The Bling Ring

There are a couple of moments in The Bling Ring, Sofia Coppola’s latest investigation into modern ennui, that are pure genius. The opening scene for instance, which begins as a quiet contemplation of an impending break-in which then explodes into a frenzied showcase of designer goods set to Sleigh Bells’ electro tune “Crown on the […]

Scene & Heard: Tuesdays by the River, Innocents and Lightseeker

River Dancing Singapore River’s just rolled out a weekly Tuesdays by the River campaign to get folks out and about. There’ll be 1-for-1 deals for Visa cardholders at participating bars and restaurants, mass outdoor yoga with Lululemon and even pub “crawls” on a river taxi. The events will take place every Tuesday from Sep 17 […]

Style Notes: New arrivals at Takashimaya, Mad Nest, River Island and more

What You NgeedTakashimaya’s really upping its style quotient, what with fancy new arrivals taking up residence this month. Carrie Bradshaw’s go-to shoe label Manolo Blahnik makes a comeback at the department store’s revamped Shoe Salon (1/F) after almost three years of absence; and there’s American fashion house Coach (3/F) opening its first men’s standalone boutique […]

Lunch @ Bar-Roque Grill

This French restaurant started by chef Stephane Istel (formerly of the Daniel Boulud Group) offers a set lunch ($32 for two courses, $38 for three courses) with dishes like country duck terrine to start, and mains such as roast free range chicken with mash potato. Desserts include the establishment’s signature rustic apple pie.