PS Cafe (Ann Siang)

Nestled in a corner next to the entrance of Ann Siang Hill Park, this two‑story café serves up food for brunch, lunch, tea, dinner, desserts and booze. In the evenings, local DJs dish out smooth soul tunes to go with your food and drinks. Who needs breakfast or lunch? Brunch is the meal du jour. […]

Urban Bites Mediterranean Cuisine

This homely and cozy restaurant dishes out authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine from their traditional breakfast, foul moudamas—fava beans and chicpeas tossed with garlic, cumin, lemon juice and olive oil— to hot and cold mezzas served with pieces of Lebanese bread. They also have wraps, pastries, and seafood mains.

Destination Wine and Dine

A cozy space greets you with the aroma of superior wines from France, Italy and Chile, just to name a few. Choose from 42 labels for a buy‑2‑get‑1‑free promotion. You can get plenty of recommendations from the boss—he’s a wine lover himself. You can also opt for some steak or pasta to go with the […]

Vanilla Bar & Cafe

This charming little café focuses on Japanese and Western fusion desserts and snacks. Their Vanilla Dirt Cake is one of the highlights on the menu, as are their English breakfast and sandwiches.

Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Restaurant

Customers refer to Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Restaurant as the “Tibetan Place.” The Buddha statues, books and scriptures collected from travels give this humble eatery an inspiring ethnic vibe. Try the brown rice set meal and the green curry hor fun while you’re here.

Bonheur Patisserie

A good option at Bonheur Patisserie for the sweet-toothed with unusual delectables including their signature strawberry balsamic mousse ($7.50), layers of pistachio sponge, vanilla bean Chantilly cream and strawberry balsamic mousse.

Cuppa Choice

Large fancy‑looking coffee machines are sold at this young café‑barista academy (it’s under two‑years‑old)— great news for coffee aficionados. The barista classes are conducted from 9am‑6pm, which are also the opening hours of the café. Other than coffee, bites such as pizzas are on the menu. For the coolest places to get a hot cup […]

Momentous Arts

Momentous Arts had its first gallery at Marina Square in 2004. The gallery showcases modern & contemporary paintings, sculptures and drawings of wide-ranging themes and subjects by artists from Asia and afar. It promotes the works of established contemporary artists, such as Edwin Wilwayco and Rene Robles, as well as emerging talents like Tang Hong Lee, Soon Lai Wai, […]

Flor Pâtisserie

Those who have a weakness for the sweet stuff should make a stop at this Japanese bakery/ café; the earlier in the day, the better (they often sell out by teatime). Be sure to get your hands on their ice cheese tarts in flavors like maple, blueberry and caramel (our favorite), as well as the […]

Simple Plan hits Singapore Shores

Rock band Simple Plan is set to bring down the house tonight with an acoustic set at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore at 6pm, (sorry, this Music Matters event is open only to media). The band performed last night at Clarke Quay with fellow Canadians These Kids Wear Crowns. Their upcoming fourth record “Get Your Heart On!” will be […]