Tapas Wine Bistro
This is one place that best showcases the growing acknowledgement that tapas cuisine is not about the food per se, but how the food is presented and the ritual of sharing small plates; the young and trendy are already making their way here every weekend evening. The menu features items like oyster shooters, tuna tataki—seared […]
The Ship Restaurant & Bar
Oktober Munich Restaurant and Bar
Hom Yoga (Raffles Place)
Bit of a buzz about these folks right now, with their new outlet just opened at Orchard. Here, you can ease into a variety of hot yoga styles, including Hot Hom, Hot Hatha and Hot Flow. Eco-conscious yogis will also appreciate the use of energy-efficient lighting, a filtered water fountain and eco-friendly cleaning products in […]
PIMABS
This atelier by owner and designer Leslie Chia has been drawing in the likes of Dick Lee ever since 2004 with an exclusive range of custom shirts and jackets (yes, even before the recent preppy look actually took off). Chia customizes each piece based on his own ready-made collection, with suits from $1,500 upwards and […]
Masons | Review
Dine at this black-and-white colonial-themed restaurant under the care of award-winning homegrown Executive Chef Ratha Krishnan, known for his unpretentious, affordable French fare such as duck confit ($34). Try the crispy pork cheeks on sautéed greens ($34) that come with roasted pears, leeks and a zesty orange glaze, and round off the meal with a luscious […]
Astrid Dahl Studio Gallery
Located in a refurbished shophouse, Australian artist Astrid Dahl’s studio is quaint yet lively, with mixed media painting classes held every Tuesday through Thursday. Perk up your living room with one of Dahl’s colorful and impressionistic landscape works, available for sale from $800.
Heirloom Gallery
A must if you’re a serious timepiece collector. Owner Shawn Tan opened his shop here 10 years ago and continues to attract a following for his collection of rare vintage wrist and pocket watches that date from the 1900s. Highlights include supremely hard-to-find Rolex and Cartier pieces, and rarer brands like Germany’s A. Lange & […]
Mojo
Located on the second floor of a shophouse, the Baroque-style lounge offers Indochinese and Western fare, including Grilled Chicken of Savannakhet (grilled chicken thigh with lemongrass, pineapple, vegetables and sweet chilli sauce served with fragrant jasmine or organic brown rice, $15), as well as French beef stew with toasted baguette slices on the side ($16). […]
Masons
Enjoy a selection of international boutique wines, martinis and snack platters at this black-and-white colonial-themed restaurant and feature bar. Also expect over 45 classic cocktails on the menu for drinking pleasures, including the signature appletini ($18++) and strawberry cosmopolitan ($18++).