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

Food For Now: Local cuisine at Jiak Kim House is a home away from home

The essence of Singapore lies in its willingness to progress while holding onto and respecting our heritage. That’s a concept and philosophy that extends even to our food culture, particularly encapsulated in Jiak Kim House, the latest offering from The Brewerkz Group. A brand new dining destination set in the former 1920s conservation warehouse that housed the iconic Zoul on Jiak Kim Street, the restaurant … Continue reading Food For Now: Local cuisine at Jiak Kim House is a home away from home

Yolani Balfour a star in the making as lead in touring production of Matilda The Musical

Co-presented by Base Entertainment Asia and GWB Entertainment, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical returned to Singapore to give audience members a taste of top-tier British musical talent, and enamour them with Roald Dahl’s classic tale of fighting against injustice, and the power of family. Based on Dahl’s beloved children’s book of the same name, Matilda centres on its titular protagonist, a precocious six-year … Continue reading Yolani Balfour a star in the making as lead in touring production of Matilda The Musical

[Review] Restaurant Labyrinth

A maze of flavours with a surprise at every turn. Over the many years we’ve walked in and out of the Esplanade, never once have we stepped into the discreet restaurant in black, tucked away on level 2 and just out of plain sight. A visit to Restaurant Labyrinth then, is not by coincidence, but a deliberate choice on the diner’s part to discover what … Continue reading [Review] Restaurant Labyrinth

[Review] – Elegant, decadent Japanese cuisine at Hashida’s new Amoy Street restaurant

After going through a pandemic and the closure of his original restaurant, it seems that nothing will stand in the way of Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida rising to the fore once again. Following his private dining pop-up with OUE Social Kitchen, the Japanese chef has finally opened his swanky new restaurant at 77 Amoy Street, bringing innovative, quality omakase to our scene on a regular … Continue reading [Review] – Elegant, decadent Japanese cuisine at Hashida’s new Amoy Street restaurant

Like coming home to a good meal, at Hashida Private Dining

One of the first types of Japanese cuisine anyone is exposed to is probably sushi, a dish that Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida is best known for, thanks to the critical acclaim and fans garnered for his restaurant Hashida Sushi.  But Hashida Sushi has never just been about sushi in the straight and narrow way – sure, you’ll get your fair share of high quality nigiri, … Continue reading Like coming home to a good meal, at Hashida Private Dining