St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) has opened a new heritage gallery, in commemoration of Singapore's bicentennial year and the Tercentenary1 of the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools – St. John Baptist de La Salle. Named Missio 1852, the gallery showcases 167 years of Josephian history and Lasallian heritage, tradition and community in Singapore. This project is supported by the National Heritage Board and the Singapore Bicentennial Office.
Founded by the De La Salle Brothers in 1852, St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) is an independent Catholic school, whose mission is to nurture students to learn how to learn and to learn how to live, so that they can be empowered to grow into men and women of integrity and men and women for others. For over 167 years, SJI has nurtured thousands of men and women who have served the society locally and globally. Missio 1852 celebrates the contributions and achievements of the school and of these alumni who have served the society in different ways throughout the century.
The highlights of Missio 1852 include:
Profiles of distinguished Josephians – Thousands of illustrious Josephians have graduated from the gates and halls of SJI since 1852. Amongst them include Former 7th President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, DPM Teo Chee Hean, Mr Philip Yeo, Prof Leo Tan Wee Hin, Prof Jeremy Monteiro, Justice Chan Seng Onn, whose profiles are featured in Missio 1852.
The Brothers’ Logbook – The La Salle Brothers meticulously kept annual logbooks such as these, detailing notable events like inter-school competitions, important visitors to the school, spiritual bouquets and civics group meetings. It was the practice for the Brother Director to keep a diary/logbook to record key events throughout the school year, to help him when he prepares the annual report to be sent to Rome.
The Founder’s Banner – As part of the school’s emphasis on rituals and symbolism, this Founder’s banner was frequently used in events like the celebration of the apparition ofour Lady of Fatimah in the 1950s. Out of the traditional three banners used, only this one remains. These banners were originally stored away in a camphor wood chest in the Brothers’ Quarters.
The Grandfather Clock that has survived the Japanese Occupation – This clock once stood on the verandah of the Brothers' House and called all therein to prayers and class. During WWII, shrapnel damaged the clock and the marks have been preserved in its restoration. Holes on both sides indicated where shrapnel entered the clock, hit the back of the pendulum and exited on the opposite side.
Missio 1852 is open to SJI students and staff members during school hours during term time. Visit www.sji.edu.sg for details.
Nestled in the middle of Singapore's CBD, The Garden Club at OUE Downtown Gallery is the perfect rooftop terrace getaway. With a fully renovated indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar, it's the best place to take your colleagues and clients for lunch or hang out with your friends after work.
Featuring a stunning rooftop setting, vivacious music, comprehensive food menu and strategic location, The Garden Club is set to be a swanky next “It” spot to let loose. Vegan options and plant-based alternatives paint the menu an overall healthier one but it's not all salads and sandwiches. Light bites present delectable options like Smoked Baby Corn seasoned with dukkah, lemongrass husk and aioli as well as Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms served with spinach tarragon puree, sun-dried tomatoes, snap peas and almonds. Mains are balanced and healthy with items like Beef Cheek Confit Fennel with a side of roasted potatoes and edible greens as well as Grilled Seabass served with tabbouleh, grapes and sesame tofu puree. Bar snacks are also reimagined with choices like Fried Curry Okra and Wild Herb Karaage to go with equally punchy and vibrant drinks. A good number of dishes are also made with ingredients sourced from its own rooftop garden!
The Garden Club is here to redefine “healthy” food as you know it, by turning up the fun and good times and cutting down on the guilt, all in a breezy rooftop setting dressed up with ample greenery and sprightly botanicals. Add live acoustic music and enticing Happy Hour promos and you’ve got the setting of the ideal party that’s good for body and soul! Its opening hours are as progressive as its offerings – come for coffee in the morning as well quick serve bowls for lunch. Tea time serves coffee, dessert, cocktails and more before things ease into an a la carte menu of food and drinks for dinner. Stay the night with drinks and cocktails after that. It’s open throughout the day from 9am onwards, with something for everyone.
Blue Ocean Art is an art concept that is focused on delivering investment grade art works from all around the world to their clients and investors. Visit their newly-opened Blue Ocean Fine Art Gallery at Marina Square to find a unique piece to start or add to your art collection.
Featured in the listing picture here is a piece from artist Liu Yujun 刘玉å›.
In Liu Yujun's painting series entitled Unidentified Liquid, he has created paintings of Chinese beautiful women. Liu Yujun carefully includes images of blue liquid in a various form in his works. The images of the blue liquid seems to be mysterious and ambiguous as it has no connection with the images of beautiful women. The blue liquid symbolises a sense of insecurity.
Check out his works at Blue Ocean Fine Art Gallery.
Calling all ladies and gentlemen who want to achieve the best skin health – Civasan at Mandarin Gallery provides the best skin solutions for each and every skin type advised by professional Korean Beauty Consultants. With state-of-the-art technology, Civasan uses the LED Therapy Mask CALLRETURN to enhance your therapy experience, and products to help you achieve healthier, younger and better looking skin.
Civasan Professional is one of the most famous skincare solutions in Korea. Civasan products provide the best skin condition in which the skin can recognize moisture and create a layer of protection for your skin.
Blue Label Pizza & Wine at Mandarin Gallery is the newest of their two locations. Blue Label Pizza & Wine offers a modern take on the neighborhood pizzeria. Enjoy a concise menu of premium salads and snacks along with their acclaimed stone-fired pizza. A thoughtful wine list, featuring many of the world’s top producers, and a small, but curated selection of beers, are served by their friendly and knowledgeable staff.
They place just as much care into the design and architecture of their restaurants as they do menu offerings and service. This care is evident in the beautifully crafted wood detailing, supple all leather seating and gallery worthy works of art. They are small in size but big in spirit and they look forward to welcoming you with gracious hospitality and delicious bites.
Founded by designer and artist pair Max Shen and Chloe Ong; ROKU Atelier is an independent art & design studio which is open to the public for workshops and classes. They also host art, architecture and design exhibitions.
One of the founders' first collaborative projects in 2017 won the 1st prize at the Shelter International Architectural Design Competition in Tokyo, Japan. The final jury was held at the Tokyo International Forum and the judging panel was chaired by Yoshiharu Tsukamoto of Atelier Bow-Wow.
They believe in providing quality workshops by giving our customers all the expertise and advice they need on materials and techniques, regardless of skill level. They have also designed the best possible environment for art-making, to make sure everyone who comes by feels comfortable and at home in the space. Find out more about their classes and workshops here.
Embracing Orchard Road’s heritage as one of the original Straits Chinese enclaves in Singapore (circa 1800s), The Peranakan Gallery at Claymore Connect brings to life a rich tapestry of traditions that were once prevalent in the district — long before Orchard Road gained fame as the island’s most-visited tourist destination.
This newly-launched Place of Interest is a must-visit experience depicting the timeline and evolution of Straits Chinese culture in Singapore and South East Asia. Visually immersive and enriching, The Peranakan Gallery promises to be the Orchard precinct’s eminent ode to authentic Peranakan culture.
Manifesto at Mandarin Gallery is a unique and curated shopping experience. It is a hybrid combination of a fashion space, an art gallery and a subversive event location, a place that allows their customers to explore, discover and shop unique and diverse products.
These are the brands that they carry in the multi-concept store: APC, Kitsune, Axel Arigato, Lemaire, MM6, Briston, Hope, Lemaire, Linda Farrow, Opening Ceremony, Swear, YMC and Mads Norgaard.
Pearl Lam Galleries Singapore is pleased to announce the reopening of their new gallery space in Dempsey Hill, one of Singapore’s most vibrant lifestyle and dining hubs.
Founded by Pearl Lam, Pearl Lam Galleries is a driving force within Asia’s contemporary art scene. With over 20 years of experience exhibiting Asian and Western art and design, it is one of the leading and most established contemporary art galleries in China.
