Location: Central

Crab Buffets So Amazing That You’ll Have To Crabwalk Out The Door After!

Singaporeans are no stranger to this particular seafood. It comes highly requested and is raved by almost every foreigner who tries it. Be it doused in lovely sweet chilli sauce or smeared with butter or even simply steamed, everyone just wants more. In this list, you’ll find crab buffets so good and so amazing that you’ll have to crabwalk out the door after! It’s in-crab-dible!

1. Park Royal Hotel’s The Ultimate Crab Feast

It isn’t called the ultimate crab feast for nothing. These crabs will spoil you rotten

Here, you can look forward to crowd favourites like: chilli crab, black pepper crab, white pepper crab, salted egg crab and cereal crab. If the options available aren’t to your liking, you can even choose to personalise your own crab flavour.

Price:
$99++ for 2 (Offer valid on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays)
$68++ per pax

Details:
Buffet dinner (daily, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm)
Buffet lunch (Sundays, from 12:00pm to 2:30pm)

Address:
PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore
7500 Beach Road, Singapore 199591
T +65 6505 5666
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2. Mitzo’ s Splendid Crab Feasts

If you want your dish to scream ‘atas’ then Mitzo is the right place to go for your crab feast.

There are dim sum items such as: deep-fried soft shell crab wrapped with salted egg charcoal puff, crab meat roll, and poached crab and shrimp dumpling. 

Ready for more? Their main courses are just as enticing: steamed crab meat and chicken soup dumpling, crispy crab claw filo topped with crab roe, and rice in superior broth with crab meat and crispy rice.

Though it’s one of the pricier buffets listed here, the quality of food will more than make up for it.

Price:
$98++ per person

Details:
1 Oct to 9 Dec 2016
12pm to 2.30pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm
1 day advance booking required

Address:
Mitzo
Level 4 Grand Park Orchard, 270 Orchard Road Singapore 238857
T +65 6603 8855
E [email protected]
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3. Conrad Hotels & Resort Oscar’s Supercharged Sunday Brunch

Imagine this: king crabs, boston lobsters, slipper lobsters, prawns, scallops, razor clams and oysters stacked high on your plate with all the condiments you need for a lip smacking good time. Probably one of the best crab buffets ever!

Drooling yet?

Price:
$98++ per person
$118 ++ per person (free flow of sparkling wine, house wines, selected cocktails)
$158++ per person (free flow of champagne,  house wines, selected cocktails)

Details:
Sundays only
12:30pm -3:30pm

Address:
Oscar’s
Lobby Level, Conrad Centennial Singapore
T +65 64327481
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If you’re craving for crabs but want a more affordable place to satisfy your craving, this is the place for you.

Price:
Premium: $48.80++ per person (Min. 4 pax)
Executive: $28.80++ per person (Min. 3 pax)

Details:
Available on public Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays
Lunch: 11am – 5pm (Last order: 4.30pm)
Limited to 1 order of Tasty Salted Egg Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Chilli Crab or Crab with Thick Bee Hoon Soup per table of 1-4 pax

Address:
Crab Corner
1 Joo Koon Circle, #03-26 Singapore 629117, Singapore 629117
T 65 6333 6969
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
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5. Pan Pacific Edge’s Hooked at Edge 

If you’re a fan of Deadliest Catch and have always wondered if the Alaskan king crab lives up to it’s name, then Hooked at Edge is the perfect place for you.

Not only does the restaurant offer the Alaskan king crab and salted egg crab, you can also savour seafood like the maine lobster, as well as local favourites such as crispy cereal prawns, and fish head curry. Give this feast a try and you might just be hooked.

Price:
$88++ per person

Details:
Available Wednesdays and Thursdays (6:30pm- 10:30pm) only

Address:
Pan Pacific Singapore
Level 3, 7 Raffles Boulevard
T +65 6826 8240
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6. Shangri-La Hotel The Line’s Marine Harvest

Satiate your taste buds with this marine harvest. There’ll be plenty of bounty from the sea! Expect fresh seafood such as crabs, lobsters, mussels, oysters, and prawns.

There are live stations where your food is prepared fresh and in front of your very eyes! We don’t know about you, but we love it when our oysters are shucked on demand.

