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NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park 31 Mar, 4-5.30pm

Disney On Ice presents

Princesses & Heroes 14-17 Mar, 7pm (14 Mar); 3.30pm (15 Mar); 10am, 2pm, 6pm (16 & 17 Mar)

Disney On Ice presents a live performance, Princesses & Heroes, where audiences can look forward to an evening full of high-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breath-taking skating and lovable Disney friends. Join well-loved characters such as Sleeping Beauty’s Aurora, The Little Mermaid’s Ariel and Jasmine and Aladdin in their spell-

binding adventures, as they enter a world of wonder, where heroes and hearts prevail. Crowd favourites such as Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana will also be featured. Be enchanted by the magic of Disney. Tickets from Sistic. Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691

Take part in a range of fringe activities with your family, including balloon-sculpting, face-painting, cross-stitch and a craft project as you listen to a concert showcasing three forms of rhythmic percussive beats by Nadi Singapura (Malay drums), Singapore Dhol Federation (Dhol drums), and A Bigger Bang (Chinese percussion). Your artwork may be displayed as part of a year-end art installation and you can also take part in a craft project using leaves and crossstich materials prepared by POPIN, a contemporary craft collective of artists, designers and creative individuals. For more information, please call 6346 9400. West Coast Park, Grand Lawn (near Car Park 3), Singapore 127720

Energizer Night Trail 11 May, 3pm-11pm The Energizer Singapore Night Trail is back for its third edition and is set to be bigger and brighter than ever. Experience the thrill of racing in the night in the jungle with the light from your Energizer LED headlight guiding you over your distance of choice – 6km, 12km or 18km. The afternoon sees hundreds of children and their parents tackling an obstacle course over 1.5km or 3km. In a fun-filled day with categories and carnival activities for all the family, this is an energy-fuelled event that you don’t want to miss. Visit www.singaporenighttrail.com.sg for more information and registration.

Singapore Dance Theatre's Gala Performance 31 May & 1 Jun, 8pm, $30, $50, $70

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Singapore Dance Theatre presents a gala performance featuring a myriad of the best and most memorable pieces from its repertoire. The performances include Goh Choo San’s Beginnings, the first ballet ever performed by SDT; Serenade, the most performed ballet by George Balanchine, the father of neoclassical ballet; and a newly commissioned work by award-winning Chinese-American choreographer, Edwaard Liang, featuring the full company of SDT dancers. The gala evening also features works by The Australian Ballet and the Queensland Ballet. SDT has also officially moved to its new premises at Bugis+ Mall, after 21 years of calling Fort Canning its home. Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

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Autograph session with Author Adeline Foo and Illustrator 9 Mar, 4-5pm Join author Adeline Foo and illustrator Stephanie Wong of The Diary of Amos Lee series for an afternoon of spelling games and stand to win an Epigram Books goodie bag at the launch of their latest Whoopie Lee book, The Big Spell Off. Whoopie and her best friend compete to become spelling bee champion. Get your copies autographed. Please produce your Books Kinokuniya receipt upon requesting for their autographs. Kinokuniya Singapore, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, #03-09/10/15, Singapore 238872

have fun with designer crafts, a bouncy castle, toys and an activity corner. There is abundant parking space as well as green lawns, so bring your picnic mats along. For more information, call 65562123, or go to www.forfleasake.com 260 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588190 Illustrators for Gender Equality 7-21 Mar, 10am-10pm After being exhibited in 15 locations in Spain, Mexico, Sweden and Cuba, Illustrators for Gender Equality has come to Singapore. Through textless opinion cartoons which invite viewers to reflect, it offers a global perspective on gender equality. The exhibition comprises artworks from more than 30 cartoonists from 20 countries, including Victor Ndula of Kenya, whose cartoon won 1st Place in the United Nations/ Ranan Lurie International Cartoon Competition 2012. Print Gallery, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429 Lu Chuntao Solo Exhibition: A Reconciliation Between East and West 10-16 Mar, 11am–7pm Contemporary Chinese artist Lu Chuntao presents 17 works from his Lotus Pond series in his first solo exhibition here. These works express the cultural spirit of today’s Shanghai with his interpretation of Lin Fengmian, the father of modernism in Chinese painting’s concept of

Fire Station Family Flea Market 9 Mar, 11am-7pm Spend time with your family at the Fire Station Market. Shop while your children

reconciliation of Western and Eastern art. MOCA@Loewen, 27A Loewen Road, Singapore 248839 Meet Author Maranna Chan of Mystery Series Triple Nine Sleuths 16 Mar, 4-5pm Meet new young adult fiction author Maranna Chan as she launches the first book of her mystery series, Triple Nine Sleuths: Dangerous Limelight. Be inspired to write your own mystery stories as you get the first peek into the creation of a gripping, suspense-filled series. Join the author in a fast-paced hunt and win cool prizes. To get your copies autographed by the author, please produce your Books Kinokuniya receipt upon requesting for their autographs. Kinokuniya Singapore, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, #03-09/10/15, Singapore 238872 SingaPlural 2013 8-15 Mar, various timings Showcasing the best design elements in the creative spectrum - Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Interior, Furniture, Graphic and Fashion Design. Be wowed by more than 220 installations and design spaces. Activities include symposiums and competitions that promise to engage and evoke one's design senses. Log on to www.singplural.com for more information. *SCAPE, Park Mall, Dhoby Ghaut Green, Handy Road Open Space & URA Centre

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Planning a holiday or a cruise? Check out exciting travel deals at SingExpress Travel roadshow at Giant Tampines Atrium Level 2 this weekend

