City Weekly, 12 July 1996

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 CITY weekly RETAIL, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS GUIDE DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1996 Vol.fl N0.27~
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  • Article, Illustration
    Stunts and special effects draw crowds
    701 2 IT SEEMS a generous dose of special effects and spectacular stunts can go a long way to reaping healthy box-office takings these days. While the chokes available for movie-goers run the gamut of romantic stories, comedies, sci-fi thrillers and art films, action sequences are
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      156 2 r Even If you never climb a mountain... Even if you never spend 10 days in the wilderness surviving on a canteen of water and your wits... Even if you never CrOSS th6 pacific in a rowboat... smart )uld. OP It’s nice to know you couli HIGH SIERRA. Sma gear
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      86 2 n SERVINGS UNLIMITED! HELP YOURSELF TO Olrf 7^ mc QooAtes a Such as meat dumpling (bak chartg), mini dumpling, popiah, deep-fried spring roll, steamed yam bun, steamed minced pork shallot cake, sweet peanut soup, sweet red bean soup, baked peanut pastry, mee teh, ang ku kueh, huat kueh, etc... Enjoy
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  • FILM
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      Sitcom down turns freedom fighter
      466 3  -  Will 'Fresh Prince' Smith teams up with Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum to fight aliens in 'lndependence Day By GERALDINE WANG IMAGINE “Aliens” combined with “Star Wars” and you’re all set to blast off with this sci-fi flick. Extra-terrestrials finally make their way to Earth
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      45 3 jqrgesse s a e up to 50% storewide 28th June 28th July 1996 whilst stocks last ii i An inspiration to classic living 224 Telok Kurau Road (lorong L). #Ol-oVtJNI Building. Singapore *****6. Tel: 440 4766. 1100 2000/1700 Hrs (Sun Public Holidays). Closed on Monday.
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      83 3 BOARDROOM CHIC, VOGUE, STYLISHLY VERSATILE THE OPULENCE (EVENING) WOMAN WEAR DAILY FROM THE MATERNITY HOUSE 0 \m MATERNTTY HOUSE h Less 0 LESS 50% m V* m a HURRY! FOR THE LATEST FASHIONABLE STOCKS. From 28/6/96 28/7/96 TERNITY P THE MATERNITY HOUSE BOUTIQUES: The Adelphi Shopping Mall, 1 Coleman Street
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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      'We never intended to write sexy songs'
      687 4  -  COLOR ME BADD: By BALVINDER SANDHU COLOR ME BADD may be famous for its vocal harmonies, but what sets the group apart from the rest is the fact that it has had at least one song banned in Singapore from each of its
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  • THE ARTS
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      66 4 iHIFFtT lUNGH m From 11.30 am -2.30 pm SO COME AND HAVE THE PLEASURE OF CUREING YOUR TASTE BUDS T tot» Xiamen cuisine buffet lunch with an enticing spread of over 30 dishes reflecting their true heritage, including snacks and desserts. It is real value for money. SUMMER GATE RESTAURANT
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  • TRAVEL
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      Where festivals are held all year
      437 5 SCOTLAND FRIENDLY and welcoming, Scotland is known not only for its stunning landscape but also for its rich history, culture and lively entertainment. In Edinburgh, the country’s capital, there are festivals throughout the year. It is the home of one of the world’s largest
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      135 5 Q Air-Con Checking Why Torture Yourself? Enjoy Driving With a Cool Air-Con r* GEE HUP LEONG CO Block H 9 Sibt Avenue #Ol-62 Singapore 0316 off Jalan Bukit Merah) Tel: 271 9911/271 9922 usiness Hours: Mon-Sat (9.30 am 6.30 pm) SPECIALISES IN: CAfl STEREO SYSTEM CAR BUGLAR ALARM CAR SEAT
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      66 5 inter lollen •t m 4 XT e H. r. V See our wide range of fashionable winter dothing woollen scarves, bonnets, overcoats, jumpers, leg warmers, socks, thermal underwear and a lot more. FOOK ON CO PTE LTD EST. SINCE 1923 83-85 South Bridge Road, Singapore 0105. Tel: *****39, *****30 Lucky
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  • Beauty and Fashion
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      Comfort for your skin
      180 6 IF YOU’VE got sensitive skin and are looking for a moisturiser, check out this lightweight lotion. Preiriptives’ Comfort Lotion ($75 fdti ,50 ml) is deiifened to prevent the skin from drying out while forming a protective layer over it. It is said to be especially useful
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      Stick 'em up
      275 6 Have your lipstick, blusher, eye-shadow rolled into one THIS is just the make-up item you need if you’re trying to save on valuable handbag space. New from The Body Shop’s Colourings range is a three-in-one make-up stick, Complete Colour SPF 25 Bronze ($17.50), which can be used
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      African safari on the beach
      110 7 GO WILD the next time you head for the beach. Zimbabwe, from Gottex’s latest collection of swimwear, is inspired by an African safari at sunset. Beautiful sunset hues of red and gold, and prints of zebras in the wild star on the range’s stylish, sheer