ARTitude Galeria on Pagoda Street is a platform dedicated to bringing Colombian Artists to the heart of Asia. ARTitude encourages their Artists to challenge and develop their techniques by inspiring them to evolve and deepen their work. ARTitude’s Colombian network of leading galleries, art schools and curators are a well of resources, with social media and on-ground personnel who give ARTitude insight into the most exciting and promising of the Colombian art world, as well as tapping into Medellín’s established and emerging Artists.
ARTitude engages and nurtures Artists by supporting and enabling their vision and developing creative concepts together. ARTitude is delighted to support Colombian Artists who are already established in Colombia and have gained international prestige, as well as young aspiring Artists, who display a great deal of potential.
ARTitude is delighted to be affiliated with Club Rainbow, with 10% of all their sales donated to Club Rainbow, a non-profit Singaporean charity organisation with a mission to support and empower children with chronic illnesses.
Siri House in Dempsey Hill is a lifestyle, social and dining space by Sansiri, Thailand’s leading luxury property developer, bringing together people, art, design, food, and retail - all essential elements for a sought-after place of gathering. An emblem of the Sansiri lifestyle, Siri House welcomes everyone. Whether you’re looking for a brunch spot on the weekend, a cocktail masterclass to attend, a thoughtful gift for a friend or just for quiet refuge, Siri House is the place to be.
Nestled in Dempsey Hill, Siri House features a Sales Gallery highlighting Sansiri’s most prestigious property developments; JAM at SIRI HOUSE, a restaurant that elevates the home dining and drinking experience; an intimate Art Space that will exhibit a roster of art shows by Thai and international artists; The Shop retailing a hot list of ones-to-watch-and-know design brands from Thailand.
The officially-opened Wisma Geylang Serai (WGS) is the community civic and cultural centre in the heart of Geylang Serai precinct. It is a multi-agency development that celebrates the heritage of Geylang Serai communities and encourages social interactions and community bonding among different communities of all ages and races.
It houses the Geylang Serai Community Club, the South East Community Development Council, the Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery Family Service and Child Care Centre, Senior Care Centre, and cultural arts group and social/community-related facilities.
Within WGS, there are public spaces, community plaza and a comprehensive pedestrian network that will enhance accessibility and connectivity to other developments in the precinct, bringing the wide range of facilities and services in WGS to the community. This development is a collaboration between the People’s Association, Ministry of Social and Family Development, Ministry of Health, National Arts Council, National Heritage Board and Ministry of National Development.
Geylang Serai was the origin of the Malay Settlement back in pre-modern Singapore. The word ‘Wisma’ can be translated as a building, complex or house. Wisma Geylang Serai was hence named to reflect the nature and functions of the civic centre.
The development’s double-pitched roof is influenced by traditional Malay houses and complements the adjacent Geylang Serai Market. At the same time, the design demonstrates a contemporary feel in its spatial planning, drawing inspiration from the “serai” plant to “ketupat” and “serambi” on stilts. It weaves and integrates multi-functional spaces and facilities into a cohesive overall design. This winning design amplifies the distinctive identity of Geylang Serai and strengthen its urban character.
Roche Bobois, the French worldwide leading brand in design and distribution of high-end furniture has proudly announced the grand opening of its Singapore showroom with a brand-new design concept. The new showroom spans over 5,300 square-feet and features an expansive floor-to-ceiling window to frame the beautiful selection of Roche Bobois’s best collections in a dynamic space; this elegant showroom opening also marks another milestone in the brand's significant expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
Located at ground level of Boon Siew Building along Bukit Timah Road, the Roche Bobois Singapore Showroom possesses a wide store front to entice passers-by to peek into its luxe interior, which from a distance resembles a jewel box.
The new showroom of Singapore enjoys an incredibly large window that brings visibility and light to the showroom. The focus is indeed to highlight that advantage, and thanks to a mirror illusion, they have created a double exposure that makes the showroom look bigger. Inspiration has been found in the green space in the surroundings. The illusion of an outdoor space within the showroom has been created, giving the impression that indoor and outdoor spaces are a single and same place. The light wood flooring is chosen to go with that peaceful indoor garden ambiance and highlight the gorgeous green wall. While the geometric indoor partition creates an open space, the dark walls disappear to leave the eye attracted by the light, creating depth in the showroom.
Roche Bobois is a ‘story of people’, a ‘family saga’ which is still continuing with descendants of the founders acting as today’scompany directors. It all began with the fateful meeting of two families, the Roches, a family from France with a successful family furniture business since the 1800s, and the Chouchans, immigrants from Russia who in 1950 opened their own furniture showroom in Paris called ‘Au Beau Bois’ (‘beautiful wood’) - a brand name which would later evolve into ‘Bobois’.
Together, they formed a bond with a mission to offer customers high-quality and innovative designs relevant to the time. By theearly 60’s, they had already designed their first collection together. The first Roche Bobois showroom, designed by the visionary architect and designer Pierre Paulin, was opened at the same time on the Boulevard Saint-Germain.
Today, Roche Bobois has more than 265 showrooms in over 55 countries, a true mark of its ambitious, accelerated programme of international growth. After 17 new stores opened in 2017, this growth has continued in 2018 in vibrant cities such as Hanoï, Washington, Tokyo and San Diego among others.
With a growing presence all over the world, Roche Bobois embodies the full diversity of French design. Thanks to its long-established network of European manufacturers and fruitful relationships with talented designers (such as Marcel Wanders, Kenzo Takada, Ora Ito among others) and also with prestigious fashion houses (e.g. Jean Paul Gaultier, Missoni Home), the brand has risen to the challenge of achieving an international presence by offering every client a personalised approach to home design and decor.
UnPackt is the first zero-waste specialty grocer and wholesaler in Singapore to offer packaging-free shopping. Following the debut of their well-received flagship store, they recently established their second store in the heart of the central business district at Downtown Gallery.
You can pick up quality groceries and daily lifestyle products in your own containers. UnPackt helps you to minimize food waste and excessive plastic packaging, while saving you money on your grocery bill.
Unpackt is also a social enterprise which aims to employ single parents and elderly, with an aim to cultivate a conscious community within the neighbourhood.
Located in Sungei Kadut, The Stone Gallery by Hafary is a newly-established showroom and a concept that communicates luxury and innovation through its various “environments”. Each environment represents a specific living space that embodies the splendour and distinctive characteristic of the stone in which it is clad with.
The debut of The Stone Gallery by Hafary also introduces four distinguished Italian companies in the stone industry that are benchmarks in their respective field. The four companies are Antolini, Salvatori, Petra Antiqua and kreoo.
An important milestone for Hafary Holdings Limited, The Stone Gallery by Hafary further reinforces the company’s vision of elevating consumer’s experiences and interaction with materials. The launch of the new collections is also a testament to Hafary’s determination in bringing in premium materials from around the world and to stay at the forefront of design.
The showroom is further supported by facilities offered in the same building. There, clients are able to select more than 13,000 square feet of natural stone slabs. The building also houses a fully carpeted pre-laying zone that is conducive for viewing and inspection.
For a wonderful Indonesian coffee experience, head to Supresso Coffee at Mandarin Gallery.
Supresso Coffee is produced by a passionate coffee roaster located in Indonesia. They wholeheartedly devote their premium and supreme quality coffee beans to all of ardent coffee lovers worldwide.
Offering a range of over 14 coffees from around Indonesian islands. The list continues to grow with their ongoing persistence to source specialty coffee from remote regions of the Indonesian spice islands.
