The Purge
Probably one of the most boring and unoriginal thrillers we’ve seen in years, The Purge makes you want to do exactly just that. A supposed morality piece about the state of violence in America, everything about this thriller rings false. From Ethan Hawke’s semi-heroic turn as a steadfast family man who will do anything to […]
Pop-up store, diner and gallery Temporium now open at Dunlop Street
Temporium, a combined shopping, gallery and eatery concept, has just thrown open its doors at Dunlop Street.
Lady M Singapore
This dessert cafe is New York-based cake shop Lady M’s first Singapore outlet. The place is famous for the mille crepe cake ($7/slice, from$40/whole), a confection featuring 20 layers of crepes sandwiching cream. Besides the original, there is also a green tea version ($8)—with matcha powder—as well as other sweets like the gateau nuage ($7) […]
The Marshmallow Tree
This 25-seater cafe is outfitted with quirky furnishings like a swing set, lamp posts and floor-to-ceiling chalkboard. They serve coffee (from $3) and marshmallow-based desserts including macaron smores and the Fat Mermaid, a scoop of peanut butter ice cream with espresso sauce and a roasted marshmallow.
Fleur De Sel
A cozy fine French restaurant in a charming Tras Street shophouse dishing out prettily-plated dishes of robust French flavors.
Artisan Boulangerie Compagnie
The 75-seater French bakery is run by veteran baker Eran Mayer, who puts out a comprehensive menu of pastries such as apple turnovers ($4.80) and vanilla twists ($3.80), sandwiches like corned beef ($11.80), plus loaves of bread including the cinnamon loaf ($10) and the Killiney Loaf ($18), a large rustic loaf. Artisan Boulangerie Compagnie also […]
Jing Land Hotel
The traditionally-styled boutique property is just a just three-minute walk from Luang Prabang’s well-known Night Market, The Royal Palace and Mount Phou Si. A boutique establishment, the building has 12 rooms outfitted with colonial furniture and balconies. On-site, there’s also a swimming pool, two restaurants and a wine bar.
Carlton City Hotel Singapore
This centrally located hotel has 386 rooms and is a short walk from the Tanjong Pagar MRT station in the Central Business District. The interior was designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and includes an impressive lobby with striking crystal chandeliers. Facilities include the Carlton Club lounge (for Carlton Club room and Carlton suite guests) on […]
The Chop House
The buzz: This waterfront gastrobar created by the folks behind Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is their biggest outlet yet. The vibe: Casual and urban, like the slicker, more spacious (160 seats in total) big brother of your neighborhood dive bar. They play sports on flatscreen TVs all over The Chop House and the music is mainstream pop […]
Where Singapore
THINKING OF VISITING SINGAPORE? WHERE Singapore is the city’s premier visitor guide, found at all leading 4- and 5-star hotels, key attractions and other places of interest. Written by expert local editors (the same team behind the award-winning SG), it’s packed with tips on what to do and where to go during your stay. Part of the acclaimed WHERE […]