1-Altitude
$50 beer buckets—choose from Heineken, Kirin, Guinness or Tiger Beer—at this rooftop spot.

Artery Bar
Special during the Euro 2012 season, enjoy two-for-$20 deals on Kilkenny and Erdinger, four-for-$45 deals on Guinness Draft, 20% off your second liquor bottle, and 10% off all premium wine and champagne bottles.

Beer Market
The more goals that are scored at the Euro 2012 match you're watching, the cheaper your beer becomes. Grab some light bites until 3:30 am on all match days, and catch live entertainment from local talents on Sunday nights before kick-off.

Brotzeit
Fuel up with Paulaner beer and finger food available on match nights during the Euro 2012 season.

China One
See the match live on giant projector screens and enjoy a bucket of five Carlsberg beers for $55. The more buckets you buy, the higher your chance of winning the prizes they’ve prepared special for the season.

Food Republic Beer Garden
EURO 2012 matches are screened live on big LED screens and punters get 10% of all food items during matches and mugs of Tiger Beer at $6++ the whole night.

Harry's @ Chijmes
Two pints of Tiger are going at $28 while a bucket of five Harry’s Premium Lager costs $35. Better yet, celebrate a goal with Piper Heidseck Brut at $99 a bottle.

Muddy Murphy’s
A pint of Tiger Beer goes for $10 each while a bucket of five Tigers cost $40 during Euro 2012 season. A limited food menu will also be available.

Paulaner Brauhaus
Enjoy regular happy hour promos after midnight on game nights, as well as complimentary homemade soup and bread, which will be served during halftime, only for Euro 2012.

Wine BOS Katong
Keep your eyes on the ball (literally) with free coffee after 2am on match nights and enjoy extended happy hour promotions till late.

WASH UP

VS: People think washing your car too often is going to damage the paint job, but that’s only if you’re using a Scotch-brite sponge.
JS: Do it once a week.

WAX Lyrical

JR: You have to ask yourself what you want: different types of wax create different results. Some give a glossy shine but attract dust, while others provide less shine but make the surface very slippery. The important thing is not to use too much at a time; wipe it softly onto your car and wipe it off at the exact time as directed.

DETAIL POLISHING

VS: Light detail polish is better than normal waxing since it keeps the car more slippery and glossy. If you want to get rid of scratches then you can even get heavier detail polish.
JS: Older cars usually have a thinner layer of lacquer, so detail polishing isn’t recommended. New cars, on the other hand, have a thick layer, so detail polishing eliminates scratches and doesn’t do much damage to the car’s surface.
SR: Don’t do it more than twice a year, though.

GLASS COATING

VS: Glass coating is good for your car, making it easy to wash dirt off and providing great shine without the need to apply wax after every wash. It is pricey and the process takes several hours, but once you’re done the coat can last for years.
SR: To determine if a place does good glass coating, see which products they use and how they care for other cars, even those just there to be washed and not glass coated. Ask them which method of coating they use. If they use synthetic resin, it’s very likely that they’re using the true Japanese method.

GOING UNDERCOVER

VS: Car covers will leave scratches if you put them on a dirty car. Also never drag your car cover along the ground, as it will pick up dirt. You need two people to set it up properly.
SR: Definitely get two people to help you cover your car.
JS: Only use it when you’re not going to use your car for an extended amount of time. The wind can cause the cover to flap leading to scratches, so you might want to actually tape certain parts of the cover to the car.

SEASONS CHANGE

VS: During summer, be careful not to wax your car too often, as sometimes the weather gets so hot that small particles of wax will melt and remain on the surface of your car. During the rainy season, wash and wax it to protect it from the elements and to minimize water stains.
SR: It’s true that waxing your car when the weather is hot could leave wax stains, but you should still do it at least twice a month as the sun can really damage your paint job.
JS: During the rainy season, wax often since it helps protect your car from
water damage.

