City Weekly, 24 May 1996

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    Masthead
    20 1 RETAIL, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS GUIDE DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1996 V 01.9 N 0.20
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      252 1 TITANIUM lUkon3sTi Quartzdate Titanium the INCOMPARABLE COMPACT CAMERA NOW: (mm (Price ■MI GST) pn|>r Exclusive Nikon Leather rnCC case strap worth $BO LIGHTEST T O C u H Nikon Lite*Touch The World's smallest Lightest AF Compact with 28mm f/3-5 Lens NOW: $l9B {Usual: $550) FREE Special Nikon Camera Case worth
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    Shop to stock limited edition Coke products
    571 2  -  By GERALDINE WANG COKE fens can do more than just enjoy the fizzy drink. They can buy merchandise bearing the Coca-Cola trademark at a shop which opened on Wednesday at Wisma Atria. The Cola Connection, which is a “branded gift and souvenir shop”,
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    Who will buy these 'collectibles'?
    171 2 WHILE collectors are curious and excited about Cola Connection's opening, they remain discerning when it comes to the actual buying of the poropheiiKilia. Avia colector and national footballer Samawira Basri, 24, said he would "definitely go down and see what they have" but whether he
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      209 2 BEAUTY CONSULTANTS: JOANNE, JULIE ANQIE o^2 ft *g PROBLEMS? Now There Is A Safer And More Affordable Way To Lose Weight introducing Beverly Slimming Programs Wouldn't it be great if you could find a safe, effective and less expensive way to lose weight? Now you'll be glad to know that
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      51 2 WIGAN/LEKH COLLEGE, OK Simply The Best The No. I College In UK Intensive classes in MARKETING Day/ Evening classes commencing soon A certificate would be given from Wigan (UK) on successful completion. °au. 339p 33 5/*****30 for RESERVATION ANDOTHER DETAILS ETS TRAINING CENTRE 1 Sophia Road, #O3-26 Peace Centre, Singapore
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      412 3 /> v Transion Treatment Firm loose skill, increases elasticity with regular sessions and sensible diet plan, keeps you toned Cromogei Treats blemishes, fine lines and other skin problem in flabby areas by alternating wavelengths of the light spectrum Special Facial Treatment Healthier skin with advanced technology and practical, effective advice
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  • FILM
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      Personal touch
      601 4  -  Chemistry between Redford and Pfeiffer makes film the perfect Hollywood romance By YASMIN KHAN Our Chicago correspondent IT HAS all the ingredients that go into creating the perfect romance, Hollywood style. There are the big names Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer, the hit love theme Celine Dion’s “Because
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      New way to look at the old
      561 5 DRAMA “Six of the Best*: A play by Tan Tarn How about how the lives of a group of expatriates and locals are changed on the night of Michael Fay’s sentencing back in 1994. Ong Keng Sen directs this TheatreWorks production which stars
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      52 5 SUNTEC FOOOCOURT SUNTEC FOOD LEISURE PTE LTD is pleased to announce the official opening of their Food Court at Suntec City Mall. A Charity event, in aid of the Community Chest of Singapore. Guest of Honour: Dr Richard Eu, Chairman Community Chest of S'pore Special Appearance By TCS Celebrity; Ms
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    Lock icon Stepping out in hot summer
    121 6 MOCK LIZARD... The popular Vara model with its signature grosgrain bow j and gold buckle A comes in Jm vibrant summer hues. MOCK I CROC... The I New York moccasin (right) in vermilion red, sunshine yel- low, fresh green, and aquamarine, with a stirrup buckle
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    shades
    495 7  -  BARBARA KOH glorious shoes. The Italian brand synonymous with i J well-crafted, elegant footwear continues to delight with a range bursting with colour. Salvatore Ferragamo’s spring/summer 1996 collection comes alive with shades including sunshine yellow, vermilion red, fresh green and aquamarine. The popular Vara model a court shoe with
