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7 Apps Every S’porean Should Download For Good Makan Deals

Singapore has long been established as the melting pot of cuisines. From Chinese, to Japanese, Korean, and Mexican cuisine, we have it all.

With this explosion of cuisine variety, many people have taken to social media to review their meals. Which eventually resulted in the birth of the term, “Foodie”.

So if you’re a self-respecting foodie, these are the dining apps that you should have.

Burpple

Burpple is an app started by 3 Singaporeans back in 2012. It connects people who are looking for a place to eat, with restaurants that are recommended by other Burpple users.

Launched in 2012, the app allows users to make reservations at a particular restaurants, as well as leave a review of their meal after.

It is now the food discovery platform of choice in both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with over 6 million users.

From 3 July 2018, Burpple will be launching a new feature on the app, Burpple Beyond.

Burpple Beyond is a premium membership program within the app, which allows users to enjoy 1-for-1 deals at selected partner restaurants, bars and cafes.

There will be 2 membership types available – All Day and Off-Peak.

All Day membership is self-explanatory, with access to deals all day, subject to restaurant operating hours.

Off-Peak membership is limited for use only during off-peak timings, pre-defined by Burpple Beyond partner restaurants.

“What deals are there?”, I hear you ask. Burpple Beyond members will get to enjoy up to 4 choices of 1-for-1 mains or fixed set menus at partner restaurants, bars and cafes.

Upon bill request at the restaurant, members can complete the deal redemption in app to enjoy the 1-for-1 deal.

At the moment, some of the partner restaurants include The Sushi Bar, Chir Chir, Park Bench Deli, Creamier, The Dark Gallery, Firebake, and Founder’s Bak Kut Teh, with many others added on a regular basis. You can be sure that the list is going to be extensive.

There will be a launch special pricing for both membership types.

Off-Peak membership will be free of charge (U.P: $4) and All Day membership comes with a monthly fee of $9.90 (U.P: $12).

Prior to the launch (27 June to 3 July 2018), stand a chance to enjoy a one-month free membership when you join the waitlist on www.burpple.com/beyond to enjoy their first month membership for free — limited to the first 1000 activations upon launch.

Burpple can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Chope

Chope is a colloquial term in Singlish, which means to reserve, or book (a table). For the foodies, Chope is also a restaurant reservation app.

The app helps diners make instant reservations at restaurants in Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Bangkok, Phuket, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the introverted, there’s no need for you to speak to anyone over the phone – just book your reservation online and an email confirmation will be sent to you.

That’s not all, Chope also offers exclusive promotions, perks and special menus and events for their members.

Finally, everytime you make a reservation via the Chope app, you stand a chance to earn Chope-dollars, which can be exchanged for dining vouchers.

The Chope app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Eatigo

Eatigo (eat-ego? Eat I Go?) was founded in 2013 with the aim to connect empty tables with empty stomachs.

They offer time-based discounts of up to 50% everyday at their participating restaurants via their website and mobile application.

Users can choose to dine anywhere, from upscale restaurants and hotels, to popular restaurant chains and still get to enjoy the same discounts.

With more than 1.5 million users across Asia, Eatigo is available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, India and The Philippines.

Eatigo can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play. You can also make your reservation from their website here.

Fave

Previously known as Groupon, Fave helps you to save by bringing the best deals and promotions at all your favourite places.

From food and restaurant deals, to beauty and wellness, fitness programs, retail promotions and more, Fave has it all.

You can save up to 70% on gyms, fitness studios, haircuts, manicures, holidays, dining and more when you use Fave.

While it isn’t primarily a dining app, Fave has a large variety of restaurants available on the app.

Fave can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Hungrygowhere

Hungrygowhere is a food review and reservation website that started in 2006, making it one of Singapore’s largest food and lifestyle site.

The food portal includes user-generated reviews of restaurants and dishes as well as culinary guides and videos. Users can search for food based on cuisine, price range, and location and even make restaurant reservations.

Users also have the option to order their food for takeaway via the Hungrygowhere app and proceed to collect the food at the restaurant once it’s ready, which removes the waiting time for takeaway orders.

Lastly, users can trawl the Hungrydeals section in the app or the website for Hungrygowhere-exclusive deals and promotions at selected restaurants!

The Hungrygowhere app can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. You can also make your reservation from their website here.

Quandoo

Founded in 2012, Quandoo is the fastest-growing restaurant reservation platform globally.

