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An Acai Affair: Fall In Love With Healthy, Delicious & Instagram-able Acai Bowls

If you haven’t tried an acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) bowl yet, you don’t know what you’re missing out on. And if you have, then you’ll be delighted to know that the newest acai specialty shop on the block has just opened.

Get ready for An Acai Affair!

Tucked in the heart of Katong (right opposite 112 Katong), An Acai Affair is the two-month-old brainchild of two of Discover SG’s very own ambassadors, Anna and Isabel.

They’re on a mission to raise greater awareness about acai and its countless health benefits, by making acai bowls more accessible and affordable to everyone.

A What Affair?

Acai is truly a crazily healthy treat, perfect for you health nuts out there. This Brazilian superfood lowers cholesterol, boosts immunity, is energy boosting and rich in antioxidants.

It’s a tiny berry that packs a big punch, and we wonder why it’s still so underrated in Singapore.

At An Acai Affair, the purple acai berries are blended into an ice-cream like texture–essentially ice-cream minus the guilt. It forms the crucial base of all its acai bowl and smoothies.

Their acai is also personally sourced, fresh from a Brazilian friend and supplier.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

The Tropical Coconut bowl has to be the most photogenic acai bowl out there–and that’s saying a lot! It’s their signature too, so be sure to try it.

It’s chock full of superfoods: kiwis, pineapples, dragonfruit, strawberries, blueberries, granola, chia seeds, raw cacao nibs, goji berries and coconut shavings galore.

The toppings sit atop the chilled acai base, and that makes it super refreshing on a hot day. You can even scrape and eat the coconut flesh at the end. Double win!

An Acai Affair’s acai base is unbelievably smooth–you won’t find any graininess at all. Cut daily, the fresh fruits offer a burst of sweetness and texture with every bite.

Acai Chia Parfait

The Acai Chia Parfait is similar to the Tropical Coconut Bowl, ingredient-wise, but with a generous layer of chia seed pudding to boot. The chia seeds balance out the sweetness of the frozen acai, and are loaded with nutrients themselves.

Did we mention that An Acai Affair’s acai base isn’t diluted with anything at all? That means it’s a hundred percent smooth and flavourful, without being the least bit icy or watery.

While their handcrafted combinations are a sure bet, you can also make sure all your favourite ingredients are in, by ordering from the pick and and mix menu.

The thirstier of you can also go for the wide selection of smoothies!

Secret Garden

If you walk all the way into the shop, you’ll also discover a secret outdoor garden, with cushions, pillows and mats aplenty.

Tuck into your yummy acai bowl in this cosy outdoor garden.

It’s perfect for chill nights and hearty conversations, and of course as the prettiest backdrop for your photos.

You can even come in the evening to catch movie screenings here on some weekends!

Behind The Affair

You’ve probably noticed the abundance of gyms and yoga studios around Katong. But what’s exercise without healthy food alternatives?

That’s what An Acai Affair is here for. They’ve partnered with surrounding gyms – flashing your gym pass gets you discounts! Living a healthier lifestyle has never been so easy.

The interior of the shop was also lovingly designed by the owners themselves, as are the acai bowl combinations. Chow down your acai by the hand-painted wall for personal, cosy vibes all around.

Ready to have an affair with acai?

Gorging on one of these light and refreshing acai bowls from An Acai Affair will leave you feeling satisfied and good inside, without the bloatedness and guilt.

If you think that something good for you definitely won’t taste good, then eating your own words has never been more delicious.

An Acai Affair
Address: 101 East Coast Road Singapore 428796
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11.30pm
Phone: 9792 0837
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Also, read 8 Best Acai Bowls And Smoothies In Singapore For A Completely Guilt-Free Treat

YouTube Sensation Lilly Singh Is Coming To Singapore To Show Us How To Be #Bawse

If you live and breathe the Internet–which let’s admit, most of us do–the name Lilly Singh will be familiar to you. If not, the name IISuperwomanII should ring a bell.

Lilly Singh, the 28-year-old Canadian who’s made a name for herself through her hilarious, relatable skits and who inspires us on the daily through her hard work and infectious spirit will be here in Singapore on May 24!

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Here as part of her How To Be A Bawse tour, she will be putting on a show at Kallang Theatre, bringing to life the laughs, the motivation, and the realness you’ll find in her first ever book, ‘How To Be A Bawse: A Guide to Surviving Conquering Life’. The book will be released on 28 March.

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In her book, Lilly shares about how you too can be a ‘bawse’–someone who exudes confidence and who achieves the goals they set their minds to, just as she has.

Standards tickets for the show are going between $93 to $163, while VIP tickets will set you back $244, giving you the chance to get up close and personal with the star, and also snap some photos with her! Also, everyone who purchases a ticket to the show will receive a copy of ‘How To Be A Bawse’.

