9 New & Cool Restaurants In Singapore You Shouldn’t Miss Out On!
Does your date often complain about going to the usual haunts for dinners? If your answer is yes, it’s time to check out our low-down of the best new restaurants in Singapore. These range from Michelin-starred restaurants to those with stunning views.
Best New Restaurants In Singapore For Dates
1. Birds of A Feather
Calling all Sichuan cuisine fans! It’s time for you to flock to one of Amoy Street’s new restaurants!
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Opening Hours: 10am- 11pm daily
Tel: +65 6221 7449
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2. Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles
Tsuta, aka the first Michelin starred ramen joint, has finally landed on our sunny shores.
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The 18-seater restaurant at Pacific Plaza created a stir in Singapore on its first day! Crowds 
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On the other hand, the Shio broth is prepared with seafood and chicken stock mixed with sea salt and rock salt and served together with green olives.
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Tel: +65 6734 4886
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3. Renga-Ya
Renga-Ya is a Japanese BBQ and steakhouse. Its name means ”brick house” in Japanese and that is also the theme of Renga-Ya’s decor.
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Aside from that, Renga-Ya also has a wide variety of yummy side dishes such as beef tataki and deep fried oysters as well as pork katsu.
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Renga-Ya Monti also counts authentic Italian dish Rombo, a baked turbot dish with potato discs and ravioli with braised veal osso buco filling, among its signature items. Besides good food, you can also look forward to an exciting line-up of music performances daily. Monti’s resident DJs are Stephen Day and Adam Sky. Monti For meat lovers, we suggest ordering the Limestone Ridge full-blood wagyu beef rump ($32 for 150g) or Heritage US Kurobuta pork rack (S$39 for 300g) for maximum satisfaction.
Address: #01-11/12 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., Singapore, 187996
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm daily, Dinner 6 – 11pm (Mon – Sat), 5pm – 10pm (Sun)
Tel: +65 6352-1966
Email: [email protected]
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Address: 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavilion, Singapore 049327
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 3pm (Wed – Fri), Dinner 6pm – 1am (Mon- Thurs) and 6pm – 4am (Fri & Sat) Tel: +65 6535 0724
Email: [email protected]
of Bocuse d’Or Asia-Pacific (a prestigious international cooking competition).
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Tel: +65 6694 -3291
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6. Upper Place
Perched atop Wangz Hotel, Upper Place offers a stunning bird’s eye view of the cityscape.
Upper Place specialises in European small plates with a pronounced Asian influence.
We recommend the Thai-inspired Slow Cooked Pork Belly Tacos ($10), Miso Norwegian Salmon ($17) and the Lobster Kueh Pie Tee ($10).
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Opening Hours: 12 -3:30pm, 5pm-1am
Tel: +65 62537307
Email: [email protected]
8. Red Tail Bar
Red Tail Bar is the latest addition to the new restaurants in Clarke Quay.
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Email: [email protected]
So there you have it, 9 new restaurants in Singapore with distinct styles and different cuisines to impress your date!
Discover SG confirm plus chop you will have a great time exploring and indulging in great food at these new restaurants. Who knows, maybe one of these new restaurants will turn out to be your new favourite hangout or dinner spot.
Also, read 15 Delectable Meals In Singapore Below $2.50 That Will Make You Question Reality
Secrets From Experts: Tips On Buying The Right Furniture & Personalising Your Home
You know what they say, there ain’t no place like home! And for good reason too, because when you shop at Tan Boon Liat, your crib is gonna be pretty hard to beat.
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Ethnicraft Online (#02-01) takes the cake for quality and durable furniture.
Retailing modern, solid teak, walnut and oak wood pieces designed in Belgium, their furniture is also known for its environmental stewardship and ethical craftsmanship.
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What’s more, they provide lifetime warranty and lifetime maintenance service on all products.
Tip: To ensure that your pieces live to a ripe old age, it’s best to look for pieces from reputable, well-established brands or companies. These pieces are fumigated to ensure the absence of mould and pests, and kiln-dried to minimize the risk of warping and cracking. Last but not least, make sure your purchase is covered by a product warranty or after-sales maintenance services.
2) Purchase modular pieces to mix and match, and furniture designed with extra functionality in mind
Pieces that can be taken apart and re-arranged will increase their mileage as you assemble them to create an infinite number of new looks.
For instance, the Theo Wall Unit from Journey East (#03-02) is the master of all trades.
Tip: A module-based system gives homeowners the power to customise the furniture based on their needs.
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Where space constraint is the name of the game, this versatile piece contains modular units that can be taken apart, or combined together in a multitude of ways to fit any space. Plus, it’s made of hard-fumed oak, which translates to high quality.
Next up is the PLAYplay collection from Journey East as well.
Designed by award-winning design studio Lanzavecchia + Wai for Journey East, each piece was carefully conceptualised with the modern home in mind; in terms of design, proportion, and functionality.
Hamburger Side Table
These colourful little “hamburgers” are sure to be conversational starters.
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Take off the top “bun” for a slightly larger coffee table surface when you have friends over during a house party. Take your pick from 3 designs: round, oval and pentagon.
Cots from (#07-05).
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Neatly hidden when not in use, no one will be any the wiser when you whip out this party trick.
3. Seek out items with high transformative value and small price tags
Tip: A little goes a long way. Here’s why – small accessories can play up the value of a piece of furniture, transforming a cut-rate table to one that looks like a big-ticket item straight out of a designer showroom.
For home accessories, head to Arete Culture (#06-01), Make Room (#11-09B), or Plain Vanilla Home (#08-06). Bang-for-your-buck accessories include:
- Flowers: Arete Culture stocks a wide range of high-quality artificial flowers that require no maintenance, and they can even be washed.
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Floral Kokoro.
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Cochine, Maison by Amanda Dyer, and Park London.
