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Entertain Others And Be Entertained With The Entertainer App!

Have you ever encountered a really bad service experience when you try to redeem the deal vouchers that you have purchased from daily deal vouchers websites like Groupon Singapore or AllDealsAsia.com?
Yes, we have and it can be extremely frustrating because there are tons of terms and conditions to adhere to when utilising those vouchers! Furthermore, if you have never taken the time to read the fine print on those vouchers, you might be in for a rude shock when you realise that there are hidden costs involved.

Now, how would you like if we tell you that there are indeed 1-for-1 deal offers at well-known establishments like Hard Rock Café, Brewerkz, Forest Adventure, and etc.; with absolutely minimal restrictions and no hidden costs?

Recently, we were entertained by the folks from The Entertainer at Ah Hooi’s Kitchen and we came to learn about the great one-for-one deals that The Entertainer has to offer.

Founded in 2001 [yes, long before daily deal vouchers websites like Groupon came about] by Donna Benton, The Entertainer provides ‘buy one get one free’ incentive vouchers from well-known dining, leisure, entertainment, and hotel brands across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

If you often check out Groupon Singapore, AllDealsAsia.com, or even Deal.com.sg for the best travel, spa, and food deals, you must absolutely check out what The Entertainer App can offer you!

The Entertainer will give you access to over 1,065 ‘buy one get one free’ vouchers from Singapore’s most exclusive dining, leisure, wellness and entertainment venues including Au Petit Salut, Kinki, Carnivore, Hard Rock Café, Brewerkz, Marmalade Pantry, Ben & Jerry’s, Spa Symphony, Gmax Reverse Bungy and Impakt Gym. Offers are also valid for leading hotels throughout the region including Dusit, Sofitel, Angsana, Oberoi, and Banyan Tree across sought-after holiday destinations from Thailand to Bali, and even to the Maldives.

With 3 vouchers per merchant, you can visit The Entertainers’ partners more than just once and include your family and friends in the 1 for 1 fun!

What We Really Like About The Entertainer App

• The Entertainer App is really easy to use and it is extremely handy.

• The 1-for-1 deals are definitely value-for-money!

• There are very few restrictions on the redemption of the 1-for-1 deals; in fact, a majority of the deals are valid anytime throughout the year, 24/7, less public holidays, until 30 December 2014.

• Ability to share the product with family and friends. All they have to do is to download the app, sign in with the account holder’s login details, and they can access the offers from their device.

• Ability to track savings each time an offer is utilised. The Savings Calculator function also allows users to see just how quickly they redeem the cost of their Entertainer product, and how much they save throughout the year.

Priced at SGD$95, the Entertainer Singapore will contain over SGD$150,000 in savings. Once purchased, the offers in The Entertainer App are available to redeem from 2 January 2014 through to 30 December 2014.

If paying SGD$95 for a one year membership of The Entertainer Singapore is expensive, why not pay SGD$19 for a one month membership of The Entertainer Singapore? This way, you will get access to all 770+ buy one get one free offers for Singapore’s hottest restaurants, nightspots, informal dining, spas, activities, attractions and more!

There is no difference between the one year membership or the one month membership. Both offer the same 1-for-1 deals and comes with 3 vouchers per merchant which you can utilise. After your one month membership, you can simply choose to upgrade to the full product for a further SGD$76, allowing you to keep redeeming your offers until 30 December 2014.

If you are a natural lifestylist and you’re always out hunting for great deals at well-known establishments, you really should consider purchasing The Entertainer Singapore One Month Membership for just SGD$19!

To purchase The Entertainer Singapore One Month Membership, you can visit https://www.theentertainerme.com/trysgfor19/ and be sure to enter my unique promo code awinsomelife when you purchase!

