A modern Singaporean restaurant, Jiakpalang Eating House is inspired by traditional Zi Char stalls, serving a wide selection of new local dishes at wallet friendly prices.

How about some Bak Kut Teh jelly instead of your usual Bak Kut Teh soup? 

Set in the Alexandra business district, the new eatery is helmed by Executive Chef Nixon Low who was previously with Portico Group.

His creations for Jiakpalang are creative and has its own unique characteristics. 

One signature dish at Jiakpalang is the Ang Ji Kao stout-braised beef cheek ($17) with crunchy peanut butter mash and Nashi pear. 

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:

• Zone 1 - Milestones of our Built Environment

• Zone 2 - Building for Safety and Excellence 

• Zone 3 - Towards Our Vision

Located within Hillion Mall at Petir Road, PCF Sparkletots @ Cashew is PAP Community Foundation's (PCF) first childcare centre in an intergrated development. With a space of of over 2,000 sqm, the centre will provide full day child care and infant care services for over 280 children.  

Their educators believe young children have an innate curiosity about their environment and a spontaneous desire to explore, imagine, construct and question. To support and develop this natural desire, their S.T.E.A.M. Approach (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) enables children to explore, experiment and engage all their senses.

The centre's curriculum will follow that of other PCF Sparkletots pre-schools, which is regularly reviewed, and focuses on areas like numeracy, creative expression and motor skills development.

Be it just simply covering grey hair or keeping up with the latest color trends, mǐ the salon's ammonia-free hair colouring service will give you high coverage and great result that look bright and luminous. Visit their spanking new space at ION Orchard. 

Feel at home and awaken life's sensory pleasures at their scalp spa hideaway within the salon and indulge yourself in a bespoke massage for a deeply relaxing journey.

Established in 1873, Niessing is a German award winning jeweller in contemporary jewellery design, celebrated for its legacy in cutting-edge innovative craftsmanship that has always been ahead of time.

Niessing perfects the art of romance and the sacred bond of marriage with its impressive suite of engagement rings, wedding bands and finest hand-crafted jewellery, including Red Dot winning designs.

Today, Niessing is one of the world’s leading names in contemporary jewelry design and they expect a whole lot from their jewelry. Jewelry has to express individuality. It has to fit the present and be timeless, too. 

6 Scotts Road, Unit #01-10 Scotts Square

Following its successful and well-received first Singapore store at Raffles City Shopping Centre; Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo (UR) will be opening their second store here at Plaza Singapura. 

Urban Revivo Fall '17 collection is a storied exploration of stark contrasts. Between the new and old, walk the line between gilded decadence and fallen degeneration, a sense of new romanticism arises. Explore the bold, new, and experimental autumn collection from Urban Revivo. 

68 Orchard Road, Level 1 Plaza Singapura

Tampines Regional Library was the first regional library under National Library Board (NLB) and it covered a floor area of 6,208 square metres back then. The all new Tampines Regional Library at Our Tampines Hub has unveiled on 5th Aug, and spans a floor area of 12,600 square metres. 

More than 400,000 books are available in the nation's four official languages. The library will also feature a Singapore collection of more than 12,000 books by local authors.

The new Tampines Regional Library is the largest of its kind in Singapore, and spans five floors with dedicated spaces for children, teens and adults. Other than books and library programmes, visitors can also enjoy facilities such as the PIXEL Labs@NLB maker space, an indoor playground (opening in October) and a culinary studio. 

The National Library Board (NLB) is partnering with the People’s Association Culinary Studio to hold cooking classes there. The studio will also showcase a digital display of recommended books, as well as cooking videos to facilitate learning. 

1 Tampines Walk, Unit #02-01 Our Tampines Hub

Email: enquiry@nlb.gov.sg

Ling Wu is a Singapore brand which creates luxurious handbags for modern, independent women.

The purposeful collections of handbags and accessories use butter-soft leathers and hand-polished exotic skins to create soft, voluminous bags that embrace the wearer’s body and lifestyle with voluptuous shapes and colours. Time certainly has no grasp on these designs, which become increasingly beautiful and graceful the more they’re worn.

Visit Le Salon, a new apartment store concept by Ling Wu located on Chip Bee Gardens.

43 Jalan Merah Saga,Unit #02-78

Tel: +65 9696 3118 Email: ling@lingwu.sg

Fred Perry prides itself on being the first British heritage brand to successfully blend sportswear with streetwear to create some of the most iconic styles of the last century. Throughout their history, they have always stayed true to their ethos of authenticity, integrity and attitude.

Their latest space will be opening soon at Bugis Junction featuring an industrial-chic interior.

The brand was born in the late 1940s, when former Austrian footballer Tibby Wegner approached three times Wimbledon champion Fred Perry with an idea. Their initial venture was the very first sweatband, which was quickly adopted by tennis players across the courts of Britain. In 1952 the pair launched what was to be Fred Perry's most famous garment: a slim fit cotton pique shirt with Laurel Wreath embroidery.

200 Victoria Street, Level 2 Bugis Junction

Email: info@amnesty.com.sg

The newly re-opened Salvatore Ferragamo boutique at ION Orchard spans over an area of about 290 square metres and houses a thorough selection of Salvatore Ferragamo collections of Men’s and Women’s bags, shoes, leather goods. 

The store’s interior is both elegant and luxurious, in line with Ferragamo’s signature style, creating a refined, understated ambience with a decor that reflects the design concept of Salvatore Ferragamo stores around the world.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #01-12 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6509 8003

Since its launch in 1978, Calvin Klein Jeans has been positioned as an authentic designer jeans brand known for its innovative fits, details, and fabrics. Visit the Calvin Klein Jeans' new boutique at VivoCity and add a few of their pieces to spice up your wardrobe. 

Calvin Klein is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands include Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum Label, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear & Calvin Klein Performance.

Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include women’s dresses and suits, men's dress furnishings and tailored clothing, men’s and women's sportswear and bridge and collection apparel, golf apparel, jeanswear, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, women’s performance apparel, hosiery, socks, footwear, swimwear, jewelry, watches, outerwear, handbags, small leather goods, and home furnishings (including furniture).

Monster Curry is a fast-growing Japanese Curry restaurant chain here in Singapore. They have a total of 10 outlets, with their Suntec City, Bugis Junction and JEM outlets being the latest to the family. These 3 outlets were established within a short 2-month period between June-July.  

Be mesmerised by the distinct flavour made from fresh fruits, a unique Japanese curry with selectable spiciness level coupled with a range of assortments on a whopping plate size of 34cm in diameter! 

Monster Curry’s sauce contains up to 14 different spices and vegetables and requires up to two days to cook so as to bring out the “Umami” to its fullest.

50 Jurong Gateway Road, Unit #02-06 JEM

Tel: +65 6734 2123

From a sprinkling of rose petals to golden flakes of almond, how would you create your very own Magnum? Step inside Singapore’s first ever flagship Magnum Pleasure Store located at ION Orchard, and let the ultimate pleasure experience take over.

The Magnum Pleasure Store is where you can customise your very own Magnum ice cream with choices of dark, milk, or white Belgian chocolate, with over 18 toppings to choose from, like cocoa nibs, rose petals, and goji berries.

Customers can further complement their premium Magnum ice cream with Magnum coffee, which uses Magnum chocolate-infused coffee beans.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B2-07 ION Orchard

Open for public use since 12 July, the 400m Rail Corridor Test Track is located between Choa Chu Kang Road & Upper Bukit Timah Road and features a 100m stretch of glow-in-the-dark section. 

The test track will undergo a two-year trial to determine the best surface material for use that will make the Corridor safer and more accessible. Government agencies will evaluate the durability of the materials and gather feedback from the public. 

Four different surface materials each take up a 100m stretch: fine gravel, grass and gravel,  earth-coloured porous concrete, and natural non-toxic light green strontium aluminate minerals, which absorb ultraviolet light during the day and cause the track to emit a soft glow at night.

Behind Bukit Panjang MRT Station

Website: www.ura.gov.sg/ms/railcorridor/

Devialet is the world's most awarded start-up for the excellency of its sound technologies. 

