Dulcet & Studio
The all-day, all-week happy hour gets you a bottle of Tiger, Heineken, Asahi or Suntory beer for $8; 2 bottles of Tiger or Asahi for $9, 2 bottles of Heineken for $9.50 and 2 bottles of Suntory for $11. All prices are nett.
Interview: Fredrik Härén for Asia on the Edge 2012
Business creativity expert and author of bestselling book The Idea Book Fredrik Härén is on the panel for ideas incubation competition Pitch It!, a lead up to the Asia on the Edge 2012 conference. He tells Hidayah Salamat how to keep the ideas coming and why he’s now based in Singapore.
Art Preview: Gillman Barracks Opening Exhibitions
Don’t miss these five shows at the new Singapore arts hub, Gillman Barracks.
Interview: The Adventures of Fluoride Man and the Cavity Creeps
The globally renowned Red Bull Flugtag competition, which features young innovators and their creative attempts at unassisted human flight, has hit Singapore. I-S picks the brains of finalist team The Adventures of Fluoride Man and the Cavity Creeps.
Interview: Chang Yang Fa
The former electrical engineer and proud owner of the MINT Museum of Toys talks to Hidayah Salamat about living in Singapore and the person he’d like to spend time with the most.
The edge
The buzz: Taking up residence at 1-Altitude, this new alfresco drinking spot—Singapore’s first Heineken designer bar—takes its cue from the “Heineken Open Design explorations edition 1: The Club” project, a design initiative that pushes the boundaries of a nightclub with unexpected, vibrant concepts. The décor: New York-based designer Lee Gibson is the brains behind the […]
Tamarind Hill
The buzz: This Thai establishment opened a month and a half ago at Labrador Park care of the Samadhi Retreats group, which also runs Eco Gourmet Café just down the road. The vibe: It feels just like a tropical resort. Located in a historic colonial building, the place is outfitted with Asian-inspired elements such as […]
Au Chocolat
The buzz: A recent arrival in Marina Bay Sands, this quaint confiserie and bistro offers French fare and sweet treats galore. The vibe: Part whimsical, part Parisian style, the 92-seater is casual and bright, replete with vintage furniture, mosaic- tiled floor, marble-topped tables and an automated toy train moving along the suspended tracks on the […]
O Batignolles
The buzz: French couple Antoine Rouland and Marie-Charlotte Ley are behind wine bar O Batignolles, named after the owners’ favorite Paris neighborhood batignolles. The décor: Distinctly Parisian with marbletop tables and rattan chairs outside (great for people-watching) and a rich dark wood and red color scheme indoors. The owners have also included personal accents like […]
QT Sydney
A project by Australian architecture firm Nic Graham + Associates, the refurbished 200 roomer is housed in the old State Theatre and Gowling Building built in 1929. Rooms have black, white and chrome accents and art pieces by emerging local artists. Book a room at QT Sydney, Australia on Mr & Mrs Smith