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- Trays: Trays are always useful when entertaining at a house party or serving dinner guests. Featured below are Ethnicraft Online’s Notre Monde Trays, which are individually hand-crafted and double as pieces of art.
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4. Collect meaningful memorabilia and make full use of Nature’s gifts to personalise your home
To go about making your home the most beautiful place on earth:
- Travel mementoes and personal memorabilia are a fun way of incorporating your personality throughout the home!
Tip: The trick is to edit: Display only your absolute favourites.
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- Pick a wall and paint a mural or a statement colour. You can also wallpaper it.
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Bring the outdoors in: Natural touches such as branches and shells are an elegant way of adding more organic textures and shapes to your home. This lends a tranquil touch to a visually-interesting space.
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Bonus Tip: How to Doll Up Your Home for the Christmas Season
- For some holiday cheer, all you need is a little sparkle. Create a simple but stunning table centerpiece with some tree branches in vase, which you can spray paint or decorate with Christmas baubles.
- To spice things up for the Christmas season, fill up a clear bottle or vase with festive items e.g. coloured eggs for Easter, and pussy willow for Chinese New Year.
The best part? Make Room currently has a collection of Christmas items, such as recycled wooden Christmas trees and a wide range of Christmas décor.
To keep things sophisticated, stick to the same colour family. Silvers and golds add a touch of glamour, and red is a good idea for the season.
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To lend your home a burst of character, do also drop by Singapore Trading Post (#07-01) or FairPrice Antique (#01-10) for fun and eclectic accessories.
Tan Boon Liat Block Party
This weekend (26 and 27 November), Tan Boon Liat will be throwing its first ever Block Party!
20 participating showrooms such as Journey East, Arete Culture and Make Room will be opening their doors for a train of design workshops, food and wine tastings, seasonal gift ideas and special offers.
It doesn’t just end there – over $5,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs!
For more information, check out their Facebook Page.
Tan Boon Liat Building
Address: 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
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Riverside Grilled Fish – For Lovers Of Tongue-Numbing And Spicy Ma La Goodness!
Singaporeans love their Ma La dishes and steamboat. So much so that many restaurants specialising in Si Chuan or Chong Qing cuisine have set up shop in our sunny little island. Riverside Grilled Fish 江边城外 is one of the latest restaurants to take the bait and join the fray. It specialises in Chong Qing style grilled whole fish.
Discover SG has got the scoop on it and we are here to share more.
Riverside Grilled Fish’s History
Riverside Grilled Fish was founded by two friends who happened to try grilled fish topped with Ma La sauce while travelling in Wushan Town, Chong Qing.
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Needless to say, both of them were so taken with the robust flavours of the grilled fish that they set up their first restaurant in Beijing in 2005. Their restaurants all over China see long queues every day, much like what we experience at Hai Di Lao here in Singapore.
The rest as they say, is history.
Have your fish and eat it
Diners can choose from 4 types of locally sourced saltwater fishes priced between $35 and $42.
These include red tilapia, sea bass, black promfret and garoupa. The chef will cook the fish in the sauce of your choice.
Riverside Grilled Fish offers 8 sauces for you to choose from.
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According to the team at Riverside Grilled Fish, their Signature Fragrant Spicy Sauce (spicy and sweet) is a must try!
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For those who die die must eat something spicy for every meal, the Ma La sauce is specially concocted for you!
However, if you can’t take spicy food at all, opt for the black bean sauce. It is the only non-spicy sauce in the menu.
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Once you have decided the fish and sauce of your choice, you can choose the ingredients to go with your fish.
Riverside Grilled Fish offers 18 items priced from $2.50 to $4.50 per dish. These include sausages, pork belly, tofu sheets and flat vermicelli.
Side dishes
The Si Chuan Crispy Duck ($12.80) is a must try, because it looks oh-so-tender on the inside, yet so crispy on the outside!
According to the Riverside Grilled Fish team, the duck is first marinated in Juniper spice, then steamed. Lastly, it is deep fried for that crispy taste and golden brown exterior.
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Another item you’ll love is Si Chuan flat noodles ($4.80).
The translucent looking flat noodles is made with quality soya beans directly sourced from Si Chuan. This explains its chewy texture. The red sauce of the flat noodles is spicy yet sour, which is refreshing to the palate!
Finally, end your meal with the popular pan-fried rice cake with soya powder ($6.80).
The rice cake is first pan fried with eggs then sprinkled with soya powder.
You can also choose to dip your rice cakes in white sugar to sweeten it.
Big fish in a little red dot at Raffles City
Since opening its first outlet in Beijing, Riverside Grilled Fish has expanded to 54 outlets in 12 cities in China.
Its Raffles City outlet in Singapore marks its first foray overseas.
Occupying a sprawling 5000 sq ft at the basement, Riverside Grilled Fish seats 150 pax.
Its interior is tastefully furnished to resemble a traditional fishing village so you see fishing nets, lanterns and wooden doors all around.
Tantalising Lunch Deal
Fish and spicy food lovers can now look forward to a tantalising lunch deal at Riverside Grilled Fish.
The restaurant is offering a weekday set lunch for two at $25++.
This includes a Japanese saba fish, white rice, and two drinks (soya or barley).
This deal will run till 31 December 2016, so bring your friends, family, colleagues for a meal before it ends!
Do make a reservation in advance as the restaurant can be packed during peak hours.
Our ambassador, Stephanie, visited Riverside Grilled Fish. Here’s her experience:
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Now that you have our cheat sheet of mouth-watering dishes to try, what are you waiting for?
It’s time to make a reservation and start indulging in the spicy delights that Riverside Grilled Fish has to offer!
One last thing, don’t forget to bring packets of tissue. These will come in useful when you tear or sweat after eating the spicy dishes.
Riverside Grilled Fish
Address: Raffles City Shopping Centre, #B1-06/07, 252 North Bridge Road
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm daily
Tel: +65 6352 2035
Website
All images are courtesy of Riverside Grilled Fish unless otherwise stated.
