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Eastern CuisineNovember 12, 2014May 19, 2017

Gastro Botanica at Corner House: Review

As fine-dining continues to languish in Singapore's cutthroat culinary scene, a recent rebel has caused us to sit up and take notice. The suspect …

FoodOctober 15, 2014May 18, 2016

The Boiler – A New, Worthy Seafood Boil Contender

Singapore's repertoire of American cuisine has been expanding of late. Go-big-or-go-home Southern goodness, in particular, has been wooing local g…

FoodSeptember 29, 2014April 21, 2016

SET at POMO – An unpolished diamond in the making?

Comic sans isn't the best font for a restaurant menu. Neither are 90 degree-banquettes upholstered with dated gold, stained concrete that reads callous more than industrial-chic, or clueless staff tha…

Eastern CuisineSeptember 18, 2014May 19, 2017

Wild Rocket: Contemporary Singaporean cuisine at its best

Celebrity stardom is a boon for an aspiring chef, until he or she isn't too up-and-coming anymore. After all, critics do not exist to pat the same bac…

FoodSeptember 12, 2014April 27, 2018

Pluck: Your New Social Hole on Club Street (CLOSED)

The gastronomic inquisitiveness of Club Street diners has long been challenged. Savvy stalwarts like Cugini and Beaujolais know their booze-loving…

Eastern CuisineAugust 13, 2014May 19, 2017

SHIMA – An old dining player in Japanese Teppanyaki

Where others have traded restaurant staff for automated dispensers and electronic ordering chits amid today's labour crunch, Shima has remained a tradition-loving stalwart at Goodwood Park Hotel, keep…

TravelAugust 11, 2014January 19, 2016

Three meals in Seoul, Korea that could change your life

You've probably been to Seoul and experienced how yummy those pan-fried scallion pancakes, sauced-up rice cakes and oily barbecued pork can be. While …

FoodJuly 9, 2014April 18, 2016

Trufflicious times at Truffle Gourmet

Caviar Trattoria. Bird's Nest Bistro. Otoro Express. What better way to trivialise a prized delicacy by naming a restaurant after one? Truffle Gourmet…

DrinksJune 30, 2014May 18, 2020

Outpost Bar & Bistro: Cheeky cocktails, comfort food and live bands (CLOSED)

Hidden from view behind construction panels and minutes away from the treasure troves of eateries in glitzy Vivocity and fun-filled Sentosa, Outpost Bar & Bistro seems like a venture destined for …

Eastern CuisineApril 28, 2014May 22, 2017

Element: Basque meets multi-cultural fare in Tanjong Pagar

All-day hotel dining restaurants rarely register a blip amongst gastronomes, but the Amara Singapore's recent overhaul has brought some sexiness back …

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