Author: Ian Lim

Banksy and 49 Other Street Artists Will Be Showcasing Their Best Works In S’pore This Jan

Leave it to the ArtScience Museum to continually impress with their curated exhibits.

From 13 January 2018 to 3 June 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists will be showcasing their most provocative works for the first time in Singapore.

Titled Art from the Streets, this ground-breaking exhibition will trace the 40 years of street art, from its beginnings to the urban art form that it is today.

This is the first time that the artworks will be showcased in SouthEast Asia.

Interestingly Provocative

The exhibition will feature a series of live paintings that are created on-site by some of the most iconic street artists as well as new and upcoming names such as Spain’s Felipe Pantone, Singapore’s Speak Cryptic and Yok & Sheryo.

The new artworks are specially created for the exhibition, to showcase the diversity of the street art movement and how it is relevant to society in present times.

That’s not all, there will also be large-scale mural paintings, videos, prints, installations, archival material, drawings, and sketches from 50 of the biggest names in street art.

Visitors can expect to see works from the one and only Banksy, Shepard Fairey (aka Obey), JR, Invader, Swoon, Futura, Vhils, and Blek le Rat.

The ArtScience Museum will also be shining a spotlight on artworks from upcoming SouthEast Asian street artists.

If you thought street art was only limited to graffiti, this exhibition will open your eyes to the wonders and creativity of street art.

Art from the Streets
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Date: 13 Jan 2018 – 3 Jun 2018
8 Best Fish Soups In S’pore That Will Have You Savouring Every Last Drop

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8 Best Fish Soups In S’pore That Will Have You Savouring Every Last Drop

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

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

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

Food For The Soul

1. Jin Hua Fish Head Bee Hoon

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Blanco Court Fried Fish Soup

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

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

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

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

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

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

So come on down to try it for yourself!

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

3. 127 Lorong 1 Fish Soup

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

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

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

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

4. Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Piao Ji Fish Porridge

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

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

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

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

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

6. First Street Teochew Fish Soup

First Street Teochew Fish Soup is one of our favourites.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Han Kee Fish Soup

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Lu Jia Fish Soup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which ones have you tried?

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

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

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

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

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

There’s Always Space For Dessert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guess who’s keeping the bottle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Filipino Comfort Food

1. Kabayan Filipino Restaurant

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t forget to call ahead to make reservations!

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

2. Gerry’s Grill

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Inasal Restaurant

Inasal Restaurant brings authentic filipino flavours straight from Bacolod.

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

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

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

Try it if you dare.

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

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

5. Iskina Cebu Singapore

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

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

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

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

This place is strictly not suitable for vegetarians.

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

6. Comida Fiesta Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

7. Lutong Pinoy

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

8. My Kusina

Nestled in Kampong Bahru, is My Kusina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t believe us? Try it for yourself.

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Elle Woods Will Be Laying Down The Law In S’pore In 2018, With Legally Blonde The Musical

Fans of Legally Blonde better prepare yourselves. Our favourite feel-good box-office hit is coming to Singapore, but this time, it’s a musical.

Yes, you read that right. Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Marina Bay Sands Singapore on 10 May 2018!

Legally Blonde, Legally Brilliant

This brand new production from New York features contemporary choreography, lighting, costumes and sets.

Featuring an entirely New York cast, our favourite iconic blonde lawyer, ‘Elle Woods’ will be played by Maris Fernandes!

Based on the 2001 box office hit starring Reese Witherspoon, this musical is the must-see feel-good romantic comedy of the season.

Join Delta Nu sorority queen and fashionista, Elle Woods (and Bruiser Woods) as she goes to Harvard Law School in an attempt to win her boyfriend back, defying expectations and teaching everyone the importance of staying true to oneself.

Ticket prices range from $65 to $195 and can be purchased here.

Don’t miss out on this hilarious summer rom-com musical!

Legally Blonde The Musical
Venue: Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands
Date: 10 May – 27 May 2018
Price: $65 – $195
Website

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5 LAN Shops In S’pore That Are Dirt Cheap – Starting From $1/Hr

LAN gaming in Singapore is an unofficial rite of passage that most teens go through.

