Tipping in Singapore: Would Tipping Improve Service Standards?

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Tipping in Singapore

When we were in the US, one of the daily happenings that we noticed is the stark difference in service and professionalism displayed by most of the restaurants’ waitstaff as compared to that in Singapore. We can’t help but wonder if the poor service standards in Singapore is due to the lack of a tipping system.

Waiters, by and large, is not a respected profession like doctors and lawyers. In recent years, chefs are starting to get more recognition due to media publicity of celebrity chefs around the globe. Waiters? Not a chance. And the irony is waiters are the frontline staff in the restaurant and they have the ability to make or break your dining experience.

What do you think? Would tipping improve service standards in Singapore? Here, we look into tipping in Singapore, as well as the pros and cons of tipping.

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Singapore Named Lonely Planet’s No 1 Country To Visit in 2015

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Singapore Top Travel Spot

Lonely Planet has named Singapore as the No. 1 Country to visit in 2015. In its guide to top 10 countries to visit in 2015 - which includes Namibia, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Ireland, Republic of Congo, Serbia, Philippines, St Lucia and Morocco – Singapore is praised for our multicultural diversity and wide range of new attractions like National Art Gallery and Singapore Sports Hub.

We are thrilled that Singapore is given this worldwide recognition, and we are certainly keeping our fingers crossed that this will give our tourism a boost in 2015!

7 Things We Love About the Buffet at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant

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Lime Buffet

Stepping in to PARKROYAL on Pickering is an experience so impeccable, and its grandeur is one-of-a-kind and unrivalled. This eco-friendly hotel – with a total of 15,000m2 of sky gardens, waterfalls, planter terraces and green walls – boasts a breathtaking metropolitan architecture that has completely changed the Singapore skyline.

Lime, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, is equally alluring. It is always a pleasant to dine and drink there, and be enraptured by the lush tranquility. The food never disappoints, and we could get used to a glass of its signature Limeade every day.

Lime Dessert Buffet

And what keeps our hearts is the lavish buffet spread that is nothing too exorbitantly-priced nor pretentious. Just good, honest food that fuels the soul.

Here are 7 things that we love about the buffet at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant.

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10 Reasons Why We Love Maldives

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Maldives Travel Guide

Maldives is our idea of paradise. Taking a holiday at the Maldives is a dream for many, because this place is so extremely picturesque, idyllic and serene. It takes beach holiday to a whole new arena, and the tranquility and luxury is second to none.

Think of waking up in a postcard; that was how we felt every day during our one-week stay. The water is clear and boasts a subtle gradient of blues, the palm trees sway with such grace; even the cocktails stand so effortlessly pretty against the vast Indian Ocean, and the schools of little fishes that hang out around the water villas can keep everyone’s eyes so peeled.

Maldives

“The sunny side of life” is indeed truly Maldivian, but we’d say “eat well, live well and take a holiday to Maldives.” Because you have worked really hard, and because you deserve a break. If you need any more convincing, here are 10 reasons to fall in love with Maldives:

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POSB Everyday Card Gives you 10% Cash Rebate on Weekends in October

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POSB Everyday Card

If you are not already a POSB Everyday Card holder, October will make a good reason for you to own one. Weekends in October are made sweeter with 10% cash rebate on dining and online grocery shopping when you charge to your card, and these are savings in the most essential way.

All you have to do is to spend a minimum of S$300 (on Saturdays and Sundays) in October with your POSB Everyday Card.

Lobster

For those of you who are planning celebrations and feasts with your loved ones and friends this month, using your POSB Everyday Card is the best option because you get to enjoy the 10% Cash Rebate. The promotion also applies to online grocery shopping at Cold Storage, Giant, NTUC Fairprice, Sheng Siong, RedMart and GoFresh. So why not just consolidate a list of your daily necessities, order it online and enjoy the 10% Cash Rebate? The amount may be seem small, but you would be surprised by how it is actually a significant amount that could buy you a good meal!

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Tokyo Food Guide – 30 Restaurants & Cafes You Have to Visit

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Tokyo Food Guide

Tokyo is every food lover’s paradise. Japanese food in Tokyo is a one-of-a-kind experience and delivered on a completely different level. Once you have had Japanese food in Tokyo, your life will never be the same again. The authenticity is that priceless and memorable.

With 13 three-stars, 59 two-stars, and 208 one-stars restaurant, Tokyo has no lack of Michelin star restaurants. However, Tokyo is more than just fine dining restaurants – from restaurants to cafes, sushi and sashimi eateries, tonkatsu restaurants and ramen parlours, it is really almost impossible to run out of dining ideas nor have a bad meal in the cosmopolitan city.

Here is our guide on where to eat in Tokyo, and we have included 30 of our favourite restaurants, cafes and local eateries that you have to try.

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6 Places in Singapore You Can Escape To

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Punngol Waterway

While we’re best known for our rags-to-riches story, from a sleepy fishing village to a cosmopolitan metropolis today, one thing’s for sure: we’ve grown so much, it’s definitely hard to avoid the crowds in Singapore today. Honestly. Just ask any resident here, and they’ll attest to that. So where do you go when you’re looking to escape the city bustle, or are simply seeking pocket-friendly options for a quiet retreat? These places have the answers:

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