BAD IDEAS

VS: Most people wash their car with a cloth right away—that’s wrong. There’s always sand or dirt on your car so you should remove it with water first. If you just use a cloth, you’ll simply drag all those particles along the surface and scratch it. It’s best to use a sponge as they have little holes that pick up the spicks and spots. Also, don’t use a single bucket of water to wash your car—that’s like washing your body with a glass of water.
JR: Don’t use a duster, as even ones made from feathers can cause scratches. Avoid using dish washing detergent and don’t wash in the direct sunlight as it can cause the water droplets to dry too fast before you can wipe them clean, leaving stains. Vacuum the inside of your car at least once a week; dust and sand circulating when you turn on the air-conditioner isn’t something you want. Don’t use only one piece of cloth to wash your car, change it up. And start washing from the roof of the car since that’s the dirtiest part.
SR: Avoid parking under a tree—you might think it’s safer to keep it in the shade but all sorts of things can drop onto your car.

Car Care 101

Wax: A liquid coating applied to the surface of your car.
Glass coating: A nanotechnology that forms a hard coat.
Detail polishing: A polishing agent stronger than wax to eliminate swirl marks and
create a glossy look.

Wax On

Shield your ride from the rain and get it gleaming with these car waxes.
Meguiar’s 21 Wax 16oz, clear shine effect for all car colors, B850 at tinyurl.com/7q5qa39, 083-854-4800.

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 Wax 16oz, clear shine effect for minimum dust, for all car colors, B1,400 at tinyurl.com/89nprag, 081-804-6467.

Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax 16oz, wet gloss shine effect, for all car colors, B1,500 at tinyurl.com/89nprag, 081-804-6467.

BODY EXPERTS

Varong Sriboonvong, owner of J Glaze Car Wash.

J Glaze, opposite Ramkhamhaeng Soi 39, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., 02-934-6160. Open daily 10am-9pm. Wash+wax from B350, wash+glass coating from B9,000.

Jirawut Sukkasem, Owner of 888 Spa Car Care

888 Spa Car Care, next to Sukhumvit Soi 70/3, Sukhumvit Rd.,081-803-1992. Open 9am-7:30pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-8:30pm Sat-Sun. Simple wash B120, wash+wax from B300 wash+polish from B1,300 , wash+glass coating from B10,000

Suppatpong Rajitwattana, Owner of 55 Wash

55 Wash,19/282, Ekkachai Rd., 02-892-4349. Open daily 9am-8pm. Simple wash B120, wash+wax from B300, wash+polish from B1,000, wash+glass coating from B15,000.

Somtum Der

The buzz: This project was spearheaded by a partner of Minibar Royale, whose family also owns Suppanniga, a charming boutique hotel in Khon Kaen. Now, he’s bringing his Isaan roots to Bangkok in the shape of this somtam-focused restaurant. The objective is to steer our taste buds back towards Northern Isaan, and away from the sweeter flavors that Bangkokians so cherish.
The décor: Somtum Der belies its basic shophouse shell. It’s got a little mezzanine which lets in plenty of light, ably supported by the white walls and blonde wood. A red accent wall, the central somtam bar and craft-inspired bamboo lamps add a bit of warmth and Isaan flavor to the mix.
The food: Chef Kornthanut Thongnum, although originally from the North, lived eight years in Sakon Nakhon, which is way up there, just beneath Nong Khai. He says the somtam pla ra there is not sweet at all, and that he’s trying to win Bangkokians over to this flavor. (His only compromise is to pasteurize the pla ra for our weak stomachs.) Of the score of varieties available, standouts include his tam sua Sakon Nakhon (B65), which comes with freshwater crab and kratin beans, and the tam pla tu khao man (B85), which comes with mackerel and is served with a side of rice cooked in coconut milk. And of course, there’s a long list of usual suspects, from laabs to tom saep.
The drinks: Beerlao dark should be coming in soon, but we’re particularly excited by their martinis (B99). Made by infusing vodka with lemongrass or roselle, they pack quite a punch and remain fairly dry.
The crowd: Lunch sees expats and executives who don’t mind paying extra for somtam with air-con, while dinner draws a mixed crowd including some boys headed to Silom Soi 2.
5/5 Saladaeng Rd., 02-632-4499. Open daily 11am-10pm.

