When Pasar Malam Meets USS – Singapore’s Biggest Carnival Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
If you’re a fan of Uncle Ringo fairs, the mother of Uncle Ringo fairs is coming to Marina Bay – just in time for the holidays.
[caption id="attachment_31887" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Image Credit: Prudential Marina Bay Carnival[/caption]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.
Over 40 Rides And Games
Spanning The Promontory and Bayfront Event Space area, expect over 40 rides and games, some of which have been specially flown in from various parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy.
[caption id="attachment_31886" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Prudential Marina Bay Carnival[/caption]Some of the rides you can expect include The Star Flyer, a tower ride that has you feeling like you’re flying while 35m up in the sky, giving you an incredible 360 degree view of the Singapore skyline.
[caption id="attachment_31885" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Prudential Marina Bay Carnival[/caption]The Booster Maxx, is not for the faint of heart, standing at a whopping 55m above ground, spinning you around at super high speeds.
[caption id="attachment_31884" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Prudential Marina Bay Carnival[/caption]There will also be the Log Flume, the Das Fun Schiff pirate ship that swings like a pendulum, and the Apple Coaster, a rollercoaster ride just for the little ones!
If you love playing carnival games, trying your hand at winning plushies to take home, get your game face on; this carnival will see 30 games catering to both adults and children, so hopefully, you won’t leave empty-handed!
Good Music, Good Vibes
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!
[caption id="attachment_31892" align="aligncenter" width="1085"] L-R: TheLionCityBoy, Falling Feathers, Jasmine Sokko[/caption]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.
Fairground Food At Its Finest
What’s a fair without fairgound classics like fries and sausages?
Get your fingers greasy chowing down on curly fries, sizzling sausages, warm melted raclette, churros, and freshly-popped buttery popcorn! For a more substantial meal, take your pick from everything from Michelin-starred offerings to gourmet burgers, and comforting local food!
With more than 20 curated vendors serving up delicious grub each week, you won’t be complaining about having nothing to eat.
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
The Folks Behind ArtBox Are Back, With A New Market That Features Food, Crafts And Neon Lights
KFC Just Unveiled Its Spiciest Fried Chicken Yet – And It’s Offering Milk Too In Case You Cry
Do you remember KFC‘s teaser video for KFC milk?
[caption id="attachment_31592" align="aligncenter" width="503"] Image Credit: KFC Facebook[/caption]If you thought KFC was really going to release chicken-flavoured milk, then you don’t understand how much of a troll KFC is.
Anyway, the truth is out. Meet KFC’s spiciest chicken of all time, the Red Hot Szechuan Chicken.
[caption id="attachment_31571" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Image Credit: KFC[/caption]If you thought you could handle your spice, wait till you try this.
This Chick’s Burning Up
KFC’s Red Hot Szechuan Chicken is like your favourite Red Hot Chicken – but on Szechuan spice steroids.
[caption id="attachment_31603" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Image Credit: KFC[/caption]The chicken is doused in a Szechuan marinade, coated in red hot batter, and then topped with chilli sprinkle for good measure.
As if being KFC’s spiciest chicken isn’t enough, the chicken comes served with a flaming hot sauce. Because we don’t need our digestive system anyway.
[caption id="attachment_31600" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Image Credit: KFC[/caption]The Red Hot Szechuan Chicken is $3.50 for a single piece. It also comes in a Red Hot Meal ($8.50) and Red Hot Box ($10.20), and is available from 15 November 2017 – 2 January 2018.
Can’t Take The Heat?
Not sure if you can handle the heat? KFC has just the thing to sooth your burning lips. From 15 – 19 November, with every purchase of the Red Hot Szechuan Chicken, KFC will give you a free KFC milk with the “KFC Milk” packaging.
So yes, KFC will be serving #KFCMilk after all – just not chicken-flavoured ones.
Do take note that you can only claim your free KFC Milk in select restaurants, from 11am onwards:
- 15 – 17 Nov: KFC’s Changi Business Park, Harbourfront Centre, Plaza Singapura, Toa Payoh Hub, and Novena Square outlets
- 18 – 19 Nov: KFC’s Compass One, Jurong Point, Sun Plaza, Tampines Hub, Waterway Point, and Hougang Mall outlets
Aside from the Red Hot Szechuan Chicken, KFC will be adding 3 more items to the menu: Buttered Corn, Vanilla Custard Puff, and Froyo Parfait, a frozen yoghurt dessert that comes topped with crushed Oreos, Froot Loops and Mini Marshmellows.
