Interview: Sander Kleinenberg
The Dutch DJ is set to raise the tempo of the dance floor at Podium Lounge 2013, in conjunction with the F1 Singapore Grand Prix.
Interview: Eko Nughoro
Indonesia’s leading street artist is now one of the country’s most sought after, named by Art+Auction magazine recently in its list of “50 under 50 Most Collectible Artists”. His works are clever parodies of Indonesia’s socio-political issues, reminiscent of the UK’s Banksy, focusing mainly on the downfall of Suharto’s regime in the ‘90s and its repercussions. He waxes lyrical about today’s art world and his latest show We Are What We Mask, now showing at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute.
Interview: Phil Hartnoll of Orbital
The legendary DJ-producer, one-half of Orbital, will be dropping Brit dance classics at the upcoming 1 World Music Festival. He talks to us about the state of electronic music.
Shoebox Canteen
If the name hasn’t already given the game away, this eatery—co-located with bespoke cocktail bar Bitters & Love—is real cozy, seating only 30 diners, mainly along canteen-style communal tables. Those who don’t work around the CBD and can never make it down for their lunch service will be happy to note that they’ve recently started […]
Interview: Dr. Eugene Tan from the Singapore Economic Development Board
Terry Ong talks to Dr. Eugene Tan, Programme Director (Lifestyle Programme Office) from the Singapore Economic Development Board.
Sopra Cucina & Bar
Authentic Sardinian grub in a plush setting complete with a breezy semi-alfresco area.
Interview: Weish
Uber-talented local singer-songwriter Weish is set to entertain the crowd at this year’s F1 with her funky looper instrument, keyboard and voice. She tells us how she got started ahead of her upcoming gig.
The Tuckshop
The buzz: This Geylang newcomer looks like a regular hipster café, but it’s really a beer bar at heart. It’s peppered all over—from the food right down to the advertising collaterals—with clever, nostalgic references that surely only locals will get. The décor: The vibe’s kitsch and playful; there are even old board games to play […]
Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
The centrally-located hotel has 280 rooms and is nearby prime shopping and dining centers such as Emporium, Terminal 21 and Siam Paragon, as well as major attractions like the Grand Palace and the Chao Phraya River. On-site, the establishment offers two specialty restaurants: Scalini—serving 1920s-style Italian-American food and Mondo, a Mediterranean eatery. Other facilities include […]
Hotel Clover 769 North Bridge Road
Housed in four two-storey conserved shophouses constructed between 1840 and 1960, this boutique hotel has a vintage feel. The exterior of the building includes both Greco-Roman columns and Chinese influences. And the interior boasts a soothing white, beige and brown color scheme with handcrafted wood furniture. There are also charming vintage pieces like a restored […]