Monthly Archives: December 2010
Beat the traffic this New Year’s Eve!
Planning to usher in 2011 with us this Friday? Here are some tips on getting in and out of the resort and beating the jams -
Tip #1: Go Public
We encourage one and all to take public transport in for that day. Traffic is expected to be slow moving!
Tip #2: Remember these characters ‘R-W-S-8′
Specially for 31 Dec, the frequency of our RWS 8 service fleet will be increased with the waiting time reduced from 5-7mins to 3-5mins
Tip #3: Know your exit strategy
If partying through the 2010-2011 window isn’t your cup of tea, there are several (free and painless) ways to make your way out of the resort. Pick one and add it to your plan for the day:)
At last, they take flight!
Nearly 3 Years in the making
A story of how love
transforms…
Premiering at WaterFront, Resorts World Sentosa
25 Dec 2010
The Fe(a)stive Season!
[ Christmas blogpost (part 2) by Tania H. ]
In part two of my foodie blogpost for Christmas, we move on to the festive themed menus around the restaurants this December. Give mom a break from the stove or your wife for that matter and take them out for a festive feast followed by a stroll to Singapore’s tallest Christmas tree at Resorts World.
A picture speaks a thousand words and I’m sure the shot below speaks volumes to your parotid gland. Are you salivating yet?
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| Grainge Black Angus Beef Striploin MS 3 |
Titled Grainge Black Angus Beef Striploin MS 3 with creamed chestnut, roasted artichoke, field mushrooms and bacon beef glace sand, this is one of Osia’s main highlights on the Christmas menu, available both on Christmas Eve and the day itself. If you haven’t tried Osia’s cuisine by Australian celebrity chef Scott Webster, it’s a reflection of Australia’s cultural melting pot. Showcasing the freshest produce from the Land Down Under, beautiful ingredients are transformed into morsels of goodness on the plate with an adept chef’s hand which practices absolute meticulous finesse.
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| Valrhona Hot Chocolate Soup |
At $180++ per head, you’ll also get to taste Chef Webster’s legendary Valrhona Hot Chocolate Soup. It’s a larva cake but without the cake. Some guests have commented it’s better than S.E.X. Yum!
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| Palio turkey ravioli served with its own gravy topped with pomegranate seeds |
If you’re looking for something hearty, the food at Palio will have you licking your lips all the way home. Serving authentic Tuscan cuisine, our Italian chefs have come up with a Christmas menu that’s exciting yet familiar. Featuring the Turkey ravioli as seen above, Pan-seared Monkfish served with fine beans in Prosecco wine and caviar sauce, and the decadent Pandoro Christmas cake served with Panettone flavored ice cream and warm chocolate sauce as dessert, your family will be pleased. The 5-course Christmas Eve set dinner is at $88++ per head.
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| Rib eye Tagliata with cannellini beans purée, |
On Christmas day itself, Palio will be serving the Rib eye Tagliata and other delicious items on its 4-course set dinner menu at $68++.
If buffet is more your thing, Starz at Hard Rock Singapore has a wide array of seafood including beef carpaccio, baby octopus with sesame, cold appetizers and excellent Chinese food for the whole family. For Christmas, we’re throwing in a plump roast turkey stuffed with chestnut, my favourite stollen, pudding drenched in chocolate sauce and lots more. There’s even a dedicated Indian live station for those piping hot pratas and a Japanese station for fresh sashimi and sushi! Starz’ Christmas Eve international buffet dinner is at $98++ per guest and on Christmas day itself, international buffet brunch at $88++.
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Not forgetting a place where you can party the night away and count the seconds to Christmas Day, come by the Rock Bar where a selection of luscious festive shooters is just an order away. Located at the lobby of Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, our shooters go by quirky names like Electric Blue, MYS-T-VIOUZ and Beary Holiday.
For a refreshing burst of lime, try Electric Blue, designed to jazz up your Christmas, after combining main ingredients of sambuca and bols blue curacao. For MYS-T-VIOUZ, it’s indeed a mysterious potion of Midori Melon, some grenadine syrup and a splash of creamy Baileys Irish Cream (and other secret ingredients), making it the perfect indulgent drink. To relive your childhood, order Beary Holiday, which promises to put on a smile on your face with nostalgic gummy bear lollies.
