Freewill Astrology, Week of March 7, 2014

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Do you remember being in your mother’s womb? Probably not. But here’s what I know about that time: In the first few weeks after you were conceived, your body grew at a very rapid rate. Once you were born, if you had continued to expand and develop with that much vigor, […]

Strictly Pastry

Pick up the sweetest treats at this takeaway spot on Joo Chiat Road. On offer are items like the Ugly Sue ($7 for three pieces), a meringue filled with passionfruit mousse and rolled with various berries, and Badger ($7), a stout and cocoa cake with cream cheese frosting.

Afterglow

The buzz: Vegan-friendly creations take center stage at this new farm-to-table raw food eatery that offers plenty more than just wholesome grub, from fine wine to locally made products like vintage bicycles.   The vibe: More hipster than zen—complete with industrial-chic décor (we’re beginning to wonder if anyone’s not following this design trend). Shelves displaying eco-friendly […]

The Mad Poet

The buzz: Apparently styled after the drinking dens frequented by the likes of Hemingway and Wilde (though it’s hard to picture either of them among all the suits), this bar is one of the latest arrivals at China Square. The décor: Dark wood, exposed concrete; minimalist-industrial decorators really have their hands full in Singapore right […]