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 […]

Alleira

The buzz: At Alleira’s maiden and flagship store, expect contemporary women’s ready-to-wear and cocktail apparel, plus the arrival of its Spring/Summer exclusive Bespoke Couture Collection. The vibe: With apparel color-coded and hung on simple metal racks, the boutique makes it easier for you to make a beeline for your favorite hues. Stylish minimalism prevails. The […]

Music Matters Live

Catch not one, not two but 40 bands from 18 countries at Music Matters Live taking place in seven bars and clubs in Clarke Quay. The three-day event held from May 26-28 will feature acts like The Jezebels, These Kids Wear Crowns, Franko and many more. Here’s your chance to become a VIP to this […]

Sweets Garibaldi

The confectionary arm of the Garibaldi Group, helmed by chef Tammy Mah, presents an assortment of treats including their famous tiramisu, sea salt caramel chocolate cake, fruit tarts and yummy bonbons. Don’t go hungry.

Paul

The British comedy pals behind Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz are back. This time they’re Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), a pair of fanboys from the UK on a pilgrimage to the geek Mecca that is San Diego Comic-Con and to visit America’s best-known sci-fi film and UFO sites. […]

Priest

Anyone who shows up for Priest anticipating an inspirational story about a clergyman will go away disappointed, but anyone expecting an action-packed ride will be utterly shattered.Based on a manhwa (Korean comic) of the same name, Priest is set in a dystopian alternate reality where a bitter war between humans and vampires has just concluded. […]

Interview: Nitin Sawhney

Ahead of the debut of Throw of Dice on our shores, I-S talks to the legendary British renaissance man Nitin Sawhney.

Van Gogh vs. Dali

The exhibitions of two of the most iconic artists from the 20th Century are taking place concurrently at the ArtScience Museum, so we thought we’d suss out which is most worth the admission.