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| 16 February 2012, thursday |
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it's meal time!
Always wondering what you should have? Come over to Hotel Re! today and indulge in a gastronomic experience with our wide variety of choices!
 
Go Italian. How about our all time favourite, of scallop, salmon, crabstick and prawn, all tossed in black pepper sauce, try our Black Pepper Seafood Futtucine! We also have Salmon & Mushroom Linguine, coupled with sauteed onion and turkey ham stirred in cream sauce. Must try!
Local Delight. Nothing beats a bowl of pipping hot noodles after a day in the office. Think medley of mouth-watering abalone, succeulent prawns, juicy scallop and chewy rice noodles with fragant thick gravy, our signature dish, the Abalone Seafood Laksa will definitely not disappoint you!
 
Light bites. Tickle your taste buds with our Zing wings, marinated with mixed spices, served with coleslaw and fresh fruit. Alternatively, go for our Ocean Crunch Salad! A perfect combination of caesar salad, fish finger, calamari, breaded prawn and pineapple with BBQ sauce.
And they say all good things are worth sharing.. we have a piece of good news for you! Due to overwhelming demand, we have extended our promotion this February! Bring a friend, or more of course, for a good afternoon over lunch or dinner and enjoy a 1-for-1 for all Asian & Local Favourites!
Located at Pearl’s Hill, the Outram MRT station is just a stone throw away. To facilitate accessibility, we also have shuttlebus services scheduled through the day on stipulated timings. So come on down over lunch and be spoilt for choices!
Click here to find out more about the February Promotion!
*T&Cs apply.
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| 01 February 2012, Wednesday |
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Be My Valentine?
14 February, Valentines Day is a day to express love, and to celebrate the spirit of love. They say, love is in the air. Be it love of a couple, friendship or in a family, people usually put in extra effort to plan, buy gifts and make surprises, all in the name of love, to make this very day a memorable one.
So, the clock is ticking, have you got any plans yet?
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Plan a picnic. We are all tied with the everyday lives, with work and coped indoors. Why not go al fresco and enjoy this intimate occasion with simple pleasures of the nature’s beauty with your loved ones. Do a little cookout or buy off-the-racks of his or her favourite food, maybe coupled with a bottle of champange for that romance touch. Oh, don’t forget the picnic basket and the mat!
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Reel love. If time is a constraint, do a simple movie date with the latest romantic chick flick. Do a little planning, book a nice place to dine at and treat him or her to a whole day of surprises with maybe some hand-made with love items! All you need at the end of the day is a slow stroll by the Esplanade and the scenic view.. and that kiss!
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Get-Away. Escape from the buzzling town and hit a resort or set a stay-cation. Pamper yourselves with a therapeutic massage and indulge in a twosome time over a candlelight dinner. A relaxing good time is all that is necessary for a sweet Valentines Day.
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Looking for the perfect place for all of the above? Mark this day and come to Hotel Re! this Valentines Day!
Located at Pearl’s Hill, a scenic Pearl’s Hill Park is just a stone throw away. Of course, pamper them crazy with our Re!ndezvous Staycation that promises to take you on a romantic and relaxing journey filled with romantic lover’s amenities, cocktails, body massages, candlelight dinner and a romantic-comedy movie screening for a dreamy night out.
Want something effortless? Bring your date to the Re!gal Candlelight Dinner and celebrate Valentine’s Day with good food and great company for a night of romance and gourmet. Dinner also comes with red wine and a surprise Hotel Re! Valentine’s Day souvenir for remembrance of this special day. Celebrate with us this Valentine’s Day and get lost in swirls of vivacious colours and psychedelic furnishings and lose yourself in the retro era. With bold colours of lime green, hot pink, yellow, orange, purple, gold, silver and bronze vivify the corridors and the walls of the guestrooms, this Valentine’s Day will be something you will not forget with that special Hotel Re! touch.
Click here to find out more about the Valentine's Day Promotion!
*T&Cs apply.
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| 16 January 2012, Monday |
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What to do during Chinese New Year?
The origin of Chinese New Year can be traced back thousands of years. But every year, the celebrations are simple. It is always about family and good food (apart from all the festive fun & Red Packets!).
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People in most parts of the world usually associate the CNY event with Chinatown. There is no difference in Singapore where Chinatown is still the traditional place to go and centre of attraction for Chinese New Year. You can easily immerse in the entire Chinese cultural experience and the festive hustle and bustle simply by walking the streets of Chinatown. A must-do is to shop at the Festive Bazaar Street which will be crowded with many visitors especially during the CNY eve with slashed prices of CNY goodies & food items.
