Peach Garden Sichuan @ Miramar

The Peach Garden empire enters new territory, Sichuan Province, but have cleverly kept their dependable Cantonese classics. Like most Chinese establishments, the main dining room is large and open, with pristine white tablecloths, while the rest of the restaurant is done up in earthy tones of bronze and burnt sienna. For starters, we chose cucumbers […]

Nueva Cuba

Overlooking the Marina Bay waterfront, Nueva Cuba (literally “New Cuba”), is fitted with wicker chairs and wooden tables. A massive Cuban flag hangs proudly on the main wall, with its blue and white stripes, along with red tea lights, forming the sovereign trio of colors. After being seated, we perused the extensive menu of tapas, […]

The Buffet

The Spread: This steamboat buffet consists of a healthy range of faves like seafood, vegetables and yong tau fu. The dessert counters are home to pastries, colorful tarts and cakes. The Highlights: The fresh Norwegian salmon oozes perfection when doused in steaming tom yum soup, and don’t miss the drunken prawns. The variety of sauces complement the […]

Michelangelo’s Italian Restaurant

It’s been ages since our last visit (and Chef Angelo’s departure), but since its facelift, we decided it was about time we visited our old friend. The place is still comfortable and cozy—then again it might have just been us being sentimental fools. The new interior boasts grey booths, dark furnishings, wood accents and mood […]

PiNK Dining & Bar

This is PiNK NutriDeli’s attempt at a restaurant concept that’s less grab-and-go, while still maintaining the same health-conscious philosophy that governs their original outlet. Décor wise, there is a whole lot going on with the magenta walls, sheer purple curtains, white paper lantern lights and black furniture. The diners are seated on tables leading to […]

Fabrika by Chivas 18

The buzz: A new sky terrace bar rules the roost atop downtown boutique hotel, The Klapsons—another welcome addition to the burgeoning list of sky-high drinking haunts around town. The décor: Like most vertically-inclined watering holes, Fabrika by Chivas 18 (it’s a collaboration between the hotel and the whisky label) went for the lounge-esque resort approach. […]