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foodXculture: Grand Shanghai Rings In The Year of the Rat with Chinese New Year Menu of Shanghainese Specialties and Elevated Reunion Classics

For any Chinese restaurant, the lead-up to Chinese New Year is always a busy one, with each establishment attempting to outdo the other with uniquely attractive menus the whole family can enjoy. Be it doing a classic well or reinventing them for the modern diner, it truly is the season of eating. In the case of the recently refurbished Grand Shanghai restaurant, they’ll be applying … Continue reading foodXculture: Grand Shanghai Rings In The Year of the Rat with Chinese New Year Menu of Shanghainese Specialties and Elevated Reunion Classics

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Old School Chinese Charm and Showstopping Presentation as Grand Shanghai Re-Opens (Review)

The 20-year old Grand Shanghai restaurant has recently undergone a grand renovation befitting of its status as a mainstay of King’s Centre on on Havelock Road. Now looking like a Shanghainese restaurant straight out of a vintage film, Grand Shanghai gives off plenty of nostalgic vibes from the moment one steps into it, with a spacious main dining hall with crystal chandeliers hanging above, complete with … Continue reading Old School Chinese Charm and Showstopping Presentation as Grand Shanghai Re-Opens (Review)

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Food, foodXculture, Interview, Singapore

foodXculture: An Interview with Christina Keilthy, Founder and Co-Owner of Mod-Peranakan Restaurant Godmama

Christina Keilthy’s history is an interesting one, hailing from the fast-moving consumer good industry and having dealt with brands from Danone Yogurt to Evian Water, and even Wrigley’s chewing gum (she also happens to be the brains behind the brand’s Eclipse mints, circumventing Singapore’s strict chewing gum sale laws). But F&B, and a restaurant at that, was a whole new world and untapped territory for … Continue reading foodXculture: An Interview with Christina Keilthy, Founder and Co-Owner of Mod-Peranakan Restaurant Godmama

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Arts, London, Review, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Red Palace by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 1/12/19) Fairytales as you’ve never experienced them before – now with a feminist twist. LONDON – Most of the fairy tales we grew up with are problematic in their own right, with far too many involving princesses pining for princes riding in on a white horse, or damsels in distress awaiting a hero to come save them. With Red Palace, Shotgun Carousel returns to the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Red Palace by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

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Hotels & Holidays: PARKROYAL on Pickering Celebrates the Year of the Rat

Located close enough to Chinatown to be considered a part of it, this Chinese New Year, consider coming down to Parkroyal on Pickering to ring in the Year of the Rat and indulge in the many festive offerings available at Lime Restaurant. Feast of Fortune (18th January to 7th February 2020) In January, diners will be able to feast on an bountiful menu of traditional … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: PARKROYAL on Pickering Celebrates the Year of the Rat

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Food For Thought: The Social Bar – Strongbow Pop-Up @ The Working Capitol

It’s been raining most everyday in December, and with the temperature down, it’s time to perk up with some quality time. The answer to that comes in the form of Strongbow’s very special pop-up – The Social Bar, taking place from 18th to 21st December at The Commons at The Working Capitol! Packed to the brim with activities and gifts, over the four days of … Continue reading Food For Thought: The Social Bar – Strongbow Pop-Up @ The Working Capitol

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Food For Thought: Grand Shanghai Joins Forces With Two Michelin Star Canton 8 For a 3-Night Only Dining Experience

The recently refurbished Grand Shanghai has announced an exclusive collaboration with two-Michelin-starred restaurant Canton 8 from Shanghai. Diners can experience three extravagant nights of gastronomical wonder featuring an eight-course menu comprising of Shanghainese and Cantonese inspired culinary delights. Masterchef Kan Chit Ming of Canton 8 will helm the kitchen of Grand Shanghai as a part of this exclusive collaboration. The unique dinner menu will be … Continue reading Food For Thought: Grand Shanghai Joins Forces With Two Michelin Star Canton 8 For a 3-Night Only Dining Experience

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Food For Thought: Mandarin Orchard Singapore Ushers in The Year of the Rat with a New Line-up of Lunar New Year Goodies

Mandarin Orchard Singapore reveals a stellar line-up of delicacies and takeaway goodies to celebrate the Lunar New Year, from auspicious set meals at two Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, or Triple Three’s Lunar New Year offerings. The hotel will also kick off the festivities with a traditional lion and dragon dance performance on the first day of the Lunar New Year (25th January) at … Continue reading Food For Thought: Mandarin Orchard Singapore Ushers in The Year of the Rat with a New Line-up of Lunar New Year Goodies

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Valhalla and the Chambers of Asgard by Andsoforth

Singapore’s first and only immersive theatre company is back this holiday season to put a bridge right between you and the gods – the Norse gods that is. While not as commonly known as say, the gods of Greek mythology, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor franchise, film buffs and comic book geeks will at least know of the mighty thunder god, his trickster brother Loki and … Continue reading Preview: Valhalla and the Chambers of Asgard by Andsoforth

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Food For Thought: Brewerkz Crafts A Special Brew for Christmas Wonderland 2019, the Mistletoe Kiss White Beer

Brewerkz rings in the holiday season launching an event-exclusive bespoke craft brew this Christmas. The local craft brewery returns to the sixth edition of Singapore’s most popular year-end event, Christmas Wonderland, as its official beer partner, presenting the Brewerkz Mistletoe Kiss White Beer. The handcrafted wheat beer was created just for the occasion and is named after the age-old tradition of kissing under the mistletoe. … Continue reading Food For Thought: Brewerkz Crafts A Special Brew for Christmas Wonderland 2019, the Mistletoe Kiss White Beer

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