The Ascot
The buzz: Among the latest additions to lifestyle hub The Grandstand, this British joint is a debut F&B effort by Sylvester Fedor, who’s just back in Singapore after studying hospitality in both Australia and the UK. The vibe: A mural of race course stables stands at the entrance of the eatery. Once inside, the […]
Yoyogi
This stalwart Japanese restaurant closed their Mohammad Sultan location in November. And then it reopened at The Grandstand in January. Regulars from their old digs are already streaming in to see popular local chef Edwin Tan. There’s a full house at dinner nightly and they recommend you book two days in advance for seats. The place […]
Sushi Mitsuya
Helmed by chef Ryosuke Harada, formerly the sous chef of Sora Sushi at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, the typically private and zen restaurant has an 18-seat counter for course-by-course sushi. As expected, it works on an omakase basis where you’ll get a mix of fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as appetizers and an assortment of […]
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
The Baiyoke Sky Hotel boasts 88 floors and 658 guest rooms, with an outdoor pool and rotating observation deck on the 84th floor. Set in the heart of the Pratunam’s fashion district, the conveniently located establishment nearby prime retail outlets on Siam and Petchaburi Roads.
Park Hyatt Shanghai
Located in the Shanghai World Financial Center Tower (79th to 93rd floors), this establishment was designed by New York firm Kohn Pedersen Fox of New York. Overlooking the Huangpu River, the 174-room hotel offers great food and beverage options including 100 Century Avenue Restaurant and Bar Level 87.
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
The crowning glory of Kowloon’s 488-meter International Commerce Centre building, each of the hotel’s 312 rooms includes a telescope, plus a sky high swimming pool.
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel
The design of the hotel incorporates motifs from the King Rama V-era in Thailand as well as early 20th century European patterns. A seven-floor building, it includes 80 rooms and offers a free-form swimming pool and pool bar, limousine service and personal butler service. In-room, expect a 40-inch television as well as bathroom amenities by […]
J Bar
1-for-1 rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, white and red wine, Tiger pint, listed martinis and Champagne.
Communal
This casual American eatery is helmed by chef and owner Ryan Jetté, who has worked at top American establishments as the chef de cuisine of FARM at the Carneros Inn in Napa, California, as well as under Thomas Keller at the French Laundry. At his sleek dark eatery, just a stone’s throw from Boat Quay, […]
Homebodies
The cozy eatery offers a concise menu of coffee (from $3.50), either with or sans milk. Non-caffeinated options include sparkling seltzer ($2.50), craft beers like La Chouffe strong ale ($15) and Hop Devil IPA ($15), as well as three different kinds of absinthe ($15). Foodwise, there are hot dogs such as the wagyu dog ($10) […]