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5-7 Sep, 8pm (5 Sep); 8pm, 9.30pm (6 & 7 Sep), $12 (Concession), $15 (Adult)
Two choreographers take audiences on a journey to four separate site-specific performances within the same compound, based on
the concept of “coming full circle”. These new works are inspired by people's tales, the desirable choices they make and its inevitable outcomes, and feature independent local dance artists and young dancers from Little Arts Academy, a non-profit organisation which identifies artistically-inclined children and youths from economicallydisadvantaged families. On Sep 6 & 7, you can also browse the Xperience 3Sixty arts bazaar which displays artworks by youth, and features items from different cultures and heritage. Admission to the bazaar is free, and it is open between 5-10pm. 2 Kampong Kapor Road, Tel: 62980771, www. mayadancetheatre.org
of 15 15-foot fibreglass poppy sculptures created in five colours, and one of three sculptures from the Amethyst edition will be in Singapore. Outside ArtScience Museum, 10 Bayfront Avenue, www.lovepeaceflower.com
Expect firewielders and other entertainment
Moonlit party 14 Sep, 4pm till late
The safety driving challenge with prizes 7 Sep, 8am-2pm, $100 per team; 3-4 people per car
Join a fun competition with your friends where you can win prizes for safe driving. The recent spate of driving accidents underscores the dire consequences of
reckless driving. Join the AIG DriveSafe Challenge to put your safety driving skills to the test. Supported by the Singapore Road Safety Council, this half-day event will see participants scored on how accurately and efficiently they complete a series of challenges in six locations island-wide, without flouting traffic rules.
There is $6,000 in cash prizes up for grabs and each team gets a goodie bag valued at $280. Families can also join in the fun with activities after the Challenge. AIG Asia Pacific will donate all registration fees to the Singapore Road Safety Council to support its on-going efforts to ensure road safety. Sign up now, as it is limited to 150 cars on a first-come-first-serve basis. Visit www.aig.com. sg/AIGDriveSafeChallenge for details. Event starts and ends at The Grandstand, Turf Club Road, Singapore 287994
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Full Steam Ahead, Singapore's full moon party, returns to kick off F1 Season with non-stop tunes, beer pong, giant beach ball action and stellar DJs. Call 9750 5323 or e-mail book@tanjongbeachclub.com to book your table or daybed. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, www.tanjongbeachclub.com, Tel: 6270 1355 A preview of the full moon party
NEW! FREE! Nakakiyo no entakukei 6 Sep - 13 Oct, 12pm-7pm (Tue-Sat), 12pm-6pm (Sun) Emerging Japanese artist Masanori Handa presents his first solo exhibition in Singapore - an immense yet intricate art installation put together with trailing vines, timber, cement, canvas, foam and fabric. The title is roughly translated as “the art of creating miniature landscape gardens”. Ota Fine Arts, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-23, www.otafinearts.com/singapore NEW! FREE! Nostra 2 Until 16 Sep, 6-9pm (Mon-Fri), 1.30pm-5pm (Sat) In this arts showcase with the themes of remembrance, hope, and reflection of our local art scene, 13 young local artists' work embed whimsical, abstract and psychological expressions infused with music, design and video. There will also be new media and installation works by emerging international artists. Conclave Gallery, 40 Tras Street, Tel: 9825 5758 FREE! Ron Wong: Homecoming Until 16 Oct, 12pm-2pm (Tue), 5-7pm (Wed), by appointment only Homecoming is Ron’s third solo exhibition but first in Singapore. She draws from her experiences living in Singapore and Shanghai, and satirically distorts the figures of her subjects based on her perspective. Ernst & Young Gallery, 1 Raffles Quay, Tel: 6535 7777, www.ey.com SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 1 Sep, 5am onwards, various fees SAF Operationally Ready NSmen, take part in this run and enjoy more than 75 per cent savings at the Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon. Visit www.safra.sg/Participate/Singapore-Bay-Run for more. Flag off at Esplanade Bridge
now on Check out these events over the next two weeks NEW! FREE! Achieve Thru Art Until 21 Oct Students and youths in Singapore may have a chance to win tickets to 12 global destinations if they upload a picture of their artwork based on the theme "Countries, Cultures & Festivals" onto a virtual gallery available worldwide. They can use any medium such as paint, charcoal, or crayons, and those with the most popular votes in four categories from primary to secondary school may win prizes such as iPad minis. achievethruart.com/singapore NEW! AN EVENING WITH FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS 4 Sep, 8pm, $98, $128, $148, $168, $198 Take a musical journey through all Frankie Valli and Four Seasons’ greatest hits such as "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man". Their story was also told in a Broadway hit musical, The Jersey Boys. Tickets from Sistic. The Star Theatre, The Star, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Tel: 6348 5555 NEW! Arts Flea Market 30-31 Aug, 6pm-12am In conjunction with Singapore Night Festival, vendors from different industries will be focusing on handmade items designed or made in Singapore in this flea market. These include Modparade, Something Mellow, PAVE, When I Was Four, and Hey Kumo. CHIJmes Hall, 30 Victoria Street, www.public-garden.com FREE! Between Here and Nanyang: Marco Hsu’s Brief History of Malayan Art Until Dec 2015, 10am-7.30pm (Tue-Sat), 10am-6pm (Sun), Closed on Mon In 1963, art critic and columnist Marco Hsu wrote articles about the history of art in Malaya, and essays on the cultural history of the people of the Malayan Peninsula, which were compiled into a book. In this exhibition, also the 50th anniversary of the book's publication, NUS Museum uses art and artefacts he referred to, to raise questions of identity and nation building. NUS Museum, South and Southeast Asian Gallery, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, Tel: 6516 8817 Book Sale & Story Time! 14 Sep, 10am-1pm Bring your children for a fun, interactive storytelling session of Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel. Enjoy this tale about a clever spider who tricks an elephant and other animals; suitable for five-yearolds and above. Email enquiries@literacyplus.com.sg to register by 10 Sep. There are also book discounts. LiteracyPlus Enrichment Centre, Blk 41 Holland Drive. #01-21, www.literacyplus.com.sg, Tel: 6777 2468 NEW! Is Asia One? Towards an Asian Art History 14 Sep, 9.30am-5.30pm Is there such a thing as Asian art? In conjunction with a special exhibition of new acquisitions, Devotion and Desire: Cross-cultural art in Asia, this symposium provides an opportunity to examine the concept of Asian art before the 20th Century. Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg, Tel: 6332 7798 FREE! Love & Peace Global Sculpture Campaign Until 28 Feb 2014, all day The world's largest art installation, Love & Peace by renowned artist Ana Tzarev is here. It is made up
