Zafferano
An Italian restaurant at the top floor of Ocean Financial Centre, Zafferano offers 270 degree views of the island. Head chef Fabio Cucchelli puts out dishes like squid ink risotto ($24), herb crust roasted salmon ($35) and desserts like tiramisu ($18). To go with the food is a selection of 40 wines by the glass […]
Little Saigon Bar & Restaurant Review
The buzz: A recent Clarke Quay arrival comes in the form of this six-week-old Vietnamese restaurant and bar. The vibe: It’s a cozy dimly-lit space with dark wooden furnishings that’s well-suited for the in-house band that performs easy listening and pop tunes from 9:30pm Mondays to Saturdays. For those who prefer being outdoors, there’s a […]
Interview: Egyptian producer-DJs Aly and Fila
Egyptian producer-DJs Aly and Fila bagged the 22nd spot on DJ Mag’s "Top 100" and the 12th spot in Trance Addict’s Top 250 DJ Poll last year. Fila takes five to talk to Mandy Lynn about his curious habits.
Interview: Ivan Heng for La Cage Aux Folles
W!LD RICE’s first Broadway musical, La Cage Aux Folles, is a colorful tale of love and acceptance at a drag nightclub. Ivan Heng, who plays the club’s co-owner and resident cross-dressing diva, Albin/Zaza, tells Chin Hui Wen why the stars are aligned for the performance, about his body-contouring costumes and his favorite show tune.
Interview: Su Pollard for Annie
The veteran British actress, who plays an alcoholic orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie, talks to Chin Hui Wen about men’s clubs, her misunderstood stage character and a regime involving lots of fluids.
Interview: Cashew Chemists for Baybeats 2012
Up-and-coming indie rock band Cashew Chemists performed for the first time at this year’s local music showcase Baybeats 2012. Its lead guitarist Brian Chia shares the inspiration behind the group’s name and their five-minute rule with Chin Hui Wen.
Interview: Rayann Condy for Purple
Rayann Condy is the director of Purple, a play about real life transsexual Maggie Lai’s relationship with her father. She chats with Chin Hui Wen about the rollercoaster script, being an outsider and the show’s circus theme.
Interview: Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit
Michael Angelakos, the founder and frontman of pioneering electro pop group Passion Pit, chats with Chin Hui Wen about his work process, the commercialism of music videos and taking time for himself on tour.
Mr KIA Jul 6
Dear Mr KIA,I’m a visitor who’ll only be in Singapore for a year. Do you know where I can rent some furniture?—Frantic ForeignerDear Frantic Foreigner,Try Lian Huat Leasing (535 Kaki Bukit View, 6844-1711). They’re a trusted company, having been around since 1985. Lease periods run from one to 36 months. They also provide delivery, set-up […]