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Refinancing House Loan in Singapore with MoneySmart
Today, I will be sharing something very useful for people who are going to get a new flat or calling the banks one by one just to check up on their housing loan packages. I promise this is going to be useful for you as it has been a great help to me. —————————————————————————– As all of you know, I have recently gotten my flat before my wedding and this means that I can reprice my property right now. I was so desperate that I even went online to ask for recommendations. Truth to be told, James and I went ahead with the bank recommendation for our housing loan from…
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Letting the Hot Buns out @ Three Buns Quayside
Author: Alex Chua I love my burgers. Fatty, flame-grilled meat patty enclosed with cheese and veggies, slapped with two toasted buns are my simple go-to indulgences whenever I’m feeling carnivorous. When Potato Head unveils its first stand-alone location for their award-winning burger and cocktail brand Three Buns, I knew I couldn’t, and shouldn’t, miss this burg-bulous event. Taking its sustainability business seriously, the 80-seat burger bar is retro-fitted with upcycled, eco-friendly interiors and sustainably-made furniture handcrafted by Indonesian artisans. This environmental-friendly endeavour gels well with the Potato Head Family ethos of “Good Times, Do Good”. We know they do good, so now let’s roll on the Good Times! Executive Chef…
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An Ode to Surf & Turf Buffet Dinner @ Window On The Park
Author: Alex Chua Orchard Road is a hotbed of fancy hotel restaurants and cafes with buffet-style offerings, but none comes close to Surf & Turf Buffet Dinner @ Window On The Park in terms of value for money. With its 1-for-1 offer, diners get to choose 1 main dish from the five new Surf & Turf dishes specially curated by Executive Chef Ken Chaw and team. Each main is complemented by the well-executed, free flow appetisers, soups and desserts. Comfortable, casual and laid-back, this sprightly restaurant at Holiday Inn is a great place for a after work dinner with colleague or friends, preferably in pairs so as to utilize this…
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Chengdu Restaurant Launches Autumn and Winter-themed Dishes
Author: Alex Chua Can someone say Crabilicious to the above? The recently opened Chengdu Restaurant is known to be one of the most authentic Sichuan restaurants in town. Helmed by two native Chefs Qin Jun and Jing Xiao with decades of training in Sichuan cuisine, the restaurant serves both hot and cold favourites. For the first time ever, the restaurant launches Autumn-Winter themed dishes that would sure whet your appetite aplenty. No worries if you’re not really a spicy eater, there are a variety of food on its menu which includes non-spicy dishes. Dinner started with off with Cold Sliced Pig Trotters with Noodles and Spicy Dip. The chef creatively…
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Serenade in Oktoberfest Feast & Fun at Brotzeit
Author: Alex Chua Ahh Oktoberfest, the festivity of beer toasting, eating sausages and merrymaking knows no boundaries. Everyone’s favourite German festival is back with a bang at Brotzeit. Bringing authentic German experiences to Singapore from 13 September to 23 October, this occasion promises to be a gastronomic feast for the senses. It warms the tummy too. Nothing evokes the communal Gemütlich experience better than Brotzeit’s Sharing Platter – the massive Oktoberfestplatte (S$138). Featuring oven-roasted pork knuckle, juicy beer-infused Bavarian honey ribs, whole roasted chicken & a flavourful one metre long Meter Wurst, or smoked pork sausage. Served with golden-brown wedges and tangy sauerkraut on the side, this boatload of succulent…
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Undoubtedly the World’s 1st Egg Prata with Fish Curry Potato Chips
Author: Alex Chua Here’s a new snack to munch on for your late night movies or exam cramping. F.EAST (Flavours of the East) has recently launched the world’s first Egg Prata with Fish Curry potato Chips. Yes, the classic all-day comfort food has now been reimagined as crinkle-cut potato chips! I tried it myself and it’s quite addictive, especially with the spicy fish curry kicks at the end. Retailing at S$3 per pack, the Egg Prata with Fish Curry potato chips will be available from 10-21 Sep at B1, Raffles Xchange where F.EAST will be running a ‘4 for S$10’ launch promotion in the first week until Sep 2018. You…
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Seafood Bonanza with Sky22 @ Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena
Author: Alex Chua Surf & Turf = seafood and red meat matchmake in heaven. Seafood lovers are in for a mouth-watering treat this September. Sky22 in Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena has recently launched the September Seafood Bonanza – a seafood themed buffet available every Friday to Sunday from 1 to 30 September. At a ridiculously affordable price from $48++ per adult (lunch) to $56++ per adult (dinner), you can sample a medley of your favorite fresh and cooked seafood without bursting your budget. Located on the 22nd floor of the famed hotel, Sky22 gives quite a nice view of its surrounding precinct. Best to make reservations prior to coming…
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Tsumtastic Night with Disney Tsum Tsum Mid-Autumn Lantern Installations @ VivoCity
Author: Alex Chua Here’s a cooler, more magical destination to bring your young kids around to enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival (and save those trees from burning at the Botanic Gardens!). Mega-shopping mall VivoCity has teamed up with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to create the largest Asian record-setting lantern sculpture light up. Dubbed Disney Tsum Tsum: A celebration of Love, over 2000 Tsum Tsum lanterns will be lighted up at VivoCity Sky Park for fanboy to ogle and your selfie galore. < Derived from the Japanese term meaning ‘to stack’, Disney Tsum Tsum is beloved for its range of collectable stuffed toys and mobile games based upon the popular Disney…
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Singapore-born Capitol Optical Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Author: Alex Chua Started from a briefcase business to 17 stores island-wide and still growing, Capitol Optical’s 50th anniversary is an achievement worth celebrating for. As Singapore’s leading optical care specialist renowned for its wide range of top-end eyewear brands, the trust is strong among its huge loyal customer’s base. Some of whom, according to the current CEO of Capitol Optical, have been visiting Capitol Optical for three generations of family members. It was a privilege to be able to attend the summer-themed event at Capitol Playground on 16 august 2018, trying out their latest eyewear exclusive to Capitol Optical and having complimentary eye checks. Read more on my experience…
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Eyebrow Embroidery at LA VIDA
I used to say that I wouldn’t leave home without drawing eyeliners but as I grow up, I find that having nicely shaped brows is more important than having just the eyeliner on the face. Yes, eyeliner helps to brighten and open up our eyes but imagine yourself with bright eyes and hollow or short brows? Sounds creepy right? Even before I revealed anything, my followers have been asking me where did I get my brows done and if I have any discount quote. Yes, the answer is, recently, I went to LA VIDA™ for my eyebrow embroidery done and the treatment is called LA VIDA™ Deluxe Creative Brows Embroidery Service.…
