7 Romantic Dessert Spots For Couples Who Love To Gaze Into Each Other’s Eyes

There’s nothing like ending a romantic date on a sweet note with some amazing dessert. Cue: warm dark lighting, soothing music, and decadent dessert to share. All while staring into your date’s eyes. Without further ado, we present a list of 7 Romantic Dessert Spots in Singapore!

Because, the only way to her heart is dessert.

1. Privé

What better way to end your date than with a dessert by the river? In the day, Privé Keppel is a relaxed restaurant-bistro and in the evening, a sophisticated and intimate space with picturesque waterfront views.

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Privé Keppel
Address: 2 Keppel Bay Vista
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Address: 1 Empress Place
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Privé CHIJMES
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-33
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Privé Clarke Quay
Address: 3C River Valley Road #01-09
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2. PS Café

PS Café is the perfect place for a romantic date night.

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The Ann Siang Hill branch is particularly sleek and posh with its dark, dimly lit interiors and Victorian style décor. The other branches, Dempsey Hill, Palais Renaissance and Paragon, are also romantic dessert spots as well. Take your pick!

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Enjoy an intimate ambience while indulging in their drool-worthy desserts like Toffee Date Pudding, Pecan Pie and more!

PS Café Ann Siang Hill
45 Ann Siang Road (ASH), #02-02
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390 Orchard Road, #02-09A Palais Renaissance
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri: 11:30AM – 11:00PM
Sat, Sun, PH: 9:30AM – 11:00PM

PS Café Dempsey Hill
28B Harding Road, Tanglin Village (Dempsey Road)
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PS Café Paragon
290 Orchard Road, #03-41/44 The Paragon
Opening hours:
Daily, 9:30AM – 10:00PM

3. The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Dine in the gardens at The Halia, a charming restaurant nestled in the Ginger Gardens of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

With a spacious al fresco dining deck and tranquil ambience, this chic open-air concept is perfect for a romantic dinner and dessert.

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Indulge in the decadent Edible Garden; a light strawberries and cream cheesecake with a shot of passionfruit and lychee liquer. Or try one of the most Instagram-worthy desserts The Ginger Garden ($12); a young ginger root crumble with ginger flower sherbet, crisp banana fritters and edible flowers!

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What better way to end off your date with a slow stroll and star-gazing in the Botanic Gardens?

The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 5pm, 6:30pm – 10pm; Sat, Sun & PH: 8am – 10pm

4. Henri Charpentier

Of course, Henri Charpentier makes the list! There is no doubt that it is one of the best romantic dessert spots in Singapore.

A Japanese French-style patisserie chain known for its signature cakes and pastries, the flambé desserts here are absolutely divine.

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With such ambience and decor, you’ll surely gaze into your partner’s eyes for hours.

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Impress your date with the stunning Dome ($29), a chocolate-coated sphere of chocolate parfait biscuit set on fire (with liqueur) in front of you. What you will see next is the sphere melting.

Before digging in, strawberry sauce is poured over so you can enjoy a smooth mix of fresh strawberries, melting chocolate and crunchy textures.

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Another must-try is Crepe Suzette ($22); two slices of thin crepes that go aflame before your very eyes, when the server pours heated Grand Marnier cognac liqueur into the hot pan.

Delight your sweetheart’s tastebuds with the aromatic blend of buttery silky soft crepes and flaming orange-flavoured liqueur.

Henri Charpentier Dempsey
9A Dempsey Road
Click 5. JAAN

Perched on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford, Jaan is one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. It offers a breath-taking view of the Singapore skyline facing the Marina Bay district.

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Head here after dinner to enjoy a dessert in the clouds with your sweetheart.

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The Choconuts Grand Cru ($28) is a must-try. With a super indulgent combination of peanut butter, chocolate, Tanariva mousse and home-made macadamia nut ice cream, this dessert is a winner.

JAAN Restaurant
2 Stamford Road, 70F Swissotel The Stamford
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm; 7pm – 10pm

6. Stellar at 1-Altitude

Head up to Singapore’s highest dining venue, Stellar, to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

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Relaxed and unpretentious, indulge in desserts with your loved one at this sky high restaurant.

