Save Your Data – Get Free Wi-Fi On 16 SBS Buses From Now Till Mid Sept
Running low on data? Bout to hit your data limit for the month?
From now till mid September 2018, DBS is offering FREE Wi-Fi service on board 16 buses as part of the #DBSturns50 celebrations!
DBS x SBS = No BS.
All you have to do is spot the DBS print on the 16 buses.
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Once on board, look for the Wi-Fi network “LiveMoreWithDBS” on your mobile device, connect, and start surfing!
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It’s as simple as that.
The 16 selected bus services are 8, 13, 21, 30, 39, 58, 81, 86, 87, 107, 132, 153, 163, 168, 174, and 196.
We’ve been waiting for Wi-Fi on buses for those long bus rides and while SBS and SMRT doesn’t seem to be implementing these as permanent features anytime soon, this is the closest we can get to that dream.
I guess it’s time to start taking the bus home.
Also read Work Out At Singapore’s First 24-Hr Container Gym For Only $7/Hr
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Cold Stone Creamery’s Latest Concoction Features Cucumber Slices And…Spicy Sambal Ikan Bilis?
In another tribute to Singapore’s upcoming birthday and our diverse food culture, Cold Stone Creamery has come up with 2 new hyperlocal ice cream flavours – Nasi Lemak and Pulut Hitam.
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These new flavours are available from 14 July to 31 August 2018.
The Nasi Lemak Ice Cream consists of coconut ice cream, roasted peanuts, rice puffs, spicy sambal ikan bilis and cucumber slices.
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Once again, we’re not sure how to feel about this. And why does every reimagined dish revolve around Nasi Lemak? Do we not any other iconic dishes?
The Pulut Hitam Ice Cream is a little more familiar. NSFs will remember the cookhouse aunties in Tekong giving Pulut Hitam ice cream on the warmer days.
The version served at Cold Stone Creamery consists of coconut ice cream and black glutinous rice. Plain and simple.
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Currently, there’s a 1-for-1 promotion on the Nasi Lemak and Pulut Hitam flavours for just $8.50. You can also add a plain or Pandan waffle cup for $1.20.
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This isn’t the first time that Cold Stone Creamery has come up with local flavours. Back in April, they launched Chendol Ice Cream.
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Once again, these 2 new local flavours will be available from 14 July to 31 August 2018 at all Cold Stone Creamery outlets islandwide.
Are you going to try their Nasi Lemak ice cream?
Also read 10 Michelin Bib Gourmand Eateries Actually Worth Visiting, According To S’poreans
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10 Michelin Bib Gourmand Eateries Actually Worth Visiting, According To S’poreans
The list of restaurants that have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018 has been released.
Not to be confused with the Michelin Star, the Bib Gourmand is awarded to eateries that serve really good food below a maximum price determined by local economic standards. For Singapore, the maximum is $45.
And this year, there are 17 new additions to the Bib Gourmand list.
However, with so many eateries on the 50-strong list, how many are ACTUALLY worth visiting?
After all, food preference is subjective. So we’ve sieved through the list of 50 to pick out our 10 favourites.
Here we go.
Ah Er Soup
If you love soup like I do, then this is it.
I’ve seen many shops with the sign “老火汤”, which translates into “Old Fire Soup”, but I’ve never come across one with accolades like the Bib Gourmand.
Ah Er Soup serves up various herbal soups with offerings such as Lotus Root Soup and Watercress Soup and even their own version of Buddha Jumps Over The Wall.
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Every order of soup comes with white or pumpkin rice. And the best part is, the prices are incredibly affordable, between $3.50 to $6.50.
Ah Er Soup
Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre #01-143, Singapore 618642
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 9pm
Alliance Seafood
Alliance Seafood blends into the sea of tze char stalls at Newton Food Centre very easily mainly because it looks like a generic stall.
It doesn’t really look any different from a regular tze char stall.
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Like any tze char stall, the available dishes are quite standard. You can expect Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Fried Rice, Cereal Prawn, BBQ Stingray, Sambal Kangkong, and more.
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Seats are hard to find due to the crowd here, so come early with a tissue packet for the chope.
