Exploring Our Children’s Potentials

I went on a DINNER DATE last Saturday!

Yes, a DINNER DATE.

[Being a parent of two small children with no maids nor relatives living in the same country who can occasionally help and babysit the kids, I regard such simple outing as ‘precious’, especially since I think the last time we had one was when I was pregnant with my first child!]

And so, when I received a media invite from Asia PR Werkz to check out the World’s First Full Butler sky dining on the Singapore Flyer (THANKS Julie!), I was doubly excited when I actually found friends who could babysit the kids (THANKS Kwik family!)

And, here’s how our Saturday night out went.

The traffic towards the Singapore Flyer was super slow as there were thousands of other people heading towards the same direction – for the National Day Parade’s full dress rehearsal.

But we managed to reach the Singapore Flyer’s VIP Lounge, and were warmly welcomed by the hosts and staff. We sat back and chatted with the other fellow diners (bloggers themselves too) until it was time to board.

The first time we hopped onto the Singapore Flyer was in the afternoon and to be inside the capsule AT NIGHT TIME … it was a totally different experience.

I mean, the 360-degree view of the city was really REALLY nice!

And other than the stunning night view and the long table immaculately set up for all ten of us, I loved every single dish they served too.

I especially liked their welcome drink (Fresh Summer Berries in Ginger Ale) and my choice of main dish – sea bass with X.O. sauce.

(Err … I tried Wilson’s roasted duck, but I liked mine better, … slightly crispy on the outside and tenderly juicy in the inside. Yummm.)

I was quite curious about how they’d prepare and serve our orders. Because basically there were two options to choose from and I didn’t think they would keep our food inside the capsule.

And soon enough I found out that after one rotation, the door opened and our food came, nice and warm, and the butler finished serving everyone just in time before our capsule left the platform and went for the second rotation.

Nice!

And for the next thirty minutes, – we chatted away, relaxed, enjoyed our meals and the night view! [and Wilson took most of the photos that night]

And do you know what else made our dining experience super special that day?

The National Day Parade’s Fireworks!

We caught the action right when we’re at the peak of the Flyer!

And at 165m above the ground, the view was … awesome!

All in all we spent about an hour inside the capsule and we all went back to the VIP Lounge to have our dessert, a cup of hot tea and a good chat. It was all good.

[Chocolate  Souffle]
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Although it wasn’t a dinner-for-two kind of arrangement that night, I still enjoyed myself.

It really was a refreshing change to our daily routine.

[Something busy parents need to do for themselves once in a while, I reckon]

I mean, we’re so used to being ‘parents’ with kids in tow all the time that it just felt nice (and seemingly ‘necessary’) to go out and simply be a ‘couple’ (read : normal adults capable of conversation topics other than parenting ones, hehe)

And to have that ‘couple time-off’ fine dining away on the Singapore Flyer … it was all too good.
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[additional info]

– Currently they’re having a special introductory price of S$199++ per COUPLE until 31 July. Usual price: S$299++

[The promo might be ‘extended’, and so I’d suggest that you give them a call to check it out]

– Each capsule accommodates a maximum of five tables (but IF you happen to be the only couple dining in a particular capsule, you’d have the butler and the whole place all to yourself!)

– You’d need to book at least one day in advance and choose between two available dinner schedules : 7.30pm and 8.30pm

– They have special packages for the upcoming National Day Parade in August and the F1 Race in September!

– Click HERE for more info!