ZoukOut 2016 Returns With Amazing Headliners Like Zedd, Hardwell And More!

Party people, ZoukOut 2016 details are all out! And this time round, it is going to be more exciting and electrifying, with more activities to keep you happy from dusk to dawn.

Set to take place on the 9th and 10th of December 2016, Singapore’s biggest beach festival will once again take centre stage at Siloso Beach, Sentosa.

Performers Line Up

ZoukOut 2016 has recently revealed the final artist line up and boy, it’s definitely going to be 2 days of extreme and insane music!

DAY 1 – 9 December

International Acts:

Local & Regional Acts:

DAY 2 – 10 December

International Acts:

Local & Regional Acts:

Food Village

For the very first time, ZoukOut will be featuring an all-out food village to keep you fuelled throughout the festival.

Fill your tummy with hearty sandwiches from Park Bench Deli, fresh bowls of chirashi from Teppei Syokudo, and even zichar from Keng Eng Kee Seafood.

We’re also super stoked to hear that some of our favourite restaurants; Bird Bird by Chef Bjorn Shen, Three Buns, Decker Barbecue, and Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King, will be at ZoukOut too!

Festival Fringe Activities

To snazz things up, stilt walkers from Joan Walker will be roaming around the event venue, strutting their stuff among festival goers (read: perfect Instagram moment).

Singapore Management University’s resident Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble, Samba Masala will also be bringing their beats and vibrant rhythms to get the festival hype pumping.

What’s Up, November! 13 Exciting Activities To Check Out [1 Nov – 15 Nov]

Time sure flies! Can you believe it’s November already? Give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far into 2016. The year may be ending in 2 months’ time, but the fun is surely not slowing down.

No shave November aside, here are 13 exciting ( and facial hair friendly) activities to check out during the first half of the month.

Discover & Play

1. The Zouk Run

Zouk is moving to a new home in Clarke Quay, but it’s not leaving Jiak Kim without a mega farewell. Right before closing its doors, Zouk will be having their inaugural Zouk Run.

The Run is open to all 16 years and above, spreading across four race categories – Mambo King, Podium Queen, The Shuffler, and The Musichead. Food and drinks are available at the end of the 3km run.

Those 16 and above will have access to the afterparty at Velvet Underground while 18 and above can enjoy access to all Zouk dance rooms.

The Zouk Run
Date: 5 November 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 5pm till late
Venue Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street, 169420
Price: $42
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Set to take place from 10 to 19 November, Singapore Beauty Week is here to attend to your beauty needs.

From mani-pedicures, hair removals, facials to spa treatments, start planning your preferred time slot and set your beauty appointment here ahead of the event week.

Singapore Beauty Week
Date: 10-19 November 2016 (Thursday – the following Saturday)
Time: Various time
Venue: Various venues
Website: Singapore Beauty Week
Facebook: Singapore Beauty Week

Also, read Singapore Beauty Week Is Your One-Stop For Exclusive Beauty Treatments At Attractive Prices

3. Singapore Writers Festival

Writers, linguists, or even punctuation enthusiasts, the Singapore Writers Festival is back!

With a theme of ‘Sayang’ (Malay for ‘love’ or ‘regret’), this 10-day festival will see 300 programs involving more than 320 writers, speakers and performers.

We suggest you get a Festival Pass at $20 which will give you access to over 100 events at the fest while the Lectures, Performances and Workshops are ticketed.

Singapore Writers Festival
Date: 4 -13 November 2016 (Friday to the following Sunday)
Time: Program Schedule 
Venue: Various venues
Price: $20 – $60
Website: Singapore Writers Festival
Facebook: SG Writers Fest
Ticketing: Ticketing Guide 

4. St. James Fitness Festival

In need of some body-positivity? Kickstart your first Saturday of November with the St. James Fitness Festival.

We all know that great music and fitness goes hand in hand together. You can expect exhilarating beats while you try some of the most current workouts such as Zumba, HIIT, Dance Yoga, Bollywood Yoga and U-Jam Fitness.

And did we mention that yogi and body positve advocate Jessamyn Stanley will be at the festival? We heard tixs are selling faster than our heartbeat after HIIT. Get yer tickets now before it’s too late!

St. James Fitness Festival
Date: 5 November, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 11am – 10pm
Venue: Millian, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway #01-05, 098544
Price: $12-$37
Ticketing: St James Fitness Festival

5. Circular Spectacular!

While you’re taking a break from all that food at the River Festival (more info below), head down to Circular Road for a street carnival.

You can expect live Raggae music, art installations, roving performances, and interactive activities for all ages.

And the best part of all, it’s free! But do register ahead of the event if you’d like to join the Puppet-Making workshop.

Circular Spectacular!
Date: 5 November 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 3-10pm
Venue: Circular Road, Boat Quay
Event Page: Circular Spectacular 

Eat

6. Suntory Dinner & After Show Party

Love Japanese whisky?

Tippling Club will be collaborating with Suntory to host a beer and whisky pairing dinner at Bin 38.

7. MasterChef Asia Top 3 Finalist – From Sarawak With Love

MasterChef Asia Top 3 finalist, Jasbir Kaur is bringing her spices to Singapore. In a two-day only pop-up event, she will be cooking up some of East Malaysia’s specialty dishes.

Ever wonder what a deconstructed Sarawak Laksa is? Curious how Jasbir would revamp the all time favourite cendol? And the best part of all, she’ll be cooking with Bario rice. Yes, it’s THE Bario rice.

Reserve a spot before it’s too late!

From Sarawak with Love
Date: 3-4 November 2016 (Thursday – Friday)
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: BIN 38, 38 Tanjong Pagar Road
Price: $99 /pax (including drinks)
Event Page: POP UP Kitchen Singapore
Reservation: Whatsapp Spice Ranee Cafe at +60198194088 to get your tickets

8. Prized Autumn Gourmet Delicacy – Hairy Crab

The arrival of autumn months in Asia can only mean one thing – it’s the season of Hairy Crabs!

From 17 October to 30 November, Shangri-La Hotel’s Shang Palace will be dishing out a six-course hairy crab menu!

Besides Steamed Crab, you can expect other unique dishes on the set menu, such as Barbecue Kurobuta Pork with Shredded Lobster Roll, and Claypot Braised Bird’s Nest Dumpling.

If the course meal is too heavy for your liking, there are 9 a la carte crab dishes to chose from.

Shang Palace’s Hair Crab
Date: 17 October – 30 November 2016
Time: Available for lunch and dinner
Venue: Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Rd, 258350
Price: $138.00++ per pax (six-course meal), $24.00 ++ (a la carte dishes)
Reservation:  Call (65) 6213 4473/4398 or e-mail [email protected]
Online reservation: Shangri-La Singapore

Also, read Shang Palace’s Hairy Crab Menu Is So Magical, It’ll Make You Feel Like Hairy Potter

Shop

9. Boutique Fairs

The wait is finally over! Singapore’s biggest and most anticipated shopping extravaganza- Boutique Fairs is back!

With a whopping 150 vendors spanning from women, men to home decor, you will definitely walk away a happy shopper.

We get it that 150 vendors can be a little overwhelming and that’s why we’ve pick 9 shops that you NEED to drop by over the event weekend.

Boutique Fairs
Date: 4-5 November 2016 (Friday – Saturday)
Time:  9am-8pm (Friday 4 Nov), 10am-8pm (Saturday 5 Nov)
Venue: The F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd 038975
Website: Boutiques

Also, read Boutique Fairs Is Back, And It’ll Make You Say “I Do” All Over Again

10. Bazaar@Hive

Love all things throwback? This flea market is the place to go for your vinyls records, retro knick knacks and vintage treasures.

When you’re too hungry from all that shopping, a scrumptious array of grub will satisfy the foodie in you.

