Coastal PlayGrove: Say Hello to the Newest Playground in East Coast

Looking for a recreational space where you can spend a day of endless fun? Search no further than the newest addition at East Coast Park! National Parks Board recently opened the family friendly Coastal PlayGrove. It is located at the Area B of the East Coast Park.

This recreational space may induce nostalgic memories as it was the former Big Splash site. The iconic Big Splash was redeveloped into the Coastal PlayGrove after it ceased its operations in 2016. Nowadays, we will be able to enjoy a 4.5-hectare recreation space with a Play Tower, a water play area, an outdoor classroom, as well as retail and dining offerings.

Let us breakdown Coastal PlayGrove’s interesting features. One of its main attractions is the 16m-high Play Tower. This impressive structure is hard to miss due to its massive size and its vibrant design. At its center is the Vertical Challenge. The Vertical Challenge is made up of climbing nets, which ascend from the base to the top of the building. Its dynamic design is a tribute to the coastal heritage of East Coast Park. Moreover, its vibrant colors are the same as the previous water slides. The Vertical Challenge is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 8am to 8pm. The slides are open daily, from 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm.

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Next to the tower is a water play area. If your kids are looking for ways to cool down on a hot day, try playing at the water play area. This area consists of wading pools, which are connected by a stream with numerous water jets. What is more? These water jets vividly light up at night!

Here are some friendly reminders when playing in this area. It is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old. A toilet is located nearby to allow visitors to dry up and change out. Lastly, it follows the same schedule as the Vertical Challenge.

As you stroll further in the Coastal PlayGrove, you will be delighted with the Nature Playgarden. This playgarden allows guests to be immersed with the beauty of nature. It is divided into several themed sections to introduce kids to the different habitats. In all these sections, natural materials such as wood and sand were used. For instance, the first section lets the children explore the bamboo tunnel trail. The last section consists of a trail leading to a sand pit with planted native shrubs. You will be able to spot various fruits and flowers as well as animals such as butterflies and birds. Its biodiversity aims to ignite the curiosity of its guests.

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Next to the Nature Playgarden is an Outdoor Classroom made for the preschoolers. It is equipped with chalkboard and log stools. Indulge in the coastal views as you learn with your child.

Aside from these interactive features, the Coastal PlayGrove has its own Event Lawn. Large events may not be permitted now, but this spacious Event Lawn can accommodate a whopping 5,000 people once the pandemic is over. Nonetheless, you can use this space by having a seaside picnic, a relaxing kite-flying session, or an exhilarating round of frisbee with your loved ones.

When visiting the Coastal PlayGrove, it is important to follow the COVID-19 guidelines and other safety protocols. With this newest addition to the East Coast Park, guests will be able to bask in the sun, immerse in nature’s beauty, and have a quality time with the whole family.

 

 

Address: East Coast Park, 902 E Coast Park Service Rd, Area B, Singapore 449874
Contact: www.nparks.gov.sg
Arrive by riding the bus (31, 36, 43, 47, 48, 134, 135, 196, 197, 401, 853M) or by driving your vehicle. There is a spacious car park with current charges of $0.60 per half hour. Bicycle bays are also available.

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WFH tips to help you stay motivated

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Working from home can be wonderful, and that’s why some professionals are hoping it won’t end. If you’re one of the lucky ones who don’t need to return to the workplace from 5 April, we’re glad for you!

While it can be difficult for parents with children, the comforts of being in one’s safe space can sometimes make it easier to focus. Who doesn’t love having the power to turn on their favourite tunes and adjust the air-conditioner to one’s desired temperature?

However, there are ugly truths to it. You would probably agree that your work-life balance has gone haywire and might make you even lazier than before. Not needing to be up early, dress up, or having eyeballs watching you surf the net mindlessly can make it easier to become demotivated.

If so, how can we enjoy the benefits of working from home while staying motivated enough to be productive? Here are some tips to help you stay motivated.

#1: Set a schedule

When working from home, it is easy to develop lousy scheduling habits.

The temptation to turn on your work laptop in bed or check your email from the couch after 6pm can be hard to resist. Thus, it is crucial to set boundaries around your work life and ensure that you work during specific hours and rest when it’s time.

Setting a regular schedule will also improve your sleep pattern and your health in general. 

#2: Get dressed before 9am
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Suppose that you start work at 9am, then dress up as you would if you were heading to the office.

