Zouk’s New 3-Tiered Membership Gives Clubbers Free Entry To Their Clubs In The Region
If you’re a hardcore clubber, you might want to stop for a second and listen to this.
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Singapore’s longest running music and nightlife institution, Zouk Singapore, recently unveiled their all-new membership programme – a three-tiered loyalty programme specially catered to old-timers and regular customers.
Along with the launch of the membership programme, comes the Friends Of Zouk card which is an annual subscription programme for those who are looking to be invited into Zouk membership and be kept in the loop of Zouk’s latest and hottest events.
Did we mention that they also unveiled a swanky new Members Lounge by American Express?
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The new Members Lounge is situated on the upper balcony of the Zouk main room, where members get to beat drink queues, hang out, and dance while overlooking the dance floor below.
Friends Of Zouk
Don’t be mistaken. The Friends Of Zouk card is NOT the membership card. It grants you the opportunity to be invited into the Zouk membership programme, based on how often you use the card.
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But don’t worry, the Friends Of Zouk card isn’t just for show.
It rewards the cardholder with exclusive quarterly promotions, access to third-party Zouk partners promotions, as well as priority pre-purchase for cover charge for EP!C Nights and other special events.
If you sign up for the Friends Of Zouk card from now till 31 March 2018, you’ll get 2 complimentary drinks from Zouk!
Do note that there is a $20 annual fee for the Friends Of Zouk card.
You may sign up for the Friends Of Zouk card 
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For Star cardholders, there is a $30 annual fee, and the card grants you complimentary entry to all Zouk outlets across the region, access to the Members Lounge, member and partner promotions, and priority pre-purchase cover charge for special nights.
Sun Member Privileges
If you’ve accrued a minimum spending of $24,000 within a 12-month period on your Star card, you will be promoted to a Sun member.
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On top of existing Star member privileges, Sun members also have their $30 annual fee waived, priority table bookings, 10% bottle discount on selected spirits at Zouk Singapore and Redtail Bar by Zouk, and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne upon first table booking during your birthday month.
Kaleidoscope Member Privileges
Top spending members in a year will get to qualify for the much-coveted Kaleidoscope card.
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Kaleidoscope cardholders, on top of the Sun member privileges, will get to receive a complimentary bottle of customised champagne during their birthday month, a complimentary bottle of whisky for their first table booking every 6 months, exclusive invites to in-house and private third-party partner events, and dedicated services and updates by the Zouk Singapore VIP team.
For more information, visit Zouk’s website The Hottest Cooking Reality TV Show Is Coming To Singapore To Find The Next MasterChef
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The Hottest Cooking Reality TV Show Is Coming To S’pore To Find The Next MasterChef
If you love MasterChef, we’ve got news for you.
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://cdn.discoversg.com/wp-content/2018/02/MasterChef_English_Web.mp4"][/video]For the first time ever, MasterChef is bringing their search for the next MasterChef to Singapore!
Battle Of The Best
The folks at MasterChef are looking for the best, brightest and most talented home chefs in Singapore. Not us though, we’re idiot sandwiches who can’t cook.
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But if you’re not an idiot sandwich like us and you love cooking, you should give it a shot.
However, there are a couple of things you will need to take note of.
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- You must be a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident above the age of 18.
- You must not have any previous professional or semi-professional kitchen experience.
- You must not have any formal tertiary or other professional catering qualifications acquired in the past decade.
- You must be available for filming for up to 4 weeks, starting from 26 April 2018.
So if you’re aiming to be the next Christine Ha or Luca Manfé, act fast because the application closes at midnight on 25 March 2018.
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Are you hungry enough to be Singapore’s MasterChef?
Also read This Aroi Mak Nasi Ambeng Swaps Rendang And Achar For Green Curry And Mango Salad
12 Last Minute Gifts Under $30 That Are Not Body Shop Gift Sets
We can’t believe it. Where has 2017 gone? Time really flies when you’re busy.
Did you manage to buy all the Christmas gifts? Did you miss out anyone? Your parents? What about your 3rd sister’s son? Don’t forget the office’s Secret Santa gift exchange too.
Don’t fret. We’ve got you covered. We have a list of great Christmas gifts that are below $30. You know, so your wallet won’t burn.
Time’s running out, let’s get to it!
Gifts For One And All
1. Compact Blush Terrazzo 2018 Planner
The perfect gift to get for that organised friend, is a planner. It might sound dull to you but a planner is extremely important to any decent person that keeps track of their day.
But don’t just get any planner. Get this Olive Leaves Weekly Desk Planner ($13.90) from The Paper Bunny.
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The Paper Bunny
Price: $13.90
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This is the key item to having the ultimate Christmas pampering.
Get yours from the Lush website or any Lush outlet!
