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TungLok Group's newest dining concept, Duckland, is now open at United Square! Explore all there is to the beloved bird with the restaurant's 'farm to fork' concept, where top-quality ducks are specially flown in, all the way from Ireland.
Patrons can expect specialty duck dishes as well as dishes which do not feature duck as a main ingredient. Irish cuisine like Irish Lamb Stew, Bacon Cabbage Colcannon & more are availalble and there is something for everyone.
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The Land Transport Authority will add a new station to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) within walking distance of the upcoming Founders’ Memorial in the Marina Bay area.
The Founders’ Memorial station, located between Tanjong Rhu and Gardens by the Bay stations along the TEL, will improve accessibility for visitors to the Bay East Garden, where the memorial will be located. The station will also serve upcoming residential and recreational developments in the area.
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The southbound section of the Lornie Highway has been completed and is now open to traffic. This section of Lornie Highway is parallel to Lornie Road and facilitates traffic flow from the existing Thomson Road/Lornie Road towards the Pan Island Expressway (PIE)/Adam Road/Farrer Road.
A new vehicular underpass constructed near the entrance of the highway will allow motorists to access the residential area along Lornie Road, while a temporary road connection near Sime Road has been constructed to connect traffic from the existing southbound Lornie Road to southbound Lornie Highway.
With the opening of southbound Lornie Highway, motorists heading towards PIE, Adam Road and Farrer Road are advised to use the new Lornie Highway to reach their destinations.
For more information on changes to roads and bus routes, refer to LTA's traffic advisory here.
Check out the short videos below to help you navigate around the new roads better:
1. Travel Route Guide — Bishan to Lornie Highway
2. Travel Route Guide — Braddell to Lornie Highway
3. Travel Route Guide — Thomson to Lornie Highway
4. Travel Route Guide — Upper Thomson to Lornie Highway
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Birdy's is a neighborhood kitchen and bar in Upper Thomson. They serve the regular meals, coffee, craft beers, wines and everything in between, with an emphasis on quality without the frills.
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View their mouth-watering menu items here. One of their must-try food items is the Slow Cooked Pork. 12-hr braised pork belly with duck fat potato and kecap manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce). This crowd pleaser is only available on their evening menu from 4PM.
Now in their soft-launch phase; Birdy's take reservations via www.dineatbirdys.com.
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PROPERTY |
26 September 2018 |
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JadeScape is a prestigious upcoming condominium development at Shunfu Road which took over the premise of the former Shunfu Ville.
Located just off Marymount Road, this highly-sought after project is developed by QingJian Realty, a reputable developer well-known for its excellent track record and innovative practices. Smart Home Automation and functional layout with quality finishes will be featured in this new development.
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JadeScape offers 1-bedroom to 5-bedroom unit types, which features a grand entrance to the development with cascading waterfall. Residents will get to enjoy the seamless swimming pool on an elevated facility deck, with an indoor gymnasium overlooking the pool and many more.
JadeScape is strategically located near many reputable and prestigious elite educational institutions & schools, such as Raffles Institution (RI), Raffles Girls’ (2019), Ai Tong School and many more. It is also within 1km from the renowned Catholic High School.
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The new FAT is here - Iconic hollywood burger stand Fatburger launches not one but two outlets in Singapore!
September is the time to usher in the new FAT – Fresh, Authentic, Tasty! Founded by Lovie Yancey in 1952, Fatburger is known around the world for its thick and juicy hamburgers. Available in 200 locations across 25 countries, these massive offerings have earned a cult following that includes many hollywood celebrities!
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Each burger at Fatburger is cooked to order, a mouth-watering tower of beef patties and other fresh ingredients. Eat “The Original” - the way the founder intended, or have it tailored to your preference. Jazz up your keto diet with the Skinnyburger, where buns have been replaced with beef patties. Low carbs, high satisfaction! Or take on the four-patty Quad Fatburger if you’re brave and beltless. Devour it, then you can earn a certificate and have your picture up on the Wall of Fame!