On top of that, there will also be live bands, DJ sets wine fair, beer tasting and gin tasting.

Bazaar@Hive
Date: 6 November 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 12-8pm
Venue: Hive by Wala Wala 407 Havelock Road #01-01, 169634
Event Page: Bazaar@Hive

11. Etsy Made Local

Christmas is just around the corner and that means that it’s time to start hunting for gifts and cards.

If you’re looking for something special (not mass produced), artisanal and collection worthy, Etsy Made Local (EML) is the perfect place to start your Xmas shopping.

From jewellery, crochets to knick knacks and clay gifts, you’ll sure to find something suitable for people on your ‘Nice’ list.

Etsy: Singapore
Date: 12-13 November (Saturday – Sunday)
Time: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, 178905
Event Page: Etsy Made Local Singapore

All in One

12. Singapore River Festival

Singapore River Festival will transform the three Quays- Boat, Clarke and Robinson Quay into a weekend of festivities.

There will be art installations, flea markets, theatrical performances, food stalls and music.

It may be a celebration of river heritage but the highlight of the festival is definitely the SR Signatures (read: 21 mouth watering dishes along the Singapore River). We know 21 dishes is a bit heavy on the waistline so we’ve curated a food trail for your reference.

Singapore River Festival
Date: 4-5 November 2016 (Friday – Saturday)
Time: l

Also, read Our Food Trail With SR Signatures Will Leave You Drooling [Singapore River Festival 2016]

13. Camp Kiko x Common Creatures Presents Art Club

Enjoy art, music, food and fun? This Art Club will sound like the perfect Sunday for you.

With an aim to support and grow a community of makers, doers, and craftspeople, Art Club will be featuring artists/ makers such as Juls (the first Singaporean to design a Swatch watch), Forest Child, Unusual Felines, Reza Hasni and more.

Camp Kiko x Common Creatures: Art Club
Date: 6 November, 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 2-7 pm
Venue: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club 66 Kampong Bugis #01-01, 338987
Event Page: Camp Kilo x Common Creatures Presents Art Club

With 13 exciting activities to choose from, the first half of November sure is a busy one! Drop us a comment and let us know which event tickles your fancy.

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

Ambassador Highlights #3: DSG Meetup, Atlantis Fright Night and Singapore Fashion Week!

We’re at the end of another month which means another roundup of some of the events our ambassadors dropped in on! From food tastings to ‘do not miss’ events our ambassadors were there to witness the fun and indulge in delicious eats! Here are some of the highlights!

1. Skyline Club & Lounge

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Located on the 45th floor of Singapore Land Tower, Skyline Club & Lounge offers breathtaking views of the CBD! Alongside a daily happy hour (5pm – 10pm) and amazing events every other day, Skyline Club & Lounge is the best place to kickback at after a long day a work! Best part of Skyline Club & Lounge? They have a special Ladies Membership Card!

Our ambassadors Vanessa Ho and Stephanie Ler were there to witness first hand the fantastic views that Skyline Club & Lounge has to offer!

For more information check out: Skyline Club & Lounge’s Facebook Page

Jessie Ng was there to try out the hairy crab menu and these dishes had her tastebuds tingling with joy!

Want to find out more? Check out our article! Shang Palace’s Hairy Crab Menu Is So Magical, It’ll Make You Feel Like Hairy Potter

Novita Lam,  Isabel Lee and Anna Ng had an blast dancing till dawn!

Find out what you missed! Atlantis Fright Night – Dance Till Dawn At Siloso Beach’s Halloween Themed Music Festival

4. Hardy Hardy Fall/Winter 2016 @ Singapore Fashion Week 

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Singapore Fashion Week is here! And what better way to join in on the festivities than to head to Hardy Hardy’s Fall/Winter 2016 Collection! Held at the National Gallery, this year’s collection was all about heavily intricate motifs and monochromatic colours. Hardy Hardy has embraced a whole new vibe, rock n roll with just a hint of colour! Looking to up the edge of your wardrobe? Some Hardy Hardy pieces is exactly what you need!