Also, read G’day Mate! 7 Australian Cafes In Singapore That Feel Just Like The Real Deal
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20 participating showrooms such as Journey East, Arete Culture and Make Room will be opening their doors for a train of design workshops, food and wine tastings, seasonal gift ideas and special offers.Address: 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
Riverside Grilled Fish – For Lovers Of Tongue-Numbing And Spicy Ma La Goodness!
Address: Raffles City Shopping Centre, #B1-06/07, 252 North Bridge Road
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm daily
Tel: +65 6352 2035
Website
Klook x KopiPass: Enjoy Free Coffee While Planning Your Holiday Activities!
The year-end festive season is fast approaching! Planning for holiday activities and weekend getaways will be a headache. However, there is no better place to brainstorm for your vacation plans than in the comfort of a cafe over a FREE cup of coffee! This festive season, Klook has teamed up with KopiPass to present ‘Grounds for Exploration’ Giveaway!
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From now till 31 March 2017, be instantly rewarded with a complimentary cup of coffee at selected cafes!
All you have to do is simply use the Klook mobile app to plan your upcoming holiday getaways!
Hold On, What’s Klook And KopiPass?
Klook
Klook is an online travel activity platform that helps savvy but busy travellers (like you and I) beat the crowd while on holiday.
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KopiPass is Singapore’s ultimate café hopping pass!
There is no denying that cafe-hopping is one of (most) Singaporeans’ favourite pastime.With KopiPass, you can now cafe-hop with your friends and other half without burning a hole in your pocket!
[caption id="attachment_18632" align="aligncenter" width="625"] The ‘Grounds for Exploration’ Giveaway is valid from 10 November 2016 to 31 March 2017. The festive season is all about spreading love and joy. Thus, Klook and KopiPass have decided to partake in the season of giving by combining two of Singaporeans’ favourite pastimes – cafe-hopping and planning for getaways. [caption id="attachment_18675" align="aligncenter" width="1170"] More information on this fantastic giveaway can be found here! Here is what you have to do to get your complimentary cup of coffee: [caption id="attachment_18622" align="aligncenter" width="983"] Do note that the promo code is valid from 10 to 30 November 2016. However, redemption of the coffee is available from 10 November 2016 to 30 March 2017. Easy! All you have to do is download the Klook mobile app here (for iOS) or here (for Android). There is no time left to waste! Remember, this giveaway is only limited to the first 100,000 redemptions. So hurry download the mobile app and start Klooking today! (Header image credit: Klook Travel) Also, read Attention Coffee Lovers: Here’s Your Chance To Savour 30 Cups Of Coffee At Only $30!
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G’day Mate! 7 Australian Cafes In Singapore That Feel Just Like The Real Deal
G’day mate! Our experiences tell us that some of the best coffee and food in the world comes from down-under – Australian cafes.
As coffee lovers, we can’t help but fall in love with that fragrant, freshly roasted cuppa joe. Pair it with some delicious and wholesome food (especially breakfast!) and ta-da, your day is made.
Though we are in fast-paced Singapore, it is true that you can find some really authentic, slow and relaxed Australian cafes here!
1) Luxe Sydney Singapore
Fall in love with the unpretentious Australian cafe over at Luxe.
Founded in Sydney, Luxe is an artisan bakery that focuses on making their own premium breads and pastries.
Their awesomeness has since expanded into Singapore, creating that approachable environment that offers amazing food, all day.
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Sourdoughs are simple, un-fancy, but it is certainly ultimate comfort food.
The sourdoughs over at Luxe are freshly baked, toasted and served with butter & their house-made berry jam. So delightful.
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Another must-try – the ricotta pancakes. There aren’t many places in Singapore serving them, and the one at Luxe is a real gem.
If you are really missing Australia, Luxe has got you this time round because those pancakes are the bomb.
Luxe Sydney Singapore The specially designed space and concept of Robert Timms is curated to create the rustic and casual dining ambience that we all love. The classic Australian cuisine is always famed for using the freshest ingredients. The outlet at Wheelock Place serves up your favourites ranging from the classic eggs & toast, Aussie baby ribs, and desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth! May we have some lamingtons please! The House of Robert Timms Address: Marina Bay Link Mall, 8A Marina Boulevard, #B2-11, Marina Bay Link Mall, Singapore 018984 Located in Robertson Quay, their outdoor seating area overlooks our Singapore River. Their indoor seating is large and welcoming with high ceilings – the cafe is almost always ready to impress you. Behind every cup of awesome coffee is a great barista and Toby’s Estate totally gets that. Every single cup and brew is specially crafted by their highly trained baristas, ensuring you get a perfect caffeine fix every single time you visit. Toby’s Estate Upholding their really simple philosophy of sourcing the best coffee and using the freshest ingredients in their food preparation, Jamaica Blue has expanded in 7 countries out of Australia. With their casual and minimal interiors, Jamaica Blue is an ideal place to savour your cup of mid-day coffee. From the classic Aussie banana breads to scones and a wide selection of bread and pastries, the cafe has them all. A really wise choice would be to pair a little snack with a cuppa latte. Relax, chill and enjoy. Jamaica Blue Address: Citylink Mall, #B1-10, Citylink Mall, 1 Raffles Link, 039393 Address: One Raffles Place, #01-62, One Raffles Place Tower 2, 1 Raffles Place, 048616 Their only outlet in Singapore is located at Dempsey Hill. The modern, brightly-lit and large space perks you up instantly and is certainly a great choice for your weekend breakfast. The highly comprehensive menu consists of a plethora of dishes, ranging from a simple fare of fresh fruits & vanilla yogurt to creating your very own cheese platter. Choose from a pretty insane list of cheeses – Brie de Meaux from France to Gruyere Reserve from Switzerland. The world’s best cheeses right at your fingertips. Wow! Jones the GrocerHill Besides serving up the usual Australian gourmet fares and artisanal coffees, Rokeby is staying true to their Australian roots. They have some mean varieties of Australian wines and beers! You won’t be able to resist some good ol’ waffles served with a knob of butter. Oh, and not to forget, that drizzle of maple syrup! Isn’t that what Australian food is? Simple, hearty, delicious and close to your heart. Rokeby They have your usual Eggs Benedict and Chicken Parma, but they are always having special dishes on their menu, thanks to their experimental chefs! Housed in a glasshouse with floor-to-ceiling windows (Goodman Arts Centre), the interior feels warm, inviting and really laid-back. A perfect spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch with your family. The communal tables at the outdoor seating area are also great for a gathering with your group of friends. Cafe Melba Address: Mediapolis, 1 Stars Avenue, #03-01, Singapore, 138507