FREE! Singapore Night Festival 30, 31 Aug, 7pm-2am Singapore's nocturnal extravaganza is back. Immerse yourself in the arts. Aerial performances, art and light installations, and music and dance acts by both international and local artists will be happening in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. At Homemade (30 & 31 Aug), expect intimate unplugged sessions by Pleasantry, The Obedient Wives Club, Inch Chua and The Bushmen. Singapore's first "rock" orchestra, The Electric Symphony Project will also make its debut, giving a fresh treatment to favourite local songs. Night Festival at the Peranakan Museum 2013 30, 31 Aug, 7-11pm (for activities) Explore the Peranakan Museum after dark. During this late night opening, you can check out the contemporary art installation Luminous Depths, catch exciting performances and participate in special activities in the galleries. The museum will be open until 2am. Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, www. peranakanmuseum.sg, Tel: 6332 7591 Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2013 31 Aug - 1 Sep, 10am-8pm, $19, $25, $50 See virtual reality come to life at this convention featuring anime, comics, collectibles, games, movies, and manga and toy elements in South East Asia. Check out the exhibitions of toys, and take pictures with cosplayers of anime or manga characters roaming the halls. You can even get autographs of pop culture stars such as Adi Granov, David Mack and Simone Legno. Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall B & C, Level 1, www.singaporetgcc.com NEW! T’ANG QUARTET: Bohemian Rhapsody 7 Sep, 8pm, $28, $38, $48 In this concert celebrating its 21st anniversary, T’ang Quartet pays tribute to Czech composers, who have been important influences on its music. The pieces performed include Erwin Schulhoff's His String Quartet No 1, and Antonín Dvorák’s String Quartet in F, Op. 96. School of The Arts (SOTA) Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Drive, www.sota.edu.sg, Tel: 6338 9663 The Cider Sessions Until 30 Sep, 7.30pm (Timbre @ Gillman); 8pm (The Arts House), free (Minimum one drink applies) Chill out to acoustic sets with a pint of cider at The Cider Sessions, a series of monthly live gigs with set-ups ranging from a soloist to a four-piece band. Last month's sessions saw performances by Jack & Rai, Andy Yang and Kevin Mathews. Timbre @Gillman, 9A Lock Road, #01-05; Timbre @The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, #01-04 The Black Frame Project: YourSingapore 5-30 Sep, 11am-6pm (Mon-Sat), Closed on Sun & public holiday This exhibition presents an insight into the collective perspectives of Singapore through ceramics on canvas, oil and other artworks by local and Indian artists. Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Road, www.indigoblueart.com, Tel: 6372 1719
Coming Soon Mark your calendars for these events happening in three to four weeks NEW! Baby & Junior Race 2013 22 Sep, 10am-6pm, $15, $25, $35 Parents with restless, energetic toddlers can sign their kids up for this race and see if they are the fastest to toddle to the finishing line. Older children eight years old and below can also join the race with a parent. There are $5,000 worth of vouchers and prizes to be won. Register at www.ticketbooth.com.sg by Sep 8. D’ Marquee, Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close, www.downtowneast.com.sg, Tel: 6589 1666
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NEW! Barbie Live! 10-14 Sep, 2.45pm & 6.45pm (Tue-Fri), 11am, 2.45pm & 6.45pm (Sat); $35, $55, $75, $95, $125 Fulfil your daughter's dream to see Barbie live on stage in this musical production featuring a cast of 19 talented dancers and singers. Their song and dance and amazing sets will transport spellbound children into Barbie’s Magical World. Tickets are on sale now. Mastercard Theatres - Sands Theatre, www.marinabaysands.com
Septfest by Substation To celebrate its 23rd anniversary, Substation has organised Septfest, with Open Call presentations in visual performances and sound art. Here are three emerging artists who will be unveiling their original works over the month.
Closing Concert for F1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 23 Sep, $98, $148 The Killers, Rihanna and Justin Bieber will be in town to perform for the closing concert for the exhilarating F1 race. There will also be performances by special guests, and those who purchase a pair of tickets stand a chance to win an exclusive pass to meet and greet Justin Bieber. Tickets from Sistic. Padang Stage, Connaught Drive
FREE! NEW! Performing Coloniality 31 Aug-13 Sep, 12pm-9pm Visual artist Kin Chui will present a multimedia installation about issues of cultural identity and post colonialism inspired by the regional art from Kuda Kepang (horse dance), which originated in Java in reaction to Dutch colonialism. It invites viewers to examine the effects of our colonial history on our modern society.
NEW! My Queenstown Festival 22 & 29 Sep, 2.30pm (Sun), $20 Queenstown's story began in the squalid slums of the city, leading to the development of the first satellite town. Tapestry Playback Theatre presents a playback theatre show based on the personal stories of residents in Queenstown. Tickets from Sistic. Queenstown Community Centre Auditorium, 365 Commonwealth Avenue, Tel: 6474 1681 FREE! NEW! Yuhua Movie Screening 21 Sep, 12.30pm Youths between 13 to 35 years old can meet fellow youths staying in the Yuhua/Jurong area over lunch, followed by a free movie screening of Getaway. 90 Boon Lay Way, www.yuhua.org.sg, Tel: 6560 4490
Preview Choice event picks coming in a month or more South Asian Diaspora Convention 21-23 Nov, time & price TBA Prominent political, business and social leaders from India, Pakistan and other parts of South Asia will be attending this conference aimed at tapping investment opportunities in the region. On the side-lines, there is a South Asian business meet to facilitate partnerships looking to grow their regional presence. Early bird registration will be open until 30 Sep. Suntec Singapore, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, www.sadc-singapore.com or www.southasiandiaspora. org/sadc2013, Tel: 6337 2888
VOLUNTEER EVENTS Lend a hand or spend your time meaningfully NEW! Servathon 2013 6-7 Sep, 9pm (on 6 Sep) - 6pm (7 Sep), $15, $20 Take part in the first-of-its-kind community service marathon as project leader, photographer, videographer or participant. For the ten-hour race, they will pack necessities and daily supplies into 10,000 bags. These will be distributed to homes and centres over 20 Servathon community projects islandwide by those in the 21-hour race. Register by 5 Sep. Chinese International School, 60 Dunearn Road, www.citycare.org.sg FREE! NEW! Fun To Be Fit Open House 31 Aug, 1-7pm Singapore Sports Council needs volunteers to help as game masters, crowd control, queue management and more for their Super Sports Club (SSClub) event to showcase their facilities and getting the public to participate in the pilot programmes. Jurong West Sports and Recreation Centre, 20 Jurong West Street 93, www.ssc.gov.sg, Tel: 6515 5259
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Do Gorillas Peel Bananas? 13-14 Sep, 8pm, $10 Performance artist Chan SzeWei will question the impact of perceptions and censorship with a live dance improvisation piece with elements of choreography, spoken dialogue, contact improvisation (a form of postmodern dance), and violence to fruit.
Panda Party Week at River Safari 7-15 Sep, various times, $17.50 (Senior), $23 (Child), $25 (Adult)
FREE! NEW! Power To The 20-29 Sep, 12pm-9pm daily, closed on public holidays Sound Art Open Call 2013 presents sound art recipient James Lye, who created a real-time interactive platform based on sounds of everyday objects and gestures such as glass, footsteps, water, vehicles and local accents. Visitors can use these sounds to create a personal sonic tapestry. Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian Street, www.substation.org, Tel: 6337 7535
Giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia will be celebrating their first anniversary in Singapore, with Jia Jia turning five on Sep 3 and Kai Kai turning six on Sep 14. Get ready for pandamonium with a line-up of festivities, such as free guided tours at the Giant Panda Forest for visitors to River Safari. Learn more about these endangered creatures from wildlife volunteers at the panda awareness booth, and feel the teeth of a giant panda, or even get a whiff of panda poop. Kids can test their knowledge with the panda trail activity sheet and win exclusive panda memorabilia while stocks last. For a small fee, face painters will turn you into a panda, and there will be a panda-themed photo booth. River Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road, www.riversafari.com.sg, Tel: 6269 3411
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FASHION
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even years ago, the creator of ladies wear Stolen started the label as a pet project while she spearheaded her team as Creative Group Head in advertising firm Ogilvy & Mather. Since then, Elyn Wong has struck out on her own to concentrate on fashion and to inject her sense of sexy into her backless sartorial creations with her own label.
