Timeszone Central, 3 September 1992

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  • 17 1 TimesZone Central Your weekly arts, entertainment, food and retail guide Thursday, September 3,1992 Vol. 5 No. 35
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  • 66 1 School drop-out Damien Sin did time for taking drugs. His friends are pimps and prostitutes. After out of the drug centre, he trie&his hand at writing. His book shot to No 1 immediately. It is still on the bestseller list. Reporter Yasmin Khan interviews Damien who
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 381 1 Nikon BEST BUY Incredible New Nikon W 35 Winner Introductory Winning Price $lBB W 35 Winner (Nikon W3S QD Plus $3O) FREE Nikon Compact Camera Case worth s3s* The autofocus automatic camera that make every person in a picture a winner with these unique features:* Supereyes Flash Sunset Rash “Smile
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  • Weekly Diary 1
    • 146 2 EXHIBITIONS Argentinian artist Enrique Castanon’s paintings are on display at his one-man show entitled “Cityscapes”. Just 32 years old, the artist has already earned a reputation as a “young investigator who does not limit himself to the conventional domain of drawing”. He uses space
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    • 163 2 THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHT Compiled by SHARON GOH A MOTLEY mix of traditional American songs and European medieval music will be presented by a trio who calls itself Hesperus (Latin for evening star). If you think the name is odd, then come and listen to
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    • 479 4 exhibitions! Three Singaporean artists Ahmad Abu Bakar, Faizal Fadil and Mohd Rafaat Hamzah have put up an art display entitled “Bread and Butter”. This is not their First show, and their experience tells in their art which involves issues of “making a living in Singapore”. The
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    • 125 2 BURGLAR ALARMS? SWEET DREAMS FALSE ALARM NIGHTMARE j. HKfeaßw if pi. m ¥£Fm r-. g- *ii JB i>wn pf a..'-. irTw Mr- 1 r' £oui No False Alarms Or Your Money Back! So reliable, well refund your money if any Dual Tec gives a false alarm due to environmental conditions
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 708 3 Newsman Group Newsman travel I Celebrating Bth Anniversary Presents PROMOTION WEEK 28th Aug to 3rd Sept Enjoy Big Saving and win instant Lucky Draw includes Return Air Tickets and Watches. BOOKING OFFICES: OPEN DAILY 100 Orchard Road *O2-39 Meridien Shopping Centre Tel: *****22 1 20 lines) Branches: #BI-34Parkway Parade Tel:
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 385 4 LASER DISC SALES RENTAL Sign up our System A and get a Laser Clock or Laser Disc absolutely htlc stocks last ()utlets located at Blk 144 Viking Road #01*59 Singapore 0315 Tel: *****33 Fax: *****27 P| HARBOUR CITY RESTAURANT _PT r wv\ Ut vv .if I. Now (or e«fy p
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    • 68 4 PjUNGGOL SEAFOOD RESTAUMNT PRESENT MMWESLA CRAB oom PRICE (From Ist Sep to 15th Sep '92. Eaten at Restaurant Only.) A MITSUBISHI LANCER 1.3 Gli AND OTHER PRIZES TO BE WON! (One Food Fest '92 Contest Form Will Be Given For Each Bill Minimum $3B/-) 50 TRACK 24 ff M" SEASHORE
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  • 605 5  -  By YASMIN KHAN BESIDES the “rotan” (cane) man who inflicts so much pain at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC), he lists among his friends, pimps and prostitutes, people on Death Row and the hangman at Changi Prison. “I know the ‘rotan’
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 123 5 iUpl 4 i conjunction with our 3rd Anniversary Celebration, our Maple Leafs kitchen has a special great value set-menu for the diners. Seafood Set Lunch —-“'H A variety of exquisite Cantonese/Sze sdishes guaranteftHojlclde your tasteb 7iTe^UveP r Black Peppe. Ci* Daily Special Soup Sea-Scallops with Chilli Sauce Red Fish with
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    • 182 5 IT’S SO EASY TO GET IN, SO HARD TO STAY OUT! That’s no puzzle, we’re talking about the Hair’em Club. Where a whole lot of privileges are yours for the asking. All you’ve to do is visit Hair’em for any hair service, at the usual price. After that, you can
