Iru Den launches new pocket- and time-friendly 5-course menu
Housed in a black-and-white colonial house on Scotts Road, Iru Den’s brand new five-course menu showcases the best seasonal produce procured from small scale producers and friends in Taiwan and Japan, making it a rare, value-for-money fine dining proposition. Seemingly simple Amuse Bouche of twin snacks, featuring the Aichi Amela Tomato Tart and Taiwan Sakura […]
Singapore’s largest Latin American street food and music festival returns with ceviche party and dishes by top chefs in Asia
Dance and eat your heart out at one of the best Latin America fiestas this side of Asia. The Latinada Street Food & Music Festival, founded by Daniel and Tamara Chavez of Canchita in 2018, will return bigger and stronger than ever from Mar 23 to 24. It has attracted 10 of the best Latin […]
From heritage cocktails to kacang puteh: 8 things to discover at FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay
Another FairPrice Finest? Don’t be cynical. The 40th addition to the line of FairPrice outlets across the island will surprise you with new experiences and products. FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay is a 14,000-square-foot space that’s part of the day-to-night rejuvenation of CQ @ Clarke Quay. Besides the familiar groceries, the new outlet offers unique products […]
Five Footway Festival brings fun, games, performances, food and unique workshops to Chinatown in March
When the Five Footway Festival returns to Chinatown from Mar 9 to 17, you can experience age-old childhood games, street snacks, opera performances, movies, and theatrical tours along Smith, Pagoda, and Sago Streets. Organised by the Chinatown Business Association and programme partners, it will take place in various locations across Chinatown, where the streets will […]
Singapore hawkers evolve through new flavours and digital marketing in ‘Second Servings’ documentary
The life of a hawker in Singapore is tough. You get up in the wee hours of the morning to buy and clean huge quantities of ingredients – many of which are labour-intensive to process – while most of the country is still sound asleep in soft beds. You work all day in a tiny […]
Go on a journey of empathy at Rare & Share Dinner to support individuals living with spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare and devastating genetic disease that affects nerves and muscles, resulting in a progressive loss of muscle control, movement and strength. There is no cure. There are currently about 40 t0 50 persons in Singapore diagnosed with SMA. To support individuals living with SMA and to raise awareness of […]
Soak in the Ramadan spirit at Kampong Gelam’s largest-ever bazaar and mass iftar
This year’s Ramadan event in Kampong Gelam, happening from Mar 2 to Apr 5, is set to be bigger and better. Themed “Gemilang Kampong Gelam”, get ready to celebrate the rich heritage of the iconic cultural district with a host of events, special collaborations, food, shopping and artiste performances. The Ramadan bazaar will be the […]
Get ready for a splashing good time this April at Wild Wild Wet’s first-ever Songkran Kids Festival
It’s going to be a very wet and wild April – for the kids, at least – because Wild Wild Wet (WWW) at Downtown East will be presenting Singapore’s first-ever Songkran Kids Festival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Downtown East (@downtowneast) Songkran is the Thai New Year (it falls […]
Crank up the volume: Music documentaries and concert films to stream now
2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years for concertgoers – and we are only in February. Coldplay has already played six nights; Ed Sheeran, two. As we dive headlong into March, be prepared for Swift-mania in Singapore (that’s Taylor Swift, in case you haven’t heard, who will be making her […]
Jewellery that look good enough to eat
Here are several tantalising, deliciously pretty jewellery collections that look equally good on your plate and on your body. Nadine Ghosn Nadine Ghosn’s new croissant charms look good enough to eat. After dabbling with burgers and sushi, the Lebanese designer has turned her attention to mouth-watering flaky croissants. And the ones that caught her attention […]