Lush
Price: $15
Website
3. Biskviti Tea Infuser
We’ve seen all kinds of quirky tea infusers. From a mini titanic to manatees that hang off the edge of the cup, now we have a tea infuser that you might accidentally bite into.
The Biskviti Tea Infuser ($18.90) from Naiise is a gift suitable for the serious tea people.
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The best part about this tea infuser, is that you can leave it in for as long as you like and it won’t become soggy.
Though, the serious tea people will tell you that 6 to 8 minutes is the best steeping duration for optimal tea flavour.
Get this quirky tea infuser from here or any Naiise outlet!
Naiise
Price: $18.90
Website
4. “Mighty Dog” Dog Waste Bag Dispenser
This is the gift for that friend with a pet dog.
A “Mighty Dog” (because Superdog is copyrighted) Dog Waste Bag Dispenser ($13.52) from Naiise that clips handily on the leash so they don’t have to awkwardly hold onto a plastic bag while walking their dog.
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What’s more, it looks really cute. A waste bag cape for a good pupper.
Whoever thought of this is a genius.
Get it from here or any Naiise outlet.
Naiise
Price: $13.52
Website
5. GLAMGLOW Little Sexy Trio Set
Usually, ready-packaged gift packs are considered a lazy gift and are generally avoided by thoughtful gift-givers. However, we couldn’t ignore this one from Sephora.
The GLAMGLOW Little Sexy Trio Set ($29) is a selection of best-selling treatments for brighter, smoother, and softer skin.
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The set includes SUPERMUD® which cleans, clears and minimises your pores, YOUTHMUD® which absorbs impurities and tightens your pores, and the GRAVITYMUD™ that leaves your skin feeling tighter and more toned.
It’s the perfect pre-makeup treatment for you or any of your friends.
Hurry and get it from here or any Sephora outlet!
Sephora
Price: $29
Website
6. Shark Plush Slippers For Grown Ups
As huge fans of marine life, we couldn’t pass up on these Shark Plush Slippers For Grown Ups ($21.99) from ThinkGeek.
It’s a one-size-fits-all bedroom slipper with no-slip dots on the sole.
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The best part, no more stubbed toes. Sharks will protect our feet from now on.
Get it on ThinkGeek.
ThinkGeek
Price: $21.99
Website
7. Lace V-Neck Bralette
Anyone who’s tried a bralette will know that these things are absolutely LIFE-CHANGING. It’s cuter and leagues more comfortable than an actual bra (true story).
Sold in a huge array of styles, this is a gift any girl will love; the only tricky part is getting the cup size right.
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We like these black lacy ones from Forever21, but you can also go for simpler ones like this and this.
Forever 21
Price: $8.90 – $12.90
Website
8. Corgi Dogs Regular Socks
Step aside, Happy Socks. Corgi Socks is our new favourite.
This pair of Corgi Dogs Regular Socks ($24.70) is absolutely adorable. Originally launched in 2012 in commemoration of the Queen’s Jubilee, these Corgi dog motif socks were so popular that they became a favourite addition to the collection.
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You can get your Corgi-studded comfy socks from Robinson’s online store or any of their outlets!
Robinsons
Price: $24.70
Website
9. Kult Sin City Totebags
The creative folks at Kult have a ‘Sin City‘ merchandise collection and double takes are necessary because you probably won’t see the little change in the iconic designs at first glance.
If you’re planning to gift something that’s practical, get their tote bags ($28).
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A tote bag is always handy and useful.
There are multiple designs that are available that you can view and purchase from here.
Kult
Price: $28
Website
10. Actually “Ain’t Gucci” Tee
This “Ain’t Gucci” tee ($29) is a perfect gift for that friend who won’t shut up about Gucci. And listens to Gucci Mane. And loves the colours green and red.
We’re kidding. This stylish yet simple tee from Actually is a perfect gift for that Hypebeast friend.
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The adorable character with the huge, emotive eyes made its first appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, melting hearts all over the world.
Anyone who receives this will surely have the same reaction.
Get it from any Simply Toys outlet today!
Simply Toys
Price: $19.90
Website
12. Piano Key Hook
We all have that absent-minded friend who is always losing their keys. This is the perfect gift for that friend.
A Piano Key Hook ($25.52) from Naiise.
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This quirky key holder comes with 5 black key holders that also double as whistles.
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Fun and useful! Potentially annoying. But still a great gift for that forgetful friend.
Get it from here or any Naiise outlet!
Naiise
Price: $25.52
Website
We always tell ourselves to buy presents earlier next Christmas, though we know that we’ll always end up doing last minute Christmas shopping.
Oh well, we’ll start earlier next year.
Also read The Ultimate Collector’s Guide To Toy Shopping In Singapore
Cheapest Places To Park In Orchard – 2017 Edition
Orchard Road is one area in Singapore where it’s notoriously expensive to park your car.
