Great New Places - Orchard Road

Beyond The Vines Design Store is where you will find the Beyond The Vines' latest apparel range of women’s, men’s and lifestyle things.

They are delighted to open their brand-new design studio at Takashimaya to the community, ushering in a rebranding of a label that will allow them to focus on the creation of lifestyle goods and homeware, as well as their signature ready-to-wear collection.

Beyond The Vines is a design studio based in Singapore. Their design philosophy has always been about duality – create boldly, design simply. The core of their inspiration comes from keeping with the pulse of contemporary culture and the natural atmosphere, to find strength where differences exist. Beyond The Vines puts forth a way of life that celebrates possibility.

391 Orchard Road, Unit #B1-42/46 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City

Tel: +65 8777 1810 Email: hello@beyondthevines.com

Japan’s No.1 Tendon chain restaurant, Tempura Tendon Tenya or popularly known as Tenya, has opened its first restaurant in Singapore at Orchard Central.

Established in 1989 in the historical and cultural district of Asakusa in Tokyo, the tempura specialist has grown its presence over the past decades to 226 stores all over Japan as well as in the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and now Singapore.

Through the years, Tenya has earned a following for authentic, quality, value-for-money meals. It is best known for its signature Tendon – a donburi bowl of lightly battered, crispy seafood, meat and/or vegetable tempura atop steaming Japanese Aomori rice with an umami tare glazing sauce drizzled over. Other favourites are the Japanese soba and udon noodles that complement an array of tempura in a marriage of textures and flavours.

Most of these ingredients are carefully sourced from longstanding producers in Japan who assure the highest in quality. Some of them are century-old and trusted with customising secret blends of tempura flour, tare sauce and togarashi chilli for a delightful taste that is unique to Tenya.

Tempura has traditionally been a premium Japanese cuisine and requires over 10 years of training to master the art of frying tempura. With a patented Automatic Fryer, Tenya is able to apply these professional techniques in frying tempura consistently without the skills of an experienced chef. Tempura is also cooked faster and in greater quantity, making Tenya’s tendon more affordable at a lower than average market price. Without quality deterioration from continuous frying, this exclusive machine fries impeccably crisp tempura each time in a mere 2 minutes.

Every bite is a delight when we are talking about Beryl's chocolates. Try out their new Nutty Chocolate Slabs and treat your taste buds with sublime richness and crunchiness.

There are 7 exciting flavours to choose from:
* 54% Dark Chocolate with Caramel Chips & Sea Salt
* Gianduja Milk Chocolate with Hazelnut
* Gianduja Milk Chocolate with Macadamia Nuts
* 62% Cacao Dark Chocolate with Almond
* 62% Cacao Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut
* Strawberry White Chocolate with Dried Cranberry
* Gianduja White Chocolate with Almond, Hazelnut and Macadamia Nut.

Available exclusively only at Beryl’s newest Wisma Atria store.

Beryl’s Chocolate and Confectionery Sdn. Bhd. was created with one single aim – excellence. Since the company was established in 1995, their focus has been to produce the very best chocolates for both the local and global markets.

Their first factory, in the small town of Desa Serdang located at the southern zone of Kuala Lumpur, was set up in 1995. Beryl’s started out with manufacturing consumer- packed chocolates that were sold mainly to duty-free shops and supermarkets across the country. They've since established Beryl’s as a major regional chocolatier.

Cupping Room Coffee Roasters is an-award winning specialty coffee roastery in Hong Kong and it will be opening its very first Singapore store soon at Takashimaya.

Cupping Room Coffee Roasters was founded in 2011 in Stanley Plaza, Stanley, Hong Kong Island. From the beginning, our focus was to bring carefully roasted and prepared coffee to Hong Kongers in a comfortable environment. In 2013, we relocated from Stanley Plaza to the bustling district of Sheung Wan, expanding in the process to include Australian-inspired café fare. In 2014, we added our first location in Wan Chai and in 2015 our Central store soon followed, which included an on-site bakery. Finally, we welcomed our Roastery and coffee bar at Po Hing Fong in 2016 and have been roasting coffee since then on a Probat UG15 Retro roaster.

Bound by a common desire to preserve local heritage flavours; Lemak Boys is the newest casual dining concept by Les Amis Group which shines the spotlight on local favourite dishes with a Peranakan twist. Brought to you through the lens of three young chefs — Jun Xiang, Daniel, and Martin who have fostered a strong bond while working at Les Amis Group’s Peranakan restaurant, Indigo Blue Kitchen.

Gather in the company of family and friends while you tuck into local heritage dishes inspired by Peranakan flavours. Each bite guaranteed to inspire, satisfy, and keep you coming back for more.

1 Scott Road, Unit #03-10 Shaw Centre

Tel: +65 6235 3218 Email: lemakboys@lesamis.com.sg

FILA Kids at Paragon is the largest branch of FILA Kids in Singapore, bringing you a fresh and diversified shopping experience with its newest kidswear collection and a WONNIE FRIENDS resting area.

Founded by the FILA brothers in Biella, Italy, FILA has built its reputation on offering unsurpassed quality and design across the product range which now includes sportswear and lifestyle clothing for kids, men, women and athletes. FILA Kids is one of the sub brand of FILA which aims at creating a children’s clothing brand that combines the latest styles with comfort features that dress girls and boys, perfectly for any sports occasion.

Joy Luck Teahouse brings 3 well-loved and iconic F&B brands from Hong Kong to ION Orchard.

Veteran Singapore-born TV producer Robert Chua scouted and negotiated for over a year before successfully persuading Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Café and Tak Hing Fishball Company to bring their signature items into Singapore

Joy Luck Teahouse offers 3 famous culinary treasures of Hong Kong — egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk tea. A part of Hong Kong’s food legacy, these three offerings are recognised on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong list. Besides these three items, Joy Luck Teahouse also has Hong Kong Fish Balls and an array of Hong Kong-style beverages.

Luxury fragrance brand, Byredo will be launching their makeup line in mid-October with a standalone store located at Takashimaya.

Byredo was founded in 2006 by Ben Gorham. Ben began to be intrigued by scent and memory after travelling to his mother's hometown in India, where he was stirred by the aromas of spices and incense. Inspired by this trip, Byredo's scented candles and perfumes have been developed with an understated approach, using simple composition of the highest quality raw materials.

As an outsider in the beauty industry, Ben is somewhat of an anomaly and has been recognized for his personal style and connection to fashion and art in several international magazines such as French Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, V Magazine and Fantastic Man to name a few.

The new Decathlon at The Centrepoint is a modern and innovative store that caters to sports-loving, tech-savvy customers.

Customers at Decathlon's new Orchard branch will be able to experience VR technologies simulating camping outdoors, or pay for a product from anywhere in the store using the new Decathlon App – that's right, no queueing required!

Strange & Deranged is a home & lifestyle retail business dedicated to bring you, only the best in artisanal and handcrafted home decoratives with a soul.

Strongly believing in the sublime combination of heritage, techniques, modernism, style, comfort and well-being in a cohesive interior space, they pride themselves in possessing a unique ability to curate and marry an eclectic selection from around the world to bring to you a seamless blend of contemporary style and unexpected quintessence.

Popular themed cafe Kumoya has opened its second outlet at Orchard Central.

Rilakkuma x Kumoya is a cheerful place to relax and chill with children or the young at hearts.

Rilakkuma x Kumoya has an exclusive 10-seater private room which customers can book for special occasions / celebrations.

Get your hands on their super-kawaii Rilakkuma menu items and merchandises.

181 Orchard Road, Unit #04-08 Orchard Central

Tel: +65 9244 3382 Email: hello@kumoya.sg

Sergio Rossi has opened its Singapore flagship store at Takashimaya.

A well-loved icon of elegance and femininity since 1968, Sergio Rossi encapsulates the art of artisanal shoemaking. A place where magic and reality come together to create handmade shoes for the sophisticated, smart and effortlessly chic women of today.

Discover the unique and contemporary elegance of the new Sergio Rossi collection. Sophisticated silhouettes and modern details for timeless elegance.

