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Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Fine-Dining - CHOTTO MATTE - Gastropub. Japanese Restaurant. Bar & Grill - Newly Opened at 54 Blair Road, Singapore



Chotto Matte 
Gastropub. Japanese Restaurant. Bar & Grill
Address - 54 Blair Road, Singapore 089954
Phone: +65 6222-8846
Opening hours: Daily 5pm until late


CHOTTO MATTE - Gastropub. Japanese Restaurant. Bar & Grill - I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine and was delighted to be invited to this newly opened Japanese restaurant to try out their delicious Japanese cuisine and I must say I was utterly impressed with the quality of good and the high level of customer service. Located in the picturesque Spottiswoode neighborhood, CHOTTO MATTE is located in a quiet and cozy corner but you honestly can't missed this amazing Japanese restaurant with its strikingly white entrance which is simple yet elegant. Inspired by the founders quest to offer customers a whole new dining experience where traditional cooking methods of the East and cleverly infused with modern Western influences, this results in a timeless culinary experience where delicate and carefully prepared Japanese dishes are combined with exceptional European inspirations. With an extensive list of specially imported Japanese sake, wine , single malt whisky and beer, customers are able to pair their choice of liquor to the food for a memorable dining experience. 

CHOTTO MATTE which means "to wait a little" seems to signify how one is able to escape the busy urban life by entering this quaint and cozy Japanese restaurant to indulge in a relaxing dining experience while everything else can simply wait. An interesting name for a restaurant indeed! With its dim lightings and beautiful soothing music playing in the background, it was definitely a great place to chill and catch up with loved ones and friends. Customers can choose to sit indoors and outdoors. The private dining area that comes with a sushi bar and open concept kitchen allow customers to see how the chef carefully prepares each dish carefully with intricate details and focus. 


WHAT TO ORDER - For the adventurous diner or for those who trust the chef in selecting his freshest produce to showcase his exceptional culinary skills, do opt for "OMAKASE" which starts from $100 per person onwards, you will definitely not be disappointed. Just simply tell the chef your budget and he is able to create a special customized menu according to your preferences. If not, do browse the Ala-Carte menu and select the wide variety of dishes to try. Indulge in fresh sushi pieces that simply melts in your mouth or grilled yakitori sticks that are cooked to perfection. My ultimate favorite dish is the "Hotate Foguara" which is pan fried Hokkaido Scallops topped with Foie Gras.

PURE SPRING WATER - Chef Roy focuses on the purity of water in his cooking. He personally carried and brought back to Singapore an oxygen tank looking machine from Japan that transforms our piped water to soft spring water. He believes that using the right water helps to bring out the utmost best taste of his dishes to fascinate diners. It is no wonder that he has created a loyal following of regular customers who never fail to visit him at least once a week. 


SECRET TIP: Fresh fish is delivered every Tues and Fri so do visit on these days to enjoy your meal to the fullest!


Main Entrance of CHOTTO MATTE




Amazing Cold unfiltered Sake -  Must Try!


Chef Roy
Fresh fish is delivered to Chotto Matte every Tuesdays and Fridays.
So this is when you can enjoy the best and freshest seafood.


Omasake starts from $100 a person

Tako Octopus - Springy and cooked to perfection!


Fresh Sushi - So fresh they simply melt in my mouth and tasted heavenly!

Sea bream tai, Yellow Tail, Muki Hotate Fresh Scallop, Uni


Dobin Mushi - Delicious Fish Soup, cooked with fresh fish bones. Sweet, nourishing and yummy!


HOTATE FOGUARA - Pan fried Hokkaido Scallops topped with Foie Gras - My favorite dish! I love the texture of the fresh scallops and how the foie gras helped to bring out the tastiness of this dish!


Japanese Beef Curry Noodles - For huge fans of Japanese curry, this dish is a must try!


Delicious dessert - Yuzu Sorbert with Sweet Melon


Chef Roy says that using the correct water is most important when it comes to cooking.
This machine is bought especially from Japan, so that it can produce the right spring water to create the perfect water for cooking and creating dishes that are out of this world.