We are pretty sure you can cover back the SGD$19 in just one to two transactions when you utilise the 1-for-1 deals so try it for yourself and let us know what you think of it.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Sweet Delectable Treats from Swee Heng 1989 Classic

Swee Heng Bakery is a familiar name with every household. With 20 outlets spread all over Singapore and a factory at Senoko Crescent, it is too hard to miss this bakery giant that started from a very humble beginning in the late 1980s.
In its quest to be the leading halal bakery in Singapore, Swee Heng Bakery has set another milestone by opening its latest outlet at West Mall Shopping Centre. With an entirely different store concept that offers a different range of confectionary products, Swee Heng 1989 Classic is geared towards the premium market.

Last weekend, we popped by Swee Heng 1989 Classic and we brought home tons of delectable goodies and sweet treats. From the outside, one would notice the striking vintage and retro decoration and upon stepping in, the sweet smelling aroma from the freshly-baked breads will engulf one’s senses.

To celebrate Jacqueline’s Mum’s birthday and also Mother’s Day in advance, we brought home the 10-inch Crispy Black Forest Cake that was retailing for SGD$28.90. Having tried the cake, we found the cake to be sinfully indulgent, especially with its rich and thick chocolate. If your loved ones enjoy chocolate very much, this is definitely the cake to go for!

Apart from the 10-inch Crispy Black Forest Cake that we brought home, we also took along with us some other baked products that are worth mentioning.

Charcoal Flaxseed Buns, SGD$3

With 6 buns in 1 packet, the Charcoal Flaxseed Bun is definitely value for money. Tasting just like any other normal bread, the Charcoal Flaxseed Bun is for the health conscious because the bamboo charcoal that is added to the bread dough is said to aid digestion, exclude radiation and excess moisture, and strengthen bowel movement. Sprinkled with some Flaxseed, this wholesome charcoal bun is definitely high in dietary fibre.

Nonya Curry and Egg Bun, Mushroom Chicken Bun, Chicken Vienna Bun, Parmesan Ham and Cheese Bun, SGD$1.60

These individual assorted buns retails for SGD$1.60 each and all of them are extremely tasty and satisfying. With a variety of flavours available to suit even the most picky tongue, we are pretty sure you can find a bun that suit your taste buds.

Taiwanese Steamed Cake (Black Sesame/ Original/ Mango/ Chocolate), SGD$1.80 each

Soft, spongy, and filled with the yummy custard filling, these Taiwanese Steamed Cakes is a delightful treat for all ages. Of all the four flavours that are available, we personally like the mango flavour the most!

If you are staying around Bukit Batok, be sure to visit Swee Heng 1989 Classic and get your breakfast fix!

In line with Mother’s Day celebration, Swee Heng 1989 Classic has recently launched a Facebook Contest and it is ongoing from now till 6 May 2014. If you are interested, do check out the contest on Swee Heng 1989 Classic Facebook Page and you might just be one of the 3 lucky winners to walk away with a special Mother’s Day gift set that include a 10-inch cake, a bouquet of carnation flowers, and SGD$50 worth of Swee Heng 1989 Classic Vouchers!

To participate in Swee Heng 1989 Classic Facebook Contest, check out https://www.facebook.com/sweeheng1989classic for more information and while you’re at it, don’t forget to “like” them for more updates too!

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Chew On Some Real Fishballs @ Fishball Story, Golden Mile Food Centre

Last Sunday, we were at the Golden Mile Food Centre to have a really special bowl of fishball noodles and we must say, it was so good that one serving was really not enough.

Founded by Douglas Ng, a 23-year old young chap whom used to run and manage 3+1, a Chinese Restaurant in Tanjong Pagar, and assisted by his sister, Jocelyn Ng, whom was previously an F&B trainer for a 5-star hotel; the dynamic duo is set to take hawker fare by storm.

Now, what’s really so special about the fishballs is that they are lovingly made using 100% pure and fresh yellow-tail fish meat. Yes, 100% fish meat with absolutely no flour used!

Many a times when we dine out with my parents, we often hear them lament about how fishballs aren’t like what they used to be in the past. In fact, many fishball noodles stores use factory-made/processed fishballs that often contain lots of flour and food additives/preservatives.

