City Weekly, 23 July 1999

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  • 24 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, EN I rIRTAINMENT, FOOD AND COMMERCIAL NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 281/10/98 E-mail: focuspubGcyberway.com.sg FRIDAY, JUIY 23, 1999 V 01.12 N 0.29
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 260 1 The One-stop Musk Store^4 EURDP^i MASTER MAKERS From: Germany, France, holy, Czech R®&China. Antique/Mntoge )fkilins ore also 1 GRAMERC Y MUSIC (S) PTE LTD 293 Tanjong Katong Rood Singapore *****6161: (65)345 3815 Bggfev.. 3#KR mmt v "s-'-v's* I .v: |&g||£apgg| 1 1 sgjtie &&M2R3W9 -V ;v. •/...-•^.V;-;-;.^-r- When a pereon
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  • 492 2  -  By DESMOND NG THE second floor of Wheelock Place is no longer a ghost town. When German microbrewery Paulaner Brauhaus closed down last July, it became deserted for half a year. The only businesses left were a spa, an optical shop, a hair salon and an
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  • 224 2  -  By ANGELICA TAN A CUSTOMER brought in and demanded a refund for shoes which were so worn out that the soles had to be replaced. “Ugly” shoppers throw clothes on the floor and swear at the sales assistants. These were some
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 84 2 IRRESISTIBLE WAREHOUSE SALES! 700 PCS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY POWERED CHILDREN'S RIDE-ON VEHICLES. 1998 COLLECTION. 70 DIFFERENT MODELS FOR AGES 1 TO 10 YEARS. FULLY GUARANTEED! T MISS OUT!! ONLY $ll7 ONLY $247 ONLY $237 ONLY ONLY I $ll7B ONLY $227 ONLY $457 ONLY $ll7 ONLY $387 DAILY 10AM TO BPM WE
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    • 91 2 EVERYDAY “LOW-PRICE” ITEMS Claypot Abalone with Superior] Shark's Fin $28.00 each Mm Wed Live Prawns 53.50/ioog Mir Peking Duck $26.00 each’ Fri Live Tilapia Fish $B.OO each rtjvE CRAB Set .Menu T~ Sweet Com Soup with Crab Roe Stuffed Crab Shell Baked with Cheese and Lemon Sauce Fried Chilli Crab
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  • THE ARTS
    • 416 3  -  By CELINE TEO KNOWN more for their comic parts in sitcoms, husband-and-wife duo, Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, have been losing sleep over their serious roles in “The Crucible”. Its not that they can’t handle serious roles but sharing the same bed
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    • 322 3 WHEN he was a child, R J Rosales was a shy boy. But when he was on < stage, he was a differ- ent kid. Today, the 257ear- old, who made his debut in Singapore as one-half of the Siames* twins in Action Theatre's "Chang
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 20 3 At Suntec City Auditorium, till July 26, 8 pm At Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, July 28 and 29, 8 pm
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    • 123 3 BANGKOK GARDEN THAI RESTAURANT PTE LTD 5 ffi ffl ff 20 Devonshire Road #Ol-01 Devonshire Building (Behind Telecom Ctr) Singapore *****0 40 FROM EAT-ALL-YOU-CAN LUNCH OR DINNER! A la Carte Buffet Dail' Lunch I 3.80 9.00 adult child Dinner I T«80 adult $ll ,00 child (complimentary Thai dessert) Ml Os’
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  • AT THE MOVIES
    • 463 4  -  One small step for Blouse Man... By DENYSE YEO What happens? THE summer of ’69 provides the backdrop of one family’s tale of life and love. Along with many other Jewish families, this one spends the summer at a resort in the Catskills. Nearby
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    • 606 5  -  By CELINE TEO What happens? IT IS somewhere in the not-too-distant future, where people play games to escape their dreary existence and game designers are worshipped as gods. Just as game goddess, Allegra Gellar (Jennifer Jason Leigh), is about to test out her
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 91 4 i* ig&ss lHf 111'"‘ mwmii p» f (6 types) Coke, Sprite, Fonta Orange. Juice, Mango Juice or Mixed Juice weekends* ,|ISI j w 1 jjl§#%S x V<j .-.fM A •i! J •W'C\ V 1 V. *•.< I I $228.™ weekends* l t, -j t -1 weekdays t>' F may Dinner
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    • 49 4 PHONE NUMBERS Beach Rd 391-K5O Bugis Junction 337-9655 Cathay-338-3400 Causeway Point 894-6322 Century-787-1638 Changi-444-6459 Chinatown 535-3662 Choa Chu Kang 763-1138 Empress 777-5867 Golden Village -1900-912-1234 Hougang 385-2124 Jubilee -454-1640 Jurong 569-3463 Uda-732-4124 Orchard-235-1155 New Crown 459-9575 Plctuiehouse 338-3400 Princess-448-4955 Republic-440-6083 Suntec 836-9074 Toa Payoh 251-1370 West Mail-898-9230 White Sands-585-1782
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 115 4 > Troubled waters... Fonda (left) and Pullman have to stop the killer croc. LAKE PLACID What: Rookie paleontologist, Bridget Fonda, and game warden, Bill Pullman, try desperately to stop a 30-foot crocodile that’s terrorising Black Lake. Where: Beach Rd, Bishan*, Boon Lay*, Bugis Junction, Century, Changi, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi,
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 98 5 Thasevi Food Famous Jalan Kayu Prata Restaurant (Family known as: Thasevi Food Eating House) The Traditional And Popular Roti Praia In Singapore (ONLY outlet, not associated with other branches). mmmmm m TBAsrn tm MM *x<a win W* Y. 'Aw cm Y 4 %M.A, x :>A.St MvW <>V *y. yL MWMK
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    • 155 5 8 m Facial Perfect Program by Chinese Physicians pulse-taking by physician individual Professional treatment of freckJes black spots spots and scars acne age A combination external remedial actions results unwanted fat Dissolve digestive function of the body Enhance the chance of rebound Less No starving. in we Visible results $3BO
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  • 148 6 THERE has been much debate in the United States about the digital touch ups to the Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman film, "Eyes Wide Shut'. The scene in question lasts only 65 seconds and appears in the middle of the film. It is a
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  • 395 6  -  By CELINE TEO SERENDIPITY brought young entrepreneur, Hari M S, and local artist, Manjeet Shergill, together. A marketing man who deals in antique furniture from India, Hari, 29, was tired of working in an industry where the bottom line was all that mattered. Late last year,
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 259 6 Presenting the -New I GRILL findy, you can enjoy mouth-watering TexMex food (Texas-American with Mexican influence) in the heart of town! Savour Buffalo Wings, deftghtfvl Turkey Quesodillas, a sizzling Fajita Grill and signature Tex-Mex dehes that wi entice you to come back for more. Open daily Sun Thu :l lam
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    • 170 6 An I nnovative Slimming Program I Wm ve r cret e -v After «tv» fl alt ellulite limming h long be practis as en w -J Before frt MS RACHEL HO. Marketing Executive, has tried several slimming centres but was disauDointed with er result-However, of 7k*. IS Japan and Taiwan.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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  • WHAT'S ON
    • 1006 8  -  COMPILED by SARAH NG Exhibition In Blooming Finding inspiration from countries in Southeast Asia, Dutch artist Nico Vrielink paints his wife, Jeane, with an exquisite sensuality. Till-Aug 14, 11 am-8 pm daily. Opera Gallery, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, #O2-12H. Free. Jewel Power Marvel at
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 132 8 We Got a FreeTVl Free Television Set W ith Our Wedding Packages From Nett. 8 For weekday wedding package only If you are getting married and setting up a new home, now's the perfect time to book a wedding package with Harbour City Restaurant Besides taking home a brand new
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  • 259 9  -  By DESMOND NG IT EXPLODES in your mouth like a lethal chilli padi and proceeds to set your tongue on fire. The euphoric high follows soon afterwards. That is, if you don’t pass out first. If you’ve ever wondered how chilli padi would taste like
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  • 49 9 No 'c ue' pool TIRED of "cue-ing" to play some pool? At Shooters Pub Disco at Clarke Quay, there are nine pool tables so you don't have to queue for your turn. The 560-sq m multientertainment hub also has two dart boards and six arcade machines to entertain clubbers.
