Best Pizza Spots In Singapore For A Tasty Slice Of Heaven
How can anyone not love pizza?!
There is no denying that pizza is a long-standing favourite amongst many. It is the quintessential Netflix snack and the king of party food. From the traditional wood fired pizza to thin-crusted and DIY pizzas, there is a whole lot of choices when it comes to pizza options today.
Whether you are the old school delivery box-type pizza fan or the gourmet pizza connoisseur, here are some of the best pizza spots in Singapore for you. So you can indulge in this delectable flatbread!
1. Pizzeria Mozza
Despite being located at the swanky Marina Bay Sands, Pizzeria Mozza offers a casual pizza dining ambience.
Its dimly-lit atmosphere coupled with exquisite renditions of classic pizza flavours makes it the perfect date-night location.
There is certainly no missing the common flavours such as Margherita (tomatoes and mozzarella) and Napoletana (tomatoes, mozzarella, anchovies, and capers).
However, what differentiates Pizzeria Mozza from the rest is their earthly combinations of pizza toppings.
With the usage of unique ingredients such as squash roots and eggplant, you definitely have to prepare your taste buds for an out-of-this-world burst of pizza flavour!
Pizzeria Mozza
Address: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-42/46, Singapore, 018956
Opening hours: Daily 12nn to 11pm
Tel: 6688 8522
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2. Peperoni Pizzeria
If you are looking for a dining spot to host your pizza-loving friends, then Peperoni Pizzeria is the perfect pizza place.
This Italian restaurant serves up authentic wood fired thin crust pizzas. However, Peperoni Pizzeria is best known for its humongous 21” XXL pizzas and the option to combine different flavours for 1 pizza.
Here at Peperoni Pizzeria, there are a whole lot of pizza toppings for you to choose from.
There are the classics such as Margherita, Hawaiana as well as unique flavours such as Portobello Funghi and Quaattro Formaggi (four types of cheeses).
If you are unable to decide, there is also the half-and-half option whereby you can choose two toppings for a great mix of pizza flavours.
Takeaway options are available at Peperoni Pizzeria – so you and your merrymaking friends can enjoy their enormous treats right in the comfort of home!
Peperoni Pizzeria
Address: 6 Greenwood Avenue, Hillcrest Park, Singapore 289195 (Other outlets available)
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 12pm – 11pm; Sun 11am – 11pm
Tel: 6465 6556
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3. La Pizzaiola
Forget paying exorbitant flight prices to Italy.
You can enjoy a true Italian pizza experience right here at La Pizzaiola. We are regulars at their Kalidasa Ave outlet. Over the years, their standards, quality and pizzas have been nothing but consistent and awesome.
La Pizzaiola provides an authentic, pocket-friendly, down to earth Italian restaurant experience for you and your family.
Go for their Rucola Parma (Rocket leaves with parma ham), which is the reigning fans’ favourite. For a spicy kick, go for their Diavola pizza that is topped with spicy salami. If you love seafood, the Frutti di Mare is generously topped with prawns, squids, and mussels.
La Pizzaiola also serves up an array of pastas, salads and desserts as well. Pair your pizza with their extensive selection of red and white wines and you are almost dining like true Italian!
La Pizzaiola
Address: 15-3 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987 (Other outlets available)
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 10.30pm (Closed on Tue)
Tel: 6282 5031
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4. La Nonna
La Nonna at Holland Village is the classic Italian restaurant.
Once you’ve placed your order, you can expect a small basket of piping hot bread served with butter or olive oil, all complimentary.
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Credit: This cosy and comfortable restaurant serves Italian country cuisine, much like what grandma would usually prepare.
The best pizza here, that will keep coming back for more, has got to be the La Nonna, the namesake of the restaurant. You’ll be pulling out a slice of heaven – tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, asparagus, black truffle, and an egg.
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Credit: The fragrance of the truffle, crunch of the asparagus, and the runny yolk all come together perfectly.
The best part about La Nonna? They have interesting promotions. You can claim your taxi fare, enjoy 1-for-1 pizza/ pasta/ main course for a weekday lunch, or even join their weekly photo contest to stand a chance to win a complimentary meal for two.
La Nonna For a true-blue authentic Italian pizza experience, you have to head down to Bella Pizza! Since opening its doors back in 2007, Bella Pizza has been serving up an extensive selection of savoury pizzas. The pizza dough is handmade daily on site by their experienced team of pizzaiolos, so you know you are tucking into only the freshest pizza crust! Their pizzas are uniquely segregated into red pizzas (tomato based) and white pizzas (mozzarella based). Not sure which to choose? We’d say, just order both types! Bella Pizza Nestled in the hipster neighbourhood of Holland Village, Da Paolo Pizza Bar is notable for their delicious thin-crust pizzas. Additionally, their pizzas are generously topped with heaps of your favourite toppings. Some of the pizza selections include Napoletana, Prosiutto E Funghi (cooked ham with mushrooms) and even a Calzone Salame E Ricotta (folded pizza with cheese and salami). Likewise, you can opt for their Pizza Of The Day if you are game for a hearty pizza surprise! Da Paolo Pizza Bar Let your creative juices flow at this Design-It-Yourself pizza joint – Alt. Pizza! This contemporary pizza bar lets you create your desired pizza on your individual portioned 11″ pizza base. You get to choose from an extensive array of creative toppings, from delectable cheese and homemade sauces to tantalising gourmet meats, seafood and fresh herbs. With +650,000 unique pizza combinations, you can turn your dream pizza into reality from an unbelievable price of just S$8! Otherwise, you can always go for their innovative signature pizzas such as The Hangover – comprising of organic tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fennel sausage, roasted onions and parmesan. Alternatively, go for their Truffle Shuffle, which has been voted as an Alt. Pizza fan favourite! Alt. Pizza also offers a wide range of award-winning artisan craft beers, so you can have that ideal beer and pizza combo! To get a $15 voucher for your first purchase, download the new Alt. Pizza Mobile App. Alt. Pizza Timbre is well-known amongst Singaporeans for its vibrant nighttime live music. However, there is also another reason why many flock to Timbre: its pizzas. If there is one pizza that you and your friends should order, it should absolutely be their signature Roasted Duck Pizza. Alternatively, go for the classics such as Timbre Seafood Pizza or perhaps something adventurous such as their all-new Crispy Caramel Anchovies pizza! Timbre Let’s face it. Pizza is a dish that will never go out of style. There are a plethora of pizza choices for you to choose from, ranging from the classic Margherita flavour to unique pizza variations. So gather all your foodie friends and head down to these pizza spots! It is time for some merrymaking and indulgence in this scrumptiously toasty and crusty flatbread. (Header image credit: La Pizzaiola) Also, read Best Brunch Spots In Singapore For The Non-Early Risers
Address: 76 Namly Place, Singapore 267226 (Other outlets available)
Tel: 6762 1587
Open: Lunch: 12:00, 14:30; Dinner: 18:00 – 22:30
5. Bella Pizza
Address: 30 Robertson Quay, #01-14 Riverside View, Singapore 238251
Opening hours: Tue to Thu 11.30am – 3pm & 6pm – 11pm; Fri to Sun 11.30am – 3pm & 5.30pm – 11pm (Closed on Mon)
Tel: 6734 0139
Website6. Da Paolo Pizza Bar
Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, Singapore 278116
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 12nn – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 10.30pm; Sat to Sun 11am – 10.30pm
Tel: 6479 6059
7. Alt. Pizza
Address: Suntec City Tower 4, #01-602, Singapore 038983 (Other outlets available)
Opening hours: Sun to Thu 11am – 10pm; Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm
Tel: 6836 9207
8. Timbre
Address: 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936 (Other outlets available)
Opening hours: Sun to Thu 6pm – 1am; Fri & Sat 6pm to 2am (Closed on Monday)
Tel: 6338 8030
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CROSSINGS – A Play Dark And Bold Enough For A Different Kind Of Valentine’s Day
Happy and in love, Danielle and Chris are just about to tie the knot. But within their picture-perfect relationship lie a train-wreck of betrayal and abuse.
