This is THE place to get all your scrapbooking and paper supplies! They have the largest collection of materials such as pattern papers, tools and embellishments. The largest scrapbooking store in Asia I think.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Always willing to give a helping hand. For mummys out there, they can help look after your kids while you shop too! (Well, this one depends on the crowd lah. If its very busy day, try to understand.)
They have very cool workshops too! Learn to scrapbook and create pretty handmade albums and cards.
If you're around Plaza Singapura, check out their store!
Dimly lit by oil lamps in disguise of church bulk candles, road lamps and the moonlight, Jazz music, chill ambience.
Food is not too expensive, though the place looks expensive. No smoking area, nice chatting and chillout places, cocktails there are alotsa varieties, even the juice are pretty looking.
When I think of Timbre, I smell their Thin-crust Pizza. Leave your Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizzas behind, go to timbre! I usually order their Mushroom Thin Crust. It's portabello mushrooms and lots of cheese that doesn't get you sick of but craving for more.
Tuborg's a really bad beer, don't bother to get the bucket.
Sometimes Timbre gets over crowded and that's not very cool.
The weather may be hot but when you get into timbre, surprisingly it is not as hot outside. Pray it doesn't rain, there are parts with no shelter.
Second floor of Wala will need you to be extremely legal to get pass the 'bouncer'. I always get Vodka Extra Lime there, some fries.
Gotta looooove Shirlyn Tan and The Unexpected...the occasionally singing-while-drumming Brandon Khoo. I guess their music draws the crowds. I am only there when they are there.
On bad point is that the upper floors always gets over crowded and there weren't enough seats. They may wanna consider to get a bigger space ;)
Other than that, the atmosphere is rather cool, and best of all, the TOILET is clean heh.
UPDATE: Went for another time... This time I had more bucks and ordered more...wings and fries, many baileys with milk, and this something new I tried called Appletiser and Grapetiser. It looks like white wine and red wine respectively...
The waiter there so so funny because Shirlyn thought I was drunk and the waiter told her I was drunk on the non-alcoholic Appletiser.
After when I left, the cheeky bartender treated me to another Tuborg...(though I hate Tuborg...)
Try not to go California Fitness during peak hours. The gym will be so full that you will have a hard time finding lockers, toilet will not be as clean as before.
Other than that, the equiptment there are pretty well, better than most condo and Sports Council's gym, than the other competiton gyms too.
Includes a steam room and a sauna in the ladies' room, complete with a vainity top with hairdryers, cotton buds, ear buds, lotion and tissues...
The showers have shampoos, conditioners and shower gel affixed, towels and workout towels provided too.
Water coolers are there too!
Workout courses are there for registering (FOC), trainers there to guide you upon appoinment too.
However the lockers do not have locks, you'll need to bring one on your own. Lockers have 2 hangers as well. Tall enough to keep your dress as it was.
You just have to be a member to get all of these :)
Independent music event by the late Wayne Thunder and young Sabrina.
Featuring the best few pioneering and new local bands of Singapore, naming Fored Vomit, Humback Oak, Great Spy Experiment, West Grand Blvd, Astroninja-AllStars (NEW!), confetti and lightsticks, moshing, headbang, surfing were observed!
Sponsors includes Canon's bullet time cameras for slick and sharo footages to be made into DVDs, Gibson's Epiphone Les Paul guitar for Lucky Draw prize.
Video footages and photos of Wayne's life and people he impacted touched many hearts...
Sound was pretty good there, Air-con was powerful enough to keep the place cooling, second storey balcony allowed top view of stuff...
Entrance easy to control, unfortunately, The Pavillion was a transparent Fish Tank which allowed others to see through from the outside rather than to pay to get in.
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Totally agreed! The place has a very sleazy feel to it, with live canto pop music, "ah lians" trying to get you to buy drinks, and terrible pole dance performances.
During the only time that I was there, the male singer walked off during his singing simply because he was mad at a particular customer for a reason unknown to me. Absolutely unprofessional.
They have the J Bar, which is like a Sashimi, sushi, wine bar altogether, where the (real) Japanese chef with a warm attitude prepares and serves your dish.
