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PARKROYAL At Kitchener Road: The Endless Crabs Party Buffet Is Back, With Brand New Crab Flavours!

Sophie Leow Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Last year at PARKROYAL at Kitchener Road, we saw a twist in the menu when the chef introduced a myriad of lobster dishes into the crab buffet feast and boy, did we enjoy the lobster noodle soup and the various seafood congee.

This year, we celebrate the yearly crab affair with EIGHT brand new crab dishes created by Executive Chef Low Hoe Kiat. The nation's freshest crustacean buffet now has up to 12 tantalising seafood delights and the feast will be held until 30 July 2017.

For more details on the latest crab creations to be seen at PARKROYAL at Kitchener Road, keep on reading!

Cheesy Crab Cake
For starters let's begin with a bite-size appetiser, the Cheesy Crab Cake, which is made of potato, celery, carrot, cheese, nutmeg and of course, crab meat under a light crusting of panko.

Bee Hoon Crab
Then we've got the dish that is back by popular demand, the Crab Bee Hoon – definitely a local favourite way to enjoy this valued crustacean!

Salted Egg Crab With Curry Leaves
When we talk about fan favourites, we can't forget the Salted Egg Crab with Curry Leaves which will grace the buffet line once again, bound to steal hearts! Salted egg anything, every time, right?

Wok Fried Crab In Wu Jia Pi Wine
A highlight of this season will be the Wok Fried Crab in Wu Jia Pi Wine. This dish is a family recipe passed down to Chef Low, and the wonder of this creation is in the marriage of the Chinese wine when flambéd – before serving up to the buffet line, the ignition of a dancing flame over the wok-fried crab leaves an unforgettable liquor aroma on the taste buds! A definite must-try for all!

Stir Fried Crab With Asian Spices
Opt for something “uniquely Spice Brasserie” with our Stir Fried Crab with Asian Spices – tasty crabs fried with chilli padi, and dried shrimps.

Sir Fried Crab With Jalapeno

Jalapeno Crab

Steamed Crab With Ginger, Spring Onion and Chinese Wine
Try other new creations such as Crab in Steamed Wine, Rock Salt Baked Crab or something with a kick like the Stir Fried Crab with Jalapeno.

Aside from all those mouth-watering dishes, we also be greeting the Slow-braised Pumpkin Crab in Claypot which is even tastier than before! The deliciously creamy yellow-golden gravy of this pumpkin dish is enriched to mesmerise one’s palate. Diners will also get to indulge in our all-time favourites Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab.

Flame Grilled Mentaiko Lobster
Diners are entitled to a single serving of the exquisite our Flame-grilled Mentaiko Lobster per pax, a dish that shouldn't be missed!

Make your reservation at Spice Brasserie, PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road now!

Address: PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, Lobby Level
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
Telephone: (+65) 6428 3160
Email: spicebrasserie.prskt@parkroyalhotels.com

Endless Crabs Party Buffet Dinner

Days: Thursdays to Sundays, eve of and on Public Holidays
Time: 6:00am to 10:30am
Adult: SGD79
Child: SGD35
Promotion price: SGD129 for two adults (min. four to dine)

Authentic Zi Char Lunch

Days: Mondays to Fridays
Time: 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Adult: SGD33
Child: SGD16
Promotion price: SGD55 for two adults

Authentic Zi Char Dinner

Days: Mondays to Wednesdays
Time: 6:00am to 10:30am
Adult: SGD36
Child: SGD16
Promotion price: SGD55 for two adults

Peranakan Weekend Lunch

Days: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Adult: SGD33
Child: SGD16
Promotion price: SGD55 for two adults

* All prices quoted are subject to GST and service charge.
* Advance reservations are required.
* Payment should be made by UOB, DBS/POSB, Maybank or HSBC credit or debit cards in order for guests to enjoy promotional buffet prices.
* Offer is not valid in conjunction with other existing discounts and promotions.
* Child prices are only applicable for children below 12 years old.
* Offer is valid from 1 May to 30 July 2017.

Dekke Hud: Manly Face Masks For My Groom, For Our Wedding Day!

Sophie Leow Thursday, June 15, 2017

Thanks to the nature of my job, I blessed with a myraid of sponsored facial treatments and sufficient products for me to create my own facial routine at home.

As for my husband, it is a different ball game. To begin with, he was never a fan of having strangers fussing over his face. Even if I were to attempt doing a homemade facial for him, I would be wrestling against his patience and whines of how it isn't manly enough.

Fortunately I got him to silence up for 15 minutes with DEKKE HUD's facial masks – designed and made for men. Read on to find out more!

