Cartoon Network Cruise Ship - Sailing From Singapore In Late 2018

From reel life to real life, luxury cruise operator Oceanic Group partners Turner
for the definitive Cartoon Network experience -
bringing iconic characters from The Powerpuff Girls to We Bare Bears to life on the high seas.

For the first time, some of the world’s most famous cartoon characters will set sail on their very own cruise liner. This fully-branded ship is the result of a partnership between Oceanic Group, Asia-Pacific's leading cruise management company, and Turner, the global media giant behind Cartoon Network.

The two charismatic business leaders - Daniel Chui, CE, Oceanic Group and Ricky Ow, President, Turner Asia Pacific, elaborate on their philosophies behind the novel partnership...

Set to make its maiden voyage from its home port of Singapore in late 2018, the 11 guest-deck, 2,000-guest Cartoon Network Wave will be one vast haven for Toon-loving travellers. This is the first time anywhere that a cruise liner has undergone a full Cartoon Network transformation. With the ocean as a backdrop, families will enjoy the world’s first immersive Toon vacation at sea, and an adventure with their favourite Cartoon Network stars.

And the partnership is launched!

The novel thematic onboard experience of Cartoon Network Wave is inspired by Cartoon Network’s universe of well-loved characters from iconic shows such as Adventure Time, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and We Bare Bears. This includes a variety of diverse entertainment, activity and recreation features, as well as retail and food and beverage options.

Cosy Cartoon Network-themed furnishings abound -

Triplex Lounge and Kids Room...

Enjoy the sea breeze at Toonix & the outdoor Rope Adventure Park...

Cartoon Network Wave will be docked at the Singapore Cruise Centre and will sail to 13 popular destinations in the Asia Pacific region including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia and Japan. Online bookings for Cartoon Network Wave will start later in the year. More details on the booking dates and itineraries will be released on the Cartoon Network Wave website.

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Myo Restobar - Traditional Cantonese Cuisine Atop The Business District

Foodies who love Kia Hiang’s famous traditional home-style fare now have a new location to visit - Myo restobar located right in the heart of the business district on the 19th floor of Oxley Tower at 138 Robinson Road. With over 40 years of Kia Hiang’s heritage and legacy behind them, Myo restobar serves up classic Cantonese dishes alongside popular and innovative dim sum, in a contemporary, industrial setting.

A play on the Chinese words, 妙嚥 miào yàn which means “to swallow wonder”, Myo seats 120 people over 3,000 square feet, and features floor to ceiling windows. Featuring all the classic home-style Cantonese dishes from the well-loved International Plaza outlet and delicious dim sum from their previous Kim Tian branch with a harmonious culinary marriage between Chef Cheng Chee Wai on the wok station and Chef Billy Wong on the dim sum station, diners no longer need to that difficult choice between dim sum and more hearty fare.
  

“Myo restobar aims to reach out to new audiences by introducing Kia Hiang’s recipe of
traditional Cantonese cuisine, values and our high standards to the 21st century.”

--- Mr Ng Kia Jin, 2nd generation owner of Kia Hiang Group ---

Starting off on the dim sum menu, Chef Billy Wong surprises with his innovative line-up. In addition to the traditional Steamed Shrimp Dumplings ($5.20), BBQ Pork Buns ($4), and Pan-fried Radish Cake ($8) among many others, Chef Wong has also elevated the humble dim sum to include Steamed Siu Mai with Conpoy and Black Truffle ($5.20 for 3 pieces) and Gold Foil Dumplings with Assorted Mushroom ($4.80 for 3pcs), which are sure to be crowd favourites. These little morsels of lusciousness are packed with flavour and guests won’t be able to stop at just one.

Feeling lucky? Try the Gold Foil Dumplings with Assorted Mushrooms ($4.80)...

Flakey Angus Beef Pastry ($5.80) with diced Angus Beef seasoned
with a peppery black sauce and enveloped with sesame-crusted pastry...

Braised Chicken Feet with Abalone Sauce ($4.80) provides a collagen boost...

Healthy Walnut Buns ($4), a unique twist to the traditional Lotus Paste Baos...

Prominently featured on the “wok menu”, passed on from father to son, is the signature Kia Hiang Claypot Spring Chicken ($18). In Myo, the dish is further elevated with premium organic chickens to enhance the succulent flavour of the meat while cutting down on its fat and cholesterol content. The end result? Myo's Claypot Organic Chicken ($28) with a whole chicken enveloped in sweet cabbage to retain its juicy essence, bathed in syrupy herbal broth for that nostalgic grandma's soup feeling.

A must-try is the Angus Beef Ribeye Cubes with Garlic and Broccoli (from $18 onwards). Chef Cheng Chee Wai does justice to the Australian Angus Ribeye. Each cube of meat is perfectly cooked with a  strong wok-hei fragance.

