NEW! on I-S Weekend: Acclaimed Thai art, Handmade Movement & the best martini deals in town
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: Top Event Pick: Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Solo Exhibition Dining Review: Keong Saik […]
MAD
The buzz: A joint venture by famed local thespian Dick Lee and the TungLok Group, this multi-concept venue features a 14-seat tapas counter, bakery (with loaves from Bakerzin), a retail store offering design-y trinkets by up-and-coming local names, and wine cellar (stocked by supplier Top Wines). The vibe: Think modern chinoiserie with florescent pop art-esque […]
Suprette
This cozy little restaurant in boutique establishment Kam Leng Hotel serves up American fare such as chicken pot pie ($14) and the Suprette burger (from $19). They also do a mean brunch with items including ricotta pancakes with honey butter ($14) as well as corned beef hash ($14). To wash it down, there’s a comprehensive […]
Interview: Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend
Bassist for indie band Vampire Weekend Chris Baio talks about the importance of coffee and collaboration in music making.
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
The getaway has a total of 112 rooms and three restaurants (international restaurant Reef, Thai eatery Lotus and seafood specialist Azzuri) plus a dedicated sunken ship wreck for diving.
New World Hotel Saigon
The hotel has 533 rooms and includes an on-site international restaurant Parkview. It is located by the lush green 23 September Park and is just a 20-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Patisserie G
Beercraft
Owned by classical musicians Tay Kai Tze and Lim Yean Hwee, this beer store offers 60 different labels from Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. Each beer is imported in a small quantities and the selection includes varieties from cult favorite brand BrewDog such as their Punk IPA ($8.10) and Libertine Black Ale ($11.90). Plus, […]
American indie rock band FUN set for first Southeast Asia concert in Singapore
New York City-based indie rock group FUN is set to perform for the first time in Southeast Asia at The Coliseum, The Hard Rock Hotel at Resorts World Sentosa on March 15.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East
The hotel is a five-minute drive from the Shanghai New International Expo Center and is surrounded by pretty parks, lakes and canals. The place offers four dining establishments such as Man Ho offering Cantonese and Shanghainese fare as well as Italian restaurant Casalingo, international eatery Pudong City Bistro and The Lounge.