Hotspots

Askew from the entrances of the Botanical Gardens, this cosy café attracts the right mixture of laid back students and small groups within its cosy walls – offering a combination of breakfast and brunch. The...

You’re either the kind of person who would happily shell out a tenner for a rare, single-origin cuppa or you’re not. Those partial to the specialty coffee scene (and who don’t mind emptying their wallets...

Asian fusion newcomer May May is a great spot for a mid-priced lunch in the CBD, says Sara Lewis. Opening late last year, May May has been welcomed with open arms by the CBD lunch...

Do good things really come to those who wait? Sara Lewis finds out at Chotto Matte, a new Japanese restaurant on Blair Road. Good things come to those who wait – that’s what the old...

  TIONG BAHRU: Much has been made of the rapid gentrification of Tiong Bahru, with new cafes, bakeries and eclectic shops seemingly popping up on a monthly basis. With headlines like ‘Tiong Bahru so Hip...

The Dough Shoppe has now closed TANJONG PAGAR: Ever since Strangers’ Reunion opened in 2012, the stretch of Kampong Bahru Road between Blair and Everton Roads has been slowly transforming from a seedy night spot...

CITY: Already a favourite destination for after-work drinks and dinner, OverEasy has revamped its menu in a bid to secure its place as Singapore’s quintessential American-style diner. With Chef Teow Wei Kiat at the...

  LITTLE INDIA: Housed in the new four-star Parc Sovereign Hotel, Babette is the second venture for its owner Darren Wee, who also owns Chillax café in Serangoon and is the lively presenter of the...

SIGLAP: There aren’t too many bars or restaurants in Singapore that waive the renowned ‘plus plus’ (GST and service charge adding another 17 per cent to your bill), so when you do find somewhere...

  BOAT QUAY: Though Singapore has its fair share of rooftop bars, it’s fair to say that Boat Quay isn’t where you’d generally go to find them. Opened late in September, Southbridge is a welcome...