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Orchard Central’s “All Things Japanese” Festival Is Bringing Japanese Food And Culture Under One Roof

For the whole month of October (7 Oct – 6 Nov), Orchard Central is going all out to celebrate Japanese culture. Hosting All Things Japanese @ OC 2016, Orchard Central wants you to get into the festivities as well!

If you’ve not noticed, Orchard Central is somewhat of a “Little Japan”, and is home to several Japanese food outlets and retail shops. From an all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet to a Pompompurin themed cafe, Orchard Central is the perfect place for a Japan-lover to spend their weekends.

We’ve compiled a list of these particular shops, and what you can look forward to when visiting them!

1. UNIQLO (Global Flagship store)

TOKYU HANDS offers day-to-day necessities as well as creative and unique knick-knacks. From colourful stationery to beauty treats from well-known Japanese labels, TOKYU HANDS is the one-stop shop for all your must-haves!

A great place to pick up gifts, especially now that Christmas is around the corner. Check out some interesting products we’ve found at TOKYU HANDS!

Getting a gift for a friend who loves having friends over for dinner? Get the Nigiri Sushi Tong, picking up sushi just a whole lot easier. Never waste fallen pieces of sushi again!

If you haven’t got a green thumb but you still love the idea of miniature plants around the house, Ceraphyto makes sure that your plant gets the water it needs. Without having to lift a finger, your miniature plant will thrive and brighten up your room!

Want to try creating your own Bingsu? Good news for you, TOKYU HANDS has Yuki Yuki ice shavers for you to create icy desserts in the comfort of your own home!

3. Kiseki Japanese Buffet

Absolutely value for money and quality food Kiseki Japanese Buffet serves up all your Japanese favourites at an amazing $19.80++ for weekday lunch!

Head on down to Kiseki Japanese Buffet this month to experience their newest promotion, Mighty Taste of Autumn. Serving up both traditional and Singapore inspired fusion dishes, look out for the Salted Egg Tempura Maki, Salted Egg Seafood Pizza and the Pork Paitan Herbal Hot Pot! Bursting with flavor, The Mighty Taste of Autumn is available until 31 October 2016!

Kiseki Japanese Buffet
Orchard Central
#08-01/02/03,
Contact: 6736 1216/9626 7767 (SMS)

4. POMPOMPURIN Café

Looking for a dish that is bound to fill your appetite? The Coconut Milk Chicken Curry is the perfect dish for you! A warm and hearty dish accompanied with a mix of veggies, this dish is the perfectly balanced meal.

Newly-opened En Sakaba offers traditional Japanese dining and a casual spot to catch up with friends over drinks.

With a wide array of tapas, sake and cocktails, this is the perfect spot to unwind after a stressful day at work.

Their speciality here? The Jumbo Hotate Yaki and Zuwai Kani Kourayaki are the favourites at this casual dining spot.

En Sakaba
Orchard Central
#01-06
Contact: 6634 1018

6. Supermama –Pop-Up Store (Level 1)

One thing to look out for at OC this month is the Supermama Popup Store. Not your ordinary run-of-the-mill popup store, Supermama collaborates with local artists and traditional craft facilities in Japan to create Japanese-influenced contemporary giftware.

Kyoto-to Embroidery Purses

Look out for Kyoto-to’s embroidery purses. Fusing both traditional and contemporary sides of Japan, Kyoto-to explores new ways of promoting Japan’s culture and tradition through its embroidery designs.

Spend $100* at Orchard Central and you’ll be rewarded with a HAKOYA bento box!

A new design will be released each week, collect the remaining designs of this unique bento boxes that will brighten/cheer up your meal times!

*Terms & Conditions apply. While stocks last.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your family and friends and head on down to Orchard Central to join in the festivities!

Orchard Central is located at 181 Orchard Road, S(238896).

Customer Service hotline: 6238 1051(opens daily from 11am to 10pm daily)

Follow them on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM for more information.

Also Read: Top 5 Events You Cannot Miss: 17 October – 31 October

Eyescream And Friends: Shaved Ice GELATO That’s Super Cute, All Natural, And More!

When you’re sizzling in the Land of a Thousand Suns, you can’t help but crave for something cold… some shaved ice perhaps? Or, gelato would really hit the spot too. It sure is a tough decision when both seem equally yummy… Well guess what, now you can have both! That’s a food fantasy come true, as Eyescream and Friends has hit Singapore’s shores.

The mastermind of this refreshingly ingenious concoction, Mr Joad Lopez, took inspiration from shaved ice he ate at a Taiwanese night market.

Back in Barcelona where gelato was aplenty, he decided to matchmake the two. And that, was how Eyescream and Friends was born.

Eyescream And Friends – Compass One

As its name suggests, Eyescream and Friends represents the 7 basic flavours – a quirky medley of characters with distinct personalities and names to boot.

Woah, too many toppings, too little time! What a torture to have to choose, can’t we have all of them?

Here are some of the toppings – caramelized cookies, gummy bears, banana nut crunch, forest berries sauce, white chocolate sauce, and marshmallows.

Eyescream and Friends has just released its kiwi, watermelon and rockmelon toppings as well as a lovely salted caramel sauce.

As of now, there are 8 different flavours and a whopping 15 different toppings to please your palate as you mix-and-match.

This guarantees that you’ll experience the dessert in novel ways each time, as you play with endless new flavour combinations.

Oreo Yoghurt Flavour Complete Pack ($6.90)

The Complete Pack ($6.90) which we got, comes with a cup of shaved gelato and 2 toppings. The packaging is really cool, as it’s designed to hold a cup of gelato and 2 fun-size cups of toppings, so that you can stroll around the mall while you eat!

The tray even has a spot at the side to clip a piece of tissue or two. This way, your hands are free to tackle your yummy target.

The Oreo flavour was strong but not overpowering, and accurately encapsulated the taste of the crisp tidbit. No hint of stale biscuit there, we are talking Oreos fresh out of the packet.

We were surprised by how the shaved gelato managed to be creamy, yet not cloying. The icy texture of the gelato, which was smooth and slushy-like, prevented the Oreo flavour from coming across as too dense.

Add to that the tartness of the yoghurt flavour, which shook up the whole treat. Who would have thought that Oreo and yoghurt go this well together?

Wild Berry Complete Pack ($6.90)

If you could capture the joys of childhood in one flavour, this would be it. The wild berry shaved gelato tasted really fun and mischievous, like a mix of grape-flavoured Hi-Chew, Kyoto grape, and strawberry bubble gum.

The fact that it had just the right kick of sourness lent it a really refreshing touch, without going overboard.

It’s the perfect pick-me-up in the mornings, an invigorating treat in hot afternoons, and a perfectly spunky dessert to round off the night.

Chocolate shaved gelato ($4.90, without toppings)

Despite being a really common flavour, this chocolate shaved gelato is curiously different from the norm. It comes with a touch of je ne sais quoi that is hard to place.

While tasting similar to a hazel-nutty Ferrero Rocher, it has the added depth of the dark concentrated cocoa powder gathered at the bottom of a hot chocolate drink.

Cheesecake shaved gelato ($4.90, without toppings)

This was virtually a cheesecake blended into a slushy. However, with the pronounced taste of natural yoghurt, it’s a lighter, more refreshing version of your regular cheesecake.

For an interesting and yummy combination, try the  cheesecake-flavoured shaved gelato topped with forest berries sauce or strawberry sauce. We did just that, and couldn’t have been more pleased with the results!

The creaminess of the cheesecake flavour complemented the fruity tartness of the berry sauce, which was tangy and ripe with flavour.

How Eyescream’s Shaved Gelato is Made

We managed to capture how these little, tasty wide-eyed creatures are created!

First, a cylindrical block of ice maintained at an optimum temperature (for the right balance between creamy and icy), is loaded into an ice-shaving machine.

This contraption, which is flown in from Barcelona, then carves delicate layers of shaved gelato into a bowl.

