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		<title><![CDATA[KL-based cake artist designs an Hermès Birkin cake]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		A slice of Hermès Himalaya 25 Birkin, please?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[ &#60;p&#62;You might not be able to afford an &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/latest-news/fashion-news/jane-birkin-hermes-would-the-birkin-lose-its-name-116173.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Herm&#232;s Birkin&#60;/a&#62;, but it looks like you can now very well sink your teeth into a Birkin cake.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Introducing Kuala Lumpur-born cake artist,&#160;Liew Man Kwan. The mother-of-four, who is the creative mind and cake whiz behind Malaysian-based cake store PassioNate Cakes, has carved a niche for herself in design bespoke 3D sculpted cakes. The newest addition to her portfolio? An intricately detailed Herm&#232;s Himalaya 25 Birkin.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;To say that Liew is a cake artist extraordinaire is an understatement; her designs are architecturally impressive, consisting of multi-tiered cake creations with intricate details that include dragons, exquisite 3D flower details, and more. The Birkin cake is no exception; a close look will have you realise that everything, from its&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/fashion/serial-shopper/go-vegan-10-eco-friendly-alternatives-leather-accessories-104345.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; crocodile skin&#60;/a&#62; to the signature Birkin padlock, is realistically replicated.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-318168&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone size-medium wp-image-318168 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/06/passionatecakes4-600x600.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;600&#34; height=&#34;600&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;WANNA LEARN HOW TO BAKE YOUR OWN BIRKIN?&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;Why a Birkin, you might ask? The inspiration behind the cake isn&#039;t so clear, though considering how the bag has been making political headlines as of late in Malaysia, it&#039;s safe to say we can draw to a conclusion ourselves.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you want to learn the tricks of the trade and create your very own impressive designer cake, here&#039;s good news. Liew will be conducting classes on how to recreate this particular Himalaya 25 Birkin in Singapore, Malaysia and Bali from July to August, so be sure to sign up for them.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In the meantime, be our guest in feasting your eyes in her drool-worthy cake creations in the gallery above.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;For more information on the&#160;Herm&#232;s Himalaya 25 Birkin and her cake workshops, visit her website.&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: PassionNate Cakes (Facebook)&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wedding-special/wedding-planning/10-wedding-desserts-253776.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Frost &#38;amp; Flourish: This KL-based cake designer creates drool-worthy works of art&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-cake-shops-kuala-lumpur-206198.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Glorious Dessert: 10 Best cake shops in Kuala Lumpur&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/savoury-meets-sweet-best-savoury-desserts-singapore-thatll-drooling-304006.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Sweet Meets Savoury: Best savoury desserts in SG worth going on a &#8216;cheat day&#8217; for&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/you-might-not-be-able-to-afford-an-hermes-birkin-but-you-can-eat-a-birkin-cake-318173.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/you-might-not-be-able-to-afford-an-hermes-birkin-but-you-can-eat-a-birkin-cake-318173.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Singapore Cocktail Festival 2018]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 03:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Taste Asia's best cocktails and spirits, hop on a Bar Tour across the best bars in the city and more at Asia's biggest cocktail celebration. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-309920&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-309920 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/04/cocktailfestival.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1600&#34; height=&#34;1067&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Singapore Cocktail Festival (SGCF),&#160;arguably Asia&#039;s most prominent cocktail showcase and celebration, returns this May - hot on the heels of the inaugural &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/singapore-will-host-first-ever-asias-50-best-bars-awards-ceremony-302759.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Asia&#039;s 50 Best Bar awards ceremony held in Singapore.&#160;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This 10-day fiesta will kick off with the Festival Village happening during the weekend of 4 to 6 May on the Empress Lawn, which will welcome nine&#160;bars from 2017&#039;s Asia&#039;s Best Bars list: namely &#60;strong&#62;28 Hongkong Street &#60;/strong&#62;(Singapore),&#60;strong&#62; Operation Dagger &#60;/strong&#62;(Singapore)&#60;strong&#62;, Bamboo Bar &#60;/strong&#62;(Bangkok)&#60;strong&#62;, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-bars-singapore-unconventional-cocktails-284852.