They say every journey begins with a single step - and the cup of coffee you will be sipping on has a long and complacent story to tell. It commences its journey in the mountainous regions with the farmer and continues its trip to the roaster and finally, ceases its voyage at the adroit hands of our barista who concoct your suave cup of coffee.
Supresso coffee will surely lead your Indonesian coffee escapade profoundly.
Platinum Fitness is the newest 24/7 fitness club in Singapore. Stay fit even in the midst of your busy lifestyle and hectic work schedules.
Train with Platinum Fitness and exercise in a luxurious environment whenever you want, within the budget you can afford - without the pressure of signing up for personal training.
Platinum Fitness pride themselves at being an affordable luxury. they offer the best environment, equipment and service, at a price you can’t beat.
Platinum Fitness is the best-in-class 24-hour fitness studio for people of all fitness levels -- people who are ready to achieve their fitness goals in a luxurious, inviting and clean environment, all without breaking the bank.
Create moments worth savouring. American premium kitchen brands, Sub-Zero and Wolf specialise in the finest cooking and cooling appliances in the world. With a history dating back more than 70 years, they embody quality, functionality and aesthetics. Visit House of Sub-Zero & Wolf, their newly-launched experiential flagship showroom in a conservation house on McNair Road.
Your kitchen is where life happens. Where you share food, drink, conversations and confessions with the people you love. Why not make your kitchen the best it can be? Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances assure that your food will always stay as fresh and flavorful as possible, and you’ll have the most precise, premium instruments to cook it with, for delicious results every time, and a lifetime of moments worth savouring.
Sub-Zero is the refrigeration specialist. Using a unique ‘Air Purification’ system which was developed initially for NASA to aid food preservation, Sub-Zero stands not only for innovation but also for impeccable design that will serve your household year after year.
Wolf is the cooking specialist. Distilling eight decades of professional cooking into precise control, Wolf offers a comprehensive range of built-in ovens, hobs, cooktops gas and dual fuel ranges that ensure precise control to deliver truly professional results in the home.
A nice & relaxing reading space facility in Downtown Gallery, The Reading Room has now moved to level 1 of the building with an expanded space.
The Reading Room operates a ‘take a book, leave a book’ concept.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the CBD or stop by to work (free WiFi!), read a book or just simply take a break after a gruelling workout/pigout session at Downtown Gallery.
In Japanese, Ayumu ã‚ゆむ means walking towards a new beginning and a new vision. At Sushi Ayumu, this is where their story begins. Sushi Ayumu symbolizes a fresh start with immense possibilities. Allured with the finest that nature has to offer, their dream is to elevate your senses with traditional Tokyo (Edo) style sushi underpinned by authenticity, freshness and flavours.
With 25 years of experience, Sushi Ayumu's Chef Nakatani aims to curate the perfect sushi with his time tested signature “shari” (sushi rice) and the freshest ingredients the four seasons of Japan have to offer. Complete your sushi experience with our distinctively favoured “gari’ (marinated ginger).
The Art Fund Gallery (TAF Gallery), a newly formed art venture in Singapore has launched their first exhibition with the installment of a series of contemporary art from Mongolia introducing 10 artists and over 100 pieces of artwork at their private gallery located on Cairnhill Road. The inaugural exhibition called Colour Up My Life features the debut of investment quality Mongolian art in Singapore.
A first of its kind and the biggest private collection outside of Mongolia, Colour Up My Life is a compendium of artwork representing Mongolia’s rich artistic heritage. This rare and beautifully varied collection depicts Mongolian landscape, horses and wildlife, nomadic life, the seasons and abstract art by 10 of Mongolia’s finest artists whose solo works have been featured in Europe and the UK and now collectively in Singapore.
Founded in 2018 by three partners with a passion for art and investment, Dr. Lanz Chan, Mr. Argun Boldkhet and Mr. Mark Foo, TAF Gallery is an art space with a mission to bring international artists, collectors, enthusiasts and art dealers together to create new possibilities and opportunities for the art community and charity organisations.
All three partners of TAF Gallery are involved professionally in various companies specializing in new technology (AI), Fintech, energy and the environment.
The gallery space is 6,000 sq ft set over two floors and is currently home to over 100 works of art by the very best Mongolian artists. Viewings are by appointment only.
The revamped Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage presents an overview of Singapore’s commitment to sustainable development. While there are exhibits that chart the milestones which brought about the high quality living environment Singaporeans enjoy today, the focus in many parts of the Gallery is on the challenges ahead and the steps people in Singapore need to take together as a nation to keep the country smart and green.
The Gallery is organised into six zones, tracing Singapore’s response to climate change, our water management strategies, zero waste initiatives and efforts to keep Singapore clean, green and sustainable, including investments in renewable energy.
The interactive panels and multi-sensory exhibits will appeal to the young and old. There are also interesting artefacts such as a porcelain figurine presented to Dutch economist Dr Albert Winsemius in 1993 after he famously lost a wager, with Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his team, that the Singapore River could not sustain life.
Admission is free to the 1,618 sqm gallery. Free guided tours are available for booking through PUB website. Read more about the gallery and its different zones here.
Richard Orlinski is the best-selling French contemporary artist in the world. The newly-opened Richard Orlinski Gallery at Marina Bay Sands is a pop art concept store where you can find his statement art pieces.
Richard Orlinski's sculptures are inspired by the « Born Wild » concept and are a reflection of a profound contemplation on animal instincts and human nature. His style is modern and never gives way to trash, extravagance or passing trends.
His leitmotiv is to make art accessible to the greatest number of people possible. While his work is exhibited in more than 90 galleries across the globe, he doesn’t hesitate to break codes by exposing for free and in the open-air in places such as the French Alps or cities like Paris or Cannes. He also enjoys displaying his work in atypical places and meeting with his fans.
Curious by nature and eager to express his creativity through other disciplines he also has a passion for music, cinema and theater. His electro-pop singles have been on top of the charts in France as well as abroad.
His autobiography has just been published by the number one French publishing company Michel Lafon.
Tokachi Tontaro has recently opened its doors in Singapore at Plaza Singapura and OUE Downtown Gallery, bringing the brand's signature Hokkaido Grilled Pork Rice Bowl to Singapore.
A traditional Japanese dish adored by every local in Obihiro, Hokkaido, the Buta Don combines perfectly grilled slices of charred juicy pork slathered in mouth-watering Hokkaido specialty tare sauce and served atop premium Yumepirika rice.
In addition to the Regular Buta Don, Tokachi Tontaro serves two other unique variations of the classic dish - Spicy Tomato and Miso Buta Don. Each pork bowl can be customised down to the amount of spring onions and black pepper for a fully personalised gourmet bowl. A range of delectable side dishes including Hokkaido Imomochi Cheese and Hokkaido Crab Cream Croquette are also available to complete each meal. Tokachi Tontaro looks forward to sharing the taste of Hokkaido’s Signature Buta Don with you!
Boutique gym Kilter Avenue has launched HRVST, a cafe & bar concept which aims to make vegan cuisine a highly sought after and approachable one.
Injecting the cool into vegan cuisine, their dishes are easy on the wallet, good for the body, and pleasing to the eyes. You’ll be glad you made that missed steak.
HRVST is helmed by partner head chefs, Addis Tan and Dylan Choong, who have between them close to 20 years of experience of working in many kitchens, most recently in Tippling Club, Esquina, and Cheek by Jowl. Over the years, they have explored with different types of cuisines, always looking for new inspiration and motivation to continue on their chef journey.
Takayama invites you into an exclusive yet intimate theatre of refined dining, cocooned in the midst of the Central Business District.
Japanese cuisine encompasses the richness of Japanese culture, brought to life at Takayama by their chefs as they perform culinary magic right before your eyes. Savour the authentic umami flavour of Japanese food inspired by the passage of the seasons to satisfy both your heart and your appetite, each dish an exquisite masterpiece.
