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CONTENTSDECEMBER - JANUARY ISSUE 2015

NOW & THEN 11 Time For Cheese12 Perched On Purvis14 BouƟ que Bliss15 Hidden Pleasures16 On The Pull17 Freshly Shucked19 Masters At Work

ATTRACTIONS24 One Day In Tiong Bahru28 My Perfect Weekend

PROFILES34 Words With MarƟ n Sinclair

PHOTO ESSAY36 AŌ er Dark

DINING46 Daily Bread50 My 5 Favourite Places For

AŌ ernoon Tea52 Sharing Is Caring63 Dining Heights64 FesƟ ve Feasts69 Counter Culture

BAR & CLUBS60 For The Fizz

HOT HOODS70 Baked And Brewed In Jalan

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SPA & HEALTH74 Awakening The Senses80 Body & Soul82 Life In Balance85 K-Pop Gets A Makeover

Singapore Style86 7 Tips To Make Your New Year

ResoluƟ on SƟ ck88 7 Mistakes That Will Make

Your New Year ResoluƟ on Doomed To Fail

90 Detox Yoga Poses92 Movement For Mobility

SHOPPING94 Pride Of Place98 If The Shoe Fits

FASHION100 The Company You Keep

ARTS103 The World’s A Stage: An Art Stage

DIRECTORY106 Directory

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SOAPBOX

2015 is a hugely exciting year for Singapore as it marks 50 years since independence. The journey the country has taken since being ejected from Malaysia in 1965 is one of the world’s most remarkable success stories. In just half a century, a poor developing nation with high unemployment, low education and inadequate housing has transformed itself into a fi rst world state, blessed with low unemployment, excellent education and one of the highest living standards in the world.

If ever there was an ideal time to visit Singapore, then 2015 is surely the year. The following 12 months promise to be an exciting period, as 50 years is celebrated across the board. The city’s numerous museums and public spaces will be at their best, and with the eagerly awaited opening of the new National Gallery, art and history lovers will experience a city that has quickly developed into one of the world’s most happening arts scenes. Occupying the impressive former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings, and covering a massive 64,000 sqm, this will be one of the largest galleries in Asia.

The transformation of Marina Bay will continue with the launch of the Jubilee Walk, a walking trail connecting historic and noteworthy buildings around the Central Business District and Marina Bay. The new Jubilee Bridge, connecting the Merlion Park with the Marina Promenade will be offi cially launched, further enhancing the city’s growing reputation as an urban walker’s paradise.

Following the dramatic New Year Countdown at Marina Bay, which includes live music performances from local and international acts, an arts festival and a spectacular eight-minute fi rework display, the celebratory mood is set to continue throughout the year.

At NOW! Singapore we will continue to shine a light on the many sides of this fascinating city, keeping you up to date through both the magazine and our social media platforms on all the city has to offer. I’d like to wish all our readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year and to congratulate Singapore on her 50 Year Golden Jubilee. We hope you will join us in celebration in 2015!

Justin Eeles

CELEBRATIONSLET THEBEGIN

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Renowned for its multi-sensory culinary experience and breathtaking views, Equinox Restaurant offers a decadent menu prepared by Chef de Cuisine Paul Hallett, highlighting premium produce from fine meats to the freshest sustainable seafood. Indulge in an ensemble of signatures like the Creekstone Prime Angus, Miso-Roasted Black Cod and freshly shucked oysters, and delight in an assortment of desserts including Peanut Butter Parfait and Poached William Pear.

For reservations, please call +65 6837 3322, email [email protected] or book online at www.equinoxrestaurant.com.sg.Level 70, Equinox Complex, Swissôtel The Stamford2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882

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NOW & THEN CHRISTMAS CHEER

The Grand HyaƩ Singapore will be featuring a fesƟ ve a la carte menu at the iconic mezza9 restaurant up unƟ l December 25. Dishes will include Chestnut Salad, Mason Egg and an 18-hour Slow Braised Venison Stew, with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Root Vegetables and PanceƩ a. TempƟ ng desserts will include Fennel and Pollen Ice-Cream with Honeyed Couscous and a Flourless Chocolate Yule Log with Brandied Cherry Ice-Cream. The hotel will also be hosƟ ng a ‘Technicolour Countdown Party’ on December 31 with the S$118++ Ɵ ckets including the grand dessert buī et.

For more informaƟ on, contact 6732 1234, singapore.grand.hyaƩ .com

SEASONAL SENTOSAUnƟ l January 4th, Merlion Plaza, Beach Plaza and Palawan Beach will be transformed by giant infl atable toys, guaranteed to make an impression on the young. AlternaƟ vely head to the Symphony of Lights unƟ l December 26 at Beach Plaza for a spectacular light show before enjoying live music and grilled food at Merlion Plaza with blues, jazz, pop and fusion performances from local arƟ sts.

For more informaƟ on, visit sentosa.com.sg

FABULOUSLY FESTIVE

The Regent Hotel’s recently opened cocktail bar, ManhaƩ an will feature a fesƟ ve twist to its popular adults only Weekend Cocktail Brunch from December 1 to January 1. With fesƟ ve drinks like Mulled Wine and an Old Street Flip on oī er all month at the bar, seasonal bites will include Roasted Bone Marrow, Fried Brussel Sprouts and Chocolate ‘Ho Hos’ Cake. At the Brunch, we especially like the sound of the Shaved Prime Rib, the Pecan Pie and the Spiced Apple Cider, all washed down with free-fl ow craŌ cocktails, wine, beers, champagne and spirits. The bar is also hosƟ ng a Christmas Brunch and an extravagant New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party.

For more informaƟ on, contact 6725 3377, manhaƩ [email protected]

CHRISTMAS SERENADEDine at Café Mosaic at the Carlton Hotel during December and you’ll be serenaded by musi-cians from the NaƟ onal Junior College String Orchestra while you tuck into fesƟ ve treats like Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuĸ ng and Old Port Wine Sauce and Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce. Leave room for pudding though as the Café is featuring favourites like Chocolate Log Cake, Christmas Cookies, Stollen and Christmas Pudding. Mosaic also hosts the hotel’s New Year’s Eve Dinner, priced at a compeƟ Ɵ ve S$98++

For more informaƟ on, contact 6311 8195, [email protected]


LIGHT SPECTACULAR

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EARLIER MONA LISA

The countdown to the New Year will be a spectacular event this year as Singapore prepares to celebrate the big 50 years since independence in 1965. With 3D video projecƟ ons tracking the history of the city-state beamed onto the facade of the Fullerton Hotel and Merlion, 25,000 fl oaƟ ng spheres, a 400-strong drumming troupe and an eight-minute fi rework extravaganza, it will certainly be an evening to remember. Apart from the displays and fi reworks, there will be live music entertainment, a waterfront bazaar and a series of stalls selling refreshments, food and giŌ s.

Celebrate Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at Xperience at So Singapore and enjoy the French tradiƟ on of ‘Le Reveillon’. On Christmas Eve ($188++), feast on oysters, wagyu beef, caviar and foie gras as well as more tradiƟ onal fare which includes

porcini, winter black truŋ es and roasted chestnuts. Don’t forget to order the fesƟ ve cocktail ‘So Delicieux’, a blend of

pine-infused The Kraken Spiced Rum, Peach Nectar, Raspberry and GrioƩ e. On New Year’s Eve ($208++), enjoy a sumptuous

six-course dinner with delicacies like caviar, crab, venison and Brie de Meaux, served with dishes such as celeriac,

blackcurrants and razor clams. If you fancy spending the night on December 31, take advantage of the ‘Oh So Swank’

package, which includes the New Year’s Eve menu for two, a So Cosy room. The countdown party at the Hi-So RooŌ op Pool

Bar and buī et breakfast on New Year’s Day at $888++.

The Arts House in Singapore will play host to the fi rst leg of a world tour for the ‘Earlier Mona Lisa,’ a younger version of the famous portrait aƩ ributed to the master himself, Leonardo da Vinci. This will be the fi rst public viewing of the painƟ ng in the world, and is part of a greater exhibiƟ on cataloguing its discovery and the subsequent research into its authenƟ city. The impressive mulƟ media exhibiƟ on was designed in Singapore and features negoƟ aƟ ng nine interacƟ ve galleries before viewers come face to face with the painƟ ng itself. Proceeds from the event will be donated to OperaƟ on Smile Singapore, which provides free reconstrucƟ ve surgery to children born with facial deformiƟ es.

For more informaƟ on, contact monalisaexhibiƟ on.com

For more informaƟ on, contact esplanade.com

For more informaƟ on, contact 6701 6800, or visit

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CHRISTMAS TREATSThe Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa is oī ering a host of fesƟ ve treats this year at both their stylish The Cliī restaurant and the family-friendly The Terrace. On Christmas Eve, The Cliī features a six-course dinner ($240++) with special dishes including Kurobuta Pork Jowl with caramelized apple and morel cream and Lobster Broth with seared foie gras and shaved fennel. On New Year’s Eve, the seven-course dinner ($260++) will include dishes like Truŋ e Soup with shallot confi t, gnocchi and port wine, Black Cod, glazed with miso and sea urchin and Tajima Beef, with beetroot

CATS, one of the world’s most popular musicals, is returning to Singapore in January 2015. The show will be performed at the MasterCard Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from the 9th to the 25th of January. BoasƟ ng a cast and crew of 53, including a live band, this internaƟ onally acclaimed producƟ on will reconnect audiences with their favourite feline characters – Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoī elees, Jennyanydots,Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks.

For more informaƟ on, visit:www.BASEentertainmentasia.com, www.MarinaBaySands.com/TickeƟ ng orwww.sisƟ c.com.sg

For more informaƟ on, contact 8407 9541, www.singaporeresortsentosa.com

fondue and stuī ed zucchini fl ower. Those looking to take home some Christmas spirit can invest in their Christmas hamper ($148+) which includes PaneƩ one, Stollen, Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding and a boƩ le of champagne, plus a $100 So SPA voucher. Buī et lovers should head to The Terrace for all the best tradiƟ onal fesƟ ve fare at the Christmas Eve Buī et Dinner ($129++), the Christmas Day Champagne Brunch ($238++) and the New Year’s Eve Buī et Dinner ($188++).

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THE BEAT GOES ON

The St Jerome’s Laneway FesƟ val returns to Singapore on the 24th of January 2015with an eclecƟ c selecƟ on of bands due to perform at The Meadow, Gardens By TheBay. The mixture of Singaporean, Malaysian and internaƟ onal arƟ sts will includeAngus & Julia Stone, Banks, Chet Faker, Courtney BarneƩ , Eagulls, Enterprise, FkaTwigs, Future Islands, .Gif, Hanging up the Moon, Jungle, LiƩ le Dragon, LykkeLi, Mac Demarco, Pastel Lite, Pond, Royal Blood, RusƟ e and St. Vincent.

For more informaƟ on, visit www.sisƟ c.com


TIME FOR CHEESE

The gentrifi caƟ on of the atmospheric Joo Chiat neighbourhood conƟ nues at pacewith the opening of the area’s, if not Singapore’s, fi rst local cheese shop. Locatedin the stretch of beauƟ fully conserved shop-houses on Joo Chiat Place, this charming specialty shop is a welcome addiƟ on to the area, oī ering rare and award-winning cheeses from mainly the UK, France, Holland, Italy and Spain.

The brains behind this new venture is BriƟ sh cheese enthusiast Chris Moores, a Singapore resident for four years who saw a gap in the market, “ I was horrifi ed how hard it was to fi nd good European cheeses in Singapore at an aī ordable price. We used to have to stock up when back in Europe so I looked into howdiĸ cult it would be to start a cheese business here, rather like the Neal’s Yardconcept in London.” The result is a wide

selecƟ on of award-winning and rarecheese from across Europe, with 40% represenƟ ng the best of BriƟ sh cheese.

“We have cheeses here unavailable else-where in Singapore like Harbourne Blue,a blue cheese made with goat’s milk, Tunworth, an award-winning BriƟ shcamembert and the aptly named SƟ nking Bishop.” Best sellers include the 24-month aged Gouda and aged BriƟ sh cheddars like Westcombe, Keens andMontgomery. With a large space available on the second fl oor, the plan is to opena café upstairs in the new year but for now, we recommend dropping by to taste some of the cheeses on oī er, and taking your favourites back home to enjoy with wine and good company.

The Cheese Shop, 84 Joo Chiat Place, www.cheeseshop.sg


ADONIS HOTEL ON PURVIS STREET IS THE LATESTBOUTIQUE ESTABLISHMENT TO OPEN IT’S DOORS IN THE CITY HALL AREA. JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE CBD, CLARKE QUAY, THE MUSEUM BELT AND THE MARINA BAY AREA, THE ADONIS HOTEL RESIDES IN A PICTURESQUE CONVERTED SHOP-HOUSE WITH A CHOICE OF 19 ROOMS SPREAD OVER FIVE FLOORS.

Regular rooms are comfortably snug but we’d advise going for one of theirthemed suites like the Photographer, the Explorer and the ArƟ st. These oī ermuch more space, stylish individual décor and features like a private balconywith outdoor hot tub (ArƟ st). We like thatall the rooms come with complimentarywifi and mini-bar, especially when stocked with imported beer like Estrella.Other faciliƟ es include in-room nespresso machines, specialty teas, in-houseluxury toiletries and fl at-screen LCD televi-sions, although there’s not much of achoice of cable channels to choose from.

Adonis oī ers guests a daily ‘cocktail hour’ between 5pm to 6:30pm, withcomplimentary wine and beers served at the bar on the ground level, and fi ngersnacks available throughout the day. The breakfast spread needs a liƩ le aƩ enƟ on but they make a decent scrambled and soŌ -boiled egg and the service is friendly and helpful throughout. The locaƟ on of Adonis is excellent, with some of the city’s beƩ er local restaurants and internaƟ onal choices within short walking distance. For excellent value French cuisine, created by two young localchefs, head to Saveur just down the street or enjoy fi ne dining Italian at Garibaldi

opposite. Local Asian fl avours on Purvis include the insƟ tuƟ on that is Chin ChinEaƟ ng House Chicken Rice, and two aī ordable Thai restaurants, First Thai and JaiThai. Adonis is close to City Hall and Bras Basah MRT staƟ ons so is a good bet forthose on holiday or doing business in the city.

PERCHED ON PURVIS

Address: 13 PURVIS STREETTel: 6336 [email protected]@hoteladonis.com

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Following a major refurbishment, Naumi Hotel recently reopened its doors on Seah Street. Located opposite Singapore’s most famous accommodaƟ on, Raŋ es Hotel, Naumi oī ers a very diī erent hotel experience to the grand old dame. With 73 rooms, spread over nine fl oors, Naumi is very much a bouƟ que hotel, with the emphasis on personalized service and discreet modern style. All guestrooms feature state-of-the-art technology including Apple TV, Smart TV and a personal nespresso machine, very elegantly hidden in a sliding cupboard in the wall in the standard room. Larger rooms include the four themed Coco Chanel and Andy Warhol rooms, each resplendent with designer furnishings and a playful touch.

Bathrooms in all rooms feature another technical innovaƟ on, magic glass, which switches from transparent to frosted at the touch of a buƩ on, saving sharing guests any potenƟ al embarrassment come bath Ɵ me.

Despite their diminuƟ ve size, the standard guest rooms use their space well, so you don’t feel cramped, just comfortable – the bedding and furnishings at Naumi are all top quality.

Dedicated to providing a stress-free stay with elevated service levels, Naumi rooms are all wi-fi connected at no extra charge, and all mini-bar beverages are free of charge. In addiƟ on, the hotel oī ers a daily free-fl ow of beers and wine to all guests between 5-7pm at the ground fl oor restaurant Table.

Table oī ers a menu of modern Indian cuisine as well as internaƟ onal favourites and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Playful touches conƟ nue at the breakfast buī et

where vitamin pills are on hand for those who might have over-indulged the night before.

Leisure travellers can enjoy the hotel’s gym, which is split on two fl oors, oī ering a contrasƟ ng work out, and the rooŌ op infi nity pool, which oī ers breathtaking views of Marina Bay. Here guests can enjoy a cocktail, watching the sunset from a truly unique locaƟ on.

Naumi is located in the heart of Singapore’s commercial centre, fi ve minutes walk away from Raŋ es City Shopping Centre and a short drive to the CBD. City Hall MRT, which connects the hotel to popular desƟ naƟ ons like Orchard, Harbourfront and Raŋ es Place, is also a stone’s throw away. We especially like the choice of restaurants and bars located within easy walking distance on Seah Street and Purvis Street – there’s everything from tradiƟ onal Chicken Rice to cocktail bars, modern Singaporean cuisine and internaƟ onal fi ne dining.

Naumi Hotel, 41 Seah St, Singapore 188396Ph. +65 6403 6000

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HIDDEN PLEASURES

They say don’t judge a book by its cover and at KUVO is a case in point. Located on the second fl oor of the somewhat Ɵ red Orchard Shopping Centre, this new swanky bar/lounge restaurant is very much a hidden gem. The spacious interior, a modern blend of dark woods, Japanese shoji screens and contemporary furnishings, is home to a cocktail lounge, a wine bar, a restaurant and a small shop. With its open-plan design, KUVO immediately feels relaxed and stylish, an ideal place to take refuge from the busy street below and enjoy the fi ner things in life. At Elixir, the 40-seater bar, these take the form of bespoke cocktails, created by resident mixologist Yutaka Nakashima, and bar snacks that include freshly shucked oysters, prosciuƩ o-wrapped

fi gs and foie gras. At Vine Lounge, 140 labels from the new and old world compete for aƩ enƟ on in a plush masculine environment, while at Ambrosia restaurant, the all-day dining menu includes both western and locally inspired dishes and high tea between 2pm and 5:30pm. Finally a small giŌ shop oī ers a choice of gourmet treats, specialty teas and coī ees and luxury chocolates to take home. Located conveniently in between Somerset and Orchard MRT staƟ ons, KUVO provides a good opƟ on for those looking for a refi ned break from the shopping rush.

02-01, 321 Orchard Road, Orchard Shopping Centre, ph: 6733 8272, reservaƟ [email protected]

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ON THE PULL

Looking for live music in Boat Quay? Look no further than the newly opened Hero’s, located on Circular Road. Brought to you by the same crew as the popular Mogambo nearby, Hero’s is a friendly unpretenƟ ous sports bar that features live music nightly from their resident band and stays open unƟ l 3am. With a spacious interior that spills out onto the street, Hero’s serves decent pub grub and a wide selecƟ on of internaƟ onal ales. What’s more, if you don’t like queuing up at the bar for your beer, book a table with its own taps and keep drinking unƟ l they run dry. Look out for regular gigs from internaƟ onal acts as well – Squeeze’s Glen Tilbrook played at the end of November and more concerts are planned for the New Year.

69 Circular Road, Boat Quay, tel: 6438 6058, heros.sg

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The city’s growing number of rooŌ op bars welcomed a new member recently as Southbridge opened its very stylish doors for business. Located at the Southbridge Road end of the Boat Quay stretch, this lively space oī ers fantasƟ c views downriver of the city skyline and Marina Bay beyond.

To enjoy this superb vista, guests can either posiƟ on themselves around the rectangular central bar or on the surrounding deck under the stars. The kitchen, part of the team that brought the Italian Bacaro & Sons to the city, serves an eclecƟ c selecƟ on of gourmet bar snacks, including a recommended selecƟ on of raw and cooked oysters. On the chilled menu, try the Umami for ponzu and yuzu sauce, the Tropical for chilli, garlic and calamansi or the Habana for mint, cucumber and vermouth. The hot menu includes the Unifeller, with cheese and uni sabayon, Pearls, with avruga caviar, and the Smoky Casino, with cheese and smoked bacon. Washed down with a glass of chilled champagne or craŌ cocktail, these provide an excellent start to any evening out on the town.

Level 5, 80 Boat Quay, ph: +65 6536 5818, southbridge.sg

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Last month saw the fourth annual DFS Masters of Wines and Spirits Exhibition, held this year at a beautifully renovated black and white colonial mansion on Mount Pleasant Drive. Showcasing a collection of some of the world’s rarest spirits and fine wines, from 65 of the world’s top producers like Perrier Jouet, Johnnie Walker, The Macallan, The Dalmore, Martell, The Glenlivet, Penfolds and many more, the exhibition created a luxurious home environment to display the assembled bottles, with talks from a long list of industry professionals.

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To compliment the display, the show also hosted a series of fi ne dining pairing banquets so guests could have get an exclusive taste of some of the featured labels.

With dishes prepared by execuƟ ve chef Willin Low from the celebrated restaurant Wild Rocket, the fi ve-course dinner paired his creaƟ ve Asian cuisine with vintage Perrier Jouet champagne, Chateau Angelus, Penfold’s fl agship Grange, Martell Premier Voyage Cognac and The Glenlivet 25.

Guest speakers during the event included the renowned wine criƟ c James Suckling, cocktail afi cionada Michael Callahan from 28 Hongkong Street and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Brooke Supernaw.

The collecƟ on of rare wines and spirits is now on display at Changi InternaƟ onal Airport unƟ l February 28th. DFS also recently announced their new ‘Shop and Collect’ on-line site, making it much easier for collectors or enthusiasts to purchase around 700 boƩ les from over 125 exclusive luxury brands.

The Masters of Wines and Spirits event is another example of Singapore’s growing importance in the internaƟ onal spirits and fi ne wine community, with the city currently a market leader in the world’s cocktail scene. We asked Michael Callahan, James Suckling and Brooke Supernaw their thoughts on the factors behind the current boom and what they believe 2015 holds for the beverage. market in Singapore

What do you think is behind the current cocktail scene in Singapore?

MC: Singapore is probably the single hoƩ est market in the world right now for unexpected growth in the cocktail market. It has more buzz going on than any other market, bar none. For what was previously considered a cocktail desert, there’s now this oasis and our bars are winning awards, our bar-tenders are entering compeƟ Ɵ ons and ranking very highly, so it’s an exciƟ ng Ɵ me to be in the industry right now. This has come about because of how the cocktail community in Singapore has worked together.

Photos opposite clockwise from top : James Suckling, Brooke Supernaw, and Michael Callahan ; DFS displays at Changi; the venue for the 2014 event.

We got together in a community to show the internaƟ onal community that Singapore was capable of taking an acƟ ve part in the cocktail world. No other cocktail market is as driven, cohesive with a ‘nothing to lose’ mentality as Singapore and that’s what’s driven the local scene to its current posiƟ on.