It connects users with the best restaurants around the world with a table reservation system that’s always personalised.

Quandoo allows users to discover new places to eat, make reservation online, get exclusive deals and promotions, and leave reviews of the restaurant!

From local diners and eateries to Michelin-stared restaurants, Quandoo has it all covered.

Quandoo can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Alternatively, browse for exclusive deals on their website here.

The Entertainer

The Entertainer is a discount publisher of 2-for-1 deals and offers for restaurants, leisure attractions, spas and hotels across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

The app helps users to save on lifestyle needs with offers for brunches and massages, and even car maintenance and pet grooming!

The Entertainer also allows users to share their offers with family members with their Family Accounts. The Primary user is the one who bought a product from The Entertainer. He or she can then share the account with 4 other family members who will be the Secondary user.

Kinda like Netflix screens.

The Entertainer can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

So there you have it, these are the essential dining apps that every foodie worth their salt, should have.

Now go, the world is your oyster and this is your shucking knife!

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Food And Football Is A Clear Winning Combo – Here’s What Goes Down Before A Soccer Match Party

Soccer season is finally upon us, and what better way to catch the game than with friends at a Soccer Match Party?

My family used to spend the entire afternoon cooking our signature “Game Wings” and stir-fried Bee Hoon so that my friends would all have something to eat while watching the game.

Now, thanks to the prominence and popularity of food delivery services, my family doesn’t have to spend an entire afternoon preparing food anymore.

Of course, good things have to be shared, so here’s how we do it.

1. Order in and Have Your Food Delivered to You

 Personally, my family loves using Deliveroo.

They’re fast, efficient, and the best part is that they always have a promotion going on so you’re not spending any more than you should.

2. Pick a Cuisine and Restaurant

 Okay, this is a first-world problem. We usually take quite a while to decide on which restaurant to order from because everyone wants different things.

It’s not our fault that Deliveroo has an extensive list of food vendors to choose from.

From 14 June to 15 July 2018, Deliveroo is offering promotions with tons of merchants and vendors because it’s Soccer season!

That’s not all, they will be extending their operation hours to 2am for certain areas and restaurants, which means Deliveroo riders will be available until 2am, though options will vary depending on the restaurants.

From $12 promotions to 1-for-1 deals, there’s plenty to choose from.

Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice is offering a $12 deal on their set meal for 2 pax which comes with 2 Steamed Chicken Rice, Oyster Sauce Vegetable, and mineral water.

Mex Out is also offering a 1-for-1 deal on their large burritos and you can choose from Chicken, Pork or Vegetable fillings! It’s easy to eat, so you can focus on the game.

Collin’s Grille comes through with a $12 platter that comes with chicken karaage, assorted sausages, French fries, sweet potato fries, BBQ sauce and mayonnaise for dipping.

My favourite taco place, Vatos Urban Tacos, is having a Vatos Party Pack which allows you to make and customise your own tacos and burritos at home! If you’re a big eater, don’t worry, it comfortably feeds 5 to 7 people.

There are many more promotions that you can find on Deliveroo’s website. Simply search for ‘Football Meal Deals’ for the list of promotions!

3. Don’t Forget the Booze

 No soccer match party is complete without BEER.

While we’re not promoting excessive alcohol consumption, Deliveroo is also having the Deliveroo Beer Accumulator promotion, where they give out the same number of Brussels Beer Project beers as the number of goals scored from the group matches up to the semi-finals.

All you have to do is order from Deliveroo Editions Katong on finals day before 10pm and select the $0 free beer option from the menu.

Don’t worry, Deliveroo will announce the final number of beers given away on Facebook, before the final match.

4. Don’t Miss Out on Any Promotions

Beers aren’t the only thing that Deliveroo is giving away for free this Soccer season.

Stand a chance to win Deliveroo credits with every goal in the $2 Goal Giveaway!

For orders made between 6pm to 10pm on the day of selected matches, Deliveroo will give away $2 credit with every goal. However, penalties don’t count. Check out the terms and conditions here.

To see which matches will score you Deliveroo credits, follow Deliveroo on Instagram and Facebook.

That’s not all, Citi Cash Back Cardholders will be glad to know that there is 20% cashback on all Deliveroo orders from 14 June to 13 August 2018.

The best part is that this 20% cashback is valid on top of promotions and discounts. For more information on this promotion, do check out the Citi Cashback terms and conditions here.

