An Acai Affair: Fall In Love With Healthy, Delicious & Instagram-able Acai Bowls
If you haven’t tried an acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) bowl yet, you don’t know what you’re missing out on. And if you have, then you’ll be delighted to know that the newest acai specialty shop on the block has just opened.
Get ready for An Acai Affair!
Tucked in the heart of Katong (right opposite 112 Katong), An Acai Affair is the two-month-old brainchild of two of Discover SG’s very own ambassadors, Anna and Isabel.
They’re on a mission to raise greater awareness about acai and its countless health benefits, by making acai bowls more accessible and affordable to everyone.
A What Affair?
Acai is truly a crazily healthy treat, perfect for you health nuts out there. This Brazilian superfood lowers cholesterol, boosts immunity, is energy boosting and rich in antioxidants.
It’s a tiny berry that packs a big punch, and we wonder why it’s still so underrated in Singapore.
At An Acai Affair, the purple acai berries are blended into an ice-cream like texture–essentially ice-cream minus the guilt. It forms the crucial base of all its acai bowl and smoothies.
Their acai is also personally sourced, fresh from a Brazilian friend and supplier.
Tropical Coconut Bowl
The Tropical Coconut bowl has to be the most photogenic acai bowl out there–and that’s saying a lot! It’s their signature too, so be sure to try it.
It’s chock full of superfoods: kiwis, pineapples, dragonfruit, strawberries, blueberries, granola, chia seeds, raw cacao nibs, goji berries and coconut shavings galore.
The toppings sit atop the chilled acai base, and that makes it super refreshing on a hot day. You can even scrape and eat the coconut flesh at the end. Double win!
An Acai Affair’s acai base is unbelievably smooth–you won’t find any graininess at all. Cut daily, the fresh fruits offer a burst of sweetness and texture with every bite.
Acai Chia Parfait
The Acai Chia Parfait is similar to the Tropical Coconut Bowl, ingredient-wise, but with a generous layer of chia seed pudding to boot. The chia seeds balance out the sweetness of the frozen acai, and are loaded with nutrients themselves.
Did we mention that An Acai Affair’s acai base isn’t diluted with anything at all? That means it’s a hundred percent smooth and flavourful, without being the least bit icy or watery.
While their handcrafted combinations are a sure bet, you can also make sure all your favourite ingredients are in, by ordering from the pick and and mix menu.
The thirstier of you can also go for the wide selection of smoothies!
Secret Garden
If you walk all the way into the shop, you’ll also discover a secret outdoor garden, with cushions, pillows and mats aplenty.
Tuck into your yummy acai bowl in this cosy outdoor garden.
It’s perfect for chill nights and hearty conversations, and of course as the prettiest backdrop for your photos.
You can even come in the evening to catch movie screenings here on some weekends!
Behind The Affair
You’ve probably noticed the abundance of gyms and yoga studios around Katong. But what’s exercise without healthy food alternatives?
That’s what An Acai Affair is here for. They’ve partnered with surrounding gyms – flashing your gym pass gets you discounts! Living a healthier lifestyle has never been so easy.
The interior of the shop was also lovingly designed by the owners themselves, as are the acai bowl combinations. Chow down your acai by the hand-painted wall for personal, cosy vibes all around.
Ready to have an affair with acai?
Gorging on one of these light and refreshing acai bowls from An Acai Affair will leave you feeling satisfied and good inside, without the bloatedness and guilt.
If you think that something good for you definitely won’t taste good, then eating your own words has never been more delicious.
An Acai Affair
Address: 101 East Coast Road Singapore 428796
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11.30pm
Phone: 9792 0837
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8 Best Acai Bowls And Smoothies In Singapore For A Completely Guilt-Free Treat
Complete abstinence from sweet treats is a blasphemy. We are all-too familiar with the “I will not give in to my sweet tooth anymore!” – only to subconsciously reach for some chocolates within the next hour.
Fortunately, with the introduction of superfoods (the likes of Acai (ah-sah-ee) berry) into the realm of food, our lives are now healthier and sweeter. With the inclusion of acai bowls and smoothies into our everyday meals today, you can now enjoy a sinfully-sweet indulgence without fretting about the calories.
Here are 8 best acai bowls and smoothiess in Singapore for a sweet but completely guilt-free treat!
1. Project Acai
As one of the pioneers of the superfood scene in Singapore, Project Acai is dedicated to serving superfood bowls and smoothies.
Their acai bowls typically come in three sizes, with prices ranging from $6.80 to $14.50.
