10 Electrifying Experiences To Enjoy To Close Off April [16-30 April]
We’ve been having a rad April so far, and we hope you have too!
If you haven’t, don’t fret! The second half of the month has even more to offer. There are parties, runs, run parties, and so much more! Not forgetting the many new food spots that have sprung up, to satisfy cravings we didn’t even know we had.
Here’s a calendar of fun and exciting activities to fill up your 15-30 April! We wouldn’t miss them if we were you.
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1. Amoy St. Bloc Party
This month, Amoy St. Bloc Party returns for its second edition!
If you were there for last year’s affair, you’ll remember a rowdy celebration of food, drinks, play and music, with more than 3,000 party-goers.
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Expect nothing less at this year’s street festival! Soak up the bustling atmosphere of the area, which houses a bunch of cool, edgy restaurants and bars in a row of colorful shop houses.
Participating chow joints include French-Japanese Izakaya Le Binchotan, Mediterranean Maggie Joan’s, New York cocktail bar Employees Only, Burger Joint, Birds of a Feather, boCHINche, and many more!
Groove the evening away with yummy food and boozy drinks, to live performances, featuring local music acts and an exciting headliner.
The party doesn’t stop there–come night, Ding Dong’s playful restaurant space will be reworked into a retro dancefloor for the after-party.
Amoy St Bloc Party
Where: Amoy Street
When: 23 April, 3pm-10pm (Afterparty at Ding Dong until 12am)
2. Singapore Ink Show
Maybe you’ve been thinking about getting your first tattoo. Maybe you’re already a tattoo veteran on the hunt for your next masterpiece.
Regardless, come celebrate body art at the Singapore Ink Show!
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Image Credit: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City, Singapore 039593When: 21 April 12pm – 9pm; 22 April 11.30am – 9pm; 23 April 11.30am – 8pm
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3. City 65 Music Festival
Because Singapore can’t get enough of its music festivals, here’s the latest one to join the list!
The first CITY65 Music Festival will be taking place this Saturday, within the chill, urban forest vibes of Tin Hill Social Kitchen & Bar.
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Local bands and singer-songwriters are set to steal the spotlight at this music event that aims to bring together and support local musicians.
It’s about time we got in on the local indie music scene! Expect to see a total of 13 acts including Jack & Rai, Dru Chen, Falling Feathers, Stopgap and Kings.
Admission is free for children under 12, so feel free to bring your little ones to this family-friendly event!
Did we mention all tickets come with a free drink? Consider your Saturday night plans made.
City 65 Music Festival
Where: Tin Hill Social Kitchen & Bar, 100 Turf Club Road, Horse City, Singapore 287992
When: April 15 – April 16 (Apr 15 at 1pm to Apr 16 at 2am)
The only thing that can get you more pumped than a good run or a dance party is a smashing combination of them both.
That’s exactly what you can expect at this year’s Electric Run Recharged!
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Image Credit: 22 April, 6pm – 9pmPrice: $95/pax
Maybe you want to do something a little more relaxing.
Whether you appreciate art, love flowers, or anything in between, Gardens By The Bay has the perfect exhibition for you.
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Image Credit: See art blossom before your eyes as you take a leisurely stroll with your loved ones through this year’s Tulipmania.
Be enthralled as Vincent Van Gogh’s famous self-portrait and art piece “The Starry Night” come to life with the vivid hues of tulips.
More than 100 varieties of tulips and hyacinths will be on display in this striking palette of colours.
Tulipmania at Gardens By The Bay
Where: Flower Dome
When: 1 Apr – 7 May, 9am – 9pm
6. Nat Geo Earth Day Run
Runs seem to be a recurring theme this month. Here, we have one you can participate in for a good cause!
National Geographic is holding Singapore’s first and only run, powered solely with renewable energy!
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Image Credit: 23 April, 2.30pm – 8.30pmNever fret again if you’ve been looking for all-day dim sum eatery!
Canton Paradise’s newest outlet at Marina Bay Sands serves up dim sum, roast specialties, Hong Kong style congee and noodles, and Cantonese wok-fried dishes.
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Feel right at home in its swanky interior, and bask in its naturally lit, lively atmosphere.
Must tries include the Handmade Meatball Congee ($9.80) that have a velvety smooth and silky texture. Mmm.
The tasty Steamed Molten Salted Egg Yolk Custard Piggy Bun ($6.80/3 pieces) is also sure to make it to your Instagram!
Canton Paradise Marina Bay Sands
Where: 2 Bayfront Avenue #01-02 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018972
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10.30am – 10.30pm; Fri – Sun, Eve of PH, PH: 10.30am – 11.00pm
Contact no.: 6688 7052
Always wanted to try Ebi Ramen by a Japanese Michelin starred chef?
Jimoto Ya’s signature ramen was created by Chef Nobumasa Mieda of Michelin-Starred Kaiseki Restaurant Mieda from Sapporo Hokkaido.
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A distinctive aroma that’s similar to prawn noodle soup will hit you the moment you enter this eatery.
You’ll taste the difference in their ramen immediately. The broth is made from a special blend of amaebi (sweet shrimp) and tonkotsu.
Take your pick from the 5 types of ramen available: Ebi Shio ($16.50), Ebi Miso ($16.50), Ebi Shoyu ($16.50), Ebi Curry ($16.50) and a cold Hiyashi Cyuka ($18.50).
Jimoto Ya
Where: 3 Pickering Street, Nanking Row, 01-44/01-45 (opp Hong Lim Complex) Singapore 048660
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 10.00pm, Closed Sun
Contact no.: 6223 3397
9. Garang Grill
This is one grill that lives up to its name.
With cuts infused with bold charcoal flavours that are truly Singaporean, this pop-up restaurant by New Ubin Seafood has our mouths watering.
