White Shades is the brainchild of JiaWei Bai, co-founder of the renowned Stay Gold Flamingo (#32 on Asia’s 50 Best Bar 2023). Launched this July and occupying a four-storey shophouse along Boon Tat Street, White Shades presents a first-of-its-kind cocktail experience in Singapore. The progressive cocktail playground broadens the horizons for imbibers, encouraging tipplers to explore spirits in different forms, from boozy gelatos to bespoke craft concoctions and draft cocktails and beer. Inspired to marry different concepts under a single for ultimate convenience, Bai has thoughtfully engineered the space to offer a multi-sensory experience. At White Shades, diners are invited...
Forage and Feast in Australia
Experience the joy of foraging or delight in the freshest farm-to-table experiences amid enchanting Australian landscapes. Roll up your sleeves and hunt for your next unforgettable meal – from sourcing for truffles alongside your canine guides or following Indigenous guides in search for mud crabs – Australia offers an endless variety of foods for a winter feast. Embark on a truffle hunt with Red Ground Oberon, New South Wales Canine friends sniffing out delectable truffles Image: Red Ground Truffle Hunts Explore the truffle-rich valleys and stunning pine forests of Oberon, idyllic high country just two and half-hours drive from Sydney...
A Summer Of Honey With Beau The Bee At 1864, Sofitel Singapore City Centre
This summer, Sofitel Singapore City Centre is delighted to welcome the season with its new mascot – Beau the Bee – and present a honey-themed Afternoon Tea at 1864. From 1 to 30 July 2023, 2pm to 5pm, guests can look forward to savouring an intricate array of sweet and savoury selections featuring nature’s greatest delicacy – honey, from various regions in the world. Sofitel Singapore City Centre’s Beau the Bee Beau the Bee is inspired by the oldest emblem used by the sovereigns of France. Symbolising power, hard work, tenacity, industriousness and regeneration, the Bee was an icon that...
Lion Brewery Co Launches Pressure Hour, Beers for Boys, and Ladies’ Night
Lion Brewery Co has just announced three exciting drink activations, each offering complimentary tipples! Pressure Hour Every Thursday from 6 pm to 7 pm, Lion Brewery Co will host Pressure Hour, where everyone can enjoy free-flow beer. The rules are simple: When the gong strikes, free beers will be served until anyone, regardless of gender, visits the restroom or leaves the bar. If no one taps out, you can enjoy a full hour of complimentary free-flow beer. Beers for Boys Gentlemen are not forgotten at Lion Brewery Co. Every Thursday, boys are treated to two free pints and happy hour...
Review: Seared Steakhouse Singapore
Not sure when the Tomahawk Steak became a recent trend but since it’s beef, on a bone and weighs 1kg, it caught my hubby’s attention and the carnivore in him has always wanted to try it. Since I had to fast for almost half a day for a blood test, he suggested that we have lunch at Seared Steakhouse since we were both hungry, we were the Tanglin area and I needed to (haha) make up for lost iron. Nestled at a corner at the back of Tanglin Place, it is kinda easy to miss Seared if it wasn’t for...
National Day Specials at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
This National Day, bask in birthday festivities and indulge in the nation’s favourite pastime of dining with these scrumptious offerings by The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, all August long. Occupying two heritage buildings dating back from 1904 and 1930, the hotel invites avid gourmands to celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday while luxuriating in timeless charm. Pop by the Lobby Lounge to experience the National Day Afternoon Tea (S$56++) filled with elevated local treats such as the Chili Crab Tartlet, Charred Carrot Cake, Hawthorn Financier, Beef Satay and Pandan Scone. Guests can choose to pair it with a selection of premium teas...
One&Only Desaru Coast Welcomes Dior For Its First Dioriveria Pop-up and Café
One&Only Desaru Coast, the ultra-luxury all-suite resort in Malaysia, adds a touch of Parisian sophistication to the region this summer, as Dior saunters into tropical Desaru Coast with an all-new pop-up store and café for their Dioriviera capsule collection launch. For 8 stylish weeks from 13 June, Dior showcases tasteful expressions of the French art de vivre with a pop-up store and café at Ember Beach Club, imbued with contemporary signatures of the House. The landmark event marks the first time Dior and One&Only are coming together in Malaysia, both rooted in detailed craftsmanship, modern elegance, and a celebration of...
Café Natsu Unveils New Menu: Japanese Staples with Local Sensibilities
Café Natsu, renowned for its warm ambiance and brunch classics, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new menus. Building upon the success of their flagship store at Joo Chiat since its opening in May 2022, Café Natsu has taken this opportunity to elevate their offerings by infusing timeless Japanese dishes with a local flair. As part of this exciting development, both the Joo Chiat outlet and the recently established Café Natsu Orchard, which opened its doors in December 2022, will showcase new menus, promising a warm and comforting dining experience. Café Natsu is an ode to refined Japanese...
Poke Theory Returns to its Roots at Telok Ayer with its Largest Outlet to Date
Home-grown poke pioneer Poke Theory will be opening its largest outlet to date at Telok Ayer, returning to its roots where Co-Founders Joey Lee and Vannessa Lee first set up its shop in 2016. The new store officially opens its doors on 17 July 2023, marking the concept’s 14th outlet in Singapore. The launch of the new store will be accompanied by a refreshed menu, featuring new nutritious components to spruce up every poke bowl. Curated following rounds of research and development based on customers’ feedback over six months, the concept’s elevated menu brings a wider variety of protein options...
PS.Cafe Opens Its Doors to a Parisian-Inspired Escape at Marina Bay Sands
PS.Cafe has unveiled its latest city sanctuary, PS.Cafe at Marina Bay Sands. Each PS.Cafe has its own design story and this outlet is no different. Parisian cafe culture was the inspiration for PS.Cafe at Marina Bay Sands, which features the brand’s signature black and white aesthetic alongside high level detailing to create a stunning yet intimate dining setting. The brand-new 86-seater space spotlights a new floating island within the Canal At The Shoppes. Sheltered by parasols, guests visiting the island platform will find a private space that is flooded with light, reminiscent of a romantic dining experience along the Seine...