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The ICS-PTF is glad to offer some useful tips on Singapore living. We've compiled some helpful information from where to get the best dim sum to who can style your hair while covering those stubborn greys. Please add your own experiences as well by sending us an email. Happy reading!

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Ice Cream Parlor/Cafe

The Daily Scoop
41 Sunset Way (CLOSED)
#01-04 Clementi Arcade SG 597071
Tel: 6463-3365

43 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-78 Chip Bee Gardens SG 278115
Tel: 6475-3128

Art, Antiques, Furnitures, Home Decor

Taylor B.
Fine Design Group
43 Keppel Road #03-01 Singapore 099418
Tel: 6225-7090 /HP: 8135-7565
Contact: Nicole Brandon
email: taylorbdesign@gmail.com

- Need to make an appointment to visit the showroom. Has good prices and very helpful staff. They also have Interior Design Consultancy.

Reasonably-priced Eyewear/Spectacles

Vision Eyewear
*Block 284 Bishan St 22
#01-203 Tel: 64522615

*144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#01-38 Beauty World Centre
Tel: 62197216

The cheapest eyeglasses sold here are $41 per pair: $1 for frame and $40 for multi- coated lenses. You can also choose better lenses but at a higher price. Another optical shop is Nanyang Optics which has a lot of branches. Their multi-coated lens with frames cost around $78.

Affordable US Brand Name Clothing

"Song & Song" is a factory seconds apparel store chain that carries American brand name clothes such as Old navy, Cold Water Creek, the Gap, Abercombie, crocs, etc.

They have men's, women's and children's wear that are very affordable. Western sizes are available also. At most outlets, there is no dressing room so you have to try on the clothes on top of your clothes. They have various locations, among them:

SONG & SONG Fashion Retailer
Lucky Plaza-Shop unit#01-056
304 Orchard Road
Singapore 238863.
(make a left at the entrance)

Holland Village
245A Holland Ave.
SG 278978

You Gotta try the Chicken Rice!

This is one of Singapore's unoffical national dish. Whether Roasted (popular with kids) or Steamed (for the health-conscious), this aromatic chicken and rice dish is found in nearly every kopitiam (cafe) in town. Yet one has to try it from the following 'institutions' for the real "die-die-must-try" experience.

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice
*roasted is best here..try also the dumpling soup*
275 Thomson Road
#01-05 Novena Ville
Opp Novena Church
Near Novena MRT
10am to 2am daily

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall
*Anthony Bourdain gives it two thumbs up.*
Maxwell Road
#01-10 Maxwell Food Centre
11am - 8pm
(Closed on Mon)

Pediatric Dentist

Taking the kids to the dentist need not be a dreadful affair. Here's one lady dentist whose expertise is handling the little ones and keeping their teeth healthy & clean. Say cheese!

Dr. Ong Yean Sze
Smile Focus Family Dentistry
1 Orchard Blvd. #14-02 Camden Medical Center
6834-0877
www.smilefocus.com.sg

Pottery, Ceramics, Blue & White China

The ICS PTF recently organized an excursion to visit two industries dedicated to the craft of pottery, ceramics, porcelain and blue & white China.

A wide array of wares like plates, tea sets, vases, jars, ceramic figurines, various home decors and chinoiserie were available at very reasonable prices. Great for the home and as souvenir gifts. Located quite far out but truly worth the visit!

Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle
85 Lorong Tawas (off Jalan Bahar) Singapore 639823
(watch out for the left turn towards the minor road)
Tel: 6265-5808/6268-6121
http://www.tkpotteryjungle.com/

Kim Thye Lee Trading Co. [CLOSED]
Blk. 3014A, Ubi Road 1, #04-05 Singapore 408703
Tel: 6276-6617