Aricia Yee, Author at Mustvisit.sg

Best exhibitions to check out, to kill your boredom during Phase 2 (HA)

Ever wondered what you could do given the current Phase 2 (HA) situation? Despite not being able to dine in, there are plenty of good exhibitions for you to check out!

Here are some fascinating exhibitions to visit that should keep you occupied over this period.

STAR WARS™ Exhibition

Calling out all Star Wars fans! Check out this exhibition which comprises three different themes: the characters’ origins (Origins), the influences that shaped them (Influences), and the personal choices that altered their lives (Choices).

Explore more on how each character is being developed and how they became who they are.

In this exhibition, you could even create your own Star Wars characters!

Images from ArtScience Museum

Here are the ticket prices:

Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974

Singapo人

What makes us Singaporean? Ever wondered how the Chinese culture in Singapore has evolved over the years?

Go on a journey to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre to discover more about how it is like to be a Chinese Singapo人.

Ticket price: FREE admission
Address: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Level 2

Museum of Ice Cream

They say dreams are made of ice cream, so make your dream come true! The Museum of Ice Cream holds more than 14 multi-sensory installations, which is Instagram-worthy too! Also, you can indulge in sweet treats along the way!

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There’s even a cafe, bar, and retail shop that you can grab some MOIC signature flavour bites home!

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Ticket price: $42 per person
Address: 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837

Anthony Gormley Sculpture Exhibition

Image from National Gallery Singapore

Check out this upcoming Gormley’s new commission at the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery, Horizon Field Singapore (2021). Discover more about our own relationship with our environment and our human body!

Ticket price: FREE
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, Singapore 178957

Remember to stay safe and keep your masks on at all times while visiting these exhibitions!

Cosy places to relax with your friends and work from home, all at affordable prices

Have you ever felt that working from home is not cut out for you, and the library is always packed? Or have you ever wanted a cosy place where you can relax and hang out with your friends?

Here are 5 conducive places where you can study

Kommune – 82 Social House

Kommune is a place where you can play board games, video games, and even do your work! Before COVID-19, there is a Korean Karaoke lounge that you can look forward to when the situation becomes better.

This is their barefoot lounge which is an open lounge for you to study and chat with your friends.

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There are also private pods if you would rather have an enclosed space to do your work.

Also, snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase if you need something to munch on.

Here is the price list for Mondays to Thursdays:

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Note: Despite F&B restrictions being kept at 2, Kommune still allows visitors of up to groups of 5.

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Address: Orchard Gateway, #03-18 S(238858)

The Book Cafe

This cafe not only features your classic favourite books but also has delicious bites for you to enjoy.

Image from @gellirichreads on Instagram

There’s nothing better than studying with a delicious egg sandwich or even some refreshing desserts!

Image from the Book Cafe

Address: 20 Martin Rd, #01-02 Seng Kee Building, Singapore 239070

City Sprouts

This is a rather interesting place as you would never expect to hang out in an urban farming area!

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This premise used to be Henderson Primary School and the spot where you can dine in was once the school canteen.

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If you want a new experience of hanging out on an urban farm, be sure to check out City Sprouts!

Address: 102 Henderson Road Sprout Hub, 159562

Rabbit & Fox

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This orange-themed cafe is by Liho and it serves refreshing tea and all day brunch.

Something special about this cafe is also its layout, which looks like a mini-stadium or Orchard Library– but with good food, of course.

Image from @nicole.bubbly on Instagram

Address: 160 Orchard Rd, K-02/03, 238842

Uniqlo launches Jujutsu Kaisen apparels from 23 July, perfect for anime lovers

Uniqlo launches the Jujutsu Kaisen collection, which is the first collaboration with a popular Japanese manga series. This series features mesmerising scenes and characters from the series.

This collection will be available both online and in-store from 23 July onwards.

There is both adult and children apparel, in case your child loves reading manga too.

Adult

Child

Whether you are an anime fan or not, if you are thinking of what you can get for your anime-lover friends, this is just for you!

Images from Uniqlo

Gram x Hershey’s pancakes launches at their NEW outlet, with petite Japanese rice bowls too

Gram Pancakes launches a new limited edition Hershey’s Chocolate pancake at their new outlet on 12 July 2021.

In case you have never visited them before, they sell deliciously stacked souffle pancakes with whipped cream and topped with butter.

Their new outlet is currently having an opening promotion. With every purchase of the Hershey’s pancakes, you can get a strawberry fizz or passionfruit fizz at just 10 cents.

If you are looking to have main courses too, this outlet certainly has got you covered.

There are petite size Japanese rice bowls for you to enjoy with your sweet treats!

That’s not all because the theme of the cafe is also extremely adorable. Take a look at the jumbo pancake plushies!

It’s time to add another dessert spot to your list!

Address: 83 Punggol Central, West Wing, #01-64, Singapore 828761
Opening Hours: 11 am – 10 pm daily

Images from Gram Pancakes Facebook
Top images from @yvonnemsw and @florencesjah on Instagram

A NEW pink bakery launched in Singapore, with world famous cruffins sold there

Pink-themed places are certainly on-trend this year! A new bakery, Mr Holmes Bakehouse, launched in Singapore. It is a well-known brand in the USA since 2014.

