We are often quick to point out and even lodge complaints against dirty public spaces but are we equally efficient with giving compliments and fair wages for a great job done when it comes to public cleanliness? Cleaners do the most unappreciated work to ensure a clean environment for...
After weeks of brainstorming and preparation, Night Safari’s Art Seen & Herd! exhibition was officially unveiled to the public yesterday, in celebration of World Environment Day . Visitors to Night Safari were treated to a visual bonanza as four of Singapore’s street artists unleashed...
International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 25th Anniversary World Competitiveness Rankings should send a chill down every Singaporeans' heart. With reference to The World Competitiveness Scoreboard 2013 which ranked economies from the most to the least competitive, Singa...
Special thanks to Vas for the opportunity to be her guest blogger. Chinese desserts have come a long way since China dynastic history. These desserts are made of a variety of ingredients and are creatively presented in many delicious forms served during tea time or at the end of main ...
The good people behind the wildly successful Cheesy Bites Trio have not been resting on their laurels. Just when we thought we have gotten our minds off Cheesy Bites Trio's addictive 3 flavoured bites (Parmesan, Chipotle & Sesame), Pizza Hut has yet again outdone themselves by introdu...
In reality, the only people who will probably know about your latest blog post is you and your RSS subscribers. It takes around 1 to 2 days for the search engine spider to pick up your blog post and allocate a search slot for it among thousands of other web pages that are related to t...
Parco Caffè is one of those unique off-the-beaten-track dining destinations that marketers should check out for private or corporate event options. Located in the much forgotten Raeburn Park (site of old Gan Eng Seng School) just behind the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, this c...
Much to my delight, we will be going there by taking my favourite old fashion tram service from his place at Sheung Wan. These double-decker public transport have been serving the Hong Kong people since 1904 and continue to be a cheap and fun way to get around. Once you are on board, ...
One of the volunteers Vincent Goh shared that Singapore is facing a gradual ageing population and there is a significant number of single old folks who are left fending for themselves. Some of them are single to begin with, others are childless or abandoned by their own children. Many...
was mentioned and agreed by many of my Facebook friends as The Best Wanton Noodles in Hong Kong when I asked where are the 'Die Die Must Try' food places in the city. Having come all the way from Singapore, I am definitely not going to leave without getting a taste and giving my perso...
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There’s now a range of thirteen high-quality E-mount lenses to realise the immense creative potential of the NEX-3N. Choose from telephoto, zoom, wide angle, macro lenses by Sony and Carl Zeiss to suit any shooting situation. Every model blends superb optical performance with elegant ...
Similar to Singapore's Haji Lane, Paddington is a charming district in Brisbane that's filled with quaint cottages turned enticing shop-fronts and restaurants that spill out onto the pavement. In fact, I adored the place so much that I actually visited it twice when I was in the city!
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There were only 3 guys managing the stall when we ordered. One doing the serious cooking behind, 2nd guy doing the stock replenishment and Wilson Ang, the chef manned the cashier & did up the finishing touches and garnishes for the dishes. They seem a little overwhelmed by the orders ...
Windmills Craftworks is a Must Visit if you are ever at Whitefield, Bangalore! With success on its 7th floor, there are plans to introduce a South Indian restaurant, departmental store, bakery, art gallery, music school and recording studio on the other 6 levels. Here are the full det...
Twitter is a powerful & useful tool to help you brand yourself. But that's only if you get the basics right. Designed by Rahul Ayre, LinkingR published an infographic highlighting the Top 10 Strategic Mistakes that one might make in the course of twitter marketing and management toget...
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Other than Yu Sheng, you will also get to savour their Eight Treasure Boneless Duck , Braised Long Cabbage with Dried Scallops, Chili Crab, Poached “Live” Prawns with Chinese Wine, Beef with Spicy Sauce, Braised Pork Knuckle with Dried Oyster and Black Moss, Crispy Roasted BBQ Pork, R...
JAAN is an intimate, 40-seat restaurant dedicated to showcasing the finest in modern French cuisine in Singapore. The view from the 70th floor is jaw-dropping, matched only by the wittily presented and immaculately executed dishes emerging from the kitchen of Chef de Cuisine Julien Ro...
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In the end, no mechanics were willing to come for us. But thankfully the brakes recovered after a 2 hours break and drove at a really slow speed back to Gold Coast. From our visit and the recent information on their website, it seems that the owners are selling the property off. Its t...
And for an even more ‘posh’ Butterfly Chicken Breast Meal dining experience, opt for a ‘hoity toity’ four-course menu at Nando’s. Start your “chi-chi” gastronomic experience with the Wild Mushroom Soup & Garlic Bread that will tantalise with its chicken bits before the scrumptious mai...
Be Overwhelmed By Love's Grandest Gestures Feb. 13 Infographics no comments Valentine's Day is just 1 day away and you have yet to come up with a romantic idea to sweep your lover off her feet? Fret not! Red Letter Days invite you to take inspiration from history by creating an infogr...
Enough of the scene, I need to focus back on my mission to enjoy an afternoon of dessert tasting from Epilogue Cafe's decadent new dessert and cakes menu. I started my dessert feast with their delightful Parisian Macarons ($2.50 each) . These sweet, meringue-based traditional French c...
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If you are a avid foodie who loves to share your food adventures on Instagram (10 Tips to Grow Your Instagram Followers ), Burpple may soon be your next plaything! Burpple is a new social Food App that allow you to effortlessly share, remember, organize and explore food moments with y...
Shabu-shabu is a popular Japanese version of hot pot that can be found all over the little island of Singapore. It is rumoured that the name Shabu Shabu was actually derived from the sound produced when diners stirred their ingredients in the pot. Beef was originally the main meat ing...
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After a little persuasion, I managed to get Damian, Gabriel & Ivan to check out Haji Lane located in Arab Street & explore dining within its relatively undiscovered gastronomical haven. To me, Haji Lane is a getaway from the identical and extremely boring shopping centres that mushroo...
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After all those fried dishes, guests are usually presented with either hot or cold Sencha (common Japanese green tea) to 'cleanse' some of the grease away. Today, green tea has become synonymous with Japanese cuisine in Singapore. It contains a variety of enzymes and is believed to lo...
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Sushi has traditionally been served on exquisite wood or lacquer plates on the sunny island of Singapore. A decade ago, local Japanese restaurants started to serve kaiten zushi or sushi train style. Colour coded plates of sushi are placed on a conveyor belt that went around customers’...
Diversity is the name of the game when it comes to the Portland food truck scene. With food trucks opening and unfortunately closing every week, the palates of Portlanders are as sophisticated as they are picky. The Portland food cart scene is bustling with non-traditional locales suc...
has published this infographic which summaries the statistical findings from a survey done by over 1,800 chefs from American Culinary Federation. The survey was conducted by The National Restaurant Association to forecast menu trends. It revealed that children’s nutrition and local so...
The queue was relatively short and in order to faciliate fast orders, we were able to choose from one of the 4 'Happy Meals' packages. We opted for smallest portion Pork Ribs Big Prawn Noodles ($5) & Pork Slices Big Prawn Noodles ($4). Suggestion: try mixing 2 different noodles togeth...
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Started my Lo Hei Marathon this year with a Super Huat Lo Hei with Damian & the Muffins at 2 Chefs Eating Place tucked deep within the Commonwealth Crescent Estates - Blk 116.
