City Weekly, 13 February 1998

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    Masthead
    25 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 041/10/07 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1008 Vol.ll N 0.5
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    Going for what's under the surface
    965 2  -  By CELINE TEO ONCE upon a time, there was an Arab prince called Sheikh Haikel. Unlike other princes, he was not considered gorgeous. In his own words: “I have these strange blonde dreadlocks and I am large. I need extra large sizes for everything.”
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      38 2 < all *****4/ S"« s «»TVT XMSX jmwTi 4+ dust ttxm < »t*r» Is etc 'fW-S Pr» ingipore AlResearch Technology Pie Ltd SEAFOLLY AUSTRALIA Latest Fashion Suiimuiear 3 Temosek Boulevard #Ol -068 Suntec City Mall S'pore *****5 Tel: 339 2632
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      246 3 ■'&s&' SP-'^V t re 1 V 1 llm: i ii? L i» VW it i "/jfcyrS ”'^L '3l m ,-v*-juSsi i 0* ;%;1 i*Mi •vV "j I® 'Mi -,'i^ ■so M <■ Hueng Wun Shen Kee 36, Seah Street, Singapore *****2. Tel: 337 7630 Business Hours: 11.00 am -2.30 pm,
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    Garie's 'house' costs just $7,000!
    329 4  -  Father with love for all things tiny By ANGELICA TAN BUILD the house of your dreams for only a fraction of its actual price. Opened about two months ago, Dollhouse Unlimited Supplies at Frankel Avenue sells only dollhouses and accessories. So, whether its a traditional
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      216 4 dis(o\ i:r woxdrks or m:\xM Would yon like to have glossier, more manageable hair, carer unsightly grey hair and bring out yonr hair'* hidden highlights? natural with absolutely no harsh chei This no growth You’ll ONI am WINDY infocnu tion ■i mm up u%m n t aimin'’ Rtl -02-01\ i
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      75 4 F F Caffe M-ztia for 'Valeiitiiie'S Day A Rose for the Lady Soup Cream of porcini mushroom soup Pash Coinl)iii<ll ion Penne vith spier tomato sauce vith miied fresh seafood in vhite vine sauce Main foilisp foiiilnnalioii Lamb-loin seasoned vith rosemary served vith baked potatoes Baked spring chicken vith herbs
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  • THE ARTS
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      Can you spare me some sperm?
      513 5  -  Career gal heeds her biological clock By CELINE TEO TODAY, popping the question “Will you marry me?” can easily give way to this more clinical question “Will you give me your sperm to father my baby?” TheatreWorks’ latest play, “A.1.”, which stands for artificial
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      295 5 Bistro CfieziMoißte Ltd Trench Vietnamese Rfstmmmt < 4 VaUr^ T%Z9{CHSET Mango Tor You Cocktail Salad g -Just The TWOfU*' m Bouillabaisse Traditional Seafood Soup r&l Endless Love 9 Toumedos'Rossini' Sautee Beef Tendertofe with Gooseliver Chicken Thigh Braised In ked Winelvith Pearl Onion And Croutons or Duckling Mango Panfried Duckling Breast
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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      Relaxed artist paints neat pictures with clean lines
      396 6  -  By CELINE TEO S E VENTY-one-year-old Arturo Luz is one of the Philippines’ national artists. Having received international recognition for exhibitions in France, Mexico and Germany, one would expea him to be concerned that he is unknown in Singapore. Opening his first
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      Spinning deejays at Zouk
      294 6  -  By CELINE TEO A DOUBLE whammy is in store for lovers of dance music at Zouk next week. Next Thursday, there will be a concert by recendy lauded DJ duo, Bentley Rhythm Ace (BRA). This will be followed by a three-hour DJ set by UK veteran
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      244 6 “Gatc/i 2r\ (fiariGian/ (/tomance On iXin France For just S$ 100.00 spent at HelioAsia, you could be flying away to Paris on Air France j <o .FRJEE! Also look out for many more instant “Pick and Win” prizes. A Perfect Gift for your Valentine and loved ones in the month
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    He died for love
    531 8  -  Origins of Valentine's Day By Cathy Crockett SENTIMENTAL cards, chocolates, candle-lit dinners and red roses. These are the trademark treats young lovers splurge on for the year’s most romantic day. The celebration of Valentines Day on February 14, which was once a Christian feast day, has
