11 Artsy Events And Tantalising Eats For An Exciting End To January

It’s finally 2018!

We’re back in January, the “Monday” of the year. We’re all feeling sian but no worries, we’ve got some artsy AF events and great food for you to make it through the rest of this huge “Monday”.

Let DiscoverSG be your lobang. Let’s go!

Play & Discover

1. Art From The Streets

From 13 January 2018 to 3 June 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists will be showcasing their most provocative works for the first time in Singapore.

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Titled Art from the Streets, this ground-breaking exhibition will trace the 40 years of street art, from its beginnings to the urban art form that it is today.

The exhibition will feature a series of live paintings that are created on-site by some of the most iconic street artists as well as new and upcoming names such as Spain’s Felipe Pantone, Singapore’s Speak Cryptic and Yok & Sheryo.

The new artworks are specially created for the exhibition, to showcase the diversity of the street art movement and how it is relevant to society in present times.

That’s not all, there will also be large-scale mural paintings, videos, prints, installations, archival material, drawings, and sketches from 50 of the biggest names in street art.

The ArtScience Museum will also be shining a spotlight on artworks from upcoming SouthEast Asian street artists.

Art from the Streets
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Date: 13 Jan 2018 – 3 Jun 2018
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Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the World Snack Fair gathers hundred over brands of snacks from all over the world.

Expect to find snacks from Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and SouthEast Asia. There’ll also be a Character cafe and a Cosplay Competition!

This is a fair for the serious snackers and anime fans.

World Snack Fair
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 19 – 21 Jan 2018
Website

3. Light To Night Festival 2018

The Light To Night Festival is back from 19 to 28 January 2018, once again painting the Civic District in a shower of stunningly vibrant light displays, installations, and creative works of art.

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As one of the marquee events of Singapore Art Week, the festival is set to expand from an anniversary celebration by the National Gallery Singapore, to a district-wide arts festival, in collaboration with The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, and The Esplanade.

The theme for this year is “Colour Sensations”. Visitors will be taken on a captivating multi-sensory experience, from the stunning kaleidoscope of public art and installations from local artists to interactive light projections and immersive colourscapes.

There will also be a Festival Food Street at the Padang. So gather your friends and family and head down to the Light To Night festival for a night of artsy fun!

Light To Night Festival 2018
Venue: Civic District and Marina Bay (National Gallery Singapore, Padang, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Lawn, Esplanade Park, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website

4. Clean Bandit Live In Singapore

Grammy Award-winning musical sensation Clean Bandit will be here in Singapore on 22 Jan 2018, performing at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre Halls 601 – 604.

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5. Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call

For one night only, Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie, better known as MunahHirziOfficial, will be celebrating the end of an era, as they hold the final curtain call for their Youtube channel.

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Sadly, they will be closing their Youtube channel after a decade of hilarious antics, parodies and a whole roster of familiar and crazy characters.

Don’t miss this final opportunity to catch them live at the Capitol Theatre on 24 January 2018.

Ticket prices go from $45 to $105 and can be purchased here.

Hurry and grab your tickets before they’re sold out!

Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 24 Jan 2018
Price: $45 – $105
Website

6. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018

The annual St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back!

This year’s event features a smashing lineup including Aldous HardingAmy SharkAndersonPaak & The Free NationalsBillie EilishBonoboFather John MistyLoyle CarnerMac DeMarcoMoses SumneyRolling Blackouts Coastal FeverSlowdiveSylvan EssoThe InternetThe War On Drugs, and Wolf Alice.

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Happening on 27 January 2018, the festival promises to be a total sensory experience, bringing the best live acts – both new and established – onto the Laneway stage for music fans.

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay
Date: 27 January 2018
Tickets: Standard Tickets: $158 | Door Sales: $200. Get your tickets  Image Credit: here.

Eat

8. Pizza Maru

Can’t decide between pizza and Korean food for dinner? How about both?

Pizza Maru is the latest franchise to hit our shores, serving up Chicago-style deep dish pizzas with a Korean twist. That’s right, we’re talking about deep dish pizzas with Korean flavours.

Known for their patented pizza dough made with green tea, chlorella and 12 kinds of cereals, this hefty pizza dough is made to support a multitude of ingredients in their deep dish pizzas.

One of the pizzas to look out for is the Real BBQ Chicago ($26.80) which comes stuffed with double mozzarella cheese, cream cheese mousse, string cheese, roasted onion, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken chunks, mushrooms, BBQ sauce, honey, almonds and icing sugar.

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Sounds like a weird combination but it makes sense given the Korean influence on the dish.

Another must-try is the Mango Ocean ($19.80/regular, $23.80/large) which is a seafood pizza with shrimps, squid, scallops, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, black olives, mango, pilaf sauce, mozzarella sauce, spicy buldak sauce, and sweet potato-stuffed crust.

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A great side dish to order is the SPAM Tower ($12.80). Layers of chicken SPAM, bell peppers, fried kimchi, cabbage, mushrooms, onions, seaweed, and a fried egg sitting on a bed of rice and garnished with potato crisps, parmesan cheese and sriracha sauce.

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If you’re a fan of Korean food, or deep dish pizza, this is a place you have to check out.

Pizza Maru
Address: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #B1-192/193 Northpoint City South Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6280 6196
Website

9. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen

Newly opened along Keong Saik Road is Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen, serving up classic Hong Kong fare that you normally find in a high end Chinese restaurant, albeit at a more reasonable price.