Address: 1 Keong Saik Road #01-04 Singapore 089109 (The Working Capitol building)
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 10pm, Sunday – Monday 9am to 4pm
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Address: Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road, #01-02/03, Singapore 238880
Tel: 6735 9201
Open:Sunday to Thursday & PH – 8am to 11pm, Friday to Saturday & PH Eve – 8am to 1am*
Tel: 6509 8117
Open: Monday to Friday – 7.30am to 7.30pm, Closed on Weekends & PHs
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Address: 8 Rodyk Street, 01-03/04 Singapore 238216
Tel: +65 6636 7629
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Address: Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-606/607, Suntec City Mall. 038983
Open: Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 22:00, Sat: 09:00 – 21:00, Sun: 09:00 – 17:00
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Address: Block 9 #01-12 Dempsey Road, Dempsey Hill, Singapore, 247697
Tel: +65 6476 1518
Open: Monday – Sunday 8:00am – 11:00pm
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Address: 15-9 Jalan Riang Singapore 358987
Open: Mon: Closed, Tue to Fri: 11am-10pm, Sat/Sun: 9am-10pm
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Address: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk N #01-56, Singapore, 439053
Open: Monday-Friday: 10am – 10pm, Weekends and Public Holidays: 8:30am-10pm
Open: Daily, 8am-10pm
6 Romantic & Secluded High-Tea Spots That Your Date Will Surely Approve Of!
Perfectly Nailing It! This Lacquer Bar Can Make Any Nail Polish Colour You Want
Nail Deck – you could call it a nail polish GPS – guiding you to that oh-so-specific hue of nail paint you’ve been lusting over. Or better yet, think of it as the Shazam of nail polishes.
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Not only will homegrown , it’s the real life version of the virtual Nail Deck app.
[embed]Nestled in acclaimed nail salon, esBoudoir, in Vivo City, customers can watch their perfect nail colour being mixed by hand.
Despite being tailor-made to cater to your wildest whims, a 5-ml bottle of your desired colour only costs $11, while a 10-ml bottle goes for $16.
From 17 October 2016 to 31 December 2016, feel free to bring in discontinued lacquer and a picture or an item of colour you wish to bottle. Within 10 minutes, Lacquer Bar will have that colour blended and packaged like a genie in a bottle.
If you have no colour in mind, the colourist will most gladly assist you.
Our Experience at the Lacquer Bar
We popped by, and were blown away by the warmth of the colourist in session and the staffs’ level of professionalism.
For the first time in our lives, we felt as though we were peeking behind a magician’s curtain.
Except, instead of pulling rabbits out of hats, we were creating concoctions that went onto our nails.
[video width="960" height="540" m4v="https://discoversg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/large.m4v"][/video]At the lacquer bar, we had an impromptu flash of inspiration from a pair of beloved faded denim shorts.
During our one-on-one consultation with the colourist, we asked for the nail polish colour to resemble “old jeans”, an all-time comfort wear close to our hearts.
We pointed at a sky blue pamphlet close by for reference, and requested for the colourist to “add a bit of grey into that blue”.
The Science of Beauty
Now, here’s where some technical jargon comes in.
The colourist used a device, called a spectrometer, to analyse the colour of the pamphlet and pick out the exact shade of blue on it. After that, the spectrometer used an in-house algorithm to convert the digital colour to a formula. How cool is that?
From there, the colourist used chemistry laboratory equipment to blend the colours by hand.
After the colours were blended, we were given small samples to test on our nails, under white and warm lights respectively.
We thought that this was especially thoughtful of them!
This countered one of our greatest worries as discerning nail polish buyers.
Our major pet peeve when buying a nail polish, is when it turns out looking like a new colour under a different lighting from the one we tried it under. Say, when it looks like a lovely violet indoors but ends up like a Barney purple outdoors.
Once the colourist had finished making adjustments to the hue, he bottled up the lovely shade for us.
FYI, never be afraid of commenting on the colour, because the Lacquer Bar accurately tailors your polish according to all the information you tell the colourist.
We even got to name our newly-created colour! We called it “Ripped Jeans” because we’ll always be rebels at heart.
Our ambassador, Diana, also visited the Lacquer Bar! Here’s what she had to say:
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Modus Operandi
Lacquer Bar keeps a record of every colour made by any customer, so you can always go back to purchase a colour you previously created.
To shake things up, the Lacquer Bar comes up with new colours every month. This November, their signature colour is a sumptuous dark plum, heralding the start of the winter season.
According to the colourist, Tiffany Blue and nude hues are the most popular nail polish shades created at the Lacquer Bar. Just so you know, this is where you can lay your hands (and nails) on them!
What is in the Works
Though crème is the only finish available at the moment, other finishes such as shimmer and glitter will be unleashed very soon.
Currently, the Lacquer Bar has an internal catalogue and a database of every colour they’ve ever made. Yes, yours and ours too.
We’re over the moon to know that they’re working on a catalogue for customers to choose colours and derive inspiration from.
