Household

WMF Diadem Plus 3-piece cookware set from Isetan

Info: Stainless steel, dishwasher-safe cookware comes with one low casserole with cover, one high casserole with cover and a saucepan with cover.

Why buy: Costs less than $30 a piece at the discounted price, a steal for cookware from the premium brand.

Price now: $89

Price before: $297

SAVINGS: $208 (70 per cent)

Kenwood ST212 steam iron from Courts

Info: Available only at the Megastore Warehouse Clearance at Courts Megastore in 50 Tampines North Drive 2. While stocks last.

Why buy: The anti-drip and water spray functions and non-stick plate on this steam iron means that this works even with the most delicate fabrics.

Price now: $13.10

Price before: $33

SAVINGS: $19.90 (60 per cent)

Friven medium firm pillow from OG department stores

Info: Made from microfibre. Offer valid until March 8.

Why buy: You are less likely to toss and turn in your sleep with a good pillow - $19.90 is a cheap price to pay for restful sleep.

Price now: $19.90

Price before: $69

SAVINGS: $49.10 (71 per cent)

Furniture

Gorden Coffee Table from OM, 134 Joo Seng Road, Nobel Design House Level 2

Info: The main frame is made of stainless steel, with the top made of grey veneer.

Why buy: It is a timeless piece because of the neutral colour. Its simple lines would match most decor.

Price now: $128

Price before: $580

SAVINGS: $452 (78 per cent)

Erik drawer unit from Ikea, 317 Alexandra Road and 60 Tampines North Drive 2

Info: Steel with epoxy coating

Why buy: Great for the study or home office. The lower drawer is deep enough to hold bigger files. The unit can be locked.

Price now: $98

Price before: $168

SAVINGS: $70 (42 per cent)

BM2001 Outdoor Swing from Natural Living, 215 DFC, 215 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Level 5

Info: Made of galvanised steel and seats two people

Why buy: This outdoor swing is sturdy and the material used ensures that it will not rust.

Price now: $499

Price before: $850

SAVINGS: $351 (41 per cent)

Restaurants

10 at Claymore

Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road, tel: 6831-6686

Info:1-for-1 two- or three-course set lunch for women, Mondays to Saturdays, noon to 2.30pm

Why eat here: Starters include blue swimmer crab meat on avocado and charred corn with lemon hollandaise; mains include grilled tuna loin nicoise-style.

Price now: $29 for two-course set lunch, $38 for three-course

Price before: None. Dishes were created for the promotion

SAVINGS: Not applicable

Xi Yan

38A Craig Road, tel: 6220-3546

Info: Seven-course contemporary Chinese set dinner

Why eat here: The cheaper seven- course set dinner includes signature dishes such as xiang xu duck (deep-fried duck on top of glutinous rice), tomatoes in wasabi sesame sauce and tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) for dessert.

Price now: $48 per person (minimum booking of four persons)

Price before: $68 or $88 per head for eight or 12 courses respectively

SAVINGS: $20 to $40 (up to 45 per cent), but one to five courses fewer

Bosses Restaurant

02-156 VivoCity, tel: 6376-9740

Info: Dim sum high tea

Why eat here: Head here for your mid-afternoon snack. Signature dishes include Shanghai dumplings in lobster bisque and 'flowy custard bun', which combines sweet and salty custard in a soft, warm bun.

Price now: From $2.80 to $8.40 for dim sum dishes, Mondays to Saturdays, 2.30 to 5.15pm

Price before: $4 and $12 for each dim sum item

SAVINGS: $1 to $3 (up to 30 per cent)

Drinks

Balaclava

Suntec City

One-for-one on half-pint ($15 nett), pint ($21) and jugs ($45 nett) of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc beer, all night

Wala Wala

Holland Village

One-for-one on half-pint ($13.50 nett), pint ($18) and jugs ($45 nett) of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc beer, all night. Highland Park (12 years) single malt whisky at one-for-one per $15 glass. Bottles are $165 nett (usual: $220), with free flow of soda mixers, all night

Offers for the two places are for this month only

Denise The Wine Shop

01-06/07 Atrium Mall, Turf City

Warehouse sale: Thousands of bottles at up to half price. Wines include Devaux Grand Reserve Champagne N.V. at $59 (usual: $88.80) and Mischief & Mayhem 'Catch 22' Pinot Beurot 2006 at $34 (usual: $68.80)

From March 18 to April 17

Reports by Frankie Chee, Cheryl Tan, Rachael Boon, Tan Yi Hui, Christopher Tan, Jasmine Teo, Tay Suan Chiang, Natasha Ann Zachariah and Rebecca Lynne Tan

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