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Travelling with luggage Pre-book on AirAsia and Save By Adrian Eugene Seet Whenever I go on shopping trips overseas, I will bring along an empty bag with me so that I have enough storage for my purchases on the way back. What’s more, being the safe traveller that I am, I will always make sure that I pre-book extra baggage allowance on my flight back home, just so I won’t be caught in a situation where I need to dump items in order to fit the required weight. Baggage options on flights nowadays are no longer as rigid as they were in the past. One now has the flexibility of selecting different baggage needs for different legs of the journey. For example, on low-cost carrier AirAsia, passengers can pre-book their baggage allowance online, from a choice of 15kg up to 40kg. I would usually pick the comfortable option of 15kg when travelling out of Singapore, and at least 30kg when returning home, so I need not worry about exceeding any weight limit with my travel buys. Do not belittle the pre-booking benefits - they will help you save lots of money because paying for extra baggage at the counter may cost you more than twice the amount! Another thing that I like about AirAsia is the space allowance for sports equipment on board. If you are a regular sports traveller who carries your odd-sized sports gear with you whenever you travel, then you will like the sports equipment add-on that AirAsia offers. Simply inform AirAsia of the required weight and type of equipment during your booking online, and pay a one-time sports equipment fee for the checkin service. Smaller items like a tennis racquet or a hockey stick are accepted as part of your check-in baggage, so they won’t be charged. AirAsia offers up

to 40kg for odd-sized sports equipment check-in – plenty for the frequent golfers and wake boarders, if you ask me! What’s more, I found out that the add-on flexibility extends to post-online booking as well. This means that even if you change your mind and decide to opt for extra baggage after you have completed your flight booking online, AirAsia will not charge you additional service fee. Simply go onto the website, access Manage My Booking, and pay only for the standard baggage fee according to the weight you want. With such a range of add-ons available, there shouldn’t be any reason why you are only packing the bare minimum for your travels! And, if you change your mind, fret not because you can adjust your add-ons up to four hours prior to check-in, via the AirAsia website. Adrian Eugene Seet is the founder of popular lifestyle portal superadrianme.com

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7 Dance Fictions In An Ice Room 15 & 16 Mar, 8pm, $35 Like an ice core that keeps frozen chronicles of a climate past, choreographer Angela Liong creates an ice-room that breeds riddles and jumbled scenes with dreamtime characters caught in fractured time space - the constant clacking of a rocking-horse casts a spell on a descending angel, and a girl on a wooden bed can't come down because she cannot find her shoes to leave. School Of The Arts Studio Theatre, 1 Zubir Said Drive, Singapore 227968

Aveda CatWalks for Water 20 Mar, 7.30pm, $68 Aveda Singapore is hosting a catwalk for water to support its aim to inspire beauty professionals and consumers to raise millions for the protection of clean water - a basic human right that nearly 900 million people worldwide fight for daily. This will showcase hair and makeup talent from Singapore and present Art of Nature inspiration by Aveda Global Stylists. For more information and tickets, call 6280 3093, or head to Aveda Experience Centres at Tangs Orchard and Ngee Ann City. 1 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018989 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 8 Mar - 21 Apr, 10am (Tue-Fri); 11am, 2pm (Weekends & public holidays), $18, $21, $26, $29 In the second instalment of

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Singapore Repertory Theatre's The Little Company Trio series, the cast brings the well-loved fairy tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to the stage. With music and lyrics by the award-winning West End musical theatre songwriting duo, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, join the cast as they bring your child on an exciting journey through this classic children's tale. Goldilocks, on a trip into the forest, ventures into a seemingly uninhabited house and turns the place into a gigantic mess. What happends next? Bring your children and let them find out. Recommended for three-year-olds and above. Tickets from Sistic. DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Rd, Singapore 239035 INTRODUCTION TO LIFE DRAWING 2, 9, 23 & 30 Mar & 6, 13, 20 & 27 Apr, 9.30am-12.30pm, $360 (8 sessions) In this class, instructor Tang Ling Nah will teach the basic elements and principles of life drawing in relation to the human figure – observing the proportion and structure of the human body, drawing using charcoal, pencil, coloured pencils, pen and ink, and taking note of shapes, quality of line, values, texture, colour, form, and its relation with the environment. The course combines long poses and short poses focusing on the posture, gestures and movement of the model. Participants must be 18 years old and above. Email activatedcstudio@gmail.com or call 97474298 for registration and enquiries. Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053 Up Close and Personal with Kaki King 19 Mar, 6pm, $20 (excludes booking fee) Contemporary guitar extraordinaire Katherine Elizabeth King, also known as Kaki King, will bring you into her deftly astonishing musical world of fingerstyle techniques, intricate fingerpicking, slap bass and (sometimes two-handed) fret tapping. Her silky fingers, musical talent and guitar skills will wow you. King is the only woman and youngest artist featured in Rolling Stone’s list of “New Guitar Gods” in 2006 . She began learning to play the guitar at the age of four. Her skills are influenced by composerguitarists Michael Hedges and Preston Reed. Join her at this workshop to know more about her and her craft. Tickets from Sistic. Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

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EALTH & BEAUTY

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FASHION

Max Tan’s latest

conjuring Singaporean designer Max Tan is known for his structured cuts. this trend continues IN his Spring/Summer 2013 collection By Cheryl Chia Androgyny meets soft From the geometric forms – that sums up Utopia collection designer Max Tan. Expanding on simple ideas, he works his magic and conjures silhouettes that conceal the wearer’s form, creating a new shape altogether. His Spring/Summer 2013 collection, entitled Utopia, is no exception to his signature style. His new collection features geometric shapes, woodinspired finishes and kimonolike collars with pocket details. “As always, max.tan is a collection of thoughts, emotions and experiences that my design team and I go through every six months. It is a personal journey of our take on fashion and almost every season, our thoughts on what fashion means to us,” says Max. He adds, “For Utopia, it started off with us questioning how much is ever enough, given that fashion reinvents itself every six months. The search for perfection, Utopia, lead us to the works and philosophy of architect Lebbeus Woods and his idea world of what Utopia means to him. We took references from the light suspended structures on his sketches, to the chaotic clash of textures and lines.” He unveiled Utopia during Copenhagen Fashion Week last year and received positive responses. “The presentation during Copenhagen Fashion Week was a great learning experience for me. Without the help of sponsors and partners, I would not have been able to pull it off! Being in a new land for the first time and having been listed on the official schedule was a great milestone for me. It was also a wonderful opportunity to be on much foreign press!” Max enthuses. Max is currently working on his Autumn/Winter

line, a replay of his 2010-2011 collection, Against. Playing on the wrong rules of tailoring, it has an underlying story of bipolar disorder worked into it. Look out for small tailored details such as unexpected dart placements. Max is also looking to be stocked in the USA “some time soon”. “Having the right customer appreciating our clothes is what matters to us whenever we start off in a new market,” he reveals. “I hope to establish an 'Aha!' moment when customers put the garment on,” he says. He also credits his stockists Threadbare & Squirrel and Egg3 with having keen staff that take delight in explaining the story behind each garment and its little surprises. W Max.tan is stocked at Threadbare & Squirrel, 660 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188797 and Egg3, 33 Erskine Road, #01-10/11/12, Singapore 069333. From the max.tan label

