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CONTENTSPREMIER ISSUE 2014

NOW & THEN

12 Elegance Revisited14 Words with Kristoff er Luczak16 Inspiring a Chain Reac on

ATTRACTIONS18 Tunnel Vision24 Beyond Orchard Road31 My Singapore Weekend36 Singapore, A Food Safari42 Eastern Pleasures

PHOTO ESSAY48 Performance Art

DINING54 Time for Tapas56 Refi ned Revelry58 Casual Class60 A Royal Feast62 For The Love of Port

BAR & CLUBS64 Five Cocktail Bars with A Local Twist68 The Great Singapore Cra Beer Crawl

SPA & HEALTH72 A Spa is Born74 Ge ng The Spa Treatment76 Spa News78 On Your Bike82 Seven Silly Mistakes People

Make about Their Health

84 Improve Your Quality of Life with Pilates

86 Fitness in The City

SHOPPING90 The Mini Alterna ve

Shopping Guide

FASHION94 Dressed to Thrill

ARTS98 Gillman Barracks: A Gaggle of Galleries104 Flower Story

DIRECTORY106 Directory

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SOAPBOX

Although long admired for its modern effi ciency, excellent urban planning and clean safe environment, Singapore nonetheless has still tended to suffer from an image problem up until very recently. Often labelled as sterile and without character, it was not a destination that could compare itself with the excitement of Bangkok or the energy of Ho Chi Minh for example. How things have changed!

In the past decade, the city has transformed itself at breakneck speed and is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, offering an amazing choice of attractions and activities

for the visitor to enjoy. In fact, the city has just been voted the top travel destination for 2015 by Lonely Planet so the time for visit is now.

Having lived for many years in Jakarta and Bangkok, it has been exciting to witness Singapore become such a modern cosmopolitan city at such pace. Apart from being a fi nancial hub, Singapore now is a world food capital, complete with fl ourishing art, fashion and music scenes. The nightlife now rocks later than its neighbours, and the city is competing with New York and London to be the cocktail capital of the world!

Inspired by the opening of integrated resorts Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa, together with hosting the world’s only Formula One night race, the city-state is now the destination of choice for a wide range of tourists and business travellers.

There is obviously much more to the city than the gleaming new skyscrapers of the CBD, the legendary malls of Orchard Road and the attractions of Sentosa.

At Now! Singapore, we will reveal more of this diverse city’s character, introducing our readers to the more colourful sides of the city not often featured in the international travel media.

I hope Now! Singapore will inspire readers to experience the different sides to Singapore. We’ll do our best to keep you up-to-date on all the city has to offer, so don’t just come for a few days, stay a little longer and get a much better appreciation of this diverse and exciting destination.

Justin Eeles

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SPLASH OUT The Four Seasons Singapore recently celebrated the launch of its newly renovated pool terrace and event space on the 20th fl oor of the hotel. The result of mul -million dollar makeover, this much-improved space now off ers an ideal loca on for special events, product launches or cocktail par es. With stunning views of the cityscape, the outdoor terrace stretches around a resort-style pool. Adjacent to the pool, two generous light-fi lled event rooms, Windows East and Windows West, provide a stylish interior solu on to larger events and gatherings. For more informa on, visit www.fourseasons.com/singapore

THE SPICE IS RIGHTNamed a er the founder of the St Regis hotel group, Astor Bar at the St Regis Singapore remains at the forefront of the city’s burgeoning cocktail bar scene. One signature cocktail sure to make an impression is their Chilli Padi Mary, a local tribute to the iconic Bloody Mary. With fresh chilli, Chinese ginger and lemongrass replacing the more tradi onal ingredients, the Chilli Padi Mary is sure to please local tastes for spice.

October marked the global anniversary of the Bloody Mary itself and the hotel featured this iconic drink in a special trio at Astor Bar with the Chilli Padi Mary and the St Regis Houston’s Harry’s Texas Bloody Mary at $23++ per fl ight.

For more informa on, contact astorbar.com, stregissingapore.com

GUSTO ITALIANODiners at Dolce Vita at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore can enjoy the culinary skills of visi ng Austrian chefs Karl and Rudolph Obouer from October 30 to November 2. The brothers have won numerous accolades for their cuisine, including two Michelin stars for their restaurant in Werfen Austria for 12 years running. With dishes like Raw Alpine Salmon, served with grapefruit marmalade, horseradish and zucchini and the Saddle of Lamb with sour cream radish, parsley paste and sweet potato, the menu is split into either a four or fi ve-course lunch at $88++ and $128++ per person or the choice of a fi ve-course or seven-course dinner at $128++ and $188++ Bu on appe to!

For more informa on, contact +65 6885 3500, mandarinoriental.com


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FROM THE RICKHOUSEThe Regent Singapore recently celebrated the opening of the much an cipated cocktail bar and lounge Manha an. This glamourous escape, inspired by the elegant 19th century cocktail houses of New York, features the world’s fi rst in-hotel Rickhouse, a barrel room used to age whiskies and other spirits.

With a stand-alone ‘Ingredients Room’ to compliment the Rickhouse, the stage is set to create some inven ve new cocktails and at Manha an the job goes to mixologist Ricky Paiva.

With a selec on of unusual ingredients, a dedica on to detail and a collec on of fi ne ar sanal spirits to work with, Paiva has created a drinks menu of 25 seasonally-rota ng cocktails, all inspired by Manha an’s iconic districts like Spanish Harlem, The Theatre District and Wall Street.

Must-tries include the solera-aged Negroni, the house-made tradi onal Rock and Rye and a unique Manha an served on a trolley to guests’ personal tastes. To compliment the eclec c choice of cocktails, chef Nicholas Trosien has created a menu of classic American delicacies including Shrimp Ceviche Tacos, the Maine Lobster Roll and Street Style Hot Dogs. For more informa on, contact +65 6725 3377, regenthotels.com/singapore


FINAL FRENZYSingapore became the fi rst city in the Asia Pacifi c region to host the WTA Finals this year, held between October 17-26 at the new Singapore Sports Hub. This was the fi rst of fi ve WTA Finals held at the Sports Hub over the next fi ve years. The top eight female players in the world qualifi ed for the singles draw, a round-robin event this year won by Serena Williams. The top eight doubles teams competed in a single elimina on draw for the doubles tle, won this year by Cara Black and Sania Mirza. Recently re red superstar Li Na was named as the offi cial ambassador for the Singapore event for 2014 and 2015 and offi cially opened the event with tennis legends like Mar na Navra lova, Chris Evert, Tracy Aus n, Marion Bartoli, Iva Marjoli and Mary Pierce also present.

For more informa on, visit www.WTAFinals.com

PILOXING WITH CORTNEY

Fans of the high-energy exercise regime got the chance to prac ce with Senior Master

Trainer Cortney Gornall in Singapore on the 17th of

October. Having worked with a long list of Hollywood stars,

Courtney brought her version of this fun blend of pilates, boxing

and dance to Jurong East Sports Centre. For more informa on,

contact: myac vesg.com

FRAMEDThe fourth Singapore Interna onal Photography Fes val runs from October 4th to November 30th at selected venues across the city, including the Na onal Museum, the Singapore Art Museum, the ArtScience Museum and the Na onal Library. Featuring the work of 48 photographers from 23 countries, including Indonesian ar sts Debbie Tea and Rony Zakaria (see photos), this biennial exhibi on is the largest yet, with twice as many exhibitors as the previous show in 2012. For more informa on, contact sipf.sg

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Paolo Randone has recently been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage, at Singapore’s iconic Raffl es Hotel. With extensive experience in the industry, including many years in Jakarta – he was part of the team that brought the legendary Zigolinis to the city at the Mandarin in the 1990s – he was recently involved in developing the fast expanding creative restaurant concepts at Deliciae Hospitality Management in Singapore. We caught up with him over lunch at The Raffl es Grill to ask him about his new appointment.

What is it like to be working in a fi ve-star hotel environment again after your experience building new restaurant concepts at Delicae?It’s a fantastic feeling to be working at Raffl es. It’s a very different environment of course but Raffl es is a very special hotel so I’m very excited about the new challenge.

How does Raffl es differ from other hotels you have worked for?Well you cannot compare Raffl es to other hotels I have worked at because Raffl es is more than just a hotel, it’s an institution, a historical monument to the style and romance of travel in the past, which still delivers an extraordinary experience to visitors now in the 21st century.

What are the main challenges that lie ahead?I think we need to change the public perspective on the hotel. Everybody knows about Raffl es and has maybe visited once in the past to look at the architecture but they are not necessary aware of the amazing quality we

have here at our restaurants. Take the Raffl es Grill here for instance, our chef Mikael Calvez is doing amazing things in the kitchen at very competitive prices. Our two-course Business Lunch is just S$48, which is amazing value and not what the public might associate with the hotel .

Has Singapore got a lot to offer visitors?Modern day Singapore is a wonderfully diverse destination to visit with more than enough attractions and points of interest to keep visitors entertained for many days. It’s not just a shopping destination so I’d encourage people to go beyond Orchard Road and dig a little deeper.

W ould you encourage visitors to come back and experience the hotel again?Yes of course, it’s not just a museum that you visit once, it’s one of the best hotels in the world, with some of the highest standards you will fi nd anywhere. Take our Wine Director Stephane Soret - he is one of the leading authorities on wine in Asia and heads a growing

team of local sommeliers he has trained in the hotel, so guests can enjoy a supreme wine experience. With over 800 labels in the hotel’s cellar, this should be the fi rst place that wine enthusiasts visit when in Singapore. It’s one of the many surprises the hotel has to offer!

How else has the hotel surprised you?Well the most surprising thing is the way I feel when I leave for home in the evenings. After having spent a day in the hotel’s grounds, I feel almost disorientated going out into the noise and traffi c of the modern city. Being here is like an escape, a magical gateway to a time when people were less busy and spent more time enjoying their surroundings. So that’s what I would recommend, come to Raffl es and spend some quality time in the hotel, enjoy the Business Lunch at Raffl es Grill, the famous High Tea at The Tiffi n Room or the Sunday Brunch at the Billiard Room and then relax in the grounds and let the hotel work its magic.

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Kristoffer Luczak was Executive Chef of the Oberoi in Bali before moving to The Peninsula in Bangkok and then Raffl es Hotel in Singapore. Now Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage at Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd in Macau, he is still a frequent visitor to Singapore. We caught up with him for some local food tips.

What food do you most miss from Singapore?Where to start? I’m a big fan of Peranakan cuisine and love local dishes like the Bak Kut Teh on Seng Poh Road in Tiong Bahru, the Whamp oa Nan Xiang Chicken Rice and the Chilli Crab at Long Beach on the East Coast Road. Other must-tries are the sambal stingray and sate stalls at Lau Pa Sat, the Fish Head Curry at Banana Leaf Apolo and the Malay/Indian cuisine at Zam Zam on North Bridge Road. And of course I miss the addictive sweet tea with condensed milk to start the day.

What would be your ideal Singapore breakfast?Kaya Toast or Roti Prata is diffi cult to beat, especially with lots of sweet tea to wash it down!

How does the culinary scene in Singapore compare to Macau?It’s very different. Macau has much older food traditions. Since the 1550’s, the Macanese food scene has been more infl uenced by regional Chinese cuisine, so if you have a Teochew dish in Macau it’s more authentic, whereas in Singapore the dish will have developed to local tastes and ingredients. Western kitchens or non-Asian cuisines are also not so developed or popular in Macau where the focus is on mainly Cantonese and regional Chinese cooking.

How is Singapore unique?It’s a multi-cultural metropolitan Asian melting pot that is ever-changing and developing. From an F&B point of view, it’s amazing to have such a wide choice of good food available, from the city’s sophisticated top tables down to the hawker centres across the city.

What would be your perfect day in Singapore?I’d start the day with Kaya toast and sweet tea, then ride my motorbike around River Valley and Upper Thomson Road before dropping in to lunch at Imperial Treasure, one of my favourite Chinese restaurants in Singapore. After riding

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around a bit more enjoying the greenery and traffi c-free roads, I’d head to Club Street Social on Gemmill Lane for a G&T, something they have perfected there. Club Street has a great choice of international bars and restaurants but for dinner I’d head to Little India for Fish Head Curry at The Banana Leaf Apolo.

After dinner I might catch some live music in one of the many pubs and bars in Little India and then maybe end the night with supper at the iconic Zam Zam on North Bridge Road. It’s open until 11pm and the murtabak here is fantastic.


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ALL-DAY DININGThe Cliff ord Pier, the stylish new restaurant at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, is now off ering all-day dining for those looking to idle away a few hours enjoying the restaurant’s crea ve take on local fl avours and the elegant historical surrounds. The impressive dining hall seats over 200 guests and features a menu of tradi onal hawker food, reinvented with fl air by the kitchen team. Feast on dishes like The Cliff ord Pier Laksa, Fried Carrot Cake with Sweet Soy Prawns and the unique Two genera ons of Rickshaw Noodles - Chef Zheng’s homage to his father and grandfather’s cooking. Other dishes to look out for include Indonesian-inspired Nasi Goreng and a Wagyu Beef Rendang. For more informa on, contact The Fullerton Bay Hotel, ph +65 6333 8388, www.fullertonbayhotel.com

Get into the Christmas spirit early with the lively musical Junior Claus, performed at The DBS Arts Centre from the 31st of October un l the 14th of December. With Santa Claus falling into a deep sleep and the Christmas spirit threatened forever due to the evil plans of Grumpo the greedy elf, will Junior Claus return and save the day? For more informa on and ckets, contact www.sis c.com or call +65 6348 5555.


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Zhang Tingjun gave up a promising career in broadcast journalism to start the fund-raising non-profi t organization The Chain Reaction Project in 2009. A former member of the Singapore national netball team, she saw the opportunity to use sport as a means for raising awareness and support for community-based projects around South East Asia.

Since its inception The Chain Reaction Project has developed into an international movement, attracting a growing number of participants to its campaigns, which organize sporting events to highlight communities in need. We met with Ms. Tingjun to discuss how the movement has managed to keep its momentum so successfully.

How did you come up with the idea behind The Chain Reaction Project?It was purely by chance. I was competing in the Tour de Timor with three team mates that I met just prior to the event. After learning more about the history of Timor Leste, and the signifi cance of the race, we decided to use the opportunity to raise awareness and much needed funds for a cause on the ground that resonated with the team.

What was the inspiration behind this decision?My biggest inspiration was meeting Rosaria Martins de Cruz, the Timorese Director for HIAM health and seeing the work that she was doing for the communities there fi rsthand. I saw an opportunity to bring international assistance and awareness by doing something that I love, which is sport.

So how does The Chain Reaction Project work?Well, we help to organize sporting events in countries where we have identifi ed a cause or

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project that we want to help with. Competing teams or individuals who want to take part in the event then allow us to organize all the logistics of the event once they arrive in the country and we donate the funds to the respective cause we are highlighting. Participants are also encouraged to raise funds themselves through sponsorship.

they are helping and seeing the problems they face fi rst hand, it creates a bond and dedication to do as much as possible to help. We are also taking people to areas they might never have visited or known about and of course sport enthusiasts are very often competitive, so they also want to win!

What events are you currently planning?We are presently planning an event at Angkor Wat in Cambodia from December 6-8 so we’re looking for participants to take part in either a 3K, 10K or Half Marathon over the weekend. We are raising funds for a school that allows disadvantaged young adults to train for work in the hospitality industry, thus combatting the cycle of human traffi cking that affects the poorer communities in the country.

Do you have to be a serious athlete to take part?Absolutely not, the events are open to anyone who wants to take part. Some of the terrain can be challenging but that’s the fun of it. We like to take people out of their comfort zone a little so they see what can be achieved by pushing themselves. It’s a rewarding experience for everyone who takes part. Details on all our past and upcoming events can be found at our website www.tcrp.com so take a look and get in touch!

Photo captions for previous page, clockwise from top left: Competitors prepare for the race; chefs at work at Sala Bai; all smiles in Ting’s team; competitors in action.

What is the secret to its success?Well, the events themselves are fun to take part in and with the growing interest in sport and fi tness in Singapore, there is no shortage of people who are willing to try something new with a good cause behind it. These ‘catalysts,’ as we call them, then spread the word, raise funds and very often bring more participants to the next event so we grow as a team, which is a win win for everyone. With participants actually meeting people from the communities


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by Justin Eeles



September is the time of year when thousands of car enthusiasts descend on Singapore from around the world to enjoy what many see as the most exciting race on the Formula One Grand Prix circuit. The stands are up, the track is in top condition and the city-state’s hotels fi lled to capacity as the busiest weekend of the year fast approaches.



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With such palpable excitement in the air, I decided to get myself in the mood for this high- octane weekend of racing, music and parties by jumping behind the wheel of a supercar and trying the track out for myself.

With three supercars in their stable, Ultimate Drive allows you do just that. Featuring a Ferrari F430 F1 Spider and two Lamborghini Gallardo Spyders, the company offers the opportunity to drive or be driven around some of Singapore’s most iconic locations, including parts of the F1 circuit itself.

Drives are separated into 15-minute, 30-minute and 60-minute segments, each aimed at getting the most out of the car in the allocated time.

Whether you choose to drive or be driven, or both, you will always have a representative from Ultimate Drive in the car beside you so if you want to go as a couple, it’s recommended to choose the 60-minute circuit, allowing you to swap cars half-way round to see how they compare. Not only is this more fun when you drive together on the road, but you get a 10% discount into the bargain!










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The newest car in the Ultimate Drive stable is a bright orange Gallardo so I was keen to give it as much of a thrashing around Singapore’s roads as the law would allow – the one advantage to the high price of purchasing cars in Singapore is that there is very little traffi c clogging the streets during the day, away from the obvious rush hour peak periods.

This allows you to have some fun and turn some heads with the car’s sleek to-die-for looks and accompanying engine roar.

I have to admit that I was slightly nervous when initially clambering into the cockpit. Having no experience of navigating such a creature around ordered city streets, I hoped they had a watertight insurance policy for the possibility of drivers unwittingly ramming into a car from behind after a soft caress of the accelerator pedal.

Thankfully the reality is that the controls are not far removed from a standard car and the Gallardo was remarkably easy to drive. With either fully automatic or paddle shift gears, which default to automatic, it’s impossible to stall or make any serious error, allowing you a stress-free driving experience.

In fact it was so easy that at one stage I forgot I was driving a V10 520 HP beast capable of 315km/h and was left for dust by a minivan. My co-pilot Raj however was very patient and directed me expertly around the landmarks that make the Singapore race so special. Roaring past the Singapore Flyer, the Esplanade, the Fullerton and the Padang, we then opened up the engine a bit on the ECP expressway, heading back home to the iconic Marina Bay Sands.

All three cars are convertibles, which is great for some souvenir snaps and maintaining the illusion, however briefl y, that you can

actually afford such an incredible driving machine.

For S$58 Ultimate Drive also includes a video of your tour with the package, taken at both forward and backward angles, so you can relive the experience again and again if you choose. All drivers or passengers will also receive a certifi cate confi rming your status as an Ultimate Driver, which is defi nitely worth the bragging rights – how ultimate I was shall remain a secret.

Ultimate Drive is located at Marina Bay Sands (tel: +65 6688 7997) and The Singapore Flyer (tel: +65 6333 0817). For more information, visit www.ultimatedrive.com


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Singaporean Anita Othman returns to the city-state after years spent overseas and discovers an impressive evolution. Photography courtesy of Anita Othman, Justin Eeles and STB.

Returning after nearly a decade overseas, my country of birth had become somewhat of a stranger to me. On hearing I was moving back, many well-meaning friends and acquaintances had said pretty much the same thing, “Ah…Singapore, it’s clean, effi cient, but rather dull or predictable wouldn’t you say.”

Now I am not so sure. Having lived in both Europe and Jakarta, I am blessed to have experienced different cultures and environments. To conclude that a well-planned country lacks a vibe and a soul seems a little too simplistic. Should a country be chaotic or unpredictable to be exciting and vibrant? Are words such as clean, effi cient and safe synonymous with sterile and boring? I don’t think so.

Orchard Road has been a boon and a bane for Singapore. Too many visitors only stay in its vicinity and conclude that’s all there is to Singapore with its cookie-cutter stores. Yet so many places just a few MRT stops away are well worth a visit if you’re willing to get out and explore.

Tiong Bahru is one of the oldest and best-preserved public housing estates in Singapore. With its signature art-deco architecture, wide streets and laid-back charm, it has recently transformed from a township populated by silver agers (the original owners of these units) to become one of the city’s hippest neighbourhoods. The younger generation, and a growing expatriate population, have moved in bringing creative new businesses to the area. Yong Siak Street, for example, is charming with its eclectic selection of boutiques, restaurants and cafes such as 40 Hands Coffee, known for its sustainably-sourced specialty coffee. The indie bookstore Books Actually here houses a wide selection of books that you cannot fi nd elsewhere. Delightfully disorganised, it is a refreshing change from the systematic and methodical bookstores of bigger chains - if you love books, this is a great hideout.

Arab Street or Kampong Glam, centred around the historical Sultan Mosque, has also developed over the years and features a colourful potpourri of stores, restaurants and boutiques. The textile stores here opened in the 1950s and have a huge

collection of French lace, silk, and organza at varying prices. It is the place to go if you are in search for fabrics for your wedding dresses and kebayas. There is also a wide selection of traditional Malay games, carpets, antiques and rattan handicrafts on offer. Best of all, you can still practice your bargaining skills here, but remember you are up against born-and-bred traders so you’ll need to bring your A game.

A selection of restaurants has sprung up in this area organically and includes local, Middle Eastern, Japanese, French and even Swedish cuisine. Many locals still go there for the famous Murtabak from Zam Zam coffee shop, which dates back to 1908, or the chicken curry or Biryani at Kampong Glam Cafe. It’s hard to ignore the chilled vibe that pervades the area, especially in the evenings and it’s not surprising that it’s a pull for executives who need to unwind. Bars and eateries like Blu Jazz are perfect venues to catch up with old friends, with affordable prices and always a good crowd. Haji Lane here is a must visit, with its atmospheric hookah bars, Middle Eastern cuisine and creative fashion boutiques.

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There are also a couple of excellent cocktail bars in the area, Bar Stories and Maison Ikkuku, so don’t leave Singapore without at least one visit to this happening neighbourhood.

If you’re like me and enjoy traditional hawker food, take the trouble to go east to discover the joys of Bedok Food Centre, home to the famous Kim’s ‘Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle.’ There is always a long queue so patience is key but it’s well worth the wait. The boneless chicken rice is another draw here, as well as the salad-style ‘Cuttlefi sh Kangkong’ and cooling ‘Cheng Tng’ dessert, both of which can trace their origins back to 1939. And don’t miss the organic soya bean desserts stall - absolutely divine after a sweltering hot Singapore day.

The scents and sounds of Little India’s Serangoon Road is another place not to be missed. Its kaleidoscope of colours, from fl owers to spices to astonishing displays of fresh vegetables will shock and delight your senses. Vibrant Indian music follows you as you make your way through the endless stores offering gold jewellery, henna, Indian costumes and mouth watering Indian cuisine. Try the heavenly ‘Chicken Biryani’ and ‘Mango Lassi’ at the humdrum-looking Blue Diamond restaurant on Buffalo Street and you may never step into a competing Indian restaurant ever again.

If enjoying all the amazing food Singapore has to offer makes you guilty, work off those calories by hiring a bicycle at the many Park Connectors pit stops dotted around the island. For the more adventurous, try the mountain bike trails available at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Kent Ridge, Ketam and the Tampines – some of these are world class and never overcrowded. You can also water-ski at Cable-Ski Park or take a walk at the sprawling Singapore Botanic Gardens or the Gardens By The Bay. Singapore may not have a huge national park but you are never far away from the many green spaces that dot the island.

If you need a respite from the heat and humidity, enjoy the wide variety of world-class museums in Singapore like the Asian Civilisations Museum, the ArtScience Museum, the Singapore Art Museum, the Peranakan Museum and the National Museum. With ever-changing international exhibits and displays, these museums are some of the fi nest in Asia and well worth a visit.

When I left Singapore, she was one of the top cities to inhabit in Asia but today, she has transformed into a global city-state with a wealth of diverse attractions and an exciting future. She has come a long way but more importantly, has retained her individuality and spirit . If Singapore is only your go-to city for medical visits and retail therapy, then you haven’t even scratched the surface. It would be unfair to say that she is dull and lacklustre. Just like a woman, you need to get to know her and understand her quirks before you realise what a true gem she is.

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One of the highpoints of living on the equator is that sunrise can be your alarm clock, with the cool mornings providing the perfect motivation for a stroll or quick jog. One of my favourite morning routes is the path along the Singapore River from Marina Bay, past Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, to Robertson Quay. This is where modern Singapore was formed as a thriving port city in the early 19th century and the go-downs, warehouses and shop-fronts have been lovingly restored into three separate lively night-life centres.

Boats still ply the river but are no longer fi lled with the exotic spices and produce from around South East Asia that built the foundations of this historical trade city. In their place is a network of river taxis and boat tours, making the trip as leisurely as you like it, with lots of stops to hop on and off if it’s too hot to walk. The spices may be stored elsewhere but there is still coffee and Common Man Roasters at 38 Martin Road offers some of the best in town, with great food as well. I usually start with pear apple celery juice, which comes in a cute jar with the celery stick as garnish, a Flat White, (what Australian can start a Saturday morning without one), and the Common Man Veggie Wonderland, a feast of eggs halloumi, avocado, spinach, grilled tomatos, mushrooms and sourdough. An ideal way to start the weekend!

Suitably fed and watered, I like to pop into some of the malls along Orchard Road with ION Orchard an easy favourite with its blend of high-street brands, high-end designers and local Asian labels. The food court in B4 is not to be missed for some local cuisine with the fi sh ball noodles a fi rm favourite. Another is the new Robinsons Department Store at the Heeren (260 Orchard Rd). The Harvey Nichols of Singapore, Robinsons offers an eclectic choice of clothes, accessories, household products, vintage bags and boasts almost a whole fl oor dedicated to shoes! They also feature a complimentary stylist service to help you shop for a new outfi t, set in luxurious rooms on the 5th fl oor, ideal if you can’t make up your mind which outfi t suits you the best! And don’t miss Luke’s Bar and Chop House on the 3rd Floor alongside Ladies Fashion, a new hidden gem that offers one of the best views on Orchard and the ideal place to celebrate a new purchase.

With your shopping done, I’d go for sunset drinks at one of Singapore’s many rooftop bars. With One Altitude, Level 33 and Ku de Ta all vying for attention, there are also a host of smaller more intimate choices for an alfresco sun-downer. One is Kinki, a quirky Japanese Manga themed bar, located in the old Customs House in Marina Bay, where the happy hour lasts until 9pm on Saturdays.