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      66 7 K The Trendy Fashion Wears For Generation INTERNATIONAL Ortktil Drtti jpccufitt Manufacturer Wholesaler Retailer O F FASHION WEARS 5000 F Marine Parade Rd, #Ol-26 Laguna Park S'pore *****9 Td: 241 3268 Fax: 449 7388 154 West Coast Rd #Ol -27 Ginza Plaza S'pore *****1 Id: 872 2168 177 River Valley
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      118 7 r ■st t/VJ WEI YUAN YAO CHIEW lor Healthy Body tv Strong Bones I'his (Chinese tonic wine is prepared horn previous medicinal herbs from China in accordance with traditional proscriptions. Ms quality of smoothness makes it a (vilatabie drink As a mild tonic it promotes functions of your tendons and
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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      What's up at Melrose Place
      817 8 Yasmin Khan spills the beans with her season finale special SEASON finales are a big deal in America for the simple reason that they can make or break a show. A season runs from September through May, afterwhkh viewers are treated to reruns from June
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      104 8 to wwar Air-Con Checking Why Torture Yourself? Enjoy Driving With a Cool Air-Con sla' u GEE HUP LEONG CO Block 149 Sibt Avenue #Ol-62 Singapore 0316 (off Jalan Bukrt Herah) Tel: 271 9911/271 9922 Business Hours: Hon-Sat (9.30 am -6.30 pm) SPECIALISES IN: CAR STEREO SYSTEM CAR 6UGLAR ALARM CAR
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      109 8 wmrrz SHARP XV-370P PORTABLE/LIGHT WEIGHT/ COMPACT PROJECTOR Vivid 900 LUX Brightness at 30' Up to 150" Screen Projection Easy Portability Remote Control Convenience Built-in amplifier speaker SHARP XV-3400S f, f f 0 M 0 Portable. Adjustable sizes of views: 80‘, 100', 150*, 200* using switch control. No alignment required. Superb
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      102 8 PROMOTION SALES 175/70 X 13 $6O 185/70 X 13 $7B 185/60 Xl4 $B5 Buy any 4 pcs of the above tyres and get a FREE Off Wheel Balancing Check Wheel Alignment i Hurry While Stocks Last If your steering wheel vibrates at the speed of 80 km per hour and
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  • SHOPPING
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      Keeping track of year phone
      137 9 GO ONE up on your hand phonecarrying colleague with this elegant leather case. From Louis Vuitton’s Taiga line comes the Etui Grand Modele an elegant case in rich green. The case is large enough for glasses, pens, cigars and can be easily adapted to hold
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      For your knick-knacks
      113 9 GIVE your dressing table that cool, stylish look. Store your cotton wool, and other accessories such as earrings, necklaces or bracelets in simple aluminum containers which come in various sizes. The containers from Muji are also a good way to store your knick-knacks when you are travelling.
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      116 9 Enjoy body purification and natural weight loss in just 5 days, Everything you need to cleanse your body internally, feel more fit and IOSC TUt\ This handy 5-day juiceJftjffcSirdn Kit contains everything you need to purify your body. The kit induces a 5-day supply of delicious Ultra Pure organic juices,
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  • TRAVEL
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      355 10 StVi 12/6, 19/6 20/6, 8/8 Btl 5D Perth/Fremantle/Camel Ride Dep: 19/6, 21/6,12/7,2/8, 8/8, 9/8 frsl 128 6D Perth/Farmstay/Pinnacles fr s-§2BB Dep3/6, 5/6, 8/6,10/6, 15/6,17/6,19/6, 22/6,7/8 6D Brisbane/Gold Coast/Farmstay 5/6, $1448 8D Brisbane/Gold Coast/Sydney Dep:^©/s'^s/6T6/6,12/6 frslB6B 8D Brisbane/Gold Coast/Melbourne Dep: 26/5,2/6,8/6,9/6,16/6,6/8 frslB6B 7D Melboume/Canberra/Sydney Dep: 29/5,12/6,7/8 fr $l6OB 8D Melboume/Tasmania Dep:
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      155 11 Ferrylin 7~k Matapsia Sitfapom Comictio* AN IDEAL KICKSTART TO ANY VACATION Once You are In Johor kj? tmiiF Ferrylin iIHINIIUUHII SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SPECIAL SEAFOOD SHOPPING 101 Rldi rky/ovum Adult: SS4S.OO Child: 55 35.00 INCLUDES: Return coach transfer from Bedok MRT Station to DAILY DEPARTURE Changi Ferry terminal FOR SPECIAL GROUP
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      270 11 <A SD4N 25 KENYIR LAKE Spend lazy days in the arms of fresh, crisp air. •Stay in Nature Lodge that lies in the midst of lush green tropical rainforest FUNTHINGSTO DO AT KENYIR LAKE •Trekking Rock Diving Swimming Fishing JERUSALEM •Spend QdaysintheHolyiand. Savour the view Mt ofTemptation. Boat Ride on
