New Batam holiday spot, Montigo Resorts Nongsa to open soon
Batam will soon have a welcome new addition—Montigo Resorts Nongsa. Linked directly to Singapore via Nongsapura Ferry Terminal, the retreat is only an hour away.The Mediterranean-styled hotel is set on a private beach along the Indonesian island’s north coast. It will have 88 villas, each with private plunge pool, al fresco dining area and sky […]
Fresh addition to Dempsey Hill: vegetarian eatery Beets
Singapore’s lush F&B destination gets a vegetarian spot.
Les Amis’ latest offerings in Singapore: Bistro du Vin and Peperoni Pizzeria
The Les Amis Group have launched the second Bistro du Vin and fourth Peperoni Pizzeria in a corner shophouse at 56 Zion Rd. on February 6, so you now have two more options to pick from. We’re already looking forward to digging in to comforting French bistro classics, as well as getting our hands on […]
London’s Marian Beke to be guest bartender at Néktar on February 27
This one’s for all the dedicated cocktail drinkers out there. Néktar will be hosting Marian Beke, head bartender of The Nightjar (London), for an exclusive one-night affair of custom-made concoctions on February 27, 7pm. If you want to catch him in action, give the good folk of Néktar a buzz pronto and reserve yourself a […]
Bistro Du Vin @ Zion
Bistro Du Vin has the whole Parisian bistro look down pat, while the food is presented and prepared beautifully with items like the woodsy mushroom fricassee with morels and poached egg, and braised beef. A visit here is worth it just to pretend you’re in Europe.
Peperoni Pizzeria @ Zion
Forest
The buzz: Chef Sam Leong, who shot to fame at Jade and My Humble House, stretches his culinary muscle at lush 150-seater Forest, in the (almost too) peaceful new Equarius Hotel. The vibe: High ceilings, color-changing mood lighting, pillars that look like tree trunks and a wall of creeper plants create a fantastical (albeit tacky) […]
Parsley & Thyme
Pity the places not caught up in the Duxton renaissance. Even wonderful venues like after-hours spot Speakeasy struggled to pull the crowds because Blair Road remains off the radar (no wonder they’re relocating to 50 Tanjong Pagar Rd). But at least they have their loyal following. It’s harder to be so confident about the prospects […]
Singapore Sparks Interview: Swito Yuber of RentTycoons.com
Swito Yuber is the co-founder of RentTycoons.com, an online P2P rental service that lets out anything from a bus (for use in Ho Chi Minh City) to cosplay outfits.
Where to Get a Radiance Facial in Singapore
Five facial treatments to get you glowing.