Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant

Head down for a casual meal, and enjoy their signature yakitoris. Look out for daily specials and seasonal items.

Teppei Japanese Restaurant

A famous restaurant group whose Orchid Hotel branch regularly sees insane queues for its omakase specials.

Love Mi

The buzz: This is the second boutique for the young homegrown label (which turns two in January next year). The vibe: Simple, understatedinteriors uplifted with baby pink for a touch of girliness. The space is a reflection of the brand’s aesthetics—wearable, trendy and feminine pieces to take you from day to night The goods: Curated and designed by owner berlinda ong, a former air stewardess for […]

W Doha Hotel & Residences

With 441 rooms boasting views of the Arab Gulf, this urban retreat is conveniently situated to provide easy access to the 18 hole championship golf course at the Doha Golf Club. It also has two restaurants by celeb chef Jean-Georges: Spice Market (Southeast Asian fare) and Market by Jean-Georges (international cuisine).

W Retreat & Spa Maldives

This island getaway has an on-premise Away Spa plus five food and beverage outlets including champagne and oyster bar Sip, barbecue specialist Fire and seafood restaurant Fish.

PARKROYAL on Pickering

This 367-room space features 15,000 square metres of greenery including a special sky garden powered by solar energy and featuring 10 different flora species. It was also awarded the highest rating for green buildings by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). Facilities include the Orchid Club Lounge at the hotel’s top floor including a library, priority […]

Vana Belle

This 80-room resort nestled in a cove by Chaweng Beach boasts three food and beverage outlets: international restaurant Kiree, Italian eatery Panali and the Lobby Lounge, which features a bar menu.

OLA Cocina del Mar

Helmed by a Peruvian chef, this Spanish restaurant is cozy and pushes out amazing plates of tapas.

Pinocchio

Flavors like pistachio and lemon are the specialty at this respected Italian gelato chain making its Singapore debut at The Star Vista. Order a cup (from $4.80), cone (from $4.50) or—for an extra buck—get them to shape your gelato into a rose ($5.80). Don’t leave without checking out the quirky wooden Pinocchio statue and figurines at the back of the store.

Owl Cafe

Package coffee giant Owl’s debut café is a comfortable wood-covered space with signature sips like 100% Authentic Kopi Luwak ($18.90)—civet coffee with coffee caviar—and charcoal roasted coffee ($8.90). If you’re not a caffeine fan, Owl Cafe also serves peach smoothies ($4.90) and soursop freezes ($4.90). Order food from a fusion menu with dishes such as spaghetti  with laksa sauce ($9.90), as well as the roti bakar assam nanas […]