Interview: Boedi Widjaja of Drawing Cage
Indonesian artist Boedi Widjaja is set to showcase Drawing Cage, exploring time and space in the city, structured around the ideas, methods and relationships of composer-turned-visual-artist, John Cage. He tells us about his childhood and Singapore's potential as an arts hub.
Lunch @ The Chop House
Enjoy weekday lunch specials at The Chop House—$19.90 gets you a two-course set lunch featuring items like burgers and quesadillas.
Carpenter and Cook Jr
Grab Carpenter and Cook’s sweet treats and baked goods at their new takeaway outlet at Upper Thomson.
TAO Seafood Asia
The buzz: Asia Square has seen lots of new openings recently (63Celsius, 180 Rotisserie) but this seafood joint certainly brings something different to the table. The vibe: The 108-seater is a lot more swish than your usual seafood chain outlet, with plush seats and a red and Champagne-gold color scheme. Two private dining rooms (to […]
OZ Specialty Coffee
Get your coffee fix at this specialty outlet with classics like macchiato ($3.50) and seasonal offerings such as ice cream latte ($6.50). Light bites are also on offer, including waffles (from $7) and sandwiches (from $8.50).
Buta Ramen
This downtown ramen joint specializes in creamy, rich Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen. The ramen choices on offer are not quite traditional so don’t expect authentic creations here. The combination of grilled, marinated pork ribs and rich tonkotsu broth in their signature Boss Rib ramen ($13.90) is a winner. Get a side of the tangy, garlicky kakuni […]
Shinkansen
Find rice bowls, salad, sushi and sashimi on offer here at this fast-casual lunch spot in the CBD area. You can also opt to create your own bowl with base choices like soba noodles and toppings like kidney beans and tamago. Like your fish firm, tender, fresh and raw? So do we. Check out our […]
Reed Space + Hairloom
Joining the fold of multi-concept spaces is cool hair salon Hairloom, which now houses New York streetwear concept store Reed Space. On the retail front, expect a slew of cool lifestyle wares from cult labels like Head Porter, Maharishi and Staple Design, alongside signature hair services by founder Calvin Gan and his edgy team of stylists.
Masters Yoga Sadhan (Peck Seah)
The buzz: This no-frills yoga center operates out of two neighboring studios (its sister outlet is just a few streets away) in the CBD so it’s great for a quick work-day fix. Their signature classes are the stress-busting Yoga for Executives and the challenging Wall Rope Yoga. What it offers: Wall Rope Yoga supposedly increases […]
FAT Gallery
This contemporary art space carries pieces by a wide array of local and Asian artists.