East 8 New York Fusion Tapas + Bar
Drawing influences from the diverse eighth street in New York’s East Village, East 8 serves Asian fusion tapas. There are skewers—like chicken thigh ($10), pork belly ($10) and seafood ($10)—a nod to the street’s yakitori parlours, a raw bar (with dressed up sashimi including hamachi with caviar ($15)) and desserts reminiscent of the stuff at […]
Coco Privé
The resort can accommodate up to 12 guests and comprises of one grand Master Residence—with a private jacuzzi boasting views of the Indian Ocean, a library, cocktail bar and gymnasium—as well as five villas (two of which have private pools). Other features include a large wine-cellar with a range curated by an on-site sommelier. There’s […]
IndoChili
There aren’t that many Indonesian restaurants in town, so when we heard of IndoChili (open just opposite Great World City), we jumped at the chance to sample their brand of Javanese, Balinese and Padangnese food. The latest project by the Java Kitchen Group (which has a big presence in Indonesia as well as two Singapore […]
Lolla
The whole small plates movement is gaining serious traction, what with more and more restaurants adopting this philosophy. Another supporter of this cause is Lolla, a recent arrival in the happening Ann Siang/Club Street enclave. It’s a nice space, located in a shophouse with the main dining area centered on an open-concept bar counter/kitchen so […]
Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant
Get your fix of the peppery and slightly sweet Teochew-style bak kut teh at this long-standing restaurant owned by former pig farmer Chua Chwee Whatt. Try side dishes like pig organs ($6), pig trotters ($6-12), beancurd skin ($2-4) and vegetables such as chye sim or mustard greens, bean sprouts and lettuce ($5-6) alongside the bak […]
The Soup Spoon @ Raffles City
This place offers an extensive western soup menu with sandwiches and salads. It also prides itself on the all-natural ingredients that go into its soup—no short-cut soup stocks, and MSG is taboo in the kitchen. Try the velvety mushroom stroganoff (from $7.50), rich with an earthy flavor and without the starchy taste. The tomato with […]
Interview: Jersey Boys
Jaco Van Rensburg and Daniel Buy, who play Frankie Valli and Tommy de Vito in Broadway tribute show to 1960s band The Four Seasons, talk to Chin Hui Wen about recreating the look and sound of the iconic group.
The Gig
The buzz: This new live music joint is by the people behind St. James Power Station.The décor: Glamorous fittings meld with raw, industrial touches, as evidenced by dramatic red chandeliers, glossy black bar counters, concrete screed flooring and wooden bar stools. The open concept layout, designed to allow guests to watch the band from most […]
Is Bintan the New Bali?
Five game-changing resorts are shaking up this nearby destination.
Broadcast HQ | Review
We’ve long been fans of Little India, home to more than a handful of the city’s best Indian restaurants (and so affordably priced, too). But there are other restaurants like French bistro Cocotte and Broadcast HQ that add flavor and diversity to the area. The joint effort of 40 Hands’ Harry Grover, his brother George […]