Our ambassadors, Chelsea Ang, Cheryl Allison, Kimberley Yong and Janelle Wong were there to witness firsthand Hardy Hardy’s Fall/Winter 2016 Collection!

Check out what you missed at Hardy Hardy’s Official Facebook Page!

5. Alchemist Beer Lab

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Looking to enjoy a beer with a really interesting twist? Alchemist Beer Lab is Asia’s first beer infusion bar. Housing 16 state-of-the-art towers, Alchemist Beer Lab offers a wide variety of infused beers. Pink guava, toasted marshmallow and passion fruit are just some examples of infused taps they have here at Alchemist Beer Lab! Served alongside range of tapas and platters, our ambassadors Kimberley Yong and Janelle Wong had an unforgettable gastronomical experience at Alchemist Beer Lab!

Alchemist Beer Lab
South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road, #B1-16, S189768
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu 12pm – 12am; Fri 12pm – 1am; Sat 4pm – 1am; Sun Closed
Contact: 63864365

Find out more about at Alchemist Beer Lab’s Official Facebook!

6. DSG Ambassador Meetup @ VLV

Whats better than meeting friends over drinks on a Friday night? Nothing really! The DSG team and our ambassadors headed down to VLV for a get together! With an assortment of finger food and free flowing drinks, we had a great time catching up at VLV!

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BAKE Cheese Tart, Singapore favourite decadent dessert opened its second outlet at Westgate Mall and our ambassador Valerie Cheong got a behind the scenes look at how these delicious tasting cheese tarts are made!

Want to find out more? Check out BAKE Cheese Tart Continues Singapore Invasion At Its Second Outlet In Westgate Mall!

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

8. Oyster Indulgence @ Buffet Town

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Buffet Town is known for their line up of both international and local fare! This month they had a special all-you-can-eat Oyster Indulgence themed buffet! Featuring 12 varieties of Asian and Western influenced oysters on the half shell, our ambassadors Estella Ho, Si Yu and Doreen Ong were in for a never ending flow of freshly shucked oysters!

Check out what you missed! Buffet Town’s Latest Offering Is Making Every Oyster Lover’s Dream Come True

Buffet Town
Raffles City, #B1-44E
252 North Bridge Road
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 68373793

9. Workbench Bistro

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Nestled under a block of flats in Ang Mo Kio is Workbench Bistro. Serving up hearty mains like Crab Meat Linguine and Egg Lava Beef Burger this contemporary cafe is all about the food! According to our ambassador Ruth Tan, a ‘do not miss’ dessert at the Workbench Bistro is the eye catching S’moreffles Supreme!

Want to find out more? Check out The Workbench Bistro @ AMK: More Than Just Waffles ‘Cos Their Mains Do Not Disappoint!

10. Kopi Pass

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What’s better than a good cup of coffee on a lazy afternoon? A good cup of coffee at an amazing price! Our ambassadors, Janelle Wong and Novita Lam got their hands on KopiPass! For just $30 for 30 cups of coffee across 30 curated cafes island-wide, KopiPass is a must have for any coffee aficionado!

Find out more at Clare Chang, was there to witness all the magic that Wicked has to offer!

Keen on getting tickets to Wicked? Grab your tickets from [email protected], we would love to work with you!

We’re also on the lookout for more ambassadors who are on the mission to discover the fun and exciting things in Singapore! If you love eating, shopping, and discovering new places in Singapore, just drop us an [email protected].

Also Read: Ambassador Highlights #2: Ultra 2016, Ellysage Launch & Against The Current!

Think Sun Ho’s Makeup Is Scary? Here Are 10 SG-Themed Costumes That Are EVEN Scarier!