What makes Singapore special is the fact that there was no pre-exisƟ ng cocktail scene, like New York, London, San Francisco and Melbourne, where their parƟ cular style has almost pigeon-holed them. Here we’ve been infl uenced by every style and embraced every style. For example, in a four-block radius from the CBD to Chinatown, you have a proper Japanese cocktail bar, a proper American Cocktail bar, you have an Aussie style bar with fancy garnishes, and you have

a club-style Indonesian/London bar (Potato Head).

You have every type of cocktail subculture fully embraced, fully realized and playing at a top Ɵ er level – it makes us unique. Other scenes just don’t have that diversity.

Following the Masters of Wine and Spirits dinner, where dishes were paired with cognac and whiskey, do you think cocktails will ever replace wine during meals to be paired with food?

MC: I don’t believe cocktails will ever replace wine but they will defi nitely support wine more in the whole fi ne dining experience.

Where wine is concerned, is the relaƟ onship between pairing food and wine in Asia the same as in the west?

JS: I think Asians have a diī erent perspecƟ ve on food and wine. Asians have much more sophisƟ cated palates than Westerners and every day their palates are dealing with diī erent sensaƟ ons, whether it’s spicy, acidic, sweet, savoury, salty, peppery, all the sensaƟ ons, so they compartmentalize the way they taste things. I don’t see them trying in their minds to mix the fl avours of the wine with the food. That’s what I think is so exciƟ ng about being in Asia, where you can go to a dinner and everyone brings diī erent wines and it’s great to try each wine with the dishes and the experience is more about the fl avours than a compeƟ Ɵ on to fi nd the best pairing. That’s what I really enjoy about living in Asia.


and the internaƟ onal customer base, it allows us to shine in the way we design our stores and display the products. As the energy of Singapore has picked up with the opening of Marina Bay Sands and the diī erent celebrity chef restaurants, this has led to an evoluƟ on in the cocktail world, with a more sophisƟ cated and cosmopolitan traveller coming through the airport.

There are a lot more collectors and connoisseurs and that’s really what inspired the Masters of Wine and Spirits event - more people want to learn about the brands’ history, the story, inspiraƟ on and craŌ smanship behind the products, even the packaging! This led us to want to create

exclusive items with our brand partners to cater to this new trend, oī ering a wide range of products that would appeal to the internaƟ onal market coming through the airport.

What can travellers look forward to in 2015?

BS: In 2015 you will see a brand new look at our stores in T1,2 and 3. There will be more engagement with customers, more ease of fl ow for customers’ convenience and lots of exciƟ ng promoƟ ons on newly released products. We’ll conƟ nue with our ‘Changi Firsts’ and travel exclusives, which introduce new products to the world market fi rst through Changi.

The airport will also soon host the largest assortment of single malt whiskies in South East Asia. We’re also very excited about our new ‘shop and collect’ service, which is the largest of its kind in the world.

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How important are events like Masters of Wine and Spirits?

JS: Events like this are really important to the wine industry, especially the dinner, where you bring together producers and enthusiasts and actually taste the wines, experience them with food and exchange ideas. Without experiencing things you can never really learn that much. That’s what exciƟ ng about Asia, people here buy expensive wines to actually drink them, not just to lay them down for investment. They want the experience and I love that.

MS: It’s important to take people out of their comfort zones and allow them to try new things as it uncovers a whole new world of experience and that’s why events like this are so important.

JS: It’s refreshing to taste other things than just wine, it opens up a whole new world of possibiliƟ es. I for one am very excited about how the cocktail world is shaping up at present.

BS: It’s extremely important for us at DFS. It’s one of the most presƟ gious wine and spirits events in Asia, if not the world. To have a collecƟ on of wines, spirits and champagne at this caliber of sophisƟ caƟ on is truly second to none. To have the visiƟ ng brand ambassadors, who spend three or four days here engaging with the media and our customers, really adds to the experience and challenges us to push the boundaries of the event to really make it really special.

How important is Changi Airport to Singapore’s posiƟ on as a market leader in fi ne wines and spirits?

BS: It’s extremely important, we’ve (DFS) been present at Changi for over 30 years and it is criƟ cal to the spirits and wine category. Because of the sophisƟ caƟ on of the airport

Clockwise from top : Harold Brooks from DFS addresses the aƩ endees; Michael Callahan with cocktail in hand; pouring the rare King George V whisky from John Walker and Sons.

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For those not in the know, the crowded French-inspired patisserie shop Tiong Bahru Bakery is the obvious choice for the first meal of the day. While the salted caramel Kounig Aman deserves its ‘bestseller’ title, Tiong Bahru locals trust the Bakery’s sister company 40 Hands Coffee with their weekend brunch. The chefs at 40 Hands make a mean Eggs Benedict with Juicy Steak that highlights what Singapore does best: perfectly poached eggs that erupt into a thick gooey volcano of yolk over steak fit for a dinner table. Tucked in one of the many 77-year-old conservation estates on Yong Siak Street, the elbow-to-elbow seating and chatty atmosphere is ideal for a social brunch, but save the second coffee for Plain Vanilla across the street.

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This page from top: Plain Vanilla; 40 hands; The Tiong Bahru Club; Right; Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh; Crateful; Plain Vanilla.


For a more community feel,Plain Vanilla has just two large communal tables in an open space. Inside, the counter is stacked with sweets like salted caramel tarts, black and white short bread and chocolate lava cake. Across from the open-kitchen bakery, customers can purchase wine (for takeaway) and condiments. But if delicious creaƟ ons in jars are your thing, hop over to the newly opened Crateful next door. The Singaporean- owned and operated urban grocer sells locally produced homemade preserves and spreads like dragon fruit and lychee jam and almond nut buƩ er.

The rows of pre-war 1930s art deco shophouses put Tiong Bahru on the tourist trail, but what makes this place special in Singapore is - unlike most trending ‘hoods - it doesn’t fi t into the category of just a ‘foodie’ or ‘shopping’ district.

One of the best places to really absorb the chilled out je ne sais quoi atmosphere of the heritage district is Books Actually. The Ɵ ny indie bookstore is fi lled with rare out-of-print Ɵ tles, niche mags, essays, poetry, history texts, and an enƟ re table fi lled with locally published books. A couple Ɵ mes a month the owner will put out a $5 bargain box of old books outside. You won’t fi nd any great page-turners for a train journey, but there are a couple of old crime or romance Ɵ tles worth a quick read.

Another popular bouƟ que is Flea and Trees on Seng Poh Lane. Looking like the grandiose closet of a Manic Pixie Dream Girl, the clothing store is decorated with anƟ ques and sells new and vintage frocks and statement jewellery imported from Korea and Japan. By bouƟ que standards, items are relaƟ vely inexpensive with most pieces under $100. The inventory and dramaƟ c layout change monthly to keep the regular customers interested.

Once the retail therapy is over, have a healthy(ish) low carb lunch at Tiong Bahru Bah Kuh Teh. There may be beƩ er BKT places out there, but popular chains tend to pump out bowls of soup and pork like a producƟ on line. I come here for the home made Teochew taste and warm service. Once saƟ sfi ed,I meet up with friends for a pint or two at Tiong Bahru Club, a brand new retro kopiƟ am bar on the corner of Eng Hoon Street and Seng Poh Road. The service is a bit green but the open-air eatery is quickly earning a name as a reliable new local watering hole. On tap, HB Dunkel, HB Weiss and Asahi all sell for $12, and the glasses of house Bordeux are a compeƟ Ɵ ve $9. The faux vintage decor is a bit over done in Singapore, but the atmosphere and proximity to the main Eng Hoon Strip manages to rake in a regular clientele. For a catch up with friends, order the guilt-inducing mozza sƟ cks and okra fries - the porƟ on is large enough to share between four to fi ve people. Once you’ve got the appeƟ te going, head to where most nights in Tiong Bahru end, Coq and Balls. Despite the steeper drink prices, the service is very personable and they serve some of the best-polished pub grub I’ve had in Singapore. The wagyu steak Coq and Balls Burger is stuī ed and stacked with everything in the produce secƟ on of a deli, and the carbonara with an egg yolk twist is worth the number of new holes punched in your belt.

For a food baby digesƟ f, hop over to Bincho at Hua Bee which resides in a 70 year old kopiƟ am. By day it’s a pok mee shop but by night it’s a high-end yakatori and cocktail bar with Japanese-inspired “JaperƟ f” cocktails. Order the “Yuzu Be Alright” a refreshing, yet potent blend of sake, gin, lemon, and mint, the perfect drink to close down a night in Tiong Bahru.


Tiong Bahru Bakery 56 Eng Hoon Street, www.Ɵ ongbahrubakery.com

40 Hands Coī ee, Blk 79 Yong Siak Street, www.40handscoī ee.com

Books Actually, 9 Yong Siak Street, www.booksactually.com

Flea and Trees, 68 Seng Poh Lane, www.fl eaandtrees.com

Bak Kut Teh, 58 Seng Poh Road

The Tiong Bahru Club, 01-88 Blk 57 Eng Hoon St., www.facebook.com/thesingapuraclub

Coq and Balls, 6 Kim Tian Rd, www.Coqnballs.com

Bincho at Hua Bee, 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-19, www.bincho.com.sg

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W E E K E N DA Girls Trip to Sentosa

– A Weekend of Indulgence

by Felicia Chia

DAY 1Jump-starƟ ng the weekend, I escaped the

chaos of the oĸ ce early – with friends fl ying in from around Asia for a girls reunion on Sentosa, there wasn’t a moment to lose.

The desƟ naƟ on for this long-awaited get-together was Capella Singapore, a fi ve-star

tropical escape that required no passport and no currency exchange, just a short hop

from the city centre. As I approached the picturesque driveway of the grand colonial

structure, I felt beƩ er already - not ten minutes away from the CBD, the hotel is

a world away from the city’s busy streets, oī ering the epitome of tropical tranquillity.

Surrounded by lush greenery, it’s an ideal locaƟ on to begin three days of downƟ me,

a healthy mix of rest and relaxaƟ on, pampering, good food and maybe just a bit of

retail therapy to round oī the experience.

Despite the tropical garden seƫ ng, Capella is not far from civilisaƟ on – nothing in

Singapore is very far away. Vivocity, Singapore’s largest shopping mall, sits at

the entrance to Sentosa, with the hotel conveniently providing a regular shuƩ le service to the mall. Having checked in, it

was clearly important to take a look. Within minutes, credit cards were whipped out as

the gang hasƟ ly stocked up on essenƟ al items for the weekend. Vivocity is a big place to

negoƟ ate though and as energy levels fell,Es Boudoir provided the ideal locaƟ on for the

requisite pedicure – it was Friday night aŌ er all and we needed to look our best!

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Our next desƟ naƟ on was Club Street, one of Singapore’s liveliest areas for bars and restaurants on a Friday night. With Club Street and adjacent Ann Siang Hill now pedestrianised on Friday and Saturday evenings, there has been an increase in merry-makers out to enjoy the MediƩ eranean vibe, with tables placed along the street, encouraging a convivial ambiance. The only problem was deciding where to go fi rst! O’BaƟ gnolles for a glass of French wine, cheese and cold cuts, or BarƟ ni for a cocktail? We seƩ led on a boƩ le of champagne at Drinks & Co – not such a hard decision aŌ er all.

Choosing a dinner desƟ naƟ on here is not easy either. There are a choice of excellent French restaurants, including Les Bouchons, Le Carillon and L’Angelus, tapas style joints like Los Primos, My LiƩ le Tapas Bar, Lolla and Pluck and a host of other internaƟ onal choices. If there’s one place in Singapore to restaurant hop and try a few dishes in each place, this is it.

Recommended places would include Lolla for their tomato salad and desserts, Ding Dong for their Asian Wagyu Beef Tartare with homemade chilli sauce, Pluck for their Curry Roasted Caulifl ower and Seared Scallops and Le PeƟ t Navire for their freshly shucked oysters. Well sated, we headed for a suitable digesƟ v at one of the most creaƟ ve cocktail bars in town, OperaƟ on Dagger, located in a basement behind Oxwell & Co. Lucky to fi nd a table in this Ɵ ny underground hidden gem, we ordered a seasonal mulled wine cocktail which, like all drinks prepared here, is presented in unique creaƟ ve way. Echewing the tradiƟ onal boƩ le displays, OperaƟ on Dagger looks more like the underground chemistry lab of some secret scienƟ fi c sect than a bar, but the results of the inhouse alcemy are very much recommended, with the Snow and Gomashio well worth a menƟ on.

Day 2Despite perhaps an overly enthusiasƟ c evening of cocktail consumpƟ on, the next morning was not a right oī , with the soŌ luxury of the Capella’s ample bedding ironing out any creases. With blue skies and shimmering panoramic views of the South China Sea, cameras and phones were soon out to capture the stunning views from our private balcony.

With such perfect weather, the pool beckoned for fresh juices and a hearty breakfast of satay, nasi goreng, mee goreng and nasi lemak – the ideal start to any day! AŌ er a healthy soak it was Ɵ me for some serious pampering, with treatments booked at the award-winning desƟ naƟ on spa, ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa.

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We split up for our chosen treatments – massages, facials and hamman rituals and an hour or two later, suitably relaxed, we reconvened to enjoy the communal faciliƟ es – fl iƫ ng between the rock saunas and crystal steam rooms, ice fountains, experience showers, vitality pools, outdoor plunge pools and the forest Onsen-style pools.

Pampering awakes the appeƟ te and luckily W Singapore is located nearby, so we dropped in for aŌ ernoon tea at WOOBAR. Presented in a decoraƟ ve birdcage, this decadent high tea selecƟ on features ten savoury and sweet

treats with a modern twist. Apart from tradiƟ onal dishes like scones and macaroons, the spread includes interesƟ ng addiƟ ons such as Aburi Brie Nigiri Sushi and a slice of double-torched brie, served with rice and pickled cucumber. All this was washed down with an exquisite selecƟ on of Dilmah fi ne teas.

Late aŌ ernoons are best enjoyed at the beach and we headed to Tanjong Beach Club, located along one of Singapore’s most beauƟ ful stretches of sand, to enjoy the sunset with a few of their signature cocktails.

TBC is open all day on the weekends, serving brunch, lunch and drinks in a chilled-out atmosphere, but it gets busy on Saturday and Sunday evenings, with resident djs bringing in the party crowd.

As night fell we resisted the urge to eat at TBC and headed back to Resorts World for some local treats on Malaysia Food Street.This themed hawker centre oī ers popular dishes found around Malaysia and Singapore and is a must visit if you’re on the island and hankering for some tasty assam laksa or chicken rice balls. AŌ er a hearty feast, we returned to the hotel and collapsed.

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ATTRACTIONSCapella Singapore

1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, tel: 6377 8888,

www.capellahotels.com/singapore

Es BoudoirVivo City

No.1 Harbour Front Walk, #02-227tel: 6275 2868

[email protected]

O Batignolles2 Gemmill Lane,

tel: 6438 3913, www.obatignolles.com

Bartini46 Club Street, tel: 6221 1025,

www.bartini.com.sg

Lolla22 Ann Siang Road,

tel: 6423 1228, www.lolla.com.sg

Ding Dong23 Ann Siang Road,

tel: 6557 0189, www.dingdong.com.sg

Oxwell & Co5 Ann Siang Road,

tel; 6438 3984, www.oxwellandco.com

Drinks & Co44 Club Street, tel: 6222 2005,

www.drinksandco.asia

Pluck90 Club Street, tel: 9010 8130,

www.ohpluck.com

Le Petit Navire18 Ann Siang Road,

tel: 6221 6897, www.lepetitnavire.sg

Operation Dagger7 Ann Siang Hill

Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre

30 Seng Poh Road

Long Beach@Dempsey25 Dempsey road,

tel: 6323 2222, www.longbeachseafood.com.sg

Ɵ mes have been converted into cafes, bars, restaurants and shops, providing locals with a popular Sunday desƟ naƟ on for brunch and more. It’s also home to the legendary Long Beach, a chili crab insƟ tuƟ on and well recommended.

Here the weekend ends in a fl urry of bibs, chili sauce and tender crab meat, served with the fl uī y mantou buns that are immediately addicƟ ve. Don’t just try the chili crab though, the pepper crab is also a taste sensaƟ on in its own right.

All smiles, it was sadly Ɵ me to say our goodbyes as the visitors reluctantly made their way to Changi for the trip back home. Three days of decadence and indulgence had us checking our calendars for the next getaway. UnƟ l the next Ɵ me, Singapore!

Day 3Sunday morning was spent back at the infi nity pool at Capella, enjoying the impeccable poolside service and dining.

AŌ er checking out, we grabbed a taxi and leŌ Sentosa for Tiong Bahru for some lunch, shopping and café culture. First stop was mulƟ -label bouƟ que, Nana & Bird, followed by the vintage-styled Tiong Bahru Club for drinks and then lunch opposite at Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre, famous for its local hawker delicacies. The chwee kueh (steamed rice cake topped with preserved radish), teochew fi sh ball noodles, wanton noodles, tow kwa pop (grilled stuī ed beancurd puī ) should all be tried here. To walk it oī , we wandered along the Tiong Bahru Heritage Trail which takes in some of this old neighbourhood’s more iconic buildings and sights, with many opportuniƟ es for some creaƟ ve photography. No trip to Singapore would be complete without gourging on the naƟ onal obsession that is Chili Crab, so we headed to another enclave rich in history, Dempsey Hill. Here the army barracks used by the BriƟ sh during colonial



Martin Sinclair has been General Manager of The Regent in Singapore for the past seven years, a period that’s seen big changes in the city, from the restaurant and cocktail scene to the range of new attractions and activities on offer for visitors. We discussed his Singapore experience over a cocktail or two in the hotel’s sumptuous new bar Manhattan.

How has Singapore changed since you’ve been living here?

I moved to Singapore in 2007 and in the past seven years, Singapore has transformed tremendously, particularly in the tourism landscape. More hotels have sprung up, along with the two integrated resorts and world -class attractions such as the Marine Life Park at Resorts World Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay and most recently, the River Safari.

The F&B and retail scene is also increasingly vibrant with the gentrifi cation of old neighbourhoods like Tiong Bahru, Arab Street

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and Joo Chiat, and the opening of iconic malls like ION Orchard. The shop-house-lined stretches in Duxton, Keong Saik and Club Street are basking in foodie limelight, while a rush of cocktail bar openings this year has brought about a cocktail renaissance. Singapore is now one of the world's hottest cocktail cities and I'm proud that our bar Manhattan is a notable part of this revival.

How does Singapore compare with other countries you’ve worked in around South

East Asia?

In the earlier part of my career, I spent some years in Bali as part of the pre-opening team of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. Bali, as a beach getaway, is very different to a bustling city like Singapore. Yet it's an island that's very close to my heart for its warm, friendly people, rich culture and tradition. I love Singapore for its cultural diversity, which is refl ected in its various fascinating ethnic enclaves, be it Chinatown, Arab Street, Little India or the Peranakan trail in Katong and Joo Chiat. Visiting these areas is a fun and fast way for tourists to soak in Singapore's history, culture and traditions, particularly during festivals like Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Hari Raya and Deepavali. The myriad cultures are also beautifully mirrored in Singapore's food heritage - another thing I've come to embrace.

What is the current state of the F&B scene in Singapore? What factors have contributed to this?

Over the years, there's been a growing appetite for quality dining experiences, fueled largely by sophisticated diners with discerning palates and rising affl uence. A cosmopolitan city with avid travellers, Singaporeans and expats are increasingly knowledgeable and demanding, and


craft cocktails and world's fi rst in-hotel rick house, has made Manhattan a destination bar in the region.

Is it an exciting time to be living in/visiting Singapore?

For all the reasons above, Singapore is a great place to live in and to visit. To add on, what I love about this island (which many locals may not fully appreciate) is its gorgeous year-round summer weather. I'm always grateful of the warmth and

sun practically everyday, and I'm sure visitors are too.

Talk us through your ideal Singapore Sunday.

Sunday is family time. I enjoy exploring new neighbourhoods and restaurants with my family. Being great nature lovers, you’ll fi nd us at the many gorgeous gardens and parks around Singapore getting a bit of exercise in. We love Bukit Timah Reserve and MacRitchie Reservoir Park for their tranquility and lush greenery.

you see that in the increase in speciality shops selling artisanal products, as well as more upscale restaurants offering diverse dining experiences.

At Regent Singapore, our restaurants, be it our Italian fl agship Basilico, traditional Cantonese restaurant Summer Palace or our Italian pasticceria Dolcetto by Basilico, have caught on to this demand and have been extremely well-received.

Which areas would you recommend visitors go to for good food around town? What particular dishes/cuisine do you favour when you go out?

When friends are in town, I like to take them to try out new restaurants, usually in hip areas like Keong Saik or Tiong Bahru. I also enjoy a simple cold beer and snack in Holland Village. And if they want to try local food, we're spoilt for choice really, whether it's the local hawker centre, the recently reopened Lau Pa Sat or Satay by the Bay.

What do you think is behind the current surge in quality cocktail bars around Singapore?

Singaporeans and expatriates are well travelled, for business and for pleasure. As they experience quality, distinctive products and service elsewhere, they demand the same here. Singapore, being a vibrant, cosmopolitan city has also attracted world-renowned bartenders, as they see great potential to expand their business here.

How does Manhattan fi t into the local cocktail scene?

I’d like to think Manhattan has shaken up the hotel cocktail bar scene in Singapore and beyond. The bar has revived the glamour and glitz of the fi rst golden age of fi ne drinking, where hotel bars were the place to be. The attention to detail, from the ice used to the custom-made cocktail glasses,

Left Page : Martin Sinclair; The Rick House at Manhattan; Colourful shop-houses in Joo Chiat; This page: China Town Lanterns; Lau Pa Sat hawker centre; Cocktail at Manhattan; Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.


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Despite the excellent choice of architecture on view in Singapore, both historical and modern, it can be hard to appreciate the city’s many sights on foot during the day, due to the harsh tropical sun and high humidity. We advise walking the streets in the evenings when the light is fading and the air is cooler. As the sun sets, some of the city’s best landmarks can be seen at their fi nest, from the historical bridges across the Singapore River to the dramatic cityscape at Marina Bay.

The EsplanadeFrom the other side of the Singapore River, the Durian-shaped Esplanade, Theatres by the Bay is an impressive sight when its iconic roof is illuminated. The venue for classical concerts, theatre and international shows, The Esplanade is also a popular nightspot for drinks at the bars located along its al fresco terrace.


