City Weekly, 1 May 1998

Microfilm: NL21368
Total Pages: 19
1 20 City Weekly
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    24 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS*,' ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 041/10/97 FRIDAY, MAY 1,1998 Vol.ll No. 16
    24 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      186 1 EmpText 3C At 310- SO including All-You-Can-Eat Salad Buffet,Today’s Soup, Fruits, Ice Lemon Tea, Coffee or Tea, pick your choice of NZ Dory or NZ Cod or US Catfish or Norwegian Salmon with any one of these Chicken, Pork, Beef or Lamb. Go on, take your pick, it’s nothing fishy!
      186 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    She pays $250 so he can cook her a good meal
    377 2  -  Children learn fine art of cooking and table-setting in hotel By DESMOND NG HE IS able to whip up a three-course meal including dishes such as pan-fried beef tenderloin and lobster tail with sauteed vegetables without batting an eyelid.
    377 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Seiyu reopens at Parkway
    248 2  -  •ANGELICA TAN SEIYU at Parkway Parade reopens with an additional level and a wider range of (nerchandise. The Japanese department store occupied only one floor when it moved into the shopping •centre in November last year. Recently renovated, the store now has a more attractive and
    248 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      171 2 Foil range ol Car Stereo Accessories j j CO Ch»ng*f/»Udio/C«s«nt CO/RAOIO TIMER s3BB* I KENV^>OP I Cmcot Pt«yvr m vmw Parw^rnc IMN rWrQwMAIUt I $599 \3L.——JL-X Pi M«m> ew— OkiM noTAILMIW I RtMOML Cm ntm. Ww« Or P. PIN LIANG FNTLRPRISFS 9c:-", > f >i. :*34 7j4 3;r7 fj* 6?j>
      171 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      127 2 HAIMVEE USANCE YOU NAVE ALWAYS DESIKED Introducing DID RF Romovatron 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 non professional hair removal. Call now for a FREE
      127 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      86 3 W -V Vlk a i—- ".'i >■ *ilP i i#r jS Parkway Parade 4k L M fcifl Cl i t i ra isLH L l ft ,71 g J j <* --a*.* tA. ill 'i/ji'ioaa :/>;•*• tJl'w V' *,V f(j!i V 1 4 v "v ’*>, i e %/b 8
      86 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • THE ARTS
    • Article, Illustration
      Shutterbugs put best feet forward in first show
      588 4  -  Five young photographers showcase passions in exhibition on people By CELINE TEO FIRST impressions count but rather than feature faces, this young photographer puts her focus on feet. From birth to a child’s first steps, teenhood to twilight years the photos taken
      588 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      73 4 From Laboar Day Orrwards, Eat As Mac& As Yoa \Faqt From Oar A-Ea-Carte Baffet lagcji d 16.00 (Weekdays) slB.oo++ (Weekends) Half price for child below 9 years old Balance food will be on .r A-La-Carte prices Drinks, Desserts Satay not induded. 3 Nusalndah Indonesian Restaurant 435 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-18 WISMA
      73 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article, Illustration
    Wild side of the city – in Orchard Road
    434 5  - Wild side of the city in Orchard Road Fish, terrapins in drain, squirrels on trees By DESMOND NG RIGHT smack in the heart of Orchard Road lies a thriving wilderness that has gone unnoticed by many. In the monsoon drain next to Somerset MRT station, a wildlife sanctuary is actually
    434 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      329 5 CARRIE MAKEUP HAIR TRAINING STUDIO A) PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTE HAIR STYLING COURSE Have you always wanted to be part of the challenging world of makeup hair styling artistry? Be trained by some of the most expenenced in the field. MAKEUP SYLLABUS; Personal, Bridal, Photographic Fashion, Stage Television. Avant Garde, Magazine.