As the champagne gets warm and the cake waits to be cut, the couple is forced to deal with the choices they made in the past, the emotional entanglements of the present and the uncertainty of the future.
Boy, if this isn’t the perfect play to catch this Valentine’s Day.
Bold, dark and funny, Crossings will be the first public performance staged by the new young & W!LD cohort this year.
Consisting of two plays The Mother, The Son and the Holy Ghost and Arbitrio, Crossings follows characters who have arrived at critical crossroads in their lives. They will be making choices that will impact their lives forever.
A brainchild by the eight members of young & W!LD, the final scripts of both plays in Crossings were put together by programme director Rodney Oliveriro. A theatre performer, he has been involved in more than fifty productions.
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In anticipation of Crossings, we had a quick chat with the casts of both plays, to find out more about the inventive and thought-provoking plays.
We spoke to Jasmine Blundell, Sharmaine Goh and Krish Natarajan.
CAST INTRODUCTION
Jasmine Blundell as Vix in The Mother, The Son and the Holy Ghost
An actor, musician, teacher and instant noodle-eater, Jasmine graduated from East 15 Acting School, specialising in World Performance – an eclectic blend of conventional and unconventional theatre traditions.
Sharmaine Goh as Danielle in Arbitrio
Currently pursuing her course in Arts and Theatre Management in Republic Polytechnic, Sharmaine is a raging cat lady who likes to, in her spare time, color and of course, pet cats.
Krish Natarajan as Chris in Arbitrio
Presently in LASALLE, Krish has always been into everything art and theatre. From Drama Club in his primary school to enrolling in SOTA when he was 12 years old, Krish practically is the theatre bug.
1. Hey guys, let’s take this from the top – what got you into theatre?
Jasmine: I can’t say I was bitten by the theatre bug. Rather, I was devoured by it. It started from a morbid theatre piece back in junior college. Our group had created a rather solemn, hyper-realistic piece about a suicide pact. The emotional and physical toil really broke through during that performance and the feeling was indescribable. The unexpected pursuit of theatre began shortly after as I decided to take it more seriously.
Sharmaine: I’ve always loved performing! As a child I would always sing, dance and act in front of my family (and I still do). But I think it’s the connections that an actor makes with an audience that keeps my passion alive. I just love how theatre has its own unique way of challenging, comforting and entertaining people.
Krish: I’ve always been into theatre. My father was a source of influence, he brought me to shows. But I think I knew it was what I wanted to do after playing Hamlet in SOTA. I did a terrible job and I made a promise to myself to one day do Hamlet well and kill it.
2. Could you tell us more about the premise of your respective plays and character?
Jasmine: The Mother, The Son and the Holy Ghost is a… realistically surrreal one. The situations and problems presented are surreal, but the way we’ve presented it is in a rather ‘realistic’ way. It’s about a trio of characters who all have their own agendas. It’s also a tribute to people who try their best to ‘fix’ situations but end up making it worse. The play is an oxymoron – real, fast but slow. Vix is self-absorbed, rude, trigger-happy, slightly deluded and vocal in many ways.
Sharmaine: Arbitrio revolves around the choices that we make in life, especially when we reach a crossroad. Danielle has to choose between a lover and her husband. We see how much or little influence external factors have on her decision making process. Danielle is quite a ‘cookie cutter’ type of woman. There is an innocence to her and the situations in the play she ends up in will push her out of her comfort zone.
Krish: Chris is a traditional, good-hearted man. He is a bit of a tech nerd although he doesn’t exactly love his job. And Chris has a bit of a temper and can be rather impulsive.
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3. What are the main challenges in bringing your characters to life?
Jasmine: Vix is quite young in the play – something I struggle to experiment with because I am an old soul. Perhaps the most common thing we have is that we’re both fast-talking, naive girls who want to believe in the good in people. She fights for social justice (or rather her own brand of social justice). Unlike her, I’m naturally not good at confrontations. So tapping into almost what seems like an alter-ego is exciting but scary.
Sharmaine: One of my biggest challenges is to get rid of my personal habits when acting, as well as to be more sensitive and attentive to my co-actors when rehearsing.
4. Sharmaine and Krish, we understand you’ve previously worked with each other in When S#!t Hits The Fam. Who do you think has a tougher time portraying the character?
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Sharmaine: It’s always a challenge portraying a character. I can’t compare and say whose is tougher but we definitely have our own sets of challenges.
Krish: I think that’s a very difficult question because both our characters have their respective challenges. They both go through things that Sharmaine and I have not exactly experienced personally, so it’s certainly challenging to truthfully portray their plights. And of course the characters aren’t quite different from who we are as people! But if I had to answer the question I would say me cause Sharm is great.
