Monthly Archives: October 2016

Tsukiji Fish Market’s Move Delayed – Or It Might Not Relocate At All

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The world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market was previously scheduled to cease operations on 02 November 2016 and shift to a new home in Toyosu on 07 November 2016. However, Tsukiji Fish Market’s proposed relocating plan has come to a halt due to concerns over environmental issues and construction costs.

Japan’s newly elected Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike’s decision to postpone the move was beyond necessary. The 400,000-square-meter wide new venue used to be a gas plant, and reported traces of soil contamination have raised alarm bells.The uncertainty of Tsukiji Fish Market’s future location has led to plenty of repercussions, especially for the fish merchants.

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10 Must-Visit Restaurants In Australia + Win An All-Inclusive 5D4N Holiday To Sydney

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Australia Restaurant Guide

It is no secret that food is serious business in the Land Down Under. The Aussies are blessed with top-notch fresh gourmet produce and a diverse range of ethnic cuisines; the natives take immense pride in ensuring their food and beverages are nothing but the best.

Avid foodies would fly all the way to Melbourne for the best coffee and cafe food, travel to Sydney for its hip and trendy restaurants. Noosa — a world-famous surfing spot — has a thriving food scene. Gold Coast has no lack of good food, too. Australia is indeed the go-to destination for indulgent epicureans. Here are 10 Restaurants In Australia You Must Visit At Least Once In Your Life.

We are also sharing a simple contest at the end of this post where you can win an all-inclusive 5D4N dream foodie holiday to Sydney for two – where you and your plus one get to interact with celebrity chef and TV host Adam Liaw.

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Sotto Mare – Home To The Best Crab Cioppino In San Francisco

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Sotto Mare – the brainchild of chef Gigi Fiorucci – is one of San Francisco’s most popular restaurants. The casual dining establishment is so famous that it has been long regarded as a gourmet institution amongst San Franciscans.

The speciality seafood restaurant is notorious for its incredibly long queues but the wait clearly has not deterred avid foodies from returning.

The restaurant takes immense pride in serving the “best damn crab cioppino” and if you look around, you would soon realise that is exactly what everyone came for. For the uninitiated, the cioppino is a classic San Francisco seafood stew invented and subsequently popularised by the Italian fishermen who worked at Fisherman’s wharf in the 1930s.

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Asian Food Invasion – 6 Asian Cuisines That Are Ever Popular With Locals

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It is an undeniable fact that food fads in Singapore come and go at a rapid pace. As with all fads, many do not survive the test of time and they die down quietly before you even notice it.

Remember when donuts were all the hype because Krispy Kreme came to Singapore? What about the time when rainbow cakes filled up your Instagram feed?

Hipster food aside, we are (still) fortunate enough to be in Singapore because Asian cuisines are permanent and that while trends come and go, we have these 6 Asian Cuisines That Are Ever Popular With Locals.

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10 Places Where You Can Dine For A Cause In Singapore

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Dining in Singapore does not always mean it is a luxurious affair for yourselves. You can satisfy your cravings at an affordable price and help someone in need at the same time.

There is an increasing number of entrepreneurs and cafe owners who have started small businesses in the F&B industry with a strong belief for social cause(s) and to give back to society. A meal at these places actually mean playing a significant role in showing support for the same cause.

From helping the poor to employing ex-convicts and those with special needs in the hopes of teaching them new skills, here is a list of restaurants in Singapore where you can dine for a cause. READ ON

8 Best Nightlife Destinations In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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When night approaches, the city centre of Kuala Lumpur (KL) does not sleep. Instead, it becomes even livelier than it is during daytime. The nightlife scene is getting more and more vibrant, and people are traveling to KL just for parties.

Be it a casual pub, swanky 5-star hotel rooftop bar or happening nightclub establishment, there is surely fun for everyone.

From Havana Bar & Grill to KL Zouk Club Malaysia, here is our guide to 8 Best Nightlife Destinations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Do share with us your favourite nightlife haunts too!

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7 Exciting Events That Are Taking Place In Singapore In November 2016

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We are already on the second last month of the year. Damn, where did 2016 go?!

How did your year go? Did you do anything particularly memorable, or been to somewhere you will always remember? Life in Singapore can be pretty exciting, as long as you know what to do and where to go. Most Singaporeans spend their free time on cafe hopping and hawker hunting adventures. But the activities in Singapore are not limited to just food. Singaporeans are an energetic and cultured bunch; each month the city hosts various concerts and exhibitions etc.

Most Singaporeans’ idea of leisure revolve around cafe-hopping and hawker hunting adventures. Singaporeans are also an energetic and cultured bunch; each month the city hosts various concerts and exhibitions etc.

From Affordable Art Fair Singapore, Santa Run For Wishes 2016, The Zouk Run to Battle Of Europe 2016, here are 7 Exciting Events That Are Taking Place In Singapore This November.

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