Chef Roy and the Bar


Formal Dining Area



CHOTTO MATTE - This restaurant is definitely added to my list of favorite Japanese restaurants to visit to indulge in fresh sushi and sashimi in Singapore. 

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Thursday, 30 October 2014

Sara Shantelle Lim Talks Beauty Secrets, Marilyn Monroe And Her New Beauty Collection [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

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Singaporean luxury blogger Sara Shantelle Lim knows beauty so well that she launched her own beauty line, Sara Shantelle Skincare. Bodycare. Haircare. After enjoying success in Singapore and Southeast Asia, Sara is now bringing her beauty products to the United States. We emailed Sara to find out more about her beauty line, as well as her own beauty secrets and icons. 



Can you tell us about your beauty collection? Why did you decide to go into beauty?
SaraShantelle Skincare. Bodycare. Haircare is a range of premium beauty products which originated from different countries all over the world such as USA, Italy, Spain, Japan, Korea, France, Germany, Hong Kong & Switzerland. As a former air stewardess, I am familiar with beauty and aesthetics, personal grooming and possessing strong passion in this area, I have decided to unveil and share beauty secrets by bringing in tried-and-tested products by aesthetic doctors to spa owners, retailers and consumers in Southeast Asia. I started off with two basic products - Renewal Whitening Day Cream SPF45 & Renewal Whitening Night Cream and expanded to about 10 over products till date. My beauty products can be purchased online at WWW.SARASHANTELLE.COM via credit cards and Paypal. We provide worldwide international shipping.

Why did you decide to bring your collection from Singapore to the US?
America has a more mature online shopping culture as compared to Singapore. I think that the American market is a huge market with larger population and plenty of room for growth. The Americans are still the main source of social media, their television culture is strong and their marketing is amazing.

How do American beauty shoppers differ from Singapore beauty shoppers?
I feel that American beauty shoppers shop online more than Singapore beauty shoppers. Also, American beauty shoppers are generally bolder and more willing to try out new products. Especially when the products are high quality and effective, American online shoppers tend to by more loyal to the brand they have tried and tested to be proven effective.


Sara Shantelle Renewal Whitening Night Serum
Deep Moisture: used every night for maximum moisture as you sleep
made in France SGD$39
 Sara Shantelle Lim

Sara Shantelle Renewal Whitening Day Serum
Tinted: may be used as BB cream / make up replacement
made in France SGD$39 

What are some of the must-have beauty products in your line? 
Sara Shantelle No.1 Head CPR Oxygen Therapy
Hair Tonic: with wild Ginseng extracts for maximum hair growth 
made in USA SGD$79

Contains wild ginseng extracts, RNA, DNA, amino acid and vitamins that deeply cleanses hair follicles and scalp using all natural and organic herbs to prevent blockage and clogged oil. It contains anti- oxidant vitamins and trace elements which helps to balance sebaceous glands. This bottle contains HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) which is a medical use of oxygen at a level higher than atmospheric pressure. It is highly effective for stressful individuals to relieve headaches and migraines with its instant cooling minty sensation. It is highly recommended for individuals with hair loss, itchy, dandruff or sensitive hair scalp problems. 1 bottle is sold every 3 minutes!


Sara Shantelle Crystal Healing Gel
Skin Protection: extremely effective for pimpled, troubled and oily skin
made in USA SGD$39

Anti Bacterial skin shield. Gel based, not oil based. Extremely effective for oily, sensitive, pimpled and troubled skin. Even for sensitive eczema skin.




Who are some of your beauty icons?
Some of the beauty icons I have admired from young has stood the test of time. Marilyn Monroe is a legendary and iconic beauty icon who has a pair of bright red sexy pout, platinum blonde hair
that shines and an endearing gaze that simply mesmerize onlookers. Grace Kelly for her simply elegance and flawless complexion with neat brows and hairstyle, she is a symbol of beauty in perfection.
Last but not least, Audrey Hepburn for her saucer-sized eyes and delicate features, she taught me that "beauty of a woman must be seen from their eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides."