So, what are you waiting for? It’s not everyday you get to see your favourite YouTuber IRL!

Location: Kallang Theatre
Date: 24 May, 2017
Time: 8pm – 9.15pm
Price: Standard Tickets: S$93, S$113, S$133, S$163; VIP: S$244 (all prices shown are excluding SISTIC booking fee)

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7 Crazy Things You Won’t Believe Singaporeans Would Eat (Or Sell!)

Remember the television show ‘Fear Factor’? The show where contestants would face their fears, which often required them to do gross things like bob their heads in tubs of blood or eat live earthworms. Despite it being a blood-curdling, stomach-churning 60 minutes, it was hard to look away.

What if you could experience Fear Factor for yourself, right here in Singapore?

We went out and found the craziest things you wouldn’t believe Singaporeans (or anyone for that matter) would eat! The only difference is that true to Singapore’s Foodie Nation title, these foods are actually pretty yummy.

Let’s kick things off with Imperial Restaurant. Formerly known as Imperial Herbal, this branch, located at Riverview Hotel, was first opened in 1988, specialising in traditional Chinese health concepts incorporated into unique, gourmet dishes.

[caption id="attachment_22076" align="aligncenter" width="980"] Photo Credit: As per most Chinese restaurants, you can find items like Buddha Jumps Over The Wall and Eight Treasure Rice in Lotus Leaf on the menu. Besides its use of Chinese herbs as ingredients, what makes Imperial Restaurant particularly unique is its use of ingredients such as crocodile, scorpion, deer penis, and goose web.

1. Crocodile: Braised Crocodile Tail

A tough, gamey meat that would usually have you on its plate, it comes as no surprise to anyone that crocodile is an uncommon dish. The chefs at Imperial Restaurant have mastered this protein by adding fragrant herbs to it and by braising it for hours.

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2. Penis: Deer Penis Soup

[caption id="attachment_22070" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Photo Credits: A natural aphrodisiac that’s right up there with ginseng and saffron, Deer Penis soup is often thought to be beneficial for men in the bedroom. Besides helping create a new generation of little you’s, this dish is savoury and delicious too! Much better than swallowing a tiny blue pill, wouldn’t you say?

3. Web Of Feet: Braised Goose Web

Who knew you could eat the web of a goose’s feet?

[caption id="attachment_22069" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo Credit: Braised to succulent perfection, the web is delicate but flavourful, having absorbed the herby fragrance of the soup it was braised in. Having been braised for hours, each morsel of meat falls easily from the bone, making it a great dish for toddlers and elderly alike.

4. Insects: Fried Scorpions & Black Ants

This special dish is an off-menu specialty at Imperial Restaurant, one of the only dining establishments in Singapore allowed to serve cooked insects due to its reputation as a traditional Chinese herbs restaurant.

[caption id="attachment_22071" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo Credits: Fried golden brown and satisfyingly crunchy, scorpions are sometimes recommended by practitioners for treating headaches and joint aches. Black ants, on the other hand, can help regulate the immune system, relax fatigue and have anti-aging properties. Or you could just order this to show off your daredevil side!

Imperial Restaurant
Address: Riverview Hotel Level 2, 382 Havelock Road, Singapore 169629
Tel: 6337 0491
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 1130 – 1430; 1800 – 2230; Sat & Sun: 1130 – 2300
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5. Fallopian Tubes: Fried Fallopian Tubes

Fried eggs are a breakfast staple, but what about fried fallopian tubes?

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Old Mother Traditional Herbal Soup
Address: Blk 59 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 461059
Tel: 6841 8789
Opening Hours: Daily: 1100 – 1400; Daily: 1700 – 0130

6. Sperm: Cod Fish Sperm (Shirako)

Bend (your stomach) like Beckham, who had a taste of this dish in 2015 when he visited Singapore.

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Shirako can be eaten either raw or cooked, and it melts in your mouth like butter! If you can swallow the knowledge that you’re eating fish sperm, give it a try at Teppei Japanese Restaurant!

Teppei Japanese Restaurant
Address: #01-18, Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras Link, Singapore 078867‎
Tel: 6222 7363
Opening Hours: Daily 1200 – 1430; Daily 1800 – 2230
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7. Squid Innards: Shiokara

Cream cheese goes well with so many things: salmon, chives, and even shiokara! To those of you not in the know, that’s fermented squid innards to you.

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Briny and creamy, similar in texture and taste to that of uni (sea urchin), the cream cheese helps mellow the intense flavour of the shiokara.