Takayama’s main dining room features two kappo-style counters for seven and five guests respectively, which offer interaction and personal attention from their chefs, as well as a two-seat and a four-seat booth. In addition, guests can enjoy the exclusivity of two private dining rooms, for six and eight guests respectively.
Chef Taro Takayama is a native of Wakayama, near Osaka, home to extraordinary scenic beauty and some of Japan’s best ramen. His culinary calling has its roots here and in the comforting taste of childhood dishes that is deeply etched in his memory.
Pursuing his passion for Japanese cuisine, Chef Taro began his career at three-star Michelin restaurants in Osaka, such as Kashiwaya in Senriyama and Koryu in Kitashinchi. A mere eight years later, in 2013, he was appointed Master Chef at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, a coveted assignment that saw him cook for many high-profile events and serve up his creations to celebrities and dignitaries, including Japan’s Crowne Prince Naruhito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Having developed a deep appreciation for Singapore’s cultural diversity and local cuisine, Chef Taro went on to become Chef de Cuisine at Mandarin Orchard Singapore. At Takayama, he continues to delight diners with his culinary artisanry that celebrates the authentic flavours and meticulous simplicity of Japanese food at its finest.
The culinary culture of their menu originates from Osaka, which came to be known during the Edo period as "the kitchen of the world". Across their kappo counter, your senses will be awakened to the rich ingredients gathered from around Japan, to the sound of meat grilling, fish frying, and the exuberance of their chefs as they lavish attention on perfecting each creation.
Inspired by the changing seasons of Japan, their menu is dictated by seasonal ingredients and cooking methods. their signature dish, Abalone + Uni is the ultimate celebration of this inspiration. Beverages too are curated with the seasons in mind to complement Takayama’s culinary style.
Be the FIRST to have it all - The excitement, exhilaration, momentum & intensity of the REAL Rhythm Cycling workout. Groove to the coolest music with their Rockstar Instructors in a super fun & impactful 45-min session, guaranteed to make you sweat!
Opening soon at Downtown Gallery, Absolute Cycle is Singapore's premier, dedicated rhythm based indoor cycling studio and lifestyle destination. They are a community driven by the sweat of their ride, the connection of their pack and the joy of every rider that enters their doors.
Rhythm cycling is a full-body workout focused on an optimal cardio class with movements, music, and motivation. You have fun, hear great music and burn 500 - 800+ calories a single 45-min session!
BOLD&CRAFT™ is an artisan concept store by The Handmade Republic ® Company, featuring a selection of handcrafted jewellery & accessories.
With an obsessive attention to detail and love of fashion, the geometric-styled and edgy pieces are painstakingly made using only the finest and highest quality materials.
The pieces are lovingly handcrafted by a team of craftsmen & designers, encompassing the beauty of imperfection, passion and hardwork.
Beyond The Vines is a contemporary women's ready-to-wear label - searching adventure, embracing the future.
Inspired by the Scandinavian movement where everyday objects are accessible not just to the affluent; the label strives to create thoughtful, understated and honest designs for the everyday woman.
GuavaLabs is Singapore's first co-wellness space. It offers instructors and fitness experts complete control over their schedules, revenue, and clients without exclusive contracts or lock-in studio agreements.
A turn-key boutique studio space in the heart of the CBD with 4 premium training rooms ready to be booked by the hour.
Instructors will be able to rent, host and manage their classes in fully functional studios equipped with state of the art equipment and brand new facilities.
As part of the GuavaPass community, trainers are also given access to their extensive membership network to fill spots whilst gaining exposure and expanding their business.
Experience Upside Motion's award-winning Pilates, Barre and Aerial classes in the heart of downtown Singapore. Take your workout beyond your imagination, it's time to get fit, get inspired and discover the Upside of life.
Boasting 4000 square feet worth of studio space, Upside Motion's new studio is located at Dowtown Gallery. A holler away from three MRT stations: Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar and Downtown, power start your day with them before you head to the office or pop in for a lunch-hour refuelling session. Then after a long day, detox with some heart-pumping action or stretch it out and release your endorphins with one of their classes.
Equipped with a Reformer room housing eight Reformer machines, the new studio includes another two commodious rooms specially designed for their signature Xtend Barre, Pilates, Aerial and the newest addition to their programme line-up – Yoga!
To ensure you are all fresh and looking sharp for the next important meeting or hot date, the new studio also offers shower facilities and a chic and luxurious powder room for you to glam up post work-out! There, they’ve got you covered! Journey with them to a stronger and leaner body that houses a happier heart. It is time for an Upside perception of life.
Introducing a new way to indulge in comfort food in the Central Business District; OUE Re:Store is an automated deli service at Downtown Gallery that serves up heritage food by renowned chefs along with an efficient order and pick-up system.
With a curated menu designed by renowned chefs from around Asia including William Wongso, Malcolm Lee, Sau del Rosario and KF Seetoh, OUE Re:Store offers an array of irresistible dining options available at literally, one’s fingertips.
This convenient service allows consumers to place their order along with a preferred pick up time, where their orders are then assigned to a vault personalised with their names for them to collect after – granting the CBD crowd a more efficient dining experience, away from lengthy lunch hour queues. Prices of food will range between SGD8 and SGD12.
Polished, urban and dedicated to beginner and intermediate climbers; Boulder Movement is the first premium climbing gym located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District.
Rock climbing is a full body workout that improves your overall physical fitness
Climbers of Singapore, Boulder Movement has got 30 meters of climbing wall, a fully stocked fitness zone and classes for you to learn more about climbing.
Proenza Schouler is defined by its fusion of craftsmanship and attention to detail with a sense of refined ease. Inspiration drawn from contemporary art and youth culture is combined with an emphasis on tailoring and the use of custom developed fabrics.
Get your Proenza Schouler fix at its new store located at Hilton Shopping Gallery.
Proenza Schouler is a New York based womenswear and accessories brand founded in 2002 by designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The duo met while studying at Parson’s School of Design eventually collaborating on their senior thesis, which became their first collection as Proenza Schouler. Named after the designers' mothers' maiden names, the collection was bought in its entirety by Barneys New York.
Artisanal perfume made in Singapore; Freda'D Parfum's first flagship store is now at Downtown Gallery. It's perfume bar will allow you to create your own scents like other Freda'D Parfum's quality products.
Freda'D is an artisanal fragrance house dedicated to the art of natural perfumery, continuously producing quality perfumes and fragranced products.
Their perfume ranges are personally created by their founder Freda, meticulously mixed through trial and error, ensuring that the highest qualities of the unique fragrance appeals to a broad range of customers. Every scent is inspired by a part of Freda's life, sharing a personal story through the perfumes.
Freda’D has scents for different personalities and styles; the young, the old, the sexy, and even the sporty. Pairing up with fashion not only brings out the perfume style but enhances and complements one's entire outfit.
At Wafuken, they pride themselves on serving food that deliver the most exquisite pleasure to your taste buds and is healthy for your body.
As Singapore's first sous-vide based restaurant concept, their perfectly cooked meats are where they shine - they provide some of the silkiest salmon fillets, juiciest chicken breasts, and the most tantalizing steaks you can find anywhere.
While sous-vide cooked food are mostly found only in gourmet restaurants, at Wafuken, they offer it to everyone readily at an affordable pricing. Visit their new outlet at Downtown Gallery.
Have you ever thought about how Singapore’s built environment has been transformed over the years? Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to develop the buildings we see around us today? You can now learn about these and about the past, present and future of our local building and construction scene at the newly revamped BCA Gallery (Building and Construction Authority).
Located at the premises of the BCA Academy at Braddell Road, the 2-storey gallery has been expanded from a single storey showcase and now houses six different zones with multimedia and interactive features. Learn about the transformation of our built environment and how buildings are built, from conceptualisation to occupation, through the gallery's interactive displays!
At the first few zones, visitors can find out how local building marvels were developed and learn about the various productive construction technologies adopted in the local building industry
Visitors to the BCA Gallery will experience an interactive journey of Singapore's building development through the years and gain insights into BCA's role in shaping a safe, sustainable, high-quality and friendly built environment for Singapore. The four key pillars of an excellent built environment, namely, safety, quality, sustainability and friendly, are highlighted collectively in this multi-sensory treat of interactive exhibits, model showcases and pull-out panels.
The Gallery is sub-divided into three zones according to three distinct themes:
New at Downtown Gallery is Septième Largeur, specialising in bespoke handcrafted leather shoes.
Born in Spain, Marcos Fernandez Cabezas is the founder of Septième Largeur.
Septième Largeur today has three boutiques in Paris, their Asia flagship boutique in Singapore, one in Taiwan and Geneva respectively.
The choice of material plays a key role in the life and aesthetics of every pair of Septième Largeur shoes. The full-grain French calf leather comes from renowned tanneries in Europe with a rich heritage and are carefully selected by Marcos. Relentless in the pursuit for quality, Marcos continually seeks to improve the quality and comfort of their shoes by constantly exploring factories around Europe. Septième Largeur selects the best French leather tanneries and best British ones for suede.
Experience history, tradition and craftsmanship at its finest with Septième Largeur. Read more about its history here.
The Autobus in cycling terminology is the name given to the group of cyclists in a road cycling race that forms a large group behind the leading peloton. It is also the name of a bespoke cycling cafe at Downtown Gallery.
The Autobus is the first of its kind in South East Asia.
It runs on a very strong ethos of serving the community with its coffee from 7am in the morning up till late at night. Focused also on serving food that are real, whole and natural. If you can pick it, pluck it, milk it, shoot it, you can eat it!
Designed with the intention of sharing good food in all its forms, The Providore Downtown aims to create an environment for people to enjoy and learn about wholesome and quality products in an inspiring space.
Operating as a cafe, deli, bakery, grocer, takeaway station, cooking studio and wine room all-under-one-roof, The Providore Downtown is a multi-concept store you should not miss.
Oh, we should mention that they have the largest walk-in cheese room in Singapore.
Carrying versatile pieces that take your child from party to playground to playpen, online kids shop Le Petit Society, has set up their first bricks-and-mortar concept store at the new Downtown Gallery.
They want to offer that exceptional convenience to however their customers want to shop. With their new physical shop, customers can buy online and choose if they want to pick up their items in their physical store.
Le Petit Society - the little society was founded upon the desire to create versatile, well-crafted clothing for children that will journey with them from the moment they arrive into this world, as precious little newborns, to the time they step out as spirited young individuals. With the founding principle that great style should be for everyone, Le Petit Society was formed in 2012 by an inspired Singaporean couple, Robyn Liang and Dylan Ong with the desire to fill a gap in the kids garment world. Through developing an Asia-made line that delivers top quality and design, the collections boast of the most comfortable and stylish pieces befitting for all occasions, across all ages.
As parents to two delightful little girls, the founders of Le Petit Society continue to seek only the best in their creations. With their experience as parents strengthening their resolve to create safe and comfortable products with every collection, Le Petit Society believes in using only choice fabrics that children will want to wear daily, and last generations. They place great thought and care in crafting their designs and their most important purpose is, and always has been, to give your children comfort and joy through their charming collections for a long time to come. Join their journey as they take small steps to bigness making clothing that caters from newborn to 12 years old.
Patisserie G has opened their 2nd branch at the new urban lifestyle mall, Downtown Gallery.
Coffee lovers will be thrilled to know that they have the POURSTEADY, a coffee pour-over machine which creates precision pours. Experience a cup of coffee with great balance of body and flavour with Patisserie G.
The first Patisserie G was opened in November 2012 by Gwen Lim. Her passion and appetite for quality desserts are inspired from many places and by many chefs, and her dream is to be able to share what she loves to eat with others.
Try Bombe Cherise, a Dark Chocolate Sponge & Mousse with Kirsch-soaked Cherries or The Tropical, a homage to the forever summer weather here in Singapore. It is a gateaux of a Buttery Crumble base, Coconut Sponge, Banana Marmalade, Mango Passion Mousse and Malibu Chantilly Cream.
DẽStijl's name has always been associated with the excellence of finely crafted jewellery since its establishment in 1994. Discover statement pieces by DẽStijl at their new Mandarin Gallery showroom.
Having a forward-looking spirit, DẽStijl draws inspiration from classic techniques to translate the jewellery into modern and timeless pieces.
Crème Simon, the multi-awarded French heritage skincare brand opens its first flagship boutique in July 2017 at the new urban lifestyle mall, Downtown Gallery at Shenton Way.
As part of its global health and nutritional philosophy towards total body wellness, Crème Simon also sees an expansion in the range of product offerings to include two new product lines – Wellness Teas and Health and Beauty Supplements to complete its holistic global Skincare range.
Founded by a visionary pharmacist, Joseph Simon, in 1860, the #1 celebrated French beauty brand has been inspiring generations of women to enjoy meaningful natural beauty rituals. The store is envisioned as the definitive mark to present Crème Simon’s new honest, humanist and holistic approach to skincare through natural skin care and complementary nutritional solutions.
Furnished with furniture and decorative details, the store interior design remains faithful to Crème Simon’s dedication to strikingly simple and sophisticated aesthetics influenced by minimalism and post modernism. The new store offers a different shopping experience by breaking the mould of cosmetics store. It will be a place with multiple touch points for customers to feel, learn and experience the Crème Simon’s history, DNA, product specificities and personalised skin and health advices in a lifestyle-retail environment.
Through the brand store, Crème Simon invites customers on a discovery tour to learn more about Crème Simon’s heritage and milestones over the hundred years. Relaxing over a cup of welcome tea, they can explore the premium natural skin care products and receive nutritional advices from the wellness advisors.
Superdry is an exciting contemporary brand which focuses on high-quality products that fuse vintage Americana and Japanese-inspired graphics with a British style. They are characterised by quality fabrics, authentic vintage washes, unique detailing, world leading hand-drawn graphics and tailored fits with diverse styling. Such distinctiveness has gained the brand exclusive appeal as well as an international celebrity following.
Their latest store is now at Mandarin Gallery.
Superdry has a significant and growing presence around the world, operating through 515 Superdry branded locations in 46 countries. There are 139 owned stores across the UK and mainland Europe, 208 franchised and licensed stores, all but one outside the UK, and 168 concessions.
MAKE UP FOR EVER is a professional makeup brand of exceptional quality and innovative products. Their flagship store is one of the many exciting retail additions to the new Downtown Gallery.
Founded in 1984 by renowned makeup artist Dany Sanz, the brand offers a cult-favorite collection of vivid, high-pigment colors, superior face and body foundations and expert artisan formulas to professional makeup artists and makeup enthusiasts all around the world.
Singapore’s new destination to Look Well, Keep Well and Eat Well, Downtown Gallery, is part of the redeveloped OUE Downtown development on Shenton Way.
It is a one-of-a-kind destination for like-minded people to commune, comprising approximately 150,000 sq ft of premium retail space spread over six levels, including one basement level, housing bold new retail and lifestyle concepts. Its prominent 262-metre-wide frontage is one of the longest single retail frontages in the heart of the commercial district, creating more window display space than any comparable development. Click here to read more about Downtown Gallery.
Shiseido Group’s high prestige brand “Clé de Peau Beauté” is excited to announce the opening of its first free-standing boutique in Singapore.