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Native&#60;/a&#62;, The Curator Cocktails &#38;amp; Coffee&#60;/strong&#62; (Manila)&#60;strong&#62;, Nutmeg &#38;amp; Clove &#60;/strong&#62;(Singapore),&#60;strong&#62; Janes + Hooch &#60;/strong&#62;(Beijing)&#60;strong&#62;, Dr. Fern&#039;s Gin Parlour &#60;/strong&#62;(Hongkong)&#60;strong&#62; and The Night Rooster &#60;/strong&#62;(Bali). Located in the heart of Singapore&#039;s Civic District,&#160;the village offers stunning views of the city&#039;s iconic landmarks - the perfect backdrop to your taste experience of Asia&#039;s best tipples.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Festival favourites from previous years like the &#60;strong&#62;Artisanal Spirits Tasting Room&#60;/strong&#62;, and the exhilarating&#160;&#60;strong&#62;Asia Bar Battle&#60;/strong&#62; will also be returning this year. You&#039;ll also get to learn about the finesse that goes into cocktail-making at the various&#60;strong&#62; festival workshops,&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;which include the TGIF (Thank God It&#039;s Fermented) workshop. Hosted by Operation Dagger&#039;s Sasha Wijidessa, it takes you behind the history of fermentation and the role this age-old technique has played in bars around the world.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;You won&#039;t go hungry either, with the slew of scrumptious food options along the festival&#039;s Food Street, which features bites by The Astronauts Group (known for their&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-grain-bowls-singapore-281729.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; fuss-free grain bowls&#60;/a&#62;). Other highlights include &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wedding-special/guests-and-bridesmaids/indian-weddings-what-to-expect-as-guests-108471.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;a henna booth&#60;/a&#62;, pop-up barber, and other complimentary beauty and wellness treats.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Beyond the festival, you&#039;ll also get to celebrate around the city with the &#60;strong&#62;Cocktail Passport&#60;/strong&#62;, which lets you enjoy discount cocktails and more across 45 of the best watering holes and restaurants the city has to offer. For a more immersive experience, hop on the &#60;strong&#62;Bar Tour&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;which lets you explore the best bars in our Little Red Dot.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;The Singapore Cocktail Festival will be happening from 4 to 13 May. The Festival Village tickets are currently on sale and are priced from SGD28 for a 1-day pass, which comes with a complimentary 3-piece SGCF cocktail mixer set. For more information, visit the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.singaporecocktailfestival.com/?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;SGCF website.&#160;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Singapore Cocktail Festival&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/gettin-saucy-7-romantic-indian-restaurants-to-swing-by-for-date-night-304456.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Gettin&#8217; Saucy: 7 Romantic Indian restaurants to swing by on date night&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/new-restaurants-to-check-out-this-march-302135.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Dining Guide: New restaurants &#38;amp; bars to check out this March&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/dining-guide-new-restaurants-and-bars-in-singapore-april-2018-307037.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Dining Guide: New restaurants &#38;amp; bars to check out in Singapore this April&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/all-you-need-to-know-about-singapore-cocktail-festival-2018-309936.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/all-you-need-to-know-about-singapore-cocktail-festival-2018-309936.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Award-winning New York-based burger and milkshake parlour to open in MBS]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Black Tap Craft Burger &#38; Beers will open at Marina Bay Sands this year, marking its first foray in Asia since opening in New York City.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/blacktap1-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/blacktap1-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Is there anything more gratifying to the soul than a hearty combination of burgers,&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/get-best-milkshakes-kl-233542.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; decadent milkshake&#60;/a&#62; and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/singapore-gears-up-to-host-first-ever-craft-beer-festival-145653.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;solid craft beer&#60;/a&#62;? We think not.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;If you concur, you&#039;ll be gratified to know that New York City-based Black Tap Craft Burgers &#38;amp; Beer will be opening at &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/travel-news/marina-bay-sands-most-instagrammed-hotel-world-290669.