The Great British Tour Contest

Take part in the Great British Tour contest by guessing how much 3 travellers spent. The entry that comes closes to the amount wins...similiar mechanics to The Price Is Right.

You may walk away with a 5D4N trip to London for two! Join the contest now!

BLU Restaurant and Bar

I remembered the resplendent view from where I sat back in 2003, high up on the 24th floor. We were there slightly before 6pm and were greeted by a magnificent sunset. Hubby and I were charmed by the blonde chef – all decked out in his unusual blue uniform. He had an ease about him as he chatted with us. Dinner felt perfect with unyielding attention from our server and the singer belting out jazzy evergreens.

Yesterday was my second trip back to BLU at Shangri-La Hotel. It felt…distinctly different from my first, though we only had drinks in the Bar. Instead of sunsets and bright lights, the skyline has changed (construction pretty much took over since then). No more glitzy act in the restaurant or waiters in blue vests.

Gone also was the Californian cuisine, a new chef has taken over and BLU is now progressive dining. The menu looked intriguing but we were too full to try. Quirky items with funky names like foiegras@fruits.com, the cloud and lemon vs. lemon.

So imagine our glee when we saw that a comprehensive list of wines (new and old world) is still available!

We’ve always loved the outdoor area at the restaurant and had to take a peek out before we concluded our evening. It felt good to feel the cool breeze on our faces and the set up was still as mesmerizing – always a good place to bring your date, especially if you are out to impress!

Something to try out, perhaps, this week. Seek new bites, new tastes and a new experience at one of Singapore’s la grande dames.

Blu Restaurant and Bar
Shangri-La Hotel
Reservations: 6213 4598

Promotions @ One Rochester

Beat the clock every Friday and Saturday at $38++ per person. Chug down free flow of vodka, tequila, grappa and more within 100 minutes...freshly shucked oysters available too.

Sundowner consists of a 3-course dinner with a complimentary glass of house wine at $48++. Choose also from a daily selection of beer and wines between $5 and $10 nett. Last order for Sundowner is at 8pm.

Martini Mayhem available daily. Order 3 martinis for $30 nett or pay $58 nett for an ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK, valid for 3 hours after your first order.

For reservations, call 6773 0070.

Be Inspired at Que Pasa

Participate in an creative evening of wine and art at $40 per person at Que Pasa - Wine & Tapas.

Learn to understand the intricacies that go into creating an unique piece of art with the use of a pastel crayon and an eye for contours and silhouette from line artist Mei Hsien.

Materials will be provided for. RSVP here or go to Facebook and search for "Be Inspired" Event.

Lovefoxx at Home Club

Home Reinvented brings you Lovefoxx beatmaker from the far reaches of the Brazilian beaches. She will be joined by the BEAT! Team, Ginette Chittick, Joe Ng and HOME residents DJR, Ming & loopinmotion.

Date: Friday The 13th (March)
Time: 9pm till mornin'
Price: $30 per entry (incl. one drink), presale at $25 (incl. one drink)
Location: Home Club - 20 Upper Circular Road, The Riverwalk.
Phone: 9631 7665
Email: ming@homeclub.com.sg

Twilight DVD Release

Receive a limited edition Twilight poster with every pre-order at Borders

Official date of release is 19 March. While stock last. So move fast if you are a Cullen-wannabe.

I know I am!

Blog Shop Updates

Runway Diva
Backorders opened for Jemma Lace Top, Emilia Lace Top and Shauna Floral Dress.

Her Velvet Vase

New posting - basics and a specially manufactured black dress with "seriously amazing quality".

The Right Avenue
1st birthday celebration promotion - From 12 to 18 March, purchase any item and get the 2nd one FREE.
Click here for more details.

Modparade

New collection posted. Includes quirky prints.

FLASH YOUR AGE!

Beginning 17 March, get yourself a birthday treat at any of Shangri-La Hotel's restaurants! Enjoy a dining discount off your food bill for up to 8 persons when you dine in on your exact birth date.

This is a really good deal considering calibre restaurants such as BLU, Shang Palace and Nadaman are included. The Line, being one of our favourite buffets, is also participating in this promotion.

Time to organise your grandma's upcoming birthday dinner! The older you are, the more discount you will receive!

According to the press release, if you are 100 years old, the meal will be complimentary for up to 8 persons and you'll only have to pay for the drinks consumed. You'll even get a rebate if you manage to find someone who is older than 100 years old to celebrate their birthday at Shangri-La!

Prior reservations are required. Please email or call 6213 4396.

Kiddy Stuff Coming Up!

Play Time at Raffles City (9 to 15 March)
Spend $100 at stand-alone kid's fashion stores on Level 3 and receive $10 shopping vouchers*! CapitaCard members only need to charge $80. Click here, for list of participating stores.

