BCB SINGAPORE Debuts in Singapore!! Kickstarting a showcase of global brands, industry expertise and a new generation of the region's movers and shakers The first Bar Convent Singapore (BCB Singapore) took place from 6-7 Nov 2023, serving as the region’s key platform for bar and beverage professionals to connect, innovate, and celebrate regional talent. We were thrilled with the full expanse of this unique venue, celebrating an exhibition of over 150 global brands over a 2 days period with an extensive lineup of education sessions led by over 40 renowned international bartenders and industry experts, a wide array of tasting masterclasses, both onsite and offsite guest shifts, and a series of networking opportunities and activities. It was absolutely stunning and the concoctions, connections and networking amongst the beverage professionals in the global stage just spelt finesse for the entire industry with such glam events as BCB! The event highlight "Homegrown Heroes" invites bar teams from various Asian countries, including ReCraft from the Philippines, Hybrid from Vietnam, Penrose from Malaysia, and Lost in Thaislation from Thailand, partnering in a series of exclusive guest shifts with their nation's counterparts currently honing their craft in Singapore. This collaboration with compatriot bartenders from Atlas Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Kafu Utu, Origin Bar and 67 Pall Mall showcases a fusion of talents and experiences that exemplify the boundaryless potential the region's bar scene has to offer. “BCB Singapore is the first event of its kind dedicated to Asia’s bar and beverage industry, promising to deliver a curated schedule of educational sessions and networking opportunities, a rich array of leading and emerging craft brands, and a whole wealth of knowledge and expert insights, all within one single venue,” said Henry Stonham, Senior Project Manager of BCB Singapore. This collaboration with compatriot bartenders from Atlas Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Kafu Utu, Origin Bar and 67 Pall Mall showcases a fusion of talents and experiences that exemplify the boundaryless potential the region's bar scene has to offer. “BCB Singapore is the first event of its kind dedicated to Asia’s bar and beverage industry, promising to deliver a curated schedule of educational sessions and networking opportunities, a rich array of leading and emerging craft brands, and a whole wealth of knowledge and expert insights, all within one single venue,” said Henry Stonham, Senior Project Manager of BCB Singapore. Superb! Amazing! Full of Vibes! Educational! Lots of Networking Opportunities for the Beverage Trade! In addition to the onsite activities, BCB Singapore offers all attendees a dynamic range of experiences across the city, including a tour of the Brass Lion distillery and over 10 official guest shifts and parties celebrating the start of countless future industry gatherings and possibilities. About BCB BCB, owned and organised by RX, is the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. Bar owners, bartenders, distributors and manufacturers from almost 90 countries come to BCB in Berlin every year to make new contacts, learn about product innovations and attend seminars. Since 2018, the BCB portfolio has also grown with launches in Brooklyn, USA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and now Singapore, catering to the Asia region, adding to the wealth of opportunities for the global bar and beverage community to come together and do business. Such a delight that it has arrived along our shores in Singapore.. a testimony to the vibrant beverage scene as a compulsory pitstop in Asia! For more information, visit the website (www.barconventsingapore.com) and stay connected on social media by following @barconventsingapore.

Incredible demand drives the release of regular-priced tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 30 October 2023, Singapore – Early Bird tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 have sold out one month ahead of the expected end of the promotional phase. As a result, race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd will start sales of regular priced tickets earlier than originally planned to 1 November 2023 at 10.00am Singapore time to meet the phenomenal demand. “The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 delivered on all counts, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with the thrilling track action and a surprise winner, and then topping it off with a fantastic entertainment line-up. We look forward to building on that momentum for our 15th edition of the night race with renewed vigour and can’t wait to welcome our fans back to the Marina Bay Street Circuit from 20 to 22 September 2024,” said Adam Firth, Executive Director of Singapore GP Pte Ltd. Sales across all hospitality categories have also been equally strong, with dedicated suites at the Formula 1 Paddock Club, Sky Suite, and Lounge@Turn 3 for next year’s race almost fully taken up. “The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is a marquee global event that continues to appeal to the widest range of corporate clients and individuals. After a record year in 2023, interest across all hospitality products remain extremely strong. With a return rate of over 70 percent many categories are already close to selling out for 2024. With seven exceptional hospitality products available at a range of price points there is something to meet all market segments.” said Shamini Suppiah, Director of Hospitality and Sponsorship Sales of Singapore GP Pte Ltd. In addition to Formula 1’s return to the Marina Bay Street Circuit next year, ticketholders can also look forward to the exciting debut of F1 Academy as a support race. Singapore is one of seven circuits to host the all-female racing category which was launched earlier this year to develop and prepare female drivers to progress to higher levels of competition. Their second season is supported by all ten Formula 1 teams who will each provide a driver to the series and have their livery on one car. All tickets to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024 provide access to the concerts at the Padang Stage in Zone 4. Priced from S$128 for a single-day ticket and S$348 for a three-day pass, official tickets can be purchased from www.singaporegp.sg and via authorised ticketing partners.

