I Saw the Devil
Ah, Korean popular culture. You either love it like a kid in a candy store or you despise it with the sort of intensity usually reserved for war criminals. But for all the insipid pop acts, it’s easy to forget that Korea makes damn good films.In this, the latest from Kim Ji-woon (of A Bittersweet […]
French Connection UK
The industrial-inspired floor of the 1,600 sq. ft. space sets the mood, making it one of the more accessible boutiques in the building: Womenswear at the front, and menswear at the back of the store. While there’s a plethora of blazers, blouses and dresses to browse, ladies should keep an eye out for more luxurious […]
Dior Homme
Arguably the most eye-catching boutique in the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall (blame the bright white neon display lights juxtaposed against the black exterior, this is where contemporary fashion designer Kris Van Assche’s well-made men’s line for the luxury label can be found. Although an offshoot of the original store at ION Orchard, the […]
The Society of Black Sheep
Amid the stuffy and more “proper” high-end labels here, this indie boutique stands out for its unpredictable and quirky mix of clothes, shoes and accessories with a subtle edge. Whatever look you’re going for, be it sexy feminine or playfully avant garde, there’s definitely something in store—just bring your shopping mood.
Smiths Authentic Fish and Chips (Balmoral Plaza)
This is the Bukit Timah outlet of Tanjong Katong’s fish and chips specialist. If you’re in the area, why not try one of these great restaurants in Bukit Timah?
Sir Elton John will be performing in Singapore this November
The Greatest Hits Tour will see the Rocket Man performing with his long-time band.
Yang Gui Fei
We usually avoid restaurants in Chinatown—or at least those along the sightseeing stretch—like the plague. Most tend to serve touristy, sub-standard food at cutthroat prices. Thanks to a good friend’s tip, we decided we had to give this one a chance, and it proved to be a most pleasant surprise; although we still haven’t the […]
Café 308
Yet another health-conscious dining joint. This time, it’s Café 308, the dining extension of wellness center Verita Advanced Wellness. The wide offering includes not just vegetarian food—there’s seafood, chicken and even beef stew; top that with healthily-prepared food items with zero artificial additives, colorings, flavorings, preservatives and trans fats—all pretty impressive. It’s a bit of […]
Keystone Restaurant
The buzz: This two-month-old fine dining establishment in the CBD serves up progressive modern European fare (don’t let that scare you off though). The vibe: Urbane chic. Instead of the usual been and done décor, owner and director Eddie Han wisely decided on varying shades of muted gray, punctuated with bold splashes of red to […]
24th Singapore International Film Festival
With a new team at the helm, the 24th SIFF features an eclectic program of 144 feature films from around the world. Here’s what not to miss.