Majestic Restaurant

Located at the much talked about New Majestic Hotel, this modern restaurant serves a precious selection of Chinese cuisine alongside the art deco pieces that grace its walls. The various antique chairs (which deck the white-washed lobby) from the private collection of owner Loh Lik Ping indicate that this is no ordinary restaurant (or hotel, […]

Top City

Singapore has featured in yet another survey. This time a human resource consultancy has found ours to be Asia’s top city to live in. We don’t care who else they asked, they did not ask us. We use their criteria—and give you the inside story.Political and social environment: The political environment is as stable as […]

The Key is Consumption

Save the Environment. Go green. Reduce, reuse, recycle. We’ve heard these phrases over and over again—it’s beginning to sound annoying. But with Earth Day on April 22, there’s good reason why we need reminding.

Dress You Up

Coveted dresses from Diane von Furstenberg, Ashley Isham and alldressedup provide the perfect look for both day and night.

Telling Tales

Rosemarie Somaiah, a professional storyteller, debunks the myth that storytelling is something reserved for senile grandparents who love to tell us about “their day” and bedtime tales for kids. I-S talks to her about the story behind the stories.

Fancy Dress

We direct the way to getting a good salad.

Hideki Akiyoshi

Style maestro Hideki Akiyoshi, creative director of Style Asia, recently staged the arts and fashion festival Motorola SUPER-Style Mix. This Japan native is one of the most clued-in and trendiest dudes in town, and probably owns more clothes than your whole family combined. Don’t believe us? Read on.

Dian Xiao Er

One of the many new restaurants at Marina Square, Dian Xiao Er usually packs in the crowd during lunch hour. The place is smallish and quaint, boasting wooden chairs and tables, reminiscent of tinier eateries along the streets of China. Specializing in both Chinese and Hong Kong cuisine, the food here is unfussy, but it […]