Fukuoka ramen chain Uma Uma Ramen opens in Orchard
Fans of Japanese cuisine can enjoy Hakata-style noodles at the newly opened Uma Uma Ramen at Forum the Shopping Mall.
New bar Wings now open in Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay’s got a new arrival in the form of latest drinking joint Wings. The bar features an aviator-themed concept (think waiters in jumpsuits to simulate aircraft service personnel) and comes replete with metallic finishing and aircraft memorabilia on its walls and sandbags stored under its booth seats.The place claims to serve the “best wings […]
Bruno Ménard’s La Cantine now open at Asia Square
Singapore’s newest French restaurant La Cantine is the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Bruno Ménard.
New Western restaurant Just Grilled now open at Kampong Bahru Road
This Western restaurant serves classics like burgers and steaks. The place is the newest addition to the heritage district of Kampong Bahru.
French casual dining chain Poulet opens outlet at Bugis+
French casual dining chain Poulet, opened an outlet at Bugis+ last month. The restaurant specializes in roast chicken, seats 60 people and has an open kitchen.
Interview: Loren Meeker for Manon Lescaut
This thrilling Puccini opera tells the tale of Manon, who leaves her lover Des Grieux for the wealthy Geronte but later regrets her decision. Loren Meeker, the director of the show tells Chin Hui Wen about choosing between love and money, being a romantic at heart and opera’s lasting appeal.
Interview: Bibo Reynes and Rachel Alejandro for Avenue Q
Three-time Tony Award winning show Avenue Q follows a fresh grad as he starts his adult life in a wacky neighbourhood. A hilarious performance, the show deals with deep coming-of-age issues through puppets. Chin Hui Wen talks to two of the cast members Bibo Reynes, who plays the characters Trekkie and Nickel, and Rachel Alejandro, who plays Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut. They explain the genius of using puppets, their favorite songs and about the show’s lasting appeal.
Freewill Astrology, Week of August 24, 2012
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): A guy I know was invited to hang one of his paintings in a New York gallery — on one condition. It had to be a piece he created on the spot, in the gallery, on the day the show opened. That would be way too much pressure for me to […]
Wings
The buzz: This latest drinking joint in Clarke Quay features an aviator-themed concept. To add to the vibe, the waiters are all garbed in jumpsuits like aircraft service personnel. The décor: Evoking a hangar, the 80-seater joint has metallic finishing and aircraft memorabilia on its walls, sandbags stored under its booth seats and floors with […]
Black Opal
With floor-to-ceiling windows that offer excellent views of the lush surrounds and the sea, romantic dining is taken to new heights at Black Opal. The menu is decidely Continental–so expect steaks, pastas and even escargot, and finish off with a lovely custard.