Going To Singapore Coffee Festival? Here Are The Details You Need To Know
The very first Singapore Coffee Festival (SCF) is finally here at F1 Pit Building!
Set to take place from 10 to 12 June (11am-9pm), this three-day event boasts over 100 exhibitors from the coffee and cafe industry. If you want to learn how to make a decent cup of coffee at home, or want to sample top coffee roasts from around the word, this is your one stop shop!
But what else is happening and where to get tickets? Don’t worry, we’re here to answer your brewing questions.
1.Getting there
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To get to F1 Pit Building, you can take the MRT to Promenade (Exit A – 0.38KM to venue), Nicoll Highway (0.94 KM to venue) or Esplanade (0.98 KM to venue).
Alternatively, you can take the bus (click General: 1-day access, workshops and lab sessions, music stages, SCF tote bag full of goodies ($18)
Grab your tickets now HERE. Do note that you need to bring the printed ticket as a proof of purchase to be exchanged for a spiffy non-transferable wristband at the venue entrance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdSHKnSxCu/?tagged=sgcoffeefest The festival promises to be an interactive multi-sensory experience and a platform to showcase local craftsmanship in speciality coffee, without forgetting Singapore’s unique and rich kopi heritage. You get to experience live on-site home barista challenge showcases, education talk sessions, local kopi showcase and have a chat with baristas, cafe owners, wholesale retailers and coffee lovers alike. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGV9bjerjQf/ A series of workshop ranging from Fundamental Barista Skills to Latte Art and even Coffee and Chocolate Pairing are available at the festival. If you’re one of those who wonder why you have to pay so much for a cup of coffee, we highly recommend you to check out the An Introduction to Specialty seminar. There’s also a Women In Coffee which piqued our interest. Click 5. Is the SCF ALL about coffee?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdApWdDkwG/?tagged=sgcoffeefest https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdfktHq1lA/?taken-at=1029992736 The Singapore Coffee Festival may be a celebration of coffee but there are non-coffee vendors as well. There’s Prana Chai from Melbourne, Amazin’ Graze with their amazingly healthy any yummy snacks, Boulangerie Asanoya (2 loaves of tea bread at $5!) and salted egg yolk chips from The Golden Duck. If you’re feeling hungry, fill up your tummy with some noms from Symmetry, The Coastal Settlement, The Hangar and top it all off with some delicate French pastries as dessert from Paul. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGcCIPnk4bi/?taken-at=1029992736 F&B aside, ToTT store will also be having 20-30% discount on some of their kitchen items and the Jamie Oliver’s kitchen line can be found there too. Click On top of that, great music goes really well with a good cuppa coffee right? While you’re at it, don’t forget to catch performers such as Charlie Lim, Inch Chua, Cashew Chemist and many more. Click 6. On-site Facilities
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdOgWBKYvM/?taken-at=1029992736 With the indoor air-conditioning and all that coffee, don’t worry, restrooms are available at the festival venue. Also, the festival takes place over multiple floors. For those who find it difficult to take the stairs, the F1 Pit Building has elevators to ensure access to both levels of event. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGbBPWHP_PD/?taken-by=cshhcoffee Cold Brew lovers out there, you have to try Chye Seng Huat Hardware’s Bottled Cold Brew Coffee. It is only available at the festival and has a great rich flavour you won’t wanna miss. Looking for something warm with a kick? Check out Common Man Coffee Roasters for your pick me up cuppa. Singapore Coffee FestivalDo note that the festival may be a ticketed event BUT drinks, food and certain workshops are chargeable (A cuppa coffee starts from as low as $4).
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Date: 10-12 June 2016
Time: 11am- 9pm
Venue: The F1 Pit Building
Address: 1 Republic Boulevard, 038975
Website: SG Coffee Fest
Here’s An Ingenious Way To Easily Save 10% Off Your Dining Bills
When it comes to the end of the month, some of us always have issues with ‘meal budgeting’ (read being broke and hungry). An eat-out meal can easily cost up to $25 per person and all that MSG from 3 servings of instant noodles per day isn’t the best idea.
Fortunately, at Discover SG, we understand the pain of not being able to enjoy good food! We’ve teamed up with HollerOut, a referral marketing app with some of the best meal deals in town, to bring you 10% discounts off some of your dining bills.
Here are 6 irresistible deals that will do your wallet a big favour. The best part? You will even get rewarded, monetarily, when you refer friends! Read on to find out how this works.
10% off your dining bills at these 6 places
1. Sin Lee Foods
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Tired of the usual brunch food? Head over to Sin Lee Foods for a one of a kind menu. This cafe boasts beautiful aesthetics and unique creations such as Salted Egg Sweet Potato Fries, Aburi Broccoli, Mentaiko Crab Mantou and many more. The talents of Sin Lee were trained in New York and French kitchens and yes, they sure know a thing or two about flavours.