Located at: Chinatown
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River Hongbao 2012 lights up the modern cityscape of Marina Bay in a customary celebration of Chinese New Year. In a city where East meets West and modernity meets tradition, it is an experience that bridges the past and the present. Be awed by the beautiful fireworks, crafted lanterns and even performance by local and international groups.
Located at: The Float at Marina Bay
 
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Want to do something different and see several cultural all at one time? The grand finale for the Spring Festival or the CNY is the Chingay Parade in Singapore. In celebration of the majestic dragon year, this year’s special event in the Chingay parade is the spectacular 88m-long twin Flying Dragons, rising majestically to a height of 40m above ground. Along with a grand carnival like street parade, it will be a great closing for a fruitful year.
Located at: Esplanade
How about some good food to round up all these festivities? Come Chinese New Year, join Hotel Re! as we serve up a special selection of auspicious dishes presented in a 6-Course($438++/table) or 8-Course ($638++/table) reunion dinner specially crafted by Executive Chef William Ang. And with up to 25%* discount per table, let’s toast and start sharing stories and delicious food! With 18 days of Chinese New Year celebrations at Hotel Re!, be sure to ask about our Prosperity dishes like Yu Sheng and Pen Cai to usher in the New Year!
Click here to find out more about the CNY Promotions Hotel Re! is offering!
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| 9 December, Friday |
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Re!Gal Themed Romance
Hotel Re! presents Re!gal Themed Romance that will bring dream weddings alive and bring wedding couples closer to the dream wedding they deserve. The show will feature a an exclusive fashion show that draws inspiration from all Weddings Themes offered at Hotel Re!. Guests can expect to see lavish themed wedding gowns from Amanda Lee Weddings, gorgeous themed make up, hairdo & jewellery by The Make Up Room, Ashley Salon & Ling Jewellery and be charmed by the themed music performance by Yours Truly the afternoon away.
Date: 18 December 2011, Sunday
Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: Re!Joice Ballroom
Join us for a breathtaking afternoon at this wedding showcase and enjoy great treats and deals from Hotel Re! and our prestigious partners. The Re!gal Themed Romance Wedding Show promises an experience that is truly memorable with five exclusive themes - Retro, Enchanted Garden, Fairytale, Starry Starry Night and Oriental.
The glamorous highlights of the “Re!gal Themed Romance”:
Themed wedding gown show by Amanda Lee Weddings exclusively designed for Hotel Re! themed
weddings & themed make up, hairdo & jewellery by The Make Up Room, Ashley Salon & Ling Jewellery.
Exclusive photography & videography workshop by Substance Film & Bryan Jean Photography.
Lucky draw for all couples. Stand a chance to walk away with 2D1N stay at Hotel Re! Themed Suite,
up to $3000 worth of vouchers and Lunch, Goodie Bags, 0% Installment Plans, attractive wedding
perks & much more!
Hotel Re! officially launches Themed Weddings and the dedicated Themed Wedding micro site that specially caters to couples who wishes to have an additional zest in their wedding celebration. With five exclusive wedding themes to choose from – Oriental, Enchanted Garden, Starry Starry Night, Fairytale and Retro, we are sure one will fit you like Cinderella’s glass slipper. Boosting an exquisite selection of thematic wedding invitation cards, exclusive wedding favours, intricate floral arrangements and meticulous decoration of the ballroom, your celebration with us will be nothing short of magical.
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Oriental
Capture your most beautiful moments in the most traditional and customary settings. Oriental themed wedding takes a modern and romantic approach into the old world charm of Shanghai Tang. |
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Enchanted Garden
Enchanted Garden themed wedding promises to transport all guests into a garden encrust in the busy city. Situated at the base of Pearl’s Hill, Hotel Re! is the perfect place for an ideal “Enchanted Garden” wedding. |
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Starry Starry Night
Seal your vows amidst the starry starry night. Our outdoor marquee ballroom ensures all guests can see you being whisked away by your Prince Charming into the sparkling moonlight. |
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Fairytale
Step back into the past as Re!Joice Ballroom turns into a 60s disco hangout filled with essence of candy pop colours and psychedelic atmosphere. |
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Retro
Capture your most beautiful moments in the most traditional and customary settings. Oriental themed wedding takes a modern and romantic approach into the old world charm of Shanghai Tang. |
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Re!Joice Ballroom offers an ideal mix of indoor grandeur and outdoor serenity. The elegant Marquee Ballroom can seat up to 500 guests and it is complete with a lawn for Solemnization. Imagine an outdoor wedding in a standalone Marquee Ballroom that is air-conditioned and complete with the latest state of the art lightings and AV system, with glass panels overlooking the picturesque view and greenery of Pearl’s Hill.
