Weekendin Singapore Feb '14 | Issue 11 | Page 2

intheART intheBUZZ 8 18 86 News | Events | Promos Valentine’s Day Specials intheSTAY 22 intheBUZZ The Latest Buzz 8 News, events and promotions plus Valentine’s Day specials 27 88 Upscale living in the city Carlton City Hotel in a neighbourhood steeped with history Staycation packages from city hotels to island resorts intheART intheTASTE 28 29 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 Vernetta Lopez & The Roundhouse of Lurve A cut above Best steakhouses in town CUT by Wolfgang Puck SKIRT Morton’s The Steakhouse Long Bar Steakhouse Bedrock Bar & Grill One-Ninety Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood Restaurant The Prime Society Fat Cow Porterhouse Restaurant & Bar 86 Trickeye The region’s first Trickeye Museum intheSTAY Upscale Living In The City 22 Carlton City Hotel Singapore - modern living within the city zone 50 54 58 64 66 70 83 No more nip & tuck Modern cosmetic procedures Lavish Lavender intheCHILL 96 After hour bars Where to unwind after work intheDRIVE 102 Delivering a comfortable and quiet ride Lexus ES 3500 Learning more about the Singapore Association for the Deaf intheSHOP Love is in the air Celebrating Valentine’s Day Breakfast in bed recipes Chocolate galore Romantic getaways More than just a Valentine’s Day staycation A whole lot of lovin’ at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa Valentine’s Day dining Resort Style Working the Nautical, Hawaiian print and Denim trends Diamonds to seal the deal 90 intheKNOW 104 intheTRAVEL intheLOOK 68 inthePINK 98 WeekendinFEATURE 48 Puuya Kuntha - Strong Heart Modern contemporary indigenous art Opening of Trickeye Museum at RWS Tracking Through Europe 106 Shop Style Luxury leisure shopping intheTRAVEL 106 Journey through Europe Planning your rail trip acrosstheSTRAITS 116 Visit Malaysia Year - 2014 A trip across Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang Planning a rail trip to Europe intheHOME 72 Cottage decorating Cosy up with rattan furniture, painted furnishing & cheerful patterns intheLIFESTYLE 76 intheTASTE A Cut Above 28 78 79 At the helm of CUT Meet Chef Joshua Brown Kids talk Kyra Cheung and Sophia Cheng Lisa Yamada’s essay called Louisa makes a new friend intheLIFESTYLE (Entertainment) Movies for February Top reads of the month 82 The best steakhouses in town 80 81 Crusing along Valentine’s Day cruise packages ontheWATER WeekendinFEATURE acrosstheSTRAITS Visit Malaysia Year - 2014 116 Journey through Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang 48 Love Is In The Air Enlivening your Valentine’s Day intheART 86 88 intheHOME Cottage Decor Cosy and charming pieces 72 Puuya Kuntha - Strong Heart Modern contemporary indigenous art Opening of Trickeye Museum at RWS 11|02:14 Loveissue on the cover Valentine’s French Toast by Executive Chef Kevin Thomson (Image courtesy of Singapore Marriott Hotel) Published monthly by: Beyondotcom Pte Ltd 04-06 Hudson Technocentre 16 New Industrial Road | Singapore 536204 [email protected] Weekend in Publisher Joseph Lim [email protected] Consulting Partner Adam Sullivan [email protected] Group Editor Avril Sullivan [email protected] ISSN: 19053878 Editor Editorial print | digital | film Melanie Brett (Thailand) Jo Jewel [email protected] [email protected] Carol Misson Editorial Consultant [email protected] June Ng Lianne Choo [email protected] [email protected] Sub-Editor Keisha Srinivasan John Howe (Thailand) [email protected] [email protected] Fidella Low [email protected] Sub-Editor Lexie Sim Melissa Wong [email protected] [email protected] Contributors Louise Barker Tanya Micallef Heidi Hudson Ian McKellar Stephan Lai Rebeka Bek Jeannette Lim Alastair Carthew Leong Kai Yan Jeanie Li Production Lim Li En Creative Charlotte Chia Designers Jaruwan Satornlug Darlene Dana Pairat Thamma Photographers Maximilian de Kruiff Andy Sim John Tan Narongsak Phromsen Kosit Sriratanobhas Business Development Samuel Gomes [email protected] Penny Jarusatree [email protected] Cecilia Regalado [email protected] Palinee Narongwongwattana [email protected] All Enquiries [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of Beyondotcom Pte Ltd. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information herein, neither the publisher, editor, their employees and agents can be held liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omission in whatever way caused. The views and opinions expressed or implied in Weekendin are those of the authors, contributors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.