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Balzac Brasserie ceases local operations for an undisclosed move

No news of where the French bistro, previously situated at Rendezvous Gallery, will be moving to, or why it suddenly shuttered. The re-opening is, however, scheduled for April. Read about it at http://goo.gl/pjgk4f. ...

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Singapore’s hotel occupancy rates slip in 2014: report

A combination of increasing supply and wavering demand saw the nation’s year-on-year room occupancy dip by nearly 2% to 84.3%. However, Singapore still commanded the highest average daily room rates in all of Asia.

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Hotel free wi-fi wars ending soon - consumers win

Many of the largest hotel chains have come to understand that free wi-fi has become a commodity and not a luxury, and are either only charging for more speed or using that infrastructure to recruit loyalty club members.

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San Pellegrino launches exclusive Magnum bottle

The imperious 150cl bottle will not make its appearance at restaurants or hotels with anything less than a sterling reputation. Delighted guests recently got a first taste of the Magnum at San Pellegrino’s  Fine Dining Lovers (https://www.finedininglovers.com/) virtual platform...

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Kiwi chef fired for oversleeping awarded NZ$10K compensation

A chef whose body fell prey to the long working hours this holiday season was fired from his job – then took it to the courts for redress. The court decided the restaurant’s decision was unfair. Essential...

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Formerly Michelin-starred Napa eatery bites the dust

Failing interest in fine dining at the Domaine Chandon premises (co-founders of the Moet & Chandon label) in California forced owners to close down the restaurant, in favour of its more casual and tapas-style lounge.   ...

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Prima Deli’s early bird offer: Pillow Pineapple Tarts

Kickstart the Chinese New Year larder with a limited batch of Prima Deli’s Pillow Pineapple tarts – 4 tins are retailing for $50 instead of $72.50 in commemoration of SG50 on a single pre-order day (8th Jan, Thursday.) T&C at...

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Every fourth customer gets free tea set at Pollen

For an astonishing two months ending Feb 28, every fourth customer gets to savour the Pollen Afternoon Tea set free-of-charge. Time to reconnect over tea and a garden at your feet! Full offer at http://goo.gl/7DYjWg. ...

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MOFO Chilli extravaganza for spice lovers

A six-course, chilli-peppered Omakaze meal sporting Sulawesi-inspired dishes awaits chilli-crazy foodies who want to break December’s cold spell. Tickets at $60, more details at http://goo.gl/gUbNuz. ...

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Global warming’s toll on wines of the world

Changing weather patterns and temperatures are causing minor upheavals in vineyards and their sensitive produce. Some of the specifics at http://goo.gl/M6Qu6q. ...