* Limited to the first 100 shoppers. One redemption per shopper per day at the Concierge, Level 1

Offer Highlights:
DPAM #03-33
20% off for 2 pieces.30% off for subsequent piece(s). FREE colouring book with purchase of $80 and above.

Fox Kids & Baby #03-02
40% off* 2nd piece.
*From 12 - 15 Mar '09, offer is valid on the lower-priced item. Promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions, privileges, discounts or sales items.

Gingersnaps #03-35
20% off* 2nd piece.
* Offer is valid on regular-priced items, of same value or lower, and excluding footwear and accessories.

GIRLS #03-03
20% off GIRLS' Day Out Series Bags.

Okaidi & Obaibi #03-31
15% off regular-priced items.

FASH-BASH Alert!

We heard...
FashBash will be back in April at The Cathay.

Ready...Set...Go!

Thank You!

To all the Loopies out there, thank you for your support!

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REPOST: Elderton Wine Dinner at Ritz Carlton

EVENT Details: 10 March 2009, 7.30 pm
Millenia 9 @ Ritz Carlton
Priced at S$188++ per person

Indulge in an evening of fine food, great company and casual ambience at the one-night only Elderton Wine pairing dinner.

Featuring a six-course set dinner, Cameron Ashmead, Co-Managing Director of Elderton Wines will also be present to mingle with diners and exchange views on the award-winning shiraz and cabernet sauvignon wines.

For reservations, please call Restaurant Reservations at 6434 5288.

REPOST: The Line Turns 4 on 16 March 2009

To commemorate this special event, diners can enjoy 40% off their food bill from 9 to 16 March during weekday lunch as well as dinner on Monday, 16 March. Special dinner price of $68++ daily will apply during this promotion, including themed nights when there are free flow of wines, beers and soft drinks.

A special dinner party will take place on 16 March with live entertainment from kitchen percussionist, Strikeforce! and an enhanced spread.

Awesome prizes to be won in the lucky draw including having one of Shangri-La's chefs whip up a meal for up to 10 persons (valued at $2000), resort stays in Hong Kong, Boracay and Kota Kinabalu as well as dining vouchers from the hotel's other restaurants.

Call 6213 4275 or email Dining Reservations. For other promotions, visit website or Indulgence.

March Releases at Borders

The Bridge Project

Catch The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare starring Simon Russell Beale, Sinead Cusack, Rebecca Hall, Richard Easton, Josh Hamilton and Ethan Hawke at the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay from 26 to 31 March 2009.

Directed by Sam Mendes (Academy award winner for American Beauty), this production falls under The Bridge Project - a new transatlantic venture between Mendes, Brooklyn Academy of Music and The Old Vic in London which is run by Kevin Spacey.

As Singapore Repertory Theatre is one of the five co-commissioners to have created this prestigious production, Singapore will be the first and only Asian stop on the world tour calender for 2009.

Singapore will be the first – and only Asian stop – on the world-tour in 2009, which will be presented in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

There are only 8 shows, so book your tickets early!

Early Easter Pressie from Sony

This egg-shaped MP3 player / speaker dances and spins to the rhythm of 2GB worth of songs, entertaining you with its (slick) moves while playing your favourite tunes.

Key Features:
o High quality integrated speakers
o 2GB flash memory
o Supported music formats : MP3, AAC
o Built-in Bluetooth™ music playback function
o Interface: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 Compliant)
o Attached with PC Software (Rolly™ Choreographer)

Sony's Rolly retails at S$599.00 (inclusive of GST) and is now available in stores. Learn more.

Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo Opened on 2 March

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts have just opened their first hotel in Japan to much fanfare on 2 March. This 202-room hotel is located conveniently in a 37-floor, mixed-use building next to Tokyo Station.

To celebrate its opening, Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo will be offering a special stay package from now to 12 April 2009, a Deluxe room will cost JPY110,000 per night (tax and service charge excluded), including breakfast and opening commemorative gift created by Robbe & Berking.

Lunchtime Madness with Jetstar

Sake connoisseurs can explore an extensive range of sake such as Tamba Gura, and Kan Nihon Kai in addition to new Sake-based cocktails at Keyaki Bar, Pan Pacific Hotel.

To complement the tipple, enjoy complimentary pass-around tapas (5pm to 9pm only) or the a la carte Sushi and Sashimi selection.

Please email or call 6826 8240 for enquiries or reservations.

HEADS UP: Listings to come!

Just a summary of postings to come in the next couple of days.

Golden Village's Kids Watch For Free

The first Shangri-La Hotel opened in Tokyo on 2 March 2009

More events at National Musuem of Singapore

FLASH YOUR AGE! - a new age-based dining discount programme starting on 17 March

Upcoming events at Esplanade

Food promos from Pan Pacific