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| 18 october 2011, tuesday |
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THE ENCHANTED LOVE STORY AND your happily ever after
Our Enchanted Love Story couple held a Fairytale Engagement that was the epitome of Cinderella-like Happily Ever After in our Re!Joice Ballroom.
It was the stuff fairy tales are made of, as friends and families came together to celebrate the engagement of Joseph Ong & Jolene Chong. Walking into the venue, guests were captivated by the elaborate décor, which transformed the ballroom into a castle with a blue and white medieval backdrop and a cherub fountain.
 
The pair made their grand entrance on a white horse, which was rented by the Singapore Polo Club. Inspired by Cinderella, Ms. Chong was a vision in a blue bustier ballgown and tiara as her prince, Mr Ong, gallantly led her into the ballroom. The dress code was “fairytale themed” and guests dined in romantic candlelight and were serenaded by a harpist playing Disney songs.
 
For couples who love an elaborate themed wedding but afraid of all the hassle in finding the suitable items, fairytales do come true. Come 29th October, Hotel Re! will be introducing Themed Weddings. Say goodbye to troublesome wedding planning and hello hassle-free Thematic Wedding Celebration. Experience a truly memorable wedding that is set with the tranquil atmosphere of nature and greenery yet encompassing you within another realm. Hotel Re!’s Themed Weddings transport you and your guests into a world of fantasy and romance paralleled only by fairytales.
With five exclusive wedding themes to choose from – Oriental, Enchanted Garden, Starry Starry Night, Fairytale and Retro, we are sure one will fit you like Cinderella’s glass slipper. Boosting an exquisite selection of thematic wedding invitation cards, exclusive wedding favours, intricate floral arrangements and meticulous decoration of the ballroom, your celebration with us will be nothing short of magical.
So come join us at our inaugural Regal Romance Wedding Show presented by STYLE Weddings and be charmed by weddings that live up to your wildest imagination.
Click here to RSVP.
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| 16 September 2011, Friday |
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Singapore – the shopping escapade
Singapore is the shopaholic’s paradise. The recent opening of H&M reestablishes Singapore as one of the top Shopping destinations. With Abercrombie, American Eagle & many flagship stores opening branches in this beautiful city state, Singapore is growing to become a shopaholic’s Disneyland. This week, we bring you to the road less taken and onto the streets of Singapore where locals feed their need for retail therapy.
Bugis Street
Bugis street is Singapore’s answer to Hong Kong’s iconic Mongkok Shopping area. This street is famous for carefree shopping and small eateries that are sure to make your shopping experience enjoyble. This three story shopping paradise is home to around 100 stalls selling different varieties of clothing, shoes and accessories. Feeling hot in the humid weather? Go straight to level two where its air-conditioned and have a make shift high tea at one of the cafes.
 
Thieves Market
Where “thieves brought their stolen goods to sell” or so the story goes, the rag-and-bone man now brings his collection to sell to make the extra buck. This is Singapore’s oldest flea market which has been around since the 1960s. Lined along the roads, you’ll find plenty of old clothes, shoes, toys, CDs, books amongst many other unique stuff! If you enjoy tinkling with old gadgets, this is the place to come.
 
Scape Weekly Flea Market
The latest wave of online shopping in Singapore has definitely got to be Blogshopping. Blog shops are online fashion stores set up by local fashion entrepreneurs that offer stylish clothing at a fraction of the prices of those at the malls. Weekly flea markets are held at several locations island wide that offer fashionistas a plethora of blog shops to choose from. From pre-loved items to brand new goodies, this is the place where many young shopaholics religiously frequent. Scape shopping mall organizes these flea markets often at their outdoor atrium, pop by their website to check out the upcoming fleas!
People’s Park Food Centre
Tuck quietly away from the hustle and bustle, you can find the people’s park food centre smack in the middle of famous Chinatown. Little people know that there is a hidden gem on the 2nd level of this food centre. Shops here sell cloth for made to measure dresses and suits to fashionable high street clothings and large scale personal care stores. Hungry? Just take a flight of stairs down and you will find yourself spoilt for choices of food.
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| 5 September 2011, Monday |
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What to do in Singapore?
Wondering about planning what to do or where to stay in Singapore? Fret not; we got your itinerary all covered. In this post, we show you what’s there to do in Singapore!
