NEW IPAD 3 PRICES IN SINGAPORE APPLE STORE / SINGTEL / STARHUB / M1 SHOPS – WIFI 4G 16GB / 32GB / 64GB 3RD GENERATION

APPLE NEW iPad 4G, 3rd generation popularly referred as iPad 3 will release  in USA, Singapore (Apple Store, Singtel, M1 and Starhub),  Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland,  Japan, Hong Kong and Australia  on March 16th 2012.

Prices  for New iPad WIFI 16GB /32GB / 64GB are US$499/US599/US$699 and  S$658/S$788/S$988 while  New iPad WIFI+4G are US$629/US$729/US$829 and S$828/S$958/S$1088.

Singapore 3 telecom company – Singtel / M1 / Starhub will retail the new iPad with data plans on 2 year contract or with multi-sim that will allow you to connect to Broadband On Mobile 3.5G/ HSPA+ network with speeds of up to 21Mbps.

NEW iPad 3 PRICE DATA PLANS 4G/WIFI  SINGTEL/M1/STARHUB/APPLE  SINGAPORE – Available in Black/White

• SINGTEL Mobile BroadBand S$40- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$399/S$499/S$599
• SINGTEL 4G WIFI Multi-Sim S$10.70- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$798/S$928/S$1058
• M1 iPad Data Plan S$40- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$399/S$499/S$599
• M1 iPad 3 WIFI 4G - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$828/S$958/S$1088
• STARHUB iPad MaxMobile Elite $41.30 - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$399/S$499/S$599
• STARHUB 4G WIFI Multi-Sim S$10.70 - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$808/S$938/S$1068
• APPLE STORE WIFI NO CONTRACT - S$658/S$788/S$988
• APPLE STORE WIFI+4G - S$828/S$958/S$1088

iPad 2 PRICE PLANS 3G/WIFI   SINGTEL/M1/STARHUB FOR DATA

• 3G WIFI Multi-Sim - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$818/S$948/S$1078
• iPad Data Plan- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$349/S$449/S$549
• iPad 2 WIFI 3G - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$798/S$928/S$1058
• MaxMobile Ultimate - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$299/S$399/S$499
• 3G WIFI Multi-Sim - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$788/S$918/S$1048
• APPLE STORE WIFI No Contract - 16GB S$528/S$628

Supporting the next generation 4G LTE (73Mbps), HSPA+(21Mbps) & Dual Channel HSDPA (42Mbps) Networks. the slim Retina Display new iPad is armed with A5X Chip Quad Graphics,  5MP Camera with 5 Element Lens, 1080P Video Recording with image stabilization and Voice Dictation Button.

SINGTEL NEW iPad Price Plans   http://www.singtel.com/ipad

• Mobile BroadBand S$40- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$399/S$499/S$599
• Multi-Sim S$10.70- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$798/S$928/S$1058
• Available at all SingTel Retail Shops islandwide from 8.30am, selected SingTel Exclusive Retailers during normal operating hours.
• On Friday, 12.01am, Buy your new iPad via SingTelshop.com with FREE DELIVERY as early as 3am.

M1 NEW iPad Price Plans -  http://www.m1.com.sg/iPad/plans.html

• M1 iPad Data Plan S$40- 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$399/S$499/S$599
• M1 iPad 3 WIFI 4G - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$828/S$958/S$1088
• Available at  M1 Shop Paragon on 16 March at 12:01am and all other M1 Shops at the usual operating hours.

STARHUB NEW iPad Price Plans http://www.starhub.com/ipad

• STARHUB iPad MaxMobile Elite $41.30 - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$399/S$499/S$599
• STARHUB 4G WIFI Multi-Sim S$10.70 - 16GB/32GB/64GB – S$808/S$938/S$1068
• Available at Plaza Singapura, Marina Bay Link Mall, Bugis and OUB StarHub Shops from 8am onwards and selected StarHub retail outlets at the usual operating hours.

The new iPAD 4G is not compatible with the LTE service offered in Singapore currently but in the near future. However, this is not an issue with Apple fans in Singapore and the new iPAD  is likely to sell out quickly.

The iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G model can roam worldwide on fast GSM/UMTS networks, including HSPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA. When you travel internationally, you can use a micro-SIM card from a local carrier. If you are in USA, connect to the 4G LTE networks of AT&T in the U.S. and Bell, Rogers, and Telus in Canada.

The NEW iPad 3rd generation popularly referred as iPad 3 will release on March 16th  at Apple Stores in USA, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland,  Japan, Hong Kong and Australia.  Singtel / M1 / Starhub will retail the new iPad 4G WIFI and WIFI 16GB/32GB/64GB models with data plans on 2 year contract or with multi-sim on 3.5G/ HSPA+ network .

Updates on 18th March : - SINGTEL - SOLD OUT / M1 - Change Alley, Clementi Mall and Nex SOLD OUT, remaining stores limited stocks in black, Starhub - AVAILABLE

 * iPad 128gb 4th gen at Singtel/ Starhub / M1  http://www.beauterunway.com/2013/01/ipad-4-128gb-new-price-4th-generation.html

*iPad 2 http://www.beauterunway.com/2011/04/ipad-2-prices-in-singapore-at-apple.html


iPad Mini Price and iPad 4th generation : http://www.beauterunway.com/2012/11/new-apple-ipad-mini-ipad-4-prices-in.html

SHANGHAI TANG HONG KONG LOCATION FOR NEW FLAGSHIP MANSION

Shanghai Tang,  the contemporary Chinese chic label new Shanghai Tang Mansion Flagship Store in Hong Kong will open in April 2012.

Last October, Shanghai Tang Loft operated on the 6th floor of Pedder Building in Central, Hong Kong. Then Shanghai Tang blew us away with the magnificent Shanghai Tang Mongolian Village complete with beautiful Mongolian Ger tents at Central Pier 4 for the festive season.

This Spring, Shanghai Tang continues its innovative concepts and rolled out a two-part teaser video campaign, "From Pedder to..." with exclusive preview for its Facebook fans, in celebration of the new Shanghai Tang Mansion flagship launch.

Twelve gorgeous ladies dressed in the latest Shanghai Tang signature green knot silk crepe dress from the Spring Summer 2012 collection departed from Pedder Building and strutted across the bustling streets of The Central, Hong Kong, with curious onlookers snapping pictures and creating a definitely buzz.

Viewers were prompted to guess the new flagship location and enter a prize draw if they have answered correctly, to win a gift from Shanghai Tang’s Imperial Table collection  of fine tableware and glassware with Dragon motif. 

Visit Shanghai Tang’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/shanghaitang or Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/shanghaitang now.

Part two of the video will be shown on March 15, revealing the location of the highly anticipated new Shanghai Tang Mansion, which will open in April, 2012. 

Shanghai Tang Spring Summer 2012 Men and Women Collection are currently available exclusively at seven existing retail locations in Hong Kong, as well as the online store at www.shanghaitang.com.

AZUR CROWNE PLAZA CHANGI AIRPORT – PERANAKAN BUFFET SPREAD BY CHEF KENNY CHAN BIBIK KIM NEO + PERANAKAN COLLECTIBLES SALE

Award-winning Azur at The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport presents a Peranakan Buffet offering of delicious and traditional true blue Peranakan dishes by Celebrity Chef Kenny Chan from Kenny’s Delight,  a seventh generation Baba from Malacca.

Tantalize your taste buds and indulge in the authentic  Peranakan favourites like Ayam Buah Keluak,Babi Pong Teh, Ikan Goreng Cili, Telur Cincalok, Nyonya Chap Chye  and desserts like Nyonya Cendol and Chef Kenny’s signature Sour Plum Drink from March 16 to March 25.

Savour Nyonya Otak, Nyonya Laksa, Sambal Timun, Sambal Jantung Pisang ,Nyonya Achar , Nyonya Kueh Pie Tee, Bakwan Kepiting, Itek Tim and Asparagus Goreng Cili Belachan with your favourite Peranakan food.  

Chef Chan will reprise his role as Bibik Kim Neo in the long-running TV1 Malaysian sitcom, “Baba Nyonya” and the movie, Nasi Lemak 2.0., to mingle with the patrons on March 17, alongside with Peranakan themed activities including sale of Peranakan Collectibles on March 24 and 25.

Distinctively Peranakan, here are some favourites from the media tasting.

Ayam Buah Keluak (stuffed Indonesian black nut with chicken) is one  of Chef Kenny’s signature dishes. A well-known Nyonya dish that is synonymous with Peranakan cuisine, the popular  dish requires expertise and is extremely time consuming to prepare.

The flesh of the Buah Keluak, an Indonesian black nut, is painstakingly extracted, fried with chicken, prawns and rempah (pounded spices), and simmered in a rich  gravy before it  is placed in the empty nut shells.

Babi Pong Teh (braised pork in salted bean paste) is another staple in Peranakan food. The pork belly is braised for hours in salted bean paste gravy with a hint of cinnamon. It is rich and flavoursome, so tender that it melts in your mouth.

Itek Tim is duck soup simmered with salted vegetables, pig's foreleg, preserved sour plums and tomatoes. Sweet and sour, lovely home cook goodness.

Balance the richness of Peranakan food with Nyonya Chap Chye, a light vegetable stew and a home favourite.

Udang Lemak Nenas (Prawns with pineapples in coconut curry) is rich and flavoursome. Another time consuming dish to prepare as fresh  coconut are used. Very lemak and sedap ! My favourite!

Ikan Goreng Cili (fried fish with sambal) is fried cod fish laced with Chef Chan’s special sambal chilli. The crunchy batter fish leaves you craving for more, the chili is to die for and a perfect condiment to add a fiery punch in every dish.

Telur Cincalok (fermented shrimp omelette) is loved by every Peranakan for the tangy taste with a hint of spice.

Nyonya Cendol - The cendol handmade by Chef Chan is soft and light green in colour unlike the acidic green commercial ones. I like mine with lots of Gula Melak ,  its very lemak and ultra sinful and oh so good !

Azur Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport Peranakan Affair - March 16 to 25


Peranakan Dinner Buffet is served alongside with an International spread of Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Chinese, Asian, Western and desserts offerings.

• Weekday (Monday – Thursday)Adult: $55.00++ Child: $27.50++
• Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)Adult: $65.00++ Child: $32.50++
• Top up $5 for free-flow sour plum drinks, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
• Enjoy 15% off the total bill upon presentation of the Peranakan Affair mailer below (print or show on Mobile)
• Diners get an additional 5% off the total bill if they are dressed in Peranakan influenced or traditional attire (Baju Kebaya or Batik Shirt)

 

Azur Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport is located at 75 Airport Boulevard, 2nd Floor Crowne Plaza Hotel , next to Changi Airport T3 Sky Train.  For reservation at Azur, please call 6823 5354 or email: crowneplazadining@cpchangiairport.com. Visit  Crowne Plaza’s Dining website for more information: http://www.crowneplazadining.com

CHARLY T’S RESTAURANT FAMOUS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 112 KATONG SHOPPING MALL

Charly T’s, a casual dining restaurant opened recently at 112 Katong, a premier shopping mall in the east. Known for its global cuisine prepared with fresh, seasonal produce, Charly T’s signature dishes includes American Sloppy Joe, CT’s Beef Burger and Original Recipe Rotisserie Chicken with a variety of home-made dips.

New dishes on the menu are Kansas City BBQ Chicken and the  Black Pepper Chicken rotisserie chickens,  Hawaiian-style Kalua Pork and German Chicken Schnitzel.

Charly T’s I12 Katong restaurant seats approximately 100, including an 8-seater Peranakan decor private dining room designed to reflect Charly T’s eclectic heritage. The “Charly’s Porch” is an alfresco 24 seater dining area, guests can watch “live” sports matches on a 60” widescreen with a complete bar or spend a lazy afternoon chilling out with friends.

At the media tasting, we tried some of Charly T’s favourites.

Charly T’s Original Receipe Rotisserie Chicken with a variety of home-made dips - $13 (quarter chicken + 2 additions), $24 (half chicken + 3 additions) & $42 (whole chicken + 4 additions)

Charly T’s chickens are chilled, but never frozen to keep their freshness before its marinated for over 13 hours and slow-cooked  rotisserie style.  A aromatic chicken with crisp exterior and tender meat awaits.

Homemade Chermoula Sauce (a traditional Moroccan sauce of cilantro, garlic and cc and cayenne pepper sauce), creamy Roasted Sesame Sauce, Kansas City BBQ Sauce and Charly T’s Original Sauce - SPICY or HOT complement its savoury flavour.

Charly T's Famous Rotisserie Chicken New Flavours: Black Pepper & Kansas City BBQ - $15 (quarter chicken + 2 additions), $27 (half chicken + 3 additions) & $46 (whole chicken + 4 additions)

A hearty range of Mum’s kitchen side dishes like the German Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese and Butter Garlic Rice, completes the meal.

The  Kalua Pork (S$16)  Hawaiian-style is well marinated and slow-cooked to perfection, with a wonderful hint of smoky flavour. Simply melt in your mouth !



CT's Beef Burger ($10.50) Juicy beef patties with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions, served with crisps and special sauce.

An  Austrian-German staple, Charly T’s Jumbo Schnitzel Burger chicken (S$14) escalope-style is coated in bread crumbs, fried till golden brown, and served with a generous helping of CT fries for a hearty meal.

Charly T’s also introduces special seasonal items on a regular basis, excerpted from his travel journals to satisfy the travel lust and curious appetites of his fellow, Food Journeyer’s like the Yokohama influenced Negima Salmon Yakitori.

For desserts, try Charly T’s Austrian-German speciality, Kaiserschmarrn ($14) - a light and fluffy pancake shredded and then dusted in powdered sugar, raisins and served with homemade vanilla bean ice cream or the freshly baked Waffles with the Los Angeles inspired  Ice Cream Sandwich.

Charly T honed his skill in mixology while working in London at the popular Lamb and Flag Pub.  Green Flash (a mix of green apple, orange and pineapple) and  Red Tang (a mix of strawberry, cranberry and lychee) ($6.50 each) are his specials and now available at Charly T’s.

Opening Special At Charly T’s 112 Katong

• 50% off rotisserie chickens (includes sides) from
  1 February to mid-March 2012

Dining Promotions At Charly T’s 112 Katong and NOMU

• Daily Lunch Specials: Lunch sets with option of Sloppy Joe, Rice
  Surprise or CT Burger and one soft drink from $7.50
• Weekend Breakfast Specials (9am to 12noon, Sat & Sun): Special
  breakfast items include the Spanish Omelette and Ham,  Cheese
  Omelette, Eggs any Style, Yoghurt and Fruits, Mum‟s homemade  Dilly Bread
  and  CT’s Original Filled Waffles (bacon and cheese or chocolate).
• Daily Charly Time: Happy hour with discounts off alcoholic beverages before 7pm

Operating Hours are from Monday to Thursday: 11am to 11pm, Friday: 11am to 1am, Saturday: 9am to 1am (Breakfast 9am to 12noon) and Sunday: 9am to 11pm (Breakfast 9am to 12noon) Eve of public holidays closed at 1am.

Charly T's casual restaurant is located at 112 Katong, 112 East Coast Road, Level 3, Singapore 428802 Tel: (65) 6636 4701 and NOMU, 20 Handy Road, Level One NOMU, Singapore 229936 Tel: (65) 6336 7789. Visit  www.charlyts.com and join  https://www.facebook.com/charlyts.sg for more updates.

POPEYES CHICKEN OFFER AT SINGAPORE RESTAURANTS

Popeyes Bonafide chicken 5 piece promotion is at S$9.90. Enjoy piping hot crispy chicken at more than 25% off ! Simply print/flash this coupon on your mobile to enjoy the offer, Valid till 31st march 2012.

Popeyes Singapore is located at Orchard Xchange, The Cathy, Square 2, Ang Mo Kio Junliee Complex, Bedok Point, Century Square, Downtown East and Pungol East. Offer is not valid at Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore Flyer and delivery. Check out Popeyes Singapore FaceBook for more updates.

CHISO ZANMAI JAPANESE BUFFET OPENS AT THE CENTRAL, SINGAPORE CLARKE QUAY

Chiso Zanmai  馳走三昧 Japanese Buffet Restaurant Kaiseki style from Osaka opens at The Central, 6, Eu Tong Sen Street,#02-17 Clarke Quay Singapore this month. The Japanese culinary team prepares the Kaiseki dishes consisting of fresh seasonally ingredients prepared in unique ways to enhance their flavours individually while seasonal signature items like  Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki are served for March and April.

With  up to 100 Japanese food buffet seasonal selection ranging from favourites like Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura to Cold Selection, Hot Selection and Desserts, you will be spoilt for choices. The buffet prices starts from S$14.90++ for weekday lunch to $29.90++ for weekend dinner.

Spanning over 8,000 square feet, Chiso Zanmai occupies the previous Fisherman’s Market and offers a scenic view of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay in the contemporary decor with a total seating capacity of 200. Located next to Barcook Bakery, take the escalator up to the land of Japanese Buffet with seasonal favourites!

At the Media Tasting, here are some of the seasonal highlights for the evening :-

Fresh decks of Salmon.

Freshly sliced Tuna !

Fresh Octopus

Oishi Sushi prepared by Itamae (Sushi Chef) on the spot right

Salmon are prepared in different styles and served Kaiseki – sashimi, sushi, Salmon Fishhead, crispy fried salmon skin and more !

Other Kaiseki style dishes include Eggplant with Miso Sauce and Spicy Yam, Tuna and Leek with Sweet Miso Sauce and Salmon fillet with roe on rice.

Grilled Yakitori  Chicken Skewer from the Yakimono and Agemono section

Live Stations – Tempura and Osaka-styled Okonomiyaki - Japanese style pancake with seafood, shrimp, pork or vegetables. Extremely popular with diners, the prawn tempura is always first to go but plenty of mushroom, eggplant, yam and vegetables tempura. Okonomiyaki with pork was also good.

Speciality for the night : Nabeyaki with Oysters and Vegetable in Miso broth or NabeUdon with tempura, chicken and mushroom.

Pick a pot, ladle the broth, light up and wait for the ingredients to simmer! Eggs are optional.

FAVOURITE : - Braised pork belly in soy and miso sauce from the hot selection was highly recommended by my friends. It is really good and flavoursome. I don't usually take pork belly due to the high fat content but this is so so good.

Chiso Zanmai Chawanmushi is very light in texture, seems popular with the diners. 

Matcha tofu, the hand made green tea tofu cold appetizer is one of my favourite as its silky soft with generous amount of matcha but the strong matcha flavour may not appeal to all. The texture is almost like Lao Ban Bean Curd pudding.

There is also a decadence chocolate fountain with fresh fruits, marshmallows, soft served ice cream with DIY condiments, lovely bite sized Cheesecakes, Panacotta, Tiramisu green tea cakes, Matcha Crème Brule, Japanese mochi, puddings and jelly.

There is a good selection of food for the price but popular dishes may not be replenished as soon as its Kaiseki style where the food is prepared fresh and individual.

Weekday Lunch - Adult : $14.90++ Child : $9.90++ Senior : $12.90++ Saturday, Sunday & PH : Adult : $19.90++ Child : $9.90++ Senior : $17.90++

Dinner - Sunday to Thursday and Public Holiday
Adult : $24.90++ Child : $14.90++ Senior : $22.90++
Friday-Saturday, Eve of PH, Adult : $29.90++ Child : $14.90++ Senior : $27.90++

*Free Flow drinks additional at $1.90++ DAILY

VERDICT : A value for money Japanese buffet in scenic, accessible central location, just above Clarke Quay MRT.

Chiso Zanmai Japanese buffet with seasonal fresh food selection and live stations is priced from S$14.90++ for weekday lunch to $29.90++ for weekend dinner and is located at 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-17 The Central, Singapore 059817. Open DAILY -  Lunch 12pm-3pm /Dinner 6pm – 10pm. Visit Chiso Zanmai Facebook Page for more updates.