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  • 507 6 Yasmin Khan reviews some of the stories released in time for the book fair MORE sex, crime and love surface in books released just in time for the 24th Singapore International Festival of Books and Book Fair. Encompassing all three aspects is “Treachery Is The
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 221 6 The Ultimate Home Karaoke Conversion System. *»»< On 1 Da i«i km. a MIFI ar Mlnt-Campa can ba c onv.fiad Yaa, l| i«n| Van can anJa» IKa Karaaka Mliar Mat.uko Im.Jt AV2OOO singing with lyrics displaying an your TV. AV2OOO 1992 Modal 9280 Other additional features Electronic circuit which reduces
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    • 87 6 The 24th Singapore International Festival of Books and Book Fair starts from Friday to September 13, at the World Trade Centre Hall 3. *************************000 l i lalsS m >»• "AIM B 3 s p 5 3 ■o 9° r+ j§ y 8 SS sr 12. o PO S 5 (o
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 186 7 OOURT RESTAURANT 2nd floor (above lobby) 200 Orchard Boulevard Boulevard Hotel Our Chef's recommendations Family Gathering Set $2OO Nett (Menu A) For 10 persons 1. Fresh Scallops with Fruit Salad. 2. Superior Seafood with Abalone Shark’s Fin Soup 3. Baked Prawns with X.O. Sauce 4. Red Cabbage Roll with Sweet
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  • The Arts
    • 466 8  -  Necessary Stage acts out Dennis Potter’s play By YASMIN KHAN THE Necessary Stage (TNS) has spent the last two weeks playing games. Director Chris Harris has been keeping raked leaves in huge black rubbish bags. TNS and Harris even have time for a picnic in
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 182 8 Freeway Laser Pie Ltd Choose from 1,500 over tides of laser video discs watch/sing your favourites movies/song in the comfort of your own home. or Fax: 776 U 37 or Visit us at: 12 West Coast Walk, *OM 2 (Fotmer Wot Coast Recreation Club) Singapore OS 12 Business Hrs Mon
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  • Shopping
    • 189 9  -  By CHERYL LEONG STUNNING satchels and briefcases with stainless steel trimmings, and bags that look like lunch boxes. The Fiorelli collection offers bags with a twist from quilted and woven evening bags, and small fifties-style Kelly bags with hard metal handles to beach totes
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    • 225 24  -  By CHERYL LEONG THIS shop sews leather. Get leather bags and shoes made to your taste. The shop also stocks other items including belts, wallets, coin purses, sandals, haversacks, and even key-chains in a variety of styles, in black and shades of brown. If you like the
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 56 9 w A FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT DON'T MISS IT! FREE Onion Rings SPECIAL!* With every purchase of a WAFFLE ALA MODE tm. or 3 PCS HOT CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN. •Offer For A Limited Period Only (Please Present This Advertisement To The Cashier Upon Purchase) WAFFLETOWN 1 Jalan Anak Bukit RB2-10 Bukit
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    • 357 9 LIVE, LOUNGE, KTV, LIVE, LOUNGE, KTV Free Welcome diink for 1 st 20 ladies Let loose your vocal cords with a few drinks and let our large screen karaoke system make you a star, at least in The Revival. Experience the sound of DJUNI from 6pm onwards with a mix
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  • Entertainment
    • 605 10  -  By YASMIN KHAN BECOMING a disc jockey is not as easy as you think. Some think you can become one overnight. Some of our top DJs have this to say... MC Hamish Brown: “Some people think it’s so easy to become a
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    • 221 19 Get a kick out of US band’s energy-charged dances THIS band exudes energy. Watch out for lead singer Vicki St Ives as she pumps and grinds provocatively to “Gonna Make You Sweat”. Perfect Tommy captivates with its fully choreographed dance routines and dazzling costumes. Performing for
