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Opening Celebrations

Makan Mania of the 60s

Date: 1 – 3 July (Fri - Sun)

Time: 11am – 9.30pm

Venue: Parco Bugis Junction

The Singapore Food Festival 2005 will open with a walk down memory lane as we showcase some of the authentic hawker fare and traditional delights from Singapore of the 60’s.

The streets of Parco Bugis Junction will be decorated to replicate that era, with each food zone dealing with a unique range of cuisine. Visitors can make themselves comfortable on wooden tables and chairs under canvas shelters and strings of motley ‘ping-pong’ light bulbs.

One of the highlights will be the ‘Childhood Delights’ consisting of stalls serving traditional favourites like Pineapple drinks, Chin Chow and Soya Bean drinks. A traditional Sarabat stall serving Teh Tarik and even a Satay stall in the evenings will complete the picture. Children and adults alike can also indulge in games like Five Stones, Kuti Kuti/Bottle Caps, Tikam Tikam, Hopscotch and other such innocent pastimes rarely seen today.

Clusters of stalls along Parco Bugis Junction will showcase the ‘Favourites of Yesteryears’. Long-time Singaporean favourites like Red Wine Chicken Soup, Rickshaw Noodles, Gado Gado, Indian Rojak, and Turtle Soup will be just some of the fare on offer. You can also expect sumptuous hawker classics like Oyster Cakes, Malay Kuih Muih, Hakka Abacus and Kambing Soup on sale and patrons will surely indulge in a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

A must-try is the Singapore Satay which consists of bite-size pieces of chicken, mutton and beef in a sweet-spicy marinade, strung on wooden skewers and grilled to perfection. Served with a punchy peanut sauce, fresh cucumbers, raw onion and steamed rice cakes, this is an all-time favourite. In the heydays when street hawkers roamed the neighbourhood, the appetizing aroma wafting from his portable grill was the Satay man’s calling card.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will get a chance to participate in the “Pick & Win” when you flash your UOB Card. Valid for the 1^st 100 UOB Cardmembers each day. *Terms & Conditions apply.

General Enquiries:

1.Mr Joel Lee

   Project Manager

   Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

   The Signature

   51 Changi Business Park

   Central 2 #07-01

   Singapore 486066

   DID: (65) 6780 4614

   Fax: (65) 6588 3798

   Email:
   joel.lee@reedexpo.com.sg

2.Mr Philip Phua

   Marketing Communications
   Manager

   BCH Retail Investment Pte
   Ltd

   230 Victoria Street #04-01

   Bugis Junction Towers

   Singapore 188024

   DID: (65) 6432 5127

   Fax: (65) 6338 1783

   Email:
   pphua@parcobj.com.sg

Media  Enquiries:

    Ms Joyce Liong

    Marketing Manager

    Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

    The Signature

    51 Changi Business Park

    Central 2 #07-01

    Singapore 486066

    DID: (65) 6780 4668

    Fax: (65) 6588 3798

    Email:
    joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Weekend Event l

Deep Sea Medley

Date: 8 - 10 July (Fri – Sun)

Time: 5pm – 12 midnight

Venue: East Coast Seafood Centre

Singapore has always been world renowned for its scintillating seafood selections… and a breathtaking variety of seafood will occupy pride of place at this event. It will be a showcase of uniquely Singaporean seafood where visitors can enjoy chilli or pepper crabs and barbequed seafood, and marvel at the rare and unique species of crabs and other seafood on display in tanks specially constructed for the occasion.

This is also a unique opportunity to experience history in the making – the winner of the Seafood Category of the New Dish Creation Competition, presented by homegrown supermarket NTUC FairPrice, will make its appearance here. Diners will also have the opportunity to taste the new dish and rate it. Who knows, you might be witnessing the next step in the evolution of Uniquely Singapore seafood cuisine.  

A must-try is Singapore’s unofficial “national dish” – Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab. Chilli Crab is a truly made-in-Singapore dish created decades ago by local chefs.  Each seafood stall has its own spin on the sauce, with fresh red chillies, garlic, ginger, tomato ketchup, and sometimes even eggs and peanuts added. Chilli Crabs are best enjoyed with a ‘hands-on’ experience and each drop of the delicious sauce can be moped up with cubes of crusty French bread or Chinese buns (known as mantou).

Another favourite with the locals is Black Pepper Crab.  The thick and fragrant, spicy black pepper sauce smothers the crab, and you can expect a palate sensation that is both spicy and sweet.

Savour this scrumptious feast with an ice-cold Tiger beer, the official beer for this event, while the lush sea breeze, fragrances from the sizzling pits, the swaying palms and the rhythmic sounds of the ocean create the perfect backdrop. A carnival-like atmosphere will be created by roving entertainers who will help make your dining experience unforgettable.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a complimentary mug of beer when you flash your UOB Card. Valid for the 1^st 100 UOB Cardmembers each day. *Terms & Conditions apply.

General Enquiries:

Mr Wong Wai Kit

Project Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4593

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: waikit@reedexpo.com.sg

Media  Enquiries:

Ms Joyce Liong

Marketing Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4668

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Weekend Event ll

Sips and Bites Delight

Date: 15 – 17 July (Fri – Sun)

Time: 11am – 12 midnight

Venue: Suntec Square, Suntec City

Where there’s brew, there will be snacks. That is what you can expect in Singapore, and at this event, you get to eat like the locals and pair the wide range of beverages with local favourites such as satay, otak otak, ngoh hiang and barbequed chicken wings. Come have a teh tarik (pulled tea) or a beer and pair it with any of the delicious snacks on offer.

Experience the early days of Singapore’s tea and coffee culture with endless combinations of ‘teh’ - tea with milk and sugar, ‘teh-o’ - tea with sugar, ‘teh kosong’ - tea with milk and no sugar, ‘teh si’ - tea with evaporated milk. See how these thick, sweet delights are prepared the traditional way, strained through a deceptively simple muslin bag stained dark with the dregs of tea and coffee.

Or ask for the traditional favourites of soya bean milk, chin chow or an adventurous mixture of both. Singaporeans enjoy these drinks around the clock, and often pair them with local snacks.

Popular breakfast combinations include ‘kopi-o’ (black coffee with sugar) with kaya toast, a sweet egg-and-coconut jam spread generously over toasted bread and eaten with half-boiled eggs with a dash of black soya sauce. Slurp the eggs up with a spoon or scoop them up with the bread – locals do both.

The ‘spirited’ ones can drink their fill of locally brewed beers to see how they compare with better-known international varieties. You will be pleasantly surprised at the strength, taste and potency of Singapore beer, enjoyed ice cold on hot tropical nights.

That’s not all… What is excellent brew and delectable finger food without some good, foot-tapping music? Local bands will be present at the venue to fill the air with heady beats, and you can expect to boogie the night away with the choicest drinks and food.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will receive a limited edition cup & saucer set when you flash your UOB Card. Valid for the 1^st 50 UOB Cardmembers each day. *Terms & Conditions apply.

General Enquiries:

Ms Rosalind Loh

Senior Project Sales Executive

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4580

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: rosalind.loh@reedexpo.com.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Joyce Liong

Marketing Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4668

Fax:  (65) 6588 3798

Email: joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Weekend Event lll

Vegetarian and Fruits Jamboree

Date: 22 – 24 July (Fri - Sun)

Time: 11am – 9pm

Venue: Parco Bugis Junction

There are so many ways to eat your vegetables and fruit. One of the ways is through a vegetarian diet. Visitors can learn more about all this information at the Vegetarian and Fruits Jamboree.

Brightly coloured produce provide a range of vital nutrients, including anti-oxidants that can help slow the ageing process and offer protection to the heart  

Visitors can learn to get the right nutritional balance in their diets by choosing fruits and vegetables based on their colour, of which there are four main groups: red, orange-yellow, green and blue-purple. Each provides a small group of healthful nutrients.

Marvel at the ingenuity of local chefs who will create vegetarian versions of uniquely Singapore dishes such as the Singapore Laksa.

Visitors can also taste an interesting range of tropical fruit and local juices, which are often exciting blends of various fruits.

Haagen-Dazs will create two special fruit and vegetable themed desserts — with celery as the star for their blend of the day and a refreshing toss of ice-cream and fruits on a bed of lettuce for their ice-cream creation. This is something you don’t want your taste buds to miss!

As part of the Jamboree, Health Promotion Board is organising a 2+2 Healthy Cooking contest where members of the public are invited to submit recipes for dishes created using vegetables and fruits as the main ingredients. The submission must be made by a team of two, and the dish may be an appetizer, main course, dessert, or soup. Entries will be judged on taste, nutrition value, creativity and presentation. The deadline for submission is 15 July and the finals will be conducted at this Vegetarian and Fruit Jamboree event.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will get a chance to participate in the “Wheel of Health” when you flash your UOB Card. Valid for the 1^st 100 UOB Cardmembers each day. *Terms & Conditions apply.

General Enquiries:

Ms Agnes Lim

Senior Project Coordinator

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4577

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: agnes.lim@reedexpo.com.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Joyce Liong

Marketing Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4668

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Weekend Event lV

Foodventure for Kids

Date: 23 – 31 July

Time: 11am – 9pm

Venue: Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City

A food adventure theme park for families, this event promises to inform, educate and entertain the young and old. Civic Plaza at Ngee Ann City will be transformed into a veritable wonderland of food and fun to engage and enthral your family. Explore a fantasy palace of bread, take a sugar and spice express, and work your way through a maze of vegetables, or attend art and craft workshops and nutrition talks.

Fancy your buns? How about a palace full of them! At the Istana Bread-elicious, you can purchase kid-size buns, learn how to make bread from the chef and let your kids’ creative juices flow as they try their hand at creating their very own flavour of bread.

Did you know that Singapore has its own organic farms? At the Vegi-Maze, kids can explore the maze and join fun-filled workshops about organic farming, discover the importance of vegetables and fruits in their diet and learn how to prepare delicious meals with these produce.

Old MacDonald may have had a farm, but he would be chuffed to have one like the “Nong Fu” (Farmer’s) Market, where you can find food kiosks modelled after a farm. Sample local delights such as popiah and kueh pie ti.

If sweets are more your fancy, you mustn’t miss the Sugar & Spice Express where you can find vendors selling old time snacks such as dragon beard candy, kachang puteh, traditional ice-cream and ice balls. Entertain your children with stories of yesteryear as you savour the taste of old time Singapore.

The Wayang House will be a great way to get some rest from all that eating. Parents will be able to sit down and listen to a talk on children’s nutrition, while children take part in art & craft workshops, allowing them to literally play with their food. Kids can also sit down and watch performances and join in contests to win attractive prizes.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to spend time with your family and have fun with food at Foodventure!

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a complimentary curry puff when you flash your UOB Card at Spice Tree. Valid for the 1^st 100 UOB Cardmembers each day. *Terms & Conditions apply.

General Enquiries:

Ms Karen Leong

Senior Project Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4631

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: karen.leong@reedexpo.com.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Joyce Liong

Marketing Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4668

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Spice Odyssey – Raffles Dinner & Dance

Date: 1 July (Fri)

Time: 4pm – 12am

Venue: at-sunrice, Fort Canning Centre, Fort Canning Park

Price: S$40 for 5 kingdoms – Inclusive of food

  S$60 for 8 kingdoms – Inclusive of food

  S$80 for 10 kingdoms – Inclusive of Dinner and Dance

Online  Booking: www.at-sunrice.com/sff_spiceodyssey.html

Advance booking: Two days advance booking required

Turn on the heat of the festival with the spiciest dinner and dance in town! As the opening event of the festival, Spice Odyssey – Raffles Dinner and Dance sets you loose and makes you indulge in a sensory and interactive spice journey right at the heart of an 1822 Spice Garden which ends up with a flaming celebration!

Move your feet and dance to the grooves of signature spice steps such as Tango with Mango, Wok and Roll, Samba Sambal and Chilli Cha Cha as you sink yourself with intoxicating spice beverages and liquors. Play spice games, do networking, and dress in your spice-inspired costumes to win the Spice King and Princess titles!

Spice Odyssey – Raffles Dinner and Dance is an al fresco Culinary Theatre cum DND that takes you on a journey through ten ‘spice kingdoms’: aromatics, spiritual, craft, intoxicates, culinary, sex & sensual, health & beauty, rainbow, history & commercial and survival & preservation. The Theatre’s cast includes 46 Johnson & Wales University and at-sunrice culinary students from around the world, and most important, you!

Be exposed to the various aspects of commonly-used and exotic spices, pound on piquant herbs and spices to create your own signature spice mix, feel and experience the explosion of flavours from a wild pepper leaf wrap, experiment with wines and spirits to release scents, and learn how to pair them with our local cuisine.

Other attractions include a fruit foot spa, a personalized scent factory and an odyssey diary with blue pea paint and lemongrass stalk brush!

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a savings of S$20 when you book for the 6 kingdoms with your UOB Card.

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Richard Rubnan Que

The Singapore Culinary Academy and Spice Garden

Fort Canning Park

Fort Canning Centre

Singapore 179618

Tel: (65) 63363307

Fax: (65) 6336 9353

Email:

richard_que@at-sunrice.com

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Tastes of Chinatown

Date: 8 – 31 July

Time: 11am – 9pm

Venue: Chinatown

It may seem strange that there would be a Chinatown in Singapore, but that’s where most of the Chinese settled when they first arrived here. It is this place, then, that is the origin of much of Singapore Chinese cuisine… and an ideal starting point for the ‘Best of Chinatown Food Trail’ event in the Singapore Food Festival 2005 calendar.