Noreste

The buzz: Another wine bar, you moan. But wait, this one isn’t doing the usual Italian fusion thing. Instead, it’s all about pairing wines with Isaan cuisine, a notoriously difficult entreprise.
The décor: Located on the second floor of a blue house in community mall Nawamin Festival Walk, Noreste is decorated with bird cages, old-school tiles and French windows, which combine to create a European country house atmosphere. There’s also a deck where you can smoke shisha with flavors like apple, grape and mint (B400).
The food: Here too, the owner promises to bring full-on Isaan flavors. You can start by trying the chicken wings stuffed with laab (B150), or opt for some popular dishes like somtam kai kem pla duk foo (papaya salad with salted egg and deep-fried catfish, B160), laab salmon (salmon in herbal sauce, B320) and grilled lamb (B450). They even have jim joom (Isaan hotpot, B480), just like on the street, but with Ko Khun beef (a renowned beef from Isaan).
The drinks: Over 40 labels of red, white and sparkling (mostly Italian wines) starting from B650 while classic cocktails are B180.
The crowd: Shoppers, couples on dates and trendy families.
Room J201-202, 2/F, Nawamin Festival Walk, Kasetnawamin Rd., 02-907-0858. Open daily 4pm-2am.

Café Chilli Zaap

The buzz: Owned by the familiar faces from Blue Velvet, Extra Virgin and Surface, Café Chili Zaap might remind you of Café Chili in Siam Paragon, but they promise this place will not make the same compromise on fiery flavors for the hi-so crowd.
The décor: With a grey palette, an illustrated monochrome wall and modern furniture, this Café Chilli is a far cry from the jungly vibe of the Paragon branch. It’s almost like they were going for a Greyhound look then threw in the textured walls, wicker lamps and rivets lining the furniture to remind us of their upcountry menu.
The food: A range of classics like gaeng lao hed tob (earth star mushroom in Northeastern soup, B150) and tam sua (papaya salad mixed with rice vermicelli and bean sprouts, B95) is complemented by some Isaan-style fusion like the soup noh mai (spicy bamboo shoot salad, B180) topped with grilled salmon or the recommended spaghetti with Isaan style sausage (B150).
The drinks: Herbal drinks like roselle juice (B75) and lemongrass juice (B75). But if you’re ready for booze in a mall, they also have classic cocktails (B140-B180). Beers are Heineken (B110) and Singha (95).
The crowd: It’s in a mall, so mostly Thai families and couples.
1/F, Central Ladprao, 1691/1 Paholyothin Rd., 02-541-1485. www.cafechilli.com. Open daily 10am-10pm.

