Drinks: KOKO Kawane Brings 400 Years of Japanese Tea Craft to Singapore’s Star Vista

Before matcha became a global obsession, it was simply tea, shaped by landscape, weather, cultivation and generations of hands. At KOKO Kawane, that long history is now being brought to Singapore in a setting designed to make Japanese tea feel less like a trend and more like a daily ritual. Opened at The Star Vista, KOKO Kawane is a new tea and matcha-specialty atelier built … Continue reading Drinks: KOKO Kawane Brings 400 Years of Japanese Tea Craft to Singapore’s Star Vista

Food: Japanese hamburg specialists Yamamoto’s Hamburg to open at Lau Pa Sat

From the founder of Hikiniku To Come comes a new take on Japanese comfort food, complete with handmade hamburg steaks, house-made vegetable juice and a Singapore-exclusive chicken patty. Lau Pa Sat is getting a new reason to stop by for lunch. Yamamoto’s Hamburg, the Japanese hamburg specialist affectionately known as “Yamahan” in Japan, is opening its first Singapore restaurant at the historic food destination, with … Continue reading Food: Japanese hamburg specialists Yamamoto’s Hamburg to open at Lau Pa Sat

Drinks: Carlsberg pairs up with the city’s boldest tables with Brewmaster-curated Dining Experiences

What makes a good beer pairing? Sometimes it is about contrast, something crisp against something rich, something bright cutting through spice. Sometimes it is about harmony, when roasted malt and smoky flavours seem to belong together from the very first bite. Carlsberg Asia is putting that idea to the test across Singapore, teaming up with Grab to make expertly curated food-and-beer pairings easier to discover, … Continue reading Drinks: Carlsberg pairs up with the city’s boldest tables with Brewmaster-curated Dining Experiences

Sports: Leylah Fernandez finds her moment as the wild card emerges champion of Singapore Tennis Open

Sometimes the best trips are the ones you never planned. Leylah Fernandez was not even supposed to be in Singapore this week. The Canadian had been scheduled to play in Brazil, but visa issues disrupted those plans. A last-minute wild card into the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas changed everything. By Sunday evening, Fernandez was a WTA 500 champion. The 24-year-old defeated Australia’s … Continue reading Sports: Leylah Fernandez finds her moment as the wild card emerges champion of Singapore Tennis Open

Sports: Fernandez Finds Her Fight as Singapore Tennis Open Final Awaits after Day 6

Leylah Fernandez arrived at The Kallang as a last-minute wildcard. On Saturday, she turned that unexpected opportunity into something much bigger: a place in the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas final. The Canadian, ranked world No. 31, defeated fifth seed Maja Chwalinska 6-? in the semifinals to reach her first tour-level final of the year, following Friday’s statement victory over top seed Mirra … Continue reading Sports: Fernandez Finds Her Fight as Singapore Tennis Open Final Awaits after Day 6

Sports: Fernandez Downs Andreeva Again as Gibson Reaches First WTA Final on Singapore Tennis Open Day 5

Leylah Fernandez has done it again. The Canadian defeated world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 7-5 at The Kallang on Friday, repeating her recent victory over the Russian in Toronto and sending the top seed out of the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas. But if Fernandez’s win was the headline, the day had plenty more drama. Maja Chwalinska powered past Elise Mertens to … Continue reading Sports: Fernandez Downs Andreeva Again as Gibson Reaches First WTA Final on Singapore Tennis Open Day 5

Sports: Prozorova Stuns Eala as Singapore Tennis Open Quarterfinals Take Shape on Day 4

Tatiana Prozorova left The Kallang in tears on Thursday night, but they were tears of disbelief and triumph. The world No. 180 had just produced the biggest win of her career, fighting back from a set and a break down to defeat No. 18 seed Alexandra Eala 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a match that stretched beyond three hours at the Singapore Tennis Open presented by … Continue reading Sports: Prozorova Stuns Eala as Singapore Tennis Open Quarterfinals Take Shape on Day 4

Drinks: Singapore’s Offtrack Lands on The World’s 50 Best Bars Extended List

Singapore has another reason to raise a glass. Offtrack has been named No.89 on The 50 Best Bars’ 51–100 list for 2026, placing the Singapore bar among a wider group of destinations recognised for shaping the way the world drinks, gathers and thinks about cocktails. Revealed on 23 September, the extended ranking features 50 bars across 34 cities, offering a broader picture of the international … Continue reading Drinks: Singapore’s Offtrack Lands on The World’s 50 Best Bars Extended List

Drinks: The St. Regis Bar Singapore turns one with a rotation of international guest shifts

One year in, The St. Regis Bar Singapore is celebrating the best way a cocktail bar knows how: by inviting some of Asia’s most exciting bartenders behind the bar. Throughout September, the bar will mark its first anniversary with a month-long programme of international guest shifts, bringing acclaimed bartenders from Jakarta, Macao, Bangkok, the Philippines and Taiwan to Singapore for a series of one-night-only collaborations. … Continue reading Drinks: The St. Regis Bar Singapore turns one with a rotation of international guest shifts

Heritage Meets Impact – Temasek Shophouse Reopens as Orchard’s Social Hub

Step into the heart of Orchard Road, and you’ll find four beautifully restored heritage shophouses that are more than just a nostalgic reminder of Singapore’s past. Temasek Shophouse has re-emerged as a vibrant lifestyle destination where history, creativity, and social impact meet, and where every visit has the potential to spark meaningful change. Originally home to icons like the Malayan Motors showroom and the Midfilm … Continue reading Heritage Meets Impact – Temasek Shophouse Reopens as Orchard’s Social Hub