What’s a burger without fries? At Fatburger, you can enjoy Fat Fries, Skinny Fries or Sweet Potato Fries, all equally good. Or opt for the homemade onion rings, each fried to golden-brown perfection.
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Hankering for chicken? Buffalo’s Express doles out a variety of bone-in or boneless wings, chicken tenders, as well as sandwiches and salads. Kick up the indulgence several notches by dipping the chicken offerings in one of the signature sauces — sweet, spicy or the tongue-numbing, sweat-inducing death valley.
Wash all the food down with Fatburger’s rich and creamy milkshakes, made with real hand-scooped ice cream. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or Oreo — there’s one for every palate!
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HEALTH & BEAUTY |
11 August 2018 |
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At Han Dynasty, a hidden oasis of tranquility and beauty warmly awaits you. They welcome you to bask in a luxurious Oriental boutique spa experience and let the stress & worries of urban life melt away. Nestled in the serene neighbourhood of Adelphi Estate on Jasmine Road, Han Dynasty is the perfect place for you to relax and enjoy a massage.
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Han Dynasty's certified therapists are well-trained to knead away aches and pains in your body.
Pick from a variety of treatments from body massage to foot reflexology and you will walk out of Han Dynasty feeling fully rejuvenated.
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Southeast Asia’s first PUMA Kids store is now open in United Square.
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The 500 sq ft store offers a selection of footwear, apparel and accessories for kids.
The giant sports lifestyle brand's Junior range is available in Singapore for the first time.
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Finally. A store that helps us solve the problem of food waste and excessive plastic packaging, while saving you money on your weekly grocery bill. UnPackt is the first zero-waste bulk store in Singapore that offers their customers the luxury of quality-assured food and daily lifestyle products in their own containers so they are free from plastic waste.
Opening soon in May; the store will also run a recycling scheme offering donated containers for customers who visit the store without their own. Reusable containers can also be bought.
Co-founded by former business executives Jeff Lam and Florence Tay, UnPackt is a social enterprise that aims to spread the zero-waste message and make packaging-free shopping more accessible in Singapore. The store will hire staff from two disadvantaged groups, seniors and single parents.
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Columbus Coffee Co. offers a curated selection of coffee brews and menu items, there is surely something for everyone.
On the menu: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Soft Shell Crab Burger, Cheese Burger and Curlies, Mushroom Bacon Carbonara, Earl Grey Caramel Waffle and more.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY |
6 April 2018 |
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Allium Healthcare Holdings’s maiden nursing home project 'Allium Care Suites' on Venus Drive will be the first nursing home in Singapore comprising only single and double en suite rooms. The facility is expected to be ready in Q1 of 2019 The 129-bed, four-storey nursing home is designed to be more like private residences, such as apartments and condominiums. The facility is expected to be ready in Q1 of 2019.
Allium paid $24.3 million for the 4,000 sq m & 30-year leasehold site. The development cost of the project is estimated to be $40 million to $45 million.
Facilities include spa and hydrotherapy pools, as well as pool pavilions to allow residents to mingle among themselves and also with non-residents from the neighbourhood. Consultants from Australia and Japan have been engaged to design the nursing home and its interiors. Japanese construction company Tokyu Construction is the contractor for the project. While the space is designed to be efficient, it also takes into consideration natural light, good ventilation and healing elements.
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ROYAL SQUARE at Novena is an integrated development by developer Hoi Hup Sunway at the premier gateway to Health City Novena. It offers shopping, dining and hospitality experience under one roof. Being strategically located at the junction of Thomson Road and Irrawaddy Road, Royal Square at Novena is linked to the Novena MRT and within a stone’s throw from Orchard Road.
