Atlas Bar (Singapore)
Interior of Atlas BarIf the presence of a towering gin tower, bookended by a fresco ceiling on one end and a Champagne Room on the other, does not speak to you about its towering ambition, perhaps its...
View ArticleNew menu at Restaurant Labyrinth (Singapore)
SnacksFor a snapshot of how Singapore's cuisine has evolved, look no further than Restaurant Labyrinth. A modern Singapore contender since 2013, chef-owner Han Li Guang is taking his cuisine into an...
View ArticleThe Ottoman Room (Singapore)
The Ottoman RoomMiddle Eastern cuisine goes upscale and a tad trendy in this two month-old windowless dining room tucked behind Fat Prince café and bar (“Fat Prince) at Peck Seah Street. Aptly named...
View Article[News] The Black Swan gets a menu update and a new Culinary Director
Interior of The Black SwanFour years after its inception, The Black Swan gets a new Culinary Director, Daniel Sia. The former chef-owner of The Disgruntled Chef now oversees all food & beverage...
View Article[News] Jade at Fullerton Hotel gets a makeover
Lamb char siew - new dish at the revamped JadeAfter a two week-long hiatus, nine-year-old Jade at Fullerton Hotel re-opened to unveil a brighter and chirpier dining room refitted with wallpaper on...
View Article[News] New Chef’s Menu at Zafferano (Singapore)
Chilled cappelini, oyster bits, lemon chive emulsion, caviarAgnolotti, 24-hour marinated oxtail, celeraic puree, Sicilian Brote pistachio crumbleZafferano, the three-year-old contemporary Italian...
View Article[News] Four hands dinner between Eelke Plasmeijer (Locavore) and Denis Lucchi...
Eelke PlasmeijerDenis LuchiFor one night only on 9 June 2017, Denis Lucchi, Resident Chef of Italian restaurant Buona Terra, Singapore, will host Eelke Plasmeijer, Chef-Owner of Locavore, Bali (No. 22...
View ArticleSPRMRKT Kitchen and Bar (Singapore)
SPRMRKT Kitchen and BarBistro bars are a dime and a dozen in the city but for one with postcard perfect views of the Singapore River, SPRMRKT Kitchen & Bar is your ticket. Opened since September...
View ArticleBirds of a Feather (Singapore)
Small plates at Birds of A FeatherSingapore saw a deluge of small plate eateries a while back. While many profess to serve rustic and, no doubt, delicious small plates, none serves a cuisine as...
View ArticleKappo Shunsui (Singapore)
Kappo ShunsuiWhile sushi-ya venues are dime and a dozen in Singapore, the dearth of authentic kaiseki eateries goes a long way to show the city’s lack of appreciation for this multi-course style...
View ArticleAudace (Singapore)
The all-new Audace at Cocotte HotelIt’s amazing how almost seven years have passed with the blink of an eye and just before Wanderlust Hotel celebrates its seventh birthday, its rustic French brasserie...
View ArticleOdette (Singapore) transitions from spring to summer
Eating the seasons is the cornerstone of French savoir-vivre and at Odette, a champion of artisan ingredients, French chef-patron Julien Royer pays particular attention to giving diners a taste of...
View Article[News] Iggy's debuts mini gastro-bar menu
Since three weeks ago, Iggy’s has lifted the veil to its brand new gastro bar menu at its eight-seat bar counter. The menu will showcase a selection of la carte-style signatures against a slew of new...
View ArticleNami Restaurant & Bar (Singapore) at Shangri-La Singapore
Nami at Shangri-La SingaporeAfter an eight-month closure, Shangri-La Singapore's Tower Wing has re-opened and, with it, a brand new look and a host of new restaurants including Nami Restaurant &...
View Article[News] Umberto Bombana of 8½ Otto e Mezzo (HK) cooking collaborationwith Kirk...
While chef pop-ups are a dime and a dozen, it’s not often you hear about chef collaboration involving one as legendary as Umberto Bombana of 8½ Otto e Mezzo (HK), the only Italian restaurant outside...
View ArticleReview of Finnair’s business class, flying Singapore to Helsinki onboard A350
Finnair A350's business class cabinPre-boarding LoungeI did not have time to checkout Finnair's Priority lounge in Singapore but I did visit its lounge in Helsinki on my way back home. Spotting a smart...
View ArticleNouri (Singapore) with Ivan Brehm
After a period of absence, Ivan Brehm, former Executive Chef of The Kitchen at Bacchanalia, is back in the game as chef-owner of newly opened Nouri, a new outfit at Amoy Street the Brazilian native...
View ArticleTono (Singapore) by Daniel Chavez
Interior of TonoIf you know Daniel Chavez, the Peruvian chef-owner of five-year-old Spanish eatery, Ola Cocina Del Mar ("Ola"), you would know that his new cevicheria offshoot, Tono, is a long time...
View ArticleReview of Singapore Airlines' Suites class, flying Singapore to Melbourne...
In view of all the #UnitedAirlines hullabaloo, it's reassuring to be reminded that I was not dragged out of my #SingaporeAirlines flight when I was bumped off. Instead, the SQ staff graciously upgraded...
View ArticleWine & Chef (Singapore)
Interior of Wine & ChefIt’s true that Burnt Ends is one of few restaurants on the Keong Saik Road stretch that gets particularly busy for dinner but this week, we discovered that a relatively new...
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