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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 —...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Creamy Broccoli Stem Pasta with Burrata and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

This recipe was inspired by a chef demonstration during the launch of Barilla’s Al Bronzo pasta range, where I unexpectedly ended up helping prepare the first dish. One of the most surprising techniques was turning broccoli stems — which many people usually discard — into a naturally creamy pasta sauce base. The result is light,...

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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...

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People People Brewing Co Singapore Opens at Resorts World Sentosa with Tank-to-Tap Beer and Wood-Fired Cooking

People People Brewing Co Singapore Opens as a New Social Brewery at Resorts World Sentosa A new brewery concept has arrived at Resorts World Sentosa with the opening of People People Brewing Co Singapore, a large-format social space designed around fresh beer, wood-fired cooking, and shared experiences. Spanning about 9,000 square feet, the venue combines...