City Weekly, 21 November 1997

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    Masthead
    24 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 041/10/97 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1997 VW.IO N 0.44
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      150 1 J N V :tU U 'JUtf m Sm Pages 5 to 10 u •j f V 0 After 44kg Yip’s special weight loss programme removes stubborn fats in double quick time. Together with a sensible diet plan and the state of the art body contouring technology, you will have a
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    Refreshing change to going to the movies
    497 2  -  By CELINE TEO THE old Orchard cinema has resurrected into a modern cine-complex filled with pleasant surprises. Seemingly silent science fiction creatures or animatronic characters will surprise adults and children when they suddenly come to life as you walk past them. In the
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      192 2 GERMITROL ill Ml lPf<K m r the .the H m on ft's or Safe limit: Test (ozone) and of bums cell walls* Curt* AMm i L ISFM Singapore C Mod«i G2OOS A OfWMC A# X 1 > v te: Designed. developed and manufactured In Singapore Certified by Undoremtsrs Laboratories of
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      79 2 Fajita Only availabli on Thursdays: Do Bears Sleep In the Woods? Qawe the w&est MAHGAKITA AND SCKEWDKIVBtS IN SMGAKJHE BERNIE'S MO' DECENT MENU Gumbo New Orleans Red Beans. Killer Sandwiches Big Burgers Char-grilled Steaks ap<Jj;ish. Bdsy to get to, iust opposite the historic GKdhftiPrison at 961A Upper Cnangi Road North,
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  • THE ARTS
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      Bosom buddies
      375 3  -  Four friends confront realities of breast cancer and breast implants By CELINE TEO WHAT would you do if your boyfriend offered to give you breast implants as a wedding present? Actor Karen Lim, 35, who admits candidly to not being well-endowed, is married to a Dane. She said:
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      Three new works in theatre festival
      127 3 THREE very different theatre pieces will be staged as part of The Substation’s Theatre Festival, which replaces the former Raw Theatre Festival. Kicking off this year’s event is “One Table Two Chairs” a double bill by The Necessary Stage to begin on November 28.
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      168 3 161 WORLD KALLANQ Beat the hazel Spend your school holidays at Ice World Kallang and enjoy the coolness in the skate rink. Hurry to our office to sign up for the holiday classes ke Skating Holiday Class ftMpMMf” Qpff Lesson Date (Monday to Friday) Bth Dec 97 to 12th Dec
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      68 3 f Cafe'Cartel was conceived by a famous Italian grandmother who married a Jewish baker together they opened a small Cottage Factory in the back street of New York. Missing the gpod things from back home, they decided to open a small cafe', producing only the finest pastries, breads desserts. 35
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      208 3 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED If you find any item at a lower advertised price within 7 days from purchase, we will refund the difference. CRISTALLUX Made in Germany 40w 32w Usual Price $222 Now $99 PLCIO DOWNUGHT Usual Price sls Now $B.BO (wfotube) u CRISTALLUX Made m Germany Usual Pnce $7O
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  • RETAIL NEWS
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      Out of Africa
      370 4  -  Animal-shaped candles and costume jewellery from the continent are some interesting items on sale By PEARLIN SIOW PLANNING a Christmas party with a difference? Try decorating your apartment with these cute animal-shaped candles. When lighted, these Swazi wax figurines give off a multi-coloured glow and lights the
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      111 4 ■ZftpZZ-rtr.i’J* x/xr>. Sefcl ~iffi A of Zen combines te superb culinary skills of Hong Kong chefs and the herbal expertise of top .China physicians to bring to you the best of both worlds: nutritious as well as delicious cuisine. I m (f$ I I *1 B r L i*i <
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      127 4 HAIR-FREE ELEGANCE YOU NAVE ALWAYS DESIRED Introducing DID RF Removatron, a painless hair removal system which leaves your skin smooth and irritation-free. Plus, BioEpil Body Smoothing Programme which is highly recommended for correcting ingrown hairs and rough, flaky skins, resulting from nonprofessional hair removal. Call now for a FREE consultation
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  • EATING OUT
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      Good value for this six-course meal
      381 5 THIS restaurant offers a treat for those who appreciate traditional Chinese delicacies from abalone to shark-fin, birds’ nest to hashema. Well-known for its abalone dishes, Ah Yat Abalone Forum Restaurant offers both fresh abalone from Australia and dried ones from Japan. The abalone is
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      Good ole country fare
      228 6 QUAINT furniture, red brick walls, dim lighting and a cosy ambience greet diners at this restaurant The light strains of instrumental music complement the festive mood of Christmas. Oven-baked, country-style food is what this local franchise serves well Regular highlights on the menu include the in-house
