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10 Delightful Events And Foods This December For A Dashing Good Time

2017 seems to have whizzed by. It feels as though we just celebrated Chinese New Year a while ago and yet, Christmas is upon us in a few day’s time.

And right after that, it’s the New Year. Don’t you just love the holidays?

Here, we’ve compiled a list of events and foods to take you through December and on to the New Year.

Play & Discover

1. ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure

If you’re a fan of documentaries like us, then you’ll love this. ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure is a programme of family-friendly films that appeals to our curiosity for the unknown and undiscovered.

The ArtScience Museum will be airing BBC’s Natural History Unit Presents Planet Earth 1 on loop from 20 December to 31 December 2017.

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Narrated by the iconic Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth 1 explores wildlife and habitats on our planet, as well as showcase behind-the-scenes challenges, all in high definition.

This is an event perfect for the whole family, and it will be a great opportunity for children to learn more about our natural environment and wildlife. What’s more, admission is free.

Gather the family and head down to the ArtScience Museum!

ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Date: 20 Dec – 31 Dec 2017
Website

2. Moonbeats X’mas Party With Ryan Hemsworth And Friends In Singapore

This December, Moonbeats will be celebrating the festive season with the Moonbeats X’mas Party on 22 December 2017, together with Canadian producer, Ryan Hemsworth.

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Ryan Hemsworth is an award-winning producer specialising in electronic music. He has produced music for Tinashe and Tory Lanez, among others. He has also remixed music by Frank Ocean, Beyoncé and Kanye West, to name a few.

The party will also feature local musicians Cherie Ko, Jorud, and buds.

Early bird tickets are priced at $25 while standard tickets go for $35.

Each ticket also comes with a complimentary drink!

Moonbeats X’mas Party With Ryan Hemsworth And Friends In Singapore
Venue: MAO Singapore, 133 Cecil Street, Singapore, 069535
Date: 22 December 2017
Price: $25 – $100
Website

3. Kojiki And The Universe

The Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning Kitaro is back with a new unique visual experience, Kojiki And The Universe.

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This concert merges the music from Kitaro’s album “Kojiki”, with a dance performance inspired by space-age.

Fans can also expect to hear Kitaro play his greatest hits in this spectacular concert.

Ticket prices range from $88 to $238 and can be purchased here.

Kojiki And The Universe
Venue: Grand Theatre, Mastercard Theatres At Marina Bay Sands
Date: 22 Dec 2017
Price: $88 – $238
Website

4. Christmas Pop-Up Market & Workshop

W Market will be having their first event on 23 December 2017.

The Christmas Pop-up Market & Workshop will be the perfect place for you to do your last minute shopping before Christmas.

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Aside from the 20 vendors who will be selling their goods and crafts, you can also try your hands at any of the 3 workshops available on both event days.

What’s more, local influencers Mongchin Yeoh and Sebelle Sharmine will be at the event selling their pre-loves.

Don’t miss this Christmas event happening on 23 and 24 December 2017!

Christmas Pop-up Market & Workshop
Venue: Studio Three Sixteen, 219 Henderson Road, #06-04, Singapore, 159556
Date: 23 – 24 Dec 2017
Website

5. Yoga & Movie Under The Stars

Yes, you read that correctly. Yoga AND a movie. 60 minutes of gentle yoga in the evening, followed by a 3D movie after dark.

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The best part? You get a complimentary glass of wine, free flow of snacks and hot green tea.

The next screening is on Christmas Eve, where there will be a screening of Polar Express. What’s more, you’ll receive a complimentary 750 ml bottle of Moscato for every group of 5.

You are allowed to bring your own snacks. Yoga mats will not be provided though, so do remember to bring your own.

Yoga & Movie Under The Stars
Venue: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore, 038983
Date: 24 Dec 2017
Price: $29
Website

6. Twilight: Flea & Feast

Organised by RoseValley, the first ever Twilight: Flea & Feast will be held from 29 to 31 December 2017.

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Inspired by Australian street food markets, this market brings the best street food from around the world, to our shores Eat and shop to your heart’s content on the last weekend of the year at Twilight: Flea & Feast.

There will also be live performances so head down and soak in the festivities!

Twilight: Flea & Feast
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, 039593
Date: 29 – 31 Dec 2017
Website

7. Siloso Beach Party

Celebrate and live it up at Singapore’s only beach countdown party! Gear up for 12 hours of non-stop music and partying with your friends, as you usher in and party your way into 2018.

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Headlined by international and local DJs, this iconic beach countdown party is THE place to be this New Year’s Eve.

There’s also complimentary drinks and a huge foam pool!

Ticket prices go from $48 to $98 and can be purchased here.

Siloso Beach Party
Venue: Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore, 098999
Date: 31 Dec 2017
Price: $48* – $98*
Website

*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.

Food

8. Hans Im Glück German Burgergrill

Burger joints are dime a dozen in Singapore. However, finding a good burger is a challenge. If you think that piling on expensive ingredients onto a burger is the way to go, then you’re missing out.