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Fash Snips

From top models to sportwear The long and short of the fashion industry that you would need, love and want to know about

 H&M: Brick Lane Bikes Collaboration H&M’s capsule men’s collection for Brick Lane Bikes features all the technical details needed for easy cycling. With the versatile city-cyclist style that transitions easily into lifestyle settings, it can be worn all weekend. From water-repellent rider jackets and articulated blazers to vintage-inspired bike jerseys and caps, this 11-piece collection is made entirely with more sustainable materials as part of H&M’s conscious work. “H&M for Brick Lane Bikes brings together the fashion, function and heritage of cycling. Each piece has been designed so it can be worn on or off the bike, inspired by the vibrant colours and specialist knowledge which make Brick Lane Bikes so unique. It’s great that they’ve tested every single piece around the streets of London, so we know the collection really works,” says Petter Klusell, designer at H&M. The collection is available in stores and online from today.  Citigems Drawing inspiration from the world’s fashion runways, Citigem’s latest collection leads the arrival of its Spring/Summer line. With the themes of the “Orchestra of Spring Fashion”, the immaculatelycrafted pieces embody the four key trends that conducted the runways this season – Veiled Looks, Art of Contrast, Every Flounce Counts and Asia Society. Together, the collection highlights this season’s draping, contrast and layering trends from the runway.

 Puma Puma launches its latest Spring/Summer collection for men and women with updated colours, revived classics and new designs for a casual and sporty style. Boys can expect new colours from the Classic Suede shoe range that will go well with a B-boy style or a weekend out on the town. The girls can expect Spring pink and green colours with ballet flats and lifestyle sneakers. Like their Facebook page for more updates at www.facebook.com/pumasingapore

 Asia’s Next Top Model After a month’s challenges which saw 14 girls competing for the prestigious title of Asia’s Next Top Model, Jessica Amornkuldilok of Thailand has emerged as the inaugural winner. She walks home with $100,000, an opportunity to be the face of Canon IXUS 2013, a cover feature with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, a Subaru XV, as well as a contract with Storm Model Management in UK and Europe. Not bad, we say.

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Taste sparkling treasure

Lamb Breast with Gentleman’s Relish

Piper-Heidsieck recently held a Master Class to showcase its range of champagnes and to share its new approach to winemaking. We had a taste of its precious sparkling treasure By Lester J Wan cherry, blackberry, pink grapefruit and blood orange notes. Its structure and fruitiness is enriched with warm, spicy notes of Espelette pepper, tea and The Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Sublime (NV) liquorice. The Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime Piper-Heidsieck held a Master Class, 1998 (Magnum) hosted by Ned Goodwin MW, Piper-Heidsieck was definitely the & Charles Heidsieck Brand Ambassador for highlight. On the nose, Asia Pacific, in conjunction with The Specialist it has an initial touch Importers Trade Tasting (SITT) 2013 Asia. of sandalwood and Goodwin explains that this Master Class was cedar that gives way to Ned Goodwin, MV in part to help people to know about the new a more hearty bouquet Piper-Heidsieck as opposed to that 20 or more of gingerbread, orange years ago, as there has since been a revitalization blossom and dried apricots. The lasting aromas are in its winemaking methods and approach. of those of meringue, cocoa and liquorice, finishing At the Master Class, there were five champagnes with a subtle combination of underwood, camphor showcased and tasted – the Piper-Heidsieck Brut and bergamot orange. (NV), the Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Sublime (NV), the The structure of this wine is delightfully gentle Piper-Heidsieck Rose Sauvage (NV), the Piperand varied, constantly alternating between Heidsieck Rare Millesime 2002, and the Piperfirmness and warmth, with creamy notes and the Heidsieck Rare Millesime 1998 (Magnum). delicious aromas of cocoa, greengage plums and The Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Sublime is truly greatmango. The overall impression is a timeless wine tasting champagne. It is structured, full-bodied and that expresses richness and complexity. bursting with fruit. On the nose, the fruit is ripe, Goodwin says Piper-Heidsieck’s wines are now juicy and melts into pastry-like flavours, such as more poised, as a more sensitive approach to caramel, vanilla and dark rum, roasted pineapples, winemaking is applied. He says that what sets vanilla pear and flambéed banana. Piper-Heidsieck apart is that it has more attention On the palate, it is lively with the tastes of citrus to detail than its competitors, and its abundant fruit fruits and roasted pineapple. It has a duality which and freshness. balances between smoothness and juiciness – Goodwin is one of only five Masters of Wine cinnamon and vanilla-roasted pear. On the whole, in Asia. His work has led him to take on various it is structured, full-bodied and ‘melts in the mouth’. roles, including of sommelier, educator, show judge, The Piper-Heidsieck Rose Sauvage is a refreshing consultant and corporate buyer. blended Rosé, added to the Piper-Heidsieck Brut On his current role, he says it is the first time classic blend. It is great-structured, full-bodied and that Piper-Heidsieck has had an ambassador like fruity, elaborated with a majority of Pinot Noirs himself, travelling through Asia. There is now a (an audacious 20 to 30 per cent red wine added to greater focus for the company on Asia Pacific, the Brut NV blend), wines from over 100 crus, and including Hong Kong, Australia and Japan. Pinot Meuniers from Grande et Petite Montagne Goodwin’s advice is to try lots of things. de Reims. It has a rich and expressive red fruit “People tend to be brand-conscious. You need to nose, including characteristics of blackcurrant, open your eyes and to taste a lot,” says Goodwin. blackberry, cherry and Gariguette strawberry. “As a Master of Wine, I can tell you that the world For the palate, the Rose Sauvage is brisk, doesn’t begin or end with certain brands,” he adds. original and juicy, and simultaneously offers black

