Zafferano
An Italian restaurant at the top floor of Ocean Financial Centre, Zafferano offers 270 degree views of the island. Head chef Fabio Cucchelli puts out dishes like squid ink risotto ($24), herb crust roasted salmon ($35) and desserts like tiramisu ($18). To go with the food is a selection of 40 wines by the glass […]
Little Saigon Bar & Restaurant Review
The buzz: A recent Clarke Quay arrival comes in the form of this six-week-old Vietnamese restaurant and bar. The vibe: It’s a cozy dimly-lit space with dark wooden furnishings that’s well-suited for the in-house band that performs easy listening and pop tunes from 9:30pm Mondays to Saturdays. For those who prefer being outdoors, there’s a […]
Interview: Ivan Heng for La Cage Aux Folles
W!LD RICE’s first Broadway musical, La Cage Aux Folles, is a colorful tale of love and acceptance at a drag nightclub. Ivan Heng, who plays the club’s co-owner and resident cross-dressing diva, Albin/Zaza, tells Chin Hui Wen why the stars are aligned for the performance, about his body-contouring costumes and his favorite show tune.
Interview: Su Pollard for Annie
The veteran British actress, who plays an alcoholic orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie, talks to Chin Hui Wen about men’s clubs, her misunderstood stage character and a regime involving lots of fluids.
WanderWonder
The buzz: One of the premier purveyors of preppy local menswear labels, WanderWonder, steps up with their first standalone boutique at Haji Lane.The vibe: Intimate, cozy and rustic—befitting its 700 sq. ft. space. The design has been kept minimal; owners and designers Lenz Fan and Kenny Ong have even retained the original Burmese teak flooring […]
Sasa (Jurong Point)
The buzz: Having undergone a revamp last month, this new flagship store is the beauty retailer’s biggest outlet yet—it has been expanded to 4,000 sq ft.—and features exclusive services that will pamper you from head-to-toe.The vibe: The new layout is brightly lit but, with some sections more compact than others, it may prove a little […]
Donq Bakery
Maison Kayser
An open-concept joint at the basement of swank mall Scotts Square; the name behind this establishment is French pastry master Eric Kayser, well-known for infusing international flavors into traditional French recipes. Choose from a wide range of single-serve rolls, some with innovative Asian flavors, including the crusty pain aux yuzu ($3.08). They also do airy croissants ($2.43) […]
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Auriga Spa
Auriga Spa is the only Singapore hotel spa to win Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa status. The spa uses organic and natural products, with an overall holistic approach towards wellness. Its facilities include vitality pools, herbal baths and aromatherapy showers. Couples meanwhile, have two dedicated couple suites and there’s even a suite geared for traditional Asian […]