Thai Lao Yeh

The buzz: The former owner of boutique hotel Eugenia sold up, and moved along Sukhumvit to the same small dead-end soi that is home to Casa Pagoda and the soon-to-open Quince. There, this interior designer created a purpose-built colonial-style hotel, with more than a touch of the English country house about it. Despite these design themes, the restaurant is resolutely Thai, focusing on dishes you’re more likely to find at a roadside stall than an elegant boutique hotel.
The décor: A blend of Thai mixed with a touch of 1920s Shanghai. That means wooden walls taken from an original Thai house combined with tiled floors, marble top tables, lots of dark wood and plenty of antique bric a brac and furniture. There is also an Edwardian-style private drawing room for intimate dinner parties.
The food: No fusion, no added sugar and no holding back on the spices, just an extensive menu of classic and authentic Isaan, Northern and Laotian dishes, with the occasional Southern offering as well. Recommended dishes include the gai yang takrai, (deep fried chicken wings with lemongrass, B120), the fresh and aromatic laab Laos (B150), and the kow pad Thai Lao Yeh (B180) that mixes seafood, pork and more with the fried rice. There are also plenty of harder to find Northeastern treats like kob tod (deep fried frog, B160) and gaeng pak wan kai-mod-daeng (spicy soup with ants eggs, B160).
The drinks: The presence of the Joy Luck Club bar in the hotel means you can enjoy cocktails mixed by bar staff dressed in 1920s style outfits, who have previously worked at Zuma and Hyde & Seek. The seasonal signature cocktail is currently the Star Ruby (B280), vodka, roselle, amaretto, and mangosteen.
The crowd: Hotel guests and a growing number of inquisitive well of locals coming to check out the new arrival to this increasingly happening foodie neighborhood.
14/29, Sukhumvit Soi 45, 02-259-2871-3. BTS Phrom Phong. Open daily 11am-2pm, 6-10:30pm.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which opened this week with a special appearance by the Weasley twins, will allow Potterheads the chance to get upclose with props used in the movie series, as well as Voldemort's famed pet serpent Nagini. Through September 30 at the ArtScience Museum.

Beer lovers rejoice—the three-day Beerfest Asia is back with over 350 beers from all over the world, energetic tribute acts and a string of standup comedians. June 7-9 at the Marina Bay Promenade.

Catch local favorites Monster Cat and The Sets Band in a special concert held at an abandoned basketball court, at Sub-Sonic Live on June 9.

Australian indie pop rock outfit The Jezabels will perforn on June 9 at Home Club. Time to party.

If you've missed local thespian Emma Yong (who recently passed away from cancer) the way her friends Adrian Pang and Ivan Heng have, come celebrate her life in We "Heart" Emma, a concert (June 15) featuring hits from The Dim Sum Dollies and Beauty World.

Want to experience k-pop without its twee elements? See the band that started it all, Shinhwa, at the 2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Return concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on June 16.

Veteran Malay singer Ramli Sarip will be performing his first solo concert ever SADAQA on June 16 at the Esplanade Concert Hall, in a bid to raise funds for Hasanah Mosque.

Fans of Californian pop rockers Train should head down the Singapore Indoor Stadium on June 17 for the band's comeback with new album California 37.

Gary Mullen, a dead ringer for Freddie Mercury, stars in the One Night of Queen (June 21-23) tribute concert featuring hits like "Another One Bites the Dust".

In celebration of the Gardens by the Bay, there'll be an action-packed event called Rhythm with Nature (June 29-July 1) featuring a funfair and concerts by Jason Mraz, South Korea's 4Minute and Corrinne May.

Check out our list of 15 outdoor activities in Singapore this June.

Sor Boonprakob

Sor Boonprakob is a near-legendary shophouse in Bangrak that has been serving khao niew moon since Rama V’s reign. Story goes people used to queue up here long before the craze for sticky rice and mango. Their beautifully shiny sticky rice (B150 for a kg) manages to be fatty and creamy without being soggy or overly sweet.
In front of Charoenkrung Soi 44, Charoenkrung Rd., 02-235-3442. Open daily 5am-7pm

Maewaree

The vast piles of mango at Maewaree take up half the sidewalk, but it’s their sticky rice from Chiang Rai that really quickens our pulse. The perfectly cooked khao niew moon (B190 a kg) is soft and flavorful, thanks to the excellent coconut milk used here. This is probably our absolute favorite in town, for its texture (not too mushy) and perfect balance of flavors. Don’t forget to try their assorted toppings such as the smooth, fragrant sangkaya (B35) or the mixed option (pla hang and dried shrimp, B50).
1 Sukhumvit Soi 55 Thonglor, 02-392-4804. Open 24/7, khao niew moon only available 5am-11pm. www.maevaree.com

