Celebrating Chinese Cuisine at the Highest Level For the first time in culinary history, Chinese cuisine across Asia is getting its own moment in the global spotlight. The Chinese Restaurant Awards—long established in Canada—have unveiled the Top 30 honourees for their inaugural Elite 15 Asia Awards 2025, a new initiative that recognises excellence in Chinese dining across the continent. This milestone announcement sets the stage for the Elite 15 Asia list, which will be ranked and officially revealed during the 16th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards Ceremony in Vancouver, Canada on 29 October 2025. A Diverse and Deliberate Panel of Tastemakers...
Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Bartender Championship 2025: Southeast Asia’s Best Head to Tokyo
It’s not just flair and fire anymore—today’s bartending elite are being tested on precision, speed, creativity, and composure. And come October 2025, five of Southeast Asia’s finest will head to Tokyo for the first-ever regional finalsof the Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC). More than a cocktail competition, UBC 2025 is about spotlighting what Monkey Shoulder calls “the skills that pay the bills”—real-world bartending chops that go beyond showmanship. After months of intense national rounds involving 6 technical challenges (from aroma recognition to speed mixing), the winners from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines emerged victorious, ready to take...
The New St. Regis Bar Singapore: Manhattan Glamour Meets Local Cocktail Culture
Singapore’s luxury bar scene has a new headliner. The newly reopened St. Regis Bar Singapore is a sensorial tribute to the early 20th-century spirit of Manhattan—now viewed through a modern, multicultural lens. Located within the five-star St. Regis Singapore at 29 Tanglin Road, this revamped space is more than a hotel bar; it’s a destination for elegant drinks, artful interiors, and cross-continental storytelling in liquid form. Design That Speaks in Decades The interiors blend polished brass, aged marble, and geometric patterns softened by floral accents—setting the stage for a bar experience that’s both sophisticated and inviting. Think suede banquettes, crystal...
Bakery Brera at National Gallery: Artful Bakes Meet a Family-Friendly Café Experience
If you’re looking for a cosy spot in the city to kickstart your day with good food before soaking in world-class art, the newly opened Bakery Brera café at National Gallery Singapore is a worthy stop. This homegrown artisanal bakery has long been a hidden gem at Empress Market, and now it’s bringing its French-inspired pastries and signature creations to a beautiful, airy space in the Gallery’s City Hall Wing. A Family-Friendly Morning Out The café opens from 9am, making it one of the earliest dining spots inside the Gallery. Parents will appreciate this timing — you can settle the...
A Palm Springs Throwback: Las Palmas Unveils Retro-Inspired Cocktail Menu on Novena’s Rooftop
Step into a time machine—cocktail in hand—as Las Palmas at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena launches its brand-new Cocktail Volume 2.0 menu. Perched on the 33rd floor, this rooftop bar continues to channel the sun-drenched glamour of 1960s Palm Springs, drawing inspiration from the pop culture icons, cinematic legends, and colourful art movements of the era. Crafted by Head Bartender Ron Aransay, the refreshed lineup reimagines classic cocktails through the lens of American modernism, Hollywood nostalgia, and tropical escapism. Think: Elvis energy, pin-up chic, and a splash of tiki swagger—all shaken (not stirred) into beautifully crafted tipples. Sip Like a...
Lobster Bar & Grill Hosts Hope & Sesame and Paradiso Guest Shifts Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Bars in Hong Kong
This October, Lobster Bar & Grill at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong is set to become the stage for two unforgettable guest shifts, celebrating the arrival of The World’s 50 Best Bars Awards in the city. Bar Manager Elmo Li will welcome Guangzhou’s acclaimed Hope & Sesame on 7 October, followed by Barcelona’s world-renowned Paradiso on 9 October, bringing together two of the cocktail world’s most innovative names. Hope & Sesame: Pioneering Chinese-Inspired Mixology Holzer-Tini Opening its doors in 2016, Hope & Sesame has redefined China’s cocktail culture with its bold, scientific approach. Recently ranked No. 7 in Asia’s 50 Best...
Memories on a Plate: Bulgogi Syo x Chef Choi Hyun-seok Bring Fire and Flavour to Singapore
Bulgogi Syo, famous for its dramatic three-step grilling ritual — sear, torch, and flambé — is turning up the heat with an exclusive collaboration with celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok. Best known for his bold creativity on shows like Culinary Class Wars and as founder of Choidot, Chef Choi brings his storytelling through food to Bulgogi Syo with a special menu titled Memories on a Plate. Launching first at Bulgogi Syo Suntec City and Bugis Junction today, 27 September 2025, followed by VivoCity and The Woodleigh Mall on 30 September 2025, this menu features four unique dishes inspired by Chef Choi’s...
White Rabbit Mooncakes and Merchandise Light Up Mid-Autumn 2025 in Singapore
Hao Food SG, the official distributor of White Rabbit products in Singapore and Southeast Asia, is bringing a nostalgic yet fresh lineup this Mid-Autumn Festival. Known for transforming the beloved childhood candy into a lifestyle brand, Hao Food SG has unveiled new mooncakes, halal-certified ice creams, exclusive merchandise, and even beauty products for fans to enjoy. Halal-Certified White Rabbit Ice Creams White Rabbit ice creams are back with a variety of formats—popsicles, cones, and cups—crafted not from melted candy but with specially developed recipes to capture that familiar creamy sweetness. Available at Giant supermarkets and soon at selected FairPrice outlets,...
Japan Tea Festival Returns to Singapore with Rare Teas and Cultural Showcases
Singapore will once again steep itself in the rich traditions of Japanese tea culture as the Japan Tea Festival returns on 10 October 2025 at the Jubilee Ballroom, Four Points Hotel. Organised by the Japan Tea Industry Association with the support of JETRO and JFOODO, this one-day festival will bring together over 15 tea-producing regions of Japan, offering a rare chance for tea lovers and curious foodies to explore the country’s tea heritage in one place . A Celebration of Diversity in Japanese Tea Japan’s geography and climates produce an extraordinary variety of teas. This year’s festival will showcase everything...
Yong Fu Hong Kong Unveils Autumn Menus by Chef Liu Zhen
Yong Fu Hong Kong, the city’s acclaimed MICHELIN-starred Ningbo fine-dining restaurant, is welcoming the new season with two exceptional autumn menus: a 10-course Autumn Set Lunch Menu (HK$498 + 10% per guest) available from 15 September, and an all-new Autumn Set Dinner Menu (HK$1,398 + 10% per guest) launching in October . Both menus are crafted by Executive Chef Liu Zhen, who blends his deep roots in Ningbo cuisine with refined techniques that honour tradition while embracing seasonal ingredients. Homemade Fish Cake with Spicy Oil Autumn Set Lunch Highlights The lunch experience begins with appetisers like Handmade Sausage with Preserved...