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    1681. Sentosa Express   
       19 May 2008 at 11:14 am
    Category: Transportation
    TrumPat TrumPat says:

    In a less than 4 minutes ride, one can be transported quickly and comfortably from the Sentosa Station at Vivocity to the resort island, Sentosa.

    Yes! It is this light rail way system called Sentosa Express, which provides a convenient link to the island. With the purchase of a Sentosa pass (which is a contactless smart access pass) at $3 a person a day, not only can one ride on the Sentosa Express but also gain entry into Sentosa.

    The Sentosa Express is just a two-cabin long train. However, at the frequency that it comes, you don't have to worry about the train getting too packed.

    The staff at the stations are very friendly too. They will smile and wave to you when your train passes the stations. It really makes me feel like a tourist. Haha...


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       19 May 2008 at 10:33 am
    Category: Fitness Clubs
    TrumPat TrumPat says:

    This is the newest outlet opened by Planet Fitness to replace the one at Far East Square. So naturally, one will compare it with the FES outlet.

    It is located at the basement of China Square Central but can be easily spotted by its black, white & blue signboard.

    Just one quick peek through the glass doors, I can easily see the entire interior of the club. In othe words, the place is pretty small. The equipments are neatly arranged according to the type of fitness training, a little cramped though. However, I'm not so much of a gym equipment workout person, so I am more concerned with the group exercise studios.

    Sadly, the number of such studios have been down from the previous three at FES to two over here. Not only that the variety of classes has been reduced, the size of the studio was much smaller too.

    As expected, the locker room was just as cramped. Locker was small but still of reasonable size for me to put in all my belongings. There isn't many shower rooms, but the hardest part for me to get used to is the nearly transparent glass separating the shower cubicles. It just feels awkward.

    Well, this place is just disappointing. I guess I'll just stick to the other clubs for classes.


    Rating given:Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5

       19 May 2008 at 2:25 am
    Category: Italian
    ladyironchef ladyironchef says:

    I had my first taste of Sarpino's pizza at the Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC), don't ask why i was there, long story!

    Anyway i didn't previously recalled knowing the existance of Sarpino Pizza, well besides Pizza hut, i know Canadian pizza.

    And like Canadian Pizza, Sarpino's have the buy 1 get 1 offer too, except that their prices i think are slightly cheaper. Ànd obviously there will be a difference between their normal pizza and the promotions pizza.

    Lets see an example, for the popular choice of hawaiian pizza, for the normal one, its call tropical hawaiian special which comes with ingredients of turkey ham, smoked turkey bacon, pineapples, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

    While for the promotion 1-for-1 pizza, there is also hawaiian pizza, just that its call The Aloha, with turkey bacon sweet pineapples, topped with italian cheese. A whole lot of difference right? I guess if you want quality be prepared to pay more

    Otherwise like us just take the promotions one, and eat to your heart content! We had The Aloha, and double pepperoni. Large 14'' is $34, one for one and it works out to be about $17 for each pizza.

    I say the pizza is value for money given the price, and it wont lose out to pizza hut. I'm eating less of pizza hut nowadays since the pizza quality dropped, and its rather expensive compared to canadian and sarpino's.


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    1684. Citibank (Jurong East)   
       19 May 2008 at 1:53 am
    Category: Banks
    ladyironchef ladyironchef says:

    Jurong East is getting a reputation for being a banking hub, just beside Citibank at the CPF building, there is HSBC and OCBC, with POSB, Maybank, and a few others all in the vicinity.

    I was at Citibank jurong east since its the one nearest to my home, and the one here is more of a regional hub than a small branch.

    Anyway, my objective for the visit was to apply for citibank credit card, (i couldn't, my dad sup for me).

    I was amazed by the simple procedures of getting a credit card nowadays, even though i'm a banking and finance student and i do know that the rules have relaxed a lot compared to last time, but i was still amazed.

    How simple you asked? From the time we walked into the bank to the time we walked out, it took slightly less than 20mins. And poof! you got your credit card!

    I cant remember the name of the sales person who attended to me, but he was polite and helpful to any questions and enquiries which i had.

    Just for information i was tempted by the promotions offered in the citi gourmet promotions, so in the end i got two cards, citi mastercard, and citi clear platinium.

    That guy suggested getting two since there was firstly no charge on the cards, and secondly he said just in case one card couldn't be use the other will be available. But thinking of it now even though there's no charges involved, but its still quite dumb to get two cards from a same bank.

    In short, i'm pretty happy with the no-hassle service provided.


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    1685. Bakerzin (UE Square)   
       18 May 2008 at 12:57 pm
    Category: Deli and Cafe, Desserts
    His Food Blog His Food Blog says:

    There is a new outlet at UE Square consisting of a children’s kitchen for kids to take part in baking lessons - pro-family! Although one might find the place pretty noisy on a Sunday afternoon because of these kids - so couples looking for a quiet weekend - BEWARE!