Putting on a corporate outfit may help us refocus our mindset that it’s time to get the workday started. It’s almost the same theory as when you change to workout clothes before hitting the gym.

Treat this form of fashion as a boundary for yourself. When we have “work clothes” and “casual clothes” on, it can aid us to distinguish the kind of behaviour we should be engaging in.

#3: Separate your workspace

It is comfortable to work from our nice beds or comfy couches. However, humans are creatures of habit.

Associating our sleep areas with our work can interfere with sleep patterns. Similarly, working in a space we associate with relaxation can be a challenge for getting jobs done.

If you’ve been doing that, maybe it’s time you set up a dedicated, separate workspace to help you stay focus on completing your daily tasks.

#4: Work in chunks
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Chunking is a strategy to take if you are often assigned large tasks. By breaking it down into smaller chunks, it is made more approachable and less discouraging.

For example, reading a lengthy report is hard, but reading one section can be a cinch. Instead of worrying that there is a detailed report to write this week, focus on completing a small unit within a stipulated time frame.

That is a much more achievable and far less daunting goal.

#5: Use the 30-minute technique

Speaking of breaking up big tasks into smaller ones, the 30-minute technique might go hand-in-hand.

We’re often faced with tasks that we find boring. Or perhaps you would rather prefer to be doing something else. Whatever the case may be, make yourself a deal when you find it hard to get started.

Tell yourself that you will work for 30 minutes and then take a short break. Most of the time, you might find that once you build a little momentum on a task, it’s easier to bring it to completion. Even if you don’t, working for 30 minutes is better than idling without getting anything done.

#6: Take a short walk before dabao-ing lunch
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Our brains need breaks. One of the best things to do on a one-hour lunch break is to go outside.

Instead of ordering in using GrabFood, foodpanda, or your go-to food delivery service, why not take a short walk before you go dabao your lunch?

Heading outdoors exposes us to sunlight and fresh air, which your body will thank you for. Plus, the change of scenery and pace is an excellent way to refresh your eyes and brain. Who knows, you might even gain new inspiration for an idea or project you’re stuck at?

#7: Give yourself a reward

Deciding to treat yourself to your favourite snack for dinner if you draw up that PowerPoint presentation for your boss can help push you to get started.

Or maybe you’ve been wanting to watch that latest launch on Netflix but haven’t started yet. If so, why not settle your job’s administrative work first and then tune in as soon as the clock strikes 6pm?

A little incentive as a nudge can go a long way to keep you moving.

Final thoughts
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Working at home can be an enriching and desirable lifestyle. But that lifestyle does bring unique challenges if we allow it to rule our lives.

If you need some motivation, try following some of the abovementioned tips to establish boundaries between your work and home life. This could help you manage your workload during the day and officially “knock-off” from work when you should.

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Decoding 8 Common Dreams About Money & Success

Weird, hilarious, senseless, or symbolic are just some of the words that you can use to describe your dreams. It should not really make sense at first because dreams are encrypted messages from our unconscious mind. This is the reason why some dreams are worth interpreting.

Different theories surround dream interpretation. For instance, Sigmund Freud (Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis) argued that dreams are disguised fulfillments of repressed wishes and motivations. Carl Jung, on the other hand, saw dreams as prospective and universal. He believed that our dreams have universal meanings across cultures. Their works paved way for the creation of dream dictionaries.

Decoding our dreams may bring awareness to our conscious mind. All you need is to identify the central symbols or themes and look at it as a whole. You can come up with two more or more interpretations for a specific dream sequence. All these interpretations can fit your life.

Now, let us focus on the dreams surrounding money. Dreams about money can represent concepts such as love, responsibility, time, energy, friendship, and more.

WASTING MONEY

If you dreamt about spending a lot of cash in a dream, what could this mean? Well, spending a lot of money in your sleeping state can be a sign that you are carelessly spending in real life. Take cues from your unconscious mind and consider being more intentional when it comes to your purchases.

In its latent form, wasting money in a dream can be associated with how you obtain your goals. If you feel like you are wasting your money in a dream, this can mean that you are wasting your energy on something in real life. You may reprioritize some categories in your budget to stay closer to your goals.

LOSING MONEY

Losing money in a dream may be a sign that your actual financial state is unstable. It can represent a general worry that things are beyond your control or an unpleasant feeling that your finances are out of control.

Focusing on what you can control takes discipline. It is a practice that takes conscious effort and energy. You may start by assessing your cash flow.

WINNING THE LOTTERY

Many people fantasize of winning the lottery. In fact, the next TOTO draw is today at 9:30 pm. Its estimated jackpot is at $8,000,000 (as of April 1, 2021). Who would not want to win that? In dreams, winning the lottery can be seen as a life-changing stroke of luck.

Dreaming about winning the lottery can be associated with freedom, responsibility, and happiness. It is not just about monetary gain. You may interpret it as gaining recognition or friendship. Alternatively, you may interpret it as not taking responsibility for your own actions or decisions.

OWNING A LUXURY CAR

A friend of mine once shared about his dream of driving a car. In his dream, he was driving a red luxury car while going around town. According to dream dictionaries, driving a car can mean many things. For starters, a car can represent one’s ability to efficiently make decisions in each situation. When a car is being driven fast, it can be an indication that you are currently feeling stressed out.

Let us go back to my friend’s dream. Driving an expensive vehicle in a dream may mean that you feel like you have an effective strategy in place. Moreover, driving a red car is seen as a symbol of love. His dream may be interpreted as his journey towards finding someone special.

STEALING MONEY

Stealing money in your dream may be a sign that you are willing to do whatever it takes to get what you want. How you feel about acquiring the money can also be an indication of how you feel about going through extreme measure to accomplish something in real life.

Are you willing to exhaust all your efforts to reach what you want in life? This is worth pondering about!

HUNTING FOR A JOB

The act of searching for a job in a dream can mean that you are seeking for a new challenge or personal improvement. It may also indicate that you are having a hard time with your current position and you are looking for a new one.

LENDING SOMEONE MONEY

Lending someone money in a dream supposedly means that you are letting people borrow your time, energy, or attention. Who are you lending the money to? This may indicate that you are worried about a friend who is going through a rough time or a family member who has been making some questionable decisions in their career.

Nonetheless, it can be your unconscious mind’s way of telling you that you need to pay attention to these people.

CLIMBING THE STAIRS

For the past few weeks, I noticed a recurring symbol in my dream. I often dreamt about climbing the stairs. Its frequent occurrence ignited my curiosity in interpreting my dream. Dream dictionaries often associate stairs with progress in certain areas of your life. It can represent feelings of success, failure, fear, and improvement. These feelings depend on whether you ascend or descend a staircase.

If you are happily ascending the flight of stairs, it may mean that you are confident in the face of promotion or moving forward. It can also mean that you are undergoing growth in your experience. In contrast, going down the staircase can mean that you are feeling overlooked for a promotion or you feel like you are descending from a personal stature. It can indicate feelings of failure.

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DISCLAIMER: The meanings behind the dreams are subjective. While others believe that dreams have symbols attached to it, some may see it as mere electrical brain impulses. It is up to you to interpret your dream symbols and how they apply to your personal life. Ultimately, dreams can help you alter your direction and show your innermost emotions.

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What to do when you feel like giving up

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Life isn’t easy, and that’s the truth for everyone. No matter how put together your peers may seem on social media or real life, we all go through our challenging moments that can make rising out of bed the most difficult task to do in the morning.

From rough patches in our careers to tensions in our relationships, there can be a sea of reasons why we feel like giving up. When things have been hopeless for such a long time, and the universe seems like it has an agenda against us, walking away can feel like the most natural thing to do. 

However, there’s always a way to move forward and find light in the darkest of situations. Let’s dive right into what you can do when you feel like giving up.

#1: Rediscover your reason

As time goes on, it can be difficult to remember why you started something in the first place, whether it be a job, relationship, or business venture. You might have strayed so far from your original vision that you simply fell out of passion.

However, it’s possible to gain instant motivation. Sit down for a moment and think about your ‘why.’ For example, these questions might help:

  • Why did you start your business?
  • What’s the main reason for pursuing this relationship?
  • Why did you fight for this job opportunity in the first place?

By thinking through your initial motivations, you will break through the clouds to find the clarity that will keep you going in life. Every quarter of the year or so, be sure to reflect on your ‘why’ to keep at what you’re doing.

#2: Embrace discomfort
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No matter how much we all hope that life would be constantly fun and worry-free, we know that that’s not what it’s supposed to be. The sooner you can embrace discomfort as part of your life’s journey, the faster you can move past your obstacles and reframe them to your advantage.