Located in the heart of Orchard Road – at Mandarin Gallery, the 1,012 square ft boutique features a concept and design that is the first of its kind in the world.
The store concept was conceived and inspired by the “Limitless Radiance” that every woman can unlock with Clé de Peau Beauté’s products and services. ‘Limitless Radiance’ is exemplified from the facade with specially-crafted architectural lighting that gives the storefront (facing Orchard Road) dimension akin to a multi-faceted jewel.
Also unique to the store, “Limitless Radiance” is epitomized with 12,000 suspended Swarovski crystals that represent Brilliant Cells exquisitely reflecting light from within.
In line with the brand’s mission – to provide service that is “Beyond Expectations”, areas within the store are designed with the modern woman’s comfort in mind.
Featured areas include:
â—　A warm, welcoming entrance to a product “Degustation Area”. Similar to the tasting of a chef’s most premium and signature dishes, customers are invited to fill their senses with free and open access to testers. This free area is intended to stimulate curiosity and interest in the products.
â—　A place where customers can receive an intimate consultation for top-of-the-line products like Synactif and La Crème, or enjoy the luxurious textures of Clé de Peau Beauté’s makeup away from prying eyes in the Private Zone Area.
â—　The world’s first area designated for gift – giving. Present a gift of radiance wrapped with finesse for a lasting impression. Pamper yourself or that someone special.
â—　Two facial cabins that inspire quiet relaxation and replenishment. Available only at Clé de Peau Beauté Mandarin Gallery, each service includes an original hand and arm massage to relieve fatigue as it comforts the mind.
SAMA Curry & Cafe at the new Downtown Gallery serves authentic Japanese soup curry. Get ready to taste the furiously delicious soup curry in 30 different levels of spiciness - measured in “bears”, from baby bear to adult bear and crazy bear.
SAMA Curry & Cafe opened its first store in Hokkaido in 2004. Today, there are 10 SAMA outlets in Japan mainly in Hokkaido, Sendai, Tokyo and Fukuoka. Also available in Hong Kong and now in Singapore.
They will train and propel your dance flight, ensuring that opportunities to learn, to dance and perform will be sky high. Dancing is the hip new way to keep fit, and it’s not too late to start learning how to groove.
Wings to Wings is the first of a whopping 8 new studios/gyms to open at Downtown Gallery. Sign up for some classes and get your body moving!
FrankSkincare is a 100% organic luxury skincare line which produces small batches of fresh skincare products that are non-GMO and free from animal testings.
Formulated by organic beauty fanatics, FrankSkincare products are made with a focus on achieving healthy skin for everyone.
They carefully source top-grade natural active ingredients from different parts of the world, making sure they are packed with genuine benefits and contain no harmful chemicals.
Their ingredients are 100% natural, 100% non-GMO, 100% Organic, 100% paraben-free and 100% against animal testing. Their ingredients are certified organic by international organizations United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Australian Certified Organic (ACO).
Think of the Mandarin Orchard Hotel's Chicken Rice but in a lighter, fuss-free version at a quick-serve venue near you. The iconic and much beloved Chatterbox now brings you a selection of its signature flavours specially packaged for those on the go. Visit Express by Chatterbox at the new Downtown Gallery and take your pick of value meals and local favourites for dine-in or takeaway.
Perfect for casual get-togethers and pre dinner meet-ups, VENUE By Sebastian is one of the first few dining establishments to open at the swanky new Downtown Gallery in the heart of the central commercial district. Occupying 1,900 sqft space on the ground floor of Downtown Gallery, the 80-seat communal dining restaurant is set to inspire diners with its exciting contemporary European fare.
Helmed by Chef-Owner Sebastian Ng, former Chef-Owner of the now-defunct Restaurant Ember, and Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Lee, former Head Chef of Artichoke, VENUE By Sebastian is guided by the chefs’ beliefs in serving unpretentious yet tasty and well-balanced meals for all diners.
Curated with meticulous details over months of experimentation, the extensive menu at VENUE By Sebastian is a harmonious blend of modern European culinary techniques and quality ingredients, imbued with a refreshing touch of Asian flavours.
Running on a sharing plates concept, the lunch and dinner menus are designed to feature a mix of communal dishes in sharing portions across eight dish categories including, ‘Toast’, ‘Fritti & Greens’, ‘Pasta’, ‘Raw, Cured & Smoked’, ‘Pan, Coal & Roast’, ‘Sides’ and ‘Sweets’.
Hipster Japanese coffee joint, Omotesando Koffee which draws crowds in Hong Kong and Tokyo is coming soon to Singapore at the new Downtown Gallery by Shenton Way.
It actually started off as a Tokyo pop-up in the luxurious Omotesando residential distract.
The cafe is famous for its minimalist style, as well as their signature custard cake which come in bite-sized cubes.
The coffee beans to be used here in Singapore will be roasted in Kyoto by Ogawa Coffee Roasters, just like the outlet in Japan. And their Singapore outlet's baristas will be trained by the baristas from Omotesando Japan and Hong Kong for three to six months.
Sichuan is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from Sichuan province in southwestern China. It has bold flavours, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from the use of garlic and chili peppers, as well as the unique flavor of the Sichuan pepper.
Enjoy an authentic rendition of Sichuan classics at Chen’s Mapo Tofu at the new Downtown Gallery.
On the menu are set meals featuring the must-try Chen’s Signature Mapo Tofu, alongside oh-so-delicious rice and noodle specialities that are sure to hit just the right spot.
LivingwithArt is an art company that offers a wide range of customised art products for interior decoration. Visit their new flagship gallery at Tan Boon Liat Building.
Their uniqueness lies in the ability to customise the style, dimensions and execution of the artwork to the requirements of your living space. Thier art products include hand-drawn wall paintings, art clocks, sculptures and other home accessories.
Their wall paintings consist of a wide range styles such as Fengshui, Abstract, Modern Contemporary, Minimalism, Floral, Nature, and Resort for you to choose them. The sculptures can be created from a selection of metal, acrylic, clay, ceramics or wood.
All their art works are created by their in-house artists. Over the last 10 years, they have worked on various commercial and private residential projects, enhancing living spaces.
The Work Project (a Hong Kong-based co-working space operator) will be opening soon in June 2017. It will fill the entire 4th floor of the new OUE Downtown Gallery located at Shenton Way.
The new 20,000 sq ft of co-working space will have:
230 private workstations, 100 hot desks and 120 collaboration spaces
Over 20 meeting rooms
Event space and workshop room
Full-service pantry including breakfast and lunch selection from The Providore
Full-service café by Omotesando Koffee
Nursing and first aid room
The Work Project has carefully designed a multi-sensory environment to enhance productivity: Every single element – including music, scent, refreshments and furniture has been carefully curated with the goal of improving productivity and work experience. Members are empowered with access to a range of facilities, services and thoughtfully curated amenities that will help accelerate their rise.
Say Ahoy! Singapore Maritime Gallery has reopened on 17th April 2017 after a nearly S$2 million and nine-month long makeover.
Sail yourself into Singapore's maritime beginnings and discover how this quiet little island transformed into one of the world's leading International Maritime Centres!
Try out the Ship Bridge Simulator which is a major highlight of the gallery and be a ship captain for a day, Take the helm and pilot eight unique ships through story-driven missions.
Take on the role of a Junior Maritime Explorer. Keep the fun going for the little ones at their specially designed "Children Zone" and be occupied with different hand-on activities and interactive.
The Ballet and Music Company is established to promote Performing Arts as lifelong learning skills and to make it into a lifestyle skill that would be appreciated by many.
They will be opening a new outlet at Mandarin Gallery in May.
The Ballet and Music Company offers a complete range of Performance Based ballet & dance courses by World Class Specialists for all ages.
