Happy New Year! We go into the first full weekend of 2017 the same way we left the last weekend of 2016 – with food, food, shopping, some self-reflection and if possible still – Food!

Here are our suggestions for the much needed first weekend of the year:

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EAT: Poke Bowl 

Start the year fit and fast with a bowl full of the right kind of food – ocean-sourced protein, healthy greens and just the necessary amount of carbohydrates. Check out these 5 places to get a poke bowl and get 2017 on the road.

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EAT: New Openings

In case you missed out on these new openings because you were too busy welcoming the new year, here’s a look back at five restaurants for you to bookmark and look forward to this month.

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SHOP: Cute bags

Since the theme of the week is new, why not get a new addition to the bags section of your wardrobe? We’re being very giving this year so here are 9 cute bags that make the ultimate arm candy.

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LEARN: Ganesh Muren

The lead feature for this month’s issue of Malaysia Tatler is helping the needy without the most basic natural necessity – clean water. Follow the Tatler Team on our trip with Ganesh Muren to rural Sarawak and learn about his mission.

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RESERVE: Italian food at Mandarin Grill

From January 11 to 14, Chef Mario Cittadini of the Michelin-starred restaurant Il Postale will be serving authentic Italian fare, with a dash of the contemporary at the Mandarin Oriental KL. Learn more and make your reservations.

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Another Idea: Check out Lot 10 Hutong’s new ‘Dai Chao’ Chinese Cuisine stall.