The 33-storey mixed use development is made up of a 2-storey mall comprising 25 units of Shops and 24 units of Restaurant; a communal landscape deck incorporated with 2 restaurants; 171 Medical Suites equipped with Day Surgery Centre, Imaging Centre and Laboratory. It is topped off with a 250 rooms Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
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The medical suites will enjoy abundant daylights as they are designed to be outward facing with corridor access. The tower is in the general north south orientation, so that there is minimal heat gain and glare. Most of the units are also well shaded by specially designed façade sunshading. Each unit is designed with toilet provision which allow purchasers to incorporate their own toilets provision for future incorporation by purchasers.
Centre for Medical Imaging, laboratory and the day surgery centre supporting the vibes for the medical centre are located on the 7th to 9th Storey. Medical suites available for sale are located on the 10th to 21st Storey, with size ranges from 420 sq ft to 786 sq ft. The medical suites will be served by its own lift lobby equipped with efficient passenger and service lift system, some of the lift cars are catered to allow stretcher usage.
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On top of all these, the building aims to be environmentally sustainable by providing a myriad of passive and active building technology. It will be awarded the highest grade of Platinum in the Singapore Greenmark building grading system. In addition to that, there are facilities like fitness areas on the communal landscape deck, bicycle park that create an environment for healthy living, possibilities for exercises and promotes active lifestyle.
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Baan Ying has 7 outlets in Thailand and they have just opened their first international outlet in Singapore!
Its Singapore branch is a 126-seater casual dining restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Royal Square at Novena and offers everyday Thai flavours as savoured by the Thai locals in a cosmopolitan setting of contemporary Thai design.
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Do you know that Baan Ying has had twenty years of history?
It started when "Auntie Ying", Khun Oranuj Thareererg opened her first restaurant in the Siam Square district.
It has since expanded into many neighborhoods in Bangkok, bringing delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere, following the style of Auntie Ying.
The Baan Ying reputation makes it easy for loyal customers as well as newcomers to entrust their appetite to timeless Thai cuisine - and that is the signature of Baan Ying home-cooked meals.
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Tel: +65 9111 7852 Email: sawasdee@baanying.sg
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CULINARY |
28 February 2018 |
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Two Men Bagel House brings the freshest and baddest bagels to the sunny shores of our Lion City.
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Have a go at one of their hand-rolled babies baked in our very own backyard. Slurp on some of their delicious coffee that pairs best with their finest bagels. They dare say 'Addiction is guaranteed'.
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Located along Upper Thomson Road is modern cafe Thus Coffee, which dishes out hearty brunch fare and excellent coffee.
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Good food and drinks, straight from the heart.
Thus Coffee humbly serves coffee that's freshly roasted in-house, as well as all-day brunch and dinner options. Join them, away from the bustle of city life and relax with some wine and bites.
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ARTS & CULTURE |
19 September 2017 |
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After being closed for nearly three years, Novena Church which is also known as Church of St Alphonsus, one of Singapore's most popular Catholic churches, will finally reopen soon.
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The revamp of the 67-year-old church costs $54 million and the first mass will be held on 29 September. Seating capacity has now almost doubled, from 800 to 1,500.
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The church will be home to 18 impressive stained-glass windows. Additions also include a 200-seat auditorium, a multi-purpose hall and also an underground carpark too.
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Poke Lulu is a newly opened poke-bowls restaurant at United Square that serves a traditional Hawaiian raw fish salad.
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Poke is a traditional Hawaiian seafood dish made of cubed raw fish, seasoned and topped with a variety of ingredients.
If you’re looking for a healthy meal option, a Poke bowl is always pleasing.
At Poke Lulu, you can choose from 3 different bowl sizes depending on how hungry you are and you can choose from white rice, brown rice or salad as your base. They flavour their rice with Bonito flakes and Sesame seeds, which give appetizing flavour.
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Hoshino Coffee's 6th outlet in Singapore will open its doors and begin operations from 6th July at United Square, Novena.
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At Hoshino Coffee, they serve ”Hand-Dripped” specialty coffee with only premium Arabica roasted coffee beans selected by their coffee blend specialist.