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Garang Grill is perfect for those with a garang appetite, with their Western spread mixed with a touch of local flavour.
Charred to perfection, their signature USDA Prime Rib-Eye Steak ($90 for 500g) is complemented with Garang Fried Rice, where the rice is infused with beef fat and chilli padi.
End your sumptuous meal with a sweet bang, with the Mao Shan Wang Creme Brulee ($9) or the Gula Melaka Banana with coconut ice-cream ($8).
We must press that this restaurant is open for a limited time only. So do head down before it disappears forever–don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Garang Grill
Where: 5 Swan Lake Ave, Singapore 455711
When: Till 25 June, daily except Mon, 11.30am – 2.30pm AND 6.30pm – 10.00pm
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10. The Local People X Singapore Changi Airport Art Market
The Local People are travelling to the east this month!
The organizers of the coolest art markets have set their next meeting ground for artisans and craft-hunting hipsters: Singapore’s Changi airport.
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Image Credit: Terminal 3 Basement 3, Changi AirportWhen: Art Market 29, 30 April 2017, 12pm – 9pm
Concept Store 29, 30 April and 1 May 2017, 12pm – 9pm
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What are you waiting for?
With Labour Day weekend just round the corner (yay to short work weeks!), there’s more than enough time to check out these exciting activities, and round up your April with a bang!
Also read, Discover SG Ambassador Highlights #8 – Sarawak Noodles, Toys, Virtual Reality & More!
Discover SG Ambassador Highlights #8 – Sarawak Noodles, Toys, Virtual Reality & More!
With March coming to an end, DiscoverSG has been bustling with more life than ever! Our lovely DiscoverSG ambassadors have been dropping in on a whole slew of exciting events.
This month’s highlights were full of fun new experiences and homey eats!
1. MINT Museum Of Toys
You’re never too old to play with toys!
The MINT Museum of Toys proves just that. Entering the museum is like stepping into a time capsule of old vintage toys and collectible items.
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Image Credit: Our ambassador Theora headed down to the museum’s 10th Anniversary party!
She was impressed by the collection originating from over 40 countries, including Japan Germany, UK, and Bulgaria. All of them have come a long way in terms of time too, with toys dating all the way back to the 1840s!
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BRpLMTVhhfb/?taken-by=discoversgofficial[/embed]You can expect the familiar Batman, Dan Dare, Japanese characters, Mobo horses and pedal cars. In case you were wondering, the whole collection is valued at over S$5million–surely not an amount to play around with.
Come drop by to rekindle that Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys (MINT)!
MINT Museum of Toys
Where: 26 Seah St, Singapore 188382
When: Daily, 9:30AM – 6:30PM
Contact no.: 6339 0660
Wondering where to head to after school?
The Tea Party is our favourite chill out place catering to youngsters.
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This cafe serves up fusion-style cuisine in their chillout setting, serving pizza, sandwiches and burgers.
You don’t have to worry about burning a hole in your wallet–all its local and western fare are very reasonably priced.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BSTacaNhTzS/?taken-by=vaneszs.h[/embed]Our ambassador Vanessa headed down to The Tea Party Cafe for a laidback meal, and she was pleasantly surprised at how yummy and affordable it all was!
Don’t forget dessert and a cuppa at the end of your meal! We must say, the cakes and scones here are as splendid as the mains.
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The cafe is also pet-friendly, so you can de-stress by petting some furry friends. It’s really the perfect place to hang out with friends after a busy week!
The Tea Party Cafe
Where:
Bukit Timah
805 Bukit Timah Road #01-07 Sixth Avenue Centre Singapore 279883
Contact no.: +65 6462 3563
Singapore Management University School of Economics (The Tea Party Express)
90 Stamford Road #01-75 Singapore 178903
Contact no.: +65 68372137
Pasir Panjang
103 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118531
Contact no.: +65 96991655
When: Sunday-Thursday: 11:30AM – 11:30PM, Friday-Saturday 11:30AM – 1:30AM
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3. Armin Only – Embrace Pre-Party
Armin Embrace World Tour is just about to reach our shores!
We don’t know about you, but we’re getting hyped up.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BR0hQdEh4YB/?taken-by=shivonchua[/embed]That’s why we were super psyched to get tickets to Armin Van Buuren’s exclusive pre-party at CÉ LA VI!
We sent our ambassadors Vanessa and Shivon down to the official pre-party to get the vibes going. They had a great time partying the night away with DJ Suren and Andrew T!
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Image Credit: If you weren’t there for the pre-party, you can still catch Armin at his Embrace concert!
There’s even an after-party to look forward to, where this 5 time #1 DJ in the world will helm the decks at CÉ LA VI’s Club lounge.
We can’t wait to get up close and personal with the man himself, and revel in his signature brand of electronic synths and chart topping hits, high up in the clouds.
Armin Only Embrace World Tour
Where: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
When: 1 April, 4.00pm-11.50pm
CÉ LA VI, SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, 1 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018971
When: 1st April, 10PM till late
Contact no.: +65 6508 2188
Need a break from the real world?
Enter V-Room SG! It’s the newest kid on the block when it comes to virtual reality (VR) gaming arcades.
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V-Room brings you into the VR game world using the best VR systems in the world.
Let yourself be visually, physically and emotionally amazed by new virtual worlds filled with awe-inspiring characters, sights and sounds.
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Ambassador Stephanie took a much needed break from her hectic lifestyle recently and had such a blast here! The virtual reality games were so realistic, she found herself lost in that world for a moment.
You too can escape reality and take a step into the future!
VRoom Singapore
Where: 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube, #02-11, Singapore 609731
When: Daily from 11am to 10pm
Price: VR Room (for 3 pax) priced at $30/hr (weekdays) and $36/hr (weekends)
Contact no.: +65 6904 4045
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5. Capella Hotels
Ready to indulge?