Immerse yourself in the Rockets game-day experience with basketball hoops, a life-sized cutout of the team mascot, a visual gallery and an outdoor area transformed into a basketball court. The spatial distribution of the entire outlet for this lovely innovation that was re-purposed to drive these 2 brands was simply refreshing and placing this theme in Jewel at Changi Airport fitted well with the consumers and passengers at the airport! The disruptor of the coffee industry, luckin coffee has raised the bar on its coffee game once more, this time quite literally with a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Assocation (NBA). In a first-of-its-kind partnership across the globe, luckin coffee will feature a complete takeover by the Houston Rockets with the entire store plastered with branded decal stickers and fronted by a life-size cardboard cutouts of the team’s mascot, Clutch the Bear. Central to the décor is an Instagrammable Houston Rockets basketball wall, completed with a basketball hoop and backboard as the perfect backdrop. In addition to the indoor elements, the outdoor area has been transformed into a full-scale basketball court. ­­Travelers may purchase coffee while using the exclusive Houston Rockets-themed Instagram augmented reality filters at Jewel Changi, where a gallery boutique will sell souvenirs, memorabilia, and more. Coffee lovers may also look forward to new items on the menu, perfect to go with luckin coffee’s single origin coffees and more. luckin coffee | Houston Rockets launch promotion To celebrate this exciting collaboration, luckin coffee is offering exclusive Houston Rockets-themed stickers with any order of luckin coffee’s The Hit Package bundle purchase, enjoying up to 40% off two Single Origin Coffee drinks and limited edition stickers (limited quantities available!). Stand a chance to win a two-month supply of free coffee from luckin coffee! Happening from 29 October till 12 November 2023, three lucky winners will win two months of coffee credits worth $480 each. These credits are valid for one year, redeemable anytime. Participants are to post their version of the most creative content (still/video format) taken at the Houston Rockets themed store, and to tag @luckincoffeesg on the post. Do note that the social media profile is to be kept public to ensure the post is viewable. New bites and slurps complement the new look of the store, with bite-sized Hanjuku Cheese Cakes available in two distinct flavours and Guji Specialty Single Origin Espresso series. For lovers of creamy, milky flavours, the OREO Hanjuku Cheese Cake layers a bed of creamy cheese with OREO cookie crumbs to emulate that famous cookie taste we have come to know and love. The result is velvety smooth cheesecake sandwiched between OREO cookie crust, further sprinkled with OREO cookie crumbles on top. Classic flavours are well accounted for with the original Hanjuku Cheese Cake baked from premium cream cheese into a soft cheesecake that is rich, smooth and tender. With every bite, expect luxurious cheese aromas gently unfold into a melt-in-your-mouth unforgettable sensation. Single Origin Goodness luckin coffee continues to honour coffee and coffee lovers everywhere with its Little Black Cup Specialty Single Origins Espresso (SOE) Series. The series spotlights two varieties - Yirgacheffe and Hambella – that will entice in all variations of the Americano, Latte, Flat White, Dirty or Coconut Dirty. Featuring the award-winning Hambella beans from Ethiopia, the Hambella series has been one of the most talked about coffee products on social media in China and sold quickly since its release in 2021. The Yirgacheffe series, on the other hand, has won the Platinum Medal in the IIAC 2021 International Coffee Tasting competition. The Yirgacheffe Single Origin Espresso (SOE) comes from Yirgacheffe in Southern Ethiopia. Yirgacheffe is a small region in southern Ethiopia where the beans thrive and is famous with its fine washed coffee beans. The washing process from there creates the mellow coffee taste with citrus and fruit acid aroma, which make our Yirgacheffe Specialty Series brighter and fresher. We were treated to a lovely tasting of their lovely beverages and cakes and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality, finesse and taste structure of what we consumed! simply amazing! immaculate! www.facebook.com/luckincoffeesingapore www.instagram.com/luckincoffeesg #luckincoffeeinSG #luckincoffeeSG #luckinSG

An exquisite, refined, premium hotel right in the heart of the city of Singapore comes on the site of the former Capitol Theatre in the Bras Basah-Stamford Road-Hill Street precinct as the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, that followed years of meticulous restoration and renovation by acclaimed architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Richard Meier. Introduction Located in Singapore’s charming Civic and Cultural District, the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House have been restored to unveil as The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. The discovery continues, today as the hotel is a part of the luxury lifestyle integrated development, Capitol Singapore – which comprises a premium retail mall and an exclusive Eden Residences Capitol. A quintessential masterpiece of beautifully conserved architecture (there are only very few in Singapore) uplifted with a modern touch and bespoke hospitality, this exclusive retreat promises finesse and luxury at its finest. Timeless yet contemporary, the hotel features 155 guestrooms and suites, a lobby lounge, an outdoor saltwater relaxation pool, a fitness centre and The Spa, and an exclusive event space, as well as a bespoke bar and a signature restaurant helmed by a Michelin-starred chef. Kempinski Hotels Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 80 hotels and residences in 34 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com We spent one lovely weekend at this gorgeous property, in October 2023, and were given the best signature bespoke hospitality and top VIP treatment in all the various touch-points by the entire amazing team of Capitol Kempinski, and were just amazed on the full diverse selection of food and drink at the Executive Lounge, during Cocktail hours in the evening, breakfast selection and the Champagne brunch on Sunday! Truly a hallmark of distinction and true finesse! Extraordinaire! The fact that entrance lobby parking was specially arranged for me along with another wedding car showed the exemplary service reserved for special patrons