Performing every Fri and Sat from 8.15pm, you can also catch the live performance of homegrown artists, Zsa and Claire as they blow you away with their awe-inspiring percussion music.
So drop by Resorts World today and celebrate Christmas with us!
Check out our website for more details.
Look Mommy! Christmas but no snow!
I heard from a friend’s six-year-old who lamented Christmas ain’t Christmas if it’s not a scene out of Home Alone. Remember ‘Kevin’ and his misadventures about town as he waded through thick snowfall which blanketed Chicago? It’s the slushy ‘ice kachang’ we’re missing in Singapore this festive period.
FANS DAY OUT
Many would have had their calendar marked out in bold on Dec 11 with the words ‘Zouk Out’. For 25 of our community members, it would’ve been the inaugural RWS facebook Fans Day Out.
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| All set to go! |
Valentino, Retrospective: With The Experts
The anticipation is torturous, we know. Approximately 14 days are all that stands between you and the feast (to the eyes of course, the dresses aren’t edible the last time we checked) of 100 Valentino dresses. But that doesn’t stop us from still talking about it on our blog. Rubbing it in? Nah, we’re probably just as, or even more, anxious than you are!
This week, we speak to 2 of our renowned local stylists – Karen Ng and Jerome Awasthi – on their take on the Italian’s work.
A Race Like No Other
[by Jimmy S - amateur runner and inline 'speed' skater - who's always looking for more speed]
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| Team RWS took part in the race too! |
The first Sunday on December has become synonymous with the day for runners to meet and run. This year’s inaugural Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) on Dec 5, 2010 – previously known as Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon – is one such Sunday.
Christmas Shopping Guide #1 – The Cute Ones
Buying a Christmas gift goes beyond mere shopping. It’s an art.
The art of finding a gift that hasn’t been presented before throughout the course of the year to the same loved one/ friend. The art of finding a gift that looks fitting for a ‘Merry Christmas!’ card to accompany it. And of course, in the local context, the art of getting the best deal! We are no experts ourselves but hopefully, this series will help you add some finishing moves (or buys, rather) to your festive shopping frenzy.
To kick-start it all, we bring you into the enchanted segment of our resort – Universal Studios Singapore.
The Cute Ones
Key challenge for this category of gifts: evoke an “awwwww” from receiver.
UNDER $10
These caught our eyes even before we saw the price tag. Love how the DreamWorks stars like Shrek and Princess Fiona are carved out in various shapes and sizes, and attached to pens. Perfect gifts for mass distribution (especially those volunteer Santas at kids parties) and they look great even without a wrapper!
‘Awwwww’ factor: 3/5
Spotted at: Star Characters, Universal Studios Store (Can be found at That’s a Wrap near USS entrance too)
UNDER $20
Ever wondered what’s the link between Gingerbread Man and Christmas? Here’s one explanation we found: Santa was supposed to be made of gingerbread! Hmm, any others?
Nonetheless, it was the soft toy that, for us, stood out from the rest. Brought a smile instantly to our faces upon sight (perhaps cause it reminded us of its edible form too).
‘Awwwww’ factor: 4/5
Spotted at: Star Characters
Definitely one of the more unique gifts we’ve spotted – potion-flask-shaped bottles! Our personal favorite: the shortest one (with blue liquid within). Voila!
‘Awwwww’ factor: 3/5
Spotted at: Fairy Godmother’s Potion Shop in Far Far Away
UNDER $30
Another variation of Gingy – bigger, softer, rounder gift featuring his trademark thick-lipped smile. A must-hug/cuddle ain’t it?
‘Awwwww’ factor: 5.5/5 (too irresistible. we all walked out with one each)
Spotted at: Star Characters
So, USS or Hollywood After Hours patrons/ patrons-to-be, do look out for these hot ‘cute’ picks for Christmas gifts:) Stay tuned for more in the other upcoming features!
End The Year With A Bang!
Here are a few updates as 2010 draws to a close.
A Gift That Will Last (… for a year at least)
Share the festive joy this Christmas with a bang! Get your loved ones Universal Studios Singapore (USS) Annual Pass Gift Certificates and send them on a year of fun.
For more details on the gift certificates, do visit our website.
