Woori-Nara
We so badly wanted to like Woori-Nara. After all, it’s quite a trek out to farthest Bukit Timah. More than that, though, we love eating in ethnic enclaves; all the more so when they’re not especially well-known. Little Lorong Kilat is home to another Korean restaurant (the frankly far more impressive Kim’s Family Restaurant), a […]
Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto and Pattisier
Head to Huize Trivelli Heritage Resto and Pattisier for a mini rijsttafel, or rice table. Steamed rice is served with small portions of a variety of vegetables, meats and seafood at a reasonable price.
Gado-Gado Bonbin
Try the gado-gado at the longstanding (50 years and counting) Gado-Gado Bonbin. Gado-gado is a hearty salad consisting of blanched cabbage, potatoes, beansprouts, spinach, beancurd, long beans served with a tasty peanut sauce.
The Apartment
Exceling in the art of novelty, guests can tuck into their meal either in the bathroom, bedroom, living room or jacuzzi. European cuisine dominates here with their signature black burger, wagyu beef cheek and steak & egg. Ease into the comfortable atmosphere—it certainly feels like home—while chowing down on premium meat cuts.
Bistro Baron
Relatively new to the scene, this all-day dining concept is steeped in rich French flair. The consulting head chef is the celebrated Emmanuel Stroobant, and the bistro is owned by the same people who brought us Capoccacia. It’s a great place for fine French cuisine and looking tres chic while you’re at it.
Blue Erawan
One of twelve highly regarded Blue Elephant restaurants worldwide, this spacious restaurant offers premium Thai cuisine for “a total experience.” The 150-seater area with four VIP rooms is popular not only for their classic favorites such as Spring Roll “Blue Erawan,” tom yum soup and local noodles. There is also a generous spread of vegetarian […]
LeVeL33
Buzz: Singapore can now proudly claim to be home to the world’s highest urban craft brewery with this LeVeL33 opening up in the penthouse of the Marina Bay Financial Centre. Décor: A mix of elegant dining settings, comfortable couches, classic barstools and chic al fresco seating, LeVeL33 caters for every occasion. The defining features of […]
48 Hours in Taitung
The Taiwanese coastal town is home to a fascinating culture, great food and laidback hospitality.
Artist Ho Tzu Nyen heads to 54th Venice Biennale
Homegrown artist and filmmaker Ho Tzu Nyen is selected to represent Singapore at the 54th edition of the Venice Biennale this year.Since he unveiled his first solo project, Utama – Every Name in History is I (2003), the Young Artist Award recipient has proven himself to be one of Singapore’s important contemporary visual artists of […]
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Uncle Boonmee is dying. Afflicted with kidney failure, he journeys back to his remote farm with his disabled sister-in-law, Jen, and young relative Tong. One night, the three outsiders are having dinner when Boonmee’s dead wife and disappeared son materialize to fill the empty seats. Boonmee’s wife Huay is a spirit who delivers messages from […]