5. What sort of audience is going to love the play and what do you think is going to surprise them the most?
Jasmine: Let’s see. Audiences who love a good laugh, maybe a little cry from time to time, the old, the milennials – basically anyone who loves a good, side-splitting, emotion-worthy, unlikely-friendship story. There’s something in it for everyone, and I’m very sure you’ll leave feeling just a tinge-bit more sorrowful.
Sharmaine: We experimented a lot with this piece, so there definitely will be a lot of unexpected scenarios in this play. I can’t say much or it would’t be a surprise anymore, but there will be many.
Can’t wait to catch Crossings now that you’ve heard from the cast themselves? Or if you’re struggling for ideas for this Valentine’s Day, this may be the ticket to your solution. Pun intended.
CROSSINGS
Devised by the young & W!LD Company, written by Rodney Oliveiro
Venue: Centre 42, Black Box, 42 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187951
Show Dates: 15 – 19 February 2017, 8pm on all days, 3pm on Saturday & Sunday
Ticket Price: $30; $25 for students, NSFs and senior citizens
Get your tickets All images are courtesy of W!ld Rice unless otherwise stated.
Also, read 12 Valentine’s Day Date Experiences That Don’t Involve Dinners And Movies
8 Unusual V-Day Dinner Ideas For A Far From Basic Valentine’s Day
When we think about the Valentine’s Day dinner, what comes to mind is often a proper fancy restaurant, where you both gaze into each other’s eyes over candlelight.
Yawn. We say, skip the boring candlelit dinner this V-day and try something more, dare we say, unusual together.
From secret locations to dining in pitch darkness, we conclude that the stranger the experience, the more you’ll remember it. It’ll be the something special only shared between the two of you.
Here are 8 unusual V-day dinner ideas, for a far from basic V-day that you won’t forget for a long time to come!
1. AndSoForth
We bet you’ve never even heard of this one.
The first of its kind in Singapore, the elusive AndSoForth is a series of novelty pop-up restaurants that disappear and reappear in mysterious locations on selected dates.
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Neither of you will have to plan any surprises here, there’ll be many in store for you. You won’t even know the meeting location until the day of the feast itself, with strategic clues sent over text to lead you to the final venue.
The running theme is ‘Dinner in Wonderland’, so expect a theatrical feast madder than ever, with a solid 4 course dinner immersed around stories and drama. Shh, it’ll be one more secret kept between the two of you.
And So Forth
Address: Who knows?
Tel: 9129 7845
Email: [email protected]
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2. Nox – Dine In The Dark
Hold on tight to your date. At Nox – Dine In The Dark, you’ll both plunge into an intriguing new world of mystery, sensation, and darkness.
Take a culinary journey through taste, smell, touch and sound–all in pitch black darkness.
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Here, blind and visually impaired individuals are specially trained to guide and serve you.
Have a dinner without distractions in this unique mind-altering sensory experience.
It’s also perfect if you’re trying to keep your relationship on the down low, for now.
Nox Dine In The Dark
Where: 269 Beach Road Singapore 199546
Open: Mon-Fri 6pm to late; Sat 5pm to late; Sun 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 6298 0708
Email: [email protected]
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3. The Screening Room
The standard Valentine’s Day dinner and movie plan takes on a new meaning at The Screening Room.
This swanky yet comfy boutique film cinema is a dream come true for the film loving couple, who can savour delicious bites while getting their celluloid fix.
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This intimate screening room features a calendar of exciting films: from timeless classics, to great new indie releases, to thought-provoking independent or foreign films.
Post 10pm, the cinema transforms into a chic Champagne Lounge where you and your date can kick back on a cosy sofa with bubbly or tapas in hand.
Unwind, by luxuriating in groovy beats and savouring bespoke cocktails, and escape reality with your beloved for the night.
The Screening Room
Where: 12 Ann Siang Rd #03-00, Singapore 069692
Open: Mon-Thurs 6pm to 2pm; Fri 6pm to 3am; Sat 6pm to 4am
Tel: 6532 3357
Email: [email protected]
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4. Hai Bin Prawning & BBQ
Fish for prawns (and compliments) with your date any time of the night at Hai Bin Prawning! You’ll have to work for your dinner here.
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From patiently waiting for a prawn to take the bait, to struggling to rein it up without it escaping, to cooking it yourself on the fire, it’ll surely be a deep bonding experience for you two.
Hai Bin prides their freshwater prawns sourced from Thailand for being extra fresh. They also provide BBQ pits, fire-starters, charcoal and everything else you need to grill and savour your fresh catch, with your catch.
Hai Bin Prawning & BBQ
Open: Daily, 24 hours
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Where:
Punggol: 6 Tebing Lane #01-04, Singapore 828835
Tel: 6447 8693
Sembawang: HomeTeamNS @ Sembawang, 301 Canberra Road #01-08, Singapore 759774
Tel: 6261 7226
Open: Daily, 24 hours
5. Selfie Coffee
Maybe coffee for dinner sounds strange, but that’s far from being the strangest thing about this place.
At Selfie Coffee, you and your partner can do exactly what the name suggests–drink off your own faces printed on the foam atop your latte.
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Choose how you want the coffee taste, from their Signature coffee, salted caramel, mocha, matcha, Horlicks and many more. They do serve proper meals too, like sandwiches, pies, and even prata.
While waiting, you two can doodle and write mushy love notes on the tables with whiteboard marker pens.
Take your relationship to the next level by drinking each other’s faces off the coffee too, if that floats your boat.
Selfie Coffee
Where: 11 Haji Lane Singapore 189204
Open: Sun-Mon 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6341 7213
Email: [email protected]
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The history nerd couple will have a whale of a time here, drifting back in time with Singapore’s history. 1942 boasts that its Singapore’s only private war themed museum restaurant.
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With bunkers, machine guns, nuclear warheads and the lot, this quirky establishment brings you and your beloved back in time to the period of the Japanese occupation.
Their delicious set menus will fulfil your cravings, and this place is sure to leave a statement in your relationship’s history books.
1942 Alfresco @ Changi
Where: 30 Cosford Rd, Singapore 499550
Open: Wed-Mon 11am to 12am
Tel: 6542 4492
Email: [email protected]
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7. The Black Swan
Fancy a different kind of history? Wonderfully handsome The Black Swan will take you and your beloved back to the swinging age of The Great Gatsby.
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This elaborately themed restaurant is all played up by a dreamy central bar, waist-coated bar staff, striking geometric patterns on the columns, and black marble-top tables.