If you want to know how real fishballs should taste like, you must check out Fishball Story. The fishballs are handmade from scratch and Douglas makes them every day early in the morning at 4am! That’s really some serious effort and determination by Douglas in wanting to serve nothing but the best to his customers!

When we were there last Sunday at around noon time, we waited for about 20 minutes to be served and thankfully, we managed to get our bowl of fishball noodles as they were sold out at 2PM!

Apart from the fishballs, we also like the fish cakes that are speckled with some chilli and scallions. It was such a delightful treat that we wish we could have it every day to go along with some Teochew Muay [Teochew Porridge]. For just SGD$3 for a bowl of fishball noodles or a bowl of fishball soup, we give it two thumbs-up!

To have a taste of what real fishballs are made of, be sure to head down to Fishball Story at Golden Mile Food Centre before 3PM to avoid any disappointment; considering the fact that Douglas makes a limited quantity of handmade fishballs and they sell-out rather quickly. We’re pretty sure that as time goes by, the fishball noodles will be more refined as Douglas tries to improve and tweak the recipe to diners’ liking and the queue will definitely be longer than before.

For more information and updates, do “like” Fishball Story Facebook Page!

Fish Ball Story
#01-85, Golden Mile Hawker Centre, Beach Road
Hours: 10.30am-5pm daily

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[World Gourmet Summit 2014]- Fine Dining Redefined With Herbs from Eu Yan Sang

Hailed as “one of the six best gourmet events in the world” by Sydney Morning Herald, the 18th World Gourmet Summit is definitely poised to impress and delight gourmands with the splendid line-up of world renowned and award winning Masterchefs.
Now, there are many different culinary workshops and events that one can look forward to at the 18th World Gourmet Summit but if you love herbs and you are a strong advocate of using herbs in cooking, you must go for the Eu Yan Sang Dinner and Eu Yan Sang Four-Hands Culinary Workshop!

Gourmands will be enticed with the culinary finesse of International Masterchef Arron Huang and award-winning Majestic Restaurant’s Executive Chef Yong Bing Ngen at the Eu Yan Sang Dinner. Through an exquisitely designed menu, both acclaimed chefs will combine their experience in the culinary scene and showcase the exuberant flavours of Eu Yan Sang’s premium herbs and the classical formula “Eu Yan Sang Gold Label Bak Foong Pill”.

With a menu titled, “Modern vs Classical”, Chef Huang’s traditional dishes will feature alongside Chef Yong’s modern interpretations of classical Chinese cuisine. Aligning with the World Gourmet Summit’s theme of “The Classics”, the Eu Yan Sang Dinner vows to immerse diners into a classical Chinese meal that is modern yet traditional, creating a unique experience that should not be missed at this year’s World Gourmet Summit.

We were very privileged to taste the wonderful creations of both Chef Huang and Chef Yong and if herbal soups and herbal dishes is your cup of tea, we are pretty sure you will enjoy the Eu Yan Sang Dinner that will be happening on 31 March 2014 [Monday], from 7pm to 10pm, at the Majestic Restaurant for just SGD$188+ [inclusive of pairing wines]. What’s more, if you are a Singapore Citibank Cardholder, you can get a 15% discount.

Here’s a preview of some of the dishes that we had and which will be showcased at the Eu Yan Sang Dinner.

[Created By: International Masterchef Arron Huang]
Fried Roast Duck Breast and Shrimp with Chinese Angelica and Licorice

The Fried Roast Duck Breast and Shrimp with Chinese Angelica and Licorice certainly whet our appetite as the duck breast meat was sweet and tender to the bite. Coupled with the fresh shrimp and the subtle flavours of the Chinese herbs, this dish made quite an opening statement amongst gourmands.