of this hotel! Accommodation The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is a restoration masterpiece, featuring a design that stays true to the buildings’ colonial art deco and Venetian aesthetics, even as they have been updated for contemporary style and elegance. Precise lines and geometric shapes in the interiors bring visual continuity to the design aesthetic. Travertine limestone columns, piano rosewood lacquer finishes and Italian marble floors are a nod to the richness and opulence of Venetian design, and are beautifully juxtaposed against muted warm tones, from the embossed wallpaper to the original Chengal wood flooring. The result: understated grandeur with a distinct warmth, exuding with a homely feeling! High corniced ceilings, dramatic archways and grand windows offer sweeping views of the city and an abundance of natural light that shifts with the day. Singapore’s mascot, the Merlion, inspired the patterns on the lamps and cornices in each room, a subtle tribute to the Kempinski’s new home. We chose a Grand Deluxe Room, 50 sq meters size, comfy and nice, that came adorned with plush towels, lovely-styled carrier bags, welcome fruits and chocolate, greeting card, unlimited mini-bar, tea and coffee refreshments as well as a range of Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, ooooh, my favourite line! Guests are warmly welcomed to The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore by the brand's signature brand ambassador, the Lady in Red, who embodies remarkable dedication to impeccable personal service and superb hospitality - the epitome of timeless European elegance. Each of the 155 guestrooms and suites, spanning from 42 sqm, boasts stunning architectural details and light-filled lofty interiors. With almost 50 unique room configurations, each space is thoughtfully designed, and in ways that celebrate its conservation elements. All nine room categories are spacious and include a luxurious bathroom with a free-standing, deep-soaking bath, and a generous amount of work space. A Sonos audio system, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages from the minibar, complimentary WiFi and other touches make for an unforgettable stay. Suite guests are also treated to a complimentary daily gourmet breakfast. Spa, Gym and Saltwater Pool For wellness and relaxation, The Spa of The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore promises to be a blissful retreat, with its fusion of modern therapies and traditional Asian massages. Henceforth, we embarked on a pampering and rejuvenating session with a luxurious facial treatment by Valmont - so rejuvenated. The 24-hour gym, gym, appointed with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, is ideal for fitness enthusiasts looking to keep up with their workout regimes, so we had a go at it, and also had a dip at the outdoor saltwater relaxation pool which is definitely the perfect place to kick back for an afternoon. So refreshing! Lobby Lounge Tastefully partitioned from the main lobby, this is the place to be for an unhurried afternoon, and so we chose to spend some time here. Enjoy light bites, Asian favourites, alongside a discerning selection of wines and cocktails - all amidst a tranquil and elegant setting. Or, relish the exquisite Afternoon Tea showcasing delicate sweet and savoury items for a relaxing afternoon, or sample a delicious Proseco to go along with the yummy bites, which we did, to full delight in this comfortable setting with plush seats, a good place for chatting and good fun! We sampled the breakfast one late morning (breakfast is between 6:00am to 10:30am) and loved the Asian assortment of tim sum, prawn noodle soup, chinese porridge, cheeses, ham assortment, and an entire array of Breakfast egg delights, trying out both the egg benedict of salmon and fresh ham, and the home-made Hollandais sauce was simply wonderful, made especially by the chef. There was even an egg tart display that was specially served by the pastry chef, and a whole array of kiddy breakfast items for the little ones, so thoughtful! 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung The new Tropical Sunday Brunch brightens up Singapore’s brunch scene with its vibrant atmosphere, specialty tiki cocktails, and Telmont champagne 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore announces the launch of their brand new Tropical Sunday Champagne Brunch. Held every Sunday, the brunch experience presents a buzzing atmosphere with live entertainment, thematic cocktails, and a wide variety of live stations serving modern Asian classics and mouth-watering grilled meats and seafood. We sampled this amazing buffet spread consisting of the cold seafood section. The freshest Snow Crab Leg, Tiger Prawn, Blue Mussels, and Seasonal Oysters is paired with unique condiment choices such as Thai assam vinaigrette, yuzu ponzu, cilantro and lime emulsion (so amazing). Our Sashimi platter comprised of a selection of the highest quality grade Tuna Akami, Hiramasa Kingfish, and Norwegian Salmon. A variety of the finest artisanal cuts grace the Charcuterie and Cured Fish Station. These include Beef Bresaola, Wagyu Pancia, Mortadella Bologna Pistachio and Jamón Ibérico De Bellota. We sampled and savoured both Hot Smoked Salmon and Smoked Haddock, both served with side options such as horseradis cream, Lilliput capers, marinated olives, and anchovies. Just brilliant! Save room for dishes from the Pasta & Noodles section. Make your own pasta with a choice of capellini, fettuccine or macaroni, to be cooked a la minute in sauces such as the luscious aged cheddar cheese sauce, Asian aglio olio with a mild spicy kick, classic basil pesto, decadent black truffle cream, and the fusion yellow curry cream, this was such a fantastic idea to allow for a DIY pasta selection based on your own personal fave concoction - chef for a day! 15 Stamford's Signature Laksa, was also served in the noodles section for a bowl of rich, slurping goodness, and I am elated that I went for it! Just delicious! Jazzing up the usual repertoire of buffet classics, 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung presents a luxurious foie gras station serving Pan Seared Foie Gras topped with Banana Rum Marmalade. 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung is known for its hot coal grill, so the Tropical Sunday brunch would not be complete without Grill Carving and Rotisserie Spit Roast sections. We tried a plethora of succulent meats and seafood, chargrilled to perfection. Pile your plates high with Wagyu Beef Chuck, Angus Beef Ribeye and Wagyu Beef Hanger Steak, freshly carved from the grill, alongside spit-roasted Wild Snapper, Roasted Duck, and Pasture Fed Lamb Leg. Amplify the flavours of the fork-tender meat with an array of sauces: adobo butter sauce, wood-smoked barbeque sauce, Asian chimichurri, Sarawak blackpepper sauce, mentaiko hollandaise and cilantro olive., there were 9 to choose from .. Meanwhile, the seafood grill will include White Clams, Spring Bay Mussels, and Tiger Prawns, and we rounded off the brunch on a sweet note with a selection of desserts. Guests can choose between three ice cream flavours: Chocolate Fudge, Thai Coconut, and Calamansi. There is also a Chocolate Fondue with roasted almonds, Valrhona chocolate balls, and seasonal fruits for dipping. We also relished and went for the some of the meticulously crafted treats such as Yuzu Meringue, Matcha Financier, Lemon Purple Velvet Mousse Cake, Pandan Fudge Cake, Raspberry Profiteroles, Assorted Macarons, and Peranakan Kue In addition, 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung also featured a rotating selection of five premium seasonal cheeses every week, from Fourme d'Ambert to Roquefort, Grana Padano, Reblochon and Goat Cheese, which was presented alongside accompaniments such as crackers, lavash, quince paste, grapes, muscatel and honeycomb. Our Tropical Sunday Brunch was only complete when it became a sparkling affair with a whole series of free-flow champagne courtesy of Telmont. The official champagne partner of 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung, Telmont is a champagne house that has always showcased its singularity. Over a century, through four generations of visionary winegrowers, Telmont has produced a structured yet remarkably ethereal wine and has enabled its terroir to express itself to perfection through its champagne, offering organic, environmentally friendly champagnes that are balanced between tension and freshness to create a perfect equilibrium. Some of Telmont’s champagne that will be served at the brunch include the Réserve Brut, which has hints of honeysuckle and vanilla on the nose with an elegant foam. Powerful yet remarkably subtle, with an extraordinarily lingering finish, their Réserve Rosé reveals notes of fresh red fruits with a touch of brioche. Last but not least is the Billecart Blanc De Blancs, a sophisticated expression of dry, baked yellow fruits with toffee notes, which we also tasted with full happiness! Tipplers at the bar section can also look forward to a selection of tiki-themed cocktails. Fog Cutter is a vintage tiki cocktail incorporating Bacardi Anejo Cuatro 4 Years Old Rum 4-Year Old Rum, Bombay Sapphire Gin, orange juice, sherry, lemon and almonds for a fruity drink with a punch. Another tiki classic, the Mai Tai combines Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum with lime juice, triple sec, almonds, and Bacardi eight-Year Ocho to create a tart and strong cocktail with hints of citrus. Lastly, Jungle Bird features Bacardi Anejo Cuatro, pineapple juice, lime juice, and Campari for a refreshing drink. Pricing $188++ per person with free-flow Telmont Champagne, housepour spirits, cocktails, red and white wines, and beers $218++ per person with free-flow Telmont Rose Champagne, housepour spirits, cocktails, red and white wines, and beers $248++ per person with free-flow Billecart Rose Champagne, housepour spirits, cocktails, red and white wines, and beers $268++ per person with free-flow Billecart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, housepour spirits, cocktails, red and white wines, and beers Available every Sunday, 12:00 to 15:00 For booking enquiries, please get in touch with +65 6715 6871 or email reservation.15stamford@kempinski.com A Heritage & Art Immersion The hotel's Heritage Curator, Jean takes guests on an immersive tour, bringing to life the glorious past of Stamford House and the Capitol Building. Through personalised storytelling, guests can learn about the transformation of these two heritage buildings and the Civic and Cultural District, alongside an introduction to notable art pieces displayed in the Hotel. The 45-minute tour is available every Wednesday at 17:30 and Saturday at 15:45. Available for all in-house guests. To join the tour, you can simply register with the Front Desk. Sunday's Heritage Breakfast Corner Learn about Singapore's heritage, culture and food in an interactive session with Jean, the hotel's Heritage Curator during breakfast at 15 Stamford. Guests can also choose to embark on a more in-depth session with a personalised tour after breakfast at 10:30AM, where Jean brings an immersive experience highlighting the history of the hotel buildings. Available every Sunday, from 8AM to 10:30AM. At the Champagne brunch on Sunday, they also introduce heritage home cooked dishes to celebrate the diversity and culture of Singapore's food heritage which is synonymous with this heritage exploration and tour. The Bar — at 15 STAMFORD The 80-seater storied bar offers a wide range of cocktail classics, including its signature Plantation 1840 rum cocktail, as well as a carefully curated range rum labels - one of Singapore's largest collections amidst an intimate setting exuding a classic, heritage charm that will seduce sophisticated connoisseurs and cosmopolitans alike. Embark on a journey into history here to discover the life of Joseph Balestier, the first US consul to Singapore and his wife, Maria Revere who is the daughter of Boston Tea Party revolutionary and civil war midnight rider Paul Revere. Thank You Note We wish to thank the entire Management team of Capitol Kempinski Singapore for such an amazing stay from the GM Andras Biro, who is an outstanding individual flowing with kindness and highly-driven in his work, along with Roszel and Joe, the F&B team of Nigel, Nathan, Mark, Irene and Marlini, as well as Maran and Om Location The hotel property, which also hosts fine retail establishments and is adjacent to Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, a dining destination home to an exceptional range of establishments serving a taste of Germany, Italy, and America. The Singapore flagship is also the perfect base from which to explore the city. An underpass connects it to City Hall MRT station, and there is no shortage of entertainment, dining and lifestyle options in the vicinity. Iconic Singapore attractions, including the Singapore River, Marina Bay, Merlion Park, the Padang, the street circuit that hosts the Singapore Grand Prix, and the National Gallery Singapore, are also steps away. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore Address: 15 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178906 Phone: +65 6368 8888 @THECAPITOLKEMPINSKI @CAPITOLKEMPINSKI @ROSETTEMEDIA #CAPITOLKEMPINSKISG #CAPITOLKEMPINSKI #ROSETTEMEDIA