Gelato shakes and lollipops

Apart from shaved gelato, Eyescream and Friends truly lives up to its philosophy of creating smiles, by offering gelato shakes ($5.90) as well as handmade lollipops ($4.90).

Among the lollipops, mango and apple are the most popular flavours. They’re all extremely fresh, as Eyescream and Friends flies them in from Barcelona regularly.

10 Things Only A Coffee Addict Who Needs At Least A Cup Of Coffee A Day Will Know

Be it espresso, cappuccino or latte; as long as it’s coffee, it’ll get you through the day. Noticed how the above selection is listed in a specific order? If you’ve no idea what we’re talking about, it’s best you take your leave. We kid.

Basically heaven in a mug, we can’t remember a time when coffee wasn’t a part of our lives. To celebrate our love for the beverage, we’ve come up with a list of things only a coffee addict lover can relate to. FYI, it is not just a beverage to keep us awake in the mornings (though it helps).

1. Waking Up to the Smell of Coffee

Ahh yes, nothing satisfies you more than waking up to its delicious aroma. Forget the alarm clock, as soon as the smell starts wafting in, you’ll be up in no time.

2. Life Begins Only After Coffee

Seriously, why do people even try talking to you before you’ve had your morning cup? Do they not understand your inability to function as a human being before that?

3. Having A Coffee-Bathroom Schedule

You know how it uh, tends to speed things up in the bowel department? Let’s just say that having the ability to predict your bathroom habits (especially in the mornings) is a very useful skill.

4. Knowing the Difference Between A Macchiato and A Mochaccino

Not to be a snob, but it’s important to know the different types of coffee so you can choose what suits you best at that time. Need an instant perk-me-up? An espresso will do the trick. In need of a  dessert? An affogato will do more than satisfy.

5. Not Understanding People Who Don’t Like Coffee

Ever. How can people not like it? It just doesn’t make any sense. Oh well, that’s more coffee for me then.

6. Decaf Is An Abomination

Why even bother drinking coffee then? If there’s any lesson to learn here, it’s to not trust anybody who drinks decaf.

7. Developing A Caffeine Immunity

Face it, the caffeine barely works on you anymore. The bad news is you’ll probably need more than just a cup in the morning. The good news? Before-sleep coffees are now officially a thing. How great is that?

8. Bad Coffee Is Better Than None

You know how sometimes you’re ordering your meal and the cashier informs you of the faulty coffee machine? Or when you’re at a hawker centre and the uncle says he has only 3-in-1? Regardless of the situation, you’ll do anything to get your hands on your cuppa. Whether it is buying one from the café next door or taking the instant coffee, bad coffee is better than no coffee.

9. Being Warned Of Your Coffee Intake

“Aiyoh, how many cups have you drank?”

“Yah lor, don’t drink so much lah.”

And these are just some of the things you’ve heard from your non-understanding, non coffee addict, but nonetheless caring friends.

10. There’s. Never. Too. Much. Coffee

If you’ve been nodding to three or more of the above, you may love it just a little too much. Well as long as you’re not drinking eight cups a day every single day, we say there is nothing wrong with y’know, having a strong appreciation for this beverage.

Long live coffee.

Header image: Pand.co

Also, read Attention Coffee Lovers: Here’s Your Chance To Savour 30 Cups Of Coffee At Only $30!

The Workbench Bistro @ AMK: More Than Just Waffles ‘Cos Their Mains Do Not Disappoint!

The Workbench Bistro is a hip contemporary cafe nestled under a block of HBD flats in the quiet neighbourhood of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, just behind Christ the King church.

Serving up mains, a host of drinks including artisan ciders, dessert and even breakfast items, the café oozes simplicity and a homely, warm, and cosy charm.

The Workbench Bistro: Food

The café is small in size, but big on food.

The ice cream here is supplied from local brand Bing Bing while their food creations are a fusion of western and Singaporean flavours.

The Workbench Bistro takes pride in the presentation of their dishes! All are super picture worthy.

