Author: Jia Xuan Goh

Escape The Assassination – An Escape Game You Don’t Want To Miss!

Missed the special edition ‘Escape the Assassination Classroom’ Escape Game? Here’s the chance to put your wits to the test as Real Escape Game in Singapore announced that the game will be extended to another two days (June 18, 19) due to overwhelming response!

Produced by SCRAP in Japan, the pioneers of real escape games, the very first escape game of this series was held in Japan from February 2015 – April 2015.  Based on the first season of the anime Assassination Classroom, participants for this Assassination Classroom Real Escape game will be playing as Class 3-E students. They must use their wits and knowledge to solve puzzles and problems, and help Koro-sensei save his students.

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Ticketing Information

Held at Funan DigitalLife Mall, each escape session is 2 hours long and priced between $23-25 per ticket. If you have 5 other friends who’d like to join, the group entry of 6 participants is priced at $132.

You can buy your tickets on-site BUT do note that if the tickets are sold out on Peatix (link below), it won’t be available on-site as well. So if you didn’t manage to escape on your first attempt, or would like to give this challenge a go, do get your tickets ASAP to guarantee a spot. And we can assure you that they’re selling like hot cakes.

Do note that you might be grouped with other participants on the day depending on your group size. 

Escape The Assassination Classroom
Date & Time:
June 18: 11AM/2PM/5PM/8PM (Duration: 2 hours
Ticket price: $23 (early bird), $25, $132 (group of 6)
Venue: Funan DigitalLife Mall
Address: 109 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179097
Facebook: Real Escape Game in Singapore

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Also read: 8 Cool Places For An Ultimate Chill Out Weekend At Kampong Glam

Zouk At Sea: Party On A Luxury Cruise Like There’s No Tomorrow

Guess where Zouk’s latest outlet is? If you’re guessing Marina Bay or Resorts World Sentosa… you’re in for a brand new experience because Zouk is sailing into new waters by opening a club on a luxury cruise ship – Zouk At Sea! And the best part of all, this ship will stop in Singapore on November 4 this year on its maiden voyage to Guangzhou.

Titled Zouk At Sea, this club will be housed in Genting Dream, the newest cruise ship by Genting Hong Kong, the casino and cruise-line conglomerate which bought over our home-grown most happening club from its founder Lincoln Cheng last year.

Singaporeans can join a two-night trip with this cruise from $561 per person when the ship stops at our shores this November 4. If two nights of partying is too short for you, there is also the seven-night cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong departing on November 6 which stops by three cities of Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Danang. Prices start from $1,759 per person, including a night’s stay at Hong Kong and a return flight on Cathay Pacific.

Like the one at Jiak Kim Street, Zouk At Sea is made up of several concepts. It consists of an indoor dance club, a retro sports bar with billiards and a two-lane bowling alley, as well as the Zouk Beach – an outdoor day and night party deck with a splash pool that spells party all.day.long. More importantly, top international DJs will be brought on board for special events.

So what is this Genting Dream cruise all about? It’s an 18-deck, 3,352 passenger liner which cost a massive €707.2 million (about $1 billion) to build. Unlike the traditional family-oriented Star Cruise, this cruise line caters to the lifestyle-oriented and hip travellers who are looking for something fun yet different. It boasts over 1,100 square metres of luxury shops, champagne bar, whisky bar, Shanghai-style lounge for cabaret and burlesque acts, and more entertainment and gastronomical options.

On top of that, the Genting Dream is the only vessel in Asia to offer underwater tours. The tour takes up to four guests and one pilot for a 45-minute trip to explore the sea in a submarine. That is literally setting the bar super high!

Now who is saying Aye-Aye captain to this brand new Zouk At Sea?

ZOUK AT SEA (Genting Dream’s Singapore Stopover)
Date: 4 November 2016 (2 Nights)
Price: $561++ per person

ZOUK AT SEA (Singapore -> Hong Kong)
Date: 6 November 2016 ( 7 Nights)
Price: $1,759++ per person (including a night stay at Hong Kong and a return flight on Cathay Pacific)
Stops: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Danang)

(Header image credit: Dream Cruises)

Also read: 5 Exceedingly Unique Dining Places – Restaurants With A Twist

Going To Singapore Coffee Festival? Here Are The Details You Need To Know

The very first Singapore Coffee Festival (SCF) is finally here at F1 Pit Building!

Set to take place from 10 to 12 June (11am-9pm), this three-day event boasts over 100 exhibitors from the coffee and cafe industry. If you want to learn how to make a decent cup of coffee at home, or want to sample top coffee roasts from around the word, this is your one stop shop!

But what else is happening and where to get tickets? Don’t worry, we’re here to answer your brewing questions.

1.Getting there

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To get to F1 Pit Building, you can take the MRT to Promenade (Exit A – 0.38KM to venue), Nicoll Highway (0.94 KM to venue) or Esplanade (0.98 KM to venue).

Alternatively, you can take the bus (click General: 1-day access, workshops and lab sessions, music stages, SCF tote bag full of goodies ($18)

Grab your tickets now HERE. Do note that you need to bring the printed ticket as a proof of purchase to be exchanged for a spiffy non-transferable wristband at the venue entrance.

Do note that the festival may be a ticketed event BUT drinks, food and certain workshops are chargeable (A cuppa coffee starts from as low as $4). 

3. What to expect?

Got A Minute? Here’s How You Can Save Yourself From A Disastrous Dining Experience

What can you do in a minute? You can make your bed, do 20 burpees, stretch your body good, prepare instant coffee… But what if we were to tell you that in one minute you could also save yourself from making a bad dining decision? Not buying the idea? Wait till you check out The Minute List!