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Marina BayIf you walk to the opposite side of the water from the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, via Marina Barrage, a running track through gardens along the water’s edge offers excellent views of the city at nightfall.


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Helix Bridge Connecting Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort to the fl oating platform, the pedestrian Helix Bridge has won awards for its unique design. With vantage points along the bridge overlooking Marina Bay, it’s a popular position for photographers to shoot the city lights.


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National MuseumThis beautifully preserved building hosts regular international exhibitions as well as permanent displays. In 2015, it will play a major part in Singapore’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.


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Lau Pa SatSingapore’s most historic hawker centre Lau Pa Sat is housed in the former Telok Ayer Market, a cast iron structure made in Scotland in the 19th century. Recently renovated, it now offers not only more seating and better ventilation but a wide choice of local and international delicacies. At lunch time the stalls are very busy with offi ce workers from the city, but in the evenings, it’s much more relaxed. With Boon Tat street closed to traffi c from 7pm, the exterior becomes a lively beer garden, offering grilled seafood and more famously, an excellent choice of satay.


DINING

In the pursuit of all things artisanal, Singaporeans are now blessed with a quickly expanding choice of high-end bakeries

and cafes, offering the yeasty staple in a cornucopia of colours, textures and flavours. Bread is Singapore’s new fad and more

of the city’s outlets are becoming key destinations for dough and pastry lovers. If you are a gourmet or a foodie, follow our guide and discover where to find the best crunchy baguettes,

comforting walnut loaves and a world of delicate pastry …

bon appétit!

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“I want to give bread a place of honour on every table in the world.

In my bakeries, there are breads for every taste, every occasion and every dish”

- Eric Kayser

MAISON KAYSER

The French understand that Maison Kayser is more than just a big name in their own country, where the brand was established in 1996 under the baking talents of

Eric Kayser himself. With the upsurge of interest in Singapore, it’s no wonder the brand decided to open here in late 2011. Bread is baked here throughout the day,

with managers trained in France to learn the secrets of the trade. For authenƟ city, most ingredients are imported from either France or Japan. The highlight here is

the tradiƟ onal French bagueƩ e but other favourites include their white chocolate bread, olive fougasse, ciabaƩ a, intense mulƟ grain and sweet honey black sesame

roll. And don’t miss the comforƟ ng white chocolate and pecan bread or their delicious Emmenthal cheese bread.

Maison Kayser also serves food throughout the day, opening at 8am for breakfast. If you dine in any of the outlets, meals are usually served with a basket oī ering a

sampling of what's available. Set lunches start from $15 and include a soup and main dish with a bread basket. What should you take home? You could opt for the decadent pastries available all day or the buƩ er or chocolate croissants, which are both excellent. For dessert, choose between the lemon tart, a creamy éclair or the

amazing chocolate-coī ee Brazilian tart. AŌ ernoon tea lovers will also enjoy the set which includes, an éclair and drink for $8.40. And don’t miss Singapore’s best

chouqueƩ es, available here at $4.70 for 10 pieces.

3 locaƟ ons : Wheelock Place 501 Orchard Road, B2-01

ScoƩ s Place 6 ScoƩ s Road # B1-09 ScoƩ s SquareGrandstand 200 Turf Club Road #01-11

www.maison-kayser.com

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ABC ARTISAN BOULANGERIE

Eran Meyer is the talented man behind this recently launched arƟ sanal bakery and cafe concept. Meyer honed his skills working in a respected boulangerie in Paris and is dedicated to producing authenƟ c breads and pastries using only the highest quality ingredients. Using imported Viron fl our, ABC oī ers a choice of breads and pastries baked fresh every day. If you like a nuƩ y texture, go for the amazing Toasted Cereal Sourdough, the Fruit and Nut Muesli Bread or the Sesame Pavé. Other highlights include a crispy BagueƩ e and a rich Walnut Sourdough. ABC also oī ers delicious quiches, with the Bacon and Leek Quiche a must-try. For your morning pastries, try the buƩ er Croissant, the Pain Au Chocolat and the indulgent Sweet RicoƩ a Croissant. The sweet-toothed will enjoy the Pear & Almond Tart, the indulgent Pecan Caramel Tart or the comforƟ ng Dark Chocolate Tart.

ABC’s outlets also oī er in-house dining, with an extensive menu throughout the day oī ering brunch items, salads, sandwiches, quiches and larger meals. On weekends, indulge in their divine Eggs Benedict, served on a bed of brioche with hollandaise sauce. Cereal lovers will also relish the crunchy creamy ArƟ sanal Almond Granola, while the

EAST MANHATTAN BAKERY

Hidden in the recently opened Katong V shopping mall on East Coast Road, this bakery is defi nitely worth the perseverance. Behind the scenes is Singaporean John Wee, who switched from banking to baking to revisit American breads and cheesecakes.

Using a French wheat fl our milled in Japan, his specialty is sourdough bread and arƟ san loaves and he does a great job playing with the classics, whilst giving them a local twist or unique combinaƟ ons. Tempt yourself with his range which includes, a charcoal-apricot loaf, a spicy tomato loaf, a turmeric chia seed loaf and a more classic olive dough. The cajun-onion loaf is irresisƟ ble, as is the tomato or fl avourful spinach rosemary.

“A day without bread is like a day without sun” - Eran Meyer

health conscious should try the energizing ABC (Apple, Beetroot, Carrot) fresh juice.

7 locaƟ ons:01-05 i12 Katong Mall, 112 East Coast Road01-01, 118 Killiney Road01-163/164 Vivo City, 1 Harbourfront Walk01-23, Great World City

01-02 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View01-12 The Metropolis, 9 North Buona Vista Drive01-34 Chevron House, 30 Raŋ es Place

www.artisanbakery.com.sg

Croissants here have a lovely arƟ sanal shape - try the chocolate or bacon varieƟ es. Apart from a delicious selecƟ on of fruit tarts and an airy lemon meringue, the other highlight of the bakery is the amazing collecƟ on of cheesecakes, including vanilla, rum-raisin, salted caramel, chocolate Grenache, walnut, cranberry and apple or yuzu - you name it, they have it! And don’t forget to take home a slice of the Oreo Happy Cheesecake, you won’t regret it.

LocaƟ ons:Katong V Mall, 30 East Coast Road, www.eastmanhaƩ an.net.

“Real bread is made in bakeries, not in factories and a party without cakes is just a meet ing!” - John Wee

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THE BREAD PROJECT

Local bread lovers have long been regulars of this bakery located along Joo Chiat Road. Owned and founded by local Joy Bakalis, The Bread Project’s aim is to oī er the best authenƟ c breads to the neighbourhood. Joy oī ers a selecƟ on of mainly European breads, using only natural ingredients with no preservaƟ ves or chemicals. She explains her philosophy as “we started out by not going forwards but by going backwards and doing things how they were done before. Slow rising, clean and with integrity. That’s what

JAVA+ CAFÉ

Many of Singapore’s top hotels oī er good breads, pastries, salads and sandwiches, to be enjoyed on the spot or taken away. Java+ at the MarrioƩ hotel, adjacent to MarrioƩ Café, is no excepƟ on, serving a variety of freshly baked delicacies all-day long.

Recommended specialiƟ es here include the soŌ spinach cheese loaf, or the exquisite almond-cranberry counterpart. The sweet-

“Treat your dough like it 's your child. Do not rush the process. Feed, knead and mould it lovingly, pat ient ly wait for it to mature and it will bloom to be the best bread”

- Joy Bakalis

we believe in.”

The Bread Project is best known for her loaves - the pain de campagne, pain au levain and fl axseed breads are highly recommended – but the pastries are also well worth a try. The

soŌ bun fi lled with a refreshing orange cream and topped with streusel and home-made orange marmalade is perfectly sweetened and the brioche is a golden treat. The baking team is quite small at this bouƟ que bakery so it’s best to go early to get the best of the pick.

174 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore, tel: 6440 9228, the breadproject.com.sg

“To reinvent desserts, and create new pastries, that ’s what fuels me at work everyday.” Executive Pastry Chef, Chef John Evans

toothed may enjoy the comforƟ ng lemon and coconut drizzle cake or the renowned signature Earl Grey raspberry cake, while others will applaud the selecƟ on of desserts served in a jar, like the raspberry champagne panna coƩ a and an indulgent Ɵ ramisu. And don’t miss the Antoine chocolate cake!

For a more savoury fi x, there is a good selecƟ on of premium cheeses and cold cuts, pickles and dips, alongside sandwiches, salads and quiches making it a good desƟ naƟ on for lazy coī ee mornings, cheerful aŌ ernoon teas or indulgent bites on-the-go.

Singapore MarrioƩ Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, tel: 6735 5800 www.marrioƩ .com

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TIONG BAHRU BAKERY BY GONTRAN CHERRIER

This excellent arƟ sanal French bakery is defi nitely a must-visit on the Singaporean bakery scene. Established by French baker Gontran Cherrier himself in Singapore in 2012, this bakery only uses top quality French ingredients. This is where you will fi nd the best ‘jambon-beurre’ bagueƩ e sandwich in town or a perfectly crispy croissant. All breads are freshly baked each day, with a crispy crust just as it should be. Try the rich, tasty cranberry-almond bread or the more audacious arƟ sanal rye miso loaf. Gontran loves playing with local ingredients and incorporates them into his tradiƟ onal creaƟ ons. Hence the success of his comforƟ ng pandan fl an and soŌ green tea brioche. Either dine in or take away, Tiong Bahru Bakery oī ers a selecƟ on of fresh

“Everything I love is not reasonable!” - Gontran Cherrier

sandwiches and savoury items. Highlights include a crunchy fl avourful smoked salmon, squid ink sesame bagueƩ e, a fl avourful croque-monsieur, a tasty prosciuƩ o focaccia and a choice of delicious quiches.

Diners should defi nitely keep space for desserts here though as you cannot miss the delicate lemon tart, the refreshing passion fruit pineapple tart or the fabulously decadent dark chocolate lava cake. Served on a bed of caramelized nuts, this is a treat to die for…

3 locaƟ ons:56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70 252 North Bridge Road #B1-11/12 Raŋ es City Shopping Centre310 Orchard Road, L1- 16B, TANGS Orchard

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TEA SETS FROM TWG TEA SALON

What’s the best drink to have in the middle of the aŌ ernoon when you want to relax, get a gentle boost and be comforted by its warmth? Tea, of course! TWG tea is a relaƟ vely new Singaporean brand, but has done extremely well in providing top quality teas that people now look forward to. One of the ways tea lovers can sample their range is by visiƟ ng their TWG Tea Salon at B2 of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, which has more than 800 diī erent types of tea available, sourced from all over the world.

Having just tea alone isn’t as much fun as having it with some fi nger food and sweets though so TWG Tea Salon oī ers three diī erent tea sets from 3 to 6pm daily.

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Firstly, the 1837 tea set ($17++) which includes two scones or a muĸ n, one pastry or a macaroon and a pot of tea. The mid-Ɵ er set, the Chic Tea Set ($25++), comprises three fi ngers sandwiches, two scones or a muĸ n, pastries and a pot of tea. For those who are hungry, top up a few dollars to get the CelebraƟ on Tea Time Set ($29++), which consists of the same items as the Chic Tea Set but is accompanied by three macaroons, which some say are good enough to rival French paƟ sserie Ladurée. Try the Earl Grey macaroon if you can!

B2-89/89A The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands2 Bayfront AvenueTel: +65 6535 1837www.twgtea.com.

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TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA AT EQUINOX, SWISSOTEL RAFFLES CITY

This is high tea, literally. Perched all the way up on level 70, the newly launched TradiƟ onal AŌ ernoon Tea ($45++ for two) at Equinox in the 5-star Swissotel oī ers a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds.

Take in the city landscape with an almost 360-degree bird’s eye view, while savouring a classic oī ering of sandwiches, pastries and scones with homemade strawberry jam and Devonshire cloƩ ed cream. Held daily from 3:30pm to 5pm, the aŌ ernoon tea also comes with a pot of TWG tea (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chun Mee Green Tea, Moroccan Mint) or cup of coī ee/laƩ e/cappuccino.

At $22.50++, it’s really good value-for-money, considering the level of service and the alƟ tude that you’re enjoying it from.

Level 70, Swissotel, 2 Stamford Road Tel: +65 6837 3322 Email: reservaƟ [email protected]

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THE SINGAPORE HERITAGE AFTERNOON TEA BY SHERMAY LEE AT THE CLIFFORD PIER IN THE FULLERTON BAY HOTEL

The newly launched Singapore Heritage High Tea ($38++, refi llable) by Chef Shermay Lee is probably one of the most unique high teas in Singapore. If there is only one high tea session for you to try in Singapore, I’d say opt for this one.

The tea set represents a fi ne sampling of all of Singapore’s best local delights, put together in an exquisite set of eight sweet and eight savoury items. Try the Nonya Chicken Curry and RoƟ Jala Wrap, Pandan Swiss Roll and Kueh Pie Tee, but save space for the two house favourites, served piping hot by waiters walking by - the Kurobuta Pork Kong Ba Bao and the Chili Crab Buns - with these you can skip going for a chilli crab dinner with its authenƟ c sauce and generous slivers of crab.

Enjoy this excellent value-for-money aŌ ernoon tea daily from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, serenaded by live piano music in one of the most beauƟ ful dining halls in Singapore.

With its high ceilings, light fi lled interior and uninterrupted views of the water, it’s a fantasƟ c place to spend an aŌ ernoon. The luxe décor and relaxed ambience of The Cliī ord Pier restaurant is best enjoyed with the fi ne fragrance of TWG teas and in the company of friends and family.

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. 80 Collyer Quay , Tel: 6597 5266www.fullertonbayhotel.com

AFTERNOON TEA AT AXIS BAR AND LOUNGE AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL

A perennial favourite in the aŌ ernoon high tea scene is the Mandarin Oriental’s daily AŌ ernoon Tea Set from Axis Bar and Lounge. Available from 3pm to 5pm, it’s priced at $42++ per person ($80++ for two) and consists of a single tea selecƟ on from TWG (refi llable) and four courses of dainty treats (non-refi llable) from sweet to savoury, which change on a monthly basis.

The lounge features fl oor to ceiling windows, with great views overlooking Marina Bay. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as ladies get together to catch up and enjoy light bites over fragrant pots of tea. While some of the dishes on the set might change monthly, hopefully items like their citrus cinnamon and Madagascar golden raisin scones with cloƩ ed cream and jam will remain because they are so delicious. For fans of interesƟ ng food combinaƟ ons, look out for ingredients like yuzu and pineapple, used here with Manuka Aioli and foie gras.

Level 4, Mandarin Oriental Hotel5 Raŋ es Avenue, Marina Square Tel: 6338 0066 www.mandarinoriental.com

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE HALIA, RAFFLES HOTEL

The Halia is located in the grounds of the iconic Raŋ es Hotel and oī ers a delighƞ ul AŌ ernoon Tea set at $35++ on weekends and public holidays, from 3pm to 5:30pm.

The stylish interior fi ts the elegant theme of the Raŋ es Hotel experience, while oī ering a comfortable modern ambiance. Sit and chit chat over a cup of Gryphon tea with your friends while enjoying the two-Ɵ ered savoury and sweet aŌ ernoon tea set, with classics such as freshly-baked scones with seasonal jam and cloƩ ed cream and lemon meringue tart.

Be sure to look out for the decadent foie gras mousse on fl aky puī pastry. The buƩ ery fl aky texture of the pastry matches the smooth, rich foie gras perfectly. Another dish to try is the blue cheese with apricot chutney - delicious! Order the Halia infusion tea for a refreshing change if you feel like something spicy to warm you up as you savour the fi nger food selecƟ on! Enjoy!

1 Beach Road, #01-22/23 Raŋ es Hotel, Tel: +65 96391148www. thehalia.com


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The past couple of years in Singapore has seen a dramatic rise in the number of tapas-style restaurants and bars opening around the city. Inspired by the Mediterranean tradition of sharing small plates, this culinary movement has grown fast, developing into a more creative and sophisticated dining experience than just enjoying a plate of meatballs and bread with friends. In the current dining scene, so me of the city’s best and most popular restaurants have embraced the tapas concept and taken it to a new level, serving both contemporary Western and Asian cuisine as dishes to be shared in an informal setting, very often on a counter surrounding the chefs at work. In this issue we round up some of the best options available.

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EsquinaThe opening of Esquina heralded a new wave of creaƟ vity in the Singapore dining scene. Under the direcƟ on of celebrity chef Jason Atherton, Esquina delivered the small is beauƟ ful concept with fl air, instantly inspiring a plethora of imitators, seduced by its blend of high quality ingredients, creaƟ ve energy and culinary excellence. Esquina oī ers Spanish-inspired dishes and fl avours but don’t expect tradiƟ onal bar tapas – here the focus is very much on modern cuisine, with lots of Asian infl uence and ingredients. Due to its small size, it’s sƟ ll packed to the gills every night so we’d recommend arriving very early - the restaurant doesn’t take reservaƟ ons - or checking out their business lunch sets. Try to get a seat at the counter to watch the chefs at work. The only negaƟ ve aspect is you’ll end up ordering much more than you planned but life is short and food this good should be enjoyed as much as possible. Must try dishes include the Mini Spanish Breakfast, the George Bank Seared Scallops with Duck Green Curry and the Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Churros. Esquina will be oī ering a FesƟ ve Dinner tasƟ ng Menu unƟ l December 24 with dishes like Chestnut Soup with Truŋ e Egg and Jamon Iberico, Baked Seabass with Salt Baked Parsnip, Brussel Sprouts and Girolle Mushrooms and a Venison and Foie Gras Wellington, with Pear and Juniper.

16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore. Tel: 6222 1616, esquina.com.sg

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LollaLocated on Anne Siang Road, Lolla follows the same concept as Esquina – diners sit around the counter and watch the chefs at work. There is also separate seaƟ ng available downstairs but we’d recommend sƟ cking to the counter if you can. The menu here is inspired by the fl avours of the Mediterranean, with the kitchen sourcing the best possible ingredients for their selecƟ on of sharing plates. The menu is simple with each secƟ on oī ering three or four choices. Standout dishes range from the simple but delicious bread and buƩ er (bagueƩ e by Maison Kayser with Echire) to a fantasƟ c Beetroot Carpaccio, a Tuna Belly Chutoro Tartare, a Grass-fed Ribeye and the chef’s iconic Sea Urchin Pudding. And don’t miss the Crème Catalana or Steamed Dark Chocolate Pudding for dessert.

22 Ann Siang Road, Singapore. Tel: 6423 1228, lolla.com.sg

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One of the newest oī erings in Singapore, this friendly shop-house bar/kitchen on Seah Street is also one of the best. With a young creaƟ ve team behind the bar and in the kitchen, Tess specializes in cocktail and food pairing. Head barman Steve Leong mixes up a selecƟ on of house cocktails, or bespoke creaƟ ons for the more adventurous, while chef MarƟ n Wong’s team delivers modern cuisine in a choice of small, medium or large sharing plates. Recommended dishes include the Baby Octopus, with Chorizo and Sundried Cherry Tomatoes, the Sauteed Clams with

Fennel and Chilli Jus and the succulent Tess Wagyu Cubes and Bone Marrow. Don’t miss the Steamed Foie Gras Custard, served in a sea-urchin shell on a bed of white pepper corns, a delicious creamy blend of fl avours. Leong recommends pairing his Scandalous Pear with the Bone Marrow while Wong opts for a Negroni with the Beef Cheeks – we say try as many drinks and dishes as possible and you’ll have a great evening.

38 Seah Street, Singapore. Tel: 6337 7355, tessbar.com

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&SonsThe Spanish are not the only Mediterranean naƟ on to have a tradiƟ on for sharing plates over a glass of wine or two. Inspired by the VeneƟ an tradiƟ on for Bocaros, wine bars that serve a selecƟ on of cicheƟ (hot and cold snacks), &Sons opened last year in the row of converted shop-houses on Nankin Street in the CBD.

This modern, generous space houses a bar, large dining hall and its very own salami room – frustrated by the diĸ culty of sourcing quality cured meats and salamis from Italy, they began to make their own in-house. The results are excellent and will have salami fans immediately planning their next visit.

With a team of Italians both front of house and in the kitchen, &Sons delivers an authenƟ c journey to Italy’s most romanƟ c city, albeit with some added local fl avours to suit the Asian palate.

Start the evening with a refreshing Aperol Spritz or the bar’s CosmoNapolitan, fragolino, vodka and lemon juice – wine lovers will enjoy their selecƟ on of Italian vintages with most of the country’s major wine areas covered. Stand-out dishes on the menu include the rich and hearty Veal Ossobuco, the Wagyu Beef Tagliata with salsa verde and the Baccala Cakes with Sea Urchin Sabayon Taglioni, a fragrant cod fi sh cake with delicious squid ink crust and creamy sauce. All pasta is homemade and includes a delicious spice-infused Taglioni with Crab and Nduja, which is defi nitely a local crowd pleaser. Don’t forget to order a plate or two of the salami, complimented with a fi ne selecƟ on of regional Italian cheeses, before ending your meal with that all important gelato fi x.

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ImmigrantsLocated in fast evolving Joo Chiat, Immigrants is the brainchild of well-known local chef Damian D’Silva. The focus here is on reinterpreƟ ng and reintroducing tradiƟ onal dishes from Singapore’s varied ethnic cuisines so there’s an interesƟ ng mix of Peranakan, Malay and Chinese dishes on the menu. Standout dishes include the Beef Cheek Rendang and the Grilled Ayam Sioh. And don’t miss the Chilled Tofu with Century Egg Relish to take some heat out of your palate. Dishes are served on small plates to be shared and the casual dining space has a relaxed convivial feel. Immigrants also oī ers a decent wine list, a selecƟ on of craŌ beers and some rare whiskies making it a good place to while away a few hours in this eclecƟ c neighbourhood.

Immigrants, The Singapore Gastrobar, 467 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore. Tel: 8511 7322, immigrants-gastrobar.com

Anti:DoteIt’s not only independent restaurants oī ering inspired sharing plates – AnƟ :dote at the Fairmont hotel has brought in two creaƟ ve young talents to serve up cocktails and tapas to a growing appreciaƟ ve audience in this stylishly renovated space. Behind the bar is Tom Hogan, whose arƟ stry extends from his cocktails – his elaborate illustraƟ ons provide the decoraƟ on to the drinks menu as well. As an aperiƟ f, try the Corpse Revolver, an intoxicaƟ ng blend of absinthe, gin, homemade orange liqueur, lemon and lillet blanc.

