In part two of our GSS series, we bring you 6 more places located in two more shopping hot spots in Singapore where you can kick your feet up and relax, while your significant other’s cashing it out at the shops!

Vivo City

With over 300 stores, a land space of 140,000 square metres, and equipped with a vibrant array of retail, entertainment, and dining options, there’s no doubt Vivocity is one of the hottest shopping destinations in Singapore.

1. The Queen & Mangosteen

Drink like a king at The Queen & Mangosteen, the perfect pit stop to rest your tired feet after traversing through the largest shopping mall in Singapore. Here, you’ll find British pub grub such as lamb racks with rosemary potatoes, fish & chips, and flaky pies. They’re currently having a new happy hour promotion – from 3pm to 6pm, you can get 50% off Prosecco, house wines and house cocktails, perfect for when bae’s getting her monthly pedicure session in.

Find them at 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-106/107, VivoCity, Singapore 098585.
Earn 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.

2. Vivocity Sky Park

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Head out to the mall’s rooftop water feature for some sun during the day, and enjoy the evening breeze and gorgeous night lights there, after the sun sets. With the size of four Olympic-sized swimming pools, the Vivocity Skypark is a great place to let your hair down and relax without burning a hole in your wallet.

Find it at VivoCity Mall Level 3, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585

3. Patbingsoo Korean Dining House

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Cool down and recharge yourself with an ice-cold bowl of shaved ice at this Korean Bingsu house. To add on to all the good GSS deals this month, Patbingsoo Korean Dining House will be offering S$10 off + S$10 return vouchers from 2 May to 31 July. Additionally, hit them up from 3pm to 5pm on a weekday afternoon, and you’ll get a whopping half-price off bingsoo and small bites!

Find it at 1 Harbourfront Walk, VivoCity, #B2-27.
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Jurong

The past couple of years has seen massive development in the West. What used to be a quiet, cosy area of Singapore for residents has since transformed into a bustling hub with five shopping malls in the same vicinity.

Jcube, JEM, Westgate, IMM, and Big Box – shopaholics can shop till you drop in Jurong!

4. Duke Bakery @ IMM

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IMM is Singapore’s largest outlet mall, with big brands such as Adidas and Coach selling their products at huge discounts. This GSS season, the sales get even bigger, and this means more shopping!

And, if you’re just waiting around for your S/O to finish shopping, then pop by Duke Bakery on the first floor, located near Giant Supermarket. Carb-lovers will relish their artisan bread that’s stuffed with generous amounts of fillings. To refuel, grab a loaf, get them to slice it for you, and enjoy a cuppa coffee while you munch and watch the world go by!

Find it at 2 Jurong East Street 21, #01-124, Singapore 609601
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5. The Rink @ Jcube

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Jcube houses Singapore’s first and the only Olympic-sized ice skating rink, and if you’re feeling like it, pull up a pair of skates and skate away while you wait for bae to be done shopping. Otherwise, the rink also has a 460-seat viewing gallery where you can chill (pun intended!), and watch other skaters spin on ice.

Find it at 2 Jurong East Central 1, #03-11, JCube, Singapore 609731.
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6. Paris Baguette Cafe @ JEM

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The perfect spot for a midday refuel, Paris Baguette has an extensive menu of cakes, coffee, hot food, bread and pastries. Located on the second floor of JEM, Paris Baguette is a popular pit stop for shoppers to grab a tea time cuppa while people watching from their seats inside the open-concept cafe.

Find it at 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #02-20/21, Singapore 608549.
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June’s here, and besides it being World Cup season and vacation break for many students in Singapore, it also marks the start of shopaholics’ well-loved annual event – the Great Singapore Sale!

From the 8th of June to 12th August 2018, shops islandwide will be putting out irresistible promotions and discounts – a shopaholic’s dream come true. For those who are not into shopping as much as their partners are, this article will be right up your alley! This two-part guide will be split into multiple areas of Singapore, each with their own location recommendations and fun activities for you to check out while your significant other hits the shops.

