Concert Review: The Villagers Live!

On Jan 31, Irish folk-pop outfit The Villagers played to an enthused audience at the cozy Esplanade Recital Studio and it was nothing less than a bewitching encounter with the precocious talent that is Conor O’Brien.

Switchfoot returns to Singapore

San Diego-based rock band Switchfoot has added Singapore as part of their 2011 tour of the region. Known for energetic live performances, the band, consisting of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Chad Butler (drums), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vox) and Drew Shirley (guitar) will be bringing on ‘The Switchfoot sound’ – a melodic […]

9Clouds

Operating as a club, lounge, and restaurant, here’s where you’ll get one of the most scenic views of the city. This 300-seater venue is adorned with scarlet furniture, dark tables and chandeliers, giving it an opulent yet comfy vibe. The bar, meanwhile, mixes fruity fusion cocktails and serves excellent bar bites which include barbecue ribs […]

Riva

Highly acclaimed by Wine Spectator for their impeccable wine cellar, this venue also serves arguably the city’s finest French food. Chef Renaud Le Rasle leads the multiple award-winning full-service team armed with Michelin-star experience in Europe and the US. The epicurean line-up includes escargot a la Provencale en petit pot crouton a l’ail and grilled […]

Elbow Room

A self-acclaimed destination for “Fondue and Imported Beer”, the European-inspired lounge room is warm and inviting, and its feel softened with subdued lighting. Besides fondue, there is spicy Mexican food on the menu which complements the ice cold beers that come one-for-one during happy hour on weekdays. Further, the live music lends a friendly, welcoming […]

Kitchenette Restaurant & Creperie

Visiting here is a little like calling in at a friend’s home. Grab a seat at one of the long tables, surrounded by a well-stocked larder and a display of live cooking. Cozy and amiable, the open restaurant whips up comfort food with a modern twist—garlic truffle fries, baked truffle macaroni and cheese with turkey […]

B.A.T.S

Taking up residence at the five-star hotel, the acronym stands for “Bar At The Shangri-La.” Extremely popular with the after-work crowd, gourmet food and a variety of unusual (yet delicious) drink concoctions are available here. Try the greenish drink called Urban Bats which is a mix of Bacardi, Blue Curacao, vodka, midori, Triple Sec and […]

Roemah Rempah

Fancy a homecooked meal? Check into an updated joint that serves local fare like bebek rempah, kambing guling and ayam singgang sumbu that are rich in indigeneous flavours. The menu also includes Southeast Asian favorites influenced by Indonesian spices in the 100-seater air-conditioned hall.