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In addition, Project Acai serves up a variety of Acai smoothies if you happen to be short on time and need a drink on the go.
You can even purchase their exclusive Organic Freeze-dried Acai powder or Sambazon Superfruit Packs to blend your own smoothie or make an acai bowl at home!
Project Acai Haakon Superfoods & Juice If you are rushing for time, Seed and Soil is your one-stop solution for a quick grab and go. This healthy joint offers cold pressed juice for an instant healthy fix. Likewise, you can “upgrade” your juice into a meal by combining it with other whole fruits and superfoods such as chia seeds and goji berry. [caption id="attachment_22421" align="aligncenter" width="925"] Their signature Superfood Sprinkle Acai Bowl will certainly pack a nutritional punch to your diet. For a BERRY healthy bowl, you should definitely go for their Blackberry Binge. Their smooth creamy base is made up of bananas, blackberries, raspberries and soy milk. Topped with blueberries, pomegranate, quinoa puffs and roasted cashew, you will want to get this the next time your sweet cravings kicks in! Moreover, all of their smoothie bowls are affordably priced at $6, which definitely beats a pint of ice cream anytime. A Poke Theory It comprises of creamy acai smoothie dressed with chia seeds, mango chunks, blueberries, quinoa and crunchy bits of granola. Sprinkled with coconut for a delectable finishing touch, it is almost as if you are having gelato itself – but without the calories of course. Super Loco Their Signature Acai Bowl – Tropical Coconut Bowl no doubt stands out from the other specialty stores with the use of an actual coconut husk as a bowl. Despite the relatively small portion due to the coconut husk, expect generous toppings of fruits the likes of pineapple, kiwi, blueberry as well as granola and even wolfberries. An Acai Affair These delectable acai bowls and smoothies show that sweet treats are not all about weight-inducing and artery-choking desserts. Not only do these healthy acai bowls pack a powerhouse of nutritional value, but they also offer an equally luscious and sweet flavour as well! So the next time you feel a strong food craving for something sweet, head down to these spots for some delicious acai bowls and smoothies. (Header image credit: 6 Interesting Cuisines You Didn’t Know You Can Get In Singapore To Spice Up Your Meals
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Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am – 10pm
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Address: 1118 Holland Avenue, #01-03, Singapore 278997
Opening hours: Daily, 8am – 10pm
Tel: 8399 2450
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Address: 27 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069623
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 11am – 6pm; Sat 10am – 4pm (Closed on Sun)
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Address: 60 Robertson Quay, #01-13 The Quayside, Singapore 238252
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 5pm to 12am; Sat to Sun 10am – 3.30pm (Brunch) & 5pm – 12am ( Dinner)
Tel: 6235 8900
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Address: 101 East Coast Road, Singapore 428796
Opening hours: Sun to Thu 12nn – 10pm; Fri to Sat 12nn – 11.30pm
Tel: 9792 0837
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Discover SG Ambassador Highlights #6 – Pizza Party, An Acai Date, Food Tastings & More!
With the first month of 2017 coming to an end, Discover SG has been bustling with activity more than ever! Here, we bring you our monthly round-up of what our Discover SG ambassadors have been up to. This month’s highlights were full of new yummy eats.
1. Alt. Pizza
Craving your next pizza fix but sick of the standard flavours? Look no further.
Alt. Pizza is a contemporary pizza bar serving an all-star selection of pizzas at honest prices. Their famous “Design-It-Yourself” option allows for over 650,000 unique pizza combinations for the perfect pizza.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BPZqmnahLoe/[/embed]Alt. Pizza very kindly hosted Discover SG Ambassadors to a pizza party. Our ambassadors Clare, Kimberley, Jia Min, Shivon and Jie Ying headed to Robertson Quay. They got to try delectable sides, craft beers, and had a go at designing (and eating) their own pizza creations!
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They were impressed from the get go with the mouth-watering Nutella dip donut balls as starter. Still, the Signature Truffle Shuffle pizza stole the night as everyone’s all-round favourite dish.
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Alt. pizza uses only the freshest ingredients: dough made daily from French and Italian sourced flour, and an elite sauce pressed from vine-ripened tomatoes.
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Each pizza is built to order from scratch and fire-baked in less than 90 seconds to lock in natural flavours. Top it all off with Alt.’s wide range of award-winning artisan craft beers and you’ll be happily stuffed to your toes!