A must-try is their roasted meats. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen serves up roast pork which is slightly fattier with a thin crisp layer of crackling that is oh-so-satisfying.

Another roast meat to look out for is the BBQ Pork with Honey sauce, better known as Char Siew. The char siew served here is tender and not as sweet.

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If you need your carbs, then we suggest getting the Beef Hor Fun ($10). The hor fun (rice noodles) used in the dish is narrower, and is stir fried with bell peppers and tender beef slices in a rich black bean sauce. This is a dish that you must order.

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Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen also has other selections of rice, noodle and congee dishes if you’re looking for other options.

If you’re looking for a place for a fuss-free family dinner, this is it.

Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Address: 2/4 Keong Siak Road, Singapore, 089110
Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6909 0414

10. SayChiizu Singapore

Singapore has seen its fair share of cheese-flavoured food. Four cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese sundaes, cheesecakes, cheese cookies, and even cheese foam bubble teas.

This time round, SayChiizu, a popular Hokkaido Grilled Cheese Toast brand from Bangkok is opening its first store in Singapore at VivoCity on 15 January 2018.

SayChiizu will be serving up their signature grilled cheese toasts in several flavours such as Charcoal, Chocolate, Strawberry Cheese and Matcha Cheese.

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The cheese is made from a secret blend of 3 different cheeses, which results in an incredibly stretchy consistency when melted.

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That’s not all, the menu will also include cheese teas and cheese fries.

We cannot wait for SayChiizu to open!

SayChiizu Singapore
Address: VivoCity, #B2-K16, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore, 098585
Website

Shop

11. MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers

Since 2006, the Red Dot Design Museum has been organising MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers as a platform to promote local artists and designers, for them to showcase and sell their original works.

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What’s In A Year: We Rounded Up 10 Trending Moments In S’pore That Defined 2017

This has been quite a year for the world. For Singapore. Trains broke down, Presidents took office, and students flashed the middle finger on national television.

Oh, and the nation gushed over a 50 year old man.

But that’s not all that happened. We’ve rounded up the most Singaporean things that made our 2017.

Singapore’s 2017 In A Nutshell

1. Racial Harmony Exemplified

In January, there was a Malay wedding that was in the vicinity of the path of an ongoing funeral procession and the guests at the Malay wedding stood still out of respect for the procession.

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If that isn’t the most textbook representation of our racial harmony, we don’t know what is.

2. Uber Brings People Together

Singapore is a small country. The fact that we have so many people condensed into a small space, forces us to interact with strangers in various situations.

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And in this cluster of people, 2 strangers managed to find love in an Uber. A part-time UberPool driver picked up an Air Stewardess while he was working, where they had a casual conversation about her occupation.

Following that encounter, he found her again through the power of social media and now they’re attached. Sometimes, love happens where and when you least expect it.

3. NSF Is STOMPed For The Right Reasons

NSFs receive a lot of flak from the public. Most of the time because they’re sitting on seats in the MRT. It got so bad to the point where commanders were actively telling their recruits NOT to sit when they’re taking public transport.

But that’s not what this NSF was STOMPed for. In March this year, this NSF was seen sheltering an elderly lady in a wheelchair at Pasir Laba Camp.

Is that not the sweetest gesture ever? It’s very heart-warming to see such scenarios.

4. Cow In Yishun

Given how urbanised Singapore is, we don’t see farm animals around housing estates at all (not anymore, that is).

Then there’s this cow in Yishun. No we’re talking about a mean lady. We’re talking about a literal cow. The kind that goes “Moo” and is stereotypically white with black patches (or black with white patches).

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Long story short, the court denies the return of the phone to the parent.

The moral of the story here, is that privilege will not save you from rule-breaking.

7. The Man Who Drank The Elixir Of Life

In July, the nation was shook by the sudden discovery of the Man Who Never Ages.

Yes we’re talking about ChuanDo Tan. The 50 year old that looks way younger than his age allows.

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The former model-turned-photographer’s secret to staying young and buff AF, is working out religiously.

Not forgetting really good genes too.

We’ve never seen the nation come together for something positive, since National Day 2016.

8. The Kid Who Flipped The Nation Off

National Day this year was brilliant, as usual. But the icing on the cake wasn’t the fireworks.

It came at the end of the live broadcast of the National Day Parade.

A student from Henry Park Primary School (bless his heart) was seen flashing his middle finger at the camera at the end of the parade, when the performers were gathered for the finale.

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The nation gasped, processed what happened, and laughed. Well, most of us laughed anyway. Parents were shaking their heads and teachers were scrambling to find the boy.

Long story short, he was found, reprimanded and counselled. But it was still a good laugh.

9. A New President

In September this year, there was a lot of controversy regarding the reserved election, but eventually the nation moved on and a new President was elected.

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Mdm Halimah Yacob, previously the MP of Jurong GRC, is Singapore’ first female President. She was declared President-elect on 13 September this year and inaugurated the day after.

10. Flowers For Patients

In November, volunteers at BloomBack, a social enterprise, recycled wedding flowers and turned them into 300 bouquets that were handed out to patients at St. Andrew’s Community Hospital, Banyan Home, and the Salvation Army.

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The flowers, worth more than $10,000, were collected from a wedding dinner the night before. Not wanting the fresh flowers to be tossed in the bin, BloomBack decided to give these flowers a new purpose.

Sometimes, small gestures can really make one’s day.

