Ed Sheeran to bring his record-breaking + – = ÷ x Tour to Singapore in Feb 2024
Ready for another ticket scrum? Ed Sheeran will be bringing his record-breaking + – = ÷ x Tour to Singapore on Feb 16, 2024. His concert is the latest among international acts such as Niall Horan, Mayday, James Arthur, Coldplay and Taylor Swift coming to our little red dot. The show in Singapore will take […]
Eat well, feel well: Introducing Milaidhoo Island Maldives new ‘Mood Dining’ programmes
Milaidhoo Island Maldives is a private oasis set over 13 acres (5.2 hectares) atop the Baa Atoll’s beautiful UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. While it’s already an incredible location to fully switch off from the outside world, the resort wants to further boost your experience with its new and improved wellness programmes that pair food with spa […]
Singapore’s top mixologists predict cocktail trends for 2024
Now that The World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars lists for 2023 have been revealed, it is time to look ahead to 2024. Here, some of Singapore’s most noteworthy bartenders share their insights on what customers want these days in terms of flavour profiles, and the different kinds of spirits they have been […]
Spooks aplenty: Best Halloween parties and events to scare yourselves silly
Halloween dates back more than a thousand years where the occasion is widely believed to have originated from the pagan Celtic festival of Samhain marking the end of harvest season on Nov 1. On this day, people believed that the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so they wore costumes and lit bonfires […]
Singapore’s Jigger & Pony, Sago House and Atlas shine on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 list
The annual list of The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, has been unveiled, and three Singapore bars have made it to the 2023 ranking. Jigger & Pony is at No.14, continuing its successful run on the Singapore cocktail scene even after 11 years (it is currently second place on Asia’s 50 Best Bars […]
Bar Kakure is an enigmatic retreat that epitomises the Japanese bar experience
Kazuhiro Chii “Chii-san” is a man of few words. The head bartender at Bar Kakure thoughtfully mixes and serves the drinks, never intruding on conversations, and providing quiet and unobtrusive presence at the bar unless conversation is sought. Chii-san’s bartending style is subtle, more sensed than seen, and certainly not desirous of the spotlight – […]
New ArtScience Museum exhibition interprets science fiction and mythologies by Asian female artists
ArtScience Museum’s New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed will open a portal to extraordinary new worlds beginning Oct 21 until Mar 3, 2024. Drawing inspiration from Asia’s rich culture and history, the contemporary art exhibition offers a significant new perspective on the science fiction genre. New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed spotlights 24 Asian women […]
Experience Lebanese cuisine and hospitality at its best at Ummi Beirut
If you’re anything like the millions of people who have hoarded Yotam Ottolenghi’s best-selling cookbooks, then you likely have a pretty healthy appreciation for Middle Eastern cuisine. That being said, preparing it regularly requires a tremendous amount of time, an intimate understanding of Mediterranean spices, and a larder overrun with lemons and chickpeas. Sometimes, it’s […]
Review: Sing’theatre’s Cabaret is a gorgeous, sensitive tribute to 1930s Berlin
Touted as “one of the most iconic and decadent musicals of all time,” Cabaret was staged by local musical theatre collective Sing’theatre in Oct. The musical’s tagline is true – it’s definitely decadent, fairly raunchy and absolutely iconic. But it’s also a very sensitive and thoughtful piece of theatre, exploring how the free-spirited and open-minded […]
German Film Festival returns with 8 diverse films, including free outdoor screening
The 26th German Film Festival, in collaboration with KinoFest (a new regional film event), presents a compelling collection of cinematic narratives that transcend mere entertainment to provide profound glimpses into the intricate tapestry of contemporary German cinema, through the genres of drama, documentaries, and animation. Jointly presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore and The Projector, the […]