Alliance Seafood
Address: Newton Food Centre, 501 Clemenceau Avenue North #01-27, Singapore 229495
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 1pm – 12am, Wed: Closed
Chey Sua Carrot Cake
Don’t expect to find the sweet, dark carrot cake here because Chey Sua Carrot Cake only serves the savoury, white carrot cake.
The carrot cake here is homemade from scratch, unlike most carrot cake stalls nowadays who prefer to use machine-processed carrot cake chunks.
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The cooking method is also slightly different. While most carrot cake hawkers pan-fry the carrot cake chunks first before cracking and adding the eggs later, Chey Sua Carrot Cake mixes the carrot cake chunks in beaten egg mixture before pouring it on to the pan to fry.
The result is a carrot cake that resembles a pancake. Flat with each carrot cake chunk evenly coated in egg mixture.
Need your carrot cake fix? Be prepared for a wait. Especially now that they’ve received their Bib Gourmand accolade.
Chey Sua Carrot Cake
Address: Blk 127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lorong 1 #02-30, Singapore 310127
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 6am – 1pm, Mon: Closed
Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Hoo Kee Bak Chang is known to be Singapore’s best bak chang (rice dumpling).
If you love salted egg, then you’ll love this too. They’re known for their Salted Egg with Chestnut Bak Chang – a traditional bak chang with the addition of salted egg yolk.
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The bak changs are priced from $2.80 to $3.60 and each one is handmade.
If you know your bak chang, then you have to try this because there’s no better bak chang than this.
Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, Amoy Street Food Centre #01-18, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 3pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6221 1155
Address: Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central #01-3735, Singapore 150161 There are other sides to order as well, such as various boiled soups and blanched vegetables with oyster sauce. Because of the long waiting times, there’s the option to call ahead to place your orders so piping hot claypot rice will be ready when you arrive. Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice I remember there was a stall in Bukit Panjang Plaza’s Kopitiam that sold really good Chinese-style curry. I love Chinese-style curry. It is usually spicier and comes paired with either white rice or baguette. This is what you’ll find at Na Na Homemade Curry. They serve a variety of Chinese-style curries, with options such as Curry Chicken ($3), Curry Vegetable ($3), Curry Fish Head, and even Curry Mutton ($4) and Curry Pork Ribs ($4). Order yours with a side of white rice or toasted baguette slices because you’ll definitely need a buffer for the incoming spice hit. Na Na Homemade Curry Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee always has a long queue, but don’t worry, it clears pretty quickly because every plate is cooked and served with surprising speed. Even though it says “Kway Teow Mee” in the name, what they serve here is basically Char Kway Teow. However, the version here isn’t as oily as the ones you’d find elsewhere, with plenty of egg, lard, beansprouts, and cockles. They’re also not heavy-handed with their dark soy sauce so the Char Kway Teow is more savoury than sweet. You can order the spicy version and your order will be fried with chilli instead of the typical scoop of chilli on the side. This is probably the best Char Kway Teow you can find in Singapore at the moment. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee Chicken rice is probably Singapore’s most iconic dish. Everyone can learn to cook chicken rice, but few can make GOOD chicken rice. However, that’s what Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice has managed to achieve. The chicken is tender and full of flavour, so no complaints there. The chicken rice, however, could do with a stronger flavour. At this point it just seems like white rice flavoured with a bit of chicken stock and is a little mild. I prefer the chicken rice to be full of flavour. And now the aspect of chicken rice that can make or break the dish, the chilli. Once again, flawless execution. Spicy with a hit of tanginess, thanks to the lime and vinegar. You want good chicken rice? This is where you should be going. Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice Ipoh Hor Fun is a magical dish. It’s neither kway teow or hor fun. It just toes the line between the 2 and is so simple yet delicious. The ones served at Shi Hui Yuan come with either duck, chicken, braised spare ribs, or a mixture of all 3. The recommended one is the Blissful Combination ($5), which has braised shiitake mushrooms, roast duck and chicken slices, as well as braised spare ribs. A worthy mention is the sauce that they pour over the hor fun. It’s a magical concoction of the braising liquid of the mushrooms, spare ribs, and chicken. The biggest problem you’ll encounter here is finishing your hor fun before you can finish the sauce. Shi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty Zai Shun Curry Fish Head looks just like a regular cai fan stall albeit slightly more upscale, with their rather impressive display shelves for the dishes. While their name suggests that they’re known for their Curry Fish Head, it’s their Steamed Fish that fares better and is more popular. The steamed fish depends on the catch of the day which ranges from red snapper to grouper. Aside from their signature Steamed Fish, other must-orders include the Salted Egg Minced Pork, Fried Egg with Bittergourd, Har Cheong Gai (Prawn Paste Chicken), Braised Pork Belly, and Herbal Chicken. There’s a lot more that’s worth trying so our advice is bring more people so you’ll get to try everything once. Zai Shun Curry Fish Head So there you have it. 10 of the best eateries, out of the 50 chosen by the Michelin inspectors, that’s actually approved and loved by locals. Are any of these eateries already a favourite of yours? Or which are you going to try next? Let us know! Also read Beyond Char Siew Siew Yoke – Cantonese Words & Phrases You Can Impress Your Grandma With (Header Image Source: Burppler Marvin Lowe and Burppler I Makan SG)
Contact no.: 6222 7866
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Address: 335 Smith Street, Chinatown Complex #02-198/199, Singapore 050335
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 4.30pm – 10pm, Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6227 2470Na Na Homemade Curry
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Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, Singapore 151115
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 7pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 9106 4316Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee
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Address: #02-18 Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross Street, Singapore 051531
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 9pmSin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice
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Address: Blk 40 Holland Drive, Singapore 270040
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 11am – 8pm, Mon: ClosedShi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty
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Address: 159 Mei Chin Road, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre #02-33, Singapore 140159
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun: 7.30am – 2pm, Mon – Tue: ClosedZai Shun Curry Fish Head
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Address: 253 Jurong East Street 24 #01-205, Singapore 600253
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 7am – 3pm, Wed: Closed
Contact no.: 6560 8594
Beyond Char Siew Siew Yoke – Cantonese Words & Phrases You Can Impress Your Grandma With
If you read the previous article on Hokkien 101, you’d know that I grew up speaking Hokkien.
What I didn’t add, however, is that my parents and grandparents spoke both Hokkien and Cantonese fluently, though I only managed to pick up 1 dialect.
I’ve always wanted to pick up Cantonese though but I can never seem to properly grasp the dialect’s tones and pronunciation.
But today, I’m going to try my best to convey the basic Cantonese words and phrases that I’ve managed to learn from my helpful colleagues and family.
The flow will be the same as the Hokkien 101 article, so it’ll be easier for comparison. Now, let’s dive in!
1. Oy and Mm-Oy
Oy, means “want” and Mm-Oy means “don’t want”.
The lack of consonants in Oy bothers me a little bit.
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So in future, if the waitress in Yum Cha pushes you the dim sum cart for Phoenix Claws, just say “Mm-Oy“.
2. Oy-Mm-Oy
It took me a while to not completely butcher this term into “Oy-Moy”.
Oy-Mm-Oy is the Cantonese equivalent of “Ai Mai”.
Example: “We’re planning a trip to Hong Kong in November and we have one more slot in our AirBNB. Oy-Mm-Oy?”
3. Chut Hoi
Chut Hoi, sometimes also known as Chut Gai, means “going out” or “heading out”.
Chut Hooi directly translates into “leaving home” and Chut Gai translates into “Going onto the street”. Either way, both mean that you’re not home.
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Example: “Where are you going? Everyday Chut Gai, then leave me at home with your father. I don’t know raise children for what.”
4. Saek Fong
Saek Fong, like Jiak Hong, also literally translates into “eating air”.
It means “to travel” or “holidaying”.
Example: “Eh your trip to Macau next month is for work or you going Saek Fong?”
5. Fan Ohk
Fan Ohk (read: fun oak), means “to go home”.
Example: “I’m going to fan ohk. You guys go ahead and karaoke without me.”
6. Lok Yu
Lok Yu is the equivalent of “Lor Hor”.
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So if you hear anyone saying that it “Lok Yu“, better grab your umbrella.
7. Saek And Saek Fan
Saek means to eat, though Saek Fan is more commonly used.
Saek Fan translates to “eat rice”.