Also read Here Are All The Concerts To Look Forward To In 2018 So Far

10 Delightful Events And Foods This December For A Dashing Good Time

2017 seems to have whizzed by. It feels as though we just celebrated Chinese New Year a while ago and yet, Christmas is upon us in a few day’s time.

And right after that, it’s the New Year. Don’t you just love the holidays?

Here, we’ve compiled a list of events and foods to take you through December and on to the New Year.

Play & Discover

1. ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure

If you’re a fan of documentaries like us, then you’ll love this. ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure is a programme of family-friendly films that appeals to our curiosity for the unknown and undiscovered.

The ArtScience Museum will be airing BBC’s Natural History Unit Presents Planet Earth 1 on loop from 20 December to 31 December 2017.

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Narrated by the iconic Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth 1 explores wildlife and habitats on our planet, as well as showcase behind-the-scenes challenges, all in high definition.

This is an event perfect for the whole family, and it will be a great opportunity for children to learn more about our natural environment and wildlife. What’s more, admission is free.

Gather the family and head down to the ArtScience Museum!

ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure
Venue: 
ArtScience Museum
Date: 20 Dec – 31 Dec 2017
Website

2. Moonbeats X’mas Party With Ryan Hemsworth And Friends In Singapore

This December, Moonbeats will be celebrating the festive season with the Moonbeats X’mas Party on 22 December 2017, together with Canadian producer, Ryan Hemsworth.

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Ryan Hemsworth is an award-winning producer specialising in electronic music. He has produced music for Tinashe and Tory Lanez, among others. He has also remixed music by Frank Ocean, Beyoncé and Kanye West, to name a few.

The party will also feature local musicians Cherie Ko, Jorud, and buds.

Early bird tickets are priced at $25 while standard tickets go for $35.

Each ticket also comes with a complimentary drink!

Moonbeats X’mas Party With Ryan Hemsworth And Friends In Singapore
Venue: MAO Singapore, 133 Cecil Street, Singapore, 069535
Date: 22 December 2017
Price: $25 – $100
Website

3. Kojiki And The Universe

The Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning Kitaro is back with a new unique visual experience, Kojiki And The Universe.

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This concert merges the music from Kitaro’s album “Kojiki”, with a dance performance inspired by space-age.

Fans can also expect to hear Kitaro play his greatest hits in this spectacular concert.

Ticket prices range from $88 to $238 and can be purchased here.

Kojiki And The Universe
Venue: Grand Theatre, Mastercard Theatres At Marina Bay Sands
Date: 22 Dec 2017
Price: $88 – $238
Website

4. Christmas Pop-Up Market & Workshop

W Market will be having their first event on 23 December 2017.

The Christmas Pop-up Market & Workshop will be the perfect place for you to do your last minute shopping before Christmas.

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Aside from the 20 vendors who will be selling their goods and crafts, you can also try your hands at any of the 3 workshops available on both event days.

What’s more, local influencers Mongchin Yeoh and Sebelle Sharmine will be at the event selling their pre-loves.

Don’t miss this Christmas event happening on 23 and 24 December 2017!

Christmas Pop-up Market & Workshop
Venue: Studio Three Sixteen, 219 Henderson Road, #06-04, Singapore, 159556
Date: 23 – 24 Dec 2017
Website

5. Yoga & Movie Under The Stars

Yes, you read that correctly. Yoga AND a movie. 60 minutes of gentle yoga in the evening, followed by a 3D movie after dark.

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The best part? You get a complimentary glass of wine, free flow of snacks and hot green tea.

The next screening is on Christmas Eve, where there will be a screening of Polar Express. What’s more, you’ll receive a complimentary 750 ml bottle of Moscato for every group of 5.

You are allowed to bring your own snacks. Yoga mats will not be provided though, so do remember to bring your own.

Yoga & Movie Under The Stars
Venue: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore, 038983
Date: 24 Dec 2017
Price: $29
Website

6. Twilight: Flea & Feast

Organised by RoseValley, the first ever Twilight: Flea & Feast will be held from 29 to 31 December 2017.

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Inspired by Australian street food markets, this market brings the best street food from around the world, to our shores Eat and shop to your heart’s content on the last weekend of the year at Twilight: Flea & Feast.

There will also be live performances so head down and soak in the festivities!

Twilight: Flea & Feast
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, 039593
Date: 29 – 31 Dec 2017
Website

7. Siloso Beach Party

Celebrate and live it up at Singapore’s only beach countdown party! Gear up for 12 hours of non-stop music and partying with your friends, as you usher in and party your way into 2018.

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Headlined by international and local DJs, this iconic beach countdown party is THE place to be this New Year’s Eve.

There’s also complimentary drinks and a huge foam pool!

Ticket prices go from $48 to $98 and can be purchased here.

Siloso Beach Party
Venue: Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore, 098999
Date: 31 Dec 2017
Price: $48* – $98*
Website

*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.

Food

8. Hans Im Glück German Burgergrill

Burger joints are dime a dozen in Singapore. However, finding a good burger is a challenge. If you think that piling on expensive ingredients onto a burger is the way to go, then you’re missing out.

Hans Im Glück, the newest burger joint in Orchard, proves that sometimes less is more.

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They serve up an extensive menu of burgers made with a wide variety of fresh ingredients. You can choose from beef, chicken breast, vegetable or vegan burgers.

That’s not all, you can also choose your type of bread, from Sourdough, Multigrain and Naked.

A must-try is the Wilder Westen ($16), a beef burger with aged cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and crispy fried onions. And definitely remember to order the 1 Pfund Süsskartoffel Fritten ($6++). Literally a pound of sweet potato fries. It’s crispy, not soggy and highly addictive.