Take it from us, there’s no better way to wind down for the week than at Capella Singapore.
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Image Credit: Our ambassador Diana was treated like royalty when she visited recently! She was served delicious food and drinks, with an amazing classical band playing in the background.
What’s more, Capella is having a promotion now with drinks going at only $20! We’d suggest you check in immediately!
Capella Singapore
Where: Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Contact no.: +65 6377 8888
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6. Face To Face Noodle House
Authentic Sarawak cuisine isn’t easy to find in Singapore… at all.
Thanks to Face To Face Noodle House, that’s no longer the case!
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Their special noodle recipe traces its roots to Sarawak over 100 years ago. The story begins when the founder’s great grandfather mastered the art of making Jook Sing noodles, one of the rarest forms of noodle-making in existence.
The fresh homemade noodles that he served quickly captured the hearts and stomachs of many Sarawakians.
And Singaporeans too, once they set up shop here in 2015!
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Our ambassador, Stephanie, was hosted to a sumptuous dinner just the other night!
We dug into delish bowls of Sarawak Laksa and Sarawak Traditional Noodles. Their secret family recipe definitely delighted our tastebuds!
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You can also enjoy unique Pan Mee creations that are crafted to suit Singaporeans’ taste.
Come on down and try this Sarawakian secret family recipe!
Face To Face Noodle House
Where: 180 Kitchener Rd, #02-23/24 City Square Mall, Singapore 398628
When: Daily, 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Contact no.: 6509 0182
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7. Wanton, Seng’s Noodle Bar
Feeling some time-perfected wanton noodles?
Wanton is a noodle bar on Amoy Street that serves just that!
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Image Credit: You must have heard of the famous Seng’s Wanton Mee at Dunman Food Centre. Wanton hails from there!
Our ambassador, Grayce, headed down to dig into some bouncy wantons!
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Image Credit: 52 Amoy Street Singapore 069878
When: Lunch Menu: 11.30am – 2.30pm Weekdays (Walk-in Only) Dinner: 6.00pm – 10.00pm (Mon – Thu & Sat), 6pm – 11pm (Sat)
Contact no.: +65 6221 1336
It’s been such a fabulous month with so much happening! We can’t wait to dive into even more events going on in April!
If you’re looking to increase your brand’s awareness and 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 a mission to discover the fun and exciting things in Singapore. If you love eating, shopping, and discovering new places in Singapore, drop us an email at [email protected].
Also, read 10 Awesome Activities To Kick Start Your April [1-15 April]
Step Aside Pastamania, This Resto Chain Serves Legit Italian Fare For Under $30
Running overtime tonight? That’s not a problem.
At Singapore After Nine, we bring you the scoop on tried-and-tested, late night gems for you to rest your work-weary self.
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Alternatively, enjoy the breeze at the alfresco dining area:
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Here is where you’ll find genuinely good Italian food that doesn’t call for a pound of flesh. They’re generous with their portions, do not scrimp on their cheese (cheese lovers take note) and use fresh, quality ingredients. Read on to see what’s good.
Starters
1. Caesar Salad from the Cheese Wheel Menu ($19++)
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Prepared in a uniquely traditional Italian method right by our table, the salad was tossed in the middle of a 20kg Grana Padano cheese wheel.
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While the salad was being mixed, the server scraped off fluffy cheese from the wheel to add a creamy, sweet-salty zing to the salad. Smoked chicken and light, crispy croutons were the cherry on top. It was such a refreshing accompaniment to our meal, and also doubled as an effective palate cleanser.
2. Wagyu beef carpaccio ($18++)
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This dish consisted of finely sliced wagyu, topped with fresh rocket leaves and mushrooms, and drizzled with truffle oil. Amidst the bed of rocket leaves lay delicately-shaved pieces of 24-months old Parmesan cheese. All in all, it was a tasty, clean and refreshing dish. There were no hints of fishiness from the beef, which was sweet and tender. The rocket leaves were fresh, and tasted great with the dressing.
3. Oven Baked Eggplant Alla Parmigiana Style ($16++)
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This dish of eggplant gratin proved to be a delicious, well-executed twist on the popular potato gratin. Baked to a pleasing softness without being overly mushy, the eggplant pieces were doused in a tomato-herb based sauce that had more flavour and depth than regular pasta sauce.
While potatoes might have weighed the dish down, the eggplant added a lighter touch that was delightfully refreshing. We bet you’ll love the chewy golden Parmesan crust atop the eggplant base. It was generously thick and stringy, and crispy at the edges.
Pizza
4. District 10 Pizza ($19++)
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This dish was the highlight of the night. The pizza arrived warm and toasty, brimming with the aroma of a good ol’ stone oven. The crust was fluffy and so chock full of ingredients that it bent under their weight when we tried to pick up the pizza slices. The Pancetta ham was smoky and savoury, its fatty juices adding a flavour burst in every bite. Refreshing zucchini pieces were thoughtfully added to counter the richness of the ingredients, which included a sunny side up egg and mushrooms.
Pasta
5. Spaghetti Carbonara with Black Truffle ($24++)
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This dish was another one of our favourites. Al dente pasta coated with creamy carbonara sauce and infused with truffle – what’s not to like? The dish arrived with a sprinkling of finely-shaved black truffle, and a perfectly poached egg that oozed golden yolk.
6. Homemade Angel Hair with Live Lobster, Chilli, Basil and Fresh Tomatoes ($34++)
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Looking ever so tempting, this dish no doubt lived up to its appearance. The tomato-based sauce was tangy and appetizing, which made us lose track of how much pasta we were eating. The zesty hit of tomato also went very well with the half-shell lobster, which could have been a tad bit more springy.