To get a $15 voucher for your first purchase, download the new Alt. Pizza Mobile App. Robertson Quayside, 01-05, 60 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238252
Open: Sunday 11am to 10pm, Tuesday-Thursday 5pm to 10pm, Friday 5pm to 11pm, Saturday 11am to 11pm
Phone: 6733 0490
Katong, 117 East Coast Road, Singapore 428805
Open: Sunday-Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am to 11pm
Phone: 6247 7360
Suntec City, 01-602 Suntec City Tower 4, Next To Taxi Stand, Singapore 038983
Open: Sunday-Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday & Saturday: 11am to 11pm
Phone: 6836 9207
Michelin-starred Mak’s Noodle launched a “The Bigger The Better” new menu for Chinese New Year. It’s only available in Singapore! In case you missed it, here it is.
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Feeling hungry yet? The five new dishes contain specially handpicked ingredients. Think succulent shiitake mushrooms and juicy king prawns.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BPMUY38DFN-/[/embed]Our Discover SG Ambassador Jia Min loved the Abalone and Dumpling Tossed Noodle. Paired with Wonton Soup, she was left wanting for more.
No surprise there, seeing as Mak’s noodle holds the title for “Best Wonton Noodle in Hong Kong”.
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While you’re there, be sure to stop by Hong Kong based Honolulu Café.
Renowned for its baked goods, it has recently launched its new Bean Curd Tarts. The silky smooth bean curd is made in-house from scratch, and encased in a buttery melt-in-mouth shortcrust pastry.
Mak’s Noodle
Open: 11am to 10pm
Centre Point, 176 Orchard Road, Centre Point, #01-63/64, Singapore 238843
Tel: 62355778
Email: [email protected]
Westgate, 3 Gateway Dr, #02-06 , Singapore 608532 Tel: 6250 3858
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Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk #B2-27 & 27A Singapore 098585
Tel: 6358 2582
Email: [email protected]
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Open: 11am to 10pm daily
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3. Fratini La Trattoria Food Tasting
Always having trouble deciding what to order?
Fratini La Trattoria solves that problem for you. This No-Menu Concept Italian restaurant means you get to wait in anticipation while your meal is personally curated by the chef.
With decades of experience in Italian cuisine under their belts, the Chefs will bring your tastebuds through different generations of classic Italian flavours.
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Whether you’re a meat, seafood, or vegetable lover, you’ll surely be pleasantly surprised by the scrumptious meal. For a sweet ending, be sure to save space for the Chef’s speciality – dessert.
Our Discover SG Ambassador Jia Min sampled a whole course of 7-10 different dishes – from savoury antipasti to wholesome pastas to exquisite desserts. In the end, she decided she loved the lamb rack best.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BPCByGDjtTq/[/embed]Frattini La Trattoria is reviewed as the number #2 restaurant on trip advisor amongst more than 8,500 restaurants in Singapore. We wouldn’t hesitate to try it out if we were you!
Frattini La Trattoria
10 Greenwood Avenue Hillcrest Park Singapore 289201
Open: 12pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 11pm daily
Email : [email protected]
Phone: 6468 2868
4. An Acai Affair
We’re so proud that two of our ambassadors Anna and Isabel have opened their very own acai shop!
You have to drop by An Acai Affair to try Singapore’s first and only Tropical Coconut Bowl with Acai. You can even customise your bowl to your liking.
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If you haven’t heard of acai by now, you must have been living under a rock.
A superfood from Brazil, acai has tons of health benefits. It’s reputed to be high in antioxidants and containing anti-aging and weight loss properties.
Our Discover SG Ambassadors Shivon, Kimberley, Clare, Noreen, and Dacia were invited to an exclusive media session.
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Besides the Tropical Coconut Bowl, you can also enjoy Acai Chia Parfait (with chia pudding), Acai Nut Bowl, and Acai or fruit smoothies.
If you walk all the way in, you’ll discover that An Acai Affair has a secret outdoor garden area, complete with mats, pillows and the lot. Perfect for chill nights and hearty conversations!
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Drop by to grab a healthy snack and meet the lovely people behind An Acai Affair!
An Acai Affair
101 East Coast Road, Singapore 428796
Open: Sunday-Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm to 11.30pm
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If you’re looking to increase your brand’s awareness and you want to introduce products or services both old and new to more Singaporeans, drop us an email at [email protected], we would love to work with you!
We’re also on the lookout for more ambassadors who are on the mission to discover the fun and exciting things in Singapore. If you love eating, shopping, and discovering new places in Singapore, just drop us an email at [email protected].
Also, read Ambassador Highlights #5 – Yogurtland, Archery & Parkour!
