The Tuckshop
The buzz: This Geylang newcomer looks like a regular hipster café, but it’s really a beer bar at heart. It’s peppered all over—from the food right down to the advertising collaterals—with clever, nostalgic references that surely only locals will get. The décor: The vibe’s kitsch and playful; there are even old board games to play […]
Food For Thought (National Museum of Singapore)
Folks have come to expect a certain standard of museum restaurants—they’re no longer just utilitarian canteens. From fine-dining spot The Modern (three stars from The New York Times) at the MoMA in New York, to experimental restaurant Nomiya on the rooftop of contemporary art gallery Palais de Tokyo in Paris, museums have become destination dining […]
Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall
The buzz: Just when you thought the whole speakeasy trend had died, Jigger & Pony alum Sam Wong opens a spanking new cocktail joint just next to The Spiffy Dapper, in a cozy space once occupied by café Homebodies. The décor: Simple IKEA-style furniture and mismatched couches lend a house party feel to the place. […]
The Cider Pit
Sister to beloved bottle shop East of Avalon Wines, this is a casual neighborhood bar with, as you’d expect, tons of ciders on the menu, including a comprehensive range of Weston’s and Brothers. There’s also a decent selection of mostly English ales, and hearty English-style pub grub to go with drinks.
Free Will Astrology, Week of September 6, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): “No regrets? Really?” asks author Richard Power. “I have regrets. They are sacred to me. They inform my character. They bear witness to my evolution. Glimpses of lost love and treasure are held inside of them; like small beautiful creatures suspended in amber.” I think you can see where this horoscope […]
Repressed Memories
Another slap in the face to Singapore this month, with Kanye West making a surprise guest appearance at the wedding of the grandson of Kazakhstan’s President and Repressor-in-Chief Nursultan Nazarbayev. Elsewhere, Dennis Rodman was back in North Korea to hang with his “pal” Kim Jong-Un, a.k.a. the guy who had his ex-girlfriend executed by firing […]
Top 10 (New) Restaurants in Singapore
Bochinche Offering quality Argentinean fare by chef Diego Jacquet, Bochinche’s creations—such as braised pig head croquettes with quince and grilled octopus and tuna mayo—are best shared and washed down with Latin-inspired concoctions like the Chimichurri Bloody Mary. Bull and Butcher The brainchild of Trilogy Hospitality, the 120-seater Bull and Butcher serves classic steakhouse fare […]
Top Champagne Deals This F1 Season (2013)
G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut at $148 nett per bottle, G.H. Mumm Rose at $158 nett per bottle and G.H. Mumm Magnum at $280 per bottle all night. Through Sep 21. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988, www.zoukclub.com. Free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne at $300 nett. Sep 20-21, 10pm-1am. Kyō, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil […]
Top Dining Deals This F1 Season (2013)
Mark F1 season with a range of food promos: Blow-out brunches, Chinese set menus and even casual meals like burgers and beer.
Top 10 Staycations This F1 Season (2013)
Stay close to the F1 action (or watch the night race in total comfort) at these hotels. We round up the 10 best deals around downtown Singapore this F1 season.