June 2015

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WINE&DINE
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BEER BONANZA
The popular annual three-day Beerfest
is back, with over 500 different
commercial and craft beers and ciders
to sample – plus a special whiskey
section as an added bonus. Along with
all the beverage testing is a selection
of culinary offerings to enjoy, plus live
music from Australian tribute bands
AbbaFab, The Australian Blues Brothers
and Soul Sisters; there’s also a stand-
up comedy show, beer pong and other
fringe activities. And, on Sunday, 28
June, beer-loving parents can bring
their kiddos along to play in The Brew
Kids Playard – complete with an indoor
bouncing castle, ball pools, arts and
crafts activities, all supervised by festival
staff – while they kick back and relax
with a brewsky or two, or three. 25 to 28
June at Marina Promenade. For tickets,
exhibitor listings and more details, visit
NEW BITES
• Internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur David Thompson
(of award-winning Nahm in Bangkok) recently opened Long Chim
at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (#L2-02 Atrium 2) – his first
casual dining endeavour – featuring a mix of traditional street food
reminiscent of the streets of Bangkok and contemporary flavours,
all cooked right in front of you with. Signatures include beef skewers
with cumin, prawns roasted with vermicelli, grilled lamb curry, all
kinds of noodles, plus banana roti and durian ice cream for dessert.
• Brazilian steakhouse Braseiro has opened its doors, offering
affordable, churrasco-style meat in a cosy indoor-outdoor setting.
Choose from beefsteak, beef skewers, chicken and the monthly
special – all of which come with unlimited handmade fries and
salad at a pocket-friendly price of $19.90. 333 Joo Chiat Road.
THE KITCHEN’S CALLING
Whether your teen is going off to university, or he or she simply wants
to learn how to cook, Expat Kitchen’s survival guide series for teens,
Cooking for College, is the answer. Perfect for young adults aged
14 and up, the crash course offers the basics of cooking, along with
fuss-free, easy-to-prepare meals and snacks to get teens on the right
track in the kitchen – think hummus dip, non-bake granola bars, pasta
bolognaise, easy marinades, salads and chicken fajitas, among other
fool-proof recipes. This month’s classes take place on 13, 18, 25 and
27 June from 2.30pm to 5.30pm – so sign up now; it’s $425 for four
sessions, or $125 per class. 6299 4221 |
Braseiro