I’m sure we’ve all experienced the horror of arriving at the car park exit gantry, only to find that we’ve racked up over $10 in parking fees (true story). And that’s on top of all the money we’ve spent shopping.
Unless you have loads of things to carry, or are travelling with kids in tow, there’s just no justifying spending that kind of money on what is essentially a place to put your car while you run around doing your errands.
As someone who’s in town way too often, I decided to find out where the cheapest places to park in town are. Here are the cheapest places to park your car no matter where in town you need to go, and I promise, they’re all unde 500m away.
Instead of parking at ION Orchard, park at:
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Mon – Fri (before 5pm): $2.67 for 1st hr; $1.28 for subsequent 30 min
Mon – Fri (after 5pm): $3/entry
Sat – Sun/PH (before 5pm): $2.56 for 1st hr; $1.88 for subsequent 30 min
Sat – Sun/PH (after 5pm): $3.74/entry
If you can help it, don’t park at ION Orchard unless it’s after 5pm. I learned this lesson the hard way.
Distance: 400m/6 min walk
Mon – Fri (before 5pm): $2.40 for 1st hr; $1.20 for subsequent 30 min
Mon – Fri (after 5pm): $3.20 per entry
Sat (before 5pm): $2.60 for 1st hr; $1.40 for subsequent 30 min
Sat (after 5pm): $3.20 per entry
Sun/PH: $3.20 per entry
Best for parking on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Mondays to Saturdays after 5pm.
Distance: 240m/3 min walk
Daily (before 6pm): $2.50 for 1st hr; $1.30 for subsequent 30 min
Daily (after 6pm): $3.80 per entry
Best for parking everyday after 6pm.
5. Mon – Sat (before 6pm): $2.14 for 1st hr; $1.07 for subsequent 30 min Of the major malls along Orchard Road, 313@Somerset actually has pretty good parking rates. But in the case that the car park is full, or you want to save even more on parking, here are some great alternatives. Distance: 350m/5 min walk Mon – Fri (before 5pm): $2.05/hr Best for parking all the time. 3. Mon – Fri (before 5pm, except for 12pm – 2pm): $1.28/30min Distance: 210m/3 min walk Mon – Sat (before 5pm): $2.50 for 1st hr; $1.25 for subsequent 30 min Best for parking on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Mondays to Saturdays after 5pm. The Plaza Singapura car park is always full, and for good reason – the parking rates are fairly decent here. For that reason, I’ve listed down some nearby car parks with rates that are also competitive, if not better. Mon – Fri (before 6pm): $1.28 for 1st hr; $0.43 for subsequent 15 min Mon – Sat (before 5pm): $1.20/30 min Best for parking Sundays, Public Holidays, and Mondays to Saturdays after 5pm . 3. Mon – Fri (before 6pm): $2.40 for 1st hr; $1.40 for subsequent 30 min Distance: 15m/1 min walk Mon – Fri (before 5pm): $2.05/hr Best for parking all the time. The next time you’re in town, whether to shop, go on a date, or watch a movie, we hope this guide comes in handy! Hopefully, you’ll also have discovered some new car parks you never knew existed through this. Also read There’s A Shop In The CBD That Sells Nine Types Of Avocado Toasts From $5.50
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Mon – Sat (after 6pm): $4.82 for 1st 3hr; $1.61 for subsequent 30 min
Sun/PH: $4.82 for 1st 3hr; $1.61 for subsequent 30 min
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Mon – Fri (after 5pm): $5.15 for 1st 3hr; $2.05 for subsequent hr
Sat: $2.05/hr
Sun/PH (before 5pm): $2.05/hr
Sun/PH (after 5pm): $5.15 for 1st 3hr; $2.05 for subsequent hr
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Mon – Fri (12pm – 2pm): $1.82/30min
Mon – Fri (5pm – 7pm): $1.82/30min
Mon – Fri (after 7pm): $4.28/entry
Mon – Sat (after 5pm): $3.50 per entry
Sun/PH: $3.50 per entryInstead of parking at Plaza Singapura, park at:
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Mon – Fri, Eve of PH (after 6pm): $2.57/entry
Sat – Sun/PH (before 6pm): $2.57 for 1st 2hr, $0.43 for subsequent 15 min
Sat – Sun/PH (after 6pm): $2.57/entry
Mon – Sat (after 5pm): $0.50/30 min
Sun/PH: $0.50/30 min
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Mon – Fri (after 6pm): $4.50 for 1st 3hr; $1.60 for subsequent 30 min
Sat – Sun/PH: $4.50 for 1st 3hr; $1.60 for next subsequent 30 min
Mon – Fri (after 5pm): $5.15 for 1st 3hr; $2.05 for subsequent hr
Sat: $2.05/hr
Sun/PH (before 5pm): $2.05/hr
Sun/PH (after 5pm): $5.15 for 1st 3hr; $2.05 for subsequent hr
Have A Furry Merry X’mas At Changi This Year As Hello Kitty And Friends Take Over Our Airport
From Disney to Pokemon, Changi Airport has always been outdoing their own Christmas themes every year. And this year is no different.