Hans Im Glück, the newest burger joint in Orchard, proves that sometimes less is more.

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They serve up an extensive menu of burgers made with a wide variety of fresh ingredients. You can choose from beef, chicken breast, vegetable or vegan burgers.

That’s not all, you can also choose your type of bread, from Sourdough, Multigrain and Naked.

A must-try is the Wilder Westen ($16), a beef burger with aged cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and crispy fried onions. And definitely remember to order the 1 Pfund Süsskartoffel Fritten ($6++). Literally a pound of sweet potato fries. It’s crispy, not soggy and highly addictive.

Give this burgergrill a try. You can thank us later.

Hans Im Glück German Burgergrill
Address: 362 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238887
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 12am, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1am
Website

9. District Sushi

Chirashi Don fans should prepare themselves. The newly opened District Sushi serves up a mean Bara Chirashi Don at an affordable price.

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For just $10, the Bara Chirashi Don comes with fresh prawns, tuna and salmon. The sashimi cubes are chunky, lightly marinated, and fresh.

If you’re more of a cooked food person, try their Salmon Mentaiyaki Donburi ($10) which comes with a perfectly cooked salmon fillet and generous servings of mentaiko.

Do expect to queue for a bit if you’re here for your Chirashi Don fix.

District Sushi
Address: 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-15 Sunshine Plaza, Singapore, 189652
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.45am – 9pm
Website

10. Carrotsticks & Cravings

If you’re a fan of superfoods and clean eating, then you’ll love Carrotsticks & Cravings.

Armed with a compact menu and wholesome food, this place is our new favourite brunch spot. You can expect to see sourdough sandwiches and salads on the menu, as well as dairy and gluten-free food options.

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A must-try is their Smashed Avo ($18), an open-face sourdough sandwich piled with mashed avocado, feta crumbs, and dukkah.

Another must-try is the Meredith’s Goat Cheese With Thyme Roasted Mushrooms ($18). Goat’s cheese and herb oil is smeared on an open sourdough sandwich and topped with thyme roasted portobello chunks, sprouts and herbs.

Who knew eating healthy would taste this good?

Carrotsticks & Cravings
Address: 75E Loewen Road, Singapore, 248845
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 8am – 3pm
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8 Best Fish Soups In S’pore That Will Have You Savouring Every Last Drop

Everybody has their own go-to comfort food. But when it’s raining outside, there’s probably one dish that’s on everyone’s minds. Sliced Fish Soup.

This delightful warm bowl of clear umami broth paired with chunky slices of fresh fish and vegetables, is the ultimate comfort food for rainy days.

To save you the trouble of finding the best fish soup, we’ve compiled a list of the best in Singapore.

Food For The Soul

1. Jin Hua Fish Head Bee Hoon

This is our go-to place for a good, satisfying bowl of fish soup.

Go for the Fried Fish Soup ($4) if you’re feeling a little more indulgent with your diet. The fried fish slices are a good size and still retain their crispiness despite being soaked in the broth.

The Sliced Fish Soup ($4) is also a delight to eat, with the fresh springy slices of fish. We love that they choose to use chopped xiao bai cai (baby bok choy) in their soup, which makes the dish easier to eat. You just need a spoon!

As with most sliced fish soup stalls, you have the option of adding milk to your broth.

If you’re looking for a good place for sliced fish soup, this is it.

Jin Hua Fish Head Bee Hoon
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-77 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore, 069184
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 11am – 8.30pm, Thu: Closed

2. Blanco Court Fried Fish Soup

Blanco Court Fried Fish Soup is one of the old greats that used to reside in the now-demolished Blanco Court Food Centre.

The broth here is flavourful though some find the soup too salty.

The fried fish is crispy and chunky and the broth is served with plenty of deep fried egg batter.

They also use spinach in their soup (we LOVE spinach), which imparts a different texture and taste to the dish compared to the more bitter chye sim variants.

They’ve moved to a new standalone shophouse at Beach Road and they added other dishes such as Black Bean Fish Head with Bittergourd, Prawn Rolls and Chicken Wings besides their signature Fried Fish Soup.

There’s a reason they’ve been a favourite among locals for so long.

So come on down to try it for yourself!

Blanco Court Fried Fish Soup
Address: 325 Beach Road, Singapore, 199559
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 7.30pm
Contact no.: 9151 2401

3. 127 Lorong 1 Fish Soup

Named after their address, 127 Lorong 1 Fish Soup serves up a mean sliced fish soup.

The broth is is not too salty, yet comes with a tinge of tanginess which comes from the olive vegetables used in the soup.

If you’re not feeling sliced fish soup, you can order Saba Fish set. They sell steamed and fried dumplings and fried mackerel fillets, which are perfect sides to complement your fish soup.

127 Lorong 1 Fish Soup
Address: Blk 127 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #02-33, Singapore, 310127
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 7am – 8pm, Mon: Closed

4. Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup

The name of this stall, Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup, is a direct translation from their Chinese name. But that aside, the Sliced Fish Soup ($3 – $5) served here is pure comfort food.

The broth here is star of the dish. In most cases, the fish would be in the spotlight. However, the broth in this dish is packed with flavour, which complements the fresh and tender fish slices.

They even add bitter gourd into the soup. Most places will have you paying extra or you have to order the sliced fish bitter gourd soup but not here. Here, it’s included!

They open at 11am daily, so come early or join the snaking queues.

If you’re looking for a humble bowl of sliced fish soup that hits all the right spots, this is it.

Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup
Address: 270 Queen Street, #01-95 Albert Centre Market & Food Centre, Singapore, 180270
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10pm

5. Piao Ji Fish Porridge

Unlike other fish stalls, Piao Ji Fish Porridge uses pomfret instead of the usual batang fish in their sliced fish soup. Pomfret has a smoother texture and has sweeter flesh than batang fish, which is also why the price here is higher.

You can also choose to add prawns to your soup, which amps up the umami in the broth.

As if the soup does not have enough flavour, the chef also adds bits of crispy lard to the soup.

Piao Ji is the stall to visit if you’re looking for a seriously indulgent bowl of sliced fish soup. Do come prepared to queue though.

Piao Ji Fish Porridge
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, #02-100/103 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore, 069111
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 10.30am – 3pm, Thu: Closed

6. First Street Teochew Fish Soup

First Street Teochew Fish Soup is one of our favourites.

You can choose from batang fish, pomfret or red grouper for your sliced fish soup. What’s more, you can choose to add minced meat and fish roe to the broth for extra flavour.

If that does not sound good to you, we don’t know what does.

If you need your carbs to go with your protein-packed soup, you can choose from rice, bee hoon, or the rare mee sua.(Seriously, why is mee sua so hard to find?)

Honestly, we can’t wait to head back for our next bowl of fish soup.

First Street Teochew Fish Soup
Address: 1014 Upper Serangoon Road, Double One Kopitiam, Singapore, 534752
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 8am – 3pm, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 8161 9552

7. Han Kee Fish Soup

Han Kee Fish Soup is the other well known fish soup stall in Amoy Street Food Centre. If you think that Han Kee is the backup stall that people go to because Piao Ji has a long queue, you are sorely mistaken.

Han Kee is known for their crystal clear yet flavourful broth. But the best thing about them is that they are very generous with their fish slices.

However, the queue here is just as long as Piao Ji, so expect to wait for a bit.

While Piao Ji is known for their robust, meaty broth, Han Kee serves up a clear and refreshing alternative.

If you’re planning to go on a diet, this is a good place to start. You can thank us later.

Han Kee Fish Soup
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, #02-129 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore, 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 3pm, Sat – Sun: Closed

8. Lu Jia Fish Soup

Lu Jia Fish Soup at Yishun seems to be serving many types of fish-related items.

We’re not complaining though. We love the variety of options. Right off the bat, you get to choose the type of rice you want, white rice or yam rice.

Then there’s Fried Fish Skin ($1) and Fried Beancurd Skin ($1) to choose as add-ons to the soup. That’s not all, they even have Salmon as an option for the sliced fish soup. And mee sua!

This stall has everything you didn’t know you wanted. Yam rice, Mee sua, Salmon, Fried Fish Skin and Fried Beancurd Skin.

If you’re bored of regular sliced fish soup, then you should give this one a try.

Lu Jia Fish Soup
Address: 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #01-12 A’Posh Bizhub Soon Hong Eating House, Singapore, 768160
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 8pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 8588 4282

Sliced fish soup is a dish that we can have all day, everyday, and still not be sick of. So there you have it.

The definitive fish soup list. The best of the best.

Which ones have you tried?

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Hokkaido Milk Cream Puffs Land In S’pore Next January – Get Ready For An Oozy, Creamy Mess

If you’re a fan of dessert pastries and you’ve exhausted all available options for a good cream puff or cheese tart, then we’ve got news for you.

Popular Taiwanese bakery, Kazo, is opening its first outlet at Chinatown Point on 5 January 2018!

Their parent company, Nichifu, is well known in Taiwan for their cream puffs, polo buns and cheese tarts.

To ensure that the quality of the pastries remain the same as Nichifu, the ingredients used by Kazo will be flown in from Taiwan regularly.

There’s Always Space For Dessert

Their signature Cream Puffs ($1.80 each) come in 2 flavours, Hokkaido Cream and Chocolate Cream.

The most important thing about a cream puff is the pastry-cream ratio and Kazo seems to have found the perfect ratio.

Thank goodness, because nobody likes a puff with too much cream and too little dough. Have you tried eating a choux puff overloaded with cream? You need a STRAW.

Anyway, if you’re not feeling like cream puffs, how about trying Kazo’s Cheese Tarts ($3.20 each)? Yes, we know that there are already multiple cheese tart brands in Singapore but we love cheese tarts and new stuff, so we’ll still eat it anyway.

If you thought Kazo stopped at cream puffs and cheese tarts, you thought wrong.

Named after the brand is the Kazu Kazu. A light and fluffy tube with a crunchy crust, filled with Hokkaido cream or Chocolate cream.

Reminds us of the Beard Papa Cookie Puff, but stretched out.

For those of you who like the Walls ice cream sold by the uncles along the streets of Orchard Road, then you’ll want to try Kazo’s Danish Polo ($2.50 – $5.50).

These delicious-looking buns of goodness come with a generous serving of Hokkaido Milk, Royal Chocolate or Matcha ice cream. Too bad they don’t have Raspberry Ripple.

If you’re looking for a drink to wash down all this pastry goodness, Kazo has a strong solution. Literally.

Meet these quirky bottles of organic soya bean drinks and matcha latte. They come in the shape of a perfect male physique. And they’re aptly named Kazo Man.

They even have six packs! We’re referring to the physique. They don’t come in a pack of 6.

Guess who’s keeping the bottle?

Jokes aside, Kazo seems to be a promising bakery and we cannot wait to be an auntie and queue up for these delectable desserts on 5 January 2018.

Kazo
Address: 133 North Bridge Road, #01-30 Chinatown Point, Singapore, 059413
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Contact no.: 6440 1888
Website

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8 Best Filipino Restaurants In S’pore For A Taste Of Authentic Pinoy Fare

Whenever you ask a Singaporean what makes them proud of Singapore, you’re bound to hear someone say “food”.

We have so many people of different cultures settling in our country, there’s an almost limitless variety to the cuisines for us to choose from.

From Japanese, Korean and Thai, to Vietnamese, Swedish and European, there’s something for everyone.

Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best Filipino restaurants in Singapore.

Filipino Comfort Food

1. Kabayan Filipino Restaurant

Kabayan Filipino Restaurant is similar to our mixed rice (cai png) stalls in our coffeeshop.

Except filipinos do it better. In a restaurant with air-conditioning.

Visitors get to pick from a large variety of dishes such as the Pork Sinigang (Pork in Tamarind Soup), Lumpiang Shanghai (Fried Spring Rolls), and Crispy Pata (Pork Knuckles).

If you have a sweet tooth, go for the Turon (Banana Spring Roll) or the Leche Flan (Filipino Creme Caramel).

The price is cheap too, between $5 to $10 for a meal set. It’s no wonder the place is always crowded on weekends.

What’s a better indicator than satisfied repeat customers and large crowds?

Don’t forget to call ahead to make reservations!

Kabayan Filipino Restaurant
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #03-25 Lucky Plaza, Singapore, 238863
Opening Hours: Daily: 9am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6738 0921
Website

2. Gerry’s Grill

Gerry’s Grill is a franchise that has outlets in Philippines, United States and Qatar and is a familiar sight to most filipinos.

They’re well known for the grilled seafood and traditional filipino dishes such as the Inihaw na Pusit (Grilled Squid), Pancit Palabok (Stir Fried Shrimp Noodles) and Beef Kare-Kare (Filipino Beef Stew in Peanut Butter Sauce).

Their menu may be small but they serve up high quality food. The grilled squid is a favourite even among local diners.

For dessert, try their Halo-Halo, which is a snowball served with a scoop of ice cream, mixed fruits, and sweets. Reminds of Ice Kachang, to be honest.

Gerry’s Grill
Address: 51 Cuppage Road, #01-12 Starhub Centre, Singapore, 229469
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Contact no.: 6720 1412
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Don’t say we never intro.

Tapa King
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #B1-038 Lucky Plaza Asian Food Mall, Singapore, 238863
Opening Hours: Daily: 8am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6734 4080
Website

4. Inasal Restaurant

Inasal Restaurant brings authentic filipino flavours straight from Bacolod.

Like its name suggests, this restaurant serves up a mean Chicken Inasal, or Barbecued Chicken. The chicken is charred to perfection, crispy on the outside yet tender and succulent on the inside.

If you don’t feel like having chicken, try their Pork Sinigang as well as Sisig.

Sisig is a must-try for adventurous eaters. It’s a dish made with diced parts of pig’s head, liver, and seasoned with lime and chilli peppers.

Try it if you dare.

The queue at Inasal is always long on weekends so do call ahead.

Inasal Restaurant
Address: 304 Orchard Road, #04-49/50/51 Lucky Plaza, Singapore, 238863
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 8.30pm
Contact no.: 6733 2752
Website

5. Iskina Cebu Singapore

If you’re a fan of al fresco dining and roasted or grilled meat, then Iskina Cebu is the place to be.

Unlike the rest of the restaurants on this list, Iskina Cebu is an open air food truck nestled in Timbre+.