Chef Carlos Montobbio has created an eclecƟ c choice of molecular-inspired gourmet tapas, some tradiƟ onal from his hometown of Barcelona and some with a disƟ nctly Asian twist. Don’t miss his take on pizza, a delicate parmesan crust topped with olive oil, caviar, basil and tomato fl akes, or the Clam Chowder Spheres, delivered bite-size on spoons. This creamy velvety taste explosion is ideal for those wintery December nights, with its crispy bacon croutons ensuring a long lingering aŌ ertaste. The presentaƟ on of all the tapas dishes is exquisite – far from what you’d expect from bar food. Montobbio is currently working on a Chilli Crab dish so look out for that on the 2015 menu. In the meanƟ me enjoy inspired Asian creaƟ ons like the Yellow Fin Tuna Skewers, served in a quartet with green apple, kaĸ r lime, jalapeno ponzu and Kuluga caviar or the Shigoku Oysters, served with passion fruit jelly, cucumber and wasabi cream. Enjoy!

The Fairmont, 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore. Tel: 6339 7777, Fairmont.com

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FOCThe Hongkong Street F&B scene conƟ nues to evolve at pace with the road now home to Spanish tapas bar FOC. Helmed by ExecuƟ ve Chef Jordi Noguera, in partnership with Michelin-starred celebrity chef Nando Jubany, FOC serves authenƟ c Catalan cuisine with some modern creaƟ ve interpretaƟ ons on the menu to keep things interesƟ ng. The décor is a quirky blend of industrial chic and pasƟ che – all shipped from Barcelona, furnishings include an elevated motorbike, hanging pepper mill lighƟ ng and large busts of the restaurants founding partners. Diners sit along the domino decorated bar counter for the best view of the kitchen, or in two separate dining areas.

Billed as “fi ne fun food’, dishes are beauƟ fully presented with a whimsical fl air and aƩ enƟ on to detail - standout dishes include a refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho, served poured over charcoal smoked olive oil ice cream, the succulent Grilled Scallops with Soya Caviar, served on a polished seashell and a delighƞ ul Beef Cheek Sandwich, presented as a mini burger in a moist brioche bun. Don’t miss the Rib-Eye Steak, served with a deliciously sweet roasted red pepper or the popular Black Mediterranean Seafood Paella. Perhaps the dish that sums up the kitchens creaƟ vity and sense of humour is the FOC Chocolate Burger, a sensaƟ on that should be eaten quickly with hands, as you would a real burger, to get the most from the balance of taste and textures. With a vanilla ice-cream bun (mint replacing leƩ uce and strawberry for tomato) and a chocolate mousse paƩ y, this can get quite messy but it’s worth it.

The creaƟ vity doesn’t stop there. Behind the bar is mixologist Dario Knox, previously at Catalunya and well known for his repertoire of invenƟ ve cocktails. Available all-day at very compeƟ Ɵ ve pricing, this is another good reason to drop by FOC. ReservaƟ ons are recommended.

40 Hongkong Street, Singapore. Tel: 6100 4040, focrestaurant.com


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Tis the season for celebration, the time of year when the consumption of fine wines and champagne dwarfs the preceding months. Outside of Spain, the sparkling wine Cava has traditionally lived in the shadow of its northerly neighbour’s prestigious Champagne terroir, and so has been overlooked by large parts of the world. However times are changing and more connoisseurs are recognizing that top Cavas offer both excellent quality and great value for money, with the top vintages regularly giving France’s venerable grand crus a run for their money.


We talked about Cava’s recent rise with Singapore resident Paco Gago, brand ambassador for Codorníu Raventós, Spain’s oldest wine and Cava producers.

Have you always been in the wine busin ess?I have always been related to the wine business as my parents owned a wine distribuƟ on company in Spain. Since I was young I was involved in tasƟ ngs and wine events from diī erent Spanish DenominaƟ ons of Origin. AŌ er the family business was sold, I worked in a diī erent industry for a while but my passion for Cavas and wines remained so I could not say no when the opportunity arose to work for Codorníu.

Tell us a liƩ le about the Codorníu family. How important are they to the history of winemaking in Spain?Codorníu is the most important family business in the Spanish wine scene, as well as one of the most signifi cant in the world. The Codorníu family history dates back to 1551 and is the oldest family business in Spain and the 5th oldest winery in the world. AŌ er almost 500 years it is sƟ ll 100% in the hands of the same family, although the family surname was changed to Raventos by marriage in 1777.

When was Cava fi rst invented or made?In 1872, aŌ er several years of experimenƟ ng with local grape varietals from Catalunya, Josep Raventós became the pioneer in Cava making in Spain, launching the fi rst boƩ les of ‘Champagne Codorníu’ using the same producƟ on method as champagne in France. With the success of Champagne Codorníu in Spain, the family commissioned the construcƟ on of today’s Codorniu’s wine cellars and introduced Codorníu Cavas beyond Spanish borders.

Talk us through some of the diī erent Codorníu Cavas?Our most iconic Cava, Anna de Codorníu, was the fi rst Cava to include the Chardonnay grape and is a tribute to the last descendant to carry the Codorníu surname. Our Gran Codorniu Pinot Noir was the fi rst rosé Cava made from 100% red Pinot Noir grapes and our Reina María CrisƟ na was the fi rst white Cava made with the Pinot Noir red variety - an outstanding Cava for those who enjoy

complex wines. Finally the Gran Codorniu Gran Reserva Xarel-lo was the fi rst Cava ever created with 100% Xarel-lo grapes, topping the 2013 list of the ‘Eī ervescents du Monde’ Top 10 Best Sparkling Wines in the world.

Is the producƟ on of Cava more similar to champagne or Proscecco?Cava and Champagne follow very similar producƟ on methods in which the eī ervescence is produced by secondary fermentaƟ on in the boƩ le.

There are some diī erences, as the Metodo Tradicional in Spain strictly prohibits ‘ChaptalisaƟ on’ (adding sugar to increase alcohol content) while the Champagne AppellaƟ on of origin allows it. This is due to the locaƟ on of the French wine regions, whose cool climate and lack of sunshine make it diĸ cult for grapes to reach opƟ mum ripeness. This makes Cava the only sparkling wine available in the market whose fermentaƟ on is 100% natural with no carbonaƟ on, no acidifi caƟ on and no chaptalisaƟ on. Prosecco, however, is generally produced using the Charmat method, in which the secondary fermentaƟ on takes place in stainless steel tanks, making the wine less expensive to produce.

What gives Cava its disƟ nct taste? Are there diī erent varieƟ es?TradiƟ onal Cava is produced out of three main local Catalan grape varieƟ es, Macabeu, Xarel-lo and Parellada, which produce a balanced wine, less sweet than Prosecco but more fl oral than champagne. Nowadays, however, some of the more reputable and established Cava vintages are produced from French grape varieƟ es like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Is Cava suitable to drink in the tropics, compared to champagne for example?Given the freshness provided by the combinaƟ on of acidity, citrus fl avours and tropical fruits, Cava is the perfect drink for tropical weather. The warmer climate of the Cava region enables the correct ripeness of the grapes, allowing an earlier harvesƟ ng, making it fresh and smooth, without the acidic fl avour that characterises Champagne.

What is your main aim in your job as brand ambassador?My main task is to build the image of Cava as a presƟ gious wine as unfortunately Cava is oŌ en regarded as a cheap opƟ on to Champagne. By showing the world the Codorníu brand, I hope to make it the preferred opƟ on for consumers looking for high quality, but great value sparkling wines.

How do you tell a good Cava from an average one?In a good aged Cava we can fi nd some of the typical notes that characterize good Champagne: notes of withered fl owers together with light nuances of nuts, velvety cremosity, balanced and fresh acidity non aggressive to the throat and graceful eī ervescence.

Do you only supply Spanish restaurants in Singapore? Where can readers try your Cavas in Singapore?As any presƟ gious brand trying to penetrate a market and consolidate a high quality image, our focus for Codorníu Cava is the HORECA channel (Hotel, Restaurants and Cafes) so Codorníu Cavas are not available in supermarkets.

Some recommended places to taste Codorníu Cavas include The Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa, Don Quijote restaurant at Dempsey, Catalunya Restaurant in Marina Bay, Pollen at Gardens by the Bay or The Reading Room on Bukit Pasoh Road in China Town.

Has the upsurge in interest in Spanish food created more of a demand for Cava in Singapore?Yes it has. You can already fi nd Cava at the many tapas bars fl ourishing across the island. But the toughest challenge is to create a demand for premium Cavas. However, top Codorníu Cavas can already be found at some of the best fi ve-star hotels in Singapore.

Does Cava go well with Asian food? What would be your ideal Cava pairing with a dish available in Singapore.Cava is the perfect partner for tapas, due to the nice refreshing acidity that helps to cleanse the palate. However I recently organised a Dim Sum Cava party that was a great success. The nice acidity and versaƟ le fl oral and fruity aromas of Cava paired perfectly with the diī erent fl avours and texture of the dim sum, so yes, try it with everything!

For more informaƟ on, visit: www.codorniu.es

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It’s hard not to let loose with clichés about presentation and flavours being taken to new heights at this stunning venue. In reality though it’s the food, not the impressive Murano crystal chandelier or the expansive view of Marina Bay, that’s the main focus in this intimate dining space, perched elegantly in the clouds.

Jaan started garnering public aƩ enƟ on when Chef Andre was at the helm but his departure in 2011 did not signal a fall in standards or expectaƟ ons. On the contrary, his replacement, Julien Royer has risen very much (sorry) to the challenge, introducing his now signature French modern cuisine to high (last one) acclaim.

Royer’s dishes are beauƟ fully devised journeys in fl avour, texture and oŌ en theatrical presentaƟ on. With the plate as his pallete, dishes are introduced from the kitchen with a blend of high drama and eī ortless simplicity – plates are very oŌ en leŌ half-fi lled, emphasizing the colours and

textures of the assembled ingredients. His stand-out creaƟ ons include the 55 minute Rosemary Smoked Organic Egg, with chorizo Iberico, buckwheat and potato, delivered beauƟ fully in the shell in a swirl of rosemary scented dry ice. Other dishes are posiƟ oned beauƟ fully on black slate and stone, oak plaƩ ers and in freeform glass bowls – jaan is sandscript for bowl and the kitchen has invested in some unique varieƟ es.

It’s the delicate balance of clean fl avours however that Jaan excels in – Chef Julien’s background is rural France and he has fi rst-hand knowledge on the importance of fresh seasonal ingredients. His Autumn Garden and Beetroot CollecƟ on are excellent examples of taking full advantage of nature’s harvest. The former is a fragrant balance of garden vegetables served with a mushroom ketchup and rich Bergundy Truŋ e, the laƩ er an ode to the purple root in sorbet, merengue, smoke and frozen snow, served with burrata and honeycomb – simple yet sublime.

Dishes are not restrained by tradiƟ onal French boundaries but embrace a global infl uence - the Crispy Skinned Amadai is scented with yuzu and miso caramel while the Hay Roasted Pigeon is served with black sesame and Hokkaido corn.

The ceremony of service - sauces elegantly poured, eggs empƟ ed - is part of the visual aƩ racƟ on at Jaan but does not distract from the culinary experience. It’s a true feast for the senses and has resulted in the restaurant climbing the ranks of the world’s best restaurants at pace.

There’s also no danger of leaving with an unrequited hunger - courses on the tasƟ ng menu are interspersed with amuse bouches, palate cleansers and a series of three delighƞ ul desserts. To complement the meal, there is a choice of 500 diī erent wines from around the world and a selecƟ on of vintage Krug champagne, available in a six-course pairing menu at $680++.

For a great value taste of Julien’s signature cuisine, we’d recommend the three-course lunch menu at $68++, including amuse bouche, peƟ t fours and coī ee. AlternaƟ vely celebrate in the evening with the ‘Menu Epicure par Julien’ at $168++ and enjoy the very best the kitchen has to oī er. We promise you won’t be disappointed! Advance reservaƟ ons highly recommended.

Jaan, Level 70, Swissotel The Stamford, Ph. 6837 3322, www.jaan.com.sg

DINING HEIGHTSHaute cuisine was not invented to be eaten at high altitude, but at Jaan at the Swissotel it m ight as well have been. Text by Marc Tan, photos by Justin Eeles.

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Year-end eats need not be relegated to the usual honey-glazed ham and sweet fruit cake. From oven-roasted turkey served with a local twist to Japanese sake pairings sure to warm your belly, here are some seasonal offerings to satiate any festive hankerings.

FESTIVEFEASTSTO SATISFY ANY CRAVING

By: Dannon Har

POULET’S ROTI WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE SAUCE

The combinaƟ on of sweet and savoury is a quintessenƟ al fesƟ ve fl avour, and this dish oī ers that taste in droves. This twist to their signature brined chicken improves upon the original taste by adding a slightly toasty, fruity aroma into the mix, with none of the saccharine nuance many savoury-sweet dishes oŌ en exude. A blood orange and cucumber cooler ($4.90), essenƟ ally an italian soda, is also on oī er to pair nicely with the fl avourful chicken, and is also great for cleansing the paleƩ e. To round it oī , try the rusƟ c French pear and apple tart dessert ($8.90). While the two starchy fruits in it are meant as highlights, it’s the vanilla ice-cream, made using real vanilla pods, which adds a nice, textured fi nish as it drenches the pastry and fruits in a creamy ensemble.

Poulet RoƟ with Caramelized Apple Sauce is priced at $17.90. Available Ɵ ll 31 Dec at all Poulet outlets, including 252 North Bridge Road, Raŋ es City #B1-65/66. Not available at Jurong Point outlet.

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Part of a fi ve-course Japanese dinner, this meal will have none of the usual suspects on the dinner table during Christmas. This means no ham, no wine, and defi nitely no turkey. Perfect if your cuisine of choice has nothing to do with typically Western fare. The meal begins, follows through, and ends with interesƟ ng sakes and sake-based concocƟ ons to go along with each dish. The sake sangria, a twist on the Spanish beverage, is the fi rst and

contains a blend of sake, apple crisps and citrus blossoms. Food wise, expect Japanese-Western fusion cuisine like the Hokkaido scallop with bacon bits, angel hair pasta and the baked lobster dynamite topped with mushroom crunch, ebiko caviar and cheese.

The fi ve course meal is priced at $100 per pax. Available from 18-24 Dec at East 8, 10 Coleman Street, Grand Park City Hall #01-21/22.

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THE HALIA’S SINGAPORE-STYLE CHILI CRAB

For many, the allure of chili crab never dies, even during the fesƟ ve season when the turkey tries to upstage all other meats and seafood to take centre stage. Thankfully, The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens oī ers the signature local dish on Christmas Day itself, in the form of a pasta dish, done a la minute, topped with the spicy, sweet and tangy crabmeat sauce. It’s part of the fesƟ ve buī et spread which also features other locally-inspired dishes such as the bak kwa - honey BBQ pork slivers - carbonara pasta and their version of kueh pie tee - crispy tophats - fi lled with ingredients of your choosing. A carvery staƟ on, cold dish spread, sweets galore, free-fl ow wines and more round oī the experience to ensure you leave The Halia ready for a bris k stroll in the surrounding gardens.

The buī et is priced at $128-$138 inclusive of free-fl ow wines, or $108-$118 inclusive of free-fl ow soŌ drinks and juices. Available at The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road.

ROYAL PLAZA ON SCOTT’S RENDANG TURKEY

Suitable for those who enjoy the taste of local herbs and spices, this heavily seasoned bird comes with everything from begedil stuĸ ng to vegetable masala to rich rendang gravy. It is massive too, best suited for a party of six to eight individuals. If you are geƫ ng the turkey to takeaway, do plan ahead as it requires orders to be done three days in advance. You can always dine in-house of course, at the hotel’s highly popular buī et restaurant, Carousel, where an internaƟ onal spread consisƟ ng of sashimi, teppanyaki, seafood, cheeses and much more also awaits.

The Rendang Turkey is priced at $135 at the counter. Available from 1-25 Dec at Carousel, 25 ScoƩ s Road, Royal Plaza on ScoƩ s. PH

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BREEZE’S FIVE SPICE TURKEY

Part of a three-course spread, Breeze’s roasted turkey comes bursƟ ng with fl avour, thanks to the use of fi ve-spice powder. It’s very tender and served as a meat plaƩ er (meaning no tedious carving is needed) along with a chestnut stuĸ ng, paired with wild berry and pineapple compote. Emphasizing communal dining, the meat plaƩ er also comes fi lled with other tantalizing items such as chargrilled bourbon beef ribs, worth coming for even if turkey doesn’t Ɵ ckle your fancy. Then end oī on an apt note with their not-too-sweet eggnog creme brulee before lingering a while longer at this rooŌ op venue, sipping on some of the bar’s unique cocktail creaƟ ons. Book early for this one as there are limited seats.

The three-course meal is priced at $85 per pax. Available on 24 Dec at Breeze, 33 Erskine Road, The Scarlet Hotel rooŌ op. A New Year’s Eve menu is also available on 31 Dec.

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The renaissance of the Boat Quay area continued in 2014 at pace with a selection of more upmarket establishments opening their doors in this historic part of town. One of our favourites is Le Comptoir, which opened in April in one of the more unique shop-houses on Circular Road.

Located at the juncƟ on with Lorong Telok, this 1938 building features an eye-catching fi ve-story tower, possibly the highest structure in the area at the Ɵ me of its construcƟ on, aī ording it great views of Marina Bay. Now, however, the view has long been obstructed and it’s what’s happening inside that’s capturing the public’s aƩ enƟ on.

Oī ering a menu of tradiƟ onal galeƩ es and crepes, some Asian infl uenced creaƟ ons, a choice of bistro style dishes and a weekend brunch, Le Comptoir is the second project

COUNTERCULTURE

from the French owners of the popular wine bar O BaƟ gnolles, located on Club Street nearby. The restaurant’s corner locaƟ on and open design makes it an ideal place to spend some Ɵ me in the evenings enjoying a few drinks and a casual meal. With both indoor and outdoor seaƟ ng, including a small air-condiƟ oned secƟ on, it can fi t up to around 90 diners. The interior is a part industrial chic, part French seaside, with hanging bulbs on rope, a long stretch of bar and a pot pouri of seaƟ ng choices, including a swing.

As with O BaƟ gnolles, the emphasis is on delivering a quality experience in a relaxed informal seƫ ng, that’s also excellent value for money.

Where patrons fl ock to O BaƟ gnolles for the wine, cheese and cold cuts, at Le Comptoir they come for the galeƩ es (savourybuckwheat pancakes), the sweet crepes and the cider.

With crepe master Pierre Calves fl own in from Europe to train the kitchen staī , the menu oī ers all the classics you’d expect to fi nd in any decent creperie in France and quite a few you wouldn’t. To test the

authenƟ city we tried the Menage a Cinq, a blend of ham, cheese, mushroom, tomato and egg, and were not disappointed – presented beauƟ fully it tasted fantasƟ c and just how it should.

Don’t just try the old favourites though; galeƩ es inspired by more local ingredients, like the excellent Indian Chicken Masala and the Thai Khoa San Road, are also highly recommended. Food porƟ ons are quite large so you might fi nd yourself sharing desserts. Our favourite was the Normandy Landing, a decadently sweet crepe covered in salted caramel buƩ er - a defi nite must try.

To wash it all down, there is a good selecƟ on of French ciders on hand, an aī ordable wine list and a full bar, including some rare calvados vintages.

Le Comptoir holds regular events, dj nights and promoƟ ons to keep things interesƟ ng – go on a Monday for 30% oī boƩ les of wine.

Le Comptoir, 79 Circular Road, tel: 6534 7645

By: Luke Finn


HOT HOODS

JALAN BESARBAKED AND BREWED IN

Tiong Bahru still steals headlines as the torch-bearing neighbourhood of all things cool in Singapore, but up-and-coming Jalan Besar isn’t far behind.

Setting up shop amongst the area’s prevalent KTV bars and old hardware stores, a wave of young entrepreneurs have breathed new life into the area

with a spate of fashionable bakeries, boutiques and even a brewery. Here we share three of our current favourites.

By: Brian Spencer

Caī einate in a renovated 1950s shop-house, now home to zealous coī ee barons Papa Palheta, whose devoƟ on to innovaƟ ve brewing techniques and high quality beans sourced from around the world helps set them apart in coī ee-crazed Singapore.

Here you can watch CSHH’s baristas work their magic while savouring the roasts of their labour at a semi-circular coī ee bar anchoring the spare, industrial-style space. Each of the café’s single-origin brews comes with the type of detailed tasƟ ng notes oŌ en reserved for beers and wines: GathaiƟ , for example, is described as “blackcurrants, lemon meringue, sweet and crisp acidity,

Sip refreshing craŌ beers at Singapore’s newest microbrewery, where owners Ivan Yeo and Yeo King Joey have transformed an abandoned hardware shop into a stylish two-fl oor watering hole, buoyed by four 600-litre fermentaƟ on tanks. Though 1925 also slings top-shelf spirits, wines, and bespoke cocktails, its well-curated list of imported and house-brewed beers are the winning focus.

Five of 1925’s brews have fl owed from the taps since the microbrewery’s debut in May 2014, including a seasonal ginger ale and the creamy, mildly roasty Manuka Stout, the fi rst batch of which was made with manuka honey aged for 10 years. A range of imported craŌ brews from such award-winning breweries as Beavertown Brewery, The Wild Beer Co., and BrewDog supplement 1925’s own oī erings; though tasƟ ng fl ights are not yet available, half pints of all beers are priced at just $7 – full pints cost $15 – to encourage sampling. Booze-friendly bites like fl avoured fries

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The 1925 Microbrewery & Restaurant

150 TyrwhiƩ Rd, tel: 6396 0609, www.papapalheta.com

savoury cherry mouth feel.” For something a liƩ le diī erent, try a glass of ice-cold, (very) strong Nitro Black MaƩ er, which has a consistency and colour comparable to that of a stout beer. Asahi beer is available on draŌ , too.

Big brunch plaƩ ers, served unƟ l 5pm, include banana pancakes (S$12) and pan-fried sea bass with sweet corn friƩ ers and pineapple salsa ($18), while the kitchen staī bakes gourmet pastries like honey-pineapple-coconut muĸ ns and ang ku kueh (Chinese gluƟ nous rice fl our cakes) daily.