Head to their new ION Orchard showroom for a bespoke audio experience.

Founded in 2007 by engineer Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel, Devialet’s revolutionary technology « ADH Intelligence » transformed sound amplification forever. 

The ADH Intelligence made possible the hybridization of digital and analog technologies, which allows emission of a perfect sound.  

Joined by Quentin Sannié, a visionary entrepreneur, and Emmanuel Nardin, a designer of excellency, they formed the trio which led Devialet to worldwide success.

Tel: +65 6634 0856

Located within Destination Singapore Beach Road, a new hotel managed by the Park Hotel Group; Folklore celebrates Singapore heritage food and the role it plays in cultural harmony in our multi-ethnic nation. 

Brainchild of Chef Damian D’Silva, the menu constitutes a nostalgic homage to the food he grew up with as a child of Eurasian-Peranakan parentage. Heirloom dishes reflective of the major racial cuisines of Singapore are made from scratch, without shortcuts or compromise, using authentic - largely manual - kitchen methods.

The experience is of being a guest at Chef Damian’s family dinners around the table. Bottles of in-house-made sauces and mixes, along with giveaway recipe cards encourage home cooking, furthering Chef Damian’s ardent advocacy of preserving and propagating Singapore’s culinary heritage.

French fashion house Balmain's first Southeast Asia store is now at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

Balmain, a true Parisian powerhouse, was founded in 1945 by couturier Pierre Balmain. Acclaimed creative director Olivier Rousteing continues to deliver a blend of decadent rock-chic glamour with ultra sexy and distinctive collections for both women and men. His collections incorporate the house’s well-known mastery of tailoring, embroidery and traditional techniques of classic couture.

2 Bayfront Avenue, Galleria Level, Unit #B1-11 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Tel: +65 6688 7160

Homegrown fashion label, Love, Bonito will be opening its flagship store in October at 313@Somerset, taking up the 4,603 sq ft space previously occupied by Forever 21.

It has been operating online for seven years and currently has a pop-up store by Basement 1 at the same mall. 

313 Orchard Road, Level 2, 313@Somerset 

Coca-Cola which has a global portfolio comprising more than 500 brands, unveiled a new S$79 million storage and distribution centre in Tuas on 19th July. 

The 6,000-sqm facility, is located right across the road from Coca-Cola’s concentrate plant, and is designed to drive efficiency and support the company’s growing business in Asia Pacific.

Coca-Cola’s concentrate plant and distribution centre in Tuas are both operated by Pacific Refreshments Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. Together, they will produce and distribute more than 200 different concentrates for brands such as Coca-Cola, Fanta, Schweppes, Heaven & Earth, Sprite, Pwerade and Minute Maid. 

Website: www.coca-cola.com.sg/home/home.asp

Looking for a clean unpretentious modern barbershop that has a team of experienced barbers specialized in the tradition art of barbering and will do the utmost to ensure your grooming is done giving you the best experience ever? Splice Barbershop at Suntec City is a modern city barbershop grooming men from head to toe.

The Splice story began in 2013 when the Splice team discovered that there was a lack of places selling good quality and nice looking cufflinks. 

3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #01-487 North Wing, Suntec City Mall

In November 2017, Lumine from Japan will open Lumine Singapore which will become the company’s first overseas operation. Lumine will bring its fashion and retail experience from Japan to Singapore; a global city and one of the most multi-cultural places in South East Asia.

Shops will be operated by Lumine Singapore Pte Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of Lumine. These will include the Singapore debut of many Japanese brands. By utilizing its relationship with the JR East group, the company also hopes to expand cultural exchange between Singapore and Japan.

Lumine Singapore will open within retail mall, Clarke Quay Central. Targeting inquisitive Singaporean career women, Lumine will open a “TOKYO STYLE / CULTURE / DESIGN” concept store curated with Lumine’s unique vision. With Japan’s creative and diverse fashion at its core, Lumine Singapore hopes to create a new lifestyle value for Singaporean women. Brand offerings and other details will be further announced in October.

