 0301 sagg.info Singapore City Gallery 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre Singapore Tel: +65 6321 8321

Singapore Tyler Print Institute 41 Robertson Quay Singapore 238236 Tel: +65 6336 3663 stpi.com.sg culture & heritage Grassroots Heritage Centre 70 South Buona Vista Road Tel: +65 6474 4241 nacli.pa.gov.sg peranakan culture NUS Baba House 157 Neil Rd Singapore 088883 Tel: +65 6227 5731 babahouse@nus.edu.sg nus.edu.sg/museum/baba

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

The Counselling Place 7500A Beach Road #04-323 The Plaza Singapore 199591 Tel: +65 6887 3695 thecounsellingplace.com

Malay Cultural centre

Sultan Mosque 3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833

Innate 58 Club Street, Singapore 069433 Tel: +65 6835 9538

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

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

Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Teochew Building (2nd floor) 97 Tank Road Singapore 238066 Tel: +65 6737 9555 ngeeann.com.sg/en/ngee-anncultural-centre

Freia Medical 435 Orchard Road Wisma Atria Office Tower, #19-03 Singapore 238877 Tel: +65 6735 8180 info@freia.com.sg freia.sg

Arts

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

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple 178 Waterloo St Singapore 187964 Tel: +65 6337 3965

Amaris B. Clinic 140 Arab Street Singapore 199827 Tel: +65 65364211; +65 62961416 customer@amaris-b.com

Malay Culture

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

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple 184 Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319941 Tel: +65 6259 6924 shuanglin.sg

CLINICS

Shopping

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

Singapore Hong San See 29 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore 238975 Tel: +65 6737 3683

Eurasian Heritage Centre 139 Ceylon Road Singapore 429744 Tel: +65 6447 1578 eurasians.org.sg

Malay Culture

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

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

Eurasian Culture

Drama Box 14A – 14C Trengganu Street Singapore 058468 Tel: +65 6324 5434 dramabox.org

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

Chinese Culture

Sri Krishnan Temple 152 Waterloo St, Singapore 187961

Chinese Garden 1 Chinese Garden Road Singapore 619795

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

culture

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 141 Serangoon Road Singapore 218042 Tel: +65 6293 4634 info@sriveeramakaliamman.com sriveeramakaliamman.com

HOTELS

worship

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

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Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa 1 Larkhill Road, Sentosa Island Singapore 099394 Tel: +65 6825 3888 sentosa@amarasanctuary.com amarasanctuary.com Amara Singapore 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088539 Tel: +65 6879 2555 singapore.amarahotels.com Ascott Raffles Place Singapore 2 Finlayson Green Singapore 049247 Tel: +65 6577 1688 the-ascott.com Beach Villas Resorts World Sentosa - Beach Villas 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: + 65 6577 8888 Bayview Hotel Singapore 30 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189621 Tel: +65 6337 2882 bayviewhotels.com

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

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore 190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646 Tel: +65 6734 1110 fourseasons.com/singapore Furama City Centre Singapore 60 Eu Tong Sen Street Singapore 059804 Tel: +65 6533 3888 furama.com/citycentre Furama Riverfront Singapore 405 Havelock Road Singapore 169633 Tel: +65 6333 8898 furama.com/riverfront Goodwood Park Hotel 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 Tel: +65 6737 7411 goodwoodparkhotel.com Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663 Tel: +65 6733 0880 grandcopthorne.com.sg

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075 Tel: +65 6733 0188 holidayinn.com/atrium-sin Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Road , Singapore 229616 Tel: +65 6733 8333 holiday-inn.com/sin-orchard Hotel 1929 50 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089154 Tel: +65 6347 1929 hotel1929.com Hotel Bencoolen Singapore 47 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189626 Tel: +65 6336 0822 hotelbencoolenstreet.com Hotel Bencoolen Singapore (Hong Kong Street) 47 Hong Kong Street Singapore 059685 Tel: +65 6532 0170 hotelbencoolenhongkongstreet.com

Grand Hyatt Singapore 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyatt.com

Hotel Fort Canning Singapore 11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881 Tel: +65 6559 6770 hfcsingapore.com

Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel 50 East Coast Road Roxy Square, Singapore 428769 Tel: +65 6344 8000 grandmercureroxy.com.sg

Hotel Grand Pacific 101 Victoria Street Singapore 188018 Tel: +65 6336 0811 hotelgrandpacific.com.sg

Grand Park City Hall 10 Coleman Street Singapore 179809 Tel: +65 6336 3456 parkhotelgroup.com

Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore 277 Orchard Road Singapore 238858 Tel: +65 6708 8888 hoteljen.com/singapore/ orchardgateway/about/

Grand Park Orchard 270 Orchard Road Singapore 238857 Tel: +65 6603 8888 parkhotelgroup.com Hard Rock Hotel® Singapore Resorts World Sentosa - Hard Rock Hotel Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: + 65 6577 8888 Hilton Singapore 581 Orchard Road Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6737 2233 singapore.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay 2 Magazine Road Singapore 059573 Tel: +65 6589 8000 ihg.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road 20 Bideford Road Singapore 229921 Tel: +65 6690 3199 ihg.com

Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore 1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249716 Tel: +65 6738 2222 hoteljen.com/singapore/tanglin/ about/ Hotel Mercure Singapore Bugis 122 Middle Road tel: +65 6521 6088 accorhotels.com Hotel Michael Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com/Homepage/ HotelsAndSpa/HotelMichael Hotel Miramar Singapore 401 Havelock Road Singapore 169631 Tel: +65 6733 0222 miramar.com.sg Hotel Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay 177A River Valley Road Singpore 179031 Tel: +65 6338 3333 novotel.com