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  • Orchard Road FOOD PARADISE
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      Half the fun is in rolling your own popiah
      571 12/13  -  By GERALDINE WANG CHOOSE what you want to put in or leave out when you roll your own popiah at this restaurant. In fact, at Poping Lou Restaurant, which takes its name from the dish, eating popiah can be quite an
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      Bouquets tor Rosette
      640 12/13  -  Training restaurant serves up good service and food at low prices By C ELINE TAN THE average age of the staff cooking for and serving you at this restaurant is probably only 18 years, but what you get here is certainly no child’s play. It is the
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      Enjoy dian xin in a room with a view
      460 14  -  By GERALDINE WANG ENJOY dian xin in airconditioned comfort while enjoying a view of a picturesque Chinese garden. Indeed, the setting of the Ritz-Carlton’s Summer Pavilion restaurant is a pleasant change from the usual enclosed Chinese restaurants with walls in auspicious
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      114 12/13 r Where else can you... ...enjoy Taiwan Porridge ...eat authentic local food ...find delicious Muslim food ...snack on pies and ‘pau ...drink ice-cold beer ...at hawker centre prices 19 hours a day everyday? ...dine in cool, pleasant ambience Where else, hut at oodPatail6e We're at Orchard Towers basement, next to
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      118 14 iffßiiirCTww irwowi'iiwririini>iiTT]i iiimi t Great food for SPECIAL OCCASIONS "If we can't fit it, what else ca "Zhang’s" Superior Shark's Fins and Baked Lobster Set menu with Brand's Bird's Nest $6B per person Everyday Serving of Unlimited Hong Kong and Shanghai No MSG DianXin Weekdays $1 2.80 per person Weekends
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      54 14 T-J -fe. fsi le, It LEE FUN-NAM KEE CHICKEN RICE RESTAURANT w xi.V 1 J4&&“LL ■i-rilS 9 sr, V*. V NR Block 94, #Ol-04 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh. Singapore *****4 Tel: (65) 255 0891 Fax: (65) 255 7833 Branch: 391 Orchard Road. Takashimaya S.C., Nee Ann City #B2-07-2 Singapore *****2.
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      150 15 Do-It-Yourself ‘PO-PIAH’ Enjoy our special traditional do-it-yourself'Po-Piah' in a four star hotel setting. Your will certainly love it! IPe also have delicious local food, such as ‘Hakka Niang Dou Fu’, ‘Bak Kut Teh', Prawn Noodles, Shiang Chiang Fried Rice and Special Fried Bee Hoon to whet your appetite. To thank
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      133 16 GOLDEN DUCK... "GOLDEN TASTE" !B fa Hi /J\ oz k GOLDEN PUCK EATING HOUSE M T pleasure croM <2 ONWARD Roasted Duck $l3 B $l5 Super Chicken—sl° Roasted Duck Loquat sl® Duck) (Ptp» $l5 dDuck Stewc 3 Specially supplied Ly ike local farms, our duck and ckicken are ckarcoalroasted to
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  • FOOD GOURMET
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      Royal feast for the common man
      623 17  -  Savour spicy salads, curries, seafood items to coconut milk-drenched desserts By CELINE TAN YOU don’t have to be royalty to eat like royalty. That’s what Pimai Thai restaurant at Hotel InterContinental Singapore claims with its revamped menu launched this month. To ensure that the
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      Courting diners with...
      458 16  -  ...a massive fountain and 23 food stalls selling a variety of hawker fare By CELINE TAN THE gushing sounds of water combined with the breathtaking sight of it shooting up and cascading down make dining at this food court a relaxing experience. Located in full view of
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      Al Forno shifts to United Square, Frisco-style diner moves in
      350 16  -  By CELINE TAN ONE of the most popular Italian restaurants around will soon be making way for a new Americanstyle eatery. A1 Fomo Trattoria, the hip pasta and pizza restaurant at Novena Ville, will be shifting to United Square after
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      Tasty Taiwanese snacks at tea house
      393 18  -  By SHIR-KHIM GO TAKE a tea break in a museum setting. According to the general manager of Yi Pao Er Hong Frothy Tea, Ms Pai Mei Chun, many of the decorative knick-knacks at this two-year-old South Bridge Road tea house are considered museum pieces.