Following the opening of the Hello Kitty cafe in May 2016, the Changi Airport group has decided to go with Sanrio characters for this year’s Christmas theme!
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Hello Kitty will be bringing her other famous friends to Changi Airport Terminal 3 this Christmas!
Say Hello To Hello Kitty And Friends
Starting from 17 November, be enchanted by Changi’s first ever indoor drone show which will feature up to 40 drones working in formation to produce a spectacular light show!
That’s not all, Hello Kitty and her friends will also be performing enchanting songs and dances for everyone!
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If you’re looking for photo opportunities, look no further. Changi’s Mystical Garden will be lined with life-sized Sanrio characters, a gazebo, as well as a treehouse that’s topped with Hello Kitty’s signature ribbon!
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But wait, there’s more! Sanrio fans and visitors can also purchase the plushies of the characters and participate in fun activities at the event area located opposite the Terminal 3 Check In Row 11!
So gather your friends and families this festive season, and head down to Changi Airport Terminal 3 for a very merry Sanrio Christmas!
Hello Kitty & Friends At Changi Airport
Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 3
Date: 17 Nov
Website
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11 Electrifying Events And Delectable Foods To Turn Your November Into Yes-vember
October has come to a close and we have an ENTIRE month, or two if you count most of December, before Christmas hits our shores in full force.
November is a relatively lull month, so we’ve compiled a list of events and food for you to eat and party your way through to make it to December.
Time to power through to Christmas! Ready, set, party!
Play & Discover
1. Escape 56 Feat. Roman Flugel (Dial/DE) + Colossal Exhibition
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Image Credit: Escape 56 Facebook[/caption]Escape 56 returns for its 4th edition and proudly presents one of the biggest name in the German electronic music scene, Roman Flügel!
Roman Flügel has been active since the 1990s and has visited many styles of music, from ambient/idm to house, techno, electro and leftfield.
Escape 56 is also featuring the Colossal Photos exhibition in the second room of the warehouse.
Colossal Photos is a big name in the dance music scene in Singapore, having covered events from club nights to large scale events such as Ultra Singapore, ZoukOut, and Laneway Festival Singapore.
Tickets are almost sold out but you can still grab the last release tickets here at $55!
Escape 56 Feat. Roman Flugel (Dial/DE) + Colossal Exhibition
Venue: The Henderson Project, Blk 203 Henderson Road, #02-01, Lift Lobby A
Date: 3 Nov – 4 Nov 2017
Price: $55
Website
2. Singapore River Festival
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The Singapore River Festival 2017 is back on 3 and 4 November!
Spread out across the 3 different quays: Boat, Clarke and Robertson Quay, each quay hosts different activities and exudes a different vibe so guests can pick what they like.
The Boat Quay waterfront will be the battleground for the first dragon boat night race at the Singapore River. Spectators can also catch a dazzling light show during intermissions!
The Clarke Quay Fountain Square will host the LIT UP Party, a rave where YOU are the spectacle. Early bird tickets go for $8 while ticket sales at the door will be $10. Preorder your tickets here!
The Clarke Quay Waterfront will see Singapore’s biggest LED kite display by GoFlyKite, filling the skyline with wondrous and enthralling light effects as the LED kites dip and dive.
These are just a few of the activities that will be at the Singapore River Festival. We also heard that there will be a Quayside Cinema!
Singapore River Festival What do Frida Kahlo, Mariachi bands, Tacos, and Tequila have in common? Mexico! Experience one of Mexico’s cultural festivals, Dia De Muertos (Day Of The Dead) in Singapore this November! Held at the Beach Road Police Station, musicians and artists from Mexico and Singapore will come together to honour the lives of the dead, and celebrating with traditional music, food and art. In conjunction with Frida Kahlo’s 110th birthday, the event’s installation will be a homage to the Mexican painter. All pieces are inspired by Frida Kahlo and exclusive to Dia De Muertos Singapore 2017. The event will have fun-filled activities for the whole family. From the augmented reality installation of Disney’s Pixar’s upcoming movie, Coco, to the Mexican craft-making workshops, there’s something for everyone! For the foodies, Señor Taco will be serving their signature tacos, quesadillas, Margaritas’ tamales, elotes and more! Dia De Muertos Singapore 2017 Pretty much the most anticipated concert in 2017, Ed Sheeran gave us all a scare after his cycling accident which fractured his right wrist and elbow. However, he has confirmed that he will be performing in Singapore as scheduled on 11 and 12 November! He will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 11 and 12 November and fans can expect hits such as “Shape Of You”, “Castle On The Hill” and “Galway Girl” off of his chart-topping third album, ÷ (Divide). Ed Sheeran Live In Singapore 2017 [caption id="attachment_31179" align="aligncenter" width="1919"] If you like EDM and Halloween, you’re in for a treat because this music festival combines both. Big Bad Wolf, the biggest Halloween Music Festival, features some of the biggest regional and international DJ acts in a medieval setting that has never been done before. Held at Siloso Beach, attendees can expect EDM, Trap, House, Techno, D&B, and Hip Hop music played by international and regional DJs. There’s even a Halloween Best Dressed Competition and Halloween activities such as Wolf’s Dare, Dagger’s Wheel and more! Check their website for the release of the next tier of tickets! Big Bad Wolf Music Festival Looking for something fun to do without breaking the bank? Come to Holland Village on 11 November for the Block Party hosted by Freedom Yoga for a great yoga session. Held at the open area outside Freedom Yoga, the yoga class is free for all though spots are limited. Do email [email protected] to book your mats! Block Party: The Freedom Way Acai bowls are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but an Acai soft serve is the newest creation on the block. Beriwell has 2 soft serve flavours, Acai (‘Acai‘) and Coconut (‘Coco Majik‘) and there’s even an option to mix the 2 flavours into 1! Dairy free, gluten free, and vegan-friendly, the Superswirl is tagged at $6.90 for a small cup, where you can pick 2 toppings out of the day’s selection of fruits and crunch. A large serving at $9.90 allows you to choose 4 toppings. If you’re not feeling up for a soft serve, you can give their smoothies a try. From the tropical fruits-based Vitamin Sea ($5.90/small, $7.90/large) to the PB&J made with organic peanut butter, the smoothie options are fun and delightfully satisfying. This super cute hangout is Instagrammable, chill, and serves up some healthy AND delicious stuff. If you live in the East, make sure to pop by for a refreshing treat in this little tropical retreat. Beriwell Tokyo’s three-time Ramen Of The Year Champion, Ramen Nagi, has finally opened its doors here in Singapore. There are 4 ramen dishes you can choose from the menu and each can be customised. Choose from the Original Butao King ($13.90), Black King ($15.90), Green King ($15.90), or the Red King ($15.90). You get to select the richness of the broth and special sauce, level of spiciness, type of meat and vegetable, amount of garlic, and even the firmness of the ramen noodles. Expect queues to be long though the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Definitely a meal to ramen-ber. Ramen Nagi Singapore If you’re a fan of sweets, specifically Korean desserts, then you’ll want to try Cafe De Paris. With a few franchises in Canada, Hong Kong and China, the cafe is finally opening its doors in Singapore on 5 November. They will be serving up photogenic selections of elegant cakes, fresh fruit bonbons (pictured above), cold brew coffee, healthy pressed juices, and premium teas. The fresh fruit bonbons are only available for certain periods in a year as the cafe uses seasonal fruits specially imported from Korea. You get to choose from the chocolate brownie, mango, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and grape bonbons. Each one is hand-crafted and loaded with your selected fruit, non-dairy whipped cream, and slushie. It takes a while to create each bonbon so expect to wait for a bit. The cafe officially opens on 5 November so bring a friend and a camera! Cafe De Paris Singapore Newly opened, B Burger has already been compared to the likes of In-N-Out burger in USA. B Burger combines the traditional American burger with Japanese flavours. Expect stuff like the Karate Burger ($7.90) which uses karaage chicken and daikon pickles, and the Osaka Corn Dog ($6.90) which comes with tobiko, nori, teriyaki sauce and mayo. Their ice cream creations are pretty interesting as well, with flavours such as Mount Fuji ($6/$8) which features a nata de coco and coconut flakes atop matcha ice cream. Located at Orchard Cathay Cineleisure, this burger joint is going to be the next big thing. Eat your heart out, Shakeshack. B Burger Sounds like a pretty packed November to us! Time to eat your way through November while partying your hearts out. Now, which will you start with? Also read This Hawker Stall May Be Low-Key, But Their Soy Sauce Chicken Rice Is Hai Kee Amazing (Header Image Source: @w_singapore)
Venue: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay
Date: 3 Nov – 4 Nov 2017
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Venue: Beach Road Police Station, 99 Beach Road, Singapore 189701
Date: 4 Nov 2017
Website4. Ed Sheeran Live In Singapore 2017
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Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Date: 11 & 12 Nov 2017
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Venue: Siloso Beach, 51 Imbiah Walk, Sentosa, 099538
Date: 11 – 12 Nov 2017
Website7. Block Party: The Freedom Way
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Venue: Holland Village, 25E Lorong Liput, Singapore 277736
Date: 11 Nov 2017
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8. Beriwell
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Address: 19 East Coast Road #01-01, Singapore 428746
Opening Hours: Daily: 9am – 11pm
Website9. Ramen Nagi Singapore
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Address: Suntec City Tower II, #01-512/513, Singapore 038989
Opening hours: Daily: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Contact no.: 6821 1601
Website10. Cafe De Paris
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Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B1-37, Singapore 238895
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 10pm, Fri – Sun: 10am – 11pm11. B Burger
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Address: Orchard Cathay Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road, #01-01/01A, Singapore 239695
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Website
We Found Some Mad Local Talent On This Streaming App And You Better BeLive It
With the rise of social media, sharing bits of our personal lives has never been easier.
