Get Boozy With Fellow Singaporeans While Watching NDP Live At The Projector
The National Day Parade is a quintessential Singaporean event that brings our country together (for a few hours, at least), but we think it’s safe to say that originality isn’t exactly their strong suit.
Yes, there’s bound to be some new offerings — in this year’s case, a 10-minute film directed by Boo Junfeng — but for the most part you can count on seeing mainstays like the Red Lions, marching contingents and costumed primary school kids taking up the majority of the parade’s screen time.
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Exciting as these are, there’s a sense of deja vu watching the same thing year after year, and If you’re looking to switch up your NDP viewing experience you might want to check out Watch It Wet: NDP 2018.
One People, One Nation, One Drink-A-Pore
Organised by everyone’s favourite hipster cinema The Projector, the event is the first of a “new occasional series of communal drinking”, and aims to unite everyone as “one people, one nation, one drink-a-pore”. They’ll be broadcasting the parade on one of their big screens, alongside a dedicated bar for all your alcoholic needs.
This isn’t just going to be a mere screening, however — the event will also be hosted by drag queen Becca D’Bus, who’ll provide commentary throughout with the things you want to say but are too afraid to.
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The best part? Admission is pay as you wish, so you won’t have to break the bank to attend. The Projector suggests a minimum of $15 though, which is still reasonable.
Doors open at 5:15pm on August 9th (duh) with free seating, so you’d better head there early if you want to experience an NDP in a totally different way this year.
Watch It Wet: NDP 2018
Venue: Intermission Bar at The Projector
Date: 9th Aug 2018
Admission: Pay As You Wish
Website
Also read Singapore Night Festival Returns On Aug 17 With Luminous Horses, Lightning Duels And More
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Aqua S Is Bringing Their Famous Sea Salt Soft Serve To S’pore, And It Looks Like A Dream!
For all of you with a sweet tooth, your blood sugar levels are about to go through the roof.
Sydney’s famous turquoise Sea Salt Soft Serve (say it quickly 10 times) brand, Aqua S, will be opening their first outlet in Singapore soon!
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While many foods have claimed to be Instagrammable, this is by far the prettiest we’ve seen, judging from their Instagram posts.
But that’s not why we’re excited – they have some really interesting soft serve flavours!
Sydney Sea Salt Soft Serve
While Aqua S is known for their Sea Salt soft serve, they have over 100 flavours back home in Sydney.
Some of the interesting flavours include Egg Pudding, Tofu, Baileys, and Manuka Honey.
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As you can see, each flavour comes in their own delightful hue, with their signature Sea Salt flavour in turquoise.
Every ice cream cone is black, which makes the colours of their soft serve look more vibrant by contrast.
You can also choose to mix 2 flavours in a swirl, because let’s be honest, with over 100 flavours, you want to try as many flavours as possible.
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After choosing the flavours for your soft serve, next comes the toppings.
Aqua S didn’t neglect this aspect because popcorn and an cotton candy are available as toppings and a freaking TOASTED MARSHMALLOW ON A STICK.
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If you want to get your hands on this stunning soft serve, Aqua S will be opening at Orchard Xchange, 11 September 2018!
Queues are DEFINITELY going to be long so be prepared.
Aqua S
Address: 437 Orchard Road, #B1-01, Orchard Xchange, Singapore 238878
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Sip But Don’t Spill – Enjoy Blends From Local And International Brands At Singapore Tea Festival 2018
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When You’re Broke But Still Want To Shop – Here Are 6 Of Our Favourite Thrift Shops In S’pore
Thanks to Macklemore, thrift shops got a boost in publicity and popularity.
I used to avoid thrift shop because I never understood why anyone would want to buy pre-owned items. After all, the thrill of shopping comes from obtaining new stuff.
But after I went to my first thrift store, my eyes are now open to the wonders of thrift shopping. It’s the same feeling as opening a blind packaged item. You never know what you’re going to find and it’s thrilling.
So here’re some of my favourite thrift shops around Singapore so you can have your very own thrift shop moment.
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure
1. Shop@REDCROSS
The Red Cross Foundation has their very own thrift shops that you can visit at the Red Cross House or at the Red Cross Campsite.
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With a wide range of pre-loved items, you can even find collectibles and electronic devices such as e-scooters, Samsung phones, and iPad Pro amongst other things!
If both of the outlets are out of the way or if your schedule doesn’t coincide with their opening hours, you can also find them on Carousell.
Red Cross Training Campsite
Address: 62 Jalan Khairuddin (Opera Estate), Singapore 457524
Opening Hours: Fri: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Red Cross House
Address: 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486
Opening Hours: Wed: 11am – 4pm
Website
2. Song & Song
Song & Song doesn’t exist. On the Internet, that is. They’re completely offline and the truth is, they don’t really need to be on social media.
Song & Song sells clothing for as low as $5.
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Most of the clothes here are brandless, though if you spend enough time searching, you might find some gems from certain brands. These are usually rejected pieces due to slight defects that are usually negligible.
They even have baby clothes!
From coats and vests to tops and workout clothing, Song & Song is a fun place to trawl if you’re on a budget.
Song & Song
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
3. MINDS Shop
The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) organisation runs 4 thrift shops across the island.
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Each thrift shop carries a range of carefully-selected apparel, furniture, house wares, and other collectibles.
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The items are affordable and value-for-money. And don’t worry, the inventory is constantly updated.
With a bit of time, who knows what you’ll find?
MINDS Shop
Address: Find your nearest store 4. Praisehaven Mega Family Store
The Salvation Army runs a number of thrift shops in Singapore, with the largest being the Praisehaven Mega Family Store.
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From books and electronics to art pieces, antiques and even wedding dresses, the Praisehaven Mega Family Store is basically a department store for pre-loved items.
Anyone down for some thrift shopping?
Praisehaven Mega Family Store
Address: 500 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678106
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 6pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 9pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6349 5312
Website
5. New2U Thrift Shop
New2U Thrift Shop opened during the millennium selling pre-loved clothing, accessories, household goods, decorative ornaments, books and more.
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You might even find branded goods at New2U! The best part? The prices start from as low as a dollar.
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And they even have promotions! Every Tuesday is Student Half Price day and all items (except books, toys and jewellery) will go for half price on the last 2 working days of every month.
Do check their Instagram page for regular updates on upcoming promotions!
New2U Thrift Shop
Address: 96 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 2.30pm, Sat – Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6837 0611
Website
6. Something Old, Something New
Something Old, Something New thrift shop started back in 1997, founded by 2 volunteers at the Singapore Anglican Community Services, Ms Anna Tsang and Ms Felicia Teo.
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You can find a ton of apparel, from clothes, shoes and bags and many more.
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If you’re lucky, you might even find some items from brands like adidas.
They also hold flea markets every now and then so keep checking their Facebook page to stay up-to-date!
Something Old, Something New
Address: Find your nearest outlet Also read Carouselland Is Back With Over 400 Popular Sellers, Entrepreneurship Talks, And An IG Photography Trail
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Sip But Don’t Spill – Enjoy Blends From Local And International Brands At Singapore Tea Festival 2018
For all you tea lovers out there, I suggest you take a sip of that chamomile for your nerves and grab on to something because we’ve got news.
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Following its popularity when it debuted last year, the Singapore Tea Festival is back for its 2nd edition this coming 21 to 23 September 2018!
Tea Bazaar By teapasar
Organised by teapasar, the Singapore Tea Festival 2018 will be held at the ION Orchard’s Basement 4.
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For those of you wondering, teapasar is the first global marketplace that features both local and international tea brands, and even rare teas direct from tea farms. Talk about exclusivity.
This year’s Singapore Tea Festival will be bigger than before, with 28 tea and tea-related brands all under one roof!
A Fes-Tea-val For Everyone
You can find single-origin tea merchants in the Timeless Classics section.
With vendors such as Tea Chapter, experts of the art of Chinese Tea and Chinese Tea appreciation, and Parchmen Academy, a school dedicated to the art of tea appreciation.
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The Modern Blends section will feature Singapore’s own local tea brands. You can expect to find unique tea blends inspired by local flavours, such as Durian Tea from SUCRE, and Nyonya Kaya tea from The 1872 Clipper Tea Co.
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You can also get your hands on Botanically Cold Brewed Sparkling Teas from Gryphon Tea and even 100% compostable tea pods from A.muse Projects, that are compatible with Nespresso machines!
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For those of you with more sophisticated tastebuds, the International Flavours section has got you covered with selections from Matchaya, Ito En, and Bali Organic Tea.
To go along with your tea purchases, you can also get tea-related items at the Lifestyle section, such as tea illustrations from Troops On Print and handcrafted ceramics from &Natural and Euphoramics!
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If you love your tea as much as we do here at DiscoverSG, then you should head down to the Singapore Tea Festival 2018, happening from 21 to 23 September 2018!
Singapore Tea Festival 2018
Venue: ION Orchard Basement 4 Atrium, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Date: 21 – 23 Sep 2018
Website
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Don’t Worry, ‘Beer’ Happy – 6 Cheapest Beer Towers In S’pore For $50 And Under
Singapore has no shortage of pubs and bars, thanks to a nation of drinkers.