It’s Halloween and while most of us won’t be dressing up for this spooky occasion, some of us might get invited to some awesome Halloween parties. While ghouls and ghosts are pretty creepy, it doesn’t beat these 10 truly terrifying Singaporean themed Halloween costumes.

You’ve been warned. These costumes might just give you nightmares.

1. Walking ERP

Drivers and riders will take one look at you and turn as pale as a white parking fine. Don’t blame us if no one wants to stand near you!

2. “You Need A Very Small Space To Have Sex.”

With HDBs shrinking and property prices climbing, this might actually come true. Bad side? You’re going to have trouble walking around!

3. All ‘C’ Report Card

A nightmare for all Singaporean students, going home with an all ‘C’ report card is akin to dragging your family name through the mud. Remember the literal and figurative lashings you received? Yes. OUCH.

4. Being Single During Big Family Occasions

Nothing is more annoying and slightly hurtful than when some super kpo auntie corners you during Chinese New Year/Hari Raya/ Family Wedding and asks the most awful question you will ever be asked in your life.

5. Song Joong Ki Getting Married

Singapore’s favourite flower boy getting married?! You can actually hear the distant sound of fan girls fainting at the mere utterance of that. Don’t be surprised if girls start openly weeping when they see you.

6. Stuck With Giant Stuff Toys

A guy’s worst nightmare. Thinking you bought cute little Snorlax stuff toys for your girlfriend/wife to find you purchased A GIANT Snorlax stuff toy and now your girlfriend/wife is threatening to go back to her mother’s house. Yeah, like i said NIGHTMARE.

7. Trump For Singapore’s President

Need we say more?

8. Owning And Using A Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone

Owning an exploding phone? You’re either incredibly brave or incredible loyal. We’ll let you decide.

9. Hire Me PLEASE

Bachelor’s degree? Check. Awesome resume that highlights all your achievements and personal traits? Check. Been jobless for 6 months? CHECK.

10. ‘I Live In Yishun’

Minimal effort with maximum spook potential? This costume is perfect for you! Be warned, do not wear this outfit in front of someone who actually does live in Yishun.

With these 10 Singaporean themed halloween costumes, you’re bound to get some hearts racing. And if no one faints from fear, at least you’ll definitely be the spotlight of the party!

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Thriller Carnival Is All About Spooks, Sick Beats And $1 Shots This Halloween Weekend!

Who says Singaporeans aren’t celebrating Halloween? With so many local attractions and entertainment venues holding their own Halloween themed events and parties, Singaporeans are spoiled for choice when it comes to celebrating Halloween with a bang! If you’re looking for an event that has everyone dressed up and going all out for Halloween, we’ve got you covered!

Whitehaus is throwing a Halloween themed party that is serving up the scares and some amazing beats! Held at Aryaa, Thriller Carnival is all about the a deadly amusement park that was setup purely to lure innocent partygoers. Look out for horror booths and fire dancers that are scattered throughout Aryaa’s decadent interior!

Thriller Carnival

Thriller Carnival is offering up free flow of Asahi beers and $1 bloody carnival shots for 2 hours (8.30pm – 10.30pm)! Best part? If you’re planning to come dressed as Halloween favourite Harley Quinn or a Pokemon Trainer, you’re in luck as Whitehaus has make up services all the way till midnight! So if you can’t quite get your Harley Quinn look right, get your make up done here!

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What about the music you ask? It’s all about Hiphop & R&B here! With local duo Bounce Squad & hiphop DJ Alias on the decks playing only the best hits, Thriller Carnival is bound to be a lit Halloween party!

What are you waiting for? Sofa booths and Guestlists are still open for reservations! Grab some friends and head on down to Aryaa for a Halloween party full of spooks and fun!

Thriller Carnival ft. Bounce Squad x Alias
29 Oct (Sat), 8.30pm
Aryaa
Diner’s Club Building
7500E Beach Road #01-201, S199595

For more information, check out Whitehaus Office Facebook Page!

Table reservations contact Whitehaus at [email protected]!