Baked Hamachi Collar in Butter Sauce ($18) originated from a home-cooked dish among the Ngs' children. Paired with diced carrots, corn, peas and pine nuts, and accompanied by the soy-mirin dipping sauce, a colourful yet tasty children's favourite was created...

End off the meal with the refreshing Young Coconut Stewed with Peach Gum & Egg White,
a dessert intended for firming and whitening skin for that youthful suppleness...

To accommodate the lunch crowd, Myo will also be launching Set Menus from $16. Diners can choose between three dim sum sets and three lunch sets from the wok station. Each set will serve up smaller portions of Myo’s signature dishes such as the Claypot Organic Chicken Drumstick. Furthermore, Myo is paying more attention to consumers’ healthy lifestyles and apart from offering organic chicken, also has the option of having white or brown rice to be served.

To accommodate the lunch crowd, choose between three dim sum sets and three wok station sets from $16. Carefully selected by the Chefs, each set serves up smaller portions of Myo’s signature dishes such as the Claypot Organic Chicken Drumstick and offers the option of having white or brown rice to be served.

Located at Level 19, Oxley Tower (Lobby 1), 138 Robinson Road, Myo restobar is open daily 11am to 9pm and closed on Saturdays. Visit the Myo restobar to find out more.

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Swiss Butchery - Toss In The New Year With CNY Delicacies

Just want to share that the Swiss Butchery has Chinese New Year items at their Tanglin outlet, which is located at 56 Tanglin Rd. It’s the same building as the Tanglin Post Office.

Their popular delicacies include:
   

• Bestselling Jumbo Roast Golden Chickens ($20) are back with flavours such as Honey Glazed, Black Pepper and the latest - Teriyaki!
     
• Famous Roast Pork Belly ($28.80) also makes a return with explosive flavours and succulent juicy meat that just melts in your mouth.
     
• If you prefer something more traditional, get the Braised Whole Duck with Chestnut Filling ($68) or Special Braised Pork Rib with Naga Chili ($48).
     
• Toss in the New Year with the Prosperity Yusheng Platter ($48.80) which serves 10-12 people, and comes with either tuna or salmon.

  

Mr UpUpUp went to their Tanglin Post Office store and saw so many food items to try. The store even sells Chinese New Year cookies! Check out the pictures... Huat ah!

 Yours Sincerely,

Mr UpUpUp
(Guest Writer)

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Brotzeit's Karneval 2018 - Festival Favourites & Traditional Beer From Cologne

Come 16 January to 25 February 2018, Brotzeit is bringing the flavours and Gemütlichkeit (German for a feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer) of Karneval to Singapore with a specially-curated Karneval menu, featuring festival favourites and traditional beer from the land of Karneval, Cologne. Brotzeit is also introducing their We Dare You! Brotzeit Challenge, a “Man Vs Food” sausage-eating challenge for a pair of friends to finish eating a half-meter sausage baguette together.

About Karneval

Karneval is a traditional German festival that dates back hundreds of years to mark the beginning of Lent. It is a time of eating, drinking and merriment, usually accompanied by a huge parade combining elements of a circus, masks and social satire. As part of the festivities, street vendors selling simple German fare such as pretzels and bratwursts, as well Karneval’s specialty beers, can be found on every corner to satisfy any hunger pangs.

The man behind the sumptuous Karneval menu -
Wolfgang Ranner, Group Executive Chef at Brotzeit...

Brotzeit’s Half-Meter Sausage Challenge

Brotzeit dares you to take on their Half-metre German Sausage Challenge. Teams of two will each have four minutes to finish a half-meter of Brotzeit’s Deutsche Halbmeter Wurst, featuring classic Nürnberger sausages, served with sauerkraut and potato salad in a baguette. That’s about as long as an entire adult forearm! Any team that completes the challenge within the stipulated four minutes will enjoy the sausage on the house, as well as bragging rights as Brotzeit’s Wurst Champions.

Karneval Festive Menu

With a friend, share a Zweierlei von Huhn (Duo of Chicken, $40) - a combination of half an oven-roasted chicken and half a golden fried chicken, served with fries and potato salad on the side. Alternatively, try out Brotzeit’s Yummylicious Trio ($24), which comes with 2 glasses of draft beers or 2 bottles of Kölsch beer (0.3L). The trio features a trifecta of oven-baked meatloaf, chicken schnitzel with rocket leaves, and German meat patty with gherkin and lettuce, all served on a single platter.

Can’t stop at one? Brotzeit’s selection of Deutsche Tapas (German Tapas, 3 for $15, 6 for $28, 12 for $45) will leave you spoilt for choice. Choose from a variety of 12 different bites: Bierbeisser, super food salad, spicy chicken sausages, currywurst, golden fried chicken, cheese spätzle, meatballs, seabass filet, fried mushrooms, meatloaf in mini kaiser roll, chicken schnitzel in mini kaiser roll, and their meat patty in mini kaiser roll.