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    Help! I do not have a date
    146 8  -  Facing the day alone By GINNY SEAH OH NO, its dm time of year again V-Day. But for many of us, the V doesn’t stand for Valentine it stands fur Victim. Victims of the vexation single peo pie fed around 14 February every
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      253 8 ELiSA Toit Lunar 'Nem- ]fear Sale, New Outlet at Njee Ann Gty k <O5-55 i 9 \Vw* A 4fc> Wj* 'ft > v s «4 A ->: W'v, A *2 36 2 ira a H&W MTMNATIONAL for “Shanghai Nht" sale up to 80% From 13 February to 20 February •101-26
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      41 8 The Children Learning Centre where learning is a joyful experience a 3 offers excellent comprehensive early childhood programme care for children between 18 months to seven years old Your Weekly Leisure Shopping Guide For enquiries or ad bookings, call us 740-I*lsl/2.
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    Romantic getaways
    279 9 YOU can give your loved one a bunch of red roses. Or, you can pick up a thoughtful gift without breaking the bank. But for those ready to go all the way, you can still book some great last minute getaways. Beaufort Hotel The Garden Villa allows couples
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    Say it with flowers
    222 9 IT’S THAT time again to shower your loved ones with flowers. How much more are florists charging this lover’s day and has the economic crisis affected their sales? “There has definitely been less orders this year," affirmed Ms Lee Hwee Ling, owner of Lilihua floral shop.
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    Easy-to-follow tips for singles
    233 9  -  Illustration by MICHAEL GOH -v wit, 5 What to do when you dorit gctonb.. When you wde op in the rooming and run down to the poet box. don't despair if al! VOli' finCC fIJTC IHi -tsiifc..J*’ love. > 77vf a i i s ‘J a
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    A gift from the heart
    225 9 JUST one more day for all romantics to buy THE ideal gift for Valentines Day. But what is that elusive ideal gift? Flowers? They die after a few days. Chocolates? They stink after a few weeks. Jewellery? You break up after a few months. Now
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      60 9 9 r r r" ouse The Q&est Indonesian iStaSt* Outdoor Catering Rendang Sapi (Beef) Ayam Panggang Nusa (Oven Baked Spring Chicken) Deng Deng Panggang (Grilled Beef) IkanPepes From $15.90 Per Person Lunch S6s++ Dinner s7s++ For Two Hearts Nusa Indah 435 orchard road #O2-18 wisma atria SINGAPORE *****7 Indonesian Restaurant
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    Red alert
    345 10/11  -  By KARLIN SIOW “I AM woman, hear me roar!" This seems to be the statement Lanvin is sending out to ladies for its spring/summer collection. The modem woman flaunts her sexuality, but does it with finesse. Colours are bold from the brightest scarlet to the deepest red and
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    Diamonds are a man's best friend
    73 10/11 LET your man know who wean the pants this Valentine’s Day. Indulge him with a diamond buckle and calf leather belt. These two creations, "Stripe*” and "Adventure", are available ax Laity Jewelry and are priced at $14,600 and $17,000 respectively. The one-carat white diamond
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    Bringing out beauty in gems
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    WEEKLY DIARY
    400 10/11  -  By ROBIN LANGE hKAMA^^I “Just a Hug... For the Trees”: About friendship between a little girl and a giant tree and of how a village is saved. Performed by The Finger Players, the play is adapted, written and directed by Jeffrey Tan. When: Feb 25 to 27 (8
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    Peek into the past
    134 10/11 HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK “Programmes at Singapore Philatelic Museum”: Architectural Heritage Conservation Exhibition On.the preservation of historical buildings and national monuments. When: Till Nov, 9 am to 4.30 pm. .ommemorattng 30th Anntveruiry of ASEAN Chronicles the establishment and progress of ASEAN since its formation 30 years
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      75 10/11 HAIR-FREE ELEMNCi YOU HAVE ALWAYS DESIRED Introducing DID RF Removatron, a painless hair removal system which leaves your skin smooth and irritation-free. Plus, Bio Epil Body Smoothing Programme which is highly recommended for correcting ingrown hairs and rough, flaky skins, resulting from nonprofessional hair removal Call now for a Fill