Also Read: Die Die Must Party: 10 Halloween Parties That’ll Scare The Living Daylights Out Of You!

Pinnacle Entertainment’s Halloween Themed Parties Are Bringing Fun And Scares To Partygoers Of All Ages

Halloween parties are popping out every which way you look and with October coming to end in less than a fortnight, entertainment venues are pulling out all the stops! Pinnacle Entertainment isn’t going to be left out on all the fun. This Halloween, they’re throwing not one but two Halloween themed parties!

The Purge

Probably one of the only underage parties this Halloween, Pinnacle Entertainment has teamed up with Bloc Parties, a promoting company that hosts parties targeted at partygoers who are under 18!. The Purge is their first ever Halloween mixed-age party!

If you’re expecting a boring underage party you’re oh so wrong! Held at Club: Millian Singapore, . Featuring a mega dance floor and LED nightshows, expect to party along with DJ Duo Bounce Squad, DJ Alias and DJ Rain on the decks! Targeting students and those 16 & above, The Purge is perfect for those abstaining for alcohol or those who have yet to taste the clubbing experience.

For more information, check out The Purge Official Event Page!

The Purge
27 Oct (Thu)
9pm – 3am
Millian Singapore, #01-05, Sentosa Gateway, S098544

The Phobia 

Over 18 and looking for a spooky party to unwind after a long week? Phobia might just be perfect for you! Held at Millian Singapore, is not for the faint of heart! For 5 minutes partygoers will go through a rite of passage, so be prepared to experience your greatest fear! Expect crude humour, blasphemous comments, bizarre antics, bad language! Intrigued?

Check out Phobia’s Official Event Page!

Phobia
28 Oct (Fri)
10pm – 6am
Millian Singapore, #01-05, Sentosa Gateway, S098544

Offering up two Halloween parties that are bound to get your heart pounding, Pinnacle Entertainment is pulling out all the scares and the best DJs for a clubbing experience you’ll never forget!

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

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

Chocolate Pinot & Apple Miso? 5 Drinks At Operation Dagger That’ll Wow Your Taste Buds!

In the discreet corner of a street lies a small, unsigned building. After much fumbling, the heavy glass door creaks open and you make your way carefully across the unwashed floors.

Groping around in the semi-darkness, you head down a dingy staircase and a steel door emerges. Holding your breath, you push it open.

Welcome to Halloween Horror Ni- uh Operation Dagger.

Voted Best New Bar at last year’s Singapore Bar Awards, Operation Dagger is an elusive bar located within the basement.

This bar is in fact, so elusive there is no sign of it. Literally.

Away from the hustle and bustle of Ann Siang Hill however, Operation Dagger serves as a great watering hole for the work weary.

A cocktail bar that emphasises on the experimentation of flavours and textures, the bar has taken to replacing traditional spirits with their very own concoctions.

We had the opportunity of savouring five of the bar’s signatures drinks and boy were we taken away by the experience.

1. Apple Miso

An interesting combination of rum, fermented apple, miso caramel and sesame, the Apple Miso happens to be, at the moment, the favorite drink of co-founder Luke Whearty.

Garnished with a bar spoon made of distilled toasted sesame spirit and toffee crisp seasoned gomashio, this Japanese inspired drink we say, definitely isn’t for anyone who dislikes sesame.

2. The Egg

A favourite amongst the regulars, The Egg consists of cured egg yolk, vanilla and sugar that are shaken and strained into a ceramic egg cup before being placed in a jar of smoked hay and star anise.

The result?

A slightly intense drink with a custard-like texture that reminds us, unsurprisingly, of everyone’s favourite salted egg yolk.

3. Chocolate Pinot

If you’re a wine person, we’d recommend you to go for the Chocolate Pinot. That’s right –  Chocolate. Friggin’. Wine.

Infused with raw cacao and vanilla, this drink, for starters, smells heavenly. As both a chocolate and wine fan, we’ve got nothing to complain about.

