Weekend East, 23 January 1998
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Weekend East
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Title Section14 1998-01-23 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 064/10/97 Vol. 13 No. 4 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Tuesday, January 23,199814 words
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Advertisement299 1998-01-23 1 We offer catering/takeaway/ delivery senices and set lunches. Sales of dMng vouchers (in any denominations) for staff incentives/gijls. Voted as Singapore's Top/Best Restaurant award by Wine Dine and Singapore Tatler. Bistro Cbez Moi Pte Ltd french Vietnamese Restaurant 217 East Coast Rood #Ol-00 Lou's Arcodc Singapore *****5 foßOTofonTd: *****18(5 fines)299 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration464 1998-01-23 2 ANGELICA TAN - By ANGELICA TAN GRINNING toothlessly, emaciated Wong Yoke Cheng is so old that she cannot remember her age. But she believes she is in her nineties. Although small and frail, one cannot help but admire her indomitable spirit and her optimism464 words
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Article, Illustration387 1998-01-23 5 ANDRE YEO - Picture and story by ANDRE YEO IF THERE was one way of celebrating the Lunar New Year and Hari Raya Puasa i*a multi-racial Singapore, it’s the neighbourly way Six families, five Chinese and one Malay, sharing the same corridor in Bedok Reservoir Road, have387 words
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Article, Illustration411 1998-01-23 7 DESMOND NG - By DESMOND NG YOU make a dash to get your hair done for the festive season and when it’s time to pay up, you discover that your hair salon has raised its prices. Inaudible to the stylist who not only411 words
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Advertisement336 1998-01-23 2 Video CD Fantastic New Year Sale 20 9 Fantastic Karaoke Sale $12.50 only Buy 3 Get 1 Free l Over 2000 Songs To Choose From No antastic U-Best Microphone Sale I rice $55 Now $19*90 For the Ist 30 customers. FREE 10 PCS Hong Bao with any purchase Esmond Digital336 words
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Advertisement28 1998-01-23 2 KAZAAM JUST OPEN Business Time 4 p.m. 12 midnight Happy Hour 4 p.m. 8 p.m. 212 Telok Kurau Road #Ol-216 Bright Centre Junction of Lorong L Tel: *****0028 words
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Advertisement144 1998-01-23 3 e g f j '■> 'A e FAMILY FOOD 'IT FUN 2nd DAY OF CHINESE NEW YEAR (29/1/98) 12:00pm till 10:00pm OPENING HOURS OF OTHER OUTLETS Cafe Hollywood Slam, Toa Payoh: OPEN EVERYDAY Specialist Fun Factory Century Square Fun Factory OPEN EVERYDAY (Ist day of Chinese New Year from 12:OOpm)144 words
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Article664 1998-01-23 4 WEEKENDeast - It’s that time of year again when it’s best to know By WEEKENDeast Journalists STOCK up on groceries and cash next week as the whole island will be celebrating the Lunar New Year and Hari Raya holidays. If you do not want to run out664 words
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Advertisement295 1998-01-23 4 A. M. GOH TRADING CO. Blk 3 Defu Lane 10 #Ol -590 5(*****4) Tel *****16 *****55 Open 8.30 am to 6.30 pm (Mon to Sat) New Tyre 175/70 x 13 $65 Usual Price $75 185/60 x 14 $BO Usual Price $95 Min purchase 4 pa new tyres get FREE Wheel295 words
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Advertisement139 1998-01-23 4 2 Vf jk* Nonya Restaurant KAliwal Street Singapore *****7 Tel: 299 3239 (opp. The Concourse, Beach Road). Opening hours: 11.30 am 2.30 pm 6.00 pm 10.00 pm AUTHENTIC HOME COOKED NONYA FOOD Prepared by our noted Nonya chef. The Ong sisters Monica (previously from Paramount Hotel) and Daisy. Come savour139 words
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Advertisement317 1998-01-23 5 SILVER CRYSTAL (In the business of clock for 3-Generation) 01-21 KATONGMALL Former Katong People Complex 112 EAST COAST R6AD TEL: *****95/*****29 (Opening hrs: Tues-Sun. 12 noon -7.30 pm) No Other Branches ’V V" w r Import 1 00% Gorman-made Grandfather, wall and table clocks from the famous blackforest clock makers.317 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article217 1998-01-23 6 “Lunar Wonders at Suntec City Mall” Dance of the Dragon Saturday and Sunday, 6.30 pm. The Fountain. Free. Watch Singapore’s longest dragon at the world’s largest fountain. The 225-ft (69-m) dragon, together with eight lions, will roar in the New Year to the beat of217 words