Guided one-hour tours of adjacent The

Roastery ($28) come with a bag of coī ee, and upstairs at the C-Plaƞ orm workshop, hands-on classes in everything from laƩ e art to “alternaƟ ve, non-pressurized” brewing pracƟ ces are conducted with a minimum of three parƟ cipants ($235). Stop by The Annex, located behind the café, to browse a range of brewing supplies and to scoop up a bag of imported coī ee beans.


369 Jalan Besar, tel: 6294 9215, the1925.com.sg

78 Horne Rd., tel: 9004 7827, windowsillpies.sg

(the wasabi and truŋ e fries are both highly addicƟ ve), burgers, grilled meats and seafood highlight 1925’s solid food menu.

Check 1925’s website for info on daily promoƟ ons that include three fresh oysters for just $9 with any alcoholic drink (Tuesdays), and one free beer for every two drained between 3pm - 6pm (Fridays).

Windowsill in the WoodsCut into a decadent slice of the more than 10 homemade pies served at this airy, adorable café located across the street from Jalan Besar Stadium. Launched in December 2012 by brothers Jonathan and Sean Gwee, whimsical Windowsill recalls a kinder-garten play area with its wooden pine tree replicas, vibrant colours, and model airplanes dangling from a picket fence running along the ceiling. The signature pies, presented on thick wooden cuƫ ng boards, are just as playful as the café’s decor. For instance the Camp Symmetry, named and originally made for the annual Singapore music fesƟ val, features a fi lling of white chocolate pudding and raisins, topped with crispy truŋ ed cookies and ‘morel mushrooms’ made from meringue. Some pies, like the top-selling banana cognac, pack a mild alcoholic punch with such ingredients as bourbon and vodka jellies. Balance the sugar infusion with a salad, bowl of homemade soup or sandwich from the recently added ‘Savouries’ menu.

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It’s not just the streets that are sparkling in Singapore – your diet can be too. RUBY TAN shows you the five best salad bars to hit, to get in on the #eatclean movement.

CLEANGREEN

FOR SUPERLOADED SALADS

THE GREEN BAR

This place is one of my personal favourites. Each large wooden bowl comes chockfull of diī erent ingredients – some close to 10 – and you’re guaranteed to leave full and saƟ sfi ed aŌ er polishing oī some of the most creaƟ ve salads you’ll ever experience.

Try one of their newer addiƟ ons to the menu – the Smoked Duck Mango Tango ($13.90). It’s got generous slices of smoked duck, chunks of mango, roasted potatoes, red capsicums, beetroot, clemenƟ nes, cashew nuts (and more), drizzled with a homemade citron vinaigreƩ e. The dressing is fruity and sweet, with a touch of biƩ erness from the citrus fruits – it complements the salty duck slices really well.

Another must try is the Tandoor Tandoor ($11.90). You’ll fi nd heŌ y chunks of marinated chicken surrounded by crisp greens, onions, cherry tomatoes, chick peas, and more, tossed in a honey yoghurt dressing. The spices in the chicken are subtle but each bite will give you that heady smokiness tandoori chicken is known for.

Co-owner Ca-ryn Lim is half of the brains behind the exciƟ ng combinaƟ ons – her recipes are inspired by her travels, books and magazines that she’s read, or even random combinaƟ ons that come to her out of the blue!

#01-91B, Millenia Walk, 9 Raŋ es Boulevard, tel: 6336 0780, www.thegreenbar.com.sg

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FOR HANGING OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS

THE LAWN CAFE

This restaurant has two outlets in Singapore. One is located in the central business district but I suggest the outlet at Biopolis Way. The outdoor area here is carpeted with an arƟ fi cial turf and there are wooden picnic tables and chairs to sit on – add to that some Sunday quiet and you’ll have the perfect weekend chill-out spot for you and your health-conscious friends.

The Lawn Cafe is known for its wide selecƟ on of grills that also cater to pescatarians and vegans. You add them to a Salad Bowl order, which consists of a mesclun salad, fi ve toppings and one dressing ($7.90). Go for the aromaƟ c, spice-heavy Char-grilled Cajun Chicken (add $2) or the marinated-overnight, tender chunks of Ben’s Beef Rub (add $4). There are 30 toppings to choose from – some of the more unique ones include couscous, pineapple, chestnuts and granola. Their selecƟ on of homemade dressings is also quite impressive. If you’re a fan of tangy sauces, go for the Apple Cider VinaigreƩ e and if you like fruity-sweet dressings, I highly recommend the dessert-like Beachy Peachy.

If creaƟ ng a salad is too much of a headache, try the Hunky Dory ($10.90), which has buƩ er-seared dory, alfalfa sprouts, cheddar and parmesan cheese, tofu and almonds, all tossed in their creamy sesame Wafu dressing. Each ingredient in the bowl has a light, subtle fl avour but packs a delighƞ ul punch as a mouthful.

#01-07, Nanos, 31 Biopolis Way, tel: 6478 9739, www.thelawn.com.sg

FOR MEAT LOVERS

THE DAILY CUT

Whether you want to eat healthier but you’re not a fan of veggies, or you’re a gym bunny looking to repair your overworked muscles with the right nutrients, owner Jonathan Yang hears you. He knows the struggle of fi nding protein-heavy yet clean and delicious meals and that’s why he set up The Daily Cut with partner Elson Lee.

The menu here is fuss-free. First, pick from the three serving sizes, then select your protein, complex carbohydrate, toppings and dressing. Go straight for the Sirloin Steak as your protein opƟ on, which is so worth the extra $1 top-up. This is an uber tender, juicy, generous 180g piece of sƟ ll-pink-in-the-middle beef. Not a steak fan? Then choose the Turkey Breast (add $1.50) – you don’t have to worry about it being dry and boring because it’s brined in salt water before it’s roasted in the oven, so it’s juicy and tasty.

Jonathan likes using just the sous vide eggs as dressing – and I suggest you do the same. Since all the ingredients are roasted or boiled using nothing but virgin olive oil, water, salt and pepper, each salad just tastes extremely clean and so using dressing might aī ect that. If you must, though, go for the Honey Mustard or Ginger Ponzu – two favourites with the massive lunch and dinner crowd that this salad bar gets.

#B1-31, One Raŋ es Place, 1 Raŋ es Place, www.thedailycut.sgNote: They do not have a telephone number.

FOR GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY

THE SALAD CORNER

Walk up to the store and you’ll see a mind-boggling array of ingredients laid out in steel containers for your picking. The Salad Corner is fantasƟ c for those who love variety and want to keep the costs down.

A Basic Salad starts from $4.90 and you get to choose fi ve diī erent basic toppings (from at least 27 ingredients – think crisp veggies, beans, sprouts, potatoes, raisins, nuts, fruits, olives and pasta), then toss it with a dressing (16 types!). It’s only 50 cents per addiƟ onal topping and $1 for each premium topping – the meats. Choose from tuna, crab-sƟ ck, cheese, broiled chicken, BBQ chicken and ham cubes. When you’ve got so many ingredient opƟ ons at such a great price, here’s a Ɵ p: Don’t worry so much about which fi ve to choose – just choose any fi ve then come back the next day for another creaƟ on.

You’ll be forgiven for thinking that salads this inexpensive must be Ɵ ny, well Ɵ ny they’re not. They are generous with their servings, packing and pushing as much ingredients as they can into the large takeaway bowl. This place is a favourite with the oĸ ce crowd because, for once, you don’t have to sacrifi ce your wallet for healthy eaƟ ng. It’s also a great opƟ on for vegetarian or vegans since the meat opƟ ons are add-ons.

Various outlets in the central business district, www.thesaladcorner.com

FOR THOSE IN A RUSH

SALADWORKS

If you’re one of those who hates deciding what ingredients to put into your customised salad bowl, head over to Saladworks. This American franchise has an extensive menu of 16 pre-made salads you can pick from.

SƟ ll can’t choose? Go for the Chicken Caesar Cobb ($11). This classic salad has romaine and

iceberg leƩ uce, chicken, homemade baked croutons (very addicƟ ve), chopped eggs and parmesan cheese. The creamy caesar dressing makes it a light yet rich dish. Another of my favourite salads here is Autumn Harvest ($11.50), which has romaine and iceberg leƩ uce, roasted turkey, dried cranberries, corn, carrots, sunfl ower seeds and apple slices. This fruity creaƟ on goes unexpectedly well with the nuƩ y sesame dressing; you can go with the Italian vinaigreƩ e too.

Calorie counters will like the opƟ on of being able to choose salads under 300 calories (from $11.50) and the non-calorie counters accompanying their greens-grazing mates will be happy with the choice of toasted panini sandwiches – the Chicken Mozzarella ($10.50) is a winner in my books.

#02-19, Jem, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, tel: 6734 7504, www.saladworks.com.sg

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AWAKENING THE SENSESTHE NATURAL COLOURS AND NURTURING ATMOSPHERE OF SPAS CREATES AN INSTANTLY CALMING TRANQUILITY THAT SET THE SCENE FOR A RESTFUL SPA JOURNEY, AWAY FROM

THE BUSY, DISCORDANT CITY OUTSIDE. SPAS ARE DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO ALL OF OUR FIVE SENSES, CREATING A COMPLETE SENSE OF HARMONY. VISUALLY CALMING EARTH TONES ARE RESTFUL FOR THE EYES AND ARE OFTEN PAIRED WITH NATURAL MATERIALS, LIKE WOOD AND STONE. THE AROMATHERAPY FRAGRANCE IN THE AIR SENDS A RELAXING MESSAGE DIRECTLY TO OUR LIMBIC SYSTEM, WHILE MUSIC CREATES A SOOTHING BACKGROUND, SOFT TEXTURES ARE WELCOMING TO THE TOUCH AND TEA SOOTHES THE PALATE. STEP OUT OF THE INTENSE

CITY AND INTO ONE OF THESE NURTURING, CALMING SPAS.

By: Catharine Nicol

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Just opened, the sleek and friendly One Farrer Hotel & Spa is a holisƟ cally-inspired hotel overlooking LiƩ le India. The 250 rooms come in resƞ ul greys, whites and beiges, and include Urban Den, Urban Suite, LoŌ Apartments, Skyline Hotel Suite and Skyline Villa categories, all with luxury brand Natura Bissé as their bathroom ameniƟ es.

Balance the temptaƟ on of the free mini-bar and in-room shopping with a visit to the wellness fl oor. The Olympic-sized pool, Japanese onsen baths, gardens with a refl exology water walk and extensive gym means that there’s no excuse not to be healthy.

Plus there’s the Spa Retreat, which smells comforƟ ngly of the sea as you walk inside. It has nine earth-coloured nurturing rooms, including two couples suites, for treatments like the Darphin UlƟ mate Divine LiŌ ing Facial and the Aroma Expert Radiance Facial. Body therapies include the Harmonizing Caress Treatment by Darphin or the Fusion Stone Therapy Massage, while the Sole Retreat is the perfect remedy for too much mall Ɵ me.

The hotel is building a reputaƟ on for the numerous cuisines available at Escape restaurant’s interacƟ ve kitchens, so don’t miss the Origins of Food Retreat, where they pair cooking classes with spa Ɵ me – a perfect combinaƟ on of health and happiness.

For more informaƟ on, visit www.onefarrer.com

While it’s no surprise that Raŋ es Hotel’s Arcade spa Estheva is luxurious, its historic seƫ ng and tranquil interiors create a nurturing and energizing atmosphere that is surprisingly down-to-earth. Treatments range from the more nourishing UlƟ mate Scrub Package of scrub, hydrobath and massage to the decidedly glamorous Celebrity Peel, as beloved by Hollywood’s gliƩ eraƟ . Their Ladies Spa Nights are legendary and their Spa ParƟ es include AromaSteam Ɵ me, treatments, snacks and a ‘spa butler’.

For more informaƟ on, visit www.estheva.com

LITTLE INDIA’S BIG DESTINATION

TRANQUIL HISTORY

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A TASTE OF ASIA

Set within one of the most lush, green hotels in Singapore, the St Gregory Spa at the PARKROYAL on Pickering looks out to sky gardens and pools framed by the hotel’s signature cascading verƟ cal jungle. Inside, the four treatment rooms cocoon guests for treatments from a spa menu that combines tradiƟ onal eastern treatments like Balinese, Japanese Shiatsu and Chinese Tui Na massages with modern western pampering, in the shape of Elemis Visible Brilliance Facials, their famous ExoƟ c Lime and Ginger Salt Glow, wraps, baths and much more.

For more informaƟ on, contact www.stgregoryspa.com

Over on Sentosa Island, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort has an enviable view of green jungle and blue ocean, which guests to CHI The Spa at Shangri-La can experience up close and personal from the alfresco pavilion. Book a treatment here or head inside to the spa’s cool, Tibetan-infl uenced treatment rooms. Alongside the usual spa treatments, their Sense of Place menu includes the tempƟ ng sounding Singapore Massage, which combines Chinese bamboo massage, Malay abdomen work and Indian foot refl exology with a Kansu bowl, as well as the Rasa Soothing Facial, which uses a quartz stone and Thai nouat na (wooden roller) during the healing facial massage.

For more informaƟ on, visit www.shangri-la.com

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SKY HIGH RELAXATION

Famous for its infi nity pool pouring over the 35th fl oor of the tower towards the Straits of

Singapore, the WesƟ n Singapore also has lots of fans for its tranquil, powder blue Heavenly Spa, on the same fl oor. Refl ecƟ ng the city’s constant

warm weather, the spa celebrates the start of the year with a tropical treat. The Coconut Paradise package harnesses the goodness of coconut through a scrub made of shredded

and powdered coconut, followed by a massage using coconut oil. You’ll leave with deliciously

moisturized skin, eased muscles and a relaxed mind.

www.thewesƟ nsingapore.com

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

Over at Capella Singapore, their beauƟ ful and earthy Auriga Spa oī ers treatments that wax and wane with the moon. For the ulƟ mate in energeƟ c synergy, book your treatment according to the moon’s cycle – the new moon is Ɵ me for renewal, the waxing moon for refocus, the full moon for reaching potenƟ al and the waning moon for cleansing. For the New Year, Ɵ me your visit to coincide with the new moon so you can try The New Moon Journey of foot massage, sƟ mulaƟ ng seaweed and eucalyptus salt scrub, cleansing seaweed wrap and rosemary and eucalyptus massage. There is also the Beauty Inside and Out package, which pairs spa Ɵ me with spa cuisine at the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, the Auriga Detox Day, which includes yoga, and Stress Management, which adds a personal training session.

For more informaƟ on, contact www.capellahotels.com/singapore

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ORCHID BEAUTY

Damai Spa at the Grand HyaƩ Singapore has the most relaxing and fragrant way to start oī the New Year. Their Damai Orchid Experience with June Jacobs skincare (no parabens, preservaƟ ves, syntheƟ c dyes or sulphates) is on the menu unƟ l the end of January, so get down to their calming spa pronto. You’ll start with the Damai Orchid Facial, cleansing, exfoliaƟ ng and masking, before silky creams replace the toxins with anƟ oxidants, botanicals and free radical-fi ghƟ ng polyphenols. Then it’s the Damai Orchid Massage, before the therapist returns to the face to massage acupressure points with warmed Himalayan salt stones. Three hours of total bliss.

For more informaƟ on, visit: www.singapore.grand.hyaƩ .com

Founded in 1879, Eu Yan Sang is renowned for their TCM-inspired health shops selling medicine

and herbs to promote a healthy lifestyle. Their recently launched Eu Yan Sang TCM Wellness Clinic @ Dhoby Ghaut at Plaza Singapura is in

a prime locaƟ on and ideal for rescuing burned out execs and exhausted tourists. The clinic

will be targeƟ ng common issues like condiƟ ons related to stress, faƟ gue, chronic pain, weight

management and sleep quality.

For more informaƟ on, visit: www.euyansangclinic.com

Dr Georgia Lee is the Singapore celebrity behind DrSpa and product line DrGL, both of which focus on beauty. Currently celebraƟ ng their newly opened locaƟ on on Orchard Road, DrSpa sƟ ll oī ers their two most popular treatments. The DrSpa LiŌ uses Radio Frequency to Ɵ ghten collagen fi bers for instantly visible results, while post-treatment collagen producƟ on remains accelerated. The DrSpa Hair Defence starts with a hair and scalp analysis and then deep cleanses with DrGL Cleanser AnƟ -Hairloss, unclogging hair follicles and allowing new hair to grow more easily. A sƟ mulaƟ ng scalp massage and applicaƟ on of growth factors fi nish the treatment.

For more informaƟ on, visit www.drspa.com

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Banyan Tree Spa, on the 55th fl oor of Marina Bay Sands, not only has an incredible view, but it also

has 17 new treatments on its menu to distract you from the cityscape. Relax in the beauƟ ful

tree of life-themed interiors as you try their Sweet Serenade that introduces the vitamin

C-rich Almond Tomato Purifi er scrub, followed by a Thai Classic Massage of gentle stretching for

the girls, and the Absolute LiŌ of Ginger Lemon Cleanser followed by Sports Massage for the

boys. In addiƟ on they are bringing their famous Signature Master Therapist Experience to

MBS, where their elite master therapists totally personalize 90 minutes of therapy for seriously

eī ecƟ ve results.

For more informaƟ on, visit: www.banyantree.com

SK-II recently celebrated ten years in Singapore, a signifi cant milestone in the ever-changing

world of beauty. Their new Shaw Centre fl agship opened in celebraƟ on, sporƟ ng a

luxurious contemporary design and oī ering their Customer Experience Managers (aka your

new beauty best friends). While the brand is renowned for their high-tech procedures in the

form of Radio Frequency and oxygen therapy, guests love the pre-facial SK-II analysis tool and

consultaƟ on. Their most requested treatment is sƟ ll the Cloud 9 Facial, combining SK-II products with essenƟ al oils, and the famous Marguerite

Maury massage technique.

For more informaƟ on, visit: www.mysk2spa.com

This upmarket Chinese style spa has recently extended its hours to be open 24/7. There is an extensive wet area for pre-treatment soaking and steaming, a relaxaƟ on area with foot massage, where you can order local or internaƟ onal meals, and even a fi tness area. Try the G Harmony of body scrub, aromatherapy oil massage with warmed oils and a scalp massage, or go for a Chinese speciality like the energy sƟ mulaƟ ng Chinese Meridian Therapy using herbal oil on areas that need de-blocking.

For more informaƟ on, visit: www.gspa.com.sg

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Theresa Shan gave up a career in TV production at Lucas Films to start her own yoga business, Madana. A practicing yoga teacher, she now juggles her time in between hosting classes, running Madana and editing the online Yoga/well-being magazine ‘In the Loop.’ We spoke to her about the rapid growth of yoga in Singapore and the new direction her life has taken.

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How did you fi rst get into yoga?

I fi rst started doing yoga when I was working at Lucas Films, as most of my day was spent indoors, siƫ ng at a desk and I needed the exercise. There was a class at the oĸ ce so I started aƩ ending regularly and found out very quickly that I liked it and had a knack for it. I studied ballet and dance when I was younger so my body coped well with the yoga rouƟ nes. I quickly became obsessed, going at least three Ɵ mes a week, so my teacher suggested I do a course in yoga teaching, so I did. I conƟ nued at Lucas Films for a while and was lucky to stand in for the yoga teacher when she couldn’t aƩ end, so got my fi rst experience teaching yoga to my work colleagues which was great fun. I enjoyed it so much I decided to leave my job and dedicate my career to yoga.

It was a big decision, did you have work lined up?

I had no immediate work lined up so I decided to free-lance as an instructor fi rst, holding classes in various gyms around Singapore. It was then that I developed the idea to start my own Yoga lifestyle company Madana. Back in 2011 there was not much choice of yoga products in Singapore except expensive imports from the US and cheaply made stuī that fell apart very quickly. I wanted to provide good quality eco-friendly products sourced sustainably from around Asia so I set up Madana and began to source items from Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore itself.

What does Madana mean? What products do you oī er and where can they be found?

Madana is both the Hindu God of love and desire and Sanskrit for passion so I like to call it a passion for yoga and a love for nature. We have a range of yoga products like mats, blocks and straps as well as handicraŌ , jewellery and organic products like bags. We have an online store and a showroom and the products are also available in some sport shops around town.

Why do you think yoga is so popular in Singapore?

I think lots of people are stressed and even if they have not done yoga before

they’ve heard it’s good for stress. It can also be addicƟ ve so once you get into it, you start geƫ ng more interested and maybe introducing it to your friends or making new friends through yoga. People soon develop yoga friend groups - it’s like you enter two separate worlds, your friends before yoga and your friends aŌ er yoga, and there’s a good sense of community that keeps people going back and trying out new things.

With so many diī erent types of yoga, where should a beginner start?

I like to explain the diī erent forms of yoga by relaƟ ng to food, as in Singapore we are obsessed by food. As food tastes and culture are diī erent around the world, where people have adapted to climate, condiƟ ons and geography, so yoga has developed into diī erent forms from its original state and so appeals to diī erent people. As people opt for diī erent forms of yoga, depending on their age, fi tness and prioriƟ es, as an instructor you need to be able to teach all the diī erent styles as that’s what people are now expecƟ ng. Yin yoga is a more relaxing form of stretching, that’s good for meditaƟ on and inner calm. If you want to work out and sweat, you go to Bikram or hot yoga or if you want to strengthen your arms with power yoga, you go to Vinyasa class and work on fl owing and moving with breath.

What is the average age in your classes?

The average is around 35 years old with 80% of aƩ endees usually female. More younger people are becoming interested but they are sƟ ll in the minority. More men are slowly taking part as they realize that yoga is actually very good for your body and helps build strength. It’s also a good way to meet girls!

Why is it important to have a strong core?

A strong core is imperaƟ ve for balance in the body. Core strength keeps you upright - without it you can collapse on yourself, with nothing supported. If your core is weak, all muscles will be weak along your spine and back and you’ll have problems like pain in your neck and shoulders. Some people are naturally more fl exible and they are the ones who need to work harder on their core and overall body strength. Because they

are so fl exible, their muscles cannot hold themselves up, so when I see them at yoga, I tell them to go to the gym fi rst! Yoga is about balance in life, a balance in strength and fl exibility. Guys someƟ mes have too much strength and so are Ɵ ght, whereas over-fl exibility is looseness which can show a lack of strength. Ideally you want to be in the middle, so a strong core is important.

When did you start to publish In the Loop and why?