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      $25 fried rice takes 2 days to prepare
      299 7 SERVING the most-discussed dish in town may sometimes be a trial but Mr Roger Kob, managing director of Chen Fu Ji Fried Rice, is hardly ruffled. “Quality is what I provide customers and that is what’s most important. To get that traditional
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      Delicious Indonesian delights at a discount
      281 8 FEAST on the king of crustaceans without paying princely prices. Lobster meat is low in fat and is best served grilled so that its full flavour is not destroyed with heavy sauces or excessive cooking. To celebrate its first anniversary, Java Restaurant in Boat
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      Classy decor but reasonable prices
      310 9  -  By JULIANNA YEH DON’T let the classy decor fool you. It is not an indication of the prices you have to pay at this newly-opened noodle house at Changi Airport Terminal Two. Based on the concept of “small kitchens’’ popularly affiliated with Hong Kong cuisine,
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      Vietnamese bistro with French connection
      355 10  -  By ANGELICA TAN RESTAURANTS serving a combination of French and Vietnamese cuisine are hard to find. That’s why Bistro Chez Moi was such a delightful discovery. Started two years ago. Bistro Chez Moi’s owner Johnny Tan said that the combination of East and West was
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      Have a go making your own popiah
      457 15  -  By ANGELICA TAN HERE’S a good chance to make your own popiah. At Good Chance Pohpiah, just throw in any amount of filling, top it with parsley, strips of egg and a sprinkle of peanuts and voila! you have your popiah the way
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      206 5 AH YAT ABALONE FORUM RESTAURANT 190 Clemenceau Ave, #Ol-01/10 Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore *****4 Tel: 339 0476 Fax: 339 3075 Br»«ttift't»£,'l9o3gin*il#ol-01/10!9T11Q*fi151E*****4 f&iS: 339 0476 ft*: 339 3075 V. alue dded esh ets alone Superior Ah Yat Abalone Set Ah Yat Abalone Recipes Set Forum Ah Yat Abalone Set Each Person
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      140 6 Enkw Ybur Country m 1-tie m SfW* m X\«r* Special X mas Set at COO M 967*77 Only Set comprise of- Vegetable Consomme soup Serving of In-House Bread Main Course: > s s m Roast Turkey Lamb Chop Loin Baked American Salmon Homemade Dessert Drink (Hot or Cold) f- i
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      539 7 II MORETHAN JUST FRIED PICE" THE ROLLS-ROYCE OF FRIED RICE IS A SINGAPORE SPECIALTY YOU SHOULD NOT MISSED How a humble dish like fried rice, which has its dubious origins in our mother's inventive way of reusing leftover rice, evolved into gourmet delicacy as undertaken by CHEN FU JI remains
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      82 8 n |an a RcstcWnwnt -(0 Boat Quay Singapore 0-*****. Tel -158 0057 l ax -(58 ax -(58 0059 I st^Uk A Jt m 4 V jr 1 mversaru iUITWPPiPfBPPi^/ Special Promotion “jB'X jQoSsty )> [fecf S PECIAL| S F r only T.C Htoowegu/* (Approx. 300 g) C. f H 4
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      90 9 T m m W. YI-PAN NOODLE HOUSE iim OPENING PROMOTION! (From Mondays to Fridays available only to those dining in) Peking Duck (Whole) (Half) LiveTalapia(fish) Steamed or Deep Frie< Char Siew/Wanton Noodle Soup or Dry Sichuan Hot and Sour Soup Red Bean Soup with Lotus Seed Venison Fillet Mongolian Style
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      171 10 &> t s 0, tyaUy Set (uncAiSfcnu SfO. &0+ (Free soft drinks of your choice Free flow of dessert/coffee/tea) We offer catering/takeaway/delivery services Sales of dining vouchers (In any denominations) for staff incentives/ gifts. VOTED AS SINGAPORE'S TOP RESTAURANT AWARD BY WINE DINE FOR 2 YEARS CONSECUTIVELY. 1996/1997 VOTED AS
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  • WOMAN AND BEAUTY
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      Mystic benefits of plants
      469 11  -  By CELINE TEO THOUGH aromatherapy is fast becoming popular in Asia, many people are still unsure about its mystical benefits. There are many systems that make the human body work such as the skeletal or nervous system. Aromatherapy works on one such system the limbic system
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      90 11 'Slimmer*SLIMLOOK Face Slimming Gel A Revolutionary Product You Must Tty Have you ever wondered hew you can have a slim face to go with your slim figure? Here is the answer. We have a new product called SUmlook which contains Slimenzyme*, a contouring complex. SUmlook will reshape your d and
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      81 11 HOLLYWOOD SECRETS 4 BY PROFESSIONALS CIjISSKS Personal Make-Up Bridal Make-Up Professional Make-Up Nad Courses MAKE-UP SERVICES Eye Brow Shaping Bridal Make-Up Fashion Make-Up Body Pamdng 9 BODY MASSAGE g|' FACIAL SERVICES DNA Ampoule Treatments Collagen Mask NAIL SERVICES Nail Extension Acrylic Nails Sculptures French Manicures Manicures Pedicures Nad An De«gn
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      63 11 Beauty <§> OK DECEMBER STHI997 If you are in the business of making women look beautiful and feel good, advertise with us today! We will highlight topics such as: The latest in hairstyles Women and exercise A guide to good nutrition The latest in beauty products and treatments and more!
