Furniture store Fred Lives Here opens in Singapore
Furniture store Fred Lives Here opens this week at 108 Emerald Hill Road but visits are by appointment only.According to imaginative owner Angie, Fred is a “delightful little chap” who sources high-quality reproductions of modern-classic interior design items and sells them. He (or she) also partners with cool creative types to create one-of-a-kind usable art. […]
Jason Mraz to perform in Singapore for Gardens by the Bay opening in June, 2012
On June 29, Jason Mraz will be headlining the opening of Singapore’s newest attraction Gardens by the Bay. The concert is part of his album promotion tour for Love is a Four Letter Word. The album, which is Mraz’s fourth album to date, is set for an April 17 release but fans can already preorder […]
DBS TravellerShield App offers 15% off insurance premiums through April 30
Never forget to buy insurance again with DBS TravellerShield, an app which allows you to purchase travel coverage right from your smartphone.Get real time quotations on 26 benefits including overseas medical coverage of up to $500,000 (in the event of unexpected illness or injury) and up to $1,000,000 for emergency medical evacuation.The app even stores […]
Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro
Choose from a wide range of raw seafood including whole pink snapper and Canadian Mary Point Oysters. To accompany the fresh catch are gourmet condiments such as truffle tapenade and Gold Label Balsamic Vinegar. If you’d prefer to have the cooking done for you, check out their bistro, a 130-seat eatery which boasts its own fish-smoker […]
Swiss Butchery
At the flagship store of this meat specialist, find six varieties of beef such as Angus 200-day Grain-Fed beef (from $49/kg) in different cuts from tenderloin to collar and brisket. Also available are hormone-free chicken ($12.60/kg) and 80 varieties of sausages (from $20/kg) and cured meats (from $30/kg) all made in-house. If you’re in the […]
Cut The Mustard
Run by husband-and-wife team Gerald Tan and Hui Chern, this gourmet food store is a haven for homesick expats and locals who’ve lived abroad. There’s American indispensables like Rancho Gordo beans ($11.90) and Pain is Good hot sauce ($9.90), alongside renowned sodas and cocktail mixers ($2.20) by British brand Fever-Tree.
L’Estaminet
Peperoni Pizzeria (Greenwood Ave)
Started in 2004, this is the first branch of the pizza chain by the Les Amis group. The crowds still flock to this location for the friendly service, homespun décor and consistent pies (from $19). Next door, there’s L’Estaminet, an associated bar, where you can order from Peperoni’s menu and swig from a rotating list […]
Baker & Cook
Respected Kiwi baker Dean Brettschneider only opened Baker & Cook in mid-January yet it already has an avid following and not just among area residents. We suggest treats like the moist carrot cake ($4/slice) and individual lemon tarts ($5), in addition to artisan breads like pain miche ($7) and crusty baguettes ($3.95). Alternatively, sit at […]