Food Review: Bord Bia’s Samhain Edition of “A Taste of Ireland” at Brasserie Astoria

Ireland’s lush green pastures and cold Atlantic waters are making their way into Singapore’s dining scene this Halloween season, as Bord Bia (Ireland’s food board) launches A Taste of Ireland: Samhain Edition. The month-long culinary showcase, running from 15 October to 15 November 2025, invites diners to experience Irish produce through the lenses of six Singapore restaurants: Brasserie Astoria, UMMI Lebanese Dining, Morsels, Boaters Bar … Continue reading Food Review: Bord Bia’s Samhain Edition of “A Taste of Ireland” at Brasserie Astoria

An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Yesaya Rotinsulu, Head Bartender at 8Souls Jazz Club, (Jakarta) and David Abalayan, Bar Manager at No Entry Cocktail Club, (Manila)

From 10th to 12th October, Southeast Asia’s brightest bartenders gathered in Tokyo for the first-ever Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC) Regional Finals: a high-energy showdown celebrating skill, creativity, and the pure craft of hospitality. From the first shake to the final pour, this wasn’t about smoke or spectacle, but about precision, rhythm, and heart: the “skills that pay the bills.” After months of national … Continue reading An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Yesaya Rotinsulu, Head Bartender at 8Souls Jazz Club, (Jakarta) and David Abalayan, Bar Manager at No Entry Cocktail Club, (Manila)

Tipple Time: An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Wong Wee Siong (Singapore) and Ivon Soon (Malaysia), and Brand Spokesperson Tao (Thailand)

The cocktail world is buzzing, and all eyes are on Tokyo. This October, Southeast Asia’s brightest bartenders converge for the inaugural Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship (UBC) Regional Finals, a high-energy celebration of skill, creativity, and the pure craft of hospitality. Forget smoke and spectacle; this is about precision, rhythm, and heart: the “skills that pay the bills.” From over 8,000 competitors across 21 countries, … Continue reading Tipple Time: An Interview with Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship Regional finalists Wong Wee Siong (Singapore) and Ivon Soon (Malaysia), and Brand Spokesperson Tao (Thailand)

Tipple Time: Horatio’s Curious Companions Welcomes Hong Kong Bar Legend and Multisensory Mixologist Antonio Lai from World’s 50 Best Bar, Quinary

There are cocktails, and then there are experiences. This November, Horatio at Resorts World Sentosa invites guests to cross that invisible line into the extraordinary, as Hong Kong’s trailblazing mixologist Antonio Lai brings his world-famous creations to Singapore for one night only. As part of Horatio’s Curious Companions series—a monthly showcase celebrating the world’s most imaginative bartenders, Antonio Lai will take over the bar on … Continue reading Tipple Time: Horatio’s Curious Companions Welcomes Hong Kong Bar Legend and Multisensory Mixologist Antonio Lai from World’s 50 Best Bar, Quinary

Tipple Time: Hong Kong’s Bar Leone Crowned The World’s Best Bar 2025

HONG KONG – The clink of glasses echoed through Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal last night as the global bar elite gathered under the glittering lights of Victoria Harbour. For one electric evening, the city that never sleeps was the center of the cocktail universe. And when the announcement came that Bar Leone had been named The World’s Best Bar 2025, the crowd erupted … Continue reading Tipple Time: Hong Kong’s Bar Leone Crowned The World’s Best Bar 2025

Tipple Time: LeVeL33 & Prohibition Liquor Co. Crafts Singapore’s First Beer-Integrated Gin to Celebrate 15-Year Milestone

At 33 floors above the Marina Bay skyline, where the city’s lights meet the clouds, LeVeL33 has always been about elevation, not just in altitude, but in ambition. As Singapore’s highest urban microbrewery, recognised by the Guinness World Records™, it has spent fifteen years redefining what it means to brew in the city. And now, to celebrate that milestone, LeVeL33 is taking its craft to … Continue reading Tipple Time: LeVeL33 & Prohibition Liquor Co. Crafts Singapore’s First Beer-Integrated Gin to Celebrate 15-Year Milestone

Tipple Time: Marriott’s Rising Star Mixologists Revive Forgotten Flavors Across Asia Pacific

Forget the ordinary gin and tonic. At the Marriott International APEC Rising Star 2025 competition in Bangkok, mixologists turned back the clock and turned up the creativity by reviving forgotten ingredients in cocktails that celebrate culture, sustainability, and pure artistry. From Thai gardens to Indian spice racks and Singaporean coffee grounds, 14 of Marriott’s most talented bartenders from across Asia Pacific (excluding China) went head-to-head … Continue reading Tipple Time: Marriott’s Rising Star Mixologists Revive Forgotten Flavors Across Asia Pacific

Tipple Time: The St. Regis Singapore’s New Bar Reimagines Manhattan with a Modern Edge

There’s something timeless about a great bar, that perfect intersection of craft, culture, and charisma. At The St. Regis Singapore, the newly unveiled St. Regis Bar embodies that spirit in spectacular fashion: a contemporary ode to early 20th-century Manhattan, reborn through the lens of modern luxury and local sophistication. Stepping through the bar’s polished brass double doors feels like entering a different era, one where … Continue reading Tipple Time: The St. Regis Singapore’s New Bar Reimagines Manhattan with a Modern Edge

Southeast Asia’s Best Bartenders Head to Tokyo for Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Showdown

The world of bartending has never been more electrifying. Once tucked away in dimly lit bars and cocktail lounges, the art of mixing drinks has now stepped into the spotlight, commanding the kind of attention once reserved for athletes and performers. This October, all eyes turn to Tokyo, where Southeast Asia’s brightest bartending stars will face off in the first-ever Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Best Bartenders Head to Tokyo for Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Showdown

Tipple Time: Las Palmas Unveils a Retro-Chic Cocktail Revival Above Singapore at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena

Step into a sun-drenched dreamscape where Sinatra croons from a jukebox, Marilyn’s laughter lingers in the air, and every cocktail tells a story. Perched high above the Novena skyline, Las Palmas, the rooftop bar at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, has launched Las Palmas Cocktail Volume 2.0, a vibrant new chapter inspired by the glamour and easygoing spirit of 1960s Palm Springs. Conceptualised by Head … Continue reading Tipple Time: Las Palmas Unveils a Retro-Chic Cocktail Revival Above Singapore at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena