It's A Date - FRIDAYS WITH FUZZ

Hi Huneybees,

Fridays will never be the same again as Singapore's very own homegrown funny man - Fakkah Fuzz takes over the Art Bar. I gurantee you will not be able to stand straight after that much laughing for two and half hours of FRIDAYS WITH FUZZ.

Featuring a cast of other budding stand up comedians, you will be in for a comedy night full laughter 'cos it's about time we laugh at ourselves. Ditch those boring dates, round up the gang and make this your weekly thang - it's the perfect way to start your weekend.

OMG! She sounded like Howard's Mum in Big Bang Theory!

I was down for their #MOMEDY night, held in conjunction with Mothers' Day, the comedians "paid a tribute" to mothers. Though the other comedians got me ticklish, I still preferred Fuzz with his jokes. Be warned as there might be "attacking" on you the audience, but no offense taken, it's just for laughs!

You can also take part in the challenges they put up and if you are lucky, you might just win yourself a bottle of drink to kickstart the weekend partying! Psst, maybe a cutie might get thrown in with the prize. LOL!

So, make a date every Friday for FRIDAYS WITH FUZZ. It will be followed by GET DOWN, Art Bar's weekly Hip-Hop party from 10.30pm onwards (till 4am).

*Cover charge to FRIDAYS WITH FUZZ includes after-show entry to GET DOWN.

GET DOWN 

GET DOWN is Art Bar's new Friday night helmed by well-known R&B/Hip-Hop stalwart, DJ Titus and our resident DJ Zushan. It is their new weekly Hip-hop party every Friday as we take you back to the good old days of The Butter Factory at Robertson Quay, with the jams that you know and love. Get boozed, let loose and shake what your mama gave you.

Art Bar

The Butter Factory, 1 Fullerton Road, #02-02/03/04, Singapore, 049213http://www.thebutterfactory.com/

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Shower Mummy Dearest With Some Chocz

Hi Huneybees,

Everyone loves chocolate! They make you so happy after eating and definitely something to sweeten the day for you! I was invited to Chocz for a chocolatey sharing time with their Director - Benny Chua.

Well, this is how cocoa beans look like.

Chocz started out as a retail concept selling gourmet chocolates in Singapore back in 2001. The company then ventured into the Malaysia market in 2003 and started their very first chocolate cafe and boutique. Then in 2005, they launched the chocolate production house in Singapore, converting their retail outlets into chocolate cafes and boutiques.

Here at Chocz, you get fine chocolate unlike those ready-in-stores type. They have paired up with renowned Swiss Master Chocolatier - Mr Reto Marzari, to produce European Standard Chocolates. You can get these gourmet chocolates from the fridge, which comes in special packages.

Or you can drop by the store, chill out with your friends, have a meeting here with your colleagues or even catch Benny to tap on his brains on his insight of chocolates. He shared so much with us during the session, chocolates are like fine wines and only with a minimum of 70% cocoa, it is then deemed as healthy chocolate...

During our little sharing session, we got to try some of their specialty and to get us started was their Chocpocino. It is made of delicious dark bittersweet chocolate melted down into a drink topped with frothy milk and cocoa powder.

The cup is specially designed without a handle because it can be so cold in Europe and you can simply warm your hands by wrapping around the cup, then have small sips of the hot chocolate drink through the little tip. This is why the drink is a top favourite in Europe.

The second one is non other than the all time favourite - Chocolate Fondue. The chocolate is melted in a caquelon over the flame and you can choose to have the milk chocolate or the dark chocolate version depending on your liking. With the array of fruits, you don't feel that sinful after that and according to Benny, they might introduced seasonal fruits as well!

This is definitely a dish to have when having good times with friends and families.

The last one is their top selling Chocolate Truffle Cake. Delicious layered chocolate cake filled with quality bitter-sweet chocolate ganache and finished with a smooth chocolate coating, topped with a chocolate truffle, to satisfy all your chocolate cravings!

And with Mother's Day approaching, what better way than to treat her with a lovely heart-shaped Chocolate Truffle cake?! I bet everyone will be licking their plates off!

