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So Much to Do, So Much to See in Singapore Singapore, the Lion City, hosts an array of exciting events all year round, from art exhibitions to concerts and sporting events - take your pick! ART
Children’s Biennale 2017 20 May 2017 - 8 October 2017 National Gallery Singapore 1 Saint Andrew’s Road
Yayoi Kusama: Life is the Heart of a Rainbow 9 June 2017 – 3 September 2017 Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery City Hall Wing, Level 3 Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most influential artists, and has played a crucial role in the development of art in the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition “Life is the Heart of a Rainbow” is the first major survey of the Japanese artist’s work in Southeast Asia, and will focus on the immersive and expansive nature of her practice. The exhibition will invite audiences to discover Kusama’s creative vision through paintings, sculptures, videos and installations from the 1950s to the present, including works never shown before. Step into her infinity mirror rooms, explore the development of her intricate nets, dots and pumpkin motifs, and encounter new paintings in which the artist continues to push artistic boundaries.
Held once every two years from May to October, the Children’s Biennale is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. It aims to promote art engagement across generations and cultures and is expected to attract families, youths, cultural communities and first time museum visitors. With “Dreams & Stories” as a theme, Children’s Biennale 2017 presents a series of artist projects and commissions that will fire the creative imagination of audiences while enabling independent exploration and discovery.
Blue Beauties 19 May 2017 - 30 June 2017 Gardens by the Bay In the year that Gardens by the Bay celebrates its fifth anniversary, a special colour in the Plant Kingdom takes center stage in Flower Dome. Blue may seem ubiquitous in everyday life, but true spectrum blue is one of the most uncommon colours in plants. In the “Blue Beauties” floral display, the special quality of blue blooms is celebrated as the flower field is awash in the splendor of this well-loved shade.
SPORTS 2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 15-17 September 2017 Marina Bay Street Circuit
International Champions Cup 25 July 2017 - 29 July 2017 National Stadium Singapore
The 2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX is a world-class event that combines gripping race action with an all-day entertainment programme featuring international headliners. Organiser Singapore GP confirmed that this year’s line up will include performances by pop darling Ariana Grande and electronic dance music duo The Chainsmokers, as well as Duran Duran and OneRepublic. Visit www.singaporegp.sg for artiste performance timings and ticket prices.
The International Champions Cup (ICC) is the world’s premier summer football tournament and brings the best in football to iconic venues across North America, Europe, Australia, China and now Southeast Asia. It counts some of the world’s most valued football teams such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris SaintGermain as champions in previous editions of the annual tournament. Scheduled to take place at the National Stadium July 25-29 2017, the ICC Singapore will feature Chelsea FC, FC Bayern and FC Internazionale in a roundrobin three-match tournament. The fixtures in July will mark the first time top flight European teams play each other in Singapore.
MUSIC Sting: 57th & 9th Tour 28 May 2017 Singapore Indoor Stadium Following the recent release of Sting’s highly-anticipated album “57th & 9th” and with sold out concerts already confirmed in North America and Europe, Cherrytree Management and Live Nation Lushington proudly present the return of the English singer-songwriter, who will be performing live in Singapore on 28 May 2017 at Singapore Indoor Stadium. On the 57th & 9th tour, Sting will be joined by a 3-piece band including his long-time guitarist Dominic Miller, plus Josh Freese (drums) and Rufus Miller (guitar). Special guests in Singapore will be singer-songwriter Joe Summer and The Last Bandoleros.
Britney Spears 30 June 2017 Venue to be confirmed American singer Britney Spears is coming to Singapore as part of her upcoming “Britney: Live in Concert Tour”, which will also include performances in Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines. Concert promoter IME SG confirmed that the pop diva will perform in Singapore on 30 June 2017, with venue and ticket details to be released soon. Britney Spears’ latest album “Glory” was released in August last year.
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contents 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 Federico Asaro We meet the man behind the boutique hotel and restaurant brand Samadhi.
AT T R A C T I O N S
18 My Singapore Weekend Chef Oliver Hyde from Maggie Joan’s reveals his usual weekend schedule in the city. 20 Island Escapes We look at some of the fun activities available on Sentosa.
P H O T O E S S AY
26 Live in Singapore We look back at the Singapore Jazz Festival with Indonesian photographer Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
34 On the Road: Serangoon Road We visit some sites on the National Heritage Board’s Little India Heritage Trail.
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98 DINING
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44 Endless Summer We review The Summerhouse in Seletar.
88 Affordable Art Returns We look at this year’s Spring Affordable Art Fair.
46 Cool on the Coast FOC Sentosa is a must visit on any island itinerary.
T R AV E L
90 A Fengshui Travel Guide Way Feng Shui give their tips for travel in the Year of the Rooster.
48 Garden Delights We check out The Garage at Singapore Botanic Gardens.
94 The Magic of Uluwatu We hike to some of the Bukit’s best hidden beaches.
50 Bread of Heaven We talk to Konstantino Blokbergen, part of the team at the excellent Firebake. 52 Go Greek We head to Amoy Street for some Aegean delicacies.
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
54 Celebrate the Masters We look back at this year’s Masters of Wine and Spirits.
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98 City Breaks: Angkor We spend a long weekend in Siem Reap.
86 58 Wall of Whisky We visit Tanjong Pagar’s new whisky bar. 60 Cocktail Capital We talk to Ivy Woo and Wai Mayleng, cofounders of the Singapore Cocktail Festival.
A C C O M M O D AT I O N
64 Suite Life We take a look a selection of the best suites in town. 82 Words with Dean Schreiber We talk to the Managing Director of the new Oakwood Studios.
H E A LT H A N D B E A U T Y
86 A Journey to Beauty We talk to Pauline Ng, the co-founder of Porcelain Face Spa.
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elcome to Singapore! As the year hurtles by at its customary breakneck speed, we look back at two of the best recent events to take place here, the Singapore Cocktail Festival and the Masters of Wine and Spirits. With experts and professionals flying in from around the globe to take part in workshops, seminars and demonstrations, these brilliantly organized events further cement the city’s standing as a world-leader in the world of creative cocktails and fine spirits. To find out more about how this transition has taken place, we talk to the founders of the Cocktail Festival, Ivy Woo and Wai Mayleng, and catch up with Glenfiddich’s Master of Malt, Brian Kinsman.
Following the launch the National Heritage Board’s Little India Heritage Trail, we visit some of the more interesting sights along and off Serangoon Road, learning more about the history of this popular tourist attraction. With the city becoming an increasingly popular venue for live music, we look back at March’s Singapore International Jazz Festival in a series of images by photographer Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto. As always, we visit a selection of the latest restaurant openings across the island, with focus on exciting new outlets like The Summerhouse, The Garage, Firebake and FOC Sentosa. For an after-dinner whisky, we pop into The Wall in Tanjong Pagar, an excellent location for both enthusiasts and novices to sample one of the biggest whisky collections on the island. In our special focus on Suite Life, we look at the best rooms from a selection of hotels across Singapore, from the boutique to the five-star, including a stay at the wonderfully romantic Villa Samadhi in Labrador Park. For those wanting to stay longer in the Lion City, we talk to Dean Schreiber from the newly launched Oakwood Studios, a dynamic property that’s redefining the serviced apartment world here in Singapore. In our Travel Section, we hike in Bali’s dramatic Bukit area, discovering hidden beaches and spend a long weekend in Siem Reap in Angkor, discovering not just the wonders of an ancient civilisation but a fast-growing tourism centre. Happy Travels!
Justin Eeles
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BANKS Live in Singapore Alternative R&B star BANKS will be performing live at the Capitol Theatre this coming July 11. Known for her dark, compelling blend of smoky and seductive vocals, BANKS was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2014 award and also made the MTV Brand New for 2014 shortlist. Look forward to sing along to her popular singles ‘Gemini Feed’ and ‘Train wreck’. Tickets are priced at $98 with advanced booking and $120 at the door. For more information and tickets, visit apactix.com
Sister Act Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy Sister Act will be performed at the Mastercard Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from May 9 - 28. Featuring original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
Around the World with Russell Howard Popular British comedian, Russell Howard, will be stopping by Singapore on May 28 to bring his biggest global comedy tour, ‘Round the World’ to Kallang Theatre. Russell is popularly known as the writer and star of BBC Three’s most popular entertainment show, Russell Howard’s Good News. ‘Round the World’ is the biggest ever live tour, with Russell playing 10 consecutive nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London, 12 arenas nationwide and visiting a further 29 international cities. For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
On Stage with Lilly Singh With over 11 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, Superwoman Lilly Singh will be coming to Singapore on May 24 to perform at the Kallang Theatre. Lilly will be bringing her trademark humour on her ‘How To Be A Bawse’ tour, based on her debut book ‘How To Be A Bawse: A Guide to Surviving Conquering Life.’ During the show, she will reveal how anyone can become a bawse (a person who exudes confidence and reaches their goals). For more information and tickets, visit sistic.com
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Enter Firebake The East Coast of Singapore has plenty to cheer for with the recent opening of Firebake on East Coast Road. This bakery/restaurant (see our feature on page 50) is the brain child of Konstantino Blokbergen, offering a modern international menu with bread as a common theme. Baking their own sourdough bread on the premises, using traditional methods and organic natural ingredients, Firebake has been an instant success, both for dinner in the evenings and for their newly launched weekend brunch. Enjoy signature dishes like the kitchen's Four Spice Chicken Liver Pate, Norwegian Blue Mussels, Rangers Valley Striploin and Cured Norwegian Salmon, either inside or al fresco on the terrace. With great friendly service, excellent food and a reasonably priced menu, we recommend Firebake to all lovers of great bread and clean fresh flavours. And don’t miss their already legendary Bread and Butter Pudding, it’s sensational! Firebake, 237 East Coast Road, tel: 6440 1228.
New Look for Jade at The Fullerton Jade, the Cantonese restaurant at The Fullerton, recently reopened with a stylish new look. With a much brighter interior, punctuated by a natural theme - think colourful illustrations of indigenous birdlife, ceramics and furnishings in pastel shades of jade - the restaurant is a delight to dine in. Executive Chef Leong Chee Yeng has fine-tuned his menu of Cantonese delicacies, including a focus on eight signature dishes. These include an excellent Crispy Roasted Pork Belly, Deep-Fried Prawn with Wasabi Mayonaisse, Double-Boiled Dried Seafood in Superior Broth and the extremely popular Sauteed Diced Beef Tenderloin. Other noteworthy new dishes on the menu include the Barbecued Lemongrass Lamb Ribs, Steamed Red Garoupa with Luffa Gourd and Crispy Diced Chicken with Dried Chilli in Nanyang Style. Don’t miss the Boston Lobster with Simmered Egg Noodles - definitely one of our favourites at the restaurant. Finish with the Jade Signature Almond Ice, a deliciously sweet ending to a feast fit for a king! For more information, visit fullertonhotels.com
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Mother’s Day Menus at Resorts World Sentosa This coming Mother’s Day, show your appreciation for your mother by pampering her with the specially curated menus from six different restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa. At Michelin-starred Forest 森 and Tangerine, mothers get to dine free with a minimum of three paying adults. Whereas at Fratelli, mothers will receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco at its Mother’s Day Brunch. With a selection of cuisines ranging from contemporary Chinese, classic Cantonese to authentic Italian, your mother will definitely be spoilt for choice. For more information, visit rwsentosa.com
A Love For Laksa at Coffee Lounge From April 1 until May 21, head to the Coffee Lounge at Goodwood Park Hotel and celebrate your love for laksa. With six different variations of this beloved local delicacy, choose between the authentic Laksa Singapura – the original version of laksa served with fresh prawns, beansprouts, tau pok, fish cake, shredded chicken and a hard-boiled egg, or the Seafood Laksa Pasta – an amalgamation of the local fare with an Italian twist, where a creamy linguine base is topped with prawns, squid and scallops. For more information, visit goodwoodparkhotel.com
The Temple Café Presents New Spring Menu The Temple Café has brought the farm to our tables with their new spring menu, with Chef Jerome Merlo incorporating vegetables and herbs from The Temple House’s very own Herb Garden. Enjoying authentic French food is now guilt-free, organic and healthy. Be sure to try the Parmesan Waffle topped with pecan nuts, marinated mushroom, cream cheese and various herbs, fresh from the garden. This savoury treat boasts a balanced mix of flavours and textures, suitable for cheese-lovers and vegetarians alike. For more information, visit the-house-collective.com or thetemplehousehotel.com
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Taste of Japan at Royal Plaza on Scotts
Time for Tea The Atrium at Pan Pacific recently unveiled a new Afternoon Tea menu, featuring the best of both the east and west. Indulge in a quintessential English afternoon tea, featuring dainty delights such as Strawberry Profiteroles and Blueberry Canalés. Alternatively, opt for the oriental Peranakan afternoon tea and stuff yourself silly with traditional Peranakan delights like Kueh Dadar - Pandan crêpes rolled with caramelised coconut - and Ondeh Ondeh - chewy glutinous rice balls oozing with Gula Melaka (palm sugar) and coated with grated coconut. For more information, visit panpacific.com
From May 4 - 13, feast on Japanese delicacies at the Royal Plaza on Scotts’ awarding-winning restaurant, Carousel. With visiting chefs from Royal Park Hotel Japan, Chef Nishikawa and Takeshi Yamada, expect a mouth-watering spread of over 100 Japanese favourites at this popular buffet location, including specialities Takenoko Konakatsuo Ni (Stewed Bamboo Shoot with Shaved Dried Bonito), Chikuzen Ni (Country-styled Stewed Vegetables) and Mekajiki no Kuwayaki (Broiled Marinated Swordfish). As well as the buffet spread, guests can also witness a tuna cutting ceremony on May 4, a skill which requires years of practice to perfect. The Taste of Japan dinner promotion is available from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at $86++ for adults and $52++ for children. For more information, contact Carousel at 6589 7799 or visit royalplazagroup.com.sg.
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Art at Curate Head down to the second edition of the 2017 Art at Curate dining series at Resorts World Sentosa from May 5 - 13, and enjoy Dutch Chef Richard van Oostenbrugge from Two Michelin-starred Bord’Eau cooking up a storm. Priced at $200 for a four-course lunch with wine pairing and $800 for an eight-course dinner with wine pairing, the menu will feature masterpieces such as Potato ‘os a moelle’ lozere veal tartare with Kaluga caviar, Langoustine poached in duck fat with ‘katsuobushi Albufeira’ and coffee, and of course his signature Green Apple dessert. For more information, visit rwsentosa.com
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Part of the inaugural Lion City Youth Jazz Festival, organised by the Jazz Association Singapore Limited, the Workshop Series will be held at Lasalle College of the Arts from May 22 to May 26. This programme will be led by a number of international jazz legends, who will be in town for a five-day training programme to mentor outstanding jazz talents from JassYO! (the Jazz Association of Singapore Youth Orchestra). This training programme will culminate in a concert at Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall on May 27. Award-winning saxophonist, jazz master and composer Benny Golson, international mentor and trumpeter, Alex Sipiagin and international mentor and trombonist Eijiro Nakagawa are just a few of the jazz legends that will be spearheading these workshops to enhance and broaden the appreciation for jazz in Singapore. Tickets are available at http:// jazzassociationsg-workshops.peatix.com/
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Tulipmania at Gardens by the Bay Until May 7, Gardens by the Bay will transport you to the Netherlands with their floral exhibition Tulipmania. Inspired by one of the Netherland’s most celebrated artists, Vincent van Gogh, the Flower Dome has been transformed into a floral gallery, where Van Gogh’s self-portrait and famed art piece, ‘The Starry Night,’ come to life with the vivid hues of tulips. More than 100 varieties of tulips and hyacinths will be on display. For more information, visit gardensbythebay.com.sg
Full Bloom at Keyaki You don’t have to travel all the way to Japan to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. Until May 31, indulge in a nine-course Spring Kaiseki menu at Keyaki, Pan Pacific Hotel. Priced at $180, this menu features premium seasonal produce from Japan, such as Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot), Tenmame (Broad Beans), Sazae (Turban Shell), and some of the freshest seafood such as Sayori (Halfbeak), Katsuo (Bonito) and Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino), best served Sashimistyle for its supple texture and natural sweetness. Finally, put the finishing touches to your meal with the signature Matcha Souffle. For more information, visit panpacific.com
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A Star is Born March saw the official Grand Opening of the J. W. Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. In a star-studded evening, the hotel announced its presence in Singapore with a bang, thrilling guests with an evening of music, fine food and free-flow champagne. With all of the hotel’s dynamic F&B outlets on display, the culinary team produced a gourmet evening to remember, from the hotel’s larger restaurants like Beach Road Kitchen to more intimate dining spaces like Akira Back. Drinks were also flowing at the hotel’s three bars, Court Martial Bar, Tonic and Media Bar and a mermaid provided a visual treat in the soon-to-launch NCO Club. With the diverse range of attractions and outlets available now at the South Beach development, together with its enviable central location, the J. W, Marriott will no doubt soon become one of the city’s top hotels for both the business and leisure traveller. For more information, visit marriott.com
Relaxed vibe at Disgruntled Brasserie Following a recent refresh of the interior and menu, The Disgruntled Brasserie is now serving a selection of delicious dishes at very competitive prices throughout the day. Located at the The Club on Anne Siang Hill, The Disgruntled Brasserie continues the previous incarnation’s plantationinspired interior, with flashes of verdant green permeating the leather booth and banquet seating. Fresh flowers sit atop the bare tables with botanical-inspired artwork decorating the walls. Pop in for lunch for a menu of small and large plates, ideal for sharing. Stand-out dishes include their Gruyere Cheese Souffle, a heavenly sinful blend of Gruyere, caramelised onions and chardonnay fondue that’s difficult to stop eating. On a lighter side,the Salt-Baked Beetroot & Smoked Burrata provides a lovely salad of fresh clean flavours. From the large plates menu, try the Iberico Pork Collar, with caramelised cabbage artichoke puree, grilled scallions and star anise jus. Alternatively, enjoy pasta dishes like their Carbonara Tagierini or Homemade Squid Ink Pasta, served with crabmeat, prawns, chill and fresh herbs. Dessert should not be missed as the selection here is fantastic – our favourite is the wonderfully rich Baileys Creme Caramel, with Remy Martin cherry compote, cocoa rice crispies and Kahlua Ice cream. The Disgruntled Brasserie has also recently launched a five-course Weekend Brunch from 11am, priced at $48++ ($86++ with free-flow selected beers, wine and prosecco). This choice of three small plates, a main and a dessert mainly features dishes from the a la carte menu – if you want breakfast, the kitchen serves it earlier in the day, from 7am until 11am. For more information, visit disgruntledchef.com
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Champagne Salon 2006 Launches at Atlas Singapore was chosen as the location for the worldwide launch of Salon 2006, the latest release from this highly exclusive champagne brand. With an average of four releases per decade, Salon has become one of the champagne region’s most sought after bottles, with the vintage’s limited production adding to the exclusivity. This year, the brand’s president, Didier Depond, flew into town to launch the vintage at the city’s latest cocktail and wine bar sensation, Atlas. Despite its relative youth – Champagne Salon can be kept for decades before drinking – the 2006 has already developed into a fantastic wine, with a well balanced floral citrus nose and a deliciously creamy long finish. Available through local distributors, Vintage, a bottle of the 2006 Champagne Salon retails at $648. For more information, visit thevintageclub.sg
New Chef at Bacchanalia Our favourite Michelin-star restaurant on Hongkong Street, The Kitchen at Bacchanalia, has recently welcomed Chef Luke Armstrong to take over from the departed Ivan Brehm, who has returned to Brazil on sabbatical. Chef Luke was most recently Head Chef at Gordon Ramsey’s Maze in London and has worked at Michelin-star restaurants like London’s Pied a Terre and The Ledbury and Holland’s renowned 3-Michelin star restaurant, Oud Sluis. Under Chef Luke’s guidance, the restaurant will continue to serve up its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine with Asian accents. We recommend dishes like the Hand-Dived Scallops, with ceviche, crème fraiche and black truffle, topped with yuzu and soy dressing, and the Grass-fed Beef Fillet, served with aubergine compote, garlic veloute, bone marrow and thyme jus. Delicious! For more information, visit bacchanalia.asia
Cheek by Jowl One of the city’s most successful restaurant openings in 2016, Cheek by Jowl hit the ground running, making an instant impression on Singapore’s dynamic dining scene. Located on Boon Tat Street, the restaurant offers diners a casual modern Australian eatery – think distressed walls, oversized pot plants and an indie theme track. The dining hall is not huge – the restaurant is housed on the ground floor of a converted shop-house – so tables are positioned just far enough apart to ensure some privacy. With its open kitchen
space allowing diners to sit at the counter and watch the kitchen team at work, it creates an intimacy that usually promotes a more relaxed dining experience. Chef Rishi was born in Sri Lanka but his years of training and experience in Melbourne and then Sydney provide the basis to his modern Australian menu at Cheek by Jowl. Regulars to the restaurant will be happy to know that there are some new editions on the menu, continuing the kitchen’s commitment to creative modern cuisine using fresh seasonal produce.