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Creative Juices “I felt that I needed an outlet to fuel my creativity. I first started designing for myself and I’ve always had a preference for backless details. It is edgy but yet not overtly sexy,” Elyn explains. She adds, “The label grew quickly, so I quit [my job] in 2012 to concentrate fully on Stolen.” Backless dresses transition from day to night easily. You can achieve this by throwing on a simple jacket. As to why Elyn mainly focuses on a backless style, she says, “Every woman wants to feel sexy, but not everyone likes a plunging neckline.”
You’ll be swept away by local fashion label Stolen’s signature backless creations
Up & Coming Stolen has since taken part in fashion weeks in Paris, Fashion Coterie in New York, and even been involved in art installations, resulting in an avant-garde merge of Stolen’s sensibilities and installation art.
Elyn is also currently working on a series of bralets as well as non-backless pieces for her upcoming collections. For women who wonder about the right kind of bra to wear with a backless dress, Elyn advises either silicon bras, a nice bra with a simple back or a bikini top. “No beige or transparent straps, please!” she emphasies. A Real Steal Her art inspiration strongly shows in her Resort 2012 line that features softness and fluidity juxtaposed against strong structural shapes, with hard clean lines that dramatically give way to reveal the soft back of a woman. The prices of the pieces range from $149 for a top to $329 for a dress. Stolen’s online store will be launched in the next few months and is currently stocked in places such as The Black Market, W Hotel Singapore and TwentyTwenty9. She also has stockists in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Malaysia. So far, Stolen is proving popular among working women in their 30s. W Visit www.stolenstolen.com for more information.
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Puma launches its Autumn/Winter 2013 collection with Puma by Alexander McQueen PUMA. Commander of all things uncharted and untamed, Alexander McQueen PUMA tackles terra nova with typical edge. This season’s collection explores the brilliance and emotional ramifications of the expedition – themes of heroism and nationalism so well-acquainted with the house that McQueen built. Visit www.puma.com for more information.
Stirrings in the fashion world that you would want, need and love to know about Celeb Sighting!
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Miranda Kerr was spotted out and about in a pink bandage dress from Hervé Léger. You too can find your own form-fitting dresses and fit and flare skirts on The Outnet. Visit www.theoutnet. com to start shopping.
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Ernst Borel
Ernst Borel opens its first standalone boutique at Chinatown Point. Founded by Jules Borel and Paul Courvoisier in Neuchatel, Switzerland in 1856, the brand has been making fine watches for 150 years. The boutique is located at Chinatown Point, #01-21.
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These romantic shades from Dolce & Gabbana feature exquisite handcrafted flowers on the frame and the temple areas. Inspired by Sicilian marzipan sweets and Capodimonte porcelain, these flowers are painstakingly crafted and laid out by hand so that no two pieces are alike. Dolce & Gabbana Flowers are available in Dolce & Gabbana boutiques and select stores worldwide.
French Connection
With this season’s theme of minimalist appeal, the French Connection introduces Colour Play for the active man. Paired with a comfortable silicone rubber strap for a sporty finish, the watches come in three funky colours of orange, yellow and blue. Priced at $118 each, they are available at Metro City Square, OG, Robinsons and Tangs.
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Triologie
Local brand Triologie has launched their High Summer Cruise Collection 2013 with an aptly-themed Audrey at Tiffany’s. With five capsule collections entitled “H.A.Y”, “Audrey ‘Happens”, “Vogue Chic”, “Rebel Rebel” and “I Love Lucy, I Really Do”, the looks portray the naivety and the eccentricity of a society girl set in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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KAren Millen
Karen Millen’s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection features the classic hour-glass silhouette with fit and flare dresses, soft lace overlays, brocade fabric and street-inspired embellishments. Cut a feminine form with these curve-friendly dresses from Karen Millen. Located at Ion Orchard, Paragon Shopping Centre and Tangs Orchard.
Soo Kee Jewellery presents the Brilliant Rose Eternal Love Collection. The rose is seen as the universal symbol of love. Revered for its sacred association with Venus, the Roman goddess of love, the rose is a passionate embodiment of eternal love. Celebrating the symbolism and visual imagery of the rose, Soo Kee Jewellery creates a luxurious diamond collection that captures the essence of the greatest emotion of all.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
BEAUTY IN BRIEF The long and the short of the beauty industry for this week
Crabtree & Evelyn
Boscia
Boscia, the world’s first 100 per cent preservative-free skincare, was developed in Japan 32 years ago and introduced to the USA in 2002. Boscia’s Self-Defense Vital Antioxidant Moisture SPF 30 ($55) uses elements such as rice bran oil, olive fruit oil and pine bark extract as well as wine extract to moisturise and to reduce fine lines. Available at Sephora.
Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder’s Invisible Fluid Makeup perfects your skin without leaving a trace. This Estee Lauder foundation works with your natural skin undertones, so that your skin appears fresh, flawless as well as perfect in every light. Estee Lauder’s Invisible Fluid Makeup is available in eight shades. It retails at Estee Lauder counters.
Lierac
Lierac’s Luminescence Serum is formulated with a detoxifying Chromo-Complex and illuminating pearly particles. This iridescent milky serum penetrates deep down and on the surface to visibly reduce the appearance of all minor skin flaws. It retails at $138 at selected departmental stores and Beauty by Nature at Vivo City and Ion Orchard.
Ralph Lauren Polo
This exhilarating new fragrance from Ralph Lauren, Polo Red, is a fiery mix of spicy red saffron, fresh red grapefruit and deep red wood that ignites the thrill-seeker in every man. Created for the man with drive, the latest showcase from Ralph Lauren captures speed, seduction and adrenaline in a powerful scent. Available at all Ralph Lauren fragrance counters from $89 to $119.
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The new Umbrian Clay Mattifying Exfoliant is a purifying treatment that reveals a clear, healthy complexion. It polishes away dead skin cells while regulating excess sebum and shine for a matte complexion. This is a non-comedogenic formula for normal to dry skin. It retails at $49 at Sephora stores.
The fresh, calming scent of Verbena & Lavender de Provence has hit Crabtree & Evelyn stores. The light and easy-towear fragrance contains notes of French lemon verbena, lavender essential oils blended with cedar wood, white amber and tonka bean. It comes in a spray cologne, shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and soap bar. Available at Crabtree & Evelyn stores.
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FOODMANIA
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Taking the bull by its horns
Bull & Butcher's unique Mixed Grill
Meat lovers can rejoice with prime cuts of tender meat that will make you salivate. We tackle them head on
Experience new Asian fine dining and tapas Asian cuisine is given a fresh update in this new restaurant and tapas bar
Alaskan Crab Shooters
Pan-seared grade 9 Australian Wagyu beef
By Cheryl Chia
By Cheryl Chia Bull & Butcher is a good ol’ traditional steakhouse that opened in Plaza Singapura less than a year ago. It serves tender cuts of meat while you sit on booth seats covered with real cow hide. Talk about not letting any part of the cow go to waste. Petite Cuts are Popular Bull & Butcher specialises in the Petit Tender ($28 for 160g) or Beef Shoulder Tender which lies below the more popular Flat Iron Steak cut. It is cut from the sixth-most tender muscle of the cow. It is second only to the tenderloin fillet in terms of flavour and delicacy. Jacco Klip, CEO of Trilogy Hospitality, who opened Bull & Butcher and the upcoming Vogue Club, says, “Discovered in 2010, the Petit Tender has remained relatively unknown as it requires a skilled butcher to extract it. We have a great relationship with our supplier who will be exclusive to us. So those who want to be the first to try it will have to do so at the Bull & Butcher!” Meat, Meat & More Meat We loved the Petit Tender for its
lean and, well, tender texture. This cut is not listed on the menu, so do ask the waiter about it. Diners who prefer soft, melt-inyour-mouth meat would love the Braised Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek ($38). Its gelatinous yet quickly-dissolved meat comes atop a bed of mash potatoes and gravy. They also serve chilled seafood as well as other meats such as the Duck Breast, Orange ($28) and Australian Lamb Cutlets ($48). Side dishes are priced at $8 each and comprise a good mix of vegetables, as well as fried bar bites such as onion rings and potato wedges. Sweet Tooth Indulged For dessert, the Bull & Butcher has Note Di Sicilia Gelato ($8) – artisanal gelato from Quayside Isle – as well as a to-die-for Pear and Chocolate Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream ($12), and a Banana Toffee Pie with chocolate sauce ($12). Prices stated are excluding prevailing taxes.
