Latest Vivocity Directory (Interactive)

I just found an interactive directory on the official vivo website. Thought it might be useful for tourists, expats or locals visiting.

Er by the way, I have totally no affiliation with the store. Am just an ordinary person who started this blog on a whim. At the time there was alot of hype about this mall and that was pretty exciting in excitement deprieved Singapore.

Am now looking forward to more new and exciting malls like the Ion, since its the only place to escape to when the heat gets unbearable. Here goes:

The actual vivo website and its interactive directory.

Thanks a squillion for all the nice comments you've left me. It's a pleasure if I could help you find the store or food place you were seeking :)

Chinese New Year 2007 Decor

Those 2 orange trees must have cost thousands of dollars. Even a small one for the home costs at least $60. They sure look grand.

Marche's Charming Decor

B told me that they actually dismantled a hundred year old Swiss Ski Lodge and erected it up as part of the decor. Its really lovely and charming I must say. Way superior to "the other place" which attempted to copy Marche's concept but somehow falls short in terms of food quality.

There are fewer stations and there is a more compact feel. The waitresses looked lovely in their Swiss Milkmaid Outfits. You are surrounded my glass through which natural light permeates.

The prices were a little steep though, and the meal came to $66.60!

The pasta was my favourite dish with a rich cream sauce. B liked the grilled chicken sausages with a melted cheese filling. I would have preferred the crepe to have come with caramelised bananas. Also there was no more chocolate or chocolate chip ice-cream. Those additions would have made the crepe so much better in my book. Perhaps they are still having teething problems and sorting them out before the actual launch. The staff were all so cheerful polite and helpful. Especially the older waitstaff serving the bread and preparing the crepes. He actually came looking for me in another section to serve me my food. Usually you would have to wait to pick up your order at the counter. Really excellent service from this older staff member.


Cost:
Pasta - $9.90
Chocolate Apple Cake - $3.80
3 scoops icecream - $11.40
Banana Crepe - $7.90
1 Hand Buerli (bread) - $1.00
1 Snapple - $4.50
1 Rootbeer - $3.90
Grilled Chicken Breast - $6.80
2 Cheese Chicken Sausages - $13.60
Total with Tax - $66.60

Location:
Marche Singapore
Vivocity #03-14
1 Harbourfront Walk
Tel: 6376 8226
NB: via escalator B or Lift Lobby A...Its near the skypark and amphitheatre.

Valentine's Ralph Lauren Promotion at Vivocity

I just love all that pink. The scent of the perfume, Romance, is light and refreshing.

Candy Empire's Best Chocolates

Update: the last time I dropped by they had not replenished the stock. Looks like they are trying to get rid of old inventory first. I do hope they bring in more of these good ones though.

Candy Empire has by far the best chocolates in Singapore. I am a chocoholic so you can take my word for it. I just wish the prices were lower though. They must have a very high profit margin on these. I see that they probably get their stock from factory outlets in Australia at low prices. Wish they would reduce their prices now that sales is up.




The Wonka Whipple Scrumptious Caramel Delight is a 48 gram milk chocolate that has a caramel filling (S$2.40). Feels like it was right out of the storybook Chocolate Factory! Its shaped into - not the usual cubes, but Willy Wonka Hats instead. Eating this is like being in chocolate heaven and you will never look at a mars bar the same way again. When you want some caramel with your chocolate you'll look for whipples only.


The Newman Ginger is a 50 gram dark chocolate bar with real pieces of truffle ginger inside (S$2.50). Its so good and will appeal to dark chocolate and ginger lovers.





My favourite was the 50 gram Ernest Hillier Ultimate Milk Chocolate ($3.80) from Australia. Sometimes you just need plain milk chocolate in its purest form. It just melts in the mouth and leaving you wanting more. Orgasmically good!! Try this and you'll be in chocolate heaven. No need for trips to Australia to get the good stuff. Also the extra cardboard pacakaging will prevent the bar from being crushed in your handbag. We ladies all know how we like to stuff our handbags.

It seems that Ernest Hillier owns the Newman brand.

"Obviously the brand leaders are the brand leaders and should be treated with respect," said Emma Barnett, Marketing Manager, Ernest Hillier. "But we think we offer something different. We have had a good response to our products through the convenience channel and I think retailers recognise there is a clear benefit to having a range of products.

"We are always looking for gaps in the market, something that is innovative and unique," she said. "The Newmans dark ginger bar, which uses Australian Buderim ginger and dark chocolate, has been a huge success and has doubled in sales in the past two years."

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A relaxing place to take a breather. There are benches where you can sit and read while gazing at the serenity of the sea. I just love the idea of a bookstore with a sea view. Why didn't someone think of that before.

The Decor within the bookstore, with the lilac and other pastel shades for its cupboards, is also very pleasing.

Ben & Jerry's

I tried the chocolate fudge brownie which the cheerful severs said is the most popular flavour. I find the young staff at Ben and Jerry's always so polite. Excellent Service experienced at both Raffles City and VivoCity Outlets. My verdict - yumm! B had the strawberry cheesecake shake.

The cow decor here is so cool and fun.

Cost:
1 Regular Milkshake - $8.48
1 Small Cup (1 scoop) - $4.29
Total Cost - $13.40