[caption id="attachment_31573" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Buttered Corn (Image Credit: KFC)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_31574" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Vanilla Custard Puff (Image Credit: KFC)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_31575" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Froyo Parfait (Image Credit: KFC)[/caption]Up for the challenge that is KFC’s latest fried chicken creation? Head down to your nearest KFC to experience this death wish devilish dish for yourself – and don’t say we didn’t warn you!
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The Folks Behind ArtBox Are Back, With A New Market That Features Food, Crafts And Neon Lights
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!
[caption id="attachment_31565" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Flashbang Singapore[/caption]Flashbang Singapore is organised by Invade, the group that brought us Artbox Singapore, and is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board’s Kickstart Fund.
It will be the biggest year-end multi-sensory experience this December!
Lighting Up Orchard Road
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!
For those going at night, you can expect light tunnels, walkways and sculptures designed by local artists, classic vintage arcade games, and even a Christmas Eve countdown!
[caption id="attachment_31566" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @flashbangsingapore[/caption]There will also be a Glow-Up Area where visitors can decorate themselves with body paint and glitter! Glowsticks are also available so you can look your brightest at the Glow Party.
The best part? Admission is free!
So gather your friends and family and head down to Flashbang Singapore from 9 December onwards!
Flashbang Singapore
Venue: 96 Somerset Road
Date: 9 Dec – 30 Dec 2017
Opening Hours: Daily: 3PM – 11PM, X’mas Eve: 3PM – 1AM
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14 Exhilarating Events And Food To End This Month On A High Note
We’re finally halfway through November and we can practically smell the candy canes and artificial snow (foam) on Orchard Road.
With just 2 more weeks to go until Christmas season is in full swing, here are more events and food for you to tank through to December.
Let’s do this!
Play & Discover
1. The Addams Family Musical Comedy
[caption id="attachment_30964" align="aligncenter" width="1249"] Image Credit: TodayTix[/caption]Along with Uncle Fester, Grandmama, Lurch the butler, and Thing the hand, everyone’s favourite fictional household, The Addams Family, will be here in Singapore from 15 Nov – 3 Dec, bringing us a musical comedy featuring an original tale.
The story goes that Wednesday Addams – all grown up now – has kept a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she is in love with a young man from a normal, respectable family. Find out what chaos ensues when the eccentric Addams clan meet with Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.
Fans of The Addams Family, this is a hilarious show you won’t want to miss. Tickets are already on sale and are priced from $86.80* – $146.80*, so grab yours while they’re still available!
Purchase your tickets to The Addams Family here.
The Addams Family
Venue: MES Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue, Singapore 138507
Date: 15 Nov – 3 Dec 2017
Price: CAT 1: $146.80* | CAT 2: $120.80* | CAT 3: $86.80*
*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.
2. Let’s Go Jalan Jalan
[caption id="attachment_30676" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] Image Credit: Let’s Go Jalan Jalan Facebook[/caption]“Let’s Go Jalan Jalan” is a food and music festival that brings all the most iconic things about Singapore – both new and old – to one place.
Happening from 17 – 19 Nov, this three-day event will take place at the nostalgic The Three Peacocks @ Labrador Park and will feature over 100 varieties of food and merchandise stalls.
Expect popular local cuisines such as Ice Blended Rainbow Dash, Rickshaw Noodles, traditional “You Tiao” with soya bean drink, the old school ice cream uncle, and more!
The event is pet-friendly and wheelchair-friendly, so bring your ah ma, ah gong, and even your furry ones to this festival come November! You’re sure to have a good ol’ time at this chill, hyper-local extravaganza!
Let’s Go Jalan Jalan
Address: The Three Peacocks @ Labrador Park, 8 Port Road, Singapore 117540
Date: 17 – 19 Nov 2017
Time: 17 Nov: 5pm – 12.30am | 18 Nov: 10am – 12.30am | 19 Nov: 10am – 12.30am
Admission: Free
Website
3. OCBC Cycle 2017
[caption id="attachment_30560" align="aligncenter" width="1259"] Image Credit: OCBC Cycle[/caption]The annual OCBC Cycle is back!
Happening from 18 – 19 November, OCBC Cycle is Singapore’s most happening cycling event. An event that brings together cyclists young and old, from the greenest to the most seasoned, everyone is welcome to be a part of this cycling fiesta.