4. Fallen Fruit

Our favourite drink of the night? The Fallen Fruit.

A mix of wine, caramel, vanilla, fresh pears and curry leaf (say whaaaat), this drink is slow cooked via a sous vide method before being filtered overnight.

Served in an adorable pear ceramic mug and vanilla bean straw, this refreshing drink is a dream. Side note, we bit into the straw just to see what vanilla bean tastes like and no, it wasn’t pretty.

5. Hot & Cold

Last but definitely not the least, we have the Hot & Cold, a Pina Colada-ish drink that replaces rum with tequila.

Topped with a layer of warm white chocolate and coconut foam, this dessert drink, we think, will be popular with the ladies. A taste of both hot and cold, this one ranks a close second on our list.

With unconventional combinations of textures and flavours, Operation Dagger definitely isn’t for the faint-hearted.

If you’re looking to broaden your drinking horizons or are looking for a fun date idea, a night at this cocktail bar will just be the thing for you.

Operation Dagger
Address: 7 Ann Siang Hill #B1-01, S069791
Tel: 6438 4057
Email: [email protected]
Open: Tue – Sat, 6pm – 12am

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Also, read Say Cheese! This Food Truck Stocked Full With Artisanal Cheese Will Make You Melt With Pleasure

Die Die Must Party: 10 Halloween Parties That’ll Scare The Living Daylights Out Of You!

Here are the million-dollar questions: Do pontianaks dance? If zombies are technically dead, will they get high on alcohol? How does it feel to be scared witless, praying that your heart doesn’t go KABOOM by night’s end? Come on down to some frightful Halloween parties, and we guarantee you’ll find the answer to these queries.

Here’s the bonus: you’ll have a hair-rising, heart-lurching good time. This Hallows’ Eve, it’s time for the demons to play!

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A note of caution: Come in your goriest or loveliest get-up to avoid being the next target.

Not only that, the best-dressed stand to win cash prizes, Zoukout VIP tickets, flight tickets and more. Entry is not guaranteed if the club is full, so arrive early!

The Scream Diner by Zouk Halloween
29 Oct, 10pm-late
Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street
Admission for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $33/$38
Free and priority entry are given to those in FULL costume (pending approval by door attendant)

2. Battle Royale

“Kerpow!”

 

“Come at me!”

“Why, you…!”

And… that, ladies and gentlemen, is only the beginning.

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This year, only one will be crowned the King of The Ring. Fight it out with the biggest and the baddest at Overeasy Orchard.

On this night, unleash your inner Bruce Lee, or channel your trusty WWE champ.

For a touch of the orient, pummel the baddies as Ip Man or Huang Fei Hong. Manny Pacquiao would do too, just power up that devilish glare and turn em’ rivals to stone.

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29 Oct, 10pm-2.30am
Overeasy Orchard, 541 Orchard Road #01-01, Liat Towers
Free entry

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We dare you to come in your freakiest, most outlandish costume to “outfreak” the freaks!

It’ll be a mystical, bewitching night that’ll haunt your dreams a little longer than eternity.

Cirque Le Soir
Oct 29, 9pm-late
CÉ LA VI, SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, 1 Bayfront Ave
Purchase online pre-sale tickets at $48, or purchase it at the door at $68 – both options include one premium pour

4. Atlantis Fright Night

With a name like the Wavehouse, what do you expect? You’re bound to get soaked!

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Yes, that means you had better bring along your itsybitsyteenieweenieyellowpolkadotbikini!

Atlantis Fright Night
22 Oct, 6pm-late
Wavehouse Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk
Early bird entries are priced at $35 and prices at the door are $50
Both include 1 complimentary drink and 3 hours of free flow drinks
Ladies who register on the online guest list get free entry until 10pm

6.

Ghost stories are merely tales, aren’t they?

Well… here at *Scape, you’re in for the plot twist of your life! The story is true, and shows how life can truly be stranger, and bloodier, than fiction.