His English has a heavy Japanese accent, which somehow adds on to the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Usually packed at peak hours and occasions like mother's day, advance reservations should get you a place there.
Waiteresses are in kimonos, speaks simple Japanese, walks around in those Japanese wooden clogs.
Ala carte is rather costly, 3 stalks of grilled asparagus can cost up to $18 plus. BUT the quality IS there.
If ala carte is out of your buget, I strongly recommend the buffet, which is about $48 per adult, which you can order any food on the buffet menu, and not a typical buffet table with food already there. Meaning, it is going to be AS good as the ala carte, just limited selection...
Sashimi lovers like me are in for a treat. One plate of mixed sashimi usually costs about $20 (for that kinda standard) and we could order any amount (of sashimi) we want, and not get any extra charges.
One pleasant moment I recall, is when I was on the bar with my sister, off peak hours, the Japanese chef was trying to chat with us. He told his that his wife just popped by Singapore last night and brought over some Japanese leeks (that are not easily found in Singapore supermarkets, and if there is, it is probably China's or not fresh.) He thin sliced the leeks and accompanied with some garlic gravy...ON THE HOUSE! He simply stated that good things are ought to be shared. :)
I hate leek. Honestly. BUT the weird smell that I hate was masked int he garlic sauce, and the leek actually tastes sweet!
Even the Ocha is 100% authentic ocha and fresh, not those tea bag ones or low quality powder. The Ocha powder is so fresh there is this 'milky' after taste.
Overall, it is a restaurant that will make your occasion happier :)
Great place to check out on Sundays. This Flea Market has been around for many years. (It was previously at Clarke Quay if I'm not wrong.)
What you'll find there?
Collectors items, Toys, Vintage stuff, Second-hand stuff, Fashion accessories, bags and many many interesting finds.
Do give this place a go if you've got no where to shop on Sunday.
Nearest MRT station: Chinatown or Raffles Place
Updated 7 September 2008
I was back again recently and took a video of what you will usually find at China Square Central Flea Market.
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This is THE place to get all your scrapbooking and paper supplies! They have the largest collection of materials such as pattern papers, tools and embellishments. The largest scrapbooking store in Asia I think.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Always willing to give a helping hand. For mummys out there, they can help look after your kids while you shop too! (Well, this one depends on the crowd lah. If its very busy day, try to understand.)
They have very cool workshops too! Learn to scrapbook and create pretty handmade albums and cards.
If you're around Plaza Singapura, check out their store!
Rating given:
Dimly lit by oil lamps in disguise of church bulk candles, road lamps and the moonlight, Jazz music, chill ambience.
Food is not too expensive, though the place looks expensive.
No smoking area, nice chatting and chillout places, cocktails there are alotsa varieties, even the juice are pretty looking.
:)
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When I think of Timbre, I smell their Thin-crust Pizza. Leave your Pizza Hut Thin Crust Pizzas behind, go to timbre! I usually order their Mushroom Thin Crust. It's portabello mushrooms and lots of cheese that doesn't get you sick of but craving for more.
Tuborg's a really bad beer, don't bother to get the bucket.
Sometimes Timbre gets over crowded and that's not very cool.
The weather may be hot but when you get into timbre, surprisingly it is not as hot outside. Pray it doesn't rain, there are parts with no shelter.
Margaritas are pretty good there too.
Nice hangout ;)
I just will go there just for the pizza hahaha.
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Second floor of Wala will need you to be extremely legal to get pass the 'bouncer'. I always get Vodka Extra Lime there, some fries.
Gotta looooove Shirlyn Tan and The Unexpected...the occasionally singing-while-drumming Brandon Khoo. I guess their music draws the crowds. I am only there when they are there.
On bad point is that the upper floors always gets over crowded and there weren't enough seats. They may wanna consider to get a bigger space ;)
Other than that, the atmosphere is rather cool, and best of all, the TOILET is clean heh.
UPDATE:
Went for another time...
This time I had more bucks and ordered more...wings and fries, many baileys with milk, and this something new I tried called Appletiser and Grapetiser. It looks like white wine and red wine respectively...
The waiter there so so funny because Shirlyn thought I was drunk and the waiter told her I was drunk on the non-alcoholic Appletiser.
