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What’s The Hype About Jewel Changi Airport?

Scheduled to open this month is the latest Jewel of Singapore – the Jewel Changi Airport. This multi-purpose development includes a hotel, aviation facilities, retail stores, dining facilities, and various attractions. A complex that houses all these facilities must be massive! The complex covers a total gross floor area of 134,000 meters, which spans about 10 stories.

I am most excited about the key attractions including the world’s largest indoor waterfall and the five-story indoor garden. Let us start with the HSBC Rain Vortex. Standing at 131 ft high is the world’s largest indoor waterfall. At night, the Rain Vortex glistens with lights and sounds. These were curated by the water design expert WET Design. I expect nothing but the best!

Lastly, Canopy Park aims to astound you with its two gardens including Topiary Walk and Petal Garden. The former features animal-shaped topiaries. The latter features seasonal floral displays. These natural displays excites my flower-loving heart!

Aside from flowers, food holds a special place for us. Singaporeans are enthusiastic about the flavors offered by Shake Shack and the comeback of A&W Restaurant.

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Probably the most anticipated F&B opening at Jewel, is the famous burgain chain called Shake Shack. Its first outlet in Singapore is set to open on April 17. Shake Shack will offer its classic coffee milkshake along with locally brewed Jewela Melaka and Pandan Shake. Jewela Melaka is a frozen vanillacustard ice cream with coconut salted caramel, Lemuel chocolate chunks, shortbread, and gula melaka. Pandan Shake (S$7.80) puts a Singaporean-spin to their classic brew by adding pandan. Putting a spotlight on their burgers entails that its made with freshly ground 100% Angus beef. Rest assured that it has a delicate texture, great taste, and no added hormones. ShackBurger costs S$9.20 to $12.90.

Last but not the least is the ultimate throwback F&B opening of A&W Restaurant in Jewel Changi Airport. It is operating for 24 hours daily and is Halal-certified. Many are thrilled to taste the Root Beer Float, Coney Dogs, Curly Fries, and Waffle Ice Cream once more. This all-American restaurant will welcome long queues for sure!

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Oh! The Jewel houses a Pokemon center too. Certainly, the nation is shaken by the opening of the Jewel! Wait and see for more.

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Delicious And Affordable Dishes From Themed Eateries In Singapore

Did you know edible helium balloons ever existed in Singapore? Well, it does! It exists along with other unique dishes offered at themed restaurants and cafes. Themed eateries usually go above and beyond the average dining experience.

If you are looking for something that steps outside of the box, keep your self entertained at these four establishments:

THE FIRST OF ITS KIND

In most situations, we bring more importance to the first and recent thing that we encountered. This is called the Primacy and Recency Effect. Let us pump up the accelerator on the Primacy Effect as we dive into a pioneering cafe, which showcased a massive collection of board games in Singapore. This cafe is none other than the Settler’s Cafe.

Settler’s Cafe has a collection spanning across its 14 years of existence. From trendy games such as the Game of Thrones Monopoly to the classic games such as Cluedo, you can always find something to suit your preferences.

Image Credits: facebook.com/pg/SettlersCafe

What’s more? You can enjoy an hour of competitive game without having to break the bank! Go for the Chicken Chop (about S$9.90) or the Dory Pasta Spaghetti (about S$10.90).

Location: 39 North Canal Road, Singapore 059295

I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU

As a certified television enthusiast, there are some shows that I can watch over and over again. One of my all-time favorite sitcoms is F.R.I.E.N.D.S. To my delight, founder Lim Jit Min has curated a cafe focusing on the wonders of the said show. The loyal following of this sitcom was highlighted as the cafe was made possible by crowdfunding.

Relive its hit set by taking a trip into the Central Perk Singapore. The interior of the cafe has been intricately designed to recreate the overall vibe of the show. Aside from its hip interior, Central Perk Singapore shines due to the quality of the food and beverages. A proof of that is the recently introduced “Edible Helium Balloons“.

The average price of a complete course can cost you about S$50. Nonetheless, Mrs. Braverman’s Cheesecake (S$12) is the pocket-friendly dish that you must try!

Location: 01-01 Central Mall, 1 Magazine Road Singapore 059567

JOURNEY INTO THE WOODS

Take an aesthetically pleasing journey into the forest as you enter the wooden door of Windowsill Café. When I say forest, I am referring to a couple of trees in the corner and wooden furniture. Not to mention, there is a teddy bear in the middle of the place. Take these all in!

