Life and Style

Treat Dad to a lavish meal at Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts, with the splendid buffet spreads this Father’s Day on 21 June, Sunday.

The Australian High Commission in Singapore has partnered with Jetstar to bring 12 performers and street artists from Melbourne, Australia to entertain Singaporeans with wild and exciting puppetry performances throughout the heartlands of Singapore from 18 to 29 May 2015.

According to a company release, after 19 years of providing movie showing in the East, Golden Village Tampines reopens following a short hiatus on Monday, 20th April 2015. The revamped cinema now boasts a sleek new interior, an auto-gate system and automated ticketing kiosks, giving patrons a quicker cinematic experience from the very moment they step into the cinema.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts will launch the Andaz hotel brand in Singapore as part of a new exclusive mixed use development.

Expect it this December.

GIUDI, an Italian leather goods brand, celebrated its official opening on the first GIUDI store in Asia on 16 October 2014.

Nestled in Keppel Bay, Kacyo makes its debut, bringing to the Singapore food scene a stunning new concept. Boasting some of the most delectable seafood dishes, expect to taste the authentic flavors of Japan’s finest Sushi, Robatayaki and Teppanyaki, in one of Singapore’s most celebrated establishments. Diners can enjoy fine dining, unparalleled service, tasting only the freshest ingredients. Takumi Kacyo combines the freshest seafood from Tsukiji Market and ingredients from all over Japan to offer a mouth-watering menu that is sure to satisfy.

Ricciotti Riverwalk will host its grand re-opening on 16th October 2014 to unveil a whole new concept, design and menu. Established in 2004, as an authentic Italian establishment, Ricciotti has consistently delighted the taste buds of patrons with its warm “cucina nostrana” take on classic Italian dishes. Surrounding the re-opening around the theme of Benvenuti Casa, meaning Welcome Home, Ricciotti is setting up to be a place for everyone – singles, couples, families or friends – to gather and celebrate life.

Don't waste the one-night only chance.

Hyatt Regency Incheon finally gets rebranded to Grand Hyatt Incheon with the much-awaited opening of its new West Tower on September 1, in time to welcome the athletes, supporters, and spectators for the 17th Asian Games taking place in mid-September.

The ingredients are specially sourced from Italy.

Royal Plaza on Scotts will be bringing Hokkaido cuisine back to the buffet counters of its award-winning restaurant, Carousel. From 11 to 19 October 2014, guests will be able to indulge in Hokkaido’s rich variety of fresh seafood and flavourful cuisine. The hotel has invited two distinguished Japanese guest chefs, from renowned Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo’s Miyama Japanese Dining restaurant, to feature a selection of Hokkaido dishes in Carousel. Chef Atsuhisa Yamamoto and Chef Masahiro Watabe will be preparing their signature dishes for guests during the promotion. Chef Yamamoto has spent more than 12 years studying Japanese cuisine at a traditional restaurant in Sapporo. He later held the title of Kitchen Department Head Chef of Akizu, Hokkaido Specialties restaurant of Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, and is now the Head Chef of Miyama Japanese Dining restaurant. He specialises in seafood dishes and often visits fish markets all over Hokkaido to select the freshest ingredients to bring the finest flavours of the season to the tables. His dishes are so popular that he has been invited to present his specialties on many television programmes in Japan. Chef Watabe, who is joining Chef Yamamoto, will be showcasing his culinary expertise with a sumptuous variety of dishes. He specialises in Nimono, a simmered dish in Japanese cuisine that consists of a base ingredient simmered in flavoured shiru stock. With his culinary expertise, he has won a multitude of awards from various Japanese cuisine contests in Hokkaido. Guests can look forward to sampling authentic Hokkaido cuisine with signature dishes from the two guest chefs, such as Ishikari-nabe (Hokkaido-style Hot Pot with Salmon and Vegetables), Akisake Chan-Chan Yaki (salmon and fresh vegetables grilled with Miso paste and ginger; Teppanyaki specialty of Fisherman’s Town in Hokkaido), Kani-iri Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelette with crab and Bonito stock) and Sanma no Yakumiae (fresh Pacific saury with condiments). Please see menu below. Guests can also enjoy a traditional Taiko drums performance and learn more about the art of tuna slicing with a live demonstration on the first day of the promotion. Hokkaido Autumn Festival promotion will be available at Carousel during the dinner meal period, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, at $78++. Guests can contact Carousel at 6589 7799 or carousel@royalplaza.com.sg for enquiries and visit www.carouselbuffet.com.sg for online reservations. 

Premiere Realty is appointed by the developers of Anemalou Villas and Spa to be its exclusive realty agency partner to introduce its Anemalou Resort & Beach Club – Gili & Sire Lombok project (www.sire.anemalougililombok.com) in Singapore.

It’s like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory meets Cirque du Soleil - BY GRACE LITTLEWOOD.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Royal Plaza on Scotts is gathering the team of chefs behind its award-winning buffet restaurant, Carousel, to create the longest bread and butter pudding in Singapore. The culinary feat will boast 30 metres of the hotel’s signature bread and butter pudding, which recipe is as old as the hotel. 3000 portions of the bread and butter pudding will also be given out to the public. Guests are invited to donate-as-you-wish to Metta Preschool @ Punggol, a beneficiary of Community Chest. Donations will be matched $1-to-$1 as part of the Care & Share movement.

Skyline Luge Sentosa has embarked on its most extensive upgrade ever to further enhance its attraction offerings to both tourists and locals alike.