Shukuu Izakaya
Address: 8 Stanley St, 068727
Tel: 6327 9240
Opening Hours: 1:30AM–2PM, 5:30–11PM

While the thought of eating deer penis and cod fish sperm might make your stomach turn, these restaurant have mastered these unusual ingredients and made incredibly tasteful delicacies out of them.

If reading this article has piqued your interest, maybe you should head down to one of these places to try some of these out. It’s one thing to read about them, but it’s another altogether to experience them for yourself!

10 Supper Haunts In The East To Try With Your Insomniac Supper Kakees

For those of you who stay in the East side of Singapore (i.e. Bedok, Changi, Paya Lebar, Tampines and Pasir Ris), there is no denying good places to eat are aplenty. However, the real makan (eating in Malay) fun only starts late at night!

For the benefit of our friends who are not as familiar with the late-night supper spots in the East, here are some of the best places to have supper in the East that are open till the break of dawn.

1. 89.7 Supper Club

From local Chinese and Indian dishes to international fare, whatever the cuisine you’re craving, 89.7 Supper Club will hook you up.

2. Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup

If slurping a bowl of healthy herbal soup sounds like your idea of a good supper, you should definitely check out Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup.

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3. 126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum

Indulge in some steaming hot siew mai or moist chicken porridge with your supper club here at 126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum! The chefs here seem to be perpetually at work, cooking up fresh and piping hot dim sum, buns and delectable fried items such as fried spring rolls.

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Regardless of when your prata pangs strike, the 24 hour Mr Prata is here for you. Sink your teeth into their delicious Murtaba Specials such as Chicken Cheese Murtaba or even Chocolate Thosai!

Their extensive selection of prata flavours will surely fill you and your hungry supper gang right up!

Mr Prata
Address: Blk 742 Bedok Reservoir road, #01-3105, Singapore 4707426
Opening hours: 24 hours
Tel: 6243 1743
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Late night suppers need not always be heavy and savoury. For some of us, supper simply means dessert and the best place to satisfy those late night sugar cravings is at Udders & Kook!

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10. Ninethirty Singapore by Awfully Chocolate

Opened by the same folks behind Awfully Chocolate, Ninethirty is a dining bistro that serves a varied selection of western mains with an Asian touch, along with their highly-raved Awfully Chocolate desserts.

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Also read, 10 Foods Invented By Singaporeans That Will Give You Massive #SGPride

Singapore’s Most Outrageous Burger Creations That Are 100% Worth The Experience

Most, if not all, of us are familiar with burgers. Think thick, juicy patties with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, generously drizzled with mayonnaise or tomato sauce, sandwiched between two toasted buns. Yum!

The classic beef burger has evolved over the years to include more irresistible combinations of ingredients and sauces. If you think you have heard it all, here are some of Singapore’s most outrageous burger creations that are 100% worth the experience!

1. Truff Ryder

Here at Three Buns, it is a burger party all day, every day. Their extensive selection of burgers will certainly require some serious decision-making!

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This vegan burger features grilled eggplant, raw dijon mustard and a selection of mushrooms layered on a bed of crisp greens. This entire chunk of healthy goodness is packed between two sesame-crusted tofu “buns”, with baked sweet potato fries on the side. For a change from your usual sinfully greasy burger, The Living Cafe’s Sesame Tofu Burger is certainly a healthy alternative!

The Living Cafe
Address: 779 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 269758
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11am – 7pm; Fri 11am – 10pm; Sat 9am to 10pm; Sun 9am – 8pm
Tel: 6468 4482
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You may have heard of lobster rolls but have you ever come across a lobster burger? Well, Spathe Public House certainly raises the bar on lobster rolls by several notches with their Signature Black Bun Lobster Burger!

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5. The Beast

Besides being known as a cool Southern-themed bar, The Beast is also famous for its wicked The Beast burger. It is so insanely massive that a pre-order is recommended if you are game to wolf down this gigantic burger!

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Because Singaporeans love their chili crab, Artistry decided to infuse this iconic local dish into one of its burgers – the Chili Crab Burger. Here, fresh blue swimmer crab meat is made into a huge, flavourful patty that will surely not disappoint!

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7. Mini Chocolate Burger

First things first, this is not a burger per se. Wait, what?! A quick glance at FOC Restaurant’s deceptive Mini Chocolate Burger and you might easily mistake it for a real burger. As one of the most recent food trends seem to involve desserts masquerading as mains, here we have a realistic-looking burger made entirely of chocolate!

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Address: 40 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059679
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 12nn – 2pm & 6pm – 10pm; Fri to Sat 12nn – 2pm & 6pm – 10.30pm (Closed on Sundays)
Tel: 6100 4040
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Finish this burger in 20 minutes and you not only walk away with an extremely full stomach–you won’t have to pay a single cent! There is even a spicy, red hot version of this! Are you up for this insane eating challenge?