However, not all places have cheap beer and if you’re out drinking with your mates, it might be a bit of a shock when the bill arrives.
Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered with a short list of places with the cheapest beer towers in Singapore, because honestly, with beer towers this cheap, there’s no reason to get your own bottle.
Let’s go!
Inspirit House
Inspirit House kicks off the list, offering beer towers at $50 during their Happy Hours.
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Now, before you get bummed, you should know that their Happy Hour lasts from the time they’re open till 8pm daily.
Yes, DAILY. What’s more, you get to choose from a Hoegaarden White tower or a Rosée tower.
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If you like any of those 2 beers, then you should hit up Inspirit House.
Inspirit House Happy Hour begins at 11.30am and ends at 9pm daily. What’s more, you can get finger food such as Crispy Chicken Skin ($6) and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks ($10) to go with your beer. You can view their full menu Two Fat Men Food Bar
Two Fat Men Food Bar is a neighbourhood bar that offers Singha Draught Beer Towers at just $48 during their Happy Hour! Happy Hours are from 5 to 9pm on weekdays, and 2 to 9pm on weekends. What’s more, they’re also known for their fragrant Basil Chicken Fried Rice ($9), packed with wok hei. If you love Thai food and Thai beers, then Two Fat Men Food Bar is THE place for you. Two Fat Men Food Bar You would think that a mall by the sports hub of Singapore would be filled with GNCs and other fitness or wellness shops, but NO. Here we have Al Capone’s at Kallang Wave Mall. They’re known for their all-day $39 Heineken Beer Towers. Yes, ALL DAY. If that’s not good enough for you, check out their Mabuk Monday promotions on their Facebook page. Anybody up to get mabuk? Al Capone’s Kallang Stickies Bar is a crowd favourite. If you ask any person who knows their beer, they’ll tell you that Stickies Bar is one of the best places to drink. You can get a beer tower for just $35! That’s insanely cheap and one of the best prices you’re going to find in Singapore. Also, the service is great and the staff are friendly. If you’re not already drinking at Stickies Bar, then what are you doing? Stickies Bar We thought Stickies Bar had the cheapest beer tower in Singapore. We were so wrong. Enter Sleeping Giants Bar. They have the cheapest beer towers in Singapore, at just $29.90 for their Housepour Tower! And the 2nd tower onwards goes for just $19.90! You can choose from Asahi, Heineken, Cresten and more for your Beer Tower. So what’re you waiting for? Sleeping Giants Bar Also read 8 Hawker Food Haunts That Are Tried, Tasted, And Recommended By True Blue S’poreans (Header Image Source: Sleeping Giants)
Address: 3 Punggol Point Road, The Punggol Settlement #01-05, Singapore 828694
Opening Hours: Tue – Thu: 3pm – 12am, Fri: 3pm – 1am, Sat: 9am – 1am, Sun: 9am – 12am, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 6920 6388
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Address: 376 East Coast Road, Singapore 428984
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 5pm – 12am, Sat – Sun: 2pm – 12am
Contact no.: 6348 0241
WebsiteAl Capone’s Kallang
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Address: 1 Stadium Place Kallang Wave Mall #01-15, Singapore 397628
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 2am
Contact no.: 6282 5926
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Address: Riverside Piazza #01-10, 11 Keng Cheow Street, Singapore 059608
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 12am
Contact no.: 6443 7564
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Address: 217 East Coast Road, #01-01, Singapore 428915
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 4pm – 1am, Fri – Sun: 3pm – 1am
Contact no.: 8383 5602
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Carouselland Is Back With Over 400 Popular Sellers, Entrepreneurship Talks, And An IG Photography Trail
For all you flea market lovers, aside from Twilight: Flea & Feast this August, there’s going to be another marketplace bazaar happening!
It’s Carouselland and they’re BACK!
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Happening from 11 to 12 August 2018 at Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B, this year’s Carouselland promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Singapore’s Largest Indoor Marketplace Bazaar
This year’s event theme is “Trails & Treasures” and it will feature 400 curated booths by popular Carousellers!
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Event-goers can expect to find both new and pre-loved items, handmade gifts, vintage fashion pieces, and even retro games and collectibles!
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It’s the biggest thrift shopping convention ever.
Carouselland – Trails
Stand a chance to win $500 cash when you participate in Carouselland’s Treasure Trail!
And that’s not all, the first 500 participants will get a sure-win prize such as Carouselland shopping vouchers and even exclusive Carousell merchandise!
There are 3 stations on the Treasure Trail for you to visit, with specific tasks to complete.