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On the ‘Snacks’ menu, feast on dishes like the already legendary Irish Oyster with Smoked Tomato Granita, a jumbo-sized fresh oyster topped in a wonderfully flavourful smoky tomato ice. Or try the Chicken Liver Parfait Cigar, sitting on a date jam, the richness of the pate contrasting nicely with the sweetness of the date. For a starter, enjoy innovative dishes like his Crab Salad, a refreshing broth of crab and pickled squash, with splashes of Tarragon Oil. Also good is the Cured Beef Heart, served with roasted artichoke, pickled mustard and watercress in a smoky rich artichoke sauce. Other strong dishes include the Roasted Pumpkin, served with spiced cashew nut and pumpkin, topped with crispy kale, and the Lamb Shoulder, served with compressed corgette, puffed rice and a herbed yoghurt, with a delightful green olive sauce providing a satisfying tang. Desserts are equally interesting – for something different, end your meal with Plums. With coconut sorbet topped with a burnt coconut husk biscuit and touches of Sichuan Pepper, it’s a delicious adventure for your palate and a fitting end to a great dining experience. Cheek by Jowl, 21 Boon Tat Street, tel: 6221 1911, cheekbyjowl.com.sg
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Level 33 They say brunch is the best way to cure a hangover so where better to enjoy it than Singapore’s iconic craft brewery LeVel 33? Not only will hair of the dog restore you to fine fettle in no time at all, care of their great selection of ales, but their new weekend brunch menu will have you up on your feet again and ready to start all over again. Get the juices flowing with their wonderful Roti, served with fragrant Indian Pale Ale curry sauce before enjoying dishes like the Beef Tataki, served with pickled mustard seeds, cucumber and homemade XO sauce or the Skirt Steak, served with king oyster mushroom, chimichurri and capers. Or try something new with their unique Bacon ‘Man-Cakes, an almost healthy blend of bacon, banana, clotted cream. With reasonable pricing, an upbeat atmosphere and of course, the restaurant’s killer view of the city, there’s no better place to start your weekend. For more information, visit level33.com.sg
New Look Dolce Vita April saw the launch of a new look Dolce Vita at Mandarin Oriental Singapore. The hotel’s signature Italian restaurant, Dolce Vita has been wowing guests for years with its blend of authentic cuisine, excellent wine list and fantastic view of Marina Bay. The restaurant’s new interior will provide even more reasons to dine here – with its modern stylish decor brought to life by a wonderful tiled floor, the refreshed look also now features unique windows into the kitchen. The culinary team, under the helm of Chef Marco Manocchio, continue their quest to deliver the finest fare from Italy with style and panache. For more information, visit mandarinoriental.com
Newby Tea Mother’s Day Gift Box This Mother’s Day, surprise your mother with Newby Teas of London’s ‘From the Heart – With Love.’ This specially designed gift box consists of four flavours of tea – Strawberry and Mango, Rooibos Orange, Jasmine Princess and Hunan Green. Priced at $93.30, it is available exclusively online at Newby’s e-boutique (www.newbyteas.sg).
New Menu at Gemmills Those looking for a cosy lunch spot minutes away from the CBD should pop into Gemmills on Gemmill Lane. Brought to you from the same team behind Moosehead and Maggie Joan’s, this hidden gem now offers a refreshed selection of gazettes, salads and more substantial mains. We love dishes like their rich lamb lasagna, the squid in tomato ragout and the salmon gazette, a flat-bread pizza with smoked salmon, dill, capers and crème fraiche. And for something to wash down your meal, enjoy a freshly-made juice or indulge in their excellent selection of wine. 110 Amoy Street (entrance on Gemmill Lane).
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Hotelier and restaurateur Federico Asaro has lived in Asia for the past 40 years, working in the diving business before opening a series of restaurants and boutique resorts in Malaysia and Singapore. Under his Samadhi brand, he now oversees four stand-alone restaurants and three resorts, with more expansion into Thailand planned in the near future. Dedicated to converting old and interesting structures into beautiful luxury retreats, inspired by his travels around the region, he has just launched his newest property in Singapore, Villa Samadhi. This 20-room boutique hotel is set in a converted colonial black and white bungalow in Labrador Park, offering a remarkable escape from a traditional city hotel, minutes away from the CBD. We met up with him for a chat at Tamarind Hill, the group’s popular Thai restaurant, which sits adjacent to the hotel. How did you first discover the Labrador Park Area? A friend of mine had heard that I was looking for somewhere interesting to develop in Singapore. He knew I was looking for a black and white property and he stumbled on this area. I was based in KL at the time so I came down to take a look; the rest is history.
as there were only two large rooms on the second floor and no rooms downstairs except for the entrance. There was no real ground floor, just the pillars of the structure, so we’ve added eight rooms downstairs and converted the two large rooms upstairs into another eight rooms. The four larger rooms behind used to be the common shower rooms and the house’s main kitchen.
What is the history of the hotel building? It was built to house a military garrison in colonial times and then was used as a half-way house for young male offenders for a while but was then pretty much forgotten and left to ruin. While we were rebuilding, I was looking for carpenters, which was very hard, but eventually I found an old Chinese uncle. When he came round, he said that he lived here in the 1950s when he was released from prison. It had been abandoned for a good 20 years – there were trees growing out if it and one side had collapsed. There was no electricity, no water, no nothing. All the utilities had to be put in – even the registered address was wrong so we had to reregister it. It’s possibly one of the only houses in Singapore that had been completely forgotten. The renovation itself took two and a half years but the whole process took much longer as we had to deal with all the separate government agencies that cover the national parks, heritage buildings, construction, etc. It was not a listed building, but after we had submitted all the plans, I think it became one! It’s still not listed but we had to follow all the restrictions usually meant for listed buildings. So this meant it took longer than expected.
Left, from top: Federico relaxing in Belum Rainforest, Malaysia; the wooden pathway connecting Villa Samadhi to Tamarind Hill.
How does the hotel differ from its original structure? The conservation part of the project was not much of a problem because from the start I wanted to restore the outside of the building to its former self. The room partitions, particularly downstairs, are new
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Clockwise from top: The dramatic entrance to Tamarind Hill, Singapore; Villa Samadhi at dusk; the view from Tamarind Hill.
Was it a similar experience renovating Tamarind Hill? Tamarind Hill took eight months to convert because I had no original plans to work with – they didn’t exist. As it was previously a spa, the tenants had built lots of walls and partitions. So I decided to chip away at the walls and everywhere I found old bricks I left them in tack. If I found new bricks, I knocked them down. I did the same thing with the ceiling, so we now have these great original high ceilings.
restore the building. Finding craftsmen in Singapore was hard – people don’t really work with old wood here anymore so they don’t have the necessary skills. They don’t carve or chisel so I had to dismantle things, like the louvered windows, and send them to Malaysia. I had to pay tax to get them in, and once the work was done, pay GST to get them back in the country, so it was quite an operation. I also had to go out looking for wood in Malaysia that was the same type and from the same period. So all the wood we used here is from houses that were 60-80 years old. I then had to bring in carpenters from Thailand to help with the assembly and then had to deal with all the quota challenges that exist here. So it wasn’t easy!
Where did you source the artwork for the hotel and restaurant? I have been collecting artifacts and antiques from around Indochina for the past twenty years or so and I display a lot of them in both premises. I like the fabrics used by the hill-tribes along the borders between Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and China. We had a beautiful Buddha statue planned for the lobby of Villa Samadhi but unfortunately we weren’t allowed to export it out of Thailand so it’s now in Chiang Mai awaiting the opening of our project up there.
What sort of guests will enjoy staying at the hotel? Our guests are predominantly travellers, more than tourists. Each one of our properties is different but the experience is the same, so we are very much experience-driven properties. For the first few weeks after we opened we had a lot of local ‘stay-cation’ guests but now we are attracting more international guests, with an average stay of three to four nights. We’re attracting people who are looking for somewhere a
What were the main challenges of renovating Villa Samadhi? The biggest challenge here was finding the workmanship to be able to
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Clockwise from top: Shop-houses in Joo Chiat; Haji Lane; Katong’s East Coast Road.
bit different to your usual city hotel and true travellers who are looking for more than just a bed for a night. We want to be a base from which to explore not just Singapore but the whole region. From here we do tours into Malaysia – our Travels with Samadhi department offers day trips to Malacca and we have overnight trips to Tioman. We want to give the guests the feeling of being on holiday the moment they arrive in Singapore, which is not always possible in a busy city hotel. It’s so quiet and peaceful here that guests will hopefully treat Singapore as a holiday destination in its own right and not just a stopover on the way to somewhere else. Our villa in KL has a similar feel – even though it’s only a 15-minute walk away from the twin towers, it’s surrounded by jungle in one acre of land. With a large swimming pool and no guestroom under 60 square metres in size, it feels much more like a resort than a city hotel. How do you find living in Singapore? It’s nice to be in a country with structure, a clean environment and no safety concerns – a place you can walk down the street and not have to worry about disappearing down a pothole! What would you recommend your guests to do while they are in Singapore? I like the old parts of Singapore like Arab Street and Haji Lane so I’d recommend they explore those areas. I also love the old buildings around Joo Chiat and Katong in the east. I’m also looking forward to visiting Pulau Serangoon (Coney Island) where I believe there’s an old house once used by the family who invented Tiger Balm.
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my singapore weekend
My Singapore Weekend
Chef Oliver Hyde, Head Chef, Maggie Joan’s Images courtesy of Maggie Joan’s
Oliver Hyde’s affinity with cooking was cultivated from two places - being born in a family passionate in the craft (his father and grandmother were both chefs) and childhood explorations of the British woods and coastlines he grew up surrounded by. At 13, he had made up his mind to make the kitchen his calling. After doing stints at various kitchens while growing up, he scored a position at the celebrated 3-Michelin-star Waterside Inn, under the tutelage of the highly respected Roux brothers. After three years, he then joined the team at 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Gordon Ramsay. In 2012, Chef Ollie left the UK for France, cooking at 1-Michelin-star Hostellerie la Briqueterie. He then moved to Singapore to join Pollen as Sous Chef. After a two-year stint, Chef Ollie moved to his present position as Head Chef at Mediterranean restaurant, Maggie Joan’s, located on Gemmill Lane behind Amoy Street. We asked him to take us through his average weekend routine in Singapore. FRIDAY
Every Friday, I wake up around 7:30am. I usually skip breakfast and head straight to the restaurant. My first task is to check the reservations for the day and then pick some music for the restaurant. Since it’s Friday, we need something up-beat to suit the mood – at the moment, one of my favorite tracks is ‘Ezra was Right’ by Grandbrothers. After that, I’ll get some green tea on the go and start working on the mise en place.
answer a few emails and do some menu planning. Every Friday at 4pm, we gather with Darren and Daniel Ballis (co-owners of Maggie Joan’s and Moosehead) and Zirah ( the restaurant manager) for our management meeting. Here we discuss any issues that may have cropped up or any planned upcoming events. The ‘family meal’ is up at 5pm and we’ll all sit down together. It’s Friday, so my sous chef Charlie will do the cooking. He grew up in Chiang Mai and learned some recipes there, so he’ll cook up some traditional Northern Thai food - one of my favourites is his kaow soy, a light coconut curry broth with crispy egg noodles. By 5:45pm, it’s briefing time again
At 11:30am, I’ll make my rounds, checking the kitchen and the dining areas and do the final taste tests. We’ll get ready for a quick briefing before a busy Friday lunch at 11:45am, as the doors open at 12pm. Lunch will usually end around 3pm and after that, I’ll grab my laptop and head over to Moosehead and have a chat with old friend Chef Seumas before heading next door to Free the Robot to get some alone time,
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Clockwise from top: Chef Oliver at Maggie Joan’s; the restaurant’s interior; Free the Robot cafe; Chef Ollie with owner Glen Ballis.
and I’ll do my usual rounds checking the kitchen and doing taste tests. Dinner service winds down around 11:30pm, so I’ll say goodnight to the last guests then finish deep cleaning the kitchen with the team. After that, the team and I head off to Sin Hoi Sai Seafood Restaurant (Block 55, Tiong Bahru Road). Dave Pynt, from Burnt Ends, recommended it to me a while ago and it has been our team’s supper spot ever since. We order various dishes like deep-fried fish skins, XO lala clams and crispy noodles but the definite must-have are the crabs. The whole team will have two crabs, one black pepper and one chili. I enjoy the black pepper crab more as it is not too sweet and I enjoy the heat from the dish.
SATURDAY
Image courtesy of STB
Clockwise from top: The wakeboarding crew; the bar at Osteria Mozza; Oliver relaxes with friend Piotr; Maxwell Food Centre, Gypsy Style Baked Egg at Maggie Joan’s.
SUNDAY
Sundays are chill days for me so I wake up late, catch up with my housemates, Olivier and Garance, and then walk over to Camp Kilo for some BBQ ribs, jerk chicken and a few beers. In the afternoon, I’ll head over to Punggol and go wakeboarding with Ryders@Ponggol, located at Marina Country Club. This is a good opportunity to unwind, catch some sun on the boat and also get my adrenaline fix. In the evening, we might throw a BBQ at home and have some friends over, have a laugh and forget about work for the evening. If I’m looking for something a bit quieter, I’ll head out to MBS for dinner at Pizzeria Mozza with Seumas and Ayo Adeyemi (assistant head chef at Tippling Club). We’ll order pigs ears, chicken livers and share a couple of pizzas. After dinner we’ll grab a couple of drinks around town and if an Arsenal game is on, I’ll find a bar playing the game.
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On Saturdays, I get to enjoy some extra sleep. I’ll wake up at 10.30am, have a cup of tea and walk over to St Wilfred’s Sport Centre for a very competitive game of squash with a few mates. Then we will head out for some lunch. We usually end up at Maxwell Food Court, grab a few beers, popiah, fish porridge and some raw fish (yusheng). I’ll head to Maggie Joan’s at 3pm and check with the team that all is good for the dinner service. I’ll then start to plan for the coming week, such as ordering ingredients and doing the staff rotations. As usual, we go through our briefing and taste tests before starting dinner service. We will be out of the kitchen by around 12:30am. Since it’s the last service of the week, Daniel, Darren, Seumas and I will pop by our neighbours, Employees Only, for a couple of South Sides and a shot of fernet. If the night’s still young, we’ll head out to Kilo Lounge or Headquarters at Boat Quay. This is a good chance to catch up with some familiar faces and have a dance.
attractions
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 adrenalin-fuelled 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!
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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.
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, tel: 6577 8888, rwsentosa.com/uss.
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.
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 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
It may be best to save your meal until after you’ve explored all the rides, lest you struggle to keep it down. There’s a whole world of international food offerings available, from Mediterranean fare at Ancient Egypt’s Oasis Spice Café to Mel’s Drive-In Diner in Hollywood… and of course, carnival snacks galore like cotton candy, popcorn, churros and ice cream at various kiosks throughout the extensive grounds. Marissa Trew
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. The most impressive viewing tank, the Ocean Gallery, sits like a huge cinema screen, with seats and relaxing music providing the ideal environment to escape the modern world outside and get lost in a soothing subterranean one. Watching the sharks, manta rays and stingrays glide effortlessly through the water, surrounded by a myriad colourful fish is an almost hypnotic experience. There are 18 million litres of water in this tank, which is home to over 50,000 marine animals. Elsewhere, look out for the amazing jellyfish tanks, the eccentric seahorses and the massive goliath grouper, just some of the 800 species on display throughout the S. E. A. Aquarium.
S. E. A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa, tel: 6577 8888, rwsentosa.com
The collection of marine life originates from an area spanning ten different time zones, following the trade routes taken from South East Asia to India, China, Africa and beyond, with each area of ocean covered in detail. These include the Strait of Karimata and Java Sea, the Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea, the Bay of Bengal and Laccadive Sea, the Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, the South China Sea and the waters off East Africa. Highlights include the Shark Seas, where visitors walk through an aquarium teeming with a variety of sharks, including the nurse shark, the black-tipped reef shark, the grey reef shark and the clumsy looking hammerhead. Determined to be a centre of education and preservation as well as an attraction, the aquarium offers a series of ‘learning adventures’ for the young. These are aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the ocean to future generations so students have a greater understanding of subjects like conservation and the environment. To get the most out of your visit, we’d advise setting aside a good four to five hours so you can really enjoy the displays without feeling you have to rush. If you feel like having lunch at the aquarium, Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora offers magnificent views of the Open Ocean aquarium while you eat. Helmed by Singapore’s first female Iron Chef, this fine dining establishment will complete an unforgettable experience at S. E. A. Aquarium.
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attractions
Ola Beach Club, 46 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6250 6978, olabeachclub.com
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 dishes like the Huli-Huli Chicken and the delicious Loco Moco – a Wagyu beef patty on steamed Japanese white rice, with sesame seeds, finely 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.
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. 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.
Skyline Luge Sentosa, 45 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6274 0472, skylineluge.com
Their motto “once is never enough” is definitely worth keeping in mind when purchasing tickets. While you can buy single ride tickets (which include both a skyride and luge experience), it’s much better value to opt for their three- or five- ride packages! If the whole family is in tow, consider the four, eight, or ten ride family passes, which guarantee that everyone gets a go! Whether you are planning a day on Sentosa with your family or you are trying your best to get your date’s heart racing, the Skyline Luge just might be the answer! Marissa Trew
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Gogreen Cycle and Island Explorer, Siloso Beach, tel: 6352 6754, segwaytours.com.sg
attractions
Wavehouse Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, tel: 6377 3113, wavehousesentosa.com
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.
MegaZip Adventure Park, Imbiah Hill Road Sentosa Island Singapore, tel: 6884 5602, megazip.com.sg
Megazip Adventure Park This fun facility offers a good choice of activities to get your heart pumping. The park sits amidst the vibrant greenery of Imbiah Hill – one of the best viewpoints on the island. Everything from the high ropes obstacle course to the MegaZip zip line is ideal for families travelling with adventure-loving kids. The obvious highlight here is the MegaZip – a 450 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. 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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Sabio by the Sea
Island Bites
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
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.
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photo essay
Singapore has long been a popular location for live music and the past few months have seen some of world’s biggest bands performing here, including Coldplay, Guns & Roses and Santana. It’s the growth of events like the recent Singapore International Jazz Festival, however, that reveals how diverse the musical offerings are in this dynamic city-state. In this photo essay, Indonesian photographer, Wisnu Haryo Yudhanto, captures some of best moments of the weekend in an event that featured some of the biggest names in jazz, including David Foster, Chaka Khan, Incognito, Youssou NDour, Corinne Bailey Rae, Esperanza Spalding and Basement Jaxx.
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The Outdoor Stage at MBS.
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DAVID FOSTER Closing off the Main Stage and this year’s spectacular Sing Jazz festivities was the highly anticipated David Foster. A Beethoven of today's generation and the mastermind behind some of the world’s greatest superstars including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble and Josh Groban.
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CHAKA KHAN One of the world's best singers, Chaka Khan took the audience to a whole new world of happiness with classic songs like 'Ain't Nobody,' 'Through The Fire’ and 'I'm Every Woman.'
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BRIAN MCKNIGHT Needing no introduction, Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history, creating some of music’s most memorable ballads like ‘Back at One,’ ‘One Last Cry’ and ‘Anytime.’
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on the road
On the Road:
Serangoon Images courtesy of The National Heritage Board Singapore
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he bustling colourful artery Serangoon Road is one of Singapore’s most charismatic throroughfares. Now the pulsating centre of Little India, this road is also one of the city’s oldest connectors, built in the 19th century initially to join Serangoon port with the many pepper and gambier plantations inland. Its close proximity to the Kallang and Rochor rivers encouraged the growth of commerce, leading to larger communities gravitating to the area. At first, no single ethnic group dominated the area – Sir Stamford Raffles did not designate it as a specific enclave as he did with Chinatown and Kampung Glam – but the Indian community grew as a result of growing opportunities in the area. The British brought in Indian convicts to lay the road and this, together with the arrival of more immigrants from India, contributed to the Indian community setting up roots along Serangoon in the early 20th century. In the early days, the area was largely agricultural swampland, with cattle rearing an important industry for the Indian community. Other livestock included the breeding and training of horses, especially after the racecourse was established in the mid 19th century. As the area grew in prominence, it became the centre of Singapore’s livestock trading and the source of fresh milk for the whole island. This burgeoning trade led to the establishment of Tekka Market in 1915, which soon became the market of choice for fresh meat, seafood and vegetables for people in the immediate area and beyond. In modern Singapore, although the landscape has changed dramatically, trade still dominates this lively enclave, providing visitors with an excellent window into Singapore’s history and cultural heritage. As a result of the area’s many sites of cultural and historical interest, the National Heritage Board has recently developed a Little India Heritage Trail, taking visitors on a self-led tour around some of the most prominent buildings and sights of the area. With excellent resources on hand, including a handy map with suggested routes, and a guide booklet with detailed historical insight, this Heritage Trail is a must do for those wanting to explore this vibrant neighbourhood. With over 40 heritage sites and 18 heritage markers dotted around the four-kilometre radius, the Little India Heritage Trail also offers thematic walks for those with different time restrictions or interests. These include Shot Till You Drop (30 minutes), Serangoon in the 1900s (40 minutes) and Walk of Faiths (one hour). A great place to start your exploration of Little India is the Indian Heritage Centre on Campbell Lane. This four-storey museum and cultural centre houses five permanent galleries, with interesting displays and museum pieces chronicling the history of the area. Here we take a look at a small selection of Little India’s varied architecture, contrasting historical images with the modern day reality. Enjoy the journey!
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Former House of Tan Teng Niah, off Buffalo Road. This colourful building, built in 1900, is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India. Tan Teng Niah was a businessman who owned several sweet factories along Serangoon road. Featuring elaborate wall scrolls and intricate carving, the house was restored in the 1980s and is one of the most colourful structures on the Little India Heritage Trail.
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Former Hong Wen School, 2 Dickson Road. This impressive building used to house the Hong Wen School, which was established in 1920 on Queen Street as a school for Chinese immigrants. The school had a checkered history, including years of closure during the recession from 1923 to 1925 and Japanese occupation. The school moved to this building on Dickson Road in 1955 where it remained until the late 1970s. The building features art nouveau tiles on its facade and is now home to the boutique Wanderlust Hotel.
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Tekka Centre, Corner of Bukit Timah and Serangoon Road. Tekka Centre is the modern replacement to the thriving Tekka Market of the early 20th century (see archive photo). Located at the top of Serangoon Road, it’s still a busy wet market with a hawker centre and a selection of shops. For an introduction to Little India, this is a good place to include in your walking itinerary, especially in the mornings.
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Abdul Gafoor Mosque, 41 Dunlop Street. One of Singapore’s oldest mosques, the Abdul Gafoor Mosque was built in 1907. It was built to serve the Kampung Kapor area which was home to many Tamil Muslim and Baweanese immigrants. The mosque is named after Saik Abdul Gafoor bin Shaik Hyder, chief clerk in law firm Khory and Brydges, who helped raise the funds for its construction. In 1979 the mosque was gazetted as a National Monument in recognition of its historical value and unique architectural style.
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Little India Arcade, 48 Serangoon Road. This cluster of conserved shop-houses in located opposite the Tekka Centre on Serangoon Road. Housing a selection of cultural shops and restaurants, it was opened by Minister for Law and Foreign Affairs Professor S Jayakumar in 1995 (see archive photo, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore) to celebrate the commercial spirit of the area’s history.
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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, 366 Race Course Road. This Buddhist temple was built in 1930 by Thai monk, the Venerable Vutthisasara, with donations from the Tiger Balm brothers, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par. The temple houses a 300-ton statue of Buddha, surrounded by an impressive chain of lights – it’s also commonly known as the ‘Temple of a Thousand Lights.’
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Foochow Methodist Church, 90 Race Course Road. The origins of this church go back to the work of German Methodist missionary Dr HLE Luering. In 1897, he opened a mission for manual workers from Foochow originally along Middle Road. This congregation moved to Coleman Street and then to Short Street before relocating again to Queen Street. In 1936, under Reverend Dr Chen Su Lan, an effort was launched to build a church on Race Course Road. Following its completion in 1938 it was damaged during the Second World War before undergoing repairs which included rebuilding its entire facade.
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Endless Summer By Luke Finn Images courtesy of The Summerhouse
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very now and then a restaurant opening will capture the attention and imagination of Singapore, the subject of instant celebrity and frenzied discussion amongst the city’s huge foodie population. The most recent of these ‘trending’ restaurants is the newly opened The Summerhouse in Seletar. Located far from Singapore’s recognised dining hubs, in the county’s north east corner, in an area with minimal public transport opportunities and next to no local residents, this is no mean feat. Despite what could be seen by many as major disadvantages, The Summerhouse has emerged as the place to dine, drink and hang out. It’s perhaps the lack of immediate city around the restaurant that is one of the major drawing cards. Housed in a beautiful black and white bungalow, the restaurant is blessed with uninterrupted views and big skies, surrounded by lush green foliage – it’s as close as you’ll ever get to dining deep in the Singapore countryside. Inside, the black and white colour scheme is invigourated by the use of natural woods and the vivid greens from over-sized potted plants. The absence of traffic, noise and general inner-city hubbub creates a destination that immediately dissipates stress, and promotes a state of contented well-being. Add to this the refined beauty of the interior and the artistry of Chef Florian Ridder and you have a recipe for success.
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The Summerhouse is situated in the housing enclave that was built to accommodate RAF personnel stationed at the former Seletar Air Base before the Second World War. Out of the collection of preserved black and white bungalows in the area, The Summerhouse is perhaps the most impressive. Spread over 45.000 square feet, the two-storey property is now home to The Summerhouse Dining Room and Balcony Bar on the second floor and Wildseed Café on the ground floor. The grounds also include the restaurant’s vegetable garden, a project with Edible Garden City, local coffee roasters Nomad The Gallant, and florists Poppy Flora Studio. With all these offerings, it’s no surprise that the restaurant is busiest on the weekends,
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when its blend of old world charm, laid back pace and excellent dining opportunities make it a favourite for both the local and the expatriate population. To experience the location at its most serene though, we’d recommend visiting for lunch or dinner during the week. Chef Florian has experience in some of the world’s best restaurants, including a stint at Germany’s 3-Michelin star La Belle Epoque, which is immediately evident in his cuisine. Eschewing the formality of white tablecloths and the rituals of fine dining, he presents a menu of refined cuisine in a relaxed setting which corresponds perfectly with the feel of the location. He obviously feels very much at home with the restaurant’s ‘farm to table’ concept – before arriving in Singapore he had considered giving up cooking in favour of a career in agriculture, studying permaculture practices and sustainability. At The Summerhouse, his focus on sustainability continues. With the restaurant’s on-site garden providing herbs and leafy greens, the kitchen also aims to source as much as possible from Singapore and Malaysia for his nature-inspired cuisine. Nature is not just on the food menu – start your meal with one of mixologist Yadhaven Santheran’s creations like the Beetroot Sling. With previous experience at Raffles Singapore, he has certainly mastered his sling technique and also makes a mean Dark and Stormy! Notable dishes on the menu include Beetroot, a raspberry-pickled beetroot with creamy ricotta centre, served with a splash of beetroot gazpacho and garnished with the crunch of barley puffs, fried charlottes and sesame seeds. Sweet and sour with pleasing textures and fragrance, it’s a fantastic dish. Also fabulous is the Panzanella, a clean flavoured dish which features goat cheese
and mashed eggplant stew, rather like the Lebanese baba ganoush, served in a clear tomato soup with coriander and crunchy croutons. With its blend of fresh fragrant flavours, this is a dish I would never tire of. Also interesting is the Buckwheat Porridge, a wholesome bowl of oats, bacon, tomato, mixed seeds and marigold flower, garnished with addictively tart Parmesan crisps. For a more casual experience, Wildseed Café, on the ground floor, offers a selection of savoury snacks, light lunches, excellent pastries – the banana bread here is quite simply the city’s finest – and good coffee, all very good reasons to visit, whatever you feel like eating. The Summerhouse, 3 Park Lane, tel: 6262 1063, thesummerhouse.sg
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savour some European chic without having to leave the country. Drawing its inspiration from the coastal culture of Barcelona (home to a large part of the group’s staff), FOC Sentosa follows the brand’s simple concept of bringing excellent and authentic modern Spanish cuisine to Singapore, complimented by a strong focus on creative cocktails and good service. What sets FOC Sentosa apart from its sister properties, however, is the scale of the new venture. With spacious private rooms for events on the second floor, a large bar, a generous swimming pool terrace with sun loungers and an air-conditioned dining room, this is a place you might come to for brunch and end up staying the whole day. This is great news for visitors to the city who are looking for somewhere to spend a day chilling in the sun, enjoying good food and drinks. It’s also great news for locals – weekends here look to become much busier as its reputation spreads further. The restaurant’s interior offers a semienclosed open kitchen, bright pastel colours
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and marine motifs – all the furniture was custom made in Europe with the design the work of Barcelona firm Lagranja. It’s casual but classy and captures a laid-back holiday environment perfectly. As in FOC Hongkong Street, over-sized busts of the team share space on the shelves with Mediterranean produce. Whether you’re there to snack or have an extended feast, the menu has you covered. Fans of the original FOC will be happy to learn that some of the kitchen’s stronger dishes are available on the menu, along with a selection of new Mediterranean dishes unavailable elsewhere. These include choices like the King Crab Cannelloni, the Chicken Wings Sandwich, the Cod Fish and Spanish Caldosa Rice and the FOC Fish & Chips. From the Chilled Tapas Menu, the King Crab Cannelloni features juicy crab wrapped in thin slices of corgette. Using a touch of Sriracha mayonnaise spice in the dressing, this is a great starter to get the gastric juices flowing. Also innovative, the Chicken Wings sandwich
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features the deboned chicken slathered in avocado sauce and wedged between two slabs of home-baked brioche – just reward for a hard day’s soak in the sunshine. Served in a large cast-iron pot, the Cod Fish and Spanish Caldosa Rice is ideal for sharing with friends and like the five other rice dishes on offer, comes in three different sizes (2pax, 3 pax and 4 pax). The FOC Fish and Chips offers a well-seasoned sea bass in crispy batter, served with the kitchen’s unique flat potato chips. Other dishes on the menu include a choice of ‘From the Fisherman’ seafood dishes like Langoustines, Giant Prawns and Lobster and a ‘From the Butcher’ section of meat dishes like Roast Chicken, Pork Ribs, Lamb Rack and Rib Eye Steak. For a creative palate cleansing dessert, we’d recommend the Gin & Tonic Lime. With frozen gin and tonic encased in a lovely tart lime sorbet crust, this is an excellent bridge between your meal and the hard-to-ignore beckoning cocktail list. FOC Sentosa, 110 Tanjong Beach Walk, tel: 6100 1102, focsentosa.com
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ne of the most exciting openings in the past couple of months has been The Garage, located in a secluded corner of Singapore’s iconic Botanic Gardens. Housed in a gorgeous colonial era building (once used to store a fleet of cars, hence the name), this new two storey dining sensation contains the ground floor cafe Bee Knees and the upstairs restaurant Botanico. Following guidelines from the National Parks Authority, this concept allows The Garage to offer casual lunches, coffees and cakes downstairs and more substantial evening feasts on the first floor. To get the most out of your experience, we’d advise arriving at Botanico at around 6pm for sunset drinks on the terrace. This charming space, shaded by the generous foliage of the surrounding trees, is ideal for both an aperitif at the bar or al fresco dining, as a unique airconditioning system keeps diners cool despite being out in the elements. On our visit, in the relatively cool and breezy February weather, the experience was closer to dining in the temperate weather of the Mediterranean than the city’s usual 90%++ humidity.
Should you choose to dine inside, the generous dining hall features delightful high ceilings, with hanging greenery providing dashes of green in celebration of the greater location. Wooden floors and bare wooden tables provide a more casual bistro feel to the interior but there’s nothing casual about the quality of the food from the kitchen. At the helm of The Garage is Chef Antonio Oviedo, whose wide culinary experience in Singapore includes opening the highlyrespected Binomio restaurant in Tanjong Pagar and heading the kitchen at Iggy’s. Further back, he’s worked with the legendary Roca brothers at El Celler de Can Roca (repeatedly voted Best Restaurant in the World) and was Head Pastry Chef at the 2-Michelin Star Zaranda in Madrid. At Botanico, he has created a menu of modern ‘bistronomy’ – easy accessible
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seasonal dishes that pay homage to the quality of natural ingredients. The cuisine is inspired mainly by his native Spain, but for some dishes he sources his produce from countries as far-flung as Japan, Australia and France. The common thread is quality – this is a menu where the ingredients do the talking. Printed on a simple piece of paper, the daily menu offers a choice of ten tapas-size starters followed by a choice of seven more substantial main courses. To accompany, the ‘House Cocktails’ list on our visit included choices like the Garage Gin’onic – a refreshing palate cleaner of gin, tonic, elderflowerinfused syrup and a wedge of grapefruit – the Garage Bloody Mary, a Thyme Lemonade and a Blackberry Lychee Mojito. There were also six wines (three red, three white) available by the bottle, ranging from $92++ to $118++.
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Stand out dishes included the hearty Idiazabal Croquettes ($14++), generouslysized crispy croquettes served wrapped in Chorizo which oozed a rich creamy sauce of unpasteurized Idiazabal sheep’s cheese, milk and flour – be warned, they are addictive! Also hard to stop eating are the Calamaritos ($12++) – perfectly seasoned and grilled baby squid, served with lime and a seaweed Aioli. More sizeable starters include a wonderful Botanico Salad ($18++), a bowl of succulent heirloom tomatoes, Canarejal cheese, black radish, charred cucumber, peach and the tang of pickled beetroot. For me, this dish highlighted Chef Oviedo’s skill in creating a delicate balance for the palate, as did the beautifully presented Lamb Tartare ($20++). Served with
mustard ice cream, pickled onions and black olive arlette, this chopped lamb tenderloin presents a wonderful contrast of flavours, none overpowering the other but blending instead to form a bold taste statement. Of the main courses, we’d recommend the Japanese Scallops ($27++), succulent Hokkaido scallops prepared with Iberico lardo and served with Jerusalem Artichoke puree and sweet potato chips and sprigs of Salicornia (sea beans). Also excellent was the Roasted Pigeon ($27++), served with parsnip puree, and the Chargrilled Wagyu Flank ($34++), served with burnt onions and mashed potato. If you started your meal with the Garage Gin’onic, a fitting end to your meal might be the dessert, the Botanist ($12++), a cleansing plate
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of cucumber sorbet, compressed apple cubes infused with gin and juniper berries, coconut foam and kefir lime zest. The more adventurous should try the Tropical Fruits, which pairs the often maligned jackfruit with laksa leaf ice cream, white chocolate turmeric ganache, longan and sea coconut in a surprisingly tasty ode to the immediate surroundings. With its blend of excellent but affordable dining choices, beautiful location and attentive professional service, The Garage looks set to become a major player on the Singapore stage – our advice is to enjoy it as soon as possible before the inevitable rush. The Garage, 50 Cluny Park Road, Singapore Botanic Garden, tel: 6264 7978, thegarage.sg
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he neighbourhood of Katong welcomed a new restaurant concept in March, Firebake, helmed by F&B veteran Konstantino Blokbergen. With his early background in French cuisine, working in the kitchens of Fredy Giradet, (the 3-star Michelin Restaurant Fredy Girade) as well as his parents’ restaurant (the 2-star Michelin restaurant Auberge du Raisin), Blokbergen first moved to Asia in 1999. After a stint at The Oriental Bangkok, he worked at other iconic properties such as Raffles Hotel Singapore (2002-2005), The Oriental Bangkok (2005-2007), and was part of the pioneer opening team at Resorts World Sentosa from 2008-2011 where he was instrumental in bringing Chef Joel Robuchon to Singapore. In 2007, he founded Gastro-Sense Pte Ltd to provide F&B consultancy to independent F&B clients in Singapore. We caught up with him to find out what inspired his new venture.
restaurant in Switzerland was a wood-fired rotisserie specialising in roast chicken and cream tarts, all baked with wood fire. This love was re-ignited on a family trip we took in 2013 to Western Australia. There we came across Yallingup Wood-fired Bread and met the German baker, Gotthard Bauer, who specialises in a wood-fired bread concept. At the time, we exchanged business cards and that was it. A year later, on another trip to Perth, we visited the newly-opened Bread in Common in Fremantle, a restaurant that focuses on woodfired bread. We were immediately enamoured by the concept and realised subsequently that the baker partner was Gotthard from Yallingup.
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NS: What kind of research did you have to undertake to build the restaurant? KB: I did extensive reading and research, and met artisans such as Gotthard and other bakers, as well as consulting with chefs like David Pynt of Burnt Ends and Niklas Ekstedt of Ekstedt Restaurant, both of whom specialise in the wood-fire field, which helped me understand the tools and techniques. I also draw on my experience of the last two decades building F&B concepts and running the operations. NS: Where do you source your flour and other baking ingredients? KB: We are currently getting our organic flours from Western Australia. Our fruit loaves contain organic fruit from Australia and Turkey. We use Nordaq Fresh water for baking, which is a Swedish filtration system that removes all the impurities from tap water to bring water back to its purest form. We have also brought in some ancient grains from the US and Europe which we will mill ourselves. Our non-iodised salt is from Australia.
NS: What inspired you to open a restaurant with a bread theme? What varieties of bread do you bake? KB: To ‘break bread’ – share bread with your neighbour – is one of the oldest gestures of goodwill and bonding. I have always had a passion for wood-fire cooking and grilling, something I grew up with at my parents’ restaurant. When I was young, my favourite
Around that time, I started experimenting with making sourdough bread at home, as well as trying out wood-fire cooking whenever possible. The idea of combining both woodfire baking and cooking with wood fire was then crystalised. The concept of Firebake was conceived in early 2015. From the time it took us to find the ideal suburban location, to being ready to launch, took just under two years. At the start, we will offer four different types of wood-fired sourdough bread: Wave (white), Field (wholemeal), Rock (rye) and Valley (fruit). These breads will be made with organic flour, non-iodised salt, wild yeast, and ‘Nordaq Fresh’ pure water, and will complement the dishes available on the a la carte menu. They will also be available daily for takeaway orders in a limited quantity. Currently the range of breads we are making has stronger German roots. However, the choice of baked goods will expand in the future, although our primary area of focus will remain the development of new sourdough bread recipes by regularly sourcing seasonal heritage grains from different parts of the world.
NS: Firebake is predominantly a restaurant - is the bread you bake every day for sale independently? KB: Firebake is both a bakehouse and restaurant. We sell bread independently whether the guest dines at the restaurant or not.
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NS: How did you build your menu? Is there a common theme? KB: The concept is that bread is the centre of the menu creation – it forms part of an essential ingredient of a dish and is not just slices on a side plate. We serve bread in multiple forms at Firebake – as slices to go with pate, charcuterie or soups, or as croutons to add texture and substance in a salad. It’s also used as breadcrumbs for crust on meats and fish, as bread chips or crisps for soups and dessert and in ice-cream and our desserts. We also like to recommend guests the best ‘pairing’ of specific breads with food. New dishes will continue to be conceptualised as new breads are being developed. Both the breads and the foods will be cooked using wood fire, in the oven and on our cast iron stoves. NS: What are the signature dishes on the menu? KB: Our signature dishes include the fourspice Chicken Liver Pate, served with white and fruit loaf, the Heirloom Tomato Salad, with pickled cucumber, feta, mountain oregano and sourdough croutons, the Cured Norwegian Salmon, with rye bread crust, dill, leek and pickled onion and the Braised Lamb Shoulder, with white sourdough and cumin crust and root vegetables. Other strong dishes include the Norwegian Blue Mussels, with lager, chorizo and white sourdough and the Rangers Valley Striploin, with wood-fired Jerusalem artichoke and chimichurri. For dessert, we recommend the Bread and Butter Pudding and the Peach With Sourdough Ice-cream and rye chip. NS: Apart from offering the unique chance to feast on wood-fired baked bread, what else are you doing differently at the restaurant? KB: The restaurant concept is also about a holistic immersion and historical approach to bread-making and cooking. At Firebake, we reconnect with the elementary preparation methods and tools to make a loaf of bread. This involves the sourcing of natural and organic ingredients, such as flour, non-iodised salt, water, and the use of natural wild yeast. What’s important is the time it takes to ferment the dough in its natural, ambient environment. It is about dividing and shaping each loaf by hand, as well as the time it takes to allow the dough to proof in traditional bread linen or ‘couche.’ No two loaves are alike. This process takes over 20 hours, before the dough is loaded manually using a wooden paddle and then baked in our wood-fired oven. The time of the process gives the bread its depth of flavour. We also explore breads made with small batch ancient grains that we will mill fresh ourselves in our flour mill, which will also offer our customers different complexities of flavour.
over 24 hours. Thanks to the volcanic stones lining the oven, the heat is evenly distributed within, and provides intense heat to the loaf to seal the crust rapidly, creating a vacuum effect to allow the crumb to bake effectively. The steam within the dough gives excellent oven spring, with an airy and light crumb. There are many other un-measurable and intangible pleasures in the cooking and baking at Firebake. I believe that history shapes the bread and food at Firebake, bringing joy and meaning to the baker and cook, and hopefully the diner too. Following the dictates of #slowdoughrealbread, we take our time mixing and hand moulding, in the fermentation, proofing and heat control. Each process is allowed to draw to its proper conclusion, with the dough allowed to reach its fullest fruition without artificial additives. Our eyes, nose, fingers, and even ears, tell us when the time is right.
the best local food can be found here. You can also find good examples of interesting pre-war architecture in the neighbourhood. With the mix of local and foreign residents, the food offerings are diverse. There is certainly a strong ‘kampung spirit’ amongst those who reside in this precinct. Firebake – Woodfired Bakehouse & Restaurant, 237 East Coast Road, tel: 9784 2950 / 6440 1228, firebake.sg, Instagram: @ Firebakesg, Email: chat@firebake.sg Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 6pm-10pm
NS: Are you open all day? Do you offer a weekend brunch menu? KB: We open from Tuesdays to Sundays. At the moment, we are only open for dinner from 6pm - 10pm. We will soon be opening for lunch and eventually breakfast and weekend brunch. NS: Why did you choose the Katong/Joo Chiat area? KB: Firebake is at the heart of a vibrant, close-knit suburb in Singapore’s East Coast area, making it an ideal destination to bring the community together over good, soulful bread and food. Incidentally, it is also my own neighbourhood – I live just two streets away. NS: Is this a good part of Singapore for visitors to explore? And why? KB: Absolutely! Katong is an old estate, with its roots in Peranakan and Eurasian culture. It has a laid-back feel, and many say that some of
NS: How do the type of ovens you are using work? KB: Our wood-fired ovens are built with four types of bricks, plus motar, gravel, sand and cement – they weigh 37 tons! They are fired up every morning with firewood, easily reaching up to 1000 degrees Celsius, and retaining a suitable baking temperature for
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uch has been said about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and these days you don’t need to take a long haul flight to gorge yourself on this celebrated region’s bountiful fruit. Located on the vibrant dining hub of Amoy Street, in Singapore’s Chinatown, the Greek restaurant Alati offers an authentic journey into one of the Mediterranean’s oldest and most celebrated cuisines. Location is everything and Alati has it in spades. Over the past 12 months, this wellpreserved enclave of period shophouses has developed into a lively centre for creative cuisine and nightlife, with some of the city’s best operators moving to the area to set up shop. This new insertion of energy has breathed life into the street, drawing crowds not only from the expatriate and local community but from an increasing number of international visitors. With excellent cocktail bars like Employees Only, Sugarhall and Jigger & Pony also positioned on Amoy Street, you have all the essential ingredients for a great night out without having to worry about too much to-ing and fro-ing. Since opening its doors last year, Alati has built a reputation for its menu of authentic Greek cuisine, prepared for the most part with ingredients sourced directly from Greece. Determined to deliver a similar experience to dining in Athens, co-owner and General
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The specialty at Alati though is the seafood and we’d heartily recommend the Grilled Greek Octopus, served with onions in vinegar, confit tomatoes in a balsamic reduction. This dish, which is cooked sous vide before being grilled, has just enough burnt crispiness on the outside to compliment the succulence of the octopus and is quite delicious. Also a signature, the Salt Baked Whole Fish appears first at the table encrusted in a dramatic white sea salt shell, before being expertly taken off the bone by the wait staff. Inside, the delicate flavour of the fish is augmented by the accompanying ladolemono, olive oil, and Kithira salt. Other seafood dishes include a whole Lobster, Carabinero and Tiger Prawns, Langoustines and a selection of fresh fish which can be baked or grilled. Meat lovers will enjoy dishes like the Mousaka, the Dorper Lamb Cutlets and the skewered Kotopoulo Souvlaki – flamegrilled chicken with potatoes, peppers, yoghurt and fried potatoes. For a sweet finish, try the Loukomades, fried donut fritters topped with toasted walnuts and cinnamon, served with chocolate and honey and wash it down with a shot of Ouzo – an authentic ending to a great Greek feast. Alati, 73 Amoy Street, tel: 6221 6124, alati.sg
Manager Leong Khai Git makes a point to deal directly with suppliers in the Greek capital, flying regularly to Athens to source new produce. With the menu’s strong seafood bias, the kitchen is lucky to source its choice of fish, octopus and prawns directly from the waters of the Aegean. It’s not just the seafood either – Leong scours the country for quality produce, buying his olive oil from a boutique producer in the Peloponnese and his honey from a small farm in the Dodecanese. Naturally, in a restaurant so dedicated to authentic tastes, the kitchen team at Alati is lead by a Greek at the helm. Chef Ioannis Stefanopoulos has years of experience working in kitchens across the globe but his mission here at Alati is simple – reproduce the tastes of his homeland in a modern bistro setting. With its whitewashed walls, decorated with scenes from the Greek islands, and simple décor, the restaurant presents a casual but stylish location to meet with friends and share the menu’s selection of dips, mezze and mains. Out of the dips we tried, we’d recommend the taramsolata, made here with white cod roe instead of the customary red, which produces a more subtle blend of creamy flavours. Also good is the Melitzanosalata, a tangy smoked eggplant puree with crushed walnuts, best enjoyed with the Toasted Pita. Out of the starters, we enjoyed the iconic Greek Salad, which is the closest we’ve had to an authentic Greek experience here in Singapore. The secret is the quality of the tomatoes and here they source the best in season from Europe, ensuring much better flavour than the often insipid local varieties. Also good is the Dolmadakia, vine leaves stuffed with baldo rice and pine nuts, served with a fragrant extra virgin olive oil.