The night before our wedding banquet, I sat my husband down and slapped a Dekke Hud's facial mask on his face. Upon ripping open the packaging, I instantly realised that they had indeed designed this face mask for men and I'm not talking about the formulation of the mask's essence.

Trying out the "Skin Revitalisation Mask"
The face mask was packed without any complicated folds and noticeably thicker than usual – unlike most face masks which requires the user to fumble and struggle as he unfolds the thin piece of sheet mask and usually tearing up the thin mask in the process.

My guess is that they had taken into account that (most) men do not possess nimble fingers, hence they engineered the face mask in a way to eradicate any manly frustration.

With the face mask on, the husband mumbled through the lip gap,

"Hey this face mask does not have a smell! I like!"

No drips, no fuss
In addition, the sheet mask was sufficiently soaked in the highly-concentrated essence, but not to the extent of dripping liquid everywhere when removed from its bag! That was another big brownie point with my husband because he hates it when the collar of his shirt gets wet from having a sheet mask on.

He obediently sat through the next 15 minutes, twiddling his thumbs as he scrolls through Instagram and Facebook, playing rounds of Sudouku on his phone.

Finally the time was up and as like how all men would, he ripped off the mask eagerly. I asked for his comments on the express facial he just received and his words were,

"Fuss-free, simple, no obnoxious flowery smell, moisturising. Not bad!"

In conclusion, the sheet mask from Dekke Hud was a win!

If you're keen to get some of these face masks for yourself or your significant male other, click here.

Dekke Hud aims to provide men with skincare solutions that actually lasts. This mask that they have developed is a Bio Cellulose Mask which requires only 15 minutes of the man's life, and the results are there to stay for DAYS.

Dekke Hud's Mask is a unique premium mask that makes use of medical technology targeted at treating severe burns and wounds. It works by acting as a medium to deliver serum into the deepest layers of your skin, leaving you with immediate results that you just can’t get with other products in the market.

They have three main types of masks: "ALL Day Oil Control Mask", "ALL Day Moisturizing Mask", or "Skin Revitalisation Mask". Each box with 3 packs of result-driven masks, available at $40 per box.

You can also explore their "ANYTIME Facial Cleanser" which helps to reduce dryness by restoring your skin to the right pH balance while also providing re-hydration. It is made of rich Amino Acid ingredients certified from Japan. Unlike other cleansers, Dekke Hud's Anytime Facial Cleanser won’t leave your skin feeling tight and dry after each wash.

Pick and choose the suitable mask for your skin-type – be it to give your face a quickie spa-boost before your next date, or to revitalise and heal some damaged skin! Go check out their online store now!

Lazada Great Singapore Sale: Lazada x Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Surprise Box!

Sophie Leow Sunday, June 4, 2017

Lazada is back again with their surprise boxes!!! Thanks to the overwhelming response for these great boxes during their 3rd Birthday Sale, Lazada has brought back these darling boxes and they are even bigger and better than before!

With 42 of our favourite brands ranging from beauty brands such as Laneige, to sports gear like JABRA and household brands such as Philips Avent and Nescafé Dolce Gusto, you can be sure to find a box to your fancy sold at only $29!!! Each box will contain items worth over $100 and available only from 6-8 June.

Fastest fingers first – because there are only limited stocks available! To get a sneak preview of what's in the Nescafe Dolce Gusto box, keep on reading.

Here is the main highlight that I got from my huge-ass Lazada x Nescafe Dolce Gusto surprise box: A Piccolo Manual Coffee Machine.

(Note: I meant it when I said that the box is huge-ass – approximately mid-thigh high – so do prepare someone to be at home to receive this box when it arrives)

My husband had been wanting a coffee machine for the longest time ever, and so when I got the invite to receive one from Nescafe Dolce Gusto, I promptly accepted it as a wedding surprise for him! It is now his baby and he takes pride in making quality coffee in the mornings or when we have guests at home.

Within the coffee machine box, we received 1 x Piccolo Manual Coffee Machine, 1 x Coffee Capsule Sample Pack.

The coffee sample pack is a discovery box of six assorted capsules for coffee lovers to begin experimenting with their new coffee machine, and to create delicious beverages right away!

If you would like to get your hands on a Lazada x Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Box, click here and quote promo code [GSSSOPH18] for 18% off (capped at $8 for new customers with no minimum spending required) right away!

In addition to the surprise boxes, Lazada will also be having a storewide sale of UP TO 90% off and FLASH DEALS EVERY TWO HOURS!

For those who have managed to purchase a surprise box, do an unboxing video of your surprise box and post it on any social media platform with the hashtag #LAZADASURPRISE and you can stand a chance to win attractive prizes!

Hop on and join in the GSS excitement now!

More sneak peeks on other Lazada Surprise boxes here: