Upclose with Pernilla Ohrstedt and Asif Khan

The Barlett-trained duo behind The Future Memory Pavilion has created two outdoor installations which store ice and sand respectively. They talk to Patrick Benjamin about their latest project.

Pique Nique

We don’t like mall restaurants; there’s just something about dining at them that doesn’t sit right with us. Tricky thing really, considering we live in a city almost entirely populated by shopping centers. Once in a while however, we find the odd one or two that aren’t total duds. Pique Nique is one such example—a […]

Ci Gusta!

This newly-opened Italian ice cream parlor doles out scoop after scoop of gelato in flavors like pistachio with sea salt, and vanilla whisky; we suggest having them with crêpes or waffles. For those after a healthier alternative, there’s frozen yogurt options— chocolate, salty caramel or mascarpone cheese.

Chock Full of Beans

Chock Full of Beans carries coffee made from a range of locally-roasted blends. There’s also a range of sandwiches to be had.

The Good Beer Company

Daniel Goh’s tidy, little drinks stall in the Chinatown Complex hawker center offers over 50 different beers and ciders, from countries like Taiwan and the US.