[Created By: Hosting Chef Yong Bing Ngen]
Double-Boiled American Ginseng Soup with Chinese Wolfberry, Whole Conpoy and Fresh Oyster

The nourishing Double-Boiled American Ginseng Soup with Chinese Wolfberry, Whole Conpoy and Fresh Oyster is set to revitalise gourmands. Traditionally, most Chinese households would use dried oysters to boil soup but what was really peculiar about this dish is the use of fresh oyster which made the soup even more flavourful and fulfilling.

[Created By: Hosting Chef Yong Bing Ngen]
King Prawn with Tangerine Peel and Licorice Dressing

The sweet-and-sour tasting King Prawn with Tangerine Peel and Licorice Dressing will tantalise gourmands’ taste buds. Juicy and succulent, gourmands will enjoy this tangy dish without any hesitation.

[Created By: International Masterchef Arron Huang]
Baked Fish with Wild Gastrodia, Cnidium, and Red Dates


Uniquely presented, the Baked Fish with Wild Gastrodia, Cnidium, and Red Dates is fresh and delicious! Complemented with the crunchy vegetable, this dish is certainly healthy and nutritious.

[Created By: Hosting Chef Yong Bing Ngen]
Stuffed Black Bone Chicken Roll with Eu Yan Sang Gold Label Bak Foong Pill, Codonopsis Root, Brown Rice and Solomon’s Seal Chicken Jus

This dish is perhaps the highlight of the entire meal. Highly nourishing and nutritious, gourmands will get to enjoy the beneficial health properties of the Eu Yan Sang Gold Label Bak Foong Pill and the intense flavour of the tender black chicken meat.

[Created By: Hosting Chef Yong Bing Ngen]
White Tremella Mushroom Herbal Tea with Eight Treasures – Coix Barley, Gingko Biloba, Euryale Seed, Honey Date, Boat-fruited Sterculia Seed, Chinese Wolfberry, Longan Fruit and Fresh Lily Bulb


Artistically presented, the White Tremella Mushroom Herbal Tea with Eight Treasures is a beautiful and sweet ending to a perfect meal. With such a delightful treat, one serving is never enough and gourmands will find themselves craving for more of this yummy dessert!

Point to Note: The Baked Fish with Wild Gastrodia, Cnidium, and Red Dates that we had during the tasting will be made different for the Eu Yan Sang Dinner as the Chefs will be replacing the Wild Gastrodia, Cnidium, and Red Dates with Notoginseng Root and Astragalus Root.

Apart from the Eu Yan Sang Dinner, you might also want to attend the Eu Yan Sang Four-Hands Culinary Workshop that will be taking place on 2 April 2014 [Wednesday] from 2pm to 5pm at the ToTT Store. Priced at SGD$80+, the Eu Yan Sang Four-Hands Culinary Workshop will feature International Masterchef Arron Huang & Hosting Chef Yong Bing Ngen whom will be showcasing an interactive masterclass using traditional Chinese herbs to create modern and mouth-watering Chinese dishes, and inspire a new generation about how they can incorporate traditional Chinese ingredients into modern day cooking while embracing the wondrous properties of traditional Chinese herbs from Eu Yan Sang. Just in case you’re wondering, yes, there is a 15% discount for Singapore Citibank Cardholders.

With both highly acclaimed chefs combining their experience in the culinary scene for the Eu Yan Sang Dinner and the Eu Yan Sang Four-Hands Culinary Workshop, be prepared to be whisked away into a world of delectable contemporary and classical Chinese cuisine twined with vitality.

For more information about the World Gourmet Summit 2014, do visit the World Gourmet Summit 2014 Official Site!

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[Food Tasting]- Yum Cha @ Changi Business Park

Yum Cha [Changi] at UE Bizhub East is the latest addition to the Yum Cha Group of Restaurants and it is the only outlet that offers some delightful BBQ and roast delights. Renowned for their mouth-watering Dim Sums, Yum Cha is definitely the place to bring your friends out for some Yum Cha session.

