Singapore Kite Day at Marina Barrage is back for its eighth year.
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Singapore Kite Day at Marina Barrage is back for its eighth year. Organised by PUB and the Singapore Kite Association, the event on July 29 and July 30 will feature captivating stunt kite performances by enthusiasts from around the world. You and your little one can also make kites and windmills with eco-friendly materials at the workshops. And look out for the Lolli-Drop – mini parachutes carrying sweets will be making a surprise fall. Admission is free.
Find out more at http://www.tinyurl.com/SGKiteDay2017.
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Fuel your kid’s interest in Mandarin with this musical production of Red Riding Hood. Staged by Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company, this adaption of its 2013 English show is packed with humour and original songs. It runs from July 20 to Sept 1 at KC Arts Centre. Tickets, from $25, are available from http://www.sistic.com.sg.
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Haircut for Junior is more fun when he does it together with Daddy. At Papa Poika, which means “father and son” in Finnish, the fun doubles when there are Lego Duplo bricks, cartoon shows and children’s books to keep him entertained while waiting for his turn. This old-fashioned, English-inspired barbershop at Paragon is the latest concept by the Japanese Komars Group, which also brought in EC House express salon chains. Here, dads can also request for head and shoulder massages, as well as face shave and ear cleaning services. A basic cut costs $30 for a child and $47.10 for an adult, or $65 for both.
Visit http://www.fb.com/PapaPoika.
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Need to impress the in-laws? Take them to Song Garden Chinese Restaurant in the new Mercure Singapore Bugis hotel, located behind Bugis+ mall. Everything in the tasting menu we had was delicious, from the Insta-worthy lobster with pumpkin puree served in a hot stone pot (pictured, $28++ per person) to the signature roasted chicken on a bed of beancurd skin ($25++ half bird, $50 whole bird), which looks like a Peking duck dish at first sight. Besides a la carte dishes, the restaurant serves delectable dim sum, too. End the meal with the show-stopping combination of fresh fruit, light and fluffy coconut parfait, mango pudding and plum and osmanthus jelly ($13.80++ per person).
Visit http://www.mercure.com/A0D7.
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Calling all breastfeeding mums: Come meet fellow mothers, share your experiences and nurse together in the Mass Latch on Aug 5. Organised by KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the event takes place at United Square Shopping Mall, where finalists of the annual Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest will be crowned. You can also take part in stage activities and stand a chance to win attractive prizes.
Follow http://www.fb.com/KKH.SG for updates.
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Oscar’s Supercharged Sunday Brunch certainly lives up to its name. The restaurant at Conrad Centennial Singapore boasts new additions to its already extensive spread – an outdoor charcoal barbecue with succulent lobsters and beef, a “live” organic egg station (pictured) that offers poached eggs on English muffins with luxe toppings like pulled braised brisket and foie gras parcels, as well as a carving station with three types of roasts.
Health-conscious mums will like the 4m-long salad bar, while the kids will gravitate towards the handmade chocolates and made-to-order waffles. Adults pay from $98++ (free flow of coffee and tea), while kids aged six to 12 pay $49++. Visit
http://www.connoisseur.sg/oscars-sunday-brunch.
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How adorable are the kids’ meals at Miam Miam? The French-Japanese casual cafe chain has introduced mains for the little ones ($8.90 each), such as the Volcano Mac and Cheese, as well as Kitty Chicken Fingers. Each dish comes with a glass of orange juice, too. Complete the meal with the Growing Up Sundae ($4.90, pictured). The ice-cream treat comes in a planter, with Oreo crumbs as “soil” and a sliced strawberry to symbolise life. Head down to one of its four outlets at Bugis Junction, Tampines 1, Westgate or Waterway Point.
Visit http://www.miam.sg.
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If you love your ramen in thick broth, try Machida Shoten’s signature Yokohama-style ramen, Shoyu Tonkotsu. For $14, you’ll get a bowl of noodles cooked to your desired doneness, served with creamy soya sauce and pork bone stock.
There’s a selection of items created just for the Singapore outlet, its first outside of Japan. New items on its revamped menu include the char siew croquette and spicy shrimp fried rice, but it’s the seasoned Iberico spareribs ($14) that steal the limelight here. The meat falls off the bone easily, and has a sweet yet savoury taste.