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Mantou Burger with Braised USDA Prime Beef
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estled in the newly-revamped Suntec City is a chic and sexy lounge that almost passes off for a mere bar. But, step into the corridor lined with stone statues holding candles and you’ll reach the fine dining area of LÈ Restaurant and Asian Tapas Bar. The cavernous space encompasses a lounge and a 212-seater dining area with several private dining rooms.
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Chic Cuisine Apart from Asian-inspired cocktails such as the Fiery Empress – a feisty cocktail with lemon juice, egg white, tequila, chilli padi and curry leaves – their tapas selection does not disappoint. We loved the Braised Cherry Foie Gras with Red Wine ($26). The foie gras terrine is poached in red wine and cherry jus and plated to represent cherry globules. We also liked the Mantou Burger with Braised USDA Prime Beef ($16), their version of kong bak bao.
More Surprises LÈ Restaurant Asian Tapas Bar also carries pristine seafood such as the Alaskan Crab ($10, with a minimum of two orders) – a refreshing mix of crab meat, grapefruit cubes, cherry tomatoes and sesame dressing – and a Coral Trout Poached in Lobster Broth ($16 per 100g and $28 for the broth). The trout is prepared at table-side and you’ll see the intricacies that go into preparing this comforting dish. The Dirty Duck Pancake ($38 for half, $68 for whole) is their take on the Peking Duck. The duck has been stewed in a blend of spices and flash-fried until it is crispy. Beef lovers can enjoy Pan-Seared Grade 9 Australian Wagyu ($160-$240 for 200/300g) with truffle oil and lemon zest sea salt. W LÈ Restaurant & Asian Tapas Bar, Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-314, Singapore 038987. Tel: 6338 8775
Popular Restaurant Week back with more
Bull & Butcher, Plaza Singapura, #01-32/33/35, Tel: 6338 3820
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DO YOU HAVE
Coral Trout Poached in Lobster Broth
Singapore Restaurant Week is back and now offers healthy gourmet options in response to rising demand Grilled Halibut with Saffron Potato and Lobster Sauce from Latteria
Singapore Restaurant Week will be back, in its 7th edition, from Oct 7 to 13. The bi-annual Singapore Restaurant Week has rapidly grown in popularity over the years, with a whopping 40,000 seats snapped up in its last edition. Healthy Options for the First Time For the first time, the popular week-long gastronomic affair will include healthy gourmet options in response to increasing requests. Health-conscious food lovers can now look forward to new healthy gourmet creations at top restaurants such as Salt Grill & Skybar, J’s,
Oso Ristorante, 7Adam, KUMO Restaurant, Zaffron, Onaka Restaurant and more. New Restaurants & Menus New dining experiences also await at popular talk-of-the-town establishments such as Oca Grassa, Blue Bali on Cluny, East8, Fern & Kiwi Bar & Eatery and Hashi and Privé Grill. They will be joining Singapore Restaurant Week for the first time. Participating again with newly-crafted set menus are hot favourites such as Au Jardin, Bistro Du Vin, Absinthe, Buyan Russian Haute Cuisine & Caviar Bar, Garibaldi, Gattopardo, OSO, Salt Grill & Sky Bar, La Cicala, Jade, Clifford, The Song of India, Boathouse, Etna Italian Restaurant, Gunthers, Stellar @1-Altitude, SQUE Restaurant, Picotin Express,
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Marriott Café, Pepe Nero, Cassia, Basilico, The Knolls, Taratata Bistrot, Punjab Grill By Jigg Kalra, and so on. How Restaurant Week Works During Singapore Restaurant Week, all participating restaurants will offer exclusive three-course menus for lunch and dinner, priced at $25*+++ and $35*+++ respectively. American Express Card members enjoy exclusive priority booking privileges from Sep 4, before booking is open to the public from Sep 11. Bookings can be made online at www.restaurantweek.sg. Subscribers to the DiningCity.SG newsletter will enjoy advance booking from Sep 9. To sign up for the newsletter, simply log on to www. DiningCity.SG. Singapore Restaurant Week is organised by DiningCity and presented by American Express. *Please note that DiningCity Star-Awarded restaurants charge a supplement of $15 for lunch and $20 for dinner.
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FOODMANIA Chinese Sausage
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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Cherry Port Jelly Masterchef Australia’s Audra Morrice came to town bearing her famous chocolate tart recipe INGREDIENTS Pastry: • 225g of plain flour • A pinch of salt • 2 tablespoons of icing sugar • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder • 140g of unsalted, chopped cold butter • 2 tablespoons of ice water
Cream: • 300ml of thickened cream • 2 tablespoons of icing sugar • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped • 250-375g of raspberries to decorate • Purple borage flowers to decorate (optional) Method • Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius • For pastry, place flour, salt, sugar and cocoa in a food processor for 15 seconds until combined. Add butter and process until butter is finely chopped. Add ice water slowly until it forms a dough that comes together when pressed. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes. • For ganache, chop chocolate in a food processor until finely chopped. Place butter in a large bowl over a saucepan with 3cm of just simmering water, and tip chocolate
Ganache Filling: • 500g of dark chocolate • 70 per cent cocoa solids • 200g of chopped unsalted butter Cherry Port Jelly: • 375ml of cherry port • 2 tablespoons of castor sugar • 5 leaves of gold-strength gelatine Raspberry Puree: • 125g of frozen or squished raspberries • 1 tablespoon of icing sugar • 1 teaspoon of corn syrup or glucose
onto butter. Turn off heat and stir occasionally until chocolate and butter have melted. Keep bowl on saucepan until ready to use. • For jelly, pour port and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until sugar has dissolved. Boil for 5 minutes, and then remove from heat. Soften gelatine in cold water, squeeze out excess water and add gelatine to warm port mixture. Stir until dissolved, strain and keep warm until ready for use. • Roll pastry out between two sheets of baking paper, to 3mm thick. Remove one sheet of baking paper and lay pastry over 23cm; round sides. Remove baking paper and trim pastry. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Blind bake for 13-15 minutes until sides are crisp. Remove baking paper and pastry beads and bake for further 10 minutes until base is dry. Cool in fridge for 10 minutes. • Pour warm ganache into cooled tart tin, shake gently to level. Allow half a centimetre for jelly layer. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set ganache. Pour warm jelly into jug, bring over to fridge and pour a layer on top of the tart. Set in fridge for 10 minutes on until ready to serve. • For raspberry puree, place raspberries, sugar and glucose into a small saucepan and heat until liquid. Sieve out seeds. • Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla bean seeds into soft peaks. • Decorate the tart with raspberries, drizzle with raspberry puree and place a few flowers on top. Serve with cream on the side. MasterChef Australia Season 4 airs on Lifetime, Starhub TV Ch 514, on weekdays at 7pm. Same-day repeat at 11pm.
