SIN Run Do 2005
Sep 12, 2004 | 8:44 pm
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Originally Posted by AusTXHiker
It appears that a lot of people booked the Sheraton. Is anyone staying at the Conrad? It is a nice hotel.
Sep 14, 2004 | 11:42 pm
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Yeah, those pepper crabs were good. Priceline has some pretty decent deals in SIN, too, if you're on a budget like me.
Put me down as maybe, as I'll be traveling to Asia and quite possibly SIN around that time but am waiting to pounce on a deal.
(FYI, Air Asia can get you to SIN or, from more places, to Johor very cheaply if you're in the region but not in SIN. However, no miles.
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Put me down as maybe, as I'll be traveling to Asia and quite possibly SIN around that time but am waiting to pounce on a deal.
(FYI, Air Asia can get you to SIN or, from more places, to Johor very cheaply if you're in the region but not in SIN. However, no miles.
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Sep 15, 2004 | 5:44 pm
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Reservations made.........
We now have in place a reservation for 30 people at No Signboard at 7:30 on 1/15. I advised them that I would possibly be calling closer to the time to amend that number (upwards most likely) and they were cool about it. 
I gave the hotel number as a point of contact, but if any of uyou wonderful people in SIN care to allow me to use your Handy as a contact number the restaurant would be happier. Drop me a line any time and I will chat via e-mail with you about it.
Mike
I gave the hotel number as a point of contact, but if any of uyou wonderful people in SIN care to allow me to use your Handy as a contact number the restaurant would be happier. Drop me a line any time and I will chat via e-mail with you about it.
Mike
Sep 23, 2004 | 12:51 am
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i have seen many tv programs recommending this place before so maybe this can be reserved for Sin DO 2006 (i have never tried it before though, sorry). It's called "Crabs & More" (or "Bai Xian Guan" in Chinese)and specializes in crabs. It is located in Joo Chiat, and the one and only bus which services that road is SBS #16. http://www.baixian.net/
There are also several bak ku teh stalls at Joo Chiat Rd. Once done with Joo Chiat, one could go on to nearby Katong where there are many other food outlets awaiting. There is an area where there are at least 3-4 stalls selling great laksa. The hunt for gd food never ends in Katong!
As for hawker centres, i suggest checking out the Old Airport Road's hawker centre as an alternative to Lau Pa Sat. Prices are generally lower than Lau Pa Sat's, variety may be a bit better than LPS but the downside is they don't open to the wee hours of the morning though. I bring my friends there for satay, char kway tiao, bbqed chicken wings etc. but yet to be fortunate (or shld i say, EARLY) enough to catch the elderly couple's famous 30min-wait rojak!!!!
There are also several bak ku teh stalls at Joo Chiat Rd. Once done with Joo Chiat, one could go on to nearby Katong where there are many other food outlets awaiting. There is an area where there are at least 3-4 stalls selling great laksa. The hunt for gd food never ends in Katong!
As for hawker centres, i suggest checking out the Old Airport Road's hawker centre as an alternative to Lau Pa Sat. Prices are generally lower than Lau Pa Sat's, variety may be a bit better than LPS but the downside is they don't open to the wee hours of the morning though. I bring my friends there for satay, char kway tiao, bbqed chicken wings etc. but yet to be fortunate (or shld i say, EARLY) enough to catch the elderly couple's famous 30min-wait rojak!!!!
Last edited by tzwlh; Sep 23, 2004 at 12:57 am
Sep 23, 2004 | 1:02 am
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Originally Posted by RustyC
Priceline has some pretty decent deals in SIN, too, if you're on a budget like me.
http://www.zuji.com/zuji/splash/0,,,00.html
Sep 23, 2004 | 1:16 am
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Budget Hotels
Originally Posted by izzik
I'm looking at Hotel 1929 as possible accomodation. Read a few reviews and the only thing that is somewhat distracting is the possibly dodgy neighborhood. It seems really close to Chinatown but is that going to be a problem in terms of noise and/or safety?
It's located at Rochor Road and is less than 5 min walk to the Bugis MRT station (the Parco Bugis Junction shopping centre. which sits right above the train station, is just next to the hotel). There are also many many buses around the area. You can also walk into town (read City Hall and Suntec) within 10-15min.
Sep 23, 2004 | 1:31 am
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Originally Posted by ws8n
I wouldn't advise on staying at the Fullerton, since it is the biz district, so a virtual ghost town on sundays. Raffles the Plaza is right above City Hall MRT (subway stn) so it is quite convenient.
Sep 23, 2004 | 6:34 am
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Just made my bookings--first night (arrival midnight Fri) is at the Sheraton, then I switch to the RC--I believe it's pretty close to the Conrad, so I should be able to walk over and meet up with all before the DO ??
Sep 23, 2004 | 7:50 am
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Are prices ever a concern at hawker stalls?
Originally Posted by tzwlh
Prices are generally lower than Lau Pa Sat's, variety may be a bit better than LPS but the downside is they don't open to the wee hours of the morning though.
Sep 23, 2004 | 8:24 am
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Originally Posted by mauld
then I switch to the RC--I believe it's pretty close to the Conrad, so I should be able to walk over and meet up with all before the DO ??
Sep 23, 2004 | 8:30 am
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I've been holding off on signing up for this since I had no idea where I would be in January, but it looks like I will still be in BKK, so I think I'll hop back to SIN for some good old pepper crab
Sep 23, 2004 | 11:52 am
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
That's my memory. The hotels and shops have done a good job of overhead linkage, although signage at some points leaves me floundering. RC - mmm, let us know how it is!
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Sep 26, 2004 | 10:03 pm
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Originally Posted by mjm
I gave the hotel number as a point of contact, but if any of uyou wonderful people in SIN care to allow me to use your Handy as a contact number the restaurant would be happier. Drop me a line any time and I will chat via e-mail with you about it.
Mike
Mike
Missed the forum lately. I can help and you can use my SIN mobile. Will drop you an email later.
Keith