Known as one of the best places in Singapore to have crispy Lechon (chargrilled pork), the pig is roasted over a charcoal fire for 5 hours, resulting in crispy and juicy pork.

If you find the pork too salty to be eaten on its own, try dipping it in their sauce made with garlic, vinegar and various herbs and spices. Or just get a bowl of white rice with the Lechon set meal ($10).

This place is strictly not suitable for vegetarians.

Iskina Cebu Singapore
Address: 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore, 139957
Opening Hours: Mon – Wed: 11.30am – 9.30pm, Thu: 11.30am – 9.30pm & 11pm – 12am, Fri – Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6728 0765
Website

6. Comida Fiesta Singapore

Formerly Calle Real, Comida Fiesta serves up a mix of Spanish and Filipino cuisine.

Signatures include the Beef Kare-Kare (Filipino Beef Stew in Peanut Butter sauce), Rellenong Bangus (Stuffed Milkfish), Lechon Carajay (Crispy Roasted Pork) and Brazo de Mercedez (Soft Meringue Roll with Custard Filling).

The restaurant is also able to host private events and accomodate up to 100 people.

Great food, great service, and a whole lot of space.

Comida Fiesta Singapore
Address: 1 Expo Drive, #01-41 Singapore Expo, Singapore, 486150
Opening Hours: Mon -Thu: 12pm – 9pm, Fri – Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Contact no.: 6443 3037
Website

7. Lutong Pinoy

Lutong Pinoy is a food stall in the food court at Lucky Plaza.

8. My Kusina

Nestled in Kampong Bahru, is My Kusina.

This restaurant bar serves up beer, wine and a great selection of cocktails at affordable prices. If you’re looking for something to munch on, order their Lechon Kawale (Crispy Pork Belly), served with rice and veggie soup.

Also, what filipino bar is complete without a karaoke machine? Bar patrons get to sing along to their favourite songs as well as watch other patrons belt their tunes.

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Seats fill up quickly so do call ahead to make reservations.

My Kusina
Address: 19 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore, 169348
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 12am
Contact no.: 6221 5996
Website

Filipino cuisine is our new favourite, with their oily, messy, unpretentious food.

Nothing says comfort food like sinful bowl of crispy pork, beef stew, garlic rice, and egg.

Don’t believe us? Try it for yourself.

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10 Dope Events And Foods This December That Will Get You In The Mood For X’mas

December is just round the corner, which means we’re only 4 Mondays away from Christmas.

Are you feeling in the festive mood yet? If not, these events will definitely help you get into the Christmas spirit!

Time to put on your Christmas hats and put up that Christmas tree!

Play & Discover

1. Disney In Concert: Frozen

If you’re a fan of Disney’s Frozen, then we have news for you. Disney In Concert: Frozen will be coming to the Esplanade on 2 December 2017!

Now you can relive the movie experience with a live orchestra and choir performing the music while you enjoy the film on a giant screen!

More than 70 live orchestra musicians and choir singers will be performing to bring the iconic ‘Frozen’ soundtrack to live. The combination of the orchestra, choir and the acoustics of the venue will elevate your ‘Frozen’ movie experience to the next level.

Ticket prices range from $75 to $149 and can be purchased here.

Fans of ‘Frozen’ cannot miss this!

Disney In Concert: Frozen
Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Date: 2 Dec 2017
Price: $75, $99, $149
Website

2. WKND FOLKS Christmas Pop Up Market

WKND FOLKS is launching a Christmas pop-up market at Buzz In The Woods on 2 December 2017. The pop-up market will feature curated retail booths from 24 exclusive vendors.

Visitors can also try their hands at jewelry-making, flower arrangement, Christmas card-making, and earring-making at any one of the 3 Christmas workshops that are available at the market.

There’s also a bouncy castle for the kids while the adults can have their hands painted at the Henna booth or enjoy some artisanal ice cream from KOOKS Creamery.

There will also be a Best Dressed Dogs Contest held at the market, so bring your best dressed puppers!

WKND FOLKS Christmas Pop Up Market
Venue: Buzz In The Woods, 320 Tanglin Road, Singapore, 247980
Date: 2 – 3 Dec 2017
Website

3. The Nutcracker By Singapore Dance Theatre

This December, be enchanted by Singapore Dance Theatre’s performance of the ballet classic, The Nutcracker at the Esplanade Theatre.

Join young Clara on her adventures as her Nutcracker doll comes alive and transforms into a Prince.

The Nutcracker is based on a story by E.T.A Hoffmann and features additional choreography by the Singapore Dance Theatre.

With intricate costumes and stunning sets by local designer Aaron Yap, be sure to catch this ballet classic performed by the Singapore Dance Theatre, set to the iconic tunes of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Ticket prices range from $35 to $75 and can be purchased here.

The Nutcracker by Singapore Dance Theatre
Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Date: 6 – 10 Dec 2017
Price: $35, $55, $75
Website

4. ZoukOut Singapore 2017

VIP tickets for both days are still available, with day one and day two tickets going at $228 and $238 respectively.