    It is here I discovered my latest favourite dessert after their signatured Warm Chocolate Cake – I hereby present to you – the delicious Baked Apple Tart ($9.50), consisting of Caramelised Apple Slices baked to golden hue on a light Puff Pastry along with a dollop their very own Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

    A heavenly combination of sweet and sour, light and creamy, & warm and cold that evokes conflicting emotions in a good way. I foresee this will be a hit among the non-chocolate lovers and those who enjoy the apple crumble.

    Enjoy your long weekend!

    You can view more photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.


    Rating given:Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

    1686. Chef Chan Restaurant   
       18 May 2008 at 12:47 pm
    His Food Blog His Food Blog says:

    Located in an obscure corner of the newly restored National Museum of Singapore – with no signboard or whatsoever on its exterior (signboard faces inwards as I discovered), Chef Chan’s Restaurant, honed by Master Chef Chan Chen Hei – a widely known and respected figure in the Chinese culinary circle, dwells completely at ease in the ‘new’ historical setting – as it is complete with Chef Chan’s personal precious collection of Chinese antiques amassed over the years.

    The place is exquisite with only four private dining rooms up for reservations – walk-ins are not entertained.

    From utensils to cutleries (besides the glass carrying warm water), everything was matched to give one an authentic Cantonese dining experience to that of a Chinese noble.

    With much anticipation, first up was the Melon Strips Enlivened with Orange Juice. While some claimed the melon to be crunchy, I find it rather hard to chew on. However, what turns me off from this dish was the sweet orange aftertaste one gets, and we all felt "Melon Strip Dip in Fanta Orange" would be more apt description.

    One thing that irks me in Chinese fine dining is that you are unable to have a 2nd helping unlike those traditional Chinese banquet. This is illustrated when the Prawn Balls Stuffed with Pate and Wine was stacked temptingly on the serving plate but only one was distributed to each of us.

    The exterior crust was crispy yet gentle for the throat but the interior was a major letdown – it was just overwhelmed with prawn taste that one cannot discern a hint of the pate or wine in it.

    Stir Fried Shark's Fin with Eggs, Bean Sprouts and Spring Onion Served in Lettuce Leaves was probably one of the better dishes that night.

    A good harmony among the ingredients – chewy shark’s fin and crunchy bean sprouts and lettuce leaves was a pleasure to chomp on. However, reality check beseech me to realise that one doesn’t need extraordinary culinary skill to execute this – this is one reason why my dad doesn’t order bean sprouts whenever we dine out.

    The Sautéed Lobster with Garlic was another highly anticipated dish since it was one of the more “luxurious” items on the menu that night. The intense aroma of the garlic wowed us when it was first brought into our room, but we soon live to regret it as the profuse amount of garlic threatens to engulf the whole dish. It was such a shame since the lobster was very fresh and sweet but the tingling feeling from the garlic seeks to mar it.

    The meat of the Steamed Sliced Red Garoupa in Village Style was very fresh with a good bite, but the gravy that accompanied it was outrageously starchy.

    This is another example of excessive inclusion of element (starch if you are wondering) that threatens to blemish the already pathetic serving of fish that each of us got that night.

    The Sautéed Vegetables with Shredded Mushrooms was greeted with disappointment that night. Drenched in gravy, it was just ordinary – any decent cook should be able to pull this off their kitchen – enough said.

    The only showpiece for the night rightfully belongs to this seemingly humble chicken. Probably his best known dish, Chef Chan’s Famous Crispy Roast Chicken was the only dish that kept everyone quiet throughout its partake. Everyone was busy devouring the crispy skin that snap with every bite, coupled with the moist and tender chicken meat that was nothing short of flavour. This dish even though tended towards the saltier side near the end, was the only one that blew me away. A simple dish yet delicately and magnificently executed.

    Dessert of the night was a choice between Papaya with White Fungus and Herbal Jelly with Glutinous Rice & Mango. And I opted for the latter, which I swiftly regretted. The dessert didn’t quite gel as one and I ended up eating it three ways, first the mango that was unripe therefore sour, then the glutinous rice which was nothing extraordinary, and lastly follow by the Herbal Jelly which some concluded should come with more honey, but I am used to having it bitter.

    We chalked a total of $860.15 for 9 people (after 10% credit card discount), which roughly makes out to $96 per pax. For such a price and Straits Time claiming that it deserved at least one Michelin Star, expectations were high and I expected more. However, only the roast chicken make it for me that night that one is definitely better off having the rest of the dishes at some Tze Char stall elsewhere.