*In Cantonese, Yum Cha means “Drink Tea” and it is often used in the following manner, “Let’s go Yum Cha”; which means, “Let’s go for some tea/hi-tea”.

Last week, we had a fabulous time dining at Yum Cha Changi and it was a very memorable session. Even as we are writing and sharing about our experience at Yum Cha Changi right now, we are craving for even more tantalising Dim Sums and we cannot help but just think of the yummy food that we had.

If you work at Changi or you stay in the eastern part of Singapore, you will be delighted to know that Yum Cha Changi has launched a new Set Menu Special Promotion which is really irresistible. For just SGD$11.80 nett per set, you can have the option of having a Dim Sum, Noodle/Congee, and a drink!

Not only will you derive satisfaction from such a high quality set meal but it is also extremely value for money.

Here are the food choices that you can choose for the Set Menu Special Promotion that is exclusively available only at Yum Cha Changi:

Dim Sum
Fried Carrot Cake
OR
Crystal Chives Dumpling
OR
Fish Roe Siew Mai
OR
Prawn Wanton Crisp

Noodle/Congee
Prawn Wanton Noodles
OR
Char Siew Noodles
OR
Century Egg Congee
OR
Chicken and Mushroom Congee]

Drink
Chinese Tea
OR
Honey Watercress
OR
Barley

The dining ambience and experience at Yum Cha Changi is one that is contemporary and modern; it is also the only Yum Cha outlet that offers Hong Kong Roast Delights.

If you have an insatiable appetite for mouth-watering, authentic, and piping hot Dim Sums, you will be elated to know that Yum Cha has recently also launched a privilege card programme. At just SGD$30 for a 1-year membership, members automatically receive a SGD$20 voucher and 10% off their bill at all Yum Cha restaurants.

Other exclusive benefits of Yum Cha’s privilege card programme include 20% off food bills on birthdays and a SGD$10 dining voucher with every SGD$100 spent! As an added bonus, membership renewal is complimentary with an annual spending of SGD$1000.

Now that’s even more reasons to go for more Yum Cha sessions with your loved ones and friends!

If you’re craving for some yummylicious Dim Sum and Roast Delights, head down to Yum Cha Changi and have the best of both worlds!

Yum Cha Changi

Address: 6 Changi Business Park Ave 1 #01-33 UE Bizhub East Singapore 486017
Tel: 6789 1717

Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 10.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 9pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 9.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 9pm
Closed from 3pm to 6pm daily

For more information and updates from Yum Cha, do check out Yum Cha Singapore Facebook Page!

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[Valentine’s Day Giveaway]- 4 Course French Cuisine @ STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar

STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar is Bay Hotel Singapore’s global flavours restaurant that brings diners the best from around the world. It offers a mix of diverse flavours ranging from the Italian, French, and American, to the Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Singaporean!

This coming Valentine’s Day, STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar will be bringing diners all the way to France with their sensational 4 Course French Menu.

[Image Credits to Construction Lit Mag]

STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar Valentine’s Day Menu- A French Affair

Appetizer

Dusted Bluefin Tuna with Fennel Crust With dashi jelly, onion cress and gazpacho vinaigrette
OR
Pan-Seared Norwegian Scallops With tomato jam, daikon and pomegranate confit

Soup

Jerusalem Artichoke Potage With crabmeat quenelle and ginger-scented caramelized apple

Entrée

Lobster Exotique With sweet potato aligot, vegetable noisettes and pineapple sauce
OR
Salmis of Duck With lyonnaise potato, red cabbage, fine bean and foie gras jus
OR
Tournedos Rossini With goose liver, spinach and madeira sauce, lyonnaise potatoes and panache of garden vegetables

Dessert

Cream Cheese Mousse With perfumed fruits and dark chocolate tuiles

The 4 Course French Dinner will cost SGD$140++ Per Couple and it comes with a bottle of sparkling wine to complete the wonderful evening.