Purchase your tickets 5. Prudential Marina Bay Carnival

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Open from 15 December 2017- 1 April 2018, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is slated to be Singapore’s biggest carnival, occupying a sprawling 25,000 sq metre area.

It’ll feature thrill rides, carnival games, and delicious fairground food, among other tantalizing treats.

To add to all the good fun going around, there will also be an eclectic collective of youth bands and DJ performances, ventriloquism acts, and carolling groups!

With music from home-grown musicians Falling Feathers, Kexin Tay, TheLionCityBoy, and Jasmine Sokko, there won’t be a dull moment while you’re at the fair.

Open daily from 4pm to 11pm (except Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when it will start from 3pm), admission to the carnival is completely free! To get yourself credit for rides and games, you can purchase them online beforehand or while you’re on-site. 

With so many things to do – and plush toys to be won! – you’re in for a hell of a good time at this fair!

Prudential Marina Bay Carnival
Address: The Promontory, 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
Date: 15 December 2017 – 1 April 2018
Admission: Free
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From 9 – 30 December, the open-air carpark at Grange Road will be host to Singapore’s first and largest creative retail playground, Flashbang Singapore!

Flashbang Singapore will feature well-curated food and beverages, a retail market, neon light art installations, interactive exhibitions, live music performances, creative workshops, games and more!

The event will have 2 different sets of programmes.

The activities in the day will be more family-friendly. Activities will include local crafts workshops, gift-making stations, photobooths, interactive installations, 120 F&B and retail stores and even virtual reality installations!

7. Culture Club Live In Singapore

The 80s are back again! Culture Club is touring once again and they’re bringing their classic hits to The Star Theatre at Star Vista on 11 December 2017 for one-night only!

With their hit singles such as “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me“, “Karma Chameleon“, and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya“, Culture Club has sold over 50 million records worldwide since 1981.

Led by their iconic frontman Boy George, the current lineup includes Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss.

Ticket prices range from $138 to $248, only on Hapz!

Don’t miss this iconic 80s band and grab your tickets now!

Culture Club Live In Singapore
Venue: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore, 138617
Date: 11 Dec 2017
Price: $138, $158, $188, $228, $248*
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*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.

8. Do You Remember The First Time? 12 Years Of Eatmepoptart

Eatmepoptart turns 12!

This birthday party is an homage to the music collective founded and run by local DJs weelikeme and KiDG.

The event will be hosted by viral Youtube star Preetipls and headliners will include Supersect and Sobs. Other DJs at the event will include Thievves, Tom Shellsuit, and Zhan.

From pop to rock, and indie disco to trap, these DJs will be expressing their music range and curious selections before wrapping up the night with a frenzy of anthems and guilty pleasure classics.

Tickets go for $35 and can be purchased here.

Do You Remember The First Time? 12 Years of Eatmepoptart
Venue: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Date: 16 Dec 2017
Price: $35
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9. Roji Chaseki

Roji Chaseki is a new tea kiosk at Raffles XChange. This tea outlet serves up artisanal Japanese tea that’s brewed upon order so you know that each cup of tea is fresh.

Try the Purple Sweet Potato Iced Lattero ($6.40) if you’re feeling adventurous. The drink is not too sweet and has a distinct sweet potato flavour. You can choose to add on cheese foam for free for a new flavour combination.

The teas that they use as their base drinks are pretty unique too. From Ume Ume tea to Momotaro, Milky Popcorn and Melona Manpuku. These are all Roji’s own signature teas.

If you’re in the Raffles Place area, this is the tea shop to visit.

Roji Chaseki
Address: 5 Raffles Place, Raffles XChange, #B1-64, Singapore, 048618
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm, Sat: 10am – 4pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6779 2948
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10. Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, Japan’s number one cheese cookie brand is here and they’ve opened their first outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre!

At first glance, it looks like a shop that’s just selling cookies but you’d be glad to know that they sell soft serve ice cream too.

There are 2 flavours, Milk and Cheese. The Milk ice cream tastes pretty normal but the Cheese ice cream is a salty-sweet combination that’s surprisingly light and is the one that you should go for.

You can choose to have your soft serve in a waffle cheese cone, or opt for the Cow Cow Sundae ($8.50) which comes with a mixture of Milk and Cheese Ice cream, a Salt and Camembert cookie, and a slice of their signature Milk Cheesecake.

It sounds like a lot of dairy but it is not cloying and the different textures make this sundae an absolute delight to eat.

If you’re not feeling dessert, you can check out their selection of cheese cookies. Choose from Salt and Camembert, Honey and Gorgonzola, and Porcini and Gouda flavours.

The quality of the cookies are the same as the ones you buy in Japan. It’s no wonder that they are Japan’s number one cheese cookie confectionery.

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City #B1-73, Singapore, 179103
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Contact no.: 9248 8476
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With so many events happening this December, there’s something for everyone!

Do you know which event you’re going for?