After sunset, I like to head to Club Street, which closes to traffi c on Friday and Saturday evenings, transforming it into a popular hang-out for expats and the local crowd. Bartini (46 Club St) is a favourite for pre-dinner drinks, just avoid the temptation of trying too many of their cocktails! Around the corner, dinner at Lolla (22 Ann Siang Hill) is an intimate affair, either sitting at the counter watching the chefs prepare, or downstairs at the communal table. The tapas

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If you fancy an inspired nightcap, take a short walk over to the recently opened Sugarhall on Amoy St. Here the bar specialises in artisanal rum based cocktails and is a quirky, friendly place to end the night.

Sundays usually start at a more leisurely pace, with yoga on the beach or in the park (refer to intheloop.com.sg for the latest events) followed by a well-deserved brunch. Dim sum is a Sunday tradition, either at one of the many outlets of Din Tai Fung or at Yum Cha in Chinatown

(20 Trengganu St), an authentic Cantonese experience with trolley service. After lunch, I’ll explore the colourful streets of Chinatown before enjoying a relaxing foot massage at Bath Therapy Foot Therapy (59 Temple St), just down the road from Yum Cha.

Once rejuvenated, a great place to enjoy the afternoon is Tanjong Beach Club (120 Tanjong Beach Walk) on Sentosa. Located on Tanjong beach, this bar/restaurant/club always attracts a good crowd, drawn by the cocktails, dj’s and chilled-out vibe. Providing the perfect reminder that Singapore is a tropical island, TBC is the ideal place to watch the sunset and enjoy the rest of the weekend in style.

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Common Man Coffee Roasters22 Martin Road Ph. +65 6836 4695www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com

Robinsons The Heeren260 Orchard RoadPh. +65 6735 8838www.robinsons.com.sg

Kinki70 Collyer QuayPh. +65 6533 3471 www.kinki.com.sg

Bartini46 Club Street, Ph. +65 6221 1025www.bartini.com.sg

Lolla22 Ann Siang RdPh. +65 6423 1228www.lolla.com.sg

Sugarhall102 Amoy StreetPh. +65 9732 5607www.sugarhall.sg

Yum Cha20 Trengganu StreetPh. +65 6372 1717www.yumcha.com.sg

Bath Therapy Foot Therapy59 Temple StreetPh. +65 6226 6289www.bathculture.com.sg

Tanjong Beach Club120 Tanjong Beach WalkPh. +65 6270 1355www.tanjongbeachclub.com

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It’s a jungle out there. Don’t let the neat and sterile image of this country fool you. When it comes to food, culture and things to do, it’s amazing how much is packed into such a tiny place. But it all makes sense. After all, we are at the heart of South East Asia, where races, religion and languages all merge in a geographical melting pot. Navigating such a jungle, concrete or otherwise, is no easy task so I’ve planned a 3-day itinerary that’s guaranteed to ensure a sampling of our best food and attractions.

DAY 1 - FRIDAY10am: Killiney Coff eeStart off your day with some local breakfast from one of the most iconic coff ee shops in Singapore - the Killiney Kopi am at 67 Killiney Road. Order the kaya toast, kopi/teh and half-boiled eggs set to give you the energy boost you’ll need for the rest of the day, while soaking in the unique atmosphere.

11am: Chinatown shopping, Tea Chapter, Buddha Tooth Relic TempleWalk around Chinatown and buy some souvenirs from the teeming markets here. Observe the mixture of Chinese and Indian architecture, check out the temples on Temple Street and North Bridge Road and perhaps spot some locals playing chess! Don’t miss a visit to Tea Chapter on North Bridge Road, which has a wide variety of rare and premium tealeaves for sale.

12pm: Lunch at Maxwell Food CentreGrab some lunch nearby at Maxwell Food Centre, which is popular among offi ce workers so be sure to head there early! Here there is a good selec on of local cuisine so you’ll be spoiled for choice. The famous Tian Tian Chicken Rice, reviewed by Anthony Bourdain, is located here and a perennial favorite among those who prefer the more heavily fl avoured version. Personally I prefer a bowl of fi sh soup with rice noodles.

2pm: Singapore ZooIf you are in Singapore, you must go to the zoo, which is a truly world-class des na on. With its blend of fantas c displays,

dedica on to animal welfare and large collec on of exo c animal life, it truly is one of the world’s best. If you have me, the Night Safari and River Safari are also worth a look but for me the zoo is really the main a rac on.

6pm: Ban Leong Chili Crab Both Malaysia and Singapore claim that the chili crab hailed from their shores, but I don’t really care where it came from - only where can I get the best without being charged an arm and a leg! The answer lies at Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood Restaurant on Casuarina Road - the best chili crab in town in my opinion. Don’t miss other speciali es like their prawn paste chicken and sambal kang kung. Reserva ons are recommended for evening si ngs at 6pm or 8pm.

10pm: Marina Bay Sands + Ku De TaEnd the night by heading to Marina Bay Sands, home to a conven on centre, restaurants, theatres, museums and many fl agship stores. Ignore all ground-fl oor tempta ons and head up to Ku de Ta to enjoy an unforge able view of Singapore with drink in hand!

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10am: Breakfast at Tiong Bahru MarketStart your day with a hearty local breakfast at the Tiong Bahru Market, where the usual rules apply - follow the queues! Try the famous steamed rice cake with preserved radish and chili from stall #02-05 Jian Bo Chwee Kueh - the rice cakes are made by hand daily! Grab your local kopi from 238 Coff ee at #02-81, which has the local stamp of approval!

11am: Tiong Bahru shoppingA er you’ve fi nished your breakfast, take a stroll around Tiong Bahru and admire the art deco architecture of this atmospheric housing estate. Do ed with eclec c cafes, restaurants and bou ques, this happening neighbourhood includes one of my favourite shops, Books Actually on Yong Saik.

1pm: Lunch at 40 Hands Pop into 40 Hands across the road for lunch, one of Singapore’s be er bistro and cafes, where the menu off ers fresh sandwiches, hotdogs and very good coff ee.

3pm: Haji Lane shoppingTake some me to explore the indie and local designer quarter on hip and trendy Haji Lane and the surrounding streets of Kampung Glam, near Bugis. What used to be a mainly

Muslim enclave has recently been gentrifi ed to include lots of fashion and fun, so there’s lots to see and plenty of places to enjoy a refreshing snack or drink – this is where to head for sheesha pipes and mint tea.

5:30pm: Li le India walkaboutA er scouring the streets of Kampung Glam, con nue your explora on of Singapore’s cultural hubs in Li le India. In contrast to Singapore’s ordered streets, this chao c, but so very authen c neighbourhood is almost like travelling to India without taking a fl ight! Enjoy the intoxica ng aroma of exo c spices, curry and incense. For a quiet escape and some well-earned refreshment, pop into Rouse on Dunlop Street. This newly established cafe has managed to hold its own with a blend of good service, great coff ee and crea ve interior decor.

8pm: Potato Head Folk Dinner & DrinksNext head to Keong Saik Street in China Town to one of Singapore’s ho est new addi ons for some well-deserved dinner and drinks. Potato Head Folk is the newest off ering from the Indonesia-based Potato Head, serving up exo c cocktails and reputedly the best burgers in town (see review page 56). Make sure to try one for your own verdict!

10pm: Clarke Quay Live MusicA er China Town, take your night into the next gear and head to Clarke Quay for some live music. There are many bars here with regular bands like Pump Room, Fern and Kiwi, Octapas or Cuba Libre. There is always a lively atmosphere in Clarke Quay so walk around and make the most of it before hi ng one of the legendary clubs like A ca or F Club.

2am: SupperIf you s ll have energy and hunger beckons, take a taxi to Makansutra’s Glu on Bay, near the Esplanade, for the Singaporean ins tu on ‘supper’. End your day with some satay and spicy sambal s ngray, or soak up the booze with some ro prata with curry.

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DAY 3 - SUNDAY10am: Seasons Bistro BrunchOn the last day why not head into town to do some shopping! But fi rst, enjoy breakfast at American diner Seasons Bistro at TripleOne Somerset. Try their Freedom Toast, or have the classic Big Breakfast. Both dishes are excellent and should set you up for the day. A er that, take a stroll down Orchard Road and pop into stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Tangs and Robinsons to pick up a gi for a loved one or indulge in some retail therapy.

1:30pm: Lunch at Quayside AisleTake a taxi to Sentosa Cove across the sea for lunch at Quayside Aisle, which has a wide variety of interna onal dining op ons overlooking the picturesque marina. Head to Saint Pierre’s for gourmet French cuisine, Mykonos by the Bay for Greek, Sabio for tapas or Solepomodoro for Italian wood-fi red pizzas.

3pm: SentosaSentosa off ers heaps of adrenalin-fuelled fun, be it for families, couples or friends. Visit Universal Studios for Hollywood-inspired rides and fun, Wavehouse for surfi ng and the Skyline Luge for some downhill go-kar ng ac on. Or jump into the unknown

on Megazip, an exhilara ng 450-metre ride to the beach from Imbiah hill. Alterna vely simply chill out at Tanjong Beach Club, where the beau ful people congregate on Sunday a ernoons to people watch and relax.

8:30pm: Skirt at W SingaporeTo ensure that your 3-day tour comes to a gastronomic climax, have dinner at the acclaimed steakhouse, Skirt at W Hotel. Serving high quality meat in a stylish se ng,

this is the ideal way of ending your 3-day food safari in Singapore. Be warned though, there is a dress code so bring suitable a re to look your best !

Singaporean Alexis Cheong is an avid food blogger whose work is available at www.alexischeong.com

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Ask any Singaporean where to go for the best choice of local food favourites and the East Coast’s Katong neighbourhood will often top the list. This historically Peranakan area doesn’t just offer good traditional cuisine however, it’s rapidly developing into one of Singapore’s more cosmopolitan eating destinations. Photos by Justin Eeles


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Historically the Katong and Joo Chiat neighbourhoods, located in the south eastern part of Singapore, were residen al areas favoured by both the wealthy straits Chinese and the Peranakan communi es. The Peranakans are descendants of immigrants from China and India that married local Malay or Indonesian women and se led in Singapore during the 17th century, developing their own dis nc ve culture, customs and cuisine.

Much of this rich history can s ll be found in the architecture and cuisine of these colourful neighbourhoods, designated a na onal heritage conserva on area by the Singapore Government. Walking the streets, visitors can admire the beau ful ornate shop-houses, adorned with hand-cra ed colourful ceramic les and engraved statues of fl owers, dragons and other animals. Many of these lovingly

preserved houses have recently received a fresh coat of paint as the neighbourhood con nues its cultural evolu on with renewed vigour. Nowadays the legendary eateries that have a racted Singaporeans for decades sit side by side with a wealth of new crea ve cafes, restaurants and bars, injec ng new energy into this fascina ng part of the island.


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Peranakan food is a unique cuisine in its own right, although many describe it as the perfect marriage of Chinese and Malay cuisine. Local herbs and spices and fragrant ingredients such as coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, candlenut and belachan (shrimp paste), are o en used in Peranakan dishes, giving it a dis nct aroma c and spicy kick.

Some of the best Peranakan restaurants in Joo Chiat/Katong include• Immigrants Gastropub Eurasian-Peranakan food served tapas

style in a retro-modern se ng. The old-school metal dishes give that warm feeling of nostalgia. A visit just to try the diff erent types of chilli on off er here is worth it. The full bar, with a comprehensive off ering of whiskies is also not a bad reason to visit too; Happy Hour starts from 5pm and ends at 9pm.

Address: 467 Joo Chiat Rd. Singapore, 427678 Singapore

Phone: +65 8511 7322 Opening Hours: 5pm to midnight

(daily)

• PeraMakan Located in the Santa Grand Hotel, this

restaurant serves up all the Peranakan favourites, family style. The ayam buah keluak here o en gets rave reviews.

Address: 171 East Coast Road #01-02/03, Santa Grand Hotel East Coast, Singapore 428877

Phone: +65 6346 4202 Opening Hours: 7am to 10:30am,

11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm (closed on Mondays)

• Peranakan Inn Located in a beau ful old shop-house,

you might walk past without knowing you missed it. Food-wise, Peranakan Inn focuses on doing what it does best, serving up tasty and delicious dishes without frills or fuss.

Address: 210 East Coast Road, Singapore

Phone: +65 6440 6195 Opening Hours: 11am to 3pm, 6pm to

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• Casa Bom Vento Casa Bom Vento is Singapore’s only

Halal-cer fi ed Eurasian Peranakan Restaurant, serving up good value and quality Peranakan dishes.

Address: 477 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427683

Phone: +65 6440 0196 Opening Hours: 11:30am to 3pm,

5:30pm – 9:30pm (closed on Mondays)

Many of the businesses have been located off East Coast Road for genera ons and very li le has changed in their appearance, which s ll holds true to the history of the area.

Madam Lee Kim Choo founded Kim Choo during the mid 1940s, selling her now famous tradi onal rice dumplings. S ll sold today to the same recipe, these should not be missed - during the Dumpling Fes val there are long lines of people wai ng to get their dumpling fi x. If the Nonya version doesn’t take your fancy, the tradi onal salty rice dumplings are also popular, as are a variety of other delicious homemade snacks like pineapple tarts, kueh lapis cake and ondeh ondeh. If you are looking for something less perishable to take home, visit the bou que gallery upstairs. Here you can pick up Peranakan treasures like porcelain crockery and hand-beaded slippers or even customise and purchase your own kebaya. Raymond Wong, Kim Choo’s in-house fashion designer, has been recognised interna onally as one of Asia’s best Peranakan fashion designers, with his designs featured in fashion shows around the world.

Similar goodies can be found at Katong An que House and Rumah Bebe. Both tradi onal Peranakan shop-houses, located further up East Coast Road, they are also dedicated to showcasing and preserving Peranakan tradi ons and culture.

Ask any local, and they will tell you that the Katong / Joo Chiat area is a foodie paradise. Other than the wide choice of Peranakan restaurants, the area is full of wonderful ea ng op ons, some of which have been around for decades. Start your day tradi onally with kopi, egg tarts or kaya toast at Chin Mee Chin Confec onary – you might feel like you’ve been transported back in me. Then we would advise embarking on a

food journey of the neighbourhood, sampling some of the many dishes that have made the area famous.

For lunch visit 328 Katong Laksa, an East Coast ins tu on and certainly not to be missed. Katong laksa originated from this place and the dish has arguably made Katong famous across the island. The noodle soup has a perfect (and secret) blend of coconut, chilli and other fragrant ingredients. Even Gordon Ramsay on a recent visit to the eatery, couldn’t get enough of it.

If it’s chicken rice you are craving, Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice is the place to go. The Joo Chiat branch of the stall at Maxwell Food Centre off ers the best Hainanese chicken rice in the area, whether you’re a er the silken steamed or tender roasted variety. Celebrity chef and host Anthony

Bourdain said that the rice here is so fragrant, it can be consumed on its own. I don’t deny it!

In the evenings you’ll see throngs of people at Sin Hoi Sai and for good reason. This restaurant off ers great home-cooked local Chinese cuisine. For something a li le diff erent, try the Marmite chicken or the Guinness pork ribs. Equally busy is Long Phung on Joo Chiat Road, one of many Vietnamese restaurants catering to the Vietnamese community residents. The Pho is consistently good, but the lemongrass pork with rice noodles (Bo Bun Hue) or the spicy beef stew noodle soup (Hu Tieu Bo Kho) are the clear winners.

Further down Joo Chiat Road, the retro-inspired Sinpopo Brand successfully recreates the eateries of the 1970s - try the chicken curry or the Scissors Cut Rice before enjoying a bowl of tradi onal dessert like es kacang.

Beyond the old favourites, the food scene in Katong/Joo Chiat con nues to evolve at pace, with the introduc on of new cafes, bars and restaurants off ering cuisine from around the world. Try Le Pe t Paradis for classic home-cooked French food at a price that won’t break the bank, Full of Crab for shell-fi sh in a bag, bathed in a delicious Cajun style sauce or The Drinking Market for casual Thai bar bites. The trend for off ering a choice of cuisines at one loca on is evident at Baa Baa Black Sheep on Katong Road and Lower East Side on East Coast Road, both recent openings. Here, Thai, Italian, Indian and western kitchens share a bar area, allowing guests to pick and choose. Similarly a tradi onal hawker stall the Ali Baba Ea ng House has transformed itself into AliBaBAR the Hawker Bar, ‘kopi am by day, hawker bar by night’. Here burgers and pizzas are served alongside prawn noodles and hokkien mee, with over 70 cra beers available – certainly not your everyday coff ee shop.

If you want to stay a li le longer in the neighbourhood, there is a good choice of charisma c hotels on East Coast Road to choose from, all heavily infl uenced by the Peranakan theme. Try either the Santa Grand or Katong Village Hotel for a modern interpreta on or Le Peranaken Hotel for something a li le more rus c. Alterna vely try Rabbit Carrot Gun for stylish bed and breakfast accommoda on in a converted shophouse.

It’s this dynamic blend of historical charm and modern crea vity that makes this part of Singapore a must-visit for those looking to explore the city’s diverse cultural iden ty. Bon appe te!


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• Violet Oon’s Kitchen Violet Oon’s Kitchen is a family-owned

and operated bistro, serving up top quality Nonya cuisine with fi ne ingredients. This Singapore gem is run by true-blue Singaporean Violet Oon, who has a famed reputa on as chef, food connoisseur and food ambassador.

Address: 881 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 279893

Phone: +65 6468 5430 Opening Hours: 11:30am to 10pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays), 11:30am to 11pm (Friday), 10:30am to 11pm (Saturday and public holidays), 10:30pm to 10pm (Sunday) (closed on Mondays)

• Blue Ginger An oldie but a goodie, this restaurant

is a sure-fi re bet to get a delicious rendi on of Peranakan classics.

Address: 97 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088518

Phone: 6222 3928 Opening Hours: 12pm to 2:30pm,

6:30pm to 10pm (daily)

• Indocafe This ins tu on is located in a beau ful

grand black and white colonial style building on Sco s Road, just off Orchard Road. Enjoy fragrant dishes executed with fi nesse in the charming and elegant dining room.

Address: 35/35A Sco s Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6733 2656 Opening Hours: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to

11:30pm (daily)

• Candlenut If you’re looking for a place that serves

up Nonya dishes with a contemporary twist, try Candlenut. Buah keluak ice-cream anyone?

Address: 331 New Bridge Rd, #01-03 Dorse Residences, Singapore 088764

Phone: +65 8121 4107 Opening Hours: 12pm to 2:30pm

(Mondays to Fridays), 6pm to 10pm (Mondays to Saturdays) (closed on Sundays and public holidays).

• Chin Mee Chin Confec onary Address: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6345 0419 Opening Hours: 8:30am to 4pm (closed

on Mondays)

• 328 Katong Laksa Address: 51/53 East Coast Road,

Singapore 428770 Phone: +65 9732 8163 Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm (daily)

• Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice Address: 443 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427656 Phone: +65 6345 9443 Opening Hours: 10:30am to 10pm (closed on Mondays)

• Sin Hoi Sai Address: 187 East Coast Road, Singapore 428893 Phone: +65 6440 6956 Opening Hours: 5pm to 4am (daily)

• Long Phung Address: 159 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427436 Phone: +65 9105 8519 Opening Hours: 1pm to 2am (daily)

• Sinpopo Brand Address: 458 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427671 Phone: +65 6345 5034 Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm (Sunday

to Thursday), 12pm to 12am (Friday, Saturday and public holidays)

• Le Pe t Paradis – Classic French food at a price that won’t break the bank.

Address: 95 East Coast Road Singapore 428793 Phone: +65 6447 0710 Opening Hours: 12pm to 2:30pm, 6pm to

10pm (Monday to Friday), 12pm to 10pm (Saturday and Sunday)

• Full of Crab Address: 195 East Coast Road, Singapore 428900 Phone: +65 6348 8195 Opening Hours: 4pm to 10pm (Monday,

Wednesday and Thursday), 4pm to 10:30pm (Friday), 11:30am to 10:30pm (Saturday and Sunday), (closed Tuesday)

• The Drinking Market Address: 226 East Coast Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6440 8939 Opening Hours: 11:30am to 10pm (daily)

• AliBaBAR the Hawker Bar Address: 125 East Coast Road, Singapore 428810 Phone: +65 6440 6147 Opening Hours: 8am to 11:30pm (Sunday

to Thursday), 8am to 1:30am (Friday and Saturday)

Katong Village HotelAddress: 25 Marine Parade, Singapore 449536Phone: +65 6344 2200www.stayfareast.com

Santa Grand Hotel East CoastAddress: 171 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428877Phone: +65 6344 6866www.santagrandhotels.com

Le Peranakan HotelAddress: 400 East Coast Road, Singapore 428994Phone: +65 6665 5511www.leperanakanhotel.com

Rabbit Carrot GunAddress: 49 East Coast Road,Singapore 428768Phone: +65 6348 8568www.rabbit-carrot-gun.com

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Chinese opera is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture, with roots back to the Third Century. The Chinese immigrants who have settled in Singapore over the past 150 years have transported this traditional form of musical theatre with them, performing it on makeshift wooden stages in car parks and open fi elds across Singapore’s heartlands, most notably during Chinese New Year and Hungry Ghost festival celebrations. Other than offering entertainment, most performances highlight positive virtues such as love, loyalty and patriotism.

I have always been drawn to the vibrant costumes and colourful face painting of the performers, and have often wished for an opportunity to photograph this fading traditional art. However, the opportunity was only recently presented to me, when invited to join a performance by the Xin Xin Rong He Teochew street opera troupe in Ghim Moh, a neighbourhood not far from my home.

I arrived early and approached the small rickety stage with my camera, unsure how I would be received by the performers. Almost immediately I was invited backstage as the actors hurriedly dressed in their costumes and applied their make-up for the upcoming performance.

Backstage buzzed with energy as cast and crew raced back and forth through the cramped dressing room – lit only by naked light bulbs dangling from wires. Drums pounded and cymbals crashed on the small stage, located just beyond the thin, transparent sheet that separated fantasy from reality.

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The Xin Xin Rong He street opera troupe has existed for approximately 14 years. The oldest person in the troupe is more than 70 years-old; the youngest in the troupe is 27 years-old.


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The troupe performs year-round, but the annual Hungry Ghost Festival is the busiest month for the troupe


Lit only by glowing, naked light bulbs dangling from wires, the troupe gets their costumes on and puts the fi nishing touches on their make-up before walking on stage.


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There are more than 20 performers in the Xin Xin Rong He Teochew street opera troupe, but the Teochew opera is something that is fading in Singapore as many young people do not know the Chinese dialect


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To coincide with the launch of their impressive new façade, Royal Plaza on Scotts have introduced Asian Tapas on Scotts Road, or A.T.O.S as it’s locally known, adjacent to the hotel’s popular Carousel Restaurant. This stylish new spot, which overlooks Scotts Road, is a bright modern space, decorated in bold colours with contemporary art and furnishings.

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The menu, created by Execu ve Chef Darren Ong, off ers an eclec c selec on of Asian-inspired fi nger food to enjoy while sipping an evening cocktail. Try the Chicken Rice Balls with Chilli Coriander, a playful homage to the Singaporean classic dish. Aroma c and full of fl avour, they can be quite addic ve! Other dishes on off er on the menu include Chilli Crab Mantous, Salmon Tataki and Cha Soba and another favourite, the Slow-cooked Veal Cheeks with Yam on a Bun. Seafood lovers should also try the Prawns in Thai Spices, a spicy yet fragrant dish that won’t disappoint, or the zesty Spicy Octopus in Lime Vinaigre e. For the sweet-toothed, try the Crispy Durian Fri ers with Salted Gula Melaka or the Japanese Matcha Roll with Azuki Beans.

To wash down these delectable delicacies, try one of the Asian-inspired cocktails on off er like the Mango Halia, a blend of gin, ginger and spiced mango, or the refreshing Yuzu Kazu with Brazilian Cachaca.

A.T.O.S opens everyday from 6pm. For more informa on, contact royalplaza.com.sg


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They say the secret to a good meal is the quality of the ingredients. At Bacchanalia this was the founding concept, long before the first produce order was sent out by the kitchen. By compiling an international crew of hospitality and culinary professionals, backed up by a strong local team, local owners Raj Datwani and Alex Chew created the new restaurant sensation of 2013 and there’s no sign of a dip in the momentum.

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With two members of Heston Blumenthal’s legendary kitchen at The Fat Duck restaurant, Execu ve Chef Ivan Brehm and Execu ve Sous Chef Mark Ebbels, working their magic in the kitchen, and the experienced hand of Restaurant Manager Emmanuel Benardos front of house, the ingredients were in place for great things to happen, well before the fi rst diners were welcomed.

The philosophy is s ll in place. Determined to source the best local products for the kitchen, the chefs started in their own back garden, growing a range of organic herbs to add fl avour to their signature crea ve cuisine.

Focusing on fresh and seasonal produce, they then iden fi ed a farm in the Cameron Highlands, over the border in Malaysia, and began to order the pick of the crop of organic fruit and vegetables.

It’s a rela onship with the land that has paid off , as any visit to the restaurant will reveal.

Housed on the ground fl oor of a Masonic Hall on Coleman Street, Bacchanalia makes an immediate impression. With heavily subdued ligh ng, plush red velvet sea ng and a well-endowed sound system, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d entered an elite members club. Without the formali es of most fi ne dining establishments, where guests are quickly shuffl ed to their tables, here you are encouraged by default to prop up the cocktail bar or lounge on the deep sofas nearby.

Start the evening with a zesty Japanese-inspired Frat Boy – a vodka and yuzu blend served ice cold in a n jar – an ideal way to awaken the taste buds for the ensuing feast.

The menu off ers tas ng plates large enough to share between two or three guests, with the restaurant recommending at least three choices per person. This allows you to explore the menu’s diff erent sec ons as a pair or group, but not overwhelmed by having to order too many dishes.

The dishes are beau fully presented, delicate in fl avor but with unexpected bursts of culinary crea vity, like the deep fried crispy caulifl ower fl owers hidden in the “Caulifl ower Gra n’, a light foamy expression which delights with its cheese and truffl e infusion – it’s one of those dishes that will have you scraping the bowl with your spoon.

“A Diff erent Vegetable Salad’ is just that, as it changes everyday depending on what’s best that day from the herb garden and farm. This

Wis a sweet crunchy journey that blends banana puree, pomegranate, fresh herbs and potato, with a dash of ponzu sauce. Another stand-out dish is the Hamachi Carambola, a salad of lightly cured kingfi sh, pickled starfruit and garlic, and dehydrated fruit, served with a walnut praline. Simple, original and quite sublime.

In the meat segment the Foie Gras Sate screams for diners’ a en on, but we opted for an incredibly tender Chicken Gnocchi, a fragrant Duck and Carrots and a decadent 48 Hour Pork Belly, served on a bed of red cabbage. It was perhaps one dish too many, especially with Pineapple Ta n and The Chocolate Cake on the way, but when dishes are of this standard, no one’s coun ng calories.

