[Event] The Working Capitol: 4th Anniversary

It was a night to remember as The Working Capitol celebrates its 4th anniversary in style. Located at 1 Keong Saik Road, the place was merely a short walking distance from Outram MRT station. I met up with Jane and we were greeted by a Flea Market preview hosted by one of their partners at the first floor entrance.

We proceed on to the lounge area at the second floor for our registration and goodie bag where we found items that incite a nostalgic vibe such as the Donkey playing cards and the spring toy which my girl finds it so amusing.

 The actual party was held on another level up at The Commons which is an event space that is often used for celebrations by various other companies and organisations. The party kicks off at exactly 1920 hrs, commemorating the era in which the flagship at 1 Keong Saik was built.

The theme of the party was 'Time' and along with celebrating the past, present and the future of The Working Capital, we were treated to some great Singaporean dishes. The Nasi Lemak from The Coconut Club is one such dish and there is also a self service Kachang Puteh Bar, perfect for some free flow nuts to bring back the memories of our yesteryears.

We were also given a drink coupon that we can use to redeem one drink out of the four specially curated cocktails by Bula Global Trade, the liquor distributors as well as their new partners taking over the 1KS Cafe and Beer Garden. I chose the Curried Sourz but in the end I prefer Jane's Gin Chryst. These 4 cocktails were meant to tell a story of their journey at The Working Capitol and how they have grown over the years.

 

Taking the mandatory group photos at the photo booth to bring back for memories. It was kind of challenging when we took the six people photo as there is no preview on the screen but we finally managed with this nice shot after a few tries.

Dee found the little art area set out at the balcony.  So, Dee, Jane and myself, we went to try out hands at painting our own tiles with the idea revolving around our dreams.




My Arts really stays at Primary School level but my dream is really that simple, to be happy. What makes me happy is really just time spent with my loved ones.

These painted tiles will be immortalised as a mural on the exterior facade of The Working Capitol together with the artwork of visual artist  MaryAnn Loo (@penguingirl_art). 

During the later part of the night, a silent auction featuring a handful of items such as antique centrepieces, staycations and more were held. However, due to the excitement of everyone, it was not much of a "silent" auction. The proceeds of over two thousand dollars gathered from this Silent Auction all goes to their beneficiary at Daughters of Tomorrow.

It was interesting to explore and learn how The Working Capitol is redefining the way people work.  It is not only just a coworking space but also a lifestyle provider with its own cafe and beer garden. It offers a range of workspace solutions suited for entrepreneurs and small business with private offices, meeting rooms and event hall. Community programmes and events are also held for networking purposes.

Thank you for the Media Invite!

ABOUT THE WORKING CAPITOL

Spanning five light-filled, historic shophouses, The Working Capitol on Keong Saik houses companies ranging from startups to multinationals. Productivity, buzz, and community are the words we most often hear used to describe the atmosphere in the space. The Keong Saik Road location's spacious 33,000-square-foot interior includes multiple event spaces for up to 200 people, a beer gardens for after-work socializing, and three attached restaurants, ready to host client luncheons and team happy hours.

#TWCFOURTH
@TheWorkingCapitol


XOXO

[Event] Cafe Asia 2019 & Restaurant Asia 2019

Cafe Asia 2019 is one of the largest food and beverages annual exhibition held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre Halls B and C from 21st March 2019 to 23rd March 2019 in Singapore. It is the only trade and consumer exhibitions in Southeast Asia catering to the cafe, coffee and tea communities, fostering new collaborations and opportunities to both trade professionals and members of the public.

Held concurrently with Cafe Asia 2019 were three other shows, namely the 7th International Coffee & Tea (ICT) Industry Expo, the 6th Sweets & Bakes Asia and the inaugural Restaurant Asia 2019 (RA 2019).

Every year, I would try to attend this event to get an update of the new and innovative food and beverages trends. This year, the opening of this exhibition fell on the same day as my girl's injection day and as I had took leave from work, I made the trip down after my girl's injection.

Spanning a gross area of 7,000 square metres with over 250 exhibitors from 24 countries, the exhibition was packed full of latest "technology" in the cafe industry. However, I had a toddler tagged along with me and thus only able to explore a few booths here and there.

