Ariara Island Resort
The island resort features accommodation styled like a private home for 17 people, a private chef and even massage and manicure servies. Activities available include kayaking, diving, boating and trekking through the island’s forests.Bookings are available for smaller groups of 6-8 for US$715 ($939) per person, per night or bigger groups of 15-18 for US$475 […]
Death Cab for Cutie to return to Singapore on March 7
The alt-rock band will be performing in Singapore again, this time with new album Codes and Keys in tow.
Selfish Gene Cafe
This spacious cafe with a communal table features a bright interior thanks to its large sunroof. Espresso coffees, teas, a staple selection of sandwiches, and assorted pastry can be had at Selfish Gene Cafe for now, with an expanded main course menu for the future.
Food for Thought (Queen Street)
Interview with Jemma Rix for Wicked
Blockbuster musical Wicked, the back story to The Wizard of Oz, is currently twisting its way through town. Aussie thesp Jemma Rix who plays Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, chats to Kyle Ganapathy.
Interview: Anna Calvi for Laneway Festival 2012
Trumped up by the likes of Nick Cave and Brian Eno, the rising priestess of the British indie rock scene and possible heir to PJ Harvey has a quick chat with Patrick Benjamin.
Interview: Heman Chong
In his archival project of 1,001 photographs of empty places islandwide for Calendars 2020-2096, the much lauded local contemporary artist, manipulates traditional notions of time and space as well as national narrative. He elucidates further to Patrick Benjamin.
Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House
For those in the know, Travis Masiero needs no introduction. Formerly the founder and owner of the ever popular Spruce in Phoenix Park, his newest baby is Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House set just off Club Street. If the name wasn’t enough of a giveaway, the display counter of oysters on ice in the […]
Medz
We can’t say that the basement location of this Mediterranean food court evokes the littoral charms of the region it represents, nor that its screaming, capitalized name adds to the romance of the dining experience and might perhaps open itself to ridicule (“Have you taken your… ?”), but we will say that if you’re looking for […]
Mezze Bistro Bar | Review
The Society Group’s latest offering, this all-day dining newbie with a relaxed vibe was unveiled about five weeks ago. Targeted at business folk working in the area (it’s closed on weekends), the menu is care of Aussie head chef Peter Rollinson who helms The Prime Society. Their breakfasts are easy eats like muesli with fruit […]