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Ahoy, ahoy!

Harking back to the 1800s where everyone mysteriously died on the ship, their restless spirits have finally awakened this Halloween. Join them in diabolical revelry, as you gobble and guzzle the night away.

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Ask any traveller worth his salt, and he’ll have you know that one of the spookiest places to get lost in, is the forest. Some might drop the name Aokigahara, while others might rain evil on the Devil’s Tramping Ground (the name says it all), or the demonic Pembrey Woods.

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Inspired by the stuff of nightmares found in cursed forests, Shanghai Dolly brings you into the inky, winding woods this Halloween.

Pray that you don’t get lost, but be warned: Prayer might not work in the forest, where the Heavens can’t hear you scream.

The Forest: Shanghai Dolly
Call 6336 7676 / 9232 4181 to reserve your seats early
Stay tuned to Shanghai Dolly’s Facebook page for more updates

10. Nerf Halloween 2016: Paranormal High School

Your footsteps echo off the deserted hallways that seethe with darkness. Somehow, you can tell that it’s not just the mildew and the mouldering walls, but something older, and angrier.

You are armed with nothing but conviction, and a Nerf gun. Your ammo is running low, and it is hard to see with nothing but the moonlight.

Still, you press on. “All those FPS games had better come in handy now,” you mutter under your breath…

According to rumours, a pair of sisters disappeared in this school, one so notoriously haunted that it’s now known as Paranormal High School. Tonight, it is your duty, to seek this pair of sisters, before the evil in the school gets to you first.

Mortals, dare you brave this school from the bowels of Hell?

Nerf Halloween 2016: Paranormal High School
28 and 29 Oct, 7pm-late
Potong Pasir Community Club, 6 Potong Pasir Ave 2
Early bird promotion is going at $10, and the regular price is $15
The first 150 pax for the early bird registration gets a pack of 10 piece NERF Dart pack sponsored by Hasbro Singapore

To answer your questions, pontianaks do dance and zombies do get woozy after being hit by a tower of alcohol…for these Halloween parties at least!

And the feeling of screaming yourself silly with a bunch of buddies? Absolutely priceless.

Header image source: Knittingzone

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

It’s October and everyone is talking about Halloween, and how can they not? Universal Studios is pulling out all the stops for their Halloween events, horror movies are filling up movie theatres and with those clowns scaring the life out of innocent bystanders, this month has been pretty exciting/horrifying.

But if you’re not a fan of ghouls, goblins and other horrifying creatures, don’t worry we’ve got an event that may just be perfect for you!

Atlantis Fright Night

This month, Blackwhite Productions is holding their very own Halloween event. but instead of getting your wits scared out of you, they’re going to get your heart pumping along to some of their electronic dance mixes.

Held at Wave House Sentosa, Atlantis Fright Night is bringing together the very best of electronic dance music with a frightening twist!

Atlantis Fright Night

A huge follower of the local party scene? Then Atlantis Music Festival is no new phenomenon to you. Around for the past two years, Atlantis Music Festival has hosted 12 music festivals, from 2014 till now!

With body moving mixes, amazing vibes, a crowd of 4,000 party-goers and the sand at your feet it’s no wonder Atlantis Music Festivals are a ‘do not miss’ on any social calendar!

Atlantis Music Festival

With 8 different DJ acts on the decks, spinning only the very best mixes of Electronic Dance Music. You’re bound to be dancing the whole night away! Keen on heading down to Atlantis Fright Night?

Entry for ladies is FREE until 10pm! Early bird tickets for gents are priced at $35 and $50 at the door, but before you bemoan entry prices, entry for gents does come with 1 complimentary drink and 3 hours free flow!

Need another reason to head down to  Atlantis Fright Night? Check out what went down at their last Atlantis Music Festival!

https://www.facebook.com/blackwhiteproductions10/videos/1060210200766893/

For more information,

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

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