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Guys stop at nothing for cash
      363 12  -  By ANGELICA TAN TO make a quick buck, six men turn to making asses of themselves. Literally. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) is jobless and in dire financial straits as he is battling his ex-wife for custody of their son. Inspired by a “ladies only” performance
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      180 12 Give IDare than Just ‘Roses this year... wlf* ■m, M s $88.00+4- per couple GREAT HOSPI lAI.I I Y AND FOOL) FROM THE GRE AT AMERCIAN SOU l H SOUTH COVE SINGAPORE I Kim Seng Promenade #Ol-21 Great Wo rid City Singapore *****4 Tel: 835 2838 PRETTY. EXOTIC CALIFORNIA CUISINE
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      124 12 Australia Safe Company's line of high quality 2 3 Fire Resistive Safes offer a cost-effective way to protect your belongings hours Key combi Lode H 370 x W4BO x D3Bsmm $328 IEIS-18 Electronic with programmable H3/0 x W4BO x D3Bsmm $428 iHS-101l code. H5lO x W 415 JWT With built-in
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  • BITES
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      Two menus for romance
      126 13  -  By ANGELICA TAN ONLY one restaurant in town offers a marriage of French and Vietnamese cuisine. For Valentines, Bistro Chez Moi has two special menus to celebrate this evening of love. The romantic French dinner includes a mango prawn cocktail salad and a main course of
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      Valentine's under the stars
      69 13 HAVE a romantic dinner beneath the stars. The Raffles Courtyard at Raffles Hotel has a seafood buffet spread with New Zealand oysters, sea scallops, slipper lobsters, smoked barbecued duck, oven-roasted leg of veal and over 16 sweet temptations to tease your taste buds. The buffet at
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      Salmon, caviar and a romantic evening
      86 13 HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK CELEBRATE Valentines with a candlelight dinner. Whet your appetite with salmon and caviar arranged like pink roses. Then, dine on a dish called “Romeo and Juliet" which is a fillet of beef and lamb served with port wine sauce. End
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      Champagne and roses
      58 13 WINE and dine the night away. At Amara Hotel’s Tivoli Coffee House, your evening starts with thinly-sliced marinated salmon scented with coriander and caviar before feasting on a main course of either fish, lobster or veal tenderloin. At $6O per person, the dinner comes with a glass
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      59 13 DIAN sgggsXTN Freshly prepared everyday We won’t say we’re the best... But from the tremendous response we get, you be the judge! Mon Fri: 11.30 am -2.30 pm Sundays/Public Holidays: 10.00 am -2.30 pm ft St Afl Harbour City 2<estaurant 460 Alexandra Road #O3-01 PSA Building Singapore *****3 Tel: *****66
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      309 13 I. r.* TV* Nonya Restaurant i 4 AJiwal Street Singapore *****7 •W: 299 323? (opp. The Concourse, Beach Road). Opening hours: H.3oam-. 2.30 pm 6.00 pm 10.00 pm By Popular Demand We're Open on Sunday* AUTHENTIC HOME Rooked NONYAFOOD Prepared by our noted Nonya chef. The Ong sisters Monica (previously
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  • EATING OUT
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      Have breakfast at midnight
      266 14  -  By ANGELICA TAN GOOD news for late night revellers. Dennys, the 24-hour restaurant, has opened a new branch at Marina Square. Whether you want supper after a late night movie or an early breakfast of bacon and eggs, head for this popular haunt as it serves
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      Delicious and quick set lunches
      355 15  -  By PEARLIN SIOW THIS cafe is wooing time-conscious diners with .its set meals. Busy Shenton Way executives would relish the fast and delicious meals at Cafe Cartel. Changed daily, the set lunches ($13.90) include a soup of the day, free flow of bread, a main
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      Tea that bubbles with goodness
      292 15  -  By GINNY SEAH INSTEAD of going for English scones or traditional Chinese tea, why not try bubble tea? Yi Pao Er Hong Taiwan Food and Bubble Tea has opened its fourth oudet. The outlet has over 90 types of food and drinks on the menu.