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

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

Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen 170 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189657 Tel: +65 6593 2888 ibishotels.com/SingaporeBencoolen

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

InterContinental Singapore 80 Middle Road Singapore 188966 Tel: +65 6338 7600 intercontinental.com/singapore

ONE°15 Marina Club 11 Cove Drive #01-01 Sentosa Cove Singapore 098497 Tel: +65 6305 6988 one15marina.com

Klapsons, The Boutique Hotel 15 Hoe Chiang Road Singapore 089316 Tel: +65 6521 9000 klapsons.com

Orchard Hotel Singapore 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879 Tel: +65 6734 7766 orchardhotel.com.sg

Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa 23 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098679 Tel: +65 6818 3388 lemeridiensingaporesentosa.com

Orchard Parade Hotel 1 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247905 Tel: +65 6737 1133 orchardparade.com.sg

Link Hotel Singapore 50 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 158794 Tel: +65 6622 8585 linkhotel.com.sg M Hotel Singapore 81 Anson Road Singapore 079908 Tel: +65 6224 1133 m-hotel.com Mandarin Orchard Singapore 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867 Tel: +65 6737 4411 meritushotels.com Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square Singapore 039797 Tel: +65 6338 0066 mandarinoriental.com/singapore Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 8866 marinabaysands.com Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1000 meritushotels.com

Pan Pacific Orchard 10 Claymore Road Singapore 229540 Tel: +65 6737 0811 panpacific.com/orchard Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039595 Tel: +65 6336 8111 panpacific.com/singapore Park Regis Singapore 23 Merchant Road Singapore 058268 Tel: +65 6818 8888 parkregissingapore.com Parkroyal on Beach Road 7500 Beach Road Singapore 199591 Tel: +65 6505 5666 parkroyalhotels.com Parkroyal on Kitchener Road 181 Kitchener Road Singapore 208533 Tel: +65 6428 3000 parkroyalhotels.com Parkroyal on Pickering 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289 Tel: +65 6809 8888 parkroyalhotels.com

Naumi Hotel 41 Seah Street, Singapore 188396 Tel: +65 6403 6000 naumihotel.com

Peninsula.Excelsior Hotel 5 Coleman Street, Singapore 179805 Tel: +65 6337 2200 ytchotels.com.sg

Naumi Liora 55 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089158 Tel: +65 6922 9000 naumiliora.com

Raffles Hotel, Singapore 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 Tel: +65 6337 1886 singapore-raffles.raffles.com

New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Tel: +65 6511 4700 newmajestichotel.com

Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park 16 Ah Hood Road Singapore 329982 Tel: +65 6252 9500 ramadasingapore.com

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Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore 9 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189559 Tel: +65 6336 0220 rendezvoushotels.com/singapore Resorts World at Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com

Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore 20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281 Tel: +65 6337 2288 swissotel.com

The St. Regis Singapore 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6506 6888 starwoodhotels.com/stregis The Westin Singapore 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2 Singapore 018961 Tel: +65 6922 6888 thewestinsingapore.com

Swissotel The Stamford 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882 Tel: +65 6338 8585 swissotel.com

Village Hotel Albert Court 180 Albert Street Singapore 189971 Tel: +65 6339 3939 stayfareast.com

Riverview Hotel Singapore 382 Havelock Road Singapore 169629 Tel: +65 6349 4888 riverview.com.sg

The Amoy 76 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 048464 Tel: +65 6580 2888 stayfareast.com.sg

Robertson Quay Hotel 15 Merbau Road Singapore 239032 Tel: +65 6735 3333 robertsonquayhotel.com.sg

The Elizabeth Hotel 24 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228518 Tel: +65 6738 1188 theelizabeth.com.sg

Royal Plaza on Scotts 25 Scotts Road Singapore 228220 Tel: +65 6737 7966 royalplaza.com.sg

The Quincy Hotel 22 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228517 Tel: +65 6738 5888

Village Hotel Changi 1 Netheravon Road Singapore 508502 Tel: +65 6379 7111 stayfareast.com

The Fullerton Bay Hotel 80 Collyer Quay Singapore 049326 Tel: +65 6333 8388 info@fullertonbayhotel.com fullertonbayhotel.com

Village Hotel Katong 25 Marine Parade Singapore 449536 Tel: +65 6344 2200 stayfareast.com/en/hotels/villagehotel-katong.aspx

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178 Tel: +65 6733 8388 info@fullertonhotel.com fullertonhotel.com

W Singapore - Sentosa Cove 21 Ocean Way Singapore 098374 Tel: +65 6808 7288 singaporesentosacove.com

Santa Grand Hotel East Coast 171 East Coast Road Singapore 428877 Tel: +65 6298 8889 santagrandhotels.com/eastcoast.asp Shangri-La Hotel Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258350 Tel: +65 6737 3644 shangri-la.com Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa 101 Siloso Road Sentosa Singapore 098970 Tel: +65 6275 0100 shangri-la.com

The Regent Singapore 1 Cuscaden Road Singapore 249715 Tel: +65 6733 8888 regenthotels.com

Siloso Beach Resort 51 Imbiah Walk Sentosa Singapore 099538 Tel: +65 6722 3333 enquiry@silosobeachresort.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore 7 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039799 Tel: +65 6337 8888 ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ Singapore

Singapore Marriott Hotel 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865 Tel: +65 6735 5800 marriott.com/sindt

The Scarlet Hotel 33 Erskine Road Singapore 069333 Tel: +65 6511 3333 thescarlethotel.com

