This 15-Storey Glass Building Is A Super Car Vending Machine Hiding In Plain Sight
[Update: The location and opening hours of the showroom has been updated as the information reflected previously was incorrect.]
Love cars with a passion?
Nestled along the streets of Jalan Bukit Merah is a car enthusiast’s dream come to life. Spanning 15 floors and 4 columns, this glass structure looks like a larger than life Hot Wheels collection.
A Showroom Like No Other
Owned by Autobahn Motors, a luxury, sport, convertible and special interest automobile dealer, this decked out showroom is in a league of its own.
Boasting over 80 supercars on premise, in this showroom, the flashier the better. Mclarens, Bentleys and Porches line the glass windows of this automobile inventory-cum-showcase.
Also known as ‘The Largest Super Car Vending Machine’, the Autobahn Motors building is first and foremost a car storage facility with a built-in retrieval system. Car buyers are in for the royal–and technologically advanced–treatment when they go shopping at Autobahn Motors.
[caption id="attachment_25891" align="alignnone" width="960"]
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: Autobahn Motors Instagram[/caption]
While most of us won’t be able to go anywhere near these luxurious speedsters, just admiring these beauties from afar is a treat for any car enthusiast!
Autobahn Motors
Address: 20 Jln Kilang, Singapore 159418
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am – 7pm; Sat-Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Also read, Pay As Little As 90 Cents For Your Uber Rides – There’s Just One Tiny Catch
Take A Swing At The Fragment Room – The Only Place In S’pore Where Violence Is The Cure
Living in Singapore comes with no small amount of stress.
For students and working adults alike, sometimes it gets to a point where it’s all just too much, when all you want to do is scream, hit or break something to let all that pent up frustration out.
The Fragment Room
[caption id="attachment_25827" align="alignnone" width="819"]
Image Credit: The Fragment Room [/caption]
Lucky for us, The Fragment Room is offering itself up as an outlet for you to let out all that stress.
Located along Balestier Road, the premise of The Fragment Room is simple: you’re given half an hour (or more, depending on whether you need it) to smash everyday objects to smithereens.
Providing you with a safe space, everyday objects like plates, cups and electronics, and a baseball bat to smash up all of those things, The Fragment Room is a non-traditional form of anger therapy that will get your heart pumping.
Don’t worry about injuring yourself at The Fragment Room. Even with broken glass and electronics strewn on the floor, you’ll be decked out in safety gear so you’re 100% safe from flying debris.
Packages
The Fragment Room offers up 3 standard packages.
There is the Single ($38), which offers up 1 crate of breakables for 30 mins, and there’s also the all out Annihilation ($220), which gives you a full hour, a sledgehammer and unlimited crates for you to vent to your heart’s content.
A third package called the Double lets you double up with a friend and wreak all kinds of havoc for 30 mins, over the contents of 2 crates.
[caption id="attachment_25825" align="alignnone" width="819"]
Image Credit: The Fragment Room[/caption]
If you’re an environmentalist who’s stressed out, fret not! All the breakables sourced by The Fragment Room are from scrap yards, so you’re not contributing to wastage or harming the planet!
Whatever is stressing you out, let it all out at The Fragment Room and unleash that inner hulk. Here, no one is judging.
The Fragment Room Always wanted to go on a treasure hunt? Now you can at Whisper of the Guardians! The 3rd event of its kind, brought to life by LockdownSG and Think Out Events, this year’s epic adventure will take place in and around Chinatown. Previously, we wrote about the premise of this adventure. Essentially, a shop house owner found an old scroll containing information leading to a hidden treasure that’s been left behind since WWII. You have been hired to decipher the scroll and find the elusive treasure. Our DiscoverSG ambassadors took up the challenge and had a blast journeying through Chinatown, trekking past famous (and some not so famous) paths on their quest to find the booty. Having gone through the experience themselves, here are their golden tips to finding the treasure–and don’t worry, there are no spoilers ahead! “It was very challenging–perhaps a little too challenging because we had to get loads of hints from the gamemasters. Get ready to crack your brains and burn some calories!” “The game used real, physical things that are there in Chinatown to help you find clues for the next step. Be prepared to have your brains fried at the end of the day. I don’t think it’s easy, but it’s worth the try!” “The ‘touring’ of this game will actually be like a history excursion which makes studying our history damn fun! Dress comfortably and prepare to stroll down the whole of Chinatown. You’ll be surprised to find a lot of places where you can take nice OOTDs.” “We basically learnt how to read maps for those of us who didn’t already know how, and practice our map skills for those who do. Pro Tip: Read more about Chinatown! Maybe know the roads, dress comfortably, don’t bring a big bag, and most importantly, enjoy yourself!” “I liked how it required us to think thoroughly for each challenge and puzzle and the whole group contributed in one way or another. Before starting, it would be good to mentally prepare yourself for a lot of time spent on this adventure! And be mentally prepared for very difficult challenges.” Catered to groups of 6, Early Bird Tickets are still available from now to 8 May at only $228 per team! Tickets include a 1 time entry into the award winning Chinatown Heritage Centre (worth $15, valid for 3 months), which can be used at your own leisure! There you have it! DiscoverSG’s take on this intriguing journey to find the hidden treasure. Are you up for the challenge? Click LockdownSG and ThinkOut Events on Facebook! Whisper of the Guardians Also read This Unique Honey Cheesecake Is The Sweetest Way To Say ‘I Love You Mum’
Address: 3 Balestier Road S329671
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun, 1pm – 10pm
This Outdoor ‘Escape Room’ Sent Us All Over Chinatown – Here’s How To Ace The Game
Our ambassadors Jia Min, Dawn, Shivon and Vanessa on the hunt for treasure (Image Credit: Lockdown.sg Facebook)[/caption]
Cheryl: “It’s Very Challenging.”
Dawn: “Interact With Your Environment.”
Image Credit: Lockdown.sg Facebook[/caption]
Shivon: “Dress Comfortably And Prepare To WALK”
Jia Min: “Familiarize Yourself With Chinatown Beforehand”
Image Credit: Lockdown.sg Facebook[/caption]
Vanessa: “Work As A Team”
Where: Registration at Chinatown Heritage Centre, 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207
When:
Price: $228 per team of 6 (early bird)/ $258 (from 8th May onwards); $45 per pax
This Unique Honey Cheesecake Is The Sweetest Way To Say ‘I Love You Mum’
Let’s admit it, a meal isn’t quite complete without a sweet treat at the end of it.
Here in Singapore, there are countless bakeries offering up decadent, sweet treats but if you’re looking for a cheesecake that will blow your socks off, head to Cat & The Fiddle.
Opened by award-winning pastry chef Daniel Tay in 2014, Cat & The Fiddle is Singapore’s first online cheesecake retailer.
[caption id="attachment_25275" align="alignleft" width="1024"]
Image Credit: Cat & The Fiddle Instagram[/caption]
Serving up 17 varieties of cheesecake from the Classic New York Cheesecake to the Mao Shan Wang Durian cheesecake, Cat & the Fiddle serves up cheesecakes that are bursting with flavour!
‘Queen Bee’ Mother’s Day Cheesecake
[caption id="attachment_25279" align="alignnone" width="750"]
‘Queen Bee’ Mother’s Day Cheesecake[/caption]
Teaming up with Nature’s Farm, Cat & The Fiddle has created a special limited edition ‘Queen Bee’ Mother’s Day Cheesecake ($55.90 for 7″) so you can spoil the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day.
This spectacular creation comprises two layers: a top layer crafted from UMF 5+ Manuka Honey, Osmanthus flowers and Goji berries, and a bottom layer crafted from luscious cream cheese mousse infused with Manuka Honey and lime zest.
[caption id="attachment_25280" align="aligncenter" width="750"]
UMF 5+ Manuka Honey Cheesecake ($55.90 for 7″)[/caption]
A delightful combo, this cheesecake was surprisingly light. The cream cheese mouse was creamy and dense, with the touch of lime zest giving it a slight sour kick. The Manuka honey glaze was slightly sweet and the goji berries added a bit of added texture to this dessert.
Health conscious? This is the perfect dessert if you (and mum) are watching your weight or trying to cut down on processed goodies.
The Queen Bee Mother’s Day Gift Set
[caption id="attachment_25284" align="aligncenter" width="500"]
The Queen Bee Mother’s Day Gift Set[/caption]
If you haven’t decided on what to get for mother dearest this Mother’s Day, why not get the Queen Bee Mother’s Day Gift Set! Priced at $99, this set includes the Queen Bee Cheesecake, a 500g bottle of NF Reserve UMF +5 Manuka Honey and complimentary delivery service!
