Popular Italian restaurant chain in Japan opens its first 79-seater outlet in Singapore

Singapore is a melting pot for cuisines all over the world. 

Over last weekend (4 October 2019), yet another popular authentic Italian restaurant chain in Japan, Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC opened its first outlet in Singapore serving Naples-style cuisine.

The 79-seater restaurant is charmingly decked out in wooden furnishings, warm lighting and green foliage and serves food with ingredients imported from Caputo in Naples.

The specially-designed menu features pizzas, salads and pastas brings the traditional tastes of the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast to Singapore.

Some must try include the Spaghetti Carbonara Angelo (S$16), Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad (S$20) and a D.O.P Certified Mozzarella Cheese “Caprese” (S$20).

Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC
Where: 20 Craig Road, #01-03
Opening Hour: 1200hr – 1500hr, 1800hr – 2300hr
Cost: ~S$30

Artbox S’pore returns in Nov 2019 twice larger than last year

Singapore’s largest flea market, Artbox will be returning for two weekends in November 2019. This time around, it is going to be 50% bigger than the previous year at 200,000 sqft.

The famous container flea market’s theme for this year is Eden (Think the Garden of Eden) and the organizers promise this year’s edition to be even interactive than before.

Happening on 15th to 17th, and 22nd to 24th November, visitors gets to shop from at least 300 vendors including hipster food, clothes and accessories.

The vendors will comprise of local and foreign vendors. Apart from them, visitors can also enjoy complimentary musical performances and IG worthy photo spots.

Here are some photos from last year’s (smaller and less thematic Artbox)

IG Worthy Food

Game Stalls

Live Performances

Artbox 2019
When: 15-17, 22-24 Nov 2019
Opening Hour: 1500hr – 2300hr
Where: The Grounds @ Kranji

Images from Artbox Singapore

Taiwanese singer Eric Chou to hold concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 14 December 2019

Taiwanese singer-songwriter Eric Chou will be returning to Singapore for his How Have You Been 2019 Asia World Tour.

Ticket sales starts from 5 October 2019, 10am. Here’s the seating plan, in case you need it:

Lucky Draw

Concert goers who purchase their tickets before 3 November 2019 will automatically be entered into a lucky draw.

300 lucky winners will get to meet Eric Chou for a concert pass signing session held on 30 November 2018.

Eric Chou Singapore Concert
When: 14 December 2019, 1930hr – 2200hr
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Cost: S$258, S$228, S$198, S$148, S$108(*There is an addition S$4 booking fee)
You can book your tickets here

Popular Japanese stick cream puffs Croquant Chou Zakuzaku to open at ION on 30 Nov 2019

The Hokkaido sweets chain which specialize in stick cream puffs already has branches in Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand.

The cream puff will be retailing at S$2.80 per stick, or S$10.50 for a box of four.

Another hot favorite is the hiyazaku, which is stick cream puff filled with ice-cream. The hiyazaku will also be available in store for S$3.80.

The store will also be selling soft serve ice cream, available in cone and cup for S$6.

Croquant Chou Zakuzaku
When: From 30 November 2019
Where: ION, #B4-33
Operating Hours: 1000hr – 2200hr
Cost: From S$2.80

Free admission for children to Mandai Zoo and Jurong Bird Park with every paying adult till 31 October 2019

To celebrate Children’s Day, Jurong Bird Park and Mandai Zoo is now offering free admission to one child (Ages 3 – 12 year old) with each full paying adult. However, senior citizen’s admission price does not apply as a full paying adult.

This promotion is applicable for Singapore residents and is valid for the entire month of October 2019 except 27 & 28 October 2019.

Free admission to Zoo & Bird Park for Kids
When: Entire Oct 2019 except 27 & 28 Oct 2019
Purchase your ticket here.

Images from Wildlife Reserve Singapore

Seoul Yummy Junction 8 offers one for one Shabu Shabu and ala carte buffet till 4 October 2019

Seoul Yummy, the restaurant chain that serves authentic Korean cuisine is now launching a new Korean Shabu Shabu and ala carte buffet.

Diners can have a choice of 2 soup base which incldes Kimchi soup, army stew soup, ginseng chicken soup and the korean pork seaweed soup.