1. Station 1 – Padang
Flash your Carousell app to collect your first stamp!
2. Station 2 – Local Pride Section
Take a photo or an Instagram Story and upload it with the hashtag #Carouselland to get your second stamp.
3. Station 3 – DBS Booth
Buy and pay with DBS PayLah! at Carouselland. Flash the DBS PayLah! transaction and you’ll get your third and final stamp!
Keep checking their website for the event map, so you’ll know where to go!
Carouselland – Treasures
With 400 curated booths at this year’s Carouselland, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what to shop and eat.
There will be a dedicated Local Pride section which will feature some of Singapore’s up and coming talents in the local creative scene such as Rachel Lim, founder of Love, Bonito, and Sylvia Chan, co-founder of Night Owl Cinematics.
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You can also find unique Carousell vendors such as @movietoysg, @flonecase, and @pally. You can find the full list of vendors here.
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Of course, it’s not just shopping. There’s food too!
Expect to see the usuals such as Katoshka and The 6ixs Rosti and more! The people who brought you the edible helium balloon at this year’s Geylang Serai Bazaar, Rainbow Works, will also be there with their unicorn milkshakes.
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Done shopping? How about attending a workshop and making your own crafts?
Carouseller @funwithartz will be conducting a workshop where you can make your very own Miniature Fishball Meepok figurine, and even turn it into an accessory you can wear!
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How about turning a drink can into a functioning lamp? For the Instagram fanatics, Singapore’s Insta-famous twins, Yafiq and Yais, will be leading an interactive photo trail where you’ll learn how to shoot, edit, and compose.
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Slots are limited for the photo trail so hurry and sign up here!
You can view and sign up for the other workshops here!
Get $5 In Your DBS PayLah! Wallet
Lastly, download DBS PayLah! with the promo code “CAROULAH” to get $5 credit in your PayLah! wallet which you can use at Carouselland to get $5 off your purchase!
If you’re in dire need of some retail therapy, then don’t miss Carouselland 2018, happening from 11 to 12 August 2018 at the Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B! Admission is FREE.
Carouselland 2018
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B
Date: 11 – 12 Aug 2018
Admission: Free
Website
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15 Best Stalls To Visit At Twilight: Flea & Feast – Indoor Bazaar With All-S’porean Food, Clothes And Crafts
Did you hear? The highly anticipated Twilight: Flea and Feast is back again for it’s third edition! If you missed out on #TWILIGHT18 earlier on in February, don’t fret. From 3 – 5 August, make your way down to the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre for a day of browsing through dozens of flea stalls, free movie screenings and of course, sinking your teeth in tasty eats!
This indoor bazaar houses over 100 stalls selling popular street food, clothes, accessories and handmade crafts. This time round, you guys are in for a real treat as you’ll find more than 50 F&B vendors – you probably won’t know where to start!
For the first time since its inception, all vendors showcased at the event will be local. Which is why this year’s edition of TWILIGHT will be themed “Proudly Local” so both vendors and visitors get to celebrate everything we love and remember about Singapore.
To help you out with your upcoming shopping and gastronomic adventure, we’ve listed out some of our favourite makan and shopping vendors that you HAVE to visit!
What To Makan
1. Saiko
Think of Saiko as the elevated version of your typical pasar malam takoyaki joint!
Serving up Japanese street food realness, Saiko serves takoyaki in sizeable portions with full bite-sized fillings. You can choose from 3 different fillings – octopus, chicken and braised mushrooms. You also have the option of mixing 2 different fillings in one serving.
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Other selections include Classic, Dashi (takoyaki with dashi broth, bonito flakes and scallions) and Miso (takoyaki with miso butter and rice krispies). Top it all off with a perfectly cooked onsen egg for just an additional $2!
We promise you that the takoyaki from Saiko won’t disappoint!
2. Burgernomics
Burgernomics got everyone raving over them when they first opened at Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre. They aim to differentiate themselves by keeping their burgers honest and simple, but with a distinctive Asian twist.
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This time round, you get to satisfy your burger cravings without having to travel all the way down to Pasir Ris!
We heard that their burgers are really popular at events so head down early to avoid the long queues.
3. Inariku
If you eat, sleep and breathe all things Japanese, then you’re going to love this one.
Trained at the Tokyo Sushi Academy to fortify her passion for Japanese cooking, you can expect her highly raved lobster inari which comes in small sets of 4, ramen, unagi bento and more!
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We recommend getting her lobster inari which is a combination of lobster and squid salad which sits atop a bed of sushi rice. All these premium ingredients are nestled within some Inariage aka Aburaage (the sweet beancurd pouch) and finished off with some Japanese mayonnaise.
