Cake Avenue - Colourful Fun With Desserts

Cake Avenue, recently released an all-new dessert menu featuring 6 playful twists to classic diner foods of the 60s and 70s. The new dessert menu is in line with the cake shop’s 17th Anniversary this year, and was created by head pastry chef E.T. Yew.

The new menu features creations designed to mimic the look and feel of classic savoury diner foods such as hamburgers, corndogs, nachos and alphabet soup, yet surprises the senses with a delightfully sweet and palette pleasing dessert instead.

Perhaps the most stunning of the entire menu is the Alphabet Soup (S$9.90). Designed to remind us of our youth when we learnt the alphabet by eating this iconic canned soup, Cake Avenue now camouflages a refreshing, creamy lychee mousse entremet with chunks of lychee and raspberry fruit within. The dish is then topped with sweet milk agar ‘alphabets’ and a rose jelly ‘consommé’...

Wanna experience a "Down The Avenue" drink? The cheerful Sunshine Unicorn (S$7.90) is vanilla ice cream blended with mango puree and milk, topped with a meringue unicorn horn and marshmallow ears...

Experiencing a hot day? Cool down with one of the refreshing Test Tubies. The Wild Berries is perfect for that added zest with a mix of Strawberries, Cranberries and Raspberries...

A selection of other tasty courses...

The Christmas menu  entices with its vibrant colours and adorable characters...

Chocolate Caramel Reindeer, Christmas Apple Bauble,
Mini Chocolate Yule Log with its accompanying macaroon...

 

Enjoy the desserts happily in a relaxing environment characterized by booth seats and warm wood furnishings...

About Cake Avenue

Born out of the passion to excite customers with beautiful and playful cakes, owners Natalie and Chuan Sheng Wong set up their first humble outlet in 2000, less than half the space of their current premises. Their business expanded exponentially when they brought Chef E.T. on-board who, himself had already mustered a following in Malaysia. Recently, Cake Avenue expanded its business to a full-fledged café concept, offering simple café meals alongside French-style desserts. The café is also Halal-certified.

Visit Cake Avenue today at www.cakeavenue.com located at 33 Lorong Kilat, #01-01/02, Kilat Centre, Singapore 598132 (off from Beauty World MRT Station).

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ONE Championship - Immortal Pursuit Live In Singapore

ONE Championship will hold the ONE : IMMORTAL PURSUIT live at the state-of-the-art Singapore Indoor Stadium on 24 November 2017.

In the main event featuring reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben "Funky" Askren, he will defend his title against former ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya "Tobikan Judan" Aoki in the evening's main event. A former NCAA Division All American and US Olympian, Askren captured the Welterweight title with a resounding technical knockout victory over Nobutatsu Suzuki and has successfully defended the title twice, stopping 6 of his last 7 opponents to maintain a perfect 17-0 professional record.

In another highlight, 23-year-old Singaporean top lightweight contender Amir Khan will be competing against Adrian "The Hunter" Pang, a martial arts veteran from Queensland, Australia. With a stellar professional record of 8-2 and a 5-bout win streak, Amir is one of the most promising young talents to represent Singapore on the international stage.

Singapore female strawweight contender "Mighty" May Ooi is set to make her second ONE Championship cage appearance opposite Cambodia's Vy Srey Khouch, a former female boxer. A former champion swimmer, May represented Singapore in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

For more updates on ONE Championship, visit www.onefc.com, or follow @ONEChampionship on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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​Food Japan 2017 - Showcase Of Seasonal Produce & Prefecture Specialties

​Food Japan is back for its sixth edition till 28 October 2017. This annual event provides a platform for F&B businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia to showcase ingredients, seasonal produce, prefecture specialties, and innovative food technologies that Japan has to offer. 200 exhibitors spanning 37 Japanese prefectures will be represented this year showcasing some 3,000 products, with 50% of the exhibitors new to Singapore to present unique items that have yet to be launched in Southeast Asia. Open to public at S$4 per person, visit the official website oishii-world.com/en/ for more information.​

For members of the public interested to visit the event, a word of advice - do visit early as soon as the exhibition opens as many products may be sold out before the event opens to the public. It will also be common to meet exhibitors like 21 Max New Solution (Booth C28) who will refuse public queries about their "new solutions".

Japanese Tea Ceremony

At Food Japan, Merlion Wayfarer had the opportunity to sample a Japanese tea ceremony from a Japanese tea master from Shizuoka. Located at Booth E02, friendly booth staff invited us into their booth.

Artistic placemats adorn each seat...

The tea master explains each step of the process for that top quality brew...

The finished cup of tea. About the "dust" on the surface of the tea?

Don't worry, she says, these are fine tea hairs. To show that the tea is from the first harvest.

Each teapot is good for 2-3 brews with an optimal temperature of 70-80 degrees Celsius.

How to gauge that temperature? "As long as you can hold it in your hands," she says.

Each cup is thoughtfully served with a green tea biscuit.

There is a "hole" in the biscuit and a caterpillar cartoon on the packaging.

"To show that our tea has no preservatives and pesticides," she explains.

Drink this up, she says. It is full of healthy nutrients that are "good for the skin".

She tells us that she is 60 years of age, and attributes her good complexion to the tea.

The "secret recipe" to a good brew...

Thank you for your excellent service and insightful sharing, Shizuoka...

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About - Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is a Japanese food which consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet.  Pork loin (ロース rōsu) or fillet (ヒレ hire) are typically used for this dish. The word Ton (豚) comes from “pork” and Katsu (カツ) is an abbreviation of Katsuretu (カツレツ) derived from the English word “cutlet”.

What’s the difference between Japanese pork cutlets from other versions? The biggest difference is that Tonkatsu is breaded with panko (パン粉), a Japanese style breadcrumb made from white bread without crusts.  The crisp and crunchy panko flakes are larger than breadcrumbs and gives it a light and airy texture.  Since it absorbs less oil than breadcrumbs, it turns crispy after being fried.

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About - Wafu Pizza

Wafu (和風) or Japanese-style dressing is a vinaigrette-type salad dressing based on tosazu (fermented vinegar seasoned with bonito and konbu seaweed), popular in Japan.  In Japanese, Wa (和) means Japanese style. The standard wafu dressing consists of a mixture of Japanese soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin and vegetable oil. It can be used over a salad, or in this case, in a pizza, to create that distinct Japanese umami taste.

Mini Seafood Wafu Pizza just perfect for that afternoon snack...

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Capilano Launches The World's First Pure Prebiotic Honey

Australia-based FMCG business, Capilano Honey, is setting the industry abuzz with the launch of the world’s first clinically-tested honey with naturally occurring prebiotics, Beeotic. Beeotic is the result of extensive research and a world-first clinical study conducted through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to identify the widely-recognised, and now proven prebiotic health potential of selected Australian honeys.

Boost Your Digestive Health Today

Merlion Wayfarer recommends trying out Capilano's Beeotic Honey because...

• Consuming prebiotic rich foods help the good bacteria in your gut grow, improving the good-to-bad bacteria ratio and therefore helping improve your digestive health.
       
• Honey is a good source of prebiotics; this has been evidenced with human clinical studies.
     
• Beeotic is 100% pure Australian honey. The name ‘Beeotic®’ comes from the incredible natural phenomenon in which, during the process of converting nectar into honey, bees add special enzymes that help create prebiotic sugars in conjunction with their own diverse gut microbiota.
     
• Consumers who are increasingly conscious about their health and well being can now improve their overall digestive health by simply consuming a 1tbsp of Beeotic honey daily.
    
• Beeotic is halal-certified and is recommended for children 12 months and up.

Beeotic is now available in all leading supermarkets (NTUC, Giant and Cold Storage) in Singapore in two BPA-free PET variants: 340g jar (RSP with GST: $16.80) and 500g upside down (RSP with GST: $22.00). 

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Beerlicious - Artisan Beers During Night Race Weekend

Beerlicious: Artisan beers, food and music fiesta to kick off at Kult Kafé during the Singapore Night Race weekend

- Beerlicious, first in a series of bi-annual outdoor craft beer fiestas

- Expect 12 vendors and over 50 different craft brews and ciders.

- Strong focus on local brews, chefs and musicians

   

Seabrew Ventures is proud to present Beerlicious, an outdoor craft beer and food fiesta taking place at Kult Kafé on the 16-17 September 2017 from noon to 10pm during the Singapore Night Race weekend.

In the spirit of the craft beer movement, Beerlicious is an all-day fiesta that is exclusively artisan-driven and will feature the finest local and international craft beers and ciders. For the first installment of Beerlicious, a strong and comprehensive showcase of locally brewed craft beers will take centrestage. One can expect the freshest local brews by Archipelago, Rye and Pint, Brewerkz, Crossroads and Innocence Brewing. Not to be outdone, specialty brews from the UK, Canada, Poland, South Africa, Australia and Japan will also be available; some seasonal and on tap, some in bottles. And to ensure more people experience and enjoy what craft beer is about, entry is price-point accessible at $15 and it comes with a complimentary beer. In addition, all craft beers are commonly priced at $12 for a glass or $50 for a selection of five.

12 vendors will be offering more than 50 different craft beers and ciders. Participating craft beer brands include:

• Archipelago (Singapore)
• Crossroads (Singapore)
• Innocence (Singapore)
• Rye & Pint (Singapore)
• Brewerkz (Singapore)
• Craft Beverage Supply - Riot Beer, Sxollie, Dragon Fire Ginger (SA)
• Thirsty Work - Stockade (Aus)
• Targ - Perla/Lubelski (Poland)
• Hitachino (Japan)
• Canadian Craft Beer - Flying Monkeys, Red Racer (Canada)
• Fourpure (UK)

Hosted on the grounds of Singapore’s first solar-powered bar, Kult Kafé is the perfect green outdoor setting for friends and families to relax and soak up the live band and beats by talented local musicians and DJs playing blues, rock, folk, jazz and soul music, indulge in delicious artisanal food prepared by vegan friendly Banyan Tamarind Foods, all-natural BBQ purveyors Sidecar Sausages and other specialty food vendors. Kids can also engage in the many lawn games made available throughout the spacious venue.