Their Valentine’s Day menu includes Seasonal Oysters, and Black Onyx T-bone that you can enjoy to live music in alfresco dining.
The Black Swan
Where: 19 Cecil Street Singapore 049704
Open: Mon 11.30am to 11pm, Tues-Thurs 11.30am to 12am, Fri 11.30am to 1am, Sat 5pm to 1am
Tel: 6438 3757
Email: [email protected]
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8. Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora
If either of you is a marine animal lover, this one’s for you–or not.
At Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora, you and your date will be surrounded by the underwater creatures of the S.E.A. Aquarium, all while feasting on their kin.
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Shrouded in a romantic blue glow, enjoy Iron Chef Cat Cora’s light and healthy dishes, such as smoked eel and 42°C sous vide salmon.
Its full-length glass panels allow you to marvel at over 100,000 magnificent marine animals for a truly memorable dining experience.
Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora
Where: 22 Sentosa Gateway, S.E.A. Aquarium, #B1-455 & 456, S.E.A. Aquarium, 098136
Open: Daily 11.30am to 2.30pm
Tel: 6577 6688
Email: [email protected]
Ready to take your dinner plans to the next level? Book your Valentine’s Day date night at any of these out-of-the-box places, and be prepared to expect the unexpected.
You’ll be able to enjoy each other’s familiar company, while diving into something entirely new together.
After all, the best memories come from the craziest experiences, right?
Also, read 10 Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Flowers That Every Girl Secretly Wants
The Ultimate Guide To Valentine’s Day If You’re Single AF On The Day Of Love
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and with it comes the reminder that the single ones of us are, well, single AF. Whether you haven’t had much luck in the love department lately or are single by choice—which let’s admit, most of us are—, Valentine’s Day has a way of getting to even the best, most fiercely independent ones of us.
While Valentine’s Day can be absolute torture for those of us without someone special to spend the occasion with, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some parties and options you should definitely check out that will have you feeling a lot less sorry about being single on Valentine’s.
1. Let Your Heart Go Loco At Lucha Loco
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Single and ready to mingle? Lucha Loco’s Hearts Go Loco is the place to be! The Mexican joint sees a huge turnout year after year at its annual anti-Valentine’s party and this year is likely to be no different.
For the bold and the daring, step up to the kissing booth and lock lips with a stranger. Complimentary tequila shots will be on hand to give you that extra bit of liquid courage if you need it! For those fresh out of a crappy relationship, bring along a photo of your ex and pin it onto one of the piñatas provided. Unleash the full force of your rage upon it and you’ll feel so much better after! And if you’re out to find love, snap a polaroid of yourself and stick it on the love board. By the end of the night, who knows? Love just might come calling—or texting.
Lucha Loco
Where: 15 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089598
When: 14 February 8pm – late
Admission: Free
2. Party The Night Away At Valentine Vendetta
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See yourself partying the night away come Valentine’s Day? And why shouldn’t you! Own your single status and mingle with other eligible singles like yourself. Back for its 6th year, award-winning Valentine Vendetta is THE singles party of the year.
Happening at Skyline Club & Lounge on the 45th floor of Singapore Land Tower, you’ll be treated to a stunning view of the gorgeous Singapore skyline. This year, the theme is masquerade, so come masked to give yourself that added bit of mystery. With ice-breakers and games designed to let you meet other singles, you might just leave the party with someone special on your arm!
Skyline Club & Lounge
Where: Level 45, Singapore Land Tower
When: 14 February 6pm – 1am
Admission: here for table packages.
3. Keep Things Chill at Timbre @ The Substation
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If a wild night out isn’t quite your speed, head down to Timbre for their version of Anti-Valentine’s Day. A low-key affair with all the things we’ve come to love and expect from Timbre—great food, great drinks and great musical company in the form of 53A—it’s perfect for those who just want to chill out with friends and get away from the flowers, the overpriced dinner sets, and all the lovey dovey nonsense that’s going on everywhere else. Drink promos will also be available for that day only!
While you’re there, share exactly why you think Valentine’s Day is the absolute worst on the Wall Of Heartbreak—it just might win you a free bucket of beer! All the better to help you drink your Valentine’s Day-related sorrows away.
Timbre @ The Substation
Where: 45 Armenian Street
When: 14 February, 8.30pm
Admission: Free
4. Claim Insurance For Your Heartbreak
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Dreading heartbreak this Valentine’s? Claim insurance. No, we’re not kidding. The people at Insurance Market, an online insurance brokerage, have designed two heartbreak policies to tide you through a rough Valentine’s: The Break-Up Policy and the Unrequited Love Policy.
Whether your partner dumps you the one day a year we celebrate love (*cough* JERK *cough*) or you confess your feelings only to find them unreciprocated, you get to make a claim and come out of the ordeal with two free movie tickets. Take your best friend, your sibling or even your mum and forget the ones who can’t see you for the gem that you are!
As with all insurance policies, you’ll have to apply for the policy in advance—that means signing up for it ahead of Valentine’s Day, if you want to make a claim on 14th Feb. To claim your Broken Heart Insurance, simply submit your heartbreak story between 12pm – 6pm on Valentine’s Day and you’ll receive your tickets between 15 – 17 Feb. Because payout is limited to 150 pairs, remember to pick yourself up quickly and make your claim!
Where: Insurance Market
When: 14 February, 12pm – 6pm
5. Find Your Tribe On The Meetup App
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Even though its name seems to suggest it, Meetup is not a dating app. If love comes out of it, that’s simply a bonus! Originally intended to bring like-minded individuals together, there’s a group (or ten) for everyone, whether your interest lies in board games or badminton!
This Valentine’s Day, we’re pretty sure there will be single groups on there making plans to meet, so why not join in on the fun? Alternatively, find any group you like and spend your Valentine’s with them instead! Even if love doesn’t come out of it, we’re sure plenty of friendships will and sometimes, that’s actually even better.
Being single on Valentine’s Day can really, really suck, but take comfort in the fact that you’re not the only one. Instead of moping around the house lamenting the fact that you’re all alone, get out there and have a great time! Don’t let you get in your way.
[GIVEAWAY] 5 Pairs Of Tickets To The No. 1 Single’s Event Of V Day: Valentine Vendetta
Calling all single ladies and gents! If you haven’t found the love of your life and you’re up for some fun this Valentine’s, Valentine Vendetta might just be your cup of tea!
