City Weekly, 2 July 1999

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  • 22 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND COMMERCIAL NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 281/10/98 E-mail: focuspubdcyberway.com.sg FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1999 V 01.12 N 0.26
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 145 1 m wammmm m m OPPOtTUWTY TO OWH A, ■MI 9 I f GRMHNAi Cliff w -J i 345 0815 293 Kf •7 r k m a: •S Sir m m. s They’re young. They*re hip. They’re the new kids on the Chinatown block. Meet the new towkays on Pg 7
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  • 683 2  -  Singapore Food Festival 1999 By CELINE TEO STOMACH this! The rather tasteful Singapore Food Festival 1999, which kicks off today, will serve up scorpions and screen “Ravenous”, a stomachchurning film about cannibalism. Not for the fainthearted, the exotic crispy fried scorpion is a choice dish
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  • 246 2 THE success of this year’s Great Singapore Sale, which ended last Sunday, has prompted many retailers to suggest that in the future, the event should continue to coincide with the June school holidays. This year, the event was held two weeks earlier, from May 28
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 122 2 v. LARGEST SALE OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND SWGiisßl9tai»<»a» MWSBis&mmom POSTUREPAEDIC BEDDING COUKDONS... MADE TO RELIEVE BAD BACKS AND fHHWV PREVENT BACK PROBLEMS. SUPS!SMGUKS*I9Oi»CM KWGSI2UhIMuMC* King Kori #B7O #»7O DIRECT WAREHOUSE SALE Don’t RECESSION SACRIFICES First Come First Served r. Miss wj 700 SETS OF QUEEN SIZE DUNLOPILLO MATTRESS ONLY DIVAN (Headboard
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    • 155 2 GREAT SINGAPORE SALE LAST 3 DAYS HURRY TO BUY SAVES $l5O-$3OO/- NOW The Answer To Your Storage Problems, GARDEN STORAGE SHED in Colourbond Light Green, Dark Green, Beige Zincalume Silver. Corrosion Protected. 10-15 years of durability. For homes, schools, Clubs factories Sizes: 6'x3', 6'x4', B'x4', 6‘x5 ,8 x3 ,8 x5
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  • THE ARTS
    • 516 3  -  By DENYSE YEO YOU’RE invited to a wedding dinner tonight. You might not know Mr and Mrs Chan, whose son, Mick, is marrying Mr and Mrs Wong’s daughter, Fern. But you’d still be welcome to witness the ceremony. And don’t forget to
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    • 166 3 YOU have till Sunday to catch the double whammy by The small Theatre at The Substation’s Guinness Theatre. “Cradle Wobble”, which starts at 8 pm, explores the issue of sibling rivalry, sexual insecurities and love between blood relations. As it contains explicit language,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 65 3 surdF STEEL FILING CABINETS CUPBOARDS LOCKERS FILING CABINETS a Half Full Height Cupboard $lB6 a 3D [eight Swing Door Cupboard $165 4D Cabinet $lB6 -1-f 2u >l/0 Cabinet $165 LOCKER 1/2 Ht Sliding Door $175 x-' 1,2,3,4 6 Compartments 11/2 Hl Glass Sliding Door $l9O i LIVING ROOM OFFICE SYSTEMS
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    • 247 3 §our ©III 60’S jfabourites £re pacfe St ®!ie jUtelttng scit I m m slipper lebster Her Fun 1 rj V r-;:. i M til ■'.*> fe Braised Lamb Shank W, 'A* m Fan-Fried Hiinaaeee ***** Chap Vaal Steak Cardan Bleu «ii Savour the old favourites you grew up with at
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  • AT THE MOVIES
    • 386 4  -  By DENYSE YEO What happens? RESPECTED primatologist Ethan Powell (Anthony Hopkins) goes missing while studying the behaviour of mountain gorillas in the jungles of Rwanda. Years later, he returns to America, a convicted murderer in chains about to be sent to a
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    • 526 5  -  By CELINE TEO What happens? IT’S like Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys sang: “You’ve got the brains. I’ve got the brawn. Let’s make lots of money.” When highway robber Will Plunkett (Robert Carlyle) finds himself in prison with a
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 101 4 1 *25 all you MON FRI Nett per pax SAT, SUN, EVES OF PH PHS Nett per pax FEATURING: Steamed Dumplings with Caviar Sweet Sour Prawn Balls Steamed Fresh Squids Fried Chicken Wings with Spicy Sauce Baby Kai Lan with XO Sauce many more delights CHILD BELOW lO YEARS OLD
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 293 4 MOVIE TRAILERS WITH ANDRE YEO sr Ml FORCES OF NATURE What: Ben Affleck is on his way to get married to Maura Tierney in Savannah when he bumps into the energetic Sandra Bullock (right) who casts doubts about his readiness for marriage. Good. Where: Bishan*, Boon Lay*, Bugis Junction, Choa