OCBC Cycle 2017 has something for everyone, with 3 riding categories for people who just want to have a good time.
The Straits Times Ride is undoubtedly the highlight at this cycling extravaganza. A Super Hero-themed ride, come dressed in your favourite Marvel or DC heroes and heroines!
The Mighty Savers® Kids and Family Ride guarantees a great time for even the youngest of the pack. Children from as young as 2 years old can sign up, with the youngest tots taking part in the 100m course and older children getting 20 or 30 minutes on the circuit.
If you’d like to take it easy and go for a leisurely ride, go for The Corporate Bike Ride. Pick between the 23km The Straits Time Ride and the 42km The Sportive Ride, and take on the city with a group of at least 15 cyclists!
If you know you’re long overdue for some exercise, or just like sweating it out with like-minded people, register for OCBC Cycle 2017 here! And make sure to take your best pals along because everything is better when you do it with a friend!
OCBC Cycle 2017
Venue: Singapore Sports Hub
Date: 18 – 19 Nov 2017
Website
4. It’s The Ship
[caption id="attachment_31489" align="aligncenter" width="2201"] Image Credit: It’s The Ship 2017Date: 17 Nov – 20 Nov 2017
Image Credit: brookings.edu[/caption]
The Projector is not your average cinema. On 17 November and 25 November, they’re screening Ridley Scott’s definitive Final Cut of the 1982 version of The Blade Runner, complete with extended scenes and never-before-seen special effects.
There will also be an afterparty at The Intermission Bar at The Projector, where Perilune will be playing for the attendees.
Tickets for the 17 November screening have been sold out but tickets for the 25 November are still available for purchase Website
6. Arts In Your Neighbourhood
[caption id="attachment_31272" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: Arts For All[/caption]Arts In Your Neighbourhood is back, and this time, it’s taking a journey to the West.
An initiative by the National Arts Council that happens twice a year, Arts In Your Neighbourhood has taken over neighbourhoods like Toa Payoh, Yishun, and Woodlands previously, bringing arts experiences to the doorsteps of Singaporeans living in these areas.
From 9 – 26 November, Arts In Your Neighbourhood is giving Jurong residents the same treatment with its interactive arts programmes that show a different side of Jurong.
Expect visual arts installations, performances, trails, stories, and more by established artists and arts groups happening across Jurong.
For the month of November, pop by these installations, watch these performances, or go on the trail! Who knows, you just may come away with newfound appreciation for your neighbourhood!
Arts In Your Neighbourhood
Address: Various locations
Date: 9 – 26 Nov 2017
Website
7. Harry Styles Live In Singapore 2017
[caption id="attachment_31497" align="aligncenter" width="1296"] Image Credit: Harry Styles Live In Singapore 2017 Facebook[/caption]In case you didn’t hear the screams from the fangirls, Harry Styles is coming to Singapore for a one-night only performance at The Star Theatre on 23 November 2017!
Fans can expect hits from his self-titled debut album such as “Sign of the Times”, “Two Ghosts” and “Kiwi”, just to name a few.
Tickets are already sold out for the 2017 show but you can grab tickets for his May 2018 concert 8. Sole Superior 2017 [caption id="attachment_31507" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Sole Superior 2017 Facebook[/caption]
Sneakerheads of Singapore, listen up! Singapore’s premier sneaker and streetwear convention is returning for its fifth instalment on November 25.
As with every year, Sole Superior will be giving away a truck load of goodies. Every ticket comes with a raffle entry to a prize pool of over S$30,000 worth of products, ranging from snapbacks to feet heat.
A new addition this year is the Sole Superior Afterparty, jointly presented in partnership with Moonbeats Asia, which will be held in a secret warehouse in Tai Seng featuring top international DJs Falcons, The Whooligan and Yeti Out. For more info on the afterparty, check out the Facebook event page here.
Get your tickets on Sole Superior’s e-ticketing page 9. Treasures Of The Natural World [caption id="attachment_31277" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Image Credit: marinabaysands.com[/caption]
Come 25 November 2017, the ArtScience Museum will host the ‘Treasures Of The Natural World‘ exhibition, which showcases the most significant treasures of the natural world.
Carefully selected from over 80 million specimens, over 200 treasures from London’s prestigious Natural History Museum will travel to Southeast Asia for the first time.
There will also be a treasure hunt, specially designed for children, families and schools, for the younger visitors to embark on a series of adventures, learning about nature and searching for wildlife.
Opening on 25 November 2017 through till 29 April 2018, do not miss out on this wondrous exhibition!
Tickets can be purchased here.
Treasures Of The Natural World
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Date: 25 Nov 2017 – 29 Apr 2018
Image Credit: Whisky Live Singapore 2017 Facebook[/caption]
Organised by Maison Du Whisky, Whisky Live Singapore is South-East Asia’s premier whisky and spirits event that began in 2010 and this year it is back for it’s eighth instalment from 25 November to 26 November!
The event sees over 70 whisky and spirit brands gathering for tasting, and also featuring some of the world’s most famous distilleries as well as upcoming notable brands.
This year, the event moves to Robertson Quay: TheatreWorks and Singapore Tyler Print Institute, and features top level masterclasses, a lineup of Singapore’s best cocktail bars, food partners and more!
Ticket prices go from $99 for a standard discovery pass for 1 person, to $900 for a 10 person group pass.
Hurry and purchase your tickets Venue:
Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, 238236Date: 25 Nov – 26 Nov
11. MØ Live In Singapore
[caption id="attachment_31514" align="aligncenter" width="1336"] Image Credit: MØ Live In Singapore Facebook[/caption]If you’ve listened the DJ Snake’s “Lean On”, then you’ve heard MØ singing. Danish singer and songwriter Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted, better known as MØ, is coming to Singapore on 26 November for the first time ever!
Performing with a full band, gather your friends an dance along to MØ’s beat-driven electropop and amazing vocals!
Tickets go from $78 for early bird tickets, to $272 for the Dance Buddies package.
Purchase your tickets here!
MØ Live In Singapore Etsy Made Local is back for its second instalment this Christmas! Etsy Made Local is a national initiative that celebrates collectors, artisans and crafters from local communities in South-East Asia and Australia. On 25 November, Etsy artisans will be selling their handmade products and vintage wares at the Capitol Piazza in celebration of the spirit of our local community. Admission is free so bring your friends and family down! Etsy Made Local 2017 Ramen fans, there’s a new ramen coming to you, and this one comes courtesy of none other than Michelin-starred ramen restaurant Tsuta. For their first year anniversary in Singapore, Tsuta has come up with not one but two ramen dishes, and the star ingredient is a meat we Singaporeans eat plenty of: duck. After experimenting with different recipes and cooking methods for a year, Chef Yuki Onishi created 2 ramen dishes: the dry Kamo Abura Soba ($10), and Kamo Paitan Soba ($11) which is served in soup. These ramen dishes will only be available from 4 November onwards and are exclusively available in Singapore. The next time you’re craving a hearty bowl of ramen, be sure to head down to your nearest Tsuta to eat it! Tsuta
Venue: Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore, 179022
Date: 26 Nov 2017
Price: Early Bird: $78, Standard: $88, Dance Buddies Package: $272 (excluding booking fee)
Image Credit: alt-J Live In Singapore
Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Date: 29 Nov 2017
Image Credit: Etsy Made Local 2017 Facebook[/caption]
Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178905
Date: 25 Nov 2017
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14. Tsuta Duck Ramen
[caption id="attachment_31202" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kamo Abura Soba[/caption]
Address: Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road, #01-01, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6734 4886
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There’s A Shop In The CBD That Sells Nine Types Of Avocado Toasts From $5.50
Calling all avocado toast lovers!
If you’re passionate about avocado toast – and really, just avocado anything in general – you’ll love what the people at Avorush are plating up.
[caption id="attachment_31535" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Image Credit: Tastemade[/caption]A new concept hailing from the land down under, this avocado lover’s heaven is tucked away in Asia Square’s Food Garden, smack dab in the CBD.
With a name like “Avorush”, you more or less know what to expect. Here, they serve – in their own words – “avocado everything”, putting a fresh spin on the classic avocado dishes we’re familiar with.
More of a takeaway spot, Avorush has a small dine-in area that’s perfect for diners who want to sit down for a quick bite during breakfast or lunch, and then rush off to work.
Avocado Toast Galore
If you love your avocado toast, you’ll be ecstatic to know that there are NINE avocado toast options on Avorush’s menu.
Priced affordably from $5.50 – $7.50, you’ll have a hard time picking just one to eat.
One of the bestsellers here is Goodfellas ($6.50), which consists of sourdough toast with fluffy scrambled eggs, feta, rocket, and avocado.
[caption id="attachment_31526" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Avocado & Shrimp (Image Credit: Chee Kuen)[/caption]The Avocado & Shrimp ($7.50) is another crowd favourite, consisting of the same sourdough toast with juicy paprika shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and generous cubes of avocado laid over the top.
One of our favourites is Over The Top ($6.50), which comprises a poached egg, tahini, cherry tomatoes, feta, and smashed avocado on a toasted sourdough bread. The toast is super savoury from the tahini sauce, and we love the way it combines with the brightness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the avocado.
[caption id="attachment_31525" align="alignnone" width="2502"] Over The Top (Image Credit: Chee Kuen)[/caption]The sourdough bread used in Avorush’s avocado toast is definitely worth a mention. Not at all tough like some sourdough breads tend to be, the bread has a satisfying crunch when you bite into it, and has a light savoury flavour that complements the avocado and the other ingredients laid over it.
Other options here are the Vegan Stack ($6.50) which contains beetroot hummus, sliced avocado and lemon; and You’re Toast ($6.50), which features Oregano roasted tomatoes and a balsamic glaze on a bed of avocado.
Each portion includes only a single slice of toast, which makes it great for a light bite during breakfast or tea time, but not so great for a full lunch or dinner. That said, you can always double up and order more toast if you’re feeling extra hungry!
[caption id="attachment_31528" align="alignnone" width="2793"] Image Credit: Chee Kuen[/caption]Whatever you (eventually) decide, pair your avocado toast with a cuppa for the perfect way to start your day! The coffee here is made from freshly roasted coffee beans from Allpress Espresso, flown in from Melbourne.
Avo Beyond The Arvo
At Avorush, avocadoes are not just something you eat for breakfast. The menu is designed such that you can have your avocado all day, everyday, in a variety of ways so you’ll never get bored.
While Avorush’s avocado toasts are available starting from 7.30am, at 11am, their offerings expand to include avocado bowls. You can build your own avo-bowl out of their selection of bases, proteins, toppings, avo specials, and dressings.
[caption id="attachment_31521" align="alignnone" width="2724"] Image Credit: Chee Kuen[/caption]A regular bowl will cost $9 while a large bowl will set you back $13.
Avo toasts and bowls aside, Avorush also serves avocado milkshakes! Pick from Avo Vanilla ($5.90), Post Workout ($6.90) and Matcha Dream ($6.90).
Oh, and did we mention, they don’t charge GST here? That means the price you see on the menu is exactly what you pay.
Whatever the time of the day, drop by Avorush to get your avo rush – your stomachs will surely thank you for it!
Avorush
Address: #02-23 Food Garden, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 8.30pm, Sat: 9am – 3pm, Closed on Sun
Contact no.: 82514776
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Not Your Typical Cruise Themes
[caption id="attachment_31485" align="alignnone" width="3777"] Source: Wikimedia[/caption]The allure of a cruise is a popular choice for many travelers when planning a vacation. But not all cruises are alike. Some cruise lines revolve around an entire theme, some host theme nights and others cater to all types of people. Let’s explore.
Have you ever thought of going on a cruise that holds an international poker championship onboard? Well, it’s available onboard the luxury cruise liner Aegean Paradise. If ultimate leisure and gaming are your things, improve your performance and register for this year’s event, which is scheduled for December 15-17.
However, Aegean Paradise is just one of many examples of unique cruise experiences available. Theme cruises are another great way to combine your interests with a relaxing vacation, and can be a great option for first-time cruisers. Specifically, there are typically three types of theme cruises: The full-ship theme cruise, partial-ship theme cruise and theme-inspired cruise.
Full-Ship Theme Cruise – When selecting this option, be sure to select your theme wisely because it will set the tone for your entire vacation. On these cruises, everyone onboard can be a part of the themed activities and entertainment, which can include concerts, themed activities, competitions and the possibility to mingle with performers and guest celebrities. A popular choice is the “Top Chef at Sea” Cruise on the Regent Seven Seas. This cruise tends to appeal to a wider audience than some of the other ones out there.
Partial-Ship Theme Cruise – This is a great option that doesn’t overwhelm the entire ship. On these cruises, they have special interest groups that can purchase blocks of cabins, marketing to people who may be interested in an activity. These interests can range from knitting to scrapbooking to fitness to music.
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5184"] Source: Pexels[/caption]Theme-Inspired Cruise – A lot of cruise lines advertise theme sailings, but in reality, these tend to be a regular offering with some extra special interest activities, guest speakers or entertainment options. On these sailings, you may be able to enjoy a regionally-inspired wine tasting, guest musical performances, fitness and wellness specialists, educational lecturers and so much more. In 2017, the Seabourn Cruise Line added a “Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil”, which is meant to educate its passengers through classes and gatherings.
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Source: Wikimedia[/caption]Take a look at some of these popular cruise themes to think about as an option for your next cruise, or your first one for that matter:
- Music Cruises such as the New Kids on the Block theme, Beatles tribute theme, Country Cruising theme and so much more.
- Food and Drink Cruises such as Flavors of Europe, California Beer Festival at Sea and so much more. Many of these feature craft bears, brewing demos and food pairings to die for.
- Celebrity Cruises such as the TMC Classic cruise, National Review cruise and the Baseball Greats Cruise.
- Health and Wellness Cruises such as Yoga, Great Alaskan Marathon, Sober and Cruise for Diabetes.
- Hobby Cruises such as Craft, Ballroom Dancing, Alaskan Photography Adventures and so much more.
As you can see, the options are endless. No matter the theme or cruise line you desire, similar options are likely available. So, do your research and find a cruise line and theme that is right for you.
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B Burger Serves Cheeseburgers With A Japanese Twist And It’s Pure Umami Magic
Fusion food has always been a hit-or-miss in the world of gastronomy.
However, this newest fast food joint has managed to perfect their recipes for Japanese-American fusion burgers.
Meet B Burger, a quaint new burger joint located at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, serving up classic American burgers with a Japanese twist.
[caption id="attachment_31399" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: B Burger[/caption]Picture yourself biting into a juicy, toasty burger in a backdrop of palm trees, artsy murals and neon lights juxtaposed against a wall of 80s paraphernalia. That is the B Burger experience.
Feel Good Vibes Meets Feel Good Food
If you thought you’ve had the best burger you can possibly have in your lifetime, hold that thought.
B Burger serves up classic American burgers with a Japanese twist. Picture daikon pickles replacing gherkins, or an okonomiyaki re-imagined with a bratswurst and served as a corn dog.
That’s the Osaka Corn Dog ($6.90).
[caption id="attachment_31425" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Osaka Corn Dog ($6.90)[/caption]The signature B Burger ($6.90 to $11.90) is a cheeseburger that features a single portion of juicy beef patty, daikon pickles, tomato, lettuce, cheese and their secret B Sauce. Double and triple patty options are also available for their burgers.
[caption id="attachment_31420" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] B Burger ($6.90 for single patty, $8.90 for double, $11.90 for triple)[/caption]The other burger to look out for is the Bomchika Wow Wow ($9.90). Buttermilk fried chicken burger, sriracha honey (YASSS), truffle mayo, homemade wafu slaw, topped with a fried egg. If this doesn’t get you salivating, we don’t know what will.
[caption id="attachment_31421" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bomchika Wow Wow ($9.90)[/caption]For those seeking a vegetarian option, there’s a burger for you. Meet the Umami Burger ($7.90). A combination of buttermilk fried Portobello, melted cheddar, garnished with a sprinkling of nori flakes.
[caption id="attachment_31422" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Umami Burger ($7.90)[/caption]Going meat-free has never tasted so good.
B Burger didn’t forget about their sides either. Some of the interesting sides are the Nacho Soup ($3.50) and the Wafu Ramen Slaw ($3.50).
The Nacho Soup is exactly what you think it is. All of the cheese and nacho shards. Like Beer Cheese Soup, without the beer. So, really just cheese soup.
[caption id="attachment_31423" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Nacho Soup ($3.50)[/caption]The Wafu Ramen Slaw is B Burger’s homemade coleslaw with Japanese dressing and dried ramen noodles for crunch.
[caption id="attachment_31424" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Wafu Ramen Slaw ($3.50)[/caption]Remember to eat your veggies, kids!
You can pay an additional $3.50 for a side and a drink to go with your burger for a more filling meal!
Food aside, the tropical motifs plastered on the walls of the joint really brightens up our mood. Vibrant, colourful, and cheerful.
If the food doesn’t make you smile, the decor will.
[caption id="attachment_31428" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: B Burger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_31429" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: B Burger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_31430" align="aligncenter" width="688"] Image Credit: B Burger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_31431" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: B Burger[/caption] [caption id="attachment_31432" align="aligncenter" width="1067"] Image Credit: B Burger[/caption]Eating here isn’t just a meal. It’s a visual and gastronomic experience.
