Brunch @ Lime
For a blowout brunch, fancy schmancy hotel buffets can’t be beat. This new one at Parkroyal at Pickering’s on-site restaurant is lovely. In an airy light filled dining room, swig Piper-Heidsieck Champagne while digging into moreish mushroom risotto (made a la minute), fiery Thai salads and house made gravlax. The servers come round with hot […]
Brunch @ Taratata Bistrot
Chef-owners Bertrand Raguin and Philippe Nouzillat put of some fine French crepes for brunch—made with buckwheat flour, with fillings like ham, egg and cheese ($11)—plus, other eggy classics like oeuf cocotte ($12) or croque madame ($16).
Fred Perry Laurel Wreath Collection Shop
The buzz: Brit label Fred Perry has brought back its Laurel Wreath Collection Shop to Mandarin Gallery (after its exit from Ann Siang Road) stocking its namesake premium line plus coveted pieces from collaborative projects. The vibe: The cool folks at Asylum gave this boutique a raw, industrial look—the done-to-death combo of concrete floors, rough-hewn […]
Scene & Heard: Artwalk at Gilman Barracks, New Watering Holes and Oktoberfest Asia
Up in Arms How time flies. It seems like only yesterday when art enclave Gillman Barracks opened with a slew of impressive art exhibitions, DJ gigs and free flow drinks. And it really was just last week when we held our very own ArtWalk there with over 100 friends and family joining us for a […]
adidas Originals Store (Pacific Plaza)
If you come here looking for function-oriented merchandise by the German sporting brand, you’ll probably have better luck with the brand’s Performance stores. A mecca for sporty-chic streetwear under the Originals wing, this attention-grabbing boutique packs a colorful punch, thanks to its bold-hued, stylish collections of apparels and footwear, some of which are collaborative pieces […]
The POD
The capsule hotel offers personalised concierge services and a range of complimentary services such as dry-cleaning and laundry. Each capsule comes with an individual locker (with keycard access), two pillows, a reading light, fold-down table, international power socket, hangers, and a clothes rack. There’s also a shared washroom with individual bathroom and shower stalls.
Aesop (Suntec City Mall)
Designed by Melbourne’s Kerstin Thompson Architects, the third and biggest standalone store (to date) of Australian cult beauty brand Aesop features a minimalist-cool interior that’s decked out in—get this—grey felt and flannel on both its walls and shelves for a winter-inspired look to juxtapose Singapore’s tropical climate. Industrial black steel, clean lines and the signature […]
The Moongi Project
The buzz: Indian food entrepreneur and antique collector Amit Chillal opens a vintage lifestyle boutique that feels like a mini museum chockfull of curios. The vibe: Low-key and unpretentious. The setup is as basic as it gets—just plain concrete floor and pale yellow walls—but the eclectic range of products is enough to charm. The goods: […]
The Garden Slug
This cosy diner tucked away in a quiet private estate serves Western comfort food like steaks, pastas and sandwiches.
Open Door Policy
Spirits, selected housepour red and white wines, Asahi and cocktail of the day at $8. Guests who make 6pm reservations also enjoy the same happy hour promotions.