La Terrace by Louise in Hong Kong has introduced a refreshed all-day dining menu alongside a new weekday set lunch and a weekly live music programme, marking a new chapter for the ground-floor terrace space beneath the MICHELIN-starred Louise at PMQ. With the addition of a dedicated ground-floor kitchen — bringing the total to two kitchens across both levels — the terrace strengthens its position as a standalone destination for relaxed French dining while continuing to reflect the culinary direction of Executive Chef Loïc Portalier and Head Pastry Chef Eve Minialai. The update also introduces a more social midweek rhythm...
HighHouse and NOVA Present a Month of Global Collaborations and Nightlife Experiences This May 2026
This May, HighHouse and NOVA are rolling out a lineup of international collaborations and music-led experiences spanning rooftop nightlife, cross-cultural concepts and guest performances from global artists. From limited-edition gelato collaborations and Cantopop-inspired social nights to live electronic showcases and underground DJ sets, the programme reflects both venues’ evolving direction as creative nightlife spaces in Singapore’s central business district skyline. Here’s what to look out for across the month. Sam’s Deli x Gelato Messina Featuring Samrove and Nash.D (15 May 2026) Returning this May, Sam’s Deli at HighHouse introduces a special crossover with Australian gelato brand Gelato Messina. Known for...
SUSHISAMBA Singapore Presents a Month of Chef Collaborations, Champagne Pairings and Guest Bar Takeovers This May
This May, SUSHISAMBA Singapore is presenting a curated series of one-night-only dining and cocktail experiences that bring together chefs, sommeliers and bartenders from across the region. Held across three evenings, the programme highlights cross-cultural flavours, Champagne pairings and a Southeast Asian bar collaboration — all set against the restaurant’s signature skyline backdrop at Capital Tower. Here’s what to expect if you’re planning a special night out in May. SUSHISAMBA x CANCHITA Chef Collaboration Dinner (19 May 2026) On 19 May 2026, SUSHISAMBA Singapore will host a collaborative dinner with guest chefs Daniel Chavez and Tamara Chavez from Canchita Peruvian Cuisine,...
Neon Pigeon Refreshes Its Izakaya Experience with a Bolder, Share-Style Menu
After more than a decade as one of Singapore’s go-to late-night dining destinations, Neon Pigeon is introducing an updated direction that builds on its signature high-energy izakaya identity while giving diners more flexibility in how they experience the menu. Rather than repositioning itself entirely, the venue is leaning further into what regulars already enjoy — bold flavours, creative cocktails and a lively atmosphere that naturally evolves as the evening progresses. Early dinners often begin as relaxed catch-ups before shifting into something louder and more social as the night unfolds. To complement that shift in pace, Neon Pigeon has also shared...
Why Tupperware Bowls Still Work for Everyday Kitchens in Singapore
Some kitchen tools come and go with trends. Others quietly stay useful for decades. The Tupperware Wonderlier bowl falls firmly into the second category. Many of us grew up with them in our homes, and they continue to show up in everyday cooking routines for one simple reason — they still do their job well. After using a new set recently, what stood out wasn’t novelty. It was how naturally they still fit into daily kitchen prep. A familiar design that still makes sense today There’s something reassuring about storage containers that don’t require instructions. The Wonderlier bowl uses Tupperware’s...
Torasho Ramen Bar Takashimaya Reopens with Classic Tokyo-Style Shoyu Ramen
Torasho Ramen Bar has reopened its dining space at Takashimaya Food Hall B2, bringing diners back to its signature approach centred on classic Tokyo-style shoyu ramen. The homegrown concept by Chef Sho Naganuma has spent the past six years building a following for its straightforward interpretation of everyday ramen culture found across neighbourhood shops in Japan. With the reopening, the menu sharpens its focus on a single defining style: shoyu ramen prepared in the lighter yet deeply savoury Tokyo tradition. A Clear Shoyu Broth Inspired by Tokyo Ramen Traditions At the core of the menu is a soy sauce–based broth...
Seoul & So Korean BBQ Opens at National Gallery Singapore
A new Korean barbecue concept has opened at National Gallery Singapore, bringing interactive grilling and contemporary Korean flavours into one of the city’s most distinctive cultural spaces. Located on Level 5, Seoul & So offers diners the unusual experience of enjoying Korean barbecue alongside views of the Gallery’s rooftop installations and surrounding architecture. The restaurant adds another dimension to the Gallery’s growing dining lineup, positioning itself as a destination where visitors can combine art viewing with a shared meal. A Contemporary Take on Korean Barbecue by the Team Behind Seoul Restaurant Seoul & So is created by the same award-winning...
The Pine Garden Mother’s Day Cakes 2026 Review: A Family Taste Test Across Three Generations
Mother’s Day cakes are often chosen based on appearance alone, but flavour is what people remember long after the celebration ends. This year, The Pine Garden introduced three new cakes alongside several traditional Teochew-style treats, and we had the opportunity to try them at home across three generations. Each cake offered a very different flavour profile — from tea-inspired elegance to wine-infused richness and nostalgic local dessert reinterpretations. One of them quickly became the clear favourite across the table. Here’s how they compared. Matcha Fog Cake Review: Light, Fragrant and Tea-Lover Friendly Inspired by the familiar pairing of Earl Grey...
Café Kitsuné Singapore Launches Sakura Menu for Spring Season
Café Kitsuné Singapore is welcoming the arrival of spring with a limited-time Sakura-themed menu that draws inspiration from Japan’s cherry blossom season. Known for blending Japanese heritage with Parisian café culture, the brand’s seasonal offering introduces floral-infused drinks, delicate pastries, and exclusive merchandise designed to capture the atmosphere of sakura season. Available across its Singapore outlets, the collection highlights both visual charm and subtle flavour profiles associated with springtime in Japan. Floral Sakura Drinks Take Centre Stage Leading the seasonal lineup is the Sakura White Chocolate drink, presented as the signature beverage of the collection. Guests can enjoy it hot...
Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta Launches in Singapore with Traditional Bronze-Extruded Texture for Better Sauce Grip
Home cooks in Singapore can now explore a more traditional Italian-style pasta experience with the launch of Barilla Al Bronzo pasta, a premium range designed to improve sauce absorption through its distinctive rough surface texture. Produced using a specialised bronze extrusion method, the new pasta series is created to enhance flavour in every bite by helping sauces cling more effectively to each strand and shape. Unlike smoother conventional pasta, Al Bronzo is shaped using a technique known as Lavorazione Grezza, which creates a porous structure and subtle ridges that help emulsions, oil-based sauces and lighter pasta preparations coat more evenly....