Last but not least, Lacquer Bar’s upcoming Collaboration Collection will see them cooperating with local businesses and iconic personalities, so stay tuned!
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Amoy St Bloc Party Is Not Holding Back! Feast, Explore And Chill Your Sunday Away
Amoy St Bloc Party is here to make sure your Sunday is a day of feasting, playing and drinking…in style!
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Amoy Street has a special significance in our local culture and dining scene. More so with the recent move of many award-wning F&B brands to the area. As such, they’re throwing a welcome party, so you can get to know these new kids on the block!
The Fun Stuff
Set to take place on the 20th of November, the party will see Amoy Street transform into a street festival filled with fun, food, drinks and community activities.
Cool Music & Art Display
There will be a variety of vendors, exciting activities, and live performances featuring acts by DJ KFC and DJ Roscius hailing all the way from the UK.
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For those who need their art fix, there will also be limited edition prints and paintings from local and uprising artists from The Artling along the street.
Get Your Fit On
We know too much good food will make you guilty, and guilty feet have got no rhythm!
That’s why one of the world’s faster growing studios, F45, is here to whip the guilt out of you.
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For the curious but intimidated, this is the perfect chance to try a HIIT class.
You’ll get a taste of a legit workout class in an all fun no stress environment. Just go with the flow and enjoy the good vibes.
Grow Your Own Edible Garden
Amoy St Bloc Party is not all about eating, drinking and dancing.
Besides taking home Instagram moments, you’ll head back with skills of growing your own edible garden.
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Learn a trick or two from our favourite urban farming collective, Edible Garden City, to grow food at under-utilised spaces like roofs and sidewalks.
In-Car Party With Jeep
The best part of all, you can hop on the Jeep Wrangler and it will take you on a ride around the block!
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Their modern interpretation of Southeast Asian cuisines are executed using progressive techniques with a hint of Western influence.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to try their cocktails too.
2. boCHINChe
Fuelled by chef Diego Jacquet, boCHINChe is all about bold Argentinean flavours.
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Just like us, Argentina is a melting pot of cultures and Argentineans loveeee their food. boCHINChe’s passion is reflected on their menu, prepare your palate for an explosion of flavours.
3. Employees Only (Cocktail Bar)
What?? A craft cocktail bar from New York is in Singapore?
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Yes, and it’s one with unpretentious NY vibes, buzzing energy, shoulder shaking music, and mighty fine cocktail techniques (that’s what they’re famed for).
The place can get really busy but trust us, it’s worth the wait.
4. Le Binchotan
What do you get when you combine French and Japanese cuisine? Le Binchotan!
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Named after the white charcoal used to smoke French-Japanese tapas, this super chic eatery dishes some of the best skewers in town.
There’ll be 10% off selected sake bottles in conjunction with the Bloc party! Now, that calls for a Kampai!
5. Burger Joint
Dubbed the best burger in NYC, Burger Joint is all about yummy burgers done to perfection!
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From cheese to portobello, and of course, bacon burger, their patties are extremely juicy and well seasoned. Top if off with craft beer (there’s a selection of 16 taps!) and that’s how every day should end.
6. Maggie Joan’s
Looking for Maggie Joan’s can be a lil tricky. It’s an underground Mediterranean restaurant located in the alleyway just off Gemmill Lane (literally a hidden gem).
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Famed for their cosy ambience and gastronomical food, every dish here is so pretty that you’ll want to feed your camera first before digging in.
7. Gemmills
Gemmills has a split personality – it’s a cafe by day and a wine bar by night.
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Expect a range of fresh pastries, sandwiches and coffee during the day and once the sun is down, bring the vinos out!
8. Birds of a Feather
Sichuan food can be a little intimidating. Just thinking about the flower pepper gives us chills!
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But at Birds of Feather, the Sichuan-ness actually enhances the flavours of the Western cuisine served. And the ambience there will make you feel like you’re in Chengdu… well, minus the giant panda bears!
Party All Night
The event might start at 3pm, but once the sun is down (10pm onwards), step into Ding Dong as the playful restaurant space is reimagined into a retro dance floor on this day!
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Bust a move to 80s and 90s hits at the afterparty and get a Ding Dong Daiquiri or two while you hit that high!
What are you waiting for? Get your peeps together and start planning your Amoy St Bloc Party trail.
Amoy St Bloc Party
Date: 20 November 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 3pm – 12:00am
Venue: Amoy Street
Event page: Amoy St Bloc Party
Instagram: @amoystblocparty
Header image source: What’s Up, November! 13 Exciting Activities To Check Out [16 Nov – 30 Nov]
What’s Up, November! 13 Exciting Activities To Check Out [16 Nov – 30 Nov]
Mid November can be a little harsh. It’s crunch time before you go off for your Christmas holidays, where you still have no idea what gift to get for friends and family… Don’t even get us started with the year end rush of meetings and deadlines.
If you’re barely hanging in there, here are 13 fun and exciting activities to help you unwind and usher in the final month of the year.
Discover & Play
1. Neon Lights Festival
Singapore’s very own premier music and arts festival – Neon Lights Festival is back!
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Catered to music and art lovers of all ages, this festival will bring together more than 150 music and art performances over two days!!
Featuring performers such as Yuna, Badbadnotgood, and Southeast Asian exclusive performances by Foals, Sigur Rós & 2manydjs, it’s gonna be a weekend of major ear candy for audiophiles.
Neon Lights Festival
Date: 26-27 November
Time: 2pm- 12am
Venue: For Canning, 51 Canning Rise, 179037
Event Page: Neon Lights Festival 2016
Website:
2. Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2016
Bored of the usual run?
How about joining Asia’s most exhilirating vertical race – the Swissotel Vertical Marathon?
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Set to take place at one of Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel (226m) Swissotel The Stamford, participants will need to blaze up 1,336 steps over 73 storeys in the shortest time possible.
Hardcore runners, CNN actually named this race as the most challenging race among 11 of the world’s coolest themed runs. Don’t miss the chance to add this to your running credentials!
Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2016
Date: 20 November, 2016
Time: 6:30am- 1:30pm
Venue: Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, 178882
Event Page: Swissotel Vertical Marathon
Tickets: Individual ($52-$62), Team of 2 ($108-$120)
Ticketing Website: Run Society
3. Upside Social
Like the idea of socialising and being empowered through health and fitness at the same time?
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Head to Spaces City Hall for a Saturday of good food, learning, meditating, and of course shopping!
Featuring Xtend Barre classes for your happy toes, Dosirak for your tummy, wellness and nutrition classes by HIC Juices, PAUSE Meditation and Jolin Tinkerbell, you’ll definitely walk away with something.
And for the shopping part, vendors such as Lorna Jane, We Are Cultured, Anaya Life, Pili Pushers, MA’ONA and Candles of Light will make sure you get a good dose of retail therapy.
Upside Social
Date: 19 November, 2016
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Spaces City Hall, 410 North Bridge, 188726
Event Page: Upside Social
Tickets: $15-$25
Ticketing Page: 
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4S: Stories After Bedtime revolves around the darker side of Malay legends and folktales.
From poisoning enemies through the use of winds and djins to summoning beings from other dimension, these stories, inspired by true incidents will make you rethink of the existence of supernatural.
Don’t blame us if you have problems falling asleep at night!
4S: Stories After Bedtime
Date: 17-19 November 2016
Time: 8pm (17 & 18 Nov), 3pm & 8pm (19 Nov)
Venue: Drama Centre 100 Victoria Street Level 5, National Library Building, 188064
Event Page: 4S: Stories After Bedtime
Tickets: $22-$25
Ticketing Page: 
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Inspired by Sex and the City, Sex in Singcity is an evening of open dialogue on sex, intimacy and pleasure with a panel of sexperts.
While you’re at it, you can also pick up the art of seductive strip tease…without the stripping.
And the best part of all, each entry ticket comes with a scrumptious dinner from Food Rebel and a free bubly drink from Bottles XO! Now, be a caring sister and share this with all your girlfriends.
Sex in Singcity
Date: 18 November 2016
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Venue: The Hive, 59 New Bridge Road, 059405
Event Page: Sex in Singcity
Tickets: $25 (Early bird), $35 (Regular)
Ticketing Website: 
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Who said you can’t enjoy anime in real life?
Head to AFA SG and bob your head to your favourite anime theme songs, performed live by T.M Revolution, KOTOKO, Alisa Takigawa and many more over a period of 3 days!
To jazz things up even more, there will also be anime-based exhibits, activities, celebrity cosplayers, and a special Akiba stage.
Anime Festival Asia Up for an adventure of a lifetime from Haw Par Villa to Jurong West? Laughter is the best medicine and you sure can count on Ah Tang and his friends Wukong, Pigsy and Sandy to give you the best laughing therapy in town. Monkey Goes West You’ve probably seen a couple of new eateries popping up around Amoy Street. What’s a better way than partying while getting to know these new kids on the block? Set to take place on the 20th of November, Amoy St. Bloc Party will see our favourite Chinatown street transform into a festival filled with fun, food, drinks and community activities. Dine and wine with the 8 new award winning eateries – Ding Dong, boCHINChe, Employees Only, Le Binchotan, Burger Joint, Maggie Joan’s, Gemmills and Birds of a Feather. When sun sets, step into Ding Dong as the playful restaurant space is reimagined into a retro dance floor for the festival. Amoy St. Bloc Party Cocktail and ka.. WHAT? Who cares if cocktail and kaya makes an unlikely pair? House at Dempsey is putting two of our favourite things together, and whipping up something delish.
Date: 25-27 November, 2016
Time: 9:30am – 8:00pm (25& 26 Nov), 9:30am-7:00pm (27 Nov)
Venue: Suntec City 1 Raffles Boulevard, 039693
Facebook: Anime Festival Asia
Website: 7. Monkey Goes West
Date: 18 November – 17 December 2016
Venue: Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria St, #05-01 National Library Building, 188064
Time: 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Ticket Price: Restricted View ($50 – $60), Standard ($45-$80)
Seating Plan: Website: Monkey Goes West Is Back This Year With More Laughs & Catchy Tunes!Eat
8. Amoy Street Bloc Party
Date: 20 November 2016 (Sunday)
Time: 3pm – 12:00am
Venue: Amoy Street
Event page: Amoy St Bloc Party
Instagram: @amoystblocparty9. A Mashed-Up Affair: When Cocktails & Kaya Clash
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Collaborating with homegrown brand Kayamila, House at Dempsey will be pairing 4 of their signature cocktails and mocktails with 4 unique kaya flavours (Calamansi, Sea Salt Caramel, Vanilla, and of course, Original) from Kayamila.
It’s something very new and we say… just take my money!!
A Mashed-Up Affair: When Cocktails and Kaya Clash
Date: 17 November 2016
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Venue: House at Dempsey, 8D Dempsey Road #01-03 249672
Event Page: A Mashed-Up Affair
Ticket: $60
Ticketing Website: 
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And that’s why you should check out the MasterChef pop-up dining experience at Ash and Elm, InterContinental Singapore, for an unforgettable culinary adventure. No more wanting to lick the TV screen!
This gastronomical experience will feature restauranter Marco Pierre White, MasterChef Australia’s finalist Reynold Poernomo, MasterChef Asia’s Judge Audra Morrice, MasterChef USA’s winner Luca Manfe and our very own MasterChef Asia Woo Wai Leong.
This could totally be the most delicious dining experience you’ve ever had.
Master Chef Dining & Bar Always wanted to own an art piece but shrug whenever you look at the price tag? Maybe you’ll find a master piece at the Affordable Art Fair.