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Re!Fresh Wellness Centre - Massage & Rejuvenate
Pamper yourself with a massage or two. Imagine being in a relaxing environment with aromatherapy fragrance surrounding you. Shopping for a whole day and you have tired feet? Get a foot massage and relax to the soothing music that will encapsulate you into another abode. |
Hippo River Cruise – City Charm
Explore the malls, attractions and museums along the river banks during the day and revisit the river in the night for a different experience! With live commentaries on board, cruising the Singapore River |
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couldn’t be any more informative and entertaining. Tour highlights include passing by Clark Quay, Boat Quay, Esplanade, Singapore Flyer as well as the Merlion Park. Be sure to get your cameras ready for this visual feast!
Cable Car Ride @ The Jewel Box
Be charmed by the beautiful sunset onboard the brand new Singapore Cable Car cabin as the night unfolds a picturesque Singapore landscape. An unforgettable romantic experience awaits you! With large panoramic windows that offer a spectacular 360-degree bird’s eye view of the Singapore city and Sentosa Island, the night lights will welcome an extra romantic experience for you.
 
Sentosa – Fun in the Sun
Play to your heart’s content with a day trip to Sentosa. Get all set for a fulfilling day that promises laughs, thrills and fun. With 13 attractions to choose from, you can start the day with a luge ride and end it will some segway fun. Great for families and adventure junkies who love yourselves some fun in the sun!
 
Hotel Re! introduces “Themed Stays” that is sure to pamper you crazy starting 1st September! Whether you are a hopeless romantic, old school enthusiast, adventure lover or couch potato, we have the perfect stay for you. All 5 themed stay packages promises to treat you to a day of old school nostalgia, romantic alone time, reel adventure or relaxation with the activities mentioned above!
Get lost in swirls of vivacious colours and psychedelic furnishings and lose yourself in the retro era. Bold colours of lime green, hot pink, yellow, orange, purple, gold, silver and bronze vivify the corridors and the walls of the guestrooms. Silhouettes of iconic pop artistes of the “retro” era in each guestroom transport guests on a journey back to the past with that special Hotel Re! touch.
For more information, click here.
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| 5 August 2011, Friday |
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Mid-Autumn Festival
Story Behind the Festival
There are many beautiful legends about the moon in China. The most popular one tells how a goddess named Chang'e ascended to the moon. A long time ago, a terrible drought plagued the earth. Ten suns burned fiercely in the sky like smoldering volcanoes. The trees and grass were scorched. The land was cracked and parched, and rivers ran dry. Many people died of hunger and thirst. The King of Heaven sent Hou Yi down to the earth to help. When Hou Yi arrived, he took out his red bow and white arrows and shot down nine suns one after another. The weather immediately turned cooler. Heavy rains filled the rivers with fresh water and the grass and trees turned green. Life had been restored and humanity was saved.
One day, a charming young woman, Chang'e makes her way home from a stream, holding a bamboo container. A young man comes forward, asking for a drink. When she sees the red bow and white arrows hanging from his belt, Chang'e realizes that he is their savior, Hou Yi. They fell in love and soon after that, they got married. A mortal's life is limited, of course. So in order to enjoy his happy life with Chang'e forever, Hou Yi decided to look for an elixir of life. He goes to the Kunlun Mountains where the Western Queen Mother lives.
Out of respect for the good deeds the has done, the Western Queen Mother rewards Hou Yi with elixir, a fine powder made from kernels of fruit which grows on the tree of eternity. At the same time, she tells him, if you and your wife share the elixir, you will both enjoy eternal life. But if only one of you takes it, that one will ascend to Heaven and become immortal.
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Hou Yi returns home and tells his wife all that has happened and they decide to drink the elixir together on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month when the moon is full and bright.
A wicked and merciless man named Feng Meng secretly hears about their plan. He wishes Hou Yi an early death so that he can drink the elixir himeslf and become immortal. His opportunity finally arrives. One day, when the full moon is rising, Hou Yi is on his way home from hunting. Feng Meng kills him. The murderer then runs to Hou Yi's home and forces Chang'e to give him the elixir. Without hesitating, Chang'e picks up the elixir and drinks it all.
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Overcome with grief, Chang'e rushes to her dead husband's side, weeping bitterly. Soon the elixir begins to have its effect and Chang'e feels herself being lifted towards Heaven. Chang'e decides to live on the moon because it is nearest to the earth. There she lives a simple and contented life. Even though she is in Heaven, her heart remains in the world of mortals. Never did she forget the deep love she has for Hou Yi and the love she feels for the people who have shared their sadness and happiness.