5. Dine, Score and Win with Deliveroo!

While you boys were making a din in the living room, your Deliveroo rider is probably outside waiting for you to open the door.

Food’s here! So dig in and have the best soccer match party this June and July with Deliveroo!

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9 Fun And Educational Places To Bring Your Kids To That Are Wallet-Friendly

Being a parent is tough. Teaching a child is tough. Looking after a child is tough.

But what if it doesn’t have to be? Don’t worry I’m not trying to sell you anything (fight me, insurance agents).

I’ve compiled a list of places to take your kids that’s both educational and inexpensive. Because honestly, we’re quite done with the zoo, and the rooftop play area at VivoCity.

So parents, aunties, uncles, guardians, LISTEN UP.

Farms

Mainland Tropical Fish Farm

Personally, I love fishes and marine life in general. So I spent a good amount of time visiting fish farms as a child. If you live in the East, then you might want to pay a visit to Mainland Tropical Fish Farm instead.

While the place primarily sells aquarium fishes and supplies, there are activities available for the kids too. Spend a dollar or 3, on packets of food pellets and feed the fishes in the outdoor pond.

For $4, equip your child with a fishing net and a bucket for them to try their hand at catching their very own “longkang” fish! Just make sure they don’t fall in.

Mainland Tropical Fish Farm
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore 519352
Opening Hours: Daily: 8.30am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6287 3883
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The Animal Resort is home to stallions, a variety of birds that includes a Cassowary and Marabou Stork, a German Shepherd dog training ground, rabbits and guinea pigs, fishes, a pet grooming centre, and a pet shop.

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You can buy the animal feed from the pet store. No outside food should be brought in.

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It’s a great place for children to interact with different animals in a relaxed and laid-back environment.

The Animal Resort
Address: T81 Seletar West Farmway 5, Singapore 798061
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 5pm
Contact no.: 6482 1160
Website

Bollywood Veggies

Tucked away in the Kranji countryside is a 10-acre farming facility complete with a bistro, food museum and even a cooking school!

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After familiarising yourself with the different species of flora and fauna within the farm, visitors can enjoy a myriad of dishes made from local produce at the bistro, Poison Ivy, to nourish your body.

If you ever need a break from the fast-paced city life we’re all used to, make a trip down to Bollywood Veggies and experience an afternoon of serenity for a change.

Bollywood Veggies
Address: 100 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore 719026
Opening Hours: Wed – Fri: 8am – 5.30pm, Sat – Sun: 8am – 6.30pm
Contact no.: 6898 5001
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve has much to offer. Explore the vast mangroves and trails that span all over the reserve as you contemplate the beauty of your surroundings.

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Address: 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6794 1401
Website

Kranji Marshes

For those unfamiliar with Kranji Marshes, the 56.8-hectare freshwater marshland is home to unique biodiversity.

Kranji Marshes is actually split into two main areas – the public area that is open to all members of the public, and the restricted core conservation area that is deemed to be ecologically sensitive. You can enter the core conservation area if you sign up for a guided tour.

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According to NParks, Kranji Marshes is home to more than 170 species of birds, 54 species of butterflies, and 33 species of dragonflies! Alongside Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve, it plays an important role in providing a habitat for the conservation of wildlife in the Kranji area.

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Moorhen Blind and Swamphen Hide are 2 bird-watching stations that overlook marsh landscapes, perfect for taking in the sights of nature.

The park is open from 7am-7pm daily. Do note that there is no lighting in the evenings! The park is also wheelchair- and pram-friendly, with the exception of the Raptor Tower.

Kranji Marshes
Address: 11 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718814
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6794 1401
Website

Play And Learn

Diggersite

If your child has a fascination for excavators, cranes, and dump trucks, then they’ll love Diggersite.

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Diggersite is a one-of-a-kind edutainment centre that provides realistic experience in operating small scale construction machinery. The main motive is to help your child build motor skills, which are vital for writing, crafts, and other fine motor activities.

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The experience is quite legitimate. Your child will get to put on a construction safety helmet, build small blocks, and operate a construction digger!

Diggersite
Address: Find your nearest Diggersite Clip ‘n Climb

Unlike most rock-climbing facilities, Clip ‘n Climb also caters for climbers of all ages with 19 different colourful climbing challenges. Meaning, kids can join in the fun too!

Clip ‘n Climb is great for improving a kid’s concentration and focus as well as sensory and motor skills.