Give this burgergrill a try. You can thank us later.

Hans Im Glück German Burgergrill
Address: 362 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238887
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 12am, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1am
Website

9. District Sushi

Chirashi Don fans should prepare themselves. The newly opened District Sushi serves up a mean Bara Chirashi Don at an affordable price.

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For just $10, the Bara Chirashi Don comes with fresh prawns, tuna and salmon. The sashimi cubes are chunky, lightly marinated, and fresh.

If you’re more of a cooked food person, try their Salmon Mentaiyaki Donburi ($10) which comes with a perfectly cooked salmon fillet and generous servings of mentaiko.

Do expect to queue for a bit if you’re here for your Chirashi Don fix.

District Sushi
Address: 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-15 Sunshine Plaza, Singapore, 189652
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.45am – 9pm
Website

10. Carrotsticks & Cravings

If you’re a fan of superfoods and clean eating, then you’ll love Carrotsticks & Cravings.

Armed with a compact menu and wholesome food, this place is our new favourite brunch spot. You can expect to see sourdough sandwiches and salads on the menu, as well as dairy and gluten-free food options.

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A must-try is their Smashed Avo ($18), an open-face sourdough sandwich piled with mashed avocado, feta crumbs, and dukkah.

Another must-try is the Meredith’s Goat Cheese With Thyme Roasted Mushrooms ($18). Goat’s cheese and herb oil is smeared on an open sourdough sandwich and topped with thyme roasted portobello chunks, sprouts and herbs.

Who knew eating healthy would taste this good?

Carrotsticks & Cravings
Address: 75E Loewen Road, Singapore, 248845
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 8am – 3pm
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7 Halal Steamboat Places To Hit Up With Your Muslim Makan Kakis

Many of us Singaporeans love going for steamboats.

A fun dining experience that offers loads more interaction than if you each ordered a main for yourselves, it’s no wonder restaurants like Hai Di Lao are so popular among families and groups of friends. Unfortunately, halal hot pots are hard to come by in Singapore.

We sussed out all the best Halal certified hot pot places in Singapore. Chinese, Thai, Korean-style – we have them all.

Whether you’re someone who has Muslim friends to take into consideration, or are Muslim yourself, here are 7 Halal certified places where you can get your hot pot fix!

1. Farah Diana Restaurant (Closed)

Located at Changi, Farah Diana Restaurant is a short 5 minute walk from Eunos MRT station.

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One thing we love about this place is the price you pay for an all-you-can-eat. Adults pay just $22, while children aged 5 – 12 pay $15.

The steamboat features all the usual suspects: vegetables, seafood (crab, scallops, mussel, squid) and marinated meats (beef, chicken). You can choose from chicken or tom yum soup for your soup base. There’s also cooked food including fried rice, noodles, and traditional malay kuih.

The sambal and chilli here are top notch, so you’ll want to bring plenty of that to your table!

Take note that Farah Diana Restaurant only accepts cash, so you’ll want to make sure you draw money before you head here to eat!

Price: $22 for adults, $15 for children (5 – 12 years old)

Farah Diana Restaurant
Address: 285 Changi Road Singapore 419764 
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 4pm – 11pm; Fri: : 4pm – 12am; Sat – Sun: 2pm – 12am 
Contact no.: 9107 9792

2. Marina Bay Steamboat @ Satay By the Bay

If you’re ever in the Marina Bay Sands area, you need to try out Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat (MBBS), an alfresco concept buffet at Satay By The Bay.

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Within walking distance of Gardens By The Bay and Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Steamboat offers up a wide spread of fresh seafood including crayfish, crab, scallops, prawns, and bamboo clams. You can also expect a free flow of meats, vegetables, desserts and soft drinks, so you can stuff yourself silly after a whole day of activity!

All ingredients are prepared fresh daily, so you can be sure you’re eating only the good stuff.

Price: Children 5 – 11 years old: $15 nett | Adults, Mon – Thu: $27 nett | Adults, Fri/Sat: $29 nett | Adults, Eve of PH/PH: $30 nett

Marina Bay Steamboat @ Satay By the Bay
Address: 
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Satay By The Bay, #12/13/14 Marina Bay, Singapore
Opening Hours: Daily, 5pm – 11.45pm
Contact no.: 8180 8112
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3. Flame Cafe

Flame Cafe is a hot pot place you’ve probably heard of – but did you know it’s Halal certified?

Located at Tai Seng, a stone’s throw from Tai Seng MRT station, this hot pot spot made waves because of its FOUR tier Pagoda steamboat set up.

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The top layer of the 4-Tier Cheesy Hotpot & BBQ Pagoda Steamboat is a steamer.

The second tier is a dipping tier (choose from Cheese, Salted Egg or Mongolian dip), and the next is a BBQ hot plate for grilling. Finally, right at the bottom is a hot pot tier that is divided down the middle so you can enjoy two different soup bases (choose from Chicken, Tom Yum, Mala, Herbal Tonic, Tomato). Talk about having options!

Choose from the Supreme ($38.90/pax), Premium ($29.90/pax) and Deluxe ($19.90/pax) Buffet, which entitles you to different kinds of ingredients to cook with your Pagoda steamboat.

Take note that the Pagoda steamboat set is only available after 3pm.