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      Special menu for lovebirds
      201 16 BESIDES good food and fine dining, this chain of restaurants also offers a dash of romance. The Pin Hsiang Groups Pin Hsiang Restaurant is already a popular choice for wedding banquets. And now, its Orange Grove Restaurant has created a special menu for lovebirds. Revel in
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      236 14 How much can you eat? from our Hong Kong food A-La-Carte Buffet Hffl EETj (SAT, SUN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) Shark's Fin Dumpling Soup (SARM-R) (One bowl per person) HMJnUI!) Steamed Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items fHRfcnW!) Deep-fried Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items Cantonese Cuisine 7 items Dessert 3 items
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      14 15 FOOD AND HONG ha Waxes #Ol-13, Bykit Ponjar Hours: 11 am to 1 pm
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      36 15 CAFE CARTEL #Ol-02, Spring Vole, 907, Eo«t Coo*t Read Hours: 10 am to 11.30 pm (fill 1 am on weekends) #O2-07, Hitochi tower ee m w 0 e eeesoe** w Hours* S can to 8 pm
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      222 15 Located in a lovely and tranquil setting admbt the enchanting and romantic mood of Chijmes, there s no better place or way to express your affection to your loved one than through Migen's Valentine's Day SpeciaL Spedri roast duck Cucumber marinated in miso S&SHIMt( RAW Flfti) Salmon, tuna. cutdeAsh TEPPANYAKI
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      5257 18 Advertisement PERSONALITY rrr. if the iST AD the C*™*' 36. Executive in the 1 IS-: »<*« hobblo* wwctor. traveling A tnovtoo. 3517 HI. you're In luck today bocauae you are talking to the right paraon. I'm 23, bubbly, cheerful and out gang 3521 Share). 27, eingle Ctknaoa. working In a
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      5392 19 Advertisement PERSONALITY 2044 Egan. 32.1.70 m, Enginaar. looking for somebody to share long-term serious ■tionship. 11l Uka rearing. ciaeaical mtaic, movtaa, aaa sports Hopa you can ratum my can soon. 3047 Burta, waiting for you to laava mag at my bcoc 3051 Eric, ara you bored, aad or lonaly? Would
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  • Out & About
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      Enter by back entrance only
      394 20  -  Club’s draw is the illegal den image By GINNY SEAH NUMBER 73 Dunlop Street? Right smack in the middle of Little India, the row of shop houses along Dunlop Street is not exactly where you expect to find a club but that is exaedy why
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      Cool cat with yellow splashes
      75 20 POP CAT is a three-storey shop house at Pagoda Street (below) that has been turned into a mini “pop culture” club. The facade is an electric blue with huge splashes of yellow and green flow- era, and the first level, made of white tiles from
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      120 20 mamma JVLake a date at Orange Qrove Restaurant enjoy Hie duo defyjhts Jour loved one our deGgktfid combinations at a daok a k V A m tine’s‘Day teQum 0M jvrjmm CcxmpGmentary Sparing TMango Juice 1 o**o****fto*ooO6*6ooo JLppetiser Mango Prawn with Tropical Dressing Soup Crab Bisque Choice of TKiain Course Duo
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