4. O’Braim
O’Braim entered the pasar malam circuit around 2016 selling goreng pisang (banana fritters) with a modern twist.
They sell banana fritters in different flavours, including chocolate and cheese with condensed milk, while using a goreng pisang recipe passed down from their grandmother.
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You’ll always find long queues at their stall which also means “confirm plus chop good”.
5. Ikan1986
A must have at every BBQ, their freshly grilled otah is one of the best we’ve had at any pop-up events!
Based on a traditional family recipe dating back to 1986, their staple menu item has fed scores of people ever since.
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Made with fresh mackerel and a select number of equally fresh herbs and spices, their freshly grilled otah remains a delightful way to please the palate and tummy; either as an afternoon snack or part of a meal.
6. Egg Stop
Opening early August 2018 at Paya Lebar Square, you’ll get to try their sandwiches first at Twilight Flea & Feast.
Although we don’t know much about them yet, their sandwiches look like the perfect mid-afternoon snack.
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Just look at all that filling spilling out of their sandwich. We don’t know about you, but we’re definitely excited to try this one out!
7. Katoshka
Katoshka needs no introduction from us. They’re seen at almost every bazaar/pop-up events that they’re pretty much a household name by now.
They go by a very simple concept: good ol’ fries served in cups laden in different sauces, from special cheese, sour ranch, chilli beef and sambal cheese.
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If you love their fries as much as we do, then go get yourself a cup (or two) at Twilight!
8. Naughty Boyz
Known for their spicy mac and cheese, this is the perfect meal for sharing.
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Their mac and cheese is bound to be a gooey delight. I mean, who doesn’t like cheese?
9. BOO:EH
BOO:EH serves up inspired butterbeer like the ones you see in Harry Potter World. This homemade brew consists of 2 parts – soothing liquid gold and dreamy butterscotch foam.
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The flavour is so rejuvenating and unique that it transports you to a magical world at the first sip.
What To Buy
10. The Rattan Baby
Every season the fashion world brings with it a corpus of new bag trends. So much so, that deciding which one to add to your already swelling collection can be a task in itself.
A woven hand-held basket, a tote or an oversized shopper, whichever style you choose, it’s sure to be a failsafe option that works for all occasions from a casual walk in the park to a dinner date.
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Get your stylish woven rattan bags for The Rattan Baby at very affordable prices!
11. Soul Singapore
For all you mummies and daddies looking for a new sling to carry your baby around comfortably, check out Soul Singapore!
If you’ve been looking for a brand new baby carrier for awhile now, then you’ll love how airy their material is especially in Singapore’s crazy heat.
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Comfortable, easy to use, safe and stylish products for all your baby carrying needs!
12. Pindemic
Wear your heart on your sleeve with their pins – literally. Pledge your allegiance, indulge in your daydreams, celebrate the everyday, decorate your possessions and publicly declare your obsessions.
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Each design is based on an original work of art and is then crafted to high standards to ensure that the beauty of the art is carried through in each pin.
If you love switching things up with your wardrobe, then you’ll love these pins from Pindemic.
13. Raf Raf Baby
Are you a sneakerhead? Do you wish your kids have cool and stylish kicks as well?
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Get your babies or toddlers some stylish new kicks that they’ll wear and love!
14. 13Rushes
Step aside Morphe, Singapore has their own line of brushes that you should look out for!
If you’re a make up freak and you need a new set of brushes, then check out the ones by 13Rushes.
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They’re made of synthetic materials and are cruelty-free as well.
15. Speca
If you like to be extra with your eyewear, then you’ll go crazy at Speca’s booth.
We completely understand if you’re addicted to collecting sunglasses. If this sounds like you, then you’ll love the designs that Speca carries as they are fun, quirky and most importantly, not #basic.
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We know finding the perfect sunglasses can be difficult, but hopefully you’ll find the perfect eyewear at Speca!
If you’re wondering what to do in Singapore this weekend, then you HAVE to check out Twilight: Flea & Feast. This is the perfect weekend activity for your friends and family.
No need to worry about the weather, head on down to flea and feast!
Twilight: Flea & Feast “Proudly Local”
Address: Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre (Halls 401 & 402)
Date: 3 – 5 August
Time: 10am – 10pm
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Mark Your Calendars – Singapore’s First Meme-Themed Pool Party Happening Aug 5
In the 80s and 90s, we all thought that the future would have flying cars and holoprojectors like the ones in Star Wars but all we have is an entire generation of people communicating in memes.
