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InterviewsJuly 19, 2019July 22, 2024

Eye Candy: We Chat With Joseph Haywood, General Manager of Soon-to-be-Opened Barbary Coast, Singapore

Situated at a quiet corner of North Canal and Lor Telok, Barbary Coast - a dual concept by The Compound Collective - takes up the space of three histo…

CafesJuly 15, 2019July 22, 2024

10 Questions with Benny Leung: The Mastermind Behind Hong Kong’s Popular Coffee Chain NOC Coffee Co.

Who doesn't love a good cup of Joe (and the instant pick-me-up it provides), especially when you're living in a forever bustling city like Hong Kong? …

CultureJuly 13, 2019July 25, 2024

Theatre Review: Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Singapore With KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities

The circus has come to Singapore, but there are no scary clowns or tigers jumping through flaming hoops; or at least, not literally. Running from now to 18 August, KURIOS is the latest show from Cirqu…

FoodJuly 12, 2019July 22, 2024

10 Questions with Chris Hwang: The Brains Behind The Golden Duck’s Worldwide Success

From luxury popcorn, to salted egg fish skins, to diet-friendly desserts, we can't get enough of snacks. And because we love some posh nosh for TV tim…

Art & DesignJuly 10, 2019February 6, 2020

Disturbing Narratives: Tackle Your Inner Demons With The Parkview Museum’s Largest Thematic Exhibition To Date

The Parkview Museum is no stranger to hosting some of the more unconventional exhibitions in Singapore. Remember The Artist's Voice, anyone? This time…

CultureJuly 6, 2019July 5, 2019

Theatre Review: Six.5’s latest production takes us through TI:ME in Singapore

Time is a funny thing. Often, we feel like there’s never enough of it, especially in Singapore, where efficiency runs high and keeps us dry. But oddly enough, there are also moments where time seems t…

CambodiaJuly 4, 2019July 25, 2024

3 Reasons To Attend November’s Singapore International Film Festival 2019

Film warriors, are you ready? The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) 2019 returns from 21 November to 1 December, but as always, the festiv…

City Nomads RadioJune 28, 2019August 19, 2024

City Nomads Radio: Gab Rhome, Montreal

Gab Rhome’s sensual approach to life includes everything from literature to fashion and even cooking. Then there’s his music — both as a DJ and produc…

CultureJune 27, 2019July 25, 2024

Film Of The Month: Always Be My Maybe Can Only Be Good For Asian Representation in Hollywood

When Crazy Rich Asians was released last year, many Asians around the world rejoiced at the unprecedented display of diversity in a Hollywood film – if you consider a majority East Asian cast a step u…

CultureJune 26, 2019July 23, 2024

Music Festivals in Asia: Round the Continent from June to December 2019

There's something to be said about the diverse mix of cultures, food, and music in Asia. Every other party-loving 20 to 30 something loves to travel, …

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