Bacchanalia is open for lunch and dinner, reserva ons are recommended. 23 A Coleman Street. Ph. +65 6509 1453


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Occupying three floors of a former shop-house on Keong Saik Road, Potato Head Folk adds another dimension to China Town’s burgeoning food and cocktail scene. In a neighbourhood once known for its seedy dive bars, Keong Saik has transformed itself in the past three years with the arrival of a number of serious F&B operations.

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Potato Head Folk is no excep on. Perfectly poised in one of the fi nest examples of art deco architecture on the street, Potato Head Folk comprises of a ground fl oor kitchen with street tables, the Three Buns casual dining room on the fi rst fl oor, the plush Studio 1939

cocktail bar on the second and terrace bar The Roo op above. The connec ng staircase, adorned with eclec c wall art, sets the scene for Australian ar st David Bromley’s interior décor – think colourful bun ng, statue es and eccentric objets d’art. It’s whimsical and fun – it’s a burger joint, how serious can it be?

This is not to say that the burgers are not serious – using only the fi nest meats, homemade sauces and a touch of crea ve fl air, you’ll be hard-pressed to fi nd a be er selec on of well-endowed buns on the island, with the accompanying sides jus fying their presence with panache.

First tried was the delicious Rambo, which features a lamb pa y with feta, aubergine, pickle and cumin aioli, presented in a generous wholemeal bun. The meat was perfectly cooked and the fl avours balanced beau fully. The top-selling beef pa es include the Burning Man, dosed with smoked cheese, roasted jalapeno relish, hot ketchup and the Smokin B-Boy, lathered in double smoked cheese, beer and treacle cured bacon, BBQ ketchup and smoky Mayo. Don’t fret, go in a group and try both. Just so you know what to choose next me.

Non-meat eaters need not despair. The Roots features seasonal vegetables, cheese fri ers, coleslaw, le uce pickles and Big Poppa Hot Sauce. Also guaranteed to make you feel good, the James Brown, aka Codfather of Soul has fi shfi ngers, mushy peas, and bread and bu er, pickle tartar sauce in a deligh ul ode to tradi onal seaside Bri sh cuisine.

To wash down all this hear ness, Potato Head Folk off ers a selec on of cra beers, wines and cider but we’d recommend working your way through the cocktail list. Separated into shakas, jerks and twists these off er speciali es like the Disco Daiquiri and the Many Berry Margarita, crea ve takes on classics like the Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy and Tom Collins, and cra bo led cocktails blended in the kitchen like the aptly named Zombie. A blend of four rums, absinthe, maraschino, homemade falernum, passion fruit syrup, pineapple, grapefruit and Angostura bi ers, it’s best taken one sip at a me.

Above the dining room, Studio 1939 is a classy op on for a pre-dinner cocktail or diges ve. With its eccentric mixture of an ques, art pieces and classic furnishings, it’s an ideal se ng to sample Potato Head’s signature cocktails in comfort. The cocktail theme con nues at The Roo op, the breezy roof terrace bar which has fast become one of the more popular drinking haunts in Chinatown, quite a feat considering the strength of the compe on.

36 Keong Saik Road, SingaporePh.+65 6327 1939

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Situated in the old Customs House building, next to the Fullerton Bay Hotel, with the Central Business District as the dramatic backdrop and Marina Bay Sands dominating the horizon, Sabai Fine Thai On The Bay has certainly adhered to the ‘location is everything’ adage. Spread over two floors, the interior is a stylish blend of modern design and classic Thai art pieces.

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The kitchen off ers Thai fi ne dining and has quietly built a reputa on as one of the city’s best. At the helm is Ms. Jongkolnee Thoboonme (commonly known as Ms. Noo). No stranger to the Thai food scene in Singapore, she previously ran the equally respected Thanying Restaurant before the move to Sabai Fine Thai By The Bay.

With al fresco sea ng on either side of the main dining hall, the restaurant is a favourite with the a er work crowd, a racted by sunset happy hour drinks on the terrace before dining inside.

The menu off ers Royal Thai-infl uenced cuisine and each dish is presented with fl air and a en on to detail, as well as the authen c fl avours so o en missing from Thai restaurants located outside the kingdom.

Stand-out dishes on the extensive menu include the Tom Yam Pla, a light and fragrant soup with garouper fi llet and Shimeiji mushrooms and just enough spice to balance the fl avours. There is a good selec on of spicy salads - our favourite, the tender Beef Salad, served with cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and beau fully carved vegetables.

Their curries include favourites like Green Chicken Curry and the exquisite Thai Roasted Duck Red Curry (Kaeng Phed Ped Yang) with Thai apple eggplant, lychee, pineapple and Thai basil - an addic ve rich and creamy dish that never fails to deliver.

Don’t miss the signature Steamed Sea Bass, served in a tangy lime and chilli sauce with fresh herbs – the delicate fl esh of the seabass melts in the mouth in an explosion of intoxica ng fl avours.

Rice is served periodically on a top-up basis and diners can choose between Thai Jasmine rice and a delicious nu y brown rice, or take both as I usually do.

For dessert, the Mango S cky Rice is always superb, or cleanse the palate with a light coconut sorbet, the ideal way to end such a culinary masterclass.

To walk off any over indulgence, take a stroll around Marina Bay a er your meal and enjoy this part of the Central Business District at its best, while catching the drama c light shows from Marina Bay Sands at 8pm and 9:30pm.

70 Collyer Quay, #01-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323Ph. +65 6535 3718

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O en ignored in favour of its lighter bodied rivals, Port is one of the world’s great wines. Our wine expert David Wong shares some of his knowledge of this sweet velvety pple.

“He pours radiant nectar, two score and ten years old, that blushes in the glass to fi nd itself so famous, and fi lls the whole room with the fragrance of southern grapes”-Charles Dickens on Port Wine, Bleak House -

Port is for fi ed wine, origina ng from the remote vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley, an UNESCO world heritage site. In the Douro Valley, me has almost stood s ll - you won’t fi nd the latest winemaking techniques and fancy equipment here. Instead, you’ll fi nd a wine industry much the way it was over a hundred years ago. In spite of this, vintage Port is s ll very much one of the world’s greatest wines.

Port takes its name from the city of Porto, situated at the mouth of the 560-mile long Rio Douro or River of Gold. Although many Port-style wines are made around the world – most notably Australia, South Africa and the United States – the strict usage of the terms Port or Porto refers only to Port wines produced in Portugal itself.

Port is produced mainly in the

upper Douro wine region in northern Portugal where the climate is one of great extremes. The summers are intensely hot, while the winters are very cold, with heavy rainfall between January and April, ideal condi ons for the grapes to mature.

During produc on, the must is only partly fermented and the process is stopped by the addi on of grape spirit, usually brandy, to prevent the yeast from working. The remaining unfermented grape sugar produces a sweet wine. The six Port grape varie es are Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Tinta Amarela.

Types of Port include the inexpensive Ruby Port, which is blended from wines usually up to three years old; the Reserva are be er wines, blended from various years and aged in casks for up to fi ve years. Late Bo led Vintage Port (LBV) is made from a single year’s vintage not considered fi ne enough for declara on as a Vintage Port. This is usually is bo led between

the 4th and 6th year a er the harvest.

Tawny Ports are also inexpensive and made from lighter coloured wines and some mes blended with white ports to adjust the colour. Tawny Reserva Ports are be er quality, blended from wines aged in wood for at least seven years. Tawny ports with age indica on on the bo le (10, 20, 30 or 40 years old), are blended from wines aged eight years or more with the age on the label the average age of the wines in the blend. Colheita Ports are rarer, produced from a single year’s vintage that’s aged in barrels for at least seven years. Here the aromas develop via slow oxida on and are a joy to drink.

Vintage Port is also produced from a good single year’s vintage, with only two years matura on in casks and the remaining matura on done in the bo le. On average there are two or three vintage declara ons every 10 years.

The Port Wine Brotherhood has proclaimed 2011 as a great Vintage Port year and wines

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to look out for include vintage Ports from Quinta do Noval Nacional, Fonseca, Graham’s The Stone Terraces, Quinta do Vesuvio Capela, Niepoort, Taylor’s Fladgate and Taylor’s single vineyard Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha. If you can fi nd it, my personal favourite is the Quinta do Vale Meão, which I think over-delivers for the price.

In Singapore, Vintage Port is available at leading wine stores or on-line at www.Barworks. com.sg, www.Jdburleigh.com or www.Wine4Singapore.com

David Wong is a wine enthusiast with years of experience in the F&B industry in Asia

23a coleman street singapore 179806

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It is not easy picking only a handful out of the many great cocktail bars sprouting up all over the island, but if you only got a few nights to spare, these five are guaranteed to give you a memorable taste of some uniquely local creations.

NUTMEG & CLOVE

When it comes to bars with local elements thrown into the mix, this place takes the crown. In fact, western infl uences take a back seat at this establishment reminiscent of an old Chinese medicinal hall. Once inside, it’s best to grab a seat by the counter. This way, you can always fi nd out more from the mixologist about the thought that went into designing each cocktail. For the adventurous, try the Dirty Chinese Mar ni ($20), your choice of gin or vodka-based, served with a slice of cured century egg at the side. The

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seemingly odd combina on surprisingly works. If the dis nct taste of century eggs aren’t suitable for your pale e, order a Golden Dawn ($16) instead. This gin-based drink with ginger wine cordial, Chinese hawthorne and red jujube shrub is proof of Nutmeg & Clove’s a en on to mixological harmony, despite the use of atypical ingredients. Oh, and be sure to try the bar snacks, which are no a erthought either.

Nutmeg & Clove, 17 Ann Siang Road. Opens Tue-Sat from 5pm-midnight. Ph. +65 6423 9885.


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BITTERS & LOVE (SHOEBOX CANTEEN)

Lunch spot Shoebox Canteen by day and cocktail bar Bi ers & Love by night, this aff ordable-for-the-area spot is fancy enough for a pampering experience yet casual enough for a bunch of friends to chill ll the wee hours. Although the mixologists prefer for you to order bespoke, no one would have possibly requested for the bar’s now-famous Kaya Toast Cocktail ($19). Served in a kaya jar, with an actual piece of toast, splashed with a dollop of kaya placed on top this crea on is surprisingly refreshing and not too quirky. Alterna vely try the Mangosteen Gin ($24), a beau ful drink that puts the fl eshy fruit’s succulent fl avour and texture to good use. Be sure to also order the fan-favourite bar snack, the Wagyu Beef Cubes ($22) for some value-for-money nibbles, to go along with your choice of poison.

Bi ers & Love, 36 North Canal Road. Opens Mon-Thu from 6pm-midnight and Fri-Sat from 6pm-2am. Ph. +65 6438 1836. www.bi ersandlove.com

MARS BAR

Tucked away in a corner of The Duxton Hotel’s lobby, this pop-up aff air from Mixes from Mars makes it to the list, despite not currently having a permanent space. The adventurous should defi nitely try the Chilli Crab Cocktail ($22). Probably the most standout crea on on the menu, this gin and rum concoc on is bold on the senses and speaks volumes of the bar’s daring crea vity. If savoury cocktails are too hard to swallow, the Milo from Mars ($20) is a good bet. Inspired by the Milo Dinosaur drink found at local hawker stalls, bu erscotch schnapps and applejack brandy is mixed with a swirl of milo, chocolate milk and vanilla ice cream to create a sweet glass of liquid goodness that no child should ever be near. Those in tune with their taste buds should try their bespoke op ons too, which o en surprise and impress. But hurry, they might not be there for much longer!

Mars Bar, 83 Duxton Road. Opens daily from 4pm-1am. Ph. +65 9651 6714. www.mixesfrommars.sg

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JEKYLL & HYDE

It’s diffi cult to grasp the reasoning behind having a cocktail bar cum nail salon space, but Jekyll & Hyde is one such place. Don’t be deceived though, Jekyll & Hyde holds its own very well as a bespoke cocktail bar and regulars respect mixologist Jeff Ho’s obvious talent for crea ve concoc ons. Try the Mr. Bean ($23), a vodka-based blend made using local favourite Lao Ban beancurd pudding, kaya and bu erscotch. It tastes like a dessert - sweet yet potent. The menu here has recently been revamped to introduce more oriental herbs and natural ingredients but while Ho enjoys experimen ng to keep things fresh, lovers of the classics need not worry, those are s ll his strong suit. So I’d recommend ordering an Old Fashioned ($25), made using Reposado tequila for a smoother, oakier fl avour, while enjoying the complimentary bar snacks available.

Jekyll & Hyde, 49 Tras Street. Opens Mon-Thu from 6pm-1am and Fri-Sat from 6pm-2am. Ph. +65 6222 3349. www.49tras.st

MAISON IKKOKU

A stalwart of the cocktail bar scene, Maison Ikkoku is the place to go to whether you are a ar sanal cocktail afi cionado or only star ng out on your cocktail adventure. Head bartender Ethan Leslie Leong has long proven his chops in the local scene and has trained his fellow mixologists well. Here, under his oversight, bespoke orders are a pleasurable experience sure to delight. If you’re unsure, a menu is also available. The Asian-infl uenced Liang Teh ($24), which means cooling tea in Hokkien, might actually serve as a tonic, with its mix of white spirits with chrysanthemum, Buddha fruit, prunella plant, red dates and ginseng. Then there’s the popular Dark Chocolate Flambe- ni ($28). Doubling as a sinful dessert, it’s served with a toasted marshmallow si ng atop a mar ni glass. Recommended!

Maison Ikkoku, 20 Kandahar Street. Opens Sun-Thu from 4pm-1am and Fri-Sat 4pm-2am. Ph. +65 6294 0078.

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You might not expect to find Singapore’s most unique craft beer bar in a grungy Chinatown hawker centre; nor would you look to a skyscraper for one of its best microbrewery experiences. It takes some digging to uncover the island’s best places for a high quality pint, but we’ve done the legwork for you and rounded up 10 ideal stops for a proper Singapore craft-beer crawl.

LEVEL33

Panoramic bird’s eye views of Marina Bay Sands, and all of its architectural eye candy, is the main draw of sky-high LeVeL33, billed as the “world’s highest urban cra brewery.” Upon exi ng this bar and restaurant’s private elevator on the 33rd fl oor, move past the row of ac ve fermenta on tanks and scramble for a spot at one of the few cocktail tables on LeVeL33’s outdoor deck - one glance at the surrounding scenery and you’ll quickly realize why this space fi lls up so fast during the early evening. Of the fi ve house-brewed beers, we recommend the Blond Lager and the roasty House Porter; seasonal brews are always worth a try too. 8 Marina Blvd., #33-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, +65 6834 3133, level33.com.sg



BLUE BALI BREWHAUS

Singapore’s most off -the-beaten-path brewery is also its most adventurous. Overseen by German brewmaster Richard Wellershoff , and part of the serene, sprawling Indonesian restaurant Blue Bali, this ny nano- brewery annually cranks out scores of limited-quan ty beers, brewed with tropical ingredients like dragon fruit, Thai basil and salak. Each 120-litre brew is so limited that some beers run dry in just a few days. The easiest way to get here is by taxi (this is strongly recommended), but you can also take the MRT Circle Line to Botanic Gardens -- it’s about a 20-minute walk from the sta on. One D Cluny Rd., ph. +65 6733 0185, www.bluebali.sg

BEER IS FOOD

Tucked away on the bo om fl oor of the wonderfully rough-and-tumble Golden Mile Food Centre, Beer Is Food stocks more than 50 cra bo les from the likes of BrewDog, Rogue Ales, Mikkeller and Evil Twin Brewing; an easy-drinking hefeweizen from Bavarian brewery Weihenstephaner is o en on dra for around $10 a pint. While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Haji Kadir & M Baharudeen stall, where you can slurp the bone marrow from a gloriously sloppy mess of sup tulang (mu on bone marrow soup) with a plas c straw. 505 Beach Rd., B1-55, Golden Mile Food Centre, ph. +65 9734 0508

OOSTERS BELGIAN BRASSERIE

It’s all about the Belgians at this popular CBD mainstay, where a praiseworthy variety of Trappist ales and abbey beers highlight a Belgian-heavy beer menu that also includes a handful of imports from Australia, Japan and the UK. Big buckets of fresh mussels and baskets of tradi onal frites served with mayonnaise are by far the most popular plates, and we like that many of the entrée recipes include beer; the lamb shank, for example, is braised in St. Bernardus Abt 12. 25 Church St., #01-04, Capital Square Three, ph. +65 6438 3210, www.oosters.com.sg

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SMITH STREET TAPS

Have your hawker fare and drink it too at Smith Street Taps, Singapore’s fi rst (and s ll best) hawker stall exclusively serving cra on dra . Dis nguished by a string of wood- framed chalkboard menus dangling below its signboard, this joint venture between two local beer barons has deservedly been a smash success since the day it opened in late January. Prices are reasonable (par cularly for Singapore), and the variety of beers poured from the stall’s eight taps is consistently one of the most interes ng in town. Plus, there are more than 100 food hawkers in this mazelike complex—ask the stall-keep for pairing sugges ons with your pint. 335 Smith St., #02-62, Chinatown Complex Food Centre, ph. +65 9430 2750

REDDOT BREWHOUSE

Though RedDot BrewHouse’s Boat Quay branch is more accessible, take a short taxi ride to RedDot’s pre er, more atmospheric outlet at leafy Dempsey Hill, where buzzy bars and restaurants now inhabit former Bri sh army barracks. Founded by Singaporean brewmaster Ernest Ng, RedDot has more than 10 of its signature and seasonal brews on tap, and off ers pizzas, pastas, and burgers to soak up the booze. RedDot’s malt-forward Monster Lager is quite the conversa on piece: Its shockadelic-green colour is purportedly all-natural due to spirulina used during the brewing process, but we’re not en rely convinced on this point. It tastes great either way. 25A Dempsey Rd., #01-01, ph. +65 6475 0500, www.reddotbrewhouse.com.sg

TAPHOUSE BY BREWERKZ

Just up the hill from RedDot BrewHouse, Taphouse by Brewerkz is a laid-back sports bar with a roman c outdoor pa o embellished by palms and twinkle lights. A rota ng list of three signature and three seasonal brews from this Singaporean microbrewery is on dra , while there is also a selec on of American and European cra bo les. Note that Brewerkz employs a ered pricing system at each of its four outlets: Beers are cheapest from 12pm - 3pm (SGD$6 - $8), and most expensive from 7pm to close ($10 - $14). 18E Dempsey Rd., ph. +65 6438 2311, www.brewerkz.com

JIBIRU JAPANESE CRAFT BEER BAR

At this cheerful izakaya, located just off Orchard Road in 313@Somerset’s pleasant backdoor courtyard, the island’s fi nest selec on of Japanese cra brews complement a simple but sa sfying food menu highlighted by yakitori, curries, and other Japanese bar snacks. Four of JiBiru’s fi ve taps are o en earmarked for Hitachino Nest beers from award-winning Kiuchi Brewery, while the well-chosen (though pricey) bo le list includes picks from such breweries as Tamamura Honten and Yo-Ho Brewing Co. 313 Orchard Rd., #01-26, 313@Somerset, ph. +65 6732 6884, www.jibiru.com

THE CIDER PIT

Of the many reasons to visit Joo Chiat - excellent Vietnamese restaurants, cute bakeries, gorgeous restored shop-houses - this no-frills Bri sh pub is certainly among them. Run by a Bri sh expat and his Chinese wife, The Cider Pit specializes in bo led and dra cider, from deliciously rank scrumpies to varietals fl avoured with strawberries, ginger, and other fruits; more than 100 imported bo les, mostly from the UK, round out the beer menu. Pints start at just $10. 328 Joo Chiat Rd., #01-03, ph. +65 6440 0504

SMOKEY’S BBQ

A stone’s throw from The Cider Pit, Smokey’s BBQ serves Singapore’s tas est, most authen c American-style barbecue. The pulled pork and smoked salmon sandwiches are highly recommended, and this casual eatery gets packed on Wednesdays for all-day specials that include $1 chicken wings and happy hour prices on beers all night long. Locally brewed beers from Archipelago Brewery are on dra , and American microbreweries like Rogue Ales, Stone Brewing Co., and Deschutes Brewery fi ll the excep onal bo le menu. 70 Joo Chiat Pl., ph. +65 6345 6914, www.smokeysbbq.com.sg


SPA & HEALTH

Sentosa is fast becoming the place for a spa escape. Most recently the healtheratti are barefoot sprinting over to the largest So SPA in the world at the brand new Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa. Once there, shake off the stress of the city and let your pulse slow as you set a mindful intention for your visit while following the meditative labyrinth. Then mix health with fun, soaking, wallowing and splashing as you explore the garden wonderland of waterfalls, floatation and mud pools.

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So SPA introduces the second hammam to Sentosa Island, their signature So Hammam treatment exchanging the humidity outside for a warm marble steam, a Kessa glove scrub, soothing wrap and invigora ng massage. If you need to cool off instead, choose a therapy in one of the blissfully air-condi oned treatment rooms.

From green serene to French sophis ca on, you’ll be fully rejuvenated

with an oxidant-rich, tea-based skincare THÉMAÉ. Their Purity Radiance Facial cleanses, massages, steams and masks the complexion, adding a lympha c drainage to detoxify for a seriously refreshed look.

Alterna vely the indulgently fragrant Ayurvedic SUNDARI products off er exo c experiences like the Neem Healing Body Envelopment of massage, scrub and mask.

If the starters, mains, sides and specials format of the spa menu has got you thinking about food, then the Instant Glow High Tea Time is a temp ng sounding 45-minute express facial and canapé tea set. If you’re making a stayca on of it, choose the Aroman c Canapé of massage and canapés for two.

www.singaporeresortsentosa.com


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For more wellness experiences that take you metaphorically out of the urban and into the jungle, let lush greenery calm the mind and soothe the spirit.

the spatreatment

by Catharine Nicol


Tropical spa treatments reach luxurious new heights at ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa. Bring your cossie and enough me to kick back in the Vitality Pool with neck and shoulder massage jets, the gasp-inducing cold plunge pool and the Forest Onsen-style Pool, where you can bask Japanese-style on boulders like a gecko. Treatments take you indoors, with the Turkish Hammam, the new Lifestage Facial and the newly launched Ul mate Wellness Journey of three, fi ve or seven nights, including fi tness, naturopathic, tradi onal and spa therapies, and spa cuisine at Tangerine.www.rwsentosa.com

As befi ts a spa found in Bishan Park, Aramsa – The Garden Spa is all about the connec on between nature and the soul. Singapore’s lush greenery lends itself beau fully to calming the psyche and quie ng the mind in the spa’s 17 treatment rooms, which all have alfresco garden courtyards with showers or baths below overhead vines. The ‘Down to Earth’ package uses pure botanical herbs and spices from start to fi nish. The oil, herb and salt scrub polishes and nourishes the skin, the green clay herbal wrap detoxes the body and the bamboo retreat massage increases the circula on and eases stressed muscles.www.aramsaspas.com

CHI, The spa at Shangri-La in the Shangri-La Singapore’s Garden Wing is set within 15 acres of tropical landscape featuring waterfalls, koi ponds and jungle. While their Topical Treat of coconut and chamomile scrub and the Singapore Wave mul -technique massage are popular, both being available alfresco, brand sparkling new is the K-Li Facial by Kers n Florian. Targe ng issues like aging, hyperpigmenta on or oily skin, this non-invasive technological treatment works on all layers of the skin to increase collagen produc on, reduce lines, ghten contours and tone the complexion. www.shangri-la.com

Within the refi ned grounds of Goodwood Park Hotel, the elegant Spa Rael is a tranquil, green escape, with 18 spa suites within the 6,000 square foot greenery. Innova ve treatments join the natural feel, like the Marine Algae Wrap, the Holis c Ginger Remedy and the unusual Goat Milk Gommage and Bath. Or go for their sophis cated facials courtesy of Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé. www.sparael.com.sg

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Porcelain Aestha cs

Bokwa Fitness at St. Gregory Spa The SPA at the Four Seasons Singapore

SoulCentreWai ng room at Ikeda Spa

Dermacare Medispa


Award-winning Porcelain, The Face Spa, a popular go-to for extrac on-based facials, has just opened new outlet Porcelain Aesthe cs at Orchard Gateway. The medi-spa specialises in clinical, aesthe c treatments using high-tech equipment on the face – don’t miss the new an -aging Prioionic Facial using Radio Frequency – and body, and has a fun product bar featuring the brand’s own product line. www.porcelain.com.sg

The SPA at the Four Seasons Singapore has also recently introduced THÉMAÉ, and off ers exclusive treatment Harmonise, which incorporates the city’s Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures via a Chinese-infl uenced head massage, detoxifying Malay stomach massage, and body massage using the Indian Kansu bowl. www.fourseasons.com/singapore

Beauty gets a luxuriously scien fi c makeover at Dermacare MediSpa with their recent launch of the Stem Cell Gold Facial. A non-invasive yet super-an -aging facial, this exci ng product features O-Placenta stem cells, harmlessly harvested from sheep post-birth. www.dermacare.com.sg

For anyone keen to start a new career in spas, head up north to the Republic Polytechnic’s School of Hospitality where their Workforce Skills Qualifi ca ons ‘Cer fi ca on in Spa Services’ means you’re cer fi ed to work in Singapore spas. It’s part- me and lasts 22 weeks, covering essen als

like facials, massage, scrubs and wraps, as well as work fundamentals. www.rp.edu.sg

If looking good for your wedding day is on your mind, My Cozy Room’s award-winning My Illumina ng Premium Facial Treatment targets whatever your issues are, from dull,

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dry skin to acne, including skin sensi vi es and hyperpigmenta on using German brand Babor’s Alpine Rose stemcell collec on. Even be er, it’s 50 percent off if you’re a fi rst- me guest, or you bring in your copy of Now! Singapore. www.mycozyroom.com.sg

Ikeda Pres ge Spa has been awarded Best Luxury Day Spa in the world. The spa, which opened in March 2013, beat 30 day spas from over 10 countries including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, France, and the UK. Ikeda Pres ge Spa off ers the fi rst onsen-style public bath house in Singapore. The Onsen water used is created using the latest white ionisa on technology from Japan, which infuses hot spring micro-bubbles directly into the water. www.ikedaspa.com, www.yogaseends.com.sg

From yoga to… Bokwa and KpopX Fitness. The two dance fi tness crazes blasted out by LA’s Paul Mavi and Singapore’s Maddy Lim respec vely, have hit a home run in Singapore.

