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27 Affordable Romantic Restaurants In Singapore For Dates

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Affordable Romantic Restaurants

While we might be living in one of the world’s most expensive cities, dining in a romantic restaurant does not necessary mean we have to break the bank.

It is such a shame that many Singaporeans have the misconception that a meal at a romantic restaurant would be an insanely costly experience. While that might be the case for most celebrity restaurants, there are actually a handful of other romantic cafes and bistros that will prove your mindset wrong.

Dining at a romantic restaurant is possible with a low budget—all you need to do is search harder! The struggle is real for many when it comes to picking a destination with an intimate ambience, which is why we have embarked on an arduous search for restaurants in Singapore that not only exude romantic vibes but also feature wallet-friendly menus too.

Here is our guide to Affordable Romantic Restaurants in Singapore with Most Main Courses under S$25 (exclusive of any prevailing service charges and taxes). A good number of these featured destinations are conveniently located in the CBD.

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10 Free Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

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Have you already spent a bomb this Valentine’s Day on the present(s) for your lover? Then you now need to think of activities that will not cost an arm or a leg.

Singapore is a country filled with amazing things that you can do for free. And these activities and places can be pretty romantic, too.

If your ideal Valentine’s Day is a simple day out to spend quality time with your loved one,  here is a list of 10 Free Things to Do This Valentine’s Day 2016. Take a fun hike or visit a museum, as long as you are with someone you enjoy company with, you know your day will be splendid.

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Blocs Inc. – D.I.Y Coffee & Bread Buns Using Wooden ‘Blocs’

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Cafes and dessert shops are always offering the ubiquitous fare – copying one another, following the crowd and what not – so how do you stand out?

How’s it if you can D.I.Y your own coffee and bread buns (like Shibuya toasts) with wooden blocks equipped with RFID tags? Blocs Inc. is one cafe to look out for, and they are making waves in the industry by introducing this unique concept, unlike any that we have seen here in Singapore.

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15 Romantic Staycation Ideas in Singapore For Valentine’s Day

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Staycations have become so common in Singapore, it is surely a regular date night idea for many couples. If you are planning a surprise staycation for your special someone on Valentine’s Day, you would want the hotel and the room to be unique and surprising, because normal rooms won’t do as they can still be dull even with the addition of rose petals on the bed and a bottle of wine and champagne.

Instead on splurging all of your money on a glorious suite, why not just pick one of these dreamy hotels with one-of-a-kind rooms, and is guaranteed to give you something beautiful to remember?

From sleek new hotels with an edge to swanky boutique hotels with reasonable prices, there is something for everyone. Here are 14 Valentine’s Day Staycation Ideas in Singapore For A Perfect February The 14th!

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Auspicious Meanings Behind 8 Chinese New Year Goodies

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The annual celebration of Chinese New Year sees endless baked treats and other savoury delights being sold, served and consumed by Chinese communities in Singapore throughout the 15-day festive period.

Ever wondered why the exchange of Mandarin Oranges is so important, and why there would always be pineapple tarts in each home?

The repetition of Chinese New Year Goodies is no random occurrence, as each snack is essentially symbolic of a meaningful purpose. The next time someone in the family asks, “Why do we always have to eat xxx during Chinese New Year?”, you will find the answer(s) to him/her here in our beginner’s guide to the Auspicious Meaning Behind 8 Chinese New Year Goodies.

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20 Restaurants That Will Be Open During Chinese New Year 2016

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CNY Restaurants 2016

Chinese New Year is a two-day public holiday in Singapore. Everyone will be busy with the customary house visiting, and it seems that every year, most dining establishments will be not be open during that period.

But there will always be some of us who want dine out with our families, or are simply not into house visiting.

If you are one of those, fret not. From having your regular cafe fare to buffet spreads, here are 20 Restaurants That Will Be Open During Chinese New Year 2016.

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Calories in 12 Popular Chinese New Year Snacks

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We usually do not think much when it comes to snacking during Chinese New Year. Granted, there is nothing wrong with pigging out on snacks on the first couple of days of the Chinese New Year. After all, what is CNY without these liberated joys, right?

But can we just tell you how these processed cookies and snacks contain a lot of sugar and other potentially harmful ingredients? Sorry to burst your bubble but everyone should know how much calories you are taking in every time you pop a pineapple tart into your mouth.

This is a list of Calories in Popular Chinese New Year Snacks.

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