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 124 10 *7<xa(c to teticve t Pure lotus seed. Finest Ingredients it a Prepared by Hong Kong Mooncake Specialist GOLDEN CROWN MOONCAKE Sole Agent GOLDEN CROWN RESTAURANT Blk 40-B Commonwealth Avenue #O3-354, Singapore 0314 Tel: 474 9255,474 9256 474 9257 ft o va Say goodbye to the problems of difficult-to-style hair. Now
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 184 11 LCCI COURSES Book-Keeping (Elem Inter) Accounting/Costing/Statistics/ Managing Accounting Marketing/PR/Advertising/Selling/ Sales Management Diploma in Shipping/Managerial Principles Day/Evening Classes commencing soon FREE TALKS! -Ca\\ *****38 for more details. ETS TRAINING CENTRE 1 Sophia Road, #O3-26 Peace Centre, S 0922 you while you dine. Dragon Palace Restaurant Cockpit Hotel Basement 2 Oxley Rise/Penang
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  • 305 12/13  -  Kids show the way By SHARON LIM FILL your child’s wardrobe with animals, flowers and cartoons. Let childhood dreams of becoming Popeye the Sailorman come true with a black and white shirt with matching bermudas. Top the square, wide-collared shirt with a cap for the complete naval
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  • Page 12/13 Advertisements
    • 233 12/13 Special Offer! Free Gift! i 9 rt> Cantonese laser disc at $45 only! Fitto $65, others like Star, U-Best, Polygram, PLD, Ya-Ko all at special rate. A laatr disc (tonp rack will be given for customers buying a touJ of 20 l»«r LASER DISC PLAYER CLD-*****590 CLD2S9O $1,190 CLD-1590 $990
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    • 217 12/13 WIN BRAND Teal Tonic Essence with Bird's Nest Cordyceps Bird's Nest Tonic Solution (Highly Concentrated) Purchase 2 boxes of Teal Tonic Essence with Bird's Nest Cordyceps or 4 boxes of Bird's Nest Tonic Solution get 4 coupons in exchange for a large Jiangxi, (China) Heatproof Ceramic Cooking Pot. o o
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    • 178 12/13 Alexander Batteries ■v^K X irrr- 0 .our Portable WorW Powering ou Rechargeable Cellular Phone Battery i n bJ w.Made In USA Available at all leading electrical/electronics outlets Sole Agent: ALEXANDER ELECTRONICS PTE LTD 10, Jalan Besar #oB*ll, Sim Lim Tower, Singapore 0820 Tel: 299 2287 (2 Lines) Fax: 299 2289
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  • FAR EAST PLAZA SHOPPING GUIDE
    • 255 14  -  By CHERYL LEONG BEING mute is no handicap to professional photographer Anderson Jong. A former student of La Salle College of Arts, Anderson was not discouraged when he failed to find a job as a graphics
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    • 254 15  -  By CHERYL LEONG BESIDES designing your own bags and belts, you can now design your own earrings in leather. The suede or cow-hide used for the earrings come in a range of colours. There are different tones of brown, light yellow, green and red. The
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    • 174 16 A CREW of hairstylists teamed up last Sunday to raise funds for the National Kidney Foundation in a “Charity Cut-A-Thon’\ Nearly 400 members of the public responded to the event, organised by Paul Mitchell Systems, which raised about $B,OOO through hair-cuts
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 217 14 ONE HUGE FOR ALE! Genuine Korean 8.8. Q. 9 J) m m mm Meats are so tender tasty Soup is so refreshing (Korean Restaurant) 14. Scotts Road #O2-29/31 Far East Plaza, Singapore 0922. Tel: *****60 Business Hours: Mon Fri: 1130 am 3pm, 6pm 10 pm Sal, Sun A P. Holidays:
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 162 15 Do you wish to look taller? Come to us, we'll help you. Would you like to look more youthful radiant? We offer facial body treatments at reasonable prices. Consult our beautician and see a new you! Services: Continental Facial Treatment (Face, neck shoulder) Open Pore Treatment COLLAGEN Treatment Paraffin Wax
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 156 16 APOLOGIES We apologise for all the inconvenience caused as a result of the Shifting to larger premises to provide better service Stage Professional Pte Ltd sincerely appreciate your continuous support in our service < TT [Tf L< lil SYSTEMS TODAY LESS2S°/o TV8125 SSIOI 13 TVBO2O SSI39M TVBI3O P SSI23 6S