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Example: “Guys, let’s go Saek Fan leh. 1.30pm already. I’m hungry.”
8. Fan Gao
Fan Gao means “sleep” or “sleeping”.
Example: “I’m gonna go home to Fan Gao. I’m super tired.”
9. Lei Hou Ma
This isn’t Lei Hou’s mother.
This is the Cantonese version of “Ho Seh Bo?” or “How are you?”
Example: “Hello auntie, Lei Hou Ma?”
10. Tak and Mm-Tak
Tak (read: tuck), means can. While Mm-Tak means cannot.
Example:
A: “Ma, can I go out with my friends?”
B: “Mm-Tak! You never finish your homework, you don’t go out.”
OR
A: “Can I borrow your pen?”
B: “Tak. Would you like the blue or black one?”
11. Tak-Mm-Tak
Tak-Mm-Tak, the combination of the previous 2 words, basically translates into “can or not?”
Example: “Eh I borrow your laptop, Tak-Mm-Tak? I need to check something.”
12. Fai Di
Fai Di means to “hurry up”.
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Example: “Fai Di lah! We’re going to be late at this rate.”
13. Dor Tseh
Dor Tseh is the ever-useful “thank you”.
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Always remember your “please” and “thank you”.
So there you have it, Cantonese words and phrases that aren’t names of Dim Sum dishes. Cantonese is a polite and refined dialect, unlike the seeming brash tones of Hokkien.
Once again, dialects are important because they’re part of the Chinese heritage. Don’t let it die out.
Also read A Throwback To The 90s – What S’porean Kids Used To Play With Before The Smartphone Era
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Kygo Is Coming Back To Singapore With A Concert This November
For those of you who love your EDM, we’ve got good news for you.
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That’s right, Kygo has announced that he will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium this coming November for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
He will be making a stop in Singapore in the Asian leg of the Kids in Love Tour, with other stops in Bangkok, Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, and Jakarta.
Kygo, who first shot to fame with his remix of Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire” and his single “Firestone”, recently released his latest album, Kids in Love, late 2017.
Ticket prices go from $98 to $348, excluding booking fee.
General ticket sales will go live on Sportshub ticketing channels on 23 July 2018.
In the meantime, here’re some music videos from the Kids in Love album so you don’t go crazy from the wait.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv4MRmwXJMM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ChgRbqGi-E
Are you ready for Kygo?
Kygo ‘Kids in Love’ Tour Live In Singapore
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Date: 5 Nov 2018
Price: $98 – $348
Website
Also read The ‘Geek In The Pink’ Returns – Jason Mraz Set To Perform In S’pore This October
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Nothing To Watch At The Cinemas? Relive Iconic Studio Ghibli And Pixar Films At This Event In July
Are you a cinephile? Do you “curate” movies to watch?
If there’s nothing currently showing in the cinemas that interests you, how about going to a pop up cinema?
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Organised by Funzing and Popcorn, the Popcorn Pop Up Cinema takes place on multiple days in a week, at multiple locations, each playing a different movie.
Pop Up Cinema Experience
Apart from their interesting choices for movies to show, another good thing about this pop up cinema is that it’s only $9 for a movie. Which is cheaper than what I usually pay for at Golden Village.
What’s more, if you buy their unlimited pass, you’ll be able to go for as many Pop Up Cinema screenings, Quiz Nights, and Funzing Talks within 30 days.
1 Unlimited pass is $16, 2 for $28, and a Family pack of 4 passes will be $48. You can purchase it here.
Now, here’s a list of movies that they’ll be showing for the month of July.