This amazing and beautful concert took place on Friday, 20 October 2023, 7.30pm at the Esplanade Concert Hall; we were treated to an evening of calm, finess, peace, calm, tranquility and amazing tonality as the concert hall resonates the beautiful sounds of SSO in Tchaikovsky 4. Robert Russell Bennett (1894 – 1981) is the American composer and arranger best known forinventing the Broadway sound, credited for orchestrating the musicals of such famous composers as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers. His violin concerto, a rarely heard work from 1941, shows its roots in film and stage with expressive drama. Join British violinist Chloë Hanslip and American maestro Andrew Litton as they present this underrated gem, with Tchaikovsky’s tumultuous symphonic masterpiece, the Fourth Symphony in the second half. Robert Russell Bennett belongs to that class of composers who elevated the melodies of his colleagues to their fullest form. As one of America's leading arrangers, he was responsible for scoring and orchestrating the scores of nearly a hundred musicals. From the 1920s to the 1970s, the list of composers and scores Bennett worked with is the very definition of the American Broadway sound - Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Frederick Loewe... The Sound of Music, Show Boat, Kiss Me, Kate, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I, My Fair Lady, Victory At Sea and so on. "I give (Bennett the credit) without undue modesty, for making my music sound better than it was."- Richard Rogers Bennett was born in 1894, the year when Brahms was 61, Mahler completed his Symphony No. 2 and Debussy's Prélude l'après-midi d'un faune was premiered in Paris. His father George was a violinist at the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra and trumpeter at the Grand Opera House, while his mother May worked as a pianist and teacher. His musical talent was discovered from an early age - he was frequently called upon by his father to fill in any instrumental role in his band. His talent for melodic and harmonic structure served him well as an orchestrator - he was known to write out parts directly in ink, and in score order. Besides his work on Broadway, Bennett's prolific output as a "serious" composer is perhaps even more astounding. More than seven symphonies, concertos for violin, viola, harp, piano, harmonica; operas, incidental music for ballet and theatre, a large oeuvre of chamber music and many more for wind band. The Violin Concerto in A major from 1941 is a four-movement work. A light-hearted jaunt through a lively Broadway streetscape with occasional skyscraping solos, the opening Allegro moderato is the longest, taking up more than a third of the concerto's 23-minute duration. The Andante moderato is a sentimental nocturne with the violin yearning in song, set against a moonlit orchestral backdrop. A moment of drama interrupts this reverie as the soloist perks up for a side of cheekiness, before gradually slipping into the gentle night. A frantic and capricious Vivace serves as a brief showcase before the raucous finale, a colourful Allegro marziale ("martial") of a parade. Various themes from the earlier movements, the jolly and the nostalgic, make a brief reappearance before the curtain-closing coda. Bennett wrote his Violin Concerto for the American violinist Louis Kaufmann (1905- 1994). Aside from the fact that he played frequently with legendary contemporaries from Casals to Heifetz, Kaufmann also made a name for himself playing in the soundtracks of Hollywood films, including such classics as Casablanca and Gone with the Wind. As a classical violinist, he premiered the works of Copland, Milhaud and starred in the premiere recordings of the Barber and Bennett violin concertos. The latter, a live radio recording from 1956 conducted by Bernard Herrmann and the London Symphony, is the only existing recording of this concerto. Tonight's performance by violinist Chloë Hanslip, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andrew Litton is presented in conjunction with our recording sessions. The Bennett Violin Concerto will be recorded for the first time with modern equipment in a studio setting. This will be released in an album paired with the Violin Concerto by Vernon Duke, being performed by the same artists in concert on 27 Oct 2023 Robert Russell Bennett - Instrumentation Set 2 flutes (1 doubling on piccolo), 2 oboes (1 doubling on cor anglais), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, tambourine, snare drum, suspended cymba, bass drum, cymbals, xylophone, vibraphone, harp, strings Concert Title: Bennett Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky 4 Date & Time: Friday, 20 October 2023, 7.30pm Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall Performers: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Andrew Litton, conductor Chloë Hanslip, violin* Programme: ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT Violin Concerto in A major* (Asian Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 https://www.sso.org.sg/

She Loves Tech celebrates its 9th year with the She Loves Tech Global Conference happening on 26th & 27th October, 2023, at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore, Stamford Ballroom under the theme of ‘Metamorphosis’. The theme METAMORPHOSIS addresses the current ‘tech winter’, a period of prolonged, significant downturn in technology investments and business activities, and will debate the rising tension between rapid advancements in technology, such as AI and data collection, and the impact on life, society and the natural world. "As we celebrate the remarkable milestone of 9 years of She Loves Tech, this year's theme of Metamorphosis perfectly captures our ambition for another transformative decade. We are thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated She Loves Tech Digital Platform during the global conference — a critical leap and exciting new avenue to realise our mission of closing the funding gap for women in technology." - say co-founders Leanne Robers, Rhea See, and Virginia Tan. The conference is the culmination of a worldwide start-up competition celebrated over a two-day schedule of talks, workshops and the announcement of the winner on Friday 27 October. She Loves Tech 2023 Conference brings