Bitter No More
As we’re nearing V Day, it’s hard for us single people to not get bitter.
Your Facebook news feed is probably full of Valentine’s Gift Guide, Valentine’s Date Ideas, Valentine’s Flowers, etc. And everything starts looking as if it was curated for couples.
If you’re planning to take a day off from social media this Valentine (no thanks to streams of lovey-dovey photos on Instagram), here’s a better suggestion:
Put the envy and bitterness aside and let’s all mingle at Valentine Vendetta!
Valentine Vendetta
Specially planned for singles, Valentine Vendetta is back for the 6th year with a Masquerade themed party.
This time round, the party will be held at the newly opened SKYLINE in Singapore Land Tower on Valentine’s Day.
We can’t guarantee that you’ll find your soul mate here but you’ll actually have the chance to win up to $10,000 worth of prizes!
There will also be ice-breaker activities including curated games that encourage interaction between single gents and ladies!
No harm expanding your social circle or making new friends with the potential to be your V Day date next year.
Party With A View
Nestled comfortably on the 45th floor of Singapore Land Tower, the swanky Skyline presents a unique concept, combining outdoor rooftop experience with an indoor party-centric ultra-lounge.
While the faces of party guests may be covered by masks, the 360-degree view of the Central Business District will surely impress.
In Good Hands
Now in its 6th year, Valentine Vendetta has become one of the parties of the year.
Their event last year boast a whopping 1500 single peeps attendance! They’re not bragging when they say they’re the No.1 Single’s Event Of The Year.
Early bird tickets are available at $35 on Eventbrite while tickets at the door will cost $45. All tickets are inclusive of two drinks.
No roses, no cliched romantic declarations of love and no dates needed. We say, go have a good time!
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Yes, that’s right.
We’re giving away 5 pairs of complimentary tickets (worth $70/pair) to 5 lucky readers!
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Valentine Vendetta
Date: 14 February 2017
Time: 6pm till late
Venue: Skyline Club & Lounge Level 45 Land Tower, Singapore 048623
For more information on Valentine Vendetta, click 10 Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Flowers That Every Girl Secretly Wants
Specially For PM Lee’s 65th Birthday – Here’s His Story In Pictures
It’s our Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 65th birthday, and to pay tribute to his years of service and dedication to Singapore, we’ve compiled a photo series of his journey from a wee baby to being the PM Lee we all know and love today.
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Back then, PM Lee was the only child. Perhaps that’s why his grin was so wide.
The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew knew the importance of spending quality family time, taking PM Lee and his siblings out for a family trip every once in a while. Here we see an 11-year-old PM Lee, young and curious.
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PM Lee visiting Lazarus Island with his father, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. This was not the first, nor the only time he accompanied his father on political trips.
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PM Lee (14 years old) and sister Lee Wei Ling (10 years old) in 1966[/caption]
Winners of MOE’s National Language Month Essay and Poster Competitions, PM Lee and sister Lee Wei Ling are talented writers since their pre-teen years.
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was a member of the Catholic High School band in 1968[/caption]
A man of many talents, PM Lee was once a member of the Catholic High School band as well! He played the clarinet.
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PM Lee during his National Service[/caption]
PM Lee graduated from Cambridge with a Double First Class Honours in Mathematical Statistics and Mathematical Economics, and a Diploma in Computer Science in 1974.
He then went on to obtain a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard in 1980.
PM Lee’s marriage to Wong Ming Yang back in 1981. It was a beautiful, quiet wedding.
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PM Lee as a Member of Parliament in Teck Ghee, when he was 32 years old.[/caption]
PM Lee was appointed as the Director of Joint Operations Planning Directorate from 1981 to 1982. He then became the Chief of Staff (General Staff) from 1982 to 1984, by then having risen to the rank of Brigadier-General.
PM Lee left the SAF to pursue his true passion: Politics.
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PM Lee carrying his son Hongyi, while his wife Ho Ching was pregnant with Haoyi.[/caption]
A family portrait of PM Lee with his parents, siblings and children.
The swearing in ceremony of Prime Minister Lee in 2004, a solemn affair as the magnitude of his position sunk in.
It’s hard not to grin when your dad is congratulating you on becoming the Prime Minister of Singapore.
He gave us a big scare in August 2016 when he took ill on stage during the National Day Rally Speech.
The cause was due to exhaustion from being on his feet for hours, and he came back to stage after an hour to a standing ovation.
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Stay cool, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Here’s to a fantastic 65th birthday!
Also, read Happy Birthday PM Lee! Here Are 10 Reasons Singapore Has The Coolest Prime Minister
Happy Birthday PM Lee! Here Are 10 Reasons Singapore Has The Coolest Prime Minister
Happy 65th birthday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong!
It’s been 13 years since you became the 3rd Prime Minister of Singapore, and with plans to step down in 2021, it seems like time is passing way too fast.
For now, let’s take a trip down memory lane and remind ourselves that Singapore has the ultimate coolest Prime Minister there ever was!
1. Fashionable
Even as a toddler, PM Lee was all charm. He was a suave fashionista, rocking high-waisted shorts and a million dollar smile.
Photo Credits: Mrs Lee Kuan Yew’s collection
These days, whether rocking a bow-tie and tuxedo,
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a soft batik shirt,
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or a polka dotted maroon tie with a pink shirt,
our PM Lee still exudes a quiet, fashionable grace.
2. Totally Gungho!
While catching up with Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West grassroots leaders and volunteers during his Chinese New Year open house, he went all in for a jump shot when it was suggested.
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No holds barred, no second thoughts.
3. Selfie King
Possibly one of the most social media savvy politician out there, our PM Lee is truly the selfie king!
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With unshaking hands and long arms, our Prime Minister is always down for taking a selfie with everyone, as long as you ask nicely.
4. Secret Photographer
If he wasn’t our Prime Minister, PM Lee would have made the cut as a world-renowned Photographer.
All taken from his Facebook page, these photos were shot by PM Lee himself:
There are long exposure shots, beautiful scenic pictures, and even candid kangaroo photos!
5. Great sense of humour
Back in August 2016, when PM Lee officially visited the United States, he took over the White House’s Instagram account for a day.
He them promptly proceeded to post this photo later on in the day, showing the Americans that they’re not the only one with a hilarious leader.
6. Ultimate trooper
Remember when PM Lee had taken ill during his National Day Rally speech on August 21st 2016?
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To everyone’s surprise and relief, he came back on stage insisting that he finish his speech.
The first thing he said?
“Thank you for waiting for me. I gave everyone a scare.”
Always putting us first, even when he was unwell.
7. Possibly a genius
Graduating from Cambridge in 1973 with Double First Class Honours in Mathematical Statistics and Mathematical Economics and a distinction in a Diploma in Computer Science, our Prime Minister was the first Singaporean to obtain the title of Senior Wrangler.
Senior Wrangler is the title given to the top mathematics undergraduate at Cambridge. With that title, PM Lee obtained one of the greatest intellectual achievements in Britain.
8. Sudoku solver
Yes, our Prime Minister literally wrote a C++ code for a Sudoku solver.
A code that Associate Professor Ng Wee Keong, the Associate Chair of Research at Nanyang Technological University’s School of Computer Engineering, as well as senior lecturer Aaron Tan of the School of Computing at National University of Singapore, called “well-structured” and “well-written” respectively.
9. Beloved by the public
With just an updated profile picture, PM Lee received over 20k likes, 316 shares and 399 comments.
Try scrolling through the comments section yourself and enjoy the wholesome messages posted.
10. Dedicated Prime Minister of Singapore
A man who constantly puts Singapore and her citizens first, PM Lee has spent the past 33 years in Singapore politics.
Happy 65th Birthday to you, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong! Here’s wishing you good health, a wonderful birthday, and many happy returns.
*PM Lee was born on 10 February, 1952.
Also, read Look How Far Singapore Has Come! We Compare The Now & Then
10 Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Flowers That Every Girl Secretly Wants
When it comes to this special day, Valentine’s Day flowers are almost a must for the occasion. Nevermind roses, there are so many different blooms out there with a spirit of their own–dainty and pure, or vibrant and loud–to match your special relationship.
Whether you’re a flower veteran, or completely clueless, we’ve handpicked some of the classiest and prettiest Valentine’s Day flowers/ bouquets.
Here are 10 gorgeous Valentine’s Day blooms almost as beautiful as the special someone you’ll be giving them to!
1. Ladurée Red Bloom Box
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
That’s why The Floral Ateliers took on the classic red rose arrangement this Valentine’s Day–but made it even better.
Its V-day collection features its signature bloom box, set with deep red roses perfectly arranged in a spherical dome.
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Packaged in a timeless style, this bouquet is paired with four pieces of exquisite Ladurée macarons, for the sweetest accompaniment.
All the flowers are hand picked for exceptional freshness and hand delivered, all on the same day.
The Floral Atelier
Address: 40 Eng Hoon Street Singapore 169784
Open: Sunday-Monday 10am to 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 7pm
Tel: 8869 2830
Email: [email protected]
Price: $230 (Ladurée Red Bloom Box)
In this masterpiece by The Bloom Room, a single stalk of snow white hydrangea, symbolising the purity of your love, features front and centre.
It’s flanked by calla lilies, spray roses, matthiolas and eustomas–all elegantly wrapped in forest green paper and tied with matching satin ribbons.
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This beautifully wrapped bouquet, rife of exotic flowers quintessentially offers your loved one a work of art like no other. It’s a sure bet for another lovely date to happen one more time.
The Bloom Room
Address: 315 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427566
Open:
11th Feb (Sat): 10am-6pm
12th Feb (Sun): 10am-3pm
13-14th Feb (Mon-Tues): 10am-6pm
Tel: 6447 0217
Email: [email protected]
Price: $225 (One More Time); islandwide delivery at $15/trip
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3. When There Is Love
Maybe your sweetheart is one to scoff at flowers for being purely ornamental. In that case, this refreshing alternative might be it!
hello flowers! has designed a fearless and organic bouquet specially for this Valentine’s Day.
It features succulents peppered with fluffy cotton plants, blue thistles and the classic pink roses for a traditional touch.
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Your date can replant the succulents to make cute home and office decor that will remind them of you through the day.
This bouquet is proof enough that flowers have the soul and spirit to motivate, inspire and to cheer. Indeed, when there is love, there is life.
hello flowers!
Where: 53 Chin Swee Rd, Singapore 160053
Tel: 9729 5207
Email: [email protected]
Price: From $128 (When There Is Love)
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4. Champagne
This has to be the classiest option so far.
Floral Garage’s Champagne bouquet features 12 elegant and beautiful Champagne Roses timelessly wrapped in brown craft paper, to say “Be Mine” this Valentine’s Day.
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These Champagne Roses are bred in a pure Champagne colour, unlike the normal tacky orangey ones, so you’ll be giving only the best to your best.
Present this to your loved one at your favourite bar, and complement with a glass of bubbly, for a date night you both won’t forget!
Floral Garage Singapore
Where: 756 Upper Serangoon Road, #03-34, Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre, Singapore 534626
Open: 10am to 6pm
Tel: 9387 8871 / 6282 2185
Email: [email protected]
Price: $108 (Champagne)
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5. NO. 5
Yup, that’s the name of this luxurious bouquet with character.
This number by Poppy Flora & Nature Studio was created as a muse, in conjunction with one of the world’s leading brand, Chanel.
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Just like the legendary perfume, this bouquet showcases a classic with a twist. There is ultimate femininity in the variants of pink roses, but yet the arrangement is modern, free-spirited and vibrant.
Poppy Flora & Nature Studio
Where: #01-03, 3 Park Lane Seletar, The Summerhouse, Singapore 798387
Open: Every Tuesday-Sunday 10am to 7pm
Tel: 6225 8496
Email: [email protected]
Price: From $145 (NO. 5)
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6. The Notebook
Sorry, we just had to include another red rose bouquet to this list.
But just look at Beato’s 36 stalks of deep red roses, so effortlessly yet elegantly paper wrapped, and you’ll understand why.
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After all, what’s Valentine’s Day without the classic The Notebook-esque style red roses?
This number signifies how head over heels in love you are, and that you’ll remember all your romantic moments together.
It’s extravagant, we’ll admit, but oh, so romantic.
Beato
Where: 9 Jalan Bingka Singapore 588905
Tel: 8338 1308
Email: [email protected]
This one’s perfect for the couple who loves the sunshine, who wakes up bright and early for a hearty breakfast together.
This ever-cheerful bouquet from With Every Bloom’s is sure to make your sweetheart smile as bright as the sun!
