Les Jardin du Sofitel - Floral Dining Experience

Hi Huneybees,

Sofitel Singapore City Centre is presenting Les Jardin du Sofitel in celebration of the global Vogue x Sofitel collaboration from 13 February to 9 April 2023.

Taking inspiration from haute couture and spring fashion trends, 1864 will be transformed into a botanical wonderland with a specially curated all-day dining menu featuring edible flowers and fashion elements that are almost too pretty to eat. Launching just in time for Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day, a gastronomic affair at 1864 is the perfect way to show love and appreciation to oneself, a romantic partner, friend, or co-worker.

Elaborate Floral Décor

Step into an oasis of floral dreams brimming with roses, eustomas, peonies, hydrangeas, and hanging wisterias that are reminiscent of a Parisian floral café in 1864. Crafted by the master artisans at The Floral Atelier, a luxury floral design studio whose roster of clients includes Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Cartier, and more; the extravagant installation is a sight to behold. Guests who are obsessed with fashion are also invited to come dressed in their best spring ensemble as the installation includes a runway that presents an opportunity for guests to be the star of their own fashion show.

 

Botanical Afternoon Tea

The botanical afternoon tea set ($150 for two guests) takes guests on a sensorial journey by paying tribute to the spring fashion shows. It mirrors the journey of someone dressing up for the occasion, from picking the right dress and shoes to wearing the appropriate make-up. 

Available from 2pm to 5pm daily, savory creations in the line-up include Light Truffle Duck Rillettes Croquette with Apple Lavender, Cod Fish Brandade in Sakura Shell and Ikura, and Creamy Crab Meat with Lemon Chamomile. For sweets, menu highlights including the decadent Saint Honoré Praline, 64% Chocolate Manjari Mousse, as well as Blossom White Chocolate Bar will surely impress. 

In addition to the gastronomic gems, guests can complete the teatime tradition with barista-style coffee prepared to their preference, or choose from more than 20 premium blends of TWG tea including floral infusions such as Amour de Thé, an enchanting potion of delicate rose blossoms and leaves of pure gold, as well as Sakura! Sakura! Tea, a beautiful bouquet of cherry blossoms, and green tea.

 

À La Carte Specialties

Drawing inspiration from spring’s beautiful blooms, the medley of à la carte specialties feature savory masterpieces such as Fish Brandade with Light Citrus Gel and Olive Dust ($28), a perfect combination of creamy fish with a refreshing gel, and Pickled Tomato with Eggplant Caviar and Pesto Cream ($24), a delicious appetizer presented in a whole tomato. 

Other show-stopping highlights include the elegant Pavlova with Citrus Coulis and Exotic Fruits ($20), which comes with a crisp and rich exterior paired with a soft marshmallow interior, and Lemon Tart with Berries and Lemon Balm ($20), a harmonious blend of sweet, buttery crust with zingy lemon curd.

 

Cocktails and Mocktails

While flowers may be the go-to gift for Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day, floral libations are a much better alternative that can help craft unique, memorable moments. 

Look forward to Spring Symphony ($25), a thoughtfully curated tipple made with Four Pillars yuzu gin, Luxardo Maraschino, and cranberry juice, perfumed with cherry blossom, and Chrysanthemum Sips ($25), offering notes of chrysanthemum vodka, apple juice, lychee juice, and lemon juice, in a teapot.

For teetotalers, opt for Moon Sparkle ($16), a lavender hue mocktail infused with blue curaçao, cherry blossom, apple juice, and elderflower tonic, presented in a canary cocktail glass, or Bella Rosa ($16), a gorgeous red drink combining Seedlip Spice, elderflower syrup, and cranberry juice, poured over floral ice cubes.

Takeaway Cakes

Bring home assorted handmade creations baked fresh in-house daily in small batches. The Honey Cheesecake ($12) brings together a velvety and rich cream cheese layer with a toasty cookie base that is baked to golden brown perfection, while the Caraibe Chocolate Choux ($12) showcases a light and airy puff topped with swirls of decadent chocolate cream. The Raspberry Macaron ($9) is another showstopper, with luscious pink meringues sandwiching whole raspberries and chantilly cream.

So fashionistas, grab your BFFs and loved ones for this floral dining experience.

You can make a reservation or for more information, go to Sofitel's website.

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(Update: Special Deal) Get Your Dancing Shoes Out For Sister Act

Hi Huneybees,

Whenever you mention Whoopi Goldberg, the image of her dressed as a nun naturally comes to mind. For those younger Z-Gens, Sister Act might not be familiar to you but back in 1992, this musical style movie got us all singing and dancing out of the cinemas and the movie garnered more than over US$231m at the box office!

Sister Act told the story of a diva nightclub singer - Deloris Van Cartier, who took shelter in a nunnery, after witnessing her mobster lover - Curtis Jackson commit a murder. Thinking the nunnery is the last place that the mob will find her, she continued to shine and showcase her singing talent, where she was assigned to "tune" the convent's choir.

She did an amazing job that it even caught the attention of the Vatican, which of course gave her location away when she appeared on TV. After a chase scene around the convent, of course, the bad guys get caught and it all ends with a happy ending.

Well, just like the movie version, the Broadway production version we caught last week at Marina Bay Sands was just as cheery and heart melting, sending us tapping and clapping all the way home. 

Featuring a lively musical score by celebrated Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and lyrics by his frequent collaborator Glen Slater, Sister Act first opened in Broadway in 2011 after a circuitous route through London’s West End. 

The lead role - Deloris is played by Dené Hill. She is as charismatic as Whoopi was, but she also had her little Beyoncé touches on stage, giving us a showcase of her wide range of vocals along with the slew of comical "sister" casts. 

But, there was someone else stealing the limelight. It would have to be Sister Mary Robert that's played by Korean actress Sophie Kim So Hyang. Who knew that this petite little frame could belt such sky-high vocals and crush her solo tunes that everyone in the audience couldn't stop clapping for her? Yes, though her pronounciation is not that good, but for someone to reach such high vocals, she definitely deserves those applause.

All in all, it was an amazing songful night with motown tunes, colourful backdrops and costumes, together with hilarious script. I guarantee you will be singing and tapping your feet all the way home. There's just a few more days before Sister Act have to close, so be sure to get your tickets.

Sister Act is running until 28 May 2017 at MasterCard Theatre – Marina Bay Sands. Tickets are priced at $65, $95, $125, $155, and $185, available via SISTIC.

As the show is coming to an end, there is a special discount for fans who have yet to catch the show. Simply go to this link - http://entertainment.marinabaysands.com/cms/events/index.html?specialCode=sister0617E5&contentCodeBE=sister0617 to enjoy 15% off.

It is applicable for VIP, A and B Res and valid for all shows except Friday 7.30pm and Saturday 7.30pm shows. 

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[Get The Look] Makeup With Accessories Steals To Look "Expensive"

Hi Huneybees,

I got some buys when I was out at flea markets and wana show ya guys the makeup looks that I paired with the accessories. Even the cheapest products can look glam too!

Feathers are so in! And can you believe it?! I got these babies at $1.90  at Bead Street, Cineleisure!

I wore a blue maxi dress and had this $6 bracelet I got from a flea market. So Cartier inspired right?

This is the look that I came up with to match my accessories.

You don't have to use expensive makeup for this look. All I needed was this eyeshadow pot from Body Shop. I got it for quite a while already, think it's unavailable anymore, but you can always use other substitutes.

SO sorry, it's cracked. But you can see there's 2 colour. A pale beige and marine blue eyeshadow in one pot.

I did a little drawing to let you guys understand how I achieved the look. I used the beige just below the brow bone, blue from crease to lashes and dabbed a white eyeshadow in the middle for that "Open Eyes" feel. Then, with eyeliner and luscious false lashes, voila! *Remember, blue goes well with pink, just lightly dab some pink blush and pink lipstick to go with your eyes*.

Next up is this amazing Armour ring that I got for $8. Looking so fierce, I had to pair it with something more manly and gave myself a "fiercer" (Quote Tyra Banks) look.

Here's how I got the looks:

From left: M.A.C. Pigment (Melon), M.A.C. frost eyeshadow (Fresh Daisy) and Loreal HIP colour chrome eyeliner  (920 Gold Charge)

I have Fresh Daisy at the browbone and Melon pigment all over the rest of the lids and  drew the gold eyeliner on my bottom waterline. Top everything with a long winged eyeliner all round the eyes and that's it!

And as you have such dramatic eyes, keep the rest of the face "clean". You can do a light contouring on your cheeks and jawline with an orange or light brown blush/powder and end everything with a nude lip colour. It's just that simple!

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