SEE
Tokidoki in the gardens
Gardens by the Bay
Add a little whimsy to your weekend by visiting Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome to view the current Sakura floral display featuring cherry blossoms in full bloom. As part of the spring-time showcase now on till April 3, there will be an array of cute tokidoki characters living amongst the luscious hanami landscape, complete with torii gates, Japanese floral art by Ikebana International Singapore, and a display of Japanese carp streamers on loan from the Japanese Association. Visitors can enjoy the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms as they explore a magical giant box with marumado (traditional round Japanese windows).
STAY
Hello Kitty staycation
Fairmont Singapore
Fans of the pint-sized cartoon cat can enjoy a kitty-filled staycation at Fairmont Singapore from now till end-April. Book a Hello Kitty Staycation Package (from $418++) and enjoy a complimentary set of exclusive Hello Kitty collectibles from cookies to a cushion, tableware, and more.
The package includes breakfast for two adults and two children, and a complimentary extra bed for children under 12. For reservations, contact 6339–7777 or email reservations.singapore@fairmont.com.
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A treat for the eyes and tummy, there is also a Hello Kitty Morning and Afternoon Indulgence tea experience at Anti:dote, featuring savoury and sweet creations fashioned after the adorable character. The culinary adventure begins with a choice of a Hello Kitty — a refreshing Pink Flamingo tea fused with milk, strawberry, rose citric acid and aquafaba — or a Dear Daniel — a zesty concoction made with butterfly pea, apple, cucumber, citric acid and coconut cream.
The menu of savoury treats includes Kitty-adorned quiches and buns filled with crab meat and caviar; smoked salmon and trout roe with homemade lox; and a stout barbeque-glazed Kurobuta pork. And for sweet treats, you can enjoy choux puffs piped with a creamy lychee custard filling; waffle and berries tea cake; as well as macarons and cookies. The meal ends with the delectable joy of spreading Devonshire clotted cream over a freshly baked scone, topped with Madagascan vanilla, lemon butter curd and strawberry marmalade. Anti:dote’s Hello Kitty Morning and Afternoon Indulgence starts from $72++ per person. To book a table, call 6431–6156 or email dining.singapore @fairmont.com.
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EAT
French pastries with a twist
Baker X
As part of Baker X’s on-going initiative to support fledgling home bakers, the baking studio and café in Orchard Central is turning the spotlight on delicious confections by Flourcrafts Pâtisserie by Xavier Lee, now on sale till April 3. Lee’s showstopping creations include his well-loved Canelés such as the Classic Tiramisu with Kahlua ($12), Matcha-misu ($9.50) from the TEAramisu tea series highlighting Marukyu Koyamaen Wakatake matcha and Savoiardi sponge fingers dipped in Wakatake tea, and Yuzu-misu ($9.50), a creation made exclusively for Baker X. Other crowd-pleasers include rich and buttery Madeleines ($3 each) in flavours of Vanilla Lemon and French Earl Grey using TWG tea leaves, and Vanilla Browned Butter Financiers ($3 each). Take home cookies ($10 for a 100g; $24 for 250g) in delectable flavours of Sea Salt Fudge, Maple Pecan, and Longan Red Date.
DRINK
Celebrating World Margarita Day
Cointreau
The world’s leading orange liqueur and essential ingredient in a margarita, Cointreau celebrates World Margarita Day with a month of margarita-filled celebrations. Get your fill of the classic (Cointreau, tequila, lime and salt) or modern interpretations of the well-loved cocktail from now through 20 March at these places: BRDL Restaurant and Bar, Comida Mexicana, Entrance, Foxtail, La Salsa, Lime House, Margarita’s Dempsey Hill, Mezcla, Miss Fitz, Offtrack, Papi’s Taco, and Smoke & Mirrors.
Some stellar creations include the Lychee Margarita with Cointreau, Espolon Blanco, lychee puree, agave nectar, and blended ice from Margarita’s Dempsey Hill; Wok’s the Smell with Cointreau, fat-washed spicy Lap Cheong Tequila, Mezcal and homemade lime cordial from Smoke & Mirrors; and Chica Caliente (pictured above) with Cointreau, Reposado Tequila, lime juice and Habanero agave from Papi’s Tacos.
From now till March 31, you can also purchase a limited-edition Cointreau bottled designed by The Tropicool Company, featuring images of toucans, blue lagoons lined with palm trees and teeming with vivid fauna, available at selected online retailers such as the Rémy Cointreau Official Store at LazMall and ShopeeMall.
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GIVE
Pay it forward
Trip.com
As part of a month-long campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day, Trip.com is running two CSR campaigns to support hardworking and underprivileged women.
The booking platform has partnered Singapore-based hospitality group Global Premium Hotels and Daughters of Tomorrow to support underprivileged women who need safe, clean and comfortable temporary accommodation. For $50, you can put someone up in a room at either Fragrance Hotel Balestier, ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat or ibis budget Singapore Imperial. To donate from now till April 7, visit sg.trip.com/things-to-do/detail/36279906/
Trip.com is also collaborating with Mount Faber Leisure Group and HOME (Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics) to support foreign domestic workers with round-trip cable car sky passes, allowing them to enjoy panoramic views onboard the iconic Singapore Cable Car on their rest days. To sponsor a $24.50 ticket from now till April 30, visit sg.trip.com/things-to-do/detail/42525298.
These initiatives are part of Trip.com’s Pay It Forward campaign, launched in 2020 to support local tourism businesses, charities and social service agencies.