Price:
Tuesday: $98++ (inclusive of unlimited selected sparkling, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks and juices)
Thursday: $108++ (inclusive of unlimited selected sparkling, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks and juices)

Details:
Available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Address:
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
T +65 6213 4275
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Claiming to have the ‘latest haul from the ocean’, you can expect the freshest oysters, lobsters, scallops, and crayfish. A table teeming with the freshest seafood? It can’t get any better than this!

Price:
$88++ per person (Inclusive of a glass of champagne, wine, beer, or soft drink)

Details:
Available on Sundays only
12pm to 3pm

Address:
The Westin Singapore
32/F, Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View
T +65 6922 6968
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Think Alaskan snow crabs, chilli crabs, oysters, mussels and prawns.

For this atas “all you can eat” seafood and sushi restaurant, the price is affordable and a plus point. You can even expect pastries and free flow Korean Strawberry for dessert to complete your meal!

Price:
Lunch:
$42++ (Monday to Friday)
$64++  (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)
Dinner:
$58++ (Monday to Thursday) /$68++ (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)

Details:
Available daily

Address:
Todai
2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-01 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
T+65 6688 7771
, Carousel will certainly not disappoint.

It’s quite obvious why Carousel is so popular – they serve one of the largest and freshest spread, and it’s also one of the only Halal-certified international buffets around!

You can expect an impressive seafood spread including crabs, clams, crayfish, mussels, lobsters and more.

Price:
$56++ for lunch, and $76++ for dinner (weekdays)
$65++ for for lunch, and $83++ for dinner (weekends)

Details:
Available daily, details Stuff Yourself Silly! 6 Best Buffets Below $30

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!

Thriller Carnival

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!

Aryaa

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!

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!

Pinnacle Entertainment’s Halloween Themed Parties Are Bringing Fun And Scares To Partygoers Of All Ages

Halloween parties are popping out every which way you look and with October coming to end in less than a fortnight, entertainment venues are pulling out all the stops! Pinnacle Entertainment isn’t going to be left out on all the fun. This Halloween, they’re throwing not one but two Halloween themed parties!

The Purge

Probably one of the only underage parties this Halloween, Pinnacle Entertainment has teamed up with Bloc Parties, a promoting company that hosts parties targeted at partygoers who are under 18!. The Purge is their first ever Halloween mixed-age party!

If you’re expecting a boring underage party you’re oh so wrong! Held at Club: Millian Singapore, . Featuring a mega dance floor and LED nightshows, expect to party along with DJ Duo Bounce Squad, DJ Alias and DJ Rain on the decks! Targeting students and those 16 & above, The Purge is perfect for those abstaining for alcohol or those who have yet to taste the clubbing experience.

For more information, check out The Purge Official Event Page!

The Purge
27 Oct (Thu)
9pm – 3am
Millian Singapore, #01-05, Sentosa Gateway, S098544

The Phobia 

Over 18 and looking for a spooky party to unwind after a long week? Phobia might just be perfect for you! Held at Millian Singapore, is not for the faint of heart! For 5 minutes partygoers will go through a rite of passage, so be prepared to experience your greatest fear! Expect crude humour, blasphemous comments, bizarre antics, bad language! Intrigued?

Check out Phobia’s Official Event Page!

Phobia
28 Oct (Fri)
10pm – 6am
Millian Singapore, #01-05, Sentosa Gateway, S098544

Offering up two Halloween parties that are bound to get your heart pounding, Pinnacle Entertainment is pulling out all the scares and the best DJs for a clubbing experience you’ll never forget!

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

Orchard Central’s “All Things Japanese” Festival Is Bringing Japanese Food And Culture Under One Roof

For the whole month of October (7 Oct – 6 Nov), Orchard Central is going all out to celebrate Japanese culture. Hosting All Things Japanese @ OC 2016, Orchard Central wants you to get into the festivities as well!

If you’ve not noticed, Orchard Central is somewhat of a “Little Japan”, and is home to several Japanese food outlets and retail shops. From an all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet to a Pompompurin themed cafe, Orchard Central is the perfect place for a Japan-lover to spend their weekends.