Roadhouse
Address: 13 Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249674
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 11.30am – 3pm & 6.30pm – 11.30pm; Sat to Sun 9am – 11.30pm
Tel: 6476 2922
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These Poké Bowls Are Worth Poking Your Forks And Spoons Into!

Joining the latest #eatclean craze within our little red dot are Poké bowls. With no relation to Pokémon, Poké bowls (pronounced ‘poh-kay’) actually originated from tropical Hawaii.

If you are not sure what a Poké bowl consists of, it is essentially a Hawaiian-inspired Chirashi don – slices of raw fish such as tuna or salmon with your choice of rice or greens, topped with sesame seeds, seaweed or other topping variations.

With the slew of Poké bowls popping up around Singapore, it is only a matter of time before we succumb to this latest healthy food trend. If you have finally decided to jump on the bandwagon, here are some Poké bowls in Singapore worth poking your forks and spoons into!

1. A Poke Theory

If you have a considerable appetite and are a little nitpicky about your food, A Poke Theory is the perfect place for you. Here at A Poke Theory, there is no such thing as a signature poké bowl. Whether you prefer sushi rice as opposed to lettuce or tuna as your choice of sashimi, you get to customise your poké bowl just the way you like it!

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For a wholesome and budget-friendly poké bowl, you should absolutely make a trip down to Katto! This quick-service restaurant serves up some delicious poké bowls with a Singaporean twist. On top of the locally-inspired flavours, you can expect a Katto bowl of healthy carbs and protein, and of course, not forgetting the fresh premium sashimi!

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Katto
Address: 1 Fusionopolis Place, Galaxis Building, #01-21, Singapore 138522
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 11am – 8pm  (Closed on weekends)
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4. Rollie Olie

Nestled within the hipster PasarBella in Suntec City, Rollie Ollie is an Asian fusion restaurant with a touch of Californian style. Known for its made-to-order fresh sushi rolls, Rollie Ollie also offers appetising Asian- inspired poké bowls that are full of flavour and texture!

Furthermore, you have the option of swapping out certain ingredients if there are any that are not to your liking! However, do note that the golden hours to indulge in their wholesome poké bowls is only between 11am to 8pm.

Alter Ego
Address: 8 Raffles Ave, #01-13D, Singapore 039802
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11am – 1am; Fri 11am – 2am; Sat 10am – 2am; Sun 10am – 1am
Tel: 6327 9301
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Forget the conventional salad or sushi bowl! Healthy eating has reached a whole new level with these Poké bowls. Not only are they presented in a variety of colourful ways, they also pack a punch of flavour with their raw sashimi, plethora of healthy ingredients and unique sauces.

Whether you intend to switch to a healthier lifestyle or simply want to diverge from your usual sinful pleasures, it is never too late to hop onto this latest Poké bowl food trend!

(Header image credit: 9 Places With Wholesome Good Food That Will Inspire You To Eat Clean!

Hide & Seek: Find These Hidden Books In Your Neighbourhood And You’ll Get To Keep Them.

Fancy playing hide and seek with books?

Starting from today to 24 February, there’ll be 50 published books hidden all across Singapore’s 5 heartland areas!

Placed in public spaces such as walkways, benches, parks and void decks, you will get to keep a book if you find it.

What’s this all about?

A project supported by the National Arts Council, the Buy SingLit movement aims to celebrate Singapore’s literature.

Advocating ‘Buy Local, Read Our World’, homegrown book publishers, retailers and literary non-profits have come together, all in the effort of encouraging the discovery and appreciation of stories from Singapore, by Singaporeans.

Epigram Books has joined in the Buy SingLit Project with the ‘SingLit Heartland Book Drop’. The 50 hidden books are from Epigram books and will include picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, literary fiction and many more.

Through this initiative, Epigram Books hopes that more people will discover and enjoy Singapore’s literature, as well as support local writers.

When you’ve found a book, tag @epigrambooks on Instagram. Include the hashtags #BuySingLit, #HoldSGInYourHands and the serial number on the book. You’ll receive an e-voucher for a discount on your next purchase with Epigram Books.

So put on your running shoes, grab an empty backpack, and get ready to pick up some books!

Location of hidden books

The books will be hidden in the following areas from 17 to 26 February 2017:

• North: Ang Mo Kio (17 February 2017)
• South: Telok Blangah (22 February 2017)
• East: Tampines (23 February 2017)
• West: Clementi (24 February 2017)
• Central: Bugis-Bras Basah (24 February 2017)

For hints on the hidden book, click here. It’ll be updated with each dropped book!

Buy SingLit Movement
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