Interview: Natalie Hiong for Singapore HeritageFest 2012
This former banker will be performing folk tunes at Singapore HeritageFest 2012, a showcase of tours, exhibitions and concerts on cultural diversity. She tells Chin Hui Wen how school fostered her love of music and her lack of stage fright.
Olympic Sports and Where to Train for Them in Singapore
We might not be the greatest in the world at these sports, but we do have pretty awesome facilities and trainers, and a whole lot of enthusiasm.
Aphorism
The buzz: Not just another collectible vintage store, this is the first bona fide antiques gallery in the increasingly gentrified Tiong Bahru neighborhood. The vibe: A quaint little 35 sq. m. art space, which doubles up as owner Jean-Baptiste Oudea’s office. Reminiscent of a Parisian bourgeois apartment with a local twist, floors and walls are […]
Handle Bar
Step inside this place and you’ll have a sudden urge to ride a bike. From photos of real-life renegades and bike parts donning the walls to furniture made out of motorbikes, this bar oozes a rebel-on-the-road vibe. Check out the signature motorized margaritas ($12)—concocted by a special gas blender that looks just like a bike’s […]
Zafferano
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Preparazzi
In spite of its industrial chic grey and white interiors, a meal at Preparazzi is like being entertained at the home of a particularly experimental and sophisticated friend. The mastermind behind this business, Jeremy Nguee, is a self-taught chef who got his start as a private hire and caterer. And his experience shows in the […]
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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.