If you are thinking of a suitable venue to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones, you might want to consider STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar, considering its proximity to Sentosa where you can spend some time to stroll after a very fulfilling dinner.

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Together with STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar, we are very pleased to organise a special blog contest just for all you readers!

[Image Credits to Boxamurai]

Blog Contest Details

Prize: A Pair of Dining Vouchers [worth SGD$140++] which consist of a 4 Course French Dinner and A Bottle of Sparkling Wine.

[Image Credits to Louis Foong]

How to Win?

1. Like STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar Facebook Page

2. Like A Winsome Life Facebook Page

3. Share With Us The Most Romantic Gesture That You Have Done For Your Significant Other Together With A Photo and Send It To Us @ admin@awinsomelife.org

Terms & Conditions

1. The winner will be selected by A Winsome Life; in consultation with the representatives from STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar.

2. The most creative, original, and romantic caption will win the contest.

3. All decisions made will be final.

4. By participating in the contest, you agree to allow us to use your photograph and caption for our marketing and publicity efforts.

Good Luck!

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[New Restaurant Opening In Singapore]- Lewin Terrace, An Upscale Fine Dining Restaurant That Serves A Fusion Of Japanese-French Cuisine!

The number of Japanese-French fusion restaurants in Singapore are few and rare, and if you are on the lookout for a whole new dining experience of unique Japanese-French cuisine, we are excited to share with you about the upcoming opening of Lewin Terrace!
Featuring French & Japanese techniques and a produce-driven approach, Lewin Terrace is an upscale fine dining restaurant that is slated to open sometime in February. Helmed by a talented team of culinary professionals which includes General Manager and Chief Sommelier, Mr Daisuke Kawai, formerly with the Les Amis group where he won the Top Wines Best Sommelier of the year at the Singapore World Gourmet Series Awards of Excellence 2013, diners can expect that Lewin Terrace will have an elaborate wine list with more than 100 types of wines, of which more than half will be French while the rest will be intricately curated from other parts of the world including Japan.

Lewin Terrace will also offer wine-pairing menus for set lunches and set dinners. Each course will be served with half a glass of wine carefully selected by Chief Sommelier, Mr Daisuke Kawai.

The restaurant is housed in a charming and gorgeous black & white bungalow that used to be the residence of the Chief who headed the Central Fire Station on Hill Street. As Lewin Terrace is perched in the depths of Fort Canning’s greenery and imbued with Japanese entertaining and hospitality savoir-faire, it is expected to become a romantic venue that will draw couples for all sorts of occasions ranging from dinner dates and anniversaries to proposals and even weddings.

Lewin Terrace can accommodate about 78 diners and reservation is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. For an intimate dining experience with your loved ones, you probably might want to consider Lewin Terrace as your next dining destination.

For more information and updates, do check out Lewin Terrace’s Website.

Also, all pictures shown here are artist’s impressions of how Lewin Terrace is going to be. We will be uploading actual photos of the venue and dishes after their opening so do stay tuned!

Address:
21 Lewin Terrace, Singapore 179290

Telephone:
6333-9905

Opening Hours:
Every day; Lunch: 12-2pm [last order] and Dinner: 6-9.30pm [last order for food]

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[Restaurant Feature]- Gallop to STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar and Prosper With “Fortune of Flavours”

Today’s the second day of a brand new year and in 30 days’ time, we will be celebrating Chinese New Year. In recent years, many Chinese families [including ours] have moved away from the tradition of dining at home to dining out for reunion dinners and if you belong to the latter, here’s one alternative you might want to look at.
We were recently invited to a food tasting session at STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar and we had a really great time of bountiful feasting. Just to let you know, the Fortune of Flavours Buffet at STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar fuses the flavours and tastes of both Western and Asian cuisines and this is very unlike the typical Chinese menu you find in a Chinese restaurant.