The key highlights of the show were as follows:

- Inaugural ACF Specialty Coffee Auction debuting at Cafe Asia 2019. It is a joint event by the ASEAN Coffee Federation (ACF) and CEMS and the auction will feature coffee of specialty grade from participating exhibitors of Cafe Asia and from ASEAN. All the beans on auction have been graded to meet ASEAN's very own set of Coffee Standards which focuses on coffee beans cultivated in the ASEAN region. The set of ASEAN Coffee Federation Standards is an excellent tool to boost the growth of the coffee industry in ASEAN which features key differentiations from existing standards originating from the west. The auction is attractive because the specialty coffee beans offered observe a dedicated process to acquire better quality beans.

- First ever Restaurant Asia Symposium 2019 with the theme, Futureproof F&B: The Next Lap. Invaluable insights on productivity, capability development and leveraging on relevant technologies to future-proof the F&B business were shared over the 2-day symposium. One of the topics presented is Menu Re-engineering For Profit Maximisation by Mr Chen Xin Shi, Managing Director of the illustrious Han Yuan Academy.

- Three National-Level Coffee Championships where competitors will contend in the Singapore Latte Art Championship, Singapore Cup Tasters Championship and the Singapore Coffee in Good Spirits Championship. Winners of the respective national titles will get to represent Singapore on the international stage at the world championships later this year.

- Various cooking studio workshops and demonstrations such as hands-on sessions on baking the classic Ham Mayo Bread treat, workshops on baking the soft and fluffy Souffle Cheesecake, as well as demonstrations on how to bake the all-time favourite flourless Gateau au Chocolat.

- Daily demonstrations by coffee experts on how to concoct coffee cocktails using coffee liqueur.

Sharing some of the interesting finds as follows:

OISHI INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD

Buttermilk Belgium Waffle/Pancakes/Cone Premix that comes in seven different colours representing different flavours.This pack of ready mix is so easy. To make waffle/pancakes with their tasty ready mix, just need to either add 1,400 ml of water or add 1,100ml of water with 6 eggs and 3 block of unsalted butter. To make the cone, just need to add 665ml of water to one packet of ready mix.

BONSOY

Bonsoy is a 100% natural and vegan soymilk with no artificial additives and no preservatives. it is an excellent source of vegetable protein and because it is lactose free, those allergic to milk can still enjoy it without worry. Currently, there are three flavours to their newly launched coconut milk, Chocolate Coconut Milk, Salted Caramel Coconut Milk and Vanilla Coconut Milk. Delicious, rich and refreshing, I like the Chocolate Coconut Milk the best.

ASC SINGAPORE HOLDINGS PTE LTD

Specialize in premium and quality frozen fruits and vegetables, I'm surprised to learn that the frozen fruits that we tried has been kept for a few months. Nevertheless, the taste is as good as fresh fruits and it's like biting into flavoured iced.

NAYLORS

 A UK-based food company established in 1909. They grow their own vegetables and turn them into quality salad. Their package provides ready-to-eat coleslaw and potato salad.

PIC'S PEANUT BUTTER 

There are only two ingredients in their peanut butter. Peanut and Sea Salt, that's it! This is what they promise. It's not sweet at all.

PURECIRCLE - EVERYTHING STEVIA 

PureCircle, the world's leading producer and innovator of stevia sweeteners has officially launch the expanded use of its next generation stevia leaf sweetener  - Reb M in Singapore. Stevia is a plant-based, zero-calorie, single-ingredient sweetener which allows great tasting experiences without the calories of sugar. In short, it is a A natural sweetener used in replacement for sugar without sacrificing taste. Healthier option to the food and beverages industry and consumers.

NLYTECH BIOTECH SDN BHD

With the current environmental issue and the ban of using plastic straws at some eateries, these rice straws that are made from rice and tapioca may be the alternative and solution to the end of using plastic straws. Now you can reduce the waste by eating your straw after you had your beverage. They are halal-certified too. However, it's really tasteless. Not to worry, even if you throw this rice straw away, it's still biodegradable and will fully decomposed within 90 days!

Thank you for the invite and I look forward to attending Cafe Asia 2020 next year too.


XOXO

[EVENT] Official Launch of Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Headphone

I have been using wireless earpod ever since my hubby got one for me as I always complain about the tangled wires of the wired earpieces. With wireless earpod, it's much more convenient when I listen to my spotify on the journey to work. The ability to remain "hands free" and "tangled free" makes my journey more enjoyable. I am so glad to receive an invitation to attend the Crazybaby event to check out their latest wireless headphone.

The official launch of the Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Headphone event was held at The Rose Room, Takashimaya. Founded in 2015 by Allen Zhang, the Crazybaby brand which includes acoustic products such as Mars, Luna, Air by Crazybaby and Air by Crazybaby (NANO) has been designed, marketed and sold in 130 countries which is pretty impressive.

Crazybaby had also won several awards such as the Red Dot Award, Good Design Award and CES innovation Award for its futuristic design and best-in-class technology. This year, Crazybaby Air 1S has been awarded with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2019 by iF International Forum Design GmbH. This award is recognised as a symbol of design excellence around the world and welcomes more than 5,000 submissions from 70 countries each year.

Crazybaby Air 1S true wireless headphones are designed with the athletes and gym enthusiasts in mind. However, it also matches the style for the ladies, gentlemen, gym and traveling addicts too. The four flatlay photos above shows what you could be bringing out together with the headphone.

Offering uncompromising Hi-Fi sound quality to keep one pumped which sweating it out, the headphones are comfortable and secure fit so that you could immerse yourself completely in the toughest workouts.

Here are the 10 features of the Crazybaby Air 1S true wireless headphones:

1. It is super lightweight like a single sheet of paper, weighing at only 4.5g! So light that you don't even feel it and get distracted. 

2. The enhanced bluetooth connection provides a high signal reception efficiency and a stable, robust connection within a 15-meter distance. 

3. The portable charging capsule has an impressive battery life of up to 12 hours! 

4. It has a fast charge feature. Charging for just 5 minutes will restores battery up to 20%. 

5. The ergonomic design ensures that each headphone fits comfortably and securely in the ear canal. The anti-drop design maximizes stability, enable one to fully concentrate on what they are doing. 

6. The slightly sunken buttons of Crazybaby Air 1S creates a streamlined design for the headphones. This unique enables wind-resistant and noise-isolation features during high-speed movement. 

7. It is rated IPX6 for water and sweat resistance. Neither rain nor sweat will spoil your enjoyment.

8. The Crazybaby Air 1S use cutting-edge carbon nanotube diaphragm technology with a purity level of 99.8%. Thus, there's ultra-low distortion and excellent sound output across the entire frequency band. 

9. Bass optimization due to the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology of the headphone chip.  

10. The built-in algorithm of Crazybaby Air 1 simulates 3D virtual surround sound for a richly layered listening experience from symphony to rain sounds. This enhanced sense of presence magically transports you to the place where the sound was produced.

The Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Headphone is now available at Audio House, Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Mustafa, Polaris, Popular, Singtel, SprintCass, Takashimaya, Tangs and Treoo.com at $279.

Beside the Crazybaby Air 1S, there is also the Air by Crazybaby and Air by Crazybaby(Nano) that were on displayed. Unlike the Crazybaby Air 1S which only has two colours, either black or grey to choose from, the Air by Crazybaby series has more vibrant colours to choose from and is also much smaller in size. 

Trying out to see how it looks on me. 

While I was at the washroom, the lucky draw segment began. I was surprised to learn that I've won myself the purple version of the Air by Crazybaby(Nano) out of the 10 different colours during the lucky draw segment. The law of attractions works wonder as I was just trying the orange version one and thinking to myself how nice it would be if I could have it! I am currently using it during my daily one hour bus ride to work in the morning.

Just to share a little blunder that I made during the first charge, I didn't remove the plastic and thus it was not charge at all.

The correct indication of charging is this red light as shown. The Air by Crazybaby(Nano) battery could last me for a few days as compared to my previous earpod that can only last about 2-3 hours after a full charge. Now I do not have to worry about the earpod running dry even during longer trips.
The sound quality is excellent too.

Love this group photo with my blogger friends, great colour combination. Thank you Brand Cellar for the invites! 

XOXO