A snazzy alfresco rooftop bar is available, if that’s what you prefer.

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We recommend the Vanilla Blancmange with Passion fruit and Almond Croquant, and the Varlhona Macae Chocolate Ganach with Orange Rum Baba.

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Stellar
#62-01, One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place
Click 7. 2am: Dessert Bar

Nestled in the bustling Holland Village, s its name suggests, it opens till 2am and has made a name for itself for its beautiful artistic desserts by Celebrity Pastry Chef Janice Wong.

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Enjoy the night with your sweetheart while appreciating dessert art and its unique flavours; Earl Grey Bergamot Chocolate Mousse, Fruits of the Forest and Cherry, Vanilla Whisky Ice Cream, Cotton Candy and more all lovingly put together in the Cacao Forest ($24), or the beautiful Kyoto Garden ($24) made of Ginger Flower Ganache, Orange Blossom Ice Cream Rock, Pistachio Sponge and Parfait!

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2am: Dessert Bar
21A Lorong Lipur Holland Village
Opening Hours:
6pm – 2am

Whether you need to impress your date or add a little more spice to your relationship, we know these romantic dessert spots are for couples who would like to gaze into each other’s eyes for hours while enjoying dessert!

Also, read Date Ideas: 9 Under-The-Radar Activities That Will Guarantee A Loving Good Time!

Thriller Carnival Is All About Spooks, Sick Beats And $1 Shots This Halloween Weekend!

Who says Singaporeans aren’t celebrating Halloween? With so many local attractions and entertainment venues holding their own Halloween themed events and parties, Singaporeans are spoiled for choice when it comes to celebrating Halloween with a bang! If you’re looking for an event that has everyone dressed up and going all out for Halloween, we’ve got you covered!

Whitehaus is throwing a Halloween themed party that is serving up the scares and some amazing beats! Held at Aryaa, Thriller Carnival is all about the a deadly amusement park that was setup purely to lure innocent partygoers. Look out for horror booths and fire dancers that are scattered throughout Aryaa’s decadent interior!

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Thriller Carnival is offering up free flow of Asahi beers and $1 bloody carnival shots for 2 hours (8.30pm – 10.30pm)! Best part? If you’re planning to come dressed as Halloween favourite Harley Quinn or a Pokemon Trainer, you’re in luck as Whitehaus has make up services all the way till midnight! So if you can’t quite get your Harley Quinn look right, get your make up done here!

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What about the music you ask? It’s all about Hiphop & R&B here! With local duo Bounce Squad & hiphop DJ Alias on the decks playing only the best hits, Thriller Carnival is bound to be a lit Halloween party!

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What are you waiting for? Sofa booths and Guestlists are still open for reservations! Grab some friends and head on down to Aryaa for a Halloween party full of spooks and fun!

Thriller Carnival ft. Bounce Squad x Alias
29 Oct (Sat), 8.30pm
Aryaa
Diner’s Club Building
7500E Beach Road #01-201, S199595

For more information, check out Whitehaus Office Facebook Page!

Table reservations contact Whitehaus at [email protected]!

Also Read: Die Die Must Party: 10 Halloween Parties That’ll Scare The Living Daylights Out Of You!

Eyescream And Friends: Shaved Ice GELATO That’s Super Cute, All Natural, And More!

When you’re sizzling in the Land of a Thousand Suns, you can’t help but crave for something cold… some shaved ice perhaps? Or, gelato would really hit the spot too. It sure is a tough decision when both seem equally yummy… Well guess what, now you can have both! That’s a food fantasy come true, as Eyescream and Friends has hit Singapore’s shores.

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The mastermind of this refreshingly ingenious concoction, Mr Joad Lopez, took inspiration from shaved ice he ate at a Taiwanese night market.

Back in Barcelona where gelato was aplenty, he decided to matchmake the two. And that, was how Eyescream and Friends was born.

Eyescream And Friends – Compass One

As its name suggests, Eyescream and Friends represents the 7 basic flavours – a quirky medley of characters with distinct personalities and names to boot.

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Woah, too many toppings, too little time! What a torture to have to choose, can’t we have all of them?