Be charmed by
Tung Lok Mooncakes Enjoy your Mid-Autumn celebrations with this tempting range of Tung Lok Mooncakes
Relish this time of the year with traditions passed down from generation to generation, as you savour these gorgeous mooncakes from Tung Lok. Completely Baked With an array of traditional as well as snow skin mooncakes, you will be spoilt for choice. The Tung Lok Four Seasons ($56 for four) is made for traditionalists with flavours such as Egg Yolk White Lotus, Egg Yolk Red Lotus, and Egg Yolk Pandan Lotus with Pistachios and Mixed Nuts. Another popular favourite is the Tung Lok Bite-Sized Mooncakes ($52 for eight). These small mooncakes help fulfil your mooncake craving without adding too much to your waistline. Of course, the Mini Snowskin Mooncakes are not forgotten. Smooth like Snow The Tutti Frutti Collection ($52 for eight) is for you if you love new flavours.
Comprising Durian with Chestnut, Honeydew with Tropical Fruits, Mango Apricot and Passion Fruit with Strawberry, it is a refreshing change from the usual lotus paste. Also available in the snow skin range are the New & Nourishing Collection and the Classic Favourite Collection both retailing at $52 for eight. The newly-added New & Nourishing Collection features Chrysanthemum, Grains with Brown Sugar, Black Sesame and Red Dates with Longan. Pretty Packages All Tung Lok Mooncakes are
available from now until Sep 19, while stocks last. They come in chic suitcase-inspired boxes in a bright pink magenta, and topped with a thin strap for easy handling. If you prefer a touch of Chinoiserie, opt for the Shanghai Dream boxes. Gracing the cover is a backdrop of charming belles from vintage posters of the 1930s era Shanghai. These designs are sure to charm you. For enquiries and more information, call 9088 8008 or visit www.tunglok.com.
Tutti Frutti Passion Fruit & Strawberry
Mini Snowskin Mooncakes from the New & Nourishing range
WORD OF MOUTH Seen and heard of the best of local Singaporean Food
Roast of the town
Kay Lee Roasted Meat Joint This infamous stall attempted to sell its recipe and stall for a whopping sum of $3.5 million. That aside, its roasted meat and duck see snaking queues at lunch. 125 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534838
Roasted ducks hanging behind a glass counter may not be a pretty sight for some but, boy, is it a meaty treat for lunch. Switch from your usual chicken rice or wanton noodles for these crispy roast duck options around the island.
New Rong Liang Ge Hong Kong Roast This stall also sees snaking queues for its tender roasted duck, and it is sold at a reasonable price. QS269 Eating House, Block 269B Queen Street, #01-235, Singapore 182269
Fatty Cheong The roasted meats from this stall are purported to be the best. The duck meat is tender, with a crispy skin, and goes well with the accompanying sauce. ABC Brickworks Food Centre, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-120, Singapore 150006
Hua Fong Kee Roast Duck The roasted duck here is paired with a sesame seed dark sauce which adds a moreish fragrance to the savoury duck. Lovely indeed. Blk 116, Toa Payoh Lorong 2, #01-811, Singapore 310116 & Blk 128, Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-811, Singapore 310128
Yam Rice Ingredients • 150g of Royal Umbrella Thai Hom Mali Rice • 200g of yam (diced) • 1 Chinese sausage (cut in pieces) • 4 dried black mushrooms (soak & sliced) • 1 tablespoon of dried shrimps (soaked) • 2 shallots (finely sliced) • 1/4 cup of water • 1 tablespoon of Golden Circle Canola Oil • Parsley to garnish soy sauce to taste METHOD 1. Marinate yam with a pinch of 5-spice powder,
salt, sugar, pepper and ½ teaspoon of sesame oil for about 15 minutes. 2. Heat oil over medium heat for stir-frying, sauté shallot, dried shrimps and sausage until fragrant, add mushrooms and yam. Add water then cover. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is almost reduced. 3. Rinse rice and cook it in cooker as usual until toward the last 10 minutes of rice cooking, open lid and quickly spread all ingredients on top of the rice. Cover again. Add yam when the rice is
TIP: When cooking rice, lift the lid as little as possible. Lifting the lid will disturb the cooking process.
slightly bubbling, looking wet and with very little amount of water. 4. Continue to cook rice until done. Add soy sauce to taste then garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
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MOVIE PREVIEW 1
Power 98 Music Review
Singapore’s award-winning film at the Cannes Film Festival opens in cinemas this weekend
Ilo Ilo:
A Singaporean story
Getting gooey over
Goo Goo Goo Goo Dolls are back, doing what they’re best at: offering easylistening tunes for the masses By Charmaine Phua
The Goo Goo Dolls have been around since I was born, in 1985, and I’d say they have been one band that has remained true to themselves over the years. Their 10th studio album, Magnetic, dishes out a catchy pop-rock sound. Definitely not
as mellow as everyone’s old favourite, “Iris” but, nonetheless, just as attractive.
MAGNETIC Honestly, I approached the album with apprehension but was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to fall in love with it from the start. Lead singer, John Rzeznik, was asked to come up with a one-word title for the album. The first word that he could think of to describe it was “magnetic”, and it certainly lives up to its name. A STRONG START The first single, “Rebel Beat”, is a great choice to kick off the album on a high note. A feel-good track with a likeable chorus, Rzeznik’s vocals suit this summer anthem really well. This is followed with “When the World Breaks Your Heart” and “Slow It Down”, which are both very radio-friendly. THE NEW IRIS I wasn’t as impressed by “More of You” and “Last Hot Night”, a prominently patriotic song, but I fell in love with the haunting
quality of “Bulletproofangel”, a slow yet intense track. This could very well be the “Iris” of this album, with an aching chorus that sticks. “Keep The Car Running” is a good choice to listen to if you’re feeling down and out – with a strong message to “just keep holding on”, just as the band has over the past 28 years. If this album is anything to go by, I’d say they’re definitely keeping up just fine. Tune in to Charmaine Phua on Eats & Entertainment as she shares her love for food and movies, on Saturdays from 5pm-9pm, on Power 98FM.
About Charmaine Phua Charmaine Phua is Executive Producer / Presenter of Power 98. She used to listen to “Iris” on repeat, while stuffing her face with pints of ice cream, just like everyone else… Tune in to her on Power 98FM.
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n May 27, a film called Ilo Ilo made cinematic history by becoming the first Singaporean feature film to win a major prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Ilo Ilo and director Anthony Chen claimed the coveted Camera d’Or prize at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The news of the win rapidly made waves throughout Singapore, and stirred greater interest. Now, the highly anticipated award-winning film is finally opening in cinemas in Singapore.
her presence in the family worsens the already strained relationships. Nonetheless, Jiale, the young and troublesome son, starts to form a unique bond with Teresa, who soon becomes an unspoken part of the family. The film boasts a small but impressive cast including veteran TV actor Chen Tian Wen, acclaimed actress Yeo Yann Yann of 881 and other films, and Filipino actress Angeli Bayani who has gained international recognition for her films.
A Familiar Scenario? Ilo Ilo is Director Anthony Chen’s feature film debut, after eight short films. Ilo Ilo revolves around the story of a Singaporean family in 1997, which was the beginning of the Asian Financial Crisis, and their newly-arrived maid, Teresa. Like many other Filipino women, she came to Singapore in search of employment and a better life. Unfortunately,
Unexpected Actors At the recent press conference, last week, it was revealed that Yeo getting pregnant prompted a panic and that Chen was even in discussion to replace her. Yeo reveals that she convinced Chen that she could still do the job and that her bodily appearance would not change too much. “I told him that even though I am pregnant, my body will still remain the same,” she laughed.