After when I left, the cheeky bartender treated me to another Tuborg...(though I hate Tuborg...)
Rating given:
Try not to go California Fitness during peak hours.
The gym will be so full that you will have a hard time finding lockers, toilet will not be as clean as before.
Other than that, the equiptment there are pretty well, better than most condo and Sports Council's gym, than the other competiton gyms too.
Includes a steam room and a sauna in the ladies' room, complete with a vainity top with hairdryers, cotton buds, ear buds, lotion and tissues...
The showers have shampoos, conditioners and shower gel affixed, towels and workout towels provided too.
Water coolers are there too!
Workout courses are there for registering (FOC), trainers there to guide you upon appoinment too.
However the lockers do not have locks, you'll need to bring one on your own. Lockers have 2 hangers as well. Tall enough to keep your dress as it was.
You just have to be a member to get all of these :)
(gotta be at least 21 :) )
Rating given:
ROCK FOR WAYNE 2007
Independent music event by the late Wayne Thunder and young Sabrina.
Featuring the best few pioneering and new local bands of Singapore, naming Fored Vomit, Humback Oak, Great Spy Experiment, West Grand Blvd, Astroninja-AllStars (NEW!), confetti and lightsticks, moshing, headbang, surfing were observed!
Sponsors includes Canon's bullet time cameras for slick and sharo footages to be made into DVDs, Gibson's Epiphone Les Paul guitar for Lucky Draw prize.
Video footages and photos of Wayne's life and people he impacted touched many hearts...
Sound was pretty good there, Air-con was powerful enough to keep the place cooling, second storey balcony allowed top view of stuff...
Entrance easy to control, unfortunately, The Pavillion was a transparent Fish Tank which allowed others to see through from the outside rather than to pay to get in.
Rating given:
Hi everyone! If you're looking for something special to give to your love ones or friends, drop by felt-in-love @ www.limedsign.com! We have the cutest handmade accessories and gifts for you.
We update our site daily with new creations. As all the products are handmade, it takes time to create and upload to the site. And since its handmade, no one item is identical! If you're looking for that uniqueness in your gift, felt-in-love is the place for you! Come by and check it out!
Rating given:
Totally agreed! The place has a very sleazy feel to it, with live canto pop music, "ah lians" trying to get you to buy drinks, and terrible pole dance performances.
During the only time that I was there, the male singer walked off during his singing simply because he was mad at a particular customer for a reason unknown to me. Absolutely unprofessional.
Rating given:
J Toshi (M Hotel's 6th Floor)
They have the J Bar, which is like a Sashimi, sushi, wine bar altogether, where the (real) Japanese chef with a warm attitude prepares and serves your dish.
His English has a heavy Japanese accent, which somehow adds on to the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Usually packed at peak hours and occasions like mother's day, advance reservations should get you a place there.
Waiteresses are in kimonos, speaks simple Japanese, walks around in those Japanese wooden clogs.
Ala carte is rather costly, 3 stalks of grilled asparagus can cost up to $18 plus. BUT the quality IS there.
If ala carte is out of your buget, I strongly recommend the buffet, which is about $48 per adult, which you can order any food on the buffet menu, and not a typical buffet table with food already there. Meaning, it is going to be AS good as the ala carte, just limited selection...
Sashimi lovers like me are in for a treat. One plate of mixed sashimi usually costs about $20 (for that kinda standard) and we could order any amount (of sashimi) we want, and not get any extra charges.
One pleasant moment I recall, is when I was on the bar with my sister, off peak hours, the Japanese chef was trying to chat with us. He told his that his wife just popped by Singapore last night and brought over some Japanese leeks (that are not easily found in Singapore supermarkets, and if there is, it is probably China's or not fresh.) He thin sliced the leeks and accompanied with some garlic gravy...ON THE HOUSE! He simply stated that good things are ought to be shared. :)
I hate leek. Honestly. BUT the weird smell that I hate was masked int he garlic sauce, and the leek actually tastes sweet!
Even the Ocha is 100% authentic ocha and fresh, not those tea bag ones or low quality powder. The Ocha powder is so fresh there is this 'milky' after taste.
Overall, it is a restaurant that will make your occasion happier :)
Rating given: