Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa
The expansive property spans 320 acres at the private Shillim Estate—with pretty rice fields and bamboo plantations—and features 99 villas. Alongside butler service, the place has one of the largest wine cellars in India and comprehensive spa facilities including more than 150 treatments. The getaway also has six on-premise food and beverage outlets focusing on […]
Hyatt Regency Qingdao
The place has 439 rooms and all have clear views of the sea as well as floor-to-ceiling windows. Crowning the building is an ocean view rooftop terrace. In addition, the on-site spa Qing features eight spa suites and four reflexology rooms. Alongside the spa is a gym which overlooks the beach and a 25-meter temperature-controlled […]
Bellwethers
The buzz: Little India has upped its hip factor, thanks to the recent opening of Bellwethers, a new bistro-bar that shares a back lane with Broadcast HQ. The décor: Situated on the ground floor of a corner shophouse along the notorious Desker Road, the modern, industrial-chic and grey-scaled watering hole is a stark contrast against […]
The GoDown
The buzz: Interior designer Audrey Lee, lamenting the lack of reasonably priced, one-of-a-kind home décor items, opened this quaint vintage home furnishings store along Zion Road with her Indonesia-based business partner (who is also the founder of bath label Bathe). The vibe: Cramped but cozy and relaxed—thanks to the delicate calming scents from Bathe’s room diffusers and the neutral color scheme. The stylish and modestly sized showroom […]
Crate & Barrel
The buzz: American home furnishings chain Crate & Barrel has opened its first store in Asia at ION Orchard, managed by the folks behind Proof Living, a multi-label luxury furniture and home accessories boutique. The vibe: The 16,000 sq. ft. space has a calming, welcoming atmosphere, thanks to neutral hues, earthy materials and warm lighting. […]
Singapore Sparks Interview: Debbie Lee, CEO of Kezaar
Debbie Lee is the CEO of Kezaar, an online platform that matches people who have the skills with those hungry for knowledge.
NEW! on I-S Weekend: Art Stage, Green Corridor Run & the next hot ‘hood
I-S Weekend is I-S Magazine’s weekly events newsletter out every Thursday, clueing you in on the week’s hottest happenings and activities so you can get the most out of the city. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in the most recent edition of I-S Weekend: Cover Story: The next hot hood: Jalan Besar Top Event […]
Kaixo
It really does feel like the Spanish invasion, what with new tapas joints opening almost every week including recent arrivals Binomio and East 8. Located along Tanjong Pagar Road amid Korean eateries galore, Kaixo’s a cozy, unassuming 30-seater decked out in shades of pale gray with weathered-looking wooden tables and simple black chairs and bar […]
Tanuki Raw
Brought to you by Howard Lo who’s also behind Standing Sushi Bar, Lo’s latest 80-seat offering houses a bar counter, as well as an indoor and outdoor dining area that overlooks Orchard Road. Aside from the usual raw items like sushi (from $6), sashimi (from $12) and an assortment of freshly-shucked oysters ($8/piece) including Belon […]
Interview: Siti Khalijah Zainal
The noted local theater name and star of one woman stand-up show at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2013, Best Of, talks about her role models and life changing decisions.