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 97 5 Presenting the 11-New GtedJL. Finally, you can enjoy mouth-watering TexMex food (Texas-American with Mexican influence) in the heart of town! Savour Buffalo Wings, delightful Turkey Quesadillas, a sizzling Fajita Grill and signature Tex-Mex dishes that will entice you to come back for more. Open daily C ourse Promotion ends 31
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    • 137 5 CASH CARRY Rattan Bar Counter Chair ONLY Mirror Teakwood wmrnmM Kopmam Chair ONLY Marble Dinning Set woooen Round Drum Stool ONLY Bsi King Koil Mattress Sale to 50% Queen Size DISCOUnt Mattress only Qs AiRLAPiD mm mVono DuiuoOiflo Teakwood TV Sideboard Console Table with Drawers 2+l Tea-Set in Teakwood V
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 121 5 MOVIE TRAILERS Where: Beach Rd, Bishan*, Boon Lay*, Bugis Junction, Causeway Point, Central Mall, Century, Choa Chu Kang, Grand*, Hougang, Jubilee, Jurong, Lido, Marina*, Orchard, Plaza*, Suntec, Tampines Mall*, Tiong Bahru*, Toa Payoh, West Mall, White Sands and Yishun 10* GEN-X COPS What: A $6.5-million action movie with three police
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  • WHAT'S ON
    • 740 6  -  COMPILED by SARAH NG Exhibition Alter ego Tag Heuer s first collection of watches designed for women to celebrate femininity, physical strength, seduction and individuality of modem women. Today and tomorrow, 10 am--10 pm; Sunday, noon-8 pm. #Ol-01, Capital Square 3, 25 Church St. Free. Anagram
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 146 6 livinG m MMMMNMM MANHATTAN DINN3NGTOLE 4 SEATER-$1590.00 6 SEATER $1990.00 mm nter the world of moss livinG where you will find the largest collection of traditional, comtemporary and avant-garde furniture, lighting and accessories. Guaranteed to create the most striking atmosphere in any residence. LOW CHAISE LOUNGE $690.00 180 Albert Street
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  • 545 7  -  Younger generation of bosses bank on the areas future vibrancy By DENYSE YEO THINK Chinatown and images of traditional trades in musty shophouses come to mind. Today, a younger generation of Singapore “towkays” have settled in the area, bringing with them cafes, production companies and
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 95 7 GERMITROL Improve Your Quality of Ut» LMI GERMITROL Duct Sterilizers An ideal way to treat the air from the gff airconditioning system before it reaches the office rooms. ENVs Guildlines on indoor Air Quality stipulated an acceptable maximum limit of 500 cfu/m 3 of bacteria and 500 cfu/m 3 of
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    • 102 7 HARBOUR CITY RESTAURANT S hip» WVi#,<,r, Ist July to 31st August Monday to Friday A-LA-CARTE HONC KONC STYLE CANTONESE CUISINE DINNER BUFFET choice of over 60 items including seafood desserts WITH COMPLIMENTARY DISHES sl2.Bo++each Prawn Rolls in Cream Sauce, Shark's Fin, Peking Duck .■Bo each Lotetec Prawn Rofc in Cream
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      125 8 IF YOU’RE a fan of “Growing Up” actor Steven Lim and have a passion for movie posters, then this is your hang-out. WoofTWorks, at Robertson Quay, is a shop- cum-cafe offering the latest movie and music posters, tongue-in-cheek greeting cards, candles and an assortment of quirky paraphernalia. According
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    • 92 8 OFFERING trendy home ideas is Lifestory at Suntec City. The store boasts furniture designs from the likes of Philippe Starck, Zen-like glass vases and bowls, which are ideal for flowers and floating candles, and “bookworms”, which are funky worm-like bookcases. Besides marketing unique home accessories,
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    • 133 8 FIRE up your fascination with candles with the opening of UK’s leading candle store, which goes by the wonderful moniker, Wax Lyrical. Located at Suntec City, the candles come in a myriad of shapes, sizes and scents. A must-buy are the fengshui candles, which look almost
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 281 8 THE Great Singapore Sale may be over but CELINE Singapore! ses through that might still tempt you to part with more money. TEO browses through some new shops around town vifn r Perfect Facial Program by Chinese Physicians Individual 'pulse-taking’ by physician Professional treatment of freckles, black spots, age spots