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Here are some of the toppings – caramelized cookies, gummy bears, banana nut crunch, forest berries sauce, white chocolate sauce, and marshmallows.

Eyescream and Friends has just released its kiwi, watermelon and rockmelon toppings as well as a lovely salted caramel sauce.

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As of now, there are 8 different flavours and a whopping 15 different toppings to please your palate as you mix-and-match.

This guarantees that you’ll experience the dessert in novel ways each time, as you play with endless new flavour combinations.

Oreo Yoghurt Flavour Complete Pack ($6.90)

The Complete Pack ($6.90) which we got, comes with a cup of shaved gelato and 2 toppings. The packaging is really cool, as it’s designed to hold a cup of gelato and 2 fun-size cups of toppings, so that you can stroll around the mall while you eat!

The tray even has a spot at the side to clip a piece of tissue or two. This way, your hands are free to tackle your yummy target.

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The Oreo flavour was strong but not overpowering, and accurately encapsulated the taste of the crisp tidbit. No hint of stale biscuit there, we are talking Oreos fresh out of the packet.

We were surprised by how the shaved gelato managed to be creamy, yet not cloying. The icy texture of the gelato, which was smooth and slushy-like, prevented the Oreo flavour from coming across as too dense.

Add to that the tartness of the yoghurt flavour, which shook up the whole treat. Who would have thought that Oreo and yoghurt go this well together?

Wild Berry Complete Pack ($6.90)

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If you could capture the joys of childhood in one flavour, this would be it. The wild berry shaved gelato tasted really fun and mischievous, like a mix of grape-flavoured Hi-Chew, Kyoto grape, and strawberry bubble gum.

The fact that it had just the right kick of sourness lent it a really refreshing touch, without going overboard.

It’s the perfect pick-me-up in the mornings, an invigorating treat in hot afternoons, and a perfectly spunky dessert to round off the night.

Chocolate shaved gelato ($4.90, without toppings)

Despite being a really common flavour, this chocolate shaved gelato is curiously different from the norm. It comes with a touch of je ne sais quoi that is hard to place.

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While tasting similar to a hazel-nutty Ferrero Rocher, it has the added depth of the dark concentrated cocoa powder gathered at the bottom of a hot chocolate drink.

Cheesecake shaved gelato ($4.90, without toppings)

This was virtually a cheesecake blended into a slushy. However, with the pronounced taste of natural yoghurt, it’s a lighter, more refreshing version of your regular cheesecake.

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For an interesting and yummy combination, try the  cheesecake-flavoured shaved gelato topped with forest berries sauce or strawberry sauce. We did just that, and couldn’t have been more pleased with the results!

The creaminess of the cheesecake flavour complemented the fruity tartness of the berry sauce, which was tangy and ripe with flavour.

How Eyescream’s Shaved Gelato is Made

We managed to capture how these little, tasty wide-eyed creatures are created!

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First, a cylindrical block of ice maintained at an optimum temperature (for the right balance between creamy and icy), is loaded into an ice-shaving machine.

This contraption, which is flown in from Barcelona, then carves delicate layers of shaved gelato into a bowl.

Gelato shakes and lollipops

Apart from shaved gelato, Eyescream and Friends truly lives up to its philosophy of creating smiles, by offering gelato shakes ($5.90) as well as handmade lollipops ($4.90).

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Among the lollipops, mango and apple are the most popular flavours. They’re all extremely fresh, as Eyescream and Friends flies them in from Barcelona regularly.

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BAKE Cheese Tart Continues Singapore Invasion At Its Second Outlet In Westgate Mall!

Scares Not Appealing? Freaky Free Flow Friday Is Your Answer To A Super Chill Halloween Get-Together

Halloween. Everyone is getting into it. Local attractions, clubs and entertainment joints are pulling all the stops to celebrate their own Halloween parties. These spots offer boisterous Halloween activities, think scare actors dressed as ghouls and spine tingling art and music effects.

But if you’re looking for a quiet place to celebrate Halloween, look no further because Panorama: Riverside Lounge has exactly what you need!

