Le Petit Cancale to open at Duxton Hill
During a recent jaunt around Duxton, we spotted signage for a yet-to-open establishment right beside L’Entrecote, Le Petit Cancale, a.k.a restauranteur Olivier Bendel’s latest.The oyster bar’s a homage to the unofficial oyster capital of Brittany and is expected to throw open its doors by the end of January.
Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie releases special items for Chinese New Year
Just for the Chinese New Year season, Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie‘s recent addition executive pastry chef Christophe Grilo has drawn on classic Spring Festival faves to create his own take on things with pineapple tart macarons ($2.50) and Celestial Sphere ($8.80), a mandarin orange mousse cake that’s fashioned to look like, you guessed it, a mandarin […]
Lucky 8
Right now, everyone’s busy wishing everyone else a prosperous new year. But in these cheerful days of reunions, slap-up banquets and fond reminiscences, spare a thought for the marginalized, disenchanted few; our politicians. Those brave men and women who brave sub-30 degree temperatures to cut ribbons; those who do not stand idly by when the […]
Three Energy Gels to Try
The I-S team put three popular energy gels to the test.
Will Kampong Glam Turn into Kampong Glum?
A recent bid to prohibit alcohol around Singapore’s hip Arab Street district might just kill its buzz. Terry Ong asks if there’s a solution to keep everyone happy.
Interview: Pritam Singh
The Opposition Member of Parliament for Aljunied talks to Kurt Ganapathy about politics, football and the best way to unwind.
Events Around Asia 2012
Plan your travels up to April with this calendar.
Restaurant Bars in Singapore
Our top picks for drinks and a quick bite.
Interview: Pablo Reinoso
The Franco-Argentine artist and designer, born in 1955 in Buenos Aires, was first exposed to carpentry by his late grandfather, and created his first chair at the age of seven. Terry Ong talks to the legendary artist about starting out and the origins of his iconic works.
Interview: Yuck for Laneway Festival Singapore 2012
The London-based quartet have revived early ‘90s pop from the likes of Pavement, Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr. through gems like “The Wall” and “Holing Out” from their self-titled debut last year. Patrick Benjamin chats to guitarist Max Bloom before the group’s Laneway debut.