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Celebrating the Masters of Wines and Spirits Images courtesy of DFS
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arch 25 saw the annual DFS Masters of Wine and Spirits taking place in Singapore, this year held in a number of beautifully preserved shop-houses along Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar. This annual gathering brings together some of world’s most established and respected brands at an event where collectors gain access to a collection of rare and highly exclusive bottles
and vintages. With the master blenders, distillers and winemakers on hand during the event, this provides a unique insight into this remarkable world. At a series of Master Classes throughout the day, enthusiasts and the press were treated to tastings of rare vintages from esteemed brands that included The Dalmore, Glenfiddich, The Balvenie and Chateau Margaux. Held in a series of the street’s top resident restaurants and bars, brilliantly converted into
From top: Brian Kinsman; experts enjoy a cognac Master Class.
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From top: Enthusiasts admire the rare bottles on display; some of the rarer bottles available.
exhibition space for the event, the Masters of Wine and Spirits 2017 featured notable collections pieces like a 65-Year-Old CAMUS, a Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982 Vintage Imperiale, a 1990 Château Margaux Pyramid Set, Dom Pérignon Malle P2, Glenmorangie Pride 1974, Glenfiddich 1972, The Dalmore Richard Paterson 50-Year-Old and The Macallan Fine & Rare Treasury Collection. Following the event, these rare bottles and the rest of the collection will be available at Changi Airport DFS at Terminals Two and Three. We met up with Master of Malt Brian Kinsman of Glenfiddich at the event to find out more. NS: Is this your first visit to Singapore? BK: I have been here four of five times and have done this event before when it was held at the airport a few years back. I like it here, it’s one of those places that’s easy to come to and has a nice feel about it.
NS: How did you get into the distilling business? BK: I graduated as a chemist and started working for a dental company for two or three years and then moved initially to William Grant as a chemist, doing all the analytical side of the product – is it safe and of consistent quality, etc. Gradually I got more involved in machination chemistry and then started working with David Stewart on some of the projects – he’d been a master blender since about 1973 and the company were looking for someone to start working with him to plan for the future. So I did eight years as his apprentice until 2009 when he semi-retired. He’s still involved with Balvenie and is here today.
NS: Are you normally based at the Glenfiddich distillery? BK: I’m based in Glasgow mainly because I don’t just handle Glenfiddich but also some of our other brands. I’m there at the distillery typically every second or third week. NS: What other brands do you handle? BK: We have blends like Grant’s, Monkey Shoulder, Hendrick’s Gin – our portfolio is expanding quite dramatically. Obviously I dedicate more time to whisky because of the amount of time it takes to produce.
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NS: Why do you think Scottish gin has become so popular in recent years? BK: I don’t want to sound boastful about one of our own brands but I think it’s because of Hendrick’s. People look at it as an overnight success but in reality it’s been going for almost 20 years. It bobbed along for a number of years and it wasn’t until we got an award in the Wall Street Journal about 14 or 15 years ago that people started taking notice. It was still a very small production release but it nudged up the interest and people started taking notice. Now, due to the huge growth in interest in gin we are selling around a million cases of Hendrick’s a year. It’s growing at a rate of between 10% and 30% per annum.
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such a long period, we become a team, solving problems together, developing strategies together so by the end of this natural process I was confident that I could take over. I must give credit to David; he was very generous and handed over the knowledge I needed very well. NS: Has the success of Hendricks led the whisky business to try new things to appeal to a younger audience? BK: I don’t think there’s a direct influence but we certainly looked at the business model to see how it evolved. One similar example is Monkey Shoulder. Monkey Shoulder was conceived back in 2004 as an accessible mixable non-scary whisky for the younger consumer. It’s a quality whisky, a blend of three single malts that can sit side by side with bourbon and other mixable spirits.
using the age of the whisky as a sign of quality – I’m ok with that, as long as the quality is good. NS: What special whiskies have you brought to the event? BK: We have the Glenfiddich 1972 Cask, which is nice for me as it’s the year I was born! It’s American oak, eight bottles, at cask strength – a really classic scotch. Glenfiddich lends itself more to American oak and there are some lovely expressions in the spirit from the 70s. David is here with The Balvenie, with a whole chapter of releases to really celebrate his tenure. He’s been in the industry now for 55 years so we’re doing a release of five bottles per year in a series of chapters chronicling his career.
NS: How has the emergence of whiskyproducing countries like Japan and Taiwan changed the way the business is seen in Scotland? BK: I’m not an expert on Japanese whisky but I think if you go a long time back, Japanese whisky was trying to be just like Scotch. Nowadays they are not doing that anymore, they are celebrating their Japanese heritage, which is a good thing. I think Kavalan in Taiwan is the same. They have a different flavour profile because they are maturing whisky in a very hot climate so the machination profile is really quite different, whereas the Japanese climate is more similar to Scotland. Tasmania is another emerging producer with a lot of new whiskies that has a similar climate to Scotland. I think the ones that will succeed are the ones that have their own identity, their own flavour profile and something that says actually this is a product that stands on its own two feet. I think it’s healthy for the market, it’s a good thing.
NS: Do you think Singapore has a climate that’s ideal for drinking strong whiskies? BK: My preference for drinking whisky is at room temperature with just a drop or two of water. I do concede that room temperature here can sometimes be much higher than home so I can see the benefit of a cube of ice. But in an air-conditioned room, I’d just add a drop of water. I like it when the heat of the alcohol has disappeared and you’re just left with the flavour of the whisky.
NS: Do you think the recent proliferating growth of different blends and brands from Scotland has started to confuse the consumer? BK: I think it’s a valid point and I don’t know the answer – it’s something we are conscious of. I agree there is now so much choice that it’s quite staggering so as a producer you really need to stand out. You need a hook, something which tells consumers what the product is about. Increasingly people aren’t necessarily
NS: What would it be? BK: I always say it’s like choosing your favourite child. You may have one but you’re not allowed to say. But I think Glenfiddich 18 is the one for me. I like the intense oak, the dryness and the sweetness retained by the fruity character – it’s got that nice balance.
NS: Would you consider working in Islay with some of the more smoky malts? BK: I’m more of a Speyside fan to be honest, I’m not sure I’d like to live on Islay. I like going there though and the whisky tastes perfect when you’re there. But my desert island whisky would definitely be a Speyside.
NS: How important is Changi Airport and DFS to your Asian side of the business? BK: It’s a very important airport for us. DFS
have been very good to work with and are willing to interact. They don’t just sell your product, they want to do activations, they want to create a bit of excitement and actually inform people. The level of training they give their staff is impressive. It makes such a difference when the people selling the product have good knowledge. NS: How important are events like these for the business? BK: For a messaging perspective it’s really important. It’s a chance to get lots of people from around the world in a room, a chance for us to have a chat and try out some amazing wines, whiskies and cognacs. It’s a chance to see what other people are doing and explore different flavour profiles which is a great opportunity.
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Wall of Whisky Images courtesy of The Wall
Fans of whisky have much to celebrate with the opening of The Wall in Tanjong Pagar. Not only does this stylish inner-city bar boast a vast selection of rare and fine bottles, but it also offers an equally diverse but more accessible range of competitively priced whiskies, available either by the dram or in the bar’s creative cocktails. With over 120 whiskies available by the glass – here a very generous 45ml pour – this has to be one of the Singapore’s best collections of whisky.
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$150 – there’s also a private room that’s ideal for small gatherings for up to eight pax. For those who prefer the grape to the grain, The Wall also features a curated selection of fine wines, cellared on the second floor, so you get the best of both world’s here. To find out more about the concept, we caught up with co-founder and General manager Kenneth Au. NS: How did you first become interested in whisky? What piqued your interest the most? KA: I became very interested in whisky when I stumbled upon this whisky-speciality bar in Hong Kong in 2015. The bar offered whiskies in drams from regular blends to niche single malts which allowed me to experience different expressions of whiskies without burning a hole in the pocket. I discovered whisky is very much like wine, where every terroir expresses its own
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uniqueness through the flavours. However, for whisky there is an additional flavour – salinity, which piqued my curiosity to find out more. Salinity is such an unique note; it brings life to the overall whisky tasting experience as it accentuates the taste profiles. NS: How would you compare the different worlds of whisky and wine? KA: Wine is very much about terroir and the maturity of grapes that pronounce the year of product. Whisky approaches its flavours in a different manner. Whisky production is almost like the production of a special watch, where the master distillers create the flavours they envisioned through the shapes of the stills that they designed. The middle cut of a still plays a big influence on the taste and flavour of a whisky; a taller still produces whisky with more refined flavours.
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NS: Has your knowledge and experience of wine helped or hindered your whisky journey? KA: Being a sommelier definitely helped me through my whisky learning journey. Both wine and whisky have similar references which provided a good learning fundamental for me; i.e. wood extraction, phenolic chemistry and the surrounding terroir.
NS: What advice would you give a newcomer to whisky? KA: We will offer a whisky-focused cocktail so as to introduce the spirit and walk through the taste profiles with the guest. For novice drinkers who would like to explore whisky by the glass, we’ll recommend whiskies with low abv (alcohol by volume) and gradually move onto different terroirs.
NS: What is special about the whisky selection at The Wall? What sets it apart from other whisky bars? KA: We offer 300 different non-commercial whiskies by glass at very accessible prices, starting from $14 upwards. Each glass features a gentlemen’s pour of 45ml, instead of the standard 30ml. We encourage our guests to experience whiskies by glass before committing to a bottle of their preference. At The Wall, we aim to introduce whiskies from different producers to allow novices and connoisseurs to discover their preferred taste profiles. Unlike other whisky bars that offer limited or no food, The Wall serves a comprehensive full Sumiyaki menu. There are whisky and Sumiyaki pairing sets from $49, and Chef’s Omakase menu with whisky at $168. There is also a whisky tasting chart on the menu, indicating the characteristics of different whiskies, from delicate to smoky, from light to rich, guiding novice drinkers in selecting the type of flavour profiles that will suit their palates in a non-intimidating way.
NS: What’s exciting about being in the Tanjong Pagar area? KA: This area appeals to young professionals. At The Wall, we want to create a neighbourhood whisky library for a younger audience as we believe that whisky is not only to be enjoyed by the affluent. The Wall, 76 Tanjong Pagar Road, tel: 6225 7988.
NS: What is your current favourite bottle at the bar? KA: I have more than one favourite bottle at the bar – I’m spreading my love amongst three bottles. The Glenfarclas Family Cask 1965 is one - this whisky has incredible wild flavours and endless layers of palate. There is always a new flavour to discover in every sip. Another is the Ardbeg Committee 2015 SuperNova at 100ppm phenolic - the salinity and peatiness of this reminds me of Islay. The last is the Bunnahabhain 18 Single - as a sommelier, this whisky reminds me of a biscuit note from a very old champagne. The dry raisin and acidity finishing reminds me of the Hungarian Tokaji (sweet wine). NS: Is whisky suitable to the Singapore climate? How can its appeal be widened in the local market? KA: Speyside sherry-based whisky, in my opinion, best suits our local climate. Maturing whisky in sherry casks was a revolution in the whisky world. The sweet flavour holds very well in a warm environment and suits the Asian palate too. It pairs very well with spicy food, as the sweetness balances the spicy flavours.
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Cocktail Capital Images courtesy of Singapore Cocktail Festival
Singapore celebrated the inaugaral Singapore Cocktail Festival in March, a development of the already popular Singapore Cocktail Week that was first launched in 2015. With a purpose build ‘Cocktail Village’ and a series of events, tastings and masterclasses organised across the city, it was a resounding success, further catapaulting the city’s reputation as one of the world’s finest drinking capitals. The team behind the event was spear-headed by two dynamic visionaries, whose hard work, creativity and professionalism led to a successful event that was embraced by both the industry and the general public like never before. We met up with this dynamic duo, co-founders Ivy Woo and Wai Mayleng, to ask them their thoughts on how the festival was received.
From top: Ivy Woo; Wai Mayleng.
NS: How did you plan and design the Festival Village? How long did this take and what were the challenges? ML: From the start, we were determined to find a special venue for our Festival Village. And after multiple site visits and an assessment of different locations, we decided on the Old Beach Road Police Station at 99 Beach Road. Built in the 1930s, the Old Beach Road Police Station is a unique venue with a rich history. The space allowed us to design an immersive visitor journey. We converted the old offices to different themed cocktail rooms, each presenting a different concept and experience. The outdoor courtyard allowed us to create an alfresco area where visitors could enjoy food and drinks while enjoying the music from our live stage. The venue came with zero infrastructure. Our team went through multiple technical and production meetings to ensure water and electrical power supply to meet the demands of a four-day Festival. To bring the Festival Village to life, we designed a unique identity for each room through set styling, sound and light effects, multimedia content and engagement activities. The Festival Village also featured a diverse spirit and cocktail programme. Visitors experienced a wide spectrum of cocktails from leading brands, and also sampled handcrafted artisanal spirits. They voted for Singapore’s Next Top Cocktail and met top bartenders from across the region at the Asia Bar Battle.
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Bar Battle, the teams surprised us with many delicious concoctions during the Mystery Box Challenge, where their creativity and understanding of flavours were tested with unusual ingredients such as bak kwa, fish sauce and wasabi.
From conceptualization to fruition, we worked with multiple partners and stakeholders for four months to deliver a memorable Festival experience. NS: Were you happy with the venue’s reception? Which part of the venue did you especially like? ML: We received a lot of positive feedback from visitors about the venue. They really enjoyed the atmosphere and the festival programme. Many commented that they never knew this venue existed and it was like discovering a little hidden gem in town. NS: The food at the venue was excellent, how did you curate the choice of restaurants? IW: We wanted every aspect of the Festival Village to be memorable and top notch. So we spent a lot of time bringing together some of the best restaurants in Singapore to showcase their food in a more casual, fun setting. Variety, quality and value were our top considerations so we chose to work with chefs and brands that we knew and were confident with.
NS: What were your favourite new cocktails at the festival and where can readers go to sample them? ML: My personal favourite was the Shiok Collins. It’s a competition cocktail created by Mitzo Bar and Restaurant for Singapore’s Next Top Cocktail. It’s a twist of the classic Collins with ingredients such as goji berry and curry leaves. It’s a very refreshing drink with local flavour. IW: I really enjoyed the “The Birds of the Bees”, which is made with a basil-infused gin, by Terry Kim of Alice Bar. To try it, you will need to go to Seoul! Other than that, I also really enjoyed the “Natural Wines” on Operation Dagger’s new menu, which was launched during Singapore Cocktail Festival. It showcases some delicious and organic inhouse ferments such as coconut wine, pear and fig wine and tomato beer! NS: Was there a winning cocktail at the festival? Which drink surprised you the most? ML: Leo’s Flip from Nutmeg and Clove won the hearts of visitors who voted for it to win Singapore’s Next Top Cocktail. For the Asia
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NS: What was different about this year’s event? How will you develop the concept further next year? ML: The six-day calendar this year was centred around the pillars of “Taste”, “Learn” and “Play”, aimed at attracting a wider demographic. The programmes for the festival were set in a more immersive format, with the inaugural Festival Village at its heart. Around the city, festival goers enjoyed guest bartender shifts, cocktail tours and master classes across 45 of Singapore’s best bars. The positive response from consumers and the strong support from the trade has been very encouraging. We want to make it a go-to festival in Asia for both trade and consumers. We want the world to know that Singapore is home to many top-notch cocktail bars and have them join us at Singapore Cocktail Festival. NS: What are the strengths of the Singapore cocktail community? Can Singapore become a world cocktail capital? ML: The Singapore cocktail scene is very progressive. We have outstanding local talent who are constantly innovating and improving the craft. Today, Singapore is home to some of the best bars in Asia, many of whom have brought a global spotlight to our little red dot. IW: Singapore is already a cocktail capital in Asia, evident by the number of bars we have on the Asia’s and World’s Best Bars list. Rather than push towards any form of international ranking, I believe we should work towards shaping a cocktail culture and identity that is unique and influential on its own. NS: Gin, vodka or whisky - what’s your favourite cocktail base? ML: I like gin-based cocktails – classics like a good Negroni, Vesper or Tom Collins. IW: Rum & Mezcal; but mostly, I enjoy a good spirit-forward cocktail.
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NS: Name some of the emerging local talent in Singapore who impressed you where can we sample their drinks? IW: Pan from Nutmeg & Clove. It wasn’t just her cocktail that won my palate. She won my vote with all the hard work and effort she put into serving the finest “Leo’s Flip” to every customer in line at the Festival Village. Boo Jing Heng from Tess Bar as well; I watched him move from a bar back to become a bartender, and now the Head Bartender of Tess Bar. Jing Heng has such great attitude, and never fails to serve me a good cocktail when I visit. Joel Newin from Hopscotch; he is really creative with the use of local flavours on the menu. NS: Which three new cocktail bars do you think visitors should sample while in Singapore and why? ML: Some new must-visits include Native, known for their use of regional ingredients. Ask for their signature Antz cocktail created by owner Vijay Mudaliar. Also visit the art-deco styled ATLAS, helmed by head bartender Roman Foltán. I promise you will be in awe of the bar’s centrepiece - a ceiling high tower of the finest gins in the world. IW: Highball, the all-ladies run bar on Kampong Bahru Road! The Other Room, one of my favourite getaway at Marriot Singapore, and Fat Prince, which serves the perfect combination of great cocktails and awesome food. For more information, visit singaporecocktailfestival.com
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usiness travellers are not the only visitors taking advantage of The Westin Singapore, located bang in the middle of the CBD in the new Asia Square development. Part offices, part hotel, with one of the best food courts in Singapore, this sleek inner city hub has been attracting its fair share of tourists as well, drawn by the sweeping harbour views, excellent lifestyle facilities and the hotel’s strong international reputation. Those booking a suite here will not be disappointed – rooms are wonderfully spacious, beautifully furnished and feature all the hardware you’d expect from a five-star business hotel. There’s complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi/internet connection, Bose stereo, iPod docking station, a personal Nespresso machine and large flat-screen TVs in both the bedroom and living area. In the main bathroom, a free-standing tub offers the views over the city for the less shy bather – don’t worry, electronic blinds are on hand to protect your vanity. For alternative viewing, the bathroom mirror comes with built in TV screen which magically disappears when not in use. In the guest toilet, a giant Alessi basin pays homage to the best in contemporary design – just one example of the many stylish touches evident throughout the hotel’s polished interior. With understated elegance, the hotel successfully blends cleansing marble and dark woods, with soft textures and natural fabrics, creating a cool but sophisticated environment that’s brought to life with design flourishes. From the lift buttons, set in antique Chinese chests on the Ground Floor to the spectacular views from the dynamic reception area on the 32nd floor, The Westin certainly makes a very strong first impression. Suite guests gain automatic entry to the hotel’s Executive Club Lounge, which serves breakfast (Champagne breakfast on the weekends), all-day beverages, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés on the 35th floor, right next to the outdoor pool terrace. Here the infinity pool offers breathtaking views of the surrounding city and a great place to lounge and enjoy the Singapore sunshine. Other leisure facilities on the 35th floor include a huge fully-equipped fitness centre and the Heavenly Spa, which offers an Aromatherapy Steam Room, Experience Shower and Whirlpool as well as regular treatment rooms. Wellness is a concept taken seriously by The Westin and healthy choices are evident throughout the guest experience, particularly on the menus of the four F&B outlets – even children can choose from an ‘eat well’ menu! Restaurants at the hotel include Cook and Brew, a casual gastro pub, popular with the after-work crowd, the ground floor cafe Daily Treats and the all-day dining buffet style Seasonal Tastes. Alternatively enjoy the sweeping views from the lobby lounge on the 32nd floor, where a unique high tea offers premium seafood (think oysters, lobster and sushi) and champagne in place of the more traditional scones and cream. With Marina Bay within a short stroll and both the Raffles Place and Downtown MRT stations a few steps away, The Westin is easily connected to the rest of the city making it suitable for both business travellers and holiday makers. The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2, tel: 6922 6922, thewestinsingapore.com
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For Business and Pleasure If you’re in town on business and are looking for convenience, a great location and some leisure thrown in for good measure, check out the Corporate Suites at the Royal Plaza on Scotts.