6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Level 2 Clarke Quay Central

Panko is Singapore's sleekest and only kushikatsu restaurant brought to you by hospitality group Unlisted Collection.

The 70-seat restaurant specialises in kushikatsu or deep-fried skewers. Panko's excutive chef, Asai Masashi is from Osaka, where kushikatsu originated. 

Offering more than 50 types of vegetable, meat and seafood skewers, you can view their menu here. 

290 Orchard Road, Unit #03-13/14 Paragon 

Tel: +65 6732 2476

The Downtown Line 3 (DTL3) will open on 21 October 2017, making it the longest underground and driverless MRT line in Singapore, surpassing the 35.7km Circle Line (CCL).  The completed DTL which will be 42km long will facilitate direct travel from the north-western and eastern areas of the island to the Central Business District (CBD) and Marina Bay areas, providing greater connectivity to residential, industrial and lifestyle enclaves.

DTL1 with six stations from Chinatown to Bugis opened on 22 December 2013 and DTL2 with 12 stations from Bukit Panjang to Rochor opened on 27 December 2015. The DTL3 Extension from Expo to Sungei Bedok, an additional 2.2km, will open in 2024.

Click HERE to view the system map.

The 21-kilometre long DTL3 comprises 16 stations and is the longest stretch of the Downtown Line to be opened. DTL3 includes three interchange stations at MacPherson, Tampines, and Expo. The MacPherson interchange station links DTL3 to the CCL, while the latter two stations connect the line to the East-West Line (EWL), providing commuters greater accessibility to the rest of the island and significantly shortening their travelling time. There are eight Civil Defence shelters on DTL3, namely Geylang Bahru, Bedok North, Bedok Reservoir, Tampines West, Tampines, Tampines East, Upper Changi and Expo. 

The first 10 stations from Fort Canning to Bedok North have achieved their Temporary Occupation Permit status while final fitting out works are currently in progress at the last six stations.

Loro Piana operates in the luxury goods industry making uncompromised quality its mission and offering a complete selection of ready-to-wear, accessories and gifts that are made in Italy with the finest raw materials available around the world.

Loro Piana boasts six generations of experience in the production of top-end textiles and continues to be an industry leader. This vertical integration is the best guarantee to access research, the best raw materials and for the control of the manufacturing processes, which together with the aspiration of maximum quality and the ability to meld trailblazing technology with the Italian artisanal and sartorial tradition, make Loro Piana a brand of reference in the luxury goods market.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #02-18 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6509 6234

Singapore’s first Skewers & Claypot Cocktail Bar, Provisions, is now at Dempsey. 

They serve comforting foods of South East Asia in provincial formats; in an earthen wear vessel and on a stick. Their cocktails are completely bespoke and seasonal, bringing to the table exciting infusions and concoctions with Asian herbs and spices.

A provision shop in short. They are all about remembering and bringing the best of the good ole' days back. No frills, fuss free fun brought forward through the most heartfelt South East Asian hospitality. View their menu here. 

A cup of coffee is much more than a break – it’s a daily ritual. So why not elevate your everyday coffee moments with a touch of extraordinary at Nespresso's refreshed flagship boutique at ION Orchard?

Visit them at unit #01-14A where a gateway to handcrafted café-grade perfection awaits.

Be the first to experience an exclusive pre-launch of the new Creatista machine only available at this new boutique.  

The Creatista machine has a fully automatic steam wand which you can now create perfectly textured milk set to your preferred temperature for your coffee at home. To add a barista’s touch to your coffee, you can use Creatista’s frothy milk to create your own latte art.

The Nespresso story began with a simple idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee – just like a skilled barista. From its beginning in 1986, Nespresso has redefined and revolutionised the way millions of people enjoy their espresso coffee. It has shaped the global coffee culture.

The unique Nespresso system – the interaction between the original Nespresso capsule and the genuine Nespresso machine – delivers perfect in-cup quality every time.

A personalised coffee experience awaits you at their tasting bar. 

Discover their range of 24 Grand Cru coffees to suit every moment. 

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #01-14A ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6509 8939 

Visit Singapore's first and largest repository of cameras, the Vintage Camera’s Museum Singapore. 

