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.

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 […]

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 […]

Lunch @ Hashida Sushi

The walk down a narrow corridor (with pebble covered floors) leading to the main dining room, where a long chef’s counter awaits, is very zen. It’s great preparation to concentrate on skilful plates like seasonal nigiri sushi (think sea bream, ark shell and tuna) plus specialties like chawanmushi with fugu shirako (egg custard with blowfish […]

Sushi Kuu

A variety of sushi, sashimi and cooked Japanese dishes at this Orchard Road restaurant.