Restaurant Fiz, a place where regional dishes and indigenous ingredients get the attention they deserve
Restaurant Fiz, a newly opened restaurant in Tanjong Pagar, is here to showcase the diverse cuisines of Southeast Asia. Helmed by chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim, the restaurant not only highlights regional dishes but also indigenous ingredients that have long been forgotten. Chef Hashim was born in Kuala Lumpur to Malay and English parents and was raised […]
The pearl-fect jewellery for summer 2023
These are not your grandmother’s pearls. From fun quirky pieces to ultra-modern designs, these jewellery brands are making pearls fashionable for the younger generation. Spheres of influence Pearls for men? Yes please. It was that collaboration between Mikimoto x Comme des Garçons which made pearls uber fashionable for men. It began with an innovative vision […]
Trek into the Jungle Ballroom for cocktails with Southeast Asian flavours
The adventure begins on Duxton Hill, up a staircase and through a verdant walkway on the third floor of Mondrian Singapore Duxton. At the end of the path is the Jungle Ballroom, described as “a celebration of the wild nature and ultra-vibrancy of Southeast Asia”. (You could also take the lift through the entrance of […]
12 movies and shows to watch on Disney+, Netflix, HBO Go and Amazon Prime Video in July 2023
A new month means new episodes, shows, and movies to watch on your favourite streaming service. Here are our top picks on what to binge on this month: New on Disney+: Synduality: Noir The year is 2242, and humanity has nearly been wiped out due to the poisonous rain event, Tears of the New […]
How TK TrichoKare gave me back my crowning glory (and confidence) with its customised hair and scalp treatment
When I was a young teen getting my haircut at the salon, my hairdresser used to “complain” about the thickness of my hair. It would take more time to blow dry and I always had to use a thick brush to comb through. As I hit my twenties, I happily bleached and coloured my hair […]
Redefine your fitness journey with Yumi Active’s comfy and affordable Kanso Sculpt Series
The aim was simple: To deliver high-quality activewear that was comfortable and wallet-friendly. And homegrown brand Yumi Active seems to have achieved it with its latest collection, Kanso Sculpt Series. Already known for its ultra-comfy workout clothes, the new collection of shorts, leggings and capris is made with newly engineered fabric that promises to deliver […]
Eight Karats’ Karine Cheong is paving the way for beauty inside and out
In 2020, Karine Cheong co-founded the skincare company Eight Karats as a subsidiary of her wholesale distribution business EK Brands. For the new venture, she set up a manufacturing facility in South Korea with an in-house R&D capability to ensure control over product quality and production method, from the selection and procurement of key ingredients […]
Bring a friend, join the crowd: Lego BTS Dynamite experience is set to light up Orchard Road
Get ready to “bring the fire” to Orchard Road from Jul 7 to 16, because the Lego BTS Dynamite experience is here. Brought to you by the Lego Group, in partnership with Singapore Tourism Board and Orchard Road Business Association, the experience will immerse visitors in a Dynamite town with plenty of photo opportunities and […]
Step into the Upside Down at ‘Stranger Things – The Encounter’ at Bugis+
I never watched Stranger Things when it was first released in 2016. Not until I realised that there was an immersive experience held at Bugis+ based on the popular Netflix TV show did I then feel like it was my chance to see this show. And boy, did it not disappoint, especially with its 1980s […]
8 Peranakan restaurants to visit for delicious Nyonya cuisine
An explosion of spice and flavour is coming your way