Fun ideas for your weekend
By Pamela Chow and Samantha Francis
Never be bored again with our guide to weekend happiness!
1. Have yourself a charcoal kaya croissant
Antoinette has introduced the Charcoal Kaya Croissant ($6) as a tribute to the traditional kaya toast breakfast set. The croissant itself is infused with bamboo charcoal while its filling is a house-made kaya recipe that’s based on the classic French crème patissiere — made with coconut cream and pure pandan juice. Time to join the queue before it sells out!
More information here.
2. Enjoy beef skewers served on old school wooden carts
Thrust into the spotlight ever since news of its closure last year, Shashlik restaurant has reopened its doors after being revived by its second-generation owners. If you haven’t been there in awhile, it’s time to pay a visit and try their signature Shashlik of Beef — skewers of lean beef tenderloin presented on an old-school wooden trolley and served on a sizzling hot plate.
More information here.
3. Celebrate with a Choco-nana cake
Whether you’re an April baby or not, there’s always a reason to celebrate with cake. From Apr 9-30, Bakerzin is offering its Choco-nana cake at a special price of $42 (approx 1kg). The flavour of the month is covered with smooth extra dark chocolate mousse and draped in a rich layer of fine Amedei Italian chocolate. Inside, you’ll find chocolate hazelnut sponge cake layered with banana filling. Yums!
More information here.
4. Win fashion freebies at VivoCity
VivoCity will be launching a fashion microsite, www.vivocitystyleboard.sg, to let shoppers create their very own style boards. On top of this, VivoCity will also be holding themed contests on the site bi-weekly, where shoppers can participate and win $100 Mapletree vouchers.
There’s also a selfie-taking competition, where participants can enjoy treats such as complimentary facial treatments, discounts and free gifts.
More information about winning vouchers here, and the selfie contest here.
5. See the secrets of National Library
The National Library is holding a major exhibition, From the Stacks: Highlights of the National Library, showcasing more than 100 over rare artefacts dating back to the 18th and 19th century Singapore.
Many of these artefacts are being displayed for the first time to the public and features rare publications, manuscripts, documents, maps and photographs.
More information here.
6. Learn to garden with friends and family
Get set for a day of gardening fun as we have loads of free talks, demonstrations, tours, family activities and workshops. Grab some great finds at the gardening bazaar, which offers various plants and gardening products.
More information here.
7. Celebrate South Korea’s Black Day with free jjajangmyeon
In South Korea, one of the most celebrated unofficial holidays is Black Day on Apr 14. Also known as Singles Day, this is a day when singles who did not get to celebrate Valentines’ Day, dress up in black and eat Jjajangmyeon (Korean black bean sauce noodles).
In celebration of Black Day in Singapore, Jinjja Chicken is partnering popular dating website Lunch Actually to throw an exclusive event for single gents and ladies, where Jjajangmyeon will be served freely.
From Apr 1-17, Jjinja Chicken will also be dishing up free Jjajangmyeon to singles.
More information here.
8. Go on a Paddle Pop adventure
Dive into Paddle Pop Atlantos Adventure with exciting games and amazing prizes to be won. Buy any three multipacks to receive an eye-catching Paddle Pop Twister water gun alongside other exciting freebies.
In addition, shoppers will receive a game token to play the Paddle Pop UFO catcher machine with a purchase of two multipacks or more. Prizes to be caught include instant cameras, Paddle Pop A5 water bottles and Atlantos Posters & Activity books.
More information here.
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