If life ever gets too overwhelming at some point, take time out to breathe, focus, and reset. Life pushes you around to try to teach you a lesson. The sooner you seek to embrace the challenges it throws, the easier it is to keep moving along.

Check out our article on “five ways to lift pressure off your nervous system” if you’re undergoing vast amounts of stress and in need of some tender loving care.

#3: Engage in small acts of kindness

When you feel like giving up, doing small acts of kindness might be the last thing on your mind. However, it’s more than worth it to try.

The next time you’re out dining, smile at a stranger at the restaurant, or if you’re bold enough, strike up a conversation with your favourite hawker. If you’ve got more time on your hands, take a shot at volunteering and helping those who are in worse situations than you are.

Engaging in these little acts can help you gain perspective and make you feel a whole lot better. This quote by Barbara De Angelis rightly puts it, “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”

#4: Share your goals
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If you’ve ever set goals for yourself, you might have felt far more comfortable keeping them to yourself. Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with that.

However, as we’ve mentioned in this article, you’ve got to embrace discomfort and open yourself up to vulnerability. You can start down that path by sharing your goals with people you trust and have them be your accountability partners.

They can help you stay true to your aims and show you that tough love to keep you on track, whichever point of life’s marathon you’re at.

#5: Reflect and have gratitude

It can be way too easy to dwell on your past or get overly obsessed with your future self. But it’s more than important to live in the present moment. Stop the motion of your life to observe the sky and the nature around you. Spend some time meditating if you must. 

Observe all the little good things that are happening, and take the time to be grateful for what you have. Also, never forget to acknowledge any past progress you’ve made, no matter how small you may think it might be.

The simple act of being thankful can transform your outlook on a lousy ditch you’re in.

#6: Give yourself a treat
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Last but not least, always treat yourself.

You are your own worst critic, so go easy and hit that bed an hour earlier than your usual snooze time. Or book an appointment to go to the spa, lay on the couch and binge that latest Netflix series, drink your favourite bubble milk tea, and do whatever makes you happy.

After all, life is short. You should spend time building on your goals but never neglect the fun side of life to re-energise you when the time calls for it.

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Can't Travel to Japan, these 10 F&Bs brings you Unique and Exclusive Sakura-themed Food & Drinks from just $2

It’s the height of the Sakura season in Japan now – the blooms might be far away, but you may still get a taste of Japan right here in Singapore.

Get tipsy on the Spring flavours of Ohanami Umeshu (IPPUDO Singapore), The Spring Equinox (Taki Izakaya Bar) cocktail, Ichigo Sawa (VUE) or a Pink Grapefruit Highball (&JOY Dining Hall)! Not a fan of alcohol? Do try the Sakura Latte (tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto).

Also fill your tummies with a series of carefully curated Sakura dishes such as the Satsuma Wagyu Steak Foie Gras (Sushi Tei), Chirashi Zushi (Tomo Izakaya) or opt for a seasonal Spring Omakase menu (Takayama). Or simply munch on the Sakura Ebi Tempura (Sushi-GO) and Sakura Hako Sushi (Kuriya Japanese Market) for a lighter bite!

Be it whether you have a sweet tooth, looking for a fun spring-inspired alcohol or simply craving for the best flavours of Spring, there’s definitely something in store for you. These Spring-exclusive offerings will be available for a limited time only – don’t miss out!

1. Kuriya Japanese Market

Waltz into the Spring Season with Kuriya Japanese Market and Sushi-GO’s Limited Edition Sakura-Inspired Sushi, Snacks and Desserts starting from $2!

Launching the new exclusive sushi creations this spring season, dig into the Sakura Ebi Inari, a sushi rice flavoured with seasoned sakura shrimp, along with chunks of cucumber, housed within sweet beancurd skin. Another to enjoy is the Sakura Hako Sushi, a trio of Japanese sea bream, salmon and tuna in one block of sushi topped with seasoned sakura shrimp. Get a roll of Sakura Duo Maki which features flavours of seasoned sakura shrimp, Japanese sea bream, avocado, egg, cucumber, Japanese rice seasoning.

Also not to be missed is the Kuriya Japanese Market Great World outlet exclusive Sakura Tai Chirashi Don, featuring Japanese sea bream, and a rose-shaped salmon sashimi cradling pearls of glistening salmon roe sitting on a bowl of sakura shrimp-flavoured sushi rice.

These spring-exclusives are available from 1 April – 31 May 2021.