The Vintage Camera’s Museum, itself is set in the form of a Rolli camera, and the entry is shaped like a lens. There are around 1000 cameras on display right from replicas of the world’s biggest camera - the mammoth camera till the latest technological gadget, a 11 gram camera. Some of the other unique cameras which can be viewed in the museum are a walking stick camera, spy cameras, pigeon cameras, first 3D camera and pistol cameras to name a few. Besides, the museum also has on display, rare collection of photographs featuring interesting facets about photography including an authentic replica of the first ever photograph taken.

To understand any concept fully, one needs to understand its history. And so it goes with the camera as well. The Vintage Camera’s Museum features a detailed documentary on the evolution of cameras and its journey thus far. It also caters to the curious minds by screening interesting documentaries on some of the unique cameras of those days. One such invention was the pigeon camera.

In addition, the Vintage Camera’s Museum also has a rare collection of negatives, film rolls and books on photography. 

A distinct feature of the museum is that one can take a ‘selfie’ with Lumiere Brothers, who were the pioneers in photography. Lumiere Brothers were French inventors and pioneer manufacturers of photographic equipment who devised an early motion-picture camera and projector called the Cinématographe.

Some of the cameras on display can be touched and felt for a complete hands-on experience. There is also a guided tour to help visitors appreciate the functionality and limitations of the cameras.

8C and 8D Jalan Kledek

Tel: +65 6291 2278 E-mail: ram@wemuseums.com

Leveraging its close proximity to the sea and reservoir to enhance water supply resilience, the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant is poised to be a lush green gem along the Eastern Park Connector Network with its innovative design.

Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd (Keppel Infrastructure) and PUB, Singapore's national water agency, have unveiled the innovative design of the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant, Singapore's fourth desalination plant, at its groundbreaking ceremony conducted recently at the Marina Barrage.

The first of its kind in Singapore, the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant will be a large-scale dual-mode desalination plant in Singapore that can treat both seawater and freshwater. Depending on wet or dry weather conditions, water is channelled either from the Marina Reservoir or the sea to the plant, where it will be treated.

The plant also achieves multiple uses of land, with underground treatment facilities and 20,000 square metres (sqm) of open green space on the rooftop for community recreation.

All of the plant's water treatment equipment will be located underground, topped off by a gently sloping green lawn as its roof.

The desalination plant will also incorporate environmentally friendly features such as rainwater harvesting. Rainwater collected will be used to irrigate the green roof and support the facility's water features and landscaping needs.

Website: www.kepinfra.com/en/

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. 

333 Orchard Road, Unit #01-09A Mandarin Gallery

Centrally located with a large sheltered al fresco seating area, the newly renovated Wine Connection Bar & Bistro at Cuppage Terrace is the ideal choice for a casual dinner with friends around a nice bottle of vino. 

Head down to Swee Lee Drum Shop for some of the biggest names in drums and percussion, like Tama Drums, Pearl Drums, Ludwig Drums, Gretsch Drums, Natal Drums, Meinl Cymbals, SABIAN and Latin Percussion.

Swee Lee Drum Shop is Swee Lee Music Company's 1st specialist music store. 

An established music company in the region, Swee Lee Music was founded in 1946 after World War II, as a music company supplying brass and woodwind instruments to the British military band.

Today, Swee Lee has grown from a local retailer to become a regional distributor of musical instruments, professional light, sound and specialized concert equipment, with also a reputation as a leading professional audio and video systems provider.

3 Coleman Street, Unit B1-38/39 Peninsula Shopping Complex

Tel: +65 6266 1361 Email: sales@sweelee.com.sg

Bukit Panjang Public Library will re-open on 1 July 2017 with double the floor space and a brand new look! 

The library will have new services, including an immersive storytelling room for children. There will also be customised reading spaces for patrons of all ages. 

The library's new Children’s Zone, will pilot the Stories Come Alive Room. Be ready to step right into a storybook, complete with changing scenes, sounds and animations! Enjoy an immersive storytelling experience when the library re-opens. 