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Monday, 27 October 2014

SYDNEY - Supercar D'elegance presents Sydney Polo Gold Cup 2014 @ Sydney Polo Club


SYDNEY - D'elegance presents Sydney Polo Gold Cup 2014 @ Sydney Polo Club - It was my first time watching Polo in Sydney, Australia and I was really excited as I love admiring the sheer magnificence and beauty of horses. I find horses very graceful and elegant just like some of the sleek exotic cars that race down the roads. Dressed entirely in white in Forever New together with my silver Salvatore Ferragamo clutch bag, I was looking almost like a bride!


LE MONTAGE @ Lilyfield - Organized by Supercar D'elegance who hold regular Supercars Sunday Meet at Le Montage located at Lilyfield, it was an event not to be missed! We met early morning at Le Montage before heading down to Richmond in a colorful convoy of cars. The new Lamborghini Huracan arrived in front of us and I love the sound of his engine. I also can't help but take photo with the beautiful Ferrari 458 spider! There were so many different super cars and it was a wonderful sight and I love how each car's engine roars differently. Each individual car characteristic was special!




SYDNEY POLO CLUB - Located in Richmond, this exclusive Sydney Polo Club extend vast acres of land and was beautifully decorated with colorful flags. Upon arrival, we were ushered in to the VIP area reserved specially for Supercar D'elegance guests. Under the white tent, we were served free flow of champagne, vintage wines and delicious canapés. I like how fresh pizza was made every few minutes and served to all of us as well. It was a really hot and sunny day and I had a wonderful time catching up with fellow car enthusiasts and friends from the Lamborghini Club Australia :)

The Sydney Gold Cup 2014 event was attended by more than 5,000 people. Held on 19 Oct 2014, the event is a highlight for the Sydney Polo Club and on the social calendar for the social elite. The event was attended by many high society elite as well as super cars enthusiasts. Super car owners were also invited to form a convoy to parade around the entire Polo match field to showcase our beautiful cars where onlookers can marvel and take photos. Of course, the Bat Mobile stole the limelight! Among the Supercars, there were Lamborghinis, Rolls Royce, Aston Martins, Mercedes-Benz SLS, Maseratis etc.





BATMOBILE Australia - The world's only street legal Bat Mobile is found in Sydney! Batman and his Bat-mobile made a special appearance and swept all the women off their feet. It was an amazing sight and I was so happy to take a picture together with the sexy Batman. Batman's number 1 fan took 2 years to build the World's first street-legal bat mobile in Sydney together with his grandfather. 29 year old - Zac gets mobbed by fans and huge crowds everywhere he goes. He is an amazing man who takes the Batmobile to bring happiness to little children and supports Make a Wish foundation. Believe it or not, the Batmobile has attracted offers of up to 1 million dollars from a businessman in Sydney and a Sheik in Dubai. To find out more about Zac Mihajlovic and his batman adventures go to www.batmobileaustralia.com or Instagram @batmobileaustralia





Here are more amazing photos I took of the Polo Match and beautiful horses in action!



SHOW JUMPING - It was my first time watching Olympic standard show jumping and it was quite a sight! The rider needs to guide the horse and jump across high hurdles which proved to be quite a feat. I guess the riders require lots of months if not years of preparation and training in order to perform such a magnificent stunt.




For all car enthusiasts in Sydney, you can attend the regular Supercar meetings at LE MONTAGE simply by keeping up to date via Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SupercardElegance?ref=br_tf


Follow me on my New Instagram @lorachristellelim


Click here to read about IGNITE CARS unveils the New Lamborghini HURACAN 2014 model :)
Click here to read about Lamborghini Club Drive to Centennial Vineyards, BOWRAL 

Click here to read about my SNOW SKI Trip to PERISHER in my Lamborghini Gallardo Spider


Click here to read about the Lamborghini Esperienza 2014 at Melbourne's Phillip Island


Click here to read about the Lamborghini Club NSW Drive to Burragorang Valley

Click here to read more about AUTO ITALIA CANBERRA 2015
http://www.sgsisters.com/search/label/Auto%20Italia%202015


Click here to read more about Liqui-Moly BATHURST 12 Hour 2015


Click here to read more about Supercar d'Elegance drive to Camden Valley
http://www.sgsisters.com/2015/01/sydney-supercar-delegance-morning.html




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