Christmas is the season of giving and sharing; it is a season for all things glittery and pretty.
This Christmas, The Icing Room has prepared attractive prizes such as ipad mini, Canon camera, Selphy photo printer, Universal Studios Singapore passes, Golden Village gold class vouchers, etc worth up to $2000 to give away!
All you have to do is purchase The Icing Room’s Mini DIY Yule Log set ($18.80) and put on your creative thinking cap.
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Goodwood Park Hotel warrants attention with surprising elements each year; this year’s new attractions include novel creations inspired by the unique flavours of Singapore –a commingling of flavours that will ring bells of delight.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate party at home, or seeking a lavish meal at any of the hotel’s dining establishments –they’ve got it covered.
Baked Singapura Turkey with Homemade Pineapple-Cucumber Achar, Yellow Basmati Rice & Curry ($188, serves 8-12)
An unforgettable item: the Baked Singapura Turkey with Homemade Pineapple-Cucumber Achar, Yellow Basmati Rice & Curry –a newly introduced item available for takeaway from the Deli. Goodwood Park Hotel brings Asian flavours to the Christmas table with the unconventional pairing of turkey and curry, which actually works. The mix of spices includes curry powder, tumeric powder, chilli, lemongrass, garlic and ginger.
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Spice Boutique – located at the entrance of Spice Market Café – houses an array of over 100 varieties of dried herbs and exotic spices, together with an assortment of curry powders, which will ignite your culinary imagination in a whirlwind tour. They are available for purchase, or simply for your exploration pleasures –to expand your knowledge on the diverse range and endless applications. Herbs and spices are great for enhancing the flavour of your dishes without adding artificial flavourings or fat.
Spice Market Café is an informal buffet-style restaurant, marketed as international, but tends to be heavily Asian influenced. The restaurant is pork-free, although obtaining a Halal certificate still poses a challenge for them, especially for items like sashimi.
One thing that disappointed me was the lack of traditional Penang cuisine, but the scrumptious spread made up for it. After all, we’re in Penang, and you can get Penang food everywhere else.
The spread is determined by the season and availability of ingredients, but variety and quality are two factors that remain consistent.
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As we are counting down to Christmas, don’t forget to make reservations for your festive celebrations in advance to avoid disappointment!
As Christmas lightings brighten the roads of Orchard, Mandarin Orchard Singapore gears up with sumptuous dining and Christmas goodies that will leave you with unforgettably sweet memories.
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Before you get caught up in a frenzy of last minute shopping just days before Christmas, it is always good to plan ahead! Cold Storage supermarkets are well stocked with an extensive selection of festive goodies from foods to wines to gift ideas to party solutions. How thoughtful of them to get everything covered!
Scroll down for some of the items you can find at Cold Storage supermarkets.
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Do you still remember the NYDC outlet outside The Heeren? It was a favourite hangout spot for teenagers back in those days. That was my first memory of NYDC. My friends who used to hang out there rave about the mudpies all the time. Those days will remain as memories though, as NYDC has moved out of the Heeren precinct. If you’re craving for mudpies in the orchard vicinity, head to the nearest outlet at Wheelock Place.
Their very first outlet (and also their flagship outlet) is in –which was launched 17 years ago in 1995. Today, NYDC has six outlets islandwide and has ventured into the international market, with six outlets overseas.
To commemorate its “Super Sweet 17”, it introduces more than 20 new items on the menu.
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I’m never the kind who believes in the extraordinary, the supernatural, or the unknown; I am probably the least religious person you’d ever know. But Feng Shui is not something I would dismiss as mere superstition. I’m still baffled by the science and studies behind it, but it is through experience that I know it actually works.
This article is a general guide for the upcoming year, 2013, which is derived from studies and calculations based on previous decades and centuries.
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For those of you who have yet to fall in love with Fine Palate Café, it is an off-the-beaten-track bistro along Waterloo Street that’s managed to stand out with its deliciously simple concept. Classic dishes are enlivened with boldly innovative techniques and a cosmopolitan perspective while still keeping things uncomplicated and unpretentious.