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Article139 1998-01-23 6 IN THE article “Surfs up at new Internet shop" (WEEKENDeast, January 16), we said the usual onetime registration fee of $41.15 at Pacific Internet for each access plan will be waived if you signed up between now and end February. Only the registration fee for the easy access139 words
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Advertisement265 1998-01-23 6 US dollarsf Price goffer by E C KEC" /Vfcordless Noiseless Guaranteed! Micordless is an innovative adaptor that turns microphone into cordless operation. Benefits: MC-3200S You may u* rhc existing g,_|„ Channe l microphone to save money. Any brand .rnd class of microphone 42 Wft can be used tor different tastes265 words
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Advertisement171 1998-01-23 6 Warehouse Clearance Sales I Great Bargains I Rosewood Round Dining Set I set 7 pcs Offer 1888 Rosewood Display Cabinet with lightings, mirror glass shelves Offer: $9BB Rosewood French Style Tiger Paw Legs Jj Rosewood TV Cabinet (Diff. designs styles) from 24” to 72" Offer from $4BB Oval Dining Set171 words
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Advertisement119 1998-01-23 7 is Z§alijiut Where good food abounds I Srund fo/uu 1 1 Sew {//ear This grand buffet is a sumptuous spread of International cuisine. Chinese favourites and goodies. It features a variety of dishes like sharks' fln soup, harlock prawns, seabass with fragrant sauce, pipa duck, deluxe mushroom with fa cai,119 words
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Advertisement308 1998-01-23 7 il Oun o ?ountH Outlet Ofiett& *7edatf at Itukit Pangang Plaza #Ol-13 (foot (Mvuetof Mtentaome*t Utclttdutq {ptA ftenfomoHU, (u* yxme& <uU mom. IHL>& U l it it Lunar New Year's Evi Open till 3am (Only at Chinatown) Business as usu on Ist 2nd day of Lunar **New Year (2 pm-11308 words
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Lo Hei & Lunar Goodies
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Article73 1998-01-23 8 FEAST on mouth-watering dishes such as baked honey chicken, braised superior shark-fin soup with seafood and stir-fried prawns with scallops in taro nest. Created specially for the festive season, they are available from the set menus of Hua Yuen Chinese Restaurant at Grand Plaza Hotel. Prices for73 words
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Article, Illustration81 1998-01-23 8 FOR something different, savour Thai yu sheng. Flavoured with a sauce that combines a host of Thai spices such as coriander roots, bird chillies, fresh red chillies, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. There are four varieties abalone ($5O for 4 persons), salmon ($3681 words
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Article, Illustration77 1998-01-23 8 A GIFT idea for friends and relatives when you go visiting this festive season are these New Year cookies. Packed in an elegant Lunar New Year box, the cookies cost $28.80 per box and are available from Shangri-La Hotel’s Chinese New Year Goodies Shop. Also77 words
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Article, Illustration79 1998-01-23 8 SEND your Lunar New Year greetings on a nian gao. Topped with a Film of edible gold leaf to symbolise an abundance of wealth, the fish-shaped nian gao has a chocolate-flavoured four-character Chinese greeting. There’s also Golden Xin nian gao which comes in three flavours79 words
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Article, Illustration343 1998-01-23 9 JULIANA YEH - By JULIANA YEH THIS place is not like the usual entertainment and drinking spots at Planet Marina. And though its location is not one to rave about (unless you drive), this restaurant promises more than just booze. Here, one gets to feast on some delicious seafood.343 words
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Article, Illustration308 1998-01-23 9 ANGELICA TAN - By ANGELICA TAN GARNISHED with beautiful vegetable carvings of birds, the dishes looked too lovely to eat. But you won’t be able to resist the food at Orient Ocean. Owned by the same company which runs 88 Restaurant and Xiang Court Cantonese Restaurant, Orient Ocean308 words