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7 Halal Steamboat Places To Hit Up With Your Muslim Makan Kakis

Many of us Singaporeans love going for steamboats.

A fun dining experience that offers loads more interaction than if you each ordered a main for yourselves, it’s no wonder restaurants like Hai Di Lao are so popular among families and groups of friends. Unfortunately, halal hot pots are hard to come by in Singapore.

We sussed out all the best Halal certified hot pot places in Singapore. Chinese, Thai, Korean-style – we have them all.

Whether you’re someone who has Muslim friends to take into consideration, or are Muslim yourself, here are 7 Halal certified places where you can get your hot pot fix!

1. Farah Diana Restaurant (Closed)

Located at Changi, Farah Diana Restaurant is a short 5 minute walk from Eunos MRT station.

One thing we love about this place is the price you pay for an all-you-can-eat. Adults pay just $22, while children aged 5 – 12 pay $15.

The steamboat features all the usual suspects: vegetables, seafood (crab, scallops, mussel, squid) and marinated meats (beef, chicken). You can choose from chicken or tom yum soup for your soup base. There’s also cooked food including fried rice, noodles, and traditional malay kuih.

The sambal and chilli here are top notch, so you’ll want to bring plenty of that to your table!

Take note that Farah Diana Restaurant only accepts cash, so you’ll want to make sure you draw money before you head here to eat!

Price: $22 for adults, $15 for children (5 – 12 years old)

Farah Diana Restaurant
Address: 285 Changi Road Singapore 419764 
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 4pm – 11pm; Fri: : 4pm – 12am; Sat – Sun: 2pm – 12am 
Contact no.: 9107 9792

2. Marina Bay Steamboat @ Satay By the Bay

If you’re ever in the Marina Bay Sands area, you need to try out Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat (MBBS), an alfresco concept buffet at Satay By The Bay.

Within walking distance of Gardens By The Bay and Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Steamboat offers up a wide spread of fresh seafood including crayfish, crab, scallops, prawns, and bamboo clams. You can also expect a free flow of meats, vegetables, desserts and soft drinks, so you can stuff yourself silly after a whole day of activity!

All ingredients are prepared fresh daily, so you can be sure you’re eating only the good stuff.

Price: Children 5 – 11 years old: $15 nett | Adults, Mon – Thu: $27 nett | Adults, Fri/Sat: $29 nett | Adults, Eve of PH/PH: $30 nett

Marina Bay Steamboat @ Satay By the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Satay By The Bay, #12/13/14 Marina Bay, Singapore
Opening Hours: Daily, 5pm – 11.45pm
Contact no.: 8180 8112
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3. Flame Cafe

Flame Cafe is a hot pot place you’ve probably heard of – but did you know it’s Halal certified?

Located at Tai Seng, a stone’s throw from Tai Seng MRT station, this hot pot spot made waves because of its FOUR tier Pagoda steamboat set up.

The top layer of the 4-Tier Cheesy Hotpot & BBQ Pagoda Steamboat is a steamer.

The second tier is a dipping tier (choose from Cheese, Salted Egg or Mongolian dip), and the next is a BBQ hot plate for grilling. Finally, right at the bottom is a hot pot tier that is divided down the middle so you can enjoy two different soup bases (choose from Chicken, Tom Yum, Mala, Herbal Tonic, Tomato). Talk about having options!

Choose from the Supreme ($38.90/pax), Premium ($29.90/pax) and Deluxe ($19.90/pax) Buffet, which entitles you to different kinds of ingredients to cook with your Pagoda steamboat.

Take note that the Pagoda steamboat set is only available after 3pm.

Flame Cafe
Address: Level 1 Centro Bianco Building, 73 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534818
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 1am; Fri – Sat: 10am – 3am; Sun: 10am – 1am
Contact no.: 6288 6346
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Lukhon Thai prides itself in its selection of authentic Northern Thai meat marinates and delicious chilli dip. Seriously, the chilli dip is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and salty, and is super shiok when paired with the food you’re cooking.

For the soup, you get to choose between Chicken and Tom Yum soup (we recommend the latter). Like most Mookata places, you can choose from the pre-set platters, or you can order your favourites individually. They have beef, chicken, seafood, mushrooms – everything you need for a delicious, soul-warming Mookata.

Lukhon Thai
Address: 110 Pasir Ris Central, #02-05 Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, Singapore 519641
Contact no.: 9675 5849
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5. Makan Makan (Closed)

Located at the quaint, secluded Punggol Ranch is Makan-Makan.

Decorated with equestrian elements, Makan-Makan lets you cook your food hot pot (choose between a tom yum or chicken soup base) and grill style.

The buffet line here includes a host of greens, marinated meats like beef, chicken, mutton, and duck, and has an entire section dedicated to seafood! You can expect everything from flower crabs to crayfish, mussels and scallops.

There is also a section of cooked food that includes simple fare like chicken wings, nuggets, and spring rolls! Pair your food with carbs like mee goreng and carbonara, and you’re in for a delicious meal.