Dolcetto by Basilico; this gleaming store on the first level of Regent Singapore is embellished with stitched Italian leather detailing, and boasts polished and richly-veined Carrera marble. Dangling above the counters are European blown-glass pendants; surrounding you is an endless array of all-things-Italian –it is possible to feel transported to Italy, from the moment you enter, to the minute you fill the orange leather shopping baskets with your favourite Italian goodies.
This could potentially be Singapore’s own ‘Little Italy’.
Dolcetto is Basilico’s casual counterpart – a gourmet pasticceria – offering Italian coffee, sweet treats, freshly baked goods and specially imported merchandises.
After years of tranquillity and mundanity, Tiong Bahru welcomes a new watering hole to the scene. Launched in October 2012, Coq & Balls offers a friendly and laidback venue that caters to the restless night owls living in the vicinity, who are seeking for a nightspot to hang out or unwind after a stressful day at work.
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The much-anticipated festive season is approaching; don’t we all look forward to the year-end celebration that includes feasting and presents?
Din Tai Fung is my favourite place to go to for ‘xiao long baos’ (steamed pork dumplings), while Famous Amos is one of my favourite brands for cookies. I’m pretty sure plenty of you out there can totally relate. This festive promotion will bring smiles to your faces.
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Satiate your cravings for fine dining fare without putting a major dent in your wallet –2fifteen Kitchen is a ‘Frenchly’ restaurant helmed by local Chef Kenny Yeo, whose culinary skills were honed at several top restaurants in Singapore including Les Amis, and a Michelin 3 Star Hotel restaurant in France.
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This post is dedicated to my cousin who’ll be celebrating her second anniversary with her husband-to-be at Oasia Hotel.
Upon my recommendation in my previous blog post, the loving couple booked a Club Room at Oasia Hotel for the weekend, where they will enjoy exclusive perks that Deluxe and Superior rooms are not entitled to.
There are a total of 100 Club Rooms, 4 Club Suites, 224 Deluxe Rooms and 88 Superior Rooms in the 25-story high building.
In-room amenities that set the Club Rooms apart from the other rooms are: the 46-inch LCD interactive television, unlimited broadband Internet access, bath amenities from Thann, Nespresso coffee-making facilities and complimentary mini bar. Guests also receive daily newspapers in the mornings during their stay.
The Living Room, Oasia’s Club Lounge, is set on the 22nd storey, offering utmost privacy, exclusive to Club guests only.
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It was a year ago when I last visited Stellar at 1-Altitude… it was one of my best dining experiences ever.
Remarkable food coupled with spectacular views, it is only befitting to name the restaurant Stellar.
This year, I’m back for their new Stellar Experience –it is an inspiring new dining experience that brings creativity and interaction to the table, leaving diners with lasting memories.
The Stellar Experience begins from the very moment you enter the premises. You take a minutes-long lift ride up to the highest point – which is also the highest rooftop bar in Singapore on level 63, known for its unobstructed 360-degree view – to enjoy pre-dinner aperitifs at a specially designated corner of 1-Altitude bar and gallery, on ‘The Edge’.
Watch the sky change colours as the sun begins to set…
The sky then showers the rooftop bar with its glimmering moonlight and shimmering stars. Accompanied by fine libations, you don’t need a reason to propose a toast.
After enjoying a tipple of two, diners proceed to the dining area on level 62, to embark on a gastronomic experience that will be no less magnificent than anticipated.
The new Stellar Experience offers a whole new level of fine dining, allowing diners to design their own 4,5 or 6-course meal from a well thought out tasting menu, with more than 15 exquisite dishes to choose from –comprising newly crafted dishes accompanied by a few Stellar signatures.
The pricings are as follows: $95++ per person for 4 courses, $120++ per person for 5 courses, $140++ per person for 6 courses.
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