Date: 25 November – 9 December
Time: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm
Venue: Ash and Elm, Level 1, Intercontinental Singapore 80 Middle Road, 188966
Website: Shop
11. Affordable Art Fair
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Back for its 7th autumn edition, this leading showcase for affordable contemporary art is set to take place from 18 to 20 November at F1 Pit Building.
The fair will feature a diverse range of contemporary art priced between $100 and $15,000, with 75% of art pieces under $7,500.
Now, that sure sounds like a steal!
Affordable Art Fair
Date: 18-20 November 2016
Time: 12pm-6pm (18 Nov), 11am-8pm (19 Nov), 11am-6pm (20 Nov)
Venue: 1 Republic Boulevard, F1 Pit Building, 038795
Event page: Affordable Art Fair
Tickets: $15 (Advance sales), $18 (Door sales)
Ticketing page: 
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From handcrafted goods from local artists and designers, organic skincare products to women’s wear and even wire jewellery, this market will make you wanna take a longer lunch break.
Return to Wonderland Christmas Market
Date: 28 November – 4 December 2016
Time: 11am – 8pm
Venue: Millenia Walk, South Galleria Level 1, 9 Raffles Boulevard 039596
Event Page: Return to Wonderland Christmas Market
13. Tan Boon Liat Block Party
Singapore’s unofficial furniture and lifestyle hub, Tan Boon Liat Building, is the perfect destination for hipsters and young couples.
With 15 storeys of furniture and home accessories showrooms and lifestyle providers, this building is set to be the only place you need to shop this Christmas season! Expect interesting and unique pieces of furniture, and gourmet food.
On 26 and 27 November, 20 participating showrooms will open their doors. Enjoy design showcases and workshops, tastings, collection launches, and silent auctions. There are even $5,000 worth of prizes up for grabs!
Tan Boon Liat Block Party
Date: 26 and 27 November 2016
Time: 10AM – 7PM
Address: Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road, Singapore 169074
With 13 fun activities to choose from, November sure is an exciting month! Drop us a comment and let us know which one you’ll be checking out.
Header Image source: Neon Lights Singapore
Also, read Reignite The Magic Of Christmas On Orchard Road With ION’s Tiffany & Co Xmas Tree!
Reignite The Magic Of Christmas On Orchard Road With ION’s Tiffany & Co. Xmas Tree!
It’s that time of the year again. Prepping for Christmas feasts and enthusiastically looking for the perfect gifts for your loved ones? You can trust us, Orchard Road is definitely worth a visit! With tons of festive activities laid out by Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) and ION Orchard, there is certainly something for everyone.
The Tiffany & Co. Christmas Tree
Titled ‘Season of Resplendence’ – ION Orchard aspires to evoke the wonders of Christmas joy with their shoppers.
To do that, they have spruced up the mall with a series of activities and promotions just for you.
A major project this year is the partnership between ION Orchard and Tiffany & Co.. Together, they have created an enthralling walk-in Christmas tree for their shoppers throughout this beautiful season!
Standing at 20 meters tall – right outside Tiffany & Co., the glamorous structure features over 2,000 custom-designed ornaments including the famous Tiffany Blue Boxes.
Here’s what our ambassador, Nicole, had to say about the Xmas tree!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMdybqhjazH/?taken-by=neecolly
After a magical experience at the photo-booth, guests can collect their photos at the Tiffany & Co. duplex located at Level 1.
Likewise, you can share a video of that special moment with your friends on social media.
Right next to the glamorous Christmas tree is an illuminated Christmas labyrinth decorated with glittering-ornaments, a larger-than-life reindeer centrepiece, toy soldiers and other festive ornaments.
Step into this fantasy maze and find yourself immersed into the magic of a wonderful fairytale. What a perfect spot for your holiday photos!
On the Streets of Orchard Road
Our famous shopping street is transformed into a glamorous galaxy, adorned with glowing reindeers, shimmering stars, and other celebratory elements that turn it into a Christmas spectacle.
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Spanning over a distance of 2.88 kilometres from Tanglin Mall all the way to Plaza Singapura, it is certainly going to be a sight.
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Christmas Light-Up Period
The Light-Up Period takes place at the following times of the day:
- 630pm – 600am on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve;
- 630pm–200am on Fridays and Saturdays; and
- Except as stated above, 630pm – 1200midnight on Mondays to Thursdays and on Sundays
Music in the Air
A novel approach by ORBA this year, visitors get to enjoy their favourite Christmas Carols piped through 16 to 20 outdoor speakers that are lined through ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City.
Furthermore, song requests from a pre-selected list of Christmas favourites are accepted on weekends. Now you can truly immerse yourselves into the magic of the season.
Available from 12th November to 25th December 2016 from 5 to 10pm daily.
Exclusive Pop-Up Shops and Spending Rewards at ION Orchard
Looking for some Christmas gifts, or just a little end-of-year reward for yourself?
The exclusive pop-ups on Levels 1 and Basement 4 of ION Orchard will provide you with an abundance of gifting ideas!
First, get your shopping fix at the Club 21 Accessories pop-up store in L1 Atrium.
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Besides shopping from a vast collection of accessories from brands such as Alexander Wang and Marni, you can also do your part for charity by dropping off cash donations at the store! This is made possible due to ION Orchard’s partnership with Rainbow Centre.
Club 21 Accessories Pop-up
19 Oct – 31 Dec | L1 Atrium
Next, beauty junkies are in for a treat as well.
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Find gift items from MAC, Origins, Bobbi Brown and Lab Series at the Estée Lauder pop-up.
Estée Lauder Companies Christmas Store
5 – 30 Dec | L1 Atrium
ION Orchard is also partnering with American Express to reward Card Members with attractive offers during this period. More details can be found
Yuletide Entertainment at ION Orchard
Spice up the festive season by participating in some activities at ION Orchard!
