07 February 2012

THE HALIA VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL MENU / POETIC EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE SET DINNER

This Valentine’s Day, impress your date and celebrate at award winning The Halia Restaurant at its romantic lush greenery location in Singapore Botanic Gardens with Poetic Expressions of Love Set Dinner or Valentine’s Day Special  menu, created loving by Chef Reynaldo Arriola.

Halia Restuarant Singapore  Botanic gardens at Ginger Garden

The Halia will be providing a complimentary "Phone-sitting" service, where guests can leave their phones with the reception on Valentine's Day to ensure the evening is theirs alone to enjoy.

From 8th to 13th February,  The Valentine's Day Specials a La Carte menu is available and includes appetisers like the Quartet of baked Sydney rock oysters or Foie Gras presse, Main Course - Rangers Valley Waygu beef cheek or Grilled Atlantic mackerel and dessert like Raspberry mousse, rose marshmallow and vanilla Chantilly mascarpone cream or Star anise chocolate.

I was invited to the The Halia Pre-Valentine’s Day Poetic Expressions of Love Set Dinner tasting last week.

Quartet of baked Sydney rock oysters paired with Chardonnay Brut, Whitlands Victoria Australia/ Brown Brothers Patricia Pinot Noir.

Fresh and succulent paired with the most amazing combinations.

The Halia Quartet of Baked Sydney rock oysters with smoken bacon salmon ikura shallot
The Halia Quartet of Baked Sydney rock oysters in cucumber linguin, champagne cream dill

Grilled Atlantic mackerel fillet with sauté potatoes, garlic, thyme and rosemary goes well with the soy balsamic glaze. The sauté potatoes is crispy on the outside and soft inside, its so good you cant stop.

THE HALIA VALENTNE’S DAY Menu Grilled Atlantic mackerel saute potato thyme rosemary Singapore Botanic  Gardens

Create a 3-course (starter, main course, dessert) set from the A La Carte Valentine's Specials at $108++ per person (Additional $44++ per person for a wine paired menu with 3 glasses of wine, or additional $52++ per person for a menu paired with 1 glass of sparkling wine & 2 glasses of wine)

Raspberry mousse, rose marshmallow and vanilla Chantilly mascarpone cream.  A delightful dessert with a hint of sweetness.
The Halia dessert Raspberry mousse, rose marshmallow and vanilla Chantilly mascarpone cream Singapore Botanics Garden

The “Poetic Expressions of Love” 4 course Set Dinner (S$300 nett per couple) will be served only on Valentine’s Day, including a single rose, picture souvenir and sweet surprises (additional $150 nett per couple for a wine paired menu with 4 glasses of wine).

For premium garden-side dining (S$500 nett per couple), it includes a 4-course "Poetic Expressions of Love" menu, a bouquet of roses, picture souvenir PLUS a bottle of sparkling wine, complimentary tea vouchers from The Halia and sweet surprises (additional $150 nett per couple for a wine paired menu with 4 glasses of wine.

The Halia Restaurant Singapore Botanics Ginger Garden

The set dinner features Chef's signatures dishes such as the Foie gras presse with apple reduced in port wine and the Star anise chocolate bar served with salty caramel ice cream and strawberry meringue.

Appetiser : Foie Gras presse - Melt in the mouth classic foie gras, classically prepared and refreshly paired with crystallised rose petal, almost too pretty to eat and paired with Brown Brothers 2005 Limited release Riesling, Victoria Australia.

The Halia Crystalized rose petal Foie Gras presse Singapore Botanics Garden
The Halia Foie Gras Presse aapple silvers in port reduction crystalisd rose petal Singapore Botanic Gardens

Rangers Valley Waygu beef cheek with sauté shimeiji mushroom, mashed potato, lemon aioli, tomato confit and edamame bean. Another picturous creation that taste as good as it looks. Love the Waygu beef and mushroom with a dash of lemon aioli French dressing.

The Halia Valentine's Day Main Course Rangers Valley Wagyu Beef Cheek Singapore Botanics Garden

Star anise chocolate bar, salty caramel ice cream with strawberry meringue – Rich decadence chocolate paired with cold and creamy salt caramel ice cream, sweet notes for the ultimate dessert lovers.