Flame Cafe
Address: Level 1 Centro Bianco Building, 73 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534818
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 1am; Fri – Sat: 10am – 3am; Sun: 10am – 1am
Contact no.: 6288 6346
Image Credit: Burpple User Alex Chua[/caption]

Lukhon Thai prides itself in its selection of authentic Northern Thai meat marinates and delicious chilli dip. Seriously, the chilli dip is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and salty, and is super shiok when paired with the food you’re cooking.

For the soup, you get to choose between Chicken and Tom Yum soup (we recommend the latter). Like most Mookata places, you can choose from the pre-set platters, or you can order your favourites individually. They have beef, chicken, seafood, mushrooms – everything you need for a delicious, soul-warming Mookata.

Lukhon Thai
Address:
110 Pasir Ris Central, #02-05 Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, Singapore 519641
Contact no.: 9675 5849
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5. Makan Makan (Closed)

Located at the quaint, secluded Punggol Ranch is Makan-Makan.

Decorated with equestrian elements, Makan-Makan lets you cook your food hot pot (choose between a tom yum or chicken soup base) and grill style.

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The buffet line here includes a host of greens, marinated meats like beef, chicken, mutton, and duck, and has an entire section dedicated to seafood! You can expect everything from flower crabs to crayfish, mussels and scallops.

There is also a section of cooked food that includes simple fare like chicken wings, nuggets, and spring rolls! Pair your food with carbs like mee goreng and carbonara, and you’re in for a delicious meal.

Price: $26 on weekdays, $29 on weekends

Makan-Makan
Address: 900 Punggol Road End, Singapore 829168
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 3pm – 11pm; Sat & Sun: 12pm – 12am; Closed on Mon
Contact no.: 8571 0203

6. Yummy Veggie

Another buffet concept, Yummy Veggie International Buffet & Steamboat Restaurant is a vegetarian restaurant that plates up a delicious array of international vegetarian cuisine and steamboat, in a buffet concept.

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Muslim folks who love Korean Army Stew, Mukshidonna will be your saving grace!

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Located at Downtown East, Pasir Ris, Mukshidonna is a popular chain restaurant from Seoul that is known for two things: budae jjigae (Korean army stew) with tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes).

Each serving of Army Stew costs $13.90, and comes with tteokbokki, odaeng (Korean fishcakes), vegetables, and gochujang (red chilli paste) stew. You can add all your favourite ingredients into your Army Stew at an additional cost of $3 per serving. Think: dumplings, mussels, sausages, and our favourite – cheese!

Mukshidonna
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, #02-324, E!Avenue, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am – 10pm 
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The next time you’re in the mood for steamboat, be sure to hit up these restaurants! Many of these are buffet-style, so hang back and don’t leave until you’re sure you’ve had your fill!

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The Ultimate Collector’s Guide To Toy Shopping In Singapore

As a kid, toys were the biggest “wants” in our lives and we would beg our parents to buy that car that “is different from the one I have at home” or the Barbie doll that “wears a different dress”. Most of us didn’t get that car or Barbie doll.

We’d go home feeling dejected and disappointed. But a good night’s sleep later, we’d move on with our lives, completely forgetting about the toy.

However, some of us never moved on. And that is how a market for hobby collectors came about. They are mainly older men and they’re surprisingly caught up on the latest and most anticipated toys in the market.

Prepare yourselves, we’ve gathered up the ultimate list of Singapore’s hobby stores.

Toys Aren’t Just For Kids

1. Dollz Inc

Dollz Inc has been around since 1999 and is quite well-known among hobby collectors.

They specialise in selling collectibles and figures from Transformers, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider (Masked Rider), Blythe dolls, and Barbie dolls.

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Collectors can find the latest collectible imports from Japan, as well as the collectibles from the older Transformer, Power Rangers and Kamen Rider series.

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However, the best thing about Dollz Inc is that they sell loose pieces of toys, perfect for collectors that are missing a certain piece of a set.

Dollz Inc
Address: 
3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-358 Suntec City Mall Tower 3, Singapore, 038983
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 9pm, Sun: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Contact no.: 6733 7377
Website

2. La Tendo And Ani-Nation

La Tendo and Ani-Nation, previously from Funan the IT Mall, can now be found in the same place at Suntec City.

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Just directly opposite Dollz Inc, La Tendo and Ani-Nation occupies 2 units together in one massive collector’s playground.

La Tendo sells loose Gachapon items, a wide variety of anime-related products, as well as expensive figures from Marvel, Transformers, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, and many more.

If there’s any particular figure you’re searching for, the friendly shop staff are always ready to help.

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If you’re looking for a photo op, don’t miss their famous lighted display alley of figurines and the huge Gundam display in the window.

La Tendo
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-354 Suntec City Mall Tower 3, Singapore, 038983
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11.30am – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Contact no.: 6336 6615
Website

3. Forty42

Forty42 is a hobby shop at China Square Central that sells 1:6 scale figures. From military figures to the different Iron Man suits and even the display cases and loose accessories for the figures.

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Forty42 also does customisation for the figures, paint restoration, custom repainting, small volume productions, and even prototype making of collectible toys.

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Forty42
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-10, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 7pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 5pm
Contact no.: 6536 3155
Website

4. ToyStar

ToyStar is a shop at China Square Central that sells old toys.

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Stepping into ToyStar feels like stepping into your childhood toy chest. They sell past collections of Hot Wheels cars, wrestling figures, LEGO sets and figures, Disney products and even past Mcdonald’s happy meal toys!

We will always enjoy visiting ToyStar because we never know what surprises we’re going to find.

