EPICURE’S CHOICE
The things we crave this month
Thinking of going clean and green as one of your New Year’s resolutions? Pinki Beans, the new online retailer, specialises in bringing in only vegan and crueltyfree products that are good for the environment and the soul. These include Happy Cashew’s range of vegan cream cheese ($12/120g) and “matured” cheeses ($18.90/100g, 21.90/150g) in flavours like herbs de provence, smoked pepper and fenugreek; Chocolate Banana or Coconut Almond granola bites and organic chocolates from Veganz; and spreads and pates from Vitaquell. #06-13, Midview City, 18 Sing Ming Lane. Tel: 8912 0405/4813. Online: pinkibeans.com
UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu is a mustvisit for those visiting Peru, and there’s no better way to journey to the ancient ruins than by Belmond Hiram Bingham. Travel in style through the Sacred Valley, with the luxury train’s newly launched Art in Motion package. The observation car of the train has been recently revamped by award-winning Peruvian artist, Fito Espinosa and now sports botanical elements and Incan motifs on the exteriors and interiors. The onboard food and drinks menu share a similar Peruvian focus, using local ingredients from nearby valleys and forests. A one-way ticket for the three-hour journey starts from US$450, depending on date of travel. Online: www.belmond.com/hirambingham. Tel: +51 8458 1414, extension 04
The New Year celebrations may be over, but that doesn't mean that you have to stop indulging.
SO Sofitel Singapore has launched a new Beercation weekend staycation package in partnership with Australian craft brewery, Little Creatures Brewing. Be greeted with two Little Creatures beers on arrival before checking in to your comfortable SO Cosy room. The beer appreciation continues in the afternoon with a onehour interactive beer tasting and tour of the Little Creatures brewery at Mohammad Ali Lane. Cap off the experience with the complimentary buffet breakfast for two the next day for an extravagant weekend adventure. Available Friday-sunday, room rates vary. 35 Robinson Road. Tel: 6701 6800. Online: www.sofitel-so-singapore.com