Interview: Nick Keller from Bloomberg Square Mile
The Bloomberg Square Mile takes place in Singapore for the first time, bringing rivalry to a whole new level in the financial district. Nick Keller, managing director of Square Mile Sport, gives us the low down of the event and his idea of a fitness regime.
Cathay Photo
The favorite of many a shutterbug. Consisting of three stores—each dedicated to specific products—you’ll find almost all your photography needs covered with its all-encompassing range of top-of-the-line equipment, camera support systems, safety cases, data storage solutions and other photography accessories from more than 60 international brands.
nana & bird (Eng Hoon)
What started out as a pop-up concept store by owners Georgina Koh and Tan Chiew Ling has now expanded to include two boutiques. The latest flagship store, located in the same neighborhood, retains the intimate, homey vibe as with its sister outlet, but offers different labels spanning ready-to-wear, accessories and home wares such as Heinui […]
Interview: Adam Gyorgy
The acclaimed musician who started playing the piano at the tender age of four is headed to our shores for a one-night-only showcase at the Esplanade concert hall. He gives us the scoop on the sexier side of things in being a pianist.
Brunch @ Bar & Billiard Room
The Sunday brunch menu at the Bar & Billiard Room ($158, $178 with Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve or $198 with Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé) includes fine fare from around the world including pata negra ham, foie gras, fresh raviolis, wagyu beef, three kinds of oysters, a wide range of French cheeses and homemade ice-creams. Plus, there’s beer, […]
Ota Fine Arts (Gillman Barracks)
Established in 1994 in Ebisu, Tokyo, Ota Fine Arts has long defined itself as a pioneer of Japanese contemporary art. Since its sister gallery opened up here in Singapore at Gillman Barracks art-complex in September 2012, it has gone on to present an exciting roster of emerging artists from the “Asian cultural belt” spanning the Middle East, Southeast […]
HaKaren Art Gallery
Established in Singapore in 1996, this leading specialist in contemporary art features a distinctive collection of paintings and sculptures by eminent contemporary artists. The collection showcases unique compositions that reflect Oriental tradition through modern spatial elements and vibrant colors of the Western palette, fusing traditional concepts with bold modernity. HaKaren offers professional services as well […]
Ginza Lion
At the first Singapore outlet of Japanese beer hall chain Ginza Lion, throw back Sapporo beer (from $8.50), beer cocktails like Red Eye ($15)—Sapporo and tomato juice—house spirits ($9) and wine (from $9.50). And chow down on bar grub like barbecue pork ribs ($24), the ham and cheese platter ($25), plus snacks such as pork […]
Benjamin Barker (Cathay Cineleisure Orchard)
Everything a guy needs for a dapper wardrobe can be found here—shirts, pants, blazers, ties, lapel pins, pocket squares and even polished leather shoes. And if that’s not spiffy enough for you, get your suit custom-fitted and spruce it up with finishes like grosgrain ribbon, embroidery and vintage buttons.
Interview: Marc Restellini from The Art of Collecting
The pop-up art exhibition The Art of Collecting, Masterpieces from the Pinacothèque de Paris is a comprehensive preview spanning 500 years of art history featuring 20 masterpieces by legendary artists Botticelli, Rembrandt, Renoir, Modigliani and Picasso. We talk to director Marc Restellini about his curatorial process.