Ruth’s Chris Steak House
This world-renowned steakhouse’s first restaurant in Southeast Asia serves its signature custom-aged USDA prime beef, as well as a selection of seafood and poultry. Look out for their classic New Orleans dishes and homemade desserts. Craving a good steak? Dig into some prime cuts at these steak specialists.
Hashida Sushi
The buzz: The first overseas offshoot of famed Tokyo establishment Hashida Sushi—headed by master sushi chef Tokio Hashida—is helmed by the chef’s son Kenjiro Hashida, a Japanese food personality in his own right who goes by the nickname “Hatch”. The younger Hashida has got some serious culinary chops of his own, having trained at prestigious […]
Sala Rattanakosin
Hilton Darwin
Featuring 235 rooms, the building has clear views of Darwin Harbour, an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre, plus the on-premise Mitchell Restaurant and Mitchell Bar.
GymKraft
With a concept that caters to movement-based activities such as gymnastics, breakdancing and parkour, GymKraft is a daring 7,000 sq feet of space where you can expect more than just the standard routine of physical exercise.
Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside
The getaway is less than 30 minutes from the city’s railway stations and airport, on the east bank of the Hai River (in the former Austrian concession district) and offers clear views of the city skyline. There are 159 rooms and an on-site Banyan Tree Spa (the first in northern China), a gymnasium, hot and […]
We Need a Hero
If it wasn’t before, it’s official now—Tiong Bahru is the place to be. Not content that they’ve been the driving force of the neighborhood’s gentrification with 40 Hands, Tiong Bahru Bakery and Open Door Policy, the Spa Esprit Group has launched a men’s grooming concept store called We Need a Hero, which opened its doors in March […]
Interview: Tim Wakefield
British artist Tim Wakefield’s hip and psychedlic artworks are created by capturing the digital heartbeat of some of the world’s most iconic musicians including Eric Clapton, BB King, Pink Floyd and The Clash. Prior to his first solo show here, Wakefield talks to us about getting on with some of the artists he’s worked with.
The Naked Finn
True to its name, this no-frills spot at arts hub Gillman Barracks serves a pared down but smart menu of appealing seafood specialties; just the stuff you’d crave on a casual night out. There’s grilled pod razor with hot shallot oil (from $12) and diver-caught great Atlantic scallop ceviche ($20), plus—for the indecisive—a comprehensive set […]
Meat Packing District
Guitarist from local band Obedient Wives Club Keith Tan set up this burger joint, which offers a basic cheeseburger ($7.90) as well as more elaborate recipes like The Avocado and Salsa ($9.90). Each patty weighs 120g and is made from prime chuck beef.