HAPPENINGS
Cuisine without borders: Magpie flies high with eclectic, adventurous soul food
Chef-owner Eliot Thomas of Magpie creatively mashes together culinary inspiration from the world over for flavours that are strangely familiar yet wildly exotic at the same time.
ProWein 2025 set to shed fresh insight on global wine and...
ProWein 2025, which takes place 16 to 18 March in Düsseldorf, will feature exhibitors from over 60 countries across 11 exhibition halls showcasing the best in the wines and spirits trade.
This Side Door opens up to cocktail and food pairings match-made...
Cocktail-centric gastrobar Side Door on Neil Road offers immaculately-composed cocktail tipples perfectly matched with flirty little bites.
Premier wine-centric trade show Vinexpo Asia returns to Singapore this 2025
Taking place this May in Singapore will be mega wine trade exhibition Vinexpo Asia 2025, which is expected to gather over 1,100 exhibitors from over 20 countries.
Embrace the rosé wine renaissance: Why the underrated rosé deserves a...
Rosés are food-friendly, festive, and incredibly diverse in style, ranging from delicate and mineral-driven to bold and fruit-forward. Here's why we're seeing a rosé wine renaissance.
Sensu and understated Japanese-European culinary sensibility
Contemporary fine-dining restaurant Sensu on Keong Saik Road leans on Japanese sensibilities and European traditions for an unconventional dining experience.
Hand roll bar RAPPU rocks the sushi roll dining experience
Japanese handroll sensation Rappu wraps a fun omakase dining experience around what was supposed to be simple convenience food.
Epicurean extravaganza Kita Food Festival swings by this March
Kita Food Festival returns to the Lion City this March, and its Singapore Weekender lineup of gastronomic events is simply overflowing with lipsmacking promise.
Celebrated Guatemalan rum Ron Zacapa makes a spirited official entrance
Award-winning premium rum brand Ron Zacapa officially launches into the Singapore market with two expressions, the Zacapa XO and Zacapa No.23.
Makers & Shakers #9: Henry Stonham, Project Manager of BCB Singapore
For the first Makers & Shakers story of 2025 we chat with Henry Stonham, Project Manager of BCB Singapore, to understand more about the upcoming trade show for bar and beverage professionals in the region.
Of flowers and snakes: Hennessy taps Chinese fashion designer Shuting Qiu...
Hennessy ushers in the Year of the Snake with a limited-edition three-piece Lunar New Year collection designed by Chinese fashion designer Shuting Qiu.
Drinkspotting: Savour the world with these four fresh cocktail menu drops
Whether you’re craving Middle Eastern glamour, New York sophistication, Pan-American adventure, or introspective Japanese charm, these four cocktail venues are raising the bar on what it means to enjoy a great drink.
Mizue: A cosy Ann Siang Hill cafe by day, an enchanting...
What was 87 Club Street - and Club Street Wine Room before that - is now Mizue, a Japanese-style cafe by day, and a wine-focused gastrobar by night.
Penfolds Champagne Cuvée Brut NV sets a sparkling new era
Leading Australian wine company Penfolds unveils a new Champagne Cuvée Brut NV that aims to seriously contest deeply entrenched brand names in pricing and quality.
Baia: This stunning rooftop bar offers a great view and even...
Classy rooftop bar and lounge Baia offers fabulous views of the Marina Bay waterfront, but even more impressive than the view are its inspired cocktails.
Spirited Travels: Southeast Asia destinations for your Lunar New Year holiday...
Welcome the coming Lunar New Year with a different kind of celebration — one that offers peace, indulgence, and discovery. Head to these destinations in Southeast Asia for an unforgettable holiday escape this festive season instead.
Iru Den: Progressive Japanese-Taiwanese omakase of deliciously epic proportions
Chef Javier Low of Iru Den pivots to tap the bountiful largesse of Taiwan for his unique approach to Japanese-style omakase fine dining.
Back to Coucou for authentic Swiss cuisine at its finest
Enduring - and endearing - Swiss restaurant Coucou at Duxton Hill continues to fly the culinary flag high with its recent menu change.
The Macallan Harmony Vibrant Oak is a lusty toast to exceptional...
The Macallan Harmony Vibrant Oak is an exemplary showcase of how wood maturation - in this case, sherry-seasoned American oak casks - plays a huge role in the genetic flavour makeup of the brand's vaunted whiskies.
Spice up your January at the Tiffin Room Tandoori Festival
Tiffin Room at Raffles Hotel Singapore will be hosting its much-anticipated Tandoori Festival over two weeks this month to celebrate the art of tandoori cooking.