This special menu is available for 5 days only, from 29th January to 2nd February 2014 and it is priced at $58++ for adults and $28++ kids between 6 and 12 years old. The option of adding on free-flow of alcohol, soft drinks, and juices is also available at an additional cost of $28++. Kids below 6 get to enjoy the Fortune of Flavours buffet for free with every paying adult.

5 Specials Highlights of the Fortune of Flavours Buffet

Smoked Duck & Salmon Yu Sheng

A colourful platter of shredded vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, radish, pomelo, pickled ginger, red and green yam, and coupled together with slices of fresh salmon and succulent slices of smoked duck. Toss it together with the ginger and sour plum sauce for sweeter relationships with your loved ones and you will be in for a refreshing and flavourful time.

Prawn Tartare with Rock Melon and Nuts

Salad prawns layered with sliced Japanese cucumber and rock melon, then dressed in a tangy ginger and Thai mango dressing, this bite-sized appetizer will welcome you with an abundantly blessed year ahead and stimulate your taste buds for the rest of the buffet’s fare.

Curried Chicken in Lychee Tempura

Golden round pillows of Curried Chicken in Lychee Tempura served on a bed of rice crisps burst into a symphony of flavours at each bite. The sweetness of lychee accompanies the chunks of chicken, along with a hint of curry powder. This unique twist of flavour is sure to appeal to all taste buds, especially children.

Lion Head Meatball with Truffle Oil, Wood Ear Fungus & Water Chestnuts

Immersed in a thick gravy of flavour, the Lion Head Meatball with Truffle Oil, Wood Ear Fungus & Water Chestnuts would have you coming back for seconds. This Shanghainese meatball is a combination of minced pork, mushrooms, chestnuts, coriander, Chinese wine and truffle oil.

Banana and Sago Cotta

The smooth creamy cotta is topped with caramelized cubes of banana that has been simmered slowly with gula melaka. Definitely a divine melt-in-the-mouth goodness.

Apart from the 5 special highlights, the Fortune of Flavours Buffet also offers a variety of gourmet dishes such as Salmon Roll with Barley Salad & Wolfberries in Aspic, Drunken Chicken, Chinese Cold Cuts Platter, Chicken Soup with Scallops, Fish Maw & Chinese Zucchini, Wok-Fried Beef with Tri-Pepper, Dried Longan & Fermented Beancurd, Braised Sea Cucumber with Mushroom, Chinese Spinach & Fatt Choy, Egg Noodles with Prawns, Shredded Duck & Yellow Chives, Warm Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage & Lotus seeds.

If you are interested in the Fortune of Flavours Buffet, do make your reservations early to avoid disappointment. 🙂

STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar [Located inside Bay Hotel Singapore on the 1st Level]
Address: 50 Telok Blangah Road, Singapore 098828
Contact Number: 6818 6681

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Foodpanda Delivers Yummy Food to You @ Your Convenience

Busy working on a project and have got no time to fight against the peak-hours lunch crowd at the eateries? Planning a mini office celebration after the successful completion of a project?
Well, with Foodpanda and a few mouse-clicks, you can now save the hassle and have your favourite cuisine delivered straight to your location at your convenience.

From Japanese cuisine to Mediterranean cuisine and even Thai cuisine, Foodpanda has an array of food choices that are available for you to choose. As a matter of fact, we’re really happy that we can order food from some of our favourite restaurants such as PastaMania, Chili’s, Sakae Sushi, and even Mad Jack!

To begin placing your orders with Foodpanda, all you have to do is the following:

Step 1. Log onto Foodpanda

Step 2. Key in your postal code

Step 3. Choose your favourite restaurant. [For us, it’s Pastamania!] You can even filter the search results too!

Step 4. Select your favourite food item

Step 5. Select any additional toppings you would like to have

Step 6. Checkout your food item and do be aware of the delivery time as well so that you can plan way in advance when you would be having your lunch.

Step 7. Fill in your personal details and create a Foodpanda Account

Step 8. Choose your payment option and place your order!

It’s really that easy!