together a stellar line-up to include: Acclaimed author Nir Eyal will headline this year’s event. The Wall Street Journal best selling author of Hooked shares insights from his latest book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, gleaned from his five years of research into how to master what he calls, ‘the skill of the century’. Nir's entertaining, research-backed talk will provide practical advice and memorable strategies for better managing our attention, our time and our lives. Esteemed Singaporean VC Jenny Lee also joins the conference in a fireside chat on Investing in Winners. Jenny Lee is a trailblazer in Asia’s venture capital industry, she was the first woman to crack the Midas List top ten (2015), has remained on Forbes Global 100 VC Midas List since 2012 and is managing partner of GGV. Former Singaporean politician and entrepreneur Penny Low will lead a discussion on how digital transformation is a key driver for economic growth, the role of social entrepreneurship in building an equitable world and questions the utopia we are currently building. Jeanne Lim (CEO/Co-Founder of BeingAI; Co-Creator of Sophia the Robot and Zbee) will debate with Dr. Miriam Meckel (CEO/Co-Founder of ada Learning and professor at University of St. Gallen, Switzerland) on the meteoric rise of AI and if it will make humans obsolete. They are joined by Prantik Mazumdar and Dr. Fermin Diez. Benjamina Bollag (CEO/Co-Founder of Uncommon Bio, a company aiming to revolutionise the food system with cultured proteins using Nobel Prize-winning science and an RNA-based approach) will be speaking on Women Leading The Climate Revolution. Her company raised money from Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The conference concludes with the announcement of the She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition 2023 Winners. As the world’s largest startup competition for women and technology, the competition hosts 29 regional rounds across 70+ countries, before culminating in the grand finals in Singapore. AI emerged as the top theme from our startups this year. Among thousands of entries across technology sectors, we are seeing a fascinating evolution and expansion of how AI is being used to solve problems. Girls Love Tech She Loves Tech will be running the Girls Love Tech program for the second year. This year, there are two: one for girls 12-16 years and another for university and polytechnic students 17-23 years. They will have the opportunity to engage with tech luminaries from all over the world, including Jeanne Lim (CEO/co-founder of BeingAI; co-creator of Sophia the Robot and Zbee) and Manila Di Giovanni, a Forbes under-30 technopreneur and visionary of the metaverse economy. They will also hear from mother and daughter Chen Hui Ong and Ren Yu Ng, both recipients of IMDA SG100 Women in Tech awards. Secondary school students will participate in a robotics workshop by STEAM leaders Stick 'Em and an interactive workshop on public speaking and improvisation facilitated by Simon Kemp and Sarah Leonardis. Meanwhile, polytechnic and university students will gain entrepreneurial insights in a workshop led by Canadian businessman Anthony Lacavera, founder of investment firm Globalive. Lacavera also founded WIND mobile which was acquired for USD$1.3 billion. She Loves Tech is the world’s largest acceleration platform for women and technology and is building a global ecosystem to facilitate greater visibility, funding opportunities and community in technology to catalyse USD 1 Billion in funding for women by 2030. Founded in 2015, it operates in 76 countries, across 6 continents and more than 14,000 women-led, women-impact technology startups have joined its programs. The She Loves Tech Global Conference is Asia’s global flagship event for Women and Tech uniting pioneers and visionaries on a global stage. She Loves Tech enjoys the support of the following sponsors: Platinum: UBS Gold: AWS, MTR, Singapore Global Network (Economic Development Board), IMDA Girls Love Tech Sponsor: Ant Group Official Alcohol Sponsor: Codigo Official Coffee Sponsor: Nespresso Official Afterparty Sponsor: 1880 Strategic partners: BNI Ventures, UN ESCAP, GSR Foundation and MSW Ventures, Potato Productions, Globalive Producing partner: Branded Held in Singapore and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board https://conference.shelovestech.org/ Get your tickets here.. https://conference.shelovestech.org/page/3179133/tickets

Rosette Media Tasting Panel Review 9.3/10 9* and above is a superior rating in our Rosette Media rating scale dedicated to outstanding venues The first and only premium Champagne Bar solely dedicated to superb champagnes in Singapore! As Convivial opens its doors to devoted champagne enthusiasts in Singapore, all patrons to this lovely venue will be immersed in a modern Champagne cave experience, whilst indulging in the finest selection of Champagnes and wines. This amazing venue is nestled in the fringe of the Boat Quay area in Singapore, and offers an intimate, enchanting and captivating ambience, that exudes elegance and allure, very similar to the smooth texture and structure of every sip of the amazing champagne that you would partake of, in this warm and inviting atmosphere. Convivial offers a breadth of Champagne styles to represent the richness that the region can offer; ranging from single varietal wines harvested from single vineyards akin to an electrifying Jimi Hendrix solo, to multi-vintage wines from a blend of varietals similar to Led Zeppelin's unending layers of psychedelic symphony. Beyond Champagne, Convivial celebrates all things bubbles as well; sparkling wines from around the world, some cider and beer too. There will be white, red and sweet wines as well, but each will have its story to tell involving fizz. Food goes with the Champagne, and they also serve wine; but this is not a restaurant where food comes first, champagne is delivered first and then innovative food concepts are presented to complement the champagne (coz we love to eat, but we much prefer to have champagne) We were truly awed by the design that resembles a champagne cave that denotes the assemblage of a typical storage venue in the heart of Champagne in France.. We sampled a premium selection of outstanding champagnes of single grapes and also a blend, and indulged in some amazing food accompaniment, whilst being take care by our splendid hosts Yang and Adrian.. Champagne Delights We sampled the champagnes and the wine in this order... 1. Perrot-Batteux, “Cuvée Helixe” 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs, Brut NV 100% Chardonnay Family-owned for 6 generations, now managed by two sisters Cynthia and Celine, this is a delicious and delicate Champagne with a racy acidity and prominent notes of minerality and salinity. It's a bright, fresh Champagne great to begin an evening, or just to sip throughout a hot afternoon (as Singapore usually is!), and it was pretty smooth, very easy to drink, and we can drink this naturally, all day, all night... single grape* 2. Moussé Fils, "Les Vignes de Mon Village" Blanc de Meuniers, Brut NV100% Pinot Meunier Another family owned estate, with 4 generations of winemaking and 12 generations of growing Champagne, Champagne Moussé is celebrating a century of winemaking in 2023. Passionate about the environment and the land, the winery work towards being carbon-zero. It is a energetic and high-toned, with citrus notes of grapefruit and blood orange. The labelling is modern, the tonality and taste consistent of finesse. single grape* 3. Krug, "Grande Cuvée 171ème Édition" MV 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Pinot Meunier The 171ème Édition was composed around the harvest of 2015 which spanned 3 weeks, and is an orchestra of 131 different wines, the youngest being 2015 and the oldest being 2000. It has aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread. On the palate, smokey notes and flavours of almond paste, quince, lemon, limoncello and dried fruit. This is brilliant, wonderful and awesome; we love it and it can certainly stand on it's own' finesse re-imagined! Immaculate! Superb Blend* A Krug is a Krug! 4. Bonnet-Ponson, Chamery Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2018 Winegrowers since 1862, 6th-generation winemaker Cyril Bonnet crafted this project in recent years. It spends 3 weeks macerating in a concrete tank, with 1/3 of the Pinot Noir stems-on. This is a perfumed, light-footed and elegant red wine which shows the potential and future of Champagne as a wine-making region. First time sampling a wine from the Champagne region, and the result is packed with curiosity and distinction, palate refreshing! Food Accompaniment 1) Frogs Legs, with Fermented Red Beancurd, Ginger - this is so refreshing as we have never tasted anything like this, before, done in a fried structure, that spells amazement to the creativity of Chef Henry - it went so well with the premium champagnes we had.. 2) Lemon Sole，with Champagne Beurre Blanc, Pomme Purée, Samphire - again, another amazing dish, thoughtfully created, that can be consumed whole, crispy yet crunchy, with finesse to each bite 3) Prawn and Pork Tortellini, with Prawn Bisque, Chicharrón, Dill - to do this in a somewhat Italian style, but with a Singapore-chinese" introduction to its origin, is truly a hallmark, that goes with the style of the champagnes, we had for the evening! The essence was a fun evening! Truly a hallmark of distinction! Convivial Champagne Bar Address 11 North Canal Road, The Offshore, #01-01, S048824 Email Phone +65 8076 5674 https://www.convivial.com.sg/

Fine and casual dining events, multi-chef cook-ups, and Kita Conversations, full-days of talks and forums for the F&B industry make up the essence of the Kita Food Festival - we had the fortune to go for the lovely Big Sunday Barbeque event. The Big Sunday BBQ is basically a big bash cook-up, where some of the most dextrous up-and-coming chefs in Singapore come together to cook over fire. It was a big mighty awesome...I would say...Pigout" with tons of BBQ food. There were multiple cooking stations-cum-pits, each with two chefs cooking up a feast. Pretty casual, with cheap drinks, heady vibes and more fabulously tasty food on a lovely Sunday noon time. The list of chefs include: David Tang (Rosemead) x Ahmir Arshad (Wildcard) Fariz Ramli (Revolver) x Matteo Ponti (Braci) Marcus Tan (FOOL) x Son Pham (Sonny’s Pizza) MJ Teoh (Native) x Sunny Leong (Wine RVLT) We tried all 8 courses prepared by the various chefs, We tried the BBQ Jac Wagyu Inside Skirt Steak, Bombay Chimichurri, King Trumpet, Bagna Cauda as well as the Smoked Scamorza Kulchette, Salsa Rossa with Smoked Sardines, by Braci X Revolver - it tasted smashingly good! We then worked out with ROSEMEAD × WILDCARD, where we had the Beef Tongue Taco, Smoked Bean and Salsa Negra - so good and also the Braised Oxtail Grilled Cheese, Dill Pickles, Hot Sauce - exquisite! Next up was the curation from Native X Wine RVLT where the 2 dishes of Grilled Baby Cuttlefish, Keluak Miso Mole, King Oyster Mushroom, Crispy Duck Floss and the Grilled Skate Fish, Okra, Sambal Vierge Sauce, both appealed deliciously to us! Loved the way how the squid was being prepared and by this time, we were already very full! Lastly, we worked on the culinary creations from FOOL × SONNY'S PIZZA, where theBBQ Eggplant Ssam, Braised Impossible Mince and Regional Herbs resonated well with our tasting panel, and the dessert component of Gin Baba, Guava, Kaffir Lime Chantilly was actually an amazement due to its influx of taste and diversity! Yummy! We left the BBQ Venue happy, elated and very satisfied! Note: There is no table service; guests collect their plates directly from the chefs and one can select your preferred arrival time: 11:00am, 12:30pm or 2:00pm. Each ticket holder will receive a redemption card to try all eight dishes, so long as they arrive before 2.30pm. Children below 12 can go in with parents and share the redemption card with the adult. https://kitafoodfestival.com/

We went for an exclusive lunch at Restaurant Fiz as part of the auspices for the Kita Food Festival Singapore Weekender event with special guest Chef Hafiz from Fiz restaurant . The Kita Food Festival Singapore Weekender event will be held from October 19th -23rd and will be a series of four and six-hand fine dining dinners with some of the best Michelin and Asia's 50 Best Chefs and food thought leaders from around the world along with a Sunday BBQ event and Kita Conversations. Chef Hafiz and Chef Ivan will talk about the inspiration behind the Kita Food Festival, what guests can expect over the weekend, the lineup of world-class chefs and what culinary delights will be enjoyed. Our focus today is on Restaurant Fiz and as part of the Kita Food Festival, we were super thrilled when we were invited to partake of its culinary goodness. Restaurant Fiz on 21 Tanjong Pagar Road is a tasting menu-only restaurant that opened in June 2023 that serves contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine. It sets out to be purposefully vast in its scope, sweeping across food cultures