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 103 9 PFAFF Germany Tiptronic 2010 1690 Tiptronic 2020 LCD display *1990 Up to trade-in value for your old portable sewing machine (conditions apply) e One touch sewing program ts-Years Warranty Easy Payment Scheme available widest working area PFAFF CENTRE 304 Orchard Road #O4-02 Lucky Plaza 7*kA A 7^4 Open daily: 10.30
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    • 116 9 PROMOTION PERIOD: from NOW till 10/9/99 EWIH 3 SPECIAL SETS FOR 10 PAX PEKING DUCK SET (9-COURSE] 1 FREE Peking Duck on your next visit (worth s4B+++] ABALONE SEAFOOD SET (9-COURSE] FREE dish of Abalone on your next visit (worth sBo+++] BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL SET (8-COURSE) II \i:rr
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  • Singapore Favourites
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      699 10  -  By Lee Geok Boi THE bigger the fire, the better the flavour. The best noodles with gravy, or sap kam noodles (right), has that smoky flavour that comes from a roaring fire. It is hard to duplicate this at home though, because most domestic gas stoves do not
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 206 10 S ft mm. $8 m GERMITROL' or GERMITROL Air Cleaners When you want authentic nonya cuisine, come to Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant Established since 1953 Our specialities includes:Udang Asam Pedas, Ikan Asam Pedas, Udang Sambal, Ikan Bakar (BBQ Fish), Otak-Otak, Kari Kepala Ikan, Bak-Wan-Kerpiting, Ayam Buah Keluak, Hee Peow Soup,
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  • BITES
    • 88 11 FURAMA HOTEL’S Tiffany Coffee House celebrates the Singapore Food Festival with cuisine from around the world. The international buffet (above) features a la minute pasta, broiled salmon with black bean sauce, baked oysters with spring onions, coq au vin, sherry trifle, mango cheese cake and other
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    • 116 11 FROM the land of the Taj Mahal comes a culinary feast. But you don't have to trek aS the way to findki as Marriott Hotel's Marriott Cafe is present ing "A Taste of the Red' s Besides regular favourites such as chilled Mesne lobster
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    • 94 11 POULTRY is the highlight of the buffet at Alison Hotel’s Cafe Fontainebleau. For July, the U S poultry comer offers chicken teppanyaki-style, turkey terrine (left), and deepfried duck ball Thaistyle. The spread from the buffet table, which varies daily, includes lamb cutlet with tarragon-mint sauce and
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    • 479 11  -  By ANGELICA TAN FOIE GRAS, fine chocolates, exquisite wines and cuisine by masterchefs from all comers of the world. That's just a delectable taste of things to come when this year's World Gourmet Summit kicks off at participating restaurants on Sunday. The summit ends July
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 78 11 Who's where (July 26-29) Cheung Kam Chuen (Hong Kong) Jiang Nan Chun, Four Seasons Hotel Martin Dalsass (Switzerland) Compass Rose, The Westin Stamford Plaza Greg Doyle (Australia) Greenhouse, The RitzCarlton Heinz von Holzen (Indonesia) Top of the "M", Mandarin Singapore Masahiro Kurisu (Japan) Inagiku, The Westin Stamford Plaza Sergio Mei
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  • EATING OUT
    • 399 12  -  By ANGELICA TAN WITH wood-panelled ceilings, parquet floors, unfinished brick walls and heavy ironwood furniture, Chef G s is a cosy picture of home and hearth. In the dining room, a baker conscientiously chums out crusty loaves at the bread counter,
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    • 70 12 AT Hotel New Otani's River Terrace Coffee House, female diners get 25 per cent off the buffet every Monday and Wednesday. The mouth-water-ing spread includes the coffeehouse's own version of sushi with savoury local toppings, salmon sashimi, black chicken herbal soup, chilli crab, satay, and durian pudding.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 116 12 Sauna. Massage. Steam Bath. TV/Coffee Lounge. Foot Reflexology m m ijtp m I* M 1 W m Fizzio Health Club Hotal Sofitel Palm Resort Golf Jalan Persiaran Golf, Off Jalan Jumbo ***** Senal, Johor Tel: 07-599 7029 t 07-598 1488 Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru Tel: 07-222 1234 Ext: ***** HP
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 4452 13 1 I 9123-123 con nection > sgs| v n L -X* LA! 7428$ Hi, my name is Stephanie, 28, Chinese. I’m basically a very down-to-earth simpl< doesn’t take a lot to make] me for someone jib is of the a sense sensi talk of to to. ii u tnink mm
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 421 15 Yoor Guide To Better Buys Services CITY CLASSIFIED Cali Tel: 7411-1152 or Sank, Tel: *****91 Fax: *****22 MAKING FRIENDS 1 16 ATTRACTIVE SINGLE LADIES want to meet single Chinese men above 30 years. Call Mindy 9741 1377 MAKING FRIENDS 1 16 HAINANESE GENTLEMAN, 35, seeks Chinese lady 20 36 for
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    • 1964 15 It's more than just a friendship introduction line. You can invite friends for Mahjong Games, Exchange of CD’s, Room Sharing, Car Pools, Invitation to Parties/Barbecues, Trading of Collectibles such as stamps, toys, etc. personal with new friends and old pals. C9t simply leave your, own personal messaye. 1900-9 IS-13 IS
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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