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hotels, thailand, Travel

Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

Phuket’s tourism industry can look forward to a stronger high season, as Russian travellers prepare to swap their cold winter weather for a sun-soaked Sandbox escape, a recent webinar has learned. In the “Phuket Sandbox: Russia’s Winter Wonderland” event, Russian outbound tour operators expressed their belief that many of their clients are longing to return to Phuket. They warned however, that some key factors were … Continue reading Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

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food, New Opening, Restaurant, What's New

Food For Now: Famed Chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto Opens His Eponymous Fine Dining Restaurant on Tras Street this September

Chef-Owner Kazuhiro Hamamoto brings over 20 years of extraordinary experience across Kyoto, Tokyo, and Singapore to his eponymous 10-seater Sushi Kappo restaurant. Located in the historic Tanjong Pagar district, Chef Kazu — as he is better known — brings his soulful approach to reimagining each season’s best ingredients in an intimate, unfussy space, designed by the award-winning Matthew Shang Design Office. Chef Kazu most recently … Continue reading Food For Now: Famed Chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto Opens His Eponymous Fine Dining Restaurant on Tras Street this September

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food, Restaurant, What's New

Food For Now: Super Loco Group celebrates September with Taco Tuesdays

Move over, sweater weather: things are heating up at Super Loco. Super Loco Group is delighted to announce that Taco Tuesdays have landed at Lucha Loco and Super Loco, and are bolder, bigger and juicier than ever with DIY taco platters for sharing, from 7th September 2021. With the increasing importance of connection, we couldn’t think of a better time to honour the Mexican tradition … Continue reading Food For Now: Super Loco Group celebrates September with Taco Tuesdays

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fashion, Singapore, What's New

Shopping Time: Marks & Spencer Reveals Fresh Look for Wheelock Place Flagship and New Pop-Up at 313@Somerset

Marks & Spencer, the iconic British retailer, has relaunched its Wheelock Place outlet and opens a new store at 313@Somerset bringing an even bigger and better range of clothing, food and home products to fans in Singapore. The revamped Wheelock Place outlet offers a contemporary look and feel, with all-new interiors designed around an optimised shopping experience. The store’s design showcases the very best of … Continue reading Shopping Time: Marks & Spencer Reveals Fresh Look for Wheelock Place Flagship and New Pop-Up at 313@Somerset

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Food For Now: Paris Baguette to open ION Orchard flagship store in September

Paris Baguette, the well-loved fast-casual bakery known for its innovative array of breads and cakes, is set to open its new flagship outlet at ION Orchard during the third week of September 2021. The upscale outlet at ION Orchard will introduce new exciting features and product offerings while keeping to its commitment to offer Singaporeans a unique experience to satisfy taste buds with the best … Continue reading Food For Now: Paris Baguette to open ION Orchard flagship store in September

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Food For Now: Dessert chef Janice Wong launches new ice-cream parlour Softhaus

Janice Wong is best known for her dessert creations, from her initial 2am: dessertbar at Holland Village, to the Janice Wong sweet concept brand, with confections available online and from her physical shops. Now, she’s set to expand her empire just a little more, with the launch of her brand new store Softhaus, specialising in ice cream. Having debuted on 15th August at Great World … Continue reading Food For Now: Dessert chef Janice Wong launches new ice-cream parlour Softhaus

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lifestyle, Sports, What's New, yoga

Lifestyle: Yoga Movement expands signature style of yoga to residential neighbourhoods

Yoga Movement’s (YM) new Novena Pod Concept — their first endeavor into the bustling Novena enclave — is now open. Featuring a spacious practice room, 2 dedicated changing room stalls, and a full-service Front Desk, this compact property offers over 50 classes a week to the neighbourhood’s residential and working community. After nearly 2 years of location scouting, this is an exceptionally sweet opening for … Continue reading Lifestyle: Yoga Movement expands signature style of yoga to residential neighbourhoods

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New Opening: Chef Wei HK Cheong Fun to open stalls in Clementi and Bukit Panjang

After Chef Wei HK Cheong Fun opened in Bedok Central earlier this July, they have been overwhelmed by the support. Queues have been snaking around the block in an unstoppable stream of people looking for Chef Wei’s freshly-made Hong Kong-style cheong fun. Bolstered by such support and demand, Chef-Owner Thoo Chang Wei would be opening two Chef Wei HK Cheong Fun stalls in Clementi and … Continue reading New Opening: Chef Wei HK Cheong Fun to open stalls in Clementi and Bukit Panjang

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fashion, Singapore

Fashion Forward: Livingwear launches MYNT³-infused tees and dresses for coolness all day, every day

With over 1,200 satisfied customers and counting in just two Kickstarter launches, fashion startup Livingwear continues to deliver sustainable and cutting-edge solutions to daily dressing. For its third Kickstarter launch, Livingwear is introducing MYNT³, an all-natural fabric treatment based on active peppermint compounds. Imbuing clothes with peppermint’s antimicrobial and odour control properties, MYNT³ treatments are effective for up to 50 washes and keep you feeling … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Livingwear launches MYNT³-infused tees and dresses for coolness all day, every day

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airlines, News, Travel

Flights of Fancy: British Airways puts sustainability first with BA Better World programme

British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme.  The airline said this marked a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business, from reducing emissions and waste and positively contributing to the communities it serves, to creating a great place for people to work in order to build a resilient, responsible business. At an event at British Airways’ Heathrow engineering base this morning the airline unveiled … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways puts sustainability first with BA Better World programme

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