Salted egg chicken wings

The salted egg chicken wings ($12.90) was as delectable as it could get!

They were super generous with the salted egg sauce. The sauce wasn’t overpowering, and it was just right – creamy and flavourful.

Egg lava beef burger

Next up was the egg lava beef burger ($16.90). The beef patty comes in the shape of a donut with the half boiled egg positioned inside.

The burger is then topped with crispy grilled bacon and cheese.

When you cut the burger open, the yolk flows out nicely, hence the name egg lava. There were plenty of herbs infused into the meat. If you love your meat with a herby taste, you’d love this.

All the burgers are served with freshly made brioche buns and paprika fries!

Crab meat linguine

The crab meat linguine ($15.90) was our favorite main, the dish was very refreshing. Here’s what our ambassador, Ruth, had to say!

The lumpy, jumbo crab meat was more than sufficient and the pasta itself was cooked to perfection – Al dente!

The sauce is a mixture of white wine and light tomato cream sauce. Surprisingly, it was delicate and light. We didn’t feel gelat at all! Could totally eat this forever.

We also had their signature truffle fries ($9.90), which smelled heavenly, and their iced chocolate ($5.50) and the iced green tea latte ($6.00), which were served in pretty mason jars.

The Workbench Bistro: Dessert

Finally came the behemoth that is the s’moreffles supreme ($29.90).

By the time we reached this part of the meal, we had to ask the chefs if they could just give us 2 instead of 3 waffles, which they did so with a smile.

The waffles were dark red and green. As a dish together, it certainly provided the wow factor. It looked impressive and tasted even better – the perfect guilty indulgence!

It was a tad sweet, and should definitely be shared.

Our Verdict?

The café itself was very comfortable. We were there for almost 2 hours and did not feel unwelcome at any point of time. The service was prompt and food was served at a brisk pace upon ordering.

With a cosy, rustic interior and reasonable prices (they do not add any service taxes or GST!), this café is definitely worth a visit!

The Workbench Bistro
Address: 332 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, #01-1881, 560332
Opening Hours: 12:00PM to 10PM (Mon-Thurs), 12:00PM to 11:00PM (Fri), 10:00AM to 11:00PM (Sat), 10:00AM to 10:00PM (Sun)
Phone: 6452 0810

This was an invited tasting session.

Also, read BAKE Cheese Tart Continues Singapore Invasion With Its Second Outlet In Westgate Mall!

Scares Not Appealing? Freaky Free Flow Friday Is Your Answer To A Super Chill Halloween Get-Together

Halloween. Everyone is getting into it. Local attractions, clubs and entertainment joints are pulling all the stops to celebrate their own Halloween parties. These spots offer boisterous Halloween activities, think scare actors dressed as ghouls and spine tingling art and music effects.

But if you’re looking for a quiet place to celebrate Halloween, look no further because Panorama: Riverside Lounge has exactly what you need!

Located on the third floor of a Boat Quay shophouse above its sister restaurant (Pasta Fresca Da Salvator). Panorama: Riverside Lounge has an intimate bar space that boasts breathtaking views of the city. Joining in the Halloween festivities Panorama: Riverside Lounge is holding a Freaky Free Flow Friday on the 21st and 28th of October!

Freak Free Flow Friday

Look out for their virtual reality spookfest! Not for the faint of heart, if you can survive through 8 minutes of scares you can get your hands on a $10 dining voucher for Pasta Fresca Da Salvator!

If you’re not keen on getting spooked, don’t fret! Panorama: Riverside Lounge is offering free flows of Italian wine which you can enjoy alongside their tasting menu! Priced at $39++ per person, Freaky Free Flow Friday features a wide array of cold cuts, gourmet cheeses, breads and pastas the menu changes every week so guests can always look forward to a unique experience every visit!

Our ambassadors Vanessa Ho and Stephanie Ler were at Panorama: Riverside Lounge to experience Freaky Free Flow Friday for themselves! Giving the virtual reality game a try and sipping on delicately aromatic sparkling wines, Stephanie and Vanessa had a blast at Freaky Free Flow Friday!