For hi-energy music, cool moves and a great buzz, head to St Gregory Spa at the Park Royal Hotel on Beach Road for an alterna ve way to start the day. www.stgregoryspa.com

The St Regis Singapore’s Remède Spa has launched the new Charme d’Orient products. Book an Olive & Eucalyptus Black Soap Body Wash & Scrub followed by a facial using an an -aging white mask of honey and royal jelly, before enjoying a massage using nutri ous Argan oil. www.remedespasingapore.com

At COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, health expert Pablo Tymoszuk gives a lifestyle consulta on in October, using so ssue therapy to get to the root of muscle ghtness, helping the body holis cally reduce

pain, ease arthri s, headaches, scoliosis and sports injuries. www.comoshambhala.com/singapore

Adeva Spa at Paragon Orchard has added one more ‘room’, for the ul mate in roo op experiences, with the Natura Bissé Bubble Pure Air Ritual. Any treatment from the Natura Bissé menu can be performed here and your therapist will add some breathing exercises to make the most of the pure air you’re surrounded by, helping you oxygenate and relax. www.adevaspa.com

From the 2nd to the 6th November, SoulCentre is holding SoulKids Mentor Training, a fi ve-day inspira onal paren ng course. Vikas Malkani will train parents to bring the very best out of their children, giving them skills that they can pass on through playing games, teamwork exercises and story telling. www.soulcentre.org

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COMO Shambala Urban Escape

by Catharine Nicol


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In its short 49-year history, Singapore has built a reputation for transforming itself from what was a small fishing village into the international powerhouse it is today.

onyour bike

By Chris Robb

While the local cycling scene has not yet earned its powerhouse status, it has also completed a remarkable turnaround for a city not long ago considered a cyclist’s nightmare.

Where once the city’s roads were considered too dangerous ̶ cyclists were just an annoying minority and bike shops were few and far between ̶ fast forward to today and the local cycling community is booming.

With the help of several annual major cycling events such as Cycle Singapore, a three-day event which now a racts close to 12,000 par cipants, the sport and its en re ecosystem has gone through the roof - the Lion City can now genuinely lay claim to being a major cycling tourism des na on.

The road cycling community is leading the way, with both compe ve and social groups seen on the roads any day of the week, and in large groups on the weekends.

Though Singapore is a small country, keener cyclists can cover the whole island in a loop of around 150km. Other popular cycling routes include the lush surrounds of Mandai and Kranji, two areas which allow cyclists to escape from the concrete jungle, as well as the ever popular East Coast Park and Changi Coastal Road.

For cyclists looking to really test their legs on a climb, Mt Faber is the place to head. At just 130m, the ‘Mt’ might be a bit of an exaggera on but it includes two short and reasonably tough ascents. Repeats of the 1.3km or 1.6km loops are the perfect way to build climbing legs. Weary bikers can enjoy a refreshing cold drink and snack at the newly

opened Faber Bistro, located at the summit, which off ers great views of the Singapore skyline. Renamed Faber Peak, this is where tourists board the Singapore Cable Car for a ride down to Sentosa.

Rifl e Range Road is not quite as high at around 82m but the turns keep things interes ng. Here you’ll see a mix of road bikes and mountain bikes, with the la er making their way to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, an incredible trail which off ers breathtaking scenery.

It’s not all serious cycling though, with the network of Park Connectors off ering leisurely routes for cyclists to explore the island, all with the safety of not having to share the road with motorists.


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For both road and mountain biking, there’s also Pulau Ubin, a small island off Singapore with empty paved roads and a mountain bike park with both easy and challenging trails. Bikes can be rented on the island or you can bring your own on the small ferries that connect the island to Changi.

Another recommmended route is the Green Corridor, a unique stretch of greenery and woodlands that runs the en re length of Singapore – from the old Tanjong Pagar Rail Sta on in the south to the border with Malaysia in the north. For history buff s, this was once the beginning of a rail network that was designed to run all the way to Russia. With the closure of the railway, it’s now an uninterrupted hidden gem for the adventurous cyclist to explore.

The Kranji countryside is arguably the Singapore cyclist’s best kept secret. There are a few ways to get there but if you’re based centrally, your best bet is to get on to Adam Road from Bukit Timah Road. Follow your nose on to Lornie Road where you’ll pass the MacRitchie Reservoir on your right before you hit Upper Thomson Road. Be careful not to miss the Mandai Avenue turnoff . A short distance will take you on to Mandai Road where you’ll cycle by the Upper Seletar

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Reservoir, followed by a short industrial sec on along Woodlands Road.

You’re then emerge into the beau ful green countryside of Kranji. When you cross the causeway separa ng the Kranji Reservoir and the Strait of Johor you enter a part of Singapore like no other. Special highlights include the site of the World War 2 Ba le of Kranji and the Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve.

Here you’re in the island’s agricultural heartland so feel free to explore the various lanes that lie off Lim Chu Kang Road.

From here you can embark on a winding journey back into the city, eventually ending up on West Coast Highway. If you’re up for it, hang a right onto South Buona Vista Road

Clockwise from top: Natural beauty in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve; the view of Sentosa from the summit of Mount Faber; a biker passes the cable ski park along the east coast cycle path.


Bike Haus 533 Bukit Timah Road (Central)Specialises in Felt bicycles

My Bike Shop 25 Jalan Mas Puteh (West) Specialises in Tern, Dahon, Bike Friday bicycles

ENTRO Interna onal Pte Ltd 3 Kaki Bukit Road 3 (East)Specialises in Foccus bicycles

Bike Stop 237 Upper Thomson Road (Central North) Specialises in Boardman and Silverback bicycles

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Chris Robb is Managing Director of Spectrum Worldwide, an interna onal sports event company that helps organise annual events like Cycle Singapore and the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore. For more informa on, contact www.sww.sg

for a decent climb towards Kent Ridge. You’re then on the home stretch towards town – try heading down Sixth Avenue to the corner of Bukit Timah Road for some local delicacies and a well-earned drink. Another plus point to cycling in Singapore is the network of hawker centres do ed around the island which off er an ideal and aff ordable place to rest and enjoy some local refreshments.

For those travelling to Singapore, there’s no shortage of bike shops or rentals. In fact, they’re now sca ered everywhere, off ering everything from the latest carbon fi bre roadbike model to a BMX or a comfortable leisure bike with baby seat a ached. Enjoy the ride!

Top: Bumboats travel to and from Pulau Ubin; the Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve


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Health and wellness may be currently gaining everyone’s attention but there are more people with pain and chronic diseases than ever before. Over the last seven years in private chiropractic practice, I’ve been witness to thousands of people’s health concerns and health goals. I’ve learned that there are many misconceptions and myths about how to get and stay healthy. Here are seven silly (but important) mistakes about health that we can all learn from.

By Gary Tho

Sevensilly mistakespeople make about their health

1. “I LOOK GOOD”It’s easy to mistake how you look as a measure of how healthy you are. You can convince yourself that you can’t be doing too badly health-wise if you look okay. Women tend to associate being thin with being healthy and a rac ve. For guys, having big biceps, a broad chest and a six-pack is associated with being healthy and strong.

Training can condi on our body to look a certain way, but it doesn’t equal health. Being healthy is much more than minimising calories or ge ng in a few gym sessions a week and drinking protein shakes. Ge ng essen al nutri on and a variety of exercise is a crucial ingredient of everyone’s health, regardless of how they look.

2. “I EXERCISE”When I’m at spor ng events, I o en hear people say “I run to eat” or “I’m exercising to burn off last night’s dinner” or to “off set the upcoming feast”. Many people also exercise a few mes a week to help maintain their weight.

Exercise is one ingredient of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can help to burn off more calories than being inac ve, though it doesn’t automa cally make you healthy. This is especially true if your diet contains sugar-laden, nutrient-poor foods.

3. “I’M GETTING OLD AND THERE’S NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT.”I’ve heard hundreds of people exclaim “once you reach 40 it’s all downhill from there” or “this is due to old age”. Age has nothing to do with whether we are healthy or not. You don’t have to be ‘old’ to suff er from high blood pressure, chronic back pain, degenera ve joint disease or diabetes. I know people in their 20’s and 30’s who are being diagnosed with these same health concerns.

Our health is always a refl ec on of choices made star ng from the day we were born. Age only comes into the equa on because it


determines how many years of good or bad decisions we’ve made. Age represents the years we’ve had to accumulate good health, or create poor health.

If you are not happy with your current state of health, stop looking at age but instead observe the decisions you are making today for your future.

4. “CORE STRENGTHENING CURES BACK PAIN”Back pain is not only caused by weakness or injury of muscles. There are many other factors like bones, joints, discs, nerves, ligaments, balance, alignment, movement and posture.

Exercising and strengthening muscles can only address one of the 10 factors. It could provide temporary relief of symptoms by reinforcing the area, though underneath, the other nine problems would s ll be present. Exercise might also aggravate your back pain. In addi on, if you cease doing the strengthening exercises, your pain may well return.

Instead, you could fi rst address the whole problem by making sure all the factors listed above are stable and working eff ec vely. Subsequently, exercise and strengthening can support the healing process. Exercise is useful later on. It doesn’t fi x the stress, strain or injury.

5. “A SKINNY LATTE THANKS.”Just because it’s a coff ee with low fat milk or a diet coke, it doesn’t make it healthy. Many think healthy packaging equals healthy food. Just because it says ‘reduced’ or ‘low’ fat, it doesn’t mean the product has low calories or contains nutri onal value. It o en means it’s higher in sugar. Low fat products may be high in sugar, sodium, calories or other addi ves to provide more fl avour.

Sugar is gaining notoriety as a big threat to health. Sugar hides in many foods. Salads are healthy, while dressings can have lots of sugar. Compared to pieces of fruit, fruit juice is generally higher in sugar content, has less nutri onal value and no fi bre. Unlike ea ng

a piece of fruit, juice also doesn’t leave you feeling full. This allows you to consume even higher amounts of sugar and calories without no cing.

Instead of looking for catchy ‘healthy’ marke ng slogans, read the labels and ingredients list. Also eliminate as much sugar from your diet as possible and consume food that’s high in fi bre, protein and good fats.

If you neglect this warning signal, your body may force you to listen. You may end up fl at on your back, unable to get out of bed and forced to take medical leave and rest. In other words, heed the gentle warnings and avoid your body having to scream for a en on. Don’t just take a pain killer and forget about pain. Do something about it before it does something to you.

7. “WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING?”In my prac ce, many people want to prevent future reoccurrence of their injury, whether it’s back pain or something else. They may ask what is the best si ng posi on, which pillow or supplement to buy, or what exercise is good for them. However, their good inten ons only last for the dura on of the pain. They only pay a en on when they have the problem. This is reac ve and does not make you healthy. Although they asked the right ques on(s), they did not make preven on a priority.

Preven on is being proac ve. It means you need to look a er your total health now, well before the symptoms surface. If you want to avoid the next episode of back or neck pain, the best me to do something is now - when you have no pain at all. Build your health by crea ng good habits and con nuing them long a er the pain goes away.

Remember, health isn’t something to strive for. It is a way of life. Health improves through a combina on of be er choices including our thoughts, food, movement, iden ty, social interac ons and life enjoyment.

Dr Gary Tho is an Australian Chiropractor on a mission to heal the world one posture at a me. He is the founder of ChiroWorks, a health

care clinic in Orchard, Singapore, specialising in sports, corporate and family health. Dr Gary is currently wri ng his fi rst book, “Desk warriors - A pain free survival guide for people si ng more than 2 hours a day.” He can be contacted at www.garytho.wordpress.com and www.chiro.com.sg

6. “IT’S NOT THAT BAD.”Do you think vomi ng, diarrhoea, pimples, fever and pain are bad? Actually, these uncomfortable symptoms are healthy, necessary and benefi cial to your health. You may even seek professional advice for them, except for pain. During my health talks, I hear people comment that their pain is “not that bad”, that they “can s ll work”, or “it’s normal, everyone gets headaches”.

Stress forces your body to react and distort in order to cope. It’s only when your body cannot cope anymore that pain arises. Pain is your body’s way of telling you to do something NOW. However, with your hec c schedule, you may neglect the warning signal. You may also switch the warning off with pain killers.


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improvewith pilates

your quality of life

By LayYong


Pilates, the physical fitness system created by Joseph Pilates in the 1930s, has been popular in the US for many years. Recently its popularity worldwide has grown quickly and Singapore is no exception. In the last five years, Pilates has grown rapidly here, with classes being conducted in parks, gyms, community centres and offices, as well as fully-equipped studios.

This growth can be a ributed to its versa lity and the crea vity of the exercises or ‘movements’, as Pilates’ teachers prefer to call them. Pilates can easily be adapted, from people with no exercise experience to hi gh performing athletes like marathon runners, tennis players or golfers.

I started prac cing Pilates a er suff ering chronic shoulder pain due to long hours spent at the computer. The pain aff ected my quality of life – I couldn’t focus on my job, had fears that it might aff ect my career and I couldn’t enjoy fun mes with friends and family.

Although I tried alterna ve treatments to relieve the pain, it was through the prac ce and educa on of being a Pilates teacher that I understood the leading cause of the problem and could manage it successfully.

Ron Fletcher, the American Pilates Master Teacher and student of Joseph Pilates said, “ Movement is Life. Life is Movement” and I strongly believe our quality of movement is synonymous with our quality of life.

Today’s technologies may have greatly improved our lives but they have signifi cantly changed the way we use or underuse our body, with nega ve consequences. It’s very common today to see people with forward head posture and rounded shoulders - the result of spending long hours at the computer, on the phone or hunched over a tablet. Recent research in Britain suggests that UK adults spend more me on media devices than sleeping and this is probably true in Singapore too.

Poor posture can aff ect our ability to balance. Simple balance is the ability to get up from a chair, stand and walk without a problem. Poor posture means some muscles are ght

and some muscles are weak, which may not allow individuals to react well when faced with uneven terrain. This can result in falls and injuries such as sprained ankles and wrists or broken bones. Balance is even more cri cal for older people. There are signifi cant risks for older people when they fall as they may suff er a fractured hip, wrist or elbow which may take longer to heal. And o en a er a fall, a cycle of fear can prevent an individual from moving normally, aff ec ng their quality of life.

In recent mes, si ng too much is some mes known as a si ng disease? It’s not just a syndrome for the elderly. In today’s world, most of us are si ng too much – driving to the offi ce, at the offi ce, driving home and then in front of the television at home. On MRT trains people are seen scrambling for seats, even a er spending so many hours si ng in the offi ce.

We lose fl exibility and mobility in our hip joints when we sit too much. The hip joint allows us to walk, run and jump. It is one of the more mobile joints in our body. Having good hip mobility allows us to move well, preven ng too much wear and tear thus reducing the risk of hip replacement and other joint problems in later life.

Pilates training is used to retrain your muscles to gain a be er posture and to improve fl exibility and mobility in all joints. For clients with posture problems and poor hip mobility, it’s important to stretch out front chest muscles, strengthen upper back muscles and retrain shoulder joint movement. For improved hip mobility, Pilates exercises stretch ght muscles, build strength and prac ce hip joint movement to increase fl exibility.

All Pilates exercises can be adapted to diff erent levels of fi tness and strength, with the common philosophy being that movement is life, so we need to keep moving to stay healthy. For free videos of Pilates training, go to h p://pilatesdaily.net

LayYong has been prac cing and teaching Pilates for over nine years and is co-founder of Pilates BodyTree® Singapore. In July 2014, PBT opened an affiliate studio in Jakarta, Indonesia.Email: [email protected]: www.pilatesbodytree.com


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Stay on the exercise bandwagon even if you’re on holiday or a business trip. Our fitness expert RUBY TAN rounds up 10 options visitors can try while in Singapore.

MUAY THAIThis tradi onal Thai sport has gained a reputa on for packing a serious workout punch – even if you’re not into the fi gh ng aspect. A session can consist of cardiovascular and strengthening exercises, on top of sport-specifi c programmes like shadow boxing and sparring. If you’re the type that prefers a back-alley muay thai centre, you’ll like Muay Art Fitness. Beginners may fi nd it a li le in mida ng, so go with a buddy. Make no mistake – this place is as raw as it gets and you’ll be learning from professional fi ghters from Thailand. Prefer a li le more comfort? Head to high-end mixed mar al arts gym, Evolve Mixed Mar al Arts – a producer of award-winning fi ghters. It has an air-condi oned studio, modern workout facili es and a juice bar and protein shake counter.

Muay Art Fitness, #04-02, Gold Pine Industrial Building, 126 Joo Seng Roadtel: 8233 8983, www.mafmuaythai.comEvolve Mixed Mar al Arts, various loca ons, evolve-mma.com

CIRCUIT TRAININGCircuit training is one of the most eff ec ve forms of exercise, great for those who are short on me. They’re o en high intensity sessions, so you’re ge ng your heart rate and muscles pumped harder than taking a moderately-paced, hour-long jog. A class involves exercises done in alterna ng ac vity and rest me, never repea ng the same workouts so you’re constantly challenging diff erent parts of your body. For the me-strapped, head to Ritual. Their aim is to get you in and out of their industrial-chic quarters in half an hour – each session is only 20 minutes – feeling no less knackered than from hour-long programmes. Alterna vely, try Sweat, who specialise in super eff ec ve circuit sessions – I a ended an hour-long class once a week for a month and saw a dis nct improvement in my strength. Their Super Deal ($75 for four sessions) makes it one of the most value-for-money classes around.

Ritual, #03-01, 11 North Canal Road, tel: 6536 7291, www.ritual.sgSweat, #01-03, Cantonment Centre, 150 Cantonment Roadtel: 8168 7715, www.sweat.com.sg

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GYM CLASSESThe conven onal idea of a gym – a room fi lled with mirrors, weights and exercise equipment – has recently evolved into so much more. Gyms nowadays can be one-stop fi tness centres, where you can a end the latest, trendiest workout classes, grab a protein smoothie and take a shower in a swanky bathroom.

For the ul mate gym experience, pop into a branch of Pure Fitness or head to Virgin Ac ve Fitness Club. The Pure Fitness in Asia Square has its own swimming pool, a mixed mar al arts zone with a compe on octagon and a dedicated athle c area with a small indoor running track. If you’re the sort that needs to chill out a er a workout, head to Virgin Ac ve. It features unique sleep pods, where you can recharge with a 20-minute nap, and a Himalayan Rock Salt inhala on room, where you can recline on a day bed and enjoy the skin and respiratory healing benefi ts. Needless to say, both gyms have a good variety of classes and top-notch equipment.

Pure Fitness, various loca ons, www.pure-fi tness.com/en/singaporeVirgin Ac ve Fitness Club, Level 6, Tower 2 One Raffl es Place, 1 Raffl es PlaceTel: 6908 7878, www.virginac ve.com.sg


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YOGAFrom Hatha to Vinyasa to Hot to Acroba c – you’ll fi nd all types of yoga prac ces in Singapore. There are many benefi ts of prac sing yoga regularly. You’ll improve the strength and fl exibility of both your body and mind. For a popular place with a young hip vibe, visit Yoga Movement. It’s aff ordable, with branches in central loca ons. One unique op on is Stand Up Paddle Yoga (run by SUP Yoga Singapore), where you prac se on a paddleboard out at sea. You’ll be near the shore and with an anchor, so don’t worry about safety. It takes more focus to hold poses on a moving board but make it to the end and you’ll be rewarded with the most peaceful corpse pose you can experience.

Yoga Movement, various loca ons, www.yogamovement.com.sgSUP Yoga Singapore, Mana Mana East Coast Beach Club, 1212 East Coast Parkway, www.supyogasingapore.com

SURFSETLike its name suggests, a Surfset class involves doing yoga, pilates and surfi ng-inspired moves atop a wobbly sur oard contrap on. Even if you’re not a surfer, going regularly will help you improve overall strength – especially your core, for maintaining good balance. Trying to do a squat is easy on fl at ground; try it on an unstable surface and you have to work much harder. Those who are into surfi ng will appreciate being able to prac ce surfi ng movements (like popping up from paddling to the standing posi on) repeatedly, minus the hassle of falling into the water if you were doing the same thing out at sea. The class is super fun, and don’t beli le the novelty – it’s a hard session.

Surfset Singapore, 3rd storey, 454B Joo Chiat Road, tel: 9751-0793, www.surfset.sg

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMPSingapore’s tropical weather means you’re able to enjoy exercising outside most of the me. Get your outdoor fi x with a bootcamp

class, which involves a variety of exercises – from sprints to stair-climbing, to sta onary strengthening workouts either with or without equipment. Like circuit training, you’re o en doing diff erent things from session to session. Type A personali es might like to give the gruelling Training for Warriors programme a go. It’s run by fi tness centre UFIT and conducted on Sentosa. An hour-long class will see you doing plyometric

exercises, weight training, sprin ng and even swimming drills. UFIT also runs other bootcamps around Singapore. An alterna ve centre is the centrally located Level, where sessions include agility drills and sprints, on top of strengthening workouts.

UFIT, 87-88 Amoy Street, tel: 6225-5059, www.ufi t.com.sgLevel, #01-03, 137 Telok Ayer Street, tel: 6222-4766, www.level.com.sg

BARRE CLASSWant lean sculpted muscles like a ballerina? Try a barre class – each session puts you through cardio, light weight training and dancing exercises, all using ballet-inspired movements and pilates-style core training. This is where you realise ballerinas are a lot stronger than you think. I consider myself quite fi t as I exercise regularly, but I was trembling at my fi rst barre session. Challenge yourself further at an Xtend Barre class with Upside Mo on. Their approach targets small muscles in the body, with concentrated movements so you get stronger without the bulk. You’ll be working parts you didn’t think existed – so prepare to feel really sore the next day.

Upside Mo on, various loca ons, www.upsidemo on.com

DANCE WORKOUTSThe Zumba boom here proves that people love using dance to keep fi t – and why not, it is so much fun. A popular place is 1Fiesta, which off ers Zumba Toning, where you dance holding light weights to build strength. If you want to try something new, give Bokwa a shot. With roots in Africa, this quick-paced dance is a good cardio workout. Par cipants move their feet to the music, following imaginary shapes of le ers and numbers on the ground, like skipping in an L-shape, while doing simple movements with their arms, like pumping your fi sts in the air. The chain True Fitness has Bokwa classes available.

For something even more unique, try a Tahi an Dance & Fitness class at Tahi Dance Fitness. You’ll give your legs, behind and abs a huge workout as you learn how to twist your hips while in a slight squat stance. The class takes you through an actual Tahi an dance choreography, so there’s also a sense of achievement when you complete it.

1Fiesta, various loca ons, www.1fi esta.com.sgTrue Fitness, various branches,

www.truefi tness.com.sgTahi Dance Fitness, Kali Majapahit Mar al Arts Studio, #02-01 Greatwood Building, 43 Carpenter Street, tel: 8374-8408, www.tahi .sg

INDOOR CYCLINGIndoor cycling classes, like the popular Spin class, incorporate arm movements, some mes with weights, to give your en re body a hard me and not just your legs. Indoor cycling studio 7Cycle off er several types of classes, including the 7Cycle Bootcamp, which involves ge ng off the bike and doing plyometric and other strengthening exercises on the fl oor.

If you’re looking to improve your racing performance, head to Athlete Lab. They use the Adjustabike, which replicates the experience of riding a real bicycle more accurately. There’s a variety of classes, like Super Sprint Intervals, designed to improve your cardio-respiratory fi tness and recovery, and Time Trial Training, which teaches you how to pace yourself during a race – when to push hard and when to take it down a notch.

7Cycle, 27 Boon Tat Street, tel: 6222-8770, www.7cycle.sgAthlete Lab, 71 Amoy Street, tel: 6224-4410, singapore.athlete-lab.com

AQUASPINFor those who are injured but loath being out of ac on, try an Aquaspin class. You’ll be cycling on specialised bicycles that sit inside a pool – but that’s not all you’re doing. Using interval training – where you alternate between dura ons of ac vity and rest – you’ll also be using the bike as a tool to work other parts of your body like your abs and arms (for example, by pu ng your hands on the seat and doing push-ups). It’s a great workout op on for those with injuries as the water’s buoyancy reduces the weight and impact on your joints, muscles and ligaments. Aquaspin classes are also said to reduce cellulite because of the massaging eff ect from the currents you produce when moving. Plus, what a treat it is to be in the pool on a sweltering Singapore day!

Aquaspin, classes in various loca ons, tel: 9321-6200, www.aquaspin.sg


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Stand Up Paddle Yoga by SUP Yoga Singapore; Surfset by Surfset Singapore; Outdoor Bootcamp by Level; Indoor Cycling by Athlete Lab; Circuit Training by Sweat; Muay Thai by Evolve Mixed Mar al Arts; Aquaspin by Aquaspin Singapore; Barre Class by Upside Mo on

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SHOPPING

The Mini Alternative

by Brian Spencer


In Singapore, getting lost among the labyrinthine corridors of Orchard Road’s glitzy megamalls is certainly a rite of retail passage, but there are times when you might need something refreshingly different to inspire you. Fortunately we have your escape route planned - head to one of these six welcoming boutiques, where you’ll find a blend of relaxed settings, handcrafted goods and indie-minded sensibilities.

THREADBARE & SQUIRRELLocated in Kampong Glam, just around the corner from hip Haji Lane, a strip of restored shophouses is home to more than 50 indie-minded clothing, accessories, housewares and sneaker stores. This two-fl oor bou que stocks a seriously stylish assortment of designer goods, from jewellery and spectacles to jeans and dresses. Guys will fi nd a small but smart assortment of clothing on the top fl oor, but the focus here is decidedly female. Bring your credit card because looking this good won’t come cheaply. 660 North Bridge Rd., Ph. +65 6396 6738, threadbareandsquirrel.com


SHOPPING

BOOKSACTUALLYLocated in Tiong Bahru, BooksActually is packed fl oor to ceiling with an interes ng selec on of literature, poetry and tles from the shop’s own prin ng press, Math Paper Press. Dig around a li le and you might fi nd a rare fi rst-edi on or some author-autographed copies. In the back room you’ll fi nd a veritable treasure trove of old knick-knacks, vinyl records, glassware, vintage home furnishings and an impressive display of Pez dispensers. Check BooksActually’s website for book signings and ‘meet the author’ events. 9 Yong Siak St., Ph. +65 6222 9195, booksactually.com

STRANGELETSGo shopping in Paris, Cape Town, Brooklyn,

and other parts of the world by way of Strangelets, whose discrimina ng owners

have searched the globe for innova ve products and brought their best fi nds back

to this charming Tiong Bahru bou que. Though the focal point lies in modern home furnishings that range from designer coff ee tables to terraco a tableware, Strangelets’

eclec c variety of homespun goods also features everything from soaps and

sunglasses to backpacks and retro radios. 7 Yong Siak St., Ph. +65 6222 1456,

strangelets.sg


GRANNY’S DAY OUTOwned by a former fashion editor, Granny’s Day Out is a vintage bou que whose racks are fi lled with the type of throwback dresses and handbags you might see in an episode of Mad Men. Granny’s team of curators travel the world scouring second-hand stores and shipping their best fi nds back to Singapore, so stock is refreshed frequently. While you’re here, it ‘s worth taking a spin through the aging-but-interes ng Peninsula Shopping Centre, which is packed with t-shirt shops, sneaker stores and, of course, cowboy boots and magic tricks outlets. 3 Coleman St., Peninsula Shopping Centre, #03-25, Ph. +65 6336 9774, grannysdayout.com

THE LITTLE DRÖM STOREKids and adults alike will fi nd plenty to love at The Li le Dröm Store, which recently relocated from trendy Ann Siang Hill to the School Of The Arts. Here the walls are decorated with vintage toys, Polaroid cameras and doll displays, while the shelves are stocked with a cheery assortment of printed products, kid’s books, housewares, and Singapore-themed magnets, glasses, and bags. Be sure to check out the shop’s own ‘Hug A Porcupine’ line of animal-themed jewellery and accessories. 1 Zubir Said Rd., Ph. +65 6884 4651, theli ledromstore.com

CAT SOCRATESIt’s a joy browsing the lovingly curated

assortment of handmade sta onary and journals, locally designed handbags, quirky jewellery and vintage toys at Cat Socrates.

