Violet Oon Singapore
The buzz: We’ve long been fans of Violet Oon and her cookbooks, so excuse us for being particularly excited about her new restaurant along Bukit Timah Road. The vibe: This black-and-white establishment is homey and welcoming, with subtle touches like framed traditional Peranakan mosaic tiles that hint at Oon’s heritage. The food: As you’d expect […]
Five Emerging Singapore Bands to Watch
Even a super sterile nation has its musical gems. Here are five of Singapore’s best up-and-coming bands.
Caveau Bar
Formerly located at the ground floor of Shaw Centre, Caveau Bar is now on the second level of the shopping center. The interior has gray brick walls and wooden panels, with black and white photographs that the team took on their trip to France’s vineyards. The place specializes mostly in French wines, with over 200 labels; […]
The Singapore Live Music Guide 2012
So many gigs, so little time. As the concert season hits fever pitch with more international acts arriving and more local bands performing, I-S charts the ways you can get your live music fix over the next few months.
Big Mama Korean Restaurant
We really called it when we declared Tiong Bahru the next IT ‘hood last year (download our handy Tiong Bahru guide), and things don’t seem to be easing up, what with new spots like month-old Po Tea To and PS. Cafe setting up shop at the space formerly inhabited by White Canvas Gallery—irrefutable evidence that […]
Singapore’s Regular Gig Nights
Don’t miss out on these regular gigs by quality local and regional acts.
Le Jardin d’Antoinette
The Siam
Inspired by Art Deco and Thai antiques, a stay at this luxury riverside resort designed by Bill Bensley is like stepping back in time (in a good way). Most of the art and antiques in the 39 rooms, villas and dotted around the four restaurants and spa actually belong to the owners, adding to the […]
Rasputin
Tiger or Heineken goes for $10 nett for a pint, $35 nett for a jug, $35 nett for a bucket and $65 nett for a tower. Nemiroff vodka bottle is at $98 nett.