Bershka (VivoCity)

The fourth and largest boutique of Spanish label Bershka, known for its on-trend, casual looks, is a bright, modish space that houses more menswear items than its other outlets.

Bettr Café @ *SCAPE

This social enterprise cafe (which helps disadvantaged women and youths) retails Arabica beans as well as coffee equipment. They also host corporate events.   Post by Bettr Barista Coffee Academy.

TENFACE Bangkok

The all-suite boutique hotel has 59 rooms, with four different suite types. Facilities include Thai-Western eatery Wanara Restaurant and watering hole Sita Bar, as well as a pool and fitness center. All guests also get a special check-in gift, the Tosakan’s Heart, a box containing bathroom amenities, a prepaid BTS Sky train card, a local […]

Food For Thought (National Museum of Singapore)

Folks have come to expect a certain standard of museum restaurants—they’re no longer just utilitarian canteens. From fine-dining spot The Modern (three stars from The New York Times) at the MoMA in New York, to experimental restaurant Nomiya on the rooftop of contemporary art gallery Palais de Tokyo in Paris, museums have become destination dining […]

Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall

The buzz: Just when you thought the whole speakeasy trend had died, Jigger & Pony alum Sam Wong opens a spanking new cocktail joint just next to The Spiffy Dapper, in a cozy space once occupied by café Homebodies. The décor: Simple IKEA-style furniture and mismatched couches lend a house party feel to the place. […]

The Cider Pit

Sister to beloved bottle shop East of Avalon Wines, this is a casual neighborhood bar with, as you’d expect, tons of ciders on the menu, including a comprehensive range of Weston’s and Brothers. There’s also a decent selection of mostly English ales, and hearty English-style pub grub to go with drinks.

Interview: Michael Callahan

The fun loving founder of the city’s original secret bar 28 Hong Kong Street (and winner of Bartender of the Year and Best Cocktail Bar awards at our Readers’ Choice Awards two years in a row) talks to Terry Ong about the brighter side of life.