Visit http://www.fb.com/Machida.Shoten.SG/
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The popular Plaza Singapura Babystar contest returns this August. Sign your cutie up for it and stand a chance to win attractive prizes worth up to $20,000. The winner will also be featured on the cover of Young Parents magazine. Audition dates are from Aug 11 to 13, and the semi-finals and finals will take place on Aug 19 and 20, respectively. Register by July 31 at http://www.carousel.com.sg/psbabystar2017. You can also get a registration form from Plaza Singapura’s customer service counter at Basement 1 or Level 4.
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Does your kid dream of becoming a figure skater or perhaps an ice hockey champion? Encourage him to take the first step with ice-skating classes at The Rink in Jcube, which boasts Singapore’s only Olympic-size rink.
For children aged three to five, Mini Blades classes are conducted every Tuesday. Those aged six and above – and adults – can go for the Learn-to-Skate Core Blades (Basic) weekend classes. Find out more at http://www.therink.sg.
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Unlike your usual Japanese restaurant, Sens is a cosy eatery located inside gourmet grocer Taste at the basement of Raffles Holland V. It offers a bespoke meal experience; you can buy your preferred cut of meat at the grocer and have the chef cook it at a fee of $8 for every 100g.
But there is plenty for you to choose from its menu. Must-try dishes are the melt-in-your-mouth mekajiki sashimi (or swordfish belly, part of the sashimi moriawase mix at $48.80), and wagyu tataki – thinly sliced pieces of Miyazaki beef seared to perfection ($68.80). Visit http://www.fb.com/SensSingapore.
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Don’t sleep in on Sunday! Paulaner Brauhaus serves a German brunch buffet worth waking up for. Its spread includes a wide array of both hot and cold stations, where you can expect pork knuckle, Bavarian meatloaf and sausages. End the satisfying meal on a befitting note with apple strudel, chocolate fountains and ice cream.
Kids will be entertained with activities, such as colouring and mask-making, while the adults enjoy different styles of beers that are brewed onsite. The Sunday brunch buffet is available from 11.30am to 2.30pm, and it costs $16 for children aged five to 11, and $68 (with beer and soft drinks) per adult. Visit http://www.paulaner-brauhaus-singapore.com.
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Crystal Jade Kitchen is famed for its repertoire of dim sum, noodles and congee, but its hearty variety of wok-fried specialities and home-style dishes are not to be missed, as well.
Its updated menu features new items such as curry beef brisket ($17.80), which has a deep earthy flavour, and scrambled egg with tomato ($13.80), a fluffy-cloud egg dish served in a tangy and sweet ketchup-based sauce. Even its lotus paste buns ($5.30 for three pieces, pictured) get a new look – how cute are these little animals? Visit http://www.crystaljade.com/kitchen.
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The classic tale of the puppet with a nose that grew is making its way onto the stage. Ideal for children from age five, The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio by Act 3 International will run daily from July 25 to Aug 6 at the Drama Centre.
The performance presents a great opportunity to teach your young ones valuable lessons about honesty. Tickets, at $28 for child or adult on weekdays, and $38 on weekends, are available from http://www.sistic.com.sg. Find out more at http://www.act3international.com.sg.
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Immerse yourself and the family in all forms of art, from dance and craft-making to storytelling as the Tanjong Goodman Open House returns. Head down to the Goodman Arts Centre on July 8, from 11am to 5pm, and look forward to over 30 family activities. The new children’s play centre, The Artground, will also be hosting interactive exhibitions and performances.
While there, don’t miss the Tanjong Goodman weekend market for the best of artisanal food and crafts, as well. Admission is free.
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The popular Creamery Boutique Ice Creams from Bangkok – known for its lava cookies – has made its way to Singapore. Here, you can choose from the Choc-a-lot (pictured), Monster Matcha or Red Devil, which oozes delicious chocolate, green tea or cream cheese filling, respectively. Each are freshly baked upon ordering. Pair it with your choice of ice cream ($8.90 for a set), including locally inspired flavours. Visit http://www.fb.com/CreamerySG.
