Scene & Heard: The Forbidden City, Sing Lit 101, The Vault and I-S Magazine Android App
The Quay, the Secret One of the city’s longstanding establishments The Forbidden City by the IndoChine group has just gone through a massive makeover and is now more luxurious than ever. “The new concepts will co-exist with existing outlets in Forbidden City, including Madame Butterfly Restaurant serving up modern Chinese cuisine and Bamboo Bar alfresco […]
Style Notes: MU pop-up shop, Banwagon’s new pieces and more
MU‑ving on Up Champion of homegrown designers TANGS is hosting local darling MU’s pop-up shop at Level 2 for three months (through Oct 24), stocking an exclusive capsule collec tion of womenswear ($39 upwards). Breezy, draped dresses, spliced blouses and voluminous skirts are the result of merging contrasting elements: traditional and modern, raw shapes and […]
Free Will Astrology, Week of August 23, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): An Indian student named Sankalp Sinha has invented the “Good Morning Sing N Shock.” It’s an alarm clock that plays you a song and gives you a small electrical jolt when you hit the snooze button. The voltage applied is far less intense than, say, a taser, and is designed to […]
Lime House
Arguably one of Singapore's only Caribbean restaurants, this place is all about the rum and jerk chicken.
The Black Swan
Reliable and hearty American-French bistro fare, great cocktails and a 1920s Great Gatsby vibe.
Fortnight
Tucked away at the back of Windowsill Pies, this spot is a little cutesy (a fake pine tree, miniature stage and pastel-colored Smeg refrigerators figure large in the decor) but the food is a breath of fresh air in this celeb chef worshipping city. As the name suggests, the menu changes every two weeks, and […]
Exercises You Can Do at Work
Can’t get out of the office? Here are some exercises you can do right at your desk.
Brunch @ Burlamacco Ristorante
This brunch buffet includes an antipasti spread (think beef tenderloin carpaccio, caprese salad and oysters), plus a pasta station with options like penne with seafood cream sauce, as well as a cheese station and plenty of dessert, including white chocolate mousse, profiteroles and tiramisu.
Interview: Michael Ng and and Ben Qwek from OICSingapore for “Moongrazing”
This year, Singapore Night Festival 2013 is set to return with a promising array of art displays, music and festivities. We speak to Michael Ng and Ben Qwek from OIC Singapore about one of the biggest highlights of the festival, "Moongrazing", a visual arts performance.
Best Beach Bars and Clubs in Singapore
So many beach clubs, so little time. Clara Lim and Terry Ong pick the best in town.