Actually In the Loop was the fi rst thing I wanted to develop, as there was very liƩ le informaƟ on available when I started geƫ ng into yoga. There were no local resources, no informaƟ on on classes or healthy food and living, but my partner and I did not iniƟ ally have the experience to produce a magazine. We decided to launch it at the end of 2012 as an on-line magazine for healthy living, focusing on yoga health and alternaƟ ve fi tness opportuniƟ es like boot camps, pole dancing and HIIT.

What is the main aim of In the Loop?

We aim to educate, inform and connect people in Singapore on healthy living. Recently we organized Soulscape, Singapore’s fi rst yoga fesƟ val on Sentosa. This involved alternaƟ ve fi tness kiosks, live music, stalls and acƟ viƟ es like aqua yoga and slack lining, before the main mass yoga session and then a yoga rave aŌ er. A thousand people took part from 4pm unƟ l midnight so it was a great success.

What is there to look forward to in 2015?

We are planning to do Soulscape again in September and elongate the event to two days, which will be exciƟ ng, I also want to expand Madana into Indonesia and Malaysia. I think Singapore will conƟ nue to grow as a yoga centre in Asia – we are lucky to have nature and convenience on our side, with the organizaƟ on skills to plan bigger and beƩ er events. In the Loop is also planning a health and wellness bazaar over a weekend next year with healthy living, organic food, lifestyle products and workshops on gardening and other natural pursuits so I’ll let you know when the dates are fi nalized. There’s a lot to look forward to in 2015.


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LIFE IN BALANCE

Kareen Lai gave up a career in teaching to set up Mums in Sync, her own fitness and nutrition business for new mothers looking to get back in shape after pregnancy. Inspired by her own journey after having twins, and determined to share her experience with other mothers, she now dedicates her time to spreading her message. We asked her about her goals and aspirations.


What were the factors that led you to seƫ ng up Mums in Sync?

The main sƟ mulus for leaving my teaching job and running my own work schedule was really giving birth to twins. Many people yearn to run their own business, for the fl exibility to schedule work around their family, but without a unique idea, supported by a sustainable business model, leaving a full-Ɵ me job might be reckless.

I leŌ teaching because I sensed that my idea oī ered a service that was untapped and had great potenƟ al. When there is a problem to be solved, there is opportunity, so I decided to step into unchartered waters to start Mums In Sync.

Have you always been interested in fi tness training?

I have been acƟ ve running and playing sport throughout my life. I started climbing in 2000, and then became a cerƟ fi ed climbing instructor. I swam, ran, climbed and cycled to keep fi t but it was more for fun and not so much for a ‘hardcore’ gym work, or a planned rouƟ ne.

What are the mistakes a lot of women make when trying to lose weight aŌ er childbirth? Did you make those mistakes?

Like most mothers, I went through the phase of trying to fi nd a slimming centre that would help me get back into shape fast and a jamu masseur who would massage the fat away. I signed up for a package at a slimming centre and also a weights programme at a gym. AŌ er spending a few thousand dollars, I found nothing had worked, with not an inch of fat lost! So I made the same mistakes as many and felt the same frustraƟ on when there were no results.

What are the main things that women should concentrate on aŌ er childbirth?

For postnatal mothers, it’s really crucial to take it slow and focus on restoring their core fi rst, before thinking that they can join fat loss boot camps or high intensity cross-fi t sessions. It is crucial to heal the abdominal separaƟ on fi rst, otherwise there is the risk of more injuries and the stomach fat will remain when the abdominals stay separated. Don’t place too heavy an emphasis on geƫ ng back into shape too quickly. Remember that your body just nurtured a new life and it needs Ɵ me to recover for having worked hard for 40weeks. It’s about giving your body the right nourishment to help it recover more eĸ ciently. Eat right, move right and think right, so that you will eventually feel right.

Most of the Ɵ me, it’s about recognizing that

you need to be well, strong and energised in order for you to be there for your children.

Start oī with invesƟ ng 15 minutes a day on your health and well-being. Get used to it, and then increase to 30 minutes and then an hour. Take baby steps - there is no need to rush into things.

Why do you think it’s important for women to get back in shape?

For me, the excessive weight truly aī ected my self-esteem and confi dence. I couldn’t come to terms with standing in front of my then students with excessive weight and a loss of strength. I didn’t feeI that I was an appropriate role model.

Not all women are like me, but I believe we share the fear of gaining weight from pregnancy that will stay forever. However we can get fi t again if we make the decision not to succumb to ‘fate’. You will be surprised how much confi dence, energy and presence you can achieve. Most importantly, your children will see what it means to have a confi dent mum – the ulƟ mate reward is being the confi dent role model your children need.

What is the main purpose of Mums in Sync? How did you start the business?

I started Mums In Sync mainly because I was inspired by my own transformaƟ on journey and I wanted to reach out to inspire other mums so that they can claim back their bodies. The ulƟ mate vision for Mums In Sync is to Shape Up the NaƟ on, One Mother at a Time.

What sort of programmes do you run? What exercises should we all be doing to maintain and develop our core strength?

I run fi tness & nutriƟ on programmes that help mothers get into Ɵ p-top shape. The Core RestoraƟ on™ programme aims to help postnatal women restore their core and get their core connected again in a safe and eī ecƟ ve manner. The Mummy Fat Loss programme helps mummies get fi t following the Sexy Fit Framework™ which I developed. Most of my clients engage my consultancy on a one-to-one personal coaching programme but I’m planning small group classes in 2015. If there is one exercise everyone should do, it would have to be squats. If you can squat well, I know you are structurally sound and reasonably fl exible. When you squat, you fi re up one of the biggest muscle groups in your body – your glutes. This sƟ mulates energy and helps you stay metabolically sound.

How has the fi tness scene in Singapore changed in the past fi ve years? Is it an exciƟ ng

Ɵ me to be working in the fi tness industry?

Singapore has pumped lots of money and eī ort into building up the sports scene and culture here, the most recent development being the new Sports Hub. As a climber and a teacher, I understand how sports can bond and unite people. People here are geƫ ng involved with more exercise acƟ viƟ es and sports - just look at the number of cyclists on the roads during the weekends! For my part, I am just excited to be playing a part in geƫ ng mums acƟ vely involved, because they have so much infl uence in geƫ ng their kids involved in sport and starƟ ng young!

Apart from the website, what other projects are you involved in?

At Mums In Sync, teaching people how to move right, eat right and think right is what I do all the Ɵ me. I am starƟ ng another business that focuses on geƫ ng people to start eaƟ ng beƩ er, starƟ ng with the simplest foods, like switching from unhealthy spreads to a healthier more wholesome alternaƟ ve. My brother and I have been tesƟ ng the market, educaƟ ng people about nut buƩ ers and introducing them to our homemade almond buƩ er spread, called ‘Nuts About BuƩ er’.

What is there to look forward to in 2015?

In 2015 I plan to publish my book, ‘18 Again – Finding the Sexy Fit Mummy in you’, where I share how mothers can plan out smart and realisƟ c strategies to make things beƩ er for themselves. So it’s going to be an exciƟ ng year for me.

For more informaƟ on on Mums in Sync go to www.mumsinsync.com or visit: facebook.com/mumsinsync


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She may sport bleach-streaked hair, eyelash extensions, a tiny pair of shorts and a singlet, but Maddy Lim, the founder of KpopX Fitness, has danced her way into a super successful business. She married two crazes currently sweeping Singapore – K-pop and fitnes s – and created the easy-to-love, easy-to-perform KpopX Fitness, which after only two years already has 50 trained instructors taking 75 classes hop, skip and jumping across the city each week.

“My friends and I were into dancing and as they were crazy about K-pop we tried to learn Korean dance based on music videos,” says Lim. “It looks so easy but is so diĸ cult to learn – one song can have up to 100 moves. Even the catchy chorus moves take hours over weeks to learn.”

As her friends gradually gave up, Lim, who was working part Ɵ me as an aerobics trainer, decided to reinvent the genre. She started creaƟ ng easy choreographies and puƫ ng them to popular K-pop songs. “They sƟ ll look like K-pop moves but I took out the complex steps and added repeƟ Ɵ on and consistency.”

AŌ er she took her fi rst class, six people signed up on the spot so she started holding more classes in various studios and community centres, and soon they were approaching her. She trained more trainers. “And then,” she says, “it went, boom!”

She spends a lot of Ɵ me searching for the right song. “I’m really strict about the music selecƟ on. It’s not necessarily a top 20 song – it must be very catchy with a fast tempo. I listen to K-pop 24/7 – unƟ l I have nightmares!”

She can’t change anything about the songs to conform to copyright regulaƟ ons. When there’s a slow intro she uses that Ɵ me to teach the moves, so that as soon as the song gets going, her students know what to do. “We try to be creaƟ ve, yet simple. Every music video has its own signature move, some made-up acƟ on, like ‘drinking tea’ or the Gangnam horse. We have 120 songs with choreography now.”

She creates diī erent sets of moves for diī erent kids of songs, to appeal to the diī erent demographics of KpopX Fitness fans. “I can make more hip hop, rock or aerobics moves, or go more dancy and cutsey for the girls. Some songs have kick-boxing moves. I usually try to mix one guy, one girl song as the class progresses.”

Whatever the moves, they mix cardio and toning with what she calls ‘choreo-interval training’ to help build stamina and burn fat. Instructors take you through fourteen songs in 50 minutes with the seventh song the most intense.

At community centre classes her oldest student is 70 years old. She picks more dancy songs for the older crowd and more intense songs for the twenty to forty-year-olds. “One of the reasons my younger students like KpopX Fitness is because it makes them sweat. I can’t teach the elderly those same songs though, I might kill them!”

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But running a business is tough and she has learned a lot during the journey. “Most importantly you must be persistent,” she says. “You must also be willing to listen and to change what you’re doing when people criƟ cize. A lot of people I know are trying to set up a business part-Ɵ me, but I think you have to be fully commiƩ ed. When you run a business you are already mulƟ -tasking – I am my own accountant, cleaner, supervisor, manager, choreographer - it’s not realisƟ c when you have another job, because then you won’t be out there looking for business. You need to be hungry!”

Is Lim hungry? She replies, “I want to be as popular as Zumba!”

For more informaƟ on, visit www.kpopxfi tness.com

Maddy Lim, the founder of KpopX Fitness

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It’s coming to that time of year when we get really excited about the improvements we are about to make in our lives. There is something about the New Year that brings out the fixer-upper in us.

Yet history has shown us that New Year resolutions don’t often last, for a variety of reasons.

Most Ɵ mes when we set New Year resoluƟ ons, we set very loŌ y goals. And not only do we set loŌ y goals, we set too many of them. So imagine this: you’re used to working 12-hour days, you eat whatever you can get your hands on, and you exercise whenever you can squeeze in the Ɵ me. So you’re eaƟ ng junk 95% of the Ɵ me and exercising once a week, if you’re lucky.

Come the 31st of December, you decide you want to clean up your eaƟ ng, exercise at least three Ɵ mes a week, get at least eight hours sleep every night and spend more Ɵ me with family and friends. So that’s four major changes all carried out at the same Ɵ me. Unknowingly you have set yourself up for failure. Too much change in too short a period of Ɵ me is hard to sustain. So to raise the odds of achieving your resoluƟ ons, I oī er you these seven Ɵ ps.

POWER OF 3In order to increase our chances of success, it’s always good to keep the number of changes we want to make to a small and manageable number. Making three changes to your life every year may not sound like a lot but add that up over 10 years and you would have made 30 improvements to your life.

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KEEP IT SMART

When we keep our resoluƟ ons Specifi c, Measurable, Achievable, RealisƟ c and Time Bound, we are more likely to keep to them.

CARE AND SHAREWhen we share our resoluƟ ons with our family and friends, they will help keep us accountable. Having these accountability partners is very important as there will be days when the going gets tough and they will be the ones who will deliver that swiŌ kick to your backside if you are tempted to slip.

MAKE IT A HABITMake small changes to your daily rouƟ ne. Don’t try to change the world overnight.

TRACK IT OR FORGET ITWhat we track, we manage. A reason we need SMART resoluƟ ons is it allows us to track our progress against the goal we set.

Research has shown that only 8% of those who made resoluƟ ons actually achieved them. The good news is that people who made resoluƟ ons were 10 Ɵ mes more likely to change their lives for the beƩ er than those who didn’t. So keep on making those resoluƟ ons and with these Ɵ ps, you should be part of the 8% that achieves them. Good luck!

Steph Chu is a Leadership Coach who has spent 16 years in Accenture, gaining a reputaƟ on as a fi re-fi ghter who saves projects that are falling behind. She does this by building and leveraging the peak performance of her teams.

Steph is also the author of the soon-to-be-published, ‘Building High Performance Teams for Women Leaders.’

For more informaƟ on visit : www.stephchucoaching.com


With the New Year coming up fast, we all wonder where 2014 has gone. The year-end is a time for reflection. A chance to celebrate the wins, brag about overcoming the challenges, and learn from the falls. It’s also a reminder for us all to take stock of who we are and what we have. For me, the Christmas and the New Year period is all about family. I am blessed to be a new dad and realise that my family is my life and my health is my most important asset.

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As you refl ect on the year 2014, you may also realise that there’s no subsƟ tute for health. So when 2015 arrives, and you decide (maybe for the fi rst Ɵ me) to make New Year resoluƟ ons, keep these seven reasons why healthy New Year resoluƟ ons fail at the top of your mind.

1. YOU DON’T KNOW THAT NOT DOING IT IS KILLING YOU.

Every day you either get richer, or poorer. Your savings increase or your debt increases. You health strengthens, or dysfuncƟ on manifests. Puƫ ng oī your health goals enables dysfuncƟ on to occur, leading to disease, faƟ gue, breakdown and eventually death. In other words, your bad health habits are slowly killing you.

Ask yourself why you made that New Year resoluƟ on. If you want to get in shape, don’t say it’s because you are puƫ ng on weight. If you want to fi x that shoulder injury, don’t

say it’s because you don’t want to have pain anymore. They are superfi cial answers. If you are lucky, those answers get you started. Unfortunately that moƟ vaƟ on quickly disappears.

Think deeper. Find out why you really set that goal. What impact does shoulder pain or excessive weight have on your life? How are you hurƟ ng yourself if you put oī this New Year resoluƟ on?

2. YOU DON’T REALLY WANT IT. Ok, so you say you want it. You made that resoluƟ on. But why didn’t it get done?

You want more money? Is it really money you want? Or is it so you can do something with more money? Maybe travel, enjoy fi ne dining experiences or purchase your dream house?

Get clear on exactly what you want.

My paƟ ent told me he was Ɵ red everyday. He wanted more sleep and energy. I said his soluƟ on was simple. “Are you willing to be in bed by 11pm?” His reply was NO! WanƟ ng doesn’t equate to doing and achieving.

Ask yourself what having that goal looks like. What specifi cally will you have or will you do when you accomplish your New Year resoluƟ on?

3. YOU CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO A CONCRETE WALL.

Wait, there are obstacles? If there weren’t any, you would not need to make New Year resoluƟ ons each year, because you would have already achieved everything. The most common obstacles (excuses) are money and Ɵ me. Geƫ ng healthy does not require a large fi nancial investment. Financials can be easily managed.

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Paying even fi ve dollars more to eat a healthy meal every day will add up. However, reducing or eliminaƟ ng money spent on snack and comfort foods will save you that fi ve dollars, and possibly even more. Furthermore water is cheaper, or at least the same price as any other sugar-fi lled drink.

Time is really not an obstacle too. Think about what you really value in life. If you value building your career and business, you will invest all your Ɵ me into it. If you value your family, you will create and spend any spare Ɵ me with them. No Ɵ me for your health just means your value of health is low. If it were high, you would fi nd the Ɵ me for healthy habits. Spend Ɵ me to answer the fi rst two mistakes above and you will increase your values of health.

4. YOU HAVE NO IDEA.When it comes to acƟ on, blind acƟ on (not knowing what you really want) or just moving in any direcƟ on (no strategy) is always the best method for failure. It’s not just about geƫ ng going. Having a plan is important. Having the right strategy is even more important.

Many people get injured when starƟ ng new fi tness programs. People sign up for gym membership and yet a year later, they sƟ ll look the same. People lose 10kg in a 12-week weight loss program and are back to their original weight in 16 weeks. Strengthening exercises won’t fi x a back problem. It may cover up the injury by strengthening surrounding muscles but the underlying problem is sƟ ll there. A sudden jerk or repeƟ Ɵ ve strain like siƫ ng poorly and carrying kids can simply aggravate the underlying injury. The pain then returns once again.

You’ll discover these mistakes for yourself if you don’t have the right strategy.

5. YOU FORGOT WHAT A PEN AND PAPER IS.

There are many get fi t or get healthy apps for smartphones. However, they can be fi ddly and can easily be put oī and updated later. Tracking this informaƟ on on your phone can also be detrimental to your results. This is because your phone contains so many distracƟ ons like emails, whatsapp, Facebook, twiƩ er as well as those Ɵ me-consuming games.

Nothing beats good ol’ pen and paper and wriƟ ng it down.

Be sure to write down three things:i. Your New Year resoluƟ on - if not, it

doesn’t exist. ii. Your progress and achievements - these

wins inspire you and amass to become the big win.

iii. All of your training details or get healthy acƟ ons - so you can see results even though you can’t physically see them.

6. YOU KNOW IT ALL.There are so many professionals who can help you accomplish your New Year resoluƟ ons. Many people don’t achieve their goals because they want to do it themselves. There are too many misconcepƟ ons and myths about health. I recently outlined the top seven silly mistakes people made about their health in the previous ediƟ on of Now! Singapore. So don’t think you know it all. Every world champion has a coach. The most successful mulƟ -millionaires have their own business coach and support groups.

But make sure you ask the right person. Talk to someone who has experience, qualifi caƟ ons and has done what you want to accomplish. They know what to do, how to do it and what you are going through. Don’t listen to your neighbour’s uncle’s best friend who heard it from their sister who is an expert just because she saw something on

Dr Gary Thao is an Australian Chiropractor on a mission to heal the world one posture at a Ɵ 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 wriƟ ng his fi rst book, “Desk warriors - a pain free survival guide for people siƫ ng more than 2 hours a day.” He can be contacted at www.garytho.wordpress.com and www.chiro.com.sg

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7. YOU WANT IT NOW. You might know geƫ ng healthy is a process, and every process takes Ɵ me. However, it’s challenging because although we may know it, we’ll be discouraged by the lack of instant visible results. I have paƟ ents with 30 years of chronic back pain who are disappointed that the pain doesn’t disappear in a week or two.

You are what you consistently do. If your health-building habits constantly outweigh your poor health choices, you will get healthier. Geƫ ng healthy is not about a four-week or 12-week program you’ve signed up for. It’s not one massage or a course of anƟ bioƟ cs. Geƫ ng healthy is a choice. It’s a lifestyle you’ve created and refi ned. It’s a life-long program.


NAVASANA (BOAT POSE)

Navasana is a great abdominal strengthening pose that helps to sƟ mulate the abdominal area, develop stamina and strength.

1. Start from a seated posiƟ on.2. Slowly lean back unƟ l you feel your feet

become light.3. Begin to contract your abdominals, pull

your low belly towards your spine.4. Begin to liŌ your feet oī the fl oor – if

you need to, keep your hands under your knees for support – or else have your arms stretched forward, parallel to the fl oor.

5.LiŌ your chest up as much as you can to keep your spine straight.

6. Breathe normally and hold for about 3-5 breaths. Repeat 3-5 Ɵ mes.

DETOXYOGAPOSES

ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA (SEATED TWIST)

Twists are good in general for detoxing because of the ‘wringing’ acƟ on they apply to your trunk. This pose massages the internal organs promoƟ ng digesƟ on and eliminaƟ on.

1. Start from seated posiƟ on

2. Bend your leŌ knee and place your foot just outside of your right hip (if you’re hips are Ɵ ght you can keep your leŌ leg straight.

3. Take your right foot and place it on the outside (leŌ side) of your leŌ knee.

4. Hug your right knee with your leŌ hand, and place your right hand behind you – keep your hand close to you and try to straighten the elbow.

5. Inhale and lengthen your spine – sit as tall as you can.6. Exhale and pull your right leg closer to your chest with

your leŌ hand and press your right hand more into the fl oor to help you to sit even taller.

7. Then turn your head to look over your right shoulder.8. Once in the pose breath normally (although your

breathing will be restricted slightly, do not hold your breath)

9. Hold for 3-5 breaths and exhale to release the pose.10. Repeat on the other side

SPA & HEALTH

By Theresa Shan

Yoga instructor and entrepreneur Theresa San reveals some New Year poses to help your body recover from the festive period.


PAVANAMUKTASANA (WIND RELEASING POSE)

As the name suggests, this pose aids the digesƟ ve system. It massages the ascending and descending colon by constricƟ ng and releasing. It also massages and sƟ mulates other internal organs like the liver and pancreas.

1. Lie on your back2. Keep your head on the fl oor. Pull your right

knee to your chest and grab your knee with both hands – interlace your fi ngers so you have a good grip.

3. Exhale and begin to gently pull your knee to your chest as much as you can. With each exhale pull more, with each inhale pause.

4. Once you have reached the maximum, hold it there and breathe normally.

5. Hold for 3-5 breaths and release.6. Repeat on the other side.

DHANURASANA (BOW POSE)

This pose arches the back and stretches the abdominal wall. It sƟ mulates the abdomen due to the pressure placed on to the belly and is good in aiding the reducƟ on of belly fat, when performed frequently and in conjuncƟ on with a proper diet. This pose also helps to open the ribcage to allow for more oxygen to enter the lungs.

1. Lie on your belly (prone)2. Bend your knees and reach back with your

hands.3. Hold your ankles from the outside.4. Keep your knees no wider than hip distance -

do not let your knees move out to the side.5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together so your

chest liŌ s slightly from the fl oor.6. Inhale deeply and kick your feet into your

arms.7. Make sure to keep your elbows straight.8. LiŌ your chest and thighs oī the fl oor as

much as possible. Once you have reached your maximum, hold the posiƟ on and breathe normally.