Kor Panich

The 80-year-old institution is a household name for its sweet sticky rice. The people at Kor Panich claim that the recipe has been taken from the royal kitchen where the owner’s wife’s mother used to work. And the standard they’ve been holding on to is that the sticky rice must be the popular khao niew kiew ngoo type, the coconuts must hail from Chumphon and the sugar from Kanchanaburi. Plain khao niew B160 per kilo, single portions with toppings B30.
431-433, Tanao Rd., 02-221-3554. Open Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

Luksao Kor Panich

Another member of the Kor Panich family, as the name suggests, this shophouse is owned by the daughter of the recipe’s owner at Kor Panich. After her mom passed away, she decided to open her own place and took the recipe with her. Both places are similar although the sticky rice (B160 a kg) is a bit more tender, and sweeter, here. It’s really a question of taste which one you prefer.
250/5 Samsen Rd., Tewet, 02-281-7838. Open daily 7:30am-8pm

Maliwan Kanom Thai

For over 30 years, Maliwan Kanom Thai has been making fresh Thai desserts. Popular for its ta go (Thai pudding topped with coconut) and kanom mun (tapioca mixed with flour and topped with young coconut), it also sells giant buckets of khao niew moon (B180 a kg).Their sticky rice is quite soggy, due to copious amounts of rich coconut. That’s not to our taste but it’s clearly popular as they often run out before lunch.
2/9, beginning of Ari Soi 1, 02-278-1179. Open daily 9am-3pm

Chor Sornkeaw

Once you’ve tried every sticky rice champ in town, you might want to give this colorful variety a shot (B160 a kg). Chor Sornkeaw stands out from the crowd thanks to its nine-color rice, depending on whether it has been sweetened with turmeric, rose, butterfly pea or pandanus. It’s not just about looks, though. This rice tends to be lighter, its flavors balancing themselves nicely with the coconut milk toppings. Chor Sornkeaw also serves its khao niew moon with a wider selection of fruits, such as longan, durian and lychee (B25-160).
23/500, Chok Chai 4 Soi 54, Lad Prao, 02-931-0000, 02-931-0005. Open daily 6am-9pm

EXPERT PICKS

Chawadee Nualkhair

Journalist, blogger and author of Bangkok’s Top 50 Street Food Stalls.
“I think the best khao niew moon is at Mae Nong Nut in Hua Hin. The rice is perfectly creamy yet still sticky, and the coconut milk is of such high quality. But if we’re talking Bangkok, I’ll go with everyone else and say you can’t go wrong with Maewaree.”

Daneeya Bunnag

Food blogger, host of food show Food & Health Gang and author of a soon to be published cook book.
“My favorites are the ones from Kor Panich and Mae Nong Nut opposite to Hua Hin market. For Kor Panich, I love its taste and its texture, because although it’s soft it’s not mushy and it’s not overly sweet. And since it’s been open for many decades, it has a real vintage charm to it.”

Nhoi chortip ouypornchaisakul

Chef at Parata Diamond.
“I just love the balance of the pandanus, coconut and sugar at A Mad Ros Dee (1217 Rama 9 Rd. Soi 39, 081-811-4601). The best part is that I can sense each individual rice grain in every bite and it stays that way no matter how long it sits there. I even snack on it when it’s a day old. I’m working on a sticky rice and mango dessert myself, but I’m happy to leave the ‘mooning’ technique to the masters.”

Getting fit and staying in shape is never easy—yes, round may be a shape, but not an attractive one. While running, biking and all that may be a solution, the recent climate hike’s a real put off. Work towards that flexible and toned bod with pilates, which promotes physical and mental harmony without aggravating injuries.

Core Fitness

Core Fitness focuses on rehabilitation pilates and sees you through recovery. Instructors take the time to access and carefully diagnose your injury before recommending a treatment. This personal touch really does work wonders in aiding recovery.

Pilates Bodyworks

Established by Alvin Giam, one of the most experienced Pilates trainers in Singapore as certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Pilates Bodyworks is great for beginners thanks in large part to their customized one-on-one programs. Another plus point is its location in the heart of the CBD, so even the busiest workaholics can nip out for a lunchtime quickie.

