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Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition 2013 – Congratulations to the Winners!

The third series of the Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition (SNRSC) 2013 has come to a close after an exciting grand finale held on 30 April. Credit: Food and Beverage Managers’ Association We caught the exciting competition live on the day itself. Pressure was on for the nine finalist teams who were representing some of the most eminent hotels in Singapore. Read more about the exhilarating action at the Singapore...

Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition Finals 2013

Jointly organised by the Food & Beverage Managers’ Association (FBMA) and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), the third series of the Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition 2013 has unveiled its winners on 30 April after a gruelling grand finale held at the Conrad Centennial Singapore. This national competition provides a platform to recognise and award new talents in the field of Food and Beverage (F&B) service. It also aims...

Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition 2013: An Interview with the Finalists

The Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition (SNRSC) is an engaging competition organised by the Food & Beverage Managers’ Association Singapore (FBMA) and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). Various teams from the food & beverage (F&B) industry compete in a series of tasks, with their speed, product knowledge, professionalism and culinary skills put to the test. The finals will be held at Conrad Centennial Singapore on April 30, 2013. In...

Red Bull Stratos Mission: Felix Baumgartner’s Freefall Space Jump [Animated GIF]

Yesterday, millions around the world logged on to YouTube to watch the Red Bull Stratos mission live. After flying to an altitude of 39,045 meters (128,100 feet) in a helium-filled balloon, daredevil Felix Baumgartner completed a freefall jump from the edge of space, becoming the first man to shatter the speed of sound with no mechanical propulsion. His last words before taking that step: I wish you could see what...

Dine with Celebrity Chefs at Hubalicious

Hubalicious, StarHub’s annual dining event is back! Food lovers can get to savour the mouth-watering creations of four celebrity chefs: Aarti Sequeira from Food Network Asia of Indian heritage Belgian Emmanuel Stroobant of the Asian Food Channel Canadian Bob Blumer of TLC Irish Rachel Allen of BBC Lifestyle You will get to interact with these culinary maestros through demonstrations and hands-on participation, before partaking in a sumptuous meal influenced by...

Found footage: Missing at Fort Siloso (Do not watch this after dark)

Fort Siloso is the restored coastal gun battery in Sentosa that made up part of Fortress Singapore in World War II. It is also rumoured to be one of the most haunted places in Singapore today. A group of young people decided to sneak into Fort Siloso way after closing hours. Weird things started happening in one of the tunnels eventually. Everyone managed to escape, except for one of the...

Let’s Cook Healthy Together Photo Contest: Cook with Your Family at Home & Win!

As someone who eats out frequently, I really appreciate a home-cooked meal. It’s fun shopping for groceries together as a family, and feels really nice cooking and dining in the comfort of our own home. Plus, it’s much healthier than dining out as we get to control exactly what goes into our food and ultimately, what gets into our stomach. The Health Promotion Board of Singapore has an upcoming Let’s...

Students, the N.E.mation! Animation Competition is Back!

N.E.mation! is a digital animation competition organised for students in Singapore to express their thoughts on Total Defence and creativity in animation. This competition has sent winning teams on fully sponsored trips to renowned animation studios in the U.S.A., worth more than S$15,000. And now, N.E.mation! is back for its 7th season! Registration is easy: Form a team of 3 to 4 students from your school. Register online at nemation.sg....

Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition Finals 2012 – Check out the Exciting Action Here!

The grand finals of the Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition was held at Conrad Centennial Singapore on April 5, 2012. We got a chance to sit in with the judges and catch the colourful culinary action. This engaging competition is organised by the Food & Beverage Managers’ Association Singapore (FBMA) and Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for those in the food & beverage (F&B) industry, primarily to raise the standards...

A Moving Masterpiece: Qing Ming Shang He Tu Epic Painting Comes to Life [Videos]

Have you been to the A Moving Masterpiece: Qing Ming Shang He Tu exhibition? Like the original painting, this modern digital version is simply remarkable. A Moving Masterpiece: Qing Ming Shang He Tu Singapore Expo Hall 3 7 December 2011 – 6 February 2012 12noon to 9pm on weekdays; 9am – 9pm on weekends Ticket prices: - Adult: S$21 - Senior (60 years old and above): S$16 - Students (with...