from the ancient steps of Angkor Wat to the lush highland valleys of Sarawak, and we can feel this depiction around the walls of their decor, their culinary menu and expression, and the vibes permeating throughout the walls of this venue! This approach is Chef-Owner Hafizzul Hashim's opus to the boundless beauty of the region after having spent two decades working across the world in Michelin-starred restaurants and beyond. He draws from the knowledge of societies past and present, funnelled through a series of menus that convey the warmth and comfort of communal dining. The result is a contemporary gastronomic oeuvre experienced in a thoughtful space inspired by the architectural features found in places of faith around Southeast Asia. Having spent over 20 years working in kitchens in Kuala Lumpur, London, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh and now Singapore, and sharpening his knives in Michelin-starred kitchens like Mirabelle and Chez Bruce as well as Jean Georges in Tokyo, Chef Hafizzel turns to Southeast Asian cuisine after an illustrious international career. Chef-Owner Hafizzul Hashim harnesses ancient knowledge as the springboard to his cuisine. The restaurant represents the region's diversity with changing menus known as "Episodes" that spotlight the geocultural entities that call Southeast Asia home. Each dish is the result of extensive research into the history and foodways of Southeast Asia, with flavours and techniques gleaned from across the culinary landscape. This includes the revered palaces of Thailand and Malaysia, ancient manuscripts, as well as chef Hafizzul's own family recipes. To honour the local nature of the cuisine, chef Hafizzul wields forgotten ingredients with a confident hand and works with small growers of heirloom varieties while paying respect to terroir. He relies deeply on "air tangan" a Malay phrase which means "water from the hand", where food is cooked with instinct, finesse, and heart, having grown up from around the Lumut area; this instinctive background lends finesse to his humble culinary beginnings and training, as a chef. We sampled a diversity of his culinary expression... the menu is inspired by the memories of his childhood growing up in Lumut, that was the only place he knew as home and is where his love affair with food began; it is his intention to share a different perspective on some of his favourite everyday dishes with our lunch experience today. His Go To Breakfast Every Morning.. NASI LEMAK Free Range Egg | Beras Adan | Anchovies Sambal The Most Famous Grilled Skewer - pretty exquisite, crispy :skin: lemak taste, loved it SATAY Ouail | Macadamia Lemongrass The Daily Catch from Yesterday's Fishing Trip - another dynamic expression with the skewered sticks - nice catch on itself, splendid taste HINAVA Mackerel | Heirloom Tomatoes Calamansi The Flavours that Bring Me Home - this was interesting mix, towards an Italian-Malay expression ASSAM PEDAS Wagyu Beef Brisket and Beras Adan My Favourite Teatime Snack - so good, with the rice, I can eat a complete dish like this on itself PISANG GORENG Pisang Salai Ice Cream | Coconut Kremis All the Sweets that I Love - crispy, crunchy, expressive, immaculate, heavenly - simple yet refined BAHULU Palymra Sugar | Almond - so nice when it's warm and fluffy For more details: pls check out their website, operating hours Restaurant Fiz 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-01/01-02 Singapore 088444 https://www.restaurantfiz.sg/ Website: www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/fiz Phone: 9679 8021 Open from Tuesday to Saturday 6pm to 10pm

As part of the larger Kita Food Festival in Singapore, 2 amazing Australia’s hottest in-the-moment chefs: Matt Stone, lauded as the Antipodes’ most sustainable chef, and Peter Smit, the chef of nose-to-tail hotspot Underdog Inn, were brought in exclusively, for a wonderful evening of sustainable-based cuisine. For two nights only, on October 20 and 21 2023, the tattooed twosome cooked together at grungy Amoy Street restaurant, Underdog Inn. Drawing inspiration from Australian native ingredients and the country’s natural beauty, Matt Stone’s cooking revolves around striving to minimize waste and employ creative methods to get the most from every ingredient – a skill he honed during his time working on the acclaimed Futurefoodsystem project in Melbourne. A bird of the same feather, Peter Smit aims to utilise every part of the animal he is cooking, with a special focus on the often discarded or superfluous offcuts. Together, they formed a formidable pair dishing out our awesome meal for the evening... We sampled the crocodile toast, garum and chilli, and then the chicken skin terrine, mackeral nduda, fried globe artichoke and stracciatella, and it tasted super awesome! Next, we tasted the seawood cured roo tartare followed by the vertical ocean prawn crudo, cucumber and jalapeno, so yummy! This was then followed by the pork liver sausage, smoked bear, squid bolognese, and then came along the pork tongue melangé nicely with green sauce (that Nadia loved so much) and sourdough vegemite. Included in our tasting portion was lamb, shitake, Cameron Highlands asparagus (the uniqueness displayed as part of the thematic origins as part of the entire food festival), then pork and kohl rabi, griller kraut, and this paved the way for the next dish, bulls heart, tomoto, fig and farmers cheese. For dessert, we tried the koji rice pudding, mangosteen and passionfruit, to end off a fantastic evening! Executive Chef Pete Smit (Australia) and his team showcases their bold take on open-fire gastronomy. With this menu, minimal waste is creatively enforced as they practice whole animal butchery. This gives way to a rather extensive daily Specials menu, on which you might find house-made sausages, green lip mussels, confit duck and other atypical eats. And of course, the main menu of cuts from land and sea will always be ready to fire. Underdog is a celebration of counterculture & the successes of those who have raised the bar socially & artistically. Born of struggle and forged out of belief, hope and a unique viewing platform of the world as it passes by, Underdog evokes the feeling of a New York Tavern enveloped by its surroundings and the relentless concrete jungle. Event Details on October 20 & 21, 2023 Matt Stone (Mosey On Inn, Australia) x Peter Smit (Underdog Inn, Singapore) Underdog Inn, Singapore 01-03 115 Amoy Street, Gemmill Ln, Along, Singapore 069935 SGD 150.00 per person, inclusive of GST and Service Charge https://www.underdoginn.com/