This new buffet includes free flow shabu shabu beef, pork and chicken. In addition, diners can order free-flow, ala carte dishes like bibimbab, japchae, kimchi fried rice, tteokbokki, stir fry meat and more.

Seoul Yummy Junction 8, which is currently the first and only full-fledged Korean Buffet outlet is having a one-for-one promotion from now (1 October 2019) till 4 October 2019.

Seoul Yummy One-For-One
Where: Seoul Yummy (Junction 8), #01-40
When: 1 – 4 October 2019
Opening Hour: 1130hr – 2200hr
Cost: From S$13.90+ (Lunch) S$21.90+ (Dinner)

Images from Seoul Yummy

Disney Frozen 2 releases snippet of new theme song Into the Unknown by Idina Menzel

Frozen’s breakout theme song Let It Go took the world by storm when it debut 6 years ago.

Come next month ( 21 November 2019), Frozen 2 will be premiering in the cinemas.

Just yesterday night, Disney debuted a snippet of the movie’s new song. Titled “Into the Unknown”, this song is performed by Idina Menzel also the original singer for Let it Go.

Will it be a hit like its predecessors? You be the judge! (Singing starts from 22nd second)

(CANCELLED) Boyce Avenue headlines Singapore concert championing eco-cause on 19 October 2019

Editor’s note: According to the organizer, this event is cancelled. Please contact the organizer for refund.

American pop and rock band, Boyce Avenue will be in Singapore on 19 October 2019 to headline a concert that champions eco-friendly and sustainable living.

The inaugural concert, ChillFest@The Green, will happen at Fort Canning Hill,Fort Green. Besides Boyce Avenue, local singer Charlie Lim, LEW, John Allred, Li-A, DJ Jade Rasif and DJ Kesha Ayres will also be performing.

Besides music, there will be talks, workshops and panel discussions on topics such as tech and sustainability, tackling plastic problems in our oceans, food waste management and more.

Eight Chill Zones

In addition, there are 8 chill zones selling festive food and drinks. Concert goers can also take part in HIIT and yoga sessions.

There are also a myriad of retail booths selling eco-wares and green products.

ChillFest@The Green Concert
When: 19 October 2019, 1300hr – 2200hr
Where: Fort Canning Hill, Fort Green
Ticket Cost: From S$138
You can purchase your tickets here.

Images from TheCollectiveSG

Sentosa Merlion tickets for Singapore citizens & PRs going at half price while senior citizens enjoy free entry

You should have heard by now, Singapore’s largest Merlion Statue at Sentosa would be demolished to make way for the Sentosa-Brani linkway.

The attraction would close on 21 October 2019.

Promotional Tickets for Singaporeans

Before the attraction closes, Sentosa is offering 50% discount for adults and child off its admission pass. This means adults only has to pay S$7.50 and children S$6.20 to visit the spot.

Seniors aged 60 and above will get free entry by simply presenting their NRIC at the entrance.

Discounts for tickets is available online exclusively via the One Faber Group online booking site.

Sentosa Merlion Magic Lights show

In addition, there will also light shows taking place four times nightly at 7:45 pm, 8:20 pm, 8:55 pm and 9:30 pm, at Merlion Plaza.

50% Discount for Sentosa Merlion
When: Till 20 October 2019
Where: Sentosa Merlion
Cost: S$7.50 (Adult) | S$6.20 (Child) | S$0 (Senior)

** Only for Singaporean or permanent residents

VivoCity Candylicious sale offers up to 50% discounts

For a limited period of time, Candylicious Vivocity is running a “removal sale”, offering discounts of up to 50% for its chocolates and candies.

The brand, which carries international brands like Kisses, M&M, Hershey’s, Jelly Belly and more currently has two stores in Singapore and this offer is only available for its Vivocity outlet.

Here are some of the promotions:

  • Snicker bars: 2 for S$2
  • Ritter Sport chocolates: 2 for S$3
    Ferrero Rocher: 1 for 1
  • M&Ms: 3 for S$5

50% Discounts on Chocolates & Sweets
Where: Vivocity Candylicious, #02-41
Cost: Up to 50% discount

Images from Candylicious