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Lolla, Singapore: No. 63, Asia’s 50 Best, Asia’s Best Female Chef 2023

Chef Johanne Siy’s expertise in Noma, Daniel Boulud and Restaurant Andre shines with a wide spectrum of flavors in her rapid fire tasting menu.

Brasserie Astoria, Victoria Theatre, Singapore

TLDR: Eating here for the sake of eating bougie and eating $12 burgers does Brasserie Astoria injustice.

KOMA, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

When everyone’s trimming down budgets due to inflation, you’ll find that well-rounded restaurants will do better than lower mid-range restaurants.

Tim Hortons opens in Singapore

By half an hour past its opening time on day 1, queues have become shorter. Tim Hortons opening of its first location in Singapore is muted compared to my expectations.

Credit cards accepted at Marhaba Lounge, NAIA airport, Terminal 3, Manila, Philippines

A quick one for those looking to get Marhaba lounge access with your privileged credit cards. Here’s a list of credit cards that will get you free access at the Marhaba Lounge in NAIA Terminal 3. Marhaba Lounge is also the lounge dedicated for Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways airlines. So be wary, business class… Continue reading Credit cards accepted at Marhaba Lounge, NAIA airport, Terminal 3, Manila, Philippines

Gourmet Garden, Changi Airport T2, Singapore

Changi T2 is on track to becoming world’s best airport again with Gourmet Garden.

Compose Coffee, Suntec City, Singapore

Best kroffles ever.

Noa Lounge, Mondrian Duxton, Singapore

Restaurants need to tread cautiously when it comes to interacting with customers and forging relationships. It’s never wise to drop casual comments to a customer as you might to a friend.

Two Men Rice Bar, Guoco Tower, Singapore

From the makers of Two Men Bagel House comes a new rice bar concept at Guoco Tower.

Burma Social, Tras Street, Singapore

Feast on dishes from the six kingdoms of Myanmar, China, Thailand, India, Bangladesh and Laos at the hottest restaurant in Singapore today.

Cedric Grolet, COMO Orchard, Singapore

Cedric Grolet finally opens in COMO Orchard, Singapore.

Nico Cafe, Wheelock Place, Singapore

Nico Cafe’s array of souffle pancakes, wagyu sandos and donburis are more than just shrubs and aesthetics.

Top Restaurants and Cafes to Try near Haji Lane, Singapore

Singapore’s Haji Lane and nearby Bussorah, Kandahar, and North Bridge Roads can be a little overwhelming with tons of tourist traps. So here’s top restaurants and cafes (and bakeries) you shouldn’t miss in that area.