Beer-lovers will definitely be able to appreciate the Karneval-exclusive Gaffel Kölsch (1 bottle at $10, bucket of 5 at $48, 5L party keg at $98), a fresh specialty beer from Cologne with a delicate blend of a bitter yet pleasant and slightly hoppy taste. Brewed according to a time-honored family recipe and the German Purity Law of 1516, Gaffel Kölsch is clearly distinguished from all other Kölsch brands.

Follow the Brotzeit Singapore Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more about the Brotzeit’s Karneval celebrations. 

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Amara Singapore - Welcome The Earth Dog At The Grand Ballroom

Behold a fortuitous feast by Amara Singapore’s team of dedicated Chinese chefs, all prepped to serve you dishes symbolic of prosperity, fortune and happiness to your family and relatives.

On the 15 February 2018 from 6pm at the Grand Ballroom, the one-time reunion dinner is opened to all guests celebrating this Chinese New Year’s 2018 Earth Dog.

Starting off lightly with an appetizer - Cucumber With Sesame Dressing...

Look forward to the tossing of Salmon Yu Sheng, where the ingredients are exquisitely arranged in the shape of an adorable dog.

The reunion dinner is followed by a sumptuous line-up of culinary haven with affordable 8-course menus which guests can choose from. The Golden Prosperity at S$68++ or Joyous Abundance at S$88 per person with a minimum of six persons per table.

Drunken Chicken -
Poached chicken cooked in Chinese wine and decorated with healthy wolfberries...

For that extra posh and private dining experience, guests can take up the Imperial Fortune reunion package at S$1,888++ for a table of 10 persons. Each room comes with a fully equipped family karaoke system. The menu comes with dishes like sea urchin, black chicken ginseng soup and cod fish.

Black Pepper Crayfish - To add that needed zest to start a fresh new year...

To mark the customary occasion, every guest will enjoy a special rendition of the Chinese festive dessert - Pomelo Tang Yuan - a unique tangy glutinous rice ball sprinkled in edible gold leaves.

The highlights are the lion dance performance where the festive lions will perform Cai Qing- the plucking of the greens and guests can get pictures with the adorable God of Fortune mascots distributing gold ingots of chocolates.

Vegetarian Pen Cai (盆菜) - A distinctive feature of Pen Cai  is that the ingredients in the claypot are cooked separately, layered and topped with an assortment of "seafood" delicacies fit for royalty. Eating Pen Cai signifies abundance and richness in the coming year...

  

Other Chinese New Year happenings include the following:

CNY Goodies Booth

15 January - 15 February 2018

11am - 8pm Daily

100AM Mall Atrium

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner

15 February 2018, 6pm

Grand Ballroom, Level 3

Cai Qing Lion Dance Performance

16 February 2018, 11.38am

Hotel Lobby

For reservations on the reunion dinner at Grand Ballroom, call +65 6879-2598 or email events@amarahotels.com.

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IZA - Japanese Izakaya Bar In Siglap With A Local Flavour

IZA is the newest Japanese-styled izakaya bar to open in the hip, trendy Siglap area serving affordable kushiyaki fare and drinks, set in an unpretentious yet edgy shophouse. In collaboration with the popular The Skewer Bar of Geylang fame, IZA serves up a good mix of traditional kushiyaki skewers grilled to perfection, alongside new additions to the menu that promises to satisfy the local Singapore palette.

Four-Ton Chawanmushi ($4.50) -
A unique blend of four different eggs - chicken, century, salted & quail...

Hae Bee Hiam Spaghetti ($11.90) -
A fusion of dried shrimp sambal with an Italian twist in a Japanese restaurant...

Stuffed Taupok Special ($3) -
A fusion fried beancurd stuffed with minced chicken, mozzarella, onion, carrot, mushroom...

Grilled Oysters (3 pieces, $12) -
The light grilling removes the usually strong seafood taste and increases its tastiness...

Whole Seabass with Homemade Chilli ($28) -
Fresh whole seabass perfectly complemented with delicious home-made chilli...

Teriyaki goodness served in a wicker basket -
Scallops ($3.50), Unagi Eel ($3.50), Shiitake Mushrooms ($1.90)...

Iza serves skewers from 3 main categories - Meat, Seafood, Veggies.
Highly-recommended is the Bacon-Wrapped Lychee ($2.80)
with its delicious mix of salty and sweet touches on the palate...

Grilled Japanese Squid ($8.50) - Tender with a faint  sprinkle of salt, sliced into bite-sized chunks...

A fragrant dish of Grilled Avocado ($5) with onsen egg and a sprinkling of bacon bits...

A perennial favourite - Tori Karaage Chicken ($4.50) with its crispy exterior and succulent interior...

Located at 695 East Coast Road, Singapore 459059, IZA is open Mon-Sun from 6pm - 1am. Follow IZA.Bar.Siglap on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

With such happy faces in the kitchen, it's no wonder that the food turns out good!

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