If you’re wondering what memes are, they’re like a modern, cynical version of hieroglyphics – pictures or screengrabs of a certain character or emotion with a short caption to convey the sender’s exact sentiments.
And frankly, they do the job really well. They’re always concise and accurate, more so than the average emojis.
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Come 5 August 2018, Singapore is about to have its very own meme-themed party – POPsicle 2018.
Mad For Memes
Organised by the AOS Collective, POPsicle is Singapore’s first ever meme-themed party, featuring a lineup of resident DJs from Singapore’s hottest clubs.
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Held at the rooftop pool of Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore, the party will have a wide variety of cocktails that have been exclusively designed for the event. Someone say meme-themed cocktails?
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There will also be barbecue food if you’re feeling hungry.
While you chill and mingle by the rooftop pool, be entertained by music from the likes of DJ Krumbs from Bang Bang, DJ Shai, DJ Local Motion, DJ BillyT, and DJ Koh Han.
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Early Bird tickets are now available at $18 each.
To purchase tickets or book a table, you may do so via any of POPsicle’s social media platforms, via email at [email protected] or via Whatsapp at +65 9022 6743.
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If you’re sick of plain old dancing in clubs and you’re looking for a different experience, then this meme-themed party is perfect for you.
POPsicle 2018
Venue: Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore, Rooftop Pool
Date: 5 Aug 2018
Time: 4pm – Late
Price: $18
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8 Hawker Food Haunts That Are Tried, Tasted, And Recommended By True Blue S’poreans
Sometimes, with so many food options available in Singapore, I tend to forget what my favourite food is. It’s Mee Hoon Kueh.
Everyone has like, 3 favourites so it’s really hard to choose one. But here are some favourites that I’ve managed to source from my friends, with their favourite place to go for that particular dish.
Here we go.
Bak Chor Mee
1. Meng Kitchen
Meng Kitchen has been around since 1946, serving up bowls of fishball noodles and mushroom minced pork noodle (bak chor mee).
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They’re better known for their Bak Chor Mee. For just $4, you get a bowl of minced pork, meatball, springy mee pok coated with chilli, vinegar, and garnished with crispy pork lard.
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Meng Kitchen used to be 24 hours though now they close from 5am. It still remains a popular supper spot for many.
Meng Kitchen
Address: 246B Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Garden Estate, Singapore 574370
Opening Hours: Daily: 9am – 5am
Contact no.: 6455 4890
Fish Soup
2. Blanco Court Fish Soup
Blanco Court Fried Fish Soup is one of the old greats that used to reside in the now-demolished Blanco Court Food Centre.
The broth here is flavourful though some find the soup too salty.
The fried fish is crispy and chunky and the broth is served with plenty of deep fried egg batter.
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They also use spinach in their soup (we LOVE spinach), which imparts a different texture and taste to the dish compared to the more bitter chye sim variants.
They’ve moved to a new standalone shophouse at Beach Road and they added other dishes such as Black Bean Fish Head with Bittergourd, Prawn Rolls and Chicken Wings besides their signature Fried Fish Soup.
Blanco Court Fried Fish Soup
Address: 325 Beach Road, Singapore, 199559
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 7.30pm
Contact no.: 9151 2401
3. Yong Lai Fa Ji Shu Shi
Yong Lai Fa Ji Shu Shi looks like a run-of-the-mill fish soup stall, but the queues are always long – a clear indicator of good food.
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The fish is always freshly picked every morning by the stall owner, and each bowl of fish soup is cooked only upon order.
For $4, you get a no-frills bowl of fresh sliced fish soup with lettuce, seaweed and white tofu. Add on 50 cents for a bowl of rice to go with your soup for a more substantial meal.
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Do expect a bit of a wait though.
Yong Lai Fa Ji Shu Shi
Address: Circuit Road Food Centre #01-66, 79A Circuit Road, Singapore 370079
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 12pm – 8pm, Thu: Closed
Ban Mian
4. Qiu Lian Ban Mee
Qiu Lian Ban Mian first started in Bishan and has since expanded, with multiple outlets all over the island.
They’re known for their Ban Mian ($4.50), I mean it’s in the name after all.
If you love your Ban Mian, this is one that you need try. There’s really nothing much to say about this except that it’s really good Ban Mian.
The ingredients are pretty standard – egg, minced pork, vegetables, and their handmade ban mian in the signature broth.
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You can find the full list of Qiu Lian Ban Mian below.
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Qiu Lian Ban Mee
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5. Yumen Hut
Yumen Hut is the only place I know of that sells halal Ban Mian and Mee Hoon Kueh.
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Instead of pork, they use chicken. Which seems odd, but it works, surprisingly.
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Apart from their Ban Mian and Mee Hoon Kueh, other bestsellers include their unique noodles made with different vegetables – pumpkin noodles, spinach noodles, and carrot noodles.
Yumen Hut And Mee Hoon Kueh should ALWAYS be hand-pulled. There’s just something about the texture that makes it that much better than the flat, uniform slices favoured by generic Mee Hoon Kueh stalls these days. If you’re not a fan of Mee Hoon Kueh, the stall also has Pork Porridge and Koka Noodles available. Ci Yuan Community Club Hawker Centre Mee Hoon Kueh 7. Katong Shopping Centre Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice Every time Katong Shopping Centre is mentioned, I hear about this chicken rice stall. And as someone who shuns chicken rice because bone-in chicken is too much of a hassle for my liking, boneless chicken rice is a God-send. And that’s not all, their boneless chicken rice comes with complimentary soup and free-flow achar. One thing to note is that the soup they serve is not your generic MSG water – they actually cook proper soups to go with their chicken rice. After all, good chicken rice should not overlook any aspect of the meal. Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice 8. Tong Fong Fatt Boneless Chicken Rice Tong Fong Fatt Boneless Chicken Rice is probably the ONLY chicken rice brand that’s primarily non-halal, but has a halal outlet at Bedok. Good guy Tong Fong Fatt. For $4.50, you get a plate of traditional Hainanese boneless chicken rice. The chicken is generously doused in their soya sauce, so you can be guaranteed that it’s not bland. The chilli sauce still has a spicy kick without being too overpowering. If you’re looking for another chicken rice spot to try, go for this. Tong Fong Fatt Boneless Chicken Rice 9. Hougang Fried Oyster Oyster Omelette, or Orh Luah, is a dish that I usually avoid because I don’t understand what compels people to eat something as slimy as oysters. Hougang Fried Oyster has been around for over 25 years, serving plate after plate of fried oyster omelette. For $4, you get a crispy yet fluffy omelette cooked in lard with 4 oysters, fish sauce and sambal chilli. There’s also a $5 option which gives you 6 oysters. The chilli here is homemade using fresh chilli, pork lard, and dried shrimp. Don’t underestimate this potent concoction because it packs a really strong punch. Hougang Fried Oyster 10. Ananda Bhavan “Ananda Bhavan has the BEST Masala Thosai in Singapore”, said my overenthusiastic friend. And for good reason too. It’s the most popular South Indian recipe and Ananda Bhavan does it well. Simple plain thosai is served with a side of mashed potatoes. No frills and extremely comforting. If you’re craving for a prata, I suggest you give Masala Thosai a try instead. It might (will) become your new favourite. Ananda Bhavan So there you have it. The food that Singaporeans cannot live without, and the best places for each dish. We’ll keep expanding this list as we go on. Do you have any you’d like to recommend? Let us know in the comments! Also read I Paid $400 To Make My Own Watch From Scratch – And It Was Totally Worth The Price Tag (Header Image Source: Burppler M and Burppler Casey Tan)
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, #02-113 Downtown East E!Hub, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6581 5191
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Address: 51 Hougang Avenue 9, Ci Yuan Community Club Hawker Centre #01-08, Singapore 530917
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 11pmChicken Rice
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Address: 865 Mountbatten Road, #B1-85/87 Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10.30am – 8pm, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 9789 6073
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Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-32 ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, Singapore 150006
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 10am – 9pm, Wed: ClosedOyster Omelette
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Address: Blk 435 Hougang Ave 8, Singapore 530435
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 12pm – 9.30pm, Mon: ClosedMasala Thosai
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Address: Find your nearest outlet here
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I Paid $400 To Make My Own Watch From Scratch – And It Was Totally Worth The Price Tag
In an era where we grew up with technology, having a timepiece on your wrist is a pretty outdated idea.
Think about it. Why do we need watches when we all have smart phones with very accurate clocks on them? Heck, even our computers/laptops have the time right there in the corner. It’s pretty easy to find out what time it is.
Yet. I like watches. I have over the past couple of years acquired several. From Timex to Seiko, my mom used to love buying watches for my birthday.
However, I’ve realised that I never knew how to repair any of my watches when they died so I end up spending so much money just because the seller tells me, “You need to do a complete overhaul.”
So the lovely folks at Watch Wonderland invited me down to their Academy to learn how to assemble my own watch and leather strap, so I’m better prepared the next time someone tells me my watch needs a complete overhaul.
The Academy
Located in Suntec City, Watch Wonderland is more than just a watch shop. It’s also an academy and a concierge. This retail space carries big names such as Seiko as well as micro-indie brands from the US, France and more. In addition to that, they also carry a total of 6 brands that are made with love by our very own Singaporean watchmakers.
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At Watch Wonderland, they place a strong focus on their selection of watches. You can purchase your watches with an ease of mind because their selection process is one that covers everything from aesthetics to mechanical testing before they allow a brand into their portfolio.
Apart from buying watches, Watch Wonderland is also a place for watch enthusiasts to convene with other likeminded people to learn more about this fascinating universe.
I was honestly scared shitless at this moment because 1. I’m terrible at fixing things and 2. I’ve never attended a single leather making class in my entire life. However, the course instructor, Mr Vincent Goh, assured me that I’ll do just fine.
Have you seen me in D&T class, Mr Goh?
Nonetheless, we dove right in and learned how to assemble the basic parts, oil and regulate the timing of the watch.
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They first opened The Academy in November 2017 and have since been consistently hosting classes through The Academy to broaden the knowledge and perspective of their audience.
“I’ve had participants flying in from all over the world JUST to attend this workshop. In fact, my youngest participant was only 12 years old and she managed to complete the workshop,” Vincent exclaimed.
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So I calmed down, rolled up my sleeves, put on my finger gloves and got to work. Vincent started off with a video explaining how a mechanical watch works. He printed out a step-by-step guide for us so we always knew what to do next.
I was lost and struggling half the time but Vincent was patient and kind enough to guide me on where to place the different parts and constantly checked on my work to ensure that I didn’t miss a step.
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To be honest, if I never knew who he was, I’d mistake him for some random uncle who loves to lepak at the kopitiam with his friends but I was completely wrong. Vincent is an extremely talented and experienced watchmaker who has worked on restoring 500 vintage watches in the US back in the 90s.
Being posted to China for 11 years also saw him having more opportunities to learn from highly experienced watchmakers and veterans, giving him an advanced knowledge of watch repair that no book has ever documented.
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So I knew, I was in very safe hands.
“Eh Farhanah, come come I take your photo. You wayang a bit lah, pretend you fixing, don’t look at camera ah! 1…2…3…!” he shouted.
After 2 hours of putting the watch together and using the TimeGrapher to regulate the watch timing, I was extremely satisfied with my final product. Vincent gave me a little pat on my back and told me I did a pretty great job for a first timer.
You’re too kind sir.
Leather Crafting
No watch is complete without a strap. Especially one that further tells your audience about your personality.
We were guided by our leather craft instructor, Mr Jeremiah Ang who established J.Myers Co six years ago, and has since grew from a one-man show, to creating numerous products in collaboration with brands such as Bentley, Vertu, Red Army Watches and Bang & Olufsen.
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He first introduced to us the different types of leather and finally gave us two colours to pick from.
After a brief introduction as to how to use the tools, we got to marking and cutting out our leather strap using a template that he prepared for us. We crafted our very own leather NATO strap for the watch that we assembled earlier on.
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Once that was all done, we used a “burning” tool to help us create the pattern which makes the entire watch look a lot more polished and refined.
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The process to making your own leather strap was not easy at all. The last step, which was to stitch the holes we created was definitely the toughest part of it all. After an hour of poking my thumb and messing up my stitches, there were tiny beads of sweat formed on my forehead and I was pretty much ready to get it all over and done with.
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Leather crafting is an amazing art form and I’m glad that I finally have a deeper appreciation for artisans and designers who are dedicated to creating quality leather products, with the sole objective to bring about a deeper appreciation of craftsmanship. One stitch at a time.
After 5 gruelling hours, my face glowed (or maybe it was the sweat) when I finally assembled my watch together. Wearing it for the first time felt so satisfying because I knew I put in all my effort into making this watch.
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Watch Wonderland has changed my expectations of a brick-and-mortar store forever. This chic space doesn’t just sell watches but it also doubles up as an Academy with a workshop space right in the middle of the store.
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Welcoming their customers with a giant neon logo emblazoned across a wall, it’s the opposite of typical luxury watch boutiques with intimidating grand entrances and snooty judgey salesmen clad in suit and tie.
So if you’re ever looking at doing something out of the ordinary in Singapore, then Watch Wonderland is a great place for watch enthusiasts to come together and learn about leather crafting or watchmaking from the masters themselves.
The Academy at Watch Wonderland
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-470/472 Suntec City Mall
Price: $400 (Watchmaking Workshop), $100 (Leather Crafting Workshop)
Hours: 10am – 6pm (Watchmaking Workshop), 10am – 3pm (Leather Crafting Workshop)
Day: Every Fortnight, Weekends (Check their FB page for sign ups)
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