Coq & Balls

The buzz: This Tiong Bahru newbie is just right for a casual drink.  Coq and Balls has got a good vibe and is on the same stretch as similarly laid-back joint Heart Of House and Korean spot Big Mama. The décor: The place already feels like a comfortable neighborhood hangout. The owners and servers wear […]

&MADE

Gourmet burgers with thick patties and cheap wine at this hip and monochromatic joint.

Dulcet & Studio | Review

The folks behind ramen institution Tampopo and this selfservice joint clearly know their clientele of expats and young professionals. Its Japanese-Western fare, soothing grey and dark wood color scheme (including a cutesy feature wall stenciled with cooking utensils) and slow pop tunes all cater to the clean-cut crowd. Service is quick and cheerful (you order […]

Nicolas Le Restaurant

It's all about hearty and seasonal French fare at this sleek Tanjong Pagar restaurant.

Cups N Canvas

This café cum studio plays on art for their edible offerings too. Case in point: their pasta dishes are named after colors such as Greeno Pesto, linguine with basil chicken ($15.90). Try their PK duck sandwich, duck and Japanese cucumber with orange hoisin sauce on ciabatta ($9.90). They also offer drinks like sweet potato latte […]

Interview: Voon Wong

The award-winning London-based architect and chief curator of the recent interior design exhibition 100% Design Singapore talks to Chin Hui Wen about Singapore’s constant evolution.

The Star Performing Arts Centre, Uncovered

Award-winning The Star Performing Arts Centre (The Star PAC) officially has its grand opening today. And behind the magnificent venue is an unusual story that involves a church, which I’ve only discovered after reading an article from the International Arts Manager (yes, I haven’t been following the news very closely), an English publication, while waiting […]