Singapore’s first Yellow Lounge to take place October 18 at Zouk
Global movement Yellow Lounge, which takes classical music out of concert halls and into edgier spaces, debuts at Zouk on October 18 with accordionist Martynas.
Point Yamu by COMO
Overview The latest addition to Singaporean brand COMO’s portfolio is this jaw-dropper poking out into Phang Nga Bay, which has already made it to Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List of the 52 best new hotels in the world. Design A first hotel commission for acclaimed Italian interior designer Paola Navone, known for her work with […]
Cera
This vegetarian restaurant offers an eclectic mix of dishes like spicy otah crostini ($6), curry fries with pumpkin ice-cream ($9), century egg capellini ($11.50) and cai tow kuay ($9.50) in a cute green accented space.
Drinks & Co.
The buzz: This lowkey bottle shop and café, just officially launched, sells mainly New World wines and spirits ranging from commercial to boutique. The décor: Bright lights, clean lines—it looks very much like a retail space. The drinks: Expect very forward, forthright vinos, available by the bottle from as low as $22, while selected labels […]
EIGHT The Residence
This cozy five bedroom private residence in central Colombo is a 45-minute drive from Bandaranayake International Airport. The charming space is outfitted with plushy sofas, a private collection of antique betel cutters—made from polished copper plates and wood—and there’s a 12-meter pool at the centre of the residence. Rates start at US$85 (S$106) for a […]
E!GHT Korean BBQ (The Central)
Featuring an industrial design with raw brick walls and stools resembling mini oil drums, edgy contemporary Korean restaurant E!GHT Korean BBQ offers thick-cut Berkshire pork, USDA prime beef and Australian wagyu in a variety of creative marinades. The house specialty is the Eight Colours Set ($98), which comes with complimentary banchan, as well as Berkshire […]
Crab in da Bag
This Southern Louisiana style seafood restaurant serves a variety of crustaceans and bivalves tossed in a range of sauces and served up in plastic bags. Pick from seafood options like clams ($13), prawns ($20), king crab legs ($35) and mini lobsters ($35), and match them with sauces such as garlic butter, Mum’s Special (sweet sour […]
The Emporium
A collaborative effort of four local brands—Sylvia Lim of Triologie, Ana Vu of Ana Boutiques, Timothy Chen of AsiaFashionInc.com and Ellen Allen of Gaia Living—this multi-label boutique brims with fashion, furniture and gift-worthy knick-knacks from the founders’ brands, as well as independent emerging designers including IndyK, Stones that Rock and Desino.
CRAFT: Small is beautiful
We checked out food and arts festival CRAFT over the weekend. It was a cozy, community-supported event that reminded us how small intimate gathers can help people connect with one another in a way blockbuster festivals can’t. The Drinking Partners had a craft beer sampling booth, The Sleeping Iron Foundry held clay sculpting workshops and […]
Meat Packing District | Food Summons Coffeeshop
Guitarist from local band Obedient Wives Club Keith Tan set up this burger joint, which offers a basic cheeseburger ($7.90) as well as more elaborate recipes like The Fat Elvis ($11), with tempura banana, peanut butter and bacon. Each patty weighs 120g and is made from prime chuck beef. There’s also a salmon burger ($6.50) […]