We’ve compiled a list of these particular shops, and what you can look forward to when visiting them!

1. UNIQLO (Global Flagship store)

TOKYU HANDS offers day-to-day necessities as well as creative and unique knick-knacks. From colourful stationery to beauty treats from well-known Japanese labels, TOKYU HANDS is the one-stop shop for all your must-haves!

A great place to pick up gifts, especially now that Christmas is around the corner. Check out some interesting products we’ve found at TOKYU HANDS!

Getting a gift for a friend who loves having friends over for dinner? Get the Nigiri Sushi Tong, picking up sushi just a whole lot easier. Never waste fallen pieces of sushi again!

If you haven’t got a green thumb but you still love the idea of miniature plants around the house, Ceraphyto makes sure that your plant gets the water it needs. Without having to lift a finger, your miniature plant will thrive and brighten up your room!

Want to try creating your own Bingsu? Good news for you, TOKYU HANDS has Yuki Yuki ice shavers for you to create icy desserts in the comfort of your own home!

3. Kiseki Japanese Buffet

Absolutely value for money and quality food Kiseki Japanese Buffet serves up all your Japanese favourites at an amazing $19.80++ for weekday lunch!

Head on down to Kiseki Japanese Buffet this month to experience their newest promotion, Mighty Taste of Autumn. Serving up both traditional and Singapore inspired fusion dishes, look out for the Salted Egg Tempura Maki, Salted Egg Seafood Pizza and the Pork Paitan Herbal Hot Pot! Bursting with flavor, The Mighty Taste of Autumn is available until 31 October 2016!

Kiseki Japanese Buffet
Orchard Central
#08-01/02/03,
Contact: 6736 1216/9626 7767 (SMS)

4. POMPOMPURIN Café

Looking for a dish that is bound to fill your appetite? The Coconut Milk Chicken Curry is the perfect dish for you! A warm and hearty dish accompanied with a mix of veggies, this dish is the perfectly balanced meal.

Newly-opened En Sakaba offers traditional Japanese dining and a casual spot to catch up with friends over drinks.

With a wide array of tapas, sake and cocktails, this is the perfect spot to unwind after a stressful day at work.

Their speciality here? The Jumbo Hotate Yaki and Zuwai Kani Kourayaki are the favourites at this casual dining spot.

En Sakaba
Orchard Central
#01-06
Contact: 6634 1018

6. Supermama –Pop-Up Store (Level 1)

One thing to look out for at OC this month is the Supermama Popup Store. Not your ordinary run-of-the-mill popup store, Supermama collaborates with local artists and traditional craft facilities in Japan to create Japanese-influenced contemporary giftware.

Kyoto-to Embroidery Purses

Look out for Kyoto-to’s embroidery purses. Fusing both traditional and contemporary sides of Japan, Kyoto-to explores new ways of promoting Japan’s culture and tradition through its embroidery designs.

Spend $100* at Orchard Central and you’ll be rewarded with a HAKOYA bento box!

A new design will be released each week, collect the remaining designs of this unique bento boxes that will brighten/cheer up your meal times!

*Terms & Conditions apply. While stocks last.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your family and friends and head on down to Orchard Central to join in the festivities!

Orchard Central is located at 181 Orchard Road, S(238896).

Customer Service hotline: 6238 1051(opens daily from 11am to 10pm daily)

Follow them on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM for more information.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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!

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).

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.

Feel On Top Of The World: 12 Bridges In Singapore That’ll Sweep You Off Your Feet

‘Cos I’m top of the world eh, I’m on top eh~

Now that we’ve got the song stuck in your head (great song by Imagine Dragons BTW), let’s talk a little about bridges.

We may not seem like a bridge-y country, but you’ll be surprised by the wide range of bridges we have in Singapore. From overlooking lush greenery to taking in a gorgeous sunset view, we present you a list of 12 bridges with amazeballs view.

1. MacRitchie Tree Top

If you’re a nature lover, you’re gonna love this one. Overlooking the MacRitchie Reservoir Park, this 250m long suspension bridge is naturally one of the most insta-documented bridge. Located between the two highest points in MacRitchie, you’re guaranteed to have a bird’s eye view of the canopy.