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Located on the third floor of a Boat Quay shophouse above its sister restaurant (Pasta Fresca Da Salvator). Panorama: Riverside Lounge has an intimate bar space that boasts breathtaking views of the city. Joining in the Halloween festivities Panorama: Riverside Lounge is holding a Freaky Free Flow Friday on the 21st and 28th of October!

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Look out for their virtual reality spookfest! Not for the faint of heart, if you can survive through 8 minutes of scares you can get your hands on a $10 dining voucher for Pasta Fresca Da Salvator!

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If you’re not keen on getting spooked, don’t fret! Panorama: Riverside Lounge is offering free flows of Italian wine which you can enjoy alongside their tasting menu! Priced at $39++ per person, Freaky Free Flow Friday features a wide array of cold cuts, gourmet cheeses, breads and pastas the menu changes every week so guests can always look forward to a unique experience every visit!

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Our ambassadors Vanessa Ho and Stephanie Ler were at Panorama: Riverside Lounge to experience Freaky Free Flow Friday for themselves! Giving the virtual reality game a try and sipping on delicately aromatic sparkling wines, Stephanie and Vanessa had a blast at Freaky Free Flow Friday!

What are you waiting for? Head on down to Freaky Free Flow Friday if you’re looking for an intimate place to kickback and relax after a long week of work!

Cheese Truck Coming Through! Here’s Your Chance To Savour Gourmet Cheese From A Truck!

If you think that cheese can only be eaten with crackers, think again! We were invited to a cheese appreciation session hosted by Chef Emmanuel Stroobant at St. Pierre Restaurant. Guess what they served? Cheese with mint, lemon grass salad, kiwi, and even papaya.

Curious to know how these snacks would taste? Read on to find out more as a cheese truck will be making its way around Singapore!

The tasting

We were invited to different stations where cheese canapés were being prepared. At each station, a different cheese was used.

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You’d be surprised by the different kinds of ingredients that can pair with cheeses. There were some super unique and surprising combinations that worked well together.

Blue cheese with papaya, kiwi, and apple cider

For example, Chef Stroobant paired this blue cheese with papaya, kiwi and apple cider.

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The result was a light and fresh bite – not something you would normally associate blue cheese with.

Pont-l’Évêque cheese with mint, brioche and iberico ham

Another popular french cheese, Pont-l’Évêque, was paired with mint, brioche and iberico ham.

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This resulted in a very tasty, slightly salty bite.

Gouda cheese with fried lemon grass salad and carrot puree

The first live station was an asian inspired spring roll that contained fried lemon grass salad, carrot puree and Gouda.

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Each bite gave a hearty burst of flavour that was well coupled with crunchiness from the nuts in the spring roll.

Morbier cheese with Vin Jaune and cherries

The Morbier was paired with Vin Jaune, cherries and presented on cherrywood.

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The presentation was exquisite and the cheese helped to balance out the intense burst of alcohol.

Emmental with strawberry sorbet

Lastly, Emmental was used in a delicious strawberry sorbet dish that was hand mixed with live nitrogen oxide.

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The dish was extremely light and delicious, a perfect end to the different courses.

So why the sudden interest in Cheese?

A cheese truck will be making rounds at different locations in Singapore, that’s why!

Here’s your chance to try different cheese canapés served with unexpected and unusual ingredients.

Click here for the locations of the trucks. They’ll be coming round from the 26th to the 28th of October.

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You’ll get to try different types of cheese with easier recipes – so you can prepare them at home as well!

Be sure to enjoy the delectable treats prepared by Chef Stroobant! 

#SayCheese event details:
Date:
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Time: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038

Date: Thursday, 27 October 2016
Time: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: Mapletree Business City, 10 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 117438

Date: Friday, 28 October 2016
Time: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Venue: 1 Fusionopolis Place, Singapore 138632

This was an invited tasting session.

Also, read Singapore’s First Popbar Outlet Serves Up Gelato – On A Stick!

Top 5 Events You Cannot Miss: 17 October – 31 October

We’re halfway through the month of October and that means we’re so much closer to a public holiday (Deepavali)! With so many plays, festivals and performances going on in the next two weeks, you’ll be busy having way too much fun!