MOVIE PREVIEW 2
The Purge: Legal crime What do you do when the judicial system is overcrowded? You make crime legal for one night a year
regulates itself without the fear of punishment.
When the USA is wracked by escalating crime and overcrowded prisons, the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which all criminal activity — including murder —becomes legal. During this period of time, the police can’t be called and hospitals suspend help. It’s one night when the citizenry
Inspired by a Dark Moment Now, it is up to James, his wife Mary (played by Lena Headey), and their teenage kids to make it through the night without turning into the monsters from whom they hide. A veteran of penning gritty screenplays, Director James DeMonaco was inspired after a couple of unexpected events when he and his wife were almost
A Bump in the Dark On this night, an intruder breaks into James Sandin’s (played by Ethan Hawke) gated community during this yearly lockdown. He sparks a sequence of events that threatens to tear a family apart.
TELEVISION
Super Nanny
shows the way
It would be easy to believe that our kids are a lost generation but “Super Nanny” Jo Frost lights the way
Many parents today feel that they’re doing a worse job than their own parents did, and some even believe that they’re failing their kids. But are they? Get Talking Jo Frost, of Super Nanny fame, believes she just needs to get parents talking again and sharing what they know. Through a series of case studies and exciting experiments, Jo is setting out to prove that we are good parents: we just need to get talking again.
Gripping Episodes In each episode, Jo meets different parents who have problems with their kids. She stays with the families to observe how the parents interact with their kids, and advise or encourage them to change certain methods of handling their kids. For example, in the first episode, Jo has seen footage of Kiran’s mother, Sophia, trying to force feed Kiran. She knows that she wasn’t watching someone who wanted to be unkind; it was just someone who was utterly desperate to get her child to eat. In the past, Kiran had been sent to hospital with dehydration and Jo could see that, every meal time, Sophia was scared that Kiran would have to go to hospital if she didn’t force Kiran to eat something.
Chen laughed and acknowledged that she was so convincing that he decided to keep her in the cast. Another revelation was that Koh Jia Ler, who makes his film debut playing the young boy of the family, was not actually selected for the auditions. Apparently, he had snuck in to have a look when he followed his friend. Providentially, he ended up auditioning and got the role. Ilo Ilo is presented by the Singapore Film Commission and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and is produced by Fisheye Pictures. It is distributed by Golden Village Pictures in Singapore. W Ilo Ilo [PG13] Director: Anthony Chen Starring: Yeo Yann Yann, Chen Tian Wen, Angeli Bayani and Koh Jia Ler Genre: Drama Run Time: 100 min Release: Aug 29
killed by a reckless driver. He recalls, “In a fit of terrible road rage, I had gotten out of the car to argue with this guy, and my wife pulled me back. When we got back in, she turned to me and said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we all had one free one a year?’ I thought that was such a dark thing to say... but it stayed with me for a very long time.” Kill or Be Killed Although James starts out as a flat protagonist, as the film progresses, he becomes much more complex. Hawke was eager to tackle the role. He says, “At its core it’s about how, in the name of providing for your family, you can turn a blind eye to your ethics.” “James Sandin sees himself as the perfect guy. Then, he finds out that he’s actually out of touch with everything; things are much more complicated than he was envisioning them,” says Hawke. The Purge (NC16) Director: James DeMonaco Starring: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey and Adelaide Kane Genre: Thriller Run Time: 86 min Release: Aug 29
Super Nanny’s Recommendations Jo would then recommend certain changes. For Kiran, Jo had to put the basics in place: 1. Routine meal times • A rule that meals would only last for half an hour and that anything Kiran hadn’t eaten would stay on the side for half an hour but if Kiran still hadn’t eaten it, it would go in the bin. • A total withdrawal of all sugary snacks and sugary drinks • Mum and Dad to lead by example and eat together around a meal table 2. Taking Sophia to the park with Kiran Jo needed Sophia to relax around Kiran and around Kiran’s meals, and she also needed to put something fun and positive in place to counterbalance all the new rules around meal times and to rebuild their relationship. Going out and hanging out in the park, and looking at the animals, was a really nice experience. It helped Sophia to relax and allowed her to eat a picnic lunch with Kiran without fussing and panicking. It was good for her to learn that when she’s having a meal she can just be quiet; she doesn’t have to talk and fuss about food all the time. In this new relaxed environment, Kiran got on with it and ate her lunch. Tune in to catch more useful tips from the one they call the Super Nanny. Jo Frost airs every Wednesday on Lifetime, Starhub Ch 514, at 8pm.
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“a lady just went through a messy break up and didn’t want me to put down...”
DJs Michael and JK of the new Night Drive, week nights, 9pm to midnight
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Power 98’s DJs have been making waves on local radio. Don’t miss out on the liveliness and hilarity of their shows
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f you’ve not heard of them yet, it’s time you do. DJs JK, Mike and Sonja of Power 98FM have been making waves and are poised to be the next generation of radio superstars. Just tune in to their shows, and their words and antics are sure to amuse you and brighten your day. The following is an interview with these Power 98 DJs, to give you an idea of what you’ll be in for.
Michael (right) and Sonja (centre) with Shareen Wong
What has been going on for you, apart from your show? Sonja: Getting ready for the two Ts in my life that I can’t live without: Theatre and Travel! I just booked my tickets for a girls’ trip in November to Margaret River in Perth where I'll be enjoying another love of my life, good wine. As for Theatre, I'm getting ready to start rehearsals at the end of the year for a fantastic play called "Firecrackers and Bombshells", which will be running at the Arts House in Jan 2014. Mike: Loads of exciting stuff. What most people don’t know is that there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. An example would be producing Radio Box Office on Power 98 – a segment where I preview and review new movies every week. DJs are also hired as hosts and emcees for various events which are always fun to do. JK: Work is 24/7! If I'm not on air, I'm
usually hosting events, producing segments, trailers, commercials or thinking about the show and how to make it better all the time. What’s new for you at Power 98? Mike: I’m now hosting a brand new night show with my awesome co-host, JK, called The Night Drive and it’s been such a blast talking about real issues that people on the street talk about all the time, from dating and relationships to current affairs, all with great singalong music to boot! JK: I have to admit that co-hosting with Mike is quite literally an absolute breeze! I can be myself with no pretentiousness or fake personas; we get each other and whatever that goes out on air is 100 per cent honest, down to earth and real. Who is your musical icon? JK: My mum. No matter how terrible her singing is, she isn't afraid to take on the microphone and hog it every time the karaoke machine at home is turned on. Confidence man, confidence. Mike: I’d have to say that the one
person I’ve always looked up to in music is Jason Wade, the lead vocalist of Lifehouse. Not only is he possessed of pure, raw talent that includes singing and writing music, he’s also incredibly down to earth and keeps it real. Total champ, in my opinion. Sonja: Having to pick one group or artist is like asking a parent to choose a favourite child. Each artist or group fulfils a different part of me. A few names that come to mind are Blur, Portishead, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, The XX, Radiohead, Elvis Presley, The National, Jamiroquai, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, The Rolling Stones… aaah, I can't stop! Which song would you sing in the bathroom? Mike: Hands down, it’s gotta be Adele’s “Someone Like You”, probably ‘cause the acoustics in the bathroom make me think I could actually hit those incredulous notes. Then, I towel off and realise that I can’t hold a tune to save my life. Sonja: Good bathroom songs are ones that are super intense and emo with some shout-y parts that feel super shiok when you belt them out. “Wide Awake” and “Fireworks” by Katy Perry, “Whadya Want From Me” from Adam Lambert and “Ode to My Family” by The Cranberries are some of my faves. The acoustics in the bathroom mean you can really let it rip on these songs. Sorry, neighbours! :)
If you had a time machine, when would you go? JK: Back to a time when my dad was still alive. I lost him six years ago to cancer. Too many of us neglect the simple things in life, like cherishing a loved one and having them around you. Mike: Haha, I’d go way back to Ancient Greece ‘cause I’ve always been fascinated by Greek mythology, their governance and way of life, and perhaps the chance to run nude into battle. Bet the ancient Spartans had a field day fighting for their lives and comparing the length of their... swords. Sonja: New York, June 2008. I was living overseas at that time and lost someone I loved very dearly back home that month. Being able to tell them everything that I didn't get the chance to then would be indescribable. What do you love about Power 98? JK: We're down to earth, personable, and we play more of the songs you love. Sonja: I’ve been given the opportunity to learn and grow so
much thanks to the guidance of the team. Plus, we love each other so much we even hang out outside the office! Who does that?!?!?! I really love them to bits and thank my lucky stars that I ended up with this bunch of likeminded crazies. Mike: Power 98 was the first radio station I ever listened to when I was 13 years old and the way I felt the first time I turned the radio on is still very much the same all these years later. We may be perceived as the underdog sometimes so our success with listeners is simply ‘cause we put in all the effort and hard work. That’s what I love, and am most proud of this. W Catch DJs JK and Michael as they co-host the new Night Drive, on week nights, 9pm to midnight. DJ Sonja hosts The Power Breakfast Show on weekday mornings from 6am to 10am; The Hangover, Saturdays, 8am to 11am; and The Lowdown, Sundays, 2pm to 5pm. Only on Power 98FM.
