Joseph Phua of Paktor
Singapore Sparks Interview: Joseph Phua of Paktor

Joseph Phua is one of the founders of mobile dating app Paktor (www.gopaktor.com), which allows you to scan profile images of nearby users, and to “like” their images anonymously, until someone you “like”, “likes” you back. (A bit like the better known Tinder.)

12 years ago
city living
By Chin Hui Wen | Dec 13, 2013
Top Bitter Cocktails

Bitter flavors are oft neglected but are the key to some truly great cocktails.
Here are four drinks that use them to brilliant effect.

12 years ago
nightlife
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 22, 2013
The Green Door
Tamarind Hill
Madame Patisserie
Best Alfresco Restaurants in Singapore

These joints with charming open air areas are just the place to dine on breezy evenings.

12 years ago
restaurants
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 22, 2013
Astice alla Griglia Lobster from OTTO Locanda
Porchetta di Maiale from Checkers Brasserie
4 Cheeses 'Bonbon' @ Brett Boardman
Sopra Cucina
Degustazione di Formaggi dal Carrello from Buona Terra
Regional Italian Cuisine in Singapore

Regional Italian cuisine is all the rage in Singapore, with new restaurants and revamped favorites offering lesser known recipes from the food-loving nation.

12 years ago
restaurants
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 22, 2013
Bjorn Low
Interview: Bjorn Low from Edible Gardens

As one of the founders of urban farm consultancy Edible Gardens, here’s a man used to going against the grain. He talks to Chin Hui Wen about following your dreams and leading the simple life.

12 years ago
city living
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 22, 2013

Cup Sized: I-S Magazine’s Christmas Cupcake Challenge

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Cupcakes have the power to make folks go completely gaga. How crazy? Well, as fanatical as a Sex and the City fan at New York’s Magnolia Bakery circa 2005. Those Carrie Bradshaw-lovers waited hours and hours in line for the bakery’s retro cool cupcakes. Think the cronut craze is bad?

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Hearty Hummingbird, Molten Passionfruit, Triple Chocolate (Corrine Tan,32)
Gingerbread cupcake (Brennagh Lee, 25)
Fruitcake cupcakes (Jade Foo, 39)
Spiced apple cupcakes (Jade Foo, 39)
Carrot cupcakes (Tan Li Qin, 22)
Chocolate and butter cupcakes (Catherine Chua, 51)
Red velvet, chocolate peppermint, red-and-green vanilla (Collette Height, 30)
Breakfast at Nassim Hill, Singapore
Where to Get Early Breakfast in Singapore
Before you head to work, dig into the most important meal of the day at these restaurants which serve food from 8am.
12 years ago
restaurants
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 08, 2013
Mikkel Borg Bjergsø
Evil Twin Hipster Ale
Mikkeller Green Gold IPA
Brewdog Dead Pony Club
Three Hottest Trends in Beer Now

Danish microbrewery Mikkeller’s brewer and co-founder Mikkel Borg Bjergso was recently in town for a series of talks and appearances at The Great Beer Experiment. So we grabbed him and had him share what he thinks are the three hottest trends in beer right now. 

12 years ago
restaurants, nightlife
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 08, 2013
Andrew O’Brien
Interview: Andrew O’Brien

The general manager for Treasury Wine Estates (Southeast Asia, India and Korea) demystifies the language we use to describe wine.

 
12 years ago
restaurants
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 07, 2013
The Beast
Bourbon bar The Beast now open in Kampong Glam

Southern bites and plenty of bourbon are on offer at Kampong Glam newbie, The Beast.

12 years ago
restaurants
By Chin Hui Wen | Nov 06, 2013
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