Brunch @ Coq & Balls

Chow down on cheekily named morning meals like The Big Coq ($16)—a hearty plate of eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast—as well as classics like eggs benny ($14) and baked eggs ($15) at this Tiong Bahru bar. 

Lunch @ Brizo Restaurant & Bar

This $15 lunch deal includes options like the classic beef steak sandwich, white wine clam pasta, plus, local dishes such as sambal fried rice with prawns and claypot herbal chicken soup. All mains come with a drink (such as iced lemon tea).

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The buzz: An unassuming, quiet little café on the perennially cool Arab Street has been attracting craft beer fans on the down-low. The décor: Thrift store chic with mismatched furniture rescued from the dumpsters and retro knick-knacks like floppy disks. The drinks: A small but tasty selection of brews at close to retail prices. We […]

Rochor Thai

This Thai dining spot offers salads like fresh raw prawns and aromatic herbs ($14.80), roasts such as pork neck ($12.80), as well as plenty of seafood including wok fried squid with dried chillies (from $14.80) and baked prawns with glass noodles (from $16.80). Plus, sweets like mango sticky rice ($7.80) for dessert. If you’re craving […]

The Black Swan

Oysters, house spirits, draft beers and wines by the glass at 30% off. Plus, a glass of Champagne ($18) comes complete with a pair of freshly shucked oysters.

Bartini Kitchen

This welcoming eating spot by the folks behind Club Street wateringhole Bartini offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. There’s eggs benedict ($14), a mezze platter ($14)—baba ganoush, feta and flatbread—plus heavier mains like spiced spring chicken with fregola ($28). Also on offer are pizzas such as mixed seafood ($19) and four cheese ($18). Drink-wise, sip up […]

Alila Diwa Goa

Boutique retreat Alila Diwa Goa is just 20 minutes from Goa Dabolim International Airport and features a stunning traditional Goan design (with pitched roofs, high ceilings and roomy verandas). There are 153 rooms, a luxe spa, plus a lap pool with an open air jacuzzi and hot tub.

Interview: Iggy Azalea

The rambunctious singer-songwriter-rapper from Down Under will be taking over the stage at the upcoming 1 World Music Festival. She takes five us before the gig.

Interview: Miak Siew from IndigNation

The Executive Pastor at the Free Community Church is also the organizer of LGBT festival IndigNation, which recently wrapped its ninth edition. He talks to Terry Ong about the state of things.