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New in town: rumeL's $5 sourdough pizzas in Bugis+ this weekend
If you see an adorable creature popping up all over Bugis+ on 28 Jun, you know you've walked into rumeL's newly opened outlet. After all, it's not every day you see a lemur gracing a pizza store's logo, right? With a that's 'lemur' spelt backwards, rumeL mimics its mascot's playful, laid-back nature through their pizzas and coffees. But the ones most similar to the lemurs may be those peering through the queue on opening day, lol. rumeL's opening is thanks to Hersing Culinary, who has brought in Sicilian chef Silvo Gropelli — ranked number 1 by 50 Top Pizza — for the curation of recipes. Neapolitan pizzas — known for their thin bottom and high, charred crust — are rumeL's speciality. While Neapolitan pizzas traditionally include only pizza Margherita or pizza marinara, rumeL caters to the Singaporean food scene with 15 flavour variations. As someone who frequently eats out alone, I appreciated the personal-size portions. From S$5, you get a 6-inch pizza that's more than enough to fill you up. If you're with friends, you can opt for the 10-inch pizzas that start at S$9.80. Trust me, don't dabao these if you've got time to dine in. Luscious melted cheese stretches from slice to slice when it's piping hot, and the ingredients glisten in bubbling juices. Though these thin-crust pizzas still taste great cold, the theatrics of a cheese pull are half the reason why I love myself a slice! rumeL's opening menu features the Hot Honey Cheese Pizza (S$6.80) topped with perfectly melted cheddar and mozzarella. A generous drizzle of mildly spicy hot honey completes the golden balance of sweet and salty. Personally, I didn't feel the heat from the hot honey, so hardcore spice lovers take note! Headlining the breakfast pizza section is the world's first Kaya Butter Pizza (S$6.80), which is only S$5 during rumeL's opening promotion. Don't back away just yet, because sourdough was a surprisingly close match to toast in this combo! I was shocked by how well the Kaya Butter Pizza emulated kaya toast. The layer of kaya wasn't too sweet and the butter melted into a silky golden sheen on each slice. I'm not a fan of cold butter slices myself, so this was right down my alley. Plus that thick, chewy crust covered in oven char? It's kaya toast, no doubt! The promo for S$5 pizzas covers the Kaya Butter Toast, Chicken Floss and Crushed Peanut Butter flavours. The Veggie, Margherita and Mozza B.L.T pizzas will be S$6.80 instead of the usual price of S$7.80. As long as you come down any time from 8am to 11am, this promo will apply! Furthermore, on 28 and 29 Jun, you'll be able to get 50% off your second pizza if you're one of the first 188 customers each day. If you're planning an outing with friends, this is your sign to come to Bugis+ for a slice. So get ready for rumeL's grand opening this Saturday, or else you'll become a tiptoeing lemur at the end of the queue! Il Piccolo Pizzeria: Restaurant-quality Italian cuisine in humble Toa Payoh coffeeshop with gnocchi & pizza from $5.50 The post New in town: rumeL's $5 sourdough pizzas in Bugis+ this weekend appeared first on
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stumpy the lemur has defied the odds to become the oldest in the world
A lemur in a Scots zoo has landed in the Guinness Book of Records after celebrating his 39th birthday yesterday. Stumpy's landmark birthday makes him the oldest living ring-tailed lemur in captivity. Born in 1986 in Surrey, he was moved to Scotland in 2005 and has been a much-loved member of the Five Sisters Zoo family, in West Calder, West Lothian, ever since. Known as 'a firm favourite with staff and visitors alike', he is one of the zoo's most enduring characters. While ring-tailed lemurs typically live to around 20 to 25 years in human care - and less than 20 in the wild - Stumpy has defied the odds. Despite some age-related arthritis and reduced eyesight, he remains in surprisingly good shape thanks to decades of dedicated and evolving care from the zoo's animal team. Gary Curran, of Five Sisters Zoo, said: 'He's taught us so much - from refining his care routine to adapting our enrichment strategies - and we're incredibly proud to see that recognised by Guinness World Records (GWR). 'He's an absolute character, and a real ambassador for what long-term, focused animal care can achieve.' Stumpy has also contributed significantly to lemur conservation and education. Over his lifetime, he has fathered 11 offspring, who have gone on to produce 25 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and even one great-great-granddaughter. Many of his descendants now live at other zoos across Europe, including Attica Zoo in Greece. GWR's Senior Managing Editor, Adam Millward, who worked with the zoo on the verification process, said: 'Reaching such a grand age - we're talking living well over a decade beyond what is typical for your kind - is impressive for any species. 'With this record, there's now no question that Stumpy has truly earned his stripes.'
