12 April 2013 (Friday)
Eat: Tim Ho Wan
Gather your dim sum dollies, because Tim Ho Wan, Hong Kong’s favourite pocket-friendly dim sum restaurant, is here! You’ll have no problem locating it … just look for the long queue.
Location: The Atrium @ Orchard, Plaza Singapura, #01-29, Tel: 6251 2000
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am-10pm
Drink: The Vintage Room
Looking for a new watering hole? The Vintage Room is the perfect place for booze and whines (yes, whining). Specials include: 1-for-1 wines by the glass, house pour spirits and bottled beers between 3pm and 7pm on Fridays.
Location: 37 Duxton Hill, Tel: 6690 7565
Opening Hours: Tue-Thu, 5pm-12am; Fri, 3pm-1am; Sat, 5pm-1am
Play: The Importance of Being Earnest
Local theatre has never been so vibrant. W!ld Rice puts a fresh spin on this beloved Oscar Wilde play with its star-studded all-male ensemble that includes Brendon Fernandez, Chua Enlai, Ivan Heng and Hossan Leong.
Dates: April 10 to May 4
Location: National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, #05-01, Drama Centre
13 April 2013 (Saturday)
Eat: in Italy
Well, not literally. But the dishes served here are authentic enough to make you feel like you really are in Italy. Our top picks are the Risotto with lobster and Zabaglione Moscato sabayon.
Location: 38 Craig Road, Tel: 6423 0918
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 12pm-2.30pm (Lunch); 6pm-10.30pm (Dinner)
Drink: Kiasu Espresso
Love your gourmet coffee? You’ll be pleased to know that the inventive folks behind 40 Hands Coffee has set up a new joint serving the same top-quality java. Our absolute favourite was the Ginger Bread Latte with Star Anise, which tastes just like Christmas morning.
Location: 100 Tras Street, #01-03/04
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm. Closed on Sundays
Play: Muay Thai Singapore Challenge 2013
You and your man will enjoy this action-packed tournament where the top contestants from “The Challenger Asia” meet for a final showdown. Tickets available at Sistic.
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa
Time: 7pm
14 April 2013 (Sunday)
Eat: Baker & Cook
People who’ve been to Australia would probably be familiar with this traditional Australian dessert – a rich chocolate sponge cake coated with smooth chocolate ganache and coconut. But even if you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry. You can now satisfy your dessert cravings at Baker & Cook.
Location: 77 Hillcrest Road, Greenwood, Tel: 649 8834
Opening Hours: Sun-Thu, 7am-8pm; Fri-Sat, 7am-10pm
Drink: Starbucks
Made with fresh, caramelly espresso and bittersweet mocha sauce, you’ll get the bold flavours of espresso tempered with the rich sweetness of mocha. After a jam-packed weekend of partying and other social obligations, this is the perfect pick-me-up.
Location: All Starbucks outlets
Play: Zoological
Featuring a mix of photographs, videos and art installations by local and regional artists, this fascinating art showcase is not to be missed. From now to 19 May 2013.
Location: 222 Queen Street, #02-02, 2902 Gallery, Tel: 6339 8685
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat, 11am-8pm; Sun, 1pm-6pm