This independent shop is located on the second fl oor of the unremarkable Bras Basah

Complex, opposite Raffl es Hotel. Photo-philes will love the fun selec on of colourful 35mm

and Lomography cameras, which you can take home in one of Cat Socrates’ chic camera

bags. 231 Bain St., Bras Basah Complex, #02-25, Ph. +65 6333 0870, catsocrates.com


FASHION

The Singapore fa shion scene continues to develop at pace. We talk to four local designers instrumental in the surge of international interest in Singaporean design.

K.BLU SWIMStarted in 2012, K.BLU Swim is luxury swimwear developed and designed for Asian women who enjoy sea-sports and want swimwear that is fashionable yet func onal. It was founded by Lyn Rosmarin and named a er her daughter Kenzi. We asked her about her collec on.

What sets your designs apart from your compe tors?Rosmarin: The fi ng and the sense of prac cality. I fi t my swimwear on Asian women, so my swimwear caters to the smaller Asian frame. K.BLU’s designs are also elegant, yet prac cal — I ask myself why one would wear a certain piece of swimwear before fi nalising each design.

Who are your regular customers?I get customers from all over the world. Most tend to be confi dent, fashionable individuals who are looking for something a li le diff erent.

What can shoppers look forward to in this collec on, and what’s the hot item this season?This collec on is a great mix of func onality and high fashion. I think that any piece would make a great addi on to any wardrobe. Le Grande Bleu exudes confidence and elegance, while Gems Ashore offers added functionality. So far, a lot of women are drawn to the detachable camisole top and bottom from Gems Ashore as it provides a two-in-one look. The bikini top is reversible with one side in solid blue, and the other in a seashell-inspired print. In addition, you can button on the attachable camisole anytime you want to change your look. It’s a very versatile set, and it was something that I was excited to develop.

dressed to thrillBy David Fuhrmann-Lim

Tel: +65 6696 6961 (to make an appointment in the showroom)Website: www.kblu.comSocial Media: facebook / instagram / pinterest / twi er


W.E#3, MU, AWOLWorkshop Element is a retail pop-up store pioneered by local fashion veteran Alfi e Leong, represen ng local and regional designers as a singular, cohesive collec ve.

Leong launched W.E.#3 (its third itera on) in June 2014, which also carries his own label AWOL (All Walks of Life) and Mu. Leong describes W.E as a business but also a place to support Singapore’s fashion scene. He curates the designers for the shop, and it a racts a wide range of customers, “from students to people who are 60 years old,” he adds.

What can shoppers look forward to in the latest collec on, and what’s the hot item this season? They can expect to see more black and white, in both plain and printed forms. One of the most well-loved items this me round is a pinned-up dress. I usually experiment with draping, so that has become one of my signatures.

Workshop Element (W.E.) 313@Somerset 313 Orchard Rd, #03-01/02, Singapore 238895.Tel: +65 6634 14 34www.facebook.com/Workshop.Element


HANSELJo Soh studied fashion design at St Mar ns and launched hansel at the Mercedes Australian Fashion Week in Melbourne in 2013. It immediately a racted a lot of media a en on and she’s parlayed all that interest into full collec ons in an Orchard Road store. She’s also won design awards for her quirky yet wearable clothes – usually bought by 25-45 year old working professionals. hansel has collec ons with a diff erent whimsical theme every season and uses custom printed fabrics developed from Soh’s original hand-drawn art.

When asked why her clothes are so popular, Soh says it’s because she’s a problem solver: “I feel accomplished and excited when my customers tell me the impact that my designs have had on their daily lives. From loving the prac cal hidden pockets in their dresses, to the designs being so fl exible they can wear it pre-, during and post-pregnancy, or that their hansel dress is their ‘happy dress’!”

Hansel’s latest range has three diff erent unique prints inspired by the quintessen al symbol of fes vity, fairy lights. Named ‘Fairy Lights, coiled Lights and String Lights’ the collec on’s ho est selling item is the Fairy Lights Printed Maxi Dress at $419.

Hansel#02-14 Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road Singapore 2388867Tel: +65 6836 5367www.ilovehansel.comwww.facebook.com/ilovehansel Instagram: @josoh_hansel Offi cial online retailer: h p://www.wearto.com

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ARCArc was started in August 2012 by Islean Valath. It’s a homegrown brand that speaks to a more sophis cated, grown-up woman, or as Valath puts it, “a corporate femme fatale type who is in control and doesn’t mind if others know it.”

The clothes are technically acceptable in the workplace, but s ll push the boundaries a li le. Let’s just say the ARC woman doesn’t mind a raised eyebrow here and there.

On her structured and sleek designs, Valath says: “I have fi nally come to a strong and defi nite brand ethos which I will be developing further with future collec ons. Corporate women are a racted to the brand. I think it could be the sense of power these ou its exude. Most of them are in their 30s to early 40s, very successful, incredibly independent. One of my best customers is an MD at a Swiss investment bank and despite having two young children to keep her busy, is training to climb Mount Everest. I fi nd women like her inspira onal.”

What can shoppers look forward to in this collec on, and what’s the hot item this season?The mermaid skirts have been very popular, most likely because they’re cut in a very fl a ering manner, whereas many mermaid skirts can be problema c for curvier hips.

My favourite piece for FW2014 though is probably the cape-jacket in wool cashmere, because whilst I keep it prac cal when I travel, I secretly want to look fashionable for the photos. This cape-jacket goes so well with everything, from long-sleeve tops, to sleeveless dresses. I wore it everyday recently in Bhutan; it kept me both warm and stylish.

ARC Showroom 8 Emerald Hill (For appointments, email [email protected])Instagram: @arcbyisleanwww.ARCival.com


Gillman Barracks

a gaggleof galleries

by Gillian Beal

London has Cork Street and Shoreditch, New York has Chelsea and SoHo - so what about Singapore?

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There’s nothing like spending a leisurely a ernoon wondering around an assortment of art galleries that are all within easy walking distance - where you can pop in and out, see what takes your fancy and when you’re done, stop for a quick drink or a bite to eat. It’s a well-known past me in major ci es, but where do you go in Singapore?

The answer is Gillman Barracks, the city-state’s art-gallery hub. A rela vely new kid on the block, the burgeoning community of interna onal and local galleries opened just two years ago on the site of a former military camp. There are now a total of 17 galleries, the recently launched Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), and three restaurants, all housed in the conserved colonial barracks set in six hectares of tropical greenery.

Gillman Barracks is closed on Mondays with many galleries opening in the late morning so our advice is to get there about 4pm, when it’s cooler and walking through the site is more pleasurable.

To get a full idea of what’s on off er, follow our Gillman Barracks tour, star ng at the top and working down through the galleries. Of course you don’t have to visit them all but for your comfort, remember to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing.

Start off at Block 22 at the top of Lock Road at Ardnt and Mizuma Galleries.

German art dealer Ma hias Arndt’s eponymous gallery showcases works by both interna onal and South East Asian ar sts.

Current show: Heinz Mack, one of the most signifi cant fi gures in German art and a founding member of the famous ZERO group.Un l November 2, 2014

Mizuma Gallery aims to promote Japanese ar sts as well as introducing new and promising young talent from South East Asia.Current show: Hisashi Tenmyouya x Indiguerillas Curatorial Exhibi on, a selec on of contemporary Japanese and Indonesian ar sts.Un l 30 November 2014

Next, move on to the impressive Block 9, with its grand stone staircase, which houses Michael Janssen, Pearl Lam, ShangARt and Yavuz galleries.

The fi rst interna onal German gallery to come to Gillman Barracks, Michael Janssen Singapore aims to showcase emerging, mid-career as well as established ar sts from North America, Europe and South East Asia, Current show: Japanese ar st Yukinori Yanagi. Money/fl ower.Un l November 9, 2014

Pearl Lam Galleries provides a pla orm for rising and established contemporary ar sts from the East and West.Current show: London-based ar st Peter Peri: The Reign of Quan ty. Un l 9 November 2014

Hailing from Shanghai, the infl uen al ShanghART Gallery represents over 40 leading Chinese ar sts and has been a key player in the interna onal development of Chinese art.Current show: Collec ve Thoughts Divided Worlds, a group exhibi on on mixed media from seven ar sts. Un l 30 November 2014

Yavuz Gallery focuses on contemporary art, predominantly from the Asian region, with a focus on ‘cu ng-edge art’.Current show: Face Me, the fi rst solo exhibi on in Southeast Asia by up-and-coming Korean ar st Shin Kwang Ho. Un l 9 November 2014

Next, con nue down Lock Road where you will fi nd Blocks 7, 6 and 5 (in descending order) facing the street. If you are feeling a thirsty, pop in to Mason’s Restaurant & Bar at Block 8 for a quick drink.

Block 7 – Ota Fine ArtsHailing from Tokyo, Ota Fine Arts represents a range of interna onally renowned Japanese ar sts and shows work across many diff erent media.Current show: “Vivid Strata: New Representa ons of Asia II”, a group exhibi on featuring ar sts Yayoi Kusama, Jia Aili, Firoz Mahmud, Qin Qi, Nobuaki Takekawa, Baek Jin Sook and Yeesookyung.

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Block 6 Partners & MucciacciaThe Singapore branch of Italian Gallery Partners & Mucciaccia has a strong emphasis on well-established Italian, European and American ar sts – from Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri and Piero Manzoni - to younger ar sts working today.Current show: Italian painter Cris ano Pintaldi. Un l 7 December

Block 5 – Sundaram Tagore Gallery and the Drawing RoomOwned by Indian-born, New York-based art historian, gallerist and fi lmmaker Sundaram Tagore, the gallery represents painters, sculptors and photographers from around the world, in a bid to further its mission of East-West exchange.

Current shows: DuoLong-established New York painters Robert Yasuda and Judith Murray, a couple for more than fi y years, show their work side by side for the fi rst me in Duo, their Singapore debut. October 17 - November 27, 2014

The Drawing Room, from Manila, represents established ar sts from the Philippines and the region with a par cular focus on sculpture and installa on.

Once you have fi nished in Block 5, go on to Malan Road and turn right. There you will fi nd Block 1, home to FOST Gallery and Yeo Workshop.

Since its establishment in 2006, FOST Gallery has built a reputa on as one of Singapore’s more innova ve galleries, presen ng works by both established and emerging ar sts from Singapore and abroad.

Yeo Workshop is a project space that aims to promote the work of contemporary local and interna onal ar sts.Current show: Ad Hoc, a small exhibi on of ar sts at the forefront of contemporary art produc on and working within Singapore today, featuring Ian Woo, Antoine L’Heureux, Maryanto, Xue Mu and Haruki Ogawa.Un l 9 November 2014

Your next stop is the newly opened CCA at Block 43 Turn le as you come out of Block 1, walk straight along Malan Road and then make a right turn and walk a few hundred metres un l you reach the next cluster.

CCAThe Centre for Contemporary Art is essen ally Nanyang Technological University’s research centre and is currently led by Founding Director Professor Ute Meta Bauer. With a series of exhibi ons, residencies and research programmes, it is designed to be a centre

for cri cal discourse and experimental prac ces for Singapore, the region and beyondCurrent show: Theatrical Fields, which examines forms of ar s c prac ce that make use of the theatricality in performance, fi lm and video. It brings together major video installa ons: Voice off by Judith Barry (USA), Suspiria by Stan Douglas (Canada), Lines in the Sand by Joan Jonas (USA), Vagabondia by Isaac Julien (UK) and X Characters RE(hers)AL by Constanze Ruhm (Austria).Un l 2 November 2014

Following a visit to the CCA, you are on the last leg of the Gillman cultural gallop with a visit to Block 47, where you will fi nd Tomio Koyama, Silverlens, Space Co onseed, Future Perfect and Equator Art Projects.

Founded by Tomio Koyama in Tokyo in 1998, the gallery represents both emerging and established ar sts from all over the world, with a focus on those hailing from Japan. Current show: New pain ngs by Japanese ar st Toru Kuwakubo, One Wonderful Day Which Cannot Be Forgo en.Un l 9 November

First established in 2004 in Manila, Silverlens represents contemporary photographers, painters and sculptors – mostly of Filipino heritage but not exclusively.

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Current show: Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah, Malaysian ar st, Vincent Leong poses ques ons about na onalism and other themes in this mul media exhibi on.Un l 23 November 2014

Founded by Janice Kim, Space Co onseed originated from Seoul, South Korea, in 2010, and represents contemporary ar sts from Korea as well as other countries around the world.Current show: Weaving Viewpoint, contempory art exhibi on showcasing mutual exchanges between Singaporean and Korean ar sts.Un l 16 November 2014

Future Perfect showcases work by interna onal contemporary ar sts with a special focus on those from South East Asia and Australia.

The sister gallery to Langgeng Gallery in Indonesia, Equator Art Projects aims to act as an interna onal showcase for Indonesian ar sts, as well as showing art from other countries especially The Philippines, Singapore and England.Current show: The fi rst solo exhibi on in Singapore by Indonesian ar st, Bambang ‘Toko’ Witjaksono. A new series of work experimen ng with tradi onal ba k.Un l 30 November 2014

A er that lot, you will need a break! Fortunately the excellent The Naked Finn is close at hand with great cocktails and a menu of grilled meats and seafood (Block 41). As it opens at 6pm, you’ll need to me your art tour accordingly.

For more informa on, visit www.gillmanbarracks.com. And if you are visi ng within the next few months, look out for DRIVE, a four-month long, Gillman-wide public art fes val ending January 2015. On show will be works ranging from murals to sculptures and mul -media installa ons created by Gillman galleries’ ar sts and the public.

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By Karen French


From the moment you arrive in the ‘garden city’ of Singapore, it’s impossible to ignore the country’s impressive green spaces, from the glass-roofed atriums within the airport itself to the tree-lined expressways on route to your first destination.

We share our roads with over two million trees, from the na ve Tembusu Tree to the impressive Trumpet Tree, famous for its spectacular blossoms that burst into bloom following a long dry spell. As well as the more regularly spo ed blooms lining the city’s streets like the brightly coloured Frangipani and Bougainvillea blossoms, there are many rarer species worth looking out for.

One spectacular tree, which can be spo ed on walks through the East Coast Park or the Singapore Zoo, is the Cannonball Tree. With large mesmerizing fl owers and fruit the size of cannonballs, it’s one of thousands of diff erent species on display around Singapore, part of a deliberate policy in keeping the city as green as possible in line with its rapid development.

Apart from the natural beauty of the city visible from the roads, there is also an abundance of areas of natural beauty to visit that are a li le more off -the-beaten track. From the Sungei Boleh Wetland Reserves, where you can experience mangroves in their natural habitat, to the many parks and nature reserves boas ng exo c vines and beau ful fl owers, there are many natural treasures to discover. So when you re of shopping and have eaten as much of the fabulous food that you can, it’s well worth pu ng on your walking shoes and exploring some of these parks, green spaces and gardens to become acquainted with the greener side of the city.

Taking a break from city life is good for the soul and the abundance of green spaces here in Singapore will help you connect with nature, providing a much-needed retreat, as well as wonderful photo opportuni es. You won’t be alone though, as the greener areas are popular with joggers, birdwatchers, cyclists and fl ower lovers.

Many of the plants, trees and fl owers you see around the city began their life at the

Tree Grove outside - there are more than 162,900 plants (including over 200 species and varie es of bromeliads, orchids, ferns and tropical fl owering climbers) planted on these Supertrees and they’re all embedded with environmentally sustainable func ons like photovoltaic cells to harvest solar energy.

If you prefer park hopping, rent a bicycle and ride along the city’s rivers and canals or through its many nature reserves. You can fi nd a full list of naturally inspired ac vi es available in Singapore by visi ng the Na onal Parks website www.nparks.gov.sg

Experiencing the beau ful fl owers and plants that Singapore has to off er is a fabulous way to take a break from city life. Not only will you be reconnected with nature, but you’ll feel healthier for it as well!

About The Writer

Karen French is a Floral Designer, Image Consultant, Freelance Writer and Author who has been based in Singapore for the past 20 years. She is the Author of a recently published book ‘Entertain with Flowers and Flair’.

Karen has been on the commi ee of the Singapore Flower Club, Ikebana Interna onal Chapter 135 and the Floral Designers Society of Singapore. She is the owner of Karen French Floral Designs in Singapore

Singapore Botanic Gardens. Located close to Orchard Road, the Singapore Botanic Gardens were set up by the Bri sh colonial authority in the 19th century. Open from 5am to midnight every day of the year, it has since become one of the leading botanic centres in the world. If you take an early morning stroll through the gardens there is plenty to see, from residents jogging and taking their dogs for a walk, to groups prac cing Tai Chi. Besides enjoying the walk, there’s some spectacular fl ora and fauna, especially in the vast showcase of orchids in the Na onal Orchid Garden located here. This is a fabulous place to get up close to Singapore’s na onal fl ower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim. There are over 1000 species of orchid here so get your cameras ready to shoot the Dancing Lady Orchids (Oncidium Goldiana) and view the world’s largest, the Tiger Orchid (Grammatophyllum speciosum). This orchid was once considered ex nct in Singapore, mainly due to habitat destruc on but thanks to a reintroduc on program, the wild popula on of Tiger Orchids is now on the increase.

Another centrally-located burst of green, the Flower Dome at the iconic Gardens By The Bay, has to be on your list of places to visit. The biggest surprise to many is that it’s not hot, tropical or steamy inside but cool and dry instead, to replicate the climates of Australia, Africa, California and the Mediterranean, where many of the plants originate. Don’t miss the cac , baobab trees and olive trees here – some are over a thousand years old! There’s a huge variety of fabulous fl owers and succulents from many corners of the globe on display, so take your me and enjoy the fabulous temperature!

Gardens By The Bay also features the cool humidity of the Cloud Forest dome, home to an impressive 35-metre waterfall and a collec on of plants and fl owers usually found at al tude. Also check out the unique Super


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Singapore 178897 Ph. +65 6332 3659; +65 6332 5642na onalmuseum.sg

Peranakan Museum39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941Ph. +65 6332 7591peranakanmuseum.sg

Red Dot Design Museum28 Maxwell RoadRed Dot Traffi c, SingaporePh. +65 6327 8027museum.red-dot.sg

Refl ec ons at Bukit Chandu’s31-K Pepys Road Singapore 118458Ph. +65 6375 2510nhb.gov.sg

Resorts World™ Sentosa39 Ar llery Avenue, SentosaSingapore 099958Ph. +65 6577 8888rwsentosa.com Singapore Art Museum 71 Brass Basah Road, Singapore 189555 Ph. +65 6332 3222 singaporeartmuseum.sg Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 Ph. +65 6471 7138 / 65 6471 7361 sbg.org.sg

Singapore Cable Car109 Mount Faber Road Faber Peak, Singapore 099203Ph. +65 6270 8855faberpeaksingapore.com

Singapore Coins And Notes Museum40 Pagoda St, Level 1Singapore 059199Ph. +65 6222 2486singaporecoinsandnotesmuseum.com Singapore Flyer30 Raffl es Avenue,

Singapore 039803singaporefl yer.com

Singapore Philatelic Museum23-B Coleman StreetSingapore 179807Ph. +65 6337 3888spm.org.sg

Singapore Zoo80 Mandai Lake Road SingaporePh. +65 6269 3411zoo.com.sg

Tan Swie Hian Museum460 Sims Avenue, SingaporePh. +65 6744 0716tanswiehian.com

The Changi Museum1000 Upper Changi Road NorthSingapore 507707Ph. +65 6214 2451changimuseum.com.sg

Trick Eye MuseumResorts World Sentosa26 Sentosa Gateway #01-43/44Singapore 098138trickeye.com/singapore

Ul mate Drive1 Bay Front AvenueSingapore 018971Ph. +65 6688 7997ul matedrive.com

Underwater World Singapore80 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098969 Ph. +65 6275 0030underwaterworld.com.sg

Universal Studios Singapore™Resorts World™ Sentosa Singapore8 Sentosa GatewaySingapore 098269E: [email protected]

Wave House36 Siloso Beach Walk, SentosaPh. +65 6377 3113; 6238 1196wavehousesentosa.com

On the following pages you will fi nd lists of places, people and things that we think are important. It’s not the telephone directory NOR the yellow pages but we think we’ve covered a lot of useful numbers-including some interes ng local brands and some of the city’s best restaurants & bars.


Wings of TimeSiloso Beach, Sentosa Express Beach Sta on, Singapore 099538Ph. +65 6736 8672E: [email protected] ime.com.sg

YOG Gallery @Singapore Sports Museum1 Kay Siang Road #01-02Singapore 248922Ph. +65 6471 4430sportsmuseum.com.sg

BARS, CLUBS AND PUBS 1-Al tude 61/62/Roo op One Raffl es Place Singapore 048616 Ph. +65 6438 0410 E: reserva ons@1-al tude.com 1-al tude.com

28 Hong Kong Street 28 Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059667Ph. +65 6533 2001 E: fi [email protected] www.28hks.com

83 on Club Street83 Club Street, Singapore 069451Ph. +65 6690 7563E: [email protected]

Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall60 A Boat Quay, Singapore 049848Ph. +65 6535 0838 E: [email protected]/AhSamColdDrinkStall

A ca3A River Valley Rd, #01- 03 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179020Ph. +65 6333 9973www.a ca.com.sg

Bang BangPan Pacifi c Singapore7 Raffl es BoulevardPh. +65 8127 2808bangbang.sg

Bar Stories 55-57A Haji Lane, Singapore 189248Ph. +65 6298 0838 www.barstories.com.sg

Bar ni 46 Club Street, Singapore 069423 Ph. +65 6221 1025 E: info@bar ni.com.sg facebook.com/bar ni.sg

Bi ers & Love36 North Canal RoadSingapore 059292Ph. +65 6438 1836www.bi ersandlove.com

Blujaz Café11 Bali Lane, Historic Kampong GlamSingapore 189848Ph. +65 9199 0610 blujazcafe.net

Canvas#B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular RdPh. +65 6538 2928E: [email protected]

Club Kyo133 cecil street, keck seng tower#B1-02, singapore 069535Ph. +65 8299 8735clubkyo.com

Crazy Elephant3E River Valley Road #01-03/04Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024Ph. +65 6337 7859E: [email protected]

EmpireLevel 45 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffl es Place, Singapore 048623Ph. +65 8349 1672

Fenix RoomBlock 3C, River Valley Road, Clark Quay, Singapore 179022Ph. +65 6305 6768

Jekyll & Hyde49 Tras Street, Singapore 078988Ph. +65 6222 3349www.49tras.st Jigger & Pony 101 Amoy Street, Singapore 069921Ph. +65 62239101 www.jiggerandpony.com KPO 1 Killiney Road, Kilinery Post Offi ce Ph. +65 6733 3648 facebook.com/KPO.sg

KURO Restaurant & Bar 3C River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, The Cannery, #01-11Singapore 179022 Ph. +65 9733 6669 E: [email protected] kuro.com.sg

La Terraza Roo op BarScreening Room, 12 Ann Siang RoadSingapore 069692Ph. +65 6221 1694 ext 3; +65 6532 3357E: [email protected]

Loof 331 North Bridge Rd, #03-07 Odeon Towers, Extension Roo op Singapore 188720 Ph. +65 6338 8035 E: [email protected] www.loof.com.sg

Maison Ikkoku 20 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198885Ph. +65 6294 0078maison-ikkoku.net

Manha an2/F The Regent Singapore1 Cuscaden Road

Ph. +65 6725 3377facebook.com/manha ansg.