Check out the packages and pricing at Clip ‘n Climb here!

Clip ‘n Climb
Address: Our Tampines Hub, 51 Tampines Ave 4, #03-03, Singapore 528523
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 11pm, Sun: 10am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6705 9410
Website

ORTO

I remember the days when ORTO used to be Bottle Tree Park.

Today, the 555,000 square feet space has been completely revamped and taken over by ORTO. Located in the North, it is Singapore’s first multi-recreational park that is open 24 hours a day.

Today, it houses a prawning and fishing facility, a paintball park, a trampoline park, a drift karting circuit, and even a sporting facility for rent!

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What’s more, with a whole list of dining places at ORTO, it’s the perfect place for a family day out!

ORTO
Address: 81 Lorong Chencharu, #01-01, Singapore 769198
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The Artground is an accessible play space for children aged 12 and below, and they aim to provide positive art experiences through interactive art installations that changes tri-annually.

Children are encouraged to climb over, under or through the interactive art installations, which helps to develop their motor skills.

On the weekends, there will also be various art-related programs that families with young children can participate in.

The best part? Entry to The Artground is FREE!

The Artground
Address: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block J #01-40, Singapore 439053
Opening Hours: Wed – Thu: 9.30am – 5pm, Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 6pm, Mon – Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6925 0621
Website

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(Header Image Source: @fourlittlepalms and The Artground)

Golden Village Cinema Is Bringing Movies Back To Bedok After 10 Years

While Bedok might be one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods in Singapore, it’s strange that the area does not have a cinema of its own.

One would have to go to Eunos, Tampines or further to catch a movie. The last movie theatre that served Bedok residents, was the iconic Princess Theatre, which closed 10 years ago.

Today, Golden Village Multiplex, Singapore’ leading cinema exhibitor, has opened its doors at Bedok with a new 576-seater multiplex at DjitSun Mall Bedok.

It’s somewhat serendipitous for the new Golden Village Bedok multiplex to be standing where the Princess Theatre once stood. It’s almost as if the Princess Theatre is passing on the baton to Golden Village.

Bringing Movie Magic To Bedok

This new cineplex will house 6 screens and can seat up to 576 people.

That’s not all. In line with the opening, Golden Village is launching a NEW curry-flavoured gourmet popcorn. This new popcorn is exclusive to Golden Village Bedok and will only be available for the first 3 months after the opening.

Golden Village will also be introducing 3 other popcorn flavours to all its cinemas islandwide – Seaweed Wasabi, Caramel, and Cheese.

If you’re living in Bedok, dry your tears because you no longer have to head to another neighbourhood to catch a movie!

Golden Village Bedok
Address: 445 Bedok North Street 1, #04-01 DjitSun Mall Bedok, Singapore 469661
Contact no.: 6653 8100
Website

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(Header Image Source: Golden Village)

This Is Home Truly – S’porean Millennials On Growing Up In Local Neighbourhoods

We all grew up in Singapore. Right? Most of us. Well, after considering the concentration of Singaporeans to foreigners in the country, SOME of us grew up in Singapore.

But anyway, my point is we all grew up in a neighbourhood and have lots of memories tied to a certain area in Singapore.

Since my colleagues hail from different parts of Singapore, I decided to do a little investigation to find out where they grew up.

Bedok

Melissa

“I grew up in Bedok North, Fengshan. It was the quieter side of Bedok because the people living there were mainly elderly. Time moved slowly in the area, which made it very homely and cosy. This was before the trend of food bloggers hyping food in neighbourhoods.

You know how they have the ice cream uncles who would sell ice cream downstairs? Yeah, mine wasn’t an ice cream uncle. It was the kacang putih man.

I moved to Yew Tee in my early Primary years, but to be honest, Marine Parade was more exciting. Don’t put that in.”

Pasir Ris

Farhanah

“I grew up in Pasir Ris all my life. Though I shifted from Pasir Ris East to Pasir Ris West.

But I remember that the area was like a ghost town, because nothing was really developed yet. And the only mall we had at the time was White Sands Shopping Mall, that’s still around today.

There was also West Plaza and Elias Mall. Every outing with friends was always at Downtown East. This was before Downtown East expanded into e!Avenue today.

My Sports Days were a little more special because ours wasn’t conducted in-school, rather the school put up a huge tent and held Sports Day at Pasir Ris Park.

Also, I think every Pasir Ris kid will remember that we had our very own theme park in our neighbourhood. Yes, Escape Theme Park was ICONIC.

I liked that everyone living in Yishun had each other’s backs. The neighbourhood spirit was palpable. Can feel one. There was this sense of unspoken security in the neighbourhood. So actually no need to build wall because we already feel secure.

Even though Northpoint wasn’t much, it was great because it had Toys ‘R’ Us. For a kid, any place that had a Toys ‘R’ Us was a wonderland.

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That’s not all, we were near Tuas, so factory smog and weird smells were common. Not to mention the presence of Tengah Air Base, which ensured that the 2 or 3 months leading up to National Day was filled with daily sonic booms of passing aircrafts.

I’m pretty sure my hearing is damaged thanks to the RSAF. Patriotism, I guess.

But to be honest, I grew to love Jurong West.

I love that the neighbourhood is quiet, even in the day. I love that we don’t have a huge amount of traffic passing through. I love that I don’t have to deal with crowd when I take the MRT, unlike Jurong East.

I guess there are benefits to living in the corner of Singapore after all.

Where did you grow up in Singapore?

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(Header Image Source: Melissa Chan)

This Instagram Account Proves Why Yishun Has Always, And Will Always, Be Great

Tucked away in the northern region of Singapore, Yishun makes news headlines regularly. From drug ring busts and cat murders to civilians trying to attack policemen with stun guns, Yishun has developed a reputation for bad news.

“Build a wall around Yishun”, they said.

What’s up with Yishun? Could it be something in the air or perhaps the water? Is the temperature different in Yishun?

But it turns out, after multiple visits to Yishun, that the problem with Yishun is simple. There’s no problem. Nothing. Zero. Zilch.

Recently, I came across an Instagram (@makeyishungreatagain2018) that aims to make Yishun the greatest neighbourhood in Singapore. And here’s why I believe that Yishun is a pretty damn cool neighbourhood.

Contrary to popular belief, Yishun is a great place to raise your kids. Don’t believe? Come, I show you.

1. Yishun Has President Halimah, Your Neighbourhood Got What?

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Remember when everyone went crazy about President Halimah living in a flat in Yishun. After being declared President on September 13, President Halimah continued to live in her flat, making her Singapore’s first head of state to live in public housing while in office.

In her Facebook post, she mentioned: “Therefore, as much as I would like to continue living in my current home in Yishun, I have accepted MHA’s recommendation and will make arrangements to move to a new place soon.”

She’s so chill and down to earth. She’s the kind of President we all need!

Who knows, living in Yishun might inspire your kid to be the next President of Singapore.

2. Cheap, Good Food For The Soul

Living in Singapore may be expensive but food doesn’t have to be.

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You’ll be surprised but Yishun Hawker Centre is home to some pretty darn good and cheap food.

Ah Tan Wings (Yishun Park Hawker Centre)

They’ve managed to perfect Har Cheong Gai that is crispy yet juicy, perfectly cooked, smells like heaven and tastes like an umami bomb.

For just $1.70, you can get a bomb Har Cheong Gai that will keep you coming back for more. Their wings are so good that they sell out quite quickly, so if you’re feeling brave and want to venture into Yishun, don’t waste the trip and stop by Ah Tan’s because where else can you get Har Cheong Gai to die for?

You can read more about Ah Tan Wings here!

$1 Carnival – Reunion @ Yishun Park Hawker Centre

For the longest time, Singaporeans have complained about the increasing prices of food and housing.

But for a day in the month of June, Yishun Park Hawker Centre is taking things back to the old days, when food was still cheap, and a crisp $10 note made you seem like a rich man.

For ONE DAY ONLY, 26 stallholders in Yishun Park Hawker Centre will be showcasing food from its traditional and young hawkers and you get to try the signature dishes from the participating stalls, for just ONE DOLLAR.

You can find out more about the $1 Carnival here.

Raising your kids in Yishun is a great idea if they eat WAY too much. Beats paying $7 for a McDonald’s meal any day.

3. Coolest Playground That’ll Put Other Playgrounds To Shame

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Your neighbourhood got playground like this? Don’t have right?

Created by US-based light sculptor, Mini Pool consists of 16 pads on the ground that light up and change colour when they are stepped on, according to a Straits Times report.

Complementing the playground’s whimsical theme are three crooked houses that seem to have been plucked straight out of a Dr Seuss book. There is also a kinetic hammock trellis – a swing set with nine seats installed at different heights.