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Image credit: With Every Bloom[/caption]
It features splashes of light coloured roses with sun-loving daisies in a wild garden of a bouquet. If your sweetheart is your sunshine and being with them brings you cheer and joy, you can’t skip this one.
With Every Bloom
Where: 39 Ubi Road 1 #01-08, World Publications Building, Singapore 408695
Open: Mondays to Fridays 10am – 6pm; Saturdays 10am – 12pm; Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
Email: [email protected]
Price: From $130 (Sunny Side Up)
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8. One Day With You
Wouldn’t you rather spend one day with your loved one than a thousand elsewhere? Don’t miss your chance to tell them this 14 February, with this captivating Valentine’s Day bouquet by Xpress Flower.
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How sweet is this bouquet featuring 18 pink tulip stalks, with a smattering of frosty leaves and purple?
Tulips signify an enduring and undying love between partners. The pink hues express happiness and warmth–exactly how you feel inside when you’re with your sweetheart.
Xpress Flower
Where:
Plaza Singapura
68 Orchard Road #B2-67 S238839
Open: 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6262 3031
And other outlets all over Singapore
Price: $227.40 (One Day With You)
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9. Baby’s Breath
Showing them you love them doesn’t have to involve breaking the bank. We know, it’s hard enough saving up for your future together as it is.
This valentine’s Day, Mirage Flower’s playful display of purity and innocence in this sweet bouquet shows us the beauty of simplicity without compromising on quality.
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Thousands of tiny moments bundled together reflect your collection of memories together all this time, just like the countless stars in the universe.
Customise your bouquet with white, pink, purple, orange, blue and green stalks of Baby’s Breath. They require minimal maintenance and retain their look even as dried flowers. This is bound to take her breath away.
Mirage Flowers
Where:
Floral Cove @ Marina Mandarin Level 4
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, 039594
Weekdays 9am to 6pm
Retail Boutique @ The Seletar Mall
33 Sengkang West Avenue #01-45
Daily 9am to 10pm
Tel: 6334 9249
Email: [email protected]
Price: $75 (Baby’s Breath)
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10. Tropical Sunset
Chances are, you’ll be ending off your romantic Valentine’s Day on a quiet evening stroll together against the setting sun.
In that case, this bespoke bucket by Bucket Full of Roses is perfect for the situation.
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Image credit: Bucket Full of Roses[/caption]
It encompasses a palette of the tropical sunset–blue hues, warm tones and accents of green. The sweetest ending to your Valentine’s Day evening.
Bucket Full of Roses
Email: [email protected]
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Never underestimate the power of a beautifully pieced together bouquet of flowers when it comes to enchanting your date. There’s a reason why flowers have always been so inseparable from expression of love for centuries.
Most of these bouquets were specially created for this Valentine’s Day and won’t be available after, so don’t miss out! We’d suggest pre-ordering as early as possible to avoid the last minute rush.
Also, read 12 Valentine’s Day Date Experiences That Don’t Involve Dinners And Movies
Best Thai Eateries In Singapore So You Don’t Have To Queue For 10,000 Years At Nakhon
Spicy Phad Thai, fragrant pineapple rice, tongue-numbing tom yum soup – there is no denying that Singaporeans absolutely love the taste of Thailand.
Ask “best Thai eateries” and Nahkon Kitchen might immediately come to most Singaporeans’ mind. However, the perpetual long and snaking queues at most of their outlets can be a major put off.
Thankfully, the selection of Thai eateries in Singapore is aplenty. Here are some of the best Thai eateries in Singapore so that you don’t have to queue for (a seemingly) 10,000 years at Nahkon!
1. Soi Thai Kitchen
Located in the foodie neighbourhood of Serangoon Gardens, Soi Thai Kitchen is one of the newer Thai eateries to hit our local Thai dining scene.
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2. Ah Loy Thai
Ah Loy Thai is indisputably another popular Thai eatery in Singapore. During peak periods, wait times here can stretch up to 45 minutes.
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Having been around for over a decade, you can expect consistently delicious Thai food at economical prices.
Be sure to order some their signature dishes such as Butter Calamari, Phad Thai and Tom Yum Soup!
Ah Loy Thai
Address: 9 Tan Quee Lan Street, Shaw Towers, #01-04, Singapore 188098
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 12nn to 3pm & 4.15pm – 8.30pm; Fri to Sun 12nn – 3pm & 4.15pm – 9.30pm
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3. First Thai Restaurant
Amidst the plethora of cafes and restaurants along Dhoby Ghaut, you can still find some authentic and cheap Thai food here at First Thai Restaurant.
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A bowl of Thai boat noodles is unlikely to satisfy your late-night hunger pangs.
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5. Sixty6
At just under two years into the Thai F&B scene, Sixty6 is one of the under-radar Thai eateries that serves authentic and economical Thai fares.
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5. Nana Thai Restaurant
Tucked amongst a plethora of Thai eateries in Golden Mile Complex, Nana Thai Restaurant stands out with authentic and humbly-priced Thai dishes.
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This relatively new kid on the block serves up some of Thailand’s famous eats and street food.
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Credit: Because Bangkok Is Overrated, Let These Hidden Gems In Thailand Take Your Breath Away
7 Places To Buy Whacky Games That Aren’t Monopoly: From Game Of Thrones To Cards Against Humanity
What happened to the good old days when we sat around playing Monopoly with friends and family? That’s right, that game made or broke relationships with its ridiculous rules on land and property owning.
If you’re looking for board, card or team games that don’t jeopardise your relationships, check out these 7 places to go game shopping!
1. Toy Brick Station – Cards Against Humanity
Find all your board and card game needs at Toy Brick Station, where games suitable for all ages can be found.
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That includes the outrageously funny, sometimes inappropriate but always a treat to play – Cards Against Humanity!
Cards Against Humanity
Unlike most card and board games, where victory and ruthless strategy is required to win, this card game brings people together with laughter.
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A party game for anywhere between 3-20 people, each player first draws 10 white cards.
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In each round, 1 player will be the Card Czar pull out a black card and show it to the group.
Everyone else will have to answer the question or fill in the blank on that black card with 1 of their white cards, placed facedown on the ground.
Going in a circle, everyone presents their answer, and the funniest card wins the round!
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Multiple versions of Cards Against Humanity can be found in their store, and it’s time to check out what else can be answered to the age-old question: What is Batman’s Guilty Pleasure?
