Park Hyatt Busan
Designed by noted architect Daniel Libeskind, the building has a curved shape (symbolic of Busan’s waves), with 33 floors above ground and six floors below ground level. The interior is the work of Japanese design firm Super Potato. Food and beverage outlets include the Dining Room (on the 32nd floor), dishing out international fare from […]
American rock bands Coheed and Cambria and Circa Survive to perform at The Coliseum on April 23
American rock groups Coheed and Cambria as well as Circa Survive are set to perform at the The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore on April 23.
CB2
The buzz: Soon after the opening of Crate and Barrel in late January, the folks at Proof Living are at it again with the launch of CB2, the American home furnishing chain’s sister store, with an entirely different concept and collection. The vibe: Unlike Crate and Barrel’s neutral and calming interiors, the 6,000 square-foot space […]
I-S Xperience Joo Chiat/Katong Food Walk by Betel Box: On pragmatism and pig orgasms
There aren’t many folks who’d be as comfortable espousing their views on the pragmatism of Singapore’s leaders as their desire to be reborn as a pig (apparently the animal can sustain orgasms for half an hour) as Tony Tan. No, we’re not talking about our president, but the former IT professional turned historian and Betel […]
Le Passage Moganshan Luxury French Country House Hotel
This French country home is surrounded by tea fields, producing black, green and yellow tea for the establishment. Decked out in an entirely European style—a nod to the foreign missionaries and expats who visited these hills in the 1800s—the hotel has antique wood floors, vintage rugs, brass fixtures and clawfoot tubs. You’ll also be fed […]
Sun Island Club
Set on the only natural island in Shanghai, upstream of the Huangpu River, this wellness resort features 453 villas, two 18-hole golf courses and a spa. The place gets its food from the nearby Mahota Farm, a 33 hectare field located on Chong Ming Island. The fresh produce is utilized at the resort’s many F&B […]
J’s
J’s restaurant is named for the first letter of the proprietor’s name, and is a rebranded version of the now defunct el toro restobar at Winsland House. The space has two levels, and the second floor of the restaurant, called The Upper Room, is available for private booking for events. Included in the menu are […]
Mosaic Music Festival 2013: The Full Lineup
The Mosaic Music Festival 2013 is slated for March 8-17 at The Esplanade. Tickets are available via Sistic for $40-120. Acid House Kings The pioneering Swedish indie pop group, which comprises brothers Niklas and Johan Angergård and Joakim Ödlund, performs sunny karaoke-friendly melodies as well as darker compositions. Esperanza Spalding Hear jazz, soul, funk, big […]
What to Do for St. Patrick’s Day in Singapore
Not Irish? Not an excuse for skipping out on the merrymaking. We've got the scoop on the best festivities happening on and around March 17 (Sunday).
Interview: Bloc Party
After a long hiatus, indie rock band Bloc Party is back with a new album FOUR. The lead guitarist Russell Lissack talks about where they’ll go from here.