Note that their opening hours are irregular, but the owner has mentioned to come after 1pm.

ToyStar
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-31, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Daily: Irregular – 6pm
Contact no.: 9748 1103
Website

5. TOYZ CRAZI

TOYZ CRAZI sells detailed 1:6 scale figures ranging from Marvel to G.I.Joe characters.

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It originally started as a small store but has now expanded to a bigger store at China Square Central.

TOYZ CRAZI is one of the few “old timer” stores at China Square Central that has stood the test of time amidst closing toy stores all around them.

If you’re in China Square Central, do drop by!

TOYZ CRAZI
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-19, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Tue – Sat: 1pm – 8pm, Sun: 11am – 6.30pm, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 9839 9927
Website

6. Hobby Atelier

Hobby Atelier is one of the long-standing shops in China Square Central.

They sell Gachapon sets, candy toys, Power Rangers and Kamen Rider merchandise, hobby magazines and posters, Sanrio merchandise, and also anime-related items.

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Hobby Atelier is one of those shops where you can just spend a long time perusing each item in detail and still not be bored.

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If you’re looking for something specific, there’s a good chance that Hobby Atelier can help.

Hobby Atelier
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-24, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm, Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Contact no.: 8612 7866
Website

7. Robo Robo

Previously hidden in the basement of Excelsior Hotel, we only found out about Robo Robo through a colleague’s friend’s recommendation.

However, they’ve moved to The adelphi on Coleman Street, so that’s more accessible.

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The service is great and the prices are reasonable. You can also call to enquire if they have stocks for a specific product.

Robo Robo
Address: 1 Coleman Street, The Adelphi, #03-09, Singapore, 179803
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm – 7.30pm, Sat: 1pm – 7pm, Sun: 1pm – 5.30pm
Contact no.: 8288 3515
Website

8. The Falcon’s Hangar

The Falcon’s Hangar was started by toy collectors, for toy collectors, and has had 19 years of experience in the hobby collector’s industry.

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They have a shop at Waterloo Street as well as an online store that ships internationally.

They sell a huge range of merchandise from anime to movie characters, Pokemon and even Disney products! The list just goes on and on.

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Forget Hyatt – Its Cooler, Younger Sister Has Arrived And It Has Ditched All The Hotel Cliches

A new hotel has popped up in the heart of our cultural crossroads. Specifically at the point where Kampong Glam, Little India, and the Bras Basah Bugis arts and entertainment hub cross paths.

Managed by the Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Andaz Singapore is the first Andaz hotel to open in Southeast Asia, joining its 17 other global counterparts.

Andaz Singapore has chosen to be situated closer to some of our cultural heritage sites such as Little India and Kampong Glam, making it one of the few luxury hotels that isn’t located along Orchard Road or Marina Bay.

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The hotel draws inspiration from its surroundings, such as the vibrant shophouses and intimate alleys in Kampong Glam, and weaves this ambience into its interior design and atmosphere.

Andaz How You Make A Good Hotel Work

Andaz Singapore is located in DUO, an iconic pair of concave skyscrapers that’s right in front of Singapore’s very own Gotham building, Parkview Square. You can’t miss it.

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If the concave design doesn’t catch your eye, the hexagonal windows surely will. Doesn’t it look like a honeycomb?

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DUO is the largest integrated development in the Ophir-Rochor district. It comprises retail spaces, residences, offices, and the new Andaz Singapore hotel. It is directly connected to Bugis MRT station via underground pathways so navigation around Singapore is made easy.

Andaz Singapore has 342 contemporary guestrooms, including 26 suites, each fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame stunning views of the city.

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As with every Andaz hotel, guests get to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and mini-bar, refreshments in the Sunroom, and access to the Andaz Lounge Hour from 4pm to 6pm daily where guests can help themselves to the complimentary red and white wines and Andaz Pale Ale.

For the fitness buffs, there is a 24-hour gym so you can work out at any time of the day.

Which hotel is complete without a pool? Andaz Singapore has an outdoor pool on the 25th floor offering amazing views of the city!

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For meetings, corporate events, weddings and parties, there are four meeting venues collectively referred to as Alley on 3, spanning 14,800 square feet in total.

There is a stunning ‘glass box’ event space known as The Glasshouse which looks amazing.

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Andaz And Dining

Guests of Andaz have a wide variety of food and beverage options to choose from. Alley on 25, 665°F, Mr. Stork and Pandan are ready to cater to every guest’s dining preference.

Alley on 25 is an all-day dining venue on level 25, offering different dining concepts, each centred around a food preparation method, a bar, and stunning sky-high views of the city.

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665°F is a steakhouse named after the temperature of their signature wood-fired oven. It is situated on the 38th floor of Andaz and specialises in gourmet meats and seafood.

Located on the 39th floor, Mr. Stork is a rooftop bar with an interesting teepee-hut seating as well as a bar pavilion offering 360-degree views of the city.

If you’re a guest at Andaz looking to grab a bite to go, Pandan offers savoury gourmet buns and drinks as well as chiffon cakes with various flavours such as bandung, durian, coconut, and black sesame.

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Andaz Singapore is currently having an opening offer! Visit Andaz Singapore and get 20% off all guestrooms and an additional 3000 “World of Hyatt” bonus points (per stay, with a minimum of 2 nights booked).

Andaz Singapore
Address: 5 Fraser Street, SIngapore, 189354
Contact no.: 6408 1234
Website

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There’s A Shop In The CBD That Sells Nine Types Of Avocado Toasts From $5.50

Calling all avocado toast lovers!

