Interview: Jean Tay for BOOM
Award-winning script writer Jean Tay explores Singaporeans’ experience of the property market in her play, BOOM. She tells Chin Hui Wen about her inspiration for the show, the use of Singlish and why a corpse is a meaningful character.
Interview: Ronny Chieng for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2012
Born in Malaysia, raised in the United States and Singapore, and now based in Australia, funnyman Ronny Chieng is back in town to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2012. He tells Chin Hui Wen how his diverse background has influenced his act, his backstage routines and his advice to budding standup comics.
Sigur Ros to perform in Singapore on November 23
Ambient heroes from Iceland, Sigur Ros, have announced their tour stops, and Singapore’s Fort Canning Park is one of them.
PARCO next NEXT
This local designers’ specialist zone within Japanese department store Parco boasts a veritable treasure trove of fashion-forward finds. Some of Singapore’s most exciting emerging names like Mash-Up, Kae Hana and Evenodd can be found here, as well as new arrivals from upstarts 20:TwoThree and WSDM, the former for its oversized jackets and drop-crotch pants, and […]
Tommy Bahama
The buzz: Arriving just in time for summer, the cool (literally) linen range of beachwear for men and women is available for the first time in town (although the brand’s been around since 1992). Better late than never. The vibe: The store’s sturdy wooden panels and shutters, coupled with warm hues of brown and cream, reflect […]
Fernloft Hostel
Popular among backpackers, this hidden gem has a bar that serves drinks at a price that’s hard to beat. While its beer labels are nothing to rave about—think Hoegaarden and Victoria Bitter (both at $10). You can even get selected brands for $1 when you order the second bottle. Now we’re talking.
Betel Box Hostel
Housed in a traditional Singaporean shophouse, this bar features a communal area where you can relax and people-watch. It serves 30 beers, including an assortment of Chimay beers (from $16)—a rare find. It also has a variety of sweet beers by Kopparberg ($18 for 330ml) and Brother’s ($12 for 500ml). Our pick? Brother’s toffee apple […]
Sansui Contemporary Japanese Dining & Bar
This well-stocked bar is home to an extensive range of sake (from $60 a bottle) and shochu (from $90 a bottle). If you can’t resist a good bargain, check out Clarke Quay’s best happy hours and ladies’ nights.
Sansui Contemporary Japanese Dining & Bar
Drinks such as Hachimitsu Umeshu, Tiger draft, sake, housepour, house shochu and wine are priced at $8 during its daily happy hours.
Funan DigitaLife Mall
Covering six floors, this mall has around 180 outlets, the majority of which are devoted to tech products. Challenger, a long time tenant and renowned IT retailer, occupies the entire sixth floor.