Guzman y Gomez
An Australian chain which started back in 2006, this is the brand’s first overseas branch. On the menu, there are burritos (warning: they’re super thick and things will get messy if you don’t eat it right), hard and soft shell tacos, burrito bowls, nachos and salads, with fillings like slow cooked beef and spicy grilled […]
Sule Shangri-La, Yangon
Previously known as Traders Hotel, Yangon, this 484-room hotel is targeted at well-heeled travelers. Expect marble bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, fine linens, 24-hour room service and more for the guestrooms. Then there’s the Health Club, which offers 850 square meters of fitness and spa facilities. Also, food choices abound—head to Summer Palace for Chinese cuisine, The […]
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa
This five-star resort boasts five Mediterranean-inspired pavilions housing 28 rooms, which are in turn furnished with local stone decor, natural timber flooring and artworks from all around Southeast Asia. The hotel also features a vaulted, Cambodian-style gallery at the reception and lobby, as well as an in-house restaurant, Niam Niam, which serves up an interesting […]
Lush Spa
Open to both members of the Singapore Polo Club and the general public, this cozy and idyllic spa offers treatments like body scrubs and wraps. You can also organise a Sparty, where you can pamper your guests with spa treatments on top of the usual cocktails and canapes.
Konaditya House
This 5-acre estate is located on the fringe of Cemagi village. It affords guests with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by rice paddies—a far cry from the tourist-saturated beaches we’ve come to associate with Bali. Inside, you’ll find an awe-inspiring collection of Balinese art and crafts, as well as an extensive […]
Sufood
Scheduled to open late May, this Italian-inspired vegetarian outlet hails from Taiwan (under mega F&B group Wowprime). Expect to pay as little as $25 for a multi-course meal consisting creations such as a vegetable calzone, Mediterranean vegetable skewers and a sesame panna cotta. And no, you won’t find any of that “mock meat” business going […]
Manhattan
The buzz: Adding to the foray of serious cocktail bars in hotels, this one houses the world’s first in-hotel rickhouse where the team goes all mad scientist to create barrel-aged Negronis, aged bitters, white whiskies and who knows what next. The decor: A modern twist on the Old World NYC look, it is reminiscent of […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare fans will not want to miss the original production of one of Bard’s most famous plays, directed by Dominic Dromgoole (artistic director at the Globe). The production will also feature Renaissance costumes and staging. In celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday, there’ll be a 25% discount on the first 450 tickets purchased for the play’s opening […]
Portraiture Photography Weekend Courses
In conjunction to Annie Leibovitz’s photography exhibition, hone your photography skills over the weekends with these courses. From June to October, Steven Yee conducts workshops so you get a better understanding of the different techniques and approaches to capturing the perfect portrait. Each workshop includes a photo critique, theory class and a discussion when viewing the […]
Lunch @ Balzac
The deal: Available Monday through Thursday, you can opt for either the two-course ($25) or three-course set lunch ($33). We really liked both our starter of French duck salad—which comes with generous servings of pan seared foie gras and duck breast chunks—and the crispy pork belly. The panna cotta dessert, however, was somewhat underwhelming. Choose […]