      329 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article, Illustration
    New food court gets old patrons
    533 6 Many follow favourite stalls to four-storey China Square HERE today, gone tomorrow. Favourite food haunts of Raffles Place office workers are fast disappearing. Already, the Empress Place Food Centre, by the side of the Singapore River, and the Telok Ayer Transit Food Centre, off
    533 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      187 6 KE VERT SPECIAL OFFER KEC’MINI VIDEO CD PLAYER $199 ONLY Model Very suitable for: 811 •Bedroom Travelling Outdoor Mobile I T guarantee Detachable CD Player Multi-System (PAL NTSC) Fast Picture Search AC/DC 6V Site: 7'/2"x6"xl Japanese made Product by Japan KEC Wireless Mic System MC-3200 <tIQQ Available in Single 4)
      187 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      184 6 The food centre will be officially opened next Thursday. Selected stalls will offer diners a 50% discount between 5 pm and midnight. f A One-Stop Renovation Interior Design Centre 1 at m it x g GRAND INTERIOR RENOVATION WORKS D§ flj ift ft X 8 fl£ KENIY CONSTRUCTION S TRADING
      184 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      58 7 StTffiehael i GREAT THINGS ARE IN STORE AT urn PARKWAY PARADE. tIL OPENS TODAY. i f f.:x a •"M 4 a--'' HggP! A U‘ TAKE HOME A FREE -&T. CUDDLY STUFFED TOY WORTHS! WO Jg&?9 f -Tmi WITH EVER) SHI) purchase; marks spencer PARKWAY PARADE, LEVEL 1, 80 MARINE PARADE
      58 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article, Illustration
    Pamper mum at spa
    271 8 MAKE your mother feel like a star this Mothers Day. Mum will enjoy a relaxing deepcleansing facial, a hydro-jet bath and body massage, plus a hair wash and styling. She will walk out of this beauty spa not only looking like a million dollars but feeling
    271 words
  • Article
    Survey on what kids think is cool
    124 8 SOON, we will know exactly what kids around Asia think is cool from their favourite music to sports stars and the single best thing that has happened in their lives. TNT Cartoon Network, whose cable channel shows cartoon favourites such as “Yogi Bear”
    124 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      139 8 3 DAYS SPECIAL SALE SAVES European Export Quality Design. Widest Range TEAKWOOD ‘OUTDOOR FURNITURE’ Made to last. Ideal for indoors outdoors. For homes: Patio, balconies, gardens. Hotels: Restaurants, cafeterias, poolsides. •••T'.KWV'Trv il n i 11 in i > GARDEN STORAGE SHED Corrosion Protected. 10 -15 years of durability. For homes,
      139 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      101 8 *r Sr r J/. Hand made Mulberry Flowers for Bridal Bouquet/Hand Bouquet Flower Arrangement Function Decoration etc Special Occasion Valentine’s Mother Day, Christmas. Other Available Flowers: Carnations, Geibera, Lilies, Roses, Sunflower etc.. Hand made Mulbemy Cards/ Custom Made Mulberry Invitation Cards. Hand Made Handicraft Gift Boxes and Notebooks. &nterb/H&& Sales
      101 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      143 8 Win $lOO gift for mum IN ten than 25 words, explain why your mothtr should receive the $lOO gift, comprising a relaxing hydrotherapy treatment and Loutson Bobet thalassotherapy products, from Mahogany. Five entries will be picked. Photocopied coupons wW be rejected. Closing date Is May 8. Name: Address: 1C No:
      143 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article, Illustration
    Childproof your holiday
    557 9  -  Vacationing with kids can be lots of fun with good planning CATHY CROCKETT SPEND $4O on an electric kettle or can-opener and you get a booklet of instructions and a warranty. Buy several thousand dollars’ worth of family holiday and you get neither. The airline ticket will
    557 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Give your kids a cool break
    155 9 TAKE the kids on a snow-white holiday in New Zealand this June. Winter beckons in Queensland, one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations. Holiday-makers can ski and snowboard at resorts such as Coronet Peak. There is no shortage of activities for those who cannot
    155 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      104 9 Comes T)i&awer MlMH't Putt if l in itsrmim m tom Putts (r ~> NOtyiAMS Places of Interest: Cana, Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Jerusalem, Mount of Otiues, Bethlehem DOMLOf ROCK 130 HOLYLANO Dep 03 JUNE 1998 *****000 /ASIA 6D GOA t P>. i Tourist Officr TAJ MAHAL SINGAPORE *****5.00
      104 words
Page thumbnail Page 10/11
  • Article, Illustration
    All aboard the Sun Vista
    377 10/11 Relaxing cruise for a short getaway EVEN after clearing the Causeway jam, the endless drive can be a real turn-off especially for the motorist. So, if you are planning a short getaway, you might like to take a relaxing cruise instead. In feet, a cruise
    377 words
  • Page 10/11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10/11 Advertisements Column 1
      107 10/11 Four chances to win a cruise package City Weekly/Sun Cruises Contest 6 pairs of 2D/1N twin standard Sun Escapade Cruise Packages to be won every week, for four weeks. Just circle the correct answer... 1. The name of the ship is called Sun Vista. True/False 2. One of the destinations
      107 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • WEEKLY DIARY
    • Article, Illustration
      Mozart trio's back again
      559 12  -  By ROBIN LANGE “Vienna Mozart Trio”: The Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC) presents the Vienna Mozart Trio. The trio from Austria has toured Europe and Asia and has taken part in international music festivals such as “Music Week in Beijing Concert Hall” and “Ankara-FesrivaJ”.
      559 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Hossan seeks new love
      73 12 “Hossan Leong Needs a New Girlfriend”: Calling all girls between 16 and 21 years old. If you are attractive, able to sing and play the guitar, you could find yourself on stage with Hossan Leong. Action Theatre will be holding auditions for its new production, “Ka-Ra-you-OK”.
      73 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      126 12 Australia Safe Company's line of high quality 2 3 Fire Resistive Safes offer a cost effective way to protect your belongings Key A combi Lock H37u j hours $328 I W4BO D3Bsmm Electronic with programmable H 370 x W4BO x D3Bsmm $428 I lIS-13 code. Ihs-ioi Hslox W 415 x
      126 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      58 12 SILVER CRYSTAL (In the business of clock for 3-Generation) SALE 01-21 KATONGMALL foi inoi Katong Ptoplt Complex 112 CAST COAST ROAD TEL: *****95/*****29 (Opening hr*: Tuos-Sun. 12 noon 7.30 pm) No Other Branches. s Apent for VvJOfil I J Import 100% < A,i r. n rtfntfi M —Jk uLL vnorHiTuiiiof/
      58 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Cooking With Violet Oon
    • Article, Illustration
      Simple Nonya dishes
      386 13 THIS weekend, tuck into a simple family meal with a Nonya touch. Most of you may be familiar with complicated Nonya recipes. But those I’m sharing with you today are kept simple without foregoing the taste. They can also be dressed up to become party flue. The
      386 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      59 13 zao dian The Famous Harbour City's Dian Xin, regarded by many as the finest in Singapore, starts from 10.00 am every Sunday and public holiday. Now, that's certainly an appetizing reason to get out of bed early! &aa n OCarßour City Restaurant 460 Alexandra Road, #O3-01 PSA Building, Singapore *****3.
      59 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      164 13 Hueng Wun Shen 36, Seah Street, Singapore *****2. Tel: 3: Business Hours: 11.00 am -2.30 pm, 5.30 pm -11 00pm Closed every Monday 'I 11/ {ft $16.80 3-in-1 Special Set Lunch $16.80 i Cucumber And Crab Meat Soup Sprout Fried with Fish Fillet i Hor-Fun with Deer Meat l(Thursday) t
      164 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • EATING OUT
    • Article, Illustration
      Tea and cakes served by an English maid
      345 14  -  Ring the bell and ask for scones, muffins or Irish stew By ANGELICA TAN ENJOY a cup of Earl Grey with your scones and muffins in this cosy English tearoom. Tastefully Victorian, Lisa’s Tea Treasures is perfect for an afternoon rendezvous. With
      345 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      230 14 iP How much can you eat? from our nong Kong food A-La-Carte Buffet LUNCH 2.80 (MON-FRII v ELM (MON-FRIDAY] (SAT, SUN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS] Shark’s Fin Dumpling Soup (9ARFK*-£) (One bowl per person) Steamed Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items Deep-fried Hong Kong Tim Sum 10. items Cantonese Cuisine 7 items
      230 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • BITES
    • Article, Illustration
      Coffee with dim sum and Nonya fare
      82 15  -  By ANGELICA TAN WHILE away your afternoon in this cosy lounge and enjoy yummy tea-time treats. The spread at the newly renovated Topps Lounge at the Novotcl Orchid offers favourites such as dim sum, mee siam, sandwiches and Nonya kueh. For coffee lovers,
      82 words
    • Article
      Have tea with chocolates
      65 15 CHOCOLATE treats in all shapes and sizes await you at Alkaff Mansions set tea promotion. From chocolate eclairs, to chocolate chip cookies, chocolate and nut butter cake and chocolate marble cheesecake, the promotion will satisfy your cocoa craving. Served from 3 to 6 pm, it is
      65 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Enjoy wines from Austria
      52 15 ENJOY a medium-bod-ied white wine with your salmon or a red wine with your steak. Alkaff Mansion is having a wine promotion featuring Hopler wines from Austria. Enjoy a •glass at fl*l or $62 per bottle. The promotion ends this month. With your meals... red or
      52 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Have an early dinner buffet and pay less
      81 15 HERE’S a treat for the early birds. From Sundays to Thursdays, the dinner buffet at Hotel Inter-Continental Olive Tree Restaurant costs $30 instead of $42 if you dine between 6 to 7.15 pm. Ei\joy scrumptious dishes such as lobster claws, tomato and
      81 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Enjoy Hong Kong specialities
      113 15 ENJOY mouth-watering Hong Kong specialities such as shark-fin omelette, crispy suckling pig, honey suckling pig and beggar’s chicken. The spread includes black chicken with herbal soup and porridge with minced chicken and century egg. Desserts include double-boiled hasma, red dates in rock sugar and double-boiled pear
      113 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      49 15 Newly Renovated ORCHARD EXECUTIVE HEALTH CENTRE Come and revitalise yourself in our newly renovated environment with our attentive and charming masseuses I yr CBD Massage Sauna All room with showers attached 400 Orchard Road #O4-19 to 22 Orchard Tower Singapore *****5 Tel: *****78/*****58 Business Hours: 10.00 am -11.00 pm
      49 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      112 15 <v i# AUTHENTIC HOME COOKED NONYA FOOD Prepared by our noted Nonya chef, The Ong sisters Monica (previously from Paramount Hotel) and Daisy. Nasi Ulam, Beef Rendang Dessert: PulotTekan (Tatal). SPECIALITY FOOD: Had Babi Bungkus, Itek Sioh, Otak Otak, Buah Keluak, Sambal Udang Petai. 7 -PbuX Nonya Restaurant ■■l M
      112 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      219 16 I 1 1 GALAXY DE SAUNA Come apd pamper yourself in our nevirly renovated GALAXY. Our experienced and charming Masseuses will soothe your day, Swedish Shiatsu Massage Foot Reflexology Steam Sauna Well-Furnished room with shower attached. TV Coffee Lounge Ek Our most popular blind i Masseur Mr Teo Seng Hucrt
      219 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      240 16 f y my WWW.Webads.com.au/Tropical Foot Reflexology Gymnasium Swedish Shiatsu Massage Well- Furnished Rooms Video Coffee Lounge Steam Sauna Monthly Membership Available TROPICAL HEALTH CENTRE PTE LTD 08-01 PACIFIC PLAZA 9 SCOTTS ROAD SINGAPORE 0922 TEL: *****23 (6 UNES) BUSINESS HOUR :11 AM -12 MID-NIGHT Golden Garden hea I t h
      240 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      1190 17 jfj lviMWr> >JL*Jp<.. Ih«p XJm JLi lir*XX(w Y a! AA. A I t J 1 IfX/X «®k» Jb» v v JLdl JL JBl ■■HHMIMHHHHHDHBHHBHHnBMMHHIiMMHHHHBHHHMHMHRHHBCHHBBHRBffiHRBIHHHHHBRBR 22 DOMESTIC HELP 102 MAKING FRIENDS 103 INTRODUCERS mm m glish speaking Good work attitude rorklng Weil mannered Obedient fmi MHMH CfiSPER CfiSPER APPLE PINETREE (Kotong)
      1,190 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      2579 18 Advertisement 9 u i I I FEMALE SiST fiP of THt ViiiT *3055 Golo. tall attractive, a Secretary Administrator, seeking frds who re sincere, matured thoughtful, people who don t know what they want or do. don't waste time. I likes reading, gardening, cycling, swimming, exotic games. Loves nrght out
      2,579 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      2296 19 Advertisement PERSONAUEH3 a PR. a deign engineer, Hkes sports, ladee who enjoy rtghtfite late night badminton, rrightfito, seeks frds aged chats, pis leave mag at box no. 1640. 22-26. 1664-ITn to my 20s A work in an MNC. 1479 -Azni, 22, less dubbing, moviee I like fishing, reading window handno
      2,296 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Article, Illustration
    Kids bag the clean and green message
    296 20  -  School children prove their point in contest at Hard Rock Cafe By DESMOND NG “LEAVE the animals alone! This is just one of the many interesting slogans children came up with at an an competition held on Earth Day, April 22, at Hard
    296 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Dogs to walk down the aisle
    96 20 THESE adorable mutts will be exchanging their vows of woof. They will be among the eight canine couples which will walk down the aisle at Singapore’s first dog wedding show. But the wedding is just the highlight of “Me and My Dog Carnival" at
    96 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      175 20 ighFwimeverybiteT Affordable buff el Treats DINNER BUFFET $lB.BO NETT Per person (Mon-Fri) s2o.Bo Per person (Sat, Sun, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays) Mixed Fruit Salad with Prawns Scallops Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Crab Meat (Limited to I bowl per person) Steamed RedTaupia with Asam Chilu Sauce Fried
      175 words