ME@OUE | Review

At the heart of the CBD, at the top of the OUE Bayfront Building, this place boasts a great view of Marina Bay, and it’s slick enough to leave an impression. There are three kitchens—Chinese, French and Japanese—all kept separate so there’s no fusion confusion. Order up everything from street food to elegant French plates. […]

Pentahotel Hong Kong

The stylish 32-storey establishment is a couple of minutes walk from the Diamond Hill MTR station and features 695 loft-style rooms. The company also got iconic Hong Kong design brand G.O.D. to make heat-sensitive mugs (available in every room).  The staff uniforms are made by up-and-coming independent labels like 4A Like Black too.

Exclusive one-on-one interview with Jamie Smith from The xx

The xx hates interviews. So much so that there are really not that many materials out there for these guys (save for our latest interview with Jamie Smith, and another one we did with Oliver Sim back in 2010 for their opening show for Florence + The Machine). Before their riveting sold-out concert here last […]

Sennheiser Showroom

This is a mecca for audiphiles seeking an extensive range of Sennheiser products together with the service center.

The Locker Room

This 60-seater sports-themed bar features five large HD TVs, a gaming room, sporting memorabilia, and a custom-made wooden “locker” that customers can sit on. The kitchen serves up American-inspired grub like hotdogs and their signature Sporty Donkey (steak patty) Burger. To drink, there are beers like Erdinger ($14.50/pint) and Heineken ($13/pint) on tap, plus a […]

Singapore International Storytelling Festival 2014

The ninth instalment of this annual storytelling festival brings renowned storytellers from Korea, India, Italy and the UK (including UK Storyteller Laureate Katrice Horsley) to town. Highlights include showcases of world storytelling styles like Korean pansori and Urdu dastangoi, and the Asian premiere of Angerona, based on Shakespeare’s Lucretia.