A stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is a one of a kind experience. By all means book a guestroom facing the Marina Bay on the highest floor possible. The uplifting view is well worth the price of admission and will literally leave you feeling high for days. Of course,...
Thanks to blogging, I have had the chance to staycate in several hotels and resorts in Singapore and around the region, many with excellent rooms and service. But it is only during a recent staycation at Park Hotel Clarke Quay that I experienced hospitality so warm and passionate, it actually...
How do you define romance? At The Scarlet it is expressed with a flirtatious red theme in a richly decorated interior that runs through in all its creatively-appointed rooms and five individually-designed suites. Housed in a heritage pre-war shophouse building, the luxury boutique hotel is conveniently located within walking distance...
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more artistic and friendly place to stay than the Rendezvous Hotel. Known as Rendezvous Grand Hotel before Far East Organisation took over in late 2013, the hotel is ideally suited for staycating locals, and both business and leisure travellers. A hotel with artistic flair,...
Studio M Hotel, the first hotel in Singapore to feature fully loft-style guest rooms, is designed to be chic and modern. The trendy hotel appeals to single and couple holidaymakers as well as local staycationers. At its doorstep is Robertson Quay, the entertainment district that is home to several restaurants...
The Grand Hyatt Singapore is a 5-star hotel that caters to business travellers as well as holidaymakers. The luxury hotel boasts a great location in the heart of the lively Orchard Road shopping district. If location is everything, this is it. Recently, the Hyatt rolled out a suite of guest-oriented...
M Hotel, part of the Millennium Hotels & Resorts group, is located in the thriving central business district of Singapore. Visiting businessmen can easily finish all their dealings in the daytime and unwind in the evenings at the hotel bar and restaurants, as well as the nearby attractions. Getting here...
One of the most memorable places you will ever get to spend a night in is Sato Castle Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. This unique motel is known for its beautiful fantasy themed guest rooms. There are over 50 guest rooms here, each with highly customised look and feel. After travelling...
Couples who would love to enjoy some private time together can escape to the Couple’s Floor at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Specifically designed for couples, the adults-only 11th floor is a relaxed cocoon for lovers. All rooms on this floor contain special romantic touches. My partner and I...
Fancy a hotel staycation that truly makes you feel pampered? You gotta check out Oasia Hotel then. If you are a busy working professional who can hardly find time for a vacation, the next best thing is a staycation at a nice local hotel. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend stay...
The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill is Singapore’s latest seafood destination, perched along the riverside at One Fullerton. Its trendy concept offers a beautiful selection of fish, molluscs, cephalopods and bivalves to be enjoyed in a modern environment – a chic alternative to Chinese-style seafood restaurants. Spend a lazy afternoon...
With the introduction of a new head chef, Mathew Leighton, Salt Tapas & Bar at Raffles City Shopping Centre ushers in new additions to its menu. The young Sydney native began fostering his culinary skills at the tender age of 18, and is now a charming 26-year-old armed with vast...
A Japanese “aircraft” has touched down in the heart of the Kampong Glam tourist district in Singapore. SushiAirways sushi bar offers first class “flying experience” like no other – minus the turbulence! When you make a reservation at this themed restaurant, you will be issued a boarding pass – the...
Jointly organised by the Food & Beverage Managers’ Association (FBMA) and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), the third series of the Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition 2013 has unveiled its winners on 30 April after a gruelling grand finale held at the Conrad Centennial Singapore. This national competition provides...
Established in 2001, The Halia is known for its contemporary European cuisine with traces of Asian influences. As a commitment to encourage food transparency from farm to fork, the restaurant works closely with the Kranji Farm Association to incorporate ingredients from local farms into its menus. Jurong Farm frog porridge...
The international branch of successful New Zealand restaurant chain, Lone Star, makes its first appearance in Asia right here in Singapore, providing our locals with a uniquely New Zealand experience. Named after two of the country’s icons, Fern & Kiwi brings New Zealand closer to our island, importing fresh produce,...
The third series of the Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition (SNRSC) 2013 has come to a close after an exciting grand finale held on 30 April. Credit: Food and Beverage Managers’ Association We caught the exciting competition live on the day itself. Pressure was on for the nine finalist teams...
Toss to a prosperous new year at Hilton Singapore‘s Checkers Brasserie, with the restaurant’s unique Fortune Coin Yusheng that is shaped like an ancient Chinese coin. Fortune Coin Yusheng S$528++ This dish requires an entire day of preparation, including up to 5 hours of craftsmanship. The ingredients are assembled to...
The Singapore National Restaurant Skills Competition (SNRSC) is an engaging competition organised by the Food & Beverage Managers’ Association Singapore (FBMA) and the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). Various teams from the food & beverage (F&B) industry compete in a series of tasks, with their speed, product knowledge, professionalism and...
Original Sin is an award-winning restaurant founded in 1997, best known for its signature vegetarian Mediterranean cuisine. Widely patronised by vegetarians, the restaurant’s focus is not so much the absence of meat in the menu, but rather to offer vegetarians a break from the mundane. After 16 years and counting,...
