1 Out of 7 Billion
The world is getting smaller everyday but a lifetime is not enough to explore it. My adventure starts in Singapore.
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Labor Day Long weekend
May 3, 2009
I had an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend. Decided not to travel out of Singapore which I think was the right thing to do.
So what kept me busy?
1) X-Men Origins : Wolverine
I decided to book half an hour before the film started so truly impulsive. I’m not good at evening screenings but this kept me awake until 1.30am (even if I’m not a fan of Wolverine and Hugh Jackman). Hope they make more “X-Men Origins” movies in the future.
2) Eat
Tony Roma’s (Lunch with mom and sister) on Labor Day — I almost single-handedly finished our appetizer, onion half loaf!
Tony Roma’s (Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard #B1-007, Singapore ; Ph +65 6337 9055)
El Toro (Lunch with Karl) on Saturday — India-bound Karl relied on I-S magazine and recommended this Mexican restaurant along Penang Road. Haven’t tried Mexican in a long time so made sure I savoured every bite.
Clockwise from top: Burrito, Chimichanga, Quesadilla
El Toro dessert specialty - chocolate cake with chili sauce and strawberry ice cream
Don't miss Mexican and Chinese food too much when you leave Singapore, KKL!
El Toro (165 Penang Road, 2/F Winsland Conservation House, Singapore ; Ph : +65 6887 4787)
Empire State Burger (Lunch with mom and sister on Sunday) — Went to Iluma, a new shopping center in the Bugis area and felt curious to try this resto. Wide selection ranging from pizza, pasta to burgers. Service was painstakingly slow but I’d give this place another chance, perhaps after a few months.
Iluma - soon to be an urban entertainment centre along the Bugis-Bras Basah area
Empire State is on the 4th level of Iluma.
Borrowed my sister's hand to prove how big this Empire State burger is (worth $30, good for 4 pax)
Red Mango (3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City, #01-140G — same area as Carrefour) and Berry Lite Frozen Yoghurt (4/F, Iluma shopping center, Victoria St, Singapore) — I would call this Labor Day weekend as a “frozen yoghurt discovery” weekend. I only knew “Yami Yoghurt” prior to coming across these two brands. Good stuff — can choose the topping and not too guilty. But hey, I still love ice cream (Ben & Jerry’s coconut seven layer)!
I wasn’t able to take photos of my dinner catch up with Gene at Crystal Jade in IMM on Friday and with Wilson, Lynn, Kristy, Wee Siong, and Evelyn at Liang Seah St steamboat on Saturday (forgot the name of the restaurant though). However, I also had a superb time eating and drinking (Coke, water) during these meals!
3) Explore
Ongoing construction of Marina Sands at Marina Bay (taken while in a cab)
Marina Sands is part of the Urban Redevelopment Plan of Singapore. How exciting right.
Go visit the Urban Redevelopment Authority building (near Maxwell Food Center) -- exhibit on the 1st level.
Future Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang
Karl and I met a few friends too during the exhibit. Took photos with them.
Uncle Karl, buy me candy please.
Also went to the monthly MAAD (Market of Artists and Designers) at the Red Dot Museum.
Seen at Maxwell Food Center! I bought muffins from this stall. Could there be an "Angelina Jelly" beans stall somewhere in Singapore??
4) Haircut
Went for a haircut for fear of hearing chirping birds in my nest-like hairstyle.
Hope you had a fantastic long weekend too!
MAAD Market
August 11, 2008
In a moment of brilliance, I remembered that the MAAD market was happening at the Red Dot Museum at the beginning of August (so this is a really late entry!).
MAAD stands for Market of Artists and Designers. It happens every first weekend of the month. Lots of interesting stuff, mostly those you can’t easily find in retail outlets around Singapore. It’s a good venue for artists and designers to showcase their wares.
The Red Dot Museum has red windows.
I was able to buy several items during previous visits (i.e. customised laptop cases, transparent laptop stand, bracelets for friends). In this trip, I got a humorous book about the unique aspects of Japan, a box of postcards on Beijing, a compilation of award winning love stories and poems.
One thing that was different from this month’s MAAD was an area where you can pay SGD8 for art class students to draw a portrait of you based on their vantage point. You sit still at one spot and they do the work. I was conscious of being looked so I didnt go for it. Maybe next time.
Area for local artists to perform surrounded by market stalls
More stalls selling great stuff
I also realised during such visit that the Red Dot Museum was walking distance from the Tanjong Pagar MRT station. I usually take the cab to the musem. Always good to learn alternative ways to reach a spot.
Singapore MRT Train Network :
Red Dot Museum is very near Maxwell Foodhouse, a popular hawker center. You should try to porridge when you have the chance!