What are you waiting for? Head on down to Freaky Free Flow Friday if you’re looking for an intimate place to kickback and relax after a long week of work!

Cheese Truck Coming Through! Here’s Your Chance To Savour Gourmet Cheese From A Truck!

If you think that cheese can only be eaten with crackers, think again! We were invited to a cheese appreciation session hosted by Chef Emmanuel Stroobant at St. Pierre Restaurant. Guess what they served? Cheese with mint, lemon grass salad, kiwi, and even papaya.

Curious to know how these snacks would taste? Read on to find out more as a cheese truck will be making its way around Singapore!

The tasting

We were invited to different stations where cheese canapés were being prepared. At each station, a different cheese was used.

You’d be surprised by the different kinds of ingredients that can pair with cheeses. There were some super unique and surprising combinations that worked well together.

Blue cheese with papaya, kiwi, and apple cider

For example, Chef Stroobant paired this blue cheese with papaya, kiwi and apple cider.

The result was a light and fresh bite – not something you would normally associate blue cheese with.

Pont-l’Évêque cheese with mint, brioche and iberico ham

Another popular french cheese, Pont-l’Évêque, was paired with mint, brioche and iberico ham.

This resulted in a very tasty, slightly salty bite.

Gouda cheese with fried lemon grass salad and carrot puree

The first live station was an asian inspired spring roll that contained fried lemon grass salad, carrot puree and Gouda.

Each bite gave a hearty burst of flavour that was well coupled with crunchiness from the nuts in the spring roll.

Morbier cheese with Vin Jaune and cherries

The Morbier was paired with Vin Jaune, cherries and presented on cherrywood.

The presentation was exquisite and the cheese helped to balance out the intense burst of alcohol.

Emmental with strawberry sorbet

Lastly, Emmental was used in a delicious strawberry sorbet dish that was hand mixed with live nitrogen oxide.

The dish was extremely light and delicious, a perfect end to the different courses.

So why the sudden interest in Cheese?

A cheese truck will be making rounds at different locations in Singapore, that’s why!

Here’s your chance to try different cheese canapés served with unexpected and unusual ingredients.

Click here for the locations of the trucks. They’ll be coming round from the 26th to the 28th of October.

You’ll get to try different types of cheese with easier recipes – so you can prepare them at home as well!

Be sure to enjoy the delectable treats prepared by Chef Stroobant! 

#SayCheese event details:
Date: Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Time: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038

Date: Thursday, 27 October 2016
Time: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: Mapletree Business City, 10 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 117438

Date: Friday, 28 October 2016
Time: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: 1 Fusionopolis Place, Singapore 138632

This was an invited tasting session.

Also, read Singapore’s First Popbar Outlet Serves Up Gelato – On A Stick!

BAKE Cheese Tart Continues Singapore Invasion At Its Second Outlet In Westgate Mall!

Cheese. Us Singaporeans love it, give to us on fries, melted from a wheel and even in a tart! Cheese baked tarts have become a Singaporean favourite in the past few months with cheese tarts popping up in bakeries and cafes alike!

One cheese baked tart that has been become especially popular with Singaporeans is the BAKE Cheese Tart. Originating from Kinotoya, a long-established Western confectionery store in Sapporo, Hokkaido BAKE Cheese Tarts is known for its crumbly crust and its warm gooey cheese filling!

Want to know why their tarts are so amazingly good? For one, their cheese tarts use 3 different types of cheeses! And to ensure that every cheese tart is of only the best quality, the cheese tarts are first made in Japan before they get dispatched to the various countries for a final bake!

BAKED Cheese Tart @ Westgate

If you’re a huge BAKE Cheese Tart fan, we’ve got good news for you! BAKE Cheese Tart is opening their second outlet! Located at the basement floor of Westgate, the newest outlet opens today(17 Oct) and is set to see queues similar to the ones at ION Orchard. So if you’re looking to avoid the crowd, we recommend heading down between 10 and 11.30am (you can thank us later!)