With games such as CounterStrike and Dota offering multiplayer options, LAN gaming shops were prevalent in the mid 2000s.

Even though LAN gaming is very popular, more people are getting their own gaming desktops set up at home which allows them to play in the comfort of their own homes.

However, there are still LAN gaming shops that have stood the test of time.

We found the best and cheapest ones for those of you who are looking to get your PUBG game faces on.

Gaming For The Masses

1. Khakabo

Khakabo is one of the local gaming community’s favourite spots. When you ask gamers where they’d go for LAN gaming, Khakabo always comes up.

With individual sofa seats and a clean, cosy environment and a low rate of $2 per hour, it is no wonder gamers love to come to Khakabo.

What’s more, this place never closes. That’s right, it’s open 24 hours! Khakabo is the closest thing we have to a perfect LAN shop.

Khakabo
Address: 175 Bencoolen Street, #01-58, Burlington Square, Singapore, 189649
Opening Hours: Daily: 24 Hours
Contact No.: 8128 0922
Price: $2 per hour
Website

2. GG Cybercafe

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GG Cybercafe is a cosy LAN shop that offers individual sofa seats, latest equipments and hardware, food and drinks, and even printing services!

They also regularly host tournaments for games such as AuditionSEA and PUBG. Visiting gamers can expect to find a wide variety of games available, such as League Of Legends, DOTA 2, World Of Warcraft, Diablo 3, and MapleStory.

Their hourly rate is low, at $2 per hour, and they have packages for those who are planning to game for up to 12 hours.

$5 for 3 hours, $9 for 6 hours, and $12 for 12 hours. Can you game for 12 hours?

They do have festive promotions as well so do follow them on social media for updates on new game additions or promotional packages!

GG Entertainment
Address: Golden Wall Centre, 89 Short Street, #B1-14, Singapore, 188216
Opening Hours: 10am – 2am daily
Contact no.: 6254 5004
Price: $2 per hour
Website

3. Clique Gaming

Clique Gaming is the swankiest LAN shop we’ve seen.

That’s not all. This LAN shop is really a level up from the other LAN shops around.

They have HoN Legacy on all computers, which grants access to every hero in the game, in any account you play.

They also have premium Garena accounts that allows players to access gold member rooms for DOTA, double IP boost for League Of Legends players, and 5% experience boost for Blackshot players.

Besides the usual computer gaming, they also offer console gaming at $4 per hour.

Open for 24 hours, sofa seats, PC and Console gaming options and premium gaming accounts, Clique Gaming is one of the best in the business currently.

Clique Gaming
Address: 35 Selegie Road Parklane Shopping Mall #B1-17, Singapore 188307
Opening Hours: 24 Hours daily
Contact no.: 9009 3707
Price: $2 per hour
Website

4. Big-O Gaming

5. Colosseum

Colosseum began in 2008 and has been a household name in the LAN gaming community.

They may have just closed their flagship store at Bugis+, but there are still 3 other outlets available in the North, East and West.

Their hourly rate is $3 for non-members, and $2 for members. Visitors only need to pay $8 for membership, which comes with 4 hours of free gaming, and discounted hourly rates for a year.

Membership renewal is not automatic so you will have to go to any outlet to renew your membership. It’s a little troublesome, but thankfully they have outlets in the different areas of Singapore.

Low hourly rates, clean and spacious interiors, and multiple outlets, Colosseum is a LAN shop that really caters to their customers.

Colosseum
Address: E!Avenue 1 Pasir Ris Cl, #02-341/342, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1pm
Contact no.: 6581 0126
Price: $3 per hour (non-members), $2 per hour (members)
Website

Address: Blk 120, #01-02 Woodlands Avenue 1, Singapore, 739069
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1pm
Contact no.: 6219 5954

Address: Blk 399 #01-44, Yung Sheng Road, Singapore, 610399
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1pm
Contact no.: 6264 2668

LAN gaming may be dwindling in popularity but these LAN shops are still standing strong because of their low prices, wide variety of games, and comfortable environments.

Have you been to any of these LAN shops? Which is your favourite?

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

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

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

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

Play & Discover

1. Disney In Concert: Frozen

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

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

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

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

Fans of ‘Frozen’ cannot miss this!