1. Victoria & Abdul
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When: 19 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Picotin, 382 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427622
Event Link
2. Minions
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When: 21 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Picnic SG, Wisma Atria, #03-15-49, Orchard Road, Singapore 238877
Event Link
3. Moana
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When: 22 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
4. The Incredibles
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When: 22 July 2018, 2pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
5. Amélie
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When: 22 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
6. Blackfish (Documentary)
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When: 24 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Workcentral Singapore, 190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01, Singapore 239924
Event Link
7. Back To The Future II
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When: 24 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189766
Event Link
8. My Neighbour Totoro
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When: 26 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Working Capitol, 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109
Event Link
9. Alice In Wonderland
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When: 28 July 2018, 2pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
10. Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)
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When: 28 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Tree Lizard, Blk 25 #B1-01 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249670
Event Link
11. Princess Mononoke
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When: 28 July 2018, 7.30pm
Where: Bar Canary, Orchard Road 270, Singapore, 238857
Event Link
12. Finding Dory
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When: 29 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
13. The Land Before Time
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When: 29 July 2018, 1.30pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
14. The Wind Rises
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When: 29 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Hood Bar, 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+ #05-07, Singapore 188067
Event Link
15. Les Misérables
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When: 29 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
16. Pretty In Pink
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When: 30 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Hood Bar, 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+ #05-07, Singapore 188067
Event Link
17. Good Will Hunting
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When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
18. Amnesia
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When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
19. Vertigo
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When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
20. The Red Turtle
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When: 31 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Workcentral Singapore, 190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01, Singapore 239924
Event Link
21. Napoleon Dynamite
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When: 31 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189766
Event Link
So there you have it, 21 movies that will be showing at various places across Singapore.
With so many movies to choose from, there’s no reason to be bored.
Also read The ‘Geek In The Pink’ Returns – Jason Mraz Set To Perform In S’pore This October
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The ‘Geek In The Pink’ Returns – Jason Mraz Set To Perform In S’pore This October
Don’t panic, because every acoustic guitar players’ idol, Jason Mraz, will be coming to Singapore this October for a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance at the National Stadium!
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This will be his only stop in Asia in 2018.
He’s Yours. We’re His. I’m Sold.
The last time the singer behind hits such as “Lucky”, “I’m Yours” and “Geek In The Pink” was in Singapore, was back in 2014.
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In the meantime, it’s time to revisit some of Jason Mraz’s hits from the past.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acvIVA9-FMQ
And here’s the music video for “Might As Well Dance” off his new album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P-680IQcf8
Are you excited for Jason Mraz’s return to Singapore?
Jason Mraz Live In Singapore
Venue: National Stadium
Date: 27 Oct 2018
Price: $108 – $248
Website
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Cycle Up A 7-Storey Carpark In This Race – Don’t Say You’re ‘Two-Tyred’ For It
If you’ve participated in the OCBC Cycle, then you might want to test yourself with this upcoming cycling event, the Downtown Race 2018.
Happening on 19 August 2018, the Downtown Race will take place in a carpark! That’s right, it’s uphill all the way, sweetie.
Do You Have What It Takes?
There are a total of 9 race categories to choose from – Juniors M&F, Men’s Open Elite, Men’s Masters, Men’s Supermasters, Men’s Sport/Weekend Warrior, Women’s Open, Women’s Sport/Weekend Warrior, MTB Open, and Fixed Gear Open.
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The race will pit Singapore’s best cyclists from road, mountain and fixed gear biking against each other for the Men and Women’s Open category, where the top 10 cyclists will battle it out for the title of King or Queen of the Downtown Race!
You begin in Basement 2 of the carpark, and cycle as quickly as possible to the top of the carpark.
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Winners of each category will receive a medal and a limited edition jersey specially designed for Downtown Race 2018!
Registration for Downtown Race 2018 is $50, and it comes with a sign up pack with $50 worth of Downtown Gallery Cash vouchers and other gifts.
Of course, the kids won’t be left out.
There will be fun family activities like kid’s races and watt bike races. For those of you looking to improve your timing, there will also be talks on how to improve your performance.
There are limited spots for each category, so hurry and register here!
For a glimpse at what the Downtown Race 2018 will be like, here’s a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=_4oRuLo9pUk
Do you have what it takes to take on the Downtown Race 2018?
Downtown Race 2018
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Old Chang Kee And Its Sister Brands Are Serving A Chilli Crab-Filled Menu From Now Till Aug 31
With National Day coming up, many restaurants are coming up with themed menu items to pay tribute to Singapore and Old Chang Kee is no exception.
This year, Old Chang Kee and its affiliated brands have come up with a Chilli Crab feast, with all things related to the beloved seafood dish.
Here’s what you can get.
Chilli Crab Feast With Old Chang Kee
All Outlets Islandwide
The first addition in the Chilli Crab Feast, is the Chilli Crab’O ($2.20).