Mars Bar83 Duxton Road, Singapore 089540Ph. +65 9651 6714. www.mixesfrommars.sg

Molly Malone’s56 Circular Rd, Singapore 049411Ph. +65 6536 2029molly-malone.com

Nutmeg & Clove17 Ann Siang RoadSingapore 069697Ph. +65 6423 9885facebook.com/nutmegandclove

Prince Of Wales Boat Quay51 Boat Quay, Singapore 049840Ph. +65 6557 2498E: [email protected]

Prince Of Wales Li le India101 Dunlop Steet, Singapore 209420Ph. +65 6299 0130E: [email protected]

RedDot BrewHouse @ Dempsey Road 25A Dempsey Road, #01-01Singapore 247691Ph. +65 6475 0500 reddotbrewhouse.com.sg

RedDot BrewHouse @ Boat Quay 33/34 Boat Quay Singapore 049823Ph. +65 6535 4500 reddotbrewhouse.com.sg

Tanjong Beach Club120 Tanjong Beach WalkSentosa, Singapore 098942Ph. +65 9750 5323 tanjongbeachclub.com

The Cuffl ink Club 6 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089262 E: info@thecuffl inkclub.com thecuffl inkclub.com

Timbre @ Gillman9A Lock Road, Gillman BarracksSingapore 108926Ph. +65 6694 4201 mbre.com.sg

Timbre @ The Arts House1 Old Parliament Lane #01-04 Singapore 179429Ph. +65 6336 3386 mbre.com.sg

Timbre @ The Substa on45 Armenian Street Singapore 179936Ph. +65 6338 8030 mbre.com.sg

Verre Wine Bar8 Rodyk Street, Singapore 238216Ph. +65 6509 1917verre.com.sg

Zouk Singapore17 Jiak Kim Street, Singapore 169420Ph. +65 6738 2988zoukclub.com

CAFES 31 Bar & Kitchen 31 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089138Ph. +65 6224 9141

40 Hands78 Yong Siak St., #01-12 Tiong BahruPh. +65 6225 8545E: info@40handscoff ee.com40handscoff ee.com

Ar choke Café + BarSclupture Square, 161 Middle RoadPh. +65 6336 6949ar choke.com.sg

Caff e Pralet17 Eng Hoon Street #01-04Singapore 169767Ph. +65 6223 5595E: caff epralet@crea veculinaire.comcrea veculinaire.com

Coastes Singapore 50 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099000Ph. +65 6274 9668 coastes.com

Common Man Coff ee Raosters22 Mar n Road, Singapore 239058Ph. +65 6836 4695commonmancoff eeroasters.com

Dutch Colony Coff ee Company113 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458230Ph. +65 6448 5852dutchcolony.sg

Jones The GrocerBlock 9 #01-12 Dempsey RoadDempsey Hill, Singapore, 247697 Ph. +65 6476 1512 E: [email protected]

Hard Rock Café50 Cuscaden Road, #02/03-01 HPL House, Singapore 249724Ph. +65 6235 5232Resort World Sentosa, The Forum #01-209, Singapore 098138Ph. +65 6795 7454Changi Airport Terminal 3Departure LoungePh. +65 6241 6267HARDROCK.COM

High Society Marina Bay SandsCafé & RestaurantThe Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B2-47/48Ph. +65 6688 7522 E: [email protected]


Penny University402 East Coast Road, Singapore 428997Ph. +65 6765 4531

Ronin17 Hongkong StreetSingapore 059660

Rouse 36 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209364Ph.+65 6292 2642

Tiong Bahru Bakery56 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 160056Ph. +65 6220 3430

The Library47 Keong Saik RoadPh. +65 6221 8338the-study.sg The Scoop 19 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069699Ph. +65 6423 1213 CINEMAS Golden Villagegv.com.sg

Golden Village Katong 112 East Coast Road #04-09 Singapore 428802 Golden Village Bishan 9 Bishan Place, #04-03 Junc on 8 Singapore 579837 Golden Village VivoCity Levels 2 & 3, VivoCity Harbour Front Precinct Golden Village Tampines 4 Tampines Central 5, #04-17/18 Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510 Golden Village Grand 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-39/40, Great World City, Singapore 237994 Golden Village Jurong Point 1 Jurong West Central, #03-25B/26 Jurong Point, Singapore 649846 Golden Village Plaza 68 Orchard Road#07-01/15 Plaza SingapuraSingapore 238839 Golden Village Yishun 51 Yishun Central 1 Singapore 768794 Golden Village Marina 5A Raffl es Ave, #03-01 Marina Leisureplex, Singapore 039801 Golden Village Tiong Bahru 302 Tiong Bahru Road#04-03/04 Tiong Bahru PlazaSingapore 168732

Shaw Theatresshaw.sg Shaw Theatres Lido350, Orchard Road, 5th/6th Floor, Shaw House, Singapore 238868 Shaw Theatres Choa Chu Kang Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall, Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, 5th/6th Floor Singapore 689812 Shaw Theatres NEX 23, Serangoon Central, #04-64, Nex, Singapore 556083 Shaw Theatres Bales er 360, Bales er Road, Shaw Plaza, #04-04, Singapore 329783 Shaw Theatres Bugis 200, Victoria Street, #04-02, Bugis Junc on, Singapore 188021 Shaw Theatres Century 2, Tampines Central 5, #05-00, Century Square, Singapore 529509

Cathay Cineplex cathaycineplexes.com.sg Cathay Cineplexes The Cathay Cineplex Levels 5 & 6, The Cathay, 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233 The Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Levels 4, 5, 6 & 9 Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road Singapore 239695 The Cathay Causeway Point 1 Woodlands Square, Level 7 Singapore 738099 The Cathay AMK Hub 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 AMK Hub Level 4 Singapore 569933 The Cathay Cineplex Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Close, Level 4, E!hub Singapore 519599

FILMGARDEfgcineplex.com.sg FILMGARDE - Iluma, Bugis Level 5 Iluma, Bugis 201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067 Ph. +65 6835 9087 FILMGARDE - Leisure Park Kallang Level 3, Leisure Park Kallang 5 Stadium Walk Singapore 397693 Ph. +65 6344 5997 JADE Theatre Level 2 Shaw Towers 100 Beach Road, Singapore 189702Ph. +65 6293 5717

EDUCATION Village Camps UWCSEA East Campus, 1 Tampines Street 73 Ph. +65 8168 9057 www.uwcsea.edu.sg 3D Class Works 20 Science Park Road #03-35A Tele Tech ParkSingapore Science Park 2Singapore 117674Ph. +65 6776 1336 E: [email protected] 3dclassworks.com Art Lo 116 Middle Road #03-01 ICB Enterprice House Singapore 188972 Ph. +65 6443 6221 E: enquiries@artlo .com.sg artlo .com.sg Camp Challenge Pte Ltd 8 Admiralty Road East Singapore 759991 Ph. +65 6257 4427 E: [email protected] camp-challenge.com Centre for Robo cs Learning Nullspace 272 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #03-14, Singapore 588212 Ph. +65 9099 4914 E: [email protected] c4rl.nullspace.com.sg City College Private Limited 2 Bukit Merah Central, #20-00 Singapore 159835 Ph. +65 6511 6833 E: [email protected] citycollege.edu.sg Cookery Magic 117 Fidelio Street, Singapore 458492Ph. +65 9665 6831 E: [email protected] cookerymagic.com EMC Workshops Blk 250 Bishan Street 22 #B1-384 Singapore 570250 Ph. +65 6451 4188 E: [email protected] emc.sg Escape Hunt 100 Orchard Road, Concorde Hotel & Shopping Mall, #02-43, Singapore 238840 Ph. +65 6100 0828 E: [email protected] singapore.escapehunt.com F1 in Schools Pte Ltd 81 Ubi Avenue 4, UB.One Unit 11-05 Singapore 408830 f1inschools.com.sg Flight Experience Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffl es Ave

#02-06, Singapore 039803 Ph. +65 6339 2737 E: singapore@fl ightexperience.com.sg fl ightexperience.com.sg Food Playground 24A Sago Street, Singapore 059020 Ph. +65 9452 3669 E: [email protected] Forest Adventure 825 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479244 Ph. +65 8100 7420; 8100 7421 forestadventure.com.sg Mastereign Learning JourneysUbi Avenue 4 #11-05, UB. One Singapore 408830 Ph. +65 6836 6466 E: [email protected] forestadventure.com.sg O School Ltd Scape 2 Orchard Link #04 - 04 Singapore 237978 Ph. +65 6509 0016 E: [email protected] oschool.com.sg Singapore Discovery Centre 510 Upper Jurong Rd Singapore 638365 Ph. +65 6792 6188 E: [email protected] sdc.com.sg Singapore Media Academy Pte Ltd 30 Merchant Road #04-13 Riverside Singapore 058282 Ph. +65 6435 6000 E: [email protected] mediaacademy.sg Singapore Repertory Theatre 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035 Ph. +65 6733 8166 E: [email protected] srt.com.sg Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081 Ph. +65 6425 2500 E: [email protected] science.edu.sg The Escape Ar st Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #11-02, Singapore 588179 Ph. +65 6463 6690 E: Enquiry@TheEscapeAr st.sg theescapear st.sg The Escape Ar st 52A Prinsep Street #01-01 Singapore 188683 Ph. +65 6883 1540 E: Enquiry@TheEscapeAr st.sg theescapear st.sg


GALLERIES IRAS Gallery - The Singapore Tax Story1st storey of Revenue House55 Newton RoadPh. +65 6351 2076E: [email protected]

Na onal Library Gallery100 Victoria Street, SingaporePh. +65 6332 3255nl.sg

Red Sea GalleryBlock 9 Dempsey Road#01-10 Dempsey HillSingapore 247697Ph. +65 6732 6711redseagallery.com Singapore Art Gallery 27 Woking Road #01-01 Singapore 138705 Ph. +65 3108 0301 sagg.info/

Singapore City Gallery45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre, SingaporePh. +65 6321 8321singaporecitygallery.sg

White Canvas Gallery57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-82 Tiong Bahru, Singapore 160057Ph. +65 6220 8723whitecanvas-gallery.com

culture & heritage Grassroots Heritage Centre70 South Buona Vista RoadPh. +65 6474 4241nacli.pa.gov.sg

peranakan culture NUS Baba House157 Neil Rd Singapore 088883Ph. +65 6227 5731E: [email protected]/museum/baba

Katong An que House208 East Coast RoadSingapore 428907Ph. +65 6345 8544

Rumah Bebe113 East Coast Road, Singapore 428803Ph. +65 6247 8781

culture CHINESE CULTURE

Chinatown Heritage Centre48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207Ph. +65 6534 8942E: marke [email protected]

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum288 South Bridge roadSingapore 058840Ph. +65 6220 0220btrts.org.sg

Thekchen Choling2 Bea y Lane, Singapore 209945thekchencholing.orgPh. +65 6466 3720

Singapore Hong San See31 Mohamed Sultan RoadSingapore 238975Ph. +65 6737 3683

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple184E Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319941Ph. +65 6259 6924shuanglin.sg

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple178 Waterloo St, Singapore 187964+65 6337 3965

Ngee Ann Cultural CentreTeochew Building (2nd fl oor)97 Tank Road, Singapore 238066Ph. +65 6737 9555www.ngeeann.com.sg/en/ngee-ann-cultural-centre

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874Ph. +65 6256 7377

CHINESE CULTUREARTS

Chinese GardenChinese Garden Road off Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 619795

Drama Box14A – 14C Trengganu StreetSingapore 058468Ph. +65 6324 5434dramabox.org

MALAY CULTURE SHOPPING

Jamal Kazura Aroma cs728 North Bridge RoadSingapore 198696jamalkazura.com

The Heritage Shop93 Jalan Sultan, #01-01, Singapore 198997Ph. +65 6223 7982

MALAY CULTURE ARTS

Teater EkamatraTelok Ayer Performing Arts Centre 182 Cecil Street #01-08/10/11Singapore 069547Ph. +65 6323 6528ekamatra.org.sg

MALAY CULTURAL CENTRE

Malay Heritage Centre85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501Ph. +65 6391 0450

WORSHIP

Sultan Mosque3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833

Jamae Mosque218 South Bridge Rd Singapore 058767

Hajjah Fa mah Mosque4001 Beach RoadSingapore 199584

INDIAN CULTUREWORSHIP

Sri Mariamman Temple244 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058793Ph. +65 6223 4064btrts.org.sg

Sri Thandayuthapani Temple15 Tank Road, Singapore 238065s emple.com

Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple19 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429613Ph. +65 6345 8176senpaga.org.sg

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple141 Serangoon RoadSingapore 218042Ph. +65 6295 4538; 6293 4634E: [email protected]

Sri Krishnan Temple152 Waterloo St

EURASIAN CULTURE

Eurasian Heritage CentreEurasian Community House 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744Ph. +65 6447 1578eurasians.org.sg CLINICS Amaris B. Clinic 140 Arab Street, Singapore 199827Ph. +65 65364211; +65 62961416 E: [email protected]

Freia Medical435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria Offi ce Tower, #19-03Singapore 238877Ph. +65 6735 8180E: [email protected] Innate 58 Club Street, Singapore 069433Ph. +65 6835 9538

The Counselling Place 7500A Beach Road, #04-323 The PlazaSingapore 199591 Ph. +65 6887 3695www.thecounsellingplace.com HOTELS Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa 1 Larkhill Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099394 Ph. +65 6825 3888 E: [email protected] amarasanctuary.com

Amara Singapore 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088539 Ph. +65 6879 2555 singapore.amarahotels.com Asco Raffl es Place Singapore2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247Ph. +65 6577 1688 the-asco .com

Beach Villas Resorts World Sentosa - Beach Villas8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa IslandSingapore 098269 Ph. + 65 6577 8888 Bayview Hotel Singapore 30 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189621 Ph. +65 6337 2882bayviewhotels.com Capella Hotel, Singapore 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island Singapore 098297 Ph. +65 6377 8888 capellasingapore.com Capri by Fraser Changi City, Singapore 3 Changi Business Park Central 1 Singapore 486037 Ph. +65 6933 9833 capribyfraser.com Carlton City Hotel Singapore 1 Gopeng Street, Singapore 078862 Ph. +65 6632 8888 carltoncity.sg Carlton Hotel Singapore 76 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189558 Ph. +65 6338 8333 carltonhotel.sg Concorde Hotel Singapore 100 Orchard Road Singapore 238840 Ph. +65 6733 8855 concordehotel.com.sg Conrad Centennial Singapore 2 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038982 Ph. +65 6334 8888 conradhotels.com


Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore 403 Havelock Road Singapore 169632 Ph. +65 6733 0011 copthornekings.com.sg Crowne Plaza Changi Airport 75 Airport Boulevard Singapore 819664 Ph. +65 6823 5300 singapore.crowneplaza.com Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park1 Jalan Rajah, Singapore 329133Ph. +65 6808 6868 dayshotelsingapore.com Dorse Singapore 333 New Bridge Road Singapore 088765 Ph. +65 6678 8333 dorse hotels.com/singapore Equarius Hotel Resorts World Sentosa - Equarius Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Ph. +65 6577 8888 Fairmont Singapore 80 Bras Basah Road Singapore 189560 Ph. +65 6339 7777 fairmont.com/singapore Fes ve HotelResorts World Sentosa - Fes ve Hotel, 8 Sentosa GatewaySentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Ph. +65 6577 8888www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/HotelsAndSpa/Fes veHotel

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore 190 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 248646 Ph. +65 6734 1110 fourseasons.com/singapore Furama City Centre Singapore 60 Eu Tong Sen Street Singapore 059804 Ph. +65 6533 3888 furama.com/citycentre Furama Riverfront Singapore 405 Havelock Road Singapore 169633 Ph. +65 6333 8898 furama.com/riverfront

Gallery Hotel 1 Nanson Road @ Robertson QuaySingapore 238909 Ph. +65 6849 8686 E: [email protected] Goodwood Park Hotel 22 Sco s Road Singapore 228221 Ph. +65 6737 7411 goodwoodparkhotel.com

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663 Ph. +65 6733 0880 grandcopthorne.com.sg Grand Hya Singapore 10 Sco s RoadSingapore 228211 Ph. +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hya .com Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel 50 East Coast Road Roxy Square Singapore 428769 Ph. +65 6344 8000 grandmercureroxy.com.sg

Grand Park City Hall 10 Coleman Street Singapore 179809 Ph. +65 6336 3456 parkhotelgroup.com Grand Park Orchard 270 Orchard Road Singapore 238857 Ph. +65 6603 8888 parkhotelgroup.com Hard Rock Hotel® Singapore Resorts World Sentosa - Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Ph. + 65 6577 8888 Hilton Singapore 581 Orchard Road Singapore 238883 Ph. +65 6737 2233 singapore.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay 2 Magazine Road, Singapore 059573 Ph. +65 6589 8000 ihg.com Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road 20 Bideford Road, Singapore 229921 Ph. +65 6690 3199 ihg.com Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075Ph. +65 6733 0188 holidayinn.com/atrium-sin Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616Ph. +65 6733 8333 holiday-inn.com/sin-orchard

Hotel 1929 50 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089154 Ph. +65 6347 1929 hotel1929.com Hotel Bencoolen Singapore 47 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189626

Ph. +65 6336 0822 hotelbencoolen.com Hotel Fort Canning Singapore 11 Canning Walk, Singapore 178881 Ph. +65 6559 6770 hfcsingapore.com Hotel Grand Pacifi c 101 Victoria Street Singapore 188018 Ph. +65 6336 0811 hotelgrandpacifi c.com.sg

Hotel Jen Orchardgateway Singapore 277 Orchard RoadSingapore 238858 Ph. +65 6708 8888

Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore 1A Cuscaden Road Singapore 249716 Ph. +65 6738 2222 tradershotels.com

Hotel Michael Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269Ph. +65 6577 8888www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/HotelsAndSpa/HotelMichael Hotel Miramar Singapore 401 Havelock Road Singapore 169631 Ph. +65 6733 0222 miramar.com.sg

Hotel Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay 177A River Valley RoadSingpore 179031 Ph. +65 6338 3333 novotel.com ibis Singapore Novena 6 Irrawaddy Road Singapore 329543 Ph. +65 6808 9888 ibishotel.com ibis Singapore on Bencoolen 170 Bencoolen Street Singapore 189657 Ph. +65 6593 2888 ibishotels.com/SingaporeBencoolen InterCon nental Singapore 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 Ph. +65 6338 7600 intercon nental.com/singapore Klapsons, The Bou que Hotel 15 Hoe Chiang Road Singapore 089316 Ph. +65 6521 9000 klapsons.com Link Hotel Singapore 50 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 158794 Ph. +65 6622 8585 linkhotel.com.sg

M Hotel Singapore 81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908 Ph. +65 6224 1133 m-hotel.com Mandarin Orchard Singapore 333 Orchard Road Singapore 238867 Ph. +65 6737 4411 meritushotels.com Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 5 Raffl es Avenue Marina Square, Singapore 039797 Ph. +65 6338 0066 mandarinoriental.com/singapore

Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 Ph. +65 6688 8866 marinabaysands.com

Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffl es Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039594 Ph. +65 6845 1000 meritushotels.com Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa 23 Beach View, Sentosa Singapore 098679 Ph. +65 6818 3388 movenpick-sentosa.com Naumi Hotel 41 Seah Street, Singapore 188396Ph. +65 6403 6000 naumihotel.com Naumi Liora 55 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089158 Ph. +65 6922 9000 naumiliora.com New Majes c Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Ph. +65 6511 4700 newmajes chotel.com Nostalgia Hotel 77 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 168727 Ph. +65 6808 1818 hotelnostalgia.com.sg

Oasia Hotel Singapore 8 Sinaran Drive Singapore 307470 Ph. +65 6664 0333 oasiahotel.com ONE°15 Marina Club 11 Cove Drive #01-01 Sentosa Cove Singapore 098497 Ph. +65 6305 6988 one15marina.com Orchard Hotel Singapore 442 Orchard Road Singapore 238879 Ph. +65 6734 7766 orchardhotel.com.sg


Orchard Parade Hotel 1 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247905 Ph. +65 6737 1133 orchardparade.com.sg Pan Pacifi c Orchard 10 Claymore Road Singapore 229540 Ph. +65 6737 0811 panpacifi c.com/orchard Pan Pacifi c Singapore 7 Raffl es Boulevard Marina Square, Singapore 039595 Ph. +65 6336 8111 panpacifi c.com/singapore

Park Regis Singapore 23 Merchant Road Singapore 058268 Ph. +65 6818 8888 parkregissingapore.com Parkroyal on Beach Road 7500 Beach Road, Singapore 199591 Ph. +65 6505 5666 parkroyalhotels.com Parkroyal on Kitchener Road 181 Kitchener Road Singapore 208533 Ph. +65 6428 3000 parkroyalhotels.com Parkroyal on Pickering 3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore 058289 Ph. +65 6809 8888 parkroyalhotels.com Peninsula.Excelsior Hotel 5 Coleman Street Singapore 179805 Ph. +65 6337 2200 ytchotels.com.sg Raffl es Hotel, Singapore 1 Beach Road Singapore 189673 Ph. +65 6337 1886 singapore-raffl es.raffl es.com Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park16 Ah Hood Road Singapore 329982 Ph. +65 6252 9500 ramadasingapore.com Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore 9 Bras Basah RoadSingapore 189559 Ph. +65 6336 0220 rendezvoushotels.com/singapore Resorts World at Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island Singapore 098269 Ph. +65 6577 8888 rwsentosa.com Riverview Hotel Singapore 382 Havelock Road Singapore 169629 Ph. +65 6349 4888 riverview.com.sg

Robertson Quay Hotel 15 Merbau Road Singapore 239032 Ph. +65 6735 3333 robertsonquayhotel.com.sg

Royal Plaza on Sco s 25 Sco s Road, Singapore 228220Ph. +65 6737 7966 royalplaza.com.sg Santa Grand Hotel East Coast 171 East Coast Road Singapore 428877 Ph. +65 6298 8889 santagrandhotels.com/eastcoast.asp Shangri-La Hotel Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350 Ph. +65 6737 3644 shangri-la.com Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa 101 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098970 Ph. +65 6275 0100 shangri-la.com Sheraton Towers Singapore 39 Sco s Road, Singapore 228230 Ph. +65 6737 6888 sheratonsingapore.com

Siloso Beach Resort 51 Imbiah Walk, Sentosa Singapore 099538 Ph. +65 6722 3333 E: [email protected] Singapore Marrio Hotel 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865 Ph. +65 6735 5800 marrio .com/sindt Studio M Hotel 3 Nanson Road, Singapore 238910 Ph. +65 6808 8888 studiomhotel.com Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore 20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281 Ph. +65 6337 2288 swissotel.com Swissotel The Stamford 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882 Ph. +65 6338 8585 swissotel.com The Amoy 76 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 048464 Ph. +65 6580 2888 stayfareast.com.sg

The Duxton Hotel 83 Duxton Road, Singapore 089540 Ph. +65 6837 0114 theduxton.sg

The Elizabeth Hotel 24 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228518 Ph. +65 6738 1188 theelizabeth.com.sg The Quincy Hotel 22 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228517 Ph. +65 6738 5888 The Fullerton Bay Hotel 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326 Ph. +65 6333 8388 E: [email protected] fullertonbayhotel.com The Fullerton Hotel Singapore 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178 Ph. +65 6733 8388 E: [email protected] fullertonhotel.com

The Gallery Hotel 1 Nanson Road @ Robertson Quay Singapore 238909 Ph. +65 6849 8686 galleryhotel.com.sg The Quincy Hotel 22 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228517 Ph. +65 6738 5888 quincy.com.sg The Regent Singapore 1 Cuscaden RoadSingapore 249715 Ph. +65 6733 8888 regenthotels.com The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore 7 Raffl es Avenue Singapore 039799 Ph. +65 6337 8888 ritzcarlton.com/en/Proper es/Singapore The Scarlet Hotel 33 Erskine Road Singapore 069333 Ph. +65 6511 3333 thescarlethotel.com The Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa 2 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Singapore 099891 Ph. +65 6275 0331 singaporeresortsentosa.com The St. Regis Singapore 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 Ph. +65 6506 6888 starwoodhotels.com/stregis The Wes n Singapore 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2Singapore 018961 Ph. +65 6922 6888 thewes nsingapore.com Village Hotel Albert Court 180 Albert Street

Singapore 189971Ph. +65 6339 3939 stayfareast.com Village Hotel Bugis 390 Victoria StreetSingapore 188061 Ph. +65 6297 2828 stayfareast.com Village Hotel Changi 1 Netheravon RoadSingapore 508502Ph. +65 6379 7111 stayfareast.com Village Hotel Katong25 Marine ParadeSingapore 449536Ph. +65 6344 2200 www.stayfareast.com/en/hotels/village-hotel-katong.aspx W Singapore - Sentosa Cove21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374Ph. +65 6808 7288 singaporesentosacove.com Wanderlust Hotel No. 2 Dickson Road Singapore 209494 Ph. +65 6396 3322 wanderlusthotel.com York Hotel 21 Mount Elizabeth Singapore 228516 Ph. +65 6737 0511yorkhotel.com.sg LOCAL BRANDS & DESIGNERS AIJEK(Danelle Woo) Nana & Bird 59 Eng Hoon St #01-65Eclec cism Paragon Shopping Centre #03-08 Ph. +65 9117 0430; +65 6235 5514 E: [email protected] www.aijek.com ANGELIA (Zen and Angela Tan) Orchard Central, #01-16 (Flagship)PARCO next NEXT, Millenia Walk Level 2Ph. +65 6338 8246 E: [email protected] www.facebook.com/ANGELIA.label AZIMUTH WATCH Co. (Alvin Lye & Christopher Long) Krasnaya, The Watch Gallery ION Orchard B3-03Red Army Watches Millenia Walk, #01-78 Ph. +65 6509 8606; 6341 9007 www.azimuthwatch.com BOUTIQUE (Ashley Isham) Bou que Orchard Central, #01-27Flagship The Fullerton Hotel, #01-04Ph. +65 6509 5408; +65 6536 4036 www.aibyashleyisham.com


BYSI (Tan Yiew Kiat, Susan Horn & Queeneste Er) Far East Plaza, #01-01/01 A/02Suntec City Mall, #02-377/378 Ph. +65 6836 7715; +65 6336 2116 www.bysi.com CARRIE K. (Carolyn Kan) (Atelier) 136 Bukit Timah Road (Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2(Stockist) Front Row, Raffl es Hotel Arcade Ph. +65 6735 4036 E: [email protected] www.carriekrocks.com CHARLES & KEITH / PEDRO (Charles & Keith Wong) The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Basement 2ION Orchard, Basement 3 Ph. +65 6488 2688 ; 6590 7800 (Pedro) E: [email protected] charleskeith.com pedroshoes.com CHOOYILIN (Choo Yilin) Amber Point, 1 Amber Road, #16-1(Stockist) TANGS Orchards, level 2 Ph. +65 8571 9138 E: [email protected] www.chooyilin.com CODE DECO (Gauri Garodia) (Flagship) Code Deco at PACT Orchard Central, #02-22 codedeco.com.sg (Stockist) Nana & Bird Tiong Bahru, 59 Eng Hoon St(Stockist) TANGS Orchard Level 2 Ph. +65 9117 0430 codedeco.com.sg COUPE - COUSU (Alex Yeo & Xie Shangqian) Tangs Orchard, 310 Orchard Road, Level 3 Menswear Ph. +65 9008 9923 E: [email protected] www.coupecousu.com CLOTHESMITH (Leslie Tay) Triple One Somerset 111 Somerset #01-01 Ph. +65 6235 9767 E: [email protected] www.clothessmith.asia CYC THE CUSTOM SHOP (Fong Long Fern) Raffl es Hotel Arcade, #02-12 328 North Bridge Road Ph. +65 6336 3556 E: [email protected] www.cyccustomshop.com Dave Fine Jewellery (Dave Soh) (Flagship) Wheelock Place 501 Orchard Road #03-17A (Stockist) TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road Level 2(Stockist) Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Level 1 Ph. +65 6836 5488

E: [email protected] www.jewelsbydave.com DEPRESSION (Andrew Loh & Kenny Lim)Cineleisure Orchard, #03-05A 8 Grange Road Ph. +65 9889 2179 E: [email protected]; [email protected] www.depression.com.sg DZOJCHEN (Chelsea Sco - Blackhall) CODA Co., Sco s Square, #02-03 Ph. +65 9617 7157 E: [email protected] www.dzojchen.com EDGE OF EMBER (Lyne e Ong) (Stockist) Nana & Bird 79 Chay Yan Street, #01-02 (Stockist) What Women Want Mandarin Gallery, #02-02(Showroom) 115 Amoy Street, #04-00Ph. +65 9117 0430 E: [email protected] www.edgeofember.com ED ET AL (Edwin Neo) Fi yfi ve, 55B Boat Quay, Level 3 Ph. +65 9227 4728 E: [email protected] edetal.sg EDYPOI (Leroy Xavier Zhong) Swagger, 15 Ann Siang Road Ph. +65 9834 7680; 6223 5880 E: [email protected] www.edypoi.com ELOHIM (Sabrina Goh) (Flagship) Orchard Central, #02 - 11 / 12(Retail) TANGS Orchard, level 2 & Isetan Sco s Level 2 Ph. +65 6634 2201; 6737 5500 www.sabrinagoh.com ETHAN (Ethan Koh) Malmaison by The Hour Glass Ph. +65 6884 8484 E: [email protected] www.ethan-k.com Knightsbridge 270 Orchard Road, #01-01 Ph. +65 6884 8484 E: [email protected] www.ethan-k.com FINESPUN CLOTHIERS (Caroline Yak)28 Ann Siang Road (Inside The Club Hotel) Ph. +65 6225 6016 E: ask@fi nespunclothiers.com www.fi nespunclothiers.com FOUNDATION JEWELLERS (Kwan Thim Fa & Kwan Thim Kiong) Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, #01-03/04/05 Ph. +65 6732 6141 www.peranakanjewellery.com.sg

FREDERIC SAI (Frederic Sai) Cineleisure Orchard, #03-04B 8 Grange Road Ph. +65 6887 5408 www.fredericsai.com.sg FRONT ROW Raffl es Hotel Arcade, #02-08 328 North Bridge Road Ph. +65 6224 5501 E: [email protected] frontrowsingapore.com GG<5 (Monique Seow) Raffl es City Shopping Centre #03-28313 @Somerset, #B2-12/13Ph. +65 6338 3688; 6735 2289 www.gg5.com HANSEL (Jo Soh) (Flagship) Mandarin Gallery #02-14 Ph. +65 6836 5367; 6737 5500 E: [email protected] www.ilovehansel.com IN GOOD COMPANY (Sven Tan & Kane Tan) (Stockist) Front Row Raffl es Hotel Arcade, #02-09 (Stockist) TANGS Orchard, Level 2Ph. +65 6475 0298 (Press/Media) E: [email protected] K BY KEVIN SEAH (Kevin Seah) Fi yfi ve, 55B Boat Quay, Level 3 Ph. +65 8189 2150 E: [email protected] www.kbykevinseah.tumblr.com KWANPEN (Kwan Pen) ION Orchard #03-17 Ph. +65 6238 0223; 6688 7922 www.kwanpen.com LEE HWA (Jewellery) ION Orchard, #B2-58 Suntec City, #01-317/318 Ph. +65 6509 8820; 6884 5319 E: [email protected] www.leehwajewellery.com LING WU (Goh Ling Ling) (Studio) 129 Tyrwhi Road Ph. +65 9696 3118 E: [email protected] www.lingwu.sg MAE PANG (Pang Ai Mei) Actually …, 313 @Somerset, #04-06 Ph. +65 6223 4804 www.mae-pang.com MARILYN TAN JEWELLERY (Marilyn Tan) (Atelier) Tiong Bahru Block 59 Eng Hoon Street, #01-71Front Row, Raffl es Hotel Arcade, #02-08/09 TANGS Departmental Store, 310 Orchard Road Ph. +65 6222 4736 E: [email protected]

MAX TAN (Max Tan) (Stockist) Egg3 33 Erskine Road, #01-10/11/12 (Stockist) Hook & Union Orchard Central, #02-24/25 Ph. +65 6536 6977 E: [email protected] www.max-tan.com M)PHOSIS (Colin Koh) ION Orchard, #B3-65Ngee Ann City, #B1-52Ph. +65 6509 1017; 6737 2190 www.mphosis.net MU (Alfi e Leong) Bugis Junc on, 01-48/49The Centrepoint Robinsons, Level 3Ph. +65 6337 7505 www.mu-apparel.com NANKAI Takashimaya S.C Ngee Ann city, #05-27ASingapore Flyer #02-10 Ph. +65 6235 4068; 6338 8985 www.nankai.com.sg

NICHOLAS (Nic Wong)nicholas MARINA SQUARE6 raffl es boulevard, Unit 02-323, Marina Square, Singapore 039594Ph. +65 6337 3726nicholasnic.com ONG SHUNMUGAM (Priscilla Shunmugam) Hong Leong Building B1-36 16 Raffl es Quay Ph. +65 6223 4804 E: [email protected] www.ongshunmugam.com PAULINE.NING (Pauline Lim) (Studio Showroom) Parco Millenia Walk #P2-21(Stockist) Robinsons Jurong East Mall (JEM)(Stockist) MU Singapore Bugis Junc on, #01-48/49 Ph. +65 6336 5380 E: [email protected] www.paulinening.com.sg RAOUL (Douglas & Odile Benjamin) Paragon Shopping Centre, #02-49The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, #B2-17Ph. +65 6737 0682; 6509 4296 E: douglas.benjamin@ benjamin.comwww.raoul.com RECKLESS ERICKA (A on Chen, Louis Koh & Ruth Marbun)Orchard Central, #02-08/09 Ph. +65 6338 8246 www.recklessericka.com SARA TASEER FINE JEWELLERY(Sara Taseer) Hilton Hotel Shopping Gallery, #02-15, 581 Orchard Road Ph. +65 6235 8860 E: [email protected] sarataseer.com


SATURDAY (Nic Wong) (Flagship) Wheelock Place, B2-04 TANGS Orchard Level 2Ph. +65 6887 3860; 6303 8688 www.iwearsaturday.com SOO KEE JEWELLERY (Flagship) The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, B2-235ION Orchard, #B2-66Ph. +65 6509 8533 E: [email protected] sookee.com STOLEN (Elyn Wong) Nana and Bird 79 Chay Yan Street #01-02Hide and Seek 71 Bussorah StreetPh. +65 9117 0430; 6222 2825 www.stolenstolen.com SURRENDER Raffl es Hotel Arcade, #02-31 328 North Bridge Road Ph. +65 6733 2130 surrenderous.com SWAGGER (Stan Lee) 15 Ann Siang Road Ph. +65 6223 5880 www.swaggerstore.com VANDA FINE CLOTHING (Gerald Shen & Diana Chan) (Atelier) Block 1014 Geylang East Ave 3, #02-218 Ph. +65 6842 2124 vandafi neclothing.com WOMB (K.Mi Huang) (Flagship) ION Orchard, #B3-37Raffl ess City Shopping Centre, #03-26Ph. +65 6509 8128; 6338 9011 www.facebook/wombsingapore ZARDOZE Robinsons Orchardlevel 2 RobinsonsRaffl es City, level 2Ph. +65 6532 3262 www.zardoze.com

MALLS 313@somerset 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895313somerset.com.sg Bugis Junc on 200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021 Ph. +65 6557 6557 bugisjunc on-mall.com.sg Centre Point 176 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238843 fraserscentrepointmalls.com/malls/cp

City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539citysquaremall.com.sg Delfi Orchard 402 Orchard Road, Singapore 238876delfi orchard.com

Far East Shopping Centre 545 Orchard Road Singapore 238882 Fes veWalk™ at Resorts World™ Sentosa 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269 rwsentosa.com Funan Digitalife Mall 109 North Bridge Road Singapore 179097 funan.com.sg Golden Mile Complex Golden Mile Complex 5001 Beach Road Singapore 199588 ION Orchard 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 Ph. +65 6238 8228 ionorchard.com Joo Chiat Complex 1 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 420001 Knightsbridge 270 Orchard Road Singapore 238857 Ph. +65 6593 6999 knightsbridge.com.sg

Mandarin Gallery 333A Orchard Road,Singapore 238897 Ph. +65 6831 6363 mandaringallery.com.sg

Marina Square 6 Raffl es Boulevard Singapore 039594Ph. +65 6339 8787 marinasquare.com.sg Milenia Walk 9 Raffl es Boulevard Singapore 039596Ph. +65 6883 1122 milleniawalk.com Mustafa Centre 145 Syed Alwi Road Singapore 207704 Ph. +65-6295 5855 mustafa.com.sg Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6506 0460 ngeeanncity.com.sg Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road Singapore 238896 Ph. +65 6238 1051 orchardcentral.com.sg Palais Renaissance 390 Orchard Road Singapore 238871Ph. +65 6737 6992 palais.sg

Paragon 290 Orchard Road Singapore 238859 paragon.com.sgPh. +65 6738 5535 paragonmedical.com.sg Park Mall 9 Penang Rd, Singapore 238459Ph. +65 6908 0320 / 6908 0324 parkmall.com.sg Plaza Singapura 68 Orchard Road Singapore 238839Ph. +65 6332 9248 plazasingapura.com.sg Raffl es City Shopping Centre 252 North Bridge Road Singapore 179101 Ph. +65 6318 0238 raffl escity.com.sg Sco s Square 6 Sco s Road, Singapore 228209Ph. +65 6235 0575 sco ssquare.com Suntec City Mall 5 Temasek Boulevard Singapore 038985 sunteccitymall.com

Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247909 Ph. +65 6373 0849 tanglinsc.com TANGS Orchard 310 Orchard Road, Singapore 38864 Ph. +65 6737 5500 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® 2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018972 marinabaysands.com VivoCity 1 HarbourFront Walk Singapore 098585Ph. +65 6377 6860 vivocity.com.sg Wisma Atria Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd Singapore 238877 Ph. +65 6235 8177 wismaonline.com Changi Airport Singapore Airport Boulevard, Singapore Terminal 1: 819642, Terminal 2: 819643, Terminal 3: 819663 Ph. +65 6595 6868 E: [email protected] changiairport.com

RESTAURANTS AMERICAN

Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House20 Gemmill Lane

Ph. +65 6221 4468luke.com.sg

Match Restaurant & Lounge1/F Pan Pacifi c Singapore7 Raffl es BlvdPh. +65 6337 0800panpacifi c.com

SALTA#01-56/57 Icon Village12 Gopeng StreetPh. +65 6225 8443saltaparrilla.com.sg

Sugarhall102 Amoy StreetPh. +65 6222 9102sugarhall.sg

The Market Grill208 Telor Ayer StreetPh. +65 6221 3323themarketgrill.com.sg

ARAB

Café Le Caire39 Arab street, Singapore 199736Ph. +65 6292 0979E: [email protected]

ARGENTINEAN

BOCHINCHE#02-01 22 Mar n RoadT: +65 6235 4990bochinche.com.sg

ASIAN 328 Katong Laksa51/53 East Coast Road216/218 East Coast RoadSingapore 428770101 Thomson RoadUnited Square, #01-K1Singapore 3075911 Queensway, Queensway Shopping Centre #01-60, Singapore 149053328katonglaksa.com.sg

A.T.O.S (Asian Tapas On Sco s)25 Sco s Rd, Singapore 228220Ph. +65 6589 7799E. [email protected]

Bamboo Bar 3A River Valley Road, #01-02 Singapore 179020 Ph. +65 6557 6268 bamboobar.com

Candlenut#01-03 Dorse Residences331 New Bridge RoadPh. +65 8121 4107candlenut.com.sg Chopsuey Café Block 10, Dempsey Road, #01-23 Singapore 247700


Ph. +65 9224 6611pscafe.com/chopsuey-cafe-at-dempsey-hill/ Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya, Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com

Cuisine Master Hotpot68 Boat QuayPh. +65 6438 9979cuisinemaster.com.sg

Golden Peony2 Temasek Blvd, Conrad Centennial Hotel Level 3, SingaporePh. +65 6432 7482conradhotels3.hilton.com

Hai Tien Lo7 Raffl es Blvd, SingaporePh. +65 6826 8240panpacifi c.com

Hua Ting Restaurant442 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238879Ph. +65 6739 6666E: hua [email protected]

ImmigrantsThe Singapore Gastrobar467 Joo Chiat RoadSingapore 427678Ph. +65 8511 7322E: [email protected]

Imperial Treasure (Super Peking Duck)290 Orchard Rd, #05-42 ParagonSingaporePh. +65 6732 7838imperialtreasure.com

Imperial Treasure (Teochew Cuisine)391 Orchard RD, #04-20A Ngee Ann City, SingaporePh. +65 6736 2118imperialtreasure.com

Imperial Treasure ( Noodle & Conee House)100 Tras ST, #02-10 100 AM, SingaporePh. +65 6543 6668imperialtreasure.com

Imperial Treasure Shanghai Cuisine#04-22 Ngee Ann City391 Orchard RoadPh. +65 6836 6909imperialtreasure.com

JIANG-NAN CHUNFour Seasons Hotel, 190 Orchard BlvdPh. +65 6831 7220fourseasons.com

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant39 Sco s Road, Singapore 228230Ph. +65 6839 5623sheratonsingapore.com/li-bai

LIME3 Upper Pickering ST, Parkroyal On Pickering, SingaporePh. +65 6809 8899parkroyalhotels.com

Morsels35 Mayo StreetPh. +65 6396 6302morsels.com.sg

NOSH9 Rochester ParkPh. +65 6779 4644nosh.com.sg

Old Hong Kong Legend252 North Bridge Road#02-18 Raffl es City Shopping CentreSingaporePh. +65 6336 3038oldhongkong.com.sg

Park Palace10 Coleman ST, SingaporePh. +65 6432 5543parkpalace.com.sg

PIDGIN KITCHEN & BAR#01-04 7 Dempsey RoadPh. +65 6475 0080pidgin.sg

Shin Yeh177 River Valley RD#02-19 Liang Court SC, SingaporePh. +65 6338 7337shinyeh.com.sg

Si Chuan Dou Hua @top of UOB Plaza80 Raffl es Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1SingaporePh. +65 6535 6006sichuandouhua.com

Straits Kitchen10 Sco s RD, Grand Hya SingaporeSingapore 228211Ph. +65 6738 1234singapore.grand.hya restaurants.com

Summer Palace1 Cuscaden RDLVL 3 Regent SingaporePh. +65 6725 3288regenthotels.com

Summer Pavilion7 Raffl es AveSingaporePh. +65 6434 5286ritzcarlton.com

Szechuan Court80 Bras Basah RD, LVL 3 Fairmont S’poreSingaporePh. +65 6431 6156szechuancourt.com.sg

The Blue Ginger Restaurant97 Tanjong Pagar RoadSingapore 088518

Ph. +65 6222 3928theblueginger.com

The Cliff ord PierThe Fullerton Bay Hotel80 Collyer QuayPh. +65 6597 5266fullertonbayhotel.com

The HaliaGinger Garden, Singapore Botanic Garden, 1 Clunny RoadPh. +65 8444 1148thehalia.com

The Song of India33 Sco s RoadSingapore 228226Ph. +65 6836 0055thesongofi ndia.com

Tian Tian Chicken RiceMaxwell BranchStall No. 10 & 11 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184Ph. +65 9691 4852Joo Chiat Branch443 Joo Chiat, Singapore 427656Ph. +65 6345 9443Simpang Bedok Branch12 Jalan Pari Burong Singapore 488678Ph. +65 6448 0120E: enquiries@ an anchickenrice.com an anchickenrice.com

Tunglok Heen26 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, Hotel Michael, Lobby Level #02-142/143, SingaporePh. +65 6884 7888tunglokheen.com

Tunglok Signatures11 Tanglin RD, #02-18 Orchard Parade Hotel, SingaporePh. +65 6834 0660tungloksignatures.com

Tunglok Xihe Peking Duck200 Turf Club RD, #01-23/26 The Grandstand, SingaporePh. +65 6466 3363tunglok-xihe.com

Violet Oon’s Kitchen881 Bukit Timah RoadPh. +65 6468 5430violetoonskitchen.com

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant76 Bras Basah Road, Level 2 Carlton Hotel, SingaporePh. +65 6311 8188/9carltonhotel.sg

Yan Ting - Fine Cantonese Cuisine The St. Regis SingaporeLevel 1U, 29 Tanglin RoadSingapore 247911Ph. +65 6506 6887E: yan [email protected] ngrestaurant.com AUSTRALIAN

Broth 21 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089604Ph. +65 6323 3353 broth.com.sg

OsiaSentosa Gateway, SingaporePh. +65 6577 6688rwsentosa.com

Salt Grill & Sky Bar2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #55-01 & #56-01, Singapore 238801Ph. +65 6592 5118saltgrill.com BRAZILIAN Brazil Churrasco 14/16 Sixth AveSingapore 276476 Ph. +65 6463 1923 brazilchurrasco.com CHINESE

Cassia 1 The Knolls Capella S’pore 3/L, Singapore 098297 Ph. +65 6591 5045 chope.co/sg/restaurant/cassia Cherry Garden 5 Raffl es Ave, Marina Square Singapore 039797 Ph. +65 6338 0066; 6885 3500 mandarinoriental.com/singapore/fi ne-dining/cherry-garden Crystal Jade Dining In 1 Harbour Front Walk, #01-112 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 Ph. +65 6278 5626 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Golden Palace 290 Orcard Road, #05-2 Paragon, Singapore 238859 Ph. +65 6734 6866 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Jiang Nan 1 Harbour Front Walk, #01-52 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 Ph. +65 6221 1830 crystaljade.com

Crystal Jade Kitchen2 Lorong MambongPh. +65 6469 0300crystaljade.com Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6238 1661 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Palace 391 Orchard Road, #04-19 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Singapore 238872 Ph. +65 6735 2388 crystaljade.com


Crystal Jade Premium 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove #01-01 One 15 Marina Club, Singapore 098497 Ph. +65 6305 6998 crystaljade.com Crystal Jade Pris ne 6 Sco s Road, #03-04 Sco s SquareSingapore 228209 Ph. +65 6636 1836 crystaljade.com Din Tai Fung 290 Orchard Road, # B1-03 ParagonSingapore 238859 Ph. +65 6836 8336 dintaifung.com.sg

Hai Di Lao#02-04 Clarke Quay3D River Valley RoadPh. +65 6337 8626haidilao.com/sg

Lei Garden Restaurant30 Victoria ST, #01-24 ChijmesSingaporePh. +65 6339 3822leigarden.hk

Majes c RestaurantNew Majes c Hotel31-37 Bukit Pasoh RoadSingapore 089845Ph. +65 6511 4718E: restaurant@newmajes chotel.comrestaurantmajes c.com

Man Fu Yuan Restaurant80 Middle RoadSingapore 188966Ph. +65 6338 7600

Min Jiang22 Sco s RoadGoodwood Park HotelPh. +65 6730 1704goodwoodparkhotel.com

Min Jiang At One-North5 Rochester Park, SingaporePh. +65 6774 0122goodwoodparkhotel.com

Peach Blossoms 6 Raffl es Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039594 Ph. +65 6845 1118 E: [email protected]/marina-mandarin-singapore/dining_121-en.html

Peach Garden65 Chulia ST, #33-01 OCBC Centre, SingaporePh. +65 6535 7833401 Havelock RD, LVL 3 Hotel Miramar, SingaporePh. +65 6736 3833301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-88 Thomson Plaza, SingaporePh. +65 6451 3233peachgarden.com.sg

Peony Jade (clarke Quay)3A River Valley RD#02-02 Clarke QuaySingaporePh. +65 6338 0305peonyjade.com

Shang Palace22 Orange Grove RoadSingaporePh. +65 6213 4473shangri-la.com

Shisen Hanten35/F, Orchard Wing Mandarin Orchard Singapore333 Orchard RoadPh. +65 6831 6262 shisenhanten.com.sg

Silkroad165 Tanjong Pagar RDLevel 2 Amara SingaporePh. +65 6227 3848silkroadrestaurants.com

Tong Le Private Dining60 Collyer Quay, LVL 4& 5 Oue Tower, SingaporePh. +65 6634 3233tong-le.com.sg

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant3/F Singhapore Marriot Hotel320 Orchard RoadPh. +65 6831 4605singaporemarriot.com EUROPEAN &Made***#01-04/05/06 Pacifi c Plaza9 Sco s RoadPh. +65 6690 7566andmade.sg

7 Adam 7 Adam Park, Singapore 289926 Ph. +65 6467 0777 7adam.com Bar & Billiard Room 1 Beach RoadSingapore 189673 Ph. +65 6337 1886 raffl es.com/singapore/dining/bar-and-billiard-room

Bitro Soori2 Teck Lim RoadPh. +65 6438 3802bistrosoori.com

Broadcast HQ 109 Rowell RoadSingapore 208031 Ph. +65 6292 4405 facebook.com/BroadcastHQ

Corner HouseE J H Corner House Botanic Gardens1 Clunny RoadPh. +65 6469 1000cornerhouse.com.sg

Enoteca L’Opere a78 Boat Qua, Singapore 049866Ph. +65 6438 2482opere a.sg

Esquina16 Jiak Chuan RoadSingapore 089267Ph. +65 6222 1616 E: [email protected]

Fordham & Grand43 Craig RdPh. +65 6221 3088fng.com.sg

FORTNIGHT78 Horne RoadPh. +65 9004 7827facebook.com/onefortnightonly

Gordon Grill22 Sco s Road, Singapore 228221Ph. +65 6737 7411goodwoodparkhotel.com

GRUB510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1Ph. +65 6459 5743grub.com

Lawry’s The Prime Rib#04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard RoadPh. +65 6836 3333lawrys.com.sg

LeVel 338 Marina Blvd, #33-01,MBFC Tower 1, Singapore 018981Ph. +65 6834 3133www.level33.com.sg

Open Door Policy19 Yong Siak StreetPh. +65 6221 9307odpsingapore.com

PollenFlower Dome, Gardens By The Bay18 Marina Garden Drive #01-09Singapore 018953Ph. +65 6604 9988E: [email protected]

Restaurant EmberG/F Hotel 192950 Keong Saik Road Ph. +65 6347 1928hotel1929.com

Shoebox Canteen36 North Canal RoadPh. +65 9296 4836facebook.com/ShoeboxCanteen

SkirtW Singapore Sentosa Cove21 Ocean Way (Sentosa Cove)Ph. +65 6808 7278wsingaporesentosacove.com

Stellar at 1-Al tude62/F One Raffl es Place

1 Raffl es PlacePh. +65 6438 04101-al tude.com

Symmetry#01-01 9 Jalan KuborPh. +65 6291 9901symmetry.com The Black Swan 19 Cecil St, Singapore 049704 Ph. +65 8181 3305 theblackswan.com.sg The Cliff 2 Bukit Mnais Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891 Ph. +65 6371 1425 thecliff .sg

The Disgruntled Chef26B Dempsey RoadPh. +65 6476 5305disgruntledchef.com

The White Rabbit39C Harding RoadPh. +65 6473 9965thewhiterabbit.com FRENCH Balzac Bar & Brasserie 9 Brass Besah Road, #01-01 Rendezvous Gallery,Singapore 189559 Ph. +65 6336 0797 balzacbrasserie.com

Bar-RoQue Grill#01-00 Amara Hotel165 Tanjong Pagar RoadPh. +65 6444 9672bar-roque.com.sg Bistro Du Vin 1 Sco s Road, Shaw Centre, #02-12 Singapore 228208 Ph. +65 6733 7763 facebook.com/bistroduvin

Bistro Pe t Salut#01-54, 44 Jalan Merah SagaSingapore 278116Ph. +65 6474 9788aupe tsalut.com Brasserie Gavroche 66 Tras St. Singapore 079005Ph. +65 6225 8266 brasseriegavroche.com Brasserie Les Saveurs 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911 Ph. +65 6506 6860 brasserielessaveurs.com Cliff ord 80 Collyer Quay The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore 049326 Ph. +65 6597 5288fullertonbayhotel.com/dining/the-cliff ord-pier


Coco e1/F Wanderlust, 2 Dickson RoadPh. +65 6298 1188restaurantcoco e.com DB Bistro Moderne 2 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay, Singapore 018972 Ph. +65 6688 8525 dbbistro.com/singapore

Entre - Nous Creperie#01-01 27 Seat StreetPh. +65 6333 4671entrenous.sg

Fleur De Sel#01-1 64 Tras StreetPh. +65 6222 6861fl eurdesel.com.sg

Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine36 Purvis Street #01-03Singapore 188613Ph. +65 9010 3075gunthers.com.sg

JAANLevel 70, Equinox ComplexSwissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882Ph. +65 6837 3322E: reserva [email protected]

Joël Robuchon Restaurant 8 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts world Sentosa, L1 Hotel Michael, SingaporePh. +65 6577 6688; 6577 7888E: [email protected]; [email protected]

L’Angelus85 Club Street, Singapore 069453Ph. +65 6225 6897www.langelus.sg L’Atelier De Joel RobuchonResort World Sentosa, Hotel Michael8 Sentosa Gateway T: +65 6577 6688joel-robuchon.com

L’entrecote36 Duxton Hill, SingaporePh. +65 6690 7561lEntrecote.sg

La Can ne By Bruno Menard8 Marina View#01-01 Asia Square Tower 1SingaporePh. +65 6690 7567lacan ne.sg

Le Bistrot du Sommelier53 Armenian StreetPh. +65 6333 1982www.bistrotdusommelier.com

Le Comptoir79 Circular RoadSingapore 049433Ph. +65 6534 7645

Les Bouchons7 Anne Siang RoadPh. +65 6423 0737www.lesbouchons.sg

Lewin TerraceFort Canning Park 21 Lewin TerracePh. +65 6333 9905lewinterrace.com.sg

Nicolas Le Restaurant10 Teck Lim RoadPh. +65 6224 2404restaurantnicolas.com

O Ba gnolles2 Gemmill LanePh. +65 6438 3913oba gnolles.com

OCF#02-02 The Arts House1 Old Parliament LanePh. +65 6333 9312ocf-singapore.com

Saveur#01-04 5 Purvis StPh. +65 6333 3121saveur.sg

Toots BrasserieThe Sultan Hotel101 Jalan Sultan #01-01Singapore 199002Ph. +65 6723 7117tootsbrasserie.com

Vineyard33 Hyderabad Road#02-02 Hort ParkSingapore 119578Ph. +65 6479 7977vineyardhortpark.com.sg

GERMAN

Magma German Wine Bistro + ShopChinatown2-4 Bukit Pasoh RoadSingapore 089816Ph. +65 6221 0634; 9222 1899E: reserva [email protected]

GREEK

BLU KOUZINA893 Bukit Timah RoadPh. +65 6875 0872blukouzina.com

INDIAN

Banana Leaf Apolo54 Race Course RoadPh. +65 6293 8682www.thebananaleafapolo.com

Earl of Hindh31 Ocean Way, 01-16 Quayside AisleSentosa Cove, Singapore 098375Ph. +65 6681 6694

Gayatri Restaurant122 Race Course RoadPh. +65 6291 1011gayatrirestaurant.com

Muthu’s Curry54-58 Race Course Rdmuthuscurry.com

Mustard32 Race Course Road,Singapore- 218552Ph. +65 62978422E: [email protected]

PIND Balluchi Bar & Grill#01-15 3B River Valley RoadPh. +65 6337 7350pindballuchi.com.sg

Rang Mahal7 Raffl es BLVD, Level3 Pan Pacifi c Singapore 039594Ph. +65 6333 1788rangmahal.com.sg

SAHA Signature Indian Restaurant9A Duxton HillPh. +65 6223 7321saha.sg

Samy’s Curry25 Dempsey RoadPh. +65 6472 2080www.samycurry.com

Shahi Maharani252 North Bridge RD, #03-21B Raffl es City SC, SingaporePh. +65 6235 8840shahimaharani.com

Tandoor#B1/F Holiday Inn SingaporeOrchard City Centre11 Cavenagh RoadPh. +65 6733 8333tandoor.com.sg

Yantra163 Tanglin Road, #01-28/33 Tanglin Mall, SingaporePh. +65 6836 3088yantra.com.sg

INDONESIAN Ayam Penyet Ria RestaurantLucky Plaza #01-45, #04-25,304 Orchard Road, Singapore 238863Ph.+65 6235 6390; 6235 7385Far East Plaza #05-22, 14 Sco s Road Singapore 228213Ph.+65 6733 4336#B1-06, 1 Jurong West Central 2Singapore 648886Ph.+65 6794 3015Bedok Mall 311, New Upper Changi Road #01-71/72Singapore 467360Ph.+65 6441 0025ayampenyetria.com