If you’re a millennial, you’re probably familiar with the wonders of live streaming apps such as Instagram Live, YouNow, and Periscope. Maybe you’re even a live streamer yourself!
While each is unique in its own way, our favourite for discovering local talent has to be BeLive.
BeLive is a local live streaming app, and some great undiscovered talents are on there, streaming their performances. Think of it as busking – but online.
Here are some of the talents you should keep your eye – and ear – out for on the app!
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With 9.1K subscribers on YouTube, Yokez is an independent singer-songwriter and keyboardist with an incredibly impressive portfolio.
She mainly covers Chinese songs and sings a mean cover of “Let’s Not Be Friends In Future” by Eric Chou. Yokez is always chatty on stream and bursts into songs that are mentioned by the people watching her livestream.
Always funny, always entertaining.
Performing LIVE at: @yokezofficial
2. Marcus Lee Jun Wei
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Marcus was the 2nd runner-up in Campus Superstar 2 and also the lead frontman of indie rock band “Exdee”. He is also the lead singer of the 3-piece acoustic group “Footprint” and also currently under the mentorship of local rapper Shigga Shay.
Being a versatile performer, Marcus covers a wide range of genres from pop, jazz and rock, to ballads and 90’s classics.
You can listen to him cover both English and Chinese songs on his streams. His cover of “Back At One” by Brian McKnight has us melting.
Performing LIVE at: @leejunweimarcus
3. Veekher Wong
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With 5.5K followers on BeLive, Veekher is not a stranger to livestreaming.
She enjoys performing English and Chinese songs on BeLive. We love her cover of Jay Chou’s “Love Confession” with Yokez. She’s also friends with Marcus Lee and he usually shows up in her streams.
Veekher usually streams at least once a week on BeLive as she enjoys how interactive the app is, compared to Facebook Live or Instagram.
Performing LIVE at: @veekherwong
4. Delvina See
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Delvina performs at *SCAPE with her siblings as a group known as thez3n. Their vocal harmony really shines in their rendition of “A Little Happiness” by Hebe Tian.
She has also been streaming on BeLive since 1 September 2016 and streams regularly to just hang out and chat with her viewers or sing.
Singing and chilling, sounds like a friday night at your favourite bar.
Performing LIVE at: @sdelvinaa
5. Sophia Tay
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Sophia is an aspiring singer-songwriter who sings both English and Chinese songs and also busks along the stretches of Orchard and Somerset.
If you’re lucky, you might even catch her streaming live from some of her gigs!
We love that she does the mouth trumpet thing that Nathan Hartono does as well.
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Performing LIVE at: @sophiataymusic
6. Brendon Chua
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Did you know Brendon is the frontman of the local Alternative band, “The Façade“?
He also streams alone on BeLive, jamming and singing and it’s really vibey. He covers English songs, though he spends most of his time strumming on his guitar. We’re not complaining though, he’s a sight for sore eyes.
You can also check out his band’s YouTube covers here.
Performing LIVE at: @brendonclf
7. Chow Jia Hui
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Jia Hui started streaming on BeLive since 6 July and sings regularly on her streams. She enjoys singing and performing and BeLive provides a platform for her to interact with other users with the same interests.
Also, she does mean acoustic renditions of Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and James Arthur.
So if you’re looking for a hilarious streamer with a wicked sense of humour and great music, don’t miss out on Jia Hui’s livestreams!
Performing LIVE at: @chowjiahui
8. Tessa Lee
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Tessa enjoys doing covers and regularly shares snippets of her covers on Instagram and Instastories but took to BeLive to be able to stream and perform live.
We are obsessed with her cover of “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit and “Location” by Khalid.
She streams quite regularly so don’t miss out on her acoustic renditions of hit songs!
Performing LIVE at: @tessawoohoo
With these talented musicians streaming and performing on BeLive, don’t say Singapore has no talent.
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Catch these performers live on stream and if you like them, leave them some gifts!
Download the app on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store today!
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(Header Image Source: @chowjiahui)
From Snacks To Hijabs – Here Are 10 Of Our Favourite Vending Machines In Giant’s Vendmart
For those of you who think that vending machines are only for drinks, think again.
Giant has partnered with local companies in a first-of-its-kind initiative to launch VendMart, a cluster of the largest and widest range of vending machines under one roof in Singapore.
