The Place A new addition to Duo Galleria in Bugis, Vitis Wine Bar and Bistro is the newest dining and drinking concept in town founded by Gary Low, former head sommelier at top restaurants in Singapore like Jaan by Kirk Westaway and Burnt Ends. The space of Vitis occupies what used to be a food court, and it is located right outside the Downtown Line MRT exit in Bugis.  Vitis Wine Bar and Bistro touts itself as the first wine bar in the world to solely focus on Asian wines and Asian winemakers. The interior is elegant and exudes nuanced sophistication, without coming across ..read more

The Place Located right above restaurant Nouri along Amoy Street, Appetite is the cool kid of chef-owner Ivan Brehm (also behind one Michelin-starred restaurant Nouri) on level two of the shophouse. The space of Appetite feels like speakeasy concept as you need to ring the doorbell before the staff lets you in. I then realised that it is more than a restaurant, as a huge part of the space is also allocated to create an art gallery vibe, along with private and cosy corners for guests to unwind over drinks and snacks.  Back to the main dining space of Appetite, it is a fine-casual open conc ..read more

The Place Located on level two of Bugis Junction, Oriental Kopi Singapore is the latest food craze in town in the past week. Originally from Malaysia, the brand only started in 2021 and has fast become a household name with 18 outlets, two merchandise kiosks and one merchandise store in Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Selangor. Oriental Kopi Singapore is a joint venture between the brand Paradise Group with the first outlet in Bugis (also the brand’s first overseas venture), and there are plans to open eight outlets in Singapore over the next three years.  The Bugis o ..read more

The Place The latest kid on the block on Duxton Road is The House Chungdam, a new contemporary Korean barbecue dining concept in a shophouse setting. I love how modern the space of The House Chungdam is, which occupies the unit along Duxton Road very close to the adjacent Craig Road.  There are two distinct Korean grilling experiences here – a traditional charcoal grill at the bar counter seats for an authentic flavour, or the modern gas-powered iron plate grill at the regular tables. This is also the only Korean restaurant in Singapore offering both methods at the moment, where the inter ..read more

There’s a certain charm to the Katong and Joo Chiat precinct. With frequent new café openings and the opening of the long-awaited Marine Parade MRT Station on the Thomson East Coast Line (TEL), here is the list of cafes and coffeeshops in this hip enclave for your brunch and caffeine fix inspo! Petit PainAfter a hiatus from its previous location at Joo Chiat Road, one of our favourite bakeries in Singapore Petit Pain has reopened at 17 Joo Chiat Place. It is still the same minimalist shop with no dine-in seats and is purely for takeaways. That said, it is a more extensive array of bakes with n ..read more

New Restaurants The House ChungdamThe latest kid on the block on Duxton Road opening this week is The House Chungdam, a new contemporary Korean barbecue dining concept in a shophouse setting. There are two distinct Korean grilling experiences here – a traditional charcoal grill at the bar counter seats for an authentic flavour, or the modern gas-powered iron plate grill at the regular tables. This is also the only Korean restaurant in Singapore offering both methods at the moment, where the grilled Cotesal Boneless Short Rib is delicious. Address: 72 Duxton Road, Singapore 089531 CarlitosThe n ..read more

The Place Located near Boon Keng MRT Station, I visited Cheng Hoo Thian Teochew Restaurant (清壺天潮州餐馆 ) recently as a foodie friend alerted us to one of their ongoing 7th Anniversary Promotion. The interior of Cheng Hoo Thian is quite an old-school style setting, and it is not surprising since it has been around since 1930! That is quite a long history for any restaurant in Singapore, and the 7th Anniversary promotion refers to the restaurant’s seventh year in its current Boon Keng address as it operated at various other locations previously.   I read up on some background of Cheng Hoo ..read more

The most hyped-up food and lifestyle destination in Singapore has to go to New Bahru, a project by The Lo & Behold Group. Here are some of the best eats in this development of what used to be a primary school complex. Clos — Deli & Wine HouseA gorgeous space which serves French comfort food curated to pair with wine with over 800 labels on the menu. The space of Clos is split into different sections – retail zone where you can pick up a good range of wines at online prices, a main dining area and an outdoor alfresco terrace area.  Most of the small and large dishes are grille ..read more

The Hotel I recently stayed at the Hilton Petaling Jaya instead of Hilton Kuala Lumpur at KL Sentral which I stayed at last year as I wanted to explore the Petaling Jaya (PJ) area. Hilton Petaling Jaya is located just outside Kuala Lumpur, making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travelers. Situated along Jalan Barat, it offers easy access to major highways, such as the Federal Highway, which connects directly to the city center.  Notable nearby attractions from the hotel include the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and the Subang Parade. Additionally, the hotel is jus ..read more

Singapore – We are always on the lookout for beautiful restaurants to check out in Singapore, be it for a birthday or any celebratory meals. Here are some of the most beautiful restaurants to check out in Singapore. AsuLocated within Labrador Nature Reserve is Asu, a ‘Progressive Asian Cuisine’ restaurant helmed by Chef Ace Tan. The space of Asu is gorgeous to say the least. We love the wabi-sabi theme interior, especially the centrepiece grand arc of the Chef’s Dining Table which accommodates up to 15 diners. It is an open concept kitchen where you get a full glimpse of the kitchen ..read more