1 Jelebu Road, Unit #04-16/17 Bukit Panjang Plaza

Tel: +65 6332 3255 Email: enquiry@nlb.gov.sg

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer opens its ION Orchard boutique after moving to a new location in the same mall. 

Occupying over 1,162 square feet, the ION Orchard boutique is the first of three TAG Heuer stores in Singapore to reflect their new concept.

Inspired by TAG Heuer’s #DontCrackUnderPressure motto, the boutique flaunts a spectacularly futuristic spirit that is evoked by a brilliant interplay of eye-popping colours and textures. Pop by and see what's new!

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #01-13A ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6884 9372

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.

333 Orchard Road, Unit #01-08 Mandarin Gallery

Founded by Mr Wolfgang Zwiener, New York City chain Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener is set to open its 1st restaurant here in Singapore by early October at InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Singapore is a joint venture between W Steak International Corp. and THP Global Inc.

The Singapore outlet will have around 150 seats and spans across a space of 6500sqft, and it will have an in-house aging room for their steaks, which the temperature and humidity are carefully controlled to create the distinct flavour and tenderness. The restaurant will also house a a bar/lounge.  

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse uses only the certified 2% USDA Prime Beef that is transported by air weekly from the US, and stored in an in-house aging room for dry aging. The meat is thickly sliced and cooked in a broiler at 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. The indulging steak is then served on a hot plate creating flavourful taste.

The original Wolfgang’s Steakhouse opened in 2004 on NYC’s Park Avenue.

Now boasting 17 locations worldwide (not inclusive of the upcoming Singapore one), this leading steakhouse has become a global sensation, recognized for its perfectly prepared 28-day, dry‐aged steak. Not only does Wolfgang’s serve phenomenal Porterhouse steak, but the ambience, the expanded menu, the services and the accessibility of the locations are appealing to even the most exacting diners.

1 Nanson Road, InterContinental Robertson Quay​

Discover the new Longchamp Boutique at ION Orchard where you can find its new Ready-to-Wear area, VIP room and can design your very own Le Pliage leather bag at their Made-To-Measure Atelier, Longchamp’s first personalized service in Singapore.

French luxury House Longchamp was founded in Paris in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain, is still owned and run by the Cassegrain family today.

Longchamp is an international brand that has maintained momentum and energy across the decades. It epitomises French flair, fresh and inspiring creativity, as well as sharing the active lives of women across the world who enjoy a touch of luxury every day.

Refreshing advertising campaigns and exciting collaborations with artists underline the contemporary and sometimes playful spirit of Longchamp, which owns more than 252 exclusive boutiques worldwide.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #03-15A/B ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6509 1605

Diggersite is a fun destination and a one-of-a-kind amusement centre which provides both adults and children with a realistic experience in operating smaller scale construction machinery. The recreational and educational digger rides also help children develop skills such as hand-eye coordination, which is the basic for writing, crafts, and other fine motor activities.

Diggersite has shifted from East Coast and is now located at ORTO, Singapore's first 24-hour multi-recreational park in Yishun.

Children putting on construction hats looking like real construction workers, building small block and manipulating a digger; participation at Diggersite is an opportunity for them to assert themselves and be responsible by experiencing the challenges of life. 

With a footprint of 3.5 square metre, the premium token-operated Digger works like a real excavator with its hydraulically controlled arms.

Looking for something fun to do? Pop by Science Centre Singapore and visit their latest exhibitions, The Mind's Eye and Professor Crackitt's Light Fantastic: A mirror maze experience.

As part of Science Centre Singapore's 40th anniversary celebrations; 270 sqm space of the centre has been transformed into a huge and captivating mirror maze.

Created by Adrian Fisher Design, record holders of seven Guinness World Records; the maze features 105 mirror cells, with more than 17 interactive exhibits and experiments on light, plus holograms and fake exits to make for a wondrous kaleidoscope experience.

The mirror maze also doubles as a setting for an exciting escape room game.

“The Mind’s Eye” exhibition features more than 30 exhibits curated by SCS and is an exhibition of optical illusions.