Kuriya Japanese Market Spring Promotion

  • Sakura Sweets Promo: Any 2 Sakura Monaka / Sakura Daifuku Mochi for S$10 (UP: S$11.60)
  • Marshmallow Promo: Any 2 Jelly Filled Marshmallow (Strawberry / Blueberry) for S$5 (UP: S$5.60)

Address: Chinatown Point (#B1-23), Great World #B1-133 (within &JOY Dining Hall), Jurong Point (#B1-77), Nex (#B1-03) (within Shokutsu Ten Japanese Food Street), Causeway Point (#B1-17), JEM (#B1-01), Waterway Point (#B1-20), Tampines 1 (#B1-07), Tiong Bahru Plaza (#B1-137), Northpoint City (#B1-152), AMK Hub (#B2-52)
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2. Sushi-GO

To celebrate the sakura season, Sushi-GO will be launching four new Ohanami Specials from 1 April to 30 April 2021. Get these seasonal offerings delivered to your table on Sushi-GO’s conveyor belt in the shape of the Shinkansen train. The exquisite Sakura Roll (S$2.50) is made with sakura ebi, sakura fish powder, egg, cucumber, shrimp roe and crab stick whist the Sakura Ebi Tempura (S$6.20) sees the all-time favourite food flecked with sakura ebi. Boasting a pleasant citrusy note, the Tai Yuzu Sushi (S$3.20) is also simply addictive! Cap off the indulgence with the Sakura Jelly (S$3.80), which pleases with its floral note.

Address: Jurong Point (#B1-47)
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3. &JOY Dining Hall

From 1 April to 30 Jun, delight your tastebuds with the flavours of springs at &JOY Bar as they offer 2 new Highball Flavours – Lychee & Pink Grapefruit. Enjoy the All day Highball promotion at &JOY Dining Hall (Great World)!

Address: Great World (#B1-133, within &JOY Dining Hall)
Tel: +65 6235 1529
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4. Takayama

Experience the ultimate indulgence in Japanese cuisine with Takayama’s brand new spring Omakase menu – Chef Taro Takayama has specially curated the spring Omakase menu to introduce the best flavours of Spring with the freshest seasonal ingredients! Be transported to Japan in its full spring glory as you savour the skilfully crafted spring Omakase menu handcrafted with ingredients at the peak of their season.

Relish the flavours of Spring with dishes featuring peak seasonal ingredients such as Sakura Ebi, which is named after cherry blossoms, and packed with deliciously sweet flavours, and the freshest Hotaruika (Firefly squid) from Toyama Prefecture, well known for its rich flavour and high nutritional value. Another notable ingredient is the bamboo shoot, a crunchy and juicy delicacy and a staple of springtime in Japan. The seasonal Spring Omakase menu is available during March and priced at $150++ for lunch and $280++ for dinner.

Address: Downtown Gallery (#01-09/10)
Operating hours:
Mondays: 6.30pm to 10pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays 12pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10pm, Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Tel: 6224 0864
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5. VUE

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Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a medley of delectable Roku Gin cocktails at VUE, amidst stunning views of Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline. Toast to Spring and take your pick from a choice of 6 refreshing and flavourful gin cocktails available for the month of April, all created with the beautifully aromatic and harmonious Roku Gin.

Six Japanese botanicals have been carefully selected and harvested at the peak of its season to create Roku Gin, extracting the best flavour and distilled to fully embody the blessings of nature. Look forward to delicious cocktails such as the Roku Gin & Tonic, Japanese Harmony, Ichigo Sawa and more!

Address: OUE Bayfront (Rooftop Level 19)
Operating hours: Lunch: Monday – Friday, 12pm to 2.30pm (last order), Weekend “Surf & Turf” Lunch: Saturday & Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, Dinner:  Daily, 5.30pm to 10pm (last order). The Charcuterie & Spritz Bar is open daily, from 3pm to 10.30pm.
Tel: 8879 0923
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6. tcc- The Connoisseur Concerto

Be transported to Japan with the pretty-in-pink Sakura Latte (S$7.80)! Espresso and fresh milk are infused with delicate notes of sakura, leaving a slight perfumed floral fragrance with every sip.

Exclusively for ladies, indulge in a Hot/Iced Sakura Latte at $3.80 when you dine-in or takeaway, valid with any main course order until 31 March 2021 at all tcc art boutique cafes except Great World and German Centre.

