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FORMULA CHICKEN RICE (FCR)

The Annual Chicken Rice Eating Competition 2007

14th – 15th July 2007

The contest pits participants on a gastronomic challenge to see who can consume the most number of Chicken Rice Bowls in Ten Minutes.

1st Prize : S$2,000
2nd Prize : S$1,000
3rd Prize : S$ 500

Participation: Open to the public between 16 years to 55 years

Nominal fee: S$5.00. All registration fees will be donated to the Kreta Ayer Seniors
Activity Centre.

Registration:

1. Download registration Forms at Chinatown.org.sg
2. Walk in Registration
Register at Registration Counter at Chinatown Food Street (Smith Street)
from 6pm to 9pm on these dates:

29 June 07 (Fri) 30 June 07 (Sat) 1 July 07 (Sun)
06 July 07 (Fri) 07 July 07 (Sat) 8 July 07 (Sun)
13 July 06 (Fri)

Registration will only be confirmed when registration fee of S$5.00 is submitted
with the registration form.

QUALIFYING: 8 rounds at Kreta Ayer Square 14th of July 07, Saturday, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm

Top 5 contestants of each round will qualify for the final.

RACE DAY: 15th of July 07, Sunday, 6:00pm at Kreta Ayer Square.


CHECKERED FLAG: Erich's Wuerstelstand (no time limit). Flush everything with a glass of Erdinger or Tiger from Sawasdee Thai drink stall our favourite coffee shop and have some of his famous sausages for a change!

Chicken Rice Contest in Chinatown: 14 – 15 July 2007

One of the "Singapore Food Festival" highlights is the Chicken Rice Contest in Chinatown, on Kreta Ayer Square (next to Erich's Imbiss & Backstube) where people they try to finish as many bowls as possible within ten minutes on the weekend of 14 – 15 July 2007.

It’s a contest of tactical gourmandism with over S$5,000 worth of cash and prizes to be won!
You can find detailed information soon on the blog. Or log on to: Singapore Food Festival

MAN AT WORK: CONSTRUCTION SITE

Seems a lot of ongoing changes in Chinatown lately. First the new temple, then Stanley's fruit bar and now Erich's is also under construction.
Yes, Erich is getting BIG (not he of course: the Wuerstelstand!!). After his opening of the Imbiss & Backstube he's expanding from a one stall to an adjacent two stall unit.
Erich caught the Singapore bug (=boom) of renovating and constructing of new properties (en bloc anyone?)
Dear customers: no worries! It's a bit of a mess but
BUSINESS AS USUAL
Sorry for the inconvenience regretted. Just a few more days and everything will be completed. Then you can enjoy the "New Wuerstelstand"

Erichs Wuerstelstand

Erich erklaert die Welt:
Stunde eins: Warum die Katzen in Singapore alle nur einen halben Schwanz haben.

The secret is out! The blinds are up again

Stanley Chiew has moved
his "Natural & Healthy Juice Bar" to the other side of Erich and occupies 2 joint stalls now.








The healthy drink boss has opened a window towards the Wuerstelstand to better serve Erich’s customers.


























If you haven't done so it's a 'must' to try some of the refreshing juices. Made from organically-grown species, the drinks do make a refreshing difference.
These fruity drinks are loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Rich in vitamin C and E they raise resistance and fight infection. They are excellent energy boosters after walking around Chinatown Night market!

Some drinks from the menu

A variety of juices for every palette

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera a semi-tropical plant which looks more like a cactus and a member of the lily family which usually grows in the African continent. The aloe plant contains various substances which are beneficial to your health and includes amino acids, minerals, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E) and enzymes. It has been used for medicinal purposes around the world for more than 3500 years.
Some benefits: Aloe Vera drink provides relief to the people suffering from some impair digestion and stomach problems occurred due to smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee, poor eating habits and due to stress.

Bitter gourd: Juice of bitter - gourd is a remedy par excellence for Diabetes. A glassful juice of fresh bitter - gourd will bring down sugar content enhances digestion, it also removes constipation, helps purify blood tissue and stimulates the liver.
It contains vitamin A, B1, B2, C and also minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium.
Caution: Do not drink or eat bitter gourd if you are pregnant or nursing!

Wheat Grass:
THE Nectar of the Gods!The ultimate blood purifier, Wheat Grass Juice is the closest thing there is to blood itself!
Nutritional info:Vitamins A, B, C, E and KCalcium, Chlorophyll, Iron, Lecithin, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, PotassiumAmino AcidsTrace ElementsProtein: up to 30%

My favorite: Ice blended Thai coconut (contains juice, flesh and honey) a very delicious thirst-quenching drink. Honestly after so many healthy drinks: I wouldn't mind a dash of Bacardi with it!

Or ..............you can order a different kind of very nutritious drinks from the coffee-shop nearby Erich’s, to go with the delicious sausages: Erdinger or Tiger Beer!
But this will be a different story soon to come......

Gift Voucher: Father's Day is coming soon

Ladies ! Kids!
No more headache what to surprise your loved one with. Erich is offering gift certificates for all his outlets. How much easier can giving get. And please bear in mind: It's not just like any other ordinary gift cert. This is much more you get. Additionally to the exceptional tasty food you also get great entertainment (by Erich) in an relaxing atmosphere.
Don't hesitate: Just get it!
But it's not only for the daddies. You can use it for all kind of occasions even for your 'mothers in law'.

! ! 300 BLOG VISITORS !!

Thank you very much for visiting our Wuerstelstand Blog. We are very proud that yesterday evening (a visitor from Singapore) has checked out our blog and brought it up to 300 visits within one month only !
Well, I know some would say "only 300" because other blogs are getting a much higher frequency in visits, however:

- Wuerstelstand is still a young and rather small community

- Our visitors are a distinguished group of hard working people which doesn't find the time for frequent visits and are not really the 'die hard blogger kids'

- We are a so called niche market

- We are not a sex blog (.....ok, besides one tiny photo probably- which has been censored anyway- apologies for that)


Therefore 300 bloggers have exceeded our expectations.

We promise to continue, to improve and make it attractive to "outsiders" as well.
Everyone is invited and welcome to contribute to this blog by sending in ideas, photos or complete posts.

Last but not least please keep patronizing and enjoying Erich's Wuerstelstand and Imbiss-& Backstube.

Picture of the day

Remains of a bicycle still locked to the lamp post. I saw this while inline skating at East Coast Park. I hope no-one dares to steal it.

3. Int. Frühschoppen (morning pint)

On Vesak day we held our 3rd Int. Frühschoppen at Erich's. Whenever Helmut comes to Singapore for a project he brings Austrian "Speck"(Ham) for a Frühschoppen brunch.

Very messy and noisy around Erich's now due to the construction site behind him. Sometimes it's so loud that we can't even hear Reinhard Fendrichs" We are from Austria" or other oldies from Erich's Jukebox.

King Harald ("Steirermens are very good") cutting the ham

Even Erich took some time to taste the delicoius Speck

Also supposed to be on the photo but misssing in action are Herbert and Judith. Rumors have it that Judith was 'nursing' him with camomile tea after last nights company dinner. But they said it was actually because he get's kind of sea sick at high elevations (he dined at the Equinox- level 70!!) and not of some bad drinks. ...whatever!


The huge crowd in Chinatown on Vesak Day reached the same volume as during Chinese New Year. Erich's bread was sold out before sunset and girls (5 that day) in the Backstube were busy baking new stuff to satisfy hungry devotees after praying in the temple.

HAPPY VESAK DAY

Wishing that peace and tranquility be by your side...
Today and always!

May 30th: the 14th day of the 4th Lunar Month in the Buddhist year 2551 thousands of people came to Chinatown to celebrate Vesak day and the opening of the new Buddha Tooth Relic Temple with a colorful parade. Floats, dance, music and fireworks were the highlights of this evening with Singapore's President S.R. Nathan as guest of honor.

Temple and Vesak Day Parade Impressions

Empty stalls? What's going on?