1. Atlantis Fright Night

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Huge fan of EDM and wild beach parties? Atlantis Fright Night is exactly what you need! Blackwhite Production is hosting their very own Halloween themed dance party at Wave House Sentosa. With 8 different DJs on the decks, the latest EDM hits and  a crowd of party goers Atlantis Fright Night is bound to get your heart pounding!

Find out more: Atlantis Fright Night – Dance Till Dawn At Siloso Beach’s Halloween Themed Music Festival

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Atlantis Fright Night: https://www.facebook.com/events/603212146506905/

Atlantis Fright Night
Wave House Sentosa
36 Siloso Beach Walk
22 Oct 2016 (Sat)
6pm til late

2. Singapore Wine Fiesta 2016

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Get your tickets now at restaurant-week

4. Halloween Parties Galore

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5. Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance

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Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance
Capitol Theatre
11 Stamford Rd, Capitol Piazza, S178884
22 Oct – 23 Oct

No plans for the weekends? Not anymore with these 5 events happening in October! What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now!

(feature image: Blackwhite Productions)

Also Read:Deepavali: 8 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Celebrate The Festival Of Lights

Deepavali: 8 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Celebrate The Festival Of Lights

Deepavali is here! Lo and behold, this Festival of Lights springs from the simple act of lighting a single oil lamp. A humble gesture that has transcended the ages and the seas, it aptly tells of the triumph of light over darkness and goodness over evil.

As part of the festivities, families light oil lamps and decorate their floors with rangoli, traditional patterns made on the floor using coloured rice or flour.

Sweets such as laddu, and savoury snacks like chakli are exchanged and shared between family and friends, who go all out in their finest garb to drink and make merry.

Hold tight, and hop on our magic carpet ride. We’ll take you through a list of places so fancy and awesome, you’ll be looking forward to Deepavali 2017!

1. Little India’s Deepavali Festival Village

For the ultimate Deepavali experience, head down to Little India! The Festival Village on Campbell Lane and Hastings Road comes to life with a bazaar, which will tantalize your senses in all the best ways.

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What’s tasty and neon orange in colour? Yes, it’s a jalebi. A traditional Indian sweet, it’s a coil-like pretzel made of deep-fried wheat batter soaked in sugar syrup.

With a curiously appetising texture, it manages to be both slightly chewy and crunchy at the same time. Really fun to eat!

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Temple flowers and flower garlands are sold by the dozen, in numerous stalls frequented by devotees who purchase them as temple offerings.

Hint: You might need to drop by here if you’re heading to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (read on for more info).

Here’s to dressing like a Bollywood star, right down to the bling!

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At the end of the day, wind down and gaze upon the mad skills of henna artists, offering henna tattoos at $5 a pop.

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With lifelike figurines of deities in striking colours and ornate carvings on literally every inch of the temple, it truly is a magnificent sight to behold.

Buzzing with life from the throngs of loyal devotees who visit regularly, this temple is an even greater hub of activity during festivals such as Deepavali.

All are welcome, so feel free to step inside to witness the prayers and processions!

29 Oct, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, 141 Serangoon Rd, 5am-12.30pm, 4pm-9.30pm

4. 48as: Halloween X Deepavali Edition

Is it a Deepavali party, or a Halloween fest?

Shophouse The Social Hostel is celebrating a genius fusion creation – a Deepavali party with Halloween spice thrown in. The best of both worlds indeed.

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5. Bollyween Masquerade

All those sinful Deepavali snacks may make your taste buds happy, but your waistline might not be.

If that is cause for lament, or if you’re up for a buzz of activity, we recommend this ZUMBALICIOUS party.

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Shake and shimmy up a storm with zumba instructor Erich Edralin and Miko Valenzuela. Their zumba sessions are legendary, and you’ll be dancing like a pro in no time. You’re bound to have a great time with your fellow zumba mates with the hype at an all-time-high!

29 Oct, 1pm – 2.15pm. TMP Fitness Club, 55 Newton Road, #05-02 Revenue House. Tickets go for $20, and only 35 slots are available, so hurry! Call 9178 3443 for ticket reservations.