If you’re passionate about avocado toast – and really, just avocado anything in general – you’ll love what the people at Avorush are plating up.

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A new concept hailing from the land down under, this avocado lover’s heaven is tucked away in Asia Square’s Food Garden, smack dab in the CBD.

With a name like “Avorush”, you more or less know what to expect. Here, they serve – in their own words – “avocado everything”, putting a fresh spin on the classic avocado dishes we’re familiar with.

More of a takeaway spot, Avorush has a small dine-in area that’s perfect for diners who want to sit down for a quick bite during breakfast or lunch, and then rush off to work.

Avocado Toast Galore

If you love your avocado toast, you’ll be ecstatic to know that there are NINE avocado toast options on Avorush’s menu.

Priced affordably from $5.50 – $7.50, you’ll have a hard time picking just one to eat.

One of the bestsellers here is Goodfellas ($6.50), which consists of sourdough toast with fluffy scrambled eggs, feta, rocket, and avocado.

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The Avocado & Shrimp ($7.50) is another crowd favourite, consisting of the same sourdough toast with juicy paprika shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and generous cubes of avocado laid over the top.

One of our favourites is Over The Top ($6.50), which comprises a poached egg, tahini, cherry tomatoes, feta, and smashed avocado on a toasted sourdough bread. The toast is super savoury from the tahini sauce, and we love the way it combines with the brightness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the avocado.

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The sourdough bread used in Avorush’s avocado toast is definitely worth a mention. Not at all tough like some sourdough breads tend to be, the bread has a satisfying crunch when you bite into it, and has a light savoury flavour that complements the avocado and the other ingredients laid over it.

Other options here are the Vegan Stack ($6.50) which contains beetroot hummus, sliced avocado and lemon; and You’re Toast ($6.50), which features Oregano roasted tomatoes and a balsamic glaze on a bed of avocado.

Each portion includes only a single slice of toast, which makes it great for a light bite during breakfast or tea time, but not so great for a full lunch or dinner. That said, you can always double up and order more toast if you’re feeling extra hungry!

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Whatever you (eventually) decide, pair your avocado toast with a cuppa for the perfect way to start your day! The coffee here is made from freshly roasted coffee beans from Allpress Espresso, flown in from Melbourne. 

Avo Beyond The Arvo

At Avorush, avocadoes are not just something you eat for breakfast. The menu is designed such that you can have your avocado all day, everyday, in a variety of ways so you’ll never get bored.

While Avorush’s avocado toasts are available starting from 7.30am, at 11am, their offerings expand to include avocado bowls. You can build your own avo-bowl out of their selection of bases, proteins, toppings, avo specials, and dressings.

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A regular bowl will cost $9 while a large bowl will set you back $13.

Avo toasts and bowls aside, Avorush also serves avocado milkshakes! Pick from Avo Vanilla ($5.90), Post Workout ($6.90) and Matcha Dream ($6.90).

Oh, and did we mention, they don’t charge GST here? That means the price you see on the menu is exactly what you pay.

Whatever the time of the day, drop by Avorush to get your avo rush – your stomachs will surely thank you for it!

Avorush
Address: #02-23 Food Garden, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 8.30pm, Sat: 9am – 3pm, Closed on Sun
Contact no.: 
82514776
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Forget Truffle Fries, These 7 Luncheon Meat Dishes Will Make You SPAM All Your Money

One of the most versatile yet underrated ingredients today, is the humble luncheon meat. Americans might be more familiar with the name “SPAM“. No, not the junk mail. As in the canned meat.

You can choose to eat the meat as it is, though we wouldn’t recommend it as it’s REALLY salty.

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Thick cut strips of fried SPAM served with a side of mayonnaise. It’s a simple dish but so so good.

The mayonnaise helps to cut through the oiliness of the SPAM fries. But let’s be honest, the fries disappear before you even touch the mayonnaise.

It’s a little pricey at $11.90, but it’s so worth it.

Curious Palette
Address: 64 Prinsep Street, Singapore, 188667
Opening Hours: Sun – Mon: 9AM – 10PM; Wed – Thu: 9AM – 10PM; Fri – Sat: 9AM – 12AM; Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6238 1068
Website

2. Free Flow SPAM Fries @ TAP Craft Beer Bar

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This is the greatest piece of news ever. Every Thursday at TAP Craft Beer Bar, you are entitled to their free flow SPAM fries with any drink purchase.

You can also order the SPAM fries ($8) off the menu, if you’re not going on a Thursday.

These greasy strips of decadence come with a sweet chilli aioli that just elevates the dish to another level. If this doesn’t ignite a fire in your soul, we don’t know what will.

TAP Craft Beer Bar
Address: Capitol Piazza, #01-K1, 15 Stamford Road, Singapore, 179906
Opening Hours: Daily: 12PM – 12AM
Contact no.: 6384 7188
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Are you getting sick of fries yet? Don’t worry. This one’s different. It’s still luncheon meat, but it’s deep fried mashed luncheon meat. Same but different.

True to their name, these are so delightfully crispy and savoury, it’s just happiness with every bite. The best part? It’s only $6. Now both our stomachs and wallets are happy.

Sinpopo Brand
Address: 458 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, 427671
Opening Hours: Tue – Thu: 12PM – 10PM; Fri – Sat: 12PM – 12AM; Sun: 12PM – 10PM; Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 6345 5034
Website

4. SPAM Chips @ PARK at Holland Village

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Think Doritos, but made of SPAM. A SPAM Dorito. A SPAM Chip.