From botanicals with superpowers to plant stem cells which provide sustainable ingredients that produce unparalleled results, Chantecaille's products are powered with innovative integrity.

Join Chantecaille to celebrate the opening of their latest store in TANGS at Tang Plaza. Go discover the best and luxurious beauty in the market that takes care of both your body, soul and environment.

Chantecaille sets a luxurious standard in the world of modern, botanical skincare and cosmetics. Their obsession with flowers and their amazing natural abilities to heal and work in harmony with the body is at the heart of our passion for skincare. Through ground-breaking scientific advancement, meticulous formulation and personal commitment, they use beauty as a tool to effect change in the world. By creating purposeful, obsession-worthy beauty products crafted from the purest ingredients, they've raised the bar for the beauty industry. They’ve also created a philanthropy platform which shines a spotlight on global environmental issues and supports conservation efforts around the globe.

Fans of Hong Kong's popular traditional bakery Hang Heung will no longer need to lug back their tasty products all the way from Hong Kong, as the brand will be opening their 1st overseas shop at ION Orchard.

Established in 1920 as a Chinese-style restaurant in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, Hang Heung now has a history of 100 years. Since the 1970s, Hang Heung has endeavoured to produce high-quality confectionery and to share the heritage of Hong Kong traditional pastries. Hang Heung factory now produces more than 100 types of products, amongst which Wife Cake, Egg Rolls and Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncakes are the most popular products.

Hang Heung is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, being well-known in Hong Kong as well as many Chinese communities around the world. They strive to provide products of the highest quality and to pursue the mission of promoting Hong Kong traditional delicacies.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B4-33 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 9855 9186 Email: hello@hangheungsg.com

Wooshi is sushi that flipped a flipper to tradition, walked away from the omakase set, and decided to hang out with the cool chefs and hip artists. And it’s now bringing its funky sushi gang to town. Hop on with an open mind and a happy vibe, and you’ll fit right in. Opening soon at Orchard Gateway.

Wooshi is on a mission to open up the world of Sushi to include more cultures and tastes. As a brand, it strives to collaborate with artists and creators both in the kitchen and out of it. Wooshi aims is to build a community around an inclusive food experience packed with creativity and fun.

Leckerbaer from Copenhagen is the re-invention of Danish butter cookies by two pastry chefs who have extensive experience in the Scandinavian Michelin-Star scene. They make everything from scratch and strive for the highest quality and honesty in the baking process.

Experience Leckerbaer at Isetan Scotts from 23 July onwards.

350 Orchard Road, Unit #01-K2 & #01-K3, Shaw House, Isetan Scotts

Tel: +65 6235 2069 Email: support@leckerbaer.sg

Luke's Lobster is coming to Singapore! Enjoy their enticing and heavenly seafood rolls very soon at their first Singapore outlet at Shaw House.

Created by founder Luke Holden, Luke's Lobster first opened its doors in the East Village, Maine in 2009. Currently, Luke's Lobster has multiple outlets in United States and Japan.

Visit Daum's new flagship store at Paragon to discover their magnificent Spring-Summer 2020 Collection. Their unique and exquisite crystal art pieces will never be short of wow factor.

Daum, the legendary glassmaker, has kept alive for more than a century a love relationship with the greatest artists of its time, giving their work of art a second life of crystal and colours. From the Ecole de Nancy, from Art Nouveau to Art Decoratif, from Majorelle to Dali, Arman and Hilton McConnico, Daum has not missed any of the magic rendez-vous of the artistic creation and modern savoir-faire, which has always renewed the alliance of art and art craft.

Few brands have worked with as many artists: for nearly 140 years, more than 350 exceptional signatures have constituted a heritage beyond compare, a unique collection.

How to convey those works into crystal sculptures? This is where Daum’s secret lies, shaper of the exception, highly knowledgeable workshop, laboratory of wonders, designer of incomparable objects.

Shake Shack has recently announced the location of their new branch at Liat Towers.

Shake Shack is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for their delicious burgers, chicken, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more.

Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Manhattan’s Madison Square Park created by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation. The cart was quite the success, with lines snaking out daily for three summers.

In 2004 USHG won the bid to open a permanent kiosk in the Park: Shake Shack was born. This modern day “roadside” burger stand serves up the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, shakes, beer, wine and more. An instant neighborhood fixture, Shake Shack welcomed people from all over the city, country and world who gathered together to enjoy fresh, simple, high-quality versions of the classics in a majestic setting.

The rest, as they say, is burger history.

Supporting all your functional fitness and training needs, Armour Up's goal is to bring in products that will help athletes to recover faster! Regardless of what sports you engage in – be it CrossFit, Running, Cycling, Triathlon or Competitive Sports, they've a range of products available for you at affordable prices.

Armour Up at Orchard Central is currently a distributor for brands like Compex, Theragun, Flow, Pull Up Grips, Harbinger, Sanctband, King Kong Bags and many others! Browse their online store to find out more.

181 Orchard Road, Unit #06-23, Orchard Central

Tel: +65 9772 2097 Email: info@armourupasia.com

One of Plaza Singapura's newest tenants, Hongdae Oppa offers you the broadest selection of Urban K-Food: Hotplates and Fried Chix! At the forefront of Hallyu (Korean Wave), the first-of-its-kind unique dining concept is designed to appeal to the young and fun-loving foodies.

Taking diners on a food adventure from sweet and savoury tastes and textures, to an extensively gorgeous collection of colours and flavors (not just the food, but also their chic interior!). The Korean street food offerings are inspired by the founder's extensive visits to the Hongdae Food Street and Night Market, and attentively crafted to appeal to the local palate. Guests will be in for a visual treat and unique taste journey, all set in a fun and casual ambience.

Click here for their delivery menu.

68 Orchard Road, Unit #B2-47 Plaza Singapura

Tel: +65 9181 3038 Email: HongdaeOppaSG@gmail.com

Grain Alley is about well-being and warmth. It's about sitting with your feet up and drinking a cup of hot coffee. It's about friends coming together to eat on sharing plates - the way families do.

Visit the modern & cosy cafe at Orchard Central after the Circuit-Breaker period and enjoy their All-Day Brunch menu items.

Specializing in #DangerouslyAddictive Salted Egg snacks, Irvins Salted Egg food creations are freshly made & handcrafted without any preservatives, using only the best ingredients.

Lovingly made in Singapore.

Samantha Thavasa is one of Japan's leading fashion brands and has been endorsed by celebrities like Sophia Richie, Lottie Moss, Miranda Kerr and more. Known for its girlishly chic handbags and accessories, Samantha Thavasa embodies femininity at its best - womanly confidence with a youthful dash of fun and spontaneity.

Wax Factor at Orchard Central is a beauty salon that specialises in hair removal, vulval skincare, airbrush tanning, and treats hyperpigmentation concerns through photo rejuvenation. Wax Factor uses an advance Intensive Pulse Light (IPL) machine that has a dynamic technology. The semi-permanent hair removal treatment destroys the hair follicle through the absorption of light by melanin, a natural pigment, without damaging surrounding tissues. Combined with the integrated cooling system, it makes treatment perfectly quick and painless.

Wax Factor serves both the modern working women and, the groomed-conscious metropolitan men in a one-stop-shop in body grooming. Its exciting treatments are new technology in the market, along with some old favorites. This new upmarket beauty salon is the answer for the busy executive to a swift beauty fix!

181 Orchard Road, Unit #04-18 Orchard Central

Tel: +65 6634 4818 Email: customerservice@wax-factor.com

OUE Group has released official announcement to re-brand Mandarin Orchard Singapore as Hilton Singapore Orchard.

OUE Limited and OUE Commercial REIT Management Pte. Ltd., in its capacity as manager of OUE Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust have collaborated to re-brand the landmark Mandarin Orchard Singapore to Hilton Singapore Orchard, following a comprehensive and strategic review.

