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First launched in 2006, the Balestier Heritage Trail was been updated November last year, by the National Heritage Board to provide greater insights into the area’s lesser-known history. Before embarking on the trail, most people would probably admit to knowing little about Balestier’s rich past. For example — did you know that the region is home to the oldest Tan Tock Seng wards, that are over 100 years old? Or that it has a rich food and culinary heritage dating back decades? Moreso than the new locations within Balestier Heritage Trail, the real highlight lies in the stories behind the…

Tapas Club is a casual Spanish restaurant chain which brings Spain’s vibrant and rich culinary culture to diners at accessible price points. In addition to creating an immersive dining experience where guests are able to enjoy traditional Spanish food, each Tapas Club is also known for housing a mercado in each outlet – a traditional Spanish grocer, where customers can purchase authentic Spanish food products as gifts or for their homes. Initially launched at Orchard Central in 2017, Tapas Club has since expanded into a second outlet at VivoCity.  This second outlet offers much more, including a seating capacity of…

Located along the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, Summerlong is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant and bar well-known for its ambience, allowing customers to indulge in the full Mediterranean beachside experience. Headed by Head Chef Kyle Henderson, Summerlong’s flavourful dinner menu showcases fresh seafood dishes which can be enjoyed in a friendly, family-style setting. The menu has been thoughtfully curated into nine distinctive sections – Barbequed Seafood, Big Salads, Kebabs & Breads, Mezze from the Sea, Cold Mezze, Warm Mezze Hummus, Other Mains, and Sides. Mezze For Mezze dishes, I got to try the Market Ceviche, Chilled Ponzu Clams and Scallop…

The Orchard Cafe and Bar Intermezzo – situated at Orchard Hotel – are open after renovation works on both establishments last year. Despite their newly-adopted chic look, both the Cafe and the Bar present dishes and drinks that pay homage to Singapore’s heritage. Bar Intermezzo Redefined with a stellar cast of craft cocktails conceptualised by Orchard Hotel Singapore’s dedicated mixology team, the Bar Intermezzo is now an enticing contemporary hotel lobby bar enlivened with an interior design that reflects the lush and vibrant botanical and agricultural provenance of the historical Orchard Road. Bar Intermezzo’s new line-up of cocktails uses unique…

Earlier this year, Gifts Less Ordinary — a Singapore-based luxury personalised gifts online marketplace — announced a first-time collaboration with Master SiewLi, a leading Fengshui and Bazi master in Singapore. The resultant Matrix Fengshui Blessings was a unique jewellery collection — featuring pieces crafted from precious metals and adorned with activated engravings for blessings and protection. Designed and blessed by Master SiewLi, the jewellery pieces focus on blessings for good fortune, well-being, romance, career success, and harmony. Each piece also comes with its own handy guide on activating its energy — derived from ancient metaphysical traditions and Chinese geomancy. Whether…

Duckland will change your views on duck dishes — and how duck meat is supposed to taste — forever. The duck-centric restaurant officially opened on 18th January at Novena’s United Square shopping mall, as part of Tung Lok Group’s latest concept. Duckland only imports the specially bred and raised Irish Duck, a unique and cultivated hybrid of the Peking Duck, and Aylesbury Duck from the famous Silver Hill Farm in Ireland. From young, the duck is put on a unique, wholesome diet of wheat, maize and soya that enhances the flavour of the meat. The water that it drinks is…

KOKUYO Co. Ltd, a leading provider of office design and furniture in Japan, is setting the pace for office furniture industry with the unveiling of their breakthrough KOKUYO ING 360° Gliding Chair. The ground-breaking 360° gliding innovation keeps both the body and mind active, addressing the growing health and wellness issues among office workers who sit still in the office for prolonged hours at a time. Varied findings have indicated that office workers in Singapore spend the bulk of their time sitting still at their desks, which is a key contributing factor in the increase in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and…

Nestled in a snug corner of Hotel G Singapore is 25 Degrees Singapore, an exciting burger, wine and liquor bar that originates from Los Angeles. Evoking classic Hollywood charm, the burgundy wallpapered indoor-and-outdoor space is glamorous yet comfortable and offers mouth-watering burgers to everyone, making it one of the hottest dining spots to visit. Another feature unique to 25 Degrees is that the burgers on the menu do not have any fanciful names, but are numbered from one to four instead – making it easier for diners to remember their favourite burgers. Burgers Number Four Number Four ($14) The Number…

Located along the colourful Keong Saik Road, Neon Pigeon, a Japanese bar-restaurant is a popular spot for the working crowd to chill on a Friday night. The eatery is named after the neon lights seen on Tokyo streets and the pigeon that is often seen in city streets — a fitting name for its strong urban and underground vibes. Neon Pigeon has introduced new dishes for 2019. DANAMIC provides you with a tantalising list of recommendations on the dishes you can try during your next night out. For both the mains and the sides, you are also given the option…

A hangout spot along River Valley Road at Clarke Quay – Holey Moley is the go-to place for drinks, great food and a game of mini-golf with friends. Holey Moley – a mini-golf and bar – is unique for its whimsical-themed golf courses that have proven to be successful in Australia and the UK. Interview with Michael Schreiber Prior to Holey Moley’s official launch, we got to meet the man behind the brand — Michael Schreiber, Founder and CEO of Funlab, the entertainment group behind Strike, Sky Zone, Holey Moley Golf Clubs, Archie Brothers Cirque Electric & the recently launched…