9. Hold for 3-5 breaths and release on an exhale.10. Rest for a few breaths before repeaƟ ng 3-5 Ɵ mes.

For more informaƟ on ,contact madana.com.sg


gettingmovementfor mobility

By LayYong

You are probably suī ering from a very common problem known as overuse syndrome or OS. As your body is being kept in a fi xed posiƟ on for hours while working at your computer, it can lead to aches and pains in the neck, upper back, shoulders, wrist and lower back. Firstly, you’ll feel Ɵ ghtness and aches in your neck and upper shoulders. Before you know it, your lower back starts to ache. These aches are muscles that are overused while you are working at the computer, like neck muscles that are kept in tension to maintain head posiƟ on. Some people cannot fully turn their head to one side due to Ɵ ght neck muscles and this lack of mobility can lead to early degeneraƟ on of the spine, shoulder and hip joints.

Through years working with clients to retrain their muscles and regain mobility in their joints, I have developed the Five Steps to Mobility Fitness, a framework that allows me to design an eī ecƟ ve program for each client.

Have an important project to complete? But aches and pains are interrupting your work? Our Pilates guru LayYong, the co-founder of Pilates Bodytree Singapore provides some easy exercises to help you maintain a healthy posture.

STEP 3: STRETCH AND

RELEASE

Select stretch and release exercises for the idenƟ fi ed Ɵ ght muscles of your body – be it upper spine, lower back and hips. Tight muscles limit joint funcƟ oning and mobility, and over Ɵ me lead to aches and pains. Stretches work to lengthen Ɵ ght muscles, while releasing target muscle knots within the muscle. Releases are more eī ecƟ ve but can be painful in the beginning. This step should not be skipped as it mobilizes the joints for movement in steps four and fi ve. Here are three stretches you can do at home to relieve Ɵ ght muscles due to OS at the computer.

Note: If you have any medical or health concerns, you are advised to seek professional advice before starƟ ng on any of the exercises, listed in these pages.

1. Chest Stretcha. Hold both hands behind your back;

interlace your fi ngers with palms facing up.b. Open up your front shoulders as you

reach your interlaced fi ngers away from your back, keeping elbows straight.

c. Hold for 20 seconds.

2. Standing Back Stretcha. Stand with feet apart.b. Interlace fi ngers and reach arms

backwards, as you arch the spine.c. Hold for 10 seconds.

3. Hip Flexor Stretcha. Place right foot on a stool, and leŌ foot

on the fl oor.b. Reach the right knee forward to stretch

the hip fl exor muscles on the leŌ side.

STEP 1: BACKGROUND/SET

THE GOAL

Knowing your daily movement habits, or lack of thereof, sets the stage for selecƟ ng eī ecƟ ve exercises to achieve your goals, whether they be having more energy, strength and mobility or performing well at your chosen sport or hobby.

STEP 2: IDENTIFY

IMBALANCE

The overuse syndrome creates muscle imbalances surrounding the neck and shoulders. Apart from neck muscles, the front chest muscles get Ɵ ght while the upper back muscles become weak and long. This imbalance will create movement dysfuncƟ on in shoulder joints. Knowing this will allow us to select the eī ecƟ ve exercises to stretch and strengthen this part of our body.

BACK HIP FLEXOR CHEST

SPA & HEALTH


SHOPPING

KILO

A smaller version of their excellent Kallang restaurant, Kilo oī ers a choice of Japanese,Vietnamese and Italian inspired cuisine, set in beauƟ ful surrounds. On the menu, you’ll fi nd lots of hearty Japanese-inspired dishes like large sushi rolls and rice bowls (S$18 each), as well as mixed seafood ceviche (S$21), beef short rib steak (S$36 and pumpkin churros with a spiced chocolate sauce ($11). Japanese booze is also favoured, with Sapporo on tap, as well as a good choice of sakes served by the glass or boƩ le. Tel: 6884 7560

SPUR HAUSWERKS

Advocates of slow design, SPUR Hauswerks’ founders Indri Tulusan and Aiden Hopfner wish to create a plaƞ orm for independent designers. The array of products for sale here is thoughƞ ul and rather eclecƟ c. Think plasƟ c bow Ɵ es made with a 3D printer, austere jewellery, curved chopsƟ cks and even handmade jams and soaps. However, the collecƟ ve voice of SPUR Hauswerks is decidedly European - placing value on funcƟ onality, minimalism and innovaƟ on.

If you’re looking for a Singaporean keepsake, skip those tacky souvenirs and pick up a beauƟ fully designed piece by local designers like Melvin Ong and Olivia Lee. Tel: 9627 7885

SIFR

Akin to American label James Perse, Singaporean menswear label sifr does basics, and does them well. Understanding the fi ckleness of trends, sifr have created an amazing collecƟ on of high quality wardrobe staples, such as plain T-shirts made from premium pima coƩ on which they’ve dubbed ‘the world’s soŌ est tees’. “People wear 20% of their enƟ re wardrobe 80% of the Ɵ me,” says sifr founder Suraj Melwani, “We wanted sifr to make that 20% cut.” With PACT being their fl agship store, they’ve curated a mixture of fashion, lifestyle and beauty items for both men and women. 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central , Tel: 6238 6362

CODE DECO

Code Deco was founded by Gauri Garodia, Singapore’s fi rst arƟ sanal perfumery.Garodia’s luxurious and exoƟ c fragrances are exploraƟ ve and expressive, coloured withcomplexiƟ es and subtleƟ es. Our favourites include Damasc (a sensuous blend which features cassis, citrus, and blackcurrant, with Bulgarian rose, geranium, tobacco, patchouli, sandalwood, and musk) and Blanc One (a lively mix of bergamot, freesia, ginger fl ower, jasmine sambac, peach, and white musk). Although Code Deco fragrances are stocked in the United States, India, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, head to this fl agship store to explore these scents in a delicate glass house, an environment which allows you to experience the fragrances with liƩ le disturbance from the outside world. Tel: 9627 7885 (code deco and Killari)

from Mexico, citrines from Brazil and Maw Sit Sits from Myanmar. These unique stones arethen arƞ ully set into rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. “I love a story behind a piece of jewellery,” says Villacis, “I love the eī ort you need to put into fi nding that specifi c stone, geƫ ng out of your comfort zone to travel. The search, the experiences and the ride – that’s a journey that I can’t get enough of.” Tel: 9627 7885 (code deco and Killari)

PACT + LIM

You needn’t book a fl ight to the land of the rising sun to get a Japanese-style haircut.

Opened in 2012 by trendseƫ ng Japanese salon kizuki + LIM, pact + LIM is run enƟ rely by Japanese staī , oī ering a unique salon experience. The laƩ er part of the salon’s name, LIM, is short for ‘less is more’, and this philosophy spills into their aestheƟ c. The style is generally modern and minimalist, paying respect to the client’s natural hair texture and design preferences. If you’re not ready to put sheers to your hair, you can opt for other salon services such as styling, colouring, treatment and perming. Tel: 6884 4143

KIYONE + LIM

Also part of the LIM group is nail salon, kiyone + LIM. Come by for a classic gel manicure or pedicure, but make sure to get some nail art done too. They’re true arƟ sts and their creaƟ ons are Japanese-inspired, delicate, intricate, and slightly whimsical. Although there are themed nail art categories such as ‘pop’, ‘graphic’, ‘monotone’, and ‘illustraƟ on’, these nail arƟ sts can also create some preƩ y spectacular custom designs.

The people behind kiyone + LIM believe that nail art should be ‘art for the heart’ - something conversaƟ onal, unique and precious. Tel: 6834 3193

www.visitpact.com

FRED LIVES HERE

The 1,800 square foot space in which Fred Lives Here inhabits is bursƟ ng with a funkycollecƟ on of furniture and home accessories. There’s an eclecƟ c mix of wares here, including reproducƟ ons of modern classics, house-brand lighƟ ng and furnishings, as well as home accessories from global design houses such as Seleƫ , Ibride, Ohh Deer and Lucky Boy Sunday. You’ll take home something extra special if you’re lucky enough to score a one-of-a-kind piece created by one of their arƟ st collaborators.

If you sƟ ll can’t fi nd anything that strikes your fancy, these creaƟ ve folk can customize any piece of furniture that you dream up. +65 6634 3733

KILLARI

Killari jewelry is exoƟ c, vivacious and bohemian with a touch of glamour – much like its founder, Sofi a Villacis. She travels the world in search of the most gorgeous semiprecious stones and minerals, such as ocean jaspers from Madagascar, turquoise


Clockwise from top leŌ : Kilo, Code Deco, Killari, Pact + Lim, Kiyone + Lim, Fred lives here, siŌ , SPUR Hauswerks.

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fitsAway from the city’s well-known m alls and shopping plazas there is growing trend in Singapore for more creative bespoke stores and boutiques, offering independent or lesser-known labels to the discerning few. One of these shops is Septième Largeur, located in China Town in the back of a converted shop-house on Pickering Street.

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SepƟ ème Largeur is a relaƟ vely new brand of quality men’s shoes which originates in Paris. Set up by Marco Fernandez and Mathieu Preiss, an uncle/nephew team, the brand was set up in 2009, oī ering both a tradiƟ onal range of handmade classic men’s shoes and the opportunity for customers to create their own paƟ na fi nish. With Marco uƟ lizing his years of experience in the shoe industry to design and produce the shoes, Mathieu adds his arƟ sƟ c touch to set them apart from the norm with his repertoire of bold and colourful paƟ nas.

In December 2013, SepƟ ème Largeur was brought to Singapore by business partners Lucan Tan and Jacky Ye, both fashion enthusiasts with a love for quality shoes. Their bouƟ que is a comfortable masculine space which feels more like a living room in a designer home, or the private room in a Saville Row tailor, than a retail space – there’s jazz on the stereo, an espresso machine on hand and a selecƟ on of single malts on the table. The shoes are, of course, also on display but appear more like works of art than everyday footwear, which is exactly what they are. We asked Lucas what made him give up a career in the city and delve into the world of men’s fashion.

How did you get into the shoe business? Do you have a background in fashion?Prior to starƟ ng this company, I worked in the fi nancial sector for around six years. However my passion for shoes, and men’s fashion in general, led me to change paths. I thought there was a need to bring smaller labels to Asia that oī er excepƟ onal quality but are not as well known and so are very good value for money. This is what resulted in me being involved in bringing SepƟ ème Largeur to Singapore.

How has the Singapore fashion scene developed in the past fi ve years? What did you think it was lacking?Singapore has always been one of the major fashion capitals in Asia. Our malls have been predominantly conquered by women’s fashion brands, with only the odd bouƟ que focusing on men’s fashion. Consumers in Singapore have not really been exposed to lesser-known brands that provide equally good, if not beƩ er, quality products at an aī ordable price point.

What do you think is special about the SepƟ ème Largeur brand?SepƟ ème Largeur, considering its relaƟ vely young heritage, has a wealth of experƟ se and technical know-how from its founder, Marcos Fernandez. It oī ers an extensive classic range of shoes, with a variety of lasts to cater to the varying feet-shape of its customers. It also provides consumers with the possibility

of customizing their own coloured shoes through the art of paƟ na. To top it all oī , all of SL’s shoes are decently priced – the classic collecƟ on trades at S$630/S$680 with the paƟ na collecƟ on at S$750/S$800.

What are your main aims with opening the shop in Singapore?Having SL in Singapore allows me to control our quality of service and ensure that every pair of paƟ na shoes is carefully done to our client’s expectaƟ ons. As Singapore is SL’s fi rst stop in Asia, I want to create a strong quality of service, with the right knowledge and ability to communicate the right informaƟ on to every client. This will ensure that we have a strong culture within the company before we even consider expanding overseas.

How would you describe the shopping experience at SL on Pickering? How does it diī er from a department store?As consumers get more discerning, they demand something extra and diī erent. The locaƟ on of SL is tucked away in a row of shop-houses in the heart of the CBD. Clients can expect an extremely personalized and comfortable experience while in our bouƟ que. Even during busier periods like lunch-hours or aŌ er work, the shop’s design allows for comfort and privacy, with high

levels of personalized service.

How does the local market compare with the market in Europe when considering invesƟ ng in a quality pair of shoes?All too oŌ en we have been exposed to luxury brands and fashion houses without having specialized retailers, so we are expected to pay a premium due to branding. In Europe, with the presence of numerous local and lesser-known brands, consumers have been spoilt for choice. In Europe, a quality pair of shoes would cost anything between S$500 and S$1,000 while in Singapore, consumers are generally not able to pick anything up for less than S$1000.

What do you do diī erently at SL? What is the appeal of paƟ nas?Apart from our classic collecƟ on, we also do custom paƟ na for our clients. PaƟ na is the art of hand-dyeing a pair of shoes from raw leather. We are able to do a wide variety of colours and designs. As we say to our clients, we can go as far as clients can imagine!

Should every man own a pair of paƟ na shoes? How creaƟ ve can customers get when requesƟ ng paƟ nas?PaƟ na shoes are not for every individual. Most men are comfortable with classic shoes so we advise clients that they should start oī with a classic pair from our collecƟ on (as they would defi nitely get more mileage out of the shoes). Of course, for shoes lovers, paƟ na shoes are a great way to enhance their shoe collecƟ on. They can now own almost every colour imaginable, without bursƟ ng the bank! We have done a couple of paƟ nas where clients request for two or even three tones on a single pair.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?I personally own around 15 pairs of shoes. Most of my shoes were purchased from my overseas travels, as I prefer not to buy shoes from fashion houses. However, now that I have brought SL into Singapore, I’m on my 7th

pair of shoes in less than a year!

What is there to look forward to next year?In 2015 we are looking to expand our product range to include small leather goods such as wallets and cardholders, with special made-to-order services for our clients. As the interest in our shoes increases, we hope it’s going to be an exciƟ ng year!

LeŌ , clockwise from top: A pair of paƟ nas; Marco Fernandez and Mathieu Preiss; the

classics; purple haze; shop display; Lucas Tan outside the shop. Above: Lucas working on

a PaƟ na

For more informaƟ on:3 Pickering Street, 01-16. Tel: 6438 7418, www.sepƟ emelargeur.com.sg


FASHION

The Company

How did the four of you meet and come together to form IGC?

The four of us worked together for several years. We leŌ the company at diī erent points in our lives, each to pursue diī erent interests, but met up oŌ en aŌ er. Over one of our many casual coī ee sessions, the idea of creaƟ ng a line together popped up and we jumped on it.

Co-founded by four friends in December 2012, In Good Company (IGC) designs modern classics with a twist, redefining everyday essentials. IGC’s aesthetic features clean silhouettes with a blend of relaxed tailoring and surprising details. Signature structuring and draping form the character of all IGC collections, modernising classic pieces so they can be worn again and again, interchangeably with your existing wardrobe.

The good company behind this clever fashion brand is Designer Sven Tan, 35; Designer Kane Tan, 32; Managing Director of Operations Julene Aw, 37; and Managing Director of Sales &Marketing Jaclyn Teo, 36.

The spirit of IGC is about being in excellent companionship with like-minded people; whether at work, at home or on the go. The IGC team enjoys collaborating with creative businesses and artists who have unique and uncommon visions, the likes of which include pattern artist / designer Kuanth, beauty apothecary Mmerci Encore, artisanal perfumer Code Deco, leather crafters Hoiming and jeweler Argentum.

NOW! Singapore caught up with the IGC team to ask them a few questions about good fashion and good friendship.

Homegrown label In Good Company keeps Singaporeans of all generaƟ ons fashionable in infi nitely wearable everyday pieces. You Keep

Text by Jennifer DenbitzPhotos courtesy of IGC


Talk to us a bit about the trench as an inspiraƟ on for Capsule 5. It’s such an iconic piece in other markets but rarely seen in rainy Singapore.

Modernising classic pieces has always been a big infl uence in our design process. The idea for the Trench was to add a uƟ litarian vibe to tailored pieces for this capsule, while sƟ ll retaining its pracƟ cality for Singapore’s climate and sartorial culture. We tend not to layer a lot even when it rains. We decided to introduce a water-resistant coƩ on garbardine and rework some classic trench details into this – details like inverted vents, double lapels, pocket details – these were also adapted onto shirƟ ngs, shorts and light-weight jackets, pieces that people fi nd easier to incorporate into their everyday wardrobe.

What would you say are some Ɵ ps for women interested in wearing boxier styles and layering items yet sƟ ll hoping to maintain a sexy, feminine silhoueƩ e?

Geƫ ng the right proporƟ on and fi t is important when experimenƟ ng with boxier styles. Our basic rule of thumb is if it’s boxy on top, balance it with a streamlined fi Ʃ ed boƩ om, and vice versa. The trick is to keep layering simple, playing with lines and lengths, not bulk. We don’t believe the hourglass silhoueƩ e is the only “sexy” shape, nor do we believe one has to be “sexy” in order to be feminine or the other way around. Strength and confi dence are much sexier than a parƟ cular silhoueƩ e.

Your Mini Me colors are so fresh yet sophisƟ cated. What has been the inspiraƟ on behind the colour used for Mini Me?

Our customers are key in determining the

colour paleƩ e, fabric and make of every capsule. Our goal is to capture the eye of our audience and help them dress eī ortlessly through considered design. We don’t follow trends or internaƟ onal seasons – we follow our customers. The trick is to give them what they want but also to surprise them with certain new details, unique colours or a refreshed style.

We consider each piece of the collecƟ on as a group, how it fi ts with individual styles and how it looks on the body. This rule holds true for both the adult ready-to-wear and our Mini Me collecƟ ons. That’s the idea of Mini Me – it’s miniature versions of the adult line – to be seen as complimentary pieces rather than a separate collecƟ on.

How did you decide to move into boyswear as part of Mini Me and what are some of the hallmarks of those pieces?

The idea came aŌ er working together on two successful collecƟ ons with mulƟ -label store Kids21 for girls aged 3-10. Kids21 told us we were limiƟ ng ourselves – that their customers were requesƟ ng IGC for boys, too. We designed a new collecƟ on for boys, exclusively sold at Kids21 Paragon and through their webstore. The boys’ collecƟ on oī ers perennial modern staples for boys aged 3-10 features original prints designed by our oŌ collaborator Kuanth.

What’s been the most unexpected part of your journey / business so far?

It’s been watching our customer profi le evolve across the generaƟ ons. IGC is defi ned as an accessible brand by its design rather than its price point. We wanted to be the label that people could wear easily but stylishly,

without falling into the trap of fast fashion price wars or inaccessible luxury labels. This ideal was largely achieved by reaching out to all types of women of diī erent age groups. Our customers range from women in their 20s to their 60s. We have a customer who shops with us regularly for herself, her seven-year-old daughter and her mum in her 60s. It’s so heartening to see IGC dressing three generaƟ ons of women in one go!

What are some of the factors that help you nail the concept of everyday wearability?

For us, it’s most important that IGC is accessible to everyone in terms of style, quality and aī ordability. From the beginning we wanted IGC to create everyday essenƟ als: interchangeable pieces that supply a variety of fresh yet Ɵ meless looks. As a team, our diverse personaliƟ es and strengths bring diī erent insights to the creaƟ ve process. We are two men with diī erent but complementary design sensibiliƟ es; two women who like fussfree but stylish clothes; four people who want to make well-designed pieces that go the extra mile to generate 10 diī erent looks from one piece; and one parent of two who understands the importance of speed dressing and easy-laundry in keeping a sane household. All of us believe the modern wardrobe shouldn’t be complicated to wear. It should be easy to care for, aī ordable and honest, of good quality materials diī erent from those found in fast fashion.

If you could pick a city in the world where your designs would feel most at home — fi t most organically into the style and scene — what would it be?

It will always be Singapore, where home truly is.


ARTS

Part of Paresh Maity’s Dream house. MysƟ c Abode: An InstallaƟ on of Bells, 2014.


The World’s a stage :

An Art Stageby Gillian Beal

T here’s a lot of talk these days about there being too many art fairs in Singapore what with the Aī ordable Art Fair (now twice a year), the newly revamped and

re-launched Singapore Art Fair, the Bank Art Fair and a host of smaller events raising their heads above Singapore’s newly-painted art parapet. But whether that’s the case, or not, the biggest and brashest of them all is Art Stage Singapore and it’s back in town.

Now in its fi Ō h year, the four-day fair (fi ve if you include the exclusive VIP Vernissage) is billed as the ‘fl agship contemporary art fair in Southeast Asia’ and this year will feature 135 galleries from 29 countries. In addiƟ on, there will be four art plaƞ orms, including the returning Southeast Asia plaƞ orm, as

well as the newly-launched Russia, Video and Modern plaƞ orms. These are designed to present art projects that foster a greater understanding of the context from which arƟ sts develop.

As usual, there will be a strong showing of Asia-based galleries, with around 70 percent of the galleries coming from the region, while 34 are Singapore based. What this means for visitors is that there is a strong Asian focus and the opportunity to see some of the region’s best art, all under one roof – as well as work from new and emerging arƟ sts.

However, it doesn’t mean that artists and galleries from other parts of the world will be absent. International galleries such as

London’s White Cube Gallery and Hong Kong’s Galerie Perrotin will be making their presence felt again, while 49 new galleries will debut this year, including top galleries from the USA, China, Japan, Israel and even Uruguay.

There will be a series of talks, artist events and some interesting public art projects, including a performance from world-renowned London-based art duo Gilbert and George; a large public sculpture from the carver of the callipygous, Fernand Botero, and an appearance by Japanese artist Hiroshi Senju. Here’s our round up of what’s not to be missed.

TitarubiIMAGO MUNDI

201324k Gold plated nutmegs, gold leafs on book, burned wood, stainless steel and

globe213 x 101 x 80 cm

Presented by Michael Janssen Berlin, Singapore

PUBLIC ARTSeveral artworks will be exhibited in the fair’s public areas, promising visitors arƟ sƟ c encounters beyond the exhibiƟ on booths and curated plaƞ orms. The installaƟ on, Contours of a Rich Manoeuvre, by Singaporean arƟ st Suzann Victor, will see several large red chandeliers suspended from the ceiling, creaƟ ng an ethereal shadow and light display. Perennial favourite Columbian arƟ st Fernando Botero will be showing a monumental sculpture, Standing Woman, at the entrance hall, while the work of Portuguese arƟ st Joana Vasconcelos and Indonesian arƟ st Titarubi will be presented along the aisles. Gilbert & George, known for their controversial photo-based collages, have agreed to create fi ve large-scale artworks for the fair, (their work will also be shown by ARDNT gallery) and they are rumoured to be planning a performance.

