Oxwell & Co.

The buzz: Mark Sargeant’s gastrobar is usually packed to the brim, whether for food or drinks with its appealingly unpretentious drinks and locavore sensibilities. The décor: It’s beautifully dolled up by interior design specialist The Stripe Collective. Think kooky details like old school sewing machine tables and real, plumbing-style taps built into the wall behind […]

Tiong Bahru Bar

Happy hour runs all afternoon till 7pm, with mojitos at $10 and selected whiskeys at $7, so it pays to be here early.

Lunch @ Noti

At this 73-seater helmed by well-traveled Italian chef Toni Rossetti, you can enjoy three course sets at $25, comprising starters like parma ham salad, mains like the Noti burger with porcini mayo on homemade focaccia, and dessert of the day.

Brunch @ Saint Pierre

This set brunch includes a bread basket, plus your choice of a wide variety of breakfast mains including scrambled eggs with black truffle, eggs Benedict and waffles au chocolat.

Brunch @ Bochinche

The freshly minted Argentinean establishment has just launched a new brunch featuring recipes like braised ossobuco on toast ($24), and chorizo grilled tomato omelet ($23). The spacious 100-seater’s just as appealing in the day as in the evening: sit at the convivial open kitchen counter or dine alfresco on the restaurant balcony.

Lunch @ The Black Swan

In this 1930s-style restaurant featuring striking art deco outfittings with bold geometric shapes and a stunning U-shaped bar made of granite, dine on American classics like beef tartare ($4 supplement) to start, and duck confit for mains. It’s a gorgeous setting (few places in the CBD have this much character), which isn’t too stuffy. Take […]

Lunch @ Da Laura

Though this white tablecloth joint is fancy enough to take clients, the rustic Italian furnishings (think plushy rugs) also make the space inviting and homey. Set menu options are elegant in their simplicity. Starters might include hearty pumpkin soup, while the main dish selection may comprise beef tenderloin with caponata. Desserts like their chocolate salami […]