Justin Quek Dishes The Dirt

In between his runs to and from the kitchen, as well as two Asian Inspired Dinners for 2011’s Asian Masters, I-S squeezes in a few quick questions with the busy chef of the newly opened Sky on 57.

Club 21 Opens Tsumori Chisato Store

The buzz: One of the most popular labels at the now defunct Blackjack finally has a standalone store in town, and about time too.The vibe: Cute, quirky and casual—just like its collection. Like the rest of the Club 21 establishment (which runs the label here), careful consideration has been given to display. The goods are […]

Back in Form: Faithless

The British dance music act are heading to Singapore for the first time in their 15-year career. I-S speaks to DJ Sister Bliss (one third of the act alongside poetic rapper Maxi Jazz and producer Rollo) about their latest album The Dance, meeting Stevie Wonder and the band’s big return to the club scene.

Woori-Nara

We so badly wanted to like Woori-Nara. After all, it’s quite a trek out to farthest Bukit Timah. More than that, though, we love eating in ethnic enclaves; all the more so when they’re not especially well-known. Little Lorong Kilat is home to another Korean restaurant (the frankly far more impressive Kim’s Family Restaurant), a […]

Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto and Pattisier

Head to Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto and Pattisier for a mini rijsttafel, or rice table. Steamed rice is served with small portions of a variety of vegetables, meats and seafood at a reasonable price.

Gado-Gado Bonbin

Try the gado-gado at the longstanding (50 years and counting) Gado-Gado Bonbin. Gado-gado is a hearty salad consisting of blanched cabbage, potatoes, beansprouts, spinach, beancurd, long beans served with a tasty peanut sauce.

The Apartment

Exceling in the art of novelty, guests can tuck into their meal either in the bathroom, bedroom, living room or jacuzzi. European cuisine dominates here with their signature black burger, wagyu beef cheek and steak & egg. Ease into the comfortable atmosphere—it certainly feels like home—while chowing down on premium meat cuts.