    You can view more photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.


    Rating given:Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5Rating: 2 out of 5

    1687. DeCharacter Image   
       17 May 2008 at 10:28 pm
    WishBoNe WishBoNe says:

    Having searched for other makeover studios for some time, this was a studio that we wanted to try as the shots shown in the website were rather impressive and glamorous.

    We tried to negotiate for some changes to the prints but ultimately, it was fixed at the package. The package does not included the selected photos to be burnt into CD.

    As it was a group shot, it took us 2 hrs 15 min to finally get ready to pose for the photos. We had some fun taking it as the photographer was calling us by the clothes colour. Soft toys were also added to add some soft theme to it.

    The output could be immediately seen as it was taken with a digital camera. Took us some time to go through all the shots as we were given more than the stated 20 shots.

    There are only 2 makeup artistes, so the time taken to complete the makeup was longer. The place isn't that big and the dressing room is virtually non-existing and we had to change in the room where they kept the clothes.

    The package could have been more valuable if a CD was given with the selected photos instead of buying it just for the photos.


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       17 May 2008 at 5:49 pm
    zihui zihui says:

    I credit this place for their cheap Western cuisine and relatively decent quality. I was expecting a lot from this place when I first heard about it on Yebber, and have been bugging friends to accompany me there. But when I was finally there, my expectation dropped a level as I seldom thought highly of food at neighbourhood coffee shops.

    I'm rather impressed by the variety of food provided, and the relatively low prices they're able to charge despite the soaring price levels. As I was there rather late (8.30pm), the crowd probably had dispersed already and I didn't have to wait long for my food.

    Fish and Chips was not bad. The fish was rather thin however, thus making the chewing sensation a little less satisfying. But I really liked how it was fried till it was crispy. I personally felt that the coleslaw had a slightly bitter after-taste and did not like the taste of onions in it. As for their soup, it's actually Campbell soup, which I feel isn't any original at all.

    I left the place feeling satisfied with the price I paid and the food I had, but with all the hooha, I must say the place is a tad over-rated. Not when soups are instant canned-soup ): Nonetheless, I'd say it's a good place for budget western food, minus the ambience.


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       17 May 2008 at 5:36 pm
    zihui zihui says:

    Looking for chocolates as a gift on Valentine's, birthdays, anniversaries etc? Or just looking for great chocolates to satisfy your own craving? Try Jaime's!

    Despite being a rather small shop unit and relatively unnoticed at the 2nd level of TPY Entertainment Centre, it has a great variety of chocolates! It sounds like the lower end of Godiva but I'd give Jaime's credit for its creativity and wonderful imagination.

    To begin with, you will get the usual flavoured chocolates suc as nut pralines and almond at Jaime's, but there's also certain rather exciting fruit flavours like passionfruit, pear, orange, lemon, banana and lime. My personal favourites are the milk chocolates and pralines (hazelnut praline and triple praline) which leaves a velvet texture in your mouth, and is slightly creamier and more buttery than usual chocolates.

    Of course it's not just about tasting good there, it's also about the visual appeal. One look and you just feel like buying everything there even if you don't like certain flavours. Their chocolates come in different shapes and sizes, with some in dog moulds, ducks, rabbits and teddies. Or you get a heart-shaped box made of milk chocolate, with another chocolate in it! On the surface of the chocolate, some of them even give the effect of sprayed paint or blowed glass - really pretty!

    So if you're looking for chocolates as gifts, do try Jaime's! I'm sure they're not just visually appealing but would also taste great (: If you're not sure what to order, try those they recommend! The sales person would be more than happy to help.


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    1690. Liang Kee Restaurant   
       16 May 2008 at 2:47 pm
    Nemesis Nemesis says:

    Was eating at this restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day for my gf with her family. This place was recommended by her sister,who brought us there. The specialty dish of the restaurant was cold crabs or 冷螃蟹。 ANd to make sure you had it, you had to place an oreder for it, else you would end up disappointed of not able to have it if you go there impromptu and decide to order on the spot.

    So therefore the cold crabs arrived and it was indeed a nice change from the usual chilli crabs, butter crabs, etc that we normally eat. Eating this dish won't make ur hands all messy and dirty and the meat was sweet and came off easily from the shell, indicating that it was fresh.

    Besides the crab, we also ordered a sea cucumber claypot , fried Teochew springrolls (五香), fried vegetables and chicken. The dishes' taste were not bad and the quantity was was huge, even though we ordered small size for all.

    As for the pricing, I found it to be reasonable (Sorry I can't remember the exact amt). The service was good as well and this seems to be quite a famous shop, judging by the photos of HK movie stars who once patronised this shop.

    So do drop by and try it for yourself and share your experiences here.. (",)


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