Supplies & Co.

The buzz: Founded by former Surrender folks Danny and WJ Tan, this cool new lifestyle boutique, taking over what used to be the Raffles Hotel Museum, specializes in stylish and functional home products from obscure, design-focused brands. The vibe: Simple and utilitarian, complete with pale wooden floors, plain white walls, and black- framed doors and […]

Rockstar at Orchard 22

The flagship boutique of multi-label lifestyle establishment Rockstar by Soon Lee, within the restored Orchard 22 building, continues to stay true to the chain’s identity—intriguing, understated and casually cool. It stocks Rockstar’s collaborative line with local label Al&Alicia, some exclusive pieces including Kiel James Patrick handmade rope bracelets, an expanded menswear section, with brands like […]

The Green Door

Selected cocktails like Terrible Tyler’s Threesome and Monkey See, Monkey Do are at $16, bottled beers are $7-$8, all spirits except Johnnie Walker Red Label (at $10) are going for $8.

Kombi Rocks Diner

Formerly Koon Kee Restaurant (which was established in 1971), this quaint retro diner in a ’50s shophouse at the heartlands serves Thai and Chinese dishes, made with generations-old recipes. Groupies should do well with its signature Kombi-Nation platter ($30 for 4 pax, $50 for 8), which has five of the eatery’s all-time favorites including handmade […]

Free Will Astrology, Week of August 2, 2013

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): To add zest to mealtime, you might choose food that has been seasoned with red chili peppers, cumin, or other piquant flavors. Some chimpanzees have a similar inclination, which is why they like to snack on red fire ants. Judging from the astrological omens, I’m guessing you are currently in a […]