TFWA China Reborn – TFWA President Alain Maingreaud In his opening speech to delegates at this morning’s TFWA China Reborn virtual event, TFWA President Alain Maingreaud highlighted the importance of coming together as an industry, as the business adapts to what he described as a “changed world”. He said: “Virtual meetings have been a lifeline for many, enabling businesses to continue and families to stay in touch. They have allowed our industry to overcome the communication challenges posed by COVID-19, but we know that direct human contact is the basis on which our business is built and prospers. Maingreaud reminded delegates of the progress made by the duty free and travel retail industry in recent years, with sales continuing to grow up until the outbreak of COVID-19. “It seems an age ago, but 2019 finished on a positive note for duty free and travel retail, with total global sales reaching US$86.4bn based on the latest data from Generation Research. That represents an uplift of +9.9% versus 2018.” This is absolutely remarkable. However, this growth swiftly turned negative as coronavirus spread at the start of the year, with few predicting a fast recovery following weaker demand for air travel in August and September, Maingreaud said: “The extent to which our world has changed would have been unimaginable 12 months ago. The disruption to international travel brought by the pandemic has already been covered extensively in the trade press, and the resulting impact on our industry is something we have all faced directly since March of this year. “The International Air Transport Association recently revised downwards its passenger traffic forecast for this year, predicting a drop of 66% versus 2019. That seems entirely possible based on the Airports Council International assessment that international passenger traffic fell by 64.5% year on year during the first half of 2020. “In October, US aircraft maker Boeing, usually more optimistic in its forecast than European rival Airbus, lowered its expectation for global passenger jet demand over the next decade by double digits, as airlines around the world cut their fleets and bring forward the retirement of other planes. Boeing’s vice president of commercial marketing is quoted as saying it will take five years or longer to recover to the long-term trend. And when demand returns, will airlines still have the capacity to satisfy it fully?” Despite the “considerable commercial and human pain caused by COVID-19”, Maingreaud said it is clear that new possibilities are emerging in the duty free and travel retail sector. He highlighted new developments in China, which has seen the fastest economic recovery of all global regions since the start of the pandemic. “China’s duty free and travel retail market is prime example of what can be achieved when stakeholders proactively embrace change in a supportive, regulatory environment. The Chinese government’s success in bringing the pandemic under control and the strength of the subsequent economic recovery has helped fuel the substantial rise of sales to Chinese travellers in off-shore and downtown duty free stores. “The surge in domestic tourism has increased footfall at these outlets. But it is the government’s new duty free policy for Hainan island, added to the development of new free trade ports, that is playing a decisive role. In July, the annual shopper allowance was more than tripled to around US$14,000 for purchases made on the island. The range of goods available there has also been expanded to include wines & spirits and tobacco, along with smartphones, laptops and other high-demand items. “In addition to these changes, the award of three new duty operating licenses this year, two of them for Hainan, is encouraging an element of competition among operators. The results have been impressive. In the four months ending 31st October, more than 1.7 million people visited Hainan’s duty free stores, a rise of 59% on the previous year. Total duty free sales were over three times the 2019 figure at US$1.81bn. Maingreaud highlighted the success of China Duty Free Group as further proof of China’s economic resurgence, with CDFG becoming the world’s largest travel retailer by revenue for the first six months of 2020. He added that the group’s CDF Mall in Sanya had benefited from several high-profile summer activations by prominent luxury and duty brands, including Ray-Ban and Shiseido, which had used strong digital elements to amplify their effect. Maingreaud said: “Interactivity, virtual reality and live-streaming, have all served to boost shopper engagement on the ground and, just as importantly, extend the reach to wider audiences of potential travellers online. While not new to travel retail, these digital tools have become essential at a time when our global industry urgently needs to attract and inspire shoppers. Brands and retailers operating outside China will be keen to learn from this experience.” With the pandemic bringing e-commerce to the fore in markets around the world, Maingreaud said China will be at the epicentre of the next stage of development within duty free and travel retail. However, while online and digital would be “crucial” to the industry’s short- and long-term development, Maingreaud said bricks-and-mortar will continue to play a vital role. Over recent weeks, a number of leading brands have chosen to open new boutiques in Sanya, clearly seeing the benefit of a physical retail presence at high traffic destinations like the CDF Mall. Maingreaud said a similar blend of physical and digital elements will likely be the formula for future TFWA events, including the forthcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference taking place from 9th to 13th May next year. “Given the present uncertainty affecting international travel, we are keeping an open mind about the format of this event. We will take into account the wishes of our own members and the wider industry, as well as local conditions throughout the region as we make our plans. Yet Asia Pacific’s importance to duty free and travel retail makes a regionally focused event essential, whatever shape it takes. “More than ever at this difficult time, TFWA’s role is to bring our industry together, whether in person or virtually, as part of our mission to provide the business with the platform for growth.” While the pandemic is having a devastating impact on duty free and travel retail business, Maingreaud said operators must continue to adapt and “not retreat from the progress made over the last decade” in order to prosper when passengers finally return to the skies and seas. “Once seen as channel only capable of selling a limited selection of high rotation products at a saving to domestic markets, our industry has in recent years managed to build vibrant retail environments that can rival the best on the high street. Our stores now offer an eclectic mix of brands. The increasing use of technology is creating a more engaging shopper experience. Maingreaud made a powerful statement by sharing that “Our appeal to travellers when international traffic resumes depends on our ability to generate excitement in store. We must harness that ability to emerge stronger than ever from the pandemic.”

PRESENTING THE MACALLAN EXPERIENCE AT RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE This is an iconic experiential space that encapsulates the fundamental chapters of the Macallan story through engaging and inspiring storytelling - this is The Macallan Experience. For a limited period of just four months from 26 October 2020 to 10 February 2021, The Macallan Experience will take guests on an immersive, sensorial and memorable whisky journey through an interactive kinetic art installation inspired by The Macallan Six Pillars, bringing the stories to life through artistic formations. Designed collaboratively by neuro-experience agency, Rebel and Soul and creative technology agency, Future Labs, this spectacularly innovative creation allows guests to interact with formations as they transition and alter to different shapes representing the nature and craft of the exceptional single malt, The Macallan. Featuring a state-of-the-art cinema with the most immersive cinematic experience as well as a retail boutique that will be stocking some rare and truly exclusive bottles, the highly anticipated and collectible Edition Series, The Macallan Edition No. 6 will be on showcase, for sampling and for purchase. At S$28 each, guests may book this cinematic experience and immerse in the full sensory exploration of The Macallan Sherry Oak and Double Cask expressions. Witness the moments of passion and dedication that cemented The Macallan’s place in history and mapped its journey for the future. Revel in the stories that brought The Macallan to life and be inspired to choose the risks worth taking. The Sensory Cinema screenings will take place from 12:00pm to 8:30pm with screenings every 30 minutes. Each ticket includes general admission and a cinematic whisky experience. All proceeds from the Sensory Cinema ticket sales will be donated to the Water and Healthcare Foundation (WAH) to help rural communities in Cambodia. The Macallan Edition No. 6 TALES OF THE MACALLAN RIVER The sixth and final release in the The Macallan Edition series, Edition No. 6 takes its inspiration from the natural wonders of the legendary River Spey and The Macallan Estate, where each and every cask of The Macallan is matured before being hand-selected for use by our expert whisky makers. The Macallan Experience is located at Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, #01-04 to 10, Singapore 188719. Operating hours: 11:00am to 7:00pm Monday 11:00am to 9:30pm Tuesday - Sunday Kindly note that there are no session screenings on Mondays. General admission is complimentary. All guests must be above 18 years old.

Singapore, 25 November 2020 –TravelRevive, powered by ITB Asia and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), opened at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Leading the way with rigorous protocols and innovative solutions for the end-to-end visitor journey, TravelRevive is the first pilot tradeshow to trial the newly developed ‘hybrid event’ tradeshow prototype for safe business events, safe itineraries, and digital enablers in Singapore. This is part of a public-private collaboration under the Emerging Stronger Taskforce (EST)’s Singapore Together Alliance for Action (AfA) on Enabling Safe and Innovative Visitor Experience. TravelRevive is the first international travel trade show to take place physically in Asia Pacific during COVID-19, with both local and foreign attendees and exhibitors. A total of close to 1,000 local and international attendees will come together on-site over the next two days to exchange ideas, bridge knowledge gaps, and reimagine the future of travel. Alongside TravelRevive, STB, International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), and the Singapore Association of Convention & exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS) will also co-organise the IAEE Asia Hybrid Forum and SMFX x MICE Connect Forum on 26 November 2020. These events are specially curated, with panel discussions, masterclasses and updates on the Industry Resilience Roadmap, a joint initiative between STB, ESG and SACEOS. Attended by local stakeholders as well as ASEAN and global MICE associations, both events are platforms for ideas and knowledge exchange to reimagine the future of MICE events. Enhanced safety measures for all Various measures have been taken to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees at TravelRevive, including: Safe management measures for every stage of an event attendee’s journey (pre- to post-event). Crowd density control and cohorting of attendees. 18sqm booths complemented with 9sqm meeting pods that are equipped with protective plexi-glass to facilitate safe one-to-one meetings between exhibitors and buyers. The use of TraceTogether to facilitate contact tracing for international visitors. The launch of an online diary mobile app to safely arrange one-to-one meetings between exhibitors and buyers. To prepare Singapore for the phased resumption of leisure travel, STB has also been working closely with industry stakeholders to establish a framework to guide tourism businesses, including travel agents, in developing safe itineraries. Safe itineraries have been specially curated for all delegates to offer them an assurance of safety, and cater experiences that are authentic, bespoke and personalised. These include virtual tours with hands-on activities that delegates can participate in from their hotel rooms, private museum site visits, and even a guided site visit to a Kelong (an offshore wooden platform used primarily for fish farming).

12 June 2020, Singapore – Race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd and Formula 1 today announced the cancellation of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2020, due to continuing nationwide restrictions on construction and business activities brought about by the COVID- 19 pandemic. While there are still more than three months to go before the scheduled race on 20 September, we regret to announce that we will be unable to proceed with the race due to the prohibitions imposed on access and construction of the event venue required for a street race to be held in the city. Confirmation of the cancellation will also give certainty to our fans, ticketholders, and commercial partners. Apart from the closure of the event venue, other challenges include ongoing mass gathering and worldwide travel restrictions. These and other measures were understandably put in place by the Singapore Government and the various authorities to prioritise safety and are targeted to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. With these limitations, which continue to remain in place, building and construction work of the circuit, which normally commences in May, have not been able to commence. We are therefore unable to complete the race circuit infrastructure in time for the race to take place. “The last few months have been extremely challenging on all fronts, and we have now made this difficult decision which Formula 1 and our stakeholders accept we have had to take. Ultimately, the health and safety of our contractors and their workers, spectators, Formula 1 crew, staff and volunteer marshals is our number one priority and we thank everyone for their patience and unwavering support thus far. While we are disappointed that we won’t be able to host the race this year, we look forward to welcoming fans to the race next season and wish the Formula 1 community well as it starts its season in July,” said Mr Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP). Ms Ong Ling Lee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board, commented: “The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) supports the joint decision by race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd and Formula 1 to cancel the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2020, as this safeguards the health and wellbeing of participants, fans and all Singaporeans. Since 2008, the F1 race has generated benefits for both Singapore and the F1 franchise, with many local businesses actively involved in race preparations and operations. We take pride in our track record of hosting the first and only F1 night street race for the past 12 years, and we look forward to its return next year.” Singapore GP will provide existing ticketholders with automatic refunds within 30 business days, or if preferred, an option to rollover their ticket to next year’s event. Ticketholders will be contacted with more information on the next steps. Ticketholders who purchased via SGP’s Authorised Ticketing Partners should contact them for refunds. In the meantime, Formula 1 fans in Singapore can look forward to a host of exciting programmes in the coming months as part of our continued efforts to engage fans and promote the sport. ABOUT THE FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Singapore has successfully hosted a decade of night racing and Asia’s only street race on the Formula 1® calendar in the Republic since 2008. The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix will continue to enthral crowds with its unique combination of night race action and world-class entertainment till 2021. See the world’s finest drivers go wheel-to-wheel under lights at speeds of up to 320km/h, threading the barriers around Singapore’s picturesque Marina Bay featuring a spectacular backdrop of iconic heritage buildings, modern architecture and a stunning skyline.

Morton’s The Steakhouse New Menu Offerings Dec 2020 Long before the current generation of steakhouses like Cut and Wolfgang Steakhouse burst onto the scene, Morton’s The Steakhouse was one of the early pioneers to open in Singapore more than 20 years ago. Despite the keen competition from the new kids on the block, Morton’s is still the grand daddy of steakhouses still operating in their original location at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. We decided to drop by on a Monday evening for dinner to utilize some of our travel budget since international borders are currently closed and travel is not allowed. The place was packed full house for a Monday night. Although Morton’s is famous for its steaks, there is a little known fact that it also serves non beef dishes on their menu. We decided to try some of these as we were told by our assigned wait staff that there were some new items recently added to the menu. We ordered the Bacon Steaks $38 and Tuna Tacos $39.50 for starters. The Tuna Tacos was very fresh and zesty and the crispy tacos paired really well with our house white wine. The Bacon Steaks was well marinated and not too salty or fatty. Another new item on the menu which we tried was the Seared Sea Scallops with Lobster and Caviar Butter $115. The Scallops were crispy on the outside and fresh and succulent on the inside. The lobster was also fresh and juicy. We had the Filet Mignon Oscar style with Lobster on top. We have dined at Morton’s many times over the years and the consistency of its steaks stays true to course day in, day out. We had 2 sides to pair with the mains. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese $58 and Truffled Mashed Cauliflower $28. They were really yummy and delicious, and good value for money. To round off the evening, we had to have the legendary Morton’s Signature Hot Chocolate Lava Cake $38. It was oozing with hot chocolate lava upon first bite. It was not too sweet and it offered a perfect sweet ending to our evening. For Reservations, please contact: Address Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fourth Storey 5 Raffles Avenue Phone: 65-6339-3740 Fax: 65-6337-3763 Hours of Operation Closing Times May Vary Bar Monday – Saturday 5pm – 11pm Sunday 12pm – 9pm Dining Room Monday – Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm Sunday 12pm – 9pm

EagleWings Loft is a casual family bistro located at the redeveloped King Albert Park which brings back fond memories for us as we used to hang out at the MacDonalds there during our school days. The EagleWings Group is now the anchor tenant there with their clinic, cinema and this bistro. The decor has a ship theme that makes you feel as if you are dining on board a private yacht, and this stems from the founder Dr Julian Theng’s love for yachts and ships. We decided to drop by one weekday evening for dinner and started off with the Wild Mushroom Soup $8. We were told all the ingredients in the soup were painstakenly prepared from scratch, with no shortcuts or cutting corners. The soup was thick, concentrated and robust, unlike the watered down versions served at some other places. For mains, we chose the Signature Wagyu Steak $36. Overall it passed muster, however certain parts of my cut were slightly dry and inconsistent. We suspect the cut was too thick and it made cooking the steak a bit of a challenge. The taste was alright, with the saltiness and pepper well sprinkled and balanced. We had to try their other signature of course, the Lobster Risotto $38. This was an amazing price for a lobster dish. The lobster was fresh and crunchy and paired really well with the risotto. To round off the evening, we decided to call the night a cheat night and ordered 2 desserts. First was a Valrhona Brownie topped with home made vanilla gelato. The Brownie was warm and freshly prepared and the vanila gelato was a healthy alternative to the traditional ice cream. We were told we could order Acai from the Acai joint next door and it was delivered to our table. We had the Acai superbowl $6.07 which was choke full of antioxidants and nutrients. Overall Verdict: The Wagyu steak could have room for improvement but we were generally pleased with the rest of the dishes at wallet friendly prices. We would definitely return to dine again if we are around the Bukit Timah area. Exclusively for our Rosette Media readers, do quote this discount code (EW2710) to get 10% off your total bill. This offer runs till 31 Jan 2021. Hurry, for reservations please contact: EagleWings Loft 9 King Albert Park, #01-33/34/56/57 KAP Residences Mall, Singapore 598332 Email: info@eaglewingsloft.com.sg Tel: 6264 7787

Celebrate with the Great G Package at Hotel G Singapore Whether it is a wild birthday bash or a romantic anniversary, The Great G is the perfect package for any occasion! From only SG$145++ per room per night, this celebratory package includes everything to make any milestone that much more memorable and party like a rockstar in a king-bedded Great Room along with: • A complimentary bottle of Champagne Alain Bailly, Brut Tradition • A $50 nett dining voucher to redeem at Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar • Complimentary late check-out at 2 p.m • A complimentary parking coupon • A fun prop box to party and snap some stylish shots to feed the ‘gram We decided to book this package to give ourselves a well deserved staycation since we cannot travel overseas nowadays. The Great Room was small but cozy, intimate, practical and functional. A complimentary bottle of Rose Champagne was already chilling in the ice bucket upon our check-in. We made dinner reservations at Ginett restaurant downstairs to fully utilize our $50 dining credits. The restaurant was running a full house with a mix of regulars and walk ins and we were told they are fully packed almost every day. We had the grain fed Australian Wagyu Marbling M5 400 days grain fed $49 for a 250g cut which was extremely well marbled and juicy. It was a bargain for $49, where a similar dish in a high end steakhouse would cost at least double. We tried the traditional French Beef Consomme Onion Soup $14, served with gratinated Gruyere crouton. The flavours were robust and tasty and we were told it was prepared from scratch without any shortcuts. We also ordered the traditional Carbonara $16 with cream, bacon, egg and parmesan. We had a good night’s sleep and woke up bright and early for breakfast. Welcome to the new normal, where the traditional breakfast buffet has been replaced with an ala-carte set menu. We ordered the scrambled eggs with hash brown, sausages, baked beans and croissants with fruits. Overall it was a great staycation at a superb price of $145++. If we factor in the cost of the $50 dining credit and free bottle of champagne, we already got back our money’s worth, and we treat it as the room is practically free. Wow! That’s an awesome deal. Hurry, make your reservations with the hotel directly now. To make reservations, please contact: res@hotelgsingapore.com or visit https://www.hotels-g.com/singapore/offers/celebrate-with-the-great-g-package/

Nostalgic Dim Sum Feast at Si Chuan Dou Hua Kitchener Returns by Popular Demand From 18 September till 31 December 2020 | Minimum of two to dine Executive Chef Leung Wing Chung (执行广东主厨梁永祥师傅), together with his team of chefs, proudly presents the return of up to 40 fine-crafted dim sum items, Chef’s speciality premium dishes and desserts in a hearty dim sum feast that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Expect all-new additions such as Minced Fish Dumpling in Superior Stock (鱼汤饺子皇), Stir-fried “You Mai” Vegetable with Silver Fish and Garlic (银鱼金蒜油麦菜), Double-boiled Gingko Nuts, Beancurd Skin and Millet (黄小米白果腐竹), and more. Other highlights include mainstays such as Steamed Vegetarian Dumpling with Black Truffle (松露上素饺), “Siew Mai” with Diced Abalone (鲍鱼仔烧卖), and Steamed Chicken Feet with Beancurd Skin (枝竹蒸凤爪). We are natural suckers for ala-carte all you can eat dim sum buffets, order from the menu, and the food will be prepared piping hot and served fresh to your table. Welcome to the new normal of buffets! Tuesdays to Thursdays (Lunch) SGD46++ per Adult Fridays to Sundays, and Public Holidays (Lunch) SGD52++ Per Adult | Bundle offer at SGD188++ for 4 Adults https://www.sichuandouhua.com/images/article/promotion/Menus/Nostalgic_Dim_Sum_Feast_2020_-_Digital_Menu.pdf So we started off with the “One Serving only” items. The 黄焖鲍鱼刺参汤 Braised Abalone and Spiky Sea Cucumber Soup was hearty, robust and full of flavours. Just like Grandma’s double boiled home cooked nourishing soups. The 川粤大拼盘(烧鸭，烧肉，口水鸡，凉拌三丝)(Roasted Duck, Roasted Pork, Chong Qing Chilled Chicken with Spicy Bean Sauce, Assorted Shredded Carrot withAssorted Mushroom) was not too bad as well. The duck skin was crispy, the meat was moist and tender, roasted pork had a crackling sensation, and the chilled chicken was tender and juicy. The 金枕辣椒大红虾Chilli Prawns served with Deep-fried Mantou reminded us of chilli crabs in a similar sauce with the mantou dipped into the tomato base gravy. Ooh….. 滨纷香果比目鱼Halibut Fillet in Passion Fruit Sauce with Fresh Fruit – This was deep fried to perfection and very crispy. 重庆辣子鸡“Chong Qing” Diced Chicken with Spicy Dried Chilli – The mala was very spicy and gave our palates a numbing effect. The kick gave us a tingling sensation on our taste buds but it was a very enjoyable dish. 银鱼金蒜油麦菜Stir-fried “You Mai” Vegetable with Silver Fish and Garlic – We don’t usually order stir fried vegetables when dining out. How difficult is it to stir fry it at home? The wait staff perusaded us to give it a try though, and we were pretty impressed with this rendition. After maximising our “one serving only” allocation, we moved in on the dim sum items 松露上素饺Steamed Vegetarian Dumpling with Black Truffle 芫茜虾饺皇Prawn Dumpling with Coriander 鲍鱼仔烧卖“Siew Mai” with Diced Abalone 银鱼金蒜油麦菜Minced Fish Dumpling in Superior Stock 那些年烧腩卷Signature Pork Belly Roll with Yam 古法萝卜糕Stir-fried Carrot Cake The barometer of any dim sum restaurant is the Har Gow and Siew Mai. If these bread and butter items are no good, there is no need to try the rest of the dishes on the menu. Both were brilliant executed and steamed to perfection. The prawns were fresh, crunchy, juicy and succulent and the skin was not too thick. It would definitely pair well with Champagne. 港式鹑蛋猪脚醋Braised Pig Shank and Quail Egg in Vinegar and Ginger – a popular confinement food. The collagen in the skin was so soft that it melted in our mouths and the meat was tender and juicy. We were so full by now and sad to say, we failed in our bid to conquer all 40 items on the menu. To round off the afternoon, we only ordered 2 out of the 10 dessert items on the menu. 黄小米白果腐竹Double-boiled Gingko Nuts, Beancurd Skin and Millet 枸杞甜豆花Homemade Bean Curd with Wolfberry Very nutritious and healthy desserts indeed, and not too sweet. Overall Verdict: An extremely value for money all-you-can-eat ala carte dim sum buffet for this amazing price. To benchmark this against other dim sum joints and ordering via the ala carte menu, with typical items costing $5-10 per dish, it is a no-brainer to opt for this. Tip: Skip breakfast and go on an empty stomach to fill up and skip dinner. So you pay $46++ and have your 3 meals in a day covered. Really worth it, what more can we say… Tuesdays to Thursdays (Lunch) SGD46++ per Adult Fridays to Sundays, and Public Holidays (Lunch) SGD52++ Per Adult | Bundle offer at SGD188++ for 4 Adults For dining reservations or enquiries, please call +65 6428 3170 or email douhua.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com.Contact us Address: PARKROYAL Hotel, 181 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208533

Lebanon is seen as one of the smallest countries in the Middle East; its cuisine has Phoenician origins and sahre roots with the Mediterranean cooking and is often considered as father of other Middle Eastern cuisines. We could draw a parallel between Lebanese and Chinese food which is communal style with many sharing dishes on the table. Kazbar is probably one of the first and one of the best Lebanese restaurants in Singapore, starting out at its current location at Capital Square almost 20 years ago. In this modern day and age of the cut throat F&B scene, where restaurants come and go every 3-6 months or so, the fact that Kazbar has been a mainstay in the Middle Eastern cuisine trade is tantamount to its superb food quality and hospitable service which keeps drawing the regulars back week in week out. We dropped by one evening to savour their award winning Lebanese cuisine, which was a refreshing change from the usual Western, French, Italian, European, Fusion style concepts in town. It was a full house on a weekday evening with a good mix of expats and CBD working crowd, despote most people still working from home in pandemic times like this. We started off with some cold starters. Eggplant $8.50 : Garlic Spinach (Hindbeh Biel Ziet) $14.50: Hummus (Fine ground chickpeas with tahini sauce, garlic and lemo juice and extra virgin olive oil) $8: Zaatar Bread (Arabic Bread baked with Lebanese Oregano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil) $5.50: Labneh (Yoghurt mixed with garlic, a hint of mint and topped with extra virgin olive oil) $9.50: Tabouleh (a light uplifting salad of fine fresj parsley, burghul, onion and tomato salad with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin oil dressing) $10.50: What is a Middle Eastern experience without Lebanese Wine? We have never tried Lebanese wine before, so we ordered the house white wine, Chateau Ksara Merwah $52 per bottle. It was a pale yellow wine with greenish reflections, which offered intense citrus and whte flowers with mineral notes on the nose. It was full of tropical fruit with undertones of guava, lime, and summer melon. It paired really well with the starters. It was time to warm the bellies with some hot starters. Chicken Wings (Jawaneh) $16: Arab style marinated and charcoal grilled to perfection served with homemade harissa. It was oozing with juices and flavours when we took our first bite. Once you start, you can’t stop eating this. Falafel (Chickpea and Coriander Patties served with Tahini sauce) $15: As we are on the Keto diet, this was a keto-friendly healthy dish marinated in natural spices and offers a meatless alternative to traditional meat patties or even the plant based options like Impossible Burgers. Sambousek (Minced Lamb marinated in Yoghurt cooked in Sumac mixed with onion and Pine Nuts, wrapped in homemade pastry) $14.50: We were pretty stuffed with the cold and hot starters and dips by now, but we had to make room in the stomach for the mains. Lamb Kabab Kishkash (Grilled Minced Lamb served on a bed of tomato sauce garnished with onion and parsley) $26: Kofta Dijaj (Grilled Minced spiced Chicken Breast served with Saffron rice, grilled vegetables, babas and spicy bread) $23: Seafood Kebab (Lebanese style marinated Fish and Prawns charcoal grilled and served with garlic spinach) $33: We ordered a bottle of house Lebanese red wine Chateau Ksara Le Prieure $52 to pair with our mains. The full bodied structure and complexity of the red wine paired really well with the smokiness and flavours of the lamb, fish and meats. To round off the evening with something sweet, the wait staff suggested their house speciality Um Ali (Mother of Ali) $12, which was soaked in rose water, sugar and fresh milk and garnished with pistachio. On first impression, it looked like baby oats or cereal but it tasted really good on the palate. For Reservations, please contact: Address 25 Church Street, #01-03 Capital Square 3 Singapore 049482 Telephone +65 6438 2975 Opening Hours Tuesdays to Friday Lunch 12:00pm to 2:30pm Dinner 5:00pm – 9:00 pm Saturday Dinner 5:00pm – 9:00 pm Sunday – In-house Closed PH – closed

Mystical – Magical – Mesmerizing : The Stage is Set for the Memory to Live Again at Sands Theatre : Marina Bay Sands Following its triumphant season in London’s West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS comes to the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a strictly limited season from December 17 2019. Tickets are on sale via Marina Bay Sands ticketing and SISTIC. Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with our favourite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. CATS, one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The ground-breaking production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983 the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, and ran for 18 years. Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries, has been translated into 15 languages and has been seen by more than 81 million people worldwide. Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album. The magnificent musical score composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, includes the poignant hit song ‘Memory’, which has been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace and Barry Manilow. We so love this lovely rendition of Memory by the character Grizabella that depicts a melancholic remembrance of her glamorous past and as a plea for acceptance. ‘Memory; is indeed the classique of the musical! CATS is a phenomena; featuring a fantastical oversized set, a superb score, inspired choreography and mischievous costumes, CATS is a brilliant song and dance spectacular not to be missed for all genres and audiences! Ticketing and Show Information SEASON : From 17 December 2019 PERFORMANCE TIMES Tuesday to Friday: 8:00pm Saturday: 2:00pm and 8:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm and 6:00pm TICKET PRICE From 50 SGD** Excludes the booking fee of 4 SGD per ticket BOOKINGS INTERNET www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg PHONE+65 6688 8826 IN PERSON AT Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theatre, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby) For more information please log onto www.MarinaBaySands.com