7. Warm Lava Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream ($14++)
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All it took was a gentle cut and the chocolate lava flowed like an endless river. Safe to say, this tops our list of chocolate lava cakes. The chocolate flavour was intense and the consistency of the lava was great. It wasn’t too runny, nor was it too thick. The cake itself was moist and fluffy, which was a major plus point.
8. Traditional Italian Tiramisu ($14++)
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Likewise, the tiramisu was another crowd pleaser. Topped with cocoa powder and garnished with a berry and holly leaves, it looked like Christmas came early. The light cream sat atop a fluffy cake base flavoured richly with coffee, and was not as bitter as some other tiramisus out there.
While District 10 is known for serving up great-tasting Italian fare, its latest outlet at Suntec City specialises in something rather more unique, but equally delicious. There, choose from an ample variety of flavoursome, dry-aged meats that are beautifully marbled and paired off with premium red wine.
Last but not least, what better way to round off the night than with these sweet deals?
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OutletsUE Square
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue #01-15/16, UE Square Shopping Mall Singapore 239917 (Corner of Unity Street and Clemenceau Avenue)
Monday to Thursdays: 11.30am to 12.00am (Last order: 10.30pm)
Fridays & Eve of Public Holiday: 11.30am to 1.00am (Last order: 11.00pm)
Saturdays: 09.00am to 12.00am (Last order: 10.30am)
Sundays & Public Holidays: 09.00am to 11.00pm (Last order: 10.30pm)
The Star Vista
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, The Star Vista #01-42/K3, Singapore 138617 (Beside taxi stand)
Mondays to Thursdays: 11.30am to 11pm (Last order: 10.30pm)
Fridays & Eve of Public Holiday: 11.30am to 12am (Last order: 11.00pm)
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays: 11.00am to 11.00 pm (Last order: 10.30 pm)
Suntec City
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall #01-514/515, Singapore 038983 (Beside Tower 2 Office Lobby, near the Fountain of Wealth)
Monday to Sunday: 11.30am to 11pm
Lunch: 11.30am to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)
Dinner: 6pm to 10.30pm (Last order: 10pm)
10 Awesome Activities To Kick Start Your April [1-15 April]
Unfortunately, there won’t be anything to do this April…
…
…April Fools! Of course there is.
This month is one with something for everyone! There’s a run for the fitness junkies, a pet fair for the animal lovers, and a whole lot of yummy food events for the rest of us who just love to eat.
Here’s a calendar of fun and exciting activities to fill your 1-15 April! We’re not pulling your leg when we say you shouldn’t miss them.
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1. Teh Tarik Run
So you want to run, keep fit, and stay healthy. But you also can’t stay off good ol’ prata and teh tarik.
Well, Teh Tarik Run 2017 proves you can do both! At the same time, no less.
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Image Credit: Blk 1202 Unit #01-01 Seafood Centre East Coast Park, East Coast Parkway, 449881When: 9 April, 7.10am
Price: $49
It’s no news that our tiny island is a hotspot for famous international artists.
This year is no different. April’s offering is five-time #1 DJ in the world, Armin van Buuren!
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For the less acquainted, Armin is a progressive trance DJ and producer of cinematic and synth sounds.
The Embrace World Tour is closely related to Armin’s latest album ‘Embrace’, which embraces different styles, genres, and sounds.
Internationally acclaimed artists Mr. Probz, Kensington, Eric Vloeimans, Cimo Fränkel, Betsie Larkin, Angel Taylor and BullySongs will be performing live too!
Armin Only Embrace World Tour
Where: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
When: 1 April, 4.00pm-11.50pm
Probably the most luxurious event this month is the Singapore Yatch Show!
Here’s your opportunity to discover some of the world’s finest superyacht and international yacht brands.
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Image Credit: ONE°15 Marina Club, 11 Cove Drive, #01-01, Sentosa Cove, 098497When: 6-9 April
Contact no.: 6304 7950
Bonjour!
Celebrating 51 years of friendship between France and Singapore, the annual French festival Voilah! brings the ooh la la to Singapore yet again.
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Image Credit: 101-103 Cluny Park Road Singapore 259595When: 8 April-21 May
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5. Tsum Tsum Carnival
Everyone’s favourite cylindrical Disney characters have reached CapitaLand’s malls for an interactive Tsum Tsum Carnival!
You’d be lying if you said you don’t think these little creatures are cute as anything.
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Take pictures with the cylindrical-shaped figures in recreated scenes from Disney Tsum Tsum’s animation shorts.
But that’s not all! Other activities include the Ninja Castle Challenge, making your own Disney Tsum Tsum characters from Play-Doh and racing Disney Tsum Tsum Tomica die-cast cars.
So grab your family and friends for the cutest event yet!
Tsum Tsum Carnival
Where: Participating CapitaLand malls: Sembawang Shopping Centre, Lot One, Bukit Panjang Plaza, JCube, IMM, Westgate, The Star Vista, Junction 8, Plaza Singapura, Bugis Junction, Bedok Mall, Raffles City, Tampines Mall
When: 1 April
Our favourite day of the year–it’s Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day!
You heard us right. Free. Ice-cream.
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Image Credit: Scoop shops all over the countryWhen: 4 April, 12pm-8pm
This one’s for you junk food lovers out there who love to snack! (That’s all of us, really.)
World Snack Fair 2017 is here to satisfy all your sweet and salty cravings!
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This yummy exhibition will feature hundreds of different snack brands from all around the world.
Popular brands you will be familiar with include Japanese brands Meiji and Calbee. We can hear the crunch of potato chips already!
There will also be Ichiban kuji for Otakus who wish to try their luck, getting some rad anime merchandise. What’s more, a maid and butler cafe will also be set up on-site for those who enjoy themed cafes!
World Snack Fair 2017
Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3, Concourse 1-4, Singapore 039593
When: 7-8 April (9am – 10pm), 9 April (9am – 9pm)
Contact no.: 6560 5424
8. Michelin Guide Street Food Festival
Have you tried Michelin starred local food?
