Bacchus
Although we like our German drinks to start with the letter ‘B’, Dempsey’s Bacchus (pronounced ba-hoos) is clearly for the wine aficionado. Modeled after a German wine inn known as a—wait for the tongue twister—besenwirtschaft, Bacchus, from the look of things, probably has the most comprehensive range of German wines in Singapore. Instead of the […]
OChre
OChre, helmed by Japanese chef Kentaro Torii (formerly of Tavolo when it was in Telok Ayer), is definitely not your run-of-the-mill Italian restaurant. The cooking here is extremely good and OChre has the potential to become one of the best Italian restaurants in town. There are two menus: A red one (fine dining) and a […]
Hugo’s Bar
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck
They’re not kidding when they call this place “super”—from the must-try roasted Peking duck (it’s one of the best we’ve had) to the opulent and classy décor here (which resembles a chill out bar replete with plush sofas and mood lighting)—dining here is one superb experience. Part of the popular Imperial Treasure chain of dining […]
Villa Enrique
Hidden under charming foliage where Angel Share used to be, Villa Enrique feels like something out of a Spanish movie with its romantic atmosphere of graceful palms, soothing music and rustic outdoor furniture complete with mini gazebos. However, as is often the case in Dempsey, the view and ambiance come at a price. Menu offerings […]
National Geographic Cafe
The buzz: National Geographic’s expansive store at VivoCity is a treasure trove of travel books, apparel, equipment and images that rouse visitors to spread their wings and take in all that the world has to offer. And now, it has a café.The décor: The café is situated at the store entrance, partitioned off by screens […]
The Living Room
With its paintings, chandeliers and faux fireplace, one would never guess this used to be the hotel’s business center. This long-standing club and bar is one place you could hit if you’re looking to party till the crack of dawn as its one of the city’s very few places that opens till 6am. And the […]
Jones The Grocer | Mandarin Gallery
We’d been wanting to check this one out ever since Aussie fromagerie Jones the Grocer announced it was opening another outlet beyond the inaccessible-if-you-don’t-drive hipster trap of Dempsey Hill. Tucked in a high-end shopping mall not usually packed with busy shoppers, our dining experience felt like a much-needed escape from the daily grind. This outlet […]
Trattoria L’Ancora
Occupying the spot that had previously been occupied by Borgo (which has since relocated further up the road to Alocassia Apartments under a slightly different name), Trattoria L’Ancora is a simple restaurant with the kind of crowd you’d expect from an affluent District 21 postcode: A mix of well-heeled locals kitted out in their Nauticas […]