F1 Fever Hits Singapore

The F1 circus rolled into town this weekend for the world's first F1 night race and F1 fever had grip many Singaporeans who have never experienced a live F1 race before.

Places along the race circuit were filled with people packed shoulder to shoulder, all eager to get a glimpse of those super fast cars before they disappear in a blink of the eyes and leave the spectators eating dust.

Racing Themed Food & Beverages

As the hype to the inaugural FORMULA 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix gets build to feverish pitch, the food and beverage scene is cashing in on the Formula One fever. Eateries along the circuit and trackside hotels are offering exclusive F1 menus and champagne-paired meals. Cocktails with race-themed names such as Pit Stop, Crash and Burn, and Chequered Flag have been concocted.

Bakeries, coffee joints and ice cream parlors are doing their part with special offerings in this Grand Prix season, Home-grown bakery chain has come up with Ferrari-inspired bun like Ferraberri, Haagen-Dazs is offering aptly named desserts such as Berries Drift and Brownie Lap, and coffee addicts can enjoy the Speed Race, a drink offered by The Coffee Connoisseur chain.

Royal Plaza hotel has pole position when it comes to making the most of F1 excitement. It has a life-sized chocolate race car parked in its lobby!

Lantern Festival 2008

See hand-crafted traditional lanterns with a modern twist on display at the Chinese Garden.