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 […]

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.

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 […]