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Basq & Bean: Where Cheesecake Meets Coffee Culture

Nestled along Beach Road, Basq & Bean offers more than just your average slice of cheesecake or cup of joe. It’s a marriage of bold regional flavours and carefully crafted experiences—pairing luscious Basque burnt cheesecakes with specialty coffee made from beans grown in the highlands of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The interior is sleek, minimalist,...

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Swissbake Opens at Raffles Hospital: A Fresh Take on Everyday Eating

A New Era of Wholesome Dining in Bugis Swissbake has officially opened its doors at Raffles Hospital (Bugis), unveiling a new chapter in its culinary journey. The revamped space brings a lighter, health-forward menu and an updated café experience that’s all about balance, flavour, and conscious eating — without compromising on taste. After nine years...

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The Future of Food 2026: How Asia Pacific is Redefining Dining Culture

Comfort Meets Creativity: Fine-Casual Takes Centre Stage Forget stiff fine dining. Across Asia Pacific, chefs are reimagining beloved comfort foods with upscale twists. Think fried chicken with caviar or creative à la carte menus offering diners more flexibility. 59% of Marriott’s surveyed properties report a clear shift toward casual dining over formal experiences, with guests...

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Sunshine KOMUGI GOLD Hana Ocha Komugi Loaf: Floral Tea Bread Inspired by Japanese Traditions

Sunshine Bakeries is introducing a limited-edition loaf that’s anything but ordinary — the Sunshine KOMUGI GOLD Hana Ocha Komugi Loaf. Launching on 10 October 2025, this is the brand’s first-ever floral tea–infused bread, marrying Japanese flavour philosophy with artisanal breadmaking. Inspired by Japanese elegance Drawing on Japanese tea culture, this loaf combines the aromatic notes...

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Austrian Gourmet Week Singapore 2025: A Celebration of Café Culture and Regional Cuisine

From 27 October to 3 November 2025, Austrian Gourmet Week Singapore 2025 returns to Andaz Singapore in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy Singapore. This year’s event spotlights the diversity of Austria’s gastronomy, with a strong nod to Vienna’s café culture and Burgenland’s rustic, seasonal cuisine. The highlight: exclusive menus curated by celebrated chef Max Stiegl,...

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Yong Fu and Hansik Goo Unite for a Groundbreaking Ningbo-Korean Culinary Collaboration in Hong Kong

For two nights only this November, gastronomes in Hong Kong will be treated to a remarkable culinary partnership between Yong Fu Hong Kong and Hansik Goo, both MICHELIN-starred and DIAMOND-recognised restaurants. Marking their first-ever collaboration, this exclusive event will take place on 4 November at Yong Fu and 5 November at Hansik Goo, featuring an...

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A Taste of Ireland: Samhain Edition Celebrates Halloween’s Irish Roots with Culinary Collabs Across Singapore

From 15 October to 15 November 2025, Singapore diners can savour a unique blend of Irish heritage and modern gastronomy as Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) launches A Taste of Ireland: Samhain Edition. In partnership with six of Singapore’s top restaurants, the event honours the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain – the original Halloween...

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Halloween Party Singapore 2025: Step Inside the Dungeon of the Damned at Alkaff Mansion

This Halloween, thrill-seekers and night owls are invited to descend into the spine-tingling depths of The Alkaff Mansion’s historic dungeon for a night of gothic revelry and immersive horror. Happening on Friday, 31 October 2025, Dungeon of the Damned is a one-night-only haunted party hosted by nightlife queen Nixalina and powered by The Orientalist Spirits....

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Cristal Room x Vivant Dinner Collaboration Brings a One-Night-Only Culinary Experience to Hong Kong

For one night only on 16 November 2025, Hong Kong’s acclaimed Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic will host an exclusive culinary showcase with Vivant, the rising star of Shanghai’s dining scene led by Chef Johnny Pham. This high-calibre collaboration celebrates the meeting of French culinary elegance with modern Asian influences. East Meets West on the...