The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
After the flat in-betweener that was The Girl Who Played with Fire, the final installment of Stieg Larsson’s trilogy bounces back with terrific aplomb to close out the series. Not quite as brilliant as the fast-paced whodunit that was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but still, not bad.Yet again, Noomi Rapace as the brooding […]
En Bar
You can drink Orion Beer $5.8/glass and $9.5/pint between 6pm-8pm on Sun-Thur.
Waku Ghin
Expect a top-notch Japanese feast with exquisite creations from grade nine Wagyu and Hokkaido uni (sea urchin), in an understated, elegant space.
KU DÉ TA | Review
[Old text]The buzz: Much of the hip crowd has already been here, we dare say all of them came out in force for the launch party awhile back. But that was more about the view, the club, the novelty, and the free flow booze could’ve played a minor part. So we came back, and stayed mostly sober this time, to find out what’s going on in the kitchen.The vibe: The concept here is very much an open one. There aren’t any quiet, cozy corners to hide in, and the establishment is entirely open air. On cool evenings, it’s a dream. But beware those balmy nights. Fortunately, the infinity pool’s just a trot away, if you get too hot and bothered.The food: We were undeniably thrilled when we found out that executive chef Dan Segall, of award winning Zuma (Hong Kong) and M1NT (Shanghai), would be the main man responsible for all things edible. He brings his distinctive modern Asian sensibility to this menu, with dishes such as spicy ‘bo ssam’ pork belly salad with house-made pickles and cucumber vinaigrette, crispy skin bamboo-steamed duck accented with kaffir lime and blood plum sauce and seared Hokkaido scallops with Nashi pear, wasabi leaves and kecap manis. We’ve got our money on the crisp, subtly sweet sticky baby squid, with the barest hint of black pepper and a lime drizzle to balance the dish. There’s also pressed baby spinach, tossed in a sesame dressing and sprinkled with crisp garlic chips and toasted sesame seeds, which struck us as a contemporary interpretation of a Shanghainese classic. A decadent option is the pan-seared foie gras and salmon belly ‘bacon’ strips, with sour cherries and Shimeji mushrooms with a tart, vinegar-like finish. If you miraculously still have room for dessert, the steamed palm sugar cake with salted caramel foam is an interesting flavor combination, while Apple & Honey is a lighter, fruit-centric option.The drinks: They aren’t pulling any punches when it comes to the alcohol, having scored themselves chief sommelier Dario Buonavoglia (previously head sommelier at London’s Michelin-starred Hakkasan). As expected, the very personal wine menu is an extensive one, without taking itself all too seriously, while still offering up worthy options for the more demanding connoisseurs. Wines go from $18/glass, while the bubbly stuff starts at $33/glass. Those who favor cocktails will enjoy an exquisite Sunset Martini —Grey Goose happily married to lychee liqueur, shaken with apple juice and lemongrass syrup—we sure did. Or sip on an early grey martini, composed of Bombay infused with earl grey tea, double strained, chilled overnight, then shaken with fresh lemon juice and egg white.Why you’ll be back: We reckon the exceptional skyline alone could be reason enough. Aside from that, few things in life top having several glasses, nay bottles, of exceptional wine, as you enjoy the splendid company of friends and good food.
Brussels Sprouts @ Big Splash
This Belgian bar and bistro, set up by local chef and TV personality Emmanuel Stroobant, offers 21 different mussel dishes and a staggering 180 labels of Belgian beers. It’s a nice spot with lots of leafy shade and good views of the sea. Pop by on Sundays as well for brunch by the sea; kids […]
Vanilla Bar & Cafe | Raffles Place
A sweet gentle waft of vanilla rushes through you as you enter this gem of a bar tucked away in the business district. An oasis of cool, Vanilla Bar & Cafe serves as a welcome sanctuary for busy execs working in the area as well as a cool pitstop for day-trippers.The kitchen serves up decent comfort […]
La Salsa
The Latin bug seems to run rife at Dempsey and especially at La Salsa. Here at this Latin-themed restobar, you can grab your fill of its delectable margaritas and sangrias made from premium tequilas to go with that tortilla or quesadilla. Also, don’t miss its roster of resident bands and DJs playing some of the […]
The Foundry
This no-frills alley bar in Mohamed Sultan serves up a good selection of imported Japanese craft beer from Baird Brewing as well as the old favorites. This casual one-stop shop also comes with four affordable well-known eateries serving Thai food, Indian Tandoori, gourmet burgers and Mexican fare.
Roku Bar
The name mean “six” in Japanese and the serves its drinks at… yes, you’ve guessed it only six dollars. From wines, cocktails, beers and even finger food, everything here goes for only six clams and its just perfect if you’re looking for a cheap and quick fix after work or just prepping up for a night […]
Garibar
Italian restaurants are hot, and Garibaldi’s Garibar continues to hold its own. Style yourself for a contemporary night at this upscale bar. Sample its selection of fine wines and its signature caipiroska.