What’s unique about The Minute List is that all the venues have been curated by Chefs, Bartenders and Baristas that live and breathe all things food, booze and coffee in the city AND instead of endless words and the occasional photo all the content is Video, all compiled for your viewing and eating pleasure!

All you have to do is head to their website (The Minute List), choose according to category (restaurant, bar or cafe) and pick one that interests you. A minute long video will pop up. Like what you see? Just navigate to the ‘About’ icon to find out about the eatery. You can also click on ‘book’ to make a reservation.

The films are easily viewable on your mobile so you can whet your appetite on the way out the door, share with friends where to grab a drink after work or with the extended content see how the best bartenders in town make a Pina Colada.

Let’s be honest. How many of us here have made dining plans and were left disappointed by the quality of the food and ambience?

With The Minute List, you’re not only checking out recommendations by the makers and creators behind Singapore’s F&B scene, but you can also scrutinise the ambience of the place for one good minute beforehand. Life is too short for bad food and trust us, you don’t wanna pick the wrong place with the wrong ambience for your date or any other special occasion.

The best part of all, if your partner and you can’t decide what to eat, all it takes is just a few videos and minutes to choose where you’ll be heading for dinner. The Minute List, saving you from bad food, a minute at a time.

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Also read: 5 Exceedingly Unique Dining Places – Restaurants With A Twist

More Than Bak Kwa – 6 Things To Do At Our Cultural Gem, Chinatown

Some may think that going to Chinatown to experience ‘Chinese-ness’ is ridiculous as you can get Chinese goodies everywhere in Singapore. So why Chinatown?

If you’re not already in the know, Chinatown holds pretty significant historical and cultural significance. So significant that it has been declared as a national heritage site for conservation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Still not convinced? Listed below are six things you can do in this neighbourhood. You never know, this cultural neighbourhood may just surprise you.

1. Shopping At Pagoda Street

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Stroll along Pagoda Street and you’ll find pavements lined with stalls on either side, peddling anything from knick-knacks to memorabilia. Heck, there’s even a Tin Tin collectibles boutique, themed after the famous comic book character.

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Have a soft spot for kitchenwares? Let yourself loose at Lau Choy Seng or Sia Huat, two of Singapore’s very reliable kitchen supplies shop. The best part is, they are just a few doors away from each other.

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Lau Choy Seng
Address: 23 Temple St, 058568
Operating Hours: Mon-Sat  8:30am-6:00pm (Closed on Sundays & PH)

Sia Huat
Address: 11 Temple St, 058559
Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm, Sat 8:30am-5:30pm (Closed on Sundays)

2. Appreciate Religious And Racial Diversity 

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Hindu Temples are all about details and you definitely won’t want to miss the magnificent roof sculptures atop Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.  You’ll be surprised to find that the temple, despite its significance, is successfully complemented by its surroundings. In fact, it blends so well into Chinatown that it adds vibrance to this precinct, which happens to also house the Al-Abrar Mosque and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Talk about Singapore being the melting pot of religion and culture.

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It is considered disrespectful to wear shoes into the temples, so do remove your shoes and place it neatly at the racks provided before entering. Do also note your attire and clothing (ideally no shorts or revealing clothes) and your etiquette (no yelling or fooling around) as a token of respect.

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Sri Mariamman Temple
Address: 244 South Bridge Rd,058793
Operating Hours: Daily 7am-12pm, 6pm-9pm

Al-Abrar Mosque
Address: 192, Telok Ayer Street, 068635
Tel: 6220 6306

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Address: 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840
Operating Hours: Daily 7am-7pm

3. Vintage Shopping At Mohamed Ali Lane

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For those who enjoy flea markets and vintage shopping, here’s an insider tip for you. Turn into Mohamed Ali Lane just across the road from the temple and you’ll find a market of sorts, selling awesome second-hand trinkets. If you’re lucky, you may even come across a hidden gem. Did we also mention that this lane is super Instagram-worthy? Play around with angles and treat your fellow followers to architectural eye candy.

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Also read: Join In One Of SG’s Biggest & Best Bazaars – The Market Hop

4. Feast At Chinatown Food Street

If you’re not starving after all that walking, Chinatown’s Food Street will do much to whet your appetite. With street hawker stalls and shophouse restaurants that are completed with al-fresco dining style along the street, Chinatown Food Street sure feels like a food blast from the past.

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Too many choices and can’t decide what to eat? We highly recommend Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge, Newton Circus Ahmad Ibrahim Satay, Boon Tat Street BBQ Seafood and Odeon Beef Noodles. If you prefer a lighter meal (save that stomach for dessert!), do try local delicacies such as the kaya toast, fresh popiah, fried oysters, and traditional Chinese pastries at Tong Heng Confectionary.

5. Play Chess / People Watch At Chinatown Complex

It is not unusual to see residents and senior citizens battling rounds of Chinese Chess as a recreational activity just outside Chinatown Complex. Despite the ‘heated competition’, these uncles are always throwing good-natured banter, filling the place with laughter. We can’t recommend this place more if people watching is your thing. Also, you’re more than welcome to spectate a cerebral game of Chinese Chess and pick up a tactic or two.

6. Architecture Appreciation

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Chinatown is a cache of heritage beset against a backdrop of modern cityscape. Just check out these colourful buildings!

From the heritage buildings to meticulously detailed Sri Mariammam Temple, not forgetting the hidden alleys as well as appetising local delights and friendly banters from the locals, every inch and corner of Chinatown tells a story. What is your Chinatown story, drop us a comment and let us know!

Directions

Chinatown is accessible via MRT on the Northeast Line (purple line) and Downtown Line (blue line). The moment you step out of the station, you’ll truly understand what ‘technicolour’ is. Say goodbye to  Lo-Fi and Sierra filter – take that Instagram.

(Header image by Hipster Hawkers: 5 Stalls That Are Redefining Hawker Culture