Salon by Surrender
The buzz: Surrender’s painfully-hip new sibling is another streetwear-focused multi-label boutique, this time more upscale, refined and avant- garde. The vibe: Modern minimalism meets Louis XVI-style opulence. White -washed walls are decked with ornate Baroque moldings, while the glossy marble display stands and flooring are laid in graphic geometric patterns (co-founder Earn Chen was inspired […]
New multi-label boutique Salon by Surrender to open on June 29 at Marina Bay Sands
Don’t let the name trick you into thinking it’s another of those trendy Old-World grooming parlors.
We survived Beerfest! Here are 5 tips for the next one
Dress down. Way down. Unless you plan to hang out in the Whisky & Wine Lounge the whole time, do not under any circumstances wear anything with a collar or made of leather because you’ll want to rip everything off. So ditch the dapper gear; no one cares. Audi Fashion Festival it is not. Line […]
Caria
A Turkish specialist store, this place sells Turkish jams, dried fruits and even wine. Heading over toward The Grandstand? Don’t miss any of our favorite food stalls at Pasarbella.
Merchants The Grandstand (Pasarbella)
The wine co-op brings in vintages from small scale vineyards in Australia. They also host wine classes and talks by specially flown wine masters. Heading over toward The Grandstand? Don’t miss any of our favorite food stalls at Pasarbella.
The Cheese Ark
The buzz: Former ad exec turned cheesemonger Syu Ai Ming holds court in her pungent kingdom, a cozy temperature controlled room at the end of an easily missed alley where you’ll find a curated collection of artisanal cheeses you won’t find elsewhere in Singapore. The vibe: The look and feel is utilitarian basement slash garage […]
Le Patio
The main attraction here is the giant pan of paella ($11.90) they always have cooking. For dessert, grab one of their simple and affordable French crepes with lemon and sugar ($3). Heading over toward The Grandstand? Don’t miss any of our favorite food stalls at Pasarbella.
Huber’s Deli
The well-known local meat purveyor’s deli serves sandwiches for a quick lunch such as currywurst ($7.80) and a bahn mi-like deli sandwich ($7.80). Heading over toward The Grandstand? Don’t miss any of our favorite food stalls at Pasarbella.
New! on Escape Routes: The Luang Prabang Half Marathon, a new Japanese mountain retreat and a dream job opportunity
Escape Routes is I-S Magazine’s weekly travel newsletter, filled with exciting news on hotel openings, flights, insider tips and more! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in the most recent edition of Escape Routes: Run for charity at the Luang Prabang Half Marathon on October 5 Unwind at the newly-opened yoga retreat Sirarun Resort Check into Kai […]
Interview: Adi Challa
The owner-brewer at Jungle Beer Brewery talks about the challenges of starting a brewery in Singapore, changing attitudes towards craft beer and why folks shouldn’t support local out of pity.