Mandarin Orchard Singapore will relaunch as Hilton Singapore Orchard - Hilton’s flagship in Singapore and the largest Hilton hotel in Asia-Pacific - with product and service offerings aligned with Hilton’s brand standards. Hilton will have the exclusive authority to operate the property upon the opening of Hilton Singapore Orchard.

Asset enhancement works to add new meeting facilities as well as refreshed food & beverage offerings to cater to the growing demand for regional and global meetings, incentives, conference and exhibition (“MICE”) events have also been planned. The planned refurbishment will be conducted in phases and will commence in 2Q 2020 to capitalise on the current challenges facing the hospitality industry due to COVID-19. The refurbishment is scheduled to be completed by end-2021. During the refurbishment period, Mandarin Orchard Singapore will continue to operate under the management of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, the hotel management company under the Hospitality Division of OUE.

Upon its relaunch in 2022, the hotel will feature 1,080 well-appointed rooms and five restaurants and bars including an all-day dining restaurant. The hotel will also boast meeting and function spaces spanning a total of 3,765 sqm, including three ballrooms.

Website: https://oue.com.sg

Ahkah jewelry is expressed with purity, refinement, and intimacy. Since its establishment in 1997, Ahkah has been loved over generations and time as the fashion jewelry pioneer that integrated artistic expression and fashion sensibility. It enabled attractive and rich coordination according to scenes, such as layered styling which is a pillar of the brand.

ByCaxs finally meet all you Dolls offline at their newly-opened Doll Parlour at Takashimaya Shopping Centre where they showcase their Coloured Contact Lenses and carry out mini eye makeovers with their selection of false lashes.

For the provocative and irreverent, byCaxs will uncover the confident and sexy individual in you, by giving you that something extra.

Venus Tears is a cosmopolitan bridal jewellery brand from Japan. They specialize in order-created marriage bands, which are both designed and made in Japan. Known for frontline design bridal rings, and high-quality, sophisticated jewellery, Venus Tears seduces customers with stunning jewellery at affordable prices.

To meet the demand of its customers, Venus Tears offers a wide range of GIA certified diamonds, verified by the most authoritative diamond organization in the world.The company has shops primarily in Asian countries, including Singapore and Japan and has built a loyal and satisfied customer base.

Explore Le Labo's fine fragrances in personalized perfumes, candles, shampoo, lotion and more at their newly-opened store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre.

Le Labo was born in Grasse, the capital of perfumery located in the French Riviera, and raised in New York, where Edouard Roschi and Fabrice Penot opened the first lab in February 2006 on Elizabeth Street in Nolita.

They work with a community of craftswomen and craftsmen who contribute to and shape this world: the perfumer, the lab technician, the candle pourer, the rose harvester.

They work to make the lives of people more beautiful by creating unique sensorial experiences, The core of their collection is 18 unisex perfumes and 10 soy-based wax candles. We also offer genderless body formulas and a grooming line.

Irvins Messy Kitchen offers the perfect takeaway Asian bowls.

Give Irvins Messy Bowls a good shake and enjoy a hearty & delicious meal. Please click here for their menu.

435 Orchard Road, Unit #B1-59 Wisma Atria

Tel: +65 6264 3073 Email: sg@irvinsaltedegg.com

Check out the latest fashion trends by Niki Han & Ethel Huang at Paragon.

Niki Han leads the fashion with her elegant and feminine designs. And Ethel Huang impresses with her perfect footwear formula in the combination of art and modern life.

Dr Kevin Chua Medical & Aesthetics at International Building is a swanky medi-spa in the heart of Orchard Road.

Dr. Kevin Chua is a respected leader in his field and trusted family physician accredited by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with a graduate Diploma in Family Medicine. Founded together with his wife, Dr. Iroshini Chua, Dr Kevin Chua Medical & Aesthetics has won several awards for his medical practice and patient service care over the last decade.

Aside from his general practice, Kevin is well known for his craft and expertise in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery and non-surgical facial treatments like pigment laser tattoo removals, and skin tightening treatments as certified by the Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group.

Awarded the SME Prestige Award 2015 for exceptional accomplishments in business, and WhatClinicAwards for excellent customer service, Kevin and his team continue to apply a holistic approach towards healthcare with a keen dedication to his patients that extends beyond treatment.

Since 2007, Kevin has continued to develop his medical and aesthetics expertise through the use of cutting-edge technology and treatments. With his newest aesthetics clinic, Dr Kevin Chua Medical and Aesthetics, Kevin’s vision of creating an environment where individuals can seek respite after work to receive aesthetic treatments or pamper themselves with a facial or body slimming treatment in a modern chic space in the heart of Orchard Road sets a benchmark for other aesthetic clinics to aspire to.

Dr Iroshini Chua is a respected leader in her field and trusted family physician accredited by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Singapore from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine. Founded together with her husband, Dr. Kevin Chua, Dr Kevin Chua Medical & Aesthetics has won several awards for its medical practice and patient service care over the last decade.

In her early career, Iroshini has also worked in Raffles Medical Group and National Healthcare Group where she was awarded a Care Champion Merit Award. She was also the President of the Women Doctors of Singapore from the years 2012 to 2014.

Awarded the SME Prestige Award 2015 for exceptional accomplishments in business, and WhatClinicAwards for excellent customer service, Iroshini and her team continue to apply a holistic approach towards healthcare with a keen dedication to her patients that extends beyond treatment.

Click here to view the list of treatments / services available at Dr Kevin Chua Medical & Aesthetics.

360 Orchard Road, Unit #03-05 International Building

Tel: +65 6694 6700 Email: dr@kevinchua.com.sg

Breitling opens a brand new open-concept loft boutique in the premier lifestyle mall, ION Orchard. Spanning 121sqm, the trendy bar entrance, complete with a stylized ‘B’ against an outstanding yellow mesh wall, offers an attractive display of Breitling’s most exceptional watches.

Guests can enjoy a drink or two to soak in the creatively conceptualised atmosphere that fully encapsulates air, land and sea; the three environments where the watches have long distinguished themselves. The new handsome space also serves as a dedicated after-sales service point with its convenient and central location.

Those craving for a taste of traditional Japanese kushiyaki can now find it at the newly opened Matsukiya at Paragon, the latest brainchild from the Sushi Tei group. The establishment serves up traditional Japanese kushiyaki skewers, with premium ingredients such as Miyazaki Wagyu Rib-eye and foie gras, all perfectly cooked and charred over traditional binchotan charcoal.

To deliver the best of this Japanese soul food to Singapore, Matsukiya works closely with its supplier partners to curate top-quality ingredients for its kushiyaki. The chicken of choice here is the hormone-free, antibiotic-free and cage-free chicken from one of the finest poultry suppliers. A fine selection of meats, seafood and produce is also freshly sourced from Japan for an impeccable gourmand experience.

The traditional art of delicate binchotan grilling, unlike western-style barbeques, brings out the sweet, natural flavours of the fresh produce and quality meats without masking it with heavy smoke and chemicals.

Well-seasoned, hand-brushed with homemade marinate glaze and lovingly grilled by Matsukiya’s grill masters, take your pick from the wide range of skewer ingredients and get ready for a delicious, umami kick.

Welcoming all for a taste, Matsukiya seeks to make your weekday lunch something to really look forward to with two executive set lunches, serving up the flavours and quality of a high-end restaurant at top value-for-money affordability.

The first option ($25) allows you to choose 3 types of kushiyaki from a premium selection of ingredients such as chicken thigh, gizzard, heart, asparagus, shitake and more, together with a starter, misoshiru soup and rice. The second option ($30) comes with a choice of unagi served with shio and tare, or tontoro with pork cheek, with an appetizer, chawanmushi and rice.

290 Orchard Road, Unit #05-04 Paragon

Tel: +65 6219 1771 Email: enquiry@sushitei.com

The Shiseido flagship boutique is now open! Head down to ION Orchard and experience a new era of Shiseido. There’s no better time to harmonize your inner and outer beauty and feel truly alive for year 2020.

Discover more about Shiseido products and enjoy their complimentary services – Know-Your-Skin analysis, statement lip makeover, and eyebrow grooming provided by their friendly beauty specialists.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B2-51 ION Orchard

Email: news@shiseido.com.sg

Japan’s most popular sushi restaurant chain, Sushiro has set up their 2nd Singapore branch at Isetan Scotts.

Established in June 1984, Sushiro has grown to become Japan No.1 conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain, with more than 530 branches in Japan and overseas markets.

Join them at the new branch and Indulge in their wide range of delicious Sushiro sushis!

Hassle-free coffee outpost made accessible to everyone. Visit Alchemist's newest outlet at Design Orchard for a perfect cup of coffee.

Operating daily from 10am to 7pm, they offer their signature coffee beverages as well as a new range of freshly-baked pastries.⁣

Floating vaguely on the profession of Alchemy, aiming to purify, mature, and perfect certain objects, “Alchemist” sees the end product of coffee as something that can be made close to perfection through the right variables, striving to serve coffee at its fullest potential.

They do the alchemy, you enjoy the perfect coffee.

The newly-opened 4,000sqft Illumia Therapeutics at Wheelock Place use science to beautify life. Let them inspire you to expand possibilities and achieve intelligent beauty care at the next level with their range of services.

All their treatments combine at least 2 or more highly effective technologies in a single session to provide unparalleled results.

They choose clinically proven solutions that are comfortable and painless and allows their clients to zip right back to their normal routines immediately.

Most of all, they believe in visible changes with minimum effort at accessible prices.

The name Illumia was chosen to signify having the client at the centre of every treatment outcome. “It all starts with “u” and it’s all about you, the client.” says Elizabeth Leong, CEO of Illumia. “We have high hopes for the brand to illuminate the beauty scene locally and regionally, by constantly pursuing new scientific technologies, developing new protocols and raising the yardstick to be greater centres of excellence.”

Having beautiful skin, beautiful face symmetry, a beautiful figure and having optimal feminine health are the 4 pillars of their philosophy.

501 Orchard Road, Unit #05-12B Wheelock Place

Tel: +65 6464 6459 Email: info@illumiatherapeutics.com

Layers, textures and muted colours form the foundations of Bora Aksu, the namesake label of its London-based Turkish founder and designer, Bora Aksu. The brand’s collections comprise equal parts romanticism and a refined yet modern aesthetic.

Known for its dreamy gowns, Bora Aksu’s pieces will be sure to please any fashionista. So head down to their newly-opened boutique at Paragon.

For his contributions to the British fashion industry, Bora Aksu has received the royal nod of approval from Queen Elizabeth II.

Limmy’s Aesthetics at Orchard Central is a cozy, award-winning, modern, and minimalist styled beauty salon.

They pride ourselves in providing exquisite, hygienic and unique Aesthetic & Beauty services, like weight-loss, skin care, semi-permanent make up to all their patrons. With a decadent range of services to offer and top of the line beauty products that they spoil on all their clientele, they aim to be the benchmark amongst beauty salons for both impeccable quality and ageless services to suit the fancy of any woman’s needs.

Sit back, relax and trust that you’re being served by the best in the beauty line, Limmy’s Aesthetics.

181 Orchard Road, Unit #03-16/17/18 Orchard Central

Tel: +65 9836 0125 / +65 6909 0588 Email: limmyssg@gmail.com

A concept where simplicity meets comforting classics, LINO Pasta Bar by Les Amis Group utilises classic cooking techniques to bring out the freshest flavours of ingredients. While pastas are the focus here, the menu offers a variety of appetiser, main and dessert options for a more customisable dining experience.

Be drawn in by the 38-seater pasta bar spotting touches of soft pink and olive green hues, coupled with bright lights and artworks by Filipino visual artist – Pacita Abad. Perfect for a romantic night-out or just catching up with old friends.

1 Scotts Road, Unit #03-23 Shaw Centre

Tel: +65 6235 4653 Email: linopastabar@lesamis.com.sg

Experience the Clarins massage at the newly-opened Clarins Skin Spa, a treat for the senses — thanks to 100% plant ingredients.

Clarins was created at a spa in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins. Today, Clarins is Europe’s leading luxury beauty brand, boasting over 50 years of skincare and body care expertise. Clarins Spa Treatments combine plant extract-enriched formulas with highly effective manual techniques of their expert beauty therapists. Visit Clarins Skin Spa at ION Orchard, Unit #04-19.

From an express 30-minute treatment to a more in-depth time of relaxation, Clarins' treatments can be adapted to your schedule, and can be experienced in the Clarins Retail Boutiques and Skin Spas nationwide.

Braun Büffel Creative Director, Fabio Panzeri, has recently unveiled the new store design concept at ION Orchard which sets the tone for a whole new Braun Büffel brand retail experience that invites customers to feel welcomed and relaxed.

The architectural philosophy of the new design concept radiates contemporary luxury where a fusion of heritage, modernity and industrial chic meets – keeping up with the modern eclecticism that characterises the House’s new collections.

The new contemporary vision for the brand is to create a new Braun Büffel brand experience across multiple physical and digital touch-points. The launch of the new store design concept is the first step of the House’s new business strategy.

The mood within the store is one of modern luxury paired with quality craftsmanship where innovation is created through the complementary combination of material finishes:

• A store façade that fuses brushed champagne gold fonts against soft white frames, illuminating the luxuriousness and exclusivity of the boutique.

• Marble stone tiles in light grey with streaks of white tones juxtaposed against hints of leather finishes act as a feature wall, creating a modern eclectic outlook, mirroring theHouse’s new collections.

• Artisanal hand-brushed finishes on the cement screed provide a three-dimensional textured effect on both the floors and walls – paying homage to the House’s penchant forartistic expressions of creativity.

• A curved accent wall in pastel rose pink accentuates the sophistication andelegance of the women’s collection.

TECHNICAL INNOVATION. DESIGN INGENUITY. SUSTAINABILITY. PASSION FOR THE CRAFT. These are the essential design elements and pillars that form the Braun Büffel Spring/Summer 2020 collection, where diversity and dynamic personal style shapes the collection theme of “Individualism”.

This season, Braun Büffel breaks away from conventional classics to explore designs that transition effortlessly to fit the modern lifestyle. This unconventional collection accentuates Creative Director, Fabio Panzeri’s vision of the brand’s progression of a diverse mix of materials from nylon to leathers with embossed exotic prints and a new reiteration of the #BBMONOGRAM that forms the men’s and women’s collection.

Braun Büffel’s evolving aesthetic is apparent in the new collection and demonstrates theheritage brand’s immense potential. The unorthodox collection brings a youthful energy andlaunches deep into a futuristic Braun Büffel universe to appeal to a new generation of leather aficionados. For the stylish consumer who seeks creative versatility and urban edge in their leather accessories, Braun Büffel offers a contemporary collection with a striking attitude that seamlessly fits into your lifestyle. Keeping to its timeless appeal and reputation for leathermastery, the brand’s new direction promises an exciting future full of daring conviction.

Established in 1887 by Johann Braun in Kirn, Germany, Braun Büffel has gained its reputation over the last century as a top leather goods and accessories brand. Until today, it remains a premium brand known for exceptional workmanship, superior leather, classic elegance and contemporary appeal. Recognised globally, the brand is exclusively distributed in the Asia Pacific region by Lianbee-Jeco, and is available in Singapore at their boutiques in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, ION Orchard, VivoCity, Suntec City Mall, Westgate, and Terminals 2 & 3 (Departure/Transit Lounge) as well as in retail counters located in leading department stores.

For more information about Braun Büffel, please visit braunbuffel.com.

Bath & Body Works’ newest store is now open at ION Orchard. Drop by unit #B2-50 to get your hands on their latest range of body care and home fragrance products.

For over 20 years, they've created the scents that make their customers smile. Whether you're shopping for fragrant body care or a 3-wick candle, they have hundreds of quality products perfect for treating yourself or someone else.

Lotions, scrubs, creams, mists, oils… they get it, body care can be overwhelming. That’s why they created a step-by-step skincare guide for you. Feel free to approach their in-store staff members to assist you.

Popular and Kyoto-headquartered coffee chain, % Arabica has recently opened their 2nd branch in Singapore at 313@Somerset.

Take a pause from the bustle of Orchard Road and stop by for your favourite aromatic % Arabica coffee before heading off to start a local adventure all over again.

Kenneth Shoji founded Arabica from a need to have an amazing cup of coffee every day, with an equally amazing experience.In order to provide the best coffee possible, Kenneth Shoji, started a green bean trading company and became the sole-exporter of a small batch Japanese roasting machine called the Tornado King. As well as a distributor of one of the TOP espresso machines in the world, the ‘Slayer’. Together with world latte art champion, Junichi Yamaguchi, they both collaborated in order to make a new generation coffee brand in Kyoto that would challenge the world. With the help of the remarkably talented architect, Masaki Kato. Kenneth opened in Hong Kong, and then the beautiful historical city of Kyoto. With its unique design and quality coffee, Arabica has rapidly gained popularity in an industry thought to be already saturated. Through the brand, coffee drinkers can “See the world through Coffee”, with prime quality coffee with unique taste proﬁles and a richness that you can only get from freshly roasted coffee to a meticulously roasted roast proﬁle.

313 Orchard Road, Level 1, 313@Somerset

Tel: +65 6509 0302 Email: hello@arabica.coffee

Maryling is an Italian brand that provides premium ready-to-wear collections at accessible price points to accommodate the multi-faceted lifestyle of the modern woman.

Founded in 2010, Maryling pays tribute to modern femininity with elegant, highly covetable collections. Through the pairing of luxurious, high quality fabrics and cutting-edge design technology, Maryling encompasses effortless style for the modern women.

A French and Spanish brand for babies, kids and grown-ups, Nobodinoz has set-up their Singapore flagship outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall.

Check out their range of sustainable, modern and eco-friendly furniture, crafted with high-quality materials you can trust for generations to come. Timeless designs to enrich your child's development at every age.

Founded by Murielle and Roman Bressan in 2012, their inspiration is to make beautiful products suitable for every room in the family’s house and for everyday life, aimed at stimulating kids’ development.

Nobodinoz carefully follow and manage each stage of the production, respecting a sustainable, eco-friendly process. Their fabrics are woven, dyed and printed in Barcelona, exclusively for Nobodinoz. The baby products are made of organic cotton as well. Nobodinoz is an OEKOTEX® class 1 certified Brand.

Nobodinoz's toys, cushions, beds and mattresses combine to create a cosy, inspiring space that gives your little one room to explore the world yet take time for themselves on their own terms.

Helmed by Chef Khaled Elelimi, Pistachio Grill at Wheelock Place offers popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean classic dishes with a contemporary twist. At Pistachio, they make their food from scratch and serve it fresh. They offer popular classic dishes with a contemporary twist for lunch and dinner.

Chef Khaled is a firm believer that good health begins with a healthy diet. He combines decades of international culinary experience with his knowledge in Ayurveda and Glycemic Index to create food with nutritional richness and exquisite flavour. No trans fats or artificial ingredients will be used in the cooking at Pistachio Grill.

All the items on theirmenu are curated to bring you not just a plate full of nutrients, but a cultural experience. Savour popular dishes from various parts of the Middle East that have fascinating history of invention.

501 Orchard Road, Unit #02-04/05 Wheelock Place

Tel: +65 6262 6400 Email: info@pistachiogrill.com

Introducing TFG London at Paragon, a boutique which carries fashion brands Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles and Damsel in a Dress, all under one roof.

TFG London is owned by The Foschini Group Limited (TFG), a leading publicly listed South African retail group. TFG first entered the UK market through the acquisition of the premium womenswear brand Phase Eight in January 2015, forming TFG London. Since then premium womenswear brands Whistles, Hobbs, Damsel in a Dress and Studio 8 have been added to the Group, positioning TFG London as the owner of some of the most successful premium and affordable luxury womenswear brands in the UK.

Damsel in a Dress offers directional design for modern, confident women who know exactly what they want to wear.

Hobbs offers understated British style to smart, busy women. Since its launch in London in 1981, Hobbs has grown from a small shoe label to a brand synonymous with the best of British design, with exquisite craftsmanship and pin-sharp attention to detail intrinsic to the Hobbs brand.

Phase Eight is a premium, design-led womenswear brand established in London in 1979, offering contemporary day and occasionwear collections, with a focus on quality fabrics and exclusive designs. Since launching internationally in 2012, the brand has rapidly expanded to include over 200 stores and concessions across 24 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Whistles is a contemporary fashion brand, based in London. A shopping destination for the busy, dynamic woman, Whistles create timeless pieces with an intelligent sense of design. Collections are considered, wearable and yet distinct, with true seven days a week appeal, crafted to fit effortlessly into modern life.

Shang Xia, the celebrated luxury brand backed by Hermès, has arrived in Singapore. Visit Shang Xia at Takashimaya to experience contemporary Chinese design, made with exquisite craftsmanship.

The Shang Xia brand, established jointly by the world famous designer Jiang Qiong Er and France's Hermès Group, celebrates a contemporary fine living lifestyle.

“As above, as below”, the name of Shang Xia is simple but profound. It represents the oriental philosophy pursued by China in its long history, which links tradition and the present, Oriental and West, human and nature — a symmetrical, balanced beauty between seemingly diametric poles.

Shang Xia believes that both time and emotion can be embodied in objects. It has created an artistic ensemble of furniture, homeware, apparel, leather goods, jewelry, accessories, and tea set that is centered on home and represents a perfect melding of tradition with modernity.

Shang Xia expects to bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible, tradition and present. The brand will continue to use its distinctive combination of contemporary design with exquisite hand craftsmanship, Chinese culture, and the highest quality standards to champion the dazzling grace of everyday modern life.

Carhartt Work In Progress (Carhartt WIP) forms a division of the American brand Carhartt, one of the first companies to pioneer workwear in the USA. Founded in Europe in 1989, 100 years after Hamilton Carhartt established his business in Detroit, Carhartt WIP offers a selection of workwear apparel, tailored for a new audience while still respecting the values of the brand:quality, comfort and durability.

Since the beginning, Carhartt WIP have built a strong, organic relationship with unknown, inspiring, provocative and upcoming figures in music and sport, becoming an iconic and well respected brand in underground scenes, from hip-hop, skate to graffiti.

Japanese streetwear brand Íxi:z, makes a comeback 40 years in the making.

INDIVIDUALLY BASIC – a tagline not seen in Singapore since the early 1980s, where it was closely affiliated with Japanese streetwear brand Íxi: z (pronounced ick-sees). Four decades on, Íxi:z is making an unprecedented comeback with a retail store now open at Mandarin Gallery, and an official launch to be announced in early 2020.

Those who grew up in the 80s will fondly remember Íxi:z as an iconic brand which once encompassed everything from bomber jackets to wallets and pencil cases.Revitalizing a brand and reshaping it for the consumers of today is no small task. But as the saying goes, class never goes out of style, and by keeping the familiar elements of the brand intact, the team behind Íxi:z are confident it will once again capture the imagination of a whole new generation of streetwear enthusiasts. Manufactured in Japan to ensure quality, Íxi:z prides itself on a bold, measured approach to high-end streetwear. Understated, minimalist, and highly individualistic, their core values still fit neatly in today’s world 40 years after their inception.

Previously at Liang Court, Taoz Ceramics has relocated to Orchard Gateway.

Ceramics, coming from an ancient era, is such an attractive and mysterious artwork. Making them seems like a difficult project, but now, everyone can have the opportunity to touch this traditional style of art and have his or her own masterpiece.

Taoz Ceramics Studio offers local people and communities a chance to make art by providing them with the best tools. They hold classes and have a studio for guests to make your own crafts.

Taoz Ceramics Studio understands the importance of access to traditional art for people who really want to learn it. They need space to dream, to create, to inspire and to be inspired. That is why we provide our guests with not only space, but also the appropriate training and tools for them to succeed.