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hese large spaces are so well-equipped you won’t need to leave them. No need to worry about booking meeting rooms or making appointments, all can be done in the room which comes with large meeting table, projector, sound system, complimentary Wi-Fi and mini bar, secretary table and Nespresso machine. And once the work is over, a Wii station provides a fun way to let off steam and relax.
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The Corporate Suite Package (S$1,700++) includes lunch for ten guests at Carousel restaurant, coffee breaks and accommodation for two guests. For more information and reservations, visit royalplaza.com.sg or email roomres@royalplaza.com.sg
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hen you check into a suite at a fivestar luxury hotel, you expect it (at the very least) to be big. At the Grand Hyatt Singapore on Scotts Road, you won’t be disappointed. Aptly named Grand Suites, these uber spacious rooms are spread over 83 square metres, making them bigger than many of the city’s new condos, so guests can quite easily enjoy a long stay without feeling cramped or restricted. Furnished in earthy tones with Asian accents and art pieces, the rooms are understated yet elegant. Fresh fruit and flowers add colour to the space, with a range of complimentary snacks like pineapple tarts, chocolate truffles and vegetable chips displayed in sleek silver containers. A personal Nespresso machine adds a stylish dimension and the mini-bar is well stocked with wine, spirits and soft drinks. For entertainment, a choice of magazines and newspapers from around the world
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compete with the flat-screen TVs available in both the living room and bedroom. For audiophiles, there is a Bang & Olufsen dock in the lounge area and a smaller iHome player by the bedside. No room in the suite is small – the walk-in wardrobe alone could house a small gathering – and the huge master bathroom offers a tub, rain shower and twin stainless steel basins. The living area comes with a very well stocked kitchenette (including a fridge, microwave, pots, pans and utensils) so guests can quite easily rustle up a quick dinner party if the need arises. The dining area sits six guests comfortably and you won’t have to worry about doing the dishes – that is handled by the hotel’s friendly housekeeping team. However, with the Grand Hyatt’s excellent selection of restaurants – a winner in our recent Best Hotels for Dining Awards – plans to eat in will probably not be on the agenda. Suite guests gain automatic access to the hotel’s Grand Club Lounge on the top floor, which serves complimentary breakfast in the mornings, and cocktails and canapés in the evenings. Elsewhere in the hotel, restaurants like mezza9, Straits Kitchen and Pete’s Place offer an excellent selection of Asian and international dishes. Otherwise, guests can relax after a long day of meetings (or shopping) at the hotel’s Martini Bar, poolside Oasis or lounge 10 Scotts, before letting off steam at Brix, the hotel’s legendary basement club. With the Grand Hyatt Singapore’s excellent location, just a few steps from iconic shopping destinations like ION Orchard, DFS, Tangs and Scotts Square, guests will be hard pressed to fight the temptation to shop. Plus, the hotel’s luxury Damai spa is on hand to iron out any physical niggles, so visitors can look forward to a seamless Singapore accommodation experience. Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, tel: 6738 1234, singapore.grand.hyatt.com
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ew hotels in Singapore can match the exclusivity of the Valley Wing at the Shangri-la. The preferred address for visiting dignitaries and Heads of State (the President of Egypt was a fellow guest on our visit), the Valley Wing offers exudes a timeless grace and will appeal to visitors looking for a luxurious city escape within a stone’s throw of Orchard Road. Although connected to the main hotel building, the Valley Wing is also accessible by its own private driveway and features a separate lobby, so visiting VIPs can come and go as they please, out of sight from the majority of hotel guests. Greeted by a brilliantly dressed doorman, arriving guests are ushered into this exclusive area – this is a place where they roll out the red carpet on a regular basis. In fact, guests staying in a suite at
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the Valley Wing can expect the royal treatment from the moment they arrive in Singapore. Privileges include special touches like a limousine transfer from Changi Airport or welcome flowers for female guests at check in. The lobby is an intimate space, decorated with a stylish blend of Italian marble, ornate chandeliers and large art pieces. Bordering the lobby is the champagne bar, where complimentary wine and champagne are not just available in the evening but all day long, whether enjoying morning tea, afternoon tea or evening canapés. At 79 square metres, the one-bedroom suite at the Valley Wing is a generous size. Split into two main rooms with a connecting hallway, the suite offers a living area with views of the hotel’s extensive gardens and a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom and wardrobe area. The living area features a flat-screen TV and a sofa and chairs to relax on, with a good selection of international magazines as reading material. There is also a desk with high-speed internet connection for those on business trips to the city – complimentary Wi-Fi is also available. The guestrooms have an old world sophisticated feel. A neutral colour scheme runs through the suite, with motif carpets and paneled walls in shades of gold and beige. In both the bedroom and living area, large pot plants compliment the dense greenery of the garden outside. The suite features two complimentary mini bars for all nonalcoholic drinks, one in the hallway and one in the bedroom. There’s also a Nespresso machine and a choice of select leaf teas. The room is prepared with a unique Wedgewood tea chest, with Chinese tea for two and a selection of fruit, biscuits and chocolates to enjoy throughout the day. After the turn down service, a poem and personal chocolate awaits your return from dinner – small touches which never fail to impress even the most jaded business traveller. The bedroom also features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and an extremely comfortable bed, which is large enough for a small family. Sleep is important and with a pillow menu and the luxury of soft cotton sheets, you’re guaranteed a good night’s rest here. Ensuite, the bathroom offers separate tub, with headrest, bath salts and a personal TV available for those who like a long soak. Alternatively the separate shower cubicle offers both rain or traditional showerhead at a pressure that will blast away any lingering jetlag you may be feeling. The bathroom also comes equipped with Acqua di Parma toiletries, twin sinks and separate toilet with bidet. Apart from the free-flow champagne available in the lobby, suite guests have access to the exclusive Summit Room, where a la carte breakfast is served in a charming setting overlooking the garden. Apart
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from the items on the menu, the kitchen is happy to deal with special requests and delivered a decent nasi goreng with satay, fried chicken and sambal in no time at all. Alternatively, guests are free to enjoy the hotel’s buffet breakfast at The Line restaurant or dine in the suite itself, taking advantage of the butler service and 24-hour room service. Hotel facilities include tennis courts, 24-hour gym and a swimming pool as well as sauna and steam rooms and a health club. Offering such extensive grounds, located within a short walk of the commercial hub of Orchard Road and a quick drive from the CBD, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. However, once you’re checked into a suite in the pocket of exclusivity that the Valley Wing offers, all itineraries might go out of the window. Shangri-la Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, tel 6737 3644, shangri-la.com
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ith its strategic location bordering the districts of Kampong Glam, Jalan Besar and Little India, Singapore’s newest boutique sensation, Hotel Vagabond, provides an excellent base to explore this exciting part of the city. Occupying a series of converted shop-houses on Syed Alwi Road, this 42-room hotel was designed by French architect Jacques Garcia, well-known for his portfolio of Parisian hotel interiors. Following his philosophy of ‘all things in excess’ Hotel Vagabond oozes with a luxurious and seductive style, tempting guests to think beyond a traditional hotel experience. This individuality starts the moment guests walk into the property. The reception desk is a lifesize brass rhinoceros, just one of a number of large animal sculptures occupying the ground floor – elsewhere, mirrored elephant heads straddle the lift shaft, playfully pulling it in opposite directions. A plush blend of scarlet and gold, this lounge ‘salon’ serves as breakfast area, bar and event space, brilliantly compartmentalised by a network of heavy red velvet curtains. With the walls adorned with an eclectic collection of photography and artwork, this is
a room aimed at welcoming discerning world travellers who like the finer things in life. The DJ booth and industrial music system could see the space morph into a decadent club – it’s a space where, with the right crowd or energy, anything could happen. This world of possibilities is part of the hotel’s philosophy. The in-house slogan “If you must get into trouble, do it at the Vagabond” dares guests to have a little fun while on the premises. Contemporary art is a major theme throughout the hotel. Guestrooms continue the exhibition of work, including the travel photography of owner Satinda Garcha. Notable art pieces on display include two excellent video installations. The first, located in the salon ‘powder room,’ is Michel Platnic’s Three Studies for Portrait of Lucien Freud, a hypnotizing study of human emotion. Another video installation, Marco Brambilla’s extraordinary piece, ‘Evolution,’ is displayed in the lift, inspiring guests to take extra time in between floors. Other installation pieces include Garcia’s orchard of golden banyan trees that seemingly support the ceiling in the salon – this eccentric design was painstakingly assembled in Rajasthan by craftsman from 15 villages and took months to complete. Another part of the hotel’s
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focus on art includes their artist in residence programme, where an artist (these include writers, painters, musicians and designers) are invited to stay at the hotel where they can mix with hotel guests, sharing their work and experience. On our visit, French costume designer Mireille Minier was not only sharing her fashion knowledge but also hosted a culinary workshop on how to make French macaroons. The hotel offers three different categories of suite accommodation, the Art Suite, Junior Suite and Vagabond Suite. Our Junior Suite, located in the loft of the shop-house, was a beautiful room of dark woods, velvet furnishings and eclectic art. Natural light flooded through the skylights of the high ceiling (electric blinds converted the room to darkness at the touch of a button). A supremely comfortable King Size bed, dressed in soft Egyptian cotton and goose-down pillows took centre stage, with a table and chairs on hand for any in-room entertaining. Separately, a mahogany writing desk with international travel adaptors provided a convenient station for catching up on any work assignments. For added convenience, the suite comes with a ‘Handy Phone,’ which not only allows guests to make and receive free international calls, but also is packed with useful information like recommended restaurants, attractions and city sights. Guests can also get discounted tickets to a number of attractions by booking through this service, saving money as well as time, which is always a good thing. Take home map guides to the nearby districts of Kampong Glam, Little India and Rochor Canal/
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Beach Road also provide guests with plenty of options should they want to explore the surrounding area in more detail. With so many of the city’s more creative restaurants, bars and cafes located just a short walk away from the hotel, this is a valuable asset. Should you wish to enjoy the comforts of your room instead, the Junior Suite is very well equipped – the mini bar alone deserves some serious attention. Drinks wise, think wine and champagne and a choice of artisanal spirits like Hibiki whisky, Martin Miller’s gin and Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum, available in healthy-sized bottles. Craft beer fans can enjoy the aptly named Vagabond Pale Ale, from the UK’s BrewDog, while soft drinks include Tapping Tapir juices and Antipodes water. A personal Nespresso machine and a selection of fine teas provide the option for more natural pick-me-ups throughout
the day. To satisfy any hunger pangs, there is a range of gourmet snacks including chocolate, handmade shortbread, fruit and nut super mixes, dried mango, chia seed and raw cacao clusters and sesame ginger cashew nuts. At present there is no room service available as the hotel’s restaurant is undergoing a change of concept, but popular food delivery services like Deliveroo are welcome if you fancy a night in watching television. In-room entertainment includes a collection of curated classic cult movies, international radio stations and a choice of satellite channels. Alternatively, pair your Bluetooth device with the in-room retro Roberts Radio (also available for sale) and have an impromptu party! The suite’s bathroom, hidden behind intricately embroidered screen doors, offers a shower room (rain or handheld), separate
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toilet and basin vanity area - think a blend of marble and glass mosaic furnishings with toiletries from Italian fashion house Etro. The hotel’s breakfast package includes an a la carte menu, served in the salon. Guests are given a choice of one main dish plus a choice of coffee or tea and a freshly squeezed fruit juice. We enjoyed the Two Poached Eggs & Pork Hash – other choices include the Full Breakfast, Continental Breakfast, Spanish Omelet, French Toast, 63 Degree Sous-Vide Egg and Maple-Scented Granola. Those looking for more Asian choices for breakfast have a wide choice of places nearby, including the popular 24-Hour Da Lian Traditional Noodle shop opposite. Hotel Vagabond, 39-44 Syed Alwi Road, tel: 6291 6677, hotelvagabondsingapore.com
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Small is Beautiful Images courtesy of New Majestic Hotel
Located in the atmospheric streets of China town but still just a short hop from the CBD, The New Majestic Hotel was one of the original boutique hotels in Singapore and still sets the standard for others to follow in terms of character, artistry and a sense of fun. The interior is whimsical and creative, with no two guestrooms alike.
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or a unique experience, check into the Cheshire Suite (402). Split over two levels – a ladder takes you to your bedroom quarters – this attic room comes equipped with complimentary smart phone, Nespresso machine, two smart televisions and best of all, twin free-standing bath tubs. These majestic cast-iron beauties take centre-stage in the downstairs living area, providing a bathing experience you are unlikely to ever forget. Apart from the twin tubs, there’s a rain shower stocked with Kiehl’s toiletries and the softest bedding we’ve experienced for a long time. The eclectic decor throughout the hotel reveals the owner’s passion for chairs in all
forms and sizes – the Cheshire is blessed with a beautifully preserved white barber chair – an ideal place to read the morning papers, delivered each day to the room. The suite’s interior décor, painted by artist Sandra Lee, has a nautical fairytale feel, featuring fl ying sheep clouds, a friendly turtle and a maritime adventure – its inspiration lying with Lewis Carrol’s classic Alice in Wonderland. As is de rigeur, mini bar drinks are all complimentary as is the wi-fi , but travellers here are also provided a complimentary smart phone, with internet access and complimentary unlimited local calls – you can also make up to 15 international calls (to certain countries) at no cost!
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Upon check-in, the welcome drink is a chilled bottle of Singapore Sling, a nice way to ease yourself into this dynamic neighbourhood. Within spitting distance of the hotel, wining and dining opportunities include some of the very best in town– the stellar Restaurant Andre is right next door. Other recommended choices nearby include Esquina, Burnt Ends, The Study, the Cufflink Club and Potato Head Folk. Alternatively, enjoy the fine Chinese cuisine available at Jing restaurant on the ground floor. New Majestic Hotel, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road, tel: 6511 4700, newmajestic hotel.com
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On the Bay Images courtesy of Fullerton Bay Hotel
Those looking for an exclusive suite experience offering bay views, walking distance to the CBD and an interior that leaps out of a glossy style guide should check into the Anderson Suite at The Fullerton Bay Hotel. The hotel alone is one of the most sought after addresses in town.
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erched on the water at Marina Bay, most guest rooms here off er a water view but the Anderson Suite sits on the far right corner, offering uninterrupted views of Marina Bay Sands from its front balcony and side views of the Customs House and Marina Bay Financial Centre. The Anderson Suite, named after Sir John Anderson, the first governor of the Straits Settlement, is a lavishly decorated blend of historical chic and modern sophistication. Everything you could possibly think of has been anticipated here, and a lot that you hadn’t. Toilet seats rise by magic as you enter the cubicle, blinds purringly switch from day into night and a chilled bottle of fine champagne awaits your arrival, along with a burgeoning fruit bowl and bespoke handmade
chocolates. Not content with offering one brand of luxury toiletries, the hotel offers a selection (Bulgari, Ferragamo and Hermes), promising to remember your favourite on your next visit. Underneath the Peranakan motifs and luxurious decor lies enough technology to run a small business. Wifi is complimentary and seamless, Bose docks provide your soundtrack and three televisions (one in the tub) mean you’re never far from the latest entertainment. At hand, intelligent touch pad controls for your lighting and temperature effortlessly create a 21-century environment. With its velvet daybeds, sweeping vistas and acres of gorgeous space, it’s a hard suite to leave but if you do, you’re within walking distance of the city’s top museums, the best
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nightlife Singapore has to offer and enough fine dining establishments to keep you busy for weeks. What’s more, the daily light show put on by Marina Bay Sands opposite might as well have been put on in your honour so close are you to the action. With the facilities of the hotel’s sister property The Fullerton also at your fingertips, now accessible by an underground walkway, guests are now spoilt for choice in dining, spa and entertainment facilities without having to leave the property. Don’t worry about having to make reservations though, the suite comes with a personal butler whose job it is to make your stay at the hotel as seamless and stress-free as possible. The Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay, tel: 6333 8388, fullertonbayhotel.com
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Luxury Refined Images courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Singapore
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he bastion of refined luxury that is the Mandarin Oriental Singapore has long been a favourite amongst the world’s more discerning travellers. Perched regally in Marina Bay, the hotel is blessed with a location that connects it effortlessly to the city’s business, retail and entertainment hubs. A short walk takes you from the Esplanade, to Suntec City and Marina Square, with Raffles Place a short drive away. To get the most out of this esteemed locale, look out for one of their recently renovated Marina Bay Suites. These amazingly spacious rooms, spread over 62 square metres, offer a generous living area with surround sound system, large flat screen TV with on-
demand content, DVD player and beautifully curated furnishings and art pieces. A balcony offers an uninterrupted vista of the bay, with floor to ceiling windows in both the living area and bedroom affording the same brilliant view. The enormous bathroom is complete with a bathtub, walk-in shower and bidet the suite also offers a separate toilet, should you be entertaining guests. As you would expect, all bedding and toiletries are top of the line, with a deep, carpeted floor adding to the decadently luxurious feel. The bedroom also features large flat screen television and highspeed internet is available throughout via Wi-Fi or cable. There is a dedicated 24-hour concierge on call for your every need. Not only that
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but the discreet service delivers treats and refreshments during the day, like herbal tea in a unique Chinese tea set, set in an ornate wooden chest. Breakfast can be ordered in-room but we recommend the amazing international spread available at Melt ~ The World Café. Here, you can treat yourself to a true feast, either cushioned in airconditioning or alfresco on the verdant patio. With a huge choice of delicacies from around the globe on display, it’s the ideal way to start the day in style. Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, tel: 6338 0066, mandarinoriental.com
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Oasis of Tranquility Images courtesy of Villa Samadhi
One of the city’s newest hotel openings is located in one of its oldest buildings, a remote colonial lodge nestled in the tranquil greenery of Labrador Park. Situated a stone’s throw from their sister property, the Thai restaurant Tamarind Hill, Villa Samadhi follows the group’s design esthetic of lovingly restored period buildings filled with beautiful artwork and design flair.