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

2. WKND FOLKS Christmas Pop Up Market

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

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

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

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

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

3. The Nutcracker By Singapore Dance Theatre

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. ZoukOut Singapore 2017

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

Purchase your tickets 5. Prudential Marina Bay Carnival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The event will have 2 different sets of programmes.

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

7. Culture Club Live In Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

Culture Club Live In Singapore
Venue: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore, 138617
Date: 11 Dec 2017
Price: $138, $158, $188, $228, $248*
Website

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

Eatmepoptart turns 12!

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

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

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

Tickets go for $35 and can be purchased here.

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

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9. Roji Chaseki

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

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

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

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

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

10. Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City #B1-73, Singapore, 179103
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Contact no.: 9248 8476
Website

With so many events happening this December, there’s something for everyone!

Do you know which event you’re going for?

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Don Don Donki Is Finally Opening On Dec 1 And They Basically Flew Japan In For S’poreans

Japanese discount store, Don Quijote, better known as Don Don Donki, will be opening its store in Orchard Central on 1 December 2017.

This is the Japanese brand’s first store in Asia. The new 2-storey retail space spans 1397 square metres and will be operating for 24 hours daily.

If you’re hungry, Don Don Donki will also be partnering with Hokkaido Marche to offer a dining experience that we are all familiar with. Just imagine Marche serving up Japanese food.

Another highlight of the Singapore outlet is the takeaway delicatessen section in the supermarket which will offer sushi, sashimi and tons of Japanese goodies.

The cheapest item that you can find at Singapore’s Don Don Donki is the Calbee Jagatico Salad ($0.50). The most expensive item is the 35-year-old Hibiki Suntory Whisky which costs a whopping $80,000.

There’s also the exclusive Don Don Donki bar. There are only 2 outlets in the world. One here in Singapore, and the other in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

The Japanese bar serves a variety of sake, whisky and beer. Unlike the 24-hour outlet, it operates from 4pm – 2am on Sunday to Thursday and 4pm – 3am on Friday and Saturday.

Shoppers will also be thrilled to know that the alcohol section of the supermarket offers alcoholic drinks that are not available at other Don Don Donki branches.

With this opening, we know where we’ll be shopping and buying groceries from now on.

Don Don Donki Singapore
Address: Orchard Central, B1 & B2
Opening Hours: Daily: 24 hours
Website

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Katy Perry Is Coming Back To Singapore In April 2018 For Her ‘Witness’ World Tour

Katy Perry is undoubtedly one of the biggest pop stars this century and it has been 2 years since she last performed in Singapore.

But worry no more, she has just announced that she will be coming back to our sunny shores on 8 April 2018 as part of her global tour!

A Roaring Good Time

She will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium for one night only in the Asian leg of her Perry’s Witness: The Tour.

Widely known for her flamboyant on-stage persona and boppy pop hits, fans can expect to hear tracks from her “Witness” album such as “Chained To The Rhythm”, “Swish Swish” and “Bon Appétit”.

She might also be performing her other Billboard-topping songs such as “Teenage Dream”, “Firework” and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)”.

Ticket prices range from $128 to $348.

Early-bird tickets go on sale on 5 December 2017 for American Express Centurion members and other American Express cardholders can purchase their tickets from 6 – 10 December 2017.

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The Ultimate Collector’s Guide To Toy Shopping In Singapore

As a kid, toys were the biggest “wants” in our lives and we would beg our parents to buy that car that “is different from the one I have at home” or the Barbie doll that “wears a different dress”. Most of us didn’t get that car or Barbie doll.

We’d go home feeling dejected and disappointed. But a good night’s sleep later, we’d move on with our lives, completely forgetting about the toy.

However, some of us never moved on. And that is how a market for hobby collectors came about. They are mainly older men and they’re surprisingly caught up on the latest and most anticipated toys in the market.

Prepare yourselves, we’ve gathered up the ultimate list of Singapore’s hobby stores.

Toys Aren’t Just For Kids

1. Dollz Inc

Dollz Inc has been around since 1999 and is quite well-known among hobby collectors.