All artistic expressions are allowed in their magical Ceramics Studio where people come and create their arts. Whether you want to spend the day or to discover your talent, you can go and enjoy yourself where the world is your oyster.

People of all ages and levels are welcome, so please stop by.

Attention all burger-lovers, cult-favourite American burger joint, Five Guys has opened its first Singapore store at Plaza Singapura.

Occupying a space of over 460 sqm, the outlet at Plaza Singapura is located along a prime stretch on the ground floor of the mall overlooking the Orchard Road belt. Currently comprising an indoor area that seats up to 52 patrons, the store will eventually also house an outdoor seating area that will increase the outlet’s capacity to accommodate up to over 160 patrons.

The Singapore store is the global burgers and fries joint’s first franchise in Asia, and the latest addition to Zouk Group’s growing food and beverage portfolio as part of its lifestyle expansion plans.

“After many months of planning, we’re thrilled to finally unveil the very first Five Guys store in Singapore. Five Guys is an exciting addition to our portfolio, and we were fortunate to be presented with an opportune space in the city that is highly accessible, so that fans of Five Guyscan come together to enjoy their favourite burgers with ease. This first outlet will be the bedrock upon which we grow the brand in Singapore, and we look forward to more to come,” says Andrew Li, Chief Executive Officer of Zouk Group.

Five Guys is a family run burgers & fries joint offering a mouth-watering menu made from scratch. Five Guys has been a Washington, D.C. area favorite since 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell offered sage advice to three of the Murrell brothers: “Start a business or go to college.” The business route won and the Murrells opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Under the guidance of Jerry and Janie, the little burger joint quickly developed a cult-like following. Customers voted the burger “#1” in the D.C. metro area.

During the 1980s and 1990s, the Murrells perfected their simple concept. Five Guys became The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between two fresh-baked buns. Two more brothers joined the team and as the family grew, so did the business. Early in 2003, Jerry and Janie, together with the “Five Guys”, began offering franchise opportunities. In just under 18 months, more than 300 units had been sold.

Now, decades after FIVE GUYS first opened, there are locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with planned expansion into Australia, Africa, Central and South America. By maintaining a simple ethos, coupled with the highest quality, the Murrells continue to follow through on the vision they outlined in 1986.

Five Guys’ mission is to redefine the global burger landscape by focusing on freshness and quality. With no freezers and no microwaves, it is built on the premise that all burgers and fries are made fresh every day. The meat is a perfected 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio. Patties are hand-made seven days a week on site. The bread, which is Five Guys’ only proprietary item, is baked fresh five days a week in a locally contracted bakery. The same unique recipe is used globally. Potatoes are cut fresh daily, soaked to remove the starch and double-fried in pure, no cholesterol peanut oil to create the firm exterior and fluffy ‘mashed-potato’ interior that Five Guys fries are known for.

TPG is the new force in the Singapore telecommunications market. They’re new to Singapore, but they’re not new to providing customers with mobile services that are reliable, fast and cost effective. Go visit them at Orchard Central to find out more about the TPG service trial plan, to collect your TPG SIM cards or to check out the latest mobile phones.

Contemporary French cuisine brasserie Poulet has opened a new concept by the name of Poulet + Brasserie, at ION Orchard offering all-day breakfast that combine local flavours with French cooking techniques.

Their signature rotisserie chicken and prepared-to-perfection duck confit will keep you going back for more.

Immerse yourself in a scent-sory experience unlike any other with Escentials. Find notable brands such as NYC favourite D.S. & DURGA, avant-garde perfumer Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle and luxury fragrance and cosmetics by By Kilian and much more.

Escentials focus on artisanal offerings, where an exceptional beauty selection from around the world awaits discovery. They are dedicated to new age experiential consumers, and promise to stimulate one’s senses beyond that of the scent in mind.

Asia’s most popular udon chain, Tamoya, is proud to open their new outlet at Plaza Singapura. This opening marks a total of 17 outlets for Tamoya worldwide. For their opening special, Tamoya launches the outlet-exclusive Truffle Tonkotsu Udon. Only available at the newest Plaza Singapura outlet, the Truffle Tonkotsu Udon features the heady aroma of truffle oil infused into the creamy and rich pork bone broth and topped with chashu, corn, Japanese leek, nori and half an ajitama egg for a satisfying slurp!

Making a hot comeback on the mainstay menu is Tamoya’s Sukiyaki Udon, the combination of both sukiyaki and udon noodles for an innovative way to enjoy udon. The sukiyaki comes with juicy slices of beef or pork alongside a colourful assortment of vegetables in one simmering pot. Enjoy the comforts of an individual sukiyaki bowl brimming with ingredients at Tamoya.

Tamoya’s signature chewy udon are handmade in-stores daily, with quality ingredients; from flour to shoyu and even bonito imported directly from Japan.

Melvita is the #1 clean beauty brand from France's Ardeche region, made with many years of expertise in natural and organic ingredients. Melvita is committed to creating better skin care, doing better for the environment and doing better for those in need.

Rejoice all noodle lovers as Malaysia’s most exciting and beloved GO Noodle House has set-up their 1st Singapore store! Head down to 313@somerset to indulge in a huge bowl of luscious rice noodles, served with their Signature Bursting Meatballs and piping hot fish broth made sweeter with a dash of chinese wine.

313 Orchard Road Unit #B3-37/38, 313@Somerset

Email: enquiry@gonoodlehouse.com.sg

Following its successful Asian debut in Hong Kong in 2017, WatchBox, the leading global platform for pre-owned luxury timepieces, officially launched in Singapore with the opening of a WatchBox Lounge at The Great Room, Ngee Ann City. Striking a balance between technology and white-glove service, the Singapore office seeks to offer a personalised approach for watch buying, selling, and trading according to customer needs.

WatchBox has experienced tremendous growth across major global markets with its expansion strategy built upon developing a truly connected global marketplace and targeting geographic regions with a strong growth forecast for the luxury watch segment. With significant global presence in the United States, Hong Kong, Switzerland, South Africa, a recently announced presence in the Middle East, and plans to expand beyond, WatchBox is the trusted online destination for watch enthusiasts worldwide.

“WatchBox’s entrance into Singapore helps to fulfill our vision of a truly connected marketplace, bringingadvice, expert counsel and liquidity in the secondary market to one of the most established and sophisticated centers for the luxury watch industry,” shared Justin Reis, Co-Founder and Global CEO. “Twoof WatchBox’s founders – myself included – have strong ties to Singapore, and our global team of client advisors has supported customers in the region from overseas since our founding. We are now on the ground and on-hand as a responsive partner for local watch enthusiasts.”

Central to its growth strategy, and one of the greatest differentiators that sets this digital luxury watch platform apart, WatchBox owns every single timepiece in its inventory and backs all watches with a 2-year global warranty. The watches are evaluated, authenticated, and brought as close to mint condition as possible with uncompromising value, before they are presented for sale, affirming a true WatchBox global quality standard. In total, WatchBox maintains the largest owned inventory of pre-owned luxury watchesworldwide, including some of the industry’s most sought-after, discontinued, and otherwise desirable watches.

Fueled by technology, innovation, and an unmatched experience in the high-end watch market, WatchBox brings expertise in the secondary watch market through its signature ‘electronic trading’ platform.WatchBox uses innovative technology, sophisticated data systems, a cutting-edge mobile app, and pricing transparency to build trust and credibility across an international following. Embracing advanced technology as its ethos, WatchBox recently introduced a key Augmented Reality feature in its mobile app that enables consumers to virtually try on select watches from the WatchBox inventory as well as an innovative in-store shopping experience to allow customers that visit the Lounge to shop the entire global inventory. WatchBox is also known for providing luxury watch education and entertainment through its WatchBox Studios division, which reaches over a half-million subscribers and 5 million monthly views on YouTube.