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ocated in a 1920s black and white house, formerly home to a British colonial army garrison, Villa Samadhi has been painstakingly restored to its former glory and converted into a 20-room luxury boutique hotel. Despite being only a short drive from the CBD and visitor attractions like Sentosa and the Labrador Nature Reserve, Villa Samadhi feels a world away from the hectic pace of modern Singapore life, offering a secluded oasis of calm surrounded by the beauty of nature. From the hotel’s selection of ‘cribs’ and ‘sarangs’ (guestrooms), the view from the window is a canopy of green, with the area’s wonderful old trees providing shade and a shield from the city’s high-rise littered skyline. Guests here go to sleep to a croaking frog chorus and awake to the sound of birdsong – a rare treat for a city hotel! With the building’s wonderful high ceilings, the guestrooms are blessed with a luxury of space not often available in
Singapore. Those looking to experience this at its most generous should book the Luxe Sarang Suite, a 56-square metre space that comes with its own private courtyard with plunge pool garden. Nestled against a hillside to the rear of the main building, with no obvious neighbours, this room offers guests both privacy and tranquility. Inside, the interior continues the elegant colonial theme. With its blend of wooden and polished concrete flooring, high ceilings and whitewashed walls punctuated with exposed wooden beams, the room makes an immediate impression. With two sets of hanging chandeliers and a framed antique textile, the decor is simple but stylish – well-placed orchids provide a bridge with the natural jungle exterior. The room’s entrance opens into the living area, where a sofa, coffee table, flat-screen TV and well-stocked mini bar offer an ideal place to lounge after a long day seeing the sights. Upon our rather late check-in at 6pm, we were
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served high tea here, a blend of western and eastern delicacies that included scones and cream, egg and cucumber sandwiches and local kueh. A gigantic fruit basket filled with seasonal bounty also ensured that hunger pangs were kept at bay. Beyond, a huge wooden King-size bed commands attention – with ultra thick firm mattress and soft bedding, this is one of the most comfortable suite beds we have tried. Apart from the television, the only obvious evidence that the hotel is operating in the 21st century is the in-room air-conditioning, the free Wi-Fi and the provided ‘Handy’ smart phone. This useful device allows guests to make free local and international calls over the internet, make restaurant reservations and buy tickets to various tourist attractions around town. A doorway next to the bed leads through to the ensuite bathroom, which for fans of spacious washrooms may well be the highlight of the room. This very generous space,
furnished with over-sized teak wardrobes, topped with antique tin travel chests, is a delight. Raising the stakes on twin facilities – not only are there twin sinks but a first for this reviewer, twin showers – the only thing that’s missing to complete the decadence is a ginormous cast iron tub. Like most of the fittings and decor, the amenities are minimalist and true to the design ethos. Blue and white china pots, popular at the time of the building’s construction, house the toiletries. Eschewing the overreliance on plastic, Villa Samadhi delivers drinking water to rooms in copper jugs, although this being Singapore, it’s perfectly safe to drink from the tap. Guests at the hotel also take advantage of complimentary breakfast for two and daily evening cocktails, both served in the hotel’s communal lounge area on the second floor. This charming space, decorated with artworks from the owner’s private collection, is an ideal place to meet your fellow guests over
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afternoon tea or an evening gin and tonic. At breakfast, guests can chose from a buffet of local delicacies and order more sizeable fare a la carte. At present, the meals are being prepared at Tamarind Hill next door, which means those on a tight schedule should stick with the buffet or get their order in early to avoid delays. Dining options in the area include the large choice of restaurants available at Vivocity and Resorts World Sentosa with the CBD only a 10-minute drive away. Once you’re firmly ensconced in the peaceful and romantic surrounds of Villa Samadhi though, the thought of venturing out might seem like far too much effort – and with room service available in the Luxe Sarang, and delicious Thai cuisine a short walk away through the jungle at Tamarind Hill, an evening in could well be the best option. Villa Samadhi, 20 Labrador Villa Road, tel 6274 5674, villasamadhi.com.sg
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Images courtesy of Oakwood Studios Singapore
Singapore celebrated the launch of the new Oakwood Studios Singapore in March. Located just off Orchard Road, in the heart of the city’s commercial district, Oakwood Studios provides longer-term visitors to the city with a dynamic modern base and an accommodation experience closer to an upscale boutique hotel. We asked Managing Director Dean Schreiber to tell us more.
so much more significant. Oakwood Studios is all about urban experiences in eclectic and vibrant spaces, where guests can seamlessly alternate between work and leisure. We are looking at other key gateway cities with their own flavours and destinations we’re considering include Tokyo, Bangkok and Shanghai. NS: How does it differ from the more traditional serviced apartment experience? DS: Serviced apartments have often been associated with business travel and over the years it has come to be known as a practical accommodation choice. But who says serviced living can’t be fun? Especially with the rise of ‘bleisure,’ new age entrepreneurs, the burgeoning creative and lifestyle scenes, not to mention boutique hotels. At Oakwood Studios, our spaces are curated for creators – from fun furnishings (think relaxing cabanas in the heart of Orchard) and quirky art installations, to alternative beverage staples where guests can curate their own beverage from a range of Monogram tea. Who doesn’t like to have some fun whilst travelling? We have also blended the independence of Serviced Apartment Living with the pampering of hotels to give our guests an experience that meets their needs. That’s the Oakwood Service philosophy we live by – it’s about the guest’s convenience, not ours. We want to bring back the magic of hospitality where we are not a “home away from home” – we are much better.
NS: What gave you the inspiration to open a property like Oakwood Studios Singapore in Singapore? DS: As a destination, Singapore is vibrant, cosmopolitan and dynamic and is a hub for both business and leisure travellers. It is also where our headquarters is located and we’ve been on the lookout for the right property in the right location that would encapsulate the vitality of the city as well as the essence of Oakwood Studios. NS: Is this the first Oakwood Studios property of its kind? Do you plan to open similar properties in the region? DS: It is indeed! It’s not only the first Oakwood Studios property in the world but also our first property in Singapore - making it
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NS: How have the requirements for serviced apartments changed in the past decade? DS: The Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report (GSAI) 2016/17 estimates that there are now 826,759 apartments worldwide – up from 401,997 apartments back in 2008. Supply of serviced accommodation has increased across every global region, confirming that this short-term accommodation solution, with its
flexibility and cost benefits, is here to stay. In Asia, serviced apartments are increasingly the preferred housing option for the region’s business travellers on short-term work assignments. Staying in hotels may work for a few nights but ultimately many prefer a different type of space to call home over longer periods of time – one which comes with comforts such as private space for hosting
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friends or an oven to cook their own dinner. The business travel market in Asia is thriving. According to Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Asia Pacific has the largest share of the business travel spend market. This business travel boom, combined with the war for talent in the region and rapid economic growth, is fueling demand for serviced apartments across the region.
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Spaces will have to change to cater for the new travellers. They’ll bring their own tech devices filled with their entertainment of choice, so faster Internet and bigger screens are the order of the day as are flexible live/ work spaces that allow for an easy mix of business and leisure - Y’s and Z’s are very entrepreneurial, so expect to see an increase in “work from anywhere” travellers. NS: What new innovations are available at Oakwood Studios Singapore? DS: With Oakwood Studios Singapore, we got a lot more creative with the overall experience and want to offer the opportunity to our
residents to curate their own stay. For one, guests can rent a Steinway piano during their stay with us. We also allow guests to purchase art pieces featured in our apartments, as well as Skin Inc beauty products from our beauty mini-bar. We’ve also partnered with Samsung to enhance the guest experience. A feature mirror video wall can be spotted in our Socialize lounge and guests will also find Samsung tablets and smartphones in their apartments. Aside from functioning as one’s mobile apartment key, the smartphones also contain information about the city with complimentary data and local calls. The best
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part is that guests can take them out of the apartments with them whilst exploring the city. As for the rest, we’ll let it be a surprise! NS: How important is the design of the interiors integral to the Oakwood Studios experience? DS: We took a lot of care with the interiors as they do play an integral part of the overall Oakwood Studios experience. Our guests’ lifestyle preferences were foremost in mind and we tried to bring a vibrancy to the living spaces through our selection of furniture and art installations.
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NS: Who was involved in the design of the rooms and common areas? DS: Our in-house Technical Services team and I worked closely alongside FBEYE for the design of the spaces. We also collaborated with LUMAS Gallery to curate the art installations in the property. NS: What are your favourite design elements of the property? DS: Since the property is design-led, it’s hard to pinpoint an exact design element that stands above the rest. We love that there are so many spaces around the property that guests can call their “favourite.” Having said that, we love the lips, the iconic image of Oakwood Studios. This represents the intimacy guests will find when staying with us, in the form of discreet service, cozy fixtures, changing moods throughout the day and the scent and the balance that exists throughout.
NS: How important is the location to the overall Oakwood Studio experience? DS: Oakwood Studios is about urban experiences – so yes, location is important. An Oakwood Studios property will be located in urban neighbourhoods where one can feel the pulse of the city and soak in the vibrancy of the neighbourhood.
NS: What sort of common facilities can guests expect during their stay? DS: We’ve got a pretty sexy rooftop pool with a BBQ grill beside it. We have a gym and the ‘Socialize’ lounge, which extends outside to an al fresco seating with lounge chairs and cabanas. There’s also a private garden terrace which takes a little bit of finding but it makes a great spot for some quiet time, some yoga or simply lazing around with a good book.
NS: Are guests encouraged to socialise with other guests during their stay? DS: We created the public spaces with similar intentions - spaces that evolve throughout the day to embrace the new co-work/co-living hype that is currently all the rage – as the day progresses, the spaces change, offering more privacy and “owntime.” Whether you want to see or be seen, whether you want to mix or simply chill out,
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Studios has been designed to accommodate your preferences. Overall our spaces were designed to enable and facilitate interaction and connectivity (be it a face-to-face or digitally) instead of inhibiting it. NS: What sort of traveller will enjoy what the Oakwood Studios Singapore has to offer? DS: Definitely one who looks to have a bit of fun! Guests who appreciate art and love to explore and who can assimilate into their environment and are inspired through creativity. We think that whether young or old, guests will smile when they arrive and still be smiling when they leave. Oakwood Studios Singapore, 18 Mount Elizabeth, tel: 6914 1800, oakwoodasia.com
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A Journey to Beauty
Images courtesy of Porcelain Face Spa
Early 2017 saw the launch of Porcelain Signatures, the dynamic beauty brand’s third outlet in Singapore, located at the Tanjong Pagar Tower. We spoke to Pauline Ng, the brand’s co-founder, about how she was inspired by her mother’s skills and experience to develop a brand, which from its humble beginnings has achieved great success, winning the ‘Best Beauty Spa’ at the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards for the past four consecutive years. NS: How did you get started in the beauty business? Was it something you always wanted to do? PN: It wasn’t exactly a childhood dream; there were hints of an entrepreneurial streak when I was a kid – I was always trying to make extra money, and when I played games like World of Warcraft, instead of fighting, I was at the Auction House trading! However, my official entrepreneurial journey was not planned. My mum has been a beautician for over twenty years and I started helping her out in 2009 upon graduating from SMU. Back in the 90s, she had a small facial outfit at a rented bomb shelter at the foot of a Housing Board block, called JPhiline. She was well known for her deep-cleansing facials and extraction skills, and had sustained quite a following. Unfortunately, her business closed down in 2004 due to the major economic downturn and the SARS outbreak. In 2009, she wanted to re-start her business so I made use of what my education had taught me to prepare her business plan and do financial modelling and marketing plans. One thing led to another, and fast forward, I fell in love with the skincare industry and got inspired by my mother’s passion for helping people get better skin. I have never looked back since. NS: What did you hope to achieve when you started out? PN: I wanted to provide clients with a place they could trust, with no hard selling. A place that offered great results and helped them achieve great skin. I wanted to run a place built on integrity and trust. That was a primary goal for me.
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We also wanted to spread the word of Foundation-free skin, because it’s more than just a catchy phrase. It is a commitment we make to our clients, that we can help them gain the confidence that healthy skin can provide. NS: How has the business grown since you launched the brand? PN: Porcelain’s beginnings were humble; my mother had her skills and her belief that great skin can be achieved by anyone, as long as they are in the right hands. But she had only one pair of hands and it was her dream to pass on her skills and knowledge to benefit more people. Which is why one of the earliest things we did was to focus on training, and this continues to be our core belief. We wanted to provide honest services and products so that hopefully one day, we could spread our philosophy and offerings for more to enjoy! It began as a really small mom and pop store, with only two beds and a small office, tucked away on the second floor of a shop-house. We didn’t even have a signboard. We didn’t have plans for it to become a chain of facial salons. Growth was organic; we started with three appointments a day, slowly growing to eight, and then 20. The business became what it is now because I think people could see results. They liked that we kept trying harder to produce better results and service – many of our clients have grown with us over the past seven years. By 2013, Porcelain became GST-registered and hit $1 million in revenue, and in the same year we were named Best Luxury Spa in Asia at the World Luxury Spa Awards (and we’ve been proudly keeping the title for four years). We now have a team of about 40 people and have opened our third and flagship store, Porcelain Signatures, at Tanjong Pagar Centre. NS: How does Porcelain differ from other facial spa businesses? PN: My personal philosophy is to build a strong foundation, and our foundation lies in our knowledge of skincare and in great products! The rest is about building trust. We do not pretend to be what we are not, so we build trust with our clients. We listen to what people want and try our best to deliver it. It is easier for us to accomplish this than the other bigger brands, as we are smaller, nimbler and more accessible. We don’t want Porcelain to be a company that is fixated on the bottom line. Education is very important; in order to really solve skin issues, we must understand the root of the problem and tackle it. At Porcelain, when you begin your treatment, we call it your ‘Porcelain Journey.’ We will have the treatment plans and recommendations all planned for you. We take the guesswork out of the picture because we have experimented, tested and experienced what it requires for you to have great skin.
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We also want the skin to be able to regenerate healthily, and it boils down to cellular health. Having a healthy lifestyle definitely affects the skin – we cannot look at skin as a separate entity from our body. It is the canvas that reflects the state of our health and mind. Eating clean, drinking loads of water, keeping an active lifestyle and ensuring personal hygiene are all fundamental to great skin. But many of us need to also understand our skin goes through a renewal process, which is why monthly facials are important, to help decongest and clear the pores. We also make use of technology to achieve pH balance, improve collagen production and stimulate cellular regeneration. NS: Is Singapore becoming a more healthy place to live? What changes have you noticed in the past five years? PN: Singapore is a fast-paced city, and because of that, we have to learn to live with a certain level of stress. But I do think that our pollution levels are acceptable for a city, comparing apple to apple of course. There is a movement for more conscious living going on. More people are taking up Yoga, going on retreats, travelling, eating healthily and embracing positive mindsets, etc. I think it’s great. It starts with the state of mind. I’ve also learnt to take time off, to breathe, to go back to nature. It’s a lot more acceptable now to take time off than it was maybe 10 years ago, when our lives revolved purely around work.
NS: What are your most popular treatments? Are you constantly offering new therapies? PN: Quintessential™ Facial (our key extractions facial) and OxyRevive™ (a perfect complementary and standalone treatment) have always been our bestsellers. New launches in the past three years, such as the Proionic™, Cryotherapy™ and Illuminate™ treatments have also been extremely well received. We try our best to research the latest technologies and methodologies, but we pick the crème de la crème to avoid over-cluttering our menu with average treatments. Every single offering on the menu is the best that we can offer in each category.
NS: How do you relax away from work? What would be your ideal Sunday in Singapore? PN: If it’s drizzling and slightly grey, I’ll curl up in bed binge-watching Narcos or Game of Thrones. My ideal Sunday would be to spend a lazy day at home, reading, watching TV, going for a swim and then heading to my grandma’s for dinner with the extended family. I like to clear all my emails on Sundays so that Monday can be a fresh start! That’s quite the perfect Sunday for me.
NS: What is the secret to good skin? How important is a person’s lifestyle? PN: There is no major secret to great skin. I’ve always believed that hydration and sun protection are important. There needs to be a balance between our pH (sebum and hydration levels), which can be easily thwarted by hormonal changes or the use of wrong products. Hence, the professional treatments in-salon, and the home-care regimen is key.
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NS: What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs hoping to fulfill their dreams? PN: Dream big, start small, stay hungry and stay humble. Pay it forward and be kind with your thoughts; it will show in your words and actions. Be grateful, and never forget people who have helped you.
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Affordable Art Returns Images courtesy of Affordable Art Fair
The popular Affordable Art Fair Singapore will return for its Spring Edition at the F1 Pit Building from April 7 – 9. With the region’s art lovers and collectors ever eager to discover new talent amongst the vibrant contemporary art world in Singapore, this should be an exciting event for all concerned.
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Returning gallery Shonandai Gallery from Tokyo, features acrylic on canvas artworks by Kei Yasaka while Art Porters of Singapore returns to present works by Chiang Lup Hong from Malaysia and Justin Lim from Singapore. Continuing its support of charity, the Affordable Art Fair’s Charity Feature Wall – Let Art Speak – returns to offer artworks by 42 artists. Promoting the work of new artists, and contributing to those in need, last year’s wall raised S$26,500 for the Woodbridge Hospital Charity Fund (WHCF). All displayed work will feature various mediums and themes and will retail at S$500. 50% of the money raised will go towards supporting art therapy initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the mentally ill in Singapore while the remaining 50% will go back to the artists. As always, the fair’s ‘Art Education Programme,’will offer workshops and art tours, including the return of the popular Gallery Speed Dating tours. The Children’s Art Studio will also provide a range of complimentary sculpture workshops. These will be run by Playeum, a Singapore-based children’s centre for creativity. Designed for children aged four and up, these will encourage them to develop their imagination, while giving their parents the freedom to enjoy the art on display. This year, The Children’s Art Studio will present ‘Knock, Knock! Who Lives there?’ Developed by Playeum and artist Isabelle Desjeux, this series of activities and installations invites children to inspect insect specimens and other creatures and record what they
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Also returning to the fair, artist collective, WOWWOWWOW will present site-specific installations throughout the fair, as well as a handson interactive booth. Here they will use plaster as a medium to create a ‘cave’ out of their stand, encouraging visitors to paint on it. The fair has also partnered with stroller company, Bugaboo, on a project involving three artists, Leo Liu from Singapore, Dani King Heriyanto from Indonesia and Lim Khim Katy from Vietnam. Here the artists will create signature artworks on the stroller’s canopy.
see, providing a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the animal world in an interdisciplinary way. According to Fair Director, Mr Alan Koh, “In a relatively new and still developing art market, there continues to be a need to educate our audience as it acquires a taste for art and craves creativity. For more than seven years we have been bringing attainable art to Singapore, helping visitors to become more indoctrinated and informed. We strive to accomplish that by offering art in a relatable context of progammes which is non-intimidating and filled with fun and engaging ways to learn about art.”
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Your Fengshui Travel Guide for the Year of the Fire Rooster
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Beneficial to: Career & Romance A celebratory year awaits you despite a middling luck cycle. To maintain positive spirits, travel with loved ones to enhance interpersonal bonds. This is also a good year for taking business trips. Engaging in business networking with international corporations will help improve your career and business prospects. Auspicious Destinations
Germany Germany is famous for its efficient and innovative workforce. But did you know that there are plenty of romantic destinations within this mighty European giant? Hamburg’s Alster Lake is one such destination, offering boat rides as well as walks along the river. Leave behind the stress of your hectic metropolitan lifestyle as you wine and dine with your significant other in one of the many lakeside restaurants. Italy As a country known for its exquisite fashion and architecture, bask in the beautiful scenery and architecture that Italy has to offer. The romantic Rat can consider visiting Venice, a city famous for its gondola rides. There is little more relaxing than riding through Venice with your loved one, enjoying the sunset together in one of the most romantic destinations on Earth without a care in the world. Singapore A bustling metropolitan destination, this island country boasts an attractive skyline that is sure to delight the elegant Rat. Take a trip on the Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest giant observational wheel, for a panoramic view of the city while enjoying high tea.
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Beneficial to: Career Smooth progress in career and business matters spells opportunities for promotion or expansion respectively when travelling overseas. As you acquire prominence within local industrial circles, it is useful to consider international expansion for further growth.
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As the world becomes more connected, travelling overseas has become almost as easy as taking a bus ride. There are many benefits to travelling – for personal and career development, for relaxation and for strengthening relationships. This guide is put together by Way Feng Shui Consultancy, whose 30 years of experience provides some interesting information on ideal travel destinations based on readers’ zodiac signs, as well as revealing the benefits of travelling, according to individual luck cycles.
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USA As the world’s dominant superpower, the United States remains an attractive destination for business expansion and brand exposure. Of course, the States offers a plethora of tourist attractions to help the industrious Ox maintain a healthy worklife balance. One of the world’s premier natural attractions, the Grand Canyon National Park, is located in Arizona and attracts about five million visitors annually. Aside from casual sightseeing, more adventurous activities like skydiving, rafting, hiking, jogging and helicopter tours are also popular. Canada The United States’ northerly neighbour, Canada is home to the breath-taking Niagara Falls. Queen Victoria Park, the main parkland located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is considered the main centrepiece of the Niagra Falls recreational tourist area and offers horse and carriage tours alongside over half a million blooming daffodils in Spring.
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Australia If sun and sand is your cup of tea, then be sure to visit the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! A visit to the Great Barrier Reef can yield many enjoyable experiences that include snorkelling, scuba diving, helicopter tours, whale watching and even swimming with dolphins. In a year filled with tribulations, the steady Ox deserves some fun in the sun.
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Beneficial to: Wealth & Career The presence of Yue De Star of Kindness shall attract benefactors who will aid you in career growth. Be it expanding operations, hiring talent or devising new campaigns and proposals, seeking business partners on your travels shall propel you towards a financially successful year.
Beneficial to: Career Your stellar luck cycle in 2017 indicates thriving career prospects. As such, opting to travel for business networking and expansion shall prove to be a wise decision. Thanks to Zi Wei Benefactor Star, you shall meet generous people who will present you with solid opportunities to grow your business and wealth. Auspicious Destinations
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Romania Romania’s array of ancient castles makes this country an attractive destination for majestic Dragons. Perhaps the most famous of them all is Bran Castle, which served as an inspiration for the myth surrounding Dracula. Perched atop a 200-foot-high rock, take your time to explore the castle’s many towers and turrets.
Beijing The capital of China is known for its modern architecture and rich cultural sites. Colossal attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall of China are sure to captivate the attention of the energetic Tiger.
Austria If you are a fan of café hopping, then Austria’s grand coffee houses are sure to captivate your interest. Amid a year of booming progress in career and wealth, Dragons can well afford to take a trip to the Central European nation for some rest and relaxation with their loved ones.
Shanghai A global financial hub and the world’s busiest container port, Shanghai has been described as the showpiece to China’s booming economy. This is an ideal business destination for ambitious Tigers to tap on their thriving wealth and career luck. Hong Kong Hong Kong’s major capitalist service economy, characterised by low taxation and free trade, makes it appealing destination for foreign business owners and investors. Businessmen belonging to the Tiger zodiac should consider travelling to Hong Kong in 2017.
Thailand Thailand’s low cost of doing business, attractive tax rates and government incentives make the country one of South East Asia’s premier investment destinations. Moreover, local investors who are looking to expand closer to home will find Thailand’s welcoming culture one of the biggest plus points for doing business there.
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Beneficial to: Luck & Health A less than stellar year in terms of luck and health means that going for overseas getaways will help you regain your health and relieve stress. Do not take risks with your health – avoid politically unstable regions and adventurous activities when possible.
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Beneficial to: Luck & Health Encounters with several inauspicious stars and an absence of lucky stars signifies a sharp decline in luck cycle, leading to high stress levels. Consider travelling for relaxation purposes to maintain a calm state of mind. This shall put you in a good position to tackle the obstacles that lie ahead and regroup for the following year.
