Tag: Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads: 4 – 6 May

Kick start your weekend with a dinner at the cutest hotpot place we’ve ever seen! As for dessert, get your hands on the three new flavours Ben & Jerry’s has just released – perfect for cookie dough lovers.

Quit throwing away your citrus fruit peels! Breathe new life into them with these cool hacks.

Cr: townandcountrymag.com

We’re even more hyped for the Royal Wedding after we figured out the hidden meaning behind the wedding cake.

Vegan foods can be indulgent – just take a look at these recipes for vegan comfort foods!

If you’re a fan of Bob Dylan, you’ve got to get your hands on his very own brand of whiskey.

The cutest hotpot ever features Hello Kitty and teddy bears.

Cr: time.com

Can’t get enough of cookie dough? Ben & Jerry’s has three new flavours just for you.

The Internet is rejoicing: Pizza Rat is back!

It’s time for procrastination! Here are some weird and wonderful food videos trending online.

Tags Ben & Jerry's, Cookie Dough, Pizza, Royal Wedding, Singapore, Weekend Reads

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Weekend Reads: 17 – 29 April

Post author By Chope
Post date April 27, 2018
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Celebrate the last weekend of April in style, with a glass of wine and a rosé marshmallow. Have a bit of chocolate too – it’s good for your health. We’ve also got to ask: are you Team Ramsay or Team Bourdain when it comes to a vegan diet?

The trailer for Crazy Rich Asians has been making its rounds on the internet, but can you recognise any of the Singapore restaurants featured in the trailer?

Last week we talked about Gordon Ramsay’s vegan diet, and this week we’re looking at Anthony Bourdain’s opinions on the Impossible Burger.

Cr: bustle.com

The world is on a rosé craze this summer, and it just got better with these rosé-infused marshmallows, perfect for roasting over a fire.

And have you heard about the ice cream sandwiches that KFC Japan are selling?

Cr: elitedaily.com

Thanks to Starbucks, you can now get foam on top of all your coffees, even cold ones.

If you can’t get enough of the crispy, cheesy satisfaction that is pizza, then this pizza museum is for you!

Pizza may not be your thing, but what about fries? Martin Zwerts, hugely popular in the Netherlands, is opening a flagship fry shop in Singapore.

Cr: inpathybulletin.com

Dark chocolate is good for you, but don’t take it from us. Take it from the scientists who published a paper about it!

Tags Chocolate, Pizza, Rose Marshmallows, Singapore, Starbucks, Weekend Reads

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Weekend Reads: 20 – 22 April

Post author By Chope
Post date April 20, 2018
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Raise a glass to Fridays, and also the massive rosé-themed party coming up in New York! In this Weekend Reads, we’re dying to check out Gordon Ramsay’s new (and improved?) diet, and are bubbling with excitement about the unexpected places you can find bubble tea.

Gordon Ramsay, perhaps the most outspoken anti-vegan chef, is eating his own words: he’s going vegan.

Cr: eatbook.sg

Even cup noodles can get an atas makeover, and the results are nothing if not Instagrammable.

How popular can a mug get? This one garnered almost 90,000 likes on Facebook.

Cr: soulandsoap.co.uk

We’re always craving food, but we can’t always afford the calories. That’s why these food-themed items are exactly what we need!

This high school senior had a great idea for her graduation photos and we’re lovin’ them.

Cr: questmag.com

Get a ticket to the rosé party at Governor’s Island in New York and be tickled pink!

If you’re a huge bubble tea fan (who isn’t?), then you have to try this bubble tea toast.

Meet the wonder woman who’s making waves in the wine industry.

Tags Bath Bombs, bubble tea, Instant Noodle, Singapore, Vegan, Weekend Reads

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Weekend Reads: 13 – 15 April

Post author By Chope
Post date April 13, 2018
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What a week! We’re celebrating both National Grilled Cheese Day and Songkran, so stay tuned for some exciting weekend reads!

Burger and fries are a match made in heaven, but this fry-encased burger takes the classic pairing to a whole new level.

If you’re that person who mixes mayo and ketchup, here’s some good news: “mayochup” now comes in a bottle.

Cr: cheeseandprovisions.com

To celebrate America’s National Grilled Cheese Day (12 April), here are some creative grilled cheese recipes you can try in your own kitchen.

Celebrating Songkran in Thailand? You’ll want to know all about the best Songkran spots in Bangkok.

Modern technology is amazing. It’s given us phones, cars, and water bottles that double up as wallets.

Source: npr.org

What was it like to dine on the Titanic? Find out here.

Korea’s beloved ugly pretzels will arrive in Singapore on 24 April. Here’s how you can get your hands on one for free!

Find out all about Singapore’s food heritage at these events during the Singapore Heritage Festival.

The Carolina Reaper just sent a man to the ER. No, the Carolina Reaper isn’t a professional wrestler – it’s a chilli pepper.

Tags Burgers, Grilled Cheese, Local Flavours, Mayochup, Singapore, Weekend Reads

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Weekend Reads: 6 – 8 April

Post author By Chope
Post date April 6, 2018
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Another week has passed, and that means it’s time for a whole new set of Weekend Reads. Read on for some intriguing stories about Snapple facts, Sophie Turner (aka Sansa Stark), the newest place to get your bubble tea fix, and more!

When Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner isn’t running Winterfell as Lady Stark, she’s busy critiquing sausages on Instagram.

Cr: huffingtonpost.com

Here’s the answer to the question we’ve asked for most of our lives: are Snapple facts true?

Dream job alert! Get paid to travel the world and think up new yoghurt flavours. Shh, we’re updating our resumes.

In other dairy-related news, this ice cream shop is coming up with a new flavour inspired by the Royal Wedding Cake. Ya know, for all us plebs out there.

Cr: thegintomytonic.com

You’ll definitely want these colour-changing gins for your next drinking session.

Speaking of cool drinks, check out the handmade flavoured pearls at Singapore’s newest bubble tea shop.

McDonald’s is jumping on the health bandwagon with their Red Rice Porridge, and it seems to be pretty good.

The fast-food chain is being nice to Mother Nature too, by phasing out plastic straws.

Tags bubble tea, Game of Thrones, Gin, Ice-cream, Singapore, Weekend Reads

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Weekend Reads: 30 Mar – 1 Apr

Post author By Chope
Post date March 30, 2018
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A long weekend’s coming up, so that means you can catch up on all the cool new things happening around the world. This week, we’re all about dreams coming true. Read on to find out more!

We all love guacamole, but this hotel went the extra mile and organised a party for it.

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Disney’s just released unicorn cupcakes in Disney World, and we’re in love.

This must be the week of childhood dreams coming true because Disney’s making Pizza Planet from “Toy Story” a reality.

Cr: bustle.com

All our adult fantasies are becoming reality too. Time to pack your bags and hit the wine theme park in France!

In local news, these 7 Singaporean restaurants are ranked as one of the 50 best restaurants in Asia.

Rumour has it that American milkshake chain Shake Shack is making its way to Singapore.

If you’re going to a dinner party soon, then you’d better remember these dinner party rules.

Tags Disney, Guacamole, milkshake, Singapore, Weekend Reads, Wine

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Weekend Reads: 16 – 18 March

Post author By Chope
Post date March 16, 2018
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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re itching to get our hands on the happy hour deals out there. Before you go pub-hopping in the brightest green clothes you can find, check out this edition of Weekend Reads for the best St. Patrick’s hotspots in town, ideas for getting rid of that pesky hangover the next day, and more.

Wine or coffee, coffee or wine? This intoxicating Cold Brew Wine gives you both in one sip, and it tastes like grown-up heaven.

Hangovers are no fun. Thankfully, we have a list of weird and wonderful home remedies that might (no promises!) get rid of that pounding in your head.

Cr: london.eater.com

Our beloved Hawker Chan had a 3-day pop-up in London.

Make the most of your weekend with our guide to Singapore’s hottest St. Paddy’s venues.

The table where Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama shared a bún chả is memorialised in a glass case – chopsticks included.

Cr: youtube.com

For more celebrity power pairings, watch Gordon Ramsay and James Corden dodge spicy questions and try the world’s weirdest foods. Bon appetit!

Be your own barista (and impress your friends) with this mug.

Cr: mothership.sg

Next in the lineup of pink treats – Starbucks’ Strawberry Honey Blossom Creme Frappuccino.

Get yo’ boozy bubble teas at Jekyll & Hyde hot spot Wan!

Are you feeling Guinness fatigue? Try these craft Irish stouts instead.

Tags Coffee, Gordon Ramsay, Singapore, Starbucks, Weekend Reads, Wine

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 9 – 11 March

Post author By Chope
Post date March 9, 2018
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Happy International Women’s Day! This week, Chope celebrates the awesome women gracing Singapore’s F&B industry. We’re also dishing out amazing news for Coca-Cola fans, wine enthusiasts, and birthday cake lovers. Stay tuned for more deets!

Y’all, Japan’s F&B scene gets all the good (maybe) stuff. Next up: Coca-Cola plans to mix alcohol into their fizzy drink.

Speaking of Coca-Cola, the peach flavour is now in Singapore?! Hold our laptops. We’re on our way.

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This smashing new birthday trend shows that age is truly just a number.

Wine connoisseurs will be thrilled to know that someone has finally found a way to make (almost) instant wine in a pot. Bottoms up!

With this cool meal prep tip, you’ll never eat cheap, unhealthy takeaway again.

We don’t like it when people are hungry – so we provided lunchboxes with snacks for everyone at the #Oscars and included a donation to the @LAFoodBank for each one. https://t.co/Epp3SmGQAi #WeFeedLA @ThisBar #ThisBarSavesLives @WolfgangPuck @TheAcademy pic.twitter.com/x5LG0KbTk4

— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) March 5, 2018

Jimmy Kimmel’s an amazing host – he’s funny, witty, and packs great snack boxes too!

Did you know green gummy bears are actually strawberry-flavoured? And other ‘omgwhat’ facts about food.

We’ve looked at women chefs in Singapore who have us in awe, now 15 chefs from around the world talk about the women and food that inspire them.