The Halia dessert Star anise chocolate bar served with salty caramel ice cream and strawberry meringue

A petite fours was also served, definitely one of my favourite for the night. To keep diners in suspense,  the lovely creation will be a surprise.

Immerse in the romantic atmosphere as each course is served with a mood-enhancing love quote from famous poets, sweeting the evening as the time slips by, climaxing after each course with a special gift.

The highlight of the Poetic Expressions of Love Set Dinner is that a saccharin sweet surprise will be served before each course. Certainly unexpected, it was a pleasing pleasant unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience.

The Halia Restaurant Singapore Botanics Garden

The Halia will also be serving a Valentine’s Day buffet spread serving foie gras, sashimi, seafood and carving ‘LIVE’ stations and deserts at The Villa Halia inclusive of single rose and picture souvenir at S$200 nett per couple.

For reservations of Valentine Special Menu and Poetic Set Dinner, please call (65) 8444 1148 and (65) 6287 0711/ email alicetang@halia.com.sg respectively  *Full payment is required for reservations for the "Poetic Expressions of Love" menu

The Halia Restaurant is located at 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden (enter via Tyersall Avenue), Singapore Botanic Gardens Halia. Ring  +65 6287 0711 for enquires and visit The Halia Restaurant and Villa Halia Singapore FaceBook  for more updates.

*Food photographs are taken with the new PRADA L.G 3.0 Smartphone, except for Waygu beef cheek.

GARUDA INDONESIA SALE - FLIGHTS TO BALI / JAKARTA / MAKASSAR

Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, is inviting travellers to explore Indonesia with an incredible two-day tickets sale and save up to 65% savings on flights to Jakarta, Bali, Makassar and beyond. Simply book between 10-11 February to travel from 10 February to 31 October 2012.

GARUDA INDONESIA SALE FLIGHTS SINGAPORE BALI JAKARTA MAKASSAR Yogyakarta Surabaya Semarang


For just S$168 onwards, fly on Garuda Indonesia’s eight daily flights to Jakarta and maximize your vacation time. Enjoy Bali’s scenic beaches and hills from just S$258 and spend the savings on delicious Balinese cuisine or relaxing spas. Adventure-seeking travellers can visit Makassar from just $248 and enjoy a wide variety of colourful scenery and diverse activities from diving and snorkelling to trekking and shopping trips.


Keen to explore beyond? Discover the attractions in Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Semarang from S$218 onwards via Jakarta. Over 20 other domestic destinations are also available with an additional top-up from S$30 onwards.

Garuda Indonesia Flight Experience GARUDA INDONESIA SALE FLIGHTS SINGAPORE BALI JAKARTA MAKASSAR Yogyakarta Surabaya Semarang


Passengers will enjoy Garuda Indonesia Experience warm Indonesian hospitality with quality service that emphasises on safety and comfort with enhanced ‘five senses’ service concept that include a traditional Indonesian folk songs compilation "Sound of Indonesia" and a specially blended “Garuda Aromatic Fragrance" that will be used on all flights, executive lounges and Garuda offices.


Garuda Indonesia two-day special fares are available for purchase from 9am to 5pm on 10-11 February, at the Garuda Indonesia sales office at 101, Thomson Road, #12-03 United Square. Terms and conditions apply. Please call the reservation department at +65 6250 2888 for more details.Visit Garuda Indonesia Facebook for updates.

BAY HOTEL SINGAPORE VALENTINE’S DAY - WIN FREE NIGHTS IN DELUXE QUEEN ROOMS

BAY HOTEL, Singapore’s Newest Destination Hotel will open at Telok Blangah Road near Vivocity and Harbourfront, in close proximity to Sentosa, Resorts World Casino, Universal Studios, luxury stores and urbane beach clubs on 15th February 2012.

Take part in The Bay Hotel Singapore Valentine’s Day Facebook Treasure Hunt contest  inspired by Cupid and love of Valentine’s Day.