It is not just an ordinary and plain bakery though here is what you can expect!

New flavours every few months

It would be boring to have the same old flavours when we revisit a bakery. At Mr Holmes Bakehouse, you can expect new flavours every few months.

If you revisit a second or third time, you can anticipate exciting flavours like the Pandan Tres Leches Cake!

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Here is their current menu with exclusive weekend specials:

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Instagram worthy place

This spot makes a great spot for your next Instagram OOTD!

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Even the exterior of the shop looks glamourous too!

Get your cruffins cravings satisfied at Mr Holmes Bakehouse!

Address: 9 Scotts Road, #01-01
Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm

FREE disposable mask and mouth spray given after National Day

Free disposable masks and mouth spray will be issued by The Temasek Foundation after the 9 of August.

This initiative, Stay Prepared, prepares communities for emergencies such as Covid-19. It previously distributed free reusable masks through vending machines.

If you have yet to collect your free oximeters, you may also do so at pharmacies and supermarkets between now and 5 August.

More updates for the mask and mouth spray will be given after National Day.

Images from The Straits Times

NEW pink unicorn theme cafe, the next spot to get your sweet cravings satisfied

We saw a couple of pink-themed cafes in the past few months, such as Smile Dessert in Bugis and Brown Butter Cafe in Orchard. This time, there is a unicorn-themed cafe that is donned in pink as well.

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You may be surprised to hear that there are more than 70 items on their menu!

The menu features all-time favourite classic desserts like the cheng teng, mango sago and even durian-flavoured desserts.

There are also more trendy desserts such as souffle pancakes or shaved ice.

Image from @stormscape on Instagram

Located at a convenient spot near Dhoby Ghaut MRT, it is a cafe worth checking out!

Address: 35 Selegie Road, #02-04 Parklane Shopping Mall, Singapore 188307
Opening hours: 11 am – 9.30 pm daily

GoCycling opens new bike rental at Singapore Flyer, and you can cycle to many destinations

Ever wondered where you can cycle apart from East Coast or West Coast Park?

GoCycling opens at Singapore Flyer! You can now rent bicycles from GoCycling to explore Marina Bay and other parts of the sunny island. The bicycles can be returned at other GoCycling drop-off points.

Here are the different routes you can explore.

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Option 1: Eastern Coastal Loop

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Cycle from Marina Bay to East Coast Park, Changi Airport Terminal 2, or Changi Beach Park Carpark 1.

Option 2: Central Urban Loop

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Cycle from Marina Bay to Punggol Park, Punggol Jetty or Ang Mo Kio.

Don’t worry if you cannot cycle because GoCycling offers a range of bicycles for you to choose from, including family bikes.

It’s time to on a cycling trip with your loved ones this weekend!

Address: Singapore Flyer, #01-01
Opening hours: 9 am to 9 pm

Burger King launches the Double Ultimate Rendang Angus Beef Burger, a National Day special

Burger King will be launching the Rendang Burgers, with the first-ever Double Ultimate Rendang Angus Beef Burger.

The burgers will be launched on Deliveroo between 9-12 July and will be available in Burger King stores on 13 July.

Burgers available during this year’s launch

Here is the list of all the juicy and delicious burgers for the upcoming launch.

Double Ultimate Rendang Angus Beef Burger

The highlight of this year’s launch is this juicy, Angus flame-grilled burger. It is topped with crispy turkey bacon and flavourful Rendang sauce.

The following burgers are Burger King’s all-time classics which will join in the launch as well.

Rendang Tendergrill Chicken

Single Rendang Beef Burger

Double Rendang Beef Burger

Other items on the menu

Of course, you never want to miss out on the new drinks and light bites that complete the meal.

Onde Boleh Pie

Gula Melaka BBT Green Tea Float

Gula Melaka BBT Malty Float

Gula Melaka BBT Sundae

Rendang Shiok Shake Up

Special promotion

Between 9 to 12 July, the first 560 fans who upsize their Double Ultimate Rendang Beef Burger meal will be given a free Rendang Shiok Shakeup.

From 13 July onwards, order-ins are still available on Deliveroo. The price of the Double Redang Beef and Rendang Tendergrill Chicken Burgers is priced at $7.50 a la carte.

Celebrate this upcoming National Day meal with a Rendang feast with your loved ones!

Haw Par Villa has reopened in July, with upcoming foodie paradise and live performances

Long snaking queues formed during the first few days as Haw Par Villa has reopened after nine months of closure.

Here are what you can expect in the new Haw Par Villa.

Ten Courts of Hell

This exhibition is currently closed and will reopen on 28 October 2021. What’s new is that it is fully air-conditioned. A thrilling journey awaits all adventure seekers as you witness the punishments for sinners in the afterlife.

Guided Tours

In case it is your first time visiting, there will be guided tours to show you around the best spots in the exhibition. Find out more about the stories behind the sculptures built and even the founding of the park.

Food Paradise

The attraction is also more complete with the upcoming Foodie Paradise. Enjoy street food like the satay when you are feeling famished after all the walking.