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This Bakery Makes Millennial Lao Po Bings With Flavors Like Tokyo Banana, Thai Milk Tea And More

If you frequently travel to Thailand, you’ll probably have heard of or seen April’s Bakery around.

With 60 outlets scattered across the country, their home-made pies are now available in Singapore not just in Tampines, but also in the CBD. Located at the bustling food hall at the basement of One Raffles Place, this branch is much more accessible to those of us who, well, don’t live in the extreme east of Singapore.

While April’s Bakery has its roots in Thailand, their pies are unmistakably Cantonese at heart. Bearing some similarity to the traditional Wife Cake, or lao po bing, April’s Bakery puts its own spin on the pie by switching up its flavours and fillings!

Think Thai Milk Tea, Matcha Latte, Tokyo Banana, Sweet Potato… The list goes on.

Some of their pies come filled with a tasty paste and custard combo, while others have a purely paste filling.

Priced at at just $2, these affordable pies are perfect for breakfast or a midday snack when you get a case of the munchies.

The Story Of April’s Bakery

The original April’s Bakery in Thailand started out as a small, obscure bakery in Central Plaza Ratchada-Rama III shopping centre. Selling cakes, biscuits and pastries, its founder, Nathanaporn Euawanthanakhun, started baking pies after discovering a love for roast pork pies during a trip to Hong Kong.

That inspired her to come up with her own signature pie recipe, which eventually led her to expand her range to include flavours like Taro, Custard and Matcha Latte. To date, the bakery has over 30 pie flavours in Thailand, including both sweet and savoury varieties!

Pies For Every Preference

Unfortunately for us, April’s Bakery’s Singapore outlets currently only sell their sweet pies.

The signature flavour at April’s Bakery is Thai Milk Tea. Filled with a mixture of custard and paste, fans of Thai milk tea will likely enjoy this pie that’s rich and creamy, without being overly sweet.

Other custard-paste pies include the Matcha Latte, Custard and the Singapore-exclusive Tokyo Banana. Not available even in Thailand, this is hands down one of our favourites of the lot.

Some favourites among the health-conscious (and apparently, the gym-going crowd at One Raffles Place) are the Pumpkin and Sweet Potato pies that come with no added sugar. While much more subdued in flavour, the natural sweetness of Pumpkin and Sweet Potato really come through in these pies.

Durian lovers, here’s another durian-flavoured pastry to add to your must-try list. The latest flavour to hit the shelves at April’s Bakery, these will surely not disappoint.

While most of these pies are best enjoyed warm, we were told that you can also enjoy the custard-paste pies cold – and even with a scoop of ice cream!

If you’re working in the CBD area and are ever feeling peckish, grab one of April’s Bakery’s delicious pies. With such a wide variety of flavours, it’ll take you a while to work your way through all the pies to figure out which ones are your favourites.

Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, something healthy, or something to fill you up, April’s Bakery got just the thing!

April’s Bakery
Address: #B1-38 1 Raffles Place, One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7am – 7pm
Contact: 8122 7604
Website

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Get High (Literally) At This Party – 1-Altitude Is Throwing A Beach Party 63 Floors Above The CBD

Attention party-goers and beach-lovers alike! We’ve gotten word of a fantastic one-of-a-kind party that combines two of our favourite things: the beach and breath-taking views!

Summertime Madness 

Happening at 1-Altitude, one of Singapore’s premier bars, Summertime Madness is one beach party that will have you partying till dawn. The fourth edition of this annual affair, Summertime Madness will happen in June over 1 epic weekend.

1-Altitude will be pulling out all the stops at this mini beach-fest. Not only will there be a sand pit with beach toy floats, party-goers will also get the chance to catch roving acts such as LED twirlers.

The theme this year is White Beach, so come decked in white! Bring your flower crowns, sunnies, flip flops, and take your favourite bikini out for a spin!

What’s a party without drinks? The bartenders at 1-Altitude have crafted a cocktail just for this event! Called ‘Summer Splash’, this heavenly concoction is crafted using yuzu, peach puree, fresh lemon juice and Jim Beam citrus–a refreshing cocktail that truly captures the spirit of a beach party!

Looking for stronger poison to bring out your inner party animal? Explore the mobile beach bars that will be offering up alcoholic beverages from Bacardi, Moet Ice Imperial and Grey Goose!

Image Credit: 1-Altitude

Entry for Summertime Madness is tagged at $35 from 6pm – 9pm, and includes 1 Housepour and 1 Summertime Cocktail. If you’re keen to hit the party while it’s in full swing, entry is tagged at $40 after 9pm, and will include 1 Premium Pour and 1 Summertime Cocktail!

Decked in your best beach ensemble with a couple of drinks in hand, and with DJs Leonard T and Jack T on the decks, it’s bound to be a beach party you’ll never forget!

Summer Madness Presents White Beach
Address: 1- Altitude, 63/F, One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Date: 2 – 3 June, Fri- Sat
Time: 6pm till late

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