Sofitel So Singapore 35 Robinson Road Singapore 068876 Tel: +65 6701 6800

The Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa 2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa Singapore 099891 Tel: +65 6275 0331 singaporeresortsentosa.com

Wanderlust Hotel No. 2 Dickson Road Singapore 209494 Tel: +65 6396 3322 wanderlusthotel.com

The Quincy Hotel 22 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228517 Tel: +65 6738 5888 quincy.com.sg

Sheraton Towers Singapore 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com

Studio M Hotel 3 Nanson Road Singapore 238910 Tel: +65 6808 8888 studiomhotel.com

Village Hotel Bugis 390 Victoria Street Singapore 188061 Tel: +65 6297 2828 stayfareast.com

WANGZ Hotel 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040 Tel: +65 6595 1388 wangzhotel.com York Hotel 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516 Tel: +65 6737 0511 yorkhotel.com.sg LOCAL BRANDS & DESIGNERS AIJEK(Danelle Woo) Nana & Bird 59 Eng Hoon St #01-65 Eclecticism Paragon Shopping Centre #03-08 Tel: +65 9117 0430; +65 6235 5514 danellewoo@aijek.com aijek.com ANGELIA (Zen and Angela Tan) Orchard Central #01-16 (Flagship) PARCO next NEXT Millenia Walk Level 2 Tel: +65 6338 8246 info@angelia.com.sg facebook.com/ANGELIA.label

The South Beach 30 Beach Road Singapore 189763 Tel: +65 6818 3503

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AZIMUTH WATCH Co. (Alvin Lye & Christopher Long) Krasnaya, The Watch Gallery ION Orchard B3-03 Red Army Watches Millenia Walk, #01-78 Tel: +65 6509 8606; 6341 9007 azimuthwatch.com BOUTIQUE (Ashley Isham) Boutique Orchard Central, #01-27 Flagship The Fullerton Hotel, #01-04 Tel: +65 6509 5408; +65 6536 4036 aibyashleyisham.com BYSI (Tan Yiew Kiat, Susan Horn & Queeneste Er) Far East Plaza, #01-01/01 A/02 Suntec City Mall, #02-377/378 Tel: +65 6836 7715; +65 6336 2116 bysi.com CARRIE K. (Carolyn Kan) (Atelier) 136 Bukit Timah Road (Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 (Stockist) Front Row Raffles Hotel Arcade Tel: +65 6735 4036 contact@carriekrocks.com carriekrocks.com CHARLES & KEITH / PEDRO (Charles & Keith Wong) The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Basement 2 ION Orchard, Basement 3 Tel: +65 6488 2688 ; 6590 7800 (Pedro) keith.wong@charleskeith.com charleskeith.com pedroshoes.com CHOOYILIN (Choo Yilin) Amber Point, 1 Amber Road, #16-1 (Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 Tel: +65 8571 9138 info@chooyilin.com chooyilin.com CODE DECO (Gauri Garodia) (Flagship) Code Deco at PACT Orchard Central, #02-22 codedeco.com.sg (Stockist) Nana & Bird Tiong Bahru, 59 Eng Hoon St (Stockist) TANGS Orchard Level 2 Tel: +65 9117 0430 codedeco.com.sg COUPE - COUSU (Alex Yeo & Xie Shangqian) Tangs Orchard 310 Orchard Road Level 3 Menswear Tel: +65 9008 9923 enquiry@coupecousu.com coupecousu.com CLOTHESMITH (Leslie Tay) Triple One Somerset 111 Somerset #01-01 Tel: +65 6235 9767 info@clothesmith.asia clothessmith.asia

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

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

MARILYN TAN JEWELLERY (Marilyn Tan) (Atelier) Tiong Bahru Block 59 Eng Hoon Street, #01-71, Front Row Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-08/09

FOUNDATION JEWELLERS (Kwan Thim Fatt & Kwan Thim Kiong) Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre #01-03/04/05 Tel: +65 6732 6141 peranakanjewellery.com.sg

TANGS Departmental Store 310 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6222 4736 marilyn@marilyntanjewellery.com.sg marilyntanjewellery.com.sg

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

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MAX TAN (Max Tan) (Stockist) Egg3 33 Erskine Road, #01-10/11/12 (Stockist) Hook & Union Orchard Central, #02-24/25 Tel: +65 6536 6977 max@maxtan.com.sg maz-tan.com M)PHOSIS (Colin Koh) ION Orchard, #B3-65 Ngee Ann City, #B1-52 Tel: +65 6509 1017; 6737 2190 mphosis.net MU (Alfie Leong) Bugis Junction, 01-48/49 The Centrepoint Robinsons, Level 3 Tel: +65 6337 7505 mu-apparel.com NANKAI Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann city, #05-27A Singapore Flyer #02-10 Tel: +65 6235 4068; 6338 8985 nankai.com.sg NICHOLAS (Nic Wong) nicholas MARINA SQUARE 6 raffles boulevard, Unit 02-323 Marina Square, Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6337 3726 nicholasnic.com ONG SHUNMUGAM (Priscilla Shunmugam) Hong Leong Building B1-36 16 Raffles Quay Tel: +65 6223 4804 p@ongshunmugam.com ongshunmugam.com PAULINE.NING (Pauline Lim) (Studio Showroom) Parco Millenia Walk #P2-21 (Stockist) Robinsons Jurong East Mall (JEM) (Stockist) MU Singapore Bugis Junction, #01-48/49 Tel: +65 6336 5380 info@paulinening.com.sg paulinening.com.sg RAOUL (Douglas & Odile Benjamin Paragon Shopping Centre #02-49, The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, #B2-17 Tel: +65 6737 0682; 6509 4296 douglas.benjamin@fjbenjamin.com raoul.com RECKLESS ERICKA (Afton Chen, Louis Koh & Ruth Marbun) Orchard Central, #02-08/09 Tel: +65 6338 8246 recklessericka.com