POWER 98 DJ Profiles Jerald Justin Ko, or JK JK describes himself as Producer/Presenter & House Elf. He adds pizzazz and distinctive flavour to radio with his uniquely exuberant personality and timely wittiness. Listeners find him creative, funny and relatable.
Sonja Steinmetz Sonja is of half-German, half-Indian ethnicity. She's got a colourful on-air personality, and is bubbly, vibrant and confident. Everyone loves her! Sonja is definitely the next big thing in radio. She loves celebrity gossip, cats, leopard prints and a good meal shared with good friends.
How did your strangest request go? JK: Had a guy call me when he was in the toilet wanting to chat, and a lady who just went through a messy break up and didn't want me to put down the phone so I ended up consoling her for 1.5 hours after shift. And, the occasional creepy deep-breathing phoner. Fun!
Michael Tan Michael’s deep, sexy voice melts the hearts of young girls. He's got crazy fans who will paste his photos in their rooms. Mike lends his wit, sophistication and dead-pan humour to a show that you shouldn’t miss.
FAMILY & FRIENDS Sachiko Orianthi Diaz Born Jan 2, 2012
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1. One of the cavernous wonders in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam
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3. Take a stroll on the unique Japanese bridge in Hoi An, Vietnam 4. Enjoy a cool dip in the pristine waterfalls at Luang Prabang, Laos 5. Commuting in Siem Reap, at Ang Kor Wat
UNESCO World Heritage sites
in our backyard If you are a culture or nature buff on a shoestring budget, Southeast Asia offers an astonishing selection of UNESCO World Heritage sites
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any of us favour travelling to far-flung, exotic locations but, in actual fact, right in the heart of Southeast Asia lie an impressive 33 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here are some of the best sites for nature, architecture and places of worship. Komodo National Park, Indonesia Komodo dragons are so named because of their appearance and aggression, and are found nowhere else in the world except on the volcanic islands of Komodo
National Park. Best known for the world’s largest living lizard – the Komodo monitor lizard, the park is inhabited by around 5,700 of these hulking beasts. The hillsides of dry savannah and pockets of thorny green vegetation sharply contrast with the sandy beaches and blue waters, and an upwelling of nutrient-rich water from the deeper areas of the archipelago accounts for the rich reef ecosystem. Visit the park at least once in your life. It might well feel like visiting an alien planet.
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam Hoi An is a remarkablypreserved Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th Century. There are both indigenous and foreign influences, reflecting a fusion of cultures over time in an international commercial port. For example, its architecture is entirely made of wood, combining traditional Vietnamese designs and techniques with those from countries such as China and Japan. Luang Prabang, Laos Fusing Lao urban structures, traditional architecture and those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th Centuries, Luang Prabang shows how two distinct cultural traditions can be blended. Visit their grand temples, see
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heritage – their architectural and cultural townscape are unparalleled in East and Southeast Asia. Having evolved from a small fishing village in the late 14th or early 15th Century into a trading port into the bustling city that it is today, Melaka is a centre of Peranakan culture, so it’s a must to visit the Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum. George Town is an impressive surviving representation of the British era from the end of the 18th Century. Both are cities to experience a slice of life from a historic era in Southeast Asia.
the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls, and climb Mount Phousi for a panoramic view. The adventurous can go trekking, rafting and cycling around the Tiger Trails, which also has an elephant camp offering elephant treks and mahout (elephant trainer) courses.
15th Centuries. One of them is Angkor Wat, consisting of an enormous temple pyramid surrounded by a moat. This grand towering monument can be considered the pinnacle of Khmer architecture, and is one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines If you have seen the Great Barrier Reef, why not go diving closer to home at Tubbataha Reef Marine Park? With its position in the middle of the Sulu Sea, it has great diversity of marine life. In fact, it is a unique example of an atoll (a ring-shaped coral reef with a rim circling a lagoon) with a high density of marine species. The pristine coral reef includes the North and South Reefs, and has extensive lagoons, and two coral islands.
Baroque Churches of the Philippines These four Roman Catholic churches constructed between the 16th to 18th Centuries showcase the Chinese and Philippine craftsmen’s interpretation of the Baroque architectural style, with the fusion of European church design and construction with local materials as well as decorative motifs. Two are located in the northern island of Luzon, one further south in the Visayas, and one in the middle of Manila. They had considerable influence on later church architecture, regionally.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia Located in the Northern province of Siem Reap and spanning over 400km2 is Angkor Archaeological Park, which contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the
Melaka and George Town, Malaysia These two colonial towns are the most complete historic city centres on the Malaccan straits with a multi-cultural living
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam Vietnam is home to one of the world’s two largest, most outstanding karst (limestone) ecosystems, with 65km of caves and underground rivers in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park. Massive tectonic changes have created a complex karst landscape with many geological features and spectacular formations. As a result visitors can get a visual treat of terraced, dry, suspended, dendritic [branching] and intersecting caves, as well as many endemic animal species. Phong Nha–Ke Bang was initially a nature reserve, but has since been converted into a national park to protect aquatic habitats, primary and secondary forests, and rich species of flora and fauna. Southeast Asia may not have certain historical or natural attractions such as those found in our Northern neighbours. Nonetheless, the varied, amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites that are available in these seven countries in our own backyard are still eye-openers, and definitely worth making a trip to discover. W
12 days in Switzerland & Europe with a celebrity guide To make a trip to Switzerland and Europe even more fun, why not let TV’s Bryan Wong be your guide?