Cat & The Fiddle not only serves up tastebud tingling cheesecakes for any (and every) occasion, you can order them online from the comfort of your home! To check out more of their decadent desserts, head to https://www.catandthefiddle.com/
Cat & The Fiddle
Address: 171 Kampong Ampat, KA Foodlink #05-04, S368330
Contact no.: 6287 0077
Website
Also read 7 Oozy Choux Pastries That Will Have You Scrambling To Lick Everything Up
Taste The Goodness Of Sarawak At Face To Face – An Eatery That Stays True To Its Roots
There’s nothing like digging into a hearty bowl of noodles to soothe a hungry stomach and a tired soul.
Here in Singapore, we’re lucky to have such a huge variety of cuisines that can be found (and indulged in!) on our very own shores.
One such cuisine is Sarawakian.
Part of East Malaysia, one thing Sawarak is known for (other than their stunning natural scenery) is its amazing food! Luckily for us, we don’t have to hop onto a plane to get a taste of Sarawkian eats.
Face To Face is one of only a handful of eateries that serve up authentic Sarawakian cuisine here in Singapore!
Face To Face
[caption id="attachment_25642" align="alignnone" width="1024"]
Face To Face[/caption]
Housed in City Square Mall, this spacious eatery has a small and focused menu. With 10 noodle dishes and a small array of light bites, don’t think that Face To Face doesn’t take their food seriously.
The speciality at Face to Face is their noodles. Made in-house daily, their noodle recipe goes back 100 years!
Face To Face has such a compact menu due to the fact that their ingredients are carefully sourced. From the chilli they use to the oils and sauces that go into their dishes, founder and Sarawakian Aidan Goh ensures all the ingredients used at Face To Face taste and are identical to those found in their Malaysian outlets.
[caption id="attachment_25636" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
Image Credit: Burpple User Jennifer Yeo[/caption]
Traditional Sarawak Noodles (also known as Kolok Mee) and Sarawak Laksa are the best sellers at this humble eatery.
The Traditional Sarawak Noodles was–according to a Sarawakian–“very very close to the original”.
The Sarawak Laksa on the other hand was pretty similar to its original counterpart, and a lot less creamy and dense than the Chinese laksa we’re so used to.
[caption id="attachment_25637" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
Image Credit: Burpple User SG Food On Foot[/caption]
If you’re looking for something a tad more soothing on the throat, opt for the Genki Herbal Chicken Soup. Served piping hot, the soup is filled with herbs, giving it an earthy flavour. The chicken is served whole so its meat might be a tad difficult to tear off with chopsticks, but you can’t say they’re stingy with their servings here!
[caption id="attachment_25635" align="aligncenter" width="960"]
Image Credit: Burpple User Hwans Lim[/caption]
Looking for something to wash down all these decadent dishes? Face To Face serves up some pretty interesting (and sweet) concoctions! Caramel 3 Layer Tea and Three Musketeers are two beverages you cannot miss when you head to Face To Face.
The Caramel 3 Layer Tea comprises 3 distinct layers: caramel syrup, milk and tea. Reminiscent of milk tea, the Caramel 3 Layer Tea is a tad sweeter but not cloyingly so.
The Three Muskateers, on the other hand, is crafted with soda, plums and lime, and was a refreshing companion to the heavier dishes.
[caption id="attachment_25645" align="aligncenter" width="480"]
Image Credit: Face To Face Facebook[/caption]
With over 30 outlets across Malaysia, you know Face To Face serves up the real deal! Whether you’re craving a humble bowl of noodles or just looking for something delicious to dig into, head to Face To Face!
Face To Face
Address: #02-23/24 City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd, S398628
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm
Website
Also read, Goodbye Artbox, Hello Thai Festival – Authentic Thai Eats Without The Heat Or The Crowd
*SCAPE Is Hosting An Open-Air Market Of The Future – All You Need For Payment Is Your Phone
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves browsing and exploring markets for cool, unique finds, there’s a new market coming to town you definitely want to check out: The DBS PayLah! X *SCAPE Palooza.
Happening on 5 – 7 May at *SCAPE, this weekend market will see over 100 vendors selling everything from fashion, food to lifestyle products, and more than a few social enterprises will also be there!
Shop the collection of chic, minimalist bags at ThreeOneTwoFive and and Sot n Wable; unusual bites from Risotto Chips; and many, many others!
[caption id="attachment_25611" align="alignnone" width="763"]
Expect these goodies and more at the DBS PayLah! Palooza (Image Credit: DBS)[/caption]
And if shopping doesn’t do it for you, surely some exciting Virtual Reality games will. Step into the worlds of your favourite video games, as titles including Call of Duty and Star Wars will be available to play through VR headsets!
[caption id="attachment_25612" align="alignnone" width="1920"]
Games like Star Wars will be available to play using VR headsets![/caption]
Singapore’s First Ever QR Code Bazaar
There’s just one thing—at this market, the only currency accepted is digital currency. That is, QR codes and payments made via the DBS PayLah! app!
Essentially, DBS PayLah! is a mobile app that functions as your personal digital wallet. Like a regular wallet, you can send and receive money instantly, but minus the inconvenience of not having enough cash, not having exact change, etc.
[caption id="attachment_25613" align="aligncenter" width="620"]
DBS PayLah! app (Image Credit: DBS)[/caption]
If you don’t bank with DBS/POSB, no worries! Non-DBS/POSB customers can also use the app by simply linking it to a local bank account.
This first ever QR Code bazaar is jointly organized by DBS and *SCAPE, in support of Singapore’s move towards becoming a Smart Nation.
Excited to attend? Just be sure to have the DBS PayLah! app downloaded before heading out!
For those new to the app, make sure to download DBS PayLah! and enter the promo code “PAYLAH505”. This will give you S$5 cash credit to spend—and hey, we won’t say no to free money. Just make sure to do it quick because only the first 10,000 new sign-ups will get it. This promo is only valid until 30 May.
So, mark these dates in your calendar! Shop to your heart’s content and experience the convenience and lightness of going cash-free!
Download the DBS PayLah! app on Apple or on Android.
DBS PayLah! X *SCAPE Palooza
Date: 5 – 7 May 2017
Time: 1pm – 9pm
Address: *SCAPE Playspace
Also read This Island-Wide Heritage Trail Will Have You Rediscovering What It Means To Be S’porean
This Island-Wide Heritage Trail Will Have You Rediscovering What It Means To Be S’porean
History buffs and die-hard patriots, the Singapore Heritage Festival is back for its 14th year!
This year, the Singapore Heritage Festival is inviting both young and old to explore Singapore’s history and culture through a curated smorgasbord of programmes and activities.
From 28 April to 14 May, the festival will bring guests all over historical spots in Singapore. From Bukit Pasoh to Caldecott Hill, the Singapore Heritage Festivals will be hosting theatre performances, heritage tours and hands-on craft workshops.
Here are some of the highlights worth looking out for at Singapore Heritage Festival 2017!
Caldecott Broadcast Centre
[caption id="attachment_25562" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
Image Credit: Image Credit: 
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: J. Kenji López-Alt[/caption]
What’s a Singaporean festival if there isn’t any food to indulge in? The Singapore River will be transformed into a food paradise. From food exhibitions to performances centered around food, The Singapore Heritage Festival is going all out when it comes to our favourite pastime!
[caption id="attachment_25566" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
Image Credit: 2017 Is The Year Of Star Wars – Singapore Has Its First Star Wars Festival And Everyone Is Invited
Goodbye Artbox, Hello Thai Festival – Authentic Thai Eats Without The Heat Or The Crowd
If you’re feeling the regret from not heading to Artbox or you just can’t get enough of Thai goodies and eats, fret not because the Thai Festival is coming to our shores!
[caption id="attachment_25521" align="alignnone" width="960"]
Image Credit: Royal Thai Emabassy Facebook[/caption]
Happening at the Royal Thai Embassy right in the heart of Orchard Road, this all-Thai festival will offer up your favourite Thai dishes, alongside apparel and knick-knacks.
[caption id="attachment_25517" align="alignnone" width="960"]
Image Credit: Royal Thai Embassy Facebook[/caption]
Popular Thai dishes like pad thai, mango sticky rice and thai milk tea will be up for sale. Look out for performances that highlight Thai culture like Muay Thai and traditional Thai dance performances.
[caption id="attachment_25516" align="alignnone" width="959"]
Image Credit: Royal Thai Embassy Facebook[/caption]
If you’re looking for an authentic Thai experience without having to fly out of the country, head on down to Thai Festival 2017!
Thai Festival 2017
Address: Royal Thai Embassy, 370 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238870
Date: 4-7 May 2017
Time: 10 AM – 9 PM
Also read, Best Thai Eateries In Singapore So You Don’t Have To Queue For 10,000 Years At Nakhon
2017 Is The Year Of Star Wars – Singapore Has Its First Star Wars Festival And Everyone Is Invited
For those of you who live and breathe Star Wars, good news for you! The Star Wars Festival is coming to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay this May.
A three day festival that begins on 4 May (of course) and runs till 6 May, this is an event chock full of Star Wars-themed activities that will delight and knock the socks off any Star Wars fanatic.
A collaboration between the Singapore Tourism Board and The Walt Disney Company, here are some of the highlights from the festival that are worth checking out!
[caption id="attachment_25469" align="alignnone" width="1024"]
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: , fret not! You’ll still be able to cheer the runners on from the sidelines. Runners will be donning Light and Dark Side race shirts, and we’re betting there will be Star Wars die-hards decked in full costume, making their way around Marina Bay!
Star Wars Run 2017
Where: Gardens by the Bay, The Meadow
When: 6 May
Time: 4pm – 11.15pm
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Where: Gardens by the Bay, The Meadow
When: 6 May
Time: 9pm – 11.15pm
Casual and die-hard fans alike, head on down to Gardens by the Bay this May! The festival is bound to be an amazing evening out with family and friends!
For more information on the events, head to the DJs Above & Beyond Will Be In Singapore For One Night Only – Here’s Where They’ll Be Spinning
Picnics Are So Overdone – Wine And Dine On A Donut Boat From Just $29
Boat parties have long been an activity favoured by the high SES demographic.
There’s something about being on the ‘high’ SES (read: seas) that makes a party appear more lavish than it seems. Is it the sun or the sea breeze?
While there are plenty of yacht rental options to choose from on our tiny island, The Floating Donut Company is changing up the experience altogether by giving us a brand new kind of option – dining out at sea on a donut boat.
Wine And Dine On A Donut Boat
[caption id="attachment_25351" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]
Image Credit: 
Image Credit: The Floating Donut Company[/caption]
On a tight budget? Opt for the Marina Cruise. You’ll get to sail around Marina Bay for 30mins ($29 per person), 60mins ($45 per person) or 90mins ($58 per person). This package requires you to have at least 3 other friends and everyone is entitled to one soft drink each.
Trying to score brownie points with bae? Book the Romantic Cruise and sail around the Marina Bay for 60mins ($198 w/o food) or 90mins ($299 incl Cold Cut Platter). Save on drinks as this package includes a bottle of Sparkling Wine to share with your loved one.
Looking to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and graduations? Or simply an excuse to hold a unique and intimate get-together? Book yourself the Celebration Cruise. With a choice of cold cuts or seafood platters to choose from, you’re guaranteed a fuss-free experience! Starting from $312 for 4 pax, you’ll be out at sea for 2hours – the perfect amount of time to fill your stomachs and catch up with friends!
[caption id="attachment_38292" align="aligncenter" width="1944"]
Image Credit: The Floating Donut Company[/caption]
Our only qualms? You can’t bring your own snacks on board and the lack of bathrooms can be a setback. But fret not, the captain is more than happy to head back to shore if nature calls!
The firm, which also operates in Phuket, said it is the first to offer such a private outdoor dining experience in Singapore. However, the project was initially stalled for three years, after its German founder, Ms Miriam Becker, hit roadblocks with several local regulatory agencies.
However after making compromises by tweaking its proposal such as replacing its boats’ barbecue grills and adhering to speed limits and other safety measures, The Floating Donut Company will officially launch on Friday, 30 November.
Be the first to experience this exclusive dining voyage in Singapore. With a private captain at the helm, speakers you can hook your phone up to and the calm seas, this is one party that will blow you out of the water (pun intended).
The Floating Donut
Address: Clifford Pier at Collyer Quay
Opening Hours: 10am – 7.30pm daily
Website
Also Read Tiong Bahru Bakery Takes A Walk On The Wild Side With A Safari-Themed Cafe In Dempsey