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Seoul Seoul is a must-go family destination for the easy-going Rabbit. With amusement parks such as Lotte World and Everland to keep the whole family entertained, going to South Korea on holidays with your family can help ease the burdens of an obstacle-laden year and improve your luck cycle.
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Ohio Rabbits who are looking to boost their physical and mental wellbeing can look to visit Lake Erie in Ohio for some fresh air and relaxation. For the more adventurous, kayaking along the lake is a popular activity, particularly in places such as Put-in Bay, Ohio.
Taiwan Taiwan’s beautiful scenery and bustling street life offers some respite for the disaster-stricken Snake. Visiting the many night markets on offer or going on a backpacking adventure in Taiwan should be high on the itinerary for Snakes.
Japan The stunning scenery of Hokkaido, Japan, is guaranteed to delight the innately happy Rabbit. The island has much more to offer as well in the form of excellent food, compelling history and soft, powdery snow in the winter, making it a paradise for skiers and snowboarders.
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South Korea Those of the Snake zodiac can consider travelling to Korea, a popular family destination, to enhance familial bonds and lift their downcast spirits. Why not head down to Busan to enjoy a dip in the hot springs or a day on the beach, depending on whether you travel in winter or summer.
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Guangxi Located in Southern China, Guangxi is known for its gorgeous natural scenery. Whether you are exploring Lijiang River or the spectacular Longji Terrace, these natural wonders shall give you wonderful memories to last a lifetime.
Beneficial to: Romance Clashes with family members are on the cards this year, negatively affecting your mood and relationship with others. Travelling with your family is an excellent way to maintain strong familial bonds and take your mind off the pressure from various aspects of life. Married couples might consider embarking on a second honeymoon to reaffirm their commitment to one another.
Phuket This island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants, mostly situated along clear waters. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in South East Asia, so enjoy some perfect weather and relaxation whilst on holidays.
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India When asked about India’s tourist attractions, the first destination that comes to mind for most would be the Taj Mahal. A symbol of India’s rich history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ivory-white marble mausoleum is a must-visit place for people of all ages. Philippines Located at the very eastern edge of Asia, the Philippines are home to more than 7,000 islands, which are inhabited by friendly locals and many indigenous tribes. From pristine beaches and marvellous natural wonders to interesting historic sites and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the Philippines pack many exciting things to see and do.
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Beneficial to: Wealth & Romance Aided by Fu De Auspicious Star, you shall enjoy substantial returns from sound investments and carefully nurtured business partnerships. Take this opportunity to make further, more diversified investments in international markets. Romance luck is strong as well; plan a holiday trip with your partner to strengthen your relationship.
Indonesia The undisputed favourite of Indonesia’s many islands, Bali lives up to its reputation as the quintessential tropical paradise. Whether exploring the distinctive culture of the Balinese people, scuba diving on coral reefs, climbing ancient volcanoes or sunbathing on a broad stretch of beach, Bali has a bit of paradise to offer every visitor.
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Singapore Singapore’s popular island resort, Sentosa, is an ideal location for a romantic weekend staycation for Horses high on romance luck. There are lots of couple activities that the Horse and his/ her partner can engage in, such as visiting Universal Studios Singapore, cycling along the coast or enjoying a lavish dinner in one of the many chic restaurants situated within the island.
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Beneficial to: Career & Health The presence of Mo Yue Achievement Star denotes a breakthrough in your career and recognition of your efforts at work. Hence, you are likely to find success if you travel in search of new business and career opportunities. As health luck is poor this year, travelling abroad to enjoy some fresh air and recreation will do wonders for your constitution.
Malaysia Located in the northwest corner of Malaysia, Langkawi tops the list of Malaysia’s island destinations. With many tourist attractions, like the country’s indoor aquarium and the Sky Bridge, there will be something to captivate the attention of the prosperous Horse. Melbourne Horses can revel in the comforting oceanic climate as they visit Melbourne. While at the second-most populous city of Australia, the tenacious Horse can opt to visit Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s major and must-visit tourist destination. Besides selling fresh produce, there are also non-food related stalls to purchase souvenirs for family and friends.
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Penang A fascinating fusion of the East and West, Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm. With George Town listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, Penang is also regarded as the food capital of Malaysia and entices visitors with its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisine.
Hong Kong Hong Kong is home to the closest Disneyland to Singapore. Besides reliving your childhood dreams, Hong Kong is also renowned for being a shopper’s paradise. From trendy boutiques to traditional Chinese product stores, from luxurious shopping malls to the bustling street markets, you can find everything from the latest designer fashions and electric products to best-value collectibles and antiques.
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Shanghai The cool and confident face of modern China, Shanghai’s attractions are plentiful and varied. Beyond the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower cityscapes there is a huge range of museums, colonial architecture, religious buildings, theatres, gardens, parks and shopping areas.
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Melbourne A vibrant, multicultural Australian city, Melbourne is a style, sports, culture and dining hub all combined into one. How about paying a visit to The Crown? This is a huge entertainment complex next to the Yarra River in the heart of the city. There are cinemas, shops, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, hotels, shops and even a casino!
well? One such place is Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel. This landmark has been featured multiple times in pop culture and offers a wide variety of familyfriendly entertainment shows. Taiwan Taiwan remains largely undiscovered and seriously underrated by Western travellers, but those that make it here are in for a real treat. It has sensational food, traditional Chinese and aboriginal festivals and exuberant temples on top of multiple national parks, a selection of alluring offshore islands and numerous hot-spring resorts that are sure to delight those of the Dog Zodiac.
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Beneficial to: Wealth Roosters shall enjoy exceptional wealth luck with the aid of Jin Kui Wealth Star. Investments in international enterprises, especially those within entertainment and agricultural industries, shall bear fruit and pay off handsomely. Avoid visiting casinos when travelling as you may end up biting off more than you can chew.
Vietnam Vietnam is filled with natural highlights that will amaze the cheerful Dog. Hikers, bikers and outdoor lovers can enjoy the countryside within the numerous national parks, while the spectacular karst seascape of Halong Bay is a stunning natural sight. This fascinating country is full of surprises and is one of Southeast Asia’s most underrated destinations.
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Japan Tokyo is Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis. While this premium destination offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, dining and entertainment options, there are many cultural attractions to explore in Tokyo as well. The city’s history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. India India has an almost endless variety of cultures, landscapes, monuments and places to explore. From the ancient ruins, fascinating religious structures, exotic cities and diverse landscape there is an endless collection of tourist attractions in India that will never cease to awe and fascinate the magnificent Rooster.
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Beneficial to: Health Thanks to Yi Ma Voyager Star, travelling will help boost your less than ideal luck cycle this year. Whether it be in the form of new business or career opportunities or maintaining your physical and mental well-being, this is a good year for international visitations. If you are looking to conceive, planning a romantic getaway with your spouse can help to boost your chances of pregnancy.
Indonesia Roosters looking to unwind could consider travelling to Indonesia’s Lake Toba for holidays. Relax and unwind from the hectic trials of life at Lake Toba, swim in the largest volcanic lake in the world on lazy afternoons and have a long massage after then followed by a good meal to end the day. With a quiet and serene beauty, it is famous for travellers as a place to just unwind and while the time away.
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Singapore For those of the Pig zodiac experiencing a bout of wanderlust in 2017, the Singapore Botanic Gardens should feature high on their list of travel destinations. The Gardens possess an array of botanical and horticultural attractions with a rich history and a wonderful plant collection of worldwide significance, making it the most visited botanic gardens in the world.
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Beneficial to: Romance & Health Tai Yang Success Star denotes a blissful and prosperous year ahead. Travelling for leisure shall serve to further your happiness and keep you relaxed as you enjoy smooth progress in all matters. A busy travel schedule may leave you fatigued, as jetlag and climate differences take its toll on your body. Pay attention to your health and plan for relaxing activities when on holidays.
Shanghai Shanghai, a vigorous and energetic international metropolis, welcomes people from all over the world to enjoy its rich heritage of ancient Chinese culture and modern architecture. There is much to see and do at places such as The Bund, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Circus World.
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USA Las Vegas is commonly known as “Sin City”. But did you know that this internationally-renowned resort city offers other forms of entertainment as
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Sydney Australia’s flagship city and capital of New South Wales, Sydney has an endless array of things to see and do. The city is full of adult and family-friendly attractions and activities to partake in, including visiting Sydney Harbour with its iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House. For tourists looking for more to do, consider visiting Taronga Zoo or enjoying a lazy day on Bondi beach.
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or many decades, surfers from all over the world have flocked to Uluwatu, in Bali’s Bukit region, to ride the legendary waves. However, there is much more to this part of Bali than its off-shore swell. When it comes to discovering hidden beaches, the Bukit is blessed with some of the island’s most unique stretches of coastline, offering dramatic cliffs, emerald waters and remote coves of golden sand. We recommend exploring this beautiful part of the island as much as possible on foot – trekking between these hidden inlets could well be the highlight of your Bali adventure!
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Left: Canang Sari offerings on the way down to Suluban Beach. Right, from top: Sunset at Uluwatu Temple; clear waters at Suluban Beach.
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traverse down via the steep stone steps, across a bridge and through a cave before arriving at the relatively small beach below. If you’re a surfing fan however, it’s a path that leads to wave heaven. Another recommended trekking destination is the area surrounding Uluwatu Temple. One of the most important temples on the island, Uluwatu is surrounded by dramatic cliffs which offer stunning views over the ocean. While walking the coastal paths here, you will definitely meet some of the resident monkeys, which are believed to guard the temple from bad spirits. Once at the temple, don’t miss a sunset performance of the Kecak Fire dance – this captivating almost hypnotic traditional dance is the ideal end to a fun day out exploring the wilds of the Bukit.
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Nyang Nyang Beach is one such ‘hidden beach’ which is well worth the hike. To get there, look out for the dirt road near Uluwatu Temple, following signs to ‘Nyang Surfing Beach.’ From this track, cross a field towards a beverage stall, where 500 steps descend down the cliff to the beach. The descent through the cliff’s rich foliage, which is steep and narrow in parts, takes about 15 minutes. Bear in mind that you should make your way back to the top of the cliff before sunset, as the journey back up the steps and across the field will be much harder in darkness. Another recommended beach, located about 15 minutes south of Nyang Nyang Beach, is Green Bowl Beach. This is well sign-posted so relatively easy to find, but is quite remote and well off the tourist radar. Once there, follow the path towards the entrance of the beach - an entrance fee of Rp5,000 is required. To access Green Bowl, it’s a steep trek down around 300 steps before you are rewarded with the beauty of the beach – think rocky pools, large caves and gorgeous white sand. Apart from lounging on the sand, there are many caves to explore in this area, but watch out for the resident bats! Other beaches well worth a visit in this area include Balangan Beach, located in Ungasan Village, Bingin Beach, which lies between Jimbaran and Uluwatu, and Suluban Beach. Suluban Beach is a very popular surfing beach and you’ll find a diverse group of people tackling the waves here. Finding the beach is quite hard work – first make your way through the network of local eateries and surf shops, and then
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Clockwise from top: The steep cliffs at Uluwatu; the descent to Suluban Beach; Nyang Nyang Beach.
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Those looking to escape the many rigours of the 21st Century city have many options from Singapore. With the world’s best airport on hand, connecting the city to the world, it’s remarkably easy to hop on a plane and swap the city’s modern skyline with a more ancient equivalent.
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the landscape, Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, has ballooned from a dusty village to a tourist epi-centre, offering a plethora of complimentary activities to days spending exploring the crumbling temple-scape. With the diverse choice of attractions now available, the average stay of visitors has grown dramatically and transformed Siem Reap into a full-on destination in its own right, instead of what was often a two- or three-day transit in between Bangkok and Phnom Penh. As a long weekend escape, it’s an ideal destination from Singapore. With a range of accommodation that spans backpacker hostels to
or the most dramatic change of scene in the region, Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor provide a fantastic destination, not just for history enthusiasts but for any traveller who appreciates the blend of awe-inspiring architecture, stunning natural beauty and lively affordable nightlife. Such has the area around the temples grown as a visitor destination in the past 10 years, it’s now competing with regional powerhouses like Thailand and Indonesia for the tourist dollar. There is a good reason – apart from the magnificent complex of ruins that punctuate
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Fans of Khmer food are now spoilt for choice in Siem Reap. For a cheap and cheerful meal, the ever-expanding Khmer Kitchen in the centre of town is hard to beat. Those looking for a more high-end dining experience should try restaurants like Cuisine Wat Damnak, Malise or Kroya, but be sure to book as the are very popular. The food is very good at another recommended hotel, the newly launched Jaya House Riverpark, located on the Siem Reap River. This little gem of a hotel offers 36 luxurious rooms, two swimming pools (one a silver lap pool), an all-day restaurant and bar and a spa. What sets Jaya House apart from the competition is the attention to detail – from the exemplary service to the décor, food and amenities, this is a hotel that’s determined to deliver a first-class accommodation
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mocktail complete the welcome. With only 38 rooms, Heritage Suites never seems crowded – suites are spacious and comfortable, with modern distractions like televisions and cable channels eschewed in favour of more holistic relaxation in the form of a large freestanding tub and personal steam room. After a long day exploring the temples, these are very welcome, as is the hotel’s shady swimming pool and spa. The hotel’s reception also houses the Heritage Restaurant and Bar in an attractive high-ceilinged colonial era structure. The local food here is excellent – feast on Cambodian delicacies like Amok and Lok Lak, prepared with skill by the kitchen team. On Thursday nights, the room hosts a weekly live jazz night, attracting a healthy mix of expatriates, locals and visitors for an enjoyable evening of music and cocktails.
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five-star resorts, there is something for every budget. For a more intimate experience, we’d recommend staying in one of Siem Reap’s many boutique hotels. At these smaller properties, you’re much more likely to experience the joys of true Cambodian hospitality and take away more of an understanding of the local culture. You’ll also be rewarded with an unforgettable accommodation experience. One such hotel, the stylish Heritage Suites, has been welcoming travellers to Siem Reap for the past 10 years. Arriving guests are met at Siem Reap’s efficient new airport by one of the hotel’s vintage Mercedes limousines, the ideal introduction to a land where time moves to a different beat. On arrival at the hotel, after the short drive from the airport, cool towels and a verdantly green
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experience. If one of your priorities in choosing a hotel is a decadently comfortable bed and a proper breakfast, then Jaya House will not disappoint. With beds you don’t want to get out, and a breakfast spread that includes freshlysqueezed orange juice, excellent coffee, delicious fruit and a selection of warm pastries, backed up by a choice of a la carte breakfast favourites, this is a very good way to start the day. Another thing Jaya House is doing right is the hotel’s commitment to the environment. In an attempt to cut down on the huge number of plastic bottles used every day in Siem Reap, Jaya House has introduced a ‘Refill not Landfill’ project, supplying every guest room with refillable aluminum water bottles. These handy flasks are refilled either by the housekeeping team in room or at a growing number of refill stations dotted around Siem Reap. In a country with virtually no recycling facilities faced with an ever-increasing number of visitors, this is an important initiative and should be encouraged not only nationwide but in neighbouring countries throughout the region. For transport to and from the temples, both hotels provide a friendly tut tut driver, who waits at each site while you explore. Following their commitment to fivestar service, the Jaya House’s rather grand silver tut tut is equipped with a cold box full of iced towels and water, which is incredibly welcome as temple trekking is very warm work.
Left, clockwise from top: Classic cars at Heritage Suites; the restaurant at Heritage Suites; a Heritage Suite, complete with tub.
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Right, from top: Guestroom at Jaya House; the reception area at Jaya; the main pool at Jaya House.
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Left: Scenes from around Angkor Park. Right: Smiling Albino bike tours take in the sights.
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Despite the growing crowds visiting Angkor every year, it’s still relatively easy to avoid the thronging masses and enjoy some solitude. As the area’s largest and best known temple, Angkor Wat is easily the busiest, especially at the legendary sunrise. However, if you visit later in the day and make a point of avoiding the guides’ well-trodden route, you’ll have a much more rewarding experience. The same is true for smaller but equally popular temples like The Bayon, Ta Prohm and Preah Khan. To have a temple virtually to yourself, visit the 12th Century Ta Som to the north east of Angkor Wat. This smaller temple, like Preah Khan and Ta Prohm nearby, is largely unrestored, with huge tree roots dramatically covering the crumbling stonework. If you’d prefer to discover the temples under your own steam, it’s very easy to rent a bicycle in Siem Reap for next to nothing. The landscape here is virtually flat so there are no challenging ascents required to access
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the Angkor park. Those looking for more of an off-road two-wheel experience should contact the adventure tour company Smiling Albino (smilingalbino.com). Featuring various guided cycling excursions around the Angkor area, Smiling Albino has a stable of good quality mountain bikes and lots of local knowledge, guaranteeing a unique and informative experience. By using the many village tracks that run along the rivers and lakes of the area, their routes afford the rider a fascinating window into everyday Cambodian life, far from tourist bus mayhem. If a bit of mayhem is what you’re after dark, Siem Reap now has a nightlife scene to compare with the region’s best. The aptly named Pub Street now blares out an eclectic mix of musical genres from its many bars at top volume seven nights a week, offering cheap beer and good times to the younger crowd. For a more sophisticated tipple, we’d head to Miss Wong around the corner on ‘The Lane.’ Here an excellent selection of cocktails – try their Mocha Martini or Spiced Bloody Mary – is backed up by funky tunes and a good vibe, a perfect end to a day out in the sun. Heritage Suites, Wat Polangka – Phum Slok Kram, Siem Reap tel: +855 11 969 100, heritagesuiteshotel.com Jaya House Riverpark, River Road, Siem Reap tel: +855 63 962 555, jayahouseriverpark.com Miss Wong, The Lane, Siem Reap tel: +855 92 428 332, misswong.net
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On the following pages you will find lists of places, people and things that we think are important. It’s not the telephone directory NOR the yellow pages but we think we’ve covered a lot of useful numbers-including some interesting local brands and some of the city’s best restaurants & bars.