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      43 6 CL HES We stock an exclusive selection off ladies' fashion in size 18-28 <\S£^§ Call In browse at: 150 Orchard Road #O5-31 Orchard Plaza Singapore 0923 Tel/Fax: 733 3723 Business Hours: 11.30 am to 8.30 pm (Mon Sat) Closed on Sundays Public Holidays
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Play back to the sixties
      591 7 DRAMA “Hokkien Mee”: A young Cantonese woman (Christine Chan) marries into a wealthy Hokkien family and discovers some unsavoury aspects of life. A humorous play written by Ovidia Yu. When: Till tomorrow, 8 pm and 3 pm (tomorrow). Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. Price: $2O,
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      24 7 T HERAPEUTIC Body Massage U (ft LADIES ONLY By Appointment Only THE EPICUREN CENTRE #04-106A Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd Singapore *****3 Tel: *****33
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      52 7 THE NAIL BAR m Our Services include: Acrylic Nails Nail Wraps Infills Problem Nails Manicure Pedicure Waxing Tinting Professional Courses Personal Courses for Extension Nails from $200 lhi mote information coll: Woman's World Beauty Centre 277 Orchard Road 03-39 Specialists Shopping Centre Singapore 0923 Tel: 734 9618 734 9156 Fax:
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    Glamour in a trench
    166 8/9 Dig out some Hollywood style in elegant belted coat ONE of the best things to come out from Down Under, in a fashion sense, is this label which is known for its classic career clothes to weekend wear. This spring/summer, Country Road continues to please with
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    Tips for a stylish spring
    159 8/9 HERE are some tips for a styksh spring wot diube. Ada a new twist to office garb with an ivory linen pinstripe sut. Or, gofbr a pretty blush colour instead of 4re usual block and navy. Drop dowdy lends for the smofler, cropped tops (righfl
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    Lock icon In living colour
    185 8/9 WHILE the gals are dad in classic neutrals, it’s the guys who take centre stage with bright colours. Country Road’s suits may be in blue, grey and black but shirts and ties perk up work wear. Shirts come in bright L ye 1K low, B red, purple,
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      175 8/9 HIGHLY CONCENTRATED QINGSHEN JIANFEI PIAN GF l -t* T Win Brand QingShen JianFei Pian, The Solution To Weight Loss For All Sexes Win Brand QingShen JianFei Pian is scientifically extracted concentrated from pure excellent Chinese herbs. When used in conjunction with a sensible diet plan, it helps to reduce weight
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      156 8/9 PROMOTION SALES 175/70 X 13 $65 185/70 X 13 $BO 185/60 X 14 $BB Buy any 4 pcs of the above tyres and get a FREE Off Wheel Balancing Wheel Alignment Check Hurry While Stocks Last. If your steering wheel vibrates at the speed of 80 km per hour and
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      47 8/9 HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HOUSEFLIES? Made in UK Conform to: BS 5750 Part 2 ISO 9002 En *****: 1987 2 Years Guarantee Model EX3O E^OCUTW Try The Exocutor Electronic Insect Killer That Kills Insects Effectively ASIA AGENCIES Blk 79A, #O2-416 Indus Road Tal* OAHH Singapore *****9 LI3 70UV
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      152 8/9 LATEST INTEGRATED STEREO MIXER is?? MX 7000 (Now available iprblack) Specially designed for Home Karaoke, Sound Engineer, DJ, Karaoke Lounge Singer. Enhance your basic vocal to sound like a professional singer. Eliminate feedback and hum which can damage your speakers. Up to 6 microphone inputs. Enjoy singing as if you
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  • FOOD
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      Oysters are the pearls at this restaurant
      378 10  -  Fine dining away from the hustle and bustle of the city By SENG LI PENG OYSTERS afid sl|mon served to you on a platter. If this sounds like your cup of tea, dive in here for a dream dining experience. Away frptyjhe hustle
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      Vikings invade our food scene with hot-dogs
      532 11  -  Sausages come smoked, grilled or boiled By GERALDINE WANG THE next time you feel like eating fast food, you might want to consider having a hot-dog and cap- puccino instead of hamburger and coke. Making its way into the Singapore fast food scene
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      371 10 THASEVI FOOD Jalan Kayu, Seletar Popular Roti Prata THASEVI FOOD EAlINti HOUSE a >f t n <a ♦»> 3 IM rwi xtf AQTI rOATA X tW»6PO— MO OTWM BPAWCUtt >H nnnn Specialities t üb-head Curry Fried Mutton Cutlets Tandoori Chicken Mutton Rihs Nasi Benyani Daily :6am-10.30 pm Every Friday Cloaed
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      111 11 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) SB V, <*- Ma\\eW par* fen HE IPOH Mouth-watering good, delicious, juicy chicken The best chicken in town. BOON TONG
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      188 11 I Gsn conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival We present new menus for you to festivities From sl9B++ onwards (for B—lo8 —10 persons) 1. China Palace Cold Dish 2. Pomfret Steam Boat 3. Fried Prawns with Oats in French Style 4. Roast Chicken with Special Sauce 5. Sauteed Asparagus with
