Hide & Seek
The name is apt. With a Chinese signboard at its shopfront, this indie boutique might confuse you but step right in and you’ll discover a treasure trove of uber cool brands (Karen Walker, Nooka, Vice & Vanity and Ksubi are among them).
Interview: T’ang Quartet
We uncover the secrets behind T’ang Quartet’s latest mystical performance Soul Capture.
Interview: Inga Beckmann
Ahead of her inugural photography exhibition in Singapore, Vue Privée’s Artist of the Month talks to I-S about the inspiration and process behind her images taken in North Korea.
Lunch @ Boathouse
Modern European fare’s the name of the game here, with three courses for $38, including coffee or tea. Kick things off with dishes such as home-cured salmon with horseradish cucumber emulsion, followed by roasted ribeye with glaze celeriac. Desserts are fanciful, including a Calamansi Chiboust (hazelnut biscuit, strawberry consommé and strawberry compote).
Drink Culture
Buzz: A bona fide cocktail bar that’s just about two months old, co-founded by Ethan Leslie Leong and Leonard Low—yet another welcome addition to the buzzing heart of Chinatown. Décor: With a primarily white color scheme (the chairs, sofas, walls, curtains and even chandeliers), the vibe is chic yet not stuffy. And of course, it […]
Seb’s bistro
Rochester Park was supposed to be a charming hideaway of restaurants set amid lush greenery—at least in theory. In practice, it isn’t just the less successful cousin of Dempsey Hill which never quite took off; it’s secluded and plain out of the way. We were in the mood for a quiet meal and thought Seb’s […]
Zaffran Restaurant and Tea Room
Injected with an energetic yet casual vibe, Zaffran specializes in palatable Indian fusion cuisine prepared with the freshest of ingredients. Order the Javan chicken masala and squid curry.
Beng Hiang Hokkien Restaurant
Beng Hiang Hokkien Restaurant, with its 30 years of heritage, serves up authentic Hokkien fare. This is a perfect place for extravagant Chinese meals. Choose from their set menus ($278‑978), which include abalone and steamed garoupas. Can’t get enough Chinese food? Here are our favorite Chinese restaurants in Singapore.
Boston Wine Company
Hachi Tei
Customers have raved about the impeccable service provided at this Japanese eatery. Expect wallet‑friendly and perfectly executed bento sets such as the grilled teriyaki cod bento set.