Enquire with them about their Music, Vocal, Preschool Programme and School Holiday Programme too.
Founded by Pearl Lam, Pearl Lam Galleries are a driving force within Asia's contemporary art scene. With over 20 years of experience exhibiting Asian and Western art and design, it is one of the leading and most established contemporary art galleries to be launched out of China.
Calling all Victoria's Secretfans. The wait is over. The flagship is now at Mandarin Gallery and you can finally shop for the brand's full product assortment.
The two-storey store occupies 12,000 sq ft and has fittings such as over-sized chandeliers and large video screens playing footage from the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Similar to the stores in the United States, shoppers in Singapore will be able to get their hands on the Victoria Sport and Victoria's Secret Pink range too.
When it comes to picking out the right type of bra to purchase, fret not. As there will be trained bra specialists on hand to help shoppers too.
The products' price range varies from $19 for a lipgloss to about $800 for a silk robe from the Victoria's Secret Designer collection. Doubtless, it's another wondrous shopping stop and also timely too for this festive season.
Come take a peek inside Southeast Asia's largest Michael Kors flagship boutique in Mandarin Gallery.
The Mandarin Gallery store is the brand’s first free-standing location in Southeast Asia to offer a fully dedicated Michael Kors Mens shop, while the ground floor features a grand shoe salon, and also exclusive rooms that allow customers to browse MICHAEL Michael Kors apparel.
Stylish ready-to-wear and accessories designed for the modern-day jet setter. Visit them to enter the world of SPORTY, SEXY, GLAM.
The Istana Heritage Gallery, located at the Istana Park along Orchard Road and opposite the Istana, offers visitors the opportunity to understand the historical background of the Istana.
Gazetted in 1992 as a National Monument along with Sri Temasek, the Istana mirrored the development of Singapore in its nationhood through time. The exhibition in the Gallery captures the Istana’s transition from being the Colonial Governor’s House to its current role as the Official Residence of the President.
The Istana Heritage Gallery will provide visitors with a glimpse into the Istana’s rich history through a specially curated range of heritage displays including state artefacts, artworks and collection of state gifts received from foreign dignitaries by our past and present Presidents and Prime Ministers. The Gallery will complement the guided tour programmes at the Istana Open House in providing the public greater access to Istana’s rich heritage. It will also showcase the President’s constitutional, ceremonial and community roles and the Istana’s special place in these aspects of the Singapore story.
The YellowKorner concept is very simple: to introduce the greatest photographers from all over the world and to increase the number of copies of their work to make it accessible to as many collectors as possible.
GuavaPass, in partnership with Mandarin Gallery, is set to open G​uavaLabs, a 2,000squarefoot hybrid boutique fitness studio and event space The first of its kind globally, GuavaLabs marks the healthyliving app’s very first physical presence, bringing its curated range of premium fitness classes into a single space in the heart of the city. Classes and events hosted at the studio will be a collaboration between GuavaPass, GuavaPass exclusive partners and key influencers, much like an offline version of the app.
One Pass. One Community. GuavaPass gives members access to a community of fitness studios and healthyliving experts, offering unlimited classes at premium fitness studios, exclusive events with wellness experts, community classes and a range of perks from healthy living partners in your city.
All classes have been hand selected by their team of fitness enthusiasts, who live and breathe a healthy lifestyle. At GuavaPass they whole heartedly believe in this fitness revolution and the #GuavaSweat {noun; the euphoric, endorphin filled feeling after a stellar workout}. J​oin the new community of healthy living.
Open to both GuavaPass members and the general public, GuavaLabs will hold daily classes across all fitness verticals: yoga, bootcamp, pilates, barre, crossfit and more. Added to that, the new studio will host monthly fitness and lifestyle events to offer unique experiences designed to offer a muchneeded escape from city living. Class and event schedules will be refreshed each week, and made available for online booking.
This high end offshoot of famed Tokyo establishment Hashida Sushi is set for a big revamp. The restaurant is moving upstairs to a unit previously occupied by sister teahouse Hashida Garo.
The new space will be larger, with two private dining rooms (seating seven and 15) as well as a 15-seater main dining room. The place will offer the same exceptional sushi menus crafted by food personality Kenjiro Hashida (or “Hatch” as he’s often known), a charismatic chef who trained at prestigious cooking school L’Ecole Tsuji Tokyo.
In Tokyo and located in Kachidoki, a stone’s throw away from the world famous Tsukiji fish market, Hashida Sushi is one of Japan’s premier gourmet sushi restaurants – currently headed by Master Sushi Chef, Tokio Hashida.
This inventive haute dining establishment at the Mandarin Gallery features premium grade and authentic Japanese sushi, served omakase style in a luxurious, intimate and authentic Japanese setting. By integrating top-of-the-line food and service offerings with a philosophy to impress, Hashida Sushi Singapore promises to create an unforgettable lifestyle dining experience served to privileged dining connoisseurs.
Visionairs Gallery wants to return to the true values of artistic creation.
An ethical vision with a social conscience. Art must be socially responsible and contribute to our understanding of the world and other people. Originality and difference. The task of the artist is to work hard at perfecting a unique artistic vision.
A belief in truth and beauty. Art must strive for beauty with a strong aesthetic vision. Visionairs Gallery wants to return to the essential values of art and support those artists who accept the founding principles of artistic creation.
Visionairs Gallery also wants to extend the pleasure of creation to the widest possible public, providing education and inspiration through the art we exhibit.
One of our founding principles at Visionairs Gallery is to reach people’s heart and mind through art. We believe that art is not a commodity just for sale
or speculation. Art is creative joy and a medium for thought and reflection.
Visionairs Gallery wants to contribute to the rebirth of a genuine human art that reflects our societies and gives us a sense of our challenging times. The mission statement of Visionairs Gallery can be summarized in three words: humanity, humanism and Human Art. Their aim is to produce a Factory for the 21st Century, taking inspiration from Andy Warhol’s unique gallery/studio of the 1960s, in New York.
They want to create a space open to everyone, where artists and art students, ordinary people and celebrities can meet, mix and inspire each other. Founder Lydie Geoffroy considers herself the spiritual daughter of Peggy Guggenheim, who took real risks for the artists in whom she believed.
Visionairs Gallery wants to be at the center of new artistic movements, driven
by a fresh wind of creativity.
Michael Kors have opened a new store in Mandarin Gallery.
Michael Kors’ namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, eyewear and a full line of fragrance products.
Michael Kors stores are located in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore
Master Chef Chan Kung Lai brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to his present designation as Master Chef of Yàn. Born and raised in Hong Kong, the cradle and epitome of haute Cantonese cuisine, he believes that a good balance of wok hei – the unique fresh-out-of-the-wok flavour – is the soul of a dish, as well as the key to differentiation between good and exceptional Cantonese food.
With a mind of a true culinary artist, Master Chef Chan reveals that cooking is best compared with creating an art piece. Inspiration, time and all of one’s senses are required in order to visualise creations and to keep up with diners’ evolving expectations for exceptional food.
Violet Oon’s unabashed love for and knowledge of the Peranakan culinary delights and culture of Singapore has manifested into cookbooks, Violet Oon Singapore, and, more recently, National Kitchen at the National Gallery.
Peranakans didn’t shy away from colour and were known for their intricate or opulent decorations and you’ll definitely see hints of this philosophy in National Kitchen. Decadent dark panels and mirrored walls are lit up by elegant wall sconces whilst references to the Peranakan way of life are peppered throughout the space. Rattan ceiling fans, distinctive tiles, and typical Singaporean foliage like palm leaves and orchids are just a few of the touches that make National Kitchen special.