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This Giant collaboration (see what we did there?) is an effort to showcase the many unique and innovative vending machine concepts created in Singapore. Giant has also included its own “Mystery Box” vending machine among the lineup.
So let’s dive in; we’ll show you some of our favourites!
So Many Vending Machines, So Little Time
1. Giant Mystery Box
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For the low price of $10, you could walk away with an iPhone 8. Yes, we said iPhone 8. Yes, we know that this is a vending machine. No, we’re not lying.
In addition to Giant household appliances and kitchen gadgets, Giant has included one iPhone 8 in this cash-only Mystery Box vending machine from October to December 2017. Don’t say we bojio.
2. Tenacity Toys
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Stocked with toys from Funko POP!, Tomica, Dorbz, Metacolle and Rock Candy, you’ll be able to find Star Wars, Marvel and DC character products in this cashless vending machine.
Prices start from $11.90 but that’s not the only amount we’ll be spending for the blind-packaged DC character figure boxes.
3. Asian Foodbox Powered By No Signboard Seafood
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Close your eyes and imagine tze char in a vending machine. Okay, now open your eyes.
Meet the Asian Foodbox, which sells ready-to-eat hot meals such as hokkien mee and fried rice served with No Signboard Seafood‘s signature chilli crabs that have been deshelled.
Prices start from $4.50 and the machine is cashless-payment only.
4. Ninja Oden By No Signboard Seafood
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If you’re not familiar with Oden, it is a hearty winter dish that includes fishcakes, daikon, konjac, and eggs simmered in a light dashi broth. Think Lok Lok, Japanese style.
This cashless vending machine sells ready-to-eat canned oden from $4.90 so you don’t have to bring out your steamboat pot.
5. Healthy Snacks By BoxGreen
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For all the vegans and healthy snackers, BoxGreen‘s vending machine sells guilt-free, healthy snacks which range from vegan, gluten free, to under 120 calories.
Prices start from $4.90 and the machine does not accept cash because deforestation is an actual thing.
6. Shiok Pizza
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Never in my life would we expect to see a cashless Pizza vending machine. But this is a real thing now. And we’re not even sorry to be cheating on Pezzo.
Halal-certified pizzas from $16? Goodbye Pezzo.
7. Men’s Grooming Products By SGPOMADES
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This cashless vending machine looks more stylish than we do. SGPOMADES‘ cashless vending machine sells hair and grooming products for men. Like all stylish men, it accepts cashless payment only.
8. Halal Islamic-Related Products By Vibes Mastery
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This cashless, fully Halal vending machine offers essential oils, teas, snacks, hijabs, and even jubahs from $8.50! Clothes in a vending machine! Now that is a new concept.
9. Farmily By Farmily
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This first-of-its-kind vending machine dispenses gardening tools and seeds, perfect for those with a green thumb. Prices start from $12.
Please note that the seeds only accept cash.
10. Fish Food By Dajana
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With prices from $2, this cashless vending machine sells fish food for tropical fish, goldfish, bettas, and more!
From now till December 2017, VendMart will be housed at Giant Hypermarket at Tampines and IMM Jurong.
Don’t miss this limited time vending machine shopping experience!
VendMart
Giant Hypermarket Tampines
Address: 21 Tampines North Drive 2 #03-01 Singapore 528765
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 8am – 12am, Fri – Sat: 8am – 2am
Contact no.: 6788 5919
Giant Hypermarket IMM
Address: 2 Jurong East Street 21 #01-100 IMM Building Singapore 609601
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 9am – 11pm, Fri & Sun: 8am – 11pm, Sat: 8am – 12am
Contact no.: 6564 3811
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(Header Image Source: Giant Singapore)
If You Love Tori-Q And Satay, You’ll Love This Kushiyaki Bar That Serves Grilled Skewers
‘Kushiyaki’ is a term that many people in Singapore are not familiar with.
Don’t worry, we will explain. Kushiyaki essentially refers to skewered food that is grilled.
Grilling brings out the natural flavours of the food. It caramelises the sugars in vegetables and marinated meat tend to take on a distinctive roast aroma and flavour.
Enter Kimoto Gastro Bar. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant bar located at The Sail@Marina Bay serves up a wide range of skewered meat and vegetables, tempura, rice bowls, and an extensive menu of saké to go with the food.
This quaint bar may be small but their food is big on flavour.
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Stick After Stick Of Deliciousness
Now, this is the fun part. The food!
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The Buta Bara (Iberico Pork Belly) is a must-try. The iberico pork belly is brushed with a special sauce before being grilled to caramelised perfection. We promise that this will disappear from the table faster than you can say “Buta Bara”.
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New on the menu is this Kimoto original, the Unagi Riceball. Generous amounts of grilled fatty unagi is wrapped in a toasted riceball and is served with their special sauce, bonito flakes and a dollop of tobiko mayo.
