Othello’s Café-Bar | Bukit Timah
Launched in September 2011 by the people behind popular pubs Muddy Murphy’s and Penny Black, this place serves hearty European mains like braised lamb shank ($22) and fish and chips ($17). There’s also an affordable selection of beers ($11/pint), plus a decent mix of wines (from $45/bottle). If you’re in the area, why not try […]
Othello’s Café-Bar
Peperoni Pizzeria @ Zion
Bistro Du Vin @ Zion
Bistro Du Vin has the whole Parisian bistro look down pat, while the food is presented and prepared beautifully with items like the woodsy mushroom fricassee with morels and poached egg, and braised beef. A visit here is worth it just to pretend you’re in Europe.
SocialHaus
Buzz: Easing its way towards the top spot among Singapore’s hippest corners, the thriving uncoventional ecosystem of the SIT flat estate in Tiong Bahru now has a bar. Décor: More towards the industrial chic side in terms of looks, SocialHaus has three different bar experiences in one compact space. A long, wood-topped bar with metal […]
Interview: OH! Open House founder/curator, Kimberly Shen
Fifteen emerging local artists have invaded six homes in Tiong Bahru for the third edition of OH! Open House, the arts in the heartlands project, which was held at Marine Parade last year. Showcasing works by mostly emerging Singaporean and Singapore-based artists like photographers Ang Song Nian and Zhao Renhui and painter/chef Stephen Black, the project is a great alternative to stuffy art galleries. Founder/curator Kimberly Shen tells Terry Ong why it works.
Interview: Allen Lam, Choreographer of Hymn of Angelology
In the poetic dance performance Hymn of Angelology, Hong Kong-based choreographers and dancers Allen Lam and Tony Wong explore faith through a series of martial arts and traditional dance movements, dwelling into themes such as joy, laughter, conflict, loss and love. Terry Ong attempts to break down the show’s deeper meanings with Wong.
Parsley & Thyme
Pity the places not caught up in the Duxton renaissance. Even wonderful venues like after-hours spot Speakeasy struggled to pull the crowds because Blair Road remains off the radar (no wonder they’re relocating to 50 Tanjong Pagar Rd). But at least they have their loyal following. It’s harder to be so confident about the prospects […]
Forest
The buzz: Chef Sam Leong, who shot to fame at Jade and My Humble House, stretches his culinary muscle at lush 150-seater Forest, in the (almost too) peaceful new Equarius Hotel. The vibe: High ceilings, color-changing mood lighting, pillars that look like tree trunks and a wall of creeper plants create a fantastical (albeit tacky) […]
Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) to rock Singapore on April 28
Heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) will be playing in Singapore on April 28 at the Hard Rock Hotel‘s The Coliseum.Despite the death of their drummer James Sullivan three years ago, the band continues to enjoy mainstream success with hits like “recently confirmed their tour around the far and middle east zones to continue promoting […]