So you don’t live in River Valley or near East Coast—fret not. There are stand-alone trendy eateries and cafes out in the far reaches of the island that are worth checking out, so no complaining now.

This historical house at 23 Amber Road is in danger of being demolished to make way for high-rise flats. With recent reports in the news, a website and a petition in the process we ask—can citizen action save this house?

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For the best boutique bars in town, you can’t go wrong with these establishments:

For the best in boutique shopping experience, don’t miss out on these hip establishments:

Forget big, everyone’s going boutique. Here’s where to dine, club and shop for the ultimate boutique experience.

Small, hip hotels in Asia are giving the big chains a run for their money.

I-S talks to CSOs on both sides and finds out they are not taking no for an answer in Batam.

What does a restaurant do when it becomes successful? Open a second outlet. I-S looks at the number twos that have made it.

Do you have what it takes to run a restaurant? We talk to three people who do.