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Located off Venus Drive at the Upper Thomson area, the 75-hectare Windsor Nature Park is a green buffer for the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Visitors can explore new trails including the specially curated Hanguana Trail and the Drongo Trail. The Hanguana Trail is lined with rare native plants, some of which are named after Singapore. The Drongo Trail features a sub-canopy walk where visitors can catch a glimpse of the fauna that are found under the canopy level, in addition to examining the understorey of the regenerating secondary forest.
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Discover other highlights of Windsor Nature Park such as a marsh habitat and several freshwater streams by hiking on the restored trails and new boardwalks. Visitors can also join workshops to learn about Singapore’s natural heritage and ongoing biodiversity conservation efforts at the visitor pavilion.
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Check out the first Starbucks Reserve Coffee Bar.
The revamped Starbucks outlet at United Square is their only outlet in Singapore offering draught nitro cold brew.
Oh, and it operates 24-hours by the way.
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At this outlet, they operate a variety of brewing methods including the Siphon and Chemex methods.
The Black Eagle espresso machine, makes its debut in a Starbucks store in Singapore.
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Isn't it great that we can treat ourselves to a velvety smooth Nitro Cold Brew, discover coffees from around the world or sip on a bold cuppa from their Black Eagle espresso machine at anytime around the clock.
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Starbucks has introduced new tasty items too; Seafood Chowder Pie, Apple, Cheddar & Parmesan Muffin Cinnamon Swirl, Maple Walnut Monster Cookie, Brownie Chunk Chocolate Monster Cookie, Vanilla Custard Brioche, Pulled Chicken & Gruyere Cheese Sandwich, Black Pepper Beef & Smoked Cheddar Broccoli Baguette and more.
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Thomson Impressions is a residential development developed by Nanshan Group located in the junction of Sin Ming Avenue and Lorong Puntong. With expected completion in mid 2018, it comprises of 2 towers with 288 units and stands 19 storeys tall. It is approximately 500m away from the upcoming Bright Hill MRT Station. It is also well-connected by major expressways such as Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE). Driving to Orchard Shopping Belt will take approximately 10 minutes and 15 minutes’ drive away from the Central Business District (CBD).
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The development, off Upper Thomson road, takes on the characteristics of the surrounding environment - the lush greenery, park and reservoir. Similarly the development landscape is designed to reflect on these characteristics and giving a good impression of bringing the lush greenery into the development as well. In addition, being located just off Upper Thomson road, it is a mark of distinction indicating a high standard of housing, surrounded by existing luxurious homes. It is near the shopping malls, like Bishan North Shopping Mall, Thomson Plaza and Junction 8 Mall. It is also not far from several schools such as CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls’ School, Ai Tong School, Ang Mo Kio Primary & Secondary School, Mayflower Primary & Secondary School and Peirce Secondary School.
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183 Longhaus is situated at 183 Upper Thomson Road. There are both commercial retail stores to cater to company owners as well as residential units for own stay consists of of numerous unit type to cater for your needs.
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183 Longhaus residential units were created to provide property-seekers a cozy house to remain with. The broad units along with the fine furnishings are ideal for that home sweet home you’re seeking. The commercial retail stores house restaurant and cafes where great food place a standard for the region to bring back the sweet memories of former Longhouse eating house.
You can get the luxury of entertainment and shopping needs from the nearby malls like myVillage, Thomson Plaza, Junction 8 and NEX Shopping Mall. You can even select from a wide selection of cuisines from food centers and the nearby eateries Newton Food Centre and Loysel’s Playthings, like Fusion Bistro.
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The founders of Hello Soda SG kindly bring to you, WORD. A bistro style café nestled along Upper Thomson Road serving fusion cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions.
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The food is served in a rustic-chic space with warm wood accents and a container like concept.
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Nunkott is a newly opened Korean Dessert Cafe.
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They bring you a wide variety of bingsu and tea, with many other desserts included in the menu.
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