The month-long celebration will explore the tastes of Chinatown, and its place in the Uniquely Singapore experience.

Highlights of the event include the creation of a “Chinatown Signature Dish” by Masterchefs Lau Yeok Pui, Sin Leong and Hooi Kok Wai. Hailed as the Three Heavenly Kings, they are revered for their wealth of experience in bringing back the forgotten dishes of the 40s and 50s. Besides representing Singapore in worldwide culinary events, the Heavenly Kings have also showcased their creativity and skills in memorable occasions such as the Singapore Heavenly Banquet and the Dream of the Red Chamber Banquet. Once again, these three famous chefs join hands to cook up a Dish of Passion…one that speaks Singapore and its people.  The treasured recipe will be auctioned for charity after its maiden launch on 8 July 2005.  Visitors can help to name the dish by participating in the Signature Dish Naming Contest.

Visitors can also enjoy the Best of Chinatown Food Trail.  A Food Trail map available at participating Chinatown restaurants and foodstalls will detail myriad tastes and unique offerings to titillate one’s tastebud. Come treat your palate and win attractive prizes by voting for the Best of the Bests. 

Even if you have been to Chinatown before, don’t miss it during the Singapore Food Festival 2005, for it is especially at this time that you will see Chinatown in all its glory. After all, the event combines two of the greatest passions of the Chinese – good food and a great celebration!

General Enquiries:

Ms Jennifer Lee
Marketing and Promotions Manager
Chinatown Business Association
29A/B Smith Street S 058 943

　

Tel : 6372 0478
Fax : 6372 0438

Email: jennifer@chinatown.org.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Wendy Yong

Chief Operating Officer

Global Express Card Pte Ltd

7 Temasek Boulevard #43-01

Suntec City Tower One

Singapore 038987

Tel: (65) 6331 8001

Fax: (65) 6336 5225

Email: w.yong@globalexpress.com.sg

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Pure Pleasures

Date: 2,3  July (Sat, Sun)

Time: 1pm – 8pm

Venue:  Millenia Walk

The hot weather in Singapore may take some getting used to for some visitors, but a scoop or two of the purest and finest ice creams will surely help make your day. So kick off the Singapore Food Festival 2005 with a taste of premium ice cream brand Haagen-Dazs’s ‘Pure Pleasures’ event at Millenia Walk.

The philosophy behind Haagen-Dazs is simple: find the purest and finest ingredients in the world, and craft them into the best ice cream and sorbet available. In keeping with this, Haagen-Dazs, as the official super premium ice cream sponsor of the Singapore Food Festival, has created exquisite ice cream creations, “Pure Pleasure”, “Durian Divine” and “Pacific Paradise”… just for this gourmet event. In addition to these great concoctions, the local ice favourite is represented in the “Singapura Ice” - a Haagen-Dazs special with a local twist.

So drop by Millenia Walk on 2 and 3 July, and be enthralled by these new creations. Get a sneak taste of the creations that will be featured throughout the Food Festival, while you are entertained by the emcee, and enjoy the music.

The Haagen-Dazs Pure Pleasure event is not to be missed… and if you find yourself hankering after these special creations afterward, don’t fret – these wonderful creations will be available at all Haagen-Dazs cafes in July!

General Enquiries:

Ms Agnes Lim

Senior Project Coordinator

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4577

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: agnes.lim@reedexpo.com.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Joyce Liong

Marketing Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4668

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Peranakan Banquet: The Original Fusion

Date: 8, 15 July (Fri)

Time: 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Venue: Soul Kitchen, Purvis Street

Price: S$40

Marvel at the rich culinary heritage of the Peranakans at a ‘Tok Panjang’, a veritable table of delights.

Styled as a banquet served at a typical Peranakan or Eurasian home, and in keeping with the tradition, the dinner will resemble a ‘Tok Panjang’ or a long ceremonial table laden with dishes, reserved only for special occasions.

With a menu consisting of items like Sambal Buah Keluak, Garam Assam (Fish Fillet), Hati Babi Bungkus, Itek Sioh (duck), Her Peow Soup, Sambal Belimbing with prawns, Babi Assam, Nonya Chap Chye, Sambal Udang, Curry Kapitan (chicken), Kueh Bengkah and Durian Pengat, the event will impress even the most discerning of the ‘bibiks’ (Peranakan ladies). Even the venue, in particular the 2nd level of Soul Kitchen, will be dressed-up to suit the occasion.

The banquet will be prepared by the chef of Soul Kitchen, Damian D'Silva, whose inherited family recipes will be presented during this culinary event. The dishes are done in the traditional Peranakan style, and are a stunning record of the D’Silvas’ food history.

This will be an occasion to enjoy one of the distinctive hybrid cuisines of Singapore. It will also give you the chance to experience a distinctly local fusion cuisine in an authentic and intimate setting.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a special rate of S$38.

General Enquiries:

Ms Chua Li Koon

Public Programme Officer

Singapore History Museum

30 Merchant Road, #03-07/17

Riverside Point

Singapore 058282

Tel: (65) 6332 4075

Fax: (65) 6332 3587

Email:

Chua_li_koon@nhb.gov.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Dorothy Ng

Public Affairs Asst Manager

Singapore History Museum

30 Merchant Road, #03-07/17

Riverside Point

Singapore 058282

Tel: (65) 6332 3251

Fax: (65) 6332 3587

Email:

Dorothy_ng@nhb.gov.sg

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Cruise of Tea

Date: 16, 17 July (Sat, Sun)

Time: 2.45pm – 5.30pm

Venue: Clifford Pier

Price: S$29 (Adult) S$14 (Child)

Price includes Dragon Cruise and Chinese Tea Appreciation

Cruise cuisine… Singapore Style!

One of the benefits of being in an Island City like Singapore is that you can experience a wide array of exotic dining locations. A leisurely cruise around the island is one such experience. As part of the Singapore Food Festival 2005 celebrations, locals and tourists alike can take the opportunity to experience fascinating ‘Cruise Cuisine’ aboard the vessel Cheng Ho.

Set to sail on these two days, this ‘cuisine cruise’ features the Chinese Tea Appreciation Session in the afternoon where it will impart visitors with the fine art of making and appreciating tea.

These will be enjoyed against the magnificent backdrop of the Singapore skyline – familiar sights like the Merlion, the Esplanade and the world’s busiest port at Tanjong Pagar will provide fabulous photo opportunities while you tuck in.

Places on the Cheng Ho cruises are limited, so book well in advance to make the most of this delectable island cruise… and learn more about the traditional art of Chinese tea making!

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Ong Yi Tian
Sales/Event Executive
WaterTours Pte Ltd
Tel: (65) 6533 9811
Fax: (65) 6535 7743

Email:

sales@watertours.com.sg

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Indulge Your Senses

Date: 22 - 23 July (Fri, Sat)

Time: 6.30pm – 12 midnight

Venue: Eastern & Oriental Express

Price: S$325 per person

Have a taste of the ultimate in luxury and gourmet dining on the Eastern & Oriental Express this July. Brought to you by Orient-Express Trains & Cruises in conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival 2005, this extraordinary train ride is a stunning reflection of the original Orient Express train.

Take a voyage on a train that epitomises fine dining and gracious living and soak in the opulence and grandeur of the train while you tuck into a sumptuous four-course dinner with fine wine.

Renowned Executive Chef Kevin Cape and his talented team will prepare a feast to remember, with such savoury Asian delights as Pan-Fried Sea Scallop Laksa, Medallion of Beef Rendang with potato and Asian vegetables and green mango salad, Candied tropical fruits with Praline Delice in light sago and mango sauce and a selection of Nonya Kueh and traditional cookies.

After you’ve had your fill of these scintillating oriental delicacies, you can top up the experience with the rich taste of Cafe de Colombia or Boh Tea from the Cameron Highlands. Or, you can bask in some excellent cocktails while the live piano entertainment creates the perfect background to the inimitably sumptuous surroundings.

To complete the experience, you should dress for the occasion. After all, this is one occasion you would want to record for posterity!

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Myra French

PR & Marketing Manager

E&O Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd

100 Beach Road

#32-01/03 Shaw Tower

Singapore 189702

Tel: (65) 6392 3500

Fax: (65) 6392 3600

Email:

Myra.French@orient-express.com

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Feast on Banana Leaf

Date: 23 July (Sat)

Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm

Venue: The Arches, Sentosa

Price: S$80

If the idea of eating with your hands, off a simple banana leaf, is exotic to you, then join in the gastronomic indulgence at ‘Feast on Banana Leaf’, on the exotic island of Sentosa. Sit down to a delectable dinner comprising of 16 vegetarian dishes that originated from Southern India and popularised in Singapore, while enjoying the music and dance native to the region.

What better company can you ask for than Singapore’s own ‘spice queen’ Devagi Sanmugam, your host for the evening. Devagi’s flair for creating recipes that cut across a range of cuisines and cultures has endeared her to legions of fans around the world.

For your exclusive pleasure, she will create an eclectic mix of dishes incorporating the flavours, colours, fragrances, tastes and visual appeal of South Indian cuisine at its finest, served traditionally, on a large banana leaf. Everything is an art form - from the order of dishes served, the spices chosen to the order of food consumed.

Relax at the Arches, a historical, 2-storey colonial building, while you imbibe and learn more about the nuances of banana leaf dining, and discover why the practice originated from South India, continues to thrive in modern day Singapore.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Devagi Sanmugam

Devagi’s Epicurean World Pte Ltd

52 Jalan Leban

Singapore 577589

Tel: (65) 6458 0572

Fax: (65) 6457 3650

Email:

devagi@epicureanworld.com.sg

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A Singapore Taste of Personal Chef

Date: 23 July (Sat)

Time: 4pm – 6.30pm

Venue: at-sunrice, Fort Canning

Price: S$80

Online Booking: www.at-sunrice.com/sff_personalchef.html

Advance booking: Two days advance booking required

Here’s your chance to enjoy the royal treatment with your own private chef at this year’s Singapore Food Festival. To be held at the at-sunrice al fresco patio, Fort Canning Center, the event will be an eye-opener for those who enjoy food and cooking.

Start off the evening by entering a Miele & Poggenpohl by kitchen culture luxury kitchen that is found in the homes of the rich and famous. Admire the sheer elegance and use the amazing gadgets and gizmos of this kitchen amounting to more than S$150,000, before sitting back, relaxing, and learning more from the personal chefs.

Get up close and personal with well-traveled private chefs Chef Gaetano and Chef XiHong, together with the at-sunrice team of professional chefs, who will share their experiences and skills that have gained them access to the kitchens of the rich and famous all over the world. Listen to the experts as they share their experiences and knowledge about the catering business, effective and personalised recipe writing, nutrition, events planning and management, fine dining services and a whole lot more. You might even hear about the quirky habits of some well-known celebrities.

Enjoy the rest of the evening in this luxurious and elegant setting while you savour the tantalizing local flavours, specially customized to your likes, dislikes, entertainment, nutritional and special needs by your own private chef, just like a star or royalty.

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Richard Rubnan Que

The Singapore Culinary Academy and Spice Garden

Fort Canning Park

Fort Canning Centre

Singapore 179618

Tel: (65) 6336 3307

Fax: (65) 6336 9353

Email:

richard_que@at-sunrice.com

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Wine & Dine India-Sea of Love

Date: 23 July 2005

Time: 7.30pm – 11pm

Venue: Shahi Maharani Restaurant (Level 3, Raffles the Plaza)

Price: S$140 nett

Gastronomic showcase of outlandish Indian seafood cuisine with award winning Indian wines in an indulgent evening of ‘Wine Dine India – Sea of Love’.

This 5-course dinner will be paired with matching award winning Indian wines course by course.  Aficionados and connoisseurs expect to be treated to an excellent evening of style, taste and heritage.  Fresh seafood catches from the great ocean will be loved and romanced with exotic Indian spices and herbs.

Come to enjoy a pleasurable experience of culinary mastery and renowned royal service of award winning Shahi Maharani Restaurant in the true reflection of modern cosmopolitan Singapore! While being entertained by live musicians from Dehli dishing out classical Indian music and modern bollywood hits; whatever is your wish and request. A total appreciation and delight to the senses! We invite you to a truly sinful Indian evening of sheer pleasure.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a special rate of S$125nett. (Normal Price S$140+++) * Booking must be made before 6^th July.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Prema Somayya

Sinful Indian Concepts

Tel: (65) 6474 1561

Mobile: (65) 9190 5967

Email: sinfulindian@pacific.net.sg

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Singapore Makan Delights @ Food World

Date: 29 - 31 July (Fri - Sun)

Time: 11am – 9pm

Venue: Singapore Expo

Singaporeans have always been passionate about food. Singapore Makan Delights @ Food World, brings together a mind-boggling showcase of our local delights found along Singapore’s popular food streets, from Katong to Maxwell.

What’s more, you can sample some of Singapore’s Top 10 Must Tries including familiar favourites like Satay, Laksa and Chicken Rice. 

The event will also showcase the proud creations from the winners of the New Dish Creation Competition, presented by NTUC FairPrice. Winners in each of the three categories — Seafood, Healthy Cuisine & Healthy Ethnic Cuisine — will meet and interact with visitors to recommend and discuss their recipes. These top dishes will also be made available to the public at discounted prices!

The Fresh Food Dome is another attraction to watch out for. NTUC FairPrice will display their fresh food products at the Dome, with cooking demonstrations to showcase home-cooked recipes.

In keeping with its position as Singapore’s premier supermarket, NTUC FairPrice has organised several cooking classes with Ms Pauline D Loh, culinary consultant and cookbook author. She will be demonstrating simple, quick-to-cook meals for busy cooks at the NTUC FairPrice cooking classes. These recipes will require a minimum of preparation and cooking time, and are tailored to suit the busy working woman who wants her family to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal.

Also watch out for Pleasures of Cooking with City Gas, a series of cooking classes by Luo Ziwei, food columnist, editor, poet and award-winning food historian. His well-researched food reviews and intimate knowledge of the cultural elements of food have made him a point of reference for even the most experienced chefs. His recipes are simple but attractive, adapted from more complicated traditional methods but still retaining all the flavours that characterise good Chinese cooking.

Check out the Del Monte Airport Tower created with Del Monte food products, and join them at the cooking demonstrations to find out how you can be creative with Del Monte products.

To complete your Food World experience, there’ll also be a Tiger Lounge where you can get the freshest Tiger Beer in town. Tiger Beer is Singapore's homegrown brew that has won the world over, and the official beer for this event.

Visitors will not only get a chance to eat good food, but also learn to reproduce the same dishes at home. This is an event you’ll definitely not want to miss!

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will receive a goodie bag at the UOB lounge when you flash your UOB Card. Valid for the 1^st 50 UOB Cardmembers each day. *Terms & Conditions apply.

General Enquiries:

Mr Joel Lee

Project Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4614

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: joel.lee@reedexpo.com.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Joyce Liong

Marketing Manager

Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd

The Signature

51 Changi Business Park

Central 2 #07-01

Singapore 486066

DID: (65) 6780 4668

Fax: (65) 6588 3798

Email: joyce.liong@reedexpo.com.sg

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Gourmet Safari Express

Date: 31 July (Sun)

Time: 6.15pm – 11.30pm

Venue: Night Safari (Meet at entrance)

Price: S$150++ (Adult) S$130++ (Child)

The Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo is an award-winning attraction – for good reason. Visitors get to observe the animals in their natural environment, during the time of day when they are most active… and there’s no better way to visit with the Night Safari than with the ‘Gourmet Safari Express’, one of the events held in conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival.

Your evening begins with a cocktail reception at the entrance of the Night Safari. You’ll start with appetisers on the tram into the Night Safari park. After which, be prepared for a 30 to 40 minute guided walk on the Leopard Trail… see if you can spot the leopard before he spots you!

You’ll then return to the tram to continue with the main course of your meal. By the time you finish your main course, the tram will take off from the East Lodge. The rest of the Safari journey will be taken up with dessert and coffee or tea.

If delicious gourmet food is just what you want, you mustn’t miss out on the Gourmet Safari Express – a veritable treat for all your senses!

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Chua Teow Hock

Senior Food & Beverage Manager

Wildlife Reserves Singapore

DID: (65) 6360 8566

Mobile: (65) 9628 9965

Fax: (65) 6365 8032

Email: teowhock@zoo.com.sg

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Tutti Frutti Jungle Breakfast

Date: 30, 31 July (Sat, Sun)

Time: 9am – 10am

Venue: Restaurant in the Wild, Singapore Zoo

Price: S$22++ (Adult) S$18++ (Child)

You don’t have to travel to another continent to have breakfast with the animals. You can do it in Singapore, at the ‘Tutti Frutti Jungle Breakfast’. It’s a great opportunity to get close to the animals, while you’re having a healthy breakfast at the Singapore Zoo.

The award-winning Singapore Zoo is one of the main tourist attractions that most visitors head for when they arrive in Singapore. The zoo sprawls across a relatively large (for land-scarce Singapore) area in Mandai, right next to the Mandai Reservoir, and is artfully designed so that cages and enclosures are kept to a minimum. Even the more ‘dangerous’ species like tigers and lions are kept in what appears to be an open area, so that they may be viewed with minimum obstruction.

For the ‘Tutti Frutti Jungle Breakfast’, guests will be served a healthy jungle breakfast with a tropical fruits theme. While you are eating, you may be surprised with the appearance of a few of the zoo’s ‘friendly animals’, such as the orang utan or python. You’ll have the benefit of a 20 to 30 minute talk about the animals at the zoo, as well as a great photo opportunity with the animals.

So do head on over to the Singapore Zoo for the ‘Tutti Frutti Jungle Breakfast’ experience. Not only will you get to enjoy a great healthy breakfast, you’ll also get up close and personal with the animals.

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Chua Teow Hock

Senior Food & Beverage Manager

Wildlife Reserves Singapore

DID: (65) 6360 8566

Mobile: (65) 9628 9965

Fax: (65) 6365 8032

Email: teowhock@zoo.com.sg

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Cookery Magic’s Old Singapore, kampong style

Date: 2 and 30 July (Sat)

Time: 8.30am - 2pm

Venue: Kampong House on Pulau Ubin

Price: S$68 (Including ferry and bus ride on the island)

The idea of living in a kampong (village of wooden huts) may be foreign to most Singaporeans now, but kampong living was endemic in Singapore in the 1960s.

The classes, organised in conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival 2005, will take you back in time for a look at the way Singapore was and the cuisine that defined the period. Here, a select group will learn more about a traditional speciality that has almost died out – Nasi Kerabu or Herbed Rice.

After a 10-minute ride on a bumboat from Changi Jetty, participants will visit an authentic kampong and go on a herb hunt in the surrounding jungle. Some of the herbs to be gathered during this hunt include lemon grass, ginger flowers, galangal (blue ginger), fresh turmeric, Chinese celery, laksa leaves, aromatic ginger leaves and young cashew leaves.

Having sourced these sometimes difficult to find herbs, the participants will head back to the house in the kampong to prepare, learn all about and enjoy Nasi Kerabu. In the process, they will learn about Singaporeans during the early years of independence, their cooking and their fascinating way of life.

The kampongs were the humble precursors to the mighty metropolis that is Singapore today… Come learn more about this vital part of Singapore history and culture. You’ll have a nice taste of the times too!

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a special price S$60.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Ruqxana Vasanwala

Cookery Magic

179 Haig Road

Singapore 438779

Tel: (65) 6348 9667

Fax: (65) 6348 9667

Email: ruqxana@cookerymagic.com

Website:

www.cookerymagic.com

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Yummy Tummy for Kids

Date: 9, 10 July

Time: 10am - 1pm (9 July)

         2pm – 5pm (10 July)

Venue: California Asia Sushi Academy  

Price:   S$39

          S$49 (Including parent participation)

Let your children test their cooking skills at the ‘Yummy Tummy for Kids’ workshop!

The children can even choose to prepare their favourite foods. ‘Yummy Tummy for Kids’ will be an interactive, hands-on session where they can choose to create either of two menus — Menu One comprises Rojak, Satay with peanut sauce and Ice Kachang; Menu Two includes Otah Otah, Spring Roll and Goreng Pisang. In the process, they can learn more about the ingredients, sauces, spices and their respective histories, the methods of preparing and processes involved in the making of these dishes. A session on hygiene in the kitchen and basic kitchen etiquette will certainly make them able little chefs.

Once they have been through this interactive session, you can look forward to never being troubled for a snack ever again. Further, once they have realised the joy of cooking for themselves, they’ll be encouraged to continue experimenting with their dishes. And well they should… After all, who’s to say your child won’t become a world-renowned chef one day?

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Sinma Da Show

California-Asia Sushi Academy

Sushi Gourmet Club - Singapore

Liang Court

177 River Valley Road

B1-50

Singapore 179030

Tel: (65) 6728 0006

Fax: (65) 6728 7606

Email:

sinma.dashow@learnsushi.org

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Tropical Fruits Party for Kids

Date: 8, 16, 23 July

Time:10am - 1pm (16, 23 July)

         2pm – 5pm (8 July)

Venue: California Asia Sushi Academy  

Price:   S$39

          S$49 (inclusion of parent participation)

Despite its small land area and high population density, Singaporeans enjoy an amazing range of fruits from all over, all year round. Especially when it comes to tropical fruits, Singaporeans are spoilt for choice. That’s what young visitors to the Singapore Food Festival 2005 will discover at the ‘Tropical Fruits Party for Kids’ event.

The underlying theme of this event is ‘learning through the senses’, and the available buffet of fruits and desserts– from mangoes, durians, coconuts, jackfruit, rambutans, mangosteens and longans to puddings, salads and smoothies – will enable them to do this in as interesting a way as possible. The kids can touch, feel, see, taste and work with some of the most exotic fruits found exclusively in this part of the world.

The session will begin with a complimentary fruit punch made especially for the occasion.  The kids will then learn about the various fruit varieties and will also have the opportunity to have an exclusive photo session with these fruit samples.

For kids of all ages, this will prove to be an excellent and interactive way to discover more about the unique fruits of this region. In doing so, they will learn to love their fruit and desserts even more.

So do bring your children to the ‘Tropical Fruits Party for Kids’, where they can experience the wonderful range of tropical fruit and desserts available in Singapore.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Sinma Da Show

California-Asia Sushi Academy

Sushi Gourmet Club - SIngapore

Liang Court

177 River Valley Road

B1-50

Singapore 179030

Tel: (65) 6728 0006

Fax: (65) 6728 7606

Email:

sinma.dashow@learnsushi.org

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Tropical Smoothies @ Fuzion

Date: 10, 17, 24 July (Every Sunday Morning)

         13, 20, 27 July (Every Wednesday Evening)

Time: 10am – 12.30pm (Sunday Morning Class)

          7pm – 9.30pm (Wednesday Evening Class)

Venue: Fuzion Smoothies Café, Millenia Walk

Price:   S$30 inclusive of meal (Adults)

          S$18 inclusive of meal (Teens, 13 – 19 yrs)

          Free excluding meal (Kids below 13yrs)

The sultry tropical Singapore heat may be welcome to throngs of visitors from colder climates, but even avid sun worshippers will find themselves a little drained after some exposure to the blazing equatorial sun. That’s why frosty real fruit smoothies are so popular in these parts.  At the Singapore Food Festival 2005, the ‘Fuzion Super Smoothies’ workshop is arguably one of the most awaited events.  Held annually at the Fuzion Café in Millenia Walk, the workshops will feature everything that’s great about the smoothie – how it’s a guiltless dessert beverage packed with vitamins and antioxidants, low in fat, sodium and calories, and is perfect for any gender, age or cultural background, for example. Whether a fitness fanatic looking for a fun, portable healthy tonic or the ever curious cat looking for the next lifestyle trend, check out the ‘Fuzion Super Smoothies’ workshop to find out more about our generation’s quintessential beverage. We promise it’ll be fun!

Participants at this exclusive workshop will learn all about making (and consuming!) authentic healthy smoothies from the experts at Fuzion — the leading smoothie chain in Asia. Enthusiastic presenters will conduct this popular workshop, which includes a strong practical element, on Sundays and Wednesdays through the duration of the Singapore Food Festival. Best of all, you can slurp on your favourite blend while learning how to make one. No prior experience necessary!

Those fortunate enough to attend will not only enjoy a meal at Fuzion, but will also walk away with full-colour workshop notes as well as a free coupon booklet so you can feed your new healthy addiction while enjoying discounts.

Join the ‘Fuzion Super Smoothies’ workshop and bring a reminder of your Singapore Food Festival experience back home with you... make your family and friends smoothies they’ll rave about!

General & Media Enquiries:

Mr Eugene Chang

Executive Director

Pacific Fusion International Pte Ltd

1092 Lower Delta Road

#07-03/05

Singapore 169203

Tel: (65) 6298 6986

Fax: (65) 6291 1801

Email:

eugene@pacific-fusion.com

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A Fresh Start with Orchid

Date: 9 July (Sat)

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Venue: Viewing Gallery, Mandai Orchid Garden

Price: S$55

Singapore is the place to be if you want to be adventurous with your cuisine. Here, gourmands and gourmets have left no stone unturned in their insatiable quest for new tastes and flavours. In keeping with this year’s ‘Uniquely Singapore’ theme, the Singapore Food Festival will feature an ‘A Fresh Start with Orchid’ workshop in Singapore’s very own Mandai Orchid Garden. The garden boasts of one of the largest collections of orchids in the world.

Not many people know a lot about the fascinating orchid, other than it is Singapore’s claim to horticultural fame. The aim of this workshop is twofold: One is to expose locals and visitors to the fascinating collection of the Garden and its organic orchard; the other is to incorporate the organic harvest of the Garden into variations of local cuisine.

Participants will be invited to harvest the orchids they like. They can then use the organically grown flowers they have harvested and, under the supervision of professional chefs, turn them into ingredients for use in local favourite dishes. The ‘A Fresh Start with Orchid’ workshop will be conducted at the viewing gallery overlooking the vintage orchid garden.

The first dish participants will try is ‘Black Pepper Diced Chicken with Orchids in Filo Nest’, an interesting break from the traditional yam basket. Go avant-garde with stir-fried black chicken with crunchy orchids on a crispy filo pastry nest.

Next up is ‘Deep-fried Prawns in Orchid Lemon Sauce’… forget the commonly used lemon sauce… swim into uncharted waters with finger-licking good whole prawns, in a specially-concocted sauce laced with organically grown orchids.

Finally, there is the tantalizing appetiser ‘Tossed Duck with Orchid & Honey Dew’, a great palate teaser to get your gastric juices flowing. Participants get to make a Chinese salad with a twist – think fine dining, with flowers.

So if you really want to know just how an orchid tastes and how it can be incorporated into food, get over to the ‘Orchid Gastronomy’ workshop at the Singapore Food Festival for a uniquely Singaporean food adventure to write home about!

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Lynn Chia

Gourmet Haven

DID: (65) 6338 8108

Mobile: (65) 9388 5456

Fax: (65) 6338 8107

Email:

lynn.chia@gourmet-haven.com

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Taste of Tradition – Malay Street Food

Date: 14, 28-30 July

Time: 3pm – 5 pm (14, 28 & 29 July)

          2pm – 4 pm (30 July)

Venue: Shermay’s Cooking School 

Price:   S$50 per person (Weekdays)

          S$60 per person (Weekends)

Singaporean cuisine owes much of its originality to the fusion of styles and spices used by the different ethnic groups here. While modern Singaporean cuisine spans the gamut from hawker fare to haute cuisine, the ‘Old School Fusion’ purists remain committed to their cause. The ‘Taste of Tradition - Malay Street Food’ workshop will attempt to explore this exemplary style.

Brought to you by Shermay Lee, a 6^th generation Nonya and 3^rd generation Singaporean, the award-winning cookbook author and owner of the Shermay’s Cooking School, will introduce you to tried and tested heirloom recipes from the her family annals in the ‘Traditional Malay Street Food’ workshop. Older Singaporeans will probably find some of the recipes very familiar and be reminded of their younger days while the younger generation and visitors will gain an understanding of Singapore’s rich culinary heritage.

Do note however, that this is an exclusive event and you need to make your booking well in advance to avoid disappointment. For more information, please visit www.shermay.com

General Enquiries:

Ms Serine Chan

Manager

Shermay’s Cooking School

43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-64

Singapore 278115

Tel: (65) 6479 8442

Fax:  (65) 6479 8414

Media Enquiries:

Ms Shermay Lee

Managing Director & Executive Chef

Shermay’s Cooking School

43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-64

Singapore 278115

Tel: (65) 6479 8442

Fax:  (65) 6479 8414

Email:

shermaycs@yahoo.com.sg

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Colonial Cookboy Classics

Date: 15, 16 July (Fri, Sat)

Time: 3pm – 5 pm (15 July)

         2pm – 4 pm (16 July)

Venue: Shermay’s Cooking School 

Price:   S$50 per person (Weekdays)

          S$60 per person (Weekends)

It may come as a surprise that some uniquely Singaporean dishes to this day retain some of its element from our British colonial past. 40 years may have passed since Singapore was declared an independent state. However, Singapore had been a British colony for more than a century before that.

This is not a throwback to traditional British cuisine, rather, the ‘colonial cuisine’ on offer is an interesting blend which borrows ingredients and techniques from both local and European cuisine. ‘Colonial Cookboy Classics’ will take you on a voyage of discovery of such unusual combinations as ‘Anglo-Hainanese’ and ‘Anglo-Indian’ cuisines, which combine the rich, full-bodied flavours of Asian cooking with a European adaption.

So for a taste of an era long past, check out ‘Colonial  Cookboy Classics’… you may be surprised to find that your favourite Singaporean dish has some of its roots in British or European cuisine. For more information, please visit www.shermay.com

General Enquiries:

Ms Serine Chan

Manager

Shermay’s Cooking School

43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-64

Singapore 278115

Tel: (65) 6479 8442

Fax: (65) 6479 8414

Media Enquiries:

Ms Shermay Lee

Managing Director & Executive Chef

Shermay’s Cooking School

43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-64

Singapore 278115

Tel: (65) 6479 8442

Fax: (65) 6479 8414

Email:

shermaycs@yahoo.com.sg

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Local Gourmet Cookout

Date: 16 July (Sat)

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Venue: Viewing Gallery, Mandai Orchid Garden

Price: S$55

Imagine the deliciously divine aroma of a uniquely Singapore dish wafting across a garden full of beautiful orchids… that’s what your senses will be treated to when you attend the ‘Local Gourmet Cookout’ workshop. It’s not just plain fare you’ll be learning about… how do you think your family and friends will react when you serve them authentic Singapore-style Chilli Crab?

That’s the first dish you’ll learn to cook at the 'Local Ethnic Fare' workshop. You’ll not only learn how to cook Singapore’s most well-known seafood dish, our seasoned chefs will also provide tips on choosing the best crabs, and guide you through the various processes designed to make succulent, finger-licking crustacean fare.

Next on the menu is Mee Goreng or fried noodles, a fragrant favourite of the Singaporean Malay community. Many an earnest Singapore cook has tried their hand at this dish, only to be disappointed at the outcome – the noodles will more often than not turn out soggy or burnt. This session will reveal all about working the wok, turning the noodles with a flick of the wrist, and (for the particularly gifted) doing it all with a flourish! The making of this true-blue Singaporean favourite is a veritable art form, and your performance will certainly impress your friends and family.

Yet another perennial favourite with the locals is the robustly-flavoured Indian Fish Curry. It may surprise that this dish is favoured in such a hot and humid climate, but some swear that it is particularly the aromatic and spicy nature of the dish that makes it suitable for the tropics. Chef Ramu of Ramu's Indian Fish Curry will be on hand to teach you how to create and serve this dish. To make things more interesting, you will learn to make your Indian Fish curry with canned sardines.

Yet another exclusive event organised by Mandai Orchid Garden, you would be well advised to make your bookings in advance to avoid disappointment.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Lynn Chia

Gourmet Haven

DID: (65) 6338 8108

Mobile: (65) 9388 5456

Fax: (65) 6338 8107

Email:

lynn.chia@gourmet-haven.com

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Cantonese Cuisine Classics

Date: 21 – 23 July (Thu – Sat)

Time: 3pm – 5 pm (21, 22 July)

         2pm – 4 pm (23 July)

Venue: Shermay’s Cooking School 

Price: S$50 per person (Weekdays)

          S$60 per person (Weekends)

Cantonese cuisine today is renowned the world over for its refined flavours and exquisite textures. This is no different in Singapore, where many of the best Chinese restaurants serve Cantonese fare. Singaporean Cantonese cuisine has changed much since the days of the early immigrants, but sadly, some of the old favourites such as paper-wrapped chicken have disappeared.

The ‘Cantonese Cuisine Classics’ workshop, based on resurrected recipes long lost or forgotten in the general public psyche, will expose selected visitors to fascinating delights like Crispy Noodles Topped with Meat & Vegetables, Chicken & Cashew Stir-Fry, Tao You Bak (pork belly stewed in garlic & soy sauce) served with Man Tou (steamed Chinese bread), Paper-Wrapped Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork, Homemade Char Siew (roasted pork with a tangy sweet flour) and Pork Spareribs.

For older Singaporeans and past visitors to Singapore, these dishes will bring to mind many memories of Singapore in the 40s and 50s… and remind of such icons as the Cathay Restaurant at the old Cathay building, where famous Cantonese Chef Tham Yu Kai held court in the post-War years.

So come over to the ‘Cantonese Cuisine Classics’ workshop, for a trip back into Singapore’s history. For more information, please visit www.shermay.com

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General Enquiries:

Ms Serine Chan

Manager

Shermay’s Cooking School

43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-64

Singapore 278115

Tel: (65) 6479 8442

Fax: (65) 6479 8414

Media Enquiries:

Ms Shermay Lee

Managing Director & Executive Chef

Shermay’s Cooking School

43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-64

Singapore 278115

Tel: (65) 6479 8442

Fax: (65) 6479 8414

Email:

shermaycs@yahoo.com.sg

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Spice Up Your Life

Date: 23 July (Sat)

Time: 10.30am – 12 noon

Venue: The Arches, Sentosa

Price: S$40 (including entry to Sentosa)

If you wonder where a fenugreek comes from, are put off by a bay leaf and have searched in vain for the mustard seed, then you simply must make your way to the ‘Spice Up Your Life’ workshop on spice appreciation.

Brought to you by Devagi Sanmugam, Singapore’s very own author, chef and resident Spice Queen, this event will not just expose you to the exotic world of spices, it will also help you discover their origins, know more about the flavours and teach you how to incorporate these flavours into your cooking.

At this innovative and exclusive workshop, you will get to touch, smell, feel and see the aromatic and tasty barks, buds, herbs, flowers, fruits, rhizomes, roots, seeds and leaves that make up the spices of our cuisine. You can marvel at the tremendous variety of hues, textures, aromas and flavours, and learn how to use these spice varieties to add that zing to your home-cooked masterpieces.

You’ll also discover that Grandma’s spice rack held a lot more than just flavours, for one. Many of the spices traditionally used in cooking your ordinary dishes have long been cherished for their medicinal properties. The ‘spice stories’ will be presented in the form of folk tales at the workshop – so the information will be easily digested and recalled the next time you put your apron back on.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Devagi Sanmugam

Devagi’s Epicurean World Pte Ltd

52 Jalan Leban

Singapore 577589

Tel: (65) 6458 0572

Fax: (65) 6457 3650

Email:

devagi@epicureanworld.com.sg

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Secrets from the Indian Kitchen

Date: 23 July (Sat)

Time: 3pm – 4.30pm

Venue: The Arches, Sentosa

Price: S$40 (including entry to Sentosa)

The typical Indian kitchen has always been a repository of the most exotic spices, as well as a number of commonly used plants, herbs and vegetables. But these ingredients serve a purpose beyond the culinary – they are also wonderful natural beauty products.

Organised by Devagi Sanmugam, Singaporean author, chef and spice queen, this exciting workshop will reveal a whole new world of home beauty recipes. She will show you how to transform yourself into a natural beauty with a harvest of delights made from inexpensive and easily available ingredients.

Learn how to create moisturisers for dewy fresh skin, masks to rejuvenate and nourish your skin, and home-made scrubs to loosen dead skin. Pick up tips on nourishing mature skin and even how to take care of and maintain your skin in all its pristine natural beauty.

Having penned 11 best-selling cookbooks, Ms Devagi knows that food can be more than a mere source of sustenance – it can also be a fun way to re-discover your natural inner beauty. And the ‘Secrets from an Indian Kitchen’ workshop will drive home this point, to an exclusive and lucky audience!

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Devagi Sanmugam

Devagi’s Epicurean World Pte Ltd

52 Jalan Leban

Singapore 577589

Tel: (65) 6458 0572

Fax: (65) 6457 3650

Email:

devagi@epicureanworld.com.sg

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Fresh Picks from the Orchard

Date: 23 July (Sat)

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Venue: Viewing Gallery, Mandai Orchid Garden

Price: S$55

A modern metropolis Singapore may be with its skyscrapers and neat high-rise housing, but some elder Singaporeans will still remember when they lived in small villages known locally as ‘kampongs’. One of the features of kampong living was the immediate availability of delicious fruit within plucking distance, which the children would harvest with glee. The kampongs may be gone now, but the Mandai Orchid Garden, together with Gourmet Haven, is offering visitors a chance to taste these juicy tropical harvests at the ‘Fresh Picks from the Orchard’ workshop.

Unlike the days of old, however, this workshop provides participants with more than just a sampling of fruits after a local meal. It offers tips and hints about supplementing the taste and texture of your food by cooking it with locally-available fruit. The fusion of traditional dishes with fruit, not a mainstay of local cooking, is interesting to say the least.

One of the first dishes you will try is 'Stir-Fried Fish Slices with Aloe Vera'.  Widely acknowledged as healthy food, aloe vera cooked with fish slices is more than just a healthy alternative – the flavour of the fish combined with the fresh tang of aloe vera is a taste experience to be relished.

The combination of sweet and sour tastes within a dish may be a regular feature in South East Asian cuisine, but there wouldn’t be many Singaporeans who would be familiar with the cooking of Lychee Prawns in Pineapple Puree.  The slight tartness of the pineapple works in tandem with the sweetness of the lychee in this dish that brings out the fresh taste of the prawns… an interesting addition to any budding chef’s repertoire.

The final dish you will create is an appetiser with a clever twist – Jackfruit with Chicken in Sesame Sauce. This unlikely combination is interesting for how the individual ingredients combine to produce a flavourful and sweet dish. As with the other dishes, a master chef will be on hand to instruct and help with any enquiries you may have.

The ‘Fresh Picks from the Orchard’ workshop is a unique experience worth attending. Make sure you sign up for the limited places before it’s too late.

UOB Credit and Debit Cardmembers will enjoy a 10% discount.

General & Media Enquiries:

Ms Lynn Chia

Gourmet Haven

DID: (65) 6338 8108

Mobile: (65) 9388 5456

Fax: (65) 6338 8107

Email:

lynn.chia@gourmet-haven.com

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Rojak Jamboree : A Melting Pot

Date: 23 July (Sat)

Time: 4.30pm – 6pm

Venue: Singapore History Museum 

Price: S$20

Come join Ruqxana Vasanwala as she initiates you into a dish that best reflects Singapore’s melting pot of cultures---the humble-looking but absolutely delectable Rojak. Three ethnic groups, three different interpretations. Learn how the Indian, Malay and Chinese rojak reflect the respective culinary palates through the use of different sauces and ingredients. Try your hand whipping up the Indian Rojak, Rojak Buah Buahan and Chinese Rojak as the fierce debate of which rojak comes first continues unabated! 

General Enquiries:

Ms Chua Li Koon

Public Programme Officer

Singapore History Museum

30 Merchant Road, #03-07/17

Riverside Point

Singapore 058282

Tel: (65) 6332 4075

Fax: (65) 6332 3587

Email:

Chua_li_koon@nhb.gov.sg

Media Enquiries:

Ms Dorothy Ng

Public Affairs Asst Manager

Singapore History Museum

30 Merchant Road, #03-07/17

Riverside Point

Singapore 058282

Tel: (65) 6332 3251

Fax: (65) 6332 3587

Email:

Dorothy_ng@nhb.gov.sg