Take a train journey through European pine forests
Scenic Prague could be mistaken for a town in the Middle Ages
Why say no to an escapade that offers thrice the entertainment as compared to catching Mediacorp’s “All-Time Favourite Artiste”, Bryan Wong, on TV? Here are five cities that you could be exploring with Bryan as your guide. Interlaken Consider a visit to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, or hop on a Zurich city tour and learn the secrets of chocolate. Otherwise, view the Matterhorn glacier paradise at Zermatt or opt to greet Mount Titlis, the site of the world's first revolving cable car. Your day will end with a swanky Swiss fondue dinner paired with a glass of red wine. Strasbourg Experience a local dinner at Strasbourg, a UNESCO World
Heritage village, and wake up to a glorious morning with a visit to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, the world’s sixthtallest church. Prague Go on a city tour to the monumental St Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague Castle, Golden Lane, Wenceslas Square and the Astronomical Clock before ending the day with a classy gala dinner and show. Vienna Experience imperial nostalgia with Ringstrasse, a famous boulevard lined with landmarks such as the Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament Building, Town Hall Burgtheater and the Schonbrunn Palace. Innsbruck Enjoy a sparkling visit to the
Colmar Old Town
birthplace of Swarovski Crystal. Then fall head-over-heels with the Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th Century palace that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. That’s not all. Your adventure with Bryan includes a panoramic glass-roofed train ride to Montreux, and a shopping spree at Foxtown where 160 factory stores await. All set to discover Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria with celebrity Bryan Wong? Contact Nam Ho Travel at 6221 8433 or sales_enquiries@ namho.com.sg for the full itinerary, and to book. Available departure dates are Nov 26 and 27, 2013. Early birds enjoy an exclusive price of $3,999, excluding airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
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For a slice of paradise, immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty and serenity of Guilin, with its clear blue waters and rolling hills
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Jinche Terraced Fields
Over 600 people are involved in Impressions: Liu San Jie, with most being fishermen
The picturesque evening in Guilin
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or a break from the skyscrapers, noisy roads and fast pace of city life, consider holidaying in Guilin in Southern China, where scenic natural sites abound. The spectacular beauty and the culture-rich minority folk make it an ideal holiday destination for the city dweller. The Poetic Li River A key highlight is the Li River, which has been the subject of traditional paintings, poems and is even on the current series of the 20 yuan banknote. With its amazing karstic (limestone
scenery) hills, mountains, caves, and streams, this Chinese jewel is truly a magnificent sight to behold. Take the Li River Cruise, and feast your eyes on this lush landscape of fauna, hills, and crystal-clear waters; you can also see rice paddies, bamboo groves, forests, buffaloes, and fishermen on bamboo rafts.
Terraced Fields transform into layers of golden rice, while in Winter they turn to silvery frost. Shi Wai Tao Yuan (ShangriLa Park) For both scenic and cultural sight-seeing, Shangri-La Park offers the best of both worlds with its undulating slopes of plains, rivers and caves. There is also a theme park showcasing ethnic performances, arts and crafts and native customs.
Jinche Terraced Fields Witness the visual spectacle of the sprawling green terraced slopes at Jinche Terraced Fields in the Longsheng area during Summer. During Autumn, the Jinche
Zhuang Minority Village Don’t miss out on experiencing
Macau offers Dreamworks experience Live and play with your favourite Dreamworks characters in Macau By Adrian Eugene Seet You got to move it, move it. Meet the cast of Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and Kung Fu Panda at Cotai Strip in Macau. The Dreamworks Experience offers themed activities as well as themed family suites at the Sheraton Macao. Shrekfast with the Gang Have breakfast with the characters from Dreamworks at the Shrekfast with the Dreamworks Gang character breakfast. The gang from Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and Kung Fu Panda will enliven your morning. You’ll get to meet Alex, the penguins and King Julien from Madagascar; Hiccup and Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon; Puss in Boots, Shrek and Princess Fiona from Shrek; and even Po from Kung Fu Panda. Shrekfast with the DreamWorks Gang is offered to guests staying at the Sheraton Macao Hotel at HK$100 per person, subject to 10 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government tax. There are two sessions to choose from: 8am to 9.30am for the early birds or 10am to 11.30am if you prefer to sleep in a little longer. You will have to book early as the breakfast sessions are very popular.
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Princess Fiona Fun & Filling from Shrek Held at the Tian Shan Ballroom on level four of the Sheraton Macao to 4.15pm daily at level 1, Hotel, the breakfast offers fun Shoppes Cotai Central) menu items. We thought the Kung Fu Panda • Poolside Dreamworks movie baos were absolutely adorable. nights at both Sheraton Macao The buffet spread offers a wide Hotel and Holiday Inn Macao choice of food. Cotai Central every weekend While you enjoy breakfast, the Dreamworks characters will walk • Dreamworks merchandise are around the ballroom to interact also available for purchase with you, so that you can take from the Shrekfast Room, photos with them, hug them and Paradise Gardens Kiosk and simply adore them. The Gift Shop
For a Limited Time Only Shrekfast with the Dreamworks Gang will be available until Sep 30, 2013. The Dreamworks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts was launched on Jul 1, offering family-friendly entertainment in Macau. As part of the experience, guests will also be treated to the following: • Meet and greet Dreamworks characters at Sands Cotai Central’s Paradise Gardens, 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 7pm daily (every 15 minutes, for a duration of 20 minutes) •
Dreamworks All Star Parade held daily at Sands Cotai Central featuring characters, dancers, and performers grooving with visitors (4pm King Julien and the lovable animals of Madagascar will entertain you
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Dreamworks Experience stay packages are available at Sheraton Macao Hotel featuring Dreamworks character-themed rooms. A free welcome kit featuring a Sheraton Kids Passport, Welcome Kit bag, neck pouch, photo frame and a tumbler with Dreamworks Experience themed colouring sheet will also be given to guests. Rates start from HK$2,668 per night.
• Children aged 12 years and under who are registered guests at Holiday Inn Macao Hotel Cotai Central will be presented with a Kids’ Fun Pack, which includes Dreamworks-themed items such as a colouring book, crayons, sleeping mask and balloon. Booking & Reservations Reservations can be made at sheratonmacao.com/offers-en/ or call 1800-325 3535 (Singapore). Getting to Macau is easy – Tiger Airways flies between Singapore and Macau daily. You can also fly to Hong Kong and take a ferry to Macau. Adrian Eugene Seet is from lifestyle portal superadrianme.com
Ethnic culture and dressing stands out in Guilin
the culture of the largest of all the 55 ethnic groups in China, the Zhuang ethnic group, at Pingan Zhuang Village. There, the Zhuang people make their own rice wine using fermented glutinous rice, and wear intricate traditional costumes. Women wear a blue and black jacket with bright furbelow (flounce or ruffle), with a delicatelyembroidered apron fastened at the waist; men don a black coat with
Birds of a Feather As the night falls, watch ossifrages, or ospreys (large hawks with beautiful feathers) stand in an orderly manner, then simultaneously dive into the water to search for fish. These birds of prey are employed by the local fishermen, and at times even haul a large fish back into the boat together. Impressions: Liu Shan Jie Impressions: Liu Shan Jie is named after the singing legend from the Zhuang ethnic group. Over 600 people are involved in this play, with most being fishermen from the five villages along the river. The rest are ingénues from other ethnic
minorities. The soaring notes of their untrained voices and spontaneous dancing crest in a beautiful end to the night. E-mail info@singexpress. com.sg to find out more about the SingExpress 8D7N Guilin Scenic Tour, which also takes you to Guangzhou, Hezhou, Lipu, Longsheng, Yangshuo and Zhaoqing. W Call SingExpress Travel, at People Park’s Complex, at 6438 2221 or visit www.singexpress.com.sg for more information.
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