This delectable creation is crispy and packed with flavour. We love how umami the unagi is when paired with the special sauce. However, it is quite a hassle to try and get rid of the toasted rice from your teeth afterwards.
It is still a really good riceball though, so do give it a try!
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Another Kimoto original, the Crispy Fried Squid is an addictive bar bite that is fried to perfection, yet tender and moist on the inside. This is a hot favourite on the menu so order fast or it might just run out!
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The Uzura Tamago (Quail Egg) is a mini ramen egg. The yolks are not fully cooked so it’s still a bit runny and the umami is concentrated. Each bite of the quail egg is akin to setting off an umami bomb.
Grilled and simply seasoned with salt is the Zucchini kushiyaki ($4.50). It looks underwhelming but don’t let that fool you. We never knew zucchini could be this good.
When you finish your food, don’t just leave the skewers lying around. Kimoto provides these cups for you to leave your finished skewers. Handy!
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For those of you who are craving something a little more familiar, Kimoto has that covered.
The Tempura Moriawase comes with battered prawns, shitake mushroom, brinjal, sweet potato, carrot, and interestingly, chicken breast!
The chicken breast is tenderised before being coated in tempura batter and fried. The result is a flat, tender piece of chicken breast that just melts in your mouth.
Kimoto also has a rather extensive saké menu, because no decent japanese bar serves food without alcohol. Prices for the saké go from $70 to $1688. Yes, $1688. If you’re not sure about the drink pairing, feel free to ask the friendly staff for recommendations!
All in all, Kimoto Gastro Bar is a great spot to unwind with friends, with great food, great saké and reasonable prices for quality food.
Kimoto Gastro Bar
Address: 6 Marina Boulevard #01-15 The Sail@Marina Bay Singapore 018987
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm; Sat – Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6222 7588
Website
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(Header Image Source: Kimoto Gastro Bar)
A Makcik Revamped Nasi Ayam With Lava Eggs And Sous-Vide Chicken – But Is It Worth $9.50?
Chicken rice might seem like a simple dish – easy to cook, but hard to perfect.
In Singapore, you’ll find that most stalls offer up Hainanese chicken rice, served up with sides like braised eggs, vegetables and tau kwa (braised tofu).
Makcik Chicken is here to change the chicken rice game, putting a modern twist on the classic Singaporean dish!
Legend has it that there is a makcik with chicken rice skills second to none
Mackcik Chicken is run by a couple who used to work at a media advertising agency, which would explain why their branding game is so on point.
Makcik Chicken maintains that a very camera-shy makcik wants everyone to try her secret recipe. We’re going to assume that makcik exists, so here goes nothing!
Our boxes of chicken rice arrived in simple brown cardboard boxes, no frills attached. But as soon as you open the box, you’ll be greeted by the comforting fragrance of chicken rice. Smells good? Check.
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In case you were wondering what’s so special about Makcik’s chicken; the chicken is cooked sous-vide style. For those who didn’t learn to cook from a French chef, that means your chicken was cooked in a vacuum bag to keep it from becoming overcooked. As promised, the chicken was juicy, tender and bursting with flavor with every mouthful.
If you don’t like spice, you probably won’t be impressed by the rice (although it does come in a huge portion). Once you add a lil red or green chili, it’s like the rice suddenly came alive in your mouth. The red chili is potent, with loads of garlic, whilst the green chili is slightly sourer because of the vinegar.
Tastes good? Check.
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Makcik be working her magic with lava eggs and glittery drinks
The Hanjuku eggs (soft boiled eggs) was the ultimate deciding factor that made me decide that I liked Makcik’s chicken rice. Seriously, their Hanjuku eggs can even compete with the ones that are sold at 7-Eleven.
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Grab a drink to accompany your meal while you’re at it. Makcik has stirred up three concoctions to choose from; a crazy good Bandung that even comes with rose petals, a Calamansi Fantasti that comes with a refreshing tinge of mint, and Cik Rose Syrup Limau, a combination of rose syrup, lime and pomegranate drink to satisfy your sweet tooth.
If you have $10 to spare, you might want to consider trying Makcik’s Jambu Jampi Juice, a rose apple drink that swirls with shiny, sparkly edible glitter. Plus points for presentation!
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The only downside that we could really foresee is that there isn’t space for you to dine in when you visit their outlet; there’s only a bench outside right now.
Your best bet is to order Makcik Chicken through Deliveroo, Ubereats, or Honestbee so that you don’t need to hunt for a place to enjoy your meal before it becomes cold.
The only thing really stopping me from ordering from my dear Makcik everyday is the $9.50 price tag. While you might not be able to afford to have it everyday, it’s definitely worth trying. Or maybe every once in a while as a treat.
Makcik Chicken
Address: 77 Aliwal Street
Opening Hours: Wed – Sat, 11am – 8pm
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