So what are you waiting for?! Head on down to BAKE Cheese Tart and indulge in their amazing cheesy goodness!

BAKE Cheese Tart
Westgate #B2-04
3 Gateway Drive S608532
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm

ION Orchard #B4-33
2 Orchard Turn S238801
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm

Also Read: Singapore’s First Popbar Outlet Serves Up Gelato – On A Stick!

Top 5 Events You Cannot Miss: 17 October – 31 October

We’re halfway through the month of October and that means we’re so much closer to a public holiday (Deepavali)! With so many plays, festivals and performances going on in the next two weeks, you’ll be busy having way too much fun!

1. Atlantis Fright Night

Huge fan of EDM and wild beach parties? Atlantis Fright Night is exactly what you need! Blackwhite Production is hosting their very own Halloween themed dance party at Wave House Sentosa. With 8 different DJs on the decks, the latest EDM hits and  a crowd of party goers Atlantis Fright Night is bound to get your heart pounding!

Find out more: Atlantis Fright Night – Dance Till Dawn At Siloso Beach’s Halloween Themed Music Festival

Blackwhite Production Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blackwhiteproductions10/
Atlantis Fright Night: https://www.facebook.com/events/603212146506905/

Atlantis Fright Night
Wave House Sentosa
36 Siloso Beach Walk
22 Oct 2016 (Sat)
6pm til late

2. Singapore Wine Fiesta 2016

Get your tickets now at

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5. Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance

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(feature image: Blackwhite Productions)

Also Read:Deepavali: 8 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Celebrate The Festival Of Lights

Deepavali: 8 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Celebrate The Festival Of Lights

Deepavali is here! Lo and behold, this Festival of Lights springs from the simple act of lighting a single oil lamp. A humble gesture that has transcended the ages and the seas, it aptly tells of the triumph of light over darkness and goodness over evil.

As part of the festivities, families light oil lamps and decorate their floors with rangoli, traditional patterns made on the floor using coloured rice or flour.

Sweets such as laddu, and savoury snacks like chakli are exchanged and shared between family and friends, who go all out in their finest garb to drink and make merry.

Hold tight, and hop on our magic carpet ride. We’ll take you through a list of places so fancy and awesome, you’ll be looking forward to Deepavali 2017!

1. Little India’s Deepavali Festival Village

For the ultimate Deepavali experience, head down to Little India! The Festival Village on Campbell Lane and Hastings Road comes to life with a bazaar, which will tantalize your senses in all the best ways.

What’s tasty and neon orange in colour? Yes, it’s a jalebi. A traditional Indian sweet, it’s a coil-like pretzel made of deep-fried wheat batter soaked in sugar syrup.

With a curiously appetising texture, it manages to be both slightly chewy and crunchy at the same time. Really fun to eat!

Temple flowers and flower garlands are sold by the dozen, in numerous stalls frequented by devotees who purchase them as temple offerings.

Hint: You might need to drop by here if you’re heading to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (read on for more info).

Here’s to dressing like a Bollywood star, right down to the bling!

At the end of the day, wind down and gaze upon the mad skills of henna artists, offering henna tattoos at $5 a pop.

With lifelike figurines of deities in striking colours and ornate carvings on literally every inch of the temple, it truly is a magnificent sight to behold.

Buzzing with life from the throngs of loyal devotees who visit regularly, this temple is an even greater hub of activity during festivals such as Deepavali.

All are welcome, so feel free to step inside to witness the prayers and processions!

29 Oct, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, 141 Serangoon Rd, 5am-12.30pm, 4pm-9.30pm

4. 48as: Halloween X Deepavali Edition

Is it a Deepavali party, or a Halloween fest?

Shophouse The Social Hostel is celebrating a genius fusion creation – a Deepavali party with Halloween spice thrown in. The best of both worlds indeed.

5. Bollyween Masquerade

All those sinful Deepavali snacks may make your taste buds happy, but your waistline might not be.

If that is cause for lament, or if you’re up for a buzz of activity, we recommend this ZUMBALICIOUS party.