The food is an excellent introduction into some of the more famous Peranakan dishes like Sambal Timun Nanas (pineapple and cucumber with chillies, onions and lightly sweet rice vinegar), Kiam Chye Ark Thng (soup of duck with salted mustard greens and a hint of spice chillies), and Buah Keluak Ayam (a stew of tangy chicken and the traditional buah keluak nuts). National Kitchen has also opened its menu’s borders a little, offering other cultural favourites like Eurasian Beef Brisket Semor and Hakka Abacus Beads.
A progressive retail and F&B destination with a bookstore, café, cafeteria, bar and store in a continuous space, Gallery & Co. is housed within the historic City Hall wing of the National Gallery Singapore.
Distinctly Asian yet possessing a global perspective, it is a unique platform spanning art, design, culture, F&B and retail, to inspire curiosity and a sense of discovery. Through projects that respect craft, creativity and the creative process, Gallery & Co. espouses an artful way of living.
Comprising Singaporean industry leaders Loh Lik Peng (Unlisted Collection), Yah-Leng Yu and Arthur Chin (Foreign Policy Design), as well as Alwyn Chong (Luxasia), & Co. is a collective with a shared vision to create interdisciplinary concepts that promote cross-cultural dialogues.
Smoke & Mirrors is a destination rooftop bar atop one of Singapore’s most historically and culturally significant icons. The unblocked panoramic view of the Padang and Marina Bay is reason enough to visit.
Upon entering, one will be floored by the stunning sculptural bar, anchoring the space which is designed to allow for the seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors.
With plenty of woods, copper tones and warm lighting, the bar exudes a magnetic intimacy. The service reflects this persona too; discreet and engaging.
Experience modern Indian cuisine with an innovative interpretation by renowned Chef Patron Abhijit Saha. Saha’s menu offers an array of eclectic flavours originating from the rich culinary tapestry of various Indian regions, recreated with a twist.
SAHA by award-winning Chef Abhijit Saha presents Regional Indian cuisine with modern techniques of avant-garde gastronomy and international aesthetics.
They started off in 1984 with a simple belief that fine art is more than just superior workmanship. For them, art is also about truth, grace and beauty. Truth, in all its nuances, implies honesty in an artist’s experience about his art. They believe that this is the line that separates craft from art. Great art, whether it is a simple sculpture or a complex painting, is a reflection on humanity and the human condition. Their greatest satisfaction has been in the sharing of this experience. They believe that their enthusiasm to share and their painstaking efforts to seek far and wide for the finest works of art have made them one of the most successful galleries.
As art collectors themselves, they believe that every person who steps into their galleries in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Beijing should have the opportunity to own a choice piece of art. Their policy is to keep the prices of good art items as affordable as possible so others can share in their enjoyment of the fine arts.
Aura is a vibrant all-day dining destination featuring a 90-seater Italian Restaurant and a sprawling 200-seater rooftop Sky Lounge overlooking the spectacular skyline of Marina Bay.
Brilliantly highlighted in rich hues of polished brass and bronze, Aura Restaurant is a disarming blend of energy and elegance. Treating diners to classic Italian cuisine and a world-class contemporary dining experience, the menu is an extensive expression of Italian creativity, showcasing a variety of antipasto, pastas and wholesome mains that features the finest, freshest ingredients from the land and sea.
Aura Sky Lounge moves from day to night with its lunch and hi-tea options in the afternoons, and become the ultimate rooftop bar with superb happy hours in the evenings, including Raw Bar, a sumptuous free flow buffet of hearty roasted vegetables and specialties inspired by the conscious Mediterranean diet, Hi-Tea Set and Lounge Bar, for after-hour drinks and deluxe bar grub, reimagined extravagantly at accessible prices.
A new art gallery will open in Singapore in October 1. Miaja Gallery will occupy the ground floor space of a renovated shophouse in Bukit Timah, and is setting out to offer a mix of contemporary art with innovative design pieces, created in limited editions in collaboration with artists and artisans.
For Isabelle Miaja, the gallery is a natural evolution for the MIAJA Design Group she set up over 20 years ago. The interior design firm is behind projects like Sofitel So in Singapore, Pullman Central Park in Jakarta, and Sofitel in Mumbai, but now Miaja wants to bring her ideas to individuals as well.
While the gallery will occupy the ground floor, the upper floor will be Miaja’s design office, relocating there from Orchard Road.
Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida will take experiential dining to a whole new dimension with his second establishment, Hashida Garo.
Garo translates to ‘gallery’ in Japanese, and embodies the very essence of Chef Hatch’s resolve to reach a wider audience with his culinary creations as well as his personal passion for the visual arts. Alongside presenting noteworthy elements of Japanese food culture, the chef also envisions Hashida Garo to serve as a place for emerging artists to display their artwork.
The unique multi-faceted space will hold a visual and gastronomic feast for the senses through a creative amalgamation of food with art.
Glitch Singapore is a creative commune space + urban art gallery based in the east of Singapore. To preserve a part of Phunk Studio’s history, Glitch Singapore took over the beautiful space in a quaint neighbourhood in Tanjong Katong.
They curate art shows by local and international artists, workshops, collaborations and a space for all Glitches to hang out, indulge in discussions and create progress for the urban art form in Singapore.
The concept behind Glitch Singapore is to embrace that no one in this world is perfect. Every man, woman, boy or girl has a glitch. Not all glitches are bad, its just how one would embrace it and pushing him or herself to the limits to create something beautiful and great to challenge the norm. Being different has its perks after all.
This space is a world with infinite dimensions. They provide a platform for all to showcase their works and ideas to everyone, as well as sharing a space to create and innovate.
Embodying IHC’s vision, the four-storey IHC building is an iconic, unique and sustainable building that blends both traditional Indian as well as modern architectural elements. The architectural design for the facade of IHC is inspired by the “Baoli” (or Indian stepwell), and seeks to create an urban forum for the celebration and appreciation of Indian culture.
The diversity and multi-faceted nature of Indian culture is also captured in the use of a translucent shimmering façade to create an impression of IHC as a “shining jewel” in the day, and the transformation of the IHC into a “glowing lantern” of the Indian community with the lighting of the colourful façade mural at night.
The IHC adopted an inclusive curatorial approach under the guidance of the IHC Concept and Content Sub-committee; and defines Indian in the pre-modern context of the subcontinent. Thematic permanent displays and/or special exhibits as well as programmes at the IHC will showcase various communities from the subcontinent with ‘lived histories’ in Singapore. In addition, memories and accounts of the community have also been captured.
The IHC’s permanent gallery storyline revolves around five themes arranged chronologically to span the time period 1st century CE to the 21st century. The themes present, through artefact and interactive displays, the long history of interactions between South and Southeast Asia as well as the experiences of South Asians in Southeast Asia (especially Malaya); Singapore in particular. They narrate the history of the migrant community and their contributions to Singapore.
Manifesto is a new concept store entirely dedicated to a multicultural and contemporary approach to fashion offering a wide and varied selection of products.
The store is a hybrid of a fashion destination, an art gallery and alternative event space.
A place that allows visitors to explore, discover and shop unique and diverse products: fashion, music, art, accessories, furniture, collectibles and more.
Merchandise are showcased like pieces of art in surprising ways: unexpected, sometimes quirky, but always tasteful.
4 years in the making Sacha & Sons specializes in smoked pastrami, corned beef, roast beef and a selection of smoked fish. After extensive research and trial over more than 12 months they have created a unique curing process and special rub for our pastrami to get the most out of each brisket. Cooked for hours and then steamed on premise in custom made steamers so the color, flavor, texture and temperature render the briskets ready for hand carving.
Sacha & Sons are owned by a husband and wife team, whom having both lived and worked in New York, are absolutely passionate about sharing their personal love of NY deli food to the rest of Singapore.
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