The Iron Lady

Poor, poor Maggie T. Finally, some vindication from the artsy left by way of this terribly hagiographic biopic, and yet too batty to enjoy it. Oh well. More’s the pity because, whatever one’s politics, there’s much to enjoy here, thanks mainly to a brilliant, bang-on central performance by Meryl Steep as The Iron Lady.The Academy […]

De Burg

Open air and self-service, this no frills burger joint is serious about burgers. The extensive burger menu features various meats (they also have one vegetarian burger and salads) but opt for the enormous 200g signature and celebrity burgers. Or attempt The Showdown Challenge aka CHIBABOOM – five 200g patties with 600g of chips, to be […]

Rio Tapas Lounge

We’re not big fans of restaurants that are in the middle of malls, mostly because of that animals-in-a-zoo feeling you get as shoppers stroll past. (Hint: the shoppers aren’t the animals.) However, with its lamp-topped wooden tables and glass ceiling so high that the feeling is almost alfresco, Rio Tapas (attached to Carnivore) doesn’t look […]

Friendly Fires to perform full set at Avalon Singapore March 16

Indie-pop English band Friendly Fires will come back to Singapore (after opening for Faithless last year) with a full live set at Avalon on March 16.Blessed with a catchy amalgation of effervescent pop and disco, Friendly Fires’ music has spread like wildfire since they released their first LP in 2008.This year, Friendly Fires will take […]

Celebrity Fitness

A stone’s throw away from the idyllic dining hotspot Rochester Park, this new space is designed to resemble a Beverly Hills nightclub and hosts an innovative “Floating Yoga” class. They’ve also got spinning classes, weight conditioning and Zumba-type regimes, and other yoga courses.

U Paasha Seminyak

This luxury resort is located close to the beach and admidst the nightlife of Seminyak. The resort combines contemporary style with Bali design accents, featuring a roof-top pool and gym. The restaurant Alcove serves up nutritous and healthy cuisine that is a part of the Bali lifestyle, while Alibi Bar has a tapas menu and an […]