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Troopers fight to save human race
      293 12  -  By ANDRE YEO “BEVERLY Hills *****” meets “Aliens” best describes this violent sd-fi flick from the director of “Total Recall”. “Starship Troopers” by Paul Verhoeven is a massive US$lOO million extravaganza with vicious aliens battling goodlooking actors in cool army gear. With great special
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      343 12 DLAUPUNKJ Full range of Car Stereo Accessories PIN LIANG ENTERPRISES c tci or* clarion Remostar ade Bud Thrilb at Affordable BilUl Enjoy our low-priced, high-value Buffet Meals LUNCH BUFFET Limited Period For Dinner Buffet From Now to 30th Nov 1997 Baked Black Pepper Crabs Hot Sour Red Fish Baked Spare
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      The Pied Piper comes to town
      349 13 DRAMA “Comedy of Mistakes”: Adapted from the Chinese opera of the same title, this lighthearted Mandarin play on mistaken identities is performed by Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble. It highlights love and marriage in a society where pre-nuptial arrangements were still a norm. When: Nov
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    Say goodbye to germs
    167 13 WITH the growth of so many industries and the presence of coundess bacteria, the air we inhale is filled with pollutants and germs. Buying an air purifier or filtration system does not guarantee clean air as these machines merely trap germs, not kill them. A local
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      35 13 ELS! n 5000 F Marine Parade Hoad =Ol -26 Laguna Park S pore W2ES Tel 2413Z6P POI-27 Ginza Plaza W '*****68 =Ol-29 Liang Court •Tel.-*****6S =O5-35 Nqee Ann City Podium SCHOOL HOLIDAY] SALES. ti bwjßM^w
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      147 13 tome wnn rour i-amnv and Enjoy A Great Buffi Come With Your Family Friends et Lunch! Savour our superb Hongkong Dian Xin, exquisite array of authentic Chinese cuisines and complete your meal with our delightful desserts. Adult: $14.95* Children: sB.9s*s*>wum Saturday only: 11.30am-2.30pm i* a Harbour City CF^estaurant 460 Alexandra
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  • BITES
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      Taste of America
      141 14  -  By PEARLIN SIOW BORDERS is not just a giant bookstore. It is also a place for delectable American fire. Check out Borders Bistro, which offers a menu of hot and cold starters, pasta dishes, pizzas and sandwiches. Good choices include salmon sashimi with shredded radish, young ginger
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      Sweet taste of prawns
      60 14 GORGE on succulent prawns prepared in different ways. Traders Hotels Traders Cafe is featuring shrimps for the month of November. Diners can have them grilled with herb butter, sauteed with garlic and chilli, in South Indian curry as well as deepfried in the form of tempura.
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      Time to wine and dine
      93 14 TREAT yourself to a Spanish cum Mediterranean wine and dine promotion. At $7B, the fourcourse set dinner includes rice gratin with prawns, artichokes and manchego cheese, gazpacho chilled vegetable soup, chicken al chilindron with smoked ham, savoy cabbage and roast potatoes as well as a
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      Fruity loaf
      71 14 CELEBRATE Christmas early with this festive loaf. Available at all major supermarkets from today, the Fruit Nut Loaf from Gardenia is packed with juicy apricots, raisins and wal- nuts. It also comes with a sprinkling of sunflower seeds for added nutrition and taste. Soft and chewy, this 500
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      329 16 Un joy the sparkle of a niece of diamond jewellery without the pain of paving for it all at once. C ome to our store for an interest-free instalment plan of up to 36 months. TIPS ON BUYING A PIECE OF DIAMOND 1. When choosing a diamond, its colour is
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      129 16 SHOALSUPPLEMENIS 5,12,17 30 EECEVIBHRI997 It is the time of the year when spirits are high and shopping becomes a frenzy. To help you with your advertising blitz this coming Christmas, City Weekly and WEEKENDeast, the retail and entertainment papers circulating in the central and eastern parts of Singapore, will be
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