What's the silliest thing you've done with your siblings during Lunar New Year?

What does Lunar New Year mean to you? Is it a time for feasting, house visiting, getting red packets or just a holiday? For me it is about "Bonding" - spending time and sharing the fun and laughter with your families, friends and loved ones. Most of us are usually too busy with our individual commitments or may have been living/working abroad. Lunar New Year is the time for us to catch up with one another, to reminisce and strengthen the bonds with one another. This is the time to gather and re-ignite that emotional attachment with your families, friends and loved ones.

In our family, during Lunar New Year, this form of bonding is always fun and at times comes with many silly moments. For example, my siblings and I love pineapple tarts and we will be fighting to see who can eat the most. During our younger days, we would even imitate lion dancing in the house. Now we are too old for it but that does not stop us from joining in the fun with our nieces sometimes.

What's the silliest thing you've done with your siblings during Lunar New Year? Share your stories on HSBC Singapore’s Facebook page and stand to win S$100 worth of dining vouchers from Conrad Centennial Singapore or a festive hamper from DEAN & DELUCA.

Do take this Lunar New Year to spend time with your families, friends and loved ones, with some of these great offers for HSBC Credit Cardholders.

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Swissotel Merchant Court – Ellenborough Market Cafe

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Usher in the Year of the Rooster at Ellenborough Market Cafe with a sumptuous spread specially curated for the Lunar New Year. The newly refurbished restaurant offers a selection of fresh seafood on ice such as Teochew Steamed Crab and Chilled Drunken Canadian Black Mussel. Not to miss are hot starters such as BBQ Bak Kwa Coins and Soft Shell Crab with Thai Basil Sauce. Famed for their Nonya food, the feast continues with the signature Ayam Buah Keluak, Babi Pongteh, Kueh Pie Tie and Waxed Duck Rice.

For dinner, diners can savour a selection of roasted meats including Roasted Duck, Roasted Char Siew, Roasted Crispy Chicken and Roasted Pork. A must try is their signature Durian Pengat while festive goodies such as Tempura Fried “Nian Gao”, Durian Cheese Cake and Mandarin Orange Chocolate Fountain will guarantee a sweet ending to your celebrations.

Buffet Lunch (Mon to Sun): $62 per adult; $31 per child
Buffet High-Tea (Sat, Sun & PH): $48 per adult; $24 per child
Buffet Dinner (Mon to Sun): $78 per adult; $39 per child

In addition, celebrate with panache and raise a toast with free-flow of Moët & Chandon Champagne at just $45 per person or red/white wine at $35 per person.

HSBC Cardholders enjoy:
- 18% off total bill 
- Offer valid till 28 February 2017

Ellenborough Market Cafe 
Swissotel Merchant Court
20 Merchant Road
Singapore 058281
Tel: 6239 1767

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DEAN & DELUCA

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This Lunar New Year, DEAN & DELUCA (New York gourmet retailer) will tantalise your taste buds with their traditional Lunar New Year goodies such as Pineapple Tarts and Almond Cookies. The pineapple tarts and almond cookies are available in individual tins at $18 each. Great for gifting is the beautifully packed Harmony, Abundance and Treasure Gift Sets (ranging from $58 to $88). The gift sets are available for pre-order online or via e-catalogue.

HSBC Cardholders enjoy:
- 10% off festive hamper purchases.
- Offer valid till 11 February 2017

DEAN & DELUCA
Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road
#01-09/10/15
Singapore 238896
Tel: 6509 7708

HillV2
4 Hillview Rise
#01-01
Singapore 667979
Tel: 6710 7282

Far East Square
47 Pekin Street
#01-01
Singapore 048777
Tel: 6536 2460

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JW Marriott Singapore South Beach - Beach Road Kitchen

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JW Marriott Singapore South Beach is one of the newest hotels recently opened in Singapore and has a total of five dining establishments and bars, which includes Beach Road Kitchen, the all day dining buffet restaurant. The 247 seater restaurant showcases fresh offerings and boasts a variety of live stations, offering a stunning international spread that will delight the diners. Highlights from the buffet’s feature stations include a seafood room, vertical salad bar, pizza oven and a dessert showcase. For an exclusive dining experience, guests can book a Chef’s Table session and dine in the heart of the kitchen. They also have a take-out window for grab and go items and premium coffee.

Price:
• Lunch Buffet S$58++ per adult; S$29++ per child (6 to 12 years old)
• Dinner Buffet S$78++ per adult; S$39++ per child (6 to 12 years old)
*Child aged 5 and below dines free

HSBC Cardholders enjoy: 
- 15% off Lunch and Dinner Buffet. 
- Offer is valid till 28 February, except on 14 February 2017.

