Month: October 2021
Crimson-hued skin that let out a melodious crackle, juicy grey meat that carries a sensual kiss of gameyness — roast duck is definitely one of life’s great indulgences. If you’re looking for a new alternative to your standard Imperial Treasure and Dian Xiao Er, check out London Fat Duck.
There’s no doubt Singapore’s bar scene is one of the most vibrant in the world, boasting of numerous bars that regularly appear on the World’s 50 Best lists. Alas, some facets of our local culture don’t get their due representation — that’s why bars like The Elephant Room are here to shake it up.
Olivia Restaurant & Lounge’s legendary Basque Burnt Cheesecake needs no introduction, often raved as the best desserts Singapore has to offer. Alas, Olivia’s prices are an indulgence and sometimes we just want a slice of cake. Hearing our prayers, they’ve opened Queic by Olivia.
With a deluge of new cafes popping up all over the trendy hood of Katong, it’s become a cafe-hopping haven of sorts as of late. Joining the fray is another new entrant Good Intentions, who provide a unique edge over the motley of IG-worthy brunch spots in the area. Continue reading “Good Intentions”
If you’re looking for a change of pace for authentic Thai cuisine in Singapore beyond your typical mookatas and boat noodles, Kin Hoi at Holland Village is a good choice for an authentic jolt of Thai flavours. Continue reading “Kin Hoi”
After a light-hearted prologue at Flow Bar which saw us sauntering with added spring in our steps, we were ushered to the ground floor for the marque event — the French Omakase ($298++) at 1 Michelin Star Restaurant JAG.
Manhattan is possibly one of the most iconic cocktail bars in Singapore, sitting at No. 6 in the World’s 50 Best Asia 50 Best Bars. But cocktail aficionados would also be familiar with Ricky Paiva, one of the legends who spearheaded them in earlier days, and now heads the new Flow Bar at Duxton. Continue reading “Flow Bar”
I still remember the first time I stepped into Kafe Utu in 2018, just a week after they opened. Rustic wooden accents, streaks of raw earthy tones, and a glamorous pop of colour made it stand out in the Keong Saik hood.
If you’re a frequent bar hopper in Singapore, you’d know of the experimental cocktail maestros Native who were ranked 18th on 2021’s World 50 Best Bars rankings. Most of us were excited to hear of their swanky new bar concept named Analogue Initiative at CHIJMES which opened last year.
(Edit: Analogue has recently clinched No. 37 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022!)