Your kid will thank you for this. This playground is definitely not #basic.

Yishun River Green Playground
Where: Block 330 Yishun Ring Road

4. Home To The Largest Mall in the Northern Part of Singapore

Can we please talk about Northpoint City’s glo-up?

If you’re both busy working parents, figuring out where to bring your kids to over the weekends can be quite a headache.

Well, you won’t have that problem living in Yishun. Northpoint City recently opened their new South Wing and the options are endless.

There are over 100 food and dining concepts so if you have a kid who is a picky eater, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. If you need a quick retail therapy, there’s even Uniqlo in Northpoint City now.

Fun fact, Northpoint City has all major bubble tea brands in one mall. Gong Cha, Liho, Koi, Share Tea, Hi Tea, Teafolia, Yuan Cha etc. Your neighbourhood can beat anot?

Who needs Vivocity when you have Northpoint?

Good things do come to Yishun.

5. HDB Prices Are Considerably Cheaper Than Mature Estates

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If you work in the northern region of Singapore, or would prefer your abode to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city, then this location might make sense. With prices being correspondingly lower, a unit here could offer great value in the long-term.

If cost of living in Singapore is a major concern of yours, you can consider buying a house in Yishun to start a family.

Not only that, you don’t have to leave Yishun to access markets, schools, parks and even Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital. Everything you need is in one location.

There are also buses to almost everywhere from Yishun. Which makes travelling from place to place a whole lot more convenient.

6. Bowling, Prawning, Paintball, What Else You Want?

There’s no such thing as “nothing to do” in Yishun.

Welcome to the world of ORTO, where fun never sleeps.

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(Header Image Source: @makeyishungreatagain2018 )

Bishan’s Carnival This Weekend Offers Food, FREE Workshops, And Black Panther Screening

Bishan is probably one of the best neighbourhoods to live in Singapore. With 2 intersecting MRT lines that lead to town and the ulu West side of Singapore, nowhere is too far when you live in Bishan.

This weekend, Bishan will be having their own festival, complete with food, a retail market, workshops, games, live band performances, and even a movie under the stars!

Here’s what you can expect at the Craving Communities Festival!

Eat, Play, Create

Happening this weekend, 23 to 24 June 2018, the Craving Communities Festival is a short but fun-packed festival for the whole family.

What To Eat

I’m not kidding. I mean, just look at the food that’ll be available at the fair.

Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah is known for their traditional handmade authentic popiah and kueh pie tee.

If you’re not familiar, they’ve been making their famous popiah rolls for over 70 years and no one makes better popiah skin. In recognition of their rich history, they’re even included in the National Heritage Board’s historical food trail!

You might also recognise some of these vendors who were also at Artbox Singapore 2018 as well as Market On Wheels that’s ongoing at Bugis until 8 July!

That’s right, The Swag Social will also be running a booth with Carrot Cubes, serving up cheesy popcorn chicken, fries, Earl Grey Milk Tea, and traditional handmade carrot cakes with a twist!

Fish Sh-nack will also be making an appearance with their very own Crispy Fish Skin snacks in 4 flavours and their Fish Sh-nack Donburi.

If you’re sweating buckets in this heat, cool down with modern “sng baos” (ice slushie packs) from Coldshave! Available in unique flavours such as Avocado, Yuzu Longan, and Watermelon Strawberry!

What To Shop

What’s a festival without a flea market?

Shop for little knick knacks from the Craft Market.

Little locally-inspired and designed bits and bobs from Handy Dandy SG (@handydandysg), handmade bath soaps from Allet Soap (@alletsoap), candles and diffusers from Sally’s Room (@sallysroom), cute art illustrations and postcard from Laugh & Belly (@laughandbelly) and more!

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Keep your eye out for the amazing pastries from Edith Patisserie (@edithpatisserie)!

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What To Do

It’s a COMMUNITY festival; there’s something for everyone in the community.

Try your hands at Tote Bag Block Printing, Terrarium-building, Wood Slice Painting, and Calligraphy at any of the 4 free hands-on workshops!

WAKANDA FOREVER!

Gather the family and head down to the Craving Communities Festival this weekend!

And they say that there’s nothing interesting in Singapore. Pffft.