Address: Bugis Junction (#01-92-96, #01-97), Blk 3E River Valley Road (#01-01), 51 Circular Road, Great World (#01-119), International Building (#01-01), ION (#B2-49), Isetan Scotts, Suntec City (#01-604/605), The Pier @ Robertson (#01-01/02)

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7. Sushi Tei

Sushi Tei Unveils Blossoms of Joy Spring Menu, with Camellia Buri and Satsuma Wagyu Beef as Highlights!

Springtime in Japan always promises such picturesque sights, with the roads and streets being blanketed by cherry blossoms. Inspired by this lovely season, Sushi Tei is launching a spring menu, bringing a taste of Japan right to you! Made with fresh produce, the artfully plated seasonal dishes invite the whole family to dig in and indulge.

Available for 3 months from 17th March 2021.

Address: China Square (#01-28/30), Holland Village (#03-04), JEM (#03-18), NEX (#03-15/16), Northpoint (#02-15), Paragon (#05-04/05), Raffles City (#03-13/14), Serangoon Gardens (64/64A Serangoon Garden Way), Tampines 1 (#04-13), Thomson Plaza (#03-46), Tiong Bahru Plaza (#03-110), Vivocity (#02-152), West Coast Plaza (#01-87), Changi Jewel Airport (#03-209)
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8. IPPUDO Singapore

For Sakura lovers who are bummed that they can’t visit Japan for hanami this year, IPPUDO Singapore is bringing the beautiful cherry blossoms to you – literally – as IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery transforms into an Instagrammable mini Japan, decorated tastefully with sakura flowers.

 

To celebrate, cherry blossoms here also come in the form of dessert, tea and even in a tipple! These items are available for a limited time only from April 1 exclusively at IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery.

 

Enjoy the Ohanami Sakura Cocktail ($7 per glass), a pretty-in-pink sweet plum wine with a cherry blossom colour and aroma that looks as good as it tastes. Crowned with a floating Sakura blossom and dusted with festive pink sprinkles when served, make sure you get your cameras ready for a magical Disney-like moment.

Delight in the Ohanami Sakura Umegaemochi next. The popular specialty rice cake with sweet Azuki bean filling is a traditional Japanese dessert which originated from IPPUDO’s hometown, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a must-try whenever one visits the famous spiritual shrine Fukuoka Dazaifu Tenmangu in Japan. IPPUDO’s rendition gets a dreamy uplift with real Sakura flowers. At $6 per set, it comes paired with a pot of hot Sakura Green Tea infused with a whole Sakura flower – perfectly preserved in full bloom.

Even though we cannot travel to Japan this year, let nothing stop you from relishing the pink fever and indulge in all things Sakura at IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery.

Address: IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery (#04-02 – 04)
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9. Taki Izakaya Bar

This spring, embrace a new season with Roku Gin from the House of Suntory, and taste nature via this distinctively Japanese Craft Gin. The Roku Gin takes one full year to be harvested, infused, and distilled with 6 unique Japanese botanicals for that perfectly balanced, multi-layered gin. This is based on the Japanese culinary concept of “shun” – food and drinks are enjoyed in its proper seasons where ingredients are at the peak of their flavours.

Kick start this spring season with an exquisite glass of Roku Gin cocktail while savouring a scrumptious pairing menu intricately crafted by Taki Izakaya Bar with special seasonal ingredients flown in straight from Japan. Enjoy the 3 unique cocktail and food pairings:

Have a taste of spring at Taki Izakaya Bar with the exclusive Roku Gin pairing menu, available from 5 April to 15 May 2021 only.

Address:                          16 Collyer Quay, #01-05A B, Singapore 049318
Operating hours:             Monday  –  Friday: 12pm to 2pm , 5 to 10.30pm, Saturday: 5 to 10.30pm, Sunday: Closed
Tel:                                   6223 0797
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10. Tomo Izakaya

Newly launched for Spring, Tomo Izakaya’s Chirashi Zushi ($48++, 3 – 4pax) features sushi rice topped with a plethora of ingredients including salmon sashimi, mekajiki (swordfish), grilled unagi, tamago, ebi and ikura. Exclusively available for a limited time at Clarke Quay outlet from 7 April – 31 May 2021.

Address: 3A River Valley Rd, Clarke Quay, #01-14
Operating Hours: Tue – Sun, 5 – 11pm
Tel: 6336 0100
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