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    • 97 16 Ao m 50 /.■'V, (EGYPTIAN REFLEXOLOGY 2330 BC) THE ORIGINAL INGHAM METHOO Cedilied Rcllaolooisls (USA) REFLEXOLOGY is a science the principle is that reflexes in the feet are relative to each and every organ and all parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help to promote health and
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  • 391 17  -  Enjoy Cantonese-style braised shark’s fin and Canadian flower clams By CHERYL LEONG SAVOUR authentic Cantonese food at its best. Known for its delicious dian xin, East Ocean Seafood Restaurant also serves an array of traditional Cantonese dishes which are comparable to those found in reputable Hong Kong
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 16 17 East Ocean Seafood Restaurant Shaw Centre #O5 14/27 Tel: 235-0888 Hours: 11 am to 10.30 pm
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    • 349 17 SIAMESE ASTROLOGY TEL: *****15 FAX: *****40 All major credit cards are acceptable. K C® voB S carc ,s Place of Consultation: SIAMESE ASTROLOGY 1, Sophia Road, #O5-32, Peace Centre Singapore 0922 Joyful Karaoke Lounge WITH K. T. V. ROOMS. O COMPUTERS SONG SELECTORS AT KTV ROOMS!!! "SPECIAL PROMOTION" Sunday to
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  • 412 18  -  Asians still not popular in Europe, says talentime winner after 6-year tour By YASMIN KHAN WHEN she won the talentime in 1980, she thought it would be her stepping stone to success. Four years later, disillusioned with the local music scene, she
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 252 18 mmrnmmrnm SEAFOOD GALORE WITH 1 STEAMBOAT AT ITS BEST! gw by Drrek I in No Ciovl. Tax No Service Charge Redeemable Parking Coupon, Open air ambience G Aft DEN t 0 -4tli Fluor, Sckgic oniplcx, 25" Sdcgic Road, S'porc 0"I8 s}>ni-2am Daily, TEL 141 (DAY), JJ6IB9HNICIIT)) 01 02 03 05
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    • 142 18 JIA LI WAN BEAUTY THERAPY CENTRE 756 Upper Serangoon Road #Ol-31 Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre Singapore 1953 Judy Lim Reflexologist/Esthetician Newly Renovated and refurbished I' Our [Services: J We specialise in providing the following services:Foot Reflexology:To ease tension eliminate fatigue Body Massage: Relieving tension physically mentally Two free treatments free
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 330 19 NEW TRIANGLE DESIGN ■> XyXyXyXyXy x-xyx-xy KILL MOSQUITO EFFECTIVELY ROOM SIZE model EL-8528 8W Height 16 ins Unit Price *****.00 HALL SIZE model EL 8520 IOW-Height 20ins Unit Price S$ 155.00 KOMY ELECTRIC INSECT KJHER Far Residential Commercial use. Portable Type JL ASIA AGENCIES Block 463 Crawford Lane #O2-13 Singapore
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    • 191 19 YMr ab^ut I', m u I-Ta SM ■jMl »V It’s Rowe/AMI. And not only has it won the “the Most Played Jukebox" Award 1991 in America, it’s also the world’s largest manufacturer of lukeboxes. Here in Singapore, Rowe/AMI offers you the widest range in town. From the traditional ‘Bubbler’ to
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  • 414 20  -  By SHARON LIM THE RESTAURANT that bagged many service excellence awards is cooking up new winning strategies. This time, it is not just quality and service but a new exciting menu. Coachman Inn, a continental restaurant, has a new a la carte
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 290 20 GOLDEN DUCKJ'GOLDEN TASTE ft Ow tt ,W M Hi /Jv at GOLDEN DUCK EATING HOUSE ROASTED sl3 Big $l5 •S%f N W LOQt’AT DUCK s l6 ,s?ru —> is mn mmm Cvt I >:*> > >*y Mil I 5 upplied specially by the local farms, our duck and chicken are
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  • 434 21  -  By CHERYL LEONG THIS restaurant was started because the owner enjoys eating a particular dish. Pu-tien mi fen' (sl6++) is one of the favourite dishes of Mr George Lin, who started Maple Leaf Restaurant. His mother used to cook the dish