Head down to B Burger if you’re craving for a good burger!
B Burger
Address: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road, #01-01, Singapore, 239695
Opening Hours: Daily: 12PM – 10PM
Website
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Make A Date With Popeyes On 11.11, ‘Cause Deliveroo Is Hooking You Up With A $1 Hot Chick
The date 11.11 has come to be known for two things – Single’s Day and crazy, crazy sales.
If you’re gearing up to go nuts spending money on the 11th of November, here’s another insane deal that’ll get you in a tizzy.
[caption id="attachment_31375" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Image Credit: Deliveroo[/caption]Deliveroo has partnered up with Popeyes to give you a $1 deal. No, that’s not $1 for just 1 drumstick or $1 for an extra side. That’s $1 for a full meal that includes Popeye’s 1-piece spicy fried chicken, garlic rice, regular mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy, and Pepsi (UP: $10.90).
This Single’s Day, celebrate singlehood over a $1 meal from Deliveroo, or enjoy it during your break between online shopping sprees!
This $1 deal will be happening from 2:11 to 4:11 on 11/11, and only while supplies last. This is available anywhere within Deliveroo’s current areas of operation.
With no minimum order and no delivery fee (delivery fee will be automatically deducted from your order), you can get all this goodness for just $1 – no hidden costs!
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Forget Truffle Fries, These 7 Luncheon Meat Dishes Will Make You SPAM All Your Money
One of the most versatile yet underrated ingredients today, is the humble luncheon meat. Americans might be more familiar with the name “SPAM“. No, not the junk mail. As in the canned meat.
You can choose to eat the meat as it is, though we wouldn’t recommend it as it’s REALLY salty.
[caption id="attachment_31344" align="aligncenter" width="564"] Image Credit: Image Credit: Burpple User Nobelle Liew[/caption]Thick cut strips of fried SPAM served with a side of mayonnaise. It’s a simple dish but so so good.
The mayonnaise helps to cut through the oiliness of the SPAM fries. But let’s be honest, the fries disappear before you even touch the mayonnaise.
It’s a little pricey at $11.90, but it’s so worth it.
Curious Palette
Address: 64 Prinsep Street, Singapore, 188667
Opening Hours: Sun – Mon: 9AM – 10PM; Wed – Thu: 9AM – 10PM; Fri – Sat: 9AM – 12AM; Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6238 1068
Website
2. Free Flow SPAM Fries @ TAP Craft Beer Bar
[caption id="attachment_31336" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @tapsingapore[/caption]This is the greatest piece of news ever. Every Thursday at TAP Craft Beer Bar, you are entitled to their free flow SPAM fries with any drink purchase.
You can also order the SPAM fries ($8) off the menu, if you’re not going on a Thursday.
These greasy strips of decadence come with a sweet chilli aioli that just elevates the dish to another level. If this doesn’t ignite a fire in your soul, we don’t know what will.
TAP Craft Beer Bar Are you getting sick of fries yet? Don’t worry. This one’s different. It’s still luncheon meat, but it’s deep fried mashed luncheon meat. Same but different. True to their name, these are so delightfully crispy and savoury, it’s just happiness with every bite. The best part? It’s only $6. Now both our stomachs and wallets are happy. Sinpopo Brand Think Doritos, but made of SPAM. A SPAM Dorito. A SPAM Chip. These SPAM Chips ($8.50) served at PARK cafe at Holland Village are so good and easy to eat. They’ll disappear faster than you can say “PARK Cafe”. PARK at Holland Village For those of you who don’t know, Musubi is essentially SPAM sushi. Because sashimi is expensive. Aloha Poké has managed to create these addictive little musubis, where each slab of SPAM is coated with a caramelised secret sauce and rests upon a bed of sushi rice. For $11, you get a serving of 6 musubis. Our only gripe? 6 musubis is not enough. Aloha Poké [caption id="attachment_31343" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @tanukiraw[/caption]
This. This is the ultimate SPAM dish. Thick cut SPAM fries piled with cheese, black garlic brown butter gravy (we know, right?), sour cream, guacamole, and onions. Honestly, is there anything better? For just $13.90, you get to relish in this sinful bowl of SPAM. Just looking at this gives us life. However, do note that SPAM WHAM! is only available at the Orchard Central outlet. Tanuki Raw Fries have never looked more outdated and our stomachs have never growled any louder. We’re going to get all of these for a SPAM buffet. Which SPAM dish are you going to try first? (Header Image Source: Burpple Users Nobelle Liew, Yeung Kai Ho)
