A quickie at Montigo Resorts Nongsa

If the skies were clearer, we’re pretty sure this getaway would’ve been amazing. Still, haze levels were considerably lower than expected, as we quickly realized (to some dismay—we hadn’t bothered to bring any swimming gear) when we disembarked from our slick Aqua Voyage yacht after a quick 30-minute cruise. Having an entire villa to oneself […]

Red House Seafood Restaurant (Prinsep Street)

The buzz: This seafood eatery (which also has branches at East Coast and Robertson Quay) has expanded to Prinsep Street, just off Orchard Road. The vibe: Gone are the wobbly red plastic chairs expected of Singapore seafood joints. A spacious 300-seater in a conserved multi-story shophouse, this outlet is sleek and simple, with minimalist dark […]

Lunch @ Absinthe

Get some reprieve off work with Absinthe’s luncheon menu, priced at $38. Dine by the riverside and tuck into luxe French fare such as the pan-fried foie gras with warm blinis and morello cherries and grilled angus beef tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes, spinach and shallot confit (with $15 top-up).