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SARA TASEER FINE JEWELLERY (Sara Taseer) Hilton Hotel Shopping Gallery, #02-15, 581 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6235 8860 salmanshoaib@sarataseer.com sarataseer.com SATURDAY (Nic Wong) (Flagship) Wheelock Place, B2-04 TANGS Orchard Level 2 Tel: +65 6887 3860; 6303 8688 iwearsaturday.com SOO KEE JEWELLERY (Flagship) The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, B2-235 ION Orchard, #B2-66 Tel: +65 6509 8533 peterlim@sooke.com sookee.com STOLEN (Elyn Wong) Nana and Bird 79 Chay Yan Street #01-02 Hide and Seek 71 Bussorah Street Tel: +65 9117 0430; 6222 2825 stolenstolen.com SURRENDER Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-31 328 North Bridge Road Tel: +65 6733 2130 surrenderous.com SWAGGER (Stan Lee) 15 Ann Siang Road Tel: +65 6223 5880 swaggerstore.com VANDA FINE CLOTHING (Gerald Shen & Diana Chan) (Atelier) Block 1014 Geylang East Ave 3, #02-218 Tel: +65 6842 2124 vandafineclothing.com WOMB (K.Mi Huang) (Flagship) ION Orchard, #B3-37 Raffless City Shopping Centre, #03-26 Tel: +65 6509 8128; 6338 9011 facebook/wombsingapore ZARDOZE Robinsons Orchard level 2 Robinsons Raffles City, level 2 Tel: +65 6532 3262 zardoze.com MALLS 313@somerset 313 Orchard Road Singapore 238895 313somerset.com.sg Bugis Junction 200 Victoria St Singapore 188021 Tel: +65 6557 6557 bugisjunction-mall.com.sg Capitol Piazza 13 Stamford Road Singapore 178905 Tel: +65 6499 5599 capitolpiazza.com

Centre Point 176 Orchard Rd Singapore 238843 fraserscentrepointmalls.com/malls/cp City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Road Singapore 208539 citysquaremall.com.sg Delfi Orchard 402 Orchard Road Singapore 238876 delfiorchard.com

RESTAURANTS

Palais Renaissance 390 Orchard Road Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6737 6992 palais.sg

American Crab In Da Bag #02-05 Water Sports Centre 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699 Tel: +65 6384 3511

Paragon 290 Orchard Road Singapore 238859 paragon.com.sg Tel: +65 6738 5535 paragonmedical.com.sg

Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House 20 Gemmill Lane Tel: +65 6221 4468 luke.com.sg

Far East Shopping Centre 545 Orchard Road Singapore 238882

Park Mall 9 Penang Rd Singapore 238459 Tel: +65 6908 0320 / 6908 0324 parkmall.com.sg

FestiveWalk™ at Resorts World™ Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269 rwsentosa.com

Plaza Singapura 68 Orchard Road Singapore 238839 Tel: +65 6332 9248 plazasingapura.com.sg

Funan Digitalife Mall 109 North Bridge Road Singapore 179097 funan.com.sg

Raffles City Shopping Centre 252 North Bridge R oadSingapore 179101 Tel: +65 6318 0238 rafflescity.com.sg

SALTA #01-56/57 Icon Village 12 Gopeng Street Tel: +65 6225 8443 saltaparrilla.com.sg

Scotts Square 6 Scotts Road Singapore 228209 Tel: +65 6235 0575 scottssquare.com

Sugarhall 102 Amoy Street Tel: +65 6222 9102 sugarhall.sg

Golden Mile Complex Golden Mile Complex 5001 Beach Road Singapore 199588 ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6238 8228 ionorchard.com Joo Chiat Complex 1 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 420001 Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road Singapore 238897 Tel: +65 6831 6363 mandaringallery.com.sg Marina Square 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6339 8787 marinasquare.com.sg Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039596 Tel: +65 6883 1122 milleniawalk.com Mustafa Centre 145 Syed Alwi Road Singapore 207704 Tel: +65-6295 5855 mustafa.com.sg Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6506 0460 ngeeanncity.com.sg Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road Singapore 238896 Tel: +65 6238 1051 orchardcentral.com.sg

Match Restaurant & Lounge 1/F Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6337 0800 panpacific.com MEATliquor SIN 99 Duxton Road, Singapore 089543 Tel: +65 6221 5343 meatliquor.com.sg

The Market Grill 208 Telor Ayer Street Tel: +65 6221 3323 themarketgrill.com.sg

Suntec City Mall 5 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038985 sunteccitymall.com

ARAB

Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Rd Singapore 247909 Tel: +65 6373 0849 tanglinsc.com

Café Le Caire 39 Arab street Singapore 199736 Tel: +65 6292 0979 enquiry@cafelecaire.com cafelecaire.com

TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road Singapore 38864 Tel: +65 6737 5500

ARGENTINEAN BOCHINCHE 115 Amoy Street Tel: +65 6235 4990 bochinche.com.sg

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® 2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018972 marinabaysands.com

ASIAN

VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6377 6860 vivocity.com.sg

328 Katong Laksa 51/53 East Coast Road 216/218 East Coast Road Singapore 428770 101 Thomson Road United Square, #01-K1 Singapore 307591 1 Queensway Queensway Shopping Centre #01-60, Singapore 149053 328katonglaksa.com.sg