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This isn’t the first time that Old Chang Kee has released a Chilli Crab-flavoured curry puff. They did it back in 2014, though it didn’t have the red hue that this new one sports.
Another difference is that this new Chilli Crab’O uses real crab meat instead of the crabstick that was used in the previous one.
The Chilli Crab’O will be available at ALL Old Chang Kee outlets islandwide for a limited time only.
There’s also a promotion currently, where you can get 2 Chilli Crab’O for $4 (U.P: $4.40).
Old Chang Kee Flagship Coffeehouse @ Rex
The Old Chang Kee flagship coffeehouse at Rex will be introducing 2 new limited time menu items, the Flower Bread with Chilli Soft Shell Crab ($14.90) and the Mussels with Chilli Crab Sauce ($14.90).
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Old Chang Kee’s signature flower bread is great for dipping in the chilli crab sauce.
The best part is that the dish uses soft shell crab so it’s easy to eat. Because we all know that the most troublesome part of eating chilli crab is prying the flesh from the crab.
The Flower Bread with Chilli Soft Shell Crab is great for sharing. If you’re not a big fan of crab, go for the Mussels with Chilli Crab Sauce.
These 2 dishes are exclusive to the Old Chang Kee flagship coffeehouse at Rex.
Old Chang Kee Coffee House
Address: 19/21/23 Mackenzie Road #01-01, Singapore 228678
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11am – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 10pm, Sun: 10am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6732 1665
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Old Chang Kee @ Kallang Wave
You’ve heard of Lobster Nasi Lemak and other gimmicks, now get ready for Chilli Soft Shell Crab Nasi Lemak ($11.90).
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Soft shell crab drenched in their special chilli crab sauce, served with coconut rice, ikan bilis and peanuts, a fried egg, and sambal chilli.
This new dish is exclusive to the newly opened Old Chang Kee outlet at Kallang Wave Mall and will be available for a limited time only.
Old Chang Kee @ Kallang Wave
Address: Kallang Wave, 1 Stadium Place, #01-20/#01-K9, Singapore 397628
Contact no.: 6702 3148
Curry Times
Yet another Chilli Soft Shell Crab dish, this time it’s Soft Shell Crab Noodles with Chilli Crab Sauce ($14.90).
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Thick bee hoon (like the kind you have in your fried fish soup) is cooked in their special chilli crab sauce, and served with crispy soft shell crab.
This will be exclusive to Curry Time outlets for a limited time only.
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Pillow soft bun filled with chilli crab sauce and REAL crab meat. It’s both the chilli crab AND the mantou.
Sounds good already.
Get yours exclusively at Bun Times for just $2!
Find your nearest Bun Times outlet 
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You can choose from their QQ Fries, Chicken Skin, Chicken Pop, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Chunks, and even Baby Squid!
They have 6 dipping sauces for you to choose from – Fiery Chilli, Honey Mustard, Wasabi, Cheddar Cheese, Barbecue, and Teriyaki.
Now they’re adding a new sauce to the menu for a limited time. It’s Chilli Soft Shell Crab Dip!
If you’re sick of dipping mantou into chilli crab sauce, then you should try dipping chicken nuggets instead.
Try the Chilli Soft Shell Crab sauce exclusively at Dip ‘N’ Go.
Dip ‘N’ Go
Address: 30 Woodlands Avenue 2, #01-31 Woodlands MRT, Singapore 738343
Contact no.: 6303 2400
Old Chang Kee’s Curry Day too!
Also read You’re Not A True Singaporean If You Have Not Tried Any Of These 10 Local Dishes
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You’re Not A True Singaporean If You Have Not Tried Any Of These 10 Local Dishes
Are you a foodie? If you answered yes, can you tell me what are the dishes that are quintessentially Singaporean?
Singapore has so many races and cultures in our tiny island, that Singaporean cuisine doesn’t exclusively belong to one particular culture.
However, here are some dishes that come to mind whenever Singaporeans think of local food.
1. Cai Fan (Mixed Rice)
Mixed Rice, colloquially known as Cai Fan by locals, is a simple, cheap, and filling meal for most Singaporeans.
