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 […]
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.
The A-Z Guide to F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2013
All you need to know about this year’s F1—from A to Z.
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.
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.
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 […]