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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
Images of Singapore LIVE 40 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099700 Tel: +65 6715 4000 sentosa.com.sg
Singapore Art Museum 71 Brass Basah Road, Singapore 189555 Tel: +65 6589 9580 singaporeartmuseum.sg
Kidzania 31 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098008 Tel: 1800 653 6888 share@kidzania.com.sg
Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 Tel: +65 6471 7138 / 65 6471 7361 sbg.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
Marina Barrage 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951 Tel: +65 6514 5959
Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807 Tel: +65 6337 3888 spm.org.sg
Memories At Old Ford Factory 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588192 Tel: +65 6332 3255 moff.nas.sg
Singapore Zoo 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore Tel: +65 6269 3411 zoo.com.sg Tan Swie Hian Museum 460 Sims Avenue, Singapore Tel: +65 6744 0716 tanswiehian.com
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 Gallery Singapore 1 St Andrew’s Road Singapore 178957 Tel: +65 6271 7000 Nationalgallery.sg
The Maritime Experiential Museum 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com
National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 Tel: +65 6332 3659; +65 6332 5642 nationalmuseum.sg Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941 Tel: +65 6332 7591 peranakanmuseum.sg Red Dot Design Museum 28 Maxwell Road Red Dot Traffic, Singapore Tel: +65 6327 8027 museum.red-dot.sg Reflections at Bukit Chandu 31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458 Tel: +65 6375 2510 nhb.gov.sg
Haw Par Villa 262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628 Tel: +65 6736 6622
Resorts World™ Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com
Ifly Singapore 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01 Singapore 099010 Tel: +65 6571 0000 iflysingapore.com
S.E.A Aquarium™ 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com
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
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Trick Eye Museum Waterfront @Resorts World Sentosa 26 Sentosa Gateway #01-43/44 Singapore 098138 Tel : +65 6795-2370 / 2371 trickeye.com/singapore Ultimate Drive 1 Bay Front Avenue, Singapore 018971 Tel: +65 6688 7997 ultimatedrive.com Underwater World Singapore 80 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098969 Tel: +65 6275 0030 underwaterworld.com.sg Universal Studios Singapore™ Resorts World™ Sentosa Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 enquiries@rwsentosa.com rwsentosa.com Wave House Sentosa 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa Tel: +65 6377 3113; 6238 1196 wavehousesentosa.com
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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 Bitters & Love 118 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068587 Tel: +65 6438 1836 bittersandlove.com Blu jaz Café 11 Bali Lane, Historic Kampong Glam, Singapore 189848 Tel: +65 62923800 blujazcafe.net Canvas #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd Tel: +65 6538 2928 info@canvasvenue.sg canvasvenue.sg 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
Prince Of Wales Boat Quay 51 Boat Quay, Singapore 049840 Tel: +65 6557 2498 info@pow.com.sg pow.com.sg
CAFES 31 Bar & Kitchen 31 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089138 Tel: +65 6224 9141
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
Timbre @ Gillman 9A Lock Road, Gillman Barracks Singapore 108926 Tel: +65 6694 4201 timbre.com.sg
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 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
Group Therapy Duxton 49 Duxton Road, #02-01 Singapore 089513 Tel: +65 6222 2554 gtcoffee.com Free the Robot 118 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068587 Tel: +65 6438 1836
The Wall 76 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088497 Tel: +65 6225 7988 Vasco 42 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059681 Tel: +65 8799 7085 vascosingapore.com
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Artichoke Café + Bar 161 Middle Road, Sclupture Square Singapore 188978 Tel: +65 6336 6949 artichoke.com.sg
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 Artistry Café 17 Jalan Pinang, Singapore 199149 Tel: +65 6298 2420 artistryspace.com
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 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 Bay View 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
New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Tel: +65 6511 4700 newmajestichotel.com
Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen 170 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189657 Tel: +65 6593 2888 ibishotels.com/SingaporeBencoolen
Nostalgia Hotel 77 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 168727 Tel: +65 6808 1818 hotelnostalgia.com.sg
Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong 86 East Coast Road Singapore 428 788 Tel: +65 6723 7001 hotelindigo.com/Singapore
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
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Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park 16 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329982 Tel: +65 6252 9500 ramadasingapore.com Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore 9 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189559 Tel: +65 6336 0220 rendezvoushotels.com/singapore Resorts World at Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Tel: +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Riverview Hotel Singapore 382 Havelock Road, Singapore 169629 Tel: +65 6349 4888 riverview.com.sg Robertson Quay Hotel 15 Merbau Road, Singapore 239032 Tel: +65 6735 3333 robertsonquayhotel.com.sg Royal Plaza on Scotts 25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220 Tel: +65 6737 7966 royalplaza.com.sg Santa Grand Hotel East Coast 171 East Coast Road Singapore 428877 Tel: +65 6298 8889 santagrandhotels.com/eastcoast.asp Shangri-La Hotel Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road Singapore 258350 Tel: +65 6737 3644 shangri-la.com Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa 101 Siloso Road Sentosa Singapore 098970 Tel: +65 6275 0100 shangri-la.com Sheraton Towers Singapore 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com Siloso Beach Resort 51 Imbiah Walk Sentosa Singapore 099538 Tel: +65 6722 3333 enquiry@silosobeachresort.com Singapore Marriott Hotel 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865 Tel: +65 6735 5800 marriott.com/sindt Sofitel So Singapore 35 Robinson Road Singapore 068876 Tel: +65 6701 6800 Studio M Hotel 3 Nanson Road Singapore 238910 Tel: +65 6808 8888 studiomhotel.com
Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281 Tel: +65 6337 2288 swissotel.com
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
Villa Samadhi 24 Labrador Villa Road Singapore 119189 Tel: +65 6274 5674 villasamadhi.com.sg
The Amoy 76 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 048464 Tel: +65 6580 2888 stayfareast.com.sg
Village Hotel Albert Court 180 Albert Street Singapore 189971 Tel: +65 6339 3939 stayfareast.com
The Elizabeth Hotel 24 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228518 Tel: +65 6738 1188 theelizabeth.com.sg
Village Hotel Bugis 390 Victoria Street Singapore 188061 Tel: +65 6297 2828 stayfareast.com
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
The Quincy Hotel 22 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228517 Tel: +65 6738 5888 quincy.com.sg
Wanderlust Hotel No. 2 Dickson Road Singapore 209494 Tel: +65 6396 3322 wanderlusthotel.com
The Regent Singapore 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715 Tel: +65 6733 8888 regenthotels.com
WANGZ Hotel 231 Outram Road, Singapore 169040 Tel: +65 6595 1388 wangzhotel.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore 7 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039799 Tel: +65 6337 8888 ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ Singapore
York Hotel 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516 Tel: +65 6737 0511 yorkhotel.com.sg
The Scarlet Hotel 33 Erskine Road Singapore 069333 Tel: +65 6511 3333 thescarlethotel.com
LOCAL BRANDS & DESIGNERS AIJEK(Danelle Woo) Nana & Bird 59 Eng Hoon St #01-65
The Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Singapore 099891 Tel: +65 6275 0331 singaporeresortsentosa.com
Eclecticism Paragon Shopping Centre #03-08 Tel: +65 9117 0430; +65 6235 5514 danellewoo@aijek.com aijek.com
The South Beach 30 Beach Road Singapore 189763 Tel: +65 6818 3503
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 St. Regis Singapore 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6506 6888 starwoodhotels.com/stregis
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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 Far East Shopping Centre 545 Orchard Road Singapore 238882 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
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
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 Park Mall 9 Penang Rd Singapore 238459 Tel: +65 6908 0320 / 6908 0324 parkmall.com.sg
Golden Mile Complex Golden Mile Complex 5001 Beach Road Singapore 199588
RESTAURANTS
Palais Renaissance 390 Orchard Road Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6737 6992 palais.sg
Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House 20 Gemmill Lane Tel: +65 6221 4468 luke.com.sg Match Restaurant & Lounge 1/F Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6337 0800 panpacific.com SALTA #01-56/57 Icon Village 12 Gopeng Street Tel: +65 6225 8443 saltaparrilla.com.sg Sugarhall 102 Amoy Street Tel: +65 6222 9102 sugarhall.sg
Scotts Square 6 Scotts Road Singapore 228209 Tel: +65 6235 0575 scottssquare.com
The Market Grill 208 Telor Ayer Street Tel: +65 6221 3323 themarketgrill.com.sg ARAB
Suntec City Mall 5 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038985 sunteccitymall.com
Café Le Caire 39 Arab street Singapore 199736 Tel: +65 6292 0979 enquiry@cafelecaire.com cafelecaire.com
Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Rd Singapore 247909 Tel: +65 6373 0849 tanglinsc.com
ARGENTINEAN BOCHINCHE 115 Amoy Street Tel: +65 6235 4990 bochinche.com.sg
TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road Singapore 38864 Tel: +65 6737 5500
ASIAN
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® 2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018972 marinabaysands.com
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
VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6377 6860 vivocity.com.sg Wisma Atria Wisma Atria 435 Orchard Rd Singapore 238877 Tel: +65 6235 8177 wismaonline.com
Bamboo Bar 3A River Valley Road, #01-02 Singapore 179020 Tel: +65 6557 6268 bamboobar.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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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 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
Szechuan Court 80 Bras Basah RD LVL 3 Fairmont S’pore Singapore Tel: +65 6431 6156 szechuancourt.com.sg The Blue Ginger Restaurant 97 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088518 Tel: +65 6222 3928 theblueginger.com
AUSTRALIAN Cheek by Jowl 21 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069620 Tel: +65 6221 1911 cheekbyjowl.com.sg Osia Sentosa Gateway, Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com
Crystal Jade Kitchen 2 Lorong Mambong Tel: +65 6469 0300 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6238 1661 crystaljade.com
The Clifford Pier The Fullerton Bay Hotel 80 Collyer Quay Tel: +65 6597 5266 fullertonbayhotel.com
Salt Tapas & Bar #01-22A Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road Tel: +65 6837 0995 salttapas.com
Crystal Jade Palace 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com
The Halia Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Garden 1 Clunny Road Tel: +65 8444 1148 thehalia.com
Salt Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard #55-01 & #56-01 Singapore 238801 Tel: +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com
Crystal Jade Premium 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove #01-01 One 15 Marina Club Singapore 098497 Tel: +65 6305 6998 crystaljade.com
The Song of India 33 Scotts Road, Singapore 228226 Tel: +65 6836 0055 thesongofindia.com
BRAZILIAN
Crystal Jade Pristine 6 Scotts Road, #03-04 Scotts Square Singapore 228209 Tel: +65 6636 1836 crystaljade.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 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 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
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Brazil Churrasco 14/16 Sixth Ave Singapore 276476 Tel: +65 6463 1923 brazilchurrasco.com British Bread Street Kitchen #01-81, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Tel: +65 6688 5665 marinabaysands.com Oxwell & Co 5 Anne Siang Road, Singapore 069688 Tel: +65 6438 3984 oxwellandco.com CHINESE Cassia 1 The Knolls Capella S’pore 3/L, Singapore 098297 Tel: +65 6591 5045 chope.co/sg/restaurant/cassia Cherry Garden 5 Raffles Ave, Marina Square Singapore 039797 Tel: +65 6338 0066; 6885 3500 mandarinoriental.com/singapore/ fine-dining/cherry-garden Crystal Jade Dining In 1 Harbour Front Walk, #01-112 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6278 5626 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Golden Palace 290 Orcard Road, #05-2 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6734 6866 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Jiang Nan 1 Harbour Front Walk #01-52 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 Tel: +65 6221 1830 crystaljade.com
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Din Tai Fung 290 Orchard Road, # B1-03 Paragon Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6836 8336 dintaifung.com.sg Hai Di Lao #02-04 Clarke Quay 3D River Valley Road Tel: +65 6337 8626 haidilao.com/sg Lei Garden Restaurant 30 Victoria ST, #01-24 Chijmes Singapore Tel: +65 6339 3822 leigarden.hk Majestic Restaurant New Majestic Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Tel: +65 6511 4718 restaurant@newmajestichotel.com restaurantmajestic.com Man Fu Yuan Restaurant 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 Tel: +65 6338 7600 Min Jiang 22 Scotts Road Goodwood Park Hotel Tel: +65 6730 1704 goodwoodparkhotel.com Min Jiang At One-North 5 Rochester Park, Singapore Tel: +65 6774 0122 goodwoodparkhotel.com Peach Blossoms 6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6845 1118 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
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
Cocotte 1/F Wanderlust 2 Dickson Road Tel: +65 6298 1188 restaurantcocotte.com
Enoteca L’Operetta 78 Boat Qua, Singapore 049866 Tel: +65 6438 2482 operetta.sg
Symmetry #01-01 9 Jalan Kubor Tel: +65 6291 9901 symmetry.com
Esquina 16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267 Tel: +65 6222 1616 info@esquina.com.sg esquina.com.sg
The Black Swan 19 Cecil St, Singapore 049704 Tel: +65 8181 3305 theblackswan.com.sg
DB Bistro Moderne 2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Singapore 018972 Tel: +65 6688 8525 dbbistro.com/singapore
Firebake 237 East Coast Road, Singapore 428930 Tel: +65 6440 1228 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
Tong Le Private Dining 60 Collyer Quay LVL 4& 5 Oue Tower, Singapore Tel: +65 6634 3233 tong-le.com.sg
Lawry’s The Prime Rib #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road Tel: +65 6836 3333 lawrys.com.sg
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant 3/F Singhapore Marriot Hotel 320 Orchard Road Tel: +65 6831 4605 singaporemarriot.com
LeVel 33 8 Marina Blvd, #33-01, MBFC Tower 1, Singapore 018981 Tel: +65 6834 3133 level33.com.sg
EUROPEAN
Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Tel: +65 6221 9307 odpsingapore.com
&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
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 Skirt W Singapore Sentosa Cove 21 Ocean Way (Sentosa Cove) Tel: +65 6808 7278 wsingaporesentosacove.com
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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 Summerhouse 3 Park Lane, Singapore 798387 Tel: +65 6262 1063 thesummerhouse.sg The White Rabbit 39C Harding Road Tel: +65 6473 9965 thewhiterabbit.com FRENCH Balzac Bar & Brasserie 9 Brass Besah Road #01-01 , Rendezvous Gallery Singapore 189559 Tel: +65 6336 0797 balzacbrasserie.com Bar-RoQue Grill #01-00 Amara Hotel 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Tel: +65 6444 9672 bar-roque.com.sg Bistro Du Vin 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre #02-12, Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6733 7763 facebook.com/bistroduvin Bistro Petit Salut #01-54, 44 Jalan Merah Saga Singapore 278116 Tel: +65 6474 9788 aupetitsalut.com Brasserie Gavroche 66 Tras St. , Singapore 079005 Tel: +65 6225 8266 brasseriegavroche.com Brasserie Les Saveurs 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6506 6860 brasserielessaveurs.com La Brasserie 80 Collyer Quay The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore 049326 Tel: +65 6597 5288 fullertonbayhotel.com/dining/labrasserie
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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 Saint Pierre 02-02B One Fullerton I Fullerton Road Tel: +65 6438 0887 saintpierre.com.sg Toots Brasserie The Sultan Hotel 101 Jalan Sultan m #01-01Singapore 199002 Tel: +65 6723 7117 tootsbrasserie.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
Djanoer Koening 191 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427462 Tel:+65 6440 0774 facebook.com/DjanoerKoening. TrueJavaneseCuisine
PIND Balluchi Bar & Grill #01-15 3B River Valley Road Tel: +65 6337 7350 pindballuchi.com.sg
Garuda Padang Cuisine VivoCity #B2-28 1 Harbourfront Walk Tel:+65 6376 9595
Rang Mahal 7 Raffles BLVD, Level3 Pan Pacific Singapore 039594 Tel: +65 6333 1788 rangmahal.com.sg
Indo Chili 54 Zion Road Singapore Tel: +65 6445 1766 info@indochili.com indochili.com
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
Vineyard 33 Hyderabad Road #02-02 Hort Park Singapore 119578 Tel: +65 6479 7977 vineyardhortpark.com.sg
Tandoor #B1/F Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Road Tel: +65 6733 8333 tandoor.com.sg
GERMAN
Yantra 163 Tanglin Road, #01-28/33 Tanglin Mall, Singapore Tel: +65 6836 3088 yantra.com.sg
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
Zaffron Kitchen 137 East Coast Road, Singapore 428822 Tel: 6440 6786
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INDONESIAN
Alati 73 Amoy Street Singapore 069892 Tel: +65 6221 6124 alati.sg
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
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
Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant 66 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088487 Tel:+65 6220 6619; 9385 2116 cumibali.com
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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 115 Amoy Street Singapore 069935 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
La Nonna 76 Namly Place Tel: +65 6762 1587 lanonna.sg La Strada Ristorante 1 Scotts Road, #02-10 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6737 2622 lastrada.com.sg
Flutes The National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897 Tel: +65 6338 8770 flutes@flutes.com.sg flutes.com.sg
Les Amis 1 Scotts Road #02-16 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 Tel: +65 6733 2225 lesamis@lesamis.com.sg lesamis.com.sg
House 8D Dempsey Rd Tel: +65 6475 7787 dempseyhouse.com
Lime House 2 Jiak Chuan Road Tel: +65 6222 3130 limehouse.asia
Iggy’s The Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3 Singapore 238883 Tel: +65 6732 2234 marcom@iggys.com.sg iggys.com.sg
Lolla 22 Ann Siang Road Tel: +65 6423 1228 lolla.com.sg Long Bar Steakhouse 1 Beach Road Singapore 189673 Tel: +65 6337 1886 raffles.com
Indocafe The White House 35 Scotts Road, Singapore 228227 Tel: +65 6733 2656 enquiry@thehouseofindocafe.com thehouseofindocafe.com
The Macallan 8 Marina View Asia Square Tower 1 Level 41-01 Singapore 018960 Tel: +65 6653 2000
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
ME@OUE 19/F OUE Bayfront 50 Collyer Quay Tel: +65 6634 4555 me-oue.com Mezza 9 10 Scotts Road Grand Hyatt Singapore Hotel Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6732 1234 singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com
Kuriya Dining #01-28 Great World City 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994 Tel: +65 6736 0888 dining@kuriya.com.sg kuriyadining.com.sg
MOOSEHEAD 110 Telok Ayer Street Tel: +65 6636 8055 facebook.com/ mooseheadKitchenBar
Maggie Joan’s 110 Amoy Street Singapore 069930 Tel: 6221 5564
Morton’s Of Chicago Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fourth Storey 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square Singapore Tel: +65 6339 3740 mortons.com
La Nonna 26 Lorong Mambong Tel: +65 6468 1982 lanonna.sg
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Marmalade at the Stables 55 Fairways Drive Tel: +65 6467 7748 themarmaladepantry.com.sg
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Nassim Hill 56 Tanglin Road Tanglin Post Office #01-03 Tel: +65 6835 1128 nassimhill.com.sg Nox - Dine in the Dark 269 Beach Road T: +65 6287 0708 noxinthedark.com Ocean Restaurant By Cat Cora 8 Sentosa Gateway Sea Aquarium Resorts World Sentosa Singapore Tel: +65 6577 6688 rwsentosa.com Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168650 Tel: +65 6221 9307 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 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
Extra Virgin Pizza Asia Square, Tower 1 8 Marina View #01-04 Singapore 018960 Tel: +65 6247 5757 contact@extravirginpizza.com extravirginpizza.com
Triple Three 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867 Tel: +65 6831 6271 meritushotels.com
Extra Virgin Pizza United Square 101 Thomson Road #01-14 United Square Shopping Centre Singapore 307591 extravirginpizza.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
Fratini La Trattoria 10 Greenwood Avenue Hillcrest Park Singapore 289201 Tel: +65 64682868 info@fratinilatrattoria.com fratinilatrattoria.com
Wild Rocket 10a Upper Wilkie Rd Tel: +65 6339 9448 wildrocket.com.sg
Forlino 1 Fullerton Rd #02-06 One Fullerton Singapore 049213 Tel: +65 +65 6690 7564 forlino.com
Wooloomooloo Steak House 2 Stamford ROad Level 3 Swissotel Stamford Singapore Tel: +65 6338 0261 wooloo-mooloo.com
Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar 36 Purvis Street #01-02 Singapore 188613 Tel: +65 6837 1468 garibaldi@garibaldisingapore.com garibaldi.com.sg
ITALIAN Basilico 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2 Regent Singapore Singapore 249715 Tel: +65 6725 3232/3 regenthotels.com/EN/Singapore/ Cuisine/Basilico
Gattopardo 34/36 Tras Street Singapore 079026 Tel: +65 6338 5498; 9325 8843 reservations@gattopardo.com.sg gattopardo.com.sg
Buona Terra 29 scotts Road Singapore 228224 Tel: +65 6733 0209 scotts29.com/buonaterra/contactus. html Burlamacco Ristorante 77 Amoy ST Singapore 069896 Tel: +65 6220 1763 burlamacco.com.sg Caffe B 2 Bayfront Ave #B1-15 & #101-83 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018792 Tel: +65 6887 3311 marinabaysands.com/Dining Da Laura 47 Neil Road Singapore 0888272 Tel: +65 6224 8251 da-laura.com Domvs, The Italian Restaurant 39 Scotts Road Singapore 228230 Tel: +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com
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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
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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 Otto Ristorante 28 Maxwell RD #01-02 Red Dot Traffic BLDG Singapore Tel: +65 6227 6819 ottoristorante.com.sg Pepenero 14 Stanley Street Tel: +65 6222 5808 pepenero.sg 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 Ippudo Ramen Express 12 Marina View, #02-01 Asia Square Tower 2 Singapore 018961 Tel: +65 6844 9952 ippudo.com.sg 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
Kinki 70 Collyer Quay #02-02 Customs House Singapore 049323 Tel: +65 6533 3471 kinki.com.sg
Tonkotsu King #01-19 Orchid Hotel 1 Tras Link Tel: +65 6636 0855 keisuke.sg
Ki-Sho 29 Scotts Road Singapore 228224 Tel: +65 6733 5251 scotts29.com/ki-sho
Tsukiji Sushi Dai #04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffles Blvd Tel: +65 6820 0637 meritushotel.com
Mariko’s 4 Jiak Chuan Road Singapore 089261 Tel: +65 6221 8262 marikos.com.sg
MEXICAN El Rocho’s 36 Circular Road Tel: +65 6438 7879 facebook.com/elrochosmexican
Mikuni 3/F Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road Tel: +65 6431 6156 fairmont.com
Lucha Loco 15 Duxton Hill Tel: +65 6226 3938 luchaloco.com
Satsuma Shochu Dining Bar 1 Nanson RD #01-10/#02-10 Gallery Hotel Singapore 238909 Tel: +65 6235 3565 satsuma.com.sg
Piedra Negra 241 Beach Roa cor 3 Haji Lane Tel: +65 6291 1297 piedra-negra.com SEAFOOD
Shinji By Kanesaka 1 Beach Road Raffles Hotel #02-20 Singapore 188719 Tel: +65 6338 6131 shinjibykanesaka.com
Long Beach 1018 East Coast Parkway Tel: +65 6445 8833 longbeachseafood.com.sg Long Beach Dempsey 25 Dempsey road Singapore 249670 Tel: +65 6323 2222 longbeachseafood.com.sg
Shinji By Kanesaka 29 Tanglin Road, Lobby Floor The St. Regis Singapore Singapore 247911 Tel: +65 6884 8239 shinjibykanesaka.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
Shunjuu Izakaya 30 Robertson Quay #01-15 Riverside View Singapore 238251 Tel: +65 6887 3577 shunjuu.com
Long Beach IMM Level 3, Next to Rooftop Garden IMM Building Jurong East St 21 Singapore 609601 Tel: +65 6566 9933 longbeachseafood.com.sg
Sushi Ichi 6 Scotts Road, #02-02 Scotts Square Singapore 228238 Tel: +65 6299 0014 sushichi.com Sushi Kuu 390 Orchard RD #01-07 Palais Renaissance Singapore 238871 Tel: +65 6736 0100 facebook.com/sushikuusg
Long Beach UDMC #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre Singapore 449811 Tel: +65 6448 3636 longbeachseafood.com.sg
Takumen 66 Circular Road #01-01 Singapore 049420 T: +65 6536 4875 sg.takumen.com
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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
Paradise Dynasty at Changi Airport T3 65 Airport Boulevard #03-32 Terminal 3 Singapore 819663 Tel: +65 6242 4372 paradisegroup.com.sg
THAI
The Seafood International Market & Restaurant 902 East Coast Parkway Block A #01-01 Big Splash Singapore Tel: +65 6345 1211/2 lobster.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
Seafood Paradise, Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue #01-01 Singapore Flyer Singapore Tel: +65 6336 5101 paradisegroup.com.sg
Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant 45 Minden RD, Dempsey Hill Singapore Tel: +65 6475 6088 jimthompson.com
SPANISH Binomio 20 Craig Road, Craig Place #01-02 Singapore 089692 Tel: 6557 0547 binomio.sg Botanico 50 Cluny Park Road Singapore Botanic Gardens Singapore 257488 Tel: +65 9831 1106 thegarage.sg FOC Restaurant 40 Hongkong Street Singapore 059679 Tel: +65 6100 4040 focrestaurant.com FOC Sentosa 110 Tanjong Beach Walk Singapore 098943 Tel: +65 6100 1102 focsentosa.com 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 PIM PAM by FOC 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879 Tel: +65 6100 4242 pimpambyfoc.com 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
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 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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