And where else is a better place to start off one’s GSS shopping spree than Orchard, the epicentre of shopping in Singapore?

Orchard

1. Coffee Academics @ Scotts Square

Scotts Square is relatively quieter than the other parts of Orchard, and this makes The Coffee Academics a great place to prop your feet up and spend a quiet afternoon with a cuppa while your partner’s shopping around the area.

True to their name, they have an interesting range of specialty java which coffee enthusiasts will appreciate. Additionally, the outlet at Pedder on Scotts has seven stations, one of which gives you views of the open kitchen. They also have a Hand Brew Bar station which allows you to sit and enjoy hand brewed coffees of single origin. For tea lovers, there’s also a Tea Academics station where you can enjoy a selection of curated teas.

Find it at 6 Scotts Road, #02-01/#02-02, Scotts Square, Singapore 228209.
Earn 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.

2. Arteastiq @ Mandarin Gallery

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Unleash your inner Picasso at Arteastiq, where you can enjoy an afternoon of art jamming before proceeding to the cafe located just beside the art studio for a range of exquisite high tea selections. Each art jamming session costs S$48; it comes with a free canvas and unlimited amounts of art tools and acrylic paint, in addition to a beverage on the house. It’s a great bonding activity too, so rope your partner in, and paint your stresses away!

Find it at Mandarin Gallery, #04-14/15 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238867.
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3. ION Sky

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Enjoy breathtaking views of Singapore’s skyline at ION Sky, located on the 55th/56th floor, 218 metres above ground. Simply spend S$20 at ION Orchard for an admission of 45 minutes, according to the daily showtimes. Revel in the panoramic city views as a multimedia show by award-winning Singaporean Singer Dick Lee introduces you to Singapore’s historical transformation over the years, and see how Singapore and Orchard Road used to look like back in the good ol’ days when they were fruit orchards and nutmeg plantations.

Find it at 2 Orchard Turn, Level 56, Singapore 238801.

Just a couple of stops away from Orchard is Bugis, another popular shopping destination in Singapore. Here, you can check out several pet cafes that are around the area, chow down classic New York brunch plates in hearty portions, and entertain yourself with some darts while bae’s shopping!

Bugis

1. We are the Furballs

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Sporting the cheeky acronym WTF, We Are The Furballs is Singapore’s first dog-petting cafe. Located on the top floor of Bugis+, you can get to enjoy an afternoon with adorable canines at S$10.90 per entry from Mondays to Thursdays, or S$12.50 for the first two hours, and S$2.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes for weekends, public holidays, and eve of public holidays.

Find it at 201 Victoria St, Bugis+, #07-07, Singapore 188067.
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2. The Cat Cafe

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If felines are more of your thing, then check out The Cat Cafe that’s located just beside Bugis Street, where it’s home to 15 rescued cats. Here, you can play with furry felines while you sip on artisanal coffee, snack on light pastries, and people-watch from the third storey of the shophouse where the cafe is situated in. Admission is S$15 with a free drink.

Find it at 241B Victoria Street, Level 3, Singapore 188030.
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3. Clinton Street Baking Company

Their fluffy stack of pancakes crowned with fresh blueberries alone is reason enough for you to head over to this cafe located at Purvis Street, just a short walk down from Bugis Junction. Besides lip smacking New York brunch grub in hearty portions, the East Village bonhomie at Clinton Street Baking Company is also what attracts the crowds. Fuel up with their Chicken & Waffles, Eggs Benedict, sumptuous Southern Breakfast plate and more before you conquer the malls with your S/O!

Find it at 31 Purvis Street, Singapore 188608.
Earn 2X Chope-Dollars with the code TASTYBLOG.

4. iDarts Halo

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If your bae’s still checking out the latest range of lippies at Sephora, you know she’ll be in there for a looong time. Let her swatch to her heart’s content while you chill out with a couple of dart games and drinks upstairs, on the third floor of Bugis+. Each dart game will only set you back S$1, so shoot away!

Find it at 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+, #03-24, Singapore 188067.
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