Wisma Atria Wisma Atria 435 Orchard Rd Singapore 238877 Tel: +65 6235 8177 wismaonline.com Changi Airport Singapore Airport Boulevard Singapore Terminal 1: 819642 Terminal 2: 819643 Terminal 3: 819663 Tel: +65 6595 6868 enquiry@changiairport.com changiairport.com

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Bamboo Bar 3A River Valley Road, #01-02 Singapore 179020 Tel: +65 6557 6268 bamboobar.com Candlenut #01-03 Dorsett Residences 331 New Bridge Road Tel: +65 8121 4107 candlenut.com.sg

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

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6839 5623 sheratonsingapore.com/li-bai LIME 3 Upper Pickering ST Parkroyal On Pickering, Singapore Tel: +65 6809 8899 parkroyalhotels.com Long Chim #02-02 Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 7299 longchim.com.sg Morsels 35 Mayo Street Tel: +65 6396 6302 morsels.com.sg Neon Pigeon #01-03, 1 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089109 Tel: +65 6222 3623 neonpigeonsg.com NOSH 9 Rochester Park Tel: +65 6779 4644 nosh.com.sg Old Hong Kong Legend 252 North Bridge Road #02-18 Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore Tel: +65 6336 3038 oldhongkong.com.sg Park Palace 10 Coleman ST, Singapore Tel: +65 6432 5543 parkpalace.com.sg PIDGIN KITCHEN & BAR #01-04 7 Dempsey Road Tel: +65 6475 0080 pidgin.sg Shin Yeh 177 River Valley RD #02-19 Liang Court SC, Singapore Tel: +65 6338 7337 shinyeh.com.sg Si Chuan Dou Hua @top of UOB Plaza 80 Raffles Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1, Singapore Tel: +65 6535 6006 sichuandouhua.com Straits Kitchen 10 Scotts RD, Grand Hyatt Singapore Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com Saint Pierre 02-02B One Fullerton I Fullerton Road Tel: +65 6438 0887 saintpierre.com.sg Summer Palace 1 Cuscaden RD LVL 3 Regent Singapore Tel: +65 6725 3288 regenthotels.com

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

Yan Ting - Fine Cantonese Cuisine The St. Regis Singapore Level 1U, 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6506 6887 yanting@stregis.com yantingrestaurant.com

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

AUSTRALIAN Osia Sentosa Gateway, Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com

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

Salt Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard #55-01 & #56-01, Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com

The Clifford Pier The Fullerton Bay Hotel 80 Collyer Quay Tel: +65 6597 5266 fullertonbayhotel.com

BRAZILIAN Brazil Churrasco 14/16 Sixth Ave Singapore 276476 Tel: +65 6463 1923 brazilchurrasco.com

The Halia Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Garden 1 Clunny Road Tel: +65 8444 1148 thehalia.com

British Bread Street Kitchen #01-81, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 5665 marinabaysands.com

The Song of India 33 Scotts Road Singapore 228226 Tel: +65 6836 0055 thesongofindia.com Tian Tian Chicken Rice Maxwell Branch Stall No. 10 & 11 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184 Tel: +65 9691 4852 Simpang Bedok Branch 12 Jalan Pari Burong Singapore 488678 Tel: +65 6448 0120 enquiries@tiantianchickenrice.com tiantianchickenrice.com

CHINESE

Tunglok Heen 26 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, Hotel Michael, Lobby Level #02-142/143, Singapore Tel: +65 6884 7888 tunglokheen.com Tunglok Signatures 11 Tanglin RD #02-18 Orchard Parade Hotel, Singapore Tel: +65 6834 0660 tungloksignatures.com Tunglok Xihe Peking Duck 200 Turf Club RD #01-23/26 The Grandstand, Singapore Tel: +65 6466 3363 tunglok-xihe.com Violet Oon’s Kitchen 881 Bukit Timah Road Tel: +65 6468 5430 violetoonskitchen.com Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant 76 Bras Basah Road, Level 2 Carlton Hotel, Singapore Tel: +65 6311 8188/9 carltonhotel.sg

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Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6238 1661 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Palace 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Premium 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove #01-01 One 15 Marina Club Singapore 098497 Tel: +65 6305 6998 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Pristine 6 Scotts Road, #03-04 Scotts Square Singapore 228209 Tel: +65 6636 1836 crystaljade.com Din Tai Fung 290 Orchard Road, # B1-03 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6836 8336 dintaifung.com.sg Hai Di Lao #02-04 Clarke Quay 3D River Valley Road Tel: +65 6337 8626 haidilao.com/sg

Cassia 1 The Knolls Capella S’pore 3/L, Singapore 098297 Tel: +65 6591 5045 chope.co/sg/restaurant/cassia

Lei Garden Restaurant 30 Victoria ST #01-24 Chijmes Singapore Tel: +65 6339 3822 leigarden.hk

Cherry Garden 5 Raffles Ave Marina Square Singapore 039797 Tel: +65 6338 0066; 6885 3500 mandarinoriental.com/singapore/ fine-dining/cherry-garden

Majestic Restaurant New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Tel: +65 6511 4718 restaurant@newmajestichotel.com restaurantmajestic.com

Crystal Jade Dining In 1 Harbour Front Walk #01-112 VivoCity Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6278 5626 crystaljade.com

Man Fu Yuan Restaurant 80 Middle Road Singapore 188966 Tel: +65 6338 7600

Crystal Jade Golden Palace 290 Orcard Road #05-2 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6734 6866 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Jiang Nan 1 Harbour Front Walk #01-52 VivoCity Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6221 1830 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Kitchen 2 Lorong Mambong Tel: +65 6469 0300 crystaljade.com

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Min Jiang 22 Scotts Road Goodwood Park Hotel Tel: +65 6730 1704 goodwoodparkhotel.com Min Jiang At One-North 5 Rochester Park Singapore Tel: +65 6774 0122 goodwoodparkhotel.com Peach Blossoms 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1118 resvn.marina@meritushotels.com meritushotels.com/marina-mandarinsingapore/dining_121-en.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant 66 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088487 Tel:+65 6220 6619; 9385 2116 cumibali.com Djanoer Koening 191 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427462 Tel:+65 6440 0774 facebook.com/DjanoerKoening.

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

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INTERNATIONAL 10 at Claymore 10 C Claymore Road Singapore 229540 Tel: +65 6831 6686 panpacific.com/en/hotels-resorts/ singapore/orchard/stay/dining/10-atclaymore A For Arbite #01-01 28 Aliwal Street Tel: +65 8321 2252 arbite.com Aquamarine Level 4 Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1111/2 aquamarine.sg Bacchanalia Singapore 39 Hongkong Street Singapore 059678 Tel: +65 91794552 reservations@bacchanalia.asia bacchanalia.asia BARstop 56 Tanglin Road Tanglin Post Office #81-02 Tel: +65 6834 1128 Bed Rock 96 Somerset Road #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced suites Orchard Singapore 238163 Tel: +65 6238 0054 bedrock.com.sg Birds of a Feather 113 Amoy Street Tel: +65 6221 7449 Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse 25 Mohd Sultan Road Singapore 238969 Tel: +65 6735 6739 bistecca.com.sg Burnt Ends 20 Teck Lim Road Tel: +65 6224 3933 burntends.com.sg Café Mosaic 76 Bras Basah Road Carlton Hotel Singapore 189558 Tel: +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/cafemosaic.htm Carlton Hotel Singapore 76 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189558 Tel: +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/dining.html Carousel 25 Scotts Road Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore 228220 Tel: +65 6589 7799 carouselbuffet.com.sg

Charlie’s Tapas Grill & Bar 32 Boat Quay Singapore 049812 Tel: +65 6533 5880 info@charlies.com.sg charlies.com.sg CM - PB (Contemporary Melting-Pot & Bar) Block 7, Unit 01-05, Dempsey Road Singapore 249671 Tel: +65 6475 0105 cm-pb.net Cook & Brew 12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2, Level 33 Singapore 018961 Tel: +65 6922 6948 cookandbrew.singapore@westin.com thewestinsingapore.com/en/ cookandbrew Cure 21 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089128 Tel: +65 6221 2189 curesingapore.com Cut 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-71 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018792 Tel: +65 6688 8517 marinabaysands.com/Dining DIBS 51 Duxton Road Tel: +65 6223 3784 dibs.sg The Disgruntled Chef 26B Dempsey Road Singapore 247693 Tel: +65 6476 5305 bookings@disgruntledledchef.com disgruntledchef.com East 8 10 Coleman Street #01-21/22 Grand Park Hotel City Hall Singapore 179809 Tel: +65 6338 8289 Eat@East-8.Com east-8.com EDGE 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6826 8240 panpacific.com Equinox Restaurant 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882 Tel: +65 6338 8585 singapore-stamford@swissotel.com swissotel.com Fat Cow 1 Orchard Boulevard #01-01 Camden Medical Centre Singapore 248649 Tel: +65 6735 0308 fat-cow.com.sg Fat Prince 48 Peck Seah Street Tel: +65 6221 3683 fatprincesg.com

Fern & Kiwi 3C River Valley Road #01-02/03 The Cannery Clarke Quay Singapore 179024 Tel: +65 6336 2271; 6336 1213 info@fernandkiwi.com esquina.com.sg

Les Amis 1 Scotts Road #02-16 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6733 2225 lesamis@lesamis.com.sg lesamis.com.sg Lime House 2 Jiak Chuan Road Tel: +65 6222 3130 limehouse.asia

Flutes The National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897 Tel: +65 6338 8770 flutes@flutes.com.sg flutes.com.sg

Lolla 22 Ann Siang Road Tel: +65 6423 1228 lolla.com.sg

House 8D Dempsey Rd Tel: +65 6475 7787 dempseyhouse.com

Long Bar Steakhouse 1 Beach Road Singapore 189673 Tel: +65 6337 1886 raffles.com

Iggy’s The Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3 Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6732 2234 marcom@iggys.com.sg iggys.com.sg

The Macallan 8 Marina View Asia Square Tower 1 Level 41-01 Singapore 018960 Tel: +65 6653 2000

Indocafe The White House 35 Scotts Road, Singapore 228227 Tel: +65 6733 2656 enquiry@thehouseofindocafe.com thehouseofindocafe.com

Marmalade at the Stables 55 Fairways Drive Tel: +65 6467 7748 themarmaladepantry.com.sg ME@OUE 19/F OUE Bayfront 50 Collyer Quay Tel: +65 6634 4555 me-oue.com

Jones The Grocer 2 Orchard Turn, #04-14 Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6884 5597 ion@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com Jones The Grocer 333a Orchard Road Level 4 #21-23 Mandarin Gallery Singapore, 238897 Tel: +65 6836 6372 mandaringallery@jonesthegrocer.com jonesthegrocer.com Kilo #02-01, 66 Kampong Bugis Singapore 338987 Tel: +65 6467 3987 kilokitchen.com

MOOSEHEAD 110 Telok Ayer Street Tel: +65 6636 8055 facebook.com/ mooseheadKitchenBar Morton’s Of Chicago Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fourth Storey 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square Singapore Tel: +65 6339 3740 mortons.com

Kuriya Dining #01-28 Great World City 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994 Tel: +65 6736 0888 dining@kuriya.com.sg kuriyadining.com.sg