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After six years of serving up goodies, House at Dempsey changes its menu to introduce new favourites By Cheryl Chia

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ravelling to Dempsey is a hassle on its own if you don’t drive or have a cab at your beck and call, but House is one of the restaurants there that is worth the ride, or the cab booking. Apart from being seated in the lush greenery surrounding the Dempsey area, the food at House is excellent. Long-time fans of House fret not, the signature truffle fries, sliders and black pepper prawn linguine still remain on the menu. Owned by the Spa Esprit Group, the same brains behind Forty Hands, Tiong Bahru Bakery as well as beauty chains such as Browhaus and Strip, their reputation for good food remains on their new menu. Indulge your taste buds in these dishes at House. We especially love the Hanger Steak with Croquettes and Wild

Mushrooms ($27). The tender slices of meat resting on a bed of mushroom reduction and potato croquette filled with ham and béchamel sauce really hit the spot. The Lamb Breast with Gentleman’s Relish ($24), with soft meat encased in a golden shell accompanied with a tangy capers and anchovy mayonnaise, makes for a unique take on lamb. Fans of lighter and healthier dishes such as salad and soups can try their special Pearl Barley Salad ($15) with barley pearls, crunchy peas generously drizzled with marjoram vinaigrette and red quinoa, for a nutty flavour. Their Warm Salad of Warm Mushrooms ($16) that features assorted sautéed mushrooms tossed with potatoes, artichokes and a watercress puree is also one to try. It is a great option to fulfil your daily vegetable intake.

We also liked the Asparagus, Serrano Ham and Crumbed Egg ($22) – a half-boiled egg that is fried, and with Serrano ham wrapped around it atop long tubes of asparagus. This is great for a light-ish appetiser if you’re not too peckish. The Wagyu Spring Rolls ($29) served up with a Thaiinspired papaya salad make for a great twist on the typical popiah with its crispy exterior and tender, slightly sweet interior with tender pieces of Wagyu beef. If you like pasta, you have to get the Braised Pork Shoulder Rigatoni ($28). The flavourful, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce tossed with chunky rigatonis with shredded pork shoulders is sheer ambrosia. The pasta provides a satisfying bite without too much sauce sticking to it. Fried food fiends would enjoy the Fish Basket ($29) filled to the brim with

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Momotaro Sashimi In the ninth in a series featuring chefs sharing recipes using ingredients from Japan, Chef Dan Segall creates a Momotaro tomato sashimi in three easy steps By Lester J Wan

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It is always a pleasure to see Chef Dan Segall, Group Executive Chef of The Big Idea Group, with his affable personality and artistic concepts. This time, he has chosen to create a Japanese starter, Momotaro Sashimi, using Japanese Momotaro tomatoes. These Japanese Momotaro [peach boy] tomatoes that Chef Dan has chosen cost about $8 for two because they are so good, but there are cheaper options available in Japanese supermarkets. In fact, these Momotaro tomatoes taste almost like the sweet types of fruit you eat after a meal. They certainly do not taste like the usual tomatoes we are more familiar with. Japan’s natural environment is rich in regional and seasonal changes. Taking advantage of these changes, producers have developed a wide variety of vegetables. Japanese vegetables are succulent, with unique tastes. Producers have continued their efforts to produce high quality vegetables through selective breeding and the application of specialised farming methods. Eating vegetables raw has thus become a common practice in

Japan, and vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage and shallots are firm favourites to be eaten raw in salads at home. In recent times, their distinctive taste and attractiveness has also led to an increasing number of French and Italian chefs who use Japangrown vegetables. Likewise, Momotaro tomatoes, and this dish, are exceptional. Ingredients • Momotaro Tomatoes [or cheaper ones from Japanese supermarkets] • Yuzu • Seaweed flakes • Shiro shoyu • A bit of sea salt Method 1. Pour Shiro Shoyu [available in Japanese supermarkets] into a small dish or saucer. Add a small slice of yuzu zest to it. 2. Slice the tomatoes carefully, roughly into quarters. 3. Sprinkle a bit of seaweed flakes over the tomatoes and barely salt them. Your tasty, juicy and sweet Momotaro Sashimi can now be savoured. These little ‘peaches’ are a true delight. Fat Cow, 1 Orchard Boulevard, #01-01/02, Singapore 248649

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“Apart from being seated in the lush greenery surrounding the Dempsey area, the food at House is excellent. ”

Four Seas Fried Mee & Rice, Fried Hor Fun is located in Albert Centre. Whether its hor fun, fried mee, fish head soup or sliced fish soup, it really floats our boat

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Four Seas Fish Head Soup floats our boat It had been almost six months since I patronised this stall. The main reason why I took so long to visit this stall was not the food but because I did not have the patience to wait, in the past. I still remember that the hor fun served here was outstanding and its gravy was tasty and flavourful. This time round, I resisted the temptation to order their hor fun and was determined to be patient and order another dish - Fish Head Soup with Rice. I queued for 35 minutes during lunch hour! At long last, I got my food. The Fish Head Soup with Rice at $4.50 was value for money. Customers can choose to have the fish soup with preserved vegetables or bitter gourd. They were very generous with the amount of fish head. There were so many pieces that I took a good half an hour savouring them, despite considering myself to be a fast eater. The soup was filled with many different ingredients – preserved vegetables, fish meat, spring onions and several other ingredients that I could not recognise. There were also small bits of pork lard added to enhance the flavour of the soup and to provide an additional crispy and crunchy texture. The soup was 'souperlicious' robust and packed with flavours! It was slightly salty, mainly due to the preserved vegetables, with a faint hint of sweetness. The fish

