Fah Thai Magazine Jan-Feb 2017

HAPPENINGS
SINGAPORE
SPOTLIGHT
Let’s Rock
Located just a short walk
from the beach and a part of
Resorts World Sentosa, the
Hard Rock Hotel features
fun and fantastic decor
inspired by rock and roll
culture. The hotel boasts an
infinity swimming pool, a
6,500-seater ballroom, 30
function rooms and a 24-hour
fitness centre. Guestrooms
keep with the rock and roll
theme, along with ensuite
bathrooms designed like
backstage dressing rooms.
Diners can enjoy the Starz
Restaurant which offers
an international lunch and
dinner buffet and also the
Rock Pool Bar and the Rock
Bar with live entertainment.
Resorts World Sentosa
includes Universal Studios,
the world’s largest
oceanarium, a waterpark
and the Maritime
Experiential Museum.
8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa
Island, +65 6577 8888
Mexican Favourites
It is true that Singapore is home
to a whole wide range of cuisines,
but Mexican may not be the most
obvious — unless it is Margarita’s
at Dempsey Hill. The restaurant
has declared its goal to serve
unpretentious good food prepared
in the special Mexican way. And it
is food that is both great to look
at and taste. How about starting
off with a cheese fondue with taco
chips? Then follow this with main
courses such as roasted sweet
potato and chilli japaleño, baked
crab enchiladas or a “kitchen sink”
burrito. @margaritasdempsey, 11
Dempsey Rd., +65 6471 3228
Exuberant Chingay Parade
Singapore’s Chingay procession is the largest street performance
and float parade in the whole of Asia and is an extravaganza which
epitomises the dynamism of Singapore’s vibrant and multicultural
society. February 10-11, chingay.org.sg/chingay-2017
SPOTLIGHT
Breathtaking CÉ LA VI
Elevated above the SkyPark Observation Deck of Marina Bay Sands, CÉ LA VI offers breathtaking
panoramic views of the city skyline and the Singapore Straits to enhance a truly fine dining
experience. The multi-level CÉ LA VI Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily, providing a
la carte menu options as well as tasting menus that allow diners to sample a selection of dishes
created by international chefs. Enjoy elegant indoor dining while looking out from floor-toceiling
windows or choose an al fresco table adjacent to the SkyBar on the terrace. The SkyBar is a
vibrant circular bar where talented bartenders shake, stir and serve up classic and signature
CÉ LA VI cocktails. celavi.com, +65 6508 2188
Middle Eastern Delights
The restaurant has been on the receiving end
of multiple rave reviews – and this is in itself an
achievement in a city obsessed with food. The
Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine at artichoke
restaurant most certainly does not fail to
disappoint. In addition to a wide range of “mezze”
plates (such as figs with goat cheese), hungry
diners should try delicacies like slow-roasted
lamb shoulder, Wagyu beef with a chilli harissa
dip, hot skillet prawns and duck kebab tacos with
innovative avocado hummus.
artichoke.com.sg, +65 6336 6949
Soaring Success of Symphony
In recent years, through its performances in Singapore and around the world — not to mention a growing
portfolio of recordings — the Singapore Symphony Orchestra has been garnering a well-earned reputation
for excellence. Now the orchestra teams up with the charistmatic Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel
for a gala concert in the island nation’s durian-shaped Esplanade concert hall. January 5-6, sso.org.sg
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