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Thye Moh Chan, the longstanding local Teochew confectionery, presents its collection of artisanal mooncakes this Mid-Autumn season. With more than 70 years of history, Thye Moh Chan epitomises traditional mastery and modern refinement. This year’s carefully curated Thye Moh Chan Mooncakes selection includes a new flavour, the Chef’s Private XO Recipe, as well as long-time favourites such as the Mao Shan Wang Durian. These mooncakes are sold at the brand’s two outlets located in Chinatown Point and Paragon from 24 August till 4 October 2017.

Since 1943, Thye Moh Chan has been creating the finest of Teochew pastries by meticulously crafting each piece by hand. The brand’s commitment to the traditional way of handcrafting mooncakes has remained unchanged over the past 70 years and is still being practised today. The mung bean paste filling, a key feature in Teochew pastries, is produced after five hours of soaking, steaming, hand-grinding, drying and temperature- controlled cooking. Just like the brand’s signature Tau Sar Piahs, these seasonal mooncakes also boast light, flaky layers of pastry and fillings that are created using authentic quality ingredients and traditional baking techniques. As a cultural icon of authentic handcrafted Teochew baked goods in Singapore, Thye Moh Chan also brings new experiences to customers such as the new Chef’s Private XO Recipe flavour this year.

Teochew Mooncake Flavours

Chef’s Private XO Recipe 私房特制 XO 月饼 – NEW! 

In this newest creation by Thye Moh Chan, the familiar flavours of salty tau sar are elevated and cleverly enhanced with the luxurious XO sauce. Specially concocted by the chef, the sauce is a perfect blend of shallots, dried shrimps, scallops and chilli. This enticing savoury flavour with a hint of spice is only available during the Mid-Autumn season. Classic (4pcs/box) – $40.80

Mao Shan Wang Durian 猫山王榴莲 – Limited Edition

A favourite of Thye Moh Chan’s loyal customers, the Mao Shan Wang Durian mooncake promises to excite the senses with its alluring durian aroma and smooth durian-infused mung bean paste. The complex creamy texture and bitter-sweet flavours of the King of Fruits is captured in this delicious mooncake. Classic (4pcs/box) – $40.80

Yam Tau Sar with Salted Egg Yolk 芋泥咸蛋黄 – Limited Edition

This familiar Teochew treat presents a classic balanced pairing of sweet yam paste with salted egg yolk, encased in the light flaky pastry. Every bite is a delight, with the perfectly intertwined sweet and savoury flavours. Classic (4pcs/box) – $34.80

Salty Tau Sar with Salted Egg Yolk 咸豆沙 (咸蛋黄)

Brimming with a generous filling of salty mung bean and salted egg yolk, this nostalgic rendition pays homage to authentic Teochew pastries and is an enduring classic. The traditional-sized mooncake is a large piece, ideal for sharing. Classic (4pcs/box) – $29.80, Traditional (1pc/box) – $25.80

Sweet Tau Sar 甜豆沙

A crowd-pleaser, this rendition comprises a sweet and smooth mung bean filling with melon seeds for that added bite. The traditional-sized mooncake is a large piece, ideal for sharing. Classic (4pcs/box) – $29.80, Traditional (1pc/box) – $25.80

Yuan Yang with Salted Egg Yolk 鸳鸯(咸蛋黄)

Add some spice to your Mid-Autumn celebrations with this popular flavour. Combining spicy pork floss, savoury mung bean, and salted egg yolk, this tantalising rendition of a traditional favourite is simply irresistible. Classic (4pcs/box) – $29.80

Double Delight 潮州双拼

Delight your taste buds with this joyous combination of red bean paste and a delicious ‘crystal’ filling comprising winter melon, melon seeds, citrus strips, white sesame seeds, and spring onions. Classic (4pcs/box) – $29.80

Teochew Mooncake 潮州月饼

Featuring well-loved traditional ingredients, the Teochew Mooncake is a timeless classic. This delicacy combines maltose, white sesame seeds, citrus strips and five-spice powder, rendering a unique and unforgettable experience of textures and flavours. It is also ideal for sharing with family and friends.
Traditional (1pc/box) – $18.80

MID-AUTUMN EXCLUSIVE

Thye Moh Chan mooncakes will make an ideal gift for loved ones this season, with the elegant new packaging, featuring assorted boxes in three unique colours, Cherry Pink, Lilac and Light Turquoise.

Early Bird Special: 24 August to 19 September

Receive a 10% discount on mooncake purchase*, $4.00 vouchers and a free lantern with any purchase and a free tote bag with a minimum purchase of $350.00

From 20 September to 4 October

Enjoy our Teochew Mooncake at $10.00 (U.P. $18.80) with a minimum purchase of 2 boxes of Classic mooncakes (4pcs/box) *Applicable with

*Applicable with a minimum purchase of one box. Terms and conditions apply, while stocks last.

By melding traditional and innovative elements in both flavour and design, Thye Moh Chan continually delights you with classic favourites and new offerings. Sold in either a box of four or larger individual pieces for selected flavours, the mooncakes are beautifully encased in contemporary packaging with tasteful floral motifs. It’s elegant pastel packaging and authentic Teochew offerings make it an ideal gift for both young and old.

Experience Singapore’s unique hawker delights like the locals, albeit with a refined twist, with every visit to The Lobby Lounge, at the newly renovated Tower Wing of Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Redesigned and revitalised, the lounge now offers a delicious spread of local heritage hawker dishes, crafted with finest quality ingredients, and cooked to perfection.

Six signatures anchor the menu, each inspired by the flavours and culinary techniques of those who know this best in Singapore: Bak Chor Mee with Fish Maw Soup ($24), Hainanese Chicken Rice ($20), Fish Bee Hoon ($24), Prawn Noodle Soup ($26), Katong Laksa ($18), and Chilli Crab and Mantou ($26).

The Bak Chor Mee with Fish Maw Soup from Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle will win over the palate with its signature fish maw broth served in a heated claypot that is brewed from pork bones and dried sole, served alongside ingredients of minced pork, pork slices, egg, seaweed, and stewed mushroom slices.

The Chilli Crab and Mantou was selected from an original recipe by Dragon Phoenix restaurant. This sweet and spicy crustacean dish traces its beginnings from a humble pushcart along East Coast Road in 1956. Decades later, Dragon Phoenix Restaurant’s Chef Hooi added sambal and eggs to the recipe to enrich the gravy, resulting in the well-loved version that it is today.

Another dish to have is the Katong Laksa, featuring short, thick rice noodles served in a broth made from coconut, flavoured with dried shrimp and fragranced with laksa leaf. The recipe at the Lobby Lounge is inspired by the Original Katong Laksa aka Janggut Laksa in Katong, an icon served since the 1950s.

All six signature dishes are available on the à la carte menu daily from 11.30 am to 10 pm or as part of the local semi-buffet lunch priced at $38++ during weekdays or $45++ during weekends. The semi-buffet lunch encompasses a wide selection of local appetisers and desserts and a choice of one of the six signature dishes.

Be spoilt with options such as Kueh Pie Tee and Popiah that are prepared à la minute, and sweets such as assorted Nonya Kueh, Cheng Tng (a local dessert soup) and Tau Suan (split green bean soup). The items change daily so dining every day at the Lobby Lounge will always excite the taste buds.

Afternoon Tea: A Three-Tier Local Signature Set

Come mid-afternoon, The Lobby Lounge transits to afternoon tea, offering a Three-Tier Local Signature Set. Succulent local delicacies are recommended to be paired with coffee or tea.

Alternatively, select a beverage from the Local Favourites section, such as Teh Tarik ($8), Asia’s favourite piping hot milk tea, Chin Chow ($8), a black grass jelly drink, and Milo Over-The-Top ($12), an elaborate chocolate and malt extravaganza.

For those peckish moments, Ngoh Hiang ($14) is the way to go, available on the à la carte menu from 2.30pm onwards. Adapted from East Coast Ngoh Hiang’s most popular item, it is a roll of minced pork seasoned with five spice powder, wrapped in tofu skin and then deep fried.

All the food is served on Peranakan crockery – think colourful motifs of nature that lend an authentic touch to the dining experience. Touch and taste aside, in between courses, pause for a moment to enjoy the elegant and relaxing atmosphere, complemented by impressive soaring columns that heighten the double volume space, floor-to-ceiling glass windows that let in natural light, and plush sofas in leather and fabric.

But the best seats in the house must surely go to those facing the dramatic feature wall, with its cutting-edge design by Australian award-winning and celebrity landscape designer Charlie Albone. Measuring 9m by 6m, it took a team of three botanists and six specialists over 700 man-hours to install. Growing into the basalt rock are nine different types of living plants as well as some artificial ones. Spot the distinctive Rabbit’s Foot fern, the delicate Baby’s Tears and the pretty purple flowers from the Spanish sprawl.

The Lobby Lounge

Address: Lobby Level, Tower Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350 | Opening Hours: 7.30am to 1am (Daily) | 3-Tier Local Signature Afternoon Tea Set: 3pm to 5.30pm at $30++ (Mon – Fri) | À la carte Menu: 11.30am to 10pm (Daily) | Local Semi-buffet Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm at $38++ (Mon – Fri) & 11.30am to 5pm at $45++ (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays) | 50% off for Children under 12-years-old | Website: The Lobby Lounge

With its mix of heritage and modernity, the new Lobby Lounge is the ideal space for an informal catch-up with a foreign visitor, or a gathering of friends and colleagues to savour the best of what Singapore’s hawker fare has to offer.

It is time to hang up the suit and tie and enjoy a splendid evening of quaffs and fine food at DRINK Cocktail Bar Singapore! The cocktail bar is the latest brainchild of FOO’D by Davide Oldani, the latter of which was conceptualised by Italian celebrity Chef Davide Oldani, Chef-owner of the one-Michelin-starred D’O in Cornaredo, Italy. Other than great food and ambience, this is also one of the rare bars in Singapore where you can name your own bespoke cocktail!

Here is where merrymakers can enjoy what is regarded as one of the most celebrated Italian traditions: aperitivo, a drink or light meal that takes place at the end of the workday as a prelude to dinner. Every day from 6pm to 8pm, with any order of cocktails or selected wines, DRINK offers its customers complimentary canapés specially curated by Chef Simone Depalmas, who oversees the Singapore outpost of FOO’D.

DRINK is located within the iconic Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall. The interior, with its high ceilings and Corinthian columns, is modern and sleek. The alcohol and wine bottles are also gloriously arrayed on glass shelves. Offering affordable alcoholic beverages in a classy and cosy environment, DRINK is an ideal address for gatherings with friends, colleagues or loved ones after work.

It is helmed by award-winning mixologist Mike Cheong, who has won eight international and regional awards under his belt, including Asia’s Grand Champion in the 2015 La Maison Cointreau Cocktail Competition.

Savour new exquisite cocktails that are the original creations of Mike, including Guilty As Charged (S$20). This eye-catching cocktail is one for the senses, starting with the cotton candy as a garnish to the smell of perfume emanating from the ribbons tied to the glass. It is impeccably balanced with sweetness, acidity and texture courtesy of the foam floating on the sea of pink liquid.

Another attention-demanding offering is the Give Me My Alimony (S$18), an invigorating drink with grapes as the marquee ingredient. The recipe calls for cachaça 51, lime, vanilla as well as freshly muddled cherries and grapes. The grapes go through a carbonation process that adds extra dimension and depth to the cocktail.

Then move on to the Court Adjourned! (#letsgodrink) (S$18), a sparkly tour de force made with Gryphon’s award-winning Pearl of Orient tea. It is fruity with hints of melon and floral notes from the rose petals.

Want a taste of Mike’s creativity? Spend S$100 on alcoholic beverages, and he will then concoct a complimentary bespoke cocktail named after you. Choose from your favourite spirit, and share with Mike your preferred flavour and texture.

Going Green

DRINK is a responsible cocktail bar that is big on sustainability. It grows a medley of herbs such as rosemary, citronella, lemon balm, mint and basil in its garden, and the cocktail menu is planned around these existing ingredients. Doing so allows it to minimise its carbon footprint. Every ingredient is used to its fullest potential. For example, the citrus fruits are used in the cocktails, their zest for syrups and the remnants are turned into compost for the herb garden. The egg yolks are kept for use by the pastry kitchen, and the shells are also turned into compost.

Imbibe a fine selection of wines

At DRINK, wine lovers will be able to meet one of Asia’s best sommeliers, Alan Au, a homegrown talent who has won many accolades. Alan is the inaugural winner of the 2016 Ruinart Challenge and was also awarded the 2016 Sommelier of the Year title by World Gourmet Summit. He is the only Singaporean to have achieved the Sommelier Diploma awarded by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale. He has handpicked a selection of fine wines, all highly rated and priced from S$75++:

Sparkling Wine

• NV Fratelli Lunelli Ferrari Metodo Classico Maximum Brut, Trentino, Italy S$90++ (Exclusive to FOO’D and DRINK Cocktail Bar in Singapore)

White

• 2015 Fattoria Nittardi “Ben” Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy S$75++ (17/20 Jancis Robinson)
• 2013 Sattlerhof, Gamlitzer, Sauvignon Blanc, Südsteiermark, Austria S$100++ (92 points on Wine Enthusiast)
• 2014 Domaine de L’Arlot, Nuits St Georges La Gerbotte, Burgundy, France S$135++ (88 to 90 points on Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate)

Red

• 2016 Alvaro Palacios, Camins del Priorat, Spain S$88++ (90 points on Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate)
• 2014 Domaine Ponsot Bourgogne Cuvee du Pinson, Burgundy, France S$108++ (86 to 89 points on Burghound)
• 2005 Renato Corino Barolo “Arborina”, Italy S$135++ (92 points on Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate)

All these cocktails and wines will no doubt pair well with the complimentary canapés, available every day from 6pm to 8pm – a time when friends and families meet to relax over a glass of wine or a light cocktail and finger foods before dinner. Among Chef Simone’s creations include Duck Gelatin; Vol Au Vent Taleggio Cheese; Green Pea in Glass, Pea Shoot, Quail Eggs; Tomato with Crabmeat; Zucca & Gambretto; Mini Zuccotto; Assorted Jelly and more. The line-up of canapés will be changed daily, their availability dependent on the seasonality of the produce.

There are also sharing platters to enjoy between 2 to 4 person here. The Meat Platter (S$48) will please the self-professed carnivores, as it showcases mini sliders, chicken wings, lamb chops, pork sausages and fries.

Or go with the indulgent Seafood Platter (S$68), a wonderful spread of oysters, grilled squid, tiger prawns, battered halibut and fries. Customers can also kick things up a notch by adding on a whole lobster (S$28), fresh, fleshy and de-shelled for convenience.

Daily Promotions

4pm to 8pm	6pm to 8pm
1-for-1 selected cocktails, wines, spirits and beer.	Enjoy complimentary chef-curated canapés with any cocktail or selected wines ordered.

For reservations especially large group bookings, please call 63853424 or visit www.foodbydo.com for more information.

Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2017 is back. The annual run which shows support for ex-offenders and second chances to create possibilities for their re-integration happens on 17 September 2017 (Sunday). The run this year will feature competitive and fun run categories for individual runners and the Run for Second Chances category for teams. Proceeds raised from the run will go to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which supports rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for ex-offenders, and support programmes for their families and their children. 

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Significance Of Yellow Ribbon Prison Run? 

Every year, over 9,000 ex-offenders complete their imprisonment and are released from the various prisons and drug rehabilitation centres (DRCs). It is disheartening that ex-offenders have to live with the stigma of having served time behind bars when they have already served their dues in prison, one that can often be more punishing than the prison sentence itself. Many ex-offenders, once released, find themselves literally stepping into a second prison in life. This time it would be a prison with invisible bars, of suspicion, mistrust and discrimination.

The best rehabilitation regime during incarceration will be of little use if ex-offenders find themselves rejected at every turn when they are released back into the community. The Yellow Ribbon Project hopes to promote a more accepting society, one that is willing to give ex-offenders a second chance at making good of their lives. It is important that we help unlock the second prison for our inmates, even as we let them out of the physical one.

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Highlights Of Yellow Ribbon Prison Run 2017 Run

Along the race route, you will get to pass through historical sites such as Changi Prison, gazetted as one of Singapore’s national monuments in 2016. Proceeds raised from the run will go to Yellow Ribbon Fund, which supports rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for ex-offenders, and support programmes for their families and their children.

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Register Now! 

Sign up for the event today! The event details are as follow:

All runners will receive a race pack with following items:

• Participant’s T-shirt
• Finisher’s Medal
• Sponsor’s goodies
• Walker’s Bib (only for 5km Fun Walk participants)
• Race Bib with Timing Chip (only for 10km Competitive Run and 5km Run For Second Chances participants)
• E-certificate (only for 10km Competitive Run and 5km Run For Second Chances participants)

Click here for more information about the race pack collection

For more details, visit the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run Website and the Yellow Ribbon Project Facebook Page

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Hattendo, Japan’s famed cream bun maker introduced a brand new product – Hattendo cream muffins. As part of their new cream muffin series, the Japanese bun maker specially created the Singapore Cream Muffin in time to celebrate Singapore’s 52nd birthday. These lovely muffins will make its debut at Singapore Coffee Festival 2017 and will be sold at the Hattendo Cafe exclusively from 7 to 13 August 2017.

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Hattendo, a three-generation bakery was originally established as a Japanese traditional confectionery shop in Hiroshima, Japan since 1933. Takamasa Morimitsu, the grandson of the founder brought the drastic change in the family business by focusing only on cream buns in 2007. The company since has shops in Korea and Singapore, with 25 outlets across Japan.

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What’s Special About Hattendo Cream Muffins?

These cream muffins feature three layers of deliciousness.

1. Crispy Biscuit Exterior

The outer layer of these muffins is made of crispy biscuit mixed with crunchy almonds, pearl sugar and chocolate chips. The mixture adds the nutty fragrance and the unique texture to the crispy biscuit, creating an unforgettable first bite. The biscuit crust holds all the goodness inside making it easy and convenient for you to eat it on the go!

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2. Melting Soft Dough

The muffin is made of the fluffiest, pillowy soft dough that melts in your mouth. The light and airy dough were achieved after many attempts to achieve the perfect texture.

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3. The Muffin Core – The Perfect Cream 

Hattendo’s biggest strength lies in their special homemade cream recipe that has become a favourite to many. It’s Singapore Cream Muffin features a double cream filling of kaya jam and custard cream, which was specially developed to complement the fragrant kaya jam. There are also chocolate flavoured custard cream and matcha flavour custard cream available. For the Matcha Muffin, Yame Matcha, a very fragrant and fine quality matcha from Fukuoka Japan, is used.

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4. No Preservatives 

The cream muffin is made of fine ingredients with no use of preservatives. Therefore, the expiration date is set as 24 hours after baking.

Get Your Muffins Now!

Both Cream Muffins (Matcha & Chocolate) and Singapore Cream Muffins (Kaya Jam x Custard) are now available at S$3.00 each. Get them at its Singapore store:

Hattendo Cafe

Address: 7 Wallich Street, Tanjong Pagar Centre #01-05 Singapore 078884 | Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm (Mon – Fri) & 11am – 8pm (Sat – Sun) | Website: Hattendo Cafe | Facebook: Hattendo Singapore  | Instagram: Hattendo Singapore

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Hidden in the heart of Orchard Road behind an unmarked black curtain and subtly placed door bell, The Other Room is Singapore’s only authentic speakeasy concept which hosts discerning food and drinks aficionado’s into the early hours of the morning – up to 4am!  Helmed by multi award-winning master mixologist and drinks innovator, Dario Knox, The Other Room has introduced Oysters to its menu as the ultimate accompaniment to those ordering Champagne or bubbly cocktails – and for the ladies, the oysters will always be on the house.

 

Nestled amongst Singapore’s luxurious shopping boutiques and prestigious hotels, The Other Room takes the ‘ladies night’ concept to a new, more refined level. Every day from 6pm to 9pm (and until 3am on Thursdays), ladies will be served a complimentary oyster with every bubbly cocktail, and a platter oysters with every bottle of Champagne.

The Other Room presents a one of a kind cocktail experience with an astonishing number of choices, where each drink pays tribute to a classic from a bygone era: Pre-Prohibition, Prohibition, Post-Prohibition. One of the very few places in town where every drink is truly bespoke, with many spirits being aged and developed in-house. Weeknights are never going to be the same!

The details: Shuck All Night at The Other Room, Everyday of the week exclusively for ladies

• Complimentary oyster with every purchase of Champagne or bubbly cocktail  from 6pm – 9pm
• Complimentary platter of oysters with every bottle of Champagne from 6pm – 9pm
• On Thursday, Shuck All Night hours are extended: 6pm – 3am

The Other Room

Address: Located at the Singapore Marriott Hotel, Tang Plaza. Behind a black curtain and doorbell | Opening Hours: 6pm – 3am (Mon to Thurs) & 6pm to 4am (Fri to Sun) | Website: >www.theotherroom.com.sg | Facebook: TheOtherRoomSG |Instagram: @TheOtherRoomSg

 

Propeller, Singapore’s latest rooftop bar in the Harbourfront district has opened at Bay Hotel Singapore. This marks the launch of the hotel’s signature bar brand across all current and future Bay Hotel properties. Overlooking the Keppel Harbour and Sentosa, Propeller makes for a breezy chill-out spot with friends and colleagues or for entertaining clients. On selected evenings, one can also enjoy the fireworks erupting from across the Sentosa Broadwalk as you lounge on cushy sofas on the hotel rooftop.

Besides the amazing panoramic views, Propeller’s main draw is its specialty cocktails, the creations of Bar Manager Farhhad previously from Lantern and House @ Dempsey.  The signature Propeller Bay ($19), likely a lady’s favourite, is made using 42 Below vodka mixed with orange juice, raspberry syrup and thyme. It is then topped with a layer of homemade lime espuma, which can be torched into lime meringue for that extra bite.

Be sure to have a Mozartz ($19), also a signature drink – a concoction of chocolate liquor, Campari, Campano Antica Vermouth, orange foam and house-made Campari dust – if you enjoy a sweet drink that comes with a bittersweet aftertaste.

And don’t forget your Date with Hendrix ($14.90). As the name suggests, this cocktail is a result of Hendricks gin mixed with crushed dates and topped with fresh lime juice and triple sec syrup, then garnished with a date for good measure. Besides these creations, a selection of classic cocktails is available too.

All drink garnishes are made in-house using our own dehydration machine and selected drinks come with herbs from the hotel’s mini edible garden.

After satiating your thirst, a tapas menu is available to curb all your hunger pangs as well. The menu features items like Pan-seared Scallops with Citrus Fennel Salad ($9.50), Crabmeat Creole ($8.90), Smoked Duck on Crisp Potato Skin ($7.50), Seared Beef Cubes with Truffle Mayonnaise ($9.90) and Brandy Flambe Escargots with Garlic Butter ($13.50). 

For those who love a good Cheese Platter ($14) to go with your wines, you will not be disappointed with Propeller’s wine cellar. The house selection alone carries three house red and three house white wines ($11-$12.50) sourced from specially chosen vineyards.

Nothing beats a casual evening unwinding after a busy work day filled with happy hour deals, great food and good music, and that is exactly what Propeller has been designed to deliver.

Propeller Singapore

Address: Bay Hotel Singapore, 50 Telok Blangah Road Singapore 098828 | Opening Hours: 5pm to 1mn (Tues – Thurs) & 5pm to 2am (Fri & Sat) | Website: Bay Hotel Singapore | Facebook: Propeller Bar SG | Instagram: @propellerbarsg | Tel: +65 6818 6023 | Email: dining@bayhotelsingapore.com

With this successful launch of Propeller in Singapore, the second Propeller is already in the works at Bay Hotel Singapore’s sister property Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh. It is slated to open later this year.

FestivalForGood, Singapore’s only social enterprise festival, returns for its second run on 19 August 2017 to showcase the nation’s vibrant social enterprises and celebrate their spirit, innovation and passion to do good through their businesses. FestivalForGood will take place at lyf@SMU from 12pm to 10pm, and will be officiated by President Tony Tan. FestivalForGood will feature socially-conscious products, interactive workshops and live performances from over 70 social enterprises across diverse sectors, and promises an exciting and enriching experience for everyone from all walks of life.

Organised by the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE), FestivalForGood will feature a wide range of unique activities spanning fashion, lifestyle and F&B, to technology, health and wellness, such as a pop-up market featuring socially-conscious merchandise, clothing, accessories, lifestyle products and services, and more;

Immersive sensory adventures, from a meditative tea appreciation session facilitated by the hearing-impaired to navigating an exhibition in the dark while guided by the visually-impaired;

Intimate and inspiring conversations with passionate social entrepreneurs on innovating with art and technology, conscious consumerism and business sustainability;

Delectable food bites from social enterprises that employ or serve the disadvantaged.

This year’s FestivalForGood also features a series of interactive and experiential activities across the island throughout the month of August, from coffee-brewing, leather crafting and up cycling workshops to concerts for seniors, yoga classes and life-saving CPR training. Hosted by social enterprises, partners and supporters, these events will provide the public with a behind-the- scenes view of how businesses are creating meaningful and sustainable impact in Singapore.

Singapore’s social enterprise sector has been growing rapidly in recent years, with raiSE’s over 400 social enterprise members meeting social needs through creative and sustainable business models. Against this backdrop, FestivalForGood aims to encourage the public to create positive impact by supporting local social enterprises.FestivalForGood attracted over 1,000 visitors in its flagship run last year and is gearing up to be a highly anticipated event not to be missed.

More information on FestivalForGood can be found at their Website as well as Facebook Fan Page.

Located in The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, La Brasserie reaffirms its leading reputation for elegant, gracious French dining in a stately landmark by the awe-inspiring Marina Bay waterfront, with its newly refurbished salons and re-focused culinary direction.

“Marina Bay has one of the longest waterfronts in Singapore and we enjoy an unrivalled location at the heart of it,” says Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, General Manager of The Fullerton Heritage. “Guests can arrive at our restaurant in style at our own independent street-front entrance. And this, along with our exciting new menu, ambience, and renowned Fullerton hospitality, makes La Brasserie an exceptional waterfront dining experience for every occasion. With our proximity to the financial district in the city centre, we are the perfect place for corporate lunches, in addition to celebrations, dinner gatherings and intimate meals.” 

Interiors of Understated Opulence

Boasting 10-metre-high floor to ceiling windows offering stunning views of Marina Bay, and Neo-Palladian architecture, La Brasserie exudes an understated opulence, which recent renovations have further enhanced. A new light Herringbone floor and colour scheme centred on a grey, burnt orange and ivory theme, along with redesigned furnishings and new drapery by Jim Thompson have visually revitalised the interior, giving it a more lively contemporary ambience while drawing in, and transforming, the brilliant ochres and purples when the sun sets.

Newly Opened Fullerton Boutique

There is also the brand new Fullerton Boutique, located at the restaurant entrance leading from the hotel, which offers a selection of signature patisserie and whole cakes, both Western and Asian, including plain cheesecakes with house-made compotes of mango, strawberry and lemon curd to top them with.

 

Lifestyle items at The Fullerton Boutique include The Fullerton Bay Hotel scent diffuser, Fullerton storybooks and plush bears, as well as a collection of merchandise such as perfumes, coasters, and books from Andre Fu, Asia’s highly sought-after interior architect and designer, who is behind the original restaurant design and its current refurbishments.

Brasserie Classics & Cuisine Du Soleil

The food of La Brasserie is a harmony of French brasserie classics and dishes that have the hallmark of ‘cuisine du soleil’. This ‘cuisine of the sun’ is the representative food of the South of France, a region that is said to be blessed with the sun for 330 days of the year. It is a cuisine characterised by Mediterranean flavours and a lighter touch, with ingredients that evoke the ‘essence’ of the sun.

Highly recommended ‘sun-blessed’ dishes on the menu include Sautéed Prawns and Chorizo ($21++), Aubergine Caviar Tartine ($19++), Cabillaud a la Grenobloise – Roasted Cod ($46++), and Lobster a L’Americaine ($68++). Alongside these, La Brasserie offers traditional French classics such as Traditional Onion Soup ($19++), Suprême de Canard Confit ($39++), and Grilled Côte de Boeuf ($99++ for two persons).

New additions to the refreshed menu are the selection of Galettes ($23++ / $28++ with a cider), Aubergine Caviar Tartine ($19++), Baked Endives ($19++), Hot Smoked Balik Salmon ($21++), and Poulet Fricaseé Façon Tajine ($39++). Complementing the food is La Brasserie’s fine wine library, featuring a selection of global wine labels.

La Brasserie serves lunch and dinner in à la carte and set. Health-watchers will find the Healthy Lunch set menu appealing with a specially prepared Organic Salad Bar option, featuring items such as Pasta Salad, Caprese Salad and Buffalo Mozzarella, a Fresh Garden Selection, as well as Chilled Vegetables and condiments.

The Starter, Main Course and Dessert selections offer a curated range of delicious wellness-focused dishes. For weekend dining, there is the Saturday brunch featuring a create-your-own Bloody Mary station and a Sunday Champagne brunch with a dedicated kids’ corner.

Whether one is dining in the salons or private rooms of La Brasserie or out on the al fresco terrace, the Fullerton hospitality is a constant. Small but telling gestures to affirm this: the table- side portioning of shared dishes, the condiment case with a choice of nine different mustards and three different salts, and generous servings of ice cream with the shared Tarte Tartine.

Above all, it is evident in the service: always warm and personal, ever attentive yet discreet. Combine this with the restaurant’s comfortable opulence and gorgeous waterfront views, and you feel cosseted right within the history and beauty of The Fullerton Heritage precinct.

Epicurean Market 2017, the hallmark food and wine celebration at Marina Bay Sands is back from 11 – 13 August 2017. You are in for a treat with offers ranging from Michelin-starred signature bites, rare whiskies and spirits, farm-fresh produce to stellar master classes across three expansive halls. With 4 years of experience under their belt, the organizers of Epicurean Market are gearing up to make its fifth-year milestone the best edition yet! 

Signature bites from over 20 restaurants

Enjoy a grand culinary tour at over 20 restaurants in Marina Bay Sands as they dish out their signature entrees at Epicurean Market. This year, you as the ticket holder will get to enjoy a free signature dish worth S$15 from participating restaurants such as Adrift, Bread Street Kitchen, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, db Bistro & Oyster Bar, LAVO, Osteria and Pizzeria Mozza, RISE, Spago, The Bird Southern Table & Bar and Waku Ghin.

One of the complimentary dish includes Bread Street Kitchen’s signature Fish & Chips, one of the best-sellers during last year’s Epicurean Market.

You can also enjoy a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated LAVO, a multi-concept restaurant, lounge, bar and nightclub from New York and Las Vegas that will be opening at Sands SkyPark soon. Upcoming French tearoom and patisserie Angelina Café, which has charmed generations of creative forces such as French writer Marcel Proust and powerhouses such as Coco Chanel, will also present its delicatessen and signature hot chocolate. Other new participants include Japanese ramen chain restaurant IPPUDO, contemporary bar bistro concept Dallas Café & Bar as well as Chinese restaurant Seafood Paradise.

Local cuisine will take on centre-stage this year. The newly refurbished RISE international buffet restaurant will present the best of multi-cultural Singaporean delicacies – including its specialty 48-hour slow cooked braised beef brisket – at the new Singapore Street Food experience, set in a traditional two-storey shophouse. You can look forward to live cooking demonstrations, and indulge in local dishes such as Teochew Png Kueh, Roti Prata and Rendang Pipi Daging (braised wagyu beef cheek rendang with turmeric ginger rice).

Folks who are into wines and spirit are also in for a treat as Epicurean Market welcomes five bars and 35 wine booths this year, the largest beverage programme put together so far. Diageo is making a big splash at this year’s Epicurean Market with five specialty bars which includes the new Kampung Bar, a Tanqueray Garden serving up the well-loved Gin and Tonic, the signature World Class Bar helmed by Singapore Diageo Reserve World Class Winner 2017 Sin Kim Shin, a Whisky Lounge and the Singleton Sensorium.

The Kampung Bar will showcase four of its original cocktails. These concoctions that highlight local flavours were created by Singapore Diageo Reserve World Class Winner 2016 Boo Jing Heng. The Singleton Milo Peng is a sweet and rich flavoured twist on an all-time favourite with Singleton of Glen Ord 12 years old and milo powder.

Other cocktails to look out for is the Ketel One ABC, a refreshing mix of beetroot, apple, citrus and elderflower with smoky aromas of beetroot infused Ketel One vodka

or the Laksa Remos, a creative spin on the classic ramos gin fizz with Tanqueray London Dry Gin, lemon, egg white, coconut, laksa leaves and soda water.

Lastly, the Kaya Sour is a sweet and sour combination of Bulleit Bourbon, kaya, Frangelico, egg white and pandan bitters.

Wine connoisseurs can look forward to the largest showing of wine vendors this year at the Wine Walk, including TTG Wines, Alfa International and Asia Wine Network which will be showcasing a range of organic and biodynamic wines. Japanese wine and sake lovers will be delighted with Epicurean Nomads and Kirei Japanese Food Supply who will offer tastings and special prices for Japanese wines, sake and beers. Anchor participants including KOT Selections, Monopole, Singapore Straits Wine Company and Le Vigne will also be present.

Complimentary Master Classes

Beyond the feasting, you can experience plenty of non-stop action at the auditoriums as industry gurus gear up for 27 complimentary master classes on food, wine, and spirits.

You get to pick up tips from renowned chefs such as two-Michelin starred chef Tetsuya Wakuda (Waku Ghin), Nancy Silverton (Mozza), David Myers (Adrift), David Thompson (Long Chim), Hide Yamamoto and Javed Ahamad (Punjab Grill) on mastering their respective cuisines.

Gibran Baydoun, General Manager of Adrift, will host a session on how to create an epic bar experience, together with his new bartender Voltech Bazant. At the Bread Street Kitchen, Bar Manager William Pravda will teach participants how to build a home bar. You can also dive deep into the world of cocktails with Proof & Co, or take a journey with the Singleton Sensorium presented by Whisky Evangelist Mike Soldner.

Watch the chefs and sommeliers bring out their competitive sides with the Mystery Box Challenge and the inaugural Sommelier Blind Tasting Battle. The Mystery Box Challenge, the festival’s epic culinary showdown, will pit Sabrina Stillhart (Executive Chef of Bread Street Kitchen) against three-time winner Jonathan Kinsella (Executive Chef of db Bistro & Oyster Bar). Award-winning sommeliers Britt Ng from Bread Street Kitchen and Erwin Tang from Osteria Mozza will also battle it out at the first-ever Blind Tasting Battle.

The Connoisseur Series

Back by popular demand, the Connoisseur Series is a selection of premium master classes led by the finest food, wine and spirits experts in the business.

For the first time at Epicurean Market, you can get up close with Ivan Karlić, a third-generation truffle hunter from the Buzet region, the truffle capital of Istria in Croatia, on his stories about truffle hunting and tasting. For generations, the Karlić family hunts truffles with their dogs in oak forests and is renowned for taking visitors on a breath taking truffle-hunting experience. In this exclusive master class, Ivan Karlić will share his experiences and provide cooking demonstrations with his prized truffles.

Folks who love Japanese whisky will be delighted with three specially curated master classes presented by East Asia Company & Far East Whisky. Experience a tour of rare Japanese whiskies in the Japanese Aged Single Malt & Blended Whiskies master class, or taste the Customized Yamazaki 12, Hakushu 12 and Hibiki 12 from miniature American charred White Oak Barrels in this special master class. The Karuizawa and Chichibu masterclass will also feature some very old and rare malts from new award-winning Japanese distilleries.

Discover the King of Cognacs with Remy Cointreau International and get an insight into how and why the Louis XIII is one of the most coveted and expensive spirits in the world.

Tickets to The Connoisseur Series can be booked at www.marinabaysands.com/epicureanmarket.

Farmer’s Market

You can pick up fresh produce at close to wholesale prices at the Farmer’s Market where produce is air-flown from Asia, Europe and North America. This year, expect a larger selection of craft beer and juices as well as take-home goodies from Chef Daniel Boulud’s Épicerie Boulud that will feature an expanded selection of pastries and desserts made on the spot. The Mozza booth in the Farmer’s Market will also offer fresh hand-made pasta and its exclusive spice rubs.

Citibank Singapore returns as the Presenting Sponsor of Epicurean Market. Other sponsors include Official Soft Drink Coca Cola, Official Artesian Water FIJI Water, Lifestyle Sponsor Miele, Official Car INFINITI and Official Entertainment Media TimeOut Singapore. The event is also supported by Friends of Epicurean, including Classic Fine Foods, Lau Choy Seng, Sincere Food, Fortune Impex and Chin Guan Hong.

Ticketing Details

Tickets to Epicurean Market are selling fast. Three-day passes are priced at S$39 which includes a signature dish worth S$15^[1], access to masterclasses and late night festivities that feature live DJ sets and cocktails from renowned mixologists. The show is staged at Halls A, B, C of Sands Expo and Convention Centre. 

Sands Rewards members can enjoy 15 per cent^[2] off tickets. 

Opening hours	Friday and Saturday 11 and 12 August 2017	Sunday 13 August 2017
Epicurean Market	12pm – 2am	12 pm – 9pm

Tickets are now available at www.marinabaysands.com/epicureanmarket  

Follow #EpicureanMarket on Marina Bay Sands’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as well as the Facebook event page for further updates.

Chef’s Table

In the lead up to Epicurean Market, Osteria Mozza will be hosting a special black truffle wine dinner by Nancy Silverton on 10 August. Join Californian Celebrity Chef Nancy Silverton, winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award and recently featured on the Netflix series Chef’s Table, as she hosts a six-course dinner (S$180++ and wine pairing supplement at S$120++) featuring the black truffle. Savour the best of Osteria Mozza’s Italian cuisine boasting the prized truffles from beginning to the end. To reserve, call 6688 8522 or email Mozza-Reservations@MarinaBaySands.com. 

Mandarin Orchard Singapore just unveiled a selection of exquisite mooncakes crafted to perfection by renowned Executive Sous Chef Liew Tian Heong and team. The Mid-Autumn collection features both traditional favourites and innovative delights inspired by exotic Japanese ingredients. Each selection is elegantly presented in a custom-designed red gift box that features an intricate lattice pattern. You will be delighted to find the encased individual boxes are thoughtfully arranged to form a golden moon.

In the spotlight this year are the new Limited Edition Mini Baked Mooncakes made using high-quality ingredients sourced from Japan, such as Purple Potato, Chestnut, Matcha Red Bean and White Kidney Bean.

Also back by popular demand, the brand’s Signature Baked Mooncake with Mixed Nuts and Jamón Ibérico offers a multi-textured medley of sweet and savoury flavours that contrast beautifully with every bite.

Similarly, the collection showcases Mandarin Orchard’s refreshing, original creations such as Lychee Martini and Chocolate, and Red wine Cranberry Paste with Japanese Yuzu and Lemongrass, part of the decadent Mini Snow Skin Mooncakes range.

For those looking for traditional or healthier options, the classic Baked Double or Single Yolk and White Lotus Paste or Macadamia Nuts and Low Sugar White Lotus Paste make for thoughtful festive gifts.

Where To Buy

The Mid-Autumn Collection Price List is as follow:

The Mid-Autumn Collection is available at Mandarin Orchard Singapore’s Festive Counter at Level 1 Lobby from 29 August to 4 October 2017 from 11am to 7pm daily.

DBS credit card holders will receive 25% discount for purchases during the early bird period from now until 10 August, and 20% discount thereafter. Bank of China, Citibank, Maybank, Standard Chartered and UOB credit card holders enjoy 20% discount during the early bird period and 15% discount thereafter. These discounts are only available at the hotel’s Festive Counter.

For orders or enquiries, please call 6831 6320/6262 or email festivedesk.orchard@meritushotels.com.