Price: $26 on weekdays, $29 on weekends

Makan-Makan
Address: 900 Punggol Road End, Singapore 829168
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 3pm – 11pm; Sat & Sun: 12pm – 12am; Closed on Mon
Contact no.: 8571 0203

6. Yummy Veggie

Another buffet concept, Yummy Veggie International Buffet & Steamboat Restaurant is a vegetarian restaurant that plates up a delicious array of international vegetarian cuisine and steamboat, in a buffet concept.

Located at Downtown East, Pasir Ris, Mukshidonna is a popular chain restaurant from Seoul that is known for two things: budae jjigae (Korean army stew) with tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes).

Each serving of Army Stew costs $13.90, and comes with tteokbokki, odaeng (Korean fishcakes), vegetables, and gochujang (red chilli paste) stew. You can add all your favourite ingredients into your Army Stew at an additional cost of $3 per serving. Think: dumplings, mussels, sausages, and our favourite – cheese!

Mukshidonna
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, #02-324, E!Avenue, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am – 10pm 
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The next time you’re in the mood for steamboat, be sure to hit up these restaurants! Many of these are buffet-style, so hang back and don’t leave until you’re sure you’ve had your fill!

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6 Places You Can Go When You’re Done With Dinner But You Still Want To Lepak

We’ve all been there. You and your friends just had a 2-hour long dinner to catch up but it’s still not enough. You leave the restaurant and now the whole group aimlessly drifts around the mall.

What you’re looking for, is a place to settle down so that you and your friends can carry on your conversation comfortably. Because window shopping gets boring after a while.

So we’ve found 6 places for you and your friends to visit after dinner, if you’re craving for desserts or are just looking to drink.

Desserts And Drinks

1. 2am : dessertbar

If you’re craving for some artsy desserts, then 2am : dessertbar is the place for you. For the majority of us who can never seem to grasp the concept of modern art, we can focus on the taste of the desserts instead.

The thing about this dessert bar is that they actually recommend alcohol pairings with the dessert that you select. Desserts to try are the Cassis Plum ($24), Cacao Forest ($24), and the Tsujihei Green Tea Tart ($20).

The dishes are all carefully plated and look like an abstract art piece that’s almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Prices here are steep but great service, ambience and food makes the trip to Holland Village worth it.

2am : dessertbar
Address: 21a Lorong Liput, Holland Village, Singapore, 277733
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 3pm – 2am, Sat – Sun: 2pm – 2am, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 6291 9727
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2. PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill

PS.Cafe has many outlets all over Singapore but the Ann Siang Hill branch is the only one that opens till 1am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Always a good place to hang out and chill, PS.Cafe serves a wide variety of drinks, from coffees and teas to juices and milkshakes. There’s also alcohol if you’re in the mood.

For dessert, order the Sticky Date Pudding ($15) which comes sitting in a pool of toffee sauce.

You can thank us later.

PS.Cafe at Ann Siang Hill
Address: 45 Ann Siang Road, #02-02, Singapore, 069719
Opening Hours: Mon – Wed: 11.30am – 11pm, Thu: 11.30am – 12am, Fri: 11.30am – 1am, Sat: 9.30am – 1am, Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Contact no.: 9797 0648
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3. Cook & Brew

Cook & Brew is a gastro bar in Asia Square Tower 2 in the Marina Bay area.

With an exhaustive menu of wines, beers, cocktails and other spirits, Cook & Brew is the perfect place to chill if you’re in the area with a big group of friends.

Also, it’s a Scottish bar so you never need to worry about a small drink menu. They have over 250 selections of whiskies for you to choose from. If whisky isn’t your thing, then try their micro-brewed beers.

The live band starts performing at 8.30pm daily. Bring your friends down to Highlander for a fun night!

Highlander Bar And Restaurant
Address: 3B River Valley Road, #01-11, Clarke Quay, Singapore, 179021
Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 5pm – 3am, Sat: 5pm – 4am
Contact no.: 6235 9528
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The best part? It’s open 24 hours. Bring friends, come hungry.

Yong He Eating House
Address: 458 Geylang Road, Lorong 24A, Singapore, 389417
Opening Hours: Daily: 24 hours
Contact no.: 6745 5682
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6. Mogambo Bar & Restaurant

Mogambo at Boat Quay is a bar that’s inspired by the Mogambo in Tokyo. The restaurant has 2 bars; an island-style bar and an outdoor bar for al fresco diners.

The drinks menu is extensive, ranging from liqueurs to beers, spirits, shots and champagnes. There’s even a Mogambo bell that customers can ring for a round of shots.

Definitely a great place to hang out with a large group of friends. Just don’t drive after, okay?

Mogambo Bar & Restaurant
Address: 03 Canton Street, #01-01, Boat Quay, Singapore, 049745
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 3am, Sat: 5pm – 4am, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6438 9808
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