BAY HOTEL SINGAPORE VALENTINE’S DAY  TREASURE HUNT – Win a FREE NIGHT in DELUXE QUEEN ROOM (S$450+++)

BAY HOTEL Singapore New Hotel Telok Blangah Road Vivocity Harbourfront Sentosa, Resorts World Casino, Universal Studios luxury stores urbane beach clubs Valentines Day Facebook

Stand a chance to win a one night stay in Bay Hotel’s Singapore Deluxe Queen Room for 2 persons, including breakfast. Simply locate 3 icons amidst images of the hotel and the correct answer - “What is the name of the tapas bar and grill at Bay Hotel Singapore?” Closing date is 19th February 2012 (11pm, GMT +8) and the 2 winners will be announced in late February 2012.

The Bay Hotel Singapore is located at 50 Telok Blangah Road via Temenggong Road and caters to both business travellers and the discerning leisure market with a taste for adventure and the different as  the city gateway and getaway. Happy Holidays ! Check out http://www.bayhotelsingapore.com/ and Bay Hotel Singapore Facebook Page for more updates !

CEBU PACIFIC AIR – WIN SINGAPORE TO MANILA / CLARK / CEBU FLIGHTS IN PHILIPPINES DAILY

The Philippines's largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific Air is giving away free flight tickets to Cebu, Clark and Manila in the Philippines from 6 – 19 February. The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands mesmerises with a kaleidoscope of beautiful islands and cities that showcase authentic and distinctive culture, arts, nature and music that will excite even the most seasoned traveller.

CEBU PACIFIC Singapore FLIGHTS Singapore, Philippines,  Xiamen, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, Beijing, Incheon, osaka, KALIBO BORACAY
 
Snap a picture with the CEB, Cebu Pacific’s iconic plane mascot and City Mascot as they makes appearances at Changi Airport Terminal 3 Basement 2, Orchard Road Belt, Raffles Place Park, SMU Foyer, VivoCity, Toa Payoh HDB Hub, NEX and Tampines Central and your photo entry will be uploaded instantly onto the "Where in the World is CEB" Facebook application and Cebu Pacific Air Singapore Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/cebupacificairSG to enter the draw.
 
Accompanying CEB on his travels across Singapore are three iconic city mascots -  diving enthusiast, shopaholic and chic golfer representing Cebu, Manila and Clark respectively for the different travel experiences each city offers.
 
CEBU PACIFIC AIR – WIN SINGAPORE TO MANILA CLARK  CEBU FLIGHTS  IN PHILIPPINES DAILY


Residents in Singapore (Participants  have to be at least 16 years old) stand a chance to win two air tickets daily or four air tickets in the grand draw of the latest "Where in the World is CEB" Singapore Edition promotion.


Cebu Pacific’s plane mascot and city mascot Destinations and Dates (*Schedule is subject to last minute changes)
  • February 6 & 13 - Raffles Place Park
  • February 7 & 14 - SMU Foyer
  • February 8 & 15 -Toa Payoh HDB Hub
  • February 9 & 16 - Changi Airport Terminal 3 Basement 2
  • February 10 & 19 – NEX
  • February 11 & 18 - Orchard Road Belt
  • February 12 & 17- Tampines Central
  • February 12, 18 & 19 - Vivo City
To win, simply decide which city in the Philippines you would like to visit the most and why, then take a picture with CEB and the city mascot of their choice. Winners will be posted daily at the Cebu Pacific Air Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/cebupacificairSG) or visit www.cebupacificair.com

06 February 2012

ELIZABETH ARDEN VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL AT TAKASHIMAYA SQUARE SINGAPORE

Elizabeth Arden Special Buys for Valentine’s Day include Elizabeth Arden best selling skincare including Eight Hour Cream, White Glove Extreme Brightening Capsules, Intervene, Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, Cosmetics, Holiday Blockbuster Color Collection, Leopard Chic Beauty Box, Holiday Mini Perfume Coffret Set, Lipstick and Lipgloss set, Mascara Set and signature fragrances like Red Door and Green Tea at Takashimaya Square Basement One.

Elizabeth Arden Holiday Blockbuster Gift Set 2011

Elizabeth Arden Holiday 2011 Blockbuster Beauty Box S$112
  • Gold Metallic Compact with 12 Eyeshdows in Sparkle Sun, Pewter,Frosty Pink,Lucky,Smoke,Ember,Rosy Peach,Terra Bronze,Light Blue,Graphite and Wine
  • 2 cheek colors in Sunny Pink and Strawberry
  • 4 Shimmer Powders in Rose Shimmer,Gold,Nude,Shimmer and Bronze
  • 2 Eye Pencils in Espresso and Smoky Blake, Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black
  • 3 Ceramide Ultra Lipsticks in Cinnamon,Petal and Cassis
  • 2 High Shine Lip Gloss wands in Sparkle and Golden Red,  1 Lip Pencil in Taupe
  • All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover
  • Red Croc Bruch Pouch with 3-piece Brush Set: 1 cheek color brush,1 Eyeshadow brush,1 Angle Eyeshadow brush in Red Croc Leopard Lined Travel Bag
 
Elizabeth Arden Leopard Chic Beauty Box Color Collection

Elizabeth Arden  Leopard Chic Beauty Box S$89 includes
  • Leopard Print Eyeshadow compact  12 Eyeshadows in Tulle, Cameo,Moonbeam,Pale Wheat,Silver Lilac,Gilded Sand ,Luna ,Siren, Jewel,Coco Brown,Charcoal Pearl and Shadow
  • Leopard Print Cheek color Compact with 2 cheek color in Dusty Henna and Pink Rose
  • Red Shimmer Compact with Shimmer Cream in Sparkling sand
  • 3 Exceptional Lipsticks in Starlight,Honey Blush and Beauty
  • 2 High Shine Lipgloss Wands in Golden Pink and Rose gold
  • Lip Pencil in Taupe, Eye Pencil in Black Brown
  • 3-Piece Brush Set with; 1 cheek color Brush,1 Eyeshadow Brush,1 Angle Eyeshadow Brush in Leopard Print Jewellery Box
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 No, 7 8
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation in shades 07 and 08 (dark shades) S$20 usual $58

Cosmetics Offer – Flawless Finish Sponge on Cream makeup foundation compact in shade 07, 08, honey S$20, UP$58, Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black with makeup remover Set S$25,
 
Color Intrigue Single eyeshadow in Moonbeam, Silver smoke, indigo, plum, Luna, wheat, shadow, sherbet S$10, Eyeshadow quad $20, lipgloss set $32, Lipstick and lipstick set $43, Blusher in peach sorbet $10
 
Skincare – 8 Hour Cream Set, Elizabeth Arden Whole Glove Extreme Overnight Brightening Capsules etc

Fragrance – Red Door Set S$50, Usual $120, Green Tea Lotus Fragrance etc

Visit Elizabeth Arden Singapore Website for more information.

PAUL & JOE COSMETICS & DESIGNER FRAGRANCES SALE AT TAKASHIMAYA SQUARE / ISETAN SCOTTS

Paul & Joe Beaute SALE and Designer fragrances from Prestige is now on at Takashimaya Square Basement one and Isetan Scotts Level 3 till 12th February and 9th February respectively.

At Takashimaya, there are a slightly wider selection of Paul & Joe Beaute Collection compared to Isetan Scotts. Range available include Christmas 2010 Collection at $27 for lip gloss and powder set and $40 for eyeshadow and lip pot set, limited foundation S$28, creamy compact$20-$30, lipsticks $18, lip gloss $18, nail varnish $15, body mask $25, facial treatment mask $30. There is a limited range of perfumes from Versace, Moschino, 4711 etc

Prestige Designer fragrances at Isetan Scotts have a wide selection.
  • Versace & Moschino EDP/EDT : S$19-S$123
  • Juicy Couture EDP and set : S$35-S$69
  • Ferrari, Guess, Clean EDP/EDT : S$29-S$59
  • FCUK, Paris Hilton EDT EDP : S$29-S$49
  • Banana Republic EDP/EDT S$39-S$59
  • Gap EDP/EDT : S$5-S$49
Fragrances prices are similar to Prestige Warehouse Sale but Paul & Joe Beaute prices are slightly higher.

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