These SPAM Chips ($8.50) served at PARK cafe at Holland Village are so good and easy to eat.

They’ll disappear faster than you can say “PARK Cafe”.

PARK at Holland Village
Address: 281 Holland Avenue, #01-01, Singapore, 278996
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10AM – 12AM; Mon – Closed
Contact no.: 9721 3815
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For those of you who don’t know, Musubi is essentially SPAM sushi. Because sashimi is expensive.

Aloha Poké has managed to create these addictive little musubis, where each slab of SPAM is coated with a caramelised secret sauce and rests upon a bed of sushi rice.

For $11, you get a serving of 6 musubis. Our only gripe? 6 musubis is not enough.

Aloha Poké
Address: 92 Amoy Street, Singapore, 069911
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30AM – 2.30PM, 5.30PM – Late; Sun & Public Holidays: Closed
Contact no.: 6221 6165
Image Credit: 7. SPAM WHAM! @ Tanuki Raw

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This. This is the ultimate SPAM dish.

Thick cut SPAM fries piled with cheese, black garlic brown butter gravy (we know, right?), sour cream, guacamole, and onions. Honestly, is there anything better?

For just $13.90, you get to relish in this sinful bowl of SPAM. Just looking at this gives us life.

However, do note that SPAM WHAM! is only available at the Orchard Central outlet.

Tanuki Raw
Address: Orchard Central, #04-01, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238896
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30AM – 10PM
Contact no.: 6636 5949
Website

Fries have never looked more outdated and our stomachs have never growled any louder. We’re going to get all of these for a SPAM buffet.

Which SPAM dish are you going to try first?

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like X’mas At Gardens By The Bay, With Its Pretty Lights And Outdoor Rink

Tis’ the season to be jolly! Actually, not really. Not yet. Not till December. However, this doesn’t stop shopping malls from blasting Christmas music and hanging up the Christmas decorations.

But we digress. This December, Singapore’s biggest Christmas event, Christmas Wonderland, is back for its fourth iteration, this time with new highlights to get everyone immersed in the festive mood!

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Occupying the 57,000 sqm are new attractions such as an outdoor skating rink, Ethiopian circus acts, Santa’s Grotto, and a food market lined with food from acclaimed restaurants.

Visitors can also expect the usual attractions like the stunning light installations, carnival rides, and caroling choirs.

It’s The Most Wonderful Fair Of The Year

Look forward to skating in the festival’s first ever outdoor skating rink at The Meadow. You’ll get to skate past the intricate and stunning light sculptures that line the fairground!

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For those of you who haven’t experience falling snow like us, Blizzard Time@the Spalliera is the closest thing that Singapore has to falling snow (Snow City doesn’t count).

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For the adults, the organisers have brought in a circus performance, specifically Ethiopian Dreams by Circus Abyssinia. Expect gravity-defying stunts and captivating performances and a lot of “oohs” and “aahs” from the audience.

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For those of you looking forward to the food, prepare your tastebuds for the Michelin treatment. SAVOUR: Christmas Wonderland will feature dishes from Michelin-starred restaurants such as Saint Pierre and Shoukouwa with prices as low as $6!

Other vendors include The Raclette Factory and Propupstore.

You can also shop for unique gifts such as Luminarie souvenirs and boutique goods at the Festive Market@SuperTree Grove. There will also be specialty food ranging from traditional Christmas dinners to European and Mediterranean fare.

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Oktoberfest Asia Is Back And Our Livers Are Ready For Free Flow German Beers

We hope you’re thirsty because Singapore’s largest and most authentic Oktoberfest event, Oktoberfest Asia, is back for its 5th iteration. It’s time for a liquid buffet!

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Located at the city centre on Tan Quee Lan Street from 19 – 21 October, Oktoberfest Asia 2017 will be held in a specially erected, fully air-conditioned marquee in Bugis.

In addition to being accessible for all, the marquee has decorations and an atmosphere just like any Oktoberfest in Munich!

Authentic German Food And Free Flow Beer

Now, for the good part!

Beers from Bavaria and other well-known German breweries will be served, giving festival-goers a chance to enjoy an endless flow of beers from Paulaner Bräuhaus and Weihenstephaner.

There will also be festival beers brewed specially for Oktoberfest.

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And what German festival is complete without German food?

Festival-goers get to indulge in class German delicacies such as Pork Knuckles, Crispy Pork Porchetta, Grilled German Sausage Medley, Homemade Sauerkraut and more!

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Psst, we heard Irvin’s Salted Egg will be at Oktoberfest Asia 2017 too!

Be entertained throughout the night by the Original Hofbrauhaus Band, straight from the beer halls of Munich as you chug beer and stuff yourselves with sinful German food.

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They’re back once again, bringing traditional festival folk music and a fresh take on hits that are trending on the charts.

Regular tickets go for $100 per person and includes free flow beers and a free serving of the Oktoberfest Asia dinner platter.

VIP tickets go for $160 per person and includes free flow beers, a VIP goodie bag, access to the VIP area and bar, and unlimited access to the Oktoberfest Asia Gourmet Buffet.

You do not want to miss out on this 3-day liquid buffet festival!

Save $10 per person when you purchase your tickets here!

Oktoberfest Asia 2017
Venue: 
Tan Quee Lan Street (nearest MRT: Bugis)
Date: 19 – 21 Oct 2017
Tickets: Regular Ticket: $100, VIP Ticket: $160
Website

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