The Best of Chinatown: Amoy / Boon Tat / Robinson / Stanley / Telok Ayer
From its rich historical value to its modern flavors, experience the magic of Chinatown right in the palm of your hands from our pull-out guide.
14 years ago
city living
By I-S staff | May 20, 2011
The Best of Chinatown
From its rich historical value to its modern flavors, experience the magic of Chinatown right in the palm of your hands from our pull-out guide.
14 years ago
city living
By I-S staff | May 20, 2011

If your heart's not in it

Submitted by nchan on Fri, 2011-04-15 00:00
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neighborhoods

A recent rally against the infamous Samantha’s on air rant against uncultured heartlanders lowering the tone in Holland V failed to attract more than 100-odd participants. (So damn disorganized those heartlanders!) This despite almost 3,000 people ticking the “I will be attending box” on Facebook.

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2011 Apr 15 - 00:00
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If you’re going to organize an event online and have it be a success, then more careful planning is required.

Explore Novena & Balestier: Other Things to do in Balestier
14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
Explore Novena & Balestier: Shopping in Balestier
Balestier Road is where you’ll find that perfect light fixture for your home, with more than 50 shops specializing in lights alone.
14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
Explore Novena & Balestier: Dining in Balestier
Just a few minutes’ walk or three bus stops away from Novena is Balestier Road and its offshoots like Kim Keat Road and Whampoa Drive—a busy thoroughfare with a treasure trove of experiences. Sure, it may lack Novena’s order and convenience, but it’s precisely in that unpredictable chaos that you’ll find its charms. Many old shophouses can be found here, alongside a multitude of famous old makan places, countless lighting shops (certainly a fixture here), furniture specialists and vintage retail shops that you simply must check out.
14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
Explore Novena & Balestier: Novena Square / Velocity
These two adjacent malls are the most well-known in the area. While Velocity is regarded as a sports hub of sorts, we like Novena Square for its unpredictable food and lifestyle choices.
14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
Explore Novena & Balestier: United Square
Although more family and office crowd oriented, come here for an afternoon perk-me-up at Jalan Kayu—The Prata Café or some tasty local cuisine at Grandma’s (just the way nanna ordered).
14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
Explore Novena & Balestier: Goldhill Plaza/Centre

Located just behind United Square, the vibe around Goldhill is a tad old school (with lots of small scale offices and some dodgy bars), although the selection is anything but.

14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
Streetwise: Novena & Balestier
The great thing about Novena is that most of the lifestyle options are housed within walking distance from one another, namely the three main malls of Square 2, Novena Square and United Square, with a few more interesting options around Goldhill Plaza. The vibe here is pretty posh yet relaxed, befitting of the many expats who reside in the condos around the area. Yet the shopping and dining options prove to be surprisingly varied and interesting.
14 years ago
city living
By Terry Ong | Feb 18, 2011
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