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 – by showcasing Ireland’s premium produce through exclusive dishes and curated menus. A Modern Tribute to Samhain – The Festival Before Halloween Samhain (pronounced “Sow-in”) dates back over 2,000 years and marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter in Celtic tradition....
🎃 Where to Party This Halloween 2025 in Singapore: ATLAS & CÉ LA VI Bring the Glamour and Spooks
ATLAS: House of Dolls Halloween Night Step into a sultry playground of decadence this Halloween as ATLAS transforms into a “House of Dolls” for one night only — Saturday, 1 November, from 8pm to 2am. The grand Art Deco bar will play host to some of Hong Kong’s top bartending names: Beckaly Franks and J. Frank (ARTIFACT), Chloe Natterer (Call Me Al), and Ezra Star (Mostly Harmless), all joining forces with the ATLAS team behind the bar. Expect world-class cocktails, bar bites, and champagne on flow while DJs spin beats into the early hours. Dress to impress — there’s an...
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. From 9pm till 2am, guests will wind through the cobwebbed corridors of the mansion’s century-old vaults, bathed in candlelight and eerie shadows. Commanding the decks for the night is DJ Stephen Day, who promises dark, electrifying beats to keep the undead dancing till dawn. Witching...
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 Plate The special dinner will feature a multi-course tasting menu co-created by Cristal Room’s Head Chef Marc Mantovaniand Chef Johnny Pham, formerly of Taian Table and now the creative force behind Vivant. Expect to be taken on a flavour journey that balances bold creativity with...
Sophia Brings Modern Italian Dining to The St. Regis Singapore
The St. Regis Singapore has introduced a fresh culinary destination to its dining portfolio: Sophia, a restaurant dedicated to modern Italian cuisine. Nestled at the city’s most prestigious address, Sophia captures the essence of Italian hospitality — combining classic recipes, convivial rituals, and regional variety with elegant, contemporary execution. Authenticity with a Modern Touch Headed by Chef Angelo Sergio from Puglia, Sophia celebrates Italy’s culinary diversity with dishes drawn from 11 distinct regions. The focus? Honest ingredients, high-quality produce, and time-honoured techniques, all served with the warmth of Italian hospitality. Designed as a space for gathering, Sophia’s menu is meant...
Leela Hong Kong Hosts JHOL Bangkok for Exclusive Two-Night Pop-Up This November
This November, Leela Hong Kong is bringing the bold flavours of India’s coastal regions to the city in an exciting two-night culinary collaboration with JHOL Bangkok. Scheduled for 9 and 10 November 2025, the exclusive dinner takeover will see Chef Gaurav Gupta of JHOL helm Leela’s kitchen, presenting a tasting menu that fuses contemporary Indian cuisine with seasonal Hong Kong ingredients. A Return Visit from Bangkok to Hong Kong The event is a continuation of a recent cross-border exchange, following Leela Hong Kong’s own guest shift at JHOL in Bangkok earlier in October. This time, the spotlight shifts to Hong...
Elite 15 Asia Chinese Restaurant Awards 2025: Top 30 Honourees Revealed
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...