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Singapore&#039;s Marina Bay Sands&#60;/a&#62; later in the year. This will make its first foray in Asia since it first opened in NYC in 2015.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Known for its signature classic burgers, selection of craft beer and extraordinary out-of-this-world milkshakes, Black Tap is owned by &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/michelin-star-restaurants-asia-211701.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Michelin-starred chef&#60;/a&#62; Joe Isidori and restaurateur Chris Barish.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Diners can expect all crowd favourites from its New York menu - like the award-winning Greg Norman burger, All-American burger and, of course, the CrazyShake milkshake menu. There&#039;s something for the discerning eaters too: scrumptious healthy options like a burger salad and the vegetarian Falafel burger will also be on the menu.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The restaurant itself will be fashioned like a quintessential &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/easy-save-orchard-road-campaign-125598.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;old-school American diner,&#60;/a&#62; complete with 90s&#039; hip and 80s&#039; pop music, with touches of Singaporean design inspiration.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Piqued? We certainly are - check out what you can expect in the gallery above.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Black Tap Craft Burger &#38;amp; Beers (Facebook)&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-burger-bars-singapore-271155.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Mouthwatering Morsels: The 10 Best burger bars in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-tapas-bars-singapore-intimate-dinner-date-291398.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Wine &#38;amp; Dine: 7 Trendy tapas bars for an intimate dinner date&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/nyc-burger-milkshake-parlour-opens-first-asian-store-singapore-305801.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/nyc-burger-milkshake-parlour-opens-first-asian-store-singapore-305801.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Singapore will host the first-ever Asia's 50 Best Bars 2018 awards ceremony this May]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:47:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Heads up, cocktail lovers: May certainly looks like its set to be a pretty boozy month. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/chris-ralston-484562-unsplash-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/03/chris-ralston-484562-unsplash-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Considering how &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/bar-food-singapore-268037.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Singapore&#8217;s cocktail scene&#60;/a&#62; has been shaking things up of late (pun intended), it&#8217;s perhaps no surprise that it&#8217;s been chosen to host the inaugural &#60;strong&#62;Asia&#8217;s 50 Best Bars 2018 awards ceremony&#60;/strong&#62; this year.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;After all, just last year, a total of 13 Singapore bars made its way onto the coveted list - with&#160;&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-hotel-bars-singapore-269496.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;The Regent Singapore&#8217;s Manhattan Bar&#60;/a&#62;&#160;even clinching the No. 1 spot. The list,&#160;which is the Asian rendition of The World&#8217;s 50 Best Bars list first introduced in 2009, is pooled together from the votes of Asia&#8217;s 50 Best Bars Academy: a group consisting of over 200 influential industry players across Asia&#8217;s bar scene.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Held at the Capitol Theatre on 3 May 2018, this will be the first-ever awards ceremony; and the third annual edition of the list. As you&#039;d expect, the event will be attended by some of&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/cocktail-bars-hong-kong-269040.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Asia&#8217;s best bartenders,&#60;/a&#62; prolific bar owners, industry figures and international media, followed by an after-party.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It&#8217;s certainly a cocktail-crazy month ahead in May: the awards ceremony also coincides nicely with the highly-raved&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/singapore-events/news-and-activities/things-to-know-about-singapore-cocktail-week-156708.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Singapore Cocktail Festival, &#60;/a&#62;happening between the 4th to 13th May. The festival celebrates the region&#8217;s best watering holes and vibrant cocktail culture, promising the perfect week for cocktail enthusiasts.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;To check out which Singaporean bars bagged the spots on the 2017 Asia&#039;s 50 Best Bars awards list, scroll through the gallery above!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;&#160;For more information, visit&#160;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.worlds50bestbars.com/asia/voting.php?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&#62;www.worlds50bestbars.com/asia.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-bars-singapore-unconventional-cocktails-284852.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Bak Kut Teh &#38;amp; Nasi Lemak Cocktails? The best bars in Singapore for unconventional cocktails&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/cocktails-singapore-strange-ingredients-267377.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Stranger Things: 5 cocktails in Singapore with the strangest ingredients&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/art-deco-sg-262140.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Art deco-themed restaurants and bars in Singapore to fall in love with&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/singapore-will-host-first-ever-asias-50-best-bars-awards-ceremony-302871.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/singapore-will-host-first-ever-asias-50-best-bars-awards-ceremony-302871.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Match(a) Made in Heaven: GODIVA introduces limited edition deluxe matcha ice cream]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Chocolate AND matcha? It looks like Godiva has just answered all our dessert-lovin' dreams. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;718&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/718/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/godiva-718x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;718&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/godiva-718x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Calling all &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/5-unique-matcha-desserts-in-singapore-167297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;matcha&#60;/a&#62; and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/cosy-cuppa-hot-chocolates-hug-inside-133260.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;chocolate lovers&#60;/a&#62;: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/godiva-summer-romance-collection-2017-256452.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;GODIVA&#60;/a&#62; has just introduced its limited edition matcha ice cream range.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Called the &#60;strong&#62;GODIVA Deluxe Matcha Collection&#60;/strong&#62;, expect the heavenly pairing of the refreshing, bittersweet matcha and GODIVA&#039;s premium chocolates. Certainly not one to dial down the quality of their &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/singapore-charcoal-desserts-248757.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;exquisite dessert&#60;/a&#62; ingredients, the matcha powder used in the ice cream partly &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-mochi-desserts-singapore-248872.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;hails from Kagoshima, Japan&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Just when you thought you couldn&#039;t possibly love &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/top-6-places-feed-chocolate-addiction-73866.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;a chocolatey GODIVA indulgence&#60;/a&#62; more, you get the double delight of a chocolate and matcha dessert combo. Browse the gallery above for a peek into the limited edition ice cream collection!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;The Deluxe Matcha Collection will be available from 19 January in GODIVA stores (while stocks last).&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: GODIVA&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/matcha-lattes-singapore-247925.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Perfect Cuppa: 11 Places to get delicious matcha lattes in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/introducing-haagen-dazs-new-limited-edition-mochi-flavours-288379.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Merry Mochi: H&#228;agen-Dazs&#8217; releases new limited-edition mochi ice cream&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-chocolate-lava-cakes-singapore-198146.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Chocolate Indulgence: 7 Best chocolate lava cakes in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/godiva-introduces-limited-edition-matcha-ice-creams-296949.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/godiva-introduces-limited-edition-matcha-ice-creams-296949.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Organic Eats: Our guide to organic grocery shopping in Singapore]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 03:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		Because whoever said you can't shop organic easily in the city?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[For the Cocktail Lovers: Malaysia just welcomed its first ever cocktail truck]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Meet Britney - Malaysia's first ever mobile cocktail truck!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-287686&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-287686 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/11/23415592_544012032608127_2451360620621616808_o.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1140&#34; height=&#34;760&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Food trucks selling your typical burgers and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-mexican-restaurants-kuala-lumpur-226768.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;taco fare&#60;/a&#62; are, admittedly, no longer a novelty in Malaysia. But a cocktail truck?&#160;That&#039;s where it gets interesting.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Launched just this November, KL Scenarium (KLS) introduced &#60;strong&#62;Malaysia&#039;s first ever cocktail truck&#60;/strong&#62;. Named Britney (yes - after the pop icon herself), the 18-foot truck is the brainchild of cocktail enthusiasts, Ee-Lyn Tan and Vimal Kumar, who plan to revolutionise &#60;a href=&#34;/?p=190663&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;the party and events scene in Kuala Lumpur&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;Cocktails are about craft - you need the right ingredients, the proper methods,&#34; Vimal, who runs his own tech company, shares. &#34;A lot of events have now moved out of hotels and into &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/wedding-special-ph/wedding-planning-ph/wedding-luncheon-locations-malaysia-286740.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;dedicated event spaces&#60;/a&#62;. And at many of these, the space is great, the food is amazing - but then the drinks, just lacking. Boring.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;https://www.instagram.com/p/BbRUGgIHETq/&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This is where Britney comes in. Observing a gap in the market, where they noticed a growing trend to invite food trucks for events but a somewhat blase drinks options, they felt that a cocktail truck offering bespoke cocktails will fill that niche.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Helmed by bartender Pidot Fey, who is know KLS&#039; head mixologist, the cocktail truck currently has a pretty decent menu of bespoke cocktails that include classics like the &#60;strong&#62;Margaritas&#60;/strong&#62; and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&#38;#038;rct=j&#38;#038;q=&#38;#038;esrc=s&#38;#038;source=web&#38;#038;cd=1&#38;#038;cad=rja&#38;#038;uact=8&#38;#038;ved=0ahUKEwi0icTdtc_XAhUDNY8KHdxODUYQFgg1MAA&#38;#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mariefranceasia.com%2Ffood%2Fhot-spots%2Frecommended-spots%2F156464-156464.html&#38;#038;usg=AOvVaw2Zjt51uve6g0Sy025-CpNw&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Mojitos&#60;/strong&#62; &#60;/a&#62;to concoctions like the &#60;strong&#62;Tealantro&#60;/strong&#62;, the boozy version of the quintessentially Malaysian &#60;em&#62;Teh O Ais Limau&#60;/em&#62;)&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, the cocktail truck is only available for private events at the moment. But hey, with the holiday season coming up, it&#039;s definitely something worth keeping in mind for the next time you&#039;re hosting a party or event!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: KLS Facebook &#38;amp; KLS Instagram&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/the-lime-truck-opens-pasarbella-tacos-274392.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Fresh, Affordable Tacos: L.A. food truck sensation opens in Pasarbella&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;/?p=244998&#38;#038;utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;7 Impressive cocktail bars in KL with the perfect atmosphere&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/5-rooftop-bars-kuala-lumpur-amazing-views-231857.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;5 Rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur with amazing views&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/malaysia-first-ever-cocktail-truck-287701.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/malaysia-first-ever-cocktail-truck-287701.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[The humble pandan might be the 'new' avocado, according to Nigella Lawson]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Khan]]></dc:creator>
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		Could our humble pandan leaf be the next millennial-obsessed food trend?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-282252&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-282252 img-responsive &#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/10/gettyimages-696793072-625x417.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;500&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Move over, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/lavocat-ses-vertus-en-cuisine-35709.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;avocado&#60;/a&#62;; it looks like there is a new millennial hipster food of choice in town. And surprise surprise, it&#039;s none other than &#60;strong&#62;our humble &#039;pandan&#039; leaf.&#60;/strong&#62;&#160;At least according to Nigella Lawson, anyway.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#34;I think it&#039;s going to be &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/matcha-lattes-singapore-247925.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;the new matcha&#60;/a&#62;,&#34; she predicted in a recent interview. &#34;I don&#039;t know where it is in (the UK) yet. But I notice more and more people in America baking with pandan essence. Which comes from that leaf.&#34;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Lawson&#039;s projection&#160;might amuse those of us here in the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/stargazing-southeast-asia-264758.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Southeast Asian&#60;/a&#62; side of the world. After all, while her declaration has no doubt prompted a flurry of &#60;em&#62;&#34;What on earth is pandan?&#34;&#60;/em&#62; Google Searches across the UK, the pandan is no stranger to our East Asian palates.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Despite being touted as the &#34;new&#34; exotic ingredient, the pandan is actually somewhat of an inexpensive, basic staple in our food here for centuries. In Singapore and Malaysia in particular, it is the key ingredient behind &#60;em&#62;nasi lemak,&#60;/em&#62;&#160;&#60;em&#62;kaya&#60;/em&#62; (a popular breakfast toast spread) and&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/sweet-singapore-6-local-desserts-enjoy-99435.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; local treats&#60;/a&#62; like pandan waffles and many traditional desserts.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;For those of us scoffing at the sudden hype over the pandan: could Nigella be onto something though? As it turns out, pandan boasts of benefits like being able to reduce fever, cure leprosy, &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/natural-healing/4-solutions-for-natural-relief-coup-de-soleil-35492.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;heal sunburns&#60;/a&#62; - even treat premature ejaculation.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;While the pandan still seems to be an elusive ingredient in the West, you can expect shelves across the U.K. and U.S. to be stocked with our humble pandan leaves pretty soon.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;After all, Nigella Lawson did cause the sale of avocados to skyrocket by 30% after sharing her toast recipe on &#60;em&#62;Simply Nigella &#60;/em&#62;and was right on the money last year regarding the &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/best-grain-bowls-singapore-281729.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;wildly popular bowl food trend&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In the meantime, those of us in Asia can take comfort in the fact that we got there first when it came to the pandan.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/instagrammable-avocado-toasts-235641.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Bravo-cado: 10 Most Instagrammable avocado toasts you&#8217;ll be dying to eat&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/fb-news/10-new-food-trends-singapore-273300.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Heads Up, Foodies: The 10 New food trends to look out for in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/5-unique-matcha-desserts-in-singapore-167297.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Green Indulgence: 5 Unique matcha desserts in Singapore&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;    &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/pandan-new-avocado-nigella-lawson-282373.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/pandan-new-avocado-nigella-lawson-282373.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Chef Andre Chiang to close 2-Michelin-starred Restaurant Andre in February]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		Restaurant Andre, set to close in February 2018, is currently No. 2 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;p&#62;&#60;span style=&#34;display: block;&#34; class=&#34;wrap-img&#34; id=&#34;wrap-img-280565&#34;&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; class=&#34;alignnone wp-image-280565 img-responsive  size-full&#34; src=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/10/chef-andre.jpg&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; width=&#34;1140&#34; height=&#34;749&#34; /&#62;&#60;/span&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Shortly after marking its seventh anniversary in Singapore on October 10, &#60;strong&#62;Chef Andre Chiang&#60;/strong&#62;, of the eponymous &#60;strong&#62;2-Michelin-starred Restaurant Andre&#60;/strong&#62; has announced yesterday that he will be closing his restaurant in Bukit Pasoh Road next February.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This surprising announcement, which was made on his website, was also followed by his intention to &#34;return&#34; his coveted Michelin stars and &#34;request&#34; to not be included in next year&#039;s Michelin Guide Singapore. It also states that Restaurant Andre&#039;s last day of operations will be on February 14, 2018, after which he will be returning back to&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/destination-accomplished/asia/ultimate-travel-guide-48-hours-in-taipei-161683.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62; his birthplace, Taiwan&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;This comes as a surprise, given the esteem and indelible mark Restaurant Andre has made in both our local and &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/10-celebrity-restaurants-singapore-250161.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;international culinary scene&#60;/a&#62;. Restaurant Andre in Singapore, is currently ranked &#60;strong&#62;No. 2&#60;/strong&#62; on &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/readyasias-50-best-restaurant-awards-gaggan-bangkok-bags-top-spot-79102.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Asia&#039;s 50 Best Restaurants list&#60;/a&#62; and &#60;strong&#62;No. 14&#60;/strong&#62; on the World&#039;s 50 Best Restaurants List, making it the only restaurant from Singapore to make it to the top 50.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Since it began operations in October 2010 in the intimate three-storey heritage shophouse at Bukit Pasoh Road,&#160;it has won palates world-over for its &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/cest-bien-authentic-french-food-town-105722.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;French Nouvelle cuisine&#60;/a&#62;, before clinching the 2-Michelin stars in 2016.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;He has also requested that Raw, his other restaurant based in Taipei, not to be included in any Michelin Guides planned for Taiwan. Currently, RAW ranks No. 24 on the World&#039;s 50 Best Restaurants List.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Explaining his decision, the chef said, &#60;em&#62;&#34;I&#039;m a perfectionist and for the past 30 years of my career, I&#039;ve been looking for that unrealistic &#039;moment of perfection&#039;; three Michelin stars, World&#039;s Top 50 restaurant... Until now I realised, at this moment - It is perfect as it is.&#34;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;He adds, &#60;em&#62;&#34;Although Restaurant Andre&#039;s legacy will soon become a fond memory to the world&#039;s gourmets, I have no regrets as we have achieved all that we have wanted to for Singapore and for Asia.&#34;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;No doubt, the closure will be a loss to our Singaporean dining scene - nonetheless, it&#039;s been a great seven years of Chef Andre&#039;s pure culinary genius.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sarah Khan&#160;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photo: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.restaurantandre.com/about?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Restaurant Andre&#160;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/hot-spots/recommended-spots/michelin-star-restaurants-asia-211701.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;A Must-Try: 7 Affordable Michelin Star restaurants in Asia you must visit&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/chef-interview/qa-with-3-michelin-starred-chef-bruno-menard-4690.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Q&#38;amp;A with 3-Michelin starred chef Bruno Menard&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/dishing-out/female-chef-sg-266156.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Culinary Heroines: 10 Restaurants in Singapore helmed by female chefs&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/michelin-chef-andre-chiang-closes-restaurant-280580.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/fb-news-ph/michelin-chef-andre-chiang-closes-restaurant-280580.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[7 'Cheat foods' that are surprisingly good for you]]></title>
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		On a diet? Good news: looks like you won't have to give these 'cheat foods' up after all!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-85519997-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/09/gettyimages-85519997-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/4-healthiest-diets-around-the-globe-166487.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Dieting&#60;/a&#62; is a fickle beast. Some days, eating balanced proportions of steamed veggies and lean meat may be a breeze, other days... not so much. Ergo, that&#039;s what cheat meals are for. &#160;When push comes to shove, even the most &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/physical-exercise/dusk-till-dawn-24-hour-gyms-night-owl-fitness-buffs-139754.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;dedicated gym junkies&#60;/a&#62; would have a hard time sticking to a bland and monotonous diet.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Perhaps it&#039;s just the psychological, but cheat meals keep you sane and satiated. However, would you believe that certain &#039;cheat&#039; foods aren&#039;t really sinful in the first place? We&#039;ve dug up some infamously &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/superfoods-that-arent-super-210455.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;&#039;unhealthy&#039; bites&#60;/a&#62; that &#160;have gained an undeserved bad reputation with their so-called low nutritional value and high caloric content.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Check out the gallery for 7 cheat foods that aren&#039;t so bad for you after all!&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Ashley Anand&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Getty Images&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/food/recipes-and-products/weekly-recipes/mix-match-10-bizarre-food-combinations-actually-taste-good-272056.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;8 Bizarre food combinations that actually work&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/midnight-munchies-5-foods-avoid-night-120936.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=3&#34;&#62;Midnight Munchies: 5 foods to avoid at night&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/top-10-pre-workout-foods-eating-126059.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Foods you should be eating before a workout&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;   &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/healthy-cheat-foods-275147.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/ph/food-ph/dishing-out-ph/healthy-cheat-foods-275147.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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