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 152 21 SeffcnJU*, mmmjgMmmm Ev&ht TAKE 5 LADIES NITE every Thursday Dress according to our theme will stand to win fabulous prizes: Lady in Red (3rd Sept ’92) Sexy Lady (10th Sept’92) Executive Lady (17th Sept ’92) Blue Jeans (24th Sept ’92) All house pouring beverages will be one for one during
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    • 88 21 JfSP m Electronic Diary $32 $59 Japan AM/FM Cassette Recorder a $39 Aiwa Stereo Walkman $55 Oven Toaster (Japan) Electrical Sales (Offer Up To 50% Discount) While Stocks Last! $37 $59 Black Decker Dustbuster $79 Camera (Made in Japan) $59 Grundig Shaver i;i^i $B9 $159 Cordless Phone (Made in Japan)
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  • 294 22 A guide to entertainment in the city area DISCO Chinoiserie, Hyatt Regency Singapore.' First drink charge: sls++ for ladies, s2o++ for men (Mon Thurs); s2o++ for ladies and s2s++ for men (Fri, Sat and eve of public holidays). Tel: 733-1188. Floating Discotheque, Equator Dream, World Trade Centre. Cover
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  • Article, Illustration
    105 22 LISTEN to a hit parade of golden oldies and sentimental songs. Three-piece band Vintage will entertain with a repertoire which ranges from 60s rock and roll to contemporary ballads. The trio (above) is made up of band leader and lead guitarist Evans Barnabas, bassist Simons Ismail, and lead
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 205 22 Your comfort is our Business. Facilities available Swedish Shiatsu Massage Steam Sauna Swimming Pool Video Lounge it A m m HI mvi lERA r HEALTH CENT 552 Havelock Road sth Floor Riverview Hotel Singapore 0116 Tel: 2 5522 52 Business hrs lOam-12midnight f/ V Come, relax at Galaxy, e/e Our
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    • 39 22 mwCentre The Newest Health Centre Opens in 1992.... Our charming and gentle masseuses will pamper you with their massage. All rooms with showers attached and individual air-cond./steam available Make a date with us Y Hotel ad Singapore 0820 *****98
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  • 114 23  - Great Scot it’s a gastronomic grill RINA PECK BITES with IT’S a Scottish affair at this restaurant grilling up prime cuts such as steaks and ribs. At Gordon Grill, Goodwood Park. Hotel, juicy prime ribs, leg of lamb, and rack of lamb are served on different days of the week.
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    104 23 CELEBRATE Mid-Autumn Festival dining on shark’s fin soup with snow frog. At Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Concorde Hotel Singapore, the dish is served at s2o++ per person. You can also try steamed lobster with scallop and crab roe sauce at s4B++ per portion, or salt-baked pigeon with herb
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    74 23 Delicious mooncakes with a difference. Mooncakes are packed six in a box instead of the usual four, with six varieties for fillings, at Wah Lok Restaurant, Carlton Hotel. Choose between plain dark or white mashed lotus seed, or with single or double egg yolk fillings. Priced between s22+
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  • 99 23 MUSHROOM gourmets can enjoy several types of the edible fungus at Fourchettes, The Oriental Singapore, this month. Start with shiitake mushrooms with snails and leek, or a mushroom salad with salmon and caviar sauce. And how about having a novel dish of mushrooms with goose liver, caramelised apples
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 253 23 n •>•••' Massage Rub Back Sauna, Steam Bath Foot Reflexotherapy Hair Salon Hydro Pool Cold Pool TV Room Coffee Lounge Gymnasium ffiSfaUtfi/lil I SOUTH MARINA SPA FITNESS CENTRE 20 Marina Mall #O2-01 Marina South (Near to MARINA BAY MRT Station) Singapore 0101 Tel: *****33 (12 Lines) Business Hrs. 10 am
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 1094 24 BEAU H riTN DISCOVER PROMOTION them with AIBI now on from today till 15 Sept 1992. Aim A FITNESS COMPETITION OPEN TO ALL MALE A FEMALE HEALTH ENTHUSIASTS. TRIM W SLIM M 2mins F: 2mins M: 3mins F: 2mins omn M: 2mins F: 2mins 6 Finalists in the Men Women
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