Nassim Hill 56 Tanglin Road Tanglin Post Office #01-03 Tel: +65 6835 1128 nassimhill.com.sg

La Nonna 26 Lorong Mambong Tel: +65 6468 1982 lanonna.sg

Nox - Dine in the Dark 269 Beach Road T: +65 6287 0708 noxinthedark.com

La Nonna 76 Namly Place Tel: +65 6762 1587 lanonna.sg

Ocean Restaurant By Cat Cora 8 Sentosa Gateway Sea Aquarium Resorts World Sentosa Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com

La Strada Ristorante 1 Scotts Road, #02-10 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6737 2622 lastrada.com.sg

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Mezza 9 10 Scotts Road Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6732 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com

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Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168650 Tel: +65 6221 9307 enquiries@odpsingapore.com odpsingapore.com Original Sin Blk 43 #01-62 Jalan Merah Saga Holland Village, Chip Bee Gardens Singapore 278115 Tel: +65 6475 5605 info@originalsin.com.sg originalsin.com.sg Osteria Mozza #B1-42/46 10 Bayfront Ave Tel: +65 6688 8522 osteriamozza.com The Pelican 1 Fullerton Road #01-01 one Fullerton Tel: +65 6438 0400 thepelican.com.sg Ola Beach Club 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Tel: +65 6250 6958 olabeachclub.com Pluck 90 Club Street Singapore 069548 Tel: +65 6225 8286 hello@ohpluck.com facebook.com/plucksg Potato Head Folk 36 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089143 Tel: +65 6327 1939 wordup@pttheadfolk.com pttheadfolk.com Praelum Wine Bistro 4 Duxton Hill Singapore 089590 Tel: +65 6238 5287​ praelum.wix.com Privé Marina at Keppel Bay No. 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore 098382 Tel: +65 6776 0777 info@prive.com.sg theprivegroup.com.sg/prive.html PS.Cafe 28B Harding Rd Tel: +65 9070 8782 pscafe.com Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra 2 Bayfront Ave, B1-01a The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sandds Singapore Tel: +65 6688 7395 punjabgrill.com.sg Restaurant Andre 41 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089855 Tel: +65 6534 8880 restaurantandre.com Restaurant Labyrinth 5 Neil Road Tel: +65 6223 4098 labyrinth.com.sg

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

Triple Three 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867 Tel: +65 6831 6271 meritushotels.com Waku Ghin L2-02, Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Same level as Imperial Treasure restaurant Tel: +65 6688 8507 marinabaysands.com

Wooloomooloo Steak House 2 Stamford ROad Level 3 Swissotel Stamford Singapore Tel: +65 6338 0261 wooloo-mooloo.com

Buona Terra 29 scotts Road Singapore 228224 Tel: +65 6733 0209 scotts29.com/buonaterra/contactus. html

Domvs, The Italian Restaurant 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com Extra Virgin Pizza Asia Square, Tower 1 8 Marina View #01-04 Singapore 018960 Tel: +65 6247 5757 contact@extravirginpizza.com extravirginpizza.com

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

Gattopardo 34/36 Tras Street Singapore 079026 Tel: +65 6338 5498; 9325 8843 reservations@gattopardo.com.sg gattopardo.com.sg

Basilico 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2 Regent Singapore Singapore 249715 Tel: +65 6725 3232/3 regenthotels.com/EN/Singapore/ Cuisine/Basilico

Da Laura 47 Neil Road Singapore 0888272 Tel: +65 6224 8251 da-laura.com

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

Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar 36 Purvis Street #01-02 Singapore 188613 Tel: +65 6837 1468 garibaldi@garibaldisingapore.com garibaldi.com.sg

ITALIAN

Caffe B 2 Bayfront Ave #B1-15 & #101-83 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018792 Tel: +65 6887 3311 marinabaysands.com/Dining

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

Forlino 1 Fullerton Rd #02-06 One Fullerton Singapore 049213 Tel: +65 +65 6690 7564 forlino.com

Wild Rocket 10a Upper Wilkie Rd Tel: +65 6339 9448 wildrocket.com.sg

Burlamacco Ristorante 77 Amoy ST Singapore 069896 Tel: +65 6220 1763 burlamacco.com.sg

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

il Cielo 581 Orchard Road Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6730 3395 In Italy Bar Ristorante 38 Craig Road Singapore 089676 Tel: +65 6423 0918 reservations@initaly.asia initaly.asia Jamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian #01-165-167 VivoCity 1 Harbourfront Walk Tel: +65 6733 5500 jamieoliver.com La Brezza The St. Regis Singapore Level Two 29 Tanglin Road Singapore Tel: +65 6506.6884 labrezza@stregis.com labrezzarestaurant.com The Light House Restaurant & Rooftop Bar 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178 Tel: +65 6733 8388 fullertonhotel.com Noti Restaurant & Bar 54 Club St Singapore 069431 Tel: +65 6222 0089 facebook.com/notiasia Otto Locanda 32 Maxwell Road #01-03 Singapore 069115 Tel: +65 6224 0978 ottolocanda.com.sg

