Life
A little bit of food, a little bit of literature, a little bit of everyday fashion, a little bit of shopping, a little bit of love; it all comes together to form a rather sizeable… lump. It’s difficult to fully define what this vertical covers, but it encompasses everything that makes life enjoyable – anything that shines a light on your day belongs right here in Life.
Alt. Pizza Opens Its Fifth Outlet at Holland Village with a Brand-New Look
April 19, 2019
Alt. Pizza Opens Its Fifth Outlet at Holland Village with a Brand-New Look
Homegrown pizza chain Alt. Pizza opened its newest outlet at Holland Village and sports a fresh new look! Featuring hand-painted and street art inspired motifs customised for the outlet and catchy taglines in a mix of vibrant colours, the new take on its interior reiterates the brand’s philosophy of serving simple and honest food, all with a dash of fun. Inside the kitchen – where the magic takes place – are three artisan bakers who run the entire back-of-house operations. This is made possible thanks to a carefully hand-crafted and raised five-year-old sourdough starter, affectionately named ‘Sophia’. Sophia is the…
Southeast Asia’s First Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event in Singapore: Catch Unown, Shiny Shuckle, and More!
April 19, 2019
Southeast Asia’s First Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event in Singapore: Catch Unown, Shiny Shuckle, and More!
Ever since its release back in 2016, Pokémon GO is a mobile game based on a legendary Japanese franchise that has caused a frenzy amongst Singaporeans, all ages alike. Starting out with only the first generation of Pokémon, the game has since expanded to include the Johto (Gen 2, 1999-2002), Hoenn (Gen 3, 2003) and Sinnoh (Gen 4, 2005-2006), along with new mechanics to the game such as trading and Player versus Player (PVP). Now, Pokémon GO players have an extra reason to be excited. Niantic, creators of the game, announced an event that will take place in Sentosa –…
Jewel Changi Airport: Shake Shack, Pokémon Center, and the World’s Tallest Indoor Waterfall Makes its Debut in Singapore
April 13, 2019
Jewel Changi Airport: Shake Shack, Pokémon Center, and the World’s Tallest Indoor Waterfall Makes its Debut in Singapore
If you have not been kept in the loop, CapitaLand just unveiled the pre-opening of their super mall, Jewel Changi Airport on Thursday, 11 April. The pre-opening gave approximately 60,000 people a sneak preview of what the mega structure has to offer for everyone visiting it. The mall stands at 1,443,000 square feet and it is the second largest one in Singapore, with VivoCity topping the list with 1,500,000 square feet. It will officially be opened to the public on 17 April 2019. Aside from the sheer scale of the mall, here are some facts of Jewel Changi: There…
PetExpo 2019: The One-Stop Fair for New And Soon-To-Be Pet Owners
April 11, 2019
PetExpo 2019: The One-Stop Fair for New And Soon-To-Be Pet Owners
Read our coverage of last year’s PetExpo here: https://danamic.org/2018/04/20/pet-expo-2018-paws-and-claws-galore/ So you’ve just got a new furry or feathery addition to the family, but do you really know what’s best for your pet? Given the wide array of pet food vendors and grooming studios, it is hard to know which is the right one for your pet – it is the same with all first-time pet owners. Clear all your doubts and pamper your new best friend at PetExpo 2019 – the one-stop fair for everything your pet needs. PetExpo 2019 is back for its sixth consecutive year from 12 to…
5 Questions with Singaporean Pole Dancer Louis Sue: “We can’t stop public scrutiny if we don’t show them something that can change their minds”
April 3, 2019
5 Questions with Singaporean Pole Dancer Louis Sue: “We can’t stop public scrutiny if we don’t show them something that can change their minds”
In case you’ve missed it, 25-year-old Louis Sue whirled his way into the judges’ hearts during the auditions of AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent (AGT) Season 3. Not only is Louis a professional pole dancer who has actively competed in pole dancing competitions, he is also a co-owner and pole dancing instructor at PXD Pole Studio. Over the years, Louis has won several competitions; including the Seoul International Poledance Championship in 2018. We paid a visit to PXD Pole Studio, where we met Louis and even got to try our hands on pole dancing. Needless to say, it was no easy…
Fortune Gathers at RWS: Singapore’s Underwater Dance and Sesame Street Lo Hei
March 30, 2019
Fortune Gathers at RWS: Singapore’s Underwater Dance and Sesame Street Lo Hei
This year, Fortune Gathers at Resorts World Sentosa took a creative spin on the usual dragon and lion dance, even throwing Universal Studios Singapore’s (USS) adorable cartoon characters dressed up in CNY clothes into the mix. From 25 January to 19 February 2019, there will be two major set of programs taking place at the S.E.A Aquarium and along the Auspicious Dragon Trail. Besides that, you can get your personal fortune told at Fortune Street from 5 to 17 February. Here is a rundown of the list of activities that happened at Fortune Gathers this year: S.E.A Aquarium The underwater…
Facial Recognition For Entry To Shows? 6 Questions With Brendon Bainbridge From Ticketek
March 27, 2019
Facial Recognition For Entry To Shows? 6 Questions With Brendon Bainbridge From Ticketek
TEG, Asia Pacific’s largest integrated live entertainment company, announced the launch of Ticketek Singapore on 21 January this year. With over 40 years’ experience ticketing the biggest live events and venues in Australia, Ticketek is the leading ticketing partner to the sports and live entertainment industry and operates Australia’s most advanced multi-channel ticket sales and distribution network. Ticketek Singapore is an exciting new ticketing portal equipped with innovative technology for live entertainment fans in South-East Asia. In fact, TEG CEO Geoff Jones stated that the launch of Ticketek Singapore is a major development for the region’s live entertainment sector and…
Retro Gate: A 3,000 Square Foot Retail Haven for Self-Expression & Japanese-American Streetwear
February 8, 2019
Retro Gate: A 3,000 Square Foot Retail Haven for Self-Expression & Japanese-American Streetwear
Retro Gate, Singapore’s first Japanese-American inspired vintage and streetwear thrift store, launched its latest concept store on 12 January this year. In what started out to be a passion project between founders Ryo Yamamoto and Paul Low, Retro Gate has made a name in the local streetwear scene with its dedication to affordability, accessibility, and abundance. From vintage thrift shopping to gaming and chillout areas, and a corner to polish your sneakers, its latest store is many things in one. Previously, Retro Gate was located at a unit in Citimac Industrial Building, which is next to Tai Seng MRT. Since…
5 Steps for Setting Successful Fitness Goals
February 5, 2019
5 Steps for Setting Successful Fitness Goals
It is the time of the year when everyone becomes hyped up with their new year resolutions! Common resolutions like “I want to be fit this year” is achievable, but do you have a clear direction for it? Identifying what you want is just the first step – you should also be making a plan to achieve it! Here comes the importance of goal setting. Many of us may know about SMART goals, and for the uninitiated, it is an acronym for the following words: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based. The SMART goals may seem like a fair framework for…
To Grab or to Club: An Analysis on GrabClub’s Commute Plans
January 25, 2019
To Grab or to Club: An Analysis on GrabClub’s Commute Plans
Subscriptions are all the rage now, and Grab is clearly jumping on the bandwagon. In early January this year, Grab added two new subscription plans in the Grab app, after the first pilot of the monthly food and transport subscription plans in December 2018. For paying a fixed amount every month, subscribers will enjoy a lower upfront price for Grab services like Grab rides, GrabFood, or both. This also means paying nominal fees for guaranteed discounts – an extremely attractive perk, if you have been as addicted to the convenience of private-hire car services as we are. In this article,…