Co-Founders Danny Govberg of Govberg Jewelers and Tay Liam Wee – former owner of Sincere Watch – are contemporaries in the watch industry who share track records of having successfully steered multi-generation family businesses into the future. Danny’s vision and passion for both watches and technology enabled the evolution of Govberg Jewelers from a Philadelphia-based family business to one of theworld’s premier authorised dealers of both new and pre-owned timepieces. Liam Wee experienced great success in the primary business, taking Sincere Watch public in both Singapore and Hong Kong. He recognised that pre-owned luxury timepieces were going to lead the next revolution in the watch industry, and joined Danny and Justin in conceptualising and launching WatchBox as the global solution to the pre- owned category.

Driven by industry veterans and technopreneurs who have come together to capture the opportunity in the pre-owned luxury market, WatchBox seeks to pioneer change in the luxury watch industry. Through the power of interactive technology, WatchBox is changing perceptions of owning and trading pre-owned luxury watches, and in the process introducing a new experience in horological discovery to engage and connect with a global network of watch consumers.

391B Orchard Road, Level 22 Ngee Ann City Tower B

Tel: +65 6690 7228 Email: enquiries@thewatchbox.com

Having achieved the world’s top sales record amongst their hundred stores globally, Taiwanese fried chicken emporium owned by celebrity Nono - Monga, is excited to launch their second outlet in ION Orchard Mall this November. To embrace festive cheer, Monga will also be rolling out their special Christmas-edition flavour, the Fiery Chicken Fillet, for a limited time only.

The new Mexican flavour, priced at S$7.90 per fillet, will be exclusively available only during this Christmas. Sure to sate the appetite of fried chicken lovers, this fiery chicken fillet is first deep-fried and then covered with Mexican sauce before it is baked for two-minutes. The Mexican sauce is a secret formulation curated in-house with tomatoes, jalapenos, chillies, onions, and pepper, giving the snack bursting flavours that are sour and mildly spicy at the same. This distinctively red sauce coincides with the eponymous colour of Christmas. Available only from December 1st till 26th, this will be a time-limited flavour in both ION and JEM.

The first Nam Dae Mun flagship store in Singapore is set to open on Saturday, 30 November 2019, at 313@somerset, in the heart of Orchard Road for both local residents and international visitors.

The Shanghai-born brand now has over 300 stores across China, is apparently famous for their hour-long queues when it was first launched in 2016. Consumers are willing to queue for its traditional yet tasty Glutinous (sticky) rice cake and Osmanthus rice cake - which are freshly cooked and made from natural ingredients.

Named after Namdaemun, one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul in South Korea, the Korean-style rice cakes are chopped into small pieces after the dough is rolled out.

The local flagship store also offers Maoshan Durian Glutinous Mochi made with the AAA+ grade of Mao Shan Wang durian. Known for its rich and creamy taste, the delicacy can be enjoyed on its own, or paired with other popular offerings for a complete dining experience.

Ms Freya Wang, Executive Director of Herme Pte Ltd (Singapore master franchise) says, “We are honored and excited to open the first Nam Dae Mun global flagship store in Singapore. Besides the popular varied selection of korean-style rice cakes, consumers here will also be able to get their first taste of HERME's signature drinks and desserts”.

FLEXA is the leader in complete, contemporary Scandinavian interiors for babies and children. Founded in Denmark in 1972, FLEXA is an expert in producing high quality beds and furniture designed to last an entire childhood. FLEXA products create a fun, safe and stimulating environment which adapts, grows and transforms to children’s ever-changing needs. Create the perfect room with FLEXA’s functional, playful and sustainable interior solutions today!

If you have yet to decide what to surprise your child with, consider FLEXA’s range of Christmas toys! With their in-depth knowledge on how a child’s environment influences their development, FLEXA makes sure to only produce products of the highest standards of safety and quality.

Francais, founded in 1957 in Shibuya, Japan, heralds from a family of Japanese confectionery superstars with sister brands such as Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory and LeTAO. There are 44 outlets in Japan, including their newest flagship store in Omotesando, which opened in 2018. The first ever overseas location for Francais has opened at Paragon.

At Francais, they pay homage to the origin of Mille-Feuilles with the use of timeless pastry staple blends of premium fruits, berries, nuts and custard cream sold in sleek and whimsically artsy packaging. It is a perfect representation of heritage Western confectioneries blended with Japanese flair and finesse.

Apart from their popular Mille-Feuilles, their other star product of great renown is The Original and handmade Nama Cheese Lemon Cake made with famed Japanese Setouchi lemons, fluffy mascarpone cheesy and delectably delicious Arla Buko cream cheese from Denmark.

Over the course of a consecutive 31 years, Francais has won numerous awards from Belgium’s acclaimed “Monde Selection” contest, such as firmly placing Francais in the pantheon of master pastry makers in the world.

Everyone entering a Boggi Milano store feels part of a special world, where style meets professionalism, and where customers will receive comprehensive personalized service. Visit Boggi Milano's new Paragon boutique and check out their latest collection.

Since 1939, Boggi Milano plans and designs contemporary men’s fashion, taking care of every single aspect, from production to distribution, in order to offer and spread its own style and quality. Boggi dress contemporary men: references from the past and visions of the future, tradition and innovation merge in its current style, generating the elegance of the present.

Ted Baker's ION Orchard store has reopened with a brand new look. Inspired by Singapore’s beautiful greenery, Ted welcomes you to his blossoming garden.

Since launching as a shirt specialist in Glasgow in 1988, Ted Baker has quickly become one of the UK's leading fashion retailers.

From the beginning Ted has had a very clear, unswerving, focus on quality, attention to detail and a quirky sense of humour, so much so in fact that the first stores used to provide a laundry service for every shirt purchased – something that gained the quickly growing brand the title of ‘No Ordinary Designer Label’. Everything produced under the Ted Baker name has his personality woven into its very heart.

Say hello to L'Occitane's bright new boutique at Takashimaya.

L'Occitane is loved worldwide for its natural skin care that are luxuriously sensorial. L’Occitane is founded in 1976 by Olivier Baussan and based in Manosque, France. Baussan exercised his enthusiasm for nature’s most precious treasures and created a beauty house with a strong expertise on essential oil extraction and natural ingredients, most of which are sourced from the beautiful Provence in France.

Inspired by the ageless spirit of modern femininity, Éclat by Oui at 313@Somerset is dedicated to the strong, the modern and the beautiful.

Éclat by Oui's stones are made of the highest grade diamond simulants and are meticulously handcrafted in Hong Kong. It resembles very closely to a naturally mined diamond as each of their stones are hand cut and polished to a standard befitting to its quality. They are confident that you will love their stones!

313 Orchard Road Unit #B1-38A, 313@Somerset

Email: contact@eclatbyoui.com

What started as a playful game of word between Anne-Jean and Panagiotis, the owners of House of AnLi at Tanglin Mall, resulted in the name of their culinary adventure: Pano Kato.

Pano Kato means in Greek – Panagiotis’s mother tongue – upstairs downstairs. Thus referring to House of AnLi store & bistro upstairs and House of AnLi & Pano Kato downstairs in Tanglin Mall.

The Greek origin of the words Pano Kato refers to the Mediterranean cuisine that is served in all it’s simplicity.

Simple, unpretentious, pure are key words in Anne-Jean’s and Panagiotis’ taste for delicious home cooked style food using great ingredients from the Mediterranean.

One of Hong Kong’s most popular and exciting dining destinations, Social Place at Forum The Shopping Mall is best known for their contemporary Chinese cuisine, beautifully-plated creations and retro-chic decor.

Established in Hong Kong in 2014, this exciting dining destination offers a thoughtfully-curated menu of dim sum and main courses which promises a refreshing gastronomic experience!

Social Place’s first outlet in South East Asia is a joint venture among three Food & Beverage businesses from Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia – Tang Palace (China) Holdings Ltd, Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant Pte Ltd, and Gaia Culinary Concepts respectively.

Management of Social Place, and representative of Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant Pte Ltd, Miss Christie Han shares, “We are thrilled to bring Social Place to Singapore! We take great pride in offering customers food that not only tastes divine, but also looks stunning. Our team of Chefs has developed a repertoire of beautiful dishes, and everything from flavour, to texture and presentation have been thought through carefully. We look forward to serving wonderful meals, and memorable dining experiences here at Social Place.”

