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Step into a World of Flavour at .elia
There’s nothing in the world that’s one size fits all. But if you’re looking for a restaurant that sells quality sandwiches, handmade pastas and steak while sipping superbly-brewed specialty coffee, then .elia is the right place. Bistro by day, restaurant by night, .elia brings a curated menu where signatures from abroad are delectably assembled with a personal touch. Located at 10 Jiak Chuan Road, this new 30-seater restaurant provides diners a modern twist to traditional fare such as tortellini and wagyu steak. Stripping off the bells and whistle, leaving just the essentials on the plate. Helming the culinary direction is founder-and-chef Clint Seah. His casual yet refined menu logs his…
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My Lasik Journey With Shinagawa Eye Centre
Since all of you have been “bugging” me with my lasik surgery. Here you go! As this is not a sponsored post, please do not expect discount codes from me. So many people have been asking me for discount code but I paid for the surgery myself. The reason why I have decided to go for lasik is because I have been traveling quite a bit for the past 2 years and of course, that includes staycations. I find it a hassle to pack my spectacles and contact lenses (I wear dailies) everytime I travel/ have a staycay. More often than not, I find my eyes getting drier and drier…
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OOTD – My Current Favourite Clothes
Here is a shoutout to all my sponsors again! I don’t post clothes that I don’t like so what you see on my Instagram feed (@maybelinesim) is what I really like and you can see them in my postings again and again! 1) Anticlockwise – http://anticlockwise.sg Quote “Maybeline” for 10% off. 2) Qlothe – www.qlothe.com Quote “maybelxqlothe” for a 15% off all orders, with no minimum purchase. Free next-day delivery & 30 days returns & exchanges (non-SALE items) still applies for my followers! 3) Joop Boutique – They can be found in shopping malls like Jurong Point, VivoCity and Anchorpoint 4) Dorothy Perkins – Do visit their new outlet at…
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Colour Latte Art Class by The Coffee Academics Singapore
Author: Alex Chua If you want to learn the dark art of crafting a perfect cuppa, The Coffee Academics might just be the right place. The award-winning coffee concept store hailing from Hong Kong, this specialty café sources only the best coffee beans from all over the world. It͛s roasted coffee offerings had been awarded 92 to 94 points by the World Coffee Review, achieving the distinct honour of being ranked highest in Asia and top three in the world. Not only does it serve quality coffee, The Coffee Academics teaches how to make one too. Being the first and only coffee house in Singapore to offer the Colour Your…
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FOOD: Delight your taste buds with four locally-inspired dishes at Eighteen Chefs
Author: Alex Chua Delight your taste buds with four locally-inspired dishes at Eighteen Chefs Chilli Crayfish Pasta There is nothing more Singaporean than Singapore’s food itself. In celebration of National Day this August, Eighteen Chefs elevates the spirit of multi-cultural diversity to a whole new gastronomical level with the introduction of four delectable, locally-inspired dishes. A household name when it comes to quick, affordable Western cuisine, the halal-certified restaurant is well-known for its customizable cheese baked rice and wide variety of freshly-prepared western fare with a local twist. The juxtaposition of local and western ingredients of these four new dishes is on point, and it should gel with the local’s…
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FOOD: BURG Kitchen Doles Out Juicy Handmade Hamburgs
Author: Alex Chua Are you a Japanese style hamburger fan? If yes then you would surely adore BURG Kitchen. The latest addition to top-rate Japanese restaurants Eat At Seven, BURG Kitchen doles out the juiciest hamburg with up to seven choices of sauces that customers can select from. Ranging from demi-glace, teriyaki with mayo and wasabi, to oroshi ponzu and ponzu spicy chilli, these delectable sauces compliments the robust flavour of the well-marinated meat itself. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Kataoka, who uses only quality blend of minced Australian beef and wagyu fats to boost up the texture and flavour. Besides the hamburgs are other delectable main courses as…
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What to do in Hiroshima
So… We were back from Hiroshima less than a month ago! Our latest wanderlust took us to the city which encountered the world’s first ever nuclear destruction. Nonetheless, what we encountered during this trip was anything but terror in this modernized, beautiful city! PS: Good news to share for those who like to fly via SilkAir – from the 30th Oct there will be flights from Singapore to Hiroshima and vice versa! In our opinion, here are some of the must-visit places: 1) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & A-Bomb Dome It is one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Hiroshima and knowing James will never give UNESCO site in any country a miss!…
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Customise Your Own Bespoke Cocktail at DRINK Cocktail Bar
Author: Alex Chua Finding the perfect drinking spot that your friends or colleagues will enjoy is easy, now with the opening of DRINK at the historic site of Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall. DRINK the cocktail bar is the brainchild of FOO’D by David Oldani, the latter of which was conceptualised by Italian celebrity Chef Davide Oldani, Chef-owner of the 1 Michelin-starred D’O in Cornaredo, Italy. This stylish metropolitan bar is helmed by award-winning mixologist Mike Cheong, who had clinched 8 international and regional awards including Asia’s Grand Champion in the 2015 La Maison Cointreau Cocktail Competition. While you might be intimidated by the ‘bourgeois’ façade and think the drinks…
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IMPACT Mints First Ever Media Event in Asia
Look at this basket of mints! I literally grew up with IMPACT Mints (Peach Flavour) because I started eating them since young! I remember how I would save up for it because it was a little pricey when I was still a student back then. Haha. It was also quite cool to have a little tin of mint in our pockets back then. I am also quite sure that you guys are no stranger to IMPACT Mints too! Tell me they made an impact during your schooling days too! Just last month, I had the opportunity to attend their FIRST EVER MEDIA PARTY in asia and from there, I learn more…
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EyeChamp Singapore – Why you should visit them this National Day Sale
If you are looking at eyewear – be it sunglasses or prescription glasses, be sure to visit EyeChamp this National Day! I shall not bore you with lengthy sales pitching nor hard selling but let me share 4 reasons why! Firstly and most importantly, they are a champion when it come to the varieties of eyewear brands they carry. The branch we visited is situated in NEX Shopping mall. The moment we set foot into the store, we went ‘WOWWWW’ at how huge the store is. As usual, James is the more careful and less decisive shopper. Thus, it took him almost an hour to pick out just two pairs of…
