New shops and a cool cafe make it worth visiting The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands again.
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Even superheroes need a break, and now you and the kids can join them at their newest hangout in town. Sit down with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and other Justice League members at the new DC Comics Super Heroes Cafes, where even reading a menu has never been so fun.
It’s filled with comic strips and fun facts about your favourite DC comic characters, but don’t forget to look at the food, too. Conceptualised by local celebrity chef Eric Teo, the menu serves up a variety of hearty American fare including soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers. You’ll be tickled by the quirky dish names, too, like Mr. Wayne’s at the Mansion: Eating Steak, The Flash Walking Super Dog, The Joker’s Loco Nacho, Superman’s Frozen Fortress Chococino, and Batman’s Dark Knight (pictured). Prices for mains start from $15.90.
The cafe, which opened in September last year, includes a casual dining area, sandwich and salad counter, patisserie and ice-cream station, and a retail space filled with all sorts of DC Comics goodies. Find it at #L1-03, Bay Level, or visit www.fb.com/DCSHCafe
Little fashionistas
BONPOINT
This outlet of the French kidswear brand offers exclusive pieces from its Cruise 2016 collection. There’s also a corner dedicated to its YAM collection for young ladies and mothers, as well as the brand’s full hypoallergenic skincare and signature perfume range. Prices start from $80.
Visit the store at #B1-61/62, Galleria Level. Visit www.bonpoint.com. DOLCE & GABBANA JUNIOR The first D&G Junior store in the region, this 1,400 sq ft space exudes elegance and luxury. It offers a range of ready-to-wear apparel for newborns, and boys and girls up to eight years old. Prices starts from $300. Pop in at #B1- 55A, Galleria Level. Visit www.armani.com/sg/armanijunior.
DOLCE & GABBANA JUNIOR
The first D&G Junior store in the region, this 1,400 sq ft space exudes elegance and luxury. It offers a range of ready-to-wear apparel for newborns, and boys and girls up to eight years old. Prices starts from $300. Pop in at #B1- 55A, Galleria Level. Visit www.armani.com/sg/armanijunior.
Recognise this bear?
You guessed right, it’s the famous Hamleys bear. The iconic British toy store opened its second outlet here in December. Spread over 6,300 sq ft, it has a range of Steiff teddy bears that are exclusive to this store. It’s located at #B1-57, Galleria Level, above the skating rink. Learn more at www.fb.com/HamleysSingapore.
Mall to read
After nine months of renovations, the Pasir Ris Public Library reopened in White Sands mall, and the refreshed space has something for everyone in the family: For the little ones The Early Literacy Collection (pictured) for babies and kids up to age six features a full front-facing collection for children to browse picture books by covers, instead of by book spines.
Its low-level tables and chair can be rearranged, and it also has a cool magnetic wall that can be used for storytelling purposes.
For teens It’s the first mall library with a dedicated space for this age group and is managed by teenage volunteers. Interactive features include the Enhanced Book Tree, where they can find and create book recommendations.
For all There’s a lot more reading space, including the sprawling Reading Terrace overlooking the Pasir Ris Park, and the Quiet Reading Lounge with individual reading nooks. Visit www.nlb.gov.sg.
Time for style
Need to distract Grandaunt from asking you when you’re going to have baby No. 2? Show her your striking new Lucky Monkey watch by Swatch. Inspired by the art of Chinese paper cutting, its dial shows a picture of the iconic Monkey King holding a heavenly peach, which is a sign of long life and good health. Get it for $109 from Swatch outlets. Visit www.swatch.com/ms_sg.
Kids give back
You’re never too young to help others, as these kids from Etonhouse show. Their works of art featured in an exhibition late last year, titled Singapore Through The Eyes Of A Child. Proceeds from an auction of the pieces went to the Etonhouse Community Fund, set up last year in celebration of the brand’s 20th anniversary. A registered charity, it aims to help underprivileged children by contributing to their Child Development Accounts
