A “HYBRID” CONVENIENCE STORE
The island will quickly see its first comfort retailer by the tip of this month, however it is going to be extra than simply that, mentioned its operator Bespoke Eating Membership (BDC).
“It’s a hybrid of a day-to-day comfort retailer and a meals truck,” mentioned BDC’s chef-owner Samuel Quan.
At present, rows of biscuits, chips, drinks, in addition to well being and wonder necessities, have already been put up. Microwaveable ready-to-eat meals, ready-to-grill meals gadgets and barbecue pits that utilise eco-friendly supplies will even be obtainable.
The ending touches are being added to a “meals sales space” part. When prepared, premium choices reminiscent of cheese, meat and oyster platters will likely be served. Additionally on the menu are recent locally-sourced produce like barramundi from a close-by hatchery and Singapore-farmed mussels.
“I believe the enjoyable and pleasurable half is having the ability to supply island goers a a lot (extra) premium expertise on the island, reminiscent of issues they wouldn’t anticipate by way of meals,” mentioned Mr Quan.
In keeping with the eco-friendly theme, the storefront is repurposed from transport containers.
Prospects who require luggage for his or her purchases will likely be provided a sustainable choice made with cassava starch. These plastic alternate options are biodegradable and may even be damaged down in seawater into meals for fish, Mr Quan mentioned.
The comfort retailer formally opens in end-October and working hours are 10am to 6pm on Fridays to Sundays.
LOW-CARBON “TINY HOUSES”
Since its official launch in Might, there was big demand for the five “tiny houses” operated by home-grown agency Huge Tiny.
Greater than 1,000 individuals have spent the night time in these cabins, positioned a stone’s throw from the jetty, which supply a soothing view of the seafront. The positioning is “virtually totally booked” till subsequent February, mentioned Huge Tiny’s co-founder Jeff Yeo.
Whereas these standalone models – every between 150 and 170 sq ft in measurement – look tiny from the skin, they’re well-stocked with the facilities of a daily lodge room.
They’re air-conditioned and include a queen-sized mattress, a kitchenette and a rest room geared up with a hot-water bathe. The larger models have a further couch mattress for 2 extra individuals. Wi-Fi can also be obtainable in every room.