If you have an iPhone or an Android device, you can even place your orders through the Foodpanda App that is available on the App Store & Google Play.

What We Like About Foodpanda:

The user interface is relatively easy to navigate around and it is really simple to use. With a touch of a few mouseclicks, we can now have our favourite food delivered to our office while working on some projects. Furthermore, a wide variety of food choices are available from different restaurants and placing orders is a breeze. The ratings also come in handy as it helps us make a well-informed purchasing decision.

So, the next time you’re stuck in the office or the weather isn’t looking too good to head out for a meal, Foodpanda might probably be your next best friend! Go try it out and let us know what you think!

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An Interesting Experience with Just Like It!, a Revolutionary F&B Concept in Singapore @ Resorts World Sentosa!

We were recently invited to Just Like It!‘s latest outlet at Resorts World Sentosa and it was an interesting experience watching how NEW iCE cream are being made on the spot with 100% natural ingredients and liquid nitrogen.

Upon stepping into the Just Like It! outlet at Resorts World Sentosa, we felt as if we have just entered a science laboratory.

You probably might wonder what exactly is NEW iCE cream?

Well, NEW iCE cream is a term coined by Just Like It! to name their ice cream because their ice cream does not fall within the typical categories of traditional ice cream or gelato due to its unique texture and flavour.

With the use of liquid nitrogen as a cooling agent, Just Like It!’s technique of making NEW iCE cream hastens the regular ice cream making process, resulting in a final product that is made up of extremely fine and small ice crystals, promising an incredibly smooth texture to the ice cream.

At Just Like It!, there are a variety of NEW iCE cream flavours that are available and when we were there, we tried the Mocha Cookies, Chocolate Toffee, Vanilla Mint, New PopCorn, Tropical Mango, Jolly Shandy, and even Tiger Beer!

As a matter of fact, Just Like It! has a designated Research and Development team which uses a special technique that can churn out almost any flavour of NEW iCE cream, using only the freshest premium quality of natural ingredients with no additives, colouring, stabilizers, or emulsifiers.

These are the secret recipes/ingredients that are used in the making of NEW iCE cream.

Our personal favourites of NEW iCE cream flavours are the Tropical Mango and the New PopCorn and if you’re wondering how much a scoop of NEW iCE cream will cost, the price starts from SGD$5.90 onwards.

Apart from NEW iCE cream, the Just Like It! outlet at Resorts World Sentosa also has a whole range of other food and beverage products for you to indulge in.

While interacting with Mr Bak, Chief Executive Officer of Just Like It!, he explained to us how the NEW iCE cream is much more healthier than the traditional ice cream or gelato because of its lower fat content.

While there has never been a F&B outlet in Singapore that makes ice cream on the spot with liquid nitrogen, the use of liquid nitrogen in culinary is not something that is new in the market because the local bars here previously used liquid nitrogen to make cocktails that give off a cool white vapour, giving the drink a mysterious effect.

And if you’re skeptical about consuming food & beverage products made with liquid nitrogen, don’t worry as the liquid nitrogen must be fully evaporated from the NEW iCE cream before it is being served to you. Liquid nitrogen is not an ingredient that is added to the NEW iCE cream but it is a medium used for making the NEW iCE cream. However, do note that while liquid nitrogen can be safely used in food or drink preparation, it should not be directly ingested so please don’t go around having the idea that it is safe to consume liquid nitrogen.

If you have never witness the making of ice cream on the spot before, heading down to Just Like It! is a worthwhile learning experience as you can watch the staffs in lab coats conjure your favourite New iCE cream.

Here’s a 3-minutes video clip showing how NEW iCE cream is being made at Just Like It! @ Resorts World Sentosa.

Just Like It! currently has four outlets in Singapore and they are located at Tampines One, Ang Mo Kio Hub, ION Orchard, and Resorts World Sentosa!

For more updates and promotions about Just Like It!, do check out Just Like It!’s Facebook Page!

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