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      A choice combination
      456 19  -  This coffee shop sells only two dishes duck rice and fish head curry By GERALDINE WANG IF YOU are fond of duck rice and fish head curry, head for this kopi tiam. Duck rice (from $2.50 a plate) has been the mainstay of Cheok Kee Eating House
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      172 17 BOON TONG KEE LITTLE GOURMET no. 425, River valley Road, (off Zion Road) Singapore *****4 Tel: 736-3213 Business Hrs: 11.00 am 2.30 pm, 5.00 pm 2.00 am (Closed every Monday) Gl9 519G***** 7 7a h Mattel ***s*** p» r< ft Sp* c fen He IPOH Mouth-watering good, delicious, juicy chicken
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      109 17 DIAN XIN Freshly prepared everyday We won’t say we’re the best... But from the tremendous response we get, you'be the judge! Dian Xin Hours: 11.30 am -2.30 pm Sundays/Public Holidays: 10.00 am -2.30 pm HARBOUR CITY RESTAURANT Alexandra Rd. *O3-01 PSA Bldg. Spore 0511. Tel 273 3966 THASEVI FOOD Jalan
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      414 18 Famous "Hong Kong Zhai" dian Xin Visit Our Newly Re-Opened Branch At Geylang Lorong 23 Taxi drivers 1 Dian Xin Special, daily From 7am Free Chinese Tea Plus Free dessert For Orders above $lO Get your day off to a great start! Enjoy the renowned Hong Kong style of porridge,
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      370 19 H at per pax min. 2 parson*) Menu braked superior Aaifc'i fin w/lobstar in daypot, ‘soon bock* fish, goose meats, scaHops, been curd crust dessert. Usual Price Now: $338 far 10 persons or $33.80 per pas (min. 4 persons) Menu suckling pig, shark’s fki soup, steamed Hue lobster, tflapia, scallops
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    The SPG is back... again
    359 20  -  Sarong Party Girl gets her third book By GERALDINE WANG RIDING high on the wave of popularity is the Sarong Party Girl (SPG). Well, Jim Aitchison and Theseus Chan’s SPG that is. Following the success of their First book, “The Official Guide-to the Sarong Party
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      214 20 SAFE SOUND WITH THE CHAMPION IN ITS CLASS Enjoy The ease of immediate Access to your documents and personal belongings in the privacy of your own Home/Office with our wide choice of fire-resistant safes! 9 NOW $2BB PS-15 EXT. DIM: H39oxWsooxD39omm' NOW $650 NOW $750 CS-150 EXT. DIM: H67oxW46QxD47omin CS-180
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Planet of the stars
      328 21  -  Celebrity-run movie-theme restaurant to open doors at year end at Galeries Lafayette spot By CELINE TAN ROCKY fans will get a chance to see their hero Sylvester Stallone blow up a wall right in the heart of Orchard Road. Stallone will be in town on May
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      241 21 learn ®tje art <£f Iratritumal ®fwi iWasgagt A workshop highly recommended for healthcare personnel and sportsminded people. Anyone who wants to provide caring touch to family members and collegues. TRAINER: Ms Plan Sukphakkit She has been teaching traditional thai massage for 12 years in Bangkok. She has been to China,
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      411 22 Your weekly guide to health centres and Most Luxuri^ e «*4 a Video Room 0 Af’-v-s/'S; *i? *vV a ••>•>. yri m -vVC -S^aw; fti Massage Sauna/Steam Balti Back Rub Foot Reflexotherapy Hydro Pool Cold Pool TV/video room Coffee Lounge Gymnasium Safe Boxes One of the biggest health centres with
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  • BITES
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      Dressing up dou fu
      173 23  -  By CELINE TAN THE humble bean curd is not just getting into the good books of the healthconscious and vegetarians. Chefs at Tiffany Coffee House at Furama Hotel Singapore are playing up the plain-looking item by whipping up a whole buffet table of dou fu and
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      Fortune cookies
      99 23 HAVE your fortune told by a cookie when you dine at this restaurant. New Park Cafe at New Park Hotel is practising the American-Chinese tradition of eating fortune cookies. Besides the sweet item, feast on dishes which include lamb cutlet, sauteed frog’s legs, roast beef with asparagus sauce,
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      114 23 ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses. svs*'° e QC <U z 400 Orchard Road #O4-21 Orchard Tower Singapore 0923 Tel: *****78/*****58 Business Hours: 10.00 am 11.00 pm .1; BUKITTIMAH MASSAGE PARLOUR Business Hours: 10am -10.30 pm Swedish
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      84 23 DIAMOND HEALTH CENTRE PTE LTD 100 Jalan sultan #O5-215th Floor Sultan Plaza Singapore *****1 Tel: 296 2211 (10 Unee) BUSINESS HOURS :10 AM -11 PM We have the following facilities: Rub-Back Steam/Sauna Gymnasium Hot/Cold Pool Taiwanese Finger Press Massage fIHH Warm and Friendly Receptionists Ren Professional service s\9 £>aui'» $l2
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      64 24 LIFE'S A JOURNEY r> «7 X aatec: J V s!i MB <jaK: «WW-'Ai 'W. -A. toUU&SEI SPORTS CONNECTION PTE LTD Hassl«-fr«N> repairs retail of: #Ol-21/22 #O2-43C #O3-09 #O4-68 #O4-25 Shaw Leisure Gallery (Prince Jade) Tel: 298 9436 Queensway Shopping Centre Tel: 476 7076 Funan Centre Tel: 336 6212 Shaw Centre
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