Beerlicious is organised by Seabrew Ventures, the company that also helms Singapore Craft Beer Week and the annual Southeast Asia Brewers Conference & Trade Fair. Charles Guerrier, managing director of Seabrew Ventures is a key personality in Singapore’s craft beer industry and this Beerlicious initiative is “An alternative fiesta for locals and tourists to experience a flourishing slice of Singapore’s culture in a beautiful colonial setting at the top of the hill.”

Event Specifics:

• Date: 16 and 17 September (Saturday and Sunday)
• Time: Noon to 10pm on both days
• Venue: Kult Kafé 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Mount Emily Hill S(228120)
• Tickets: Available from www.getwaave.com/upcoming-events or at the door
• Price: SGD$15 per entry with 1 complimentary beer
• Facebook: facebook.com/beerliciousSG
• Instagram: @beerlicioussg

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CharaExpo 2017 - Bushiroad Celebrates A Decade Of Trading Cards, Cosplay & Anime

CharaExpo 2017 is a Japanese manga, anime, games and cosplay event. Held on 9 and 10 September 2017 in Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Hall, CharaExpo 2017 spotlighted the team behind the scenes of Japanese-related anime content. Fans can meet these prominent producers, manga artists, illustrators, and cosplayers and learn more about their passion and motivations. Major Japanese anime, manga and game companies also participated to showcase exclusive exhibits and limited merchandise.

CharaExpo 2017 was celebrated in conjunction with Bushiroad’s 10th Anniversary, where delighted fans were given the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise from Bushiroad that has never been sold outside of Japan prior to the Expo.

“Each year, we aim to bring the most exclusive and latest anime content into Southeast Asia. This includes giving fans the opportunity to meet their favourite Japanese stars.”

-- Takaaki Kidani, CEO and President of Bushiroad International --

Headlined by some of the biggest names in anime, CharaExpo 2017 also saw the debut of many up-and-coming bands, including MYTH & ROID, a contemporary creative unit, which is the brainchild of producer, Tom-H@ck; Roselia, an all-girl band from popular multi-media project BanG Dream! and the Singapore Night Safari-inspired hit animation series, KEMONO FRIENDS.

Bushiroad also introduced their new high fantasy trading card game, Dragoborne - Rise to Supremacy, where Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee, the brand ambassador for the game, made a guest appearance to do an autograph and meet-and-greet session with fans.

“We are extremely grateful to the thousands of fans who attended CharaExpo this year. We are heartened by the support of the fans and attendance has been steadily increasing each year. The positive feedback is highly encouraging for us.”

-- Takaaki Kidani, CEO and President of Bushiroad International --

For more information on CharaExpo, visit www.chara-expo.com.

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SG Coffee Festival 2017 - Upcoming Highlights

A stimulating spread of brewing workshops, home roasting demos, flavour profile discovery classes, café talks and coffee degustation sessions await java junkies at Singapore Coffee Festival (SCF) 2017. Singapore’s only coffee-centric festival will also play host this year to the electrifying Singapore Aeropress Championships 2017, organised by Common Man Coffee Roasters, as well as the largest-ever Barter Market, a unique cashless bazaar featuring more than 20 local makers and artists and presented by urban artist Sam Lo’s Indigoism outfit.

Other highlights this year will include workshops on leather-crafting, candy-making and no filter photography, as well as morning yoga and other family-friendly activities including storytelling sessions. Arts will also play a big role in this year’s festival, which has the theme “espresso’self”. Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) will conduct SWF POP @ Coffee Festival, where two teams of writers and artists compete to produce poetry/prose and illustrations based off coffee-related prompts from the audience. Visitors can also join ST artists in live graffiti performances along the wall panels of the venue, or get coffee doodles and coffee poems on takeaway cups in an Artistic Recycling Programme.

More than 80 exhibitors will be showcasing their premium brews at the event, including new entrant Jewel Coffee and hipster stalwarts Common Man Coffee Roasters, Chye Seng Huat Hardware and Oriole Coffee + Bar. Cafes such as Symmetry and Hyde & Co will offer an al-fresco dining experiences along the Sunset Wharf amid live music acts on Saturday (5 Aug) and Sunday (6 Aug) evenings. Festival-goers can also enjoy hard-to-find artisanal gourmet and beauty products from social enterprises at The Good Market. 

Tickets are available for sale from $18 (for ST subscribers with promo code or DBS/POSB cardholders) for 4 August, Friday, to 6 August, Sunday via sgcoffeefestival.com.sg. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/sgcoffeefest or www.instagram.com/sgcoffeefest/. 

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