We'll find out soon

New crowd at the Wuerstelstand

Saturday night Judith and Herbert introduced a new crowd to the Wuerstelstand. After a gathering at their house having (a) few drinks they came with their friends to Erich for supper. However before they left the house everyone had to check out the Wuerstelstand blog to get a feeling what to expect! .........as if. Erich's is a "5 Chef Hat" chef, you know!!!

Herbert & Judith


Erich getting busy Saturday night

It was a mixed crowd of Singaporeans, Vietnamese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Australians, US and Krauts ;-)

But it turned out to be a fun night for all of them and it seemed this supper will be repeated soon. Welcome to Erich's community.

Apologies to regulars

Apologies to the Wuerstelstand regulars when we sometimes brag about things that are very familiar to you guys. However our statistics show we're getting a lot of hits from overseas countries like USA, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, India and Vietnam to name a few only.
The following post is for example one such thing every regular visitor knows:

COW BELL - Kuhglocke, Almglocke

Sometimes when you're enjoying your Bratwurst Erich suddenly starts an ear deafening noise with his cowbell! Wuerstelstand visitors and passers-by turn their heads to find out what's going on.
Actually only 2 reasons can cause this fuss:
1. An Austrian has arrived at the Wuerstelstand (that was the main idea behind Erich starting it)
2. Singapore tourists passing on trishaw tours (Erich wants to welcome them in Chinatown)

You also have to pay attention to the intensity of the ringing because there are different "noise" levels.

The loudest of course for Austrians, then there is a more gentle ring for "half" Austrians being spouses (not of Austrian origin) of Austrians or "adopted" (by Erich) Austrians.

Vesak Day: Another Highlight in Chinatown

If you've been wondering what all these colorful lanterns are about in Chinatown the last few days, here is the explanation: Vesak day and Vesak celebrations are on their way. This marks another highlight in Singapore's event calendar.
Celebrated on the 30 May originally though the festival will start on 19 May with the light up ceremony and will end on 1 June.

Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and Nirvana of Lord Buddha. Celebrate this holy event by spreading warm wishes and love everywhere.The day starts with chanting of the sutras by saffronclad monks, while devotees visit the temples to pray and meditate and to make offerings. Acts of generosity known as dana are observed by Buddhist organizations and temples. These include the freeing of caged birds and animals, visiting and giving alms to the poor and needy, while some Buddhist youths organize mass blood donation at hospitals. The celebration concludes with a candlelit procession through the streets.Observers as well as devotees are welcome to join in the celebration at Buddhist temples.

The new Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Musuem (BTRTM) is organising this Chinatown Vesak Festival in line with the launch of the BTRTM:
- Street light-up of South Bridge Road (19 May- 10 June)
- Vesak Parade (30 May)

- Vesak Countdown (30 May)
- Soft Opening of the BTRTM (early morning of 31 May)

- Vesak Charity Carnival (30 May-1 June)

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations Erich & Team
for the successful opening of your Imbiss & Backstube

Wishing you good luck and great business

Der Freitags-Stammtisch

Erich's newest venture: IMBISS & BACKSTUBE

Erich can't rest but that's not new at least for the people having known him for a while. Being bored in the morning since his Wuerstelstand only opens in the afternoon he had to look for additional work to keep him busy (just kidding)

That's why he opened his IMBISSTUBE (snack kiosk) und BACKSTUBE (bakery kiosk) right next to the coffee shop only a few steps away from the Wuerstelstand.

He hired Linda one of the best bakers in town to keep the quality of products at his high standard level.

We will update you about menu and products frequently, however since they just started not to many dishes are on the menu yet.

So far he's serving MUSHROOM SOUP, CHICKEN MEAT BALLS and MASHED POTATOES at the IMBISS.

From the BACKSTUBE: Very delicious but inexpensive MUFFINS (Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana, Cheese), his famous onion buns and Semmeln (bread rolls) come out of the oven a few times every day .

And man, they are going fast!

Because they are probably the best muffins in town!!

Well, there's nothing more to say about it for the time being but
GO THERE TO FIND OUT YOURSELF!

You won't regret.

Business Hours: Open daily from 10.00am - 8.00pm

For orders call: 6224 4420