Byx

The buzz: Cyclists have more reasons to cheer with Byx bringing in a wide range of acclaimed brands like Niner, Stevens, Kestrel and Fuji, previously available here only in very limited numbers. The vibe: Simple, friendly and casual. With the store manager cycling from her Yishun home to work every single day, you know that […]

The Conjuring

Who would have thought that the director of torture porn gore fest Saw could come up with something so subdued and old-fashioned? (Scary we’re not surprised by.) James Wan has immaculately drawn from classic scare flicks The Changeling, The Exorcist, Poltergeist, The Amityville Horror and The Birds for a potent tale of evil spirits and […]

Fenix Room

The buzz: Part of Zirca’s old digs is now a ritzy 5,000 sq. ft ultra-lounge, care of nightlife specialists Massive Collective (same folks behind Mink and former Filter Members Club) and Lifebrandz. The décor: Velvet sofas, dark marbled surfaces and a glamorous, Art Deco style island bar make for a Great Gatsby-inspired space, but the […]

Idle

This bar-lounge-bistro tucked amidst the lush greenery of Dempsey features a plush, glamorous indoors with mirrors and velvet curtains while the alfresco area’s cozy with a calming vibe. Ladies nights are on Thursdays, with free-flowing lychee martini and in-the-know DJs like Kentaro Taniguchi from the Mugic crew and the laidback guys from Kilowatt Soundsystem on […]