6. SICCI ‘Retro’ Deepavali Nite 2016

Ooh, a grand dinner to wrap up the Deepavali season would really hit the spot.

Join in this party and come decked in your best retro glam à la Audrey Hepburn and Clark Gable.

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It’s time to raid your parents’ wardrobes, for the theme of this party is the evergreen era of the 60s, 70s and 80s. In other words, it’s retro with a capital R.

Get ready to be dazzled by top-notch singers, comedians who actually crack you up, and dance groups from both Singapore and India.

Held at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), you’ll enjoy an outstanding gastronomical experience. With a sumptuous spread of fine Mughlai food served by noteworthy MBS culinary experts, we give it two thumbs up!

26 Nov, 6.30pm – late, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue. SICCI members pay $150, non-members pay $165. E-mail [email protected], or call 6508 0140 / 6508 0142 for any enquiries.

7. Deepavali Arts Carnival

Frisk and frolic your way through this arts carnival!

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Like no other, it’s a melting pot of diverse artists and art lovers coming together to add a splash of fun to the Festival of Lights.

There’ll be interactive arts installations, art and photo exhibitions, dances, fashion shows, sand art sessions and tons more fun stuff.

15th October:

  • 11am – 12pm: Music
  • 12pm – 2pm: Rhythms Aesthetic Society – Spice Art
  • 2pm – 3pm: Malaysian Dancers
  • 3pm – 4pm: Fashion Show

22nd October:

  • 11am – 12pm: Music
  • 12pm – 2pm: Bhaki-Rasamrta: The Rhythmic Waves of the Mellows of Love
  • 2pm – 4pm: Malaysian Dancers

NOTE: Both event days feature these staple activities as well – Interactive art for the community, Art Jamming and Sand Art Station

Look forward to mind-boggling abstract art with meanings so obscure, even Da Vinci wouldn’t understand.

Here, it’s fun for all, and all for fun. Come with your friends and family for a great weekend of community art workshops and hands-on activities!

8. Deepavali Craft & Heritage Exhibition: Project Oasis in Little India

Lelong, lelong!

Hailing from India, traditional craftsmen and a parrot astrologer are here to showcase their skills and hawk their unique wares this Deepavali season.

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10 Restaurants That Are Willing To Deliver Where No Man Has Delivered Before – Tuas!

Food deliveries have made our lives so much easier. Feeling lazy? Get food delivered. Can’t tear yourself from that Netflix marathon? Get food delivered. Here in Singapore, there are several companies dedicated to delivering food to our doorsteps (what a time to be alive!).

While most of us are pretty lucky to have these food delivery services at the touch of a button, there are certain areas where most food deliveries do NOT go to. Tuas for example is one such area. While those working in Tuas only have access to a limited number of food delivery services, these 10 restaurants definitely do food deliveries!

So for our friends working way out in Tuas, here are 10 restaurants that are more than happy to deliver food to your offices!

1.Kim San Leng

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Delivery Fee $10.00; Minimum Order $50.00

2.Rainbow Lapis

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untitled-design-11 Craving something sweet? Rainbow Lapis has got you covered. Offering traditional snacks like Kueh Lapis (of course), an assortment of Tarts, Fishball Keropok, Chiffon Cakes and even bottles of kaya and chilli! Selling most of their treats in bulk, throwing a party just got a whole lot easier.

Put in your delivery order for Rainbow Lapis’s traditional snacks and desserts HERE!

Delivery Fee $15.00; Minimum Order $30.00

Rainbow Lapis
Level 1, Atrium, #01-26
Opening Hours: 9am – 8pm

3.SWAG

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Get your orders for SWAG’s healthy salads and wraps delivered HERE!

Delivery Fee $3.50 – $10.00; Minimum Order $0.00 – $60.00

SWAG
The Commerze @ Irving
1 Irving Place, #01-26

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80 Anson Road, #01-11, S079907

3.Sum Yi Tai

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Sum Yi Tai
25 Boon Tat Street, S069622
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11.30 am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 1am; Sat 5pm – 1am

5.Ninja Bowl

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ninja-bowl  is offering just that. Known for their Bowls which are filled with all the good stuff (vegetables, carbs AND meat), Ninja Bowl has some amazing looking and tasting Bowls on their delivery menu like 24 hour braised beef and pan seared seafood!

