Emily Seow, Author at City Nomads

FoodDecember 30, 2016April 18, 2017

Fat Prince: Hipster Kebabs & Cocktails in Tanjong Pagar

From the folks behind contemporary izakaya Neon Pigeon comes a hip, newish kebabery and watering hole in Tanjong Pagar. Named after a portly merchant …

ChinaDecember 28, 2016May 12, 2023

MasterCard Priceless Cities: We Try Out Chinese Opera in Beijing

We all know that credit cards are infinitely useful when we travel but the folks at MasterCard go above and beyond their call of duty with their Price…

FoodDecember 24, 2016December 17, 2018

Restaurant Review: FOC Sentosa is Your New Hangout on Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach

Let’s be honest, we all enjoy Tanjong Beach Club in one way or another, but it’s about time that we had another place to hang out on Sentosa’s least crowded strip of sand. Inspired by Barcelona’s colo…

FoodDecember 21, 2016May 17, 2017

Staying in Singapore This Holidays? Book Yourself a Christmas Staycation at Mandarin Orchard

There’s something magical about the month of December. People tend to be out more, meet up with friends and family, go travelling and generally let th…

East AsiaDecember 19, 2016May 12, 2023

Suncheon and Yeosu: Off the Beaten Track in South Korea

When we think of South Korea; it’s inevitable that places like Seoul, Busan, and Jeju will pop up down that line of thought. How about Geoje and Tongy…

FoodDecember 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Mad About Sucre: Not Just About the Sugar

The menu at the front of Mad About Sucre makes me go ouch every time I pass through Teo Hong Road. The prices are as pompous as its French descriptions, offering little clue to its whimsical interior …

FoodDecember 14, 2016December 16, 2016

New Year’s Eve Parties: 10 Places to Count Down to 2017

Where will you be this year as the clock strikes 12 and the calendar resets? If you still haven’t got a clue or are still looking, we have ten spankin…

FoodDecember 14, 2016May 14, 2018

The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat & Drink In Singapore This Week

This week, we have two affordable buffets that don't compromise on quality, two new dining series (one Italian and one four-hands), and festive hamper…

FoodDecember 13, 2016July 25, 2024

Bottomless Brunch of the Month: Sicilian Seafood at Gattopardo

Chef Lino Sauro’s die-hard fans will be happy to hear that he’s bringing Sunday brunch back to Gattopardo, albeit in its newer home on Tras Street. If you’re not familiar with the restaurant or Che…

Eastern CuisineDecember 8, 2016December 6, 2016

Talad Thai: Comforting Thai Street Food in Bedok

Thai street food, in part, is a type of comfort food for me because of its similarities to Chinese food – think dry noodles, soup noodles, rice with m…

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