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Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
1-Alfaro: New lighthouse-inspired dining spot in Singapore with stunning sea views from 34 storeys high
A scenic locale, picture-perfect ambience, and thoughtfully curated menu focused on a specific type of cuisine – it goes without saying that these winning elements are always present with any concept by 1-Group, the F&B collective that's behind the likes of Botanico @ The Summerhouse, Camille at 1-Flowerhill and plenty others. It's thus no mystery why these locations are always top picks for special occasions like anniversaries, proposals and even weddings. Now, buckle up for its newest dining spot, 1-Alfaro by Monti, which delivers in these aspects and more. While unexpectedly located at Pasir Panjang – an area laden with steely industrial buildings full of STEM companies – this new date night spot rewards patrons with sweeping views of the surrounding sea from its vantage point on the 34th floor. Which is beautifully fitting, since 'Alfaro' means 'lighthouse' in Italian. Here's what you can expect at 1-Alfaro, which houses Italian restaurant La Torre, and alfresco rooftop bar La Luna. It's classic Italian staples over at La Torre, which leans towards the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy. Tuck into the likes of hearty charcoal-grilled meat and seafood, fried lasagna ($16), and house-made burrata gelato with rosemary tuile ($17) – a menu conceptualised by a Genovese chef. Small eaters – or those who'd like to try a little bit of everything – will be glad to know that most of La Torre's handmade pastas such as Fettuccine flat egg pasta ($26) and cannelloni della nonna ($26) also come in half-portion alternatives, at half the price. Your meal tastes even better accompanied with panoramic views of the sea, which you'll get to enjoy a good eyeful of thanks to the floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Golden hour here is sure to be stunning, so if you're coming for dinner, it'll be wise to pick a strategic timing that'll let you witness the sunset. La Luna: chill alfresco rooftop bar Watch ships cruise by with a classic Italian cocktail ($16) in hand at La Luna – La Torre's semi-outdoor bar extension. This airy space will have you soaking up the salty sea breeze, all under the comfort of a shelter overhead. Wine-lovers have much to be excited about with an extensive list featuring 90-odd reds, whites, rosés and champagnes from Italy, France, Spain and more. Weddings at 1-Alfaro Just like other 1-Group dining venues, 1-Alfaro does take bookings for wedding solemnisations and banquets, inclusive of all the essential equipment like a projector, sound system, and bridal room, along with customised planning with styling. The indoor space of La Torre can accommodate up to 120 persons, seated – which is just the right amount for a cosy celebration with all your nearest and dearest – but those who'd like to book out the entire venue to fit more people can also do so. How to get to 1-Alfaro by Monti Despite its tranquil ambience, 1-Alfaro is located just a two-minute walk from Labrador Park MRT station – absolutely convenient. It's also not too far from Labrador Nature Reserve, so you can enjoy a breezy post-meal stroll there and head out to the tip of Labrador Jetty or even the pink Berlayer Beacon (also known as Berlayer Point Lighthouse) if you've got comfy shoes on. 1-Alfaro by Monti is located at Level 34 of Labrador Tower along 1 Pasir Panjang Road. Find out more here.
ABC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Doctors say genital herpes under-reported due to shame and stigma
Growing up in regional Queensland, Jasmyn Gaggiano was relatively naive when it came to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It was not something she was taught about at school, or by her parents. So it came as a shock for Ms Gaggiano, now 23, when she was diagnosed with genital herpes in the months after becoming sexually active as a teenager. A nurse was the first to tell her it could be herpes after her symptoms left her unable to get out of bed. "I couldn't go to the toilet, I struggled to move — it was horrible," she said. It was her nonna, who she was staying with at the time, who decided she needed to go to hospital. "[The nurse] looked at it and she said, 'Look, I'm going to be honest with you … I think this is genital herpes,'" Ms Gaggiano said. "And I said, 'What's herpes?'" When tests confirmed genital herpes, otherwise known as HSV-2, Ms Gaggiano said she was initially not bothered. "I was like, 'Well, I don't need to tell anyone. I've got a boyfriend,'" she said. "And then we broke up and it sort of just hit me like a truck ... I was like, 'I'm going to have to tell people now.'" Ms Gaggiano said feelings of shame and isolation quickly set in. "I thought, 'Everyone's going to find out. No-one's going to want to be friends with me. No-one's going to ever want to love me,'" she said. It took Ms Gaggiano two years to feel confident to talk to someone other than her mum and nonna about her diagnosis. During that time, she even moved to a school in a different town. "I lived with that secret for a few years until I turned 17 or 18 and I had a chat with my friend [who] confided in me that she had it too," she said. After speaking out, Ms Gaggiano felt empowered to start posting about her experience online at the age of 18. "I really wanted to put a post out there and just tell everyone," she said. "I felt like I had my control ripped away from me … like I didn't choose to get it." Since sharing her story, more than 200 people have contacted her to share their own experiences. Queensland Health Department data suggests about one in eight sexually active Australians have genital herpes. But according to National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists president, Gino Pecoraro, it could be more common. "It's hard to get an accurate incidence rate because a lot of people just suffer in silence and don't necessarily go and get it diagnosed or let people know that they've got it because of a stigma associated with it," Dr Pecoraro said. Common symptoms include: Genital herpes is described as one of the most common STIs and can be caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or 2. The more common HSV-1, or cold sores, can lead to genital herpes through oral sex. Dr Pecoraro said transmission could occur in a number of other ways, including from people who were asymptomatic or it could be passed on to a baby during pregnancy. At first, Ms Gaggiano said it was "daunting" to inform potential partners about her genital herpes diagnosis. But that changed when she realised "everybody deserves a choice". Ms Gaggiano said she managed her symptoms by visiting her GP for medication if an outbreak occurred, which she said was thankfully rare. She said she hoped the more she and others talked about genital herpes, the more normalised it would become. "It's just a massive cycle and it won't stop until we talk about it and educate ourselves," Ms Gaggiano said.
