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23,700 IMF/World Bank delegates are coming to Singapore!!These brilliant guys will be spending some time over in our humble abode.While I always have difficulty understanding the figures in my savings account(especially the zeroes) ,these brainy experts can solve the financial problems of the world!It brings me pride that they will witness how super-efficient,safe and clean our Singapore really is.Shortly after touching down at our famous airport,they will be greeted by smiling faces and specially decorated banners.Walking through immigration is a breeze without compromising security,baggages come swirling with no sweat and no cock-ups,rows after rows of honest cab-drivers waiting outside.Along the way to their hotels,they could see carefully selected trees planted immaculately along our ECP.Our skyline may not be comparable to Manhattan or London,but is still among the best in Asia.Wow..in about 30 minutes they'll be able to check-in to their hotel rooms.(My friend working at SATS keeps track of all this)This is what I call efficiency of the highest order not found in any other part of the planet!!!And no,street marches,protests and demonstrations are not allowed,evar!

In between conferences and meetings,with an hour or two to spare,there are many things for the delegates to do and plenty of local food to sample.I am a connoisseur when it comes to fine dining.Before I got married,my modus operandi of impressing the ladies whom I am courting is to bring them to 'fancy' restaurants.Hehehehe.For a great makan-time,here are my gastronomic suggestions

Halal

• Burgers - Ramly burgers at Pasar Malam (Warning:cholesterol & condiments overload!)
  
• Japanese- Ramen Ten(sedap!)
• Korean- Seoul Garden
• Turkish - Alaturka
• Steaks - Eatzi @ Eastpoint Simei
• Satay - Sembawang Shopping Centre
• Malay Food - Hajah Maimunah/Tepak Sireh Restaurant
• Nasi Padang - Selero Bundo
• Indonesian Food - Lagun Sari/Desa Kartika
• Fusion Indian Food - Vansh(nice ambience too)
• Italian - Porta Porta (in the heart of ulu Changi)
  
• Hum He(Barbequed Stingray) - Newton Food Centre

Non-Halal(For my non-Muslim friends)

AMERICAN
1. Lawry's The Prime Rib
2. Morton's Of Chicago
CANTONESE
3. Chef Chan's Cantonese Cuisine
4. Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant
5. Golden Peony
6. Hua Ting
7. Imperial Treasure
8. Lei Gardens
9. Peach Garden
10. Summer Pavilion
11. Taste Paradise
12. Wah Lok
FRENCH
13. Au Jardin
14. Au Petit Salut
15. Jaan
16. Les Amis
17. Raffles Grill
18. Saint Julien
19. Saint Pierre
FUSION
20. Buko Nero
21. Restaurant Ember
22. Iggy's
HENG HWA
23. Pu Tien
HOKKIEN
24. Beng Hiang
INDIAN
25. Rang Mahal
26. Shah Maharani
ITALIAN
27. Da Paolo Bistro Bar
28. Garibaldi
29. Valentino's
Japanese
30. Akane
31. Aoki
32. Miharu Japanese Noodles
33. Nadaman
34. Shiraishi
35. Tatsuya
36. Tenshin
LOCAL
37. Long Beach Seafood
38. Sik Wai Sin Eating House
39. True Blue Cuisine
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
40. Pierside Kitchen & Bar
MODERN CHINESE
41. Club Chinois
42. Jade
43. Majestic Restaurant
44. My humble House
REGIONAL
45. Pagi Sore
46. Sabai
SICHUAN
47. Silk Road
TEOCHEW
48. Crystal Jade Golden Palace
49. East Ocean
50. Guan Hin