You can find Chocz (Singapore) at:

Esplanade Mall Chocolate Cafe and Boutique

8 Raffles Avenue, #02-13/15 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802

Tel/Fax: (65) 6238 0803

Parkway Parade Chocolate Cafe and Boutique

80, Marine Parade Road, #B1-83P, Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269

Tel/Fax: (65) 6345 0181

Paragon Orchard Chocolate Cafe and Boutique

290, Orchard Road, #B1-K11, Paragon, Singapore 238859

Tel/Fax: (65)6836 3925

Novena Square Chocolate Cafe and Boutique

238, Thomson Road, #01-K2, Novena Square, Singapore 307683

Tel/Fax: (65) 6358 2773

Marina Square Chocolate Cafe and Boutique

6, Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, #03-217/218 Singapore 039594

Tel/Fax: (65) 6338 3821

United Square Chocolate Cafe and Boutique
101, Thomson Road, #01-K8, United Square, Singapore 307591

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Celebrate Mothers' Day with Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie

Hi Huneybees,

Mothers' Day is this weekend and have you found THE present for Mummy dearest? Why not celebrate the most important woman in you life, tell your Mummy "Je T’aime Mama" (I love you mother in French) with Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie.

Je T’aime Mama (Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie's MOTHER’S DAY SERIES 2012) is a feminine line up highlighting the flavours, colours, and objects that remind us of that of that extraordinary woman who brought us to the world and held it up through the moments when we feel we can no longer do so. This Mother’s Day, Executive Pastry Chef Christophe Grilo, a finalist at the recent World Gourmet Series Awards of Excellence 2012, designed a gorgeous collection of handcrafted lipsticks, fragrant rose macarons, and limited edition cherry and pistachio cake to celebrate the women who gave themselves up for us physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Reminisce the moments when young daughters gaze with envy at their mothers holding up a mirror and colouring the lips of encouragement, dreaming of the day when they grow old enough to do likewise. Canelé commemorates this girly memory with their Rouge a Lèvres, a range of delectable chocolate lipsticks in three flavours- milk chocolate, dark chocolate and raspberry white chocolate. Retailing at $8.50 per piece or $15 per pair, the chocolate lipstick is a petite treat that fits into your favourite clutch and enjoyed whenever the occasion calls for a candy.

La Cerise Et La Pistache ($36 per whole cake), Canelé’s pistachio sponge cake layered with cherry marmalade swathed in fluffy mascarpone cream and chocolate chip hearts emphasises on light and fruity flavours favoured in spring. 

Gentle and not cloying on the palate, La Cerise Et La Pistache is a reflection of the gentleness of a mother’s love. Paired with a charming glass of white wine, the exquisiteness of each bite mirrors the beauty of a mother’s heart.
 

Complete the celebration with Canelé’s exclusive Je T’aime Mama, our rose infused macaron with a surprise litchi jelly centre priced at $3 per piece. Topped with a white chocolate chip bearing the words “I love mum” we remember each breakfast, shopping, or birthday surprise that left a smile on our faces and feel warm in our hearts.

With Canelé’s three-piece Mother’s Day collection for 2012, Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie salutes the every day heroines of our lives - WE LOVE YOU MUMMIES!!!

Psst, the Je T’aime Mama collection is a hot favourite especially the Rouge a Lèvres, chocolate lipsticks. Do make sure you make a call to enquire and reserve before heading down to the stores.

The list of Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie stores can be found here.

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Launch of PANDORA store at Marina Bay Sands

Hi Huneybees,

How's your long weekend break? I had  a little party at home and alot alot of rest!

Over the weekend, I was invited to the the launch of PANDORA’s largest store in Asia at Marina Bay Sands. It was a casino-themed event, an evening of Vegas-style glitz and glamour in line with the exclusive launch of PANDORA’s Fall and Winter 2010 collections, as well as the release of limited edition pieces.

Hot babes right?

Almost everyone brought their mum's along as there was a little surprise for Mummy.

Check out the crowd!

PANDORA introduced their latest collection for Mothers' Day that day and they arranged for mums to have a chance to pretty up. All mummy dearest-s get free make-up/makeover session and get their photos taken at the media board and printed as postcards for keepsake.

Mummy's queuing to get their makeup done.

The media board.

Mummy was pretty as she was, she didn't wana get makeup done.

Pic with hubby.

Then, we proceeded to check out the "jewels".

Bracelets with charms.

Necklaces and precious rocks.

Then, this poster caught my eye. Mothers' Day present?

The whole set would cost roughly 1k SGD.

The Mothers' Day Charm bracelet.

I tried it on.

Close up on the charms, sterling silver and 14k gold.

Checking out more pieces.

Another pic with mum before we leave.

Goodie bags for all!

Muahz,
Christina aka Huney

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