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What do you get when you put Subway and a whole lot of melted cheese? You get Delivery Fee $15.00 – $20.00; Minimum Order $20.00

Yellow Submarine
Toa Payoh
Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central, #01-110, S310177
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 10pm
Contact: 63527890

Bugis
200 Victoria Street, #B1-K24, S188021
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 10pm
Contact: 63371314

7.Seoulroll

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Park Bench Deli
179 Telok Ayer St, S068627
Opening Hours: Mon 12pm – 4pm, 5pm – 9.30pm; Tue-Fri 10.30am –4pm, 5pm – 9.30pm; Sat 10.30am – 4pm;
Contact: 6815 4600

10.Delicius Pasticceria

6 Places Nathan Hartono Might Head To For His Bak Chor Mee Cravings

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past weekend, you would know who Nathan Hartono is and what exactly he’s accomplished.

For those who have no clue who he is, Nathan Hartono, a local born talent won first runner up in popular singing reality show Sing! China (the furthest any Singaporean has placed!). Not only did this local singer start a Milo craze which resulted in milo trucks making an appearance at Plaza Singapura, he also gave this popular local dish a special shoutout, BAK CHOR MEE!

Bak Chor Mee is the quintessential comfort food, not only can you find it in every other coffeeshop, you can have it in so many different ways! Here at DSG, we’re always on the hunt for the best foods and that (of course) includes Bak Chor Mee. Here are the top 6 places where you (and Nathan Hartono) can satisfy those Bak Chor Mee cravings!

1. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

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Don’t be fooled into thinking this Bak Chor Mee spot has no queue, they have a queue number system so be prepared to wait up to an hour for a bowl here. Dishes at Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles are prepared individually and are crafted with springy noodles and stripes of braised pork belly and crispy lard. While the dish is amazing on its own get it with soup on the side, the rich pork broth is the perfect compliment to this popular local dish.

Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles
1382 Serangoon Road, S328254
Opening Hours: 6.30am – 2pm, Tue Closed

6. Seng Huat Eating House

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Buffet Town’s Latest Offering Is Making Every Oyster Lover’s Dream Come True

Located in the heart of the city, Buffet Town offers a buffet line up of international and local fare with over 300 buffet items in over 29 item categories!  Managed by Minor Food Group the very same people who brought us Thai Express and Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe, Buffet Town serves up an all-you-can-eat buffet at reasonable prices!

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While Buffet Town offers up your favourite local dishes like satay and chilli crabs alongside international cuisine like pastas and pizzas the speciality here is its Japanese section.

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With a Robatayaki counter, Teppanyaki Station and a wide array of fresh sashimi and sushi it’s no wonder Buffet Town is becoming a popular buffet spot for local Singaporeans!

Oyster Indulgence

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Good news for all you oyster fans, Buffet Town is introducing an Oyster Indulgence theme this month that you CANNOT miss! For the whole month of October, expect an all-you-can-eat lavish oyster feast featuring 12 varieties of Asian and Western influenced oysters on the half shell.

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Indulge your tastebuds with Freshly Shucked Live Oyster, Deep Fried Golden Oyster, Oyster Rockerfeller and even Kim Chi Baked Oyster!

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If that’s not enough reason to come down to binge on oysters, Buffet Town will be hosting an Oyster Shuck-Off every weekday (sans Friday)! Contestants can come on a first come basis, and only the 5 first contestants are accepted daily, so you gotta come early! The Final Shuck-Off will happen on 31 October and the top 3 finalists will be presented with cash prizes! The first place winner will get up to $2,888!

While the Oyster Indulgence happens only for Dinner, you can still catch Buffet Town‘s usual offerings for Lunch!

So what are you waiting for? Oyster Indulgence is happening right NOW! Grab some friends and family and feast on some decadent oyster dishes!

Monday – Thursday: Adult $39.80++, Child $21.80++
Friday – Sunday & Public Holidays: Adult $47.80 ++, Child $22.80++

Buffet Town
Raffles City, #B1-44E
252 North Bridge Road
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 68373793

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