Toy Brick Station
Address: 10, Jalan Serene, # 02 – 09/10/11, Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
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Constantly updating their stock with the latest in board and card games, you’ll most likely find latest releases with ToyTag.
7 Wonders
One of which is 7 Wonders. To be played in groups of any number between 2 and 7 players, this card game is split into three ages (rounds).
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7 Wonders Board Game[/caption]
The premise of the game is simple: Each player is first given an ancient civilisation (one of the 7 wonders of the world).
Each player gets 1 resource, 3 coins and 7 cards and plays a card by placing it in their play area.
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Some cards require resources to be played. If you don’t have that resource, you can buy it from the player next to you.
After everyone has had a turn playing and paying for their cards, everyone passes on their deck to the person to their right or left (based on the age of the players).
This continues until everyone is left with 2 cards in their hands, at which point one of the cards must be discarded, and the second age begins.
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With each age comes cards that are more powerful, but they’ll also require more resources. Apart from buying them or using what you have, you can use chaining, where the earlier cards tell you what it can build for free and how. Alternatively, you can discard a card for 3 coins.
The game ends after the 3rd age, and the player with the most victory points wins.
With the Pantheon Expansion, Leaders Expansion and Wonder Pack, 7 Wonders fans buy all of them from ToyTag and have a ball of a time with friends.
ToyTag
Address: 1 Maritime Square, #03-58, HarbourFront Centre, Singapore 099253
Tel: 6276 7268
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3. Gamesaurus Rex – A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
Dedicated to board and card game fanatics who are looking for a place to play, Gamesaurus Rex was founded in 2012 to meet the needs of its passionate audience.
A FLGS (Friendly Local Game Store) and a Gaming Events venue, Gamersaurus Rex allows you to buy a wide range of Board Games, Card Games and Miniature wargames amidst the daily gaming events in store.
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
Season 7 of Game of Thrones is coming soon, and what better way to start theorising away than to play the Game of Thrones yourself?
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game is a Living Card Game (LCG) from the second edition onwards. Unlike a Collectible Card Game (CCG), a LCG offer regular expansion packs and deck-buildings. You’ll also be able to avoid the blind-buy purchase of CCGs.
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Played between 2-6 players, each player plays as 1 of the 8 different factions of Westeros in a bid to control the Game of Thrones.
The game starts with 2 cards: a draw deck that represents the forces a player has at his/her command, and a plot deck for developing and managing a long term strategy.
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As the game progresses, with Faction, Plot, Player and Title cards, Gold, Influence and 1st Player Tokens and Power Counters, the first player to get 15 power wins the game.
Thankfully, the core game set includes a booklet explaining the rules of the game in detail. To get the best out of this game, purchasing the many expansion packs is a must.
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You can find fellow A Game of Thrones: The Card Game players at one of Gamesaurus Rex‘s many daily, weekly and monthly events.
Gamesaurus Rex
Address: 259A, Upper Thompson Rd, Singapore 574386
Tel: 86931060
Board Games Rejuvenate has even set up its storefront in a certain manner because they wanted customers to be able to look, see and touch the board games itself.
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Cold War: CIA vs KGB
A fast-paced 2 player card game, each player assumes the role of either the CIA or the KGD in determining the outcome of the Cold War.
With each round representing a year of conflict, a single country or event becomes the main focus of the USA and the USSR. Each player will send in a spy (Agent Card) to infiltrate and manipulate locals (Group Cards).
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The ultimate aim is to win victory points through the Objective Cards upon successfully controlling the situation. The first player to reach 100 victory points wins the game.
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Board Games Rejuvenate gives Cold War (and we mean the card game, not the historical event) a solid 8.5/10, so if you’ve always wished to change the events of the Cold War, your dream comes true at Board Games Rejuvenate.
Board Games Rejuvenate
Address: The Central, #03-81, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817
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Codenames
You can play Codenames with your buddies in store, and bring home a brand new set when you’re officially obsessed.
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Two teams of up to 4 (red vs blue) pit themselves against each other in a bid to uncover all the agents first.
There are code name cards, each bearing one word, that are laid out 5×5 on the table. Some belong to the red agents, some to the blue agents, one to the assassin and the rest are innocent bystanders.
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An opposing spymaster is held hostage by each team, and each spymaster will give one-word clues that point to words on the board. Their team mates must try to guess who their team’s agents are, while avoiding the cards of their opponents.
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With 25 secret agent identities hidden from all but 2 of your fellow board game players, no one can be trusted…
Team Board Game
Address: 1 Sophia Rd, #04-14, Peace Centre, S(228149)
Tel: +65 9856 2565 (SMS and Whatsapp only)
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Blood Rage
This is the place to purchase Blood Rage, the ultimate Viking and Norse Mythology game.
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Ragnarök, aka the end of the world, fast approaches. Choosing from 1 of 4 Viking Clans (Bear, Wolf, Raven, Serpent), 2-4 players will fight to lead their clans to ultimate glory and they take their rightful place at Odin’s side before Ragnarök,.
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Each player is dealt a deck of cards, from which they must pick 1 card, before passing the deck clockwise and picking another card from the new deck.
This repeats until the decks run out, and you’ve got your specially curated hand.
Using the cards on hand, players must plan and battle, or go on quests and increase their clan’s stats, to be the ultimate winner.
This is a game that tests your strategic skills, battle acumen, and passion for Nordic Mythology.
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Win as many battles against rival clans, pillage as many villages as possible, and reach the tree Yggdrasil for ultimate pillaging and glory.
Perfect for gamers who are sick of zombies and vampires.
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Address: Midpoint Orchard, #03-01, 220 Orchard Road, Singapore 238852
Tel: 6734 3858
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Magic: The Gathering
Published back in 1993, this 24-year-old game is still a favourite of Collectible Card Game lovers.
The ultimate CCG with over 17,000 cards to collect, build your deck, and battle with, Magic: The Gathering requires dedication and a low-level obsession.
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Typically a 2-player gamer, you assume the role of a planeswalker – a powerful wizard – as you battle other players for glory.
You start each game with twenty “lifepoints” and the aim is to reduce your opponent to 0 life. You can achieve this through spellcasting, equipping your allies with weapons, and blocking damage during combat.
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Best of all, this is another store where gamers are more than welcome to play with friends or make new ones!
Dueller’s Point
Address: Blk 450 Hougang Ave 10, #B1-541, Singapore 530450
Tel: 9476 6080
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