Cumi Bali Indonesian Restaurant66 Tanjong Pagar Road

Singapore 088487Ph.+65 6220 6619; 9385 2116cumibali.com

Djanoer Koening191 Joo Chiat RoadSingapore 427462Ph.+65 6440 0774facebook.com/DjanoerKoening.TrueJavaneseCuisine

Garuda Padang CuisineVivoCity #B2-281 Harbourfront WalkPh.+65 6376 9595

Indo Chili54 Zion Road, Singapore Ph. +65 6445 1766E: [email protected]

Indo Padang2 Handy Road, #B1-19Singapore 229233Ph. +65 6732 1679

Kar ka Jaya Indonesian Food31 E Coast Road, Singapore 428752Ph.+65 6344 0211

Kintamani Indonesian RestaurantFurama Riverfront Singapore405 Havelock Road Singapore 169633Ph.+65 6739 6463

Pagi SoreFar East Square Outlet405 Havelock Road 88 / 90 Telok Ayer StreetSingapore 048470Ph. +65 6225 6002pagi-sore.com

Rumah Makan Minang18 & 18A Kandahar StSingapore 198884Ph.+65 6294 4805minang.sg

Tambuah MasTanglin Shopping Centre19 Tanglin Road #04-10/13Singapore 247909Ph.+65 6733 3333Paragon, 290 Orchard Road #B1-44Singapore 238859Ph.+65 6733 2220tambuahmas.com.sg

The Rice Table360 Orchard Road, #02-09/10 Interna onal Building Singapore 238869Ph. +65 6835 3782; 6835 3783ricetable.com.sg

The Moluccas RoomThe Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands2 Bayfront Avenue L1-81Singapore 018972Ph.+65 6688 7367E: [email protected]


Warung Lele8 Shenton Way #01-16/19AXA Tower, Singapore 068811Ph. +65 6423 1553E: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL 10 at Claymore 10 C Claymore Road, Singapore 229540 Ph. +65 6831 6686 www.panpacifi c.com/en/hotels-resorts/singapore/orchard/stay/dining/10-at-claymore

A For Arbite#01-01 28 Aliwal StreetPh. +65 8321 2252arbite.com

Aquamarine Level 4 Marina Mandarin Singapore 6 Raffl es Boulevard, Singapore 039594 Ph. +65 6845 1111/2 aquamarine.sg

Bacchanalia Singapore 23A Coleman Street,Singapore 179806 Ph. +65 6509 1453 E: reserva [email protected] bacchanalia.asia BARstop 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Offi ce #81-02 Ph. +65 6834 1128 Bar ni Kitchen 29 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069624Ph. +65 6220 0629 E: info@bar ni.com.sg bar ni.com.sg Bar ni Keong Saik 21 Keong Saik Road,Singapore 089128 Ph. +65 6223 1334 E: info@bar ni.com.sg

Bed Rock 96 Somerset Road, #01-05 Pan Pacifi c Serviced suites Orchard, Singapore 238163 Ph. +65 6238 0054 bedrock.com.sg

Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse 25 Mohd Sultan Road, Singapore 238969 Ph. +65 6735 6739 bistecca.com.sg

Burnt Ends 20 Teck Lim Road Ph. +65 6224 3933 burntends.com.sg

Café Mosaic 76 Bras Basah Road, Carlton Hotel Singapore 189558 Ph. +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/cafemosaic.htm

Carlton Hotel Singapore 76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189558Ph. +65 6311 8195 carltonhotel.sg/dining.html Carousel 25 Sco s Road, Royal Plaza on Sco s Singapore 228220 Ph. +65 6589 7799 carouselbuff et.com.sg

Charlie’s Tapas. Grill & Bar32 Boat Quay, Singapore 049812Ph. +65 6533 5880E: [email protected]

CM - PB (Contemporary Mel ng-Pot & Bar)Block 7, Unit 01-05, Dempsey RoadSingapore 249671Ph. +65 6475 0105cm-pb.net

Cook & Brew12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2 Level 33, Singapore 018961Ph. +65 6922 6948E: cookandbrew.singapore@wes n.comthewes nsingapore.com/en/cookandbrew Cut 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-71, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018792Ph. +65 6688 8517 marinabaysands.com/Dining

DIBS51 Duxton RoadPh. +65 6223 3784dibs.sg

Disgruntled Chef26B Dempsey Road, Singapore 247693Ph. +65 6476 5305E: [email protected]

East 810 Coleman Street #01-21/22Grand Park Hotel City HallSingapore 179809Ph. +65 6338 8289E: [email protected]

EDGE3/F Pan Pacifi c Singapore7 Raffl es BlvdPh. +65 6826 8240panpacifi c.com

Equinox Restaurant2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882Ph. +65 6338 8585E: [email protected] Fat Cow 1 Orchard Boulevard #01-01 Camden Medical Centre Singapore 248649 Ph. +65 6735 0308 fat-cow.com.sg

Fern & Kiwi3C River Valley Road#01-02/03 The CanneryClarke Quay, Singapore 179024Ph. +65 6336 2271; 6336 1213E: [email protected]

FlutesThe Na onal Museum of Singapore93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897Ph. +65 6338 8770E: fl utes@fl utes.com.sgfl utes.com.sg

House8D Dempsey RdPh. +65 6475 7787dempseyhouse.com

Iggy’sThe Hilton Hotel 581 Orchard Road Level 3Singapore 238883Ph. +65 6732 2234E: [email protected]

Indocafe The White House35 Sco s RoadSingapore 228227Ph. +65 6733 2656 E: enquiry@thehouseofi ndocafe.comthehouseofi ndocafe.com

Jones The Grocer2 Orchard Turn, #04-14 Singapore, 238801 Ph. +65 6884 5597 E: [email protected]

Jones The Grocer333a Orchard Road Level 4 #21-23 Mandarin Gallery Singapore, 238897 Ph. +65 6836 6372 E: [email protected] jonesthegrocer.com

Kilo#02-01, 66 Kampong BugisSingapore 338987Ph. +65 6467 3987kilokitchen.com

Kuriya Dining#01-28 Great World City1 Kim Seng PromenadeSingapore 237994Ph. +65 6736 0888E: [email protected] La Nonna 26 Lorong Mambong Ph. +65 6468 1982 lanonna.sg La Nonna 76 Namly Place Ph. +65 6762 1587 lanonna.sg

La Strada Ristorante1 Sco s Road, #02-10 Shaw Centre

Singapore 228208Ph. +65 6737 2622lastrada.com.sg

Les Amis1 Sco s Road, #02-16 Shaw CentreSingapore 228208Ph. +65 6733 2225E: [email protected]

Lime House2 Jiak Chuan RoadPh. +65 6222 3130limehouse.asia

Lolla22 Ann Siang RoadPh. +65 6423 1228lolla.com.sg

Long Bar Steakhouse1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673Ph. +65 6337 1886raffl es.com The Macallan 8 Marina View Asia Square Tower 1 Level 41-01 Singapore 018960 Ph. +65 6653 2000

Marmalade at the Stables 55 Fairways Drive Ph. +65 6467 7748 themarmaladepantry.com.sg

ME@OUE19/F OUE Bayfront, 50 Collyer QuayPh. +65 6634 4555me-oue.com

Mezza 910 Sco s Road, Grand Hya Singapore Hotel, Singapore 228211Ph. +65 6732 1234singapore.grand.hya restaurants.com

MOOSEHEAD110 Telok Ayer StreetPh. +65 6636 8055facebook.com/mooseheadKitchenBar

Morton’s Of ChicagoMandarin Oriental SingaporeFourth Storey, 5 Raffl es AvenueMarina Square, SingaporePh. +65 6339 3740mortons.com

Nassim Hill 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Offi ce #01-03 Ph. +65 6835 1128 nassimhill.com.sg

Ocean Restaurant By Cat Cora8 Sentosa GatewaySea Aquarium Resorts World Sentosa, SingaporePh. +65 6577 6688rwsentosa.com

Open Door Policy19 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168650Ph. +65 6221 9307


E: [email protected] Original Sin Blk 43 #01-62 Jalan Merah Saga Holland Village, Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278115 Ph. +65 6475 5605 E: [email protected] originalsin.com.sg

Osteria Mozza#B1-42/46 10 Bayfront AvePh. +65 6688 8522osteriamozza.com

The Pelican 1 Fullerton Road, #01-01 one FullertonPh. +65 6438 0400 thepelican.com.sg

Pluck 90 Club Street, Singapore, 069548 Ph. +65 6225 8286 E: [email protected] facebook.com/plucksg

Potato Head Folk 36 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089143 Ph. +65 6327 1939 E: wordup@p headfolk.com p headfolk.com

Praelum Wine Bistro4 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089590Ph. +65 6238 5287 praelum.wix.com

Privé Marina at Keppel Bay No. 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore 098382 Ph. +65 6776 0777 E: [email protected] theprivegroup.com.sg/prive.html

PS.Cafe28B Harding RdPh. +65 9070 8782pscafe.com

Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra2 Bayfront Ave, B1-01a The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sandds, SingaporePh. +65 6688 7395punjabgrill.com.sg

Restaurant Andre41 Bukit Pasoh RoadSingapore 089855Ph. +65 6534 8880restaurantandre.com

Restaurant Labyrinth5 Neil RoadPh. +65 6223 4098labyrinth.com.sg

Saint Pierre31 Ocean Way, #01-15, Singapore Ph. +65 6438 0887saintpierre.com.sg

SALT Grill & Sky Bar 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard #55-01 & #56-01, Singapore 238801Ph. +65 6592 5118 saltgrill.com

Senso Restaurant & Bar 21 Club Street Ph. +65 6224 3534 senso.sg

Social Haus11 Yong Siak StreetSingapore 168646Ph. +65 6557 0286E: [email protected]; [email protected]/socialhaus.sg

SKY ON 57Sands SkyPark, Tower 1, Level 57Ph. +65 6688 8857marinabaysands.com

The Dining Room 39 Sco s Road, Sheraton Towers, Singapore 228230Ph. +65 6839 5621 sheratonsingapore.com/the-dining-room

The Knolls1 The Knolls Sentosa Island, SingaporePh. +65 6591 5046capellasingapore.com

The Line22 Orange Grove Road, SingaporePh. +65 6213 4275shangri-la.com

The Royal Mall Restaurant2 Finlayson Green, Asco Raffl es Place, Singapore 049247Ph. +65 6509 3589theroyalmall.sg

The Wallich Grill Bar LoungeAnson House, 72 Anson RoadPh. +65 6438 3151thewallich.com.sg

Tippling Club38 Tanjong Pagar RoadSingapore 088461Ph. +65 6475 2217 pplingclub.com

Town Restaurant1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, SingaporePh. +65 6877 8128fullertonhotel.com

Triple Three333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867Ph. +65 6831 6271meritushotels.com

Waku GhinL2-02, Atrium 2, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Same level as Imperial Treasure restaurantPh. +65 6688 8507marinabaysands.com

Wild Rocket10a Upper Wilkie RdPh. +65 6339 9448wildrocket.com.sg

Wooloomooloo Steak House2 Stamford ROad, Level 3 Swissotel Stamford, SingaporePh. +65 6338 0261wooloo-mooloo.com ITALIAN Basilico 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 2 Regent Singapore, Singapore 249715 Ph. +65 6725 3232/3 regenthotels.com/EN/Singapore/Cuisine/Basilico

Buona Terra 29 sco s Road, Singapore 228224 Ph. +65 6733 0209 sco s29.com/buonaterra/contactus.html Burlamacco Ristorante 77 Amoy ST, Singapore 069896 Ph. +65 6220 1763 burlamacco.com.sg Caff e B 2 Bayfront Ave #B1-15 & #101-83 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018792 Ph. +65 6887 3311 marinabaysands.com/Dining Da Laura 47 Neil Road, Singapore 0888272 Ph. +65 6224 8251 da-laura.com

Domvs, The Italian Restaurant39 Sco s Road, Singapore 228230Ph. +65 6737 6888sheratonsingapore.com

Extra Virgin PizzaAsia Square, Tower 18 Marina View, #01-04Singapore 018960Ph. +65 6247 5757E: [email protected]

Extra Virgin PizzaUnited Square101 Thomson Road #01-14United Square Shopping CentreSingapore 307591extravirginpizza.com

Fra ni La Tra oria 10 Greenwood Avenue Hillcrest Park Singapore 289201 Ph. +65 64682868 E: info@fra nilatra oria.com fra nilatra oria.com

Forlino1 Fullerton Rd #02-06 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213Ph. +65 +65 6690 7564forlino.com

Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar36 Purvis Street #01-02 Singapore 188613Ph. +65 6837 1468E: [email protected]

Ga opardo34/36 Tras Street, Singapore 079026Ph. +65 6338 5498; 9325 8843E: reserva ons@ga opardo.com.sgga opardo.com.sg Il Lido 27 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore 099892Ph. +65 6866 1977 www.il-lido.com il Cielo 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883Ph. +65 6730 3395

In Italy Bar Ristorante38 Craig Road, Singapore 089676 Ph. +65 6423 0918E: reserva [email protected]

Jamie’s Italian#01-165-167 VivoCity1 Harbourfront WalkPh. +65 6733 5500jamieoliver.com La BrezzaThe St. Regis SingaporeLevel Two, 29 Tanglin RoadSingaporePh. +65 6506.6884E: [email protected]

The Light House Restaurant & Roo op Bar1 Fullerton SquareSingapore 049178Ph. +65 6733 8388fullertonhotel.com

No Restaurant & Bar54 Club StSingapore 069431Ph. +65 6222 0089facebook.com/no asia

O o Locanda32 Maxwell Road #01-03Singapore 069115Ph. +65 6224 0978o olocanda.com.sg

O o Ristorante28 Maxwell RD#01-02 Red Dot Traffi c BLDGSingaporePh. +65 6227 6819o oristorante.com.sg

Pepenero14 Stanley StreetPh. +65 6222 5808pepenero.sg

Pon ni Restaurant392 Havelock Road


Grand Copthorne Waterfront HotelSingaporePh. +65 6733 0880milleniumhotels.com.sg

Prego80 Bras Basah RoadLVL 1 Fairmonth S’poreSingapore 189560Ph. +65 6431 6156www.fairmont.com/singapore/dining/prego

Senso Ristorante & Bar21 Club StreetSingapore 069410Ph. +65 6224 3534E: reserva [email protected] senso.sg

Sopra Cucina & Bar#01-02 Pan Pacifi c Orchard10 Claymore RoadPh. +65 6737 3253sopracucina.com

Tra oria Nonna Lina61 Cantonment RoadPh. +65 6222 0930nonnalina.sg

Zaff eranoOcean Financial Centre, Level 43, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315Ph. +65 6509 1488 E: info@zaff erano.sgzaff erano.sg JAPANESE BINCHO#01-19 78 Moh Guan TerracePh. +65 6438 4567bincho.com.sg

Choubei Japanese Restaurant 1 Netheravon Road, #01-03 Changi Village Hotel, Singapore 508502 Ph. +65 6542 6881

IKYU5 Yong Siak StreetPh. +65 9663 2003ikyu.com.sg

Ippudo SG @ Mandarin Gallery333A Orchard Road, #04-02/03/04Mandarin GallerySingapore 238897Ph. +65 6235 2797www.ippudo.com.sg

Ippudo SG @ Mohamed Sultan207 River Valley Road #01-55/56 UE Square Singapore 238275Ph. +65 6887 5315www.ippudo.com.sg

Ippudo Ramen Express12 Marina View, #02-01 Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961Ph. +65 6844 9952www.ippudo.com.sg

Ippudo SG @ Westgate3 Gateway Drive, #03-03 WestgateSingapore 608532Ph. +65 6465 9308www.ippudo.com.sg

Japanese BBQ Yakiniku Yazawa#01-01 Robertson Walk1 Unity StreetPh. +65 6235 2941yazawameat.com

Han331 North Bridge Road, #01-04, Odeon Towers, Singapore 188720Ph. +65 6336 2466E: [email protected]

Hanayoshi21 Duxton Road, Singapore 089487Ph. +65 6225 5567facebook.com/hanayoshi.sg

Hashida Sushi#02-37 Mandarin Gallery333A Orchard Road, SingaporePh. +65 6733 2114hashida.com.sg

Hide Yamamoto10 Bayfront AvenueMarina Bay Sands Casino #02-25Singapore 018956Ph. +65 6688 7098www.hideyamamotosg.com

Ito-Kacho#04-08 333A Orchard RoadPh. +65 6836 0111itokacho.com.sg

Izy27 Club StreetPh. +65 6220 3327izy.com.sg

Keyaki7 Raffl es Boulevard, Pan Pacifi c Hotel Singapore #04-00Singapore 039595Ph. +65 6826 8240www.panpacifi c.com/en/hotels-resorts/singapore/marina/stay/dining/keyaki.html

Kinki 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323 Ph. +65 6533 3471 www.kinki.com.sg

Ki-Sho29 Sco s Road, Singapore 228224Ph. +65 6733 5251sco s29.com/ki-sho

Mariko’s 4 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089261Ph. +65 6221 8262 marikos.com.sg

Mikuni3/F Fairmont Singapore80 Bras Basah Road

Ph. +65 6431 6156fairmont.com

Satsuma Shochu Dining Bar1 Nanson RD, #01-10/#02-10 Gallery Hotel, Singapore 238909Ph. +65 6235 3565satsuma.com.sg

Shinji By Kanesaka1 Beach Road, Raffl es Hotel #02-20Singapore 188719Ph. +65 6338 6131shinjibykanesaka.com

Shinji By Kanesaka29 Tanglin Road, Lobby FloorThe St. Regis SingaporeSingapore 247911Ph. +65 6884 8239shinjibykanesaka.com

Shunjuu Izakaya30 Robertson Quay, #01-15 Riverside View, Singapore 238251Ph. +65 6887 3577shunjuu.com

Sushi Ichi6 Sco s Road, #02-02 Sco s SquareSingapore 228238Ph. +65 6299 0014sushichi.com

Sushi Kuu390 Orchard RD, #01-07 Palais Renaissance, Singapore 238871Ph. +65 6736 0100facebook.com/sushikuusg

Tamashi Robataya#02-01 12 North Canal RoadPh. +65 6222 0316tamashii.com.sg

Teppei Japanese Restaurant#01-18 Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras LinkT: +65 9229 4941

Tonkotsu King#01-19 Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras LinkPh. +65 6636 0855keisuke.sg

Tsukiji Sushi Dai#04-600 Marina Mandarin Singapore, 6 Raffl es BlvdPh. +65 6820 0637meritushotel.com

MEXICAN

El Rocho’s36 Circular RoadPh. +65 6438 7879facebook.com/elrochosmexican

Lucha Loco15 Duxton HillPh. +65 6226 3938luchaloco.com

Piedra Negra241 Beach Roa cor 3 Haji LanePh. +65 6291 1297piedra-negra.com

SEAFOOD

Long Beach1018 East Coast ParkwayPh. +65 6445 8833longbeachseafood.com.sg

Long Beach Dempsey25 Dempsey roadSingapore 249670Ph. +65 6323 2222longbeachseafood.com.sg

Long Beach KINGNext to Kallang Park KFC/McDonald’s (along Mountba en Road/ Old Airport Junc on)Opposite Mountba en MRTPh. +65 6344 7722longbeachseafood.com.sg

Long Beach IMMLevel 3, Next to Roo op Garden,IMM Building, Jurong East St 21Singapore 609601Ph. +65 6566 9933longbeachseafood.com.sg

Long Beach UDMC#01-04 East Coast Seafood CentreSingapore 449811Ph. +65 6448 3636longbeachseafood.com.sg

No Signboard SeafoodVivo City, 1 Harbourfront Walk #03-02, Singapore 098585Ph. +65 6376 9959East Coast Seafood Centre, Blk 1202East Coast Parkway #01-02Singapore 449881Ph. +65 6448 9959nosignboardseafood.com

No Signboard SeafoodEsplanade, 8 Raffl es Avenue, #01-14/16, Singapore 039802Ph. +65 6336 9959Geylang, No. 414 GeylangSingapore 389392Ph. +65 6842 3415nosignboardseafood.com

Greenwood Fish Market & BistroNo. 34 & 38 Greenwood Ave Singapore 289236Ph. +65 6467 4950E: [email protected] shshop.com.sg

JingOne Fullerton, #01-02/031 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213Ph. +65 6224 0088 ; 6224 0033E: reserva [email protected]

Majes c Bay Seafood Restaurant18 Marina Gardens DR#01-10 Gardens By The BaySingapore 018953Ph. +65 6604 6604E: reserva ons@majes cbay.sgmajes cbay.sg


Paradise Dynasty at ION Orchard2 Orchard Turn, #04-12A ION Orchard, Singapore 238801Ph. +65 6509 9117paradisegroup.com.sg

Paradise Dynasty at Lot One21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4,Lot One Shoppers’ Mall #03-02B,Singapore 689812Ph. +65 6766 2380paradisegroup.com.sg

Paradise Dynasty at Causeway Point1 Woodlands Square,Causeway Point, #05-16/17/18,Singapore 738099Ph. +65 6894 6322paradisegroup.com.sg

Paradise Dynasty at Westgate3 Gateway Drive,#02-13/14, Westgate, Singapore 608532Ph. +65 6465 9271paradisegroup.com.sg

Paradise Dynasty at VivoCity1 Harbourfront Walk, #03-08A,Singapore 098585Ph. +65 6376 8103paradisegroup.com.sg

Paradise Dynasty at Changi Airport T3, 65 Airport Boulevard, #03-32 Terminal 3, Singapore 819663Ph. +65 6242 4372paradisegroup.com.sg

The Seafood Interna onal Market & Restaurant902 East Coast Parkway, Block A #01-01 Big Splash, Singapore Ph. +65 6345 1211/2lobster.com.sg

Seafood Paradise, Singapore Flyer30 Raffl es Avenue, #01-01 Singapore Flyer, Singapore Ph. +65 6336 5101paradisegroup.com.sg SPANISH Binomio 20 Craig Road, Craig Place #01-02Singapore 089692Ph. 6557 0547www.binomio.sg

Catalunya 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavilion, Singapore 049327 Ph. +65 6534 0886 catalunya.sg/explore

MY Li le Spanish Place619 Bukit Timah RoadPh. +65 6463 2810myli lespanishplace.com.sg

Ola Cocina Del Mar#01-06 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, 12 Marina BlvdPh. +65 6604 7050olarestaurant.sg

Sabio5 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089591Ph. +65 6690 7562E: [email protected]

Sabio By The Sea31 Ocean Way, #01-02 Quayside isleSingapore 098375Ph. +65 6690 7568sabio.sg/bythesea

Salt Tapas & Bar#01-22A Raffl es City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge RoadPh. +65 6837 0995sal apas.com

UNATapas, 1 Rochester ParkPh. +65 6773 0070una.sg

THAI

Folks Collec ve#01-25 China Square CentralPh. +65 6536 6739folkscollec ve.com

Mai ThaiBlk 44 Jalan Merah Saga#01-58 Chip Bee GardensSingapore 278116Ph. +65 6474 3108E: [email protected] maithai.com.sg

Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant45 Minden RD, Dempsey HillSingaporePh. +65 6475 6088jimthompson.com

Patara Fine Thai Cuisine163 Tanglin RD, #03-14 Tanglin MallSingaporePh. +65 6737 0818patara.com.sg

Rochor Thai340 Joo Chiat RoadPh. +65 6440 3270rochorthai.sg

Sabai Fine Thai On The Bay70 Collyer Quay#01-02 Customs HouseSingapore 049323Ph. +65 6535 3718/9sabaifi nethai.com.sg

Tamarind Hill30 Labrador Villa RoadPh. +65 6278 6364www.tamarindrestaurants.com

Thanying Restaurant165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 2 Amara SingaporeSingaporePh. +65 6222 4688amarahotels.com

TURKISH

Alaturka Interna onalTurkish & Mediterranean Restaurant 16 Bussorah StreetSingapore 199437 Ph. +65 6294 0304alaturka.com.sg

VEGETARIAN

Lingzhi VegetarianLiat Towers #05-01, 541 Orchard Road, Singapore 238881Ph. +65 6734 3788lingzhivegetarian.com

Loving Hut229 Joo Chiat Road #01-01Singapore 427489Ph. +65 6348 6318www.lovinghut.com.sg SHOPS & BOUTIQUES Ana Bou que 86 Club Street, Singapore, Singapore 069454 Ph. +65 6221 2897 anabou ques.com

An podean27A Lorong MambongPh. +65 6463 7336E: enquiries@an podeanshop.coman podeanshop.com

BooksActually9 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168645 Ph. +65 6222 9195booksactually.com

Cat Socrates231 Bain St. #02-25 Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231Ph. +65 6333 0870catsocrates.com

Doorstep Luxury Bou que (Main Store) 163 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068616 Ph. +65 6238 5582@ Tangs Vivo City 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585 Ph. +65 6238 5582 @ Robinsons Orchard 260 Orchard Road, Singapore 238855 Ph. +65 6238 5582 E: [email protected] doorstepluxury.com

Granny’s Day Out3 Coleman St., #03-25 Peninsula Shopping Centre, Singapore 179804 Ph. +65 6336 9774, grannysdayout.com The Hour Glass Limited302 Orchard Road#11-01 Tong BuildingSingapore 238862 Ph. +65 6787 2288E: [email protected] thehourglass.com

Manicur.ious 41 Beach Road, Singapore 189 680 Ph. +65 6333 9096 E: [email protected] manicurious.sg Mythology88 Club Street, Singapore 069456 Ph. +65 6223 5570 my-thology.com

Spa Esprit Downtown290 Orchard Road, #05-10 ParagonSingapore 238859Ph. +65 6836 0500spa-esprit.com

Spa Esprit at Beauty EmporiumHouse 8d Dempsey Road, Level 2Singapore 249672Ph. +65 6479 0070spa-esprit.com

Strangelets7 Yong Siak St., Singapore 168644Ph. +65 6222 1456strangelets.sg

Swagger 15 Ann Siang Road, #01-01 Singapore 069695 Ph. +65 6223 5880 swaggerstore.co

The Li le Dröm StoreSota (School Of The Arts)1 Zubir Said Rd., Singapore 227968Ph. +65 6884 4651, theli ledromstore.com

Threadbare & Squirrel660 N Bridge Road, Singapore 188797Ph. +65 6396 6738E: [email protected]

Willow & Huxley 20 Amoy Street, Singapore 069855 Ph. +65 6220 1745 willowandhuxley.com TECHNOLOGY Star Hub 67 Ubi Avenue 1, #05-01 StarHub Green, Singapore 408942 Ph. +65 6873 2828 starhub.com

Sim Lim Square1 Rochor Canal RoadSingapore 188504Ph. +65 6338 3859 simlimsquare.com.sg

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