They specialise in selling collectibles and figures from Transformers, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider (Masked Rider), Blythe dolls, and Barbie dolls.

Collectors can find the latest collectible imports from Japan, as well as the collectibles from the older Transformer, Power Rangers and Kamen Rider series.

However, the best thing about Dollz Inc is that they sell loose pieces of toys, perfect for collectors that are missing a certain piece of a set.

Dollz Inc
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-358 Suntec City Mall Tower 3, Singapore, 038983
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 9pm, Sun: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Contact no.: 6733 7377
Website

2. La Tendo And Ani-Nation

La Tendo and Ani-Nation, previously from Funan the IT Mall, can now be found in the same place at Suntec City.

Just directly opposite Dollz Inc, La Tendo and Ani-Nation occupies 2 units together in one massive collector’s playground.

La Tendo sells loose Gachapon items, a wide variety of anime-related products, as well as expensive figures from Marvel, Transformers, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, and many more.

If there’s any particular figure you’re searching for, the friendly shop staff are always ready to help.

If you’re looking for a photo op, don’t miss their famous lighted display alley of figurines and the huge Gundam display in the window.

La Tendo
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-354 Suntec City Mall Tower 3, Singapore, 038983
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11.30am – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Contact no.: 6336 6615
Website

3. Forty42

Forty42 is a hobby shop at China Square Central that sells 1:6 scale figures. From military figures to the different Iron Man suits and even the display cases and loose accessories for the figures.

Forty42 also does customisation for the figures, paint restoration, custom repainting, small volume productions, and even prototype making of collectible toys.

Forty42
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-10, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 7pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 5pm
Contact no.: 6536 3155
Website

4. ToyStar

ToyStar is a shop at China Square Central that sells old toys.

Stepping into ToyStar feels like stepping into your childhood toy chest. They sell past collections of Hot Wheels cars, wrestling figures, LEGO sets and figures, Disney products and even past Mcdonald’s happy meal toys!

We will always enjoy visiting ToyStar because we never know what surprises we’re going to find.

Note that their opening hours are irregular, but the owner has mentioned to come after 1pm.

ToyStar
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-31, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Daily: Irregular – 6pm
Contact no.: 9748 1103
Website

5. TOYZ CRAZI

TOYZ CRAZI sells detailed 1:6 scale figures ranging from Marvel to G.I.Joe characters.

It originally started as a small store but has now expanded to a bigger store at China Square Central.

TOYZ CRAZI is one of the few “old timer” stores at China Square Central that has stood the test of time amidst closing toy stores all around them.

If you’re in China Square Central, do drop by!

TOYZ CRAZI
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-19, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Tue – Sat: 1pm – 8pm, Sun: 11am – 6.30pm, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 9839 9927
Website

6. Hobby Atelier

Hobby Atelier is one of the long-standing shops in China Square Central.

They sell Gachapon sets, candy toys, Power Rangers and Kamen Rider merchandise, hobby magazines and posters, Sanrio merchandise, and also anime-related items.

Hobby Atelier is one of those shops where you can just spend a long time perusing each item in detail and still not be bored.

If you’re looking for something specific, there’s a good chance that Hobby Atelier can help.

Hobby Atelier
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-24, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm, Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Contact no.: 8612 7866
Website

7. Robo Robo

Previously hidden in the basement of Excelsior Hotel, we only found out about Robo Robo through a colleague’s friend’s recommendation.

However, they’ve moved to The adelphi on Coleman Street, so that’s more accessible.

The service is great and the prices are reasonable. You can also call to enquire if they have stocks for a specific product.

Robo Robo
Address: 1 Coleman Street, The Adelphi, #03-09, Singapore, 179803
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm – 7.30pm, Sat: 1pm – 7pm, Sun: 1pm – 5.30pm
Contact no.: 8288 3515
Website

8. The Falcon’s Hangar

The Falcon’s Hangar was started by toy collectors, for toy collectors, and has had 19 years of experience in the hobby collector’s industry.

They have a shop at Waterloo Street as well as an online store that ships internationally.

They sell a huge range of merchandise from anime to movie characters, Pokemon and even Disney products! The list just goes on and on.

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