Social Place presents a contemporary interior, with hints of old Hong Kong. The setting is characterised by marble-topped tables, elegant gold and blue-grey features, as well as vintage patterned flooring – elements that perfectly embody the restaurant’s marriage of tradition and modernity. The Singapore outlet is also the first to boast a glossy feature wall made out of mahjong tiles.

Imparting a fun and relaxing vibe is also a ping pong table; a regular feature of Social Place restaurants in Hong Kong and Taiwan, at which guests can choose to dine. Larger groups may opt for banquet seating, or semi-private booths for a comfortable dining experience.

583 Orchard Road, Unit #01-22 Forum The Shopping Mall

Tel: +65 8870 2288 Email: reservations@socialplace.sg

From to France to Singapore with love. Merci Marcel is a living & meeting space where good food meets great experience. The multi-concept French lifestyle brand has launched their flagship establishment at Palais Renaissance.

Rendez-vous over a cup of coffee, at brunch or for a quick lunch at their café chic. Savour their sharing plates and curl up on their welcoming sofas. Sip French wines or enjoy cocktails on our chic-bohemian atmosphere. Browse and shop from their carefully curated selection of wines, cheeses and boutique items. Immerse yourself in art, creativity and inspiration. Live life, la vie en Marcel.

390 Orchard Road, Unit #01-03 to 04 Palais Renaissance

Tel: +65 6735 2608 Email: hello@mercimarcel.com

GEOX is the premier Italian footwear brand known for their invention of the “shoe that breathes". GEOX created a cult-like following in more than 100 countries with its breathable technology and stylish Italian design. Visit the GEOX concept store at Paragon to view their latest collection.

Nearly 25 years have passed since Mario Moretti Polegato, founder and President of Geox, conceived of the revolutionary solution of piercing the rubber soles of his shoes to allow his feet to breathe during a trip under the hot sun of Reno, Nevada. Why not create a product that maintains the flexibility and strength of rubber soles, whilst also providing excellent levels of transpiration and breathability?

On his return, Moretti Polegato developed his flash of intuition in the workshop of a small footwear company owned by his family and developed a new technology for rubber soles. He patented it immediately and created the first “breathing shoe”.

Style Theory is a popular online subscription-based fashion rental service and their very first flagship store is now open for business at 313@Somerset!

For many of their subscribers and non-subscribers alike, the opening of their flagship store creates the perfect opportunity to see and try their collection in person, and rent them on the spot.

Wardrobe full of clothes, yet nothing to wear? Welcome to a new way of life.

With Style Theory, you have the freedom to wear unlimited designer styles without the commitment of owning them. Discover new favourites and surprise yourself. It's as easy as Rent, Wear, Swap.

1. Rent 3 styles at a time.

2. They’ll arrive dry-cleaned, pressed and ready to wear!

3. Ready for the next 3 styles? Schedule a pick-up.

The 313@Somerset space will serve as a collection and return point, reducing processing time between each box as subscribers can enjoy new outfits and bags right away, or choose their next selection on the app immediately upon return. Find out more from their official website here or visit their concept store today.

Sharing the same high-level of service, the newly-reopened Vacheron Constantin boutique at ION Orchard showcases a new interior concept embodying the Maison’s modern elegance and refined aesthetics. In the spirit of Belle Haute Horlogerie, the spacious boutique features design codes with a touch of contemporary Asian elements. The lounge areas also provide a welcoming environment to watch connoisseurs and collectors from around the world.

This new boutique houses the complete collection from simple models to high complication timepieces, in addition to exclusive boutique limited editions. As a demonstration of the Maison’s dedication to service, an in-house watchmaker is present, enabling interaction with the client.

Our Second Nature is a clothing brand that focuses on comfortable, everyday wear. As part of each collection, they work with an in-house designer to create a unique print that sets the tone for the collection. Through each print, they wish to convey an unspoken energy, inspired by the highs and lows of everyday life.

They believe that clothes are personal and transformative, and this is what they design their collections around. Their inspiration comes from the sum of all the things they like, and all other things intangible such as slow walks in the park, the smell of fresh linen and more.

Havaianas flip-flops are the most popular in the world, with 200 million pairs being sold each year.

Launched in 1962, Havaianas, Portuguese for Hawaiians, are fashioned after classic Japanese Zori sandals. Pulling inspiration from the silhouette’s simple design and rice-straw soles, Havaianas flip-flops pay homage to the original concept with an inventive rice-texture footbed. Initially available in 8 color combinations, the brand has expanded to over 20 hues. Havaianas sandals are now available in limited-edition designs, bright patterns, and streamlined silhouettes, fueling the brands unprecedented cult following worldwide.

The choux pastry dessert which regularly draw queues in Japan is coming to Singapore. Scheduled to open on 30 November at ION Orchard, Croquant Chou Zakuzaku will serve up their signatures like Croquant Chou stick and Hokkaido Milk Soft-Serve at their 1st Singapore store.

The brand’s famous Croquant Chou stick will be made fresh on-site in an open-concept kitchen with sugar, almonds, and egg whites, then piped a la minute with their house-made custard cream.

Coffee-lovers, now you can have the Bacha Coffee experience in Singapore! Bacha Coffee is celebrating its 110th Anniversary with openings in Marrakech and Singapore.

Bacha Coffee is now open at ION Orchard and it is their very first international luxury coffee room and boutique outside of Marrakech.

The story of Bacha Coffee begins in 1910 in Marrakech at the splendid Dar el Bacha palace. Today, Bacha Coffee features a cosy coffee room offering all-day dining and an exceptional boutique with a meticulously sourced selection of over two hundred single origin 100% Arabica coffee beans from 33 of the most consistent and well reputed producing countries around the world, as well as fine flavoured and fine blended coffees. The Bacha coffee room serves traditional sweet and savoury cuisine in addition to a signature collection of croissants with a tantalizing array of fillings served all day long.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #01-15/16 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 6363 1910 Email: info@bachacoffee.com

Led by award-winning Chef Fung Chi Keung, Kai Duck by Kai Garden at Ngee Ann City introduces modern diners to a refreshingly new concept in contemporary Cantonese casual dining.

In keeping with the faster-paced lifestyle adopted by today’s millennials, Chef Fung’s innovations with his Cantonese-style roast duck is a classic example of this thinking, together with other innovative dishes that can now be enjoyed by parties as small as two.

Although the restaurant prides itself in its more casual, relaxed atmosphere, the ambience never-the-less evokes the decadence of an emperor’s courtyard, which is juxtaposed with its central location on the 5th floor of Ngee Ann City on Orchard Road.

Hong Kong-born owner and Group Executive Chef Fung Chi Keung of Kai Garden and Kai Duck is an established and sought-after name among discerning diners of traditional Cantonese cuisine.

His 30-year culinary career has taken him through Hong Kong’s local Chinese restaurants and Singapore’s Mandarin Orchard. In 2005, as the Group Executive Chef for Paradise Group, he launched the group’s first fine dining restaurant, Taste Paradise, which won multiple awards over consecutive years. Chef Fung also won several awards for the group, including a Gold Medal at the Food and Hospitality Asia 2012 - Imperial Challenge.

His dream of building his own brand and eventually a chain of Chinese restaurants to celebrate the legacy of Cantonese cuisine, is brought closer with the launch of Kai Duck. The restaurant features casual dining, and the menu features quick bites inspired by the signature Cantonese-style roast duck menu he developed for Kai Garden.

Seizan Uni Ramen at Wisma Atria is A modern Ramen concept store specialising in noodles served in award-winning dashi (Japanese bonito and tuna broth), Seizan Uni Ramen is derived from the 2 Michelin-starred Seizan in Tokyo.

Get a taste of this famed broth by tucking into the signature Uni Ramen, featuring short-spiked bafun uni by heading down to Wisma Atria today for a taste of Michelin-starred fare!

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