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Shake and shimmy up a storm with zumba instructor Erich Edralin and Miko Valenzuela. Their zumba sessions are legendary, and you’ll be dancing like a pro in no time. You’re bound to have a great time with your fellow zumba mates with the hype at an all-time-high!

29 Oct, 1pm – 2.15pm. TMP Fitness Club, 55 Newton Road, #05-02 Revenue House. Tickets go for $20, and only 35 slots are available, so hurry! Call 9178 3443 for ticket reservations.

6. SICCI ‘Retro’ Deepavali Nite 2016

Ooh, a grand dinner to wrap up the Deepavali season would really hit the spot.

Join in this party and come decked in your best retro glam à la Audrey Hepburn and Clark Gable.

It’s time to raid your parents’ wardrobes, for the theme of this party is the evergreen era of the 60s, 70s and 80s. In other words, it’s retro with a capital R.

Get ready to be dazzled by top-notch singers, comedians who actually crack you up, and dance groups from both Singapore and India.

Held at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), you’ll enjoy an outstanding gastronomical experience. With a sumptuous spread of fine Mughlai food served by noteworthy MBS culinary experts, we give it two thumbs up!

26 Nov, 6.30pm – late, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue. SICCI members pay $150, non-members pay $165. E-mail [email protected], or call 6508 0140 / 6508 0142 for any enquiries.

7. Deepavali Arts Carnival

Frisk and frolic your way through this arts carnival!

Like no other, it’s a melting pot of diverse artists and art lovers coming together to add a splash of fun to the Festival of Lights.

There’ll be interactive arts installations, art and photo exhibitions, dances, fashion shows, sand art sessions and tons more fun stuff.

15^th October:

• 11am – 12pm: Music
• 12pm – 2pm: Rhythms Aesthetic Society – Spice Art
• 2pm – 3pm: Malaysian Dancers
• 3pm – 4pm: Fashion Show

22^nd October:

• 11am – 12pm: Music
• 12pm – 2pm: Bhaki-Rasamrta: The Rhythmic Waves of the Mellows of Love
• 2pm – 4pm: Malaysian Dancers

NOTE: Both event days feature these staple activities as well – Interactive art for the community, Art Jamming and Sand Art Station

Look forward to mind-boggling abstract art with meanings so obscure, even Da Vinci wouldn’t understand.

Here, it’s fun for all, and all for fun. Come with your friends and family for a great weekend of community art workshops and hands-on activities!

8. Deepavali Craft & Heritage Exhibition: Project Oasis in Little India

Lelong, lelong!

Hailing from India, traditional craftsmen and a parrot astrologer are here to showcase their skills and hawk their unique wares this Deepavali season.

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Also, read A Breath Of Fresh Air: 7 Insanely Unique & Crazy Activities In Singapore!

Singapore’s First Popbar Outlet Serves Up Gelato – On A Stick!

Singapore has brought over some of the best treats from the U.S. Krispy Kreme and Ben & Jerry’s are just some examples of desserts we once could only dream of savouring! If you’re a huge foodie or if you’re constantly on the search for the next sweet treat, Popbar should be on your food radar!

Located at the basement of Plaza Singapura, Singapore’s first Popbar outlet is serving up unique and healthy tasting gelati without preservatives or artificial flavourings. Made fresh daily, only 26 popbars are produced at a time so you know you’re getting fresh desserts with an amazing fresh taste!

Don’t expect your regular sweet treats at this dessert stop! Serving up popBites (praline sized popSorbetto and poGelato), popGelato with two different toppings (so you get a dessert worth the Instagram feature) and if you’re looking for a popbar that is uniquely yours opt for the Customisable Popbars! With over 15 different flavours, toppings and dippings you’re bound to find something you’ll love to sink your teeth into!

Our ambassador Victoria headed down to Popbar to get a first hand experience of these unique and healthy tasting treats!

So what are you waiting for? Head on down to Popbar today and get a sweet treat that will definitely cool you down in Singapore’s weather!

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