Mooncakes
For generations, mooncakes have been made with sweet fillings of nuts, mashed red beans, lotus-seed paste or Chinese dates, wrapped in a pastry. Sometimes a cooked egg yolk can be found in the middle of the rich tasting dessert.
Savour this time-honoured festival with Hotel Re!’s heavenly bites this year. Traditional classics make its much-anticipated return with new flavours like Mulberry Paste with Single Yolk and Seaweed Paste for those who like their mooncakes with a modern retro twist!
Succumb to your temptations and indulge in our enticing range of snow skin mooncakes. Wrapped with delicate chilled soft snow skin, you will be pleasantly surprised by every bite of these heavenly mooncakes which comes with a choice of liqueur and non-liqueur fillings.
Traditional enchantment comes in the form of imaginative new creations that will appeal to your senses in the most delectable way.
 
The Classics Baked Skin (box of 4)
White Lotus Paste with Double Egg Yolks & Macadamia Nuts
Golden Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk
Seaweed Paste with Single Yolk
Mulberry Paste with Single Yolk
Mini Snow Skin Delights (box of 8)
White Lotus Paste with Champagne Truffle
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of white lotus paste with luxurious Champagne truffle for an indulgent treat.
Seaweed Paste with Chocolate Mint Truffle
A divine match of flavorful seaweed Paste and zesty chocolate mint will please the taste buds of every epicurean.
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May all our guests have a sweet and delightful Mid Autumn Festival!
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| 28 July 2011, Thursday |
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Singapore Foodprints
Visitors may have already heard of Singapore's reputation as a 'food paradise', with a superb range of food that is second to none. The list goes on from local delights such as carrot cake, char kway tiao as well as dough fritters. There are also the delicacies you can buy back home for family members and friends, for them to have a taste or share in one's overseas gastronomical adventures. In this blog entry, we share with you some of Singapore’s local delicacies that will leave you wanting for more.
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Bak Kwa
Bak Kwa is actually thinly sliced dried pork which are roasted to a slightly charred perfection. On the tongue, flavour shoots through when its sweetness entangles with a tinge of saltiness, creating a surprising balance together with the meat's unique texture.
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Kaya
In the Western world, there is butter and jam to accompany bread and toast. The colloquial equivalent of that in Singapore would be kaya; a coconut jam which means 'rich' in Malay, based on its golden brown colour. It can sometimes come in a slightly greener form, depending on the amount of pandan used to flavour this sweet form of fruit curd.
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Pineapple Tarts
Pineapple Tarts, like Bak Kwa, are festive treats popular during the Chinese New Year. Fancied by children and adults alike, they have two key aspects which makes them such gratifying treats - the filling, which is the pineapple jam, and the pastry that usually forms the outer layering or base.
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Heaps of egg yolk and butter are use in creating the pastry, resulting in a buttery flavour and melt-in-your-mouth sensation. It requires quite a bit of skill and practice to make the perfect pineapple tart that is not too sweet, with a delicate poise to complement the pastry.
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Kuih Lapis
Kuih lapis, is a rich layer cake formed by alternating layers created out of butter, eggs and sugar. The word 'Kuih', is a capacious term which can mean cookies, dumplings, puddings, biscuits or pastries in English. However, kuih lapis is a Peranakan dessert well-loved by the local Singaporeans.
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Soft and fragrant, kuih lapis is the product of an extremely time consuming and laborious process, which requires each and every single layer of the cake to be grilled down separately. Despite the amount of effort and hard work put in, it is still considered a very affordable delicacy in Singapore.
Remember to pack some for the plane before you regret not to!
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| 14 July 2011, Thursday |
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SINGAPORE From a different perspective – Little india
One of the places one cannot miss while in Singapore is visiting Little India. Be mesmerized by the colors & sights of what this place has to offer. Little India is marked by the iconic five-foot ways, so be prepared to jostle and be jostled, all the while dealing with Singapore's humid weather and inhaling possibly strange smells produced by the jasmine garlands and Indian spices. Watch as talented garland-makers skillfully weave flowers such as roses, marigolds and jasmines into garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, colors associated with love, peace and purity.
Looking to buy something for keepsake? There are garment shops along the stretch of Serangoon Road, selling bolts of cloth in every hue imaginable, most with elaborate gold trimming around its edges. You can opt to make a sari (traditional Indian dress comprising of three elements: a blouse, and a long bolt of cloth wrapped around the waist and then draped around the shoulder) as an unusual keepsake to bring back, or choose from a brilliant display of scarves and shawls. Be sure to pop by this little piece of treasure hidden in central Singapore.