Kids can meet Santa – happening at L56 ION Sky.
With that beautiful view, this is going to be such a great experience for both parents and children.
Music connoisseurs, look out for Harpist and Acapella Choir performances that will also be happening in the month of December.
Details:
Credit: ION Orchard
Special Promotion for ComfortDelGro and Uber Riders
Get $5 off your trip to and from Orchard Road.
A novel collaboration between Mastercard, ORBA and ComfortDelGro Taxis, this will be happening every weekend from 12 November 2016 to 1 January 2017 (capped at 900 trips per weekend). More details #OrchardRdXmas to share your joy and happiness with everyone!
Also, read Under $25: 9 Super Local Christmas Gifts That Will Surely Amaze Your Friends!
Sarnies’ New Menu Packs A Solid Punch: From Curry Pasta To Overflowing Burgers!
Oft regarded as a tranquil sanctuary for coffee buffs and Aussie grub addicts, Sarnies has bowled us over with its latest dinner menu of hearty, honest-to-goodness cuisine.
In celebration of their 6 years of serving up comfort food and specialty coffee, Chef Zak has concocted a new dinner menu with dishes packing a solid punch.
Sarnies has always placed an emphasis on providing wholesome meals made from scratch using only fresh, quality ingredients.
Their new dinner menu (served from 6pm onwards) features grass-fed beef, chicken free from any hormones or antibiotics, bacon cured in-house, and bread kneaded by hand.
Appetizers:
1. Spicy Buffalo Wings ($12)
For starters, we tried the Buffalo Wings and boy, did it awaken our raging appetites!
Less sweet and more flavourful than typical Buffalo wings, these wings packed a mouthful with their aromatic combination of spices – no fewer than 20 different spices were used.
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The kick of chilli was spicy enough to whet our palates just right, and to our relief, not enough to make us sweat our pores off.
The lime juice contained in the marinade added a refreshing, zesty tang to the wings, to which we give two thumbs up.
After being marinated, the wings are slow-cooked for approximately 5 hours to render the meat tender, then fried till crisp.
2. Slider trio: Grilled Haloumi, Cherry Tomatoes & Onion Jam ($13)
Their slider trio comes with a choice of Grilled Haloumi with Onion Jam & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, or Pulled Pork with White Slaw & Homemade Barbeque Sauce.
Safe to say, we enjoyed every bite, right down to the bread buns lovingly kneaded and baked in-house daily.
The salty umami flavour of the grilled haloumi gave a boost to the rest of the ingredients, while its faint hint of milkiness gently awakened our tastebuds.
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At the same time, the roasted cherry tomatoes went to work in the texture department as they burst readily with a bite, releasing juicy tomato-ey goodness in an obscenely extravagant fashion.
Alongside all that hullabaloo, the onion jam served as a great accompaniment. Ever so tart and fruity, it gave the slider a final polish before it went sliding down our throats.
Mains:
1. Blackened Grass-fed Sirloin, Colombian-style Chimichurri & Olive Oil Mash ($24.50)
We took a bite and imagined ourselves dining on green pastures roaming with cows – that’s how good it was, we’re not kidding.
Cooked to medium and artfully charred on the outside, the beef was tender with a firm bite and a clean, meaty flavour.
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This was complemented by the refreshing Colombian-style chimichurri which gave the dish a refreshing twist.
Beneath the sirloin steak, lay a bed of silky smooth mash decadently flavoured with truffle oil – talk about hidden treasures, now you’ll get to taste it too.
2. Southern Indian Style Hand-Cut Pappardelle with Prawns, Coconut Milk & Curry Leaves ($19.50)
This was, in short, the best part of our night!
The broad, flat pasta noodles were hand-made and hand-cut by the chef himself, cooked to al dente perfection with a lovely springy bite.
Tossed in a generous amount of creamy coconut sauce, its bold curry fragrance hit us from across the café.
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Aromatic curry leaves were sprinkled atop the pasta to complete the picture of perfection.
We would love to say that it was delicious, but that wouldn’t do it sufficient justice.
3. Texas Style Burger with Overnight Smoked Brisket, White Slaw, Dijon, Gherkins, BBQ Sauce & Hand Cut Wedges ($26.50)
The best burgers are those overflowing with messy goodness and outrageously ridiculous proportions, as this one has taught us.
It gave new meaning to the phrase “a tall order”, as it was so chock full of smoked beef strips and creamy slaw that we couldn’t get it into our mouths all at once.
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The beef brisket was tender and finely-sliced, with a prominent smoky aroma it had acquired from being thoroughly infused with fragrant woodsmoke.
Paired with a soft burger bun freshly kneaded and baked that very day, there was absolutely nothing to gripe about.
For potato and truffle lovers, the burger comes with hand-cut wedges and a velvety truffle dip to pacify your cravings.
Dessert:
Churros with Salted Caramel & Chocolate Sauce ($10)
Crisp on the outside and doughy soft on the inside, this is exactly what we call good churros, no?
The dark chocolate sauce magically transformed the sweet choux pastry into a wand of bittersweet devilry.
Our personal favourite was the combination of the churros and the salted caramel sauce. The latter was ooey, gooey and very much like a more buttery version of melted toffee.
We went away utterly convinced that some friendships are meant to be. Crispy, fluffy churros and rich sticky caramel are gonna be BFFs for life.
Our ambassador, Valerie, visited Sarnies too! Here’s her experience:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMi7Z5_goTs/?taken-by=cheeriosvalerie
By night’s end, we wound up with delicious grubby fingers, food-full bellies, and our belts two notches looser. If you’re keen on wholesome eating which tastes as good as sin, come grab some grub at Sarnies!
Sarnies
Address: 136 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068601
Tel: 6224 6091
Operating hours:
Monday & Tuesday – 7.30am to 10.30pm
Wednesday to Friday – 7.30am to midnight
Weekends – 8.30am to 4pm
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