Image adapted from: Common Chefs, CHIJMES, MoltenLavaSG
With the festive season upon us, it’s all about the never-ending shopping and feasting. If you’re a sucker for pop-up markets and festival food, it’s time to mark your calendars for CHIJMES’ Christmas Market, happening daily from 15 to 24 December 2017.
Take care of your Christmas shopping here and you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice with the endless variety of goodies and treats you can find here for your loved ones this holiday season – like quirky cake pops, eccentric chocolate truffle flavours, and artisanal leather goods. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the goodies they’ll have on offer:
At just $6/pop, you’ll be treated to these whimsical Christmas-themed cake pops that are just too pretty to eat. With its perfectly moist cake that’s been coated with white chocolate and adorned in adorable designs, it’s almost impossible to pass this up while you’re there!
If you’ve always been a fan of Shaun Teo’s signature cake pops, take delight in knowing that his classic faves, the Unicorn and Mermaid designs, will be made available at his booth as well.
When: 20 – 23 December 2017
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Famed for their Truffle Tater Tots ($6 for small, $10 for large), this bistro + bakery will be dishing up their rave-worthy popular side, assorted macarons, alongside bottles of Truffle Oil – perfect gift for house parties this holiday season – at the market!
Also look forward to ushering in the festive season with their addictive newly launched platter, Lock N’ Loaded ($12) – featuring a bed of tater tots, smothered in cheddar cheese sauce and topped with a sunny-side up, bacon bits, and freshly chopped American onions.
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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Bring your friends, family and most of all, your appetite, to El Mero Mero’s booth as they’ll be serving up an impressive range of your favourite Mexican comfort food. We’re talking about about their signature Taco Pastor (pork or chicken), Quesadillas (pork or chicken), and Burrito (pork or chicken) – all priced at $10 each.
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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Molten Lava SG has made a name for itself with its warm, rich and decadent gooey molten centre that explodes as soon as you tear the cake apart. With flavours like Pure Chocolate, Matcha, Earl Grey, and Salted Egg Chocolate, this addictive dessert will make it impossible for you to stop at just one.
When: 15 – 17 December 2017 | 21 – 24 December 2017
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Whether you prefer light snacks or sweet desserts, you’re bound to find something that’ll tickle your fancy at Ned’s Crepes’ booth. They pride themselves on their soft chewy French crepes with flavours like Choco Berry and Choco Nana.
If you prefer crispy treats, opt for the unique Cheesy Moo Moo crepe or S’mores Special crepe instead – that’s crepe filled with melted marshmallow, topped with shortbread crumbs and drizzled in Hershey’s chocolate sauce.
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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Chocolate lovers in the know will make a trip down for this. Demochoco has earned a reputation for both its familiar and eccentric chocolate truffle flavours that are guaranteed to satiate your cravings for all things chocolate. Choose from an array of 4 different assortments – their Christmas Range, Signature Collection, Seasonal Flavours or Bars.
Some of the interesting chocolate truffle flavours you might wanna try while you’re there include Singapurr Story, Black Sesame, Salted Egg Cereal and Smoked Maple Bourbon Whiskey.
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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If you’re still not feeling the festive mood just yet, popping by Leopold Gastrobar’s booth to have a go on some of their sweet treats might help. While there, you’ll find yourself sinking your teeth into their traditional Christmas specialties like Nut Strudel and Gingerbread, bringing to mind a European Christmas!
When: 18 – 24 December 2017
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Here’s one for those who are obsessed with all things made from Japan. Although Japanese products usually don’t come cheap, most of us don’t mind getting ‘em anyway since we value quality.
IPPIN PTE LTD will be housing an array of of washi (traditional Japanese paper design) products from Curetex – from socks, to stoles, and even t-shirts and camisoles! So if you don’t mind splurging a little for your loved one, go ahead and pick up a gift for them here!
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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Austorie brings bespoke leather goods and accessories that have been meticulously handcrafted. With uniquely-designed products ranging from shoes, to bags, and even handmade gold-plated jewellery, their merchandise make for the perfect gifts for budding fashionistas.
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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Skip a trip to the salon this festive season and tame your tresses with a cutesy hair brush, Tangel Angel, which is available for grabs at Upmarq.co’s booth. From curly to wavy to straight hair, it’s now possible to achieve that glossy, frizz-free finish for a fraction of the salon cost!
When: 15 – 24 December 2017
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Apart from treating yourselves to delectable nosh and artisanal merchandises, you’ll also get to enjoy some of the exciting activities here at the Christmas Market like watching Christmas Carollers singing along to your favourite Christmas hymns from 21 to 25 December 2017.
While you’re busy shopping away for your loved ones, be sure to stick around to catch the live music performances in the evening as they’ll be featuring an exciting line-up of local artistes that’ll keep you company with their covers of the timeless Christmas hits.
Also, shop at any outlet in CHIJMES and spend a minimum of $20 in a single receipt to stand a chance to redeem a FREE Santa Magical Art Message Demonstration using water-painting techniques taught by Artist Jiahui (@Beamingattic) with KITPAS!
Roving Christmas Carolling
Dates: 21 – 25 Dec
Venue: Around CHIJMES
Time: 8pm to 9.30pm
Live Music Performances
Dates: 15 – 17 Dec & 20 – 24 Dec
Venue: The Lawn
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
Santa Magical Art Message Demonstration
Dates:: 16, 17 & 24 Dec
Venue: The Lawn
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Image credit: CHIJMES
If you’re looking for a good time, you can come down to CHIJMES’ Christmas Market. Happening every day from 15 to 24 December 2017, you won’t just be busy dropping ‘em dollar bills as you check off your Christmas shopping list – the tasty bites that are almost too pretty to eat will have you taking up all your time snapping photos too.
Plus, when you spend a minimum of $20 in a single receipt at any outlet in CHIJMES, you’ll get to redeem a free demonstration of water-painting techniques by Artist Jiahui (@Beamingattic) with KITPAS. Keep in mind that there are limited seats available, so be kiasu a bit and sign up early.
Check out CHIJMES’ Facebook page and Instagram to stay updated too!
Christmas Market @ CHIJMES
Date: 15 – 24 December 2017
Address: 30 Victoria Street, The Lawn, Singapore 187996
Time: 5PM – 10:30PM, Daily
This post was brought to you by CHIJMES.
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