MacRitchie Tree Top
Location: 601 Island Club Rd, S578775

2. Southern Ridges

It may be a little less well-known, but this Forest Walk gives you a panoramic view of the greenery. This 1.3km long elevated bridges makes a good option for those looking for a stroll or some fresh air.

A stranger to almost none, this Henderson Waves Bridge is best known for its uh, waves? Currently Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge, 36 metres above ground,you can often, in its waves, find exhausted trekkers seeking some protection from the sun. This bridge can also serve as quite the romantic date spot.

Henderson Waves
Enter from Telok Blangah Hill Park or Mount Faber Park.

4. OCBC Skyway

At 22 metres off the ground, you get to enjoy the panoramic view of the Marina Bay skyline (which gets really awesome after the sun sets). A mishmash of an urban and nature setting, a stroll along this bridge is nonetheless an interesting one.

OCBC Skyway
Location: 10 Bayfront Ave, S018956

5. Fort Siloso Skywalk

If you love skywalks, you’re gonna love this new kid on the block. Situated at Fort Siloso, this 11-storey high bridge is currently Singapore’s tallest skywalk. Embark on this scenic trek along this glass-bottomed bridge (at one part) and we guarantee you a unique experience. But if you’re deathly afraid of heights, we’d suggest for you to sit this one out.

Fort Siloso Skywalk
Location: Sentosa, Fort Siloso

6. Jewel Bridge

Hidden within Punggol Park is the lesser known Jewel Bridge, a pit stop for many of its resident joggers and cyclists. If you’re looking for a place to catch the perfect sunset, this bridge is definitely one of them.

Jewel Bridge
Location: Along Punggol Park Connector

7. Helix Bridge

A sight familiar to the city-dwellers, the Helix Bridge itself is an architectural vision. A curve-y bridge never fails to fascinate, we reckon the best time to take in the view of Marina Bay will be against the backdrop of the setting sun. If not, the night-lights at Marina Bay will also do the view justice.

This bridge is one of Singapore’s best kept secrets – the Lions Bridge that links Gardens By The Bay to Marina Bay Sands. From here, you have a bird’s eye view of the Singapore Flyer, almost the whole of Gardens by the Bay (including those domes), Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Sands (both interior and exterior), the CBD, and Bayfront Ave Road (if watching cars zoom past is your thing).

It’s particularly beautiful at night – trees line the pavement, there’s warm cosy lighting for ambience, and little wooden benches where you can sit and enjoy the view and breeze.

Lions Bridge
Location: Gardens by the Bay/ Marina Bay Sands

9. St John – Lazarus Walkway

Though technically not a bridge, this walkway connecting St John Island and Lazarus Island offers nothing less than an amazing view. We’d even go so far to say that the islands’ endless crystal clear waters are capable of giving Maldives’s beach a run for its money.

St John – Lazarus Walkway
Location: St John Island/Lazarus Island

10. Cavenagh Bridge

Built in 1870, the Cavenagh Bridge is no doubt one of the oldest bridges in Singapore. Located across the Singapore River, this bridge is named after William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last governor of the Straits Settlements. Situated in front of The Fullerton Hotel, this bridge gives you a splendid view of the majestic colonial building and the Singapore river itself.

Cavenagh Bridge
Location: 1 Fullerton Square, S049178

11. Railway Bridge

Another bridge well documented across various social media platforms, the Railway Bridge may be a little tricky in terms of access. But trust us, the view is worth the climb. With its indescribable charm, this rustic location will evoke a sense of appreciative nostalgic in you in no time.

Railway Bridge
Location: 380 Upper Bukit Timah Road

12. Sentosa Suspension Bridge

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So who says you need to be on top of the world to feel like it, eh? The amazing views you can enjoy at these 12 unique bridges will prove that height isn’t everything.

Also, read Singapore: The Wild Edition. Get Down & Dirty With These 6 Hidden Nature Activities!

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!

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!

Freak Free Flow Friday

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Blackwhite Production Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blackwhiteproductions10/
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

Get your tickets now at

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5. Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance

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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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

15^th October:

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

22^nd 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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