Interview: Bibo Reynes and Rachel Alejandro for Avenue Q

Three-time Tony Award winning show Avenue Q follows a fresh grad as he starts his adult life in a wacky neighbourhood. A hilarious performance, the show deals with deep coming-of-age issues through puppets. Chin Hui Wen talks to two of the cast members Bibo Reynes, who plays the characters Trekkie and Nickel, and Rachel Alejandro, who plays Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut. They explain the genius of using puppets, their favorite songs and about the show’s lasting appeal.

Interview: Loren Meeker for Manon Lescaut

This thrilling Puccini opera tells the tale of Manon, who leaves her lover Des Grieux for the wealthy Geronte but later regrets her decision. Loren Meeker, the director of the show tells Chin Hui Wen about choosing between love and money, being a romantic at heart and opera’s lasting appeal.

LA CANTINE | Review

A modern French brasserie at Asia Square with kooky decor and a killer happy hour.

Baby Phat

The New York fashion brand synonymous with stars like Eva Mendes, Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez has launched their first standalone boutique in Singapore and Asia—approximately 1,600 square feet of space filled with apparel and accessories in the label’s signature playful colors.

Gillman Barracks

This new unique and iconic international art destination boasts an enclave of 13 pioneer contemporary art Asian galleries, including Tomio Koyama Gallery and The Drawing Room, displaying works by top contemporary artists like Yayoi Kusama (Ota Fine Arts) and Agus Suwage (Equator Art Projects). Exciting artist line-ups representing acclaimed contemporary artists, such as Takashi Murakami […]

Uma Uma Ramen

The Singapore outlet of this Fukuoka-based ramen chain offers a solid ramen selection.

overdoughs

This takeaway bakeshop and deli, marketed as a quick and dirty version of its sister restaurant, Artichoke Café + Bar (just across the street) charms with its score of offerings housed in what feels like a grungy, hip primary school tuckshop. Sample Moorish fare like fatayers (meat pie pastries), Lebanese za’atar flatbreads, cashew filo cigars, […]