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| 30 June 2011, Thursday |
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Shop Till You Drop
Retail therapy is a national pastime for Singaporeans – a typical stress-relieving weekend includes an afternoon of shopping along Orchard Road or around the Marina Bay. This week we bring you along the orchard road shopping belt and show you how to shop till you drop in Singapore like a local!
Orchard Road
Nearest MRT Stations: Orchard [NS22], Somerset [NS23]
Practically synonymous with shopping in Singapore, Orchard Road is Singapore's premier retail destination, a canyon of shopping malls that extends beyond sight. Each iconic mall houses an extensive selection of retail, dining and entertainment options, promising to please any taste or budget, from designer brands to fast fashion, and from posh restaurants to casual food courts.
Start your day at ION Orchard, Orchard Road's brand-new swanky and glitzy centrepiece. Towering above the streets, this striking shrine to consumerism was constructed above the Orchard MRT station, bringing together over 330 fashion and gastronomy offerings across eight levels. Check out ION Sky while you at it, located on the 55th and 56th levels at an impressive 218 metres above ground.
Cross the underground link to Wisma Atria, which caters predominantly to a younger and trendier crowd, as well as the sophisticated working woman. Then to Ngee Ann City, known by locals as “Taka”, as derived from Takashimaya Shopping Centre, which anchors the building. This is a perennial favourite among Singaporeans and an Orchard Road staple, boasting both variety and style, and houses numerous luxury boutiques.
Cross through the underpass to the other side of Orchard Road, and continue along the same direction, away from Orchard MRT Station towards Somerset MRT Station. With a name that speaks for itself, Paragon is a true mark of exclusivity and luxury on Orchard Road. Paragon has maintained a high-end personality while balancing between fashion and other lifestyle options such as furnishing, sports and fitness, health, and beauty spas.
Cross Bideford Junction to the new Mandarin Gallery (333A Orchard Road. +65 6831 6363.). The storefront, with its undulating curvaceous facade and all-glass spaces, displays established brand names that can only be found here in such glory, such as Y-3, Bread and Butter, and Mauboussin. Mandarin Gallery makes for a serene and comfortable shopping experience, with rest areas available for lounging or reading, and a concierge facility second to none.
Another recent addition to the shopping scene is 313@Somerset (313 Orchard Road. +65 6496 9313.), which is home to the multiple-storied flagship stores of the international fashion scene – an impressive 4-level Forever 21 flagship store,
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a 3-level Zara store, and a Uniqlo store deemed to be the largest in the region. There is a themed Discovery Walk dining precinct, a one-stop Food Hall for takeaways, and the largest Food Republic. This distinctive mid-market retail destination presents fashion, food and lifestyle options across 8 levels, just above Somerset MRT Station.
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| 23 June 2011, Thursday |
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Take My Breath Away
With so much to see and do, Singapore's vibrant city centre will charm and fascinate those who visit this cosmopolitan but unique metropolis. This week we bring you to some of the most picturesque locations in Singapore that promises to take your breath away.
Marina Barrage
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The newest addition to Singapore's water catchment areas, the Marina Barrage is not just an integral reservoir for Singapore but a recreational area for boating, windsurfing, kayaking, dragon-boating and other water sports. Visit the area to learn more about Singapore's efforts in water sustainability, or hang out with locals. A perfect place to have a quick picnic, go |
kite-flying or catch the lights coming up along the city skyline by night, the Marina Barrage provides an eclectic harmony between technology and design.
Padang
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Walking down Fullerton Road, you'll arrive at the Singapore Cricket Club and one corner of the Padang. The wide open field holds huge national significance, as the Padang has been the site of several National Day celebrations. When the night comes, Padang takes center stage as you will be able to see all the building lights surrounding it. |
ION Sky Observation Deck
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While Singapore has no shortage of high vantage points, the ION Sky Observation Deck will give visitors a brand new perspective of the city's skyline from Orchard Road itself. The adventure begins in high-speed elevators as visitors travel from the ION Art Gallery on the fourth floor up to the staggering two-storey observation deck on the 55th and 56th levels. The observatory tower |
occupies a 6,000 square foot space which offers an unrivaled 360-degree view from the highest point on Orchard Road. The Behold telescope located on-site will enable visitors to view the surrounding landscape with its state-of-the-art technology, bringing the heritage areas to life.
Helix Bridge
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Hailed as an engineering and architectural marvel, the Helix Bridge is fascinating and functional at the same time. Linking Marina Centre to Marina South and Marina Bay, it is an icon in its own right. To protect pedestrians from the harsh elements, canopies of fritted-glass and perforated steel mesh were incorporated in the inner spiral |
and there are five viewing platforms, vantage points from which to see the events going on at Marina Bay, as well as capture Singapore's skyline. Paintings and drawings done by children are usually exhibited along the bridge, adding a dash of colour to the gleaming silver structure.
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| 16 June 2011, Thursday |
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Singapore Trail
Different sculptures sing a different story. This week we bring you along the sculpture trail of modern Singapore and bring you the side of Singapore that has frozen with time.
The First Generation by Chong Fah Cheong
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Located next to the Fullerton Hotel, The First Generation is the apt starting point for this trail because the bronze sculpture appears to immortalise the first generation of immigrants to Singapore. No matter where they came from, all had one goal in common- to escape the harsh living conditions back at home. This sculpture was the first to be unveiled among a series of similar sculptures in December 2000.
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Fishing at the River by Chern Lian Shan
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Located in front of the Riverwalk. Before trade had become a way of life among the Original People (or Orang Laut) of Singapore, people filled their stomachs by fishing by the Singapore River. The statue brings you back in time to the pre-founding era before the Landing of Sir Stamford Raffles.
Location: In front of The Riverwalk |
Negative Mass, Harmony of the Generations by Oh Sang Wook
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This masterpiece, designed by Korean sculptor Oh Sang Wook, brings out the harmony of a tightly-knit family unit and is made of painted steel.
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Six Brushstrokes by Roy Litchtenstein
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Six brushstrokes is one unique piece of work because of the intelligent blending of the Chinese calligraphy strokes with Western bebop themes. All in all, this sculpture, made from aluminium, seeks to bring out the elements of nature in a creative manner.
Location: Roy Litchtenstein Sculpture Plaza, Millenia Singapore |
Seed Series by Han Sai Por
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The Seed Series of sculptures can be found throughout Singapore, and the National Museum of Singapore houses just a few of the many artistic seeds scattered islandwide. The seeds you see at the museum were carved from sandstone excavated from the Fort Canning Hill.
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| 9 June 2011, Thursday |
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The Good Ole' Times
Chinatown remains unfazed from time and urbanization and in many ways, unchanged from its early days. Traditions and centuries-old practices still flourish here in shophouse-lined streets with bright colored buildings. Chinatown is one of the most popular tourist attractions that many locals still love to visit.
People's Park Complex
Here you will be able to find a mind-boggling assortment of household items, electronics, jewellery, souvenirs and Chinese food and drinks. Nibble away to the ever popular local favorite snack, peanut pancake or try the special tapioca cake loved by many Singaporeans young or old.
Maxwell Food Centre
Just opposite the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, a majestic Tang dynasty-inspired temple complex, you will find the Maxwell Food Centre. Here you will be able to taste all the local delights, Fried Hokkien Noodles, Carrot Cake and Sugarcane Juice (remember to add a squeeze of lemon into the juice for that an extra refreshing mouthful) amongst many others.
Dragonboat Festival
Duan wu jie, as it is known in Mandarin, takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month with a different kind of dumpling altogether – the rice dumpling, better known as ba zhang in Singapore.
Every year, dragon boats race and dumplings are eaten to commemorate this event. These dumplings can now be eaten all year round and can be found in these places in Chinatown.
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Hiong Kee Dumplings
#02-38 Hong Lim Food Centre, Blk 531A Upper Cross St (6535 2783; Mon-Sat 8.30am-7.30pm) makes a savory dark soy pork ba zhang with salted egg ($2.90).
Hoo Kee Rice Dumpling
#01-18 Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Rd (6221 1155; Mon-Sat 7am-2.30pm) makes a voluptuously heady version with pork, chestnuts and dried mushrooms ($2.60).
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| 25 May 2011, Thursday |
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A Walk in the Park
Pearl's Hill Park
This park was built around a reservoir on top of a hill. Tucked away in a corner of Chinatown, you can experience peace and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Take time to climb the hill to enjoy the wooded ambience provided by the mature Tembusu trees. Or you can just sit back and relax by the pond, meditating upon the still waters. The lotus plants in the pond, when in full bloom, provide a splash of colour across the entire pond. Located just opposite Hotel Re!, this park is a treasure buried in the city lights.
