Mr. Marlin

Despite being tucked away in a suburban pocket, the new Mr. Marlin was packed when we arrived, giving this tiny establishment a nice but noisy buzz. With four rows of tables jammed in together and poor acoustics, everything did feel a bit crowded but at least it was lively. A scan of the menu revealed, […]

Fill Your Senses

The buzz surrounding the annual Singapore Arts Festival is already beginning. Fish out a pen and circle these dates. It’s going to be a wild ride.

Re-Flexion-S

Yann Kersale’s Saisons and Re-Flexion-S illuminate.

Munich

In 1972, Palestinian terrorist group Black September murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics. Munich, director Steven Spielberg’s (War of the Worlds) latest offer, traces the purported events that followed, as Israelis sent trained assassins to kill every terrorist involved.The plot revolves around Avner (Eric Bana, Troy) who leads a mission of five assassins […]

My Mum’s Cuisine

As the name of this restaurant implies, it offers home style cooking in a cozy environment. Marble tables and wooden seats reminiscent of an old kopitiam, not to mention affordable prices, fast service and a convenient central location, have made the place a relative hit—even though the food is not extraordinary. So when we went […]

Game Time

Melbourne is home to several elite sporting events and there’s no better time to go than when thousands of athletes from round the world will be there for the Commonwealth Games.

Ah Hoi’s Kitchen

Renowned for its seafood and local cuisine, this veteran hotel poolside restaurant is a favorite among many. The place, complete with a high timber ceiling and swirling metal fans, exudes a relaxed rustic charm. It is open air, but covered for a tropical feel, with blowers blasting cool air to keep you comfortable. Think coffee […]

Pierside | Review

This breezy seaside, sister restaurant of Marmalade Pantry has consistently delivered wonderful experiences in the decade it’s been around. Its front row Marina Bay seats offer the most tempting view, and we sat here to peruse Chef Robin Ho’s superbly scrumptious menu. Decisions made, but water and wine order forgotten by the staff, we decided […]