Pilates Fitness

Find a range of pilates classes here targeted to solve your every need. Pilates Fitness is the first and, they claim, the only pilates studio in Singapore to provide pilates classes specifically designed for weight loss, athletes and young people.

PowerMoves Pilates in the Park

The lush greenery that surrounds PowerMoves Pilates in the Park gives you the best of both worlds: a scenic natural landscape and the cool comfort of an indoor pilates studio. Multiple winner of Most Beautiful Pilates Studio (by Expat Living, Shape and Singapore Tatler), this holistic healthcare center is set amid a tropical garden that oozes serenity, making it easy for you to renew your mind and redevelop your body.

Sky Pilates

Winner of Best Pilates Studio in our Readers’ Choice Awards 2012 and one of Singapore’s largest machine-based studios, Sky Pilates is unique in its range of courses, from golfer’s classes to improve your swing to Gyrotonic expansion system sessions that combine yoga, dance and (even) tai chi.

Café Iguana
Step into this restaurant and there’s no way you’ll doubt its authenticity. From handicraft artwork displays and multicolored décor to their impressive list of tequilas, the vibe here is pretty authentic as you sip a frozen margarita by the river—alfresco style. Don’t miss their signature margarita, Iguanarita ($15 per glass), that has handcrafted Iguana lager—sounds weird, but it’s rather potent. Another must-have, Ultimate ($25 per glass), uses only the best ingredients like Cointreau orange liqueur and choice tequila, El Charro Añejotequila—trust us, you can taste the difference.

Margarita’s
Having been in the scene for over a decade, this place needs no introduction. Weekends see this joint packed to the brim by noon. With a variety of over 30 tequilas, including exclusive premium brands found nowhere else in town, such as Patron Gran Burdeos ($120 per shot)–distilled thrice, it’s the world’s number one ultra-premium tequila; this bar arguably serves the best margaritas in town. The tamarind margarita ($16 per glass) is one of our favorites—sweet with the just right amount of sour, it is one margarita that’s hard to put down. You won’t find this on the menu though, it’s our little secret (but now you know).

Piedra Negra
Edgy and vibrant, this alley bar is popular for its live music and margaritas. All the favorites here—strawberry, mango, lime and pineapple (all $13 per glass)—are concocted with Sauza Hornitos tequila—distilled twice, which makes it extremely smooth. In true Mexican spirit, Cactus Berry and Electric Margarita (also $13) are strong stuff—five varieties of alcohol in a mixture so exotically delicious, it makes you want to fly to Mexico just to have a go at the real thing.

Song: “Uraiwan”

Artist: Rashomon
Label: San Kwan Karn Dontree
Still led by bassist, songwriter and MC, Wannasingh Prasertkul, Rashomon return with a new vocalist who gives their sound more of a head-banging electro-punk edge than the sweet-but-powerful jazz-rock featured on their first album Shin City (2010). This catchy single tells the comic tale of a third-grade boy and his puppy love for a classmate named Uraiwan.

Song: “Homeless”

Artist: Walrus
Label: Independent
Britpop-inspired Walrus have been playing clubs like Saxophone and Rod’s at Rodfai Market for a while now, but this is the band’s first foray into the music charts. Their well-received debut single, “Homeless,” is a soft-rock ballad sung in English about a guy waiting for his lover’s return.

Song: “Ta Lod Pai”

Artist: Aplin
Label: Parinam Music
This third single from Thai-singing British troubadour Ashley Kennedy’s first Thai studio album, All For You, builds on the success of last year’s “Wan Derm Derm” and “Kuen Tee Pi Sed.” There’s still the same laidback percussive-acoustic vibe, but the melody is brighter and the romantic lyrics will bring a smile to your face.