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The Marmalade Pantry

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Ring in the Lunar New Year with The Marmalade Pantry's limited edition Pineapple Tarts ($28.80++/bottle) made with moist pineapple filling encased in a buttery, smooth pastry that comes with a kick of cinnamon and star anise.

Promotion available 11 January to 11 February 2017
- 2 bottles pf Pineapple Tarts ($50.80++)

HSBC Cardholders enjoy:
- 10% off festive goodies. 
- Offer is valid till 11 February at all Marmalade Pantry outlets.

The Marmalade Pantry
ION Orchard, Unit
#03-22
2 Orchard Turn
Singapore 238801
Tel: 6734 2700

Oasia Hotel Novena
8 Sinaran Drive
#01-02/04
Singapore 307470
Tel: 6664 0348

100 Peck Seah Street
#01-01
Singapore 079333
Tel: 6385 0741

Take this opportunity to meet up or visit your families, friends and loved ones during the Lunar New Year. Be it asking them out for a meal or visiting them with a gift, you can save more with up to 15% cash back on local dining and local grocery spend with your HSBC credit cards (capped at S$100 rebate). On top of that you can even redeem free abalone sets, valid up to 28 February. Find out more at https://cardpromotions.hsbc.com.sg/lny-2017

Terms and conditions apply for all promotions herein.

This post was brought to you in partnership with HSBC

Barrio by Mex Out @ Vivocity - Mexican Cuisine In A Beer-Garden Inspired Casual Dining Setting

With the success of its 313 Somerset outlet, Barrio by Mex Out has opened a second outlet at Vivocity offering Mexican cuisine in a beer-garden inspired casual dining setting. On weekends, it even has a breakfast deal at $12.90, which comes with a breakfast dish + a coffee (available 9am to 12pm).

Smashed Avocado on Toast 3/5

Let us check out what do Barrio by Mex Out has to offer on its breakfast menu. The Smashed Avocado on Toast ($7.80) comes with tomato jam and smashed avocado on a grilled sourdough. You can add bacon/fried egg / mushrooms for an additional cost of $3 each.

Huevos Rancheros 3/5

Comes in a Tortilla shell is the Huevos Rancheros ($12.80) that comprises of black beans, rice, guacamole and a fried egg with barrio breakfast sauce. This is a bit heavy for me to eat as breakfast though. For those with big appetite, you may want to add extra bacon/fried egg/mushrooms for an additional $3 each.

Churros with Yogurt & Fruits 3/5

How about Churros ($11.90) for breakfast with Yogurt and Fruits? It is a first for me to have churros for breakfast. Not my preference but it is quite nice though with its crispy exterior and fluffy interior.

Loaded Nachos 4.2/5

Be warned! The Loaded Nachos ($13.60) is super addictive. I have told myself not to have to eat too much but I just could not control myself from going back for more of the freshly fried corn tortillas, which is topped with a generous amount of chilli con carne, cotija cheese, moazzarella and cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, coriander, sour cream and freshly made guacamole.

Pulled Pork Torta 4/5

For a more hearty bite, the Pulled Pork Torta ($15.90) is a good consideration. Sandwiched in between the deep fried brioche buns is the delectable pork marinated with Chipotle Aioli, cotijatas cheese, pickled red cabbage and mayonnaise. Be prepared to get your hands messy.

Fish Taco 4.5/5

A mush try at Barrio is their Fish Taco ($13.40 for 2pc / $15.90 for 3pc). The taco uses beer battered sea bass and topped with pickled red cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle aioli. With a squeeze of the lime to zest up the whole enjoyment.

Barbacoa Quesadilla 4.2/5

The Barbacoa Quesadilla ($13.40) did not disappoint with the diced chargrilled flank steak encased in a crispy tortilla, paired with pico de gallo, chilli jam, cheddar and jalapenos for a delightful combination of flavours and textures.

Jalapeno with Cheese 4/5

I am great that Barrio is still servicing the Jalapeno with Cheese ($8.40) on its menu. Lightly battered for a crispy exterior, the Jalapeno is stuffed with cheese for a harmonious combination of spicy and cheesy finishing.


Barrio by Mex Out
Vivocity
1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-116
Singapore 098585
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Nearest MRT: Harbourfront (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 11am - 11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 12midnight

Direction: 
1) Alight at Harbourfront MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]