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Article, Illustration323 1998-01-23 10 JULIANA YEH - By JULIANA YEH SERVING exotic French-Vietnamese cuisine, this eatery’s standard can easily compare with upmarket restaurants in town. So, for those who do not want the hassle of driving downtown to jostle with the crowd for fine dining. Bistro Chez Moi on East323 words
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Article, Illustration208 1998-01-23 11 GINNY SEAH - By GINNY SEAH WANT a healthy reunion dinner this year? Then you might want to try Taiwan porridge. Springleaf Taiwan Porridge Restaurant serves sweet potato porridge cooked with a mixture of pearl and fragrant rice. The porridge goes well with any of their 150 dishes. Some dishes208 words
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Advertisement185 1998-01-23 8 mm mm u a *> f* fa it BU mi 4* k iC Kit* i n i>o.n Y r itfv.'vV J3p» v 4w>.-. Special Flavour! Ideal Festive Gift! Pineapple BBQ Pork Fa Choy BBQ Chicken Main Outlet Branch 465, Changi Road Singapore *****6 Tel: 742 6853 Fax: 742-5322 near Kembangan185 words
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Advertisement288 1998-01-23 9 tsitaJtsuaJtsiiaJtsiEjJtsiialtsifaltsfiaitsujailsHailsifaHsHailsitai .jar sj xs 6 B u B D a B) 19 0 19 0 4fc 19 '■'V 5 Claypot double boiled superior shark-fin with four taels of shark-Fin (double amount) $38.80 per serving. This super value dish is truly enjoyable. Also Australian fresh abalone at only $21.80. Long Beach288 words
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Advertisement526 1998-01-23 10 o o o o o ear Iso Available CATERING MENU O 44#.«4# Vietnamese 4 Treasure Cold Platter i.*** UK*** Vietnamese Seafood Thick Soup fa#.*.* Coconut Crab Royal Baked Oyster t**.*(*±lt*f Pan-Fried Scallop with Brocolli 4**4# Vietnamese Fried Noodle > Vietnamese Dessert tt-L<4± *»ill Complimentary Salmon Yu Sheng <>* Complimentary Ml526 words
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Advertisement217 1998-01-23 11 Springleaf Taiwan Porridge Restaurant j X: i *-aa n 8W TO;'* i TASTE A VARIETY ■iutviM'* The Authentic Taiwan Porridge Savour the delicious mix of sweet potato porridge carefully boiled to capture its unique taste. With a host of tantalising dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients and cooked in the217 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article, Illustration213 1998-01-23 12 Those lacking in iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid more susceptible I HAVE a problem with canker sores in my mouth. Every time old ones heal, new ones come out. I don’t bite myself on the lips and eat regular meals with lots of213 words
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Article151 1998-01-23 12 That’s the only solution for those with lactose intolerance MY eight-year-old son loves fresh milk and cultured milk drinks. But he develops a bad stomach-ache, which lasts for days, each time he drinks either. Why is this so? KAREN TAN Tampines Ave 5 Whilst milk is good151 words
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142 1998-01-23 12 1 HAVE been taking health supplements for many years now. Presently, I’m taking B complex, calcium plus and sometimes, EPO. However, I still feel lethargic and sleepy. Are these supplements enough for me? I’m in my forties. FLORENCE CHIA Pasir Ris St142 words
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Advertisement306 1998-01-23 12 4 h w s Q2L, J th IS festive season. i ght fats the natural way wlsh Kordel's slimming formulas, al for those who hope to >k fabulous but yet want to fjoy their favourite food! A »od source of nutrients and energy, Kordel's formulas are also for those who’re306 words
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Advertisement81 1998-01-23 12 Ask a question and get a $5O hamper GOT a health problem or a nutrition query? Fax your question to 745-1022. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier, Kordel’s Health Column, WEEKENDeast, Level 2, News Centre, 82, Gentlng Lane, Singapore *****7. Please confine your queries to nutritionrelated problems. A Kordel's food81 words
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Article, Illustration390 1998-01-23 13 M J SHE - By M J SHE TEAK is a good choice, if you are looking for furniture for your new home or simply re-dec-orating. Like wine, teak becomes better with age. An older piece of teak is less likely to warp. The grain of the390 words
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Article, Illustration204 1998-01-23 13 GINNY SEAH - By GINNY SEAH RECREATE the cosy ambience of colonial-style living with replicas from this shop. Artlinks has taken the unique blend of East and West in old colonial houses and reproduced it so that you can own a piece of its charm. It has everything204 words
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Advertisement113 1998-01-23 13 NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION NEW YEAR SALE 6 DAYS ONLY. DON'T MISS FREE SHELVING VICTA-TRECO AUSTRALIA MULTI-PURPOSE OUTDOOR GARDEN STORAGE SHED For homes factories sizes 6' x 5' B'x 4', 8' x s', 8' x T 10' x 7\ 10' x 9', 10' x 13',113 words
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Advertisement24 1998-01-23 13 Vv 4 H: ADVENTURE SANDALS DRINKING SYSTEMS UNDERCOVER STASHAWAYS TRAVEL BELTS equipment for traveling and outdoor activities SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS UHL HTTP: www.bodypac.com E-mail-bodypac@padfic.net.sg24 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration275 1998-01-23 14 JOCELYN WEE - By JOCELYN WEE HERE’S an intercontinental fare that will give that of any reputable restaurant a run for its money. Ris Cafe, at NTUC Pasir Ris Resort, has an added touch of elegance which may surprise many. The cafe serves Eastern and Western cuisine. Diners275 words
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Article, Illustration437 1998-01-23 14 M J SHE - By M J SHE CALL it resourcefulness or attribute it to the current economic climate, but some restaurants are staying open throughout the Lunar New Year holidays. So, this festive season, think Thai when you tire of the traditional goodies and take a trip down437 words
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Article, Illustration381 1998-01-23 16 ANGELICA TAN - American restaurant offers great tasting fare By ANGELICA TAN THE NEXT time you find yourself craving for a piece of juicy steak, head for this new restaurant. Stuart Anderson’s, one of America’s leading steakhouses, has opened its first branch at Orchard Parade Hotel. The restaurant is known381 words
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Article, Illustration153 1998-01-23 16 FOR those in a rush, here’s a tasty way to grab that quick bite. Carlton Hotel’s Cafe Victoria has set lunches for people always on the go. The 24-hour coffee house offers diners a choice of local favourites and Western delights. Whether it’s a153 words
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Advertisement173 1998-01-23 14 1 >■ KATONG BANANA LEAF RESTAURANT bwbtoilut? > 10 Ceylon Road (Opposite Katong Roxy Square) Singapore *****6 Tel: 348 6074/ 447 0096 Pager: 9573 3236 Fax: 447 0096 New Year 1998 promotion offer $39 for 4 persons Rice Vegetables Fish Head Supreme Chicken Mutton Fish Cutlets Lime Juice Till 31st173 words
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Advertisement226 1998-01-23 16 -rn r MP jr -MI $l5 ’■'W tjOining Ay tA&QUuer, *l/fic/er the tStans s RIVERSIDE INDONESIAN RESTAURANT 30, Merchant Road, #Ol-04, Riverside Point, Singapore *****2 (Opposite Clarke Quay) Tel: 535 0383 OPEN FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR SORRY LAH! CLOSED FOR HARI RAYA PUASA Fajita Complete Turkey Fajita dinner including Cuervo226 words
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Advertisement855 1998-01-23 19 102 MAKING FRIENDS mm ONE te. ONE dattSie fans.! A FUN WAY TO MAKF FRIENDS All Om SINGAPORE 'f si k calll9oo *****11 103 INTRODUCERS V V V V V V V V V V r r The happiest time in a person s life is to find a partner855 words
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Article, Illustration174 1998-01-23 20 PEARLIN SIOW - OUR BACK PAGE GIRL By PEARLIN SIOW THIS young woman knows how to dazzle. Dressed in a fetching cheongsam, final-year graphic design student Fiona Tan looks rather glamorous for the quiet morning photo shoot. The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts student, who is on a174 words
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