Among the exhibits is one called “View With A Twist”, which showcases a wire sculpture that “transforms from an elephant into two giraffes simply by shifting the visitor’s point of view”. 

6 Shenton Way, OUE Downtown 1

Tel: +65 6812 6000 Email general.opsg@oakwoodasia.com

Following JR Vending's well-received Chef-In-Box VendCafe pilot project (jointly facilitated by Spring Singapore and the Housing Board) at Anchovale Drive, you can now find their new branch at Ang Mo Kio MRT station. 

VendCafe's concept is about a cluster of vending machines which dispense hot meals around the clock. 

A 3rd VendCafe will follow very soon this month and it is located at Lakeside MRT station. Both the Ang Mo Kio and Lakeside VendCafes will open from 7am to 11pm daily.

Ang Mo Kio MRT station's VendCafe has over 90 food and beverage options for any hungry or curious people. The ready-to-be-dispensed meals are cooked and packaged daily at a central kitchen, and will be replenished twice a day by an on-site staff member.

2450 Ang Mo Kio, Avenue 8, Ang Mo Kio MRT station

Tel: +65 6759 3376 Email: marketing@jrgroup.com.sg

Since he showed his first collection of jeweled footwear in New York in 1994, Giuseppe Zanotti has enchanted the worlds of fashion and entertainment with his ingenious, elaborate and tirelessly innovative designs. Now at ION Orchard. 

Mixing innocence and rock & roll, refinement with sex appeal and a love of craft with a futuristic, boundary pushing aesthetic, every Giuseppe Zanotti shoe is a true original, created using time-honored artisanal techniques that ensure the highest level of quality. 

Sometimes the simple things are best – few shoes do more with less than the classic Giuseppe Zanotti design pump. Each pump demonstrates GiuseppeZanotti’s love for intelligent design, marrying a sensuous, architectural silhouette with supreme comfort.

BAKALAKI is Greek cuisine at its best. Located in the heart of Tiong Bahru, this restaurant and taverna is the new Mediterranean hotspot in Singapore. BAKALAKI Greek Taverna enriches Singapore’s increasingly sophisticated food scene, exploring the rich culinary history and fabulous offerings of the Eastern Mediterranean.

BAKALAKI offers the best from regional producers, as traditional ingredients are sourced from authentic Greek suppliers. Taking pride in their culinary traditions, the restaurant also serves authentic seafood specialities from the Mediterranean basin that are loved by generations.

Known primarily for its rich food offering, the Greek countryside is home to some of the most sought after grapes. BAKALAKI takes a pride in serving a unique selection of Greek wines and beers, further enhancing an authentic Mediterranean experience.

201 Henderson Road, Unit #04-06 Apex @ Henderson

Tel: +65 9140 9522 Email: service@covetella.com

Enjoy a whole new experience at Jewel Changi Airport! Set to open in early 2019, the mixed-use development located in front of Changi Airport’s Terminal 1, features a hotel, exciting attractions, aviation facilities as well as retail and dining offerings - all across a 10-storey complex.  

Offering a sneak peek into the lifestyle and recreation attractions at Jewel, Changi Airport on Wednesday (June 7) shared plans to create lush indoor gardens, mazes, slides and walking trails to complement a 130-room hotel and 300 retail and dining outlets. 

The newly-unveiled elements of Canopy Park on level five of Jewel, spanning about 14,000 sqm feature three iconic play attractions – Sky Nets, Canopy Mazes, and Discovery Slides. 

Website: www.jewelchangiairport.com

Email: contact.us@jewelchangiairport.com

Homegrown e-retailer, Reebonz, has opened an 8-storey S$40m e-commerce hub in Tampines on Tuesday 30 May. 

The building will house the luxury fashion e-commerce company’s management as well as its warehousing and distribution services.

The 200,000-square-foot space is four times larger than Reebonz's previous office and distribution centre and now stock more than 500,000 types of products - which is more than 11 times its previous capacity.

The new hub will be a platform for Reebonz to scale across the region in terms of having a centralised distribution centre that will distribute their products across 17 countries around the world.

5 Tampines North Drive 5

Tel: 1800-7332 669 /  +65 8499 3919 Email: concierge@reebonz.com

Massimo Dutti represents universal design that crosses borders to connect with the men and women of today – independent, urban and cosmopolitan. 

Their new concept store at VivoCity which spread over 518 sqm of retail space on a single floor, is a great fashion showcase of their collections for both men and women.

Massimo Dutti was founded in 1985 and was acquired by Inditex in 1991. It now has over 750 stores in more than 74 countries.

The brand was originally aimed at men's fashion. Starting in 1995, women's fashion was launched in all its dimensions: from the most urban lines to the more casual. With this, Massimo Dutti has consolidated at all levels as a group with national and international growth, which today has over 10,000 employees.

Exclusive, quality of materials and combination of textures and styles are the foundations of the world created by Massimo Dutti in all of its collections. 

Collection after collection, Massimo Dutti aims to achieve a personal style and an adapted design to fashion governing standards lines in the international catwalks.

1 Harbourfront Walk, Unit #01-189 VivoCity

Tel: +65 6352 1145

News of SAFRA's 7th clubhouse which would be located within Choa Chu Kang Park was annnounced by SAFRA President and Second Minister for Defence, Ong Ye Kung, at a national service appreciation ceremony at Keat Hong Community Club on Sunday (May 28). 

More than 90,000 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) national servicemen and their families living in northwest Singapore can now look forward to this project.

The new clubhouse will feature a sheltered swimming pool, a skypark running circuit, a gym as well as a nature-themed playground.

SAFRA has been building clubhouses since 1972 to meet the recreational needs of national servicemen. The current clubhouses include the Toa Payoh clubhouse and Mount Faber clubhouse which serve central Singapore, there is one in Tampines serving residents in the east, two in the north (Punggol and Yishun) and one in Jurong.

Choa Chu Kang Drive

Website: http://www.safra.sg

Once the heart of horse racing and precinct for the first plane to fly over Singapore in 1900s, Farrer Park has since evolved into a buzzing commercial community with plenty to do, see and eat. Park Hotel Farrer Park, is a brand new 300-room hotel situated in this vibrant enclave. 

Park Hotel Farrer Park enjoys a prime location atop Farrer Park MRT station, providing unbeatable accessibility around the vicinity, to the city and Central Business District. Standing tall amongst surrounding shopping complexes, quaint restaurants and historical shophouses, the 20-storey new-build hotel with its sleek glass exteriors offers panoramic views of the vibrant district. 

It is home to a mix of 300 contemporary guest rooms, Sky Loft and Premier Loft rooms coupled with modern amenities, the hotel also features three dining outlets, a swimming pool and gymnasium ideal for business travel or family holidays.

10 Farrer Park Station Road

Tel: +65 6824 8888 Email: info.phfp@parkhotelgroup.com

Following the success of their well-received flagship store at 313@Somerset, T2 Tea from Australia is now also available at ION Orchard. 

Founded in Fitzroy, Melbourne back in year 1996; T2 is about reinventing and reimagining the humble tea leaf, and sharing their teas with anyone who’ll listen.

They’re inspired by the people they meet, and the far-flung places they visit. They get a kick out of taking ancient tea rituals and reimagining them, bringing them to a modern tea table. 

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B1-13 ION Orchard

For over 60 years, La Perla has followed the evolution of the female body through different fashions and trends. Its 2nd boutique is now at Ngee Ann City and the new store offers not only lingerie but also an elegant line of ready womenswear.

In 1954 Ada Masotti, an Italian woman full of talent and courage, began the journey towards her dream: creating an atelier of corsetry in the name of the best Italian tradition. Beginning in a small laboratory in Bologna, the Italian town renowned for its solid tradition of silk factories and textile manufacturers, Ada used her talent as a skilled corset maker to create works of art enhancing feminine beauty.

Presenting her creations in boxes lined with velvet as if they were precious jewels, led to the name La Perla - representing the most feminine and harmonious gem.

391 Orchard Road, Unit #02-12G, Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya Shopping Centre

Tel: +65 6738 7531