East Coast Park
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Hogging almost the entire stretch of Singapore’s eastern coastline, this is Singapore’s largest park and, judging by the number of people that flock here on the weekends, its most popular. East Coast Park is a gem in the East and boosts many activities like prawning (fishing of prawns), cable skiing, cycling, leisurely strolls and many more. And the best thing is, this park is covered with a canopy of trees and never gets too hot. |
Botanic Gardens
Located near the Orchard Road shopping belt, this is a historic enclave of parks, gardens and rainforest that is perfect for seeking respite from the bustling city. Boasting 10,000 types of plants, of which six hectares are original jungle dating back hundreds of years or more, this park is considered the grande dame of Singapore Parks. It has one of the most comprehensive collections of orchids and is a perfect place for a picnic. |
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MacRitchie Reservoir
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MacRitchie Reservoir was built in the late 19th century to cater to the increased demand for water. Today a large tract of rainforest fringes the reservoir and a part of it forms a park that’s used for recreational activities like kayaking and cross country racing. The TreeTop Walk is the highlight of several long hiking routes in MacRitchie that brings you through different stages of mature secondary forest and offers a bird's eye view of the community of plants and animals that live in the forest canopy. |
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| 19 May 2011, Thursday |
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Great Singapore Sale
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Retail therapy is a national pastime for Singaporeans – a typical stress-relieving weekend includes an afternoon of shopping along Orchard Road or around the Marina Bay. With the addition of dining stops, and punctuated by tea breaks (for weary boyfriends and husbands), this shopping session usually extends into a full day excursion. Given the inclination of the local population towards everything and anything shopping, it is no surprise that Singapore is indeed a retail haven. Come 27th May to 24th July, Singapore will once again host the ever popular Great Singapore Sale that many have been waiting for. |
In conjunction with this awesome sale, Hotel Re! will be introducing the GSS Re!Wine Combo that features 2 bottles of Tiger Crystal & 6 zing wings. ANZ, DBS, Maybank & OCBC credit card holders enjoy an additional complimentary bottle of tiger crystal with every purchase of the GSS Re!Wine Combo.
Chinatown Heritage Centre
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For the early settlers, Singapore hardly presented a rosy picture. Indeed, Chinatown during the colonial days was a place of poverty, hardship and often appalling conditions. Located in Pagoda Street, the Chinatown Heritage Centre reconstructs the life of these early immigrants. Visitors get a glimpse of the cramped living quarters, along with |
the mood and atmosphere of the times, thanks to the clever use of lighting.
As you wander through the three restored shophouses within the centre, you'd make a journey through time, with various exhibits telling the story of how some lucky settlers went from rags to riches.
So, while immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of Chinatown, do drop by the heritage centre to learn more about a slice of Singapore's history.
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| 12 May 2011, Wednesday |
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Audi Fashion Festival
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Audi Fashion Festival (AFF) returns for its third run with Italian fashion house Missoni as the curtain raiser to the annual event.
Themed "Driving Imagination", this year's event boasts seven show days and an even more exciting line-up than before with a mix of international Asian names and top-class names from the international world of fashion. Once again, the AFF2011 team has raised the bar with an amazing line up of fashion shows starting next |
Friday, May 13th with Missoni A/W 2011 show. The one week fashion festival will closed with Emmanuel Ungaro A/W 2011 show with Creative Director Giles Deacon. Other designers showing at AFF2011 include: Erdem A/W 2011, Swarovski A/W 2011 Wings of Fantasy feat. 10 key pieces from Prabal Gurung A/W 2011, Redken, Tiffany & Co with fashion by The Link, Greyhound A/W 2011, alldressedup A/W 2011, Antonio Berardi A/W 2011, Francis Cheong Couture 2011 and Raoul A/W 2011. Tickets are on sale now at SISTIC – so get yours now!
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| 4 May 2011, Wednesday |
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World Gourmet Summit
 
Singapore’s most esteemed culinary event – World Gourmet Summit celebrates the world’s finest flavours, most extraordinary wines and unique dining experiences. An annual gastronomic extravaganza where gourmands are dazzled by an array of delectable discoveries, revel in the presence of world-renowned Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs and indulge in gastronomic delights – one of life’s greatest pleasures.
The upcoming edition of the World Gourmet Summit celebrates 15 years of gastronomic excellence. Embark on this stimulating and tantalising epicurean adventure as we bring you exquisite gourmet creations of the world’s leading chefs, and experiential wine tastings from the world’s top vintners. The amazing line-up of specially themed culinary events, wine dinners and masterclasses will undoubtedly make the World Gourmet Summit a truly spectacular and memorable experience.
The Lion King Landmark Musical Event
The theatre re-imagination of the 1994 Disney film that captivated the hearts of many has arrived in Singapore! Having made its debut in March, relive your childhood memories with this multi-award winning musical that has been seen by almost 50 million people worldwide.
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