Sin Lee Foods
Address: Blk 4 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee #01-164
Contact number: +65 6377 3170
Operating hours: Tue-Fri (11am-9pm), Sat (9.30am-9pm), Sun (9.30am-6pm)
Website/Facebook: Sin Lee Foods
HollerOut deal: 10% discount with $50 min spent (code: DISCOVERSG)
2. Maison Ikkoku
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What do you get when you combine all day breakfast, gourmet sandwiches, and specialty coffee? And on top of that, a cafe that switches into a cocktail bar when the sun sets. I don’t know what you have in mind but that sure sounds like Maison Ikkoku to me. Located near the Arab Street district, this is the kind of place to dine at after some hipster shopping at Haji Lane.
Maison Ikkoku
Address: 20 Kandahar Street, 198885
Contact number: +65 6294 0078
Operating Hours: Mon- Thu (9am-9pm), Fri – Sat (9am-11pm), Sun (9am-7pm)
Website/Facebook: Maison Ikkoku
HollerOut deal: 10% discount with $50 min spent (code: DISCOVERSG)
3. Rochor Thai
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No flavours are more appetising than sour and spicy and you sure can depend on Rochor Thai for some seriously appetite-arousing Thai dishes in Singapore. Initially a small eatery at Rochor Centre in 2012, this Thai restaurant has successfully charmed many tastebuds with their authentic flavours and is now established firmly at Thomson Road.
Rochor Thai
Address: 275 Thomson Road #01-03 Novena Regency 307645
Contact number: +65 64403270
Operating Hours: Mon- Thu (11.30am-2:30pm, 6:00pm-9:30pm), Fri (11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm- 10pm), Sat-Sun (12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm -10pm)
Website/Facebook: Rochor Thai
HollerOut deal: 10% discount with $50 min spent (code: DISCOVERSG)
4. On The Table
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Feeling down? Maybe what you need is comfort food prepared with TLC – carefully crafted coffee and some sweet handmade desserts. Look no further, you can get it all at On The Table. Located at Pasir Panjang, this cosy cafe dishes out the best comfort food in generous portions.
On The Table
Address: 118 Pasir Panjang Road, 118541
Contact number: +65 9780 8094
Operating Hours: Tue-Thu (11am-10pm), Fri (11am-10:30pm), Sat (10am-10:30pm), Sun (10am-100pm)
Website/Facebook: On The Table
HollerOut deal: 10% discount with $60 min spent, $5 referral fee (code: DISCOVERSG)
5. The Laneway Market
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From casual breakfast to dinner mains, you can count on The Laneway Market for a hearty dining experience. Everything on their menu looks super yum and if you’ve no idea what to choose, we suggest you go for the Dashi Risotto, Truffle Fries or Wagyu Beef Cheeks Aglio Olio. And did we also mention that they bake their own pastries?
The Laneway Market
Address: 266 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437053
Contact number: +65 6719 8832
Operating hours: Wed – Sun, 10am-9:30pm
Website/Facebook: The Laneway Market
HollerOut deal: 10% discount with $40 min spent (code: DISCOVERSG)
6. Brother Bird
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Artisanal soft serve ice cream, home made rice donuts (mochi) and a HollerOut discount… need we say more? Just call your friends and head to Brother Bird at Bali Lane. They serve some of the prettiest looking ice cream in town but the matcha mochi balls… literally BURST with matcha lava!!
Brother Bird
Address: 30 Bali Lane Singapore 189866
Contact number: +65 9800 7628
Operating hours: Wed – Mon (12pm-10pm)
Website/Facebook: Brother Bird
HollerOut deal: 10% discount with $55 min spent (code: DISCOVERSG)
How do I use the discount code? Introducing HollerOut
What exactly is HollerOut all about? Basically, HollerOut encourages word of mouth recommendation for cafes and restaurants with a promo code concept.
For example, when I visit Brother Bird, I’ll key in the code ‘DISCOVERSG‘ on the app to get my 10% discount with a minimum spend of $55. After that, I’ll automatically be an ambassador for Brother Bird and will have my very own promo code, which I can share to my friends.
When my friend uses my promo code at Brother Bird, I will be rewarded with a referral fee of $5. Simply, you’ll get a discount by quoting someone else’s code and you’ll even be rewarded monetarily if your referral code is used by your friend.
Can’t wait to enjoy the 10% discount off your dining bill at these 6 places and more? Just follow the following steps to great discounts (and extra pocket money):
1. Download the app (iOs / android) and visit a partner merchant mentioned above
2. Open the merchant’s page in the app, click on ‘Promo Code’
3. Key in ‘DISCOVERSG’ as promo code and pass the phone to the merchant, who will validate the promotion.
4. After a successful transaction, the merchant will give the discount, and in the ‘Home’ tab, you will see a ‘+$5’ in your credit (which you can withdraw anytime)
With nothing to lose, and everything to gain, what are you waiting for? Download the app and go cafe hopping with your friends while enjoying discounts and getting rewarded!
*Referral fee differs from place to place. It isn’t always $5.
Brought to you by Discover SG x HollerOut
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