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Pontini Restaurant 392 Havelock Road Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore Tel: +65 6733 0880 milleniumhotels.com.sg Prego 80 Bras Basah Road LVL 1 Fairmonth Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pore Singapore 189560 Tel: +65 6431 6156 fairmont.com/singapore/dining/ prego Senso Ristorante & Bar 21 Club Street Singapore 069410 Tel: +65 6224 3534 reservations@senso.com.sg senso.sg Sopra Cucina & Bar #01-02 Pan Pacific Orchard 10 Claymore Road Tel: +65 6737 3253 sopracucina.com Trattoria Nonna Lina 61 Cantonment Road Tel: +65 6222 0930 nonnalina.sg Zafferano Ocean Financial Centre Level 43, 10 Collyer Quay Singapore 049315 Tel: +65 6509 1488 info@zafferano.sg zafferano.sg JAPANESE BINCHO #01-19 78 Moh Guan Terrace Tel: +65 6438 4567 bincho.com.sg Choubei Japanese Restaurant 1 Netheravon Road #01-03 Changi Village Hotel Singapore 508502 Tel: +65 6542 6881 IKYU 5 Yong Siak Street Tel: +65 9663 2003 ikyu.com.sg Ippudo SG @ Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road #04-02/03/04 Mandarin Gallery Singapore 238897 Tel: +65 6235 2797 ippudo.com.sg

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

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

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

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

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

Tamashi Robataya #02-01 12 North Canal Road Tel: +65 6222 0316 tamashii.com.sg Teppei Japanese Restaurant #01-18 Orchid Hotel 1 Tras Link T: +65 9229 4941 Tonkotsu King #01-19 Orchid Hotel 1 Tras Link Tel: +65 6636 0855 keisuke.sg

Mariko’s 4 Jiak Chuan Road Singapore 089261 Tel: +65 6221 8262 marikos.com.sg

Tsukiji Sushi Dai #04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6820 0637 meritushotel.com

Mikuni 3/F Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road Tel: +65 6431 6156 fairmont.com

MEXICAN

Satsuma Shochu Dining Bar 1 Nanson RD #01-10/#02-10 Gallery Hotel Singapore 238909 Tel: +65 6235 3565 satsuma.com.sg

El Rocho’s 36 Circular Road Tel: +65 6438 7879 facebook.com/elrochosmexican Lucha Loco 15 Duxton Hill Tel: +65 6226 3938 luchaloco.com

Shinji By Kanesaka 1 Beach Road Raffles Hotel #02-20 Singapore 188719 Tel: +65 6338 6131 shinjibykanesaka.com

Piedra Negra 241 Beach Roa cor 3 Haji Lane Tel: +65 6291 1297 piedra-negra.com

Shinji By Kanesaka 29 Tanglin Road Lobby Floor The St. Regis Singapore Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6884 8239 shinjibykanesaka.com

SEAFOOD Long Beach 1018 East Coast Parkway Tel: +65 6445 8833 longbeachseafood.com.sg

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

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

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

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

Sushi Kuu 390 Orchard RD #01-07 Palais Renaissance Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6736 0100 facebook.com/sushikuusg

Long Beach IMM Level 3, Next to Rooftop Garden IMM Building Jurong East St 21 Singapore 609601 Tel: +65 6566 9933 longbeachseafood.com.sg

Takumen 66 Circular Road #01-01 Singapore 049420 T: +65 6536 4875 sg.takumen.com

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Long Beach UDMC #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre Singapore 449811 Tel: +65 6448 3636 longbeachseafood.com.sg

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

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

THAI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cat Socrates 231 Bain St. #02-25 Bras Basah Complex Singapore 180231 Tel: +65 6333 0870 catsocrates.com

Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant 45 Minden RD, Dempsey Hill Singapore Tel: +65 6475 6088 jimthompson.com

Doorstep Luxury Boutique (Main Store) 163 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068616 Tel: +65 6238 5582 @ Tangs Vivo City 1 Harbourfront Walk Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6238 5582 @ Robinsons Orchard 260 Orchard Road Singapore 238855 Tel: +65 6238 5582 info@doorstepluxury.com doorstepluxury.com

Patara Fine Thai Cuisine 163 Tanglin RD #03-14 Tanglin Mall Singapore Tel: +65 6737 0818 patara.com.sg Sabai Fine Thai On The Bay 70 Collyer Quay #01-02 Customs House Singapore 049323 Tel: +65 6535 3718/9 sabaifinethai.com.sg

Granny’s Day Out 3 Coleman St., #03-25 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore 179804 Tel: +65 6336 9774 grannysdayout.com

Tamarind Hill 30 Labrador Villa Road Tel: +65 6278 6364 tamarindrestaurants.com Thanying Restaurant 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 2 Amara Singapore Singapore Tel: +65 6222 4688 amarahotels.com TURKISH

The Hour Glass Limited 302 Orchard Road #11-01 Tong Building Singapore 238862 Tel: +65 6787 2288 enquiry@thehourglass.com thehourglass.com

Alaturka International Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant 16 Bussorah Street Singapore 199437 Tel: +65 6294 0304 alaturka.com.sg

Manicur.ious 41 Beach Road Singapore 189 680 Tel: +65 6333 9096 info@manicurious.sg manicurious.sg

VEGETARIAN

Mythology 88 Club Street Singapore 069456 Tel: +65 6223 5570 my-thology.com

Lingzhi Vegetarian Liat Towers #05-01 541 Orchard Road Singapore 238881 Tel: +65 6734 3788 lingzhivegetarian.com Loving Hut 229 Joo Chiat Road #01-01 Singapore 427489 Tel: +65 6348 6318 lovinghut.com.sg SHOPS & BOUTIQUES Ana Boutique 86 Club Street, Singapore Singapore 069454 Tel: +65 6221 2897 anaboutiques.com

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Spa Esprit Downtown 290 Orchard Road, #05-10 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6836 0500 spa-esprit.com Spa Esprit at Beauty Emporium House 8d Dempsey Road, Level 2 Singapore 249672 Tel: +65 6479 0070 spa-esprit.com Strangelets 7 Yong Siak St. Singapore 168644 Tel: +65 6222 1456 strangelets.sg

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

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