Craving Communities Festival
Venue: Open Field between Bishan Library and Junction 8
Date: 23 – 24 Jun 2018
Opening Hours: Sat: 11am – 10pm, Sun: 11am – 8pm
Old Chang Kee Set To Unveil 2 New Exclusive Curry Puff Flavours On Curry Day 2018

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Old Chang Kee Set To Unveil 2 New Exclusive Curry Puff Flavours On Curry Day 2018

Unless you live under a rock, you’d know about Old Chang Kee, probably the largest supplier of curry puffs to Singaporeans.

Coming up on 27 and 28 July 2018, Old Chang Kee will be at the atrium of Velocity @ Novena Square for Curry Day 2018, as part of the Singapore Food Festival!

Also read S’pore Childhood Icon Mr Kiasu Revives This June With A Limited Edition Box Set And Figurine

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S’pore Childhood Icon Mr Kiasu Revives This June With A Limited Edition Box Set And Figurine

Growing up in the 90s, local television was a treasure trove of great programs.

From Under One Roof to Growing Up, our local programs were heartwarming, funny, engaging and relatable.

And none more so, than Mr Kiasu. Local icon, Kiasu King, Singaporean citizen.

Singapore’s True Icon

If you don’t know what kiasu means, you might want to read this article.

Mr Kiasu was a popular icon back in the early 90s.

I remember seeing Chew Chor Meng on TV with his glasses as Mr Kiasu. The character also had merchandise everywhere, including Mr Kiasu toys in a McDonald’s happy meal.

Now, if you were a hardcore Mr Kiasu fan, you probably have a collection of Mr Kiasu comic books.

The good news is, Shogakukan Asia is republishing all 8 original Mr Kiasu comic books, complete with a limited edition box set!

The comic books will be available from 29 June 2018 and can be purchased at all major bookstores as well as ActionCity and TOG (Toy Or Game) outlets.

Each book will cost $10.90.

For the hardcore collectors, perhaps I can interest you in the limited edition Mr Kiasu box set?

It comes with all 8 volumes of the comic books in a serialised box specially designed by the author, Johnny Lau, as well as a 3-inch Mr Kiasu figurine.

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‘Mr Men And Little Miss’ Is Coming To Kumoya This July With Nasi Lemak & Other Local Dishes

Singaporeans are gullible consumers. There, I said it.

We’ll patronise anything at least once if it even has a tiny picture or print of a cartoon or character we like.

Which is also why, Kumoya returns once again with another character-themed cafe concept.

In the past, we’ve seen Miffy, Care Bears and Tokidoki-themed character cafes hosted by Kumoya. This time, it’s Mr. Men and Little Miss.

Mr. Men And Little Miss Visit Singapore

Okay, to be fair, I do like the Mr. Men and Little Miss. I grew up reading the tiny square books about them. And Mr. Happy is basically a smiling emoji with hands and legs, in my favourite colour, yellow.

He’s adorable.

While Kumoya has done plenty of character cafes in the past, this one is going to be a little different. The menu is created in collaboration with Little Miss Bento (Shirley Wong) and it will be locally-inspired despite Kumoya primarily being a Japanese-French restaurant.

Here are some of the locally-inspired dishes that will be available at the Kumoya x Mr. Men and Little Miss cafe.

Fried Mantou With House-made Chilli Crab Dip ($11.90)

Mr Bump Knock-Out Nasi Lemak ($23.90)

Butterfly pea flower coconut rice served with tempura sambal prawns, crispy golden fried chicken, potato croquette, ramen egg, keropok, walnuts and anchovies.

Mr Bump Pow-Wow Pandan Sponge Cake ($17.90)

A Pandan sponge cake that looks like Mr Bump, with Gula Melaka frosting, freshly churned Hokkaido soft serve, Nata de coco, kidney beans, sweet corn, cotton candy, and a shot of Gula Melaka on the side for that extra kick.

Milo Oreo Frappe ($14.90)

Chendol Gula Melaka Frappe ($14.90)

This local AF creation is basically a Chendol garnished with pandan leaves and whipped cream.

That’s not all, all beverages are served with a limited edition coaster (6 different designs to collect) and all frappe orders come with a limited edition badge (3 different designs)!

Like the previous character cafes, dining time is limited to 90 minutes and there is a minimum spending of $10 per person.

The Mr. Men and Little Miss character cafe will run from 5 July 2018 to September 2018.

Will you be heading to the Mr. Men And Little Miss character cafe at Kumoya this July?

Kumoya x Mr. Men And Little Miss
Address: Kumoya Cafe, 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
Website

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