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Cai Fan stalls are decked out with trays upon trays of various dishes, from the humble steamed egg, to stir fried cabbage or long beans, and even poached fish fillets.
Customers would choose their carb of choice and select their accompanying dishes and that’s a meal on it’s own.
It’s a very simple and affordable option for a meal.
2. Roti Prata
Roti Prata is a fried flatbread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
It can be eaten plain or stuffed with fillings like cheese and sliced button mushrooms or hot dogs. It is usually served with a side of curry, usually fish or chicken, and in rare cases, mutton.
It’s a local favourite breakfast and supper dish, and the best part, it’s usually cheap!
3. Hainanese Chicken Rice
Ah, Hainanese Chicken Rice, the most iconic dish in Singapore. It’s even been mentioned in cooking anime, Shokugeki No Soma (Food Wars).
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There are a few version of chicken rice served in Singapore, with roasted chicken or the standard hainanese white chicken rice.
Besides the fragrant chicken, hainanese chicken rice is also known for its flavoured rice. Instead of being cooked in water like white rice, the chicken rice is cooked in chicken broth and fat, resulting in flavoured rice that complements the chicken perfectly.
4. Sliced Fish Soup
Sliced Fish Soup is a comfort dish for most. While there’s a variant that uses fried fish pieces instead, sliced fish is still preferred because it allows the freshness of the fish to come through.
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Sometimes, evaporated milk is added to the fish soup for an extra layer of flavour.
Most sliced fish soups are made with snakehead fish, though there are some that use more expensive fishes like pomfret, batang and grouper.
Read our list of best fish soup places in Singapore!
5. Yong Tau Foo
People love customising their food, and Singaporeans are no different. After all, we like the idea that we’re in charge.
Which explains why Yong Tau Foo is a popular dish here. You pick a minimum of 6 ingredients that’s then quickly boiled and served in anchovy broth and soy beans.
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Personally, I like Nasi Lemak as it is – rice cooked in coconut milk, a chicken wing, omelette, ikan bilis and peanuts, and the sambal chilli. Some might even have ikan kuning instead of a chicken wing.
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Either way, Nasi Lemak is a filling and simple dish that can be eaten at any time of the day.
7. Bak Kut Teh
Now this might be a bit polarising, but I prefer the white, peppery broth of Bak Kut Teh, rather than the dark herbal version.
Bak Kut Teh, which translates to “Meat Bone Tea”, is made with pork ribs cooked in a broth with various spices.
The dark, herbal version is more popular among Malaysians, while the white, peppery version is more common here.
It is usually eaten as a breakfast meal, with dough fritters (you tiao) or rice, and a variety of sides such as braised pig trotters, preserved vegetables, and braised beancurd skin.
Which type of Bak Kut Teh do you prefer?
For our Muslim friends, there’s actually Halal Bak Kut Teh.
8. Chilli Crab
Chilli Crab is also a popular dish among Singaporeans – mud crabs are cooked in a thick, sweet and spicy sauce that’s made with tomato and chilli.
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The dish also includes beansprouts, fish cakes, and clams. Some hawkers even include vegetables in the dish for a healthier option.
I don’t know about you, but I like mine without clams.
10. Durians
Durians. These pungent, thorny spheres are also known as the “King of Fruits”.
And they’re also Singapore’s national fruit! We even have a building in Singapore that’s designed to look like durians.
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There are many types of durians, each with a slight difference in their taste.
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You either love or hate durians, and I personally am not a fan of it. Someone just pass me a banana. That, I can deal with.
Tickets To NDP 2018
With the nation’s birthday coming up, what better way to rejoice the fact that you’re Singaporean by indulging in Singaporean food?
That’s not all, from 2 to 29 July 2018, if you’re dining at Food Republic, join in their Instagram Snap-and-Win contest and you might even win yourself a pair of tickets to the National Day Parade 2018!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkxE3xYnSos/
Don’t forget to check out the terms and conditions here!
There will be a total of 15 winners picked across multiple batches.
Don’t worry, if you didn’t win in the first batch, your name will be forwarded to the subsequent batches, so you will always stand a chance to win until all 15 winners have been selected.
Meanwhile, which dish do you think represents Singapore the most?
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