THE PLATFORMSSoutheast Asian art will be showcased in a massive 1,000 sqm of space. Curated by Singaporean Khim Ong, the exhibition entitled ‘Eagles Fly, Sheep Flock:

Biographical Imprints” will feature artworks by around 15 emerging and established artists from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Video art, popular with the art world’s

curators and museums but less so with the public, will be featured for the first time in a sizeable space – giving viewers the opportunity to learn more about this art form. Curated by Paul Greenaway of Gag Projects, Australia, the over 40 works will include work by Hiroko Okada from Japan, Myrian Mechita from France and Xu Wenkai from China.

The Multimedia Museum Moscow’s Olga Sviblova will curate the Russian platform, another innovation at this year’s fair. (A large part of Russia is in Asia after all). The aim is to introduce edgy, contemporary art from Russia to an Asian audience and encourage an open dialogue between these new centres of artistic creation.

And perhaps in a nod to the ever-popular (particularly at auction) European ‘Modern’ art movement, works by western masters such as Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso will be shown side-by-side with Asian artists


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Suzann VictorThe swing of a chandelierContours of a Rich Manoeuvre SeriesImage Courtesy of Andreas Kepplinger

including K K Hebbar, Ram Kumar, F N Souza and Zao Wou-Ki. The fair is working with the French Pinacotheque de Paris for this segment, which does seem a little out of place with the rest of the artistic line-up.

ART WEEKIn past years, a series of events that hang on the coat tails of Art Stage have been staged, and the Singapore Tourism Board and the National Arts Council have grouped them together this year and launched them as Art Week. So if you have any energy left from a trawl through the many aisles of the MBS convention centre, go for a visit to Art After Dark @ Gillman Barracks. An outdoor party set against the new shows premiered by the galleries provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy their diverse art offerings

23 January 2015, 9 Lock Rd, 6pm till late

Art Stage Singapore will be held from 22 to 25 January 2015 at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & ConvenƟ on Centre, Level B2, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956. Tickets: $26-$64 from SisƟ c or at the venue.

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STEP 5: MOBILITY

These are more complex movements to promote joint mobility. As humans our movements are not one-dimensional, even a simple movement like walking. The mobility exercises incorporate whole body engagement, thus working on developing a strong core as well.

Here are three mobility exercises.

1. Single Leg on Folded Mata. Stand on a rolled mat. Keep hands low

on the sides.b. LiŌ right leg forward.c. Circle the leg to the back.d. ConƟ nue to circle the leg to the front.e. Repeat c-d 10 Ɵ mes.f. Repeat on the leŌ leg.

2. Pilates Roll Upa. Lie on the mat. Legs straight and arms

straight overhead.b. LiŌ your arms overhead and liŌ your

head and chest oī the mat.c. ConƟ nue to roll your spine up and

forward into a forward contracƟ on.d. From the contracƟ on posiƟ on, roll your

spine down onto the mat.e. Repeat b-d fi ve Ɵ mes.

3. Pilates Sawa. Sit on the mat with legs straight and feet fl exed. Legs are a mat width apart.

b. Reach your arms to the sides.c. Rotate your spine to the right and reach

the leŌ hand towards your right foot.d. Roll your spine up and rotate to centre.e. Repeat steps c and d to the leŌ .f. Repeat the sequence 5 Ɵ mes.

The above exercises can be done daily, as they are not high impact.

You can read more about the Five Steps to Mobility Fitness in my upcoming book, Born to Move. You can also fi nd similar exercises at www.pilatesdaily.net.

STEP 4: STRENGTHENING

Select strengthening exercises to target weak muscles to correct imbalances. For example, the muscles at the back, from the spine to the buƩ ocks, are generally weak for many people due to OS at the computer.

Here are three strengthening exercises.

1. Upper Backa. Lie face down, with elbows bent 90

degrees.b. LiŌ both elbows and palms oī the mat.c. Hold for 10-20 seconds.

2. Pilates Swana. Lie face down on the mat with elbows

bent close to the body.b. LiŌ your spine oī the fl oor starƟ ng with

your head, upper spine.c. You can liŌ unƟ l your elbow is almost

straight as long as you don’t feel discomfort or pain in the lower back.

d. Then lower your spine to the fl oor.e. Repeat fi ve Ɵ mes.

3. Single Leg Squata. Sit on a low stool or box. Straighten leŌ

leg oī the ground.b. Come up to standing onto your right foot,

while keeping the leŌ leg oī the fl oor.c. Sit down again without allowing your leŌ

foot to touch the fl oor.�Ǥ�Repeat 10 Ɵ mes.�Ǥ�Repeat on the leŌ leg.

For more informaƟ on, contact [email protected], www.pilatesbodytree.com

SWAN SINGLE LEG SQUAT

UPPER BACK

SINGLE LEG ON FOLDED MAT

ROLL UP

PILATES SAW


SHOPPING

Pride ofplace

By: Marisse Gabrielle Reyes


For an off-kilter shopping experience, visit multi-concept retail space, PACT. It’s a museum of what’s hot and desirable - and everything’s for sale.

A collective of eight young design-centric brands occupy this industrial space, designed by Teruhiro Yanagihara, in the otherwise ordinary Orchard Central. The medley of brands and services peddled at this capacious 7,500 square foot space come from different design perspectives, but share a penchant for the cool and the hip.

Through the store’s mixed bag of offerings, PACT aspires to “change the local retail landscape by challenging and reinventing traditional notions of retail in Singapore.”

Trendy hip cafe and bar, Kilo, found a second home at PACT and is joined by minimalistic menswear label (sifr), exotic artisanal fragrances (Code Deco), semiprecious jewellery (Killari), thoughtful lifestyle products (SPUR Hauswerks), trendy furnishings (Fred Lives Here), Japanese hair salon (pact + LIM), and Japanese nail salon (kiyone + LIM).

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EMERGENCIES

Airport InformaƟ on+65 6595 6868Ambulance and Fire 995Police999 (for emergency only)Police Hotline1800 225 0000 Traĸ c Police+6547 0000

ATTRACTIONS & AMUSEMENT PARKs Army Museum Of Singapore520 Upper Jurong RoadSingapore 638367Ph. +65 6668 0338E: [email protected]

ArtScience Museum 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Ph. +65 6688 8888 marinabaysands.com/museum.html

Asian CivilisaƟ ons Museum1 Empress Place, Singapore 059199Ph. +65 6332 7798acm.org.sg

Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 Ph. +65 6828 8377 esplanade.com

Faber Peak Singapore 109 Mount Faber Road, Faber Peak,Singapore 099203 Ph. +65 6270 8855 faberpeaksingapore.com

Fuk Tak Chi Museum76 Telok Ayer Street, Far East SquareSingapore 048464Ph. +65 6532 7868

Gardens by The Bay 18 Marina Gardens Drive,

Singapore 018953 Ph. +65 6420 6848 gardensbythebay.com.sg

Haw Par Villa262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628Ph. +65 6872 2780

Ifl y43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01Singapore 099010Ph. +65 6571 0000ifl ysingapore.com

Images of Singapore LIVE40 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099700Ph. +65 6736 8672sentosa.com.sg

Kong Hiap Memorial Museum17-19 Kim Yam RoadSingapore 239329Ph. +65 6737 2630 E: [email protected]

Land Transport GalleryNo 1 Hampshire RoadBlock 1 Level 1, Singapore 219428Ph. +65 6396 2550E: [email protected]

Marina Barrage8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951Ph. +65 6514 5959

Memories At Old Ford Factory351 Upper Bukit Timah RoadSingapore 588192Ph. +65 6462 6724moī .nas.sg

Mint Museum Of Toys26 Seah StreetSingapore 188382Ph. +65 6339 0660emint.com NaƟ onal Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road,

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

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

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

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

Resorts World™ Sentosa39 ArƟ 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 Raŋ 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

UlƟ mate Drive1 Bay Front AvenueSingapore 018971Ph. +65 6688 7997ulƟ 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 interesƟ ng local brands and some of the city’s best restaurants & bars.


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

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

BARS, CLUBS AND PUBS 1-AlƟ tude 61/62/RooŌ op One Raŋ es Place Singapore 048616 Ph. +65 6438 0410 E: reservaƟ ons@1-alƟ tude.com 1-alƟ 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

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

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

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

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

BiƩ ers & Love36 North Canal RoadSingapore 059292Ph. +65 6438 1836www.biƩ 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 Raŋ 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 Oĸ 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 RooŌ 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 RooŌ 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

ManhaƩ an2/F The Regent Singapore1 Cuscaden Road

Ph. +65 6725 3377facebook.com/manhaƩ 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 LiƩ 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 Cuŋ ink Club 6 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089262 E: info@thecuŋ inkclub.com thecuŋ inkclub.com

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

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

Timbre @ The SubstaƟ on45 Armenian Street Singapore 179936Ph. +65 6338 8030Ɵ 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@40handscoī ee.com40handscoī ee.com

ArƟ choke Café + BarSclupture Square, 161 Middle RoadPh. +65 6336 6949arƟ choke.com.sg

Caī e Pralet17 Eng Hoon Street #01-04Singapore 169767Ph. +65 6223 5595E: caī epralet@creaƟ veculinaire.comcreaƟ veculinaire.com

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

Common Man Coī ee Raosters22 MarƟ n Road, Singapore 239058Ph. +65 6836 4695commonmancoī eeroasters.com

Dutch Colony Coī 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 JuncƟ 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 Raŋ 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 BalesƟ er 360, BalesƟ er Road, Shaw Plaza, #04-04, Singapore 329783 Shaw Theatres Bugis 200, Victoria Street, #04-02, Bugis JuncƟ 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 LoŌ 116 Middle Road #03-01 ICB Enterprice House Singapore 188972 Ph. +65 6443 6221 E: enquiries@artloŌ .com.sg artloŌ .com.sg Camp Challenge Pte Ltd 8 Admiralty Road East Singapore 759991 Ph. +65 6257 4427 E: [email protected] camp-challenge.com Centre for RoboƟ 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 Raŋ 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 ArƟ st Bukit Timah Shopping Centre #11-02, Singapore 588179 Ph. +65 6463 6690 E: Enquiry@TheEscapeArƟ st.sg theescapearƟ st.sg The Escape ArƟ st 52A Prinsep Street #01-01 Singapore 188683 Ph. +65 6883 1540 E: Enquiry@TheEscapeArƟ st.sg theescapearƟ st.sg


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

NaƟ 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

cu lt u r e & he r i tage Grassroots Heritage Centre70 South Buona Vista RoadPh. +65 6474 4241nacli.pa.gov.sg

pe r anakan cu lt u r e NUS Baba House157 Neil Rd Singapore 088883Ph. +65 6227 5731E: [email protected]/museum/baba

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

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

cu lt u r e CHINESE CULTURE

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

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

Thekchen Choling2 BeaƩ 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 oī Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 619795

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

MALAY CULTURE SHOPPING

Jamal Kazura AromaƟ 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 FaƟ 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 238065sƩ 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 Oĸ 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 AscoƩ Raŋ es Place Singapore2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247Ph. +65 6577 1688 the-ascoƩ .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 DorseƩ Singapore 333 New Bridge Road Singapore 088765 Ph. +65 6678 8333 dorseƩ 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 FesƟ ve HotelResorts World Sentosa - FesƟ ve Hotel, 8 Sentosa GatewaySentosa Island, Singapore 098269 Ph. +65 6577 8888www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/HotelsAndSpa/FesƟ 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 ScoƩ 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 HyaƩ Singapore 10 ScoƩ s RoadSingapore 228211 Ph. +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyaƩ .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 InterConƟ nental Singapore 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966 Ph. +65 6338 7600 interconƟ nental.com/singapore Klapsons, The BouƟ 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 Raŋ 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 Raŋ 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 MajesƟ c Hotel 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089845 Ph. +65 6511 4700 newmajesƟ 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 Raŋ 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 Raŋ es Hotel, Singapore 1 Beach Road Singapore 189673 Ph. +65 6337 1886 singapore-raŋ es.raŋ 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 ScoƩ s 25 ScoƩ 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 ScoƩ 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 MarrioƩ Hotel 320 Orchard Road Singapore 238865 Ph. +65 6735 5800 marrioƩ .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 Raŋ es Avenue Singapore 039799 Ph. +65 6337 8888 ritzcarlton.com/en/ProperƟ 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 WesƟ n Singapore 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2Singapore 018961 Ph. +65 6922 6888 thewesƟ 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 #01-65EclecƟ 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) BouƟ 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, Raŋ 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) Raŋ 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 ScoƩ - Blackhall) CODA Co., ScoƩ s Square, #02-03 Ph. +65 9617 7157 E: [email protected] www.dzojchen.com EDGE OF EMBER (LyneƩ 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) FiŌ 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 ScoƩ 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 FaƩ & 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 Raŋ es Hotel Arcade, #02-08 328 North Bridge Road Ph. +65 6224 5501 E: [email protected] frontrowsingapore.com GG<5 (Monique Seow) Raŋ 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 Raŋ es Hotel Arcade, #02-09 (Stockist) TANGS Orchard, Level 2Ph. +65 6475 0298 (Press/Media) E: [email protected] K BY KEVIN SEAH (Kevin Seah) FiŌ 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 TyrwhiƩ 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, Raŋ 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 JuncƟ 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 raŋ es boulevard, Unit 02-323, Marina Square, Singapore 039594Ph. +65 6337 3726nicholasnic.com ONG SHUNMUGAM (Priscilla Shunmugam) Hong Leong Building B1-36 16 Raŋ 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 JuncƟ 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@ł benjamin.comwww.raoul.com RECKLESS ERICKA (AŌ 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 Raŋ 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, #B3-37Raŋ ess City Shopping Centre, #03-26Ph. +65 6509 8128; 6338 9011 www.facebook/wombsingapore ZARDOZE Robinsons Orchardlevel 2 RobinsonsRaŋ es City, level 2Ph. +65 6532 3262 www.zardoze.com

MALLS 313@somerset 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895313somerset.com.sg Bugis JuncƟ on 200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021 Ph. +65 6557 6557 bugisjuncƟ 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 FesƟ 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 Raŋ es Boulevard Singapore 039594Ph. +65 6339 8787 marinasquare.com.sg Milenia Walk 9 Raŋ 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 Raŋ es City Shopping Centre 252 North Bridge Road Singapore 179101 Ph. +65 6318 0238 raŋ escity.com.sg ScoƩ s Square 6 ScoƩ s Road, Singapore 228209Ph. +65 6235 0575 scoƩ 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 Raŋ 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 MarƟ 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 ScoƩ s)25 ScoƩ 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 DorseƩ 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 Raŋ es Blvd, SingaporePh. +65 6826 8240panpacifi c.com

Hua Ting Restaurant442 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238879Ph. +65 6739 6666E: huaƟ [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 ScoƩ 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 Raŋ 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 Raŋ es Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1SingaporePh. +65 6535 6006sichuandouhua.com

Straits Kitchen10 ScoƩ s RD, Grand HyaƩ SingaporeSingapore 228211Ph. +65 6738 1234singapore.grand.hyaƩ restaurants.com

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

Summer Pavilion7 Raŋ 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 Cliī 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 ScoƩ 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@Ɵ anƟ anchickenrice.comƟ anƟ 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: yanƟ [email protected]Ɵ 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 Raŋ 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 PrisƟ ne 6 ScoƩ s Road, #03-04 ScoƩ 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

MajesƟ c RestaurantNew MajesƟ c Hotel31-37 Bukit Pasoh RoadSingapore 089845Ph. +65 6511 4718E: restaurant@newmajesƟ chotel.comrestaurantmajesƟ c.com

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

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

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

Peach Blossoms 6 Raŋ 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 ScoƩ 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 raŋ 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’OpereƩ a78 Boat Qua, Singapore 049866Ph. +65 6438 2482opereƩ 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 ScoƩ 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-AlƟ tude62/F One Raŋ es Place

1 Raŋ es PlacePh. +65 6438 04101-alƟ 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 Cliī 2 Bukit Mnais Road, Sentosa, Singapore 099891 Ph. +65 6371 1425 thecliī .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 ScoƩ s Road, Shaw Centre, #02-12 Singapore 228208 Ph. +65 6733 7763 facebook.com/bistroduvin

Bistro PeƟ t Salut#01-54, 44 Jalan Merah SagaSingapore 278116Ph. +65 6474 9788aupeƟ 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 Cliī ord 80 Collyer Quay The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore 049326 Ph. +65 6597 5288fullertonbayhotel.com/dining/the-cliī ord-pier


CocoƩ e1/F Wanderlust, 2 Dickson RoadPh. +65 6298 1188restaurantcocoƩ 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: reservaƟ [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 CanƟ ne By Bruno Menard8 Marina View#01-01 Asia Square Tower 1SingaporePh. +65 6690 7567lacanƟ 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 BaƟ gnolles2 Gemmill LanePh. +65 6438 3913obaƟ 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: reservaƟ [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 Raŋ 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 Raŋ 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 ScoƩ 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

KarƟ 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 InternaƟ 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 Raŋ es Boulevard, Singapore 039594 Ph. +65 6845 1111/2 aquamarine.sg

Bacchanalia Singapore 23A Coleman Street,Singapore 179806 Ph. +65 6509 1453 E: reservaƟ [email protected] bacchanalia.asia BARstop 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Oĸ ce #81-02 Ph. +65 6834 1128 BarƟ ni Kitchen 29 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069624Ph. +65 6220 0629 E: info@barƟ ni.com.sg barƟ ni.com.sg BarƟ ni Keong Saik 21 Keong Saik Road,Singapore 089128 Ph. +65 6223 1334 E: info@barƟ 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 ScoƩ s Road, Royal Plaza on ScoƩ s Singapore 228220 Ph. +65 6589 7799 carouselbuī et.com.sg

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

CM - PB (Contemporary MelƟ 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@wesƟ n.comthewesƟ 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 Raŋ 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 NaƟ 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 ScoƩ 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 ScoƩ s Road, #02-10 Shaw Centre

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

Les Amis1 ScoƩ 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 1886raŋ 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 ScoƩ s Road, Grand HyaƩ Singapore Hotel, Singapore 228211Ph. +65 6732 1234singapore.grand.hyaƩ restaurants.com

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

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

Nassim Hill 56 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Post Oĸ 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@pƩ headfolk.com pƩ 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 ScoƩ 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, AscoƩ Raŋ 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 2217Ɵ 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 scoƩ s Road, Singapore 228224 Ph. +65 6733 0209 scoƩ s29.com/buonaterra/contactus.html Burlamacco Ristorante 77 Amoy ST, Singapore 069896 Ph. +65 6220 1763 burlamacco.com.sg Caī 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 ScoƩ 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

FraƟ ni La TraƩ oria 10 Greenwood Avenue Hillcrest Park Singapore 289201 Ph. +65 64682868 E: info@fraƟ nilatraƩ oria.com fraƟ nilatraƩ 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]

GaƩ opardo34/36 Tras Street, Singapore 079026Ph. +65 6338 5498; 9325 8843E: reservaƟ ons@gaƩ opardo.com.sggaƩ 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: reservaƟ [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 & RooŌ op Bar1 Fullerton SquareSingapore 049178Ph. +65 6733 8388fullertonhotel.com

NoƟ Restaurant & Bar54 Club StSingapore 069431Ph. +65 6222 0089facebook.com/noƟ asia

OƩ o Locanda32 Maxwell Road #01-03Singapore 069115Ph. +65 6224 0978oƩ olocanda.com.sg

OƩ o Ristorante28 Maxwell RD#01-02 Red Dot Traĸ c BLDGSingaporePh. +65 6227 6819oƩ oristorante.com.sg

Pepenero14 Stanley StreetPh. +65 6222 5808pepenero.sg

PonƟ 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: reservaƟ [email protected] senso.sg

Sopra Cucina & Bar#01-02 Pan Pacifi c Orchard10 Claymore RoadPh. +65 6737 3253sopracucina.com

TraƩ oria Nonna Lina61 Cantonment RoadPh. +65 6222 0930nonnalina.sg

Zaī eranoOcean Financial Centre, Level 43, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315Ph. +65 6509 1488 E: info@zaī erano.sgzaī 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 Raŋ 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 ScoƩ s Road, Singapore 228224Ph. +65 6733 5251scoƩ 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, Raŋ 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 ScoƩ s Road, #02-02 ScoƩ 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 Raŋ 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 MountbaƩ en Road/ Old Airport JuncƟ on)Opposite MountbaƩ en MRTPh. +65 6344 7722longbeachseafood.com.sg

Long Beach IMMLevel 3, Next to RooŌ 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 Raŋ 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: reservaƟ [email protected]

MajesƟ c Bay Seafood Restaurant18 Marina Gardens DR#01-10 Gardens By The BaySingapore 018953Ph. +65 6604 6604E: reservaƟ ons@majesƟ cbay.sgmajesƟ 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 InternaƟ onal Market & Restaurant902 East Coast Parkway, Block A #01-01 Big Splash, Singapore Ph. +65 6345 1211/2lobster.com.sg

Seafood Paradise, Singapore Flyer30 Raŋ 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 LiƩ le Spanish Place619 Bukit Timah RoadPh. +65 6463 2810myliƩ 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 Raŋ es City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge RoadPh. +65 6837 0995salƩ apas.com

UNATapas, 1 Rochester ParkPh. +65 6773 0070una.sg

THAI

Folks CollecƟ ve#01-25 China Square CentralPh. +65 6536 6739folkscollecƟ 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 InternaƟ 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 BouƟ que 86 Club Street, Singapore, Singapore 069454 Ph. +65 6221 2897 anabouƟ ques.com

AnƟ podean27A Lorong MambongPh. +65 6463 7336E: enquiries@anƟ podeanshop.comanƟ 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 BouƟ 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 LiƩ le Dröm StoreSota (School Of The Arts)1 Zubir Said Rd., Singapore 227968Ph. +65 6884 4651, theliƩ 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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The South Beach 30 Beach Road Singapore 189763 +65 6818 1888 www.southbeach-sb.com

The hotel is part of a mixed-use contemporary and ecological development – South Beach, which comprises an area of over 34,000m². The South Beach is located on Beach Road adjacent to the Esplanade MRT Station and conveniently connects to Suntec Singapore via an aero-bridge on the Nicoll Highway. Creative intelligence prevails with interior designs by Philippe Starck, and architecture by award-winning firm Foster + Partners and leading global firm Aedas. The South Beach aims to further promote the luxury H.I.P. (Highly Individualised Places & People) concept, trustfully elevating the lifestyle hospitality scene in the region with its charm.

The South Beach, a 654-room hotel designed by Philippe Starck, is the latest development by City Developments Limited (CDL) and IOI Corporation Berhad.

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