And in case you’re wondering what’s all this about Singapore’s feud with an Australian food writer – here you go. #fooddrama

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNX6eXogRIw/?utm_source=ig_embed

Go ooh-lala at the fanciest McDonald’s in the world. They even sell lobster rolls!

Tags Birthday, International Women's Day, Jimmy Kimmel, Singapore, Weekend Reads, Wine

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Weekend Reads: 2 – 4 March

Post author By Chope
Post date March 2, 2018
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Each new month brings new trends and food fads. Start March on the right foot with a Game of Thrones-themed dinner party, updates on Singapore’s latest food crazes, and lots of pork belly!

Stay on top of local food trends and be the coolest kid in the kitchen with these predictions for this year’s food crazes.

Pork belly: so good but so unhealthy. Hold up, it’s actually one of the top 10 healthiest foods in the world!

Cr: bonappetit.com

Look out, Game of Thrones fans – winter is coming. Have a feast fit for a dragon at the GoT-themed dinner party happening this weekend.

Oreos are a universally loved treat, but how much do you really know about them? Here are 5 fun facts about your favourite snack.

Prison food is disgusting… right? Not always. Find out how inmates in the UK are getting amazing meals in their cells.

Matt Abergel from Yardbird lets us in on the top 11 restaurants to visit when you’re in Hong Kong.

We’ve tried nasi lemaks from $2.50 to $30, but the next one on our list is this tempura version of a local classic.

What better way to document your big night out than with a photo of your beautiful cocktail? Learn how to take picture-perfect cocktail shots (pun intended) with master mixologist Colleen Hughes.

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This Instagram account creates the cutest pictures using food and other unexpected things.

Feeding the Oscar’s is worth 6 figures. You read that right.

Check out this flower-shaped marshmallow that actually blooms.

Scout out the best budget eats in town with this guide to Singapore’s yummiest hawker foods.

Tags Game of Thrones, Links We Love, Oscar's, Weekend Reads

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Weekend Reads: 23-25 Feb

The Chinese New Year snacks coma may be over, but here on Chope the good food never stops. From sakura pink-themed merch at Starbucks Singapore to a museum of candy to how much Bill Gates thinks groceries cost, there’s plenty to digest!

See your childhood dreams come true in New York City’s Museum of Candy, which looks like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory has finally come to life.

Speaking of childhood dreams, Disney World’s Beauty and the Beast themed restaurant is getting an authentic French menu.

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This week in WTF: Surprise engagement rings in… avocados?!

Could you eat just one stew, for every meal, every day, for the rest of your career? Sumo wrestlers do.

Ellen Degeneres finds out how much Bill Gates spend on groceries.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z is casually handing out US$11,000 in tips.

Imagine spending £15 on a teapot, breaking it, then selling it for £575,000.

Closer to home, Singapore’s restaurants are embracing environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation by pledging to stop selling Shark’s Fin Soup.

Of course, Starbucks now has transparent drinks too.

Speaking of Starbucks, how pretty are these items??

Tags Avocados, Candy, Disney, Ellen Degeneres, Starbucks, Weekend Reads

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WEEKEND READS: 16 – 18 FEB

Post author By Chope
Post date February 16, 2018
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Happy Lunar New Year to one and all! Food coma hitting you hard? Visitations not as exciting as you planned? Bored at home? Read on.

Here’s how much a billionaire spends on breakfast.

Strange illustrations of recipes for Chinese dishes.

Say Gucci and you think of…food? Introducing Gucci Osteria.

Going to the land of k-pop stars and dramas? Korean chefs choose the best Korean snacks to add to your shopping list.

Californian bakery Honey & Butter creates incredibly cute pop culture macaroons ranging from Harry Potter to Stranger Things.

14 restaurant horror stories that will have you cringing with secondhand embarrassment.

An exact replica of a Singapore kopitiam – down to the dishes on offer – exists in Sapporo.

So Starbucks Singapore just launched these Instagram-worthy drinks, but can they beat the cherry blossom-pink creations from Starbucks Japan?

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Weekend Reads: 9 – 11 Feb

Post author By Chope
Post date February 9, 2018
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Crochet food, lobster emojis and a secret mocktail bar to check out for Valentine’s day!

Y’all, food art is really a Thing lately. Have a crocheted feast!

These cheese-wrapped chicken creations are only a causeway away!

This rooftop bar is so hidden, you have to ask staff where the secret entrance is.

We’ll finally be getting a lobster emoji later this year.

If you’re bored of white bread, you need these bread hacks in your life.

This week in WTF: Cappucino served in a carrot stick. A carrot-cino.

In other news, the Chope team put Chrissy Teigen and Martha Stewart’s Banana Bread recipes to the test to see which one reigns supreme.

From powdered orange juice to liquid salt, are some of the wacky foods astronauts eat in outer space.

No idea what to do for Valentine’s day? This gorgeous cake will wow your date and psst…it’s not hard to make.

Don’t forget to check out GlowBeat this weekend – they’ve got live music, great food and a huge illuminated ball pit for the young at heart!

Tags Bars, Mocktail, Singapore, Weekend Reads