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

Ghosts, Guests and Good Food: This Humid House’s Senang Supper Club – Halloween 2025 Edition

It starts quietly, the way the best discoveries often do. On a small street in Chai Chee, somewhere between rows of landed houses and seafood warehouses, there’s a nondescript building with no sign to announce what waits upstairs. Outside, a few warm lights and a small setup hint that something’s happening, but if you weren’t in the know, then you’d never guess that this is … Continue reading Ghosts, Guests and Good Food: This Humid House’s Senang Supper Club – Halloween 2025 Edition

A Sanctuary in Siem Reap: How The Aviary Hotel Redefines Eco-Luxury, According to General Manager Joffrey Thin-Gris

In the heart of Siem Reap, just moments from the ancient wonder of Angkor Wat, The Aviary Hotel stands as both a stylish stay and a sanctuary where wellness, sustainability, and Cambodian artistry intertwine. As global travelers increasingly seek meaningful, restorative journeys, The Aviary has become a symbol of mindful travel in Cambodia: a place where every detail, from the locally sourced furnishings to the … Continue reading A Sanctuary in Siem Reap: How The Aviary Hotel Redefines Eco-Luxury, According to General Manager Joffrey Thin-Gris

Sports: Dominant Singapore Vandas outshine Papua New Guinea for 61-32 win at Singlife Nations Cup

The Singapore Vandas earned their second win from as many games at the Singlife Nations Cup with an impressive 61-32 win over Papua New Guinea on Monday (3 November). Development squad Singapore A earned their first win of the tournament with a nailbiting 39-38 victory over the Isle of Man, while defending champions Kenya comfortably beat Malaysia 62-47 on Day 2 at the OCBC Arena. Singapore v … Continue reading Sports: Dominant Singapore Vandas outshine Papua New Guinea for 61-32 win at Singlife Nations Cup

Food For Now: Foie Gras and Fries as Shake Shack Goes Five-Star at Regent Hong Kong

HONG KONG – When Shake Shack meets Regent Hong Kong, you know it’s not just another burger moment. The collaboration marks a a five-star affair, a decadent dalliance between street-style comfort and sky-high sophistication. From 12 November to 12 December 2025, The Lobby Lounge at Regent Hong Kong becomes the most unexpected dining destination in the city: where caviar meets crinkle-cut fries and burgers flirt … Continue reading Food For Now: Foie Gras and Fries as Shake Shack Goes Five-Star at Regent Hong Kong

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)

REMIX. BEST OF ALL WORLDS – Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns for 2025

HONG KONG – When the sun dips behind Hong Kong’s glittering skyline, the Central Harbourfront transforms into a playground for the senses. The air is alive with the aroma of sizzling Cantonese delicacies, the clink of wine glasses, and the hum of conversations that blend seamlessly with the music floating from the waterfront. For four days this October (23–26), the Hong Kong Wine & Dine … Continue reading REMIX. BEST OF ALL WORLDS – Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns for 2025

The Warehouse Hotel voted top ten hotels in Singapore by Condé Nast Traveller, with its suite of curated experiences, holistic wellness, and the Lobby Bar

Eight years after opening its doors as one of Singapore’s most design-forward boutique hotels, The Warehouse Hotel enters a new era—refined, soulful, and distinctly its own. Once a 19th-century godown pulsing with the energy of spice traders and secret societies, the building has been meticulously restored into a symbol of modern heritage: a sanctuary where storied architecture meets contemporary hospitality. Now, the hotel unveils a … Continue reading The Warehouse Hotel voted top ten hotels in Singapore by Condé Nast Traveller, with its suite of curated experiences, holistic wellness, and the Lobby Bar

Food For Now: From Samhain to Singapore, as A Taste of Ireland comes to the City’s Hottest Tables

This Halloween season, Singapore’s dining scene is getting a soulful twist, and it’s one that reaches back over 2,000 years. Long before costumes and candy, Halloween began as Samhain (pronounced “Sow-in”), Ireland’s ancient harvest festival marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter. It was a time when communities gathered around fires to share food, celebrate abundance, and honour the turning of the … Continue reading Food For Now: From Samhain to Singapore, as A Taste of Ireland comes to the City’s Hottest Tables

Sports: Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November

The Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival, taking place from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. The event is co-organised with the Singapore Chess Federation, Singapore Weiqi Association, Singapore Xiangqi General Association, and Singapore Contract Bridge Association. Bringing together top athletes, officials, and federations from four mind sports – namely … Continue reading Sports: Singapore to host inaugural Asian Mind Sports Conference & Festival this November