Now’s your chance to try food from Michelin starred eateries, all under one roof!
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This is a celebration of multi-cultural and delicious local street food. They’re coming from the kitchens of more than 12 Michelin starred restaurants and celebrated Bib Gourmand eateries.
Expect star dishes including many local street food favourites and a selection of international street cuisine!
Join us at the ambient, breezy Coliseum at RWS for a meal you won’t forget!
Michelin Guide Street Food Festival
Where: The Coliseum, Resorts World Sentosa
When: 14-15 April
Price: $20 per pax
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9. Pet Expo
You won’t have to leave Fido at home for this one.
Welcome to Pet Expo 2017!
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Bring your furry friend to the biggest pet fair this year! There will be a whole lot of businesses present, as well as educational and engaging activities focused on pets and their well-being.
Look forward to a series of informative talks and intense competitions planned to bring the pet community together!
This year, fish lovers too can look forward to participating in competitions for aquatic animals, while families can bring children to learn more about aquatic animals and marine life.
Join in on a fun-filled learning journey towards pet ownership!
Pet Expo 2017
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 7
When: 14-16 April, 11am-8pm
Price: $5 per day / $12 for 3-Day Pass (Free entry for children below 12)
Website
10. Artbox
Hipsters and art market lovers rejoice!
Artbox—Bangkok’s famous hipster market—is coming to Singapore this month.
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Image Credit: The Lawn @ Marina Bay, 8A Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018984
When: 14-16 April, 21 – 23 May, 3pm – 11pm
Price: Free entrance
Don’t be a fool this April!
Come join in on these cannot-miss events to kick off your April on a strong note. We kid you not, you’ll have a whale of a time!
Also, read Enjoy Movies By The Beach At Sunset Cinema, The First Silent Movie Experience In S’pore
These 8 Social Enterprise Eateries Serve Food From The Heart
If there’s one thing Singaporeans share, it’s a common love for food. Local eateries are constantly competing to whet our appetites with new flavours, but some have taken their fare one step further by making a social enterprise out of their businesses.
Whether it’s providing employment opportunities to the marginalised or donating profits to the less fortunate, these eateries have made it their mission to do good.
Check out these 8 social enterprise eateries! The causes they stand for only give us more reason to head out to try the cuisines they have to offer.
1. Art Bar
Get your daily coffee fix at Art Bar, a community project with Starbucks Singapore. Art Bar trains young adults with autism to handle cash and work the coffee machine, and ultimately, become fully-fledged baristas!
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Art Bar is one of the various job sites at the E2C campus of Enabling Village. Enabling Village is a cosy community in Singapore where people with different disabilities can move independently, feel accepted for who they are, and be valued for their contributions.
While you’re there, you must try the rich, chocolatey and moist Double Chocolate Chip Muffin. It goes especially well with the Cafe Latte! Other drinks include Cafe Americano, Cafe Mocha and Milo Smoothie.
Art Bar
Where: The Art Faculty By Pathlight, 01-07 Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru
Hours: 9am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday; closed on Sunday
Phone: 6513 0706
This quiet bao shop just off Upper Thomson Road is more than just another dim sum shop. Its owner, Madam Sarah Tan helps the less fortunate by giving them employment and having them make and sell their steamed buns.
Image credit: The people you’ll see running Choon Ming Bao Dian include those with a history of mental illness, the homeless, single mothers, ex-offenders and foreign workers who were cheated by their agents. Her home has even doubled as a temporary shelter for these people!
Have one of the many yummy types of bao and dimsum available for breakfast! The Dinosaur Bao, Char Siew Bao, Har Gow, and Siew Mai are just some of them. You’ll be sure to feel the warmth from your belly all the way to your heart!
Choon Ming Bao Dian
Where:
203 Toa Payoh North, #01- 1121, Singapore 310203
122 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore 560122
628 Ang Mo Kio Market & Food Centre, #01-91, Singapore 560628
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3. Crossings Cafe
The aptly named Crossings Cafe seeks to provide employment opportunities, personal development and dignity to the disadvantaged. The hope is that they will be able to cross boundaries and chart more paths in society.
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Image credit: This quaint little social enterprise is sure to not only nourish your stomach, but make you feel more connected to your community as well!
All profits made here are channeled to charitable causes. Also, it is currently collaborating with Assumption Pathway School, taking on students to work at the café as servers, cooks and baristas.
Come down and try their delicious comfort food at affordable prices. Their Signature Chilli Crab Pasta, Gula Melaka Pancake Stack, Grilled Pork and Fennel Burger, and Sweet Potato Fries are sure-bets!
Crossings Cafe
Where: 55 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187954
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat-Sun 10am-10pm
Phone: 6336 6203
Email: [email protected]
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4. Dignity Kitchen
Tucked away in Serangoon is Singapore’s first ever hawker training school. It gives practical training to people with disabilities, so they can secure stable jobs as chefs or hawkers!
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80% of its staff is disabled, and another 20% is made up of the elderly and the poor–all of which are able to achieve financial independence working here.
Dignity Kitchen is home to Singaporean favourites like rojak, chicken rice, baked goods and local desserts. You can even pre-order bento boxes for large scale events here!
Dignity Kitchen
Where: Blk 267 Serangoon Avenue 3, #02-02, Singapore 550267
Phone: 8189 7678
Email: [email protected]
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5. Eighteen Chefs
Opened by an ex-convict himself, Eighteen Chefs inspires troubled youths and people with conviction backgrounds to find positive ways to reintegrate back into society.
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Image credit: NEX Serangoon, 23 Serangoon Central, #01-57, Singapore 556083 (And other outlets)Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11.00am to 10.00pm
Telephone: 6634 4642
6. Joan Bowen Cafe
Originally opened by the owners to fulfil their special needs daughter’s wish to be a chef, Joan Bowen Café has since employed more than 10 special needs youths.
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Image credit: 9 Jalan Wangi, Singapore 349354Open: 11am to 4pm, Monday & Tuesday; 11.30am to 2.30pm, Wednesday; 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Thursday & Friday; 1pm to 9.30pm, Saturday; Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
Phone: 6281 3629
Email: [email protected]
is another cosy social enterprise that provides training and employment opportunities to the disadvantaged, so they can be integrated back into society. [caption id="attachment_23050" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]
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Those working in this establishment include people with physical or hearing impairments, recovering stroke patients and mature, vulnerable individuals.
Expect Singaporean favourites like fish head curry, beef rendang, soup kambing, hainanese chicken rice, dry laksa, char kway teow, fried carrot cake, chap chye, and many more!
New Rasa Singapura
Where: 56 Tanglin Road B1-02 Tanglin Post Office Singapore 247964 (opposite Tanglin Mall)
Open: 12noon-10pm; Closed Sundays and public holidays
Phone: 9818 8102
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8. Qita In The Park
A contagious passion to help the less fortunate was what drove the owner, Genevieve, to leave her cushy lawyer job to run a social enterprise of her own.
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Image Credit: This cafe-cum-retail shop showcases beautiful artwork on its walls for sale, in support of the artists at Pathlight. Singapore-themed gifts made by home-bound women and senior citizens are also on display.
Popular picks here include the traditional Singaporean breakfast of half boiled eggs and toast with homemade kaya, made from fresh coconut milk. Lunch sets include fragrant Kampong Chicken Curry with organic basmati rice. Yum!
Qita In The Park
Where: 20 Upper Pickering Street, Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green Community Centre
Open: 7.30am to 6pm, weekdays; 9am to 3pm, Saturday; closed on Sunday.
Phone: 6225 4318
Email: [email protected]
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These eateries are doing a world of good for those who truly need it, and it has definitely warmed our hearts. If it’s warmed yours too, come show your support for those less fortunate and taste what they have to offer!
Not only will you leave with a full belly, your heart will also be full.
Also, read Bon Appétit! 6 Legit French restaurants In Singapore That Won’t Burn A Big Hole In Your Wallet
10 Marvellous Activities to Kick Off Your March [1-15 March]
Here we are once again at the beginning of a brand new month.
If work or school has fallen into that inevitable lull, don’t worry! As always, we’ve got some awesome events lined up to help you keep things interesting this month!
Here’s a calendar of 10 not-to-be-missed activities to kick start a month to remember!
Play & Discover
1. The Pillowman
Who says the theatre scene in Singapore is dead?
Enter Pangdemonium’s restaging of The Pillowman, a nail-biting, nightmarish nursery story for grown-ups.
The dark comedy, written by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, will have you squirming at the edge of your seats, even as you roar with laughter.
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The story revolves around writer, Katurian, who is interrogated in a dark prison cell. His crime? Penning gruesome fairy tales that bear an uncanny resemblance to a series of child murders. Tensions soon mount as the line between real and fictional worlds blur in this darkly comic psycho thriller.
This sinister stunner of a play is a vicious whirlpool of thrilling storytelling and a scary examination of the very nature and purpose of art.
The Pillowman
Where: 9 Empress Pl, 179556
When: 24 February – 12 March 2017
Timings: Tue-Fri: 7.30pm, Sat: 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun: 2.30pm, Sun: 7.30pm (12 Mar 2017)
Website
2. Singapore International Jazz Festival
Put on your jazz shoes, because the Singapore International Jazz Festival (SingJazz) is back!
#SingJazz2017 promises to be a dazzling musical extravaganza, set against Singapore’s glittering, iconic skyline at Marina Bay Sands.
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Get ready for 3 days and 2 nights of world class music entertainment by some of the biggest names in jazz. Headliners include David Foster, Corinne Bailey Rae, Gilles Peterson and more! Kick back by the water as you enjoy the wind in your hair, amazing music in the air, all with a glass of bubbly in your hand!
Also, proceeds from the festival go towards the Foundation for Arts and Social Enterprise, which provides funding to nurture local jazz talents through the Jazz Academy.
Singapore Jazz Festival
Where: Marina Bay Sands Events Plaza (The Main Stage); MBS Expo and Convention Centre (The Late Show)
Address: 2 Bayfront Ave Singapore 018972
Date: 31 Mar-2 Apr 2017
Time: 4pm to 10.30pm (The Main Stage); 10pm to 4am (The Late Show)
Email: [email protected]
Website
Facebook
3. Garden Beats Festival
This March, get ready for the #summervibes at Garden Beats!
Groove to the hottest electronic tunes at Sunshine Nation’s Electronic Picnic Festival. Expect a multi-sensory experience of music, food and games, all at Fort Canning Park.
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Image credit: Fort Gate, Fort Canning Park, 11 Canning Walk Singapore 17888Date: 18 March 2017
Time: 1pm to 10.30pm
Website
4. Choking Hazard: An Exhibition About Toys
You’re never too old for toys–at least not the ones in this exhibition.
Kult will be showcasing the works of 30 artists and toy makers, in a great coming together of international artists and designers.
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Inspired by the waste of mass production and over consumption, these artists have torn apart existing toys sourced from toy markets, and remixed them into new objects. Some are gruesome, some are hilarious, and all are witty as hell.
You can even make your own art! An assembly line of pre-loved toys will be available at the gallery to take apart and re-build into your own Frankenstein-ian art piece.
Choking Hazard: An Exhibition About Toys
Where: kult, C2-5, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Singapore 228120
Dates: 17 FEB – 18 MAR 2017
Time: Mon-Fri 11am to 7pm, Sat 2pm to 7pm
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5. Singapore Design Week
Bet you didn’t know there was a national agency for design.
Well, the Design Singapore Council’s mission is to develop our design sector to make life better. Sounds good to us.
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What’s better, its annual Singapore Design Week is back!
Get artsy home goods at the International Furniture Fair, experience robust collaborations between local designers and the industry at Singaplural, or get inspired at the ‘Innovation By Design’ Conference.
Expect a week of Singapore’s creative culture and ecosystem that integrates design and creativity into our everyday life!
Singapore Design Week
Where: Multiple venues
When: 3012 March 2017
Phone: 6333 3737
Email: [email protected]
Website
Facebook
Eat
6. PasarBella & Friends Go to Town
Here’s the perfect post workday idea: PasarBella & Friends Go to Town returns for the third iteration of its special pop-up market at this year’s i Light Marina Bay!
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Image credit: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, 10 Bayfront Avenue 018956Date: 3 – 26 March 2017
Time: 5.00pm – 11.00pm (Sunday – Thursday) 5.00pm – 12 midnight (Friday – Saturday)
Website
7. terratoria OLA
Prep your stomachs for a gastronomical adventure.
Michelin starred Chef Daniel (OLA Cocina Del Mar) and Chef Seita (terra) will come together for a one day only affair that is terratoria OLA!
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Image credit: OLA Cocina Del Mar
Address: Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, #01-06 12 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018982
Date: 12 March 2017, 12pm to 4pm
Price: $150++
Reservations: +65 6604 7050
Email: [email protected]
Website
Facebook
8. Singapore Cocktail Festival
Mix it up at Asia’s largest celebration of cocktails this March!
The inaugural Singapore Cocktail Festival promises to be an immersive experience that will excite the palates of novices and aficionados alike.
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With a mish mash of activities to Taste, Learn and Play, you’ll get to interact with a truly global lineup of mixologists. Features include some of Singapore’s best cocktail bars, as well as world class bartenders from cocktail cities like Hong Kong, London, New York, Seoul and Tokyo.
Excite your palate at the experiential cocktail village, nurture the budding mixologist in you at the workshops, or jump in a themed cocktail party!
Singapore Cocktail Festival
Where: Multiple venues
When: Thursday March 16 2017 – Tuesday March 21 2017
Email: [email protected]
Website
Facebook
9. Singapore Restaurant Week
The concept of Restaurant Week is unbelievably simple.
Dining City is offering limited seats for a special 3-course lunch and dinner at established local restaurants–for a fraction of their usual prices.
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This 3-course menu will be offered at an irresistible fixed price of S$35++ for dinner and S$25++ for lunch all through the week.
Some of these luxe restaurants include the fancy 1919 Waterboat House, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse Singapore, Privé Grill, and Lewin Terrace.
What are you waiting for? Reserve your tables as soon as possible–we don’t know when’s the next time you’ll be able to savour this spread at such good prices.
Singapore Restaurant Week
Where: Participating restaurants
Date: 25 March 2017 – 1 April 2017
Email: [email protected]
Website
Who can resist a good flea and art market?
Much less one in the heart of 20 dazzling light art installations from 9 different countries. Enter Hypefest @ i Light Marina Bay!
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Here is your one stop shop for artisanal goods featuring over 50 indie labels. Find eco-friendly crafted gifts and even personalized merchandise!
We won’t say more! Come down and experience it all for yourself. It’ll be an evening of pleasant discovery that’s sure to excite!
Hypefest @ i Light Marina Bay
Date: 3 Mar 2017 – 26 Mar 2017
Time: 4.00pm to 11.00pm
Venue: Marina Bay Seating Gallery Platform 20 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039805
Website
Excited yet? With this list of the freshest events, yummiest food spots, and shopping opportunities, there’s no reason to say “Singapore got nothing to do”!
Grab your friends and family, and kick back at these cannot miss activities! They’re sure to offer a well-deserved break from the work desk to keep you going all through the month.
Keep calm and March on!
Also read, These Light Art Installations Popping Up At Marina Bay Will Make You See Nature In A Whole New Light
A Look Back At 2016: 7 Food Trends That Got Singaporeans Queuing
As true blue Singaporeans, we are definitely no strangers to crazy long queues. And by crazy, we mean queues lasting for a good 2 hours and more. Year after year, we see them forming. Year after year, we joined them. Now that 2016 is coming to an end, let’s do a quick round-up on the food trends that got us voluntarily joining the queues.
1. Michelin-Starred Hawker Stalls
Earlier in July, when two hawker stalls were awarded a Michelin star each, we witnessed people of all ages chiong down in throngs to try their food.
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Who wouldn’t, if it means getting to taste Michelin-approved food for less than $5?
Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle at Chinatown Food Complex dishes out its famous chicken rice at $2 per plate. Even its most expensive dish, the Pork Ribs Rice, is priced at $3.
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At Crawford Lane, the other Michelin-starred Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle also saw long queues forming. Singaporeans wanted to have a go at their $5 bowl of Bak Chor Mee.
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We Singaporeans know our stuff. When we see good deals like this, we flock down like birds, even if it means queuing for hours in the heat.
Also, read The Full List Of Michelin Guide Singapore 2016 – How Many Have You Tried?
2. Salted Egg Yolk Anything and Everything
Remember that period of time, when almost every other food item seemed to be infused with salted egg yolk? Even McDonald’s had hopped on the bandwagon.
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Salted egg yolk croissant, salted egg yolk chips, salted egg yolk lava toast… the list goes on.
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Snaking queues in eateries, bakeries and even coffee shops became a common sight when the salted egg yolk craze was at its peak. And we reckon it will still be that way in the new year ahead.
Also, read 6 Seriously Addictive Salted Egg Yolk Snacks You Must Try In SG!
3. Cheese Tarts
The cheese tart trend started when Hokkaido based BAKE opened its first store in Singapore in April.
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With its signature yellow box, this is a brand most cheese lovers are familiar with. Yet eating BAKE cheese tarts do not come easy at all. It comes at the expense of having to queue for more than 2 hours for them.
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In its heyday, cheese tarts were the rage. Even neighbourhood bakeries jumped on the bandwagon and hawked cheese tarts. Prominent bakeries like BreadTalk and Prima Deli created their own versions of the cheese tart too.
Perhaps there is just something about that measured sweetness of fluffy cheese atop a flavourful crust that draws in the crowd.
Also, read BAKE Cheese Tart Continues Singapore Invasion At Its Second Outlet In Westgate Mall!
4. Themed Cafés
The feverish craze for cutesy cartoon characters seemed to have translated to widespread popularity in their themed cafes as well.
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When Hello Kitty Café first opened at Changi Airport in May, more than 100 people waited to enter, queuing for two hours or more just to get inside.
Sounds long? Wait till we get to Pokemon.
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At Pokemon Cafe’s first opening, which was also in May, fans of Pokemon had to wait for as long as 5 hours just to enter the café.
Yet the most amazing thing is, 5 hours was not any form of deterrence at all.
The latest themed café to open its doors to customers with much fanfare is the Gudetama Café.
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Queues stretched for up to 2 hours and are expected to remain this way for the upcoming few months at least.
5. Tai Cheong Bakery
Famous for its egg tarts and other pastries, Tai Cheong Bakery, a renowned Hong Kong brand, made its way onto Singapore shores in mid-November.
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With a dine in-concept introduced, it has become common for customers to queue for close to 2 hours to get seats. Yet the crowd just keeps growing.
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At a slightly pricey cost of $1.90 per egg tart, egg tart lovers have no qualms about waiting in line to have a taste of the buttery crust that is all the rage in Hong Kong.
6. Froyo
It all started with Llao Llao, queues were formed for a cup of frozen yogurt with toppings that cost $6.95. With that, new players entered the fray.
Kokopanda serves your regular froyo, but with a twist. It has a new product called Black Yogo Frozen Yoghurt, which is made from edible activated charcoal as well as roasted coconut husk.
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This latest innovation to the frozen yoghurt family has led to long queues for froyo stores once again and it certainly does not look like it’s going to become a dying trend anytime soon.
7. Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant
Unagi may not have caught on with Singaporeans quite as well as some other items on this list, but this sweet Japanese eel looks like it has the potential to become something big.
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Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant opened in October this year to healthy crowds and looks set to maintain its strong customer base. Perhaps it might even become a trend of 2017.
Now that we have looked back on the food trends that got us voluntarily joining long queues in 2016, perhaps it is time to take a step back for a quick reflection. Which of these queues resulted in a new experience and were worth our time?
Come 2017, a host of new food options may take our country by storm. But how many of 2016’s trends will remain? Will froyo continue to evolve in 2017 and become more popular? Will our love for cheese tarts disappear?
Whatever it is, I am sure we can all agree that Singaporeans know no boundaries when it comes to food. The amount of time and money that we are willing to spend on food trends is astounding, but at least we can be comforted that our F&B industry will continue to thrive even in a slowing economy.
Also, read Serious Foodies Only: Here Are The Best Restaurants In Singapore For 2016!
Serious Foodies Only: Here Are The Best Restaurants In Singapore For 2016!
“Some people live to eat, others eat to live. But I am sure we all agree that food will always have a special place in our stomach, and in our hearts.”
These were the opening words by Minister for Manpower, Lim Swee Say, as he kicked off the annual Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) Epicurean Star Award Gala Dinner.
The purpose of the dinner? To honour innovative F&B establishments that curate unique dining and culinary concepts, and that provide culinary and service excellence.
https://www.facebook.com/ras.org.sg/videos/568818463304452/
Alas, this means that the winners are truly the best restaurants in Singapore. Here’s the 
They were awarded the Best Asian Restaurant (Chain) and you can look forward to a menu of delectable and authentic Korean food.
Seoul Yummy pays meticulous attention to their food preparation process. Hence, spices and ingredients are specially imported from Korea, giving their food that authentic, rich and appetising Korean flavour.
We had to give the Andong Jjim Dak a try. This flavourful dish is a potpourri of tender pieces of chicken, vegetables and chewy Korean glass noodles cooked in a ganjang(soy)-based sauce.
Promotion
Enjoy an order of Andong Jjim Dak at only $28 (U.P. $39.90).
Terms & conditions:
1) Available at all outlets
2) This promotion is valid from 5 December to 31 December 2016.
3) Other terms and conditions may apply.
Seoul Yummy
For addresses and opening hours, 
The avant-garde ambience of the teahouse is going to tease your senses and tantalise your taste buds.
At the media session, we had the opportunity to try the Boston Love Boat Ciponio. The name of the dish sounds intimidating but it is actually a simple, warm and hearty seafood stew. It’s cooked in a tomato-based sauce, baked with en feuillantine, and served with a side of crunchy arugula salad.
Our ambassador, Diana, was at the tasting. Here’s her experience:
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With such amazing food and atmosphere, it’s no wonder that they were awarded the Best Café this year.
Promotion
Customers enjoy 15% off items ordered from the dinner menu.
Terms & conditions:
1) This promotion is valid from 5 December to 31 December 2016.
2) (Weekdays ONLY excluding public holidays).
3) This promotion is applicable for Arteastiq’s dinner menu only.
4) This promotion shall not be used in conjunction with other promotions, specials, and/or privileges.
5) Other terms and conditions may apply.
Arteastiq Mandarin Gallery
Mandarin Gallery, #04-14/15, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Weekday, 11AM – 10:30PM; Weekend, 10AM – 10:30PM
6235 8370/ 6235 8705