Image Credits: facebook.com/WindowsillPies

The brains behind Windowsill are two brothers named Jonathan and Sean Gwee. Food has been their longstanding passion as they operated some food stalls from Pandan Valley to Takashimaya. Their pies and tarts are crafted in the finest manner with each one being sold at approximately S$8 per slice. Do not skip on the highly-recommended flavors such as S’mores and Banana Cognac!

Location: 95 Soo Chow Walk, Singapore 575382

FALL DOWN A RABBIT HOLE

As a curious child, one of the several tales that I gravitate towards was Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. I guess the owners of the Hatter Street felt the same way too. This whimsical and bright cafe centers on all things related to the “Wonderland”. The walls were decorated with large stickers of creatures having tea or huge teapots. This is clearly a reference to Mad Hatter’s tea party.

Image Credits: facebook.com/HatterStreet

For people who are fond of the flavor Cookies and Cream, you will enjoy the Oh My Tian Brownie (S$7.50) which playfully fuses a generous scoop of ice cream and a soft brownie. Talk about the goodness that hot and cold can bring.

Location: Block 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-333, 530212

What restaurant or cafe looks most interesting to you? Can you recommend other themed eateries with inspirational interior? Leave a comment down below!

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Affordable And Quality 24-Hour Laundromats In Singapore

If you are a avid-fan of FRIENDS, you would remember the first time Rachel and Ross kissed. It was in a simple self-service laundry shop wherein customers put their clothes inside the machines. The machines would wash their clothes once they filled its slot with coins.

In the most parts of the world, this self-service laundry shop is called laundromats while in United Kingdom, they call it launderettes. When this technology graced Singapore, people welcomed it with open arms.

Laundromats enables you to save time and money compared to the “traditional” laundry services. If you are rushing to have your business coat washed and dried, go to a laundromat! It will only cost you several minutes to get it done rather than the average turnaround time of 5 working days in other laundry shops.

With more than a hundred laundromats in Singapore, travelers can also take advantage of their affordable and pay-as-you-use prices.

On that note, here are four affordable and quality laundromats that operate for 24 hours…

1. WONDER WASH

Wonder Wash is one of the first self-service laundry shops in Singapore. By self-service I mean, there are completely no attendants! You are free to wash all your garments at any time and any day (except in their One@KentRidge outlet). Aside from their premium technology, Wonder Wash’s edge from the rest is their accessibility. With more than 40 outlets all over Singapore, you will surely find one that is near you!

Pricing:

Washing

11 kg from S$5

16kg from S$7

20kg from S$9

Drying

S$1 per 5 minutes

Locations: Full list of the outlets, here.

2. EASY WASH

Raved with good reviews in Yelp http://www.yelp.com.sg/biz/easy-wash-laundromat-singapore, Easy Wash uses their state-of-the-art technology to suit your needs and the needs of the delicate fabrics. You can choose from a myriad of services such as normal wash, soft wash, hot water wash, and double wash.

Pricing:

Image Credits: www.easywash.sg/pricing

Locations: 4 outlets nationwide. Click here for the full list.

3. WASHINGHUT

WashingHut started as a family business that has grown to be a well-established company in Singapore. Two things that make WashingHut stand out are their exclusive DOMUS technology and their prepaid payment system.

DOMUS, a company that boasts with 90 years of experience, is the official brand used by WashingHut. DOMUS Laundry Point allows customers to pay through coins, banknotes, and WashingHut Card prepaid card. Isn’t that amazing?

Pricing:

Washing

11 kg from S$5

16kg from S$7

20kg from S$10

Drying

S$1 per 5 minutes

Location: 216 Joo Chiat Road, SOHO Life, Singapore 427483

Image Credits: facebook.com/washinghutlaundromat

4. VAPOUR LAUNDRY

VAPOUR Laundry showcases modernity in its website and aesthetically pleasing environment. Using industrial-strength machines, customers can leave with their clothes as fresh and crisp as they can be. Wonderfully located at the vicinity of restaurants and bakeries, foodies who need to get their garments washed can just press the machine and grab a bite while waiting for 30 minutes or so. Also, they offer seasonal promotions so it is best to stay update by liking their Facebook page at: facebook.com/vapourlaundry.

Pricing:

Washing

10 kg from S$4 to 6

13kg from S$6 to 8

16kg from S$8 to 10

Drying

S$1 per 5 minutes

Location: 109 Clementi Street 11, Singapore 120109

Image Credits: facebook.com/vapourlaundry

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