BOMBA

The buzz: Since there’s apparently no limit to Singapore’s appetite for Spanish food, this new restaurant—named after the Bomba rice used to make its signature paella—has taken over Graze at Martin No. 38. The vibe: This red-and-black 70-seater is quite the hotspot of the moment—its wooden tables are packed quite close together without being claustrophobic, while bright […]

The A to Z of Entertaining

Planning an end-of-year bash but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Historic Phuket

It’s high time to return to the historic streets of Phuket Town, where a quiet cultural revival is taking place.  

Interview: Shen Tan of Wok & Barrel

Jalean Wong chats with the self-declared beer monster and chef/owner of Wok & Barrel about switching careers, her first kiss and being bulimic.

The Smile Squad

This week, the little‑known Ministry for the Promotion of Emotion announced some updates to their guidelines, in light of Singapore’s world‑last ranking in a survey measuring which countries are most comfortable displaying  their feelings. Here’s what they had to say. 1) From January 2013, the requirement to give your employer two weeks’ notice of your intention to laugh will be reduced to […]