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battered fish, shrimp scampi, and seasoned calamari, complete with chips, peas and Gribiche sauce. Great side dishes for sharing are the Pumpkin Hazelnut Fries ($12) and the Carrot Fennel Fries ($9). If you want a spot of sweetness, order the Tau Sar Pau ($2.50). It is literally a flat-ish white pau filled all the way through with homemade red bean paste. This is especially satisfying when paired with a pot of tea or coffee. Also

note their Pandan Jelly Sponge ($6) with almond cream, black rice and toasted almonds for a uniquely sweet treat to end the meal. So, why not make the drive to Dempsey Hill this weekend for some great nosh? House is located at 8D Dempsey Road, Singapore 249672. Tel: 6475 7787

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head was fresh. More importantly, it was not fried. You may have noticed how many fish soup stalls fry their fish heads to mask the fishy taste which, at times, means that the fish is not fresh. I easily finished the whole bowl of soup. The salted bean sauce mixed with chilli padi is a must for fish soup lovers. I can’t help but say how I wish all fish soup stalls provided this instead of chilli padi with light soy sauce. The taste is totally different and does not complement as well as the one with the salted bean sauce! Four Seas Fried Mee & Rice, Fried Hor Fun did not disappoint. It was a fulfilling meal. The only negative aspect was the long waiting time. I am keen to try their Bitter Gourd Sliced Fish Soup when I have the opportunity and, of course, patience. It is such good value for money considering the quantity and quality of fish given. P.S. Even if the queue at this stall is short, you are likely to be waiting for a long time. This is because the regulars normally do not queue. Four Seas Fried Mee & Rice, Fried Hor Fun, Albert Centre Market & Food Centre, 270 Queen Street, #01-106, Singapore 180270 From foodiefc.blogspot.sg

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Pull Apart Apple Cinnamon Bread This loaf of bread was on our food blogger’s radar for the longest time but she never got down to baking it until a friend came over By maameemoomoo I’m usually pretty gung-ho and will attempt new bakes on the day guests arrive but, for this bread, it wasn’t the case. The look was a little intimidating. I wasn’t sure if my first attempt would nail it so, yes, I did a test bake prior to the lunch date. Heh! And boy, was I glad or what! Here is a recipe for a successful version. Ingredients For the filling: • 1 green apple, skinned and cubed • 85g of sugar • 1-2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoons of nutmeg • 26g of unsalted butter For the dough: • 60g of unsalted butter, melted • 1/3 cup of lukewarm milk • 1/4 cup of lukewarm water • 2 large eggs • 385g of plain flour • 45g of sugar • 1/2 teaspoon of salt • 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast Method 1. Whisk together the butter, milk, water, eggs, and vanilla extract. 2. In the bowl mixer, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then add the wet ingredients.

Using the dough hook attachment, mix and knead until the dough is smooth. The dough will be quite soft. If it seems too dry, add a little water. If it seems too sticky add just a little flour, up to a 1/4 cup. 3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 4. Grease a 9” × 5” loaf pan. 5. Gently deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly greased surface. Roll the dough into a 12” × 20” rectangle. 6. Stir the vanilla into the melted butter. Spread the butter mixture over the entire top on the dough. Use a pastry brush to get the butter evenly spread over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top, using your hand to spread it evenly over the butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the dough. Add the apples, on top of the cinnamon and sugar, and sprinkle on the nuts, if using. 7. Cut the dough cross-wise into six 3 1/2” × 12” strips. Stack the strips on top of one another. Cut the stack into six pieces, about 2” × 3 1/2” each. This part is a little messy but it doesn’t have to be perfect.

8. Turn the pieces on edge, and place them in the loaf pan one in front of the other, from one end of the pan to the other, squeezing them in tight. I sprinkled any nut or apple that had fallen off over the top of the dough after I put it into the pan. 9. Cover the pan and allow the loaf to rise for 30 to 60 minutes, until it’s almost doubled in size. While the loaf is rising, preheat the oven to 350°F. 10. Bake the loaf for 45 to 55 minutes in the centre of the oven, tenting it with foil after 30 minutes. Remove the loaf from the oven, and transfer it to a rack to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before turning it out of the pan to cool completely. 11. While still slightly warm, spoon the glaze over the top of the bread. Note: Do not coat the apples with sugar. The first time I baked it, I almost wiped out the entire loaf. It’s crazy-good! If not for the little self-control left in me, I would have finished the whole loaf! From www.maameemoomoo.com

Japanese cuisine is known for changing by the season and homegrown sushi chain Sushi Tei is no exception. Launching its latest promotional “Epicurean Winter Delight” menu, these items will be available until Mar 19. Instead of going to your usual conveyor belt sushi place, why not take the family out for proper, affordable Japanese fare? The seasonal menu features abalone, monkfish liver and fresh oysters on their dishes. Prized by the Japanese, the Awabi Sashimi ($18) – fresh abalone that is lightly steamed and garnished with a squirt of lemon – makes for a refreshing appetiser. We also loved the ankimo – monkfish liver. Think of the French foie gras but in fish form. It has the soft, luscious texture of foie gras but with none of the gamey scent. The Ankimo Ponzu ($6.50) is served with grated radish, green onions and tangy citrusbased ponzu sauce. Oyster lovers can also enjoy their Kaki Kimchi Nabe ($14), an oyster-filled mini-hotpot with vinegary kimchi, enoki mushrooms and a myriad other vegetables. A great dish for these cold, rainy days. Also, try the Bamboo Oyster Roll ($8), a playful twist on bamboo sushi. A hollowedout cucumber is stuffed full of pan-fried oysters and egg, topped with diced tomatoes and with a sesame sauce drizzled over. End the meal with a sweet treat, with the Naruto Sweet Potato Ice Cream ($3.40), a sticky-sweet snack imported from Hokkaido. You can pick from the selection of frozen Nama chocolates and pancakes as well. Visit www.sushitei.com for more information.

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ou probably recognise Fly Entertainment artiste, actress and now producer, Tan Kheng Hua from her comedic role in long-running sitcom Phua Chu Kang as Margaret, the career-woman wife to Pierre Png’s character. Kheng Hua has since appeared in more than 50 local theatre productions including leads in landmark plays such as Beauty World, the Dim Sum Dollies shows and was even the consultant producer for the recent Pangdemonium show, The Full Monty. She was also involved in Dick Lee’s Peranakan comedy production, Sayang Sayang, alongside artistes John Lee and Michelle Chong. Apart from acting, she has also made a foray into creating television dramas. Her productions such as 9 Lives and Do Not Disturb were critically acclaimed and heralded. Her part in a photographic exihibition entitled 21 Remarkable Women for Aware has also gained quite a few eyeballs. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we have a chat with her regarding her latest foray into theatre with the Sing Theatre version of the French movie Huit Femmes (8 Women). How are you preparing for your role in 8 Women? Erm... Don't tell Sam (Scott-Blackhall,

Director of 8 Women)... but I haven't started doing any homework! How about watching the original film with Catherine Deneuve? I did watch the movie… But I didn't like it, so I don't think it counts as homework. Who has been your favourite character to play thus far? I’d say that my favourite character is the character I am going to play. How so? Because you learn to love the characters that you play. If you could meet one person, dead or alive, who would you pick? This is easy. I would want to meet my papa who passed away nearly 15 years

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What’s the most memorable/funny moment that occurred on the job? Well, we haven't started rehearsals yet. So the only "work" we've done so far is the photo-shoot and I'd say the funniest thing on that for me was that the way I was styled looked exactly like Ivan Heng as Zaza in Wild Rice's 2012 musical, La Cage! I Whatsapp-ed the photo of me in character to Ivan and we had a good snigger. What would you like to say to all Singaporeans? Take the time to know your country. What makes you smile? Old phone film-lets I've taken of my daughter as a little girl. W

really an enigma in Baum’s book. Who is this guy? How did he get there? How did he end up with this fantastic apparatus and become a ruler if he’s a fake?” “This film explains how all the characters became who they are and explains their origins so you understand them a little more,” actress Mila Kunis, who plays Theodora, observes. Golden Globe nominee Kunis (for Black Swan) plays the tormented young witch Theodora, and the other two witches are played by Academy Award-winner Rachel Weisz (for The Constant Gardener) as Theodora’s older sister, Evanora, the witch who rules over Emerald City, as well as three-time Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams (for Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine and My Week with Marilyn) as Glinda, the good witch. The film also stars Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Zach Braff (for Scrubs and Garden State), who plays Franco’s circus assistant and also lends his vocal talents to one of the CGI creatures in the story — Finley, the winged monkey, who accompanies the magician on his journey through Oz, serving as his sounding board and conscience. To match this magical movie, the talent and experience of four-time

Michelle Williams as Glinda, one of the witches

The inimitable magic of When small-time magician Oscar Diggs pulls one flimflam too many, he is whirled into the fantastical Land of Oz, where he must transform into the great wizard — and a better man Disney’s fantastical adventure, Oz the Great and Powerful, imagines the origins of L Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs, played by James Franco, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is whirled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot — fame and fortune are his for the taking — until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Director Sam Raimi’s new fantasy adventure, Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful, imagines the origins of the beloved wizard character, who made

ago. I miss him.

Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman was enlisted. Special makeup artists Howard Berger, an Oscar-winner, and Greg Nicotero both created the looks of several of the unique denizens of Oz, including creatures such as the

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his debut in author L Frank Baum’s first book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. As a cinematic prequel to the book, the film explores the back story of the wizard character and offers a unique, original experience. Baum, who wrote 14 novels from 1900 to 1920, all set in the fantasy land he so vividly created, never fully portrayed the wizard character’s background in his classic books. “I love origin stories and I liked the idea of how the wizard came to be,” says producer Joe Roth. “So, going back to Baum’s books to research and imagine his beginnings seemed like a great idea,” he says.

With Oz the Great and Powerful, Raimi, of the Spider-Man trilogy, tackles the biggest directorial project of his career, saying, “This is a very big picture, gigantic in scale. The world of Oz as Frank Baum created it has so many different countries and lands. It’s an entire, fabricated world.” “As large as the Spider-Man films were, that was a fantastic character in a city we knew, Manhattan. It wasn’t a created world. That’s what Baum has done in his books. He’s created this entire world of Oz,” he says. The imaginative story follows Oscar to the vibrant Land of Oz. Raimi says, “It’s very interesting to me that we learn about this mysterious character of Oz, who is

Based on the original French film, Huit Femmes, starring Catherine Deneuve, this tragic comedy revolves around the death of the patriarch of a family, and the resulting whodunit that ensues among eight women. The play, 8 Women, covers the issues as well as the skeletons in the closet in the family, that come to light as a result of a death of a prominent member of the family. The Sing Theatre version stars Tan Kheng Hua, Neo Swee Lin, Serene Chen, Morgane Stroobant, Sophie Wee, Julia Abueva, Daisy Irani as well as Kimberly Creaseman. They play the wife, mother-in-law, sisterin-law, chambermaid, elder daughter, younger daughter, housekeeper and sister respectively. Hilarity and meaningful arias and songs ensue with each skeleton that falls out from the closet. Who murdered the patriarch? Will there be a happy ending? Or will they learn to appreciate and treasure one another the hard way? All these questions culminate in a climax with a twist, that will reveal all. Watch 8 Women, beginning Mar 29 and running until Apr 7 at the SOTA Drama Theatre. Tickets from Sistic.

“fame and fortune are his for the taking — until he meets three witches...” Munchkins, the Tinkers and the Winkies, as well as the ghastly look of the Wicked Witch of the West. All the sets for Oz the Great and Powerful were built indoors, including the fauna-rich Whimsie Woods. The sets were spread out over seven sound stages at the Michigan Motion Pictures Studios’ sound stage facility in Michigan. Oz the Great and Powerful was filmed in 3D using 3D cameras. This was a new experience for Raimi. Filming in 3D changed the way Raimi worked with the camera — 3D cameras are not as mobile, and the director likes to move the camera around quite a lot. Raimi would like moviegoers to come to the theatre expecting a big adventure and a story that they can connect with. “I hope they laugh and fall in love with the Wizard,” says Raimi. “I hope they’re terrorised by the Wicked Witch and the winged baboons. I think there are some surprises waiting for them down the Yellow Brick Road,” he says. Oz the Great and Powerful (PG13) Director: Sam Raimi Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams Genre: Fantasy Adventure Run Time: 127 min Release Date: 7 Mar Oscar encounters a living doll

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Easter getaways Still haven’t gotten a chance to take a break and get away? The Good Friday holiday and Easter period is a great opportunity. It’s now or never

alentine’s, the Mid-March school break and the NATAS Travel Fair are over. Have you missed the opportunity to grab good deals and go on a relaxing getaway? Fear not, the Good Friday and Easter weekend is coming. Check out these offers, and leave work behind for a while. These trips are sure to rejuvenate you. AirAsia – Weekly Promos AirAsia has weekly promotions now on until endMarch. This is in line with AirAsia Singapore’s Awesome Asia campaign, a one-month initiative that highlights all 14 of its direct routes in a series of TV advertisements aired on Mediacorp Channel 8. The first series of ads feature Malaysia, followed by Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. In conjunction with the campaign, AirAsia Singapore is offering attractive deals for all 14 routes to the above countries, starting with Malaysia.

Chan Brothers – Dubai, Guilin and Three Gorges Chan Brothers Travel has more getaway packages and, among these, three interesting ones stand out. The 6D Dubai Fantasy starts from $1,538, excluding taxes and surcharges. There is up to $400 off per couple from usual price. Highlights include seeing the famous Burj Al Arab and the Gold Souq, going to the Wild Water Wadi Park, and having an Arabian barbecue dinner with a bellydance performance. The departure is on Mar 30. The 9D Guilin Yangshuo Merryland package starts from $488, excluding taxes and surcharges. Be one of the first from Singapore to witness the picturesque Longji Terraced Fields, cruise along the Li River, and have fun at Guangxi Guilin Merryland Resort, one of the largest theme parks in China. Stay at 5-star hotels throughout your trip, with two nights at the 5-star Guilin Sheraton. The departure dates available are Mar 22, 26 and 28. The 9/10D Three Gorges + Zhangjiajie + Chongqing package starts from $1,328, excluding taxes and surcharges. Stay for four nights on board a cruise ship meandering the scenic Three Gorges River. You will also get to take the Bailong Elevator, the only elevator that holds three world records: the world’s fastest passenger elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor sightseeing elevator, and the world’s greatest maximum load elevator. This one-of-a-kind sightseeing tour will show you Yuanjiajie, the Mihun Platform, the West Stone Forest, etc. Departure dates are Mar 22 and 27. For more, call Chan Brothers Travel at 6438 8880. jetabout holidays – Majestic Maldives Jetabout Holidays, Holiday Tours & Travel Pte Ltd, has luxury getaways to the incomparable Maldives. The 3 Nights Adaaran Club Rannalhi Maldives

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To Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Penang and Langkawi, AirAsia Singapore is offering a S$1* base fare for booking between Mar 4 to 10, to travel between Apr 1 (Easter) to May 31. The all-in-fare includes fares, fuel surcharges and airport taxes, with paymentprocessing fee applicable. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights during public holidays, school breaks and weekends. Promotions for other destinations will be available in subsequent weeks. Check out www.AirAsia.com for more. You can also visit the AirAsia Singapore Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsiaSG), Instagram (instagram. com/AirAsiaSG) and Facebook (facebook.com/ AirAsiaSingapore) pages for more updates on the latest promotions, activities and contests.

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(minimum two to travel) starts from $1,138 per adult on a twin-sharing basis, saving you $110 per couple; the 3 Nights Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa (minimum two to travel) starts from $1,298 per adult on a twin-sharing basis, saving you $160 per couple; and the 3 Nights Vivanta Coral Reef Maldives by Taj (minimum two to travel) is from $1,678 per adult on twin-sharing basis, saving $130 per couple. These include return economy airfare to Maldives

on Singapore Airlines (V Class), three nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast, and return airport-hotel-airport by speedboat. There is a further option to extend your stay on the island-paradise, surrounded by clear blue waters and colourful fish. Note, payment and ticketing must be completed by Mar 15. These prices exclude airport tax, security tax and other applicable surcharges (approximately $360 per person as at Feb 28) which will be subject to change due to currency fluctuation. For booking and enquiries please call 6734 1818 or go to www.jetabout.com.sg CONTIKI HOLIDAYS – easter in amsterdam Contiki Holidays offers a four-day Easter in Amsterdam concept tour package going from only US$375 per person. You can explore the grand city, and even hunt for Easter eggs among the many pretty tulips. You will also get to celebrate the Keukenhof Festival with a Heineken in hand, and see how traditional Dutch cheese and clogs are made. You can even explore the iconic canals and the city of Amsterdam on bicycle. W For booking and enquiries call 6337 8166 or go to www.contiki.com .

Youthful travel we caught up with a Tour Manager AT Natas Travel Fair to share a few words on travel Mark Heap, Tour Manager of Contiki Holidays, has an all-inclusive role, in order to give customers an allinclusive package. He describes his job as having to take care of everything, including knowing where to get the nearest doctor in an emergency, so that all travellers need to do is to have fun and enjoy themselves. “My job entails a number of things that includes helping to get particular things our travellers may need, to giving them public transport information or maps of where they are going. Most importantly, I lead the city tours and programmes, and make sure they have a great time on their holiday,” he says. As to what is unique about Contiki Holidays, Mark responds, “We do awesome trips! We are the largest tour company for those between the ages of 16 to 35.” “I don’t think you can get the same kind of programme, at the same kind of price, and with the entire thing done for you,” says Mark. According to him, Contiki also has the most number of definite departures, as well as the largest varieties of trips and trip durations. There are also three different types of trips to suit three different budgets. Mark has travelled much of the world, having managed Contiki’s tours to Eastern and Western Europe, the UK and Ireland, as well as the Croatia sailing tours. He is now running the Australian tours which are on the East coast of Australia and the Northern Territories. Mark says that everyone should check out Contiki’s interesting packages to various destinations, especially to South America, as well as the Croatia sailing tours.

