May 10, 2021
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As the clock ticks six, a sleek bar cart glides to center stage at The St. Regis Singapore’s Astor Bar.
Head Bartender Yvonne Tay launches into a deft theatrics of mixing and measuring, capped off with martini throwing – a long pouring of the tipple at a height (not unlike, she quips, ‘pulling’ teh tarik ).
Violet-laced and velvety, these libations are handed round to every guest in the bar. We sip, and it tastes like a communion across time – for this is an age-old ritual known as the Violet Hour, happening as night falls on every St. Regis property around the world.
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published : 18 Feb 2021 at 16:56
Lunar New Year is undoubtedly Asia s most famous cultural tradition. A number of fascinating opportunities exist to show how countries celebrate it, through unique destinations and cultural differences.
1. Food, glorious food:
While Lunar New Year is not all about the food, it s definitely a critical part of celebrations! Across the region, our properties show different takes on dishes which reflect local culture and history. Together they make for a really interesting story showing Asia s cultural diversity.
Lunar New Year in Korea is called Seollal and food is critical. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul offers to-go sets comprising dishes such as Bulgogi, galbijjim, Borigulbi, japchae, assorted Korean pancakes, parboiled octopus and three colours of namuls - the beloved spinach-based side dishes. They make for the perfect way to enjoy premium Korean traditional cuisine and ritual food offerings without the stres
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The Fullerton Bay offers one hundred rooms and suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer expansive views of the Marina Bay waterfront or city skyline. My partner and I were checked into the Premier Bay View Room on the first floor, which was fitted with an additional outdoor deck and two cosy loungers, facing Marina Bay Sands.
Unfortunately, we were there during the rainy season; we didn’t quite get to enjoy the experience of lounging by the bay in the evening. But I did squeeze in some time to take in the morning scenery over a cup of TWG tea and him a shot of Nespresso the next day.
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