Address: Capitol Piazza, #01-K1, 15 Stamford Road, Singapore, 179906
Opening Hours: Daily: 12PM – 12AM
Contact no.: 6384 7188
Image Credit: Sinpopo Brand[/caption]
Address: 458 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, 427671
Opening Hours: Tue – Thu: 12PM – 10PM; Fri – Sat: 12PM – 12AM; Sun: 12PM – 10PM; Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 6345 5034
Website4. SPAM Chips @ PARK at Holland Village
[caption id="attachment_31339" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: Burpple User Yeung Kai Ho[/caption]
Address: 281 Holland Avenue, #01-01, Singapore, 278996
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10AM – 12AM; Mon – Closed
Contact no.: 9721 3815
Image Credit: Burpple User The Hungry Geek[/caption]
Address: 92 Amoy Street, Singapore, 069911
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30AM – 2.30PM, 5.30PM – Late; Sun & Public Holidays: Closed
Contact no.: 6221 6165
Image Credit: 7. SPAM WHAM! @ Tanuki Raw
Address: Orchard Central, #04-01, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238896
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30AM – 10PM
Contact no.: 6636 5949
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Michelin-Starred Tsuta Adds Two Duck Ramen Dishes To Their Menu And It’s Ducking Good
Ramen fans, there’s a new ramen coming to you, and this one comes courtesy of none other than Michelin-starred ramen restaurant Tsuta.
If you’ve been to Tsuta, you’ll know that the limited seating restaurant sees queues daily at both its Orchard and Tai Seng branches. You’ll also know that they serve up sumptuous bowls of their signature fragrant truffle oil blended Shoyu Soba.
[caption id="attachment_31206" align="aligncenter" width="860"] Image Credit: lancescape[/caption]If you’re a fan of Chef Yuki Onishi’s truffle-y take on Japanese ramen, or just love trying different, novel ramen dishes in general, you’ll love what Chef Yuki Onishi has cooked up just for his Singaporean customers.
An Ode To Duck
For their first year anniversary in Singapore, Tsuta has come up with not one but two ramen dishes, and the star ingredient is a meat we Singaporeans eat plenty of: duck.
Noticing the popularity of the ingredient during his visit to Singapore in 2016, Chef Yuki Onishi decided to create a ramen dish inspired by it. After experimenting with different recipes and cooking methods for a year, he created 2 ramen dishes: the dry Kamo Abura Soba, and Kamo Paitan Soba which is served in soup.
[caption id="attachment_31202" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kamo Abura Soba[/caption]The Kamo Abura Soba ($10) features noodles that have been marinated with premium shoyu and duck oil. Creamy, with an umami flavour, the ramen noodle comes topped with poached duck breast, baby leaves, crushed roasted cashew nuts and yellow onions. The ramen is served with a separate bowl of clear chicken stock soup.
What we love about this dry ramen is that you can really taste each individual component of the dish. The poached duck breast is slow cooked in shoyu sauce for an extended period of time, and is juicy with a tender bite. The cashew nuts and onions provide a nice contrast, bringing some nuttiness and sharpness to the flavours in the bowl.
The clear soup is also light and refreshing – a nice contrast from the stronger flavours in the ramen.
If you prefer your ramen in soup, you will probably prefer the Kamo Paitan Soba ($11).
[caption id="attachment_31222" align="aligncenter" width="4032"] Kamo Paitan Soba[/caption]This ramen dish features a creamy broth where the flavour of the duck really comes through. A broth that’s not too heavy, it is slow cooked for 5 hours with duck bones and even duck feet, giving it its rich flavour and creamy consistency.
Just like the Kamo Abura Soba, this ramen comes topped with slices of duck breast, baby leaves, cashew nuts, and yellow onions.
While Tsuta is not the only ramen restaurant in Singapore to come up with a duck ramen, we think they’ve nailed it with these delectable new ramen dishes. A dish that celebrates the flavours of duck, this is sure to be a hit with those who love the gamey meat.
These ramen dishes will only be available from 4 November onwards and are exclusively available in Singapore. The next time you’re craving a hearty bowl of ramen, be sure to head down to your nearest Tsuta to eat it!
Tsuta
Address: Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road, #01-01, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6734 4886
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