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The cabin is equipped with the following features: • The industry’s first flat-bed that also features a six-foot-six “Z” bed position, supporting the knees and back in a seated recline; • A revolutionary, electronically-operated privacy screen; • Inflight audio and video on demand entertainment system; • Dedicated storage space within each seat area for passengers to store laptops, handbags and shoes; • A revamped Club Kitchen that offers customers access to high-quality British brands of snacks and refreshments from up-market supermarket chain Waitrose, The Ice Cream Union, Teonis the artisan bakery and Beckleberry’s the patisserie; and • An umami-rich inflight food menu inspired by renowned British chef, Heston Blumenthal.

Fly British Airways in style to Sydney and London New cabins, new aircraft and an extensive route network await British Airways customers in Singapore placing new emphasis on its motto, “To Fly. To Serve.”, British Airways is restating its resolve to put the customer at the heart of everything. Between now and 2017, the airline has committed to invest more than £5 billion in products and services. This will benefit customers in terms of an expanded route network, new aircraft, new cabins, and better lounges. Funds have also been allocated to make the travel experience more comfortable and convenient for customers on the ground and in the air. Singapore customers can already experience the airline’s new cabin and enhanced service in British Airways’ First class. What’s more, come April 2013, all British Airways’ flights from Sydney to London via Singapore will be served by the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the newest aircraft in the airline’s fleet. Dubbed “the face of the future” of British Airways, the Boeing 777-300ER is the airline’s flagship longhaul aircraft, making all British Airways flights from Singapore a dream to fly on. From 31 March 2013, all British Airways flights from Singapore to London will arrive at its awardwinning home at Heathrow Terminal 5. Whether you are heading to Europe or onward to over 20 cities in North America from Singapore, here’s what’s in store for you.

on board BRITISH AIRWAYS’ boeing 777-300ER First British Airways’ 90-year heritage reached a new milestone with its First cabin. With a £100 million price tag, it is the ultimate in luxury. It had been rolled out across the airline’s fleet through 2011. First brings together privacy, comfort, space and contemporary British design. It draws on the airline’s heritage, focusing on quality and attention to detail. It avoids ostentatious gadgets and gimmicks, and focuses on simplicity and quality. Every feature has been carefully considered and researched to ensure British Airways gives customers what they want. Club World Club World is ideal for travellers who wish to sleep, work or simply relax in a comfortable environment. Club World features a patented Yin-Yang seating position, the first and only such configuration in the industry. The seats were inspired by Korean designer Don-Tae Lee, co-founder of Tangerine Design. Re-launched in 2008 to provide customers with wider, more comfortable seats, additional privacy, and more entertainment options, Club World continues to win industry awards to this day.

The luxurious Club World experience goes well beyond the cabin. All premium customers flying to regional destinations in the UK and Europe can enjoy fast and trouble-free connections at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, exclusive for passengers travelling on British Airways or Iberia. While in London, customers also have access to the worldclass Arrivals lounge and Galleries lounge complex.

Features of new World Traveller include: • Wider, ergonomically-designed seats (17.8”) with lumbar support and new hammock-style headrest; • A state-of-the-art seat-back entertainment system with an 8.9” screen offering audio-video on demand with more than 230 TV programmes, 70 films, 400 CDs and interactive games, children and family content. Customers can play games against each other with the IFE handset. As well as being much quieter, the Boeing 777-300ER is extremely fuel efficient. Carbon dioxide emissions per seat will be 23 per cent lower than the B747-400. The World Traveller and World Traveller Plus seats are made by Recaro, known for its premium automotive seats used by Porsche and Audi. It also features the new Thales In-Flight Entertainment system, which offers travellers 50 per cent more movie choices and 200 per cent more TV and audio options. It is also equipped with a larger bathroom, giving easier access to customers with restricted mobility. Find out more at ba.com

World Traveller Plus World Traveller Plus is British Airways’ premium economy product. The airline was the first global commercial carrier to introduce four classes configured in a single aircraft. This service is for the cost-conscious business traveller and discerning leisure passenger who wants more space and privacy.

BRITISH AIRWAYS’ CONNECTIVITY TO NORTH AMERICA

Features of World Traveller Plus include: • Wider seats with more legroom, a new hammock-style adjustable headrest, footrest and increased recline; • A new seat-back entertainment system with a bigger 10.6” high-resolution screen offering more than 230 TV programmes, 70 films, 400 CDs and interactive games, children and family content.

British Airways flies to 26 destinations in North America via its London hub to cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas. With its partner American Airlines, British Airways offers seamless connections to over 200 cities in North America. Plan and book your next North American getaway at ba.com.

World Traveller The new generation cabins with new seats and a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system will be fitted on all British Airways’ new long-haul aircraft.

The World Traveller Plus seats

British Airways’ current sale fares to North America • Toronto from $2,093 • Philadelphia from $2,097 • Montreal from $2,098 • Boston from $2,099 • New York from $2,099 • Washington from $2,099 • Orlando from $2,462 • Tampa from $2,462 • Chicago from $2,498 • Atlanta from $2,499 • Miami from $2,499 • Houston from $2,583 • Dallas from $2,585 • Vancouver from $2,822 • Calgary from $2,833 • Denver from $2,835 • Las Vegas from $2,835 • Los Angeles from $2,835 • Phoenix from $2,835 • San Diego from $2,835 • San Francisco from $2,835 • Seattle from $2,835 Terms & Conditions • Sale ends 11 Mar 2013, unless sold out. Subject to availability. • Return Economy Airfares from Singapore are inclusive of taxes and surcharges. • All flights via London to final destination. • Prices are correct as at 13 Feb 2013 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change, so please check ba.com for latest prices and availability • This offer is for travel on selected British Airways flights. Travel from 31 Mar 2013 to 31 Jul 2013. • One flight and date change permitted. An administrative charge and service fees will apply. E-Tickets issued are non-refundable. The cost of travel between airports is not included in your fare. British Airways’ standard terms and conditions apply.

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YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED with FUN AND HAPPINESS

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