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    • 29 8 LET US TAKE CARE Of YOUR DA/iy DINNER 3+l DINNER DELIVERY SERVICE 5* TONG CHIANG KITCHEN No. 376 Race Course Road Singapore *****5 Tel: 297 6346 Pg: 952 *****
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  • EATING OUT
    • 454 9 SANDWICHED in the middle of a row of old shop houses along Joo Chiat Rd is a small and obscure food court. But obscurity does have its merits. For one, you don't have to jostle with the crowds. Prices are also more reasonable. So,
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    • 488 10  -  By SARAH NG THINK Sixties and you may feel like whipping out your bell-bottoms and swinging to groovy love songs. But at Melting Pot Cafe, the hippie era is celebrated with a brand-new a la cane menu called Retro 60s. As its name suggests, the
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    • 98 10 FEAST in a fountain and contribute to charity at the same time. The Suntec City fountain will be transformed into a “hawker centre” tomorrow from 6 to 10 pm. Satay, dim sum, rotisserie items, candy popiah and salad are just some of the dishes offered by the
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 56 9 J&k SH3Hi North Indian Cuisine #Ol-03 SCOTTS WALK, SCOTTS ROAD Anniversary Special Bring along this advertisement for a 20% discount for LUNCH ALA CARTE ONLY. Valid till 30 tfi June 1999 except on Father’s Day. Our foreign artistes will serenade you at DINNER. Our specialities includes: Chicken Tandoori, Naans, Briyani
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    • 50 9 m Ik the chit chat party Jk 111 I I I I I t calls are charged at 50 cents I per minute I mmm t >- 55 800 lenglishJ se Those below 18 years old must seek parental consent. Above service is brought to you by JP COMPUTERS PTE
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 162 10 m An Innovative Slimming Program over th After >■* *1 111,*: «f v -3? v < <> w V*..rW& Before cret e e ii i alt C/ellulite S limming has long been practist Japan and Taiwan. It has been proven to be an effective way to cut down unwanted body
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  • BITES
    • 122 11  -  By DENYSE YEO HEAD down to Oscars at Conrad International for its buffet dinner, which includes sushi, cold cuts, roast of the day and a la minute pasta. There’s also an array of desserts which are changed daily, such as ice-cream, nonya kuih and mini-cakes.
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    • 114 11 SAVOUR the flavours of contemporary Indian cuisine without having to leave the country. Till July 9, Mandarin Singapore’s Chatterbox Coffeehouse is having an Indian food promotion for “A Taste of Asia”, in conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival. A visiting chef from The Oberoi
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    • 101 11 THE Singaporean buffet at Marina Mandarins Brasserie Tatler gets a taste of Japan till July 9. A Japanese guest chef will whip up three interesting dishes duck shabu shabu, samurai chicken legs and turkey futomaki —for the buffet. The spread also features local favourites
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    • 65 11 Till July 31, you cm enjoy your favourite Japanese dishes at Plaza Parkroyal's Cafe Plaza. The buffet includes tempura, sushi, soft-shell crab and teppanyaki. For dessert, look out for green tea icecream and red bean pancake. Priced at $23.50 (adult) and $11.75 (child), it is available daily from
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 259 11 m Thasevi Food Famous Jalan Kayu Prata Restaurant (Formhf known as: Thasevi Food Eating House) The Traditional And Popular Roti Praia In Singapore (ONLY outlet, not associated with other branches). m jg ’rKfissv} r- v,tr- < *.xu ?nm mvmmr g THASfV! row xsru phaw REsraimsHT i;f m Specialities: Fishhead Curry,
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
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  • 108 15 TECHNOLOGY wasn't the only cool offering on (hpby at CommunicAsia 99 at the Singapore Expo last week. Models decked In colourful and unusual attire were also there to mingle with the crowd. Akatei's 24-year-old models, Jackson Au (above extreme left) and Ben Hu (second from
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  • 68 15 YOU’VE seen the movie, “The Mummy”. Now, let its star, Brendan Fraser, tell you the real story about mummification right in your own home. “Mummies The Real Story” is a programme for those curious about embalming and the eternal quest for life after death. The VCD,
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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