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  • NIGHT SCENE
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      Faithfully yours, Peter Cetera
      327 12 Chicago lead singer takes you on melodic trip with distinct clear voice THE man who gave you the hit “Glory of Love” will be here to serenade you with his list of love songs. With a career spanning three decades, Peter Cetera, 52, has received international
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      Aussie-style fun at Boat Quay
      251 12  -  BALVINDER SANDHU ENJOY treats from the land Down Under this month. In conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival, Visa and Boat Quay will be providing fun-filled nights with Australian entertainment There will be musical treats, magic shows, vibrant dance routines, various nightly competitions and a
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      Evening of jazz with swing king
      225 13 DON’T miss this chance to catch Singapore’s King of Swing in action. Jeremy Monteiro, easily the island’s leading jazz performer, will be performing at the Victoria Bar, at the Hotel InterContinental, till the end of the month. Jeremy has won critical acclaim both in
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      Cha-cha the night away
      98 13 RELIVE the fifties and sixties at this club. If you're into the music of that era, then Club 5, at Plaza Hotel, will suit you. There, you can chacha and tango the night crway, and the deejay will spin good old rock 'n' roll tunes to
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      127 12 Welcome to ScnMea, PKS m V I L-al 0 Come sn&dink, and haveftn! 30, Em Com Road *Ol-27/28 Paramount Shopping Centre Singapore 1542. Ttfc *****48 li UNCLE \OWS CABIN KARAOKE PUB. Thomas Darts Country so%Function R JES ;n Daily: 2pm to UNCLE TOM'S CABIN karaoke pub 138 East Coast Road
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      37 12 SAM'S PUB JS V HAPPY HOURS 5 TO 8 PM, SAT ALL NITE LONG TIGER DRAFT 553.80/MUG SSI 4.00/JUG KARAOKE, DARTS, BOARD GAMES, CARDS, DICES 50, TELOK BLANGAH RD, #BI-01, CITIPORT CENTRE, SINGAPORE *****8 TEL: 278 9088
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      396 14 Your weekly guide to health centres Video Room m t ;V ‘.■V® 5 >*» x r vw*> "^‘"v-**s A J -ri^, v^VMassage Sauna/Steam Bath Back Rub Foot Reflexotherapy Hydro Pool Cold Pool TV/video room Coffee Lounge Gymnasium •Safeßoxes One of the biggest health centres with a total area of 12,000
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  • BITES
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      Seafood Sichuan style
      85 15  -  By CELINE TAN IF YOU’RE looking for a good catch, check out this place. Meisan Sichuan Restaurant at Royal Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza is serving seafood delights. Dig into lobster with hot bean sauce, Sichuan- style marinated abalone, prawns in boiled milk and spicy sauce, hot and
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      Pasar malam days
      114 15 KACANG puteh anyone? Yes, the good old pasar malam (night market) days are back. Take a walk down memory lane with the makeshift food stalls at the Melting Pot Cafe at Concorde Hotel Singapore. Enjoy local favourites such as wu xiang, yam roll, century eggs, rou gu
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      All-American meal
      61 15 Hard Rock Cafe celebrates America’s Independence Day this month to its home country. Here’s the chance to get a taste of classic American fare from Mississippi crispy catfish to Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich, and North Carolina ribs to spicy onion rings. The dishes, which cost from $l6 fora
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      Spices of Asia
      102 15 SPICE up your day with this Asian spread. Get a taste of the tantalizing dishes at Tiffany Coffee House, at Furama Hotel Singapore, from tomorrow till July 28. Choose from a spread of Thai, Indonesian and Indian specialities such as Thai duck curry, green seafood curry, beef
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      Ginger salmon
      65 15 SALMON lovers, take note. Tivoli Coffee House at Amara Hotel is honouring the popular catch in a .special promotion, this month. The fish is served in different ways here, from pepper and fresh herbs, to garlic and ginger. Also worth trying are salmon lasagna, and salmon with hot
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      44 15 Golden Garden Health Centre Let our Charming and Experienced Af (uvetue. t Pamper You after your Tiring Day. Plea.ie call Berlinda or Noreen for appointment. Swedish and Shiatou Mcubage Golden Landmark Hotel Level 5, 390 Victoria Street, Singapore *****1 Tel: 291 5366 291 5368
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      106 15 €> DIAMOND HEALTH CENTRE PTE LTD 100 Jalan Suitan #O5-215th Floor Sultan Plaza Singapore *****1 Tel: 296 2211 (10 Lines) BUSINESS HOURS :10 AM -11 PM We have the following facilities: Pub-Sack Steam/Sauna Gymnasium Hot/Cold Pool Taiwanese Finger Press Massage Warm and Friendly Receptionists Newly Ren v ated Professional Service
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      231 16 o m tSk tSk tSk tSk 4 9k tSk to 4 n ulm to W as m Vi K ar/* r 4Hk m w. I s s WM Wa mm w m m St m m Australia's newest most exciting residential resort DIROD HOMES ASSISTED INVESTMENT y f. V INVESTMENT
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