Song: “Dern Tang (Journey)”

Artist: Casinotone
Label: Comet Records
After a lengthy stint working behind-the-scenes on all sorts of projects, Jakchai “Tung” Panchanon’s one-man-band Casinotone is back. Here he enlists a couple of friends to flesh out his first single since his debut album Star City came out on Spicydisc Records way back in 2005. “Dern Tang” is a catchy slice of moody electro-pop with cavernous synths courtesy of Pok from Stylish Nonsense. Ping from Superbaker also helps out with the arrangement.

Song: “Lost Love”

Artist: Limousine feat. Jayson
Label: Limousine production
The Limousine series of compilation albums was launched by Amonpong “Nung” Tavillarp, founder of Thailand’s very first indie-music website, coolvoice.com, back in 2002. Now, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Limousine returns with a heady mix of hip hop and r n’ b that carries a strong international flavor. First single “Lost Love” contains a few more electronic flourishes with Thai-born Filipino singer Jayson Creer laying down smooth vocals that recall Chris Brown.

Song: “Ter Kab Chan Lae Fah Tee Roo”

Artist: Miss Love feat. Fucking Hero
Label: Independent
Another comeback artist, Miss Love featured alongside Dr. Valentine (current vocalist of Terracotta) on several pop songs in the early 2000s, including “Rod Fai Fah” and “Ter Tam Hai Lok Plean Pai,” before working with hip hop acts like Buddha Bless and Joey Boy. Now, she finally unveils her first solo single, “Ter Kab Chan Lae Fah Tee Roo,” which features a few rap lines from Fucking Hero.

Get them at:

Nong Tha Phachan. Prachan Rd., www.nongtaprachan.com
DJ Siam. Siam Square Soi 4, Rama 1 Rd., 02-251- 9066. BTS Siam
Gram. 4/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. BTS Siam

Black and Tan
Fans of Irish brews are going to love this one. Take not one but two time-honored favorites, Kilkenny cream ale on the bottom, then Guinness draught (but of course) on top, to produce this beautiful bocktail—an Irish yuan yang if you will.
$17 from Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Absolut Classic-Tee-Nee
A marriage of Schneider Weisse Tap 7 Bavarian wheat beer and Absolut vodka that’s shaken up with dashes of Bols lychee liqueur and lychee syrup, served in a martini glass. You might never go back to the insipid lychee martini.
$18 from Sque Rotisserie & Alehouse

Graveyard
This potent drink will wake even the dead. Here’s what goes into it: 15 ml each of Hennessy V.S.O.P, Stolichnaya, Gordon’s, Bacardi, Jim Beam, La Paz tequila and Famous Grouse whisky. But that’s not all, there’s also 200ml of Heineken and Guinness. Imbibe and try not to keel over—you’ve been warned.
$27 from The Penny Black Victorian London Pub

The Vacuvin Elegant Champagne cooler will have you sipping on a chilled glass of bubbly in just five minutes flat. $99 from Tangs.

Turn up the volume with Logitech Mini Boombox, compact yet powerful wireless bluetooth speakers—great for pumping, bass-heavy music. $109 from Challenger.

Sip on some very cold Accademia dei Vinattieri Prosecco Spumante DOC NV with soft bubbles and hints of apple. $40.50 from 1855 The Bottle Shop.

Protect your skin from those evil rays with a light straw hat like this fine specimen. $135 from Zadig & Voltaire.

A pimped out suitcase-like picnic basket that features an aluminum foil cooler compartment with a zipper, and comes with cutlery, plates and cups for four. $89 from Green Home Nature Living.

Susie Watson picnic rug’s so plush it’s easy to forget you’re actually sitting on grass. And it even comes in its own bag, talk about handy. $200 from Tatty Marsh.

Slather on LOVEA Creme visage BIO 50ml SPF50 organic sunscreen (right), packed with natural anti-ageing ingredients ($32 from Bud Cosmetics), then refresh yourself with The Body Shop’s Vitamin C Energising Face Spritz ($20.90).