Food Republic has reopened at Suntec City Mall with a brand new look.

The new White-Garden themed food court is now located at the Fountain Terrace. There are 18 stalls and three mini restaurants to delight you with delicious local delicacies.

The new stalls include Zhong Hua Curry Rice that serves up curry fish and chicken. Zhong Hua’s signature curry fish is a must-try with its rich spicy curry that soaks the fresh fish with intense flavour. Dont miss Gu Zao Mian for it's minced meat noodles. Each bowl is packed with full flavour and flourished with soft, tender minced meat.

Food Republic believes that by providing excellence in food quality, a holistic dining culture and excellent service, they will achieve their goal of overturning old perceptions of food court dining that is generally perceived as lacking in character, repetitive in choice and unappetising. They aim to provide food from highly rated and well sought-after food stalls. The entire package of scent, sound, sight and social identity will complete your dining experience.

#B1-115 to 120 & #B1-126/127 Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard

Tel: +65 68252668

Din Tai Fung will be opening at the revamped Suntec City Mall in June.

Michelin star awarded and ranked as one of the world’s Top Ten Best Restaurants by The New York Times, Din Tai Fung has its roots dating back to Taiwan 40 years ago.

With its famous signature xiao long baos (steamed pork dumplings) and heart-warming steamed chicken soup, the authentic Taiwanese restaurant has been making waves with branches throughout the world, including Singapore, Thailand, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and USA.

Din Tai Fung’s cuisine is all about harmony. Utilising the freshest ingredients paired with a relish for simple cooking styles, the recipe selection is never too rich or heavy on the palate and is a fresh welcome given the increasing preference for healthy cooking. With a wide selection of enticing dishes, you are destined to tuck into flavourful creations that burst into delight with each and every bite.

Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard

Tel: +65 68252668 or e-mail: [email protected]

To the south west of Funtasy Island off Batam and just 16km away from Singapore, built on the seabed like the traditional Kelong, will lie the AquaVilla.

Imagination, originality and a love for Nature are the roots of AquaVilla’s architecture. Each villa has thoughtful and ingenious design features to cultivate an intimate interaction with the oceanic environment around you. One is the living area’s wall panels, that you can slide away to transform your home into a completely open villa filled with sea breeze and light. Another is the circular staircase that leads both upstairs to the bedrooms and down below the villa. This staircase actually leads right down to the seabed that is then only revealed at low tide, offering you an entirely new space to explore. Just some of the exciting ways AquaVilla will shape your experience with Nature.

Inspired by the delicate outline of a jewel necklace, AquaVilla has an intricate arrangement of over 108 villas that offer everyone a lovely, lingering view. Looking out, you have the spectacular infinity of sky and sea. Gazing in, you have the serenity of the landscaped lagoon, all for the exclusive few in AquaVilla.

Funtasy Island, Batam, Indonesia

Tel: +65 63765919

The Spa Esprit Group has just launched a men's grooming concept store: We Need a Hero in Tiong Bahru.

The new outlet offers a mix of services including haircuts, shaves, hair removal, color and even semi-permanent brow enhancement.

The Spa Esprit Group (SEG) is one of Singapore’s unique homegrown beauty and F&B brands, with an aim to better your lifestyles. Established in 1996 with Spa Esprit, it has since evolved into ten distinctive brands: Browhaus, Mask, Strip, Qi Mantra, Beauty Emporium and House, Barracks, Camp, Skinny Pizza and Tippling Club. A trendsetter, SEG is always on the cutting-edge of style and choice, passionate about bringing quality, value, innovation and creativity in all its products, services and design.

To date, the group has 22 outlets in prime locations in Singapore and a global presence in KL, London, Manila, Jakarta and Shanghai.

#01-86 57 Eng Hoon Street

Tel: +65 62225590

Watches of Switzerland will be opening soon at City Square Mall.

Watches of Switzerland is the place to go to, when it comes to finding the latest collections and service.

Being an authorised dealer for more Swiss brands than any other retailer, you can be assured all their watches are official and come complete with the genuine stamped manufacture's warranty.

Watches of Switzerland offers you a collection of pristine pre-owned and vintage timepieces from their stable of top Swiss watch brands. All their pre-owned watches are reconditioned and serviced by the brands themselves before they arrive in their showrooms.

In addition to presenting a collection of the world's finest watches, they are also able to offer you a comprehensive range of services. From replacing a worn out strap to repairing a damaged watch, you'll be amazed at what their in-house watchmakers can take care of.

They deal with brands like Breitling, Blancpain, Longiness, IWC, Omega as well as Patek Phillippe.

#01-12 City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road

Tel: +65 65956565

Allure Beauty Saloon is the new one stop shop for all your beauty needs at City Square Mall.

Whether you are looking at achieving a crystal clear radiant look, firm and toned body contours or for some cosmetics procedures to enhance your overall look, Allure Beauty Saloon has it all.

They understand maintaining your natural beauty, needs a lot of hard work and determination. Therefore they listen to your needs and tailor make a customised beauty regime that specifically addresses your beauty concerns and works effectively within your time and budget. They use their expertise to deliver you the best service.

Angela, the founder of Allure Beauty Saloon has an exceptional artistic flair. She started learning eyebrow embroidery from a well-known eyebrow specialist from Hong Kong in 1994. Today, she has over 16 years of experience in eyebrow embroidery and has several thousand satisfied customers from Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Indonesia and even Europe. She was also the first person in Singapore to introduce the creative eyebrow embroidery skills using the stroke by stroke techniques which have become Allure’s Signature Eye Brow.

Their staff are experienced, committed and passionate in enhancing and bringing out your natural beauty.

#03-29/30 City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road

Tel: +65 65098859

Arbite, a favourite in Serangoon Garden's dining scene, has expanded its "Work Hard, Live Well" philosophy to Kampong Glam.

A for Arbite is the only establishment in Singapore to serve Belgian craft beers such as Lindemans, Palm and Steenbrugge Abbey, the latter two making their first-ever appearances on tap in Singapore.

They also features a specially crafted menu by Chef Marc Wee that demonstrates his playful approach to reinventing classics, including the Spaghetti with Tri-Pepper Crab, Arbite’s take on Singapore’s favourite pepper crab and the Scotch Egg with Yuzu and Wasabi Hollandaise, a classic English pub grub with a Japanese twist.

Arbite (ahr-bahyt) is a pun on the German/Danish word for work (arbeit/arbejde). Inspired by Europe but rooted in Singapore, this philosophy of working hard and living well is exemplified in everything that they do and the food they serve.

The TapMaster, a specially-engineered beer tap, has been brought in to maintain optimal freshness of A for Arbite’s Belgian draughts. Amber Ale, Abbey Double Brown, Abbey Tripel, Pilsner and Lindemans Peach beer are available on tap along with other favourites in bottles. A for Arbite features a tasting menu of five different beers and dishes which Chef Marc Wee has specially selected to match the Belgian brews. Non-beer drinkers can pair their food with artisanal teas.

The 64-seat, 2,000 square feet restaurant is at the heart of the Kampong Glam's latest dining stretch; Aliwal Street. The Aliwal Arts Centre, where the restaurant is located, is a historic heritage building whose geometrical clean lines and functional building elements complement Arbite’s approach to creating its dining spaces. The name "A for Arbite’ is a tribute to the Aliwal Arts Centre’s former identities as Chong Cheng School and Chong Pun Girls' School. It has since been refurbished by the National Arts Council to create space for both budding and established artists to showcase their works and talent.

#01-01 28 Aliwal Street

Tel: +65 83212252 or e-mail: aliwalre[email protected]

Asia’s largest private cord blood storage facility has been opened by Cordlife. It aims to encourage parents to preserve samples of their children’s stem cells.

The Company currently owns and operates two stem cell banks with full processing and cryopreservation storage facilities in Singapore and Hong Kong. Its affiliates also operate in India, Indonesia and the Philippines.

The first cord blood bank to be set up in Singapore was back in May 2001 and was among the first in Asia. Cordlife Group Limited therefore has more than 10 years of cord blood banking experience as well as a published successful cord blood transplant and application track record.

The Company’s processing and storage facility in Singapore is also AABB-accredited and MOH-licensed, meeting both local and international standards in cord blood banking.

Only around 25 per cent of children born in Singapore have their cord blood stem cells put into storage by their parents. Umbilical cord blood at birth is rich in stem cells that can be stored and later used for treatment if the child contracts diseases like leukemia, cerebral palsy and other blood and immunodeficiency disorders.

The Yishun facility, Cordlife’s third in Singapore, boasts a storage capacity of 650,000 units and state-of-the-art technology.

#06-01/09 A'Posh Bizhub, 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1

Tel: +65 62380808 or email: [email protected]

Wing Tai Retail will open it's first multi-label fashion concept in collaboration with Hong Kong-based fashion conglomerate,I.T Group at Wisma Astria in June 2013.

The 10,200 square feet i.t store, is a spacious venue carrying nine avant-garde new-to-Singapore, cutting-edge street fashion brands, namely izzue, b + a b, 5cm, tout à coup, fingercroxx, Venilla suite, as well as de base, mysty woman and Pageboy.

These innovative brands target both male and female young adults, aged between 20 and 35 years old, who appreciate the fusion of trendy and fashion-forward apparel to create their own individualistic signature style. Of which, izzue, b + a b, 5cm, fingercroxx and tout à coup are some of the most well-loved and successful i.t brands that have established a strong foothold in Hong Kong and beyond since their debut.

Their collection of cutting edge street fashion brands will bring you a dynamic shopping experience. Always on the look-out to break new grounds, this partnership with the I.T Group, cements Wing Tai Retail’s growing stature as a fashion-forward retailer in Singapore.

The store concept is inspired by i.t's Hollywood Plaza store at the heart of Hong Kong’s Mongkok. The very first i.t store in Singapore uses different woods to construct a variety of patterns, creating i.t’s signature edgy look. The façade features diamond patterns created by cherry woods and willows while the display window is accentuated with brass frames that add a cool rawness to the store. Unlike its Hong Kong counterpart, the Singapore store takes a refreshing approach. Extending the design theme of the store façade, wood is also used to exude a modernist shop interior. Different brands have different yet consistent themes for their own areas which showcase the DNA of each brand.

#03-15 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 63091306

A. Lange & Söhne has opened their flagship boutique at ION Orchard.

The history of Lange watchmaking artistry is closely related to the company’s Saxon homeland. The roots of its values and ideals that are still valid today date back to the Royal Court of Saxony under the reign of Augustus the Strong.

Every Lange movement reflects the almost 170-year heritage of the Saxon manufactory. The company’s history is imbued in the characteristic features that make A. Lange & Söhne timepieces distinctive masterpieces. At A. Lange & Söhne, every part of a movement is decorated with its very own finissage technique, whether or not it is visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback of the watch. Additionally, as these finishing touches are applied by hand, Lange’s finisseurs endow each timepiece with their personal signature. The manual finissage of manufacture movements with up to 556 components ranks among the most time-consuming processes in watchmaking.

In the field of horology, Lange’s calibre engineers uphold the Saxon spirit of innovation by crafting fascinating movements. Thanks to their ingenuity, precision watchmaking has been advanced step by step. All quality-relevant parts of a Lange movement are developed, manufactured and finished in the manufactory.

#02-05A ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn

Tel: +65 65091712 or e-mail: [email protected]

HEAR Records is a new independent Music lifestyle store which started out with a passion for Music and social matters.

With the modern trend of downloading and buying on-line, they believe that in order to bring more people back to "real" music and to physically purchase music at a store (as buying on-line doesn’t quite have the same thrill as searching for your favorite piece and will ultimately kill the passion in music), they provide you with selections that appeal at prices that are reasonable.

Some might say that Vinyl gives you a better appreciation of cover art - SEE, and some might say that Vinyl gives you a better sound - HEAR, to them it’s the overall experience – FEEL. Vinyl is a better medium when compared against MP3 and CD to provide you with a sense of ownership enabling a deeper appreciation of the album. Most people can't remember their first MP3 download but they will always remember their first vinyl. We live in a digital world but we will always have Analogue hearts. Hear Records is the local distributor of Music Hall turntables & electronics and Art Vinyl flip frame. They stock a wide range of new releases, re-issues and used LPs of different genres.

Experience Music Hall turntables, Music Hall LLC was founded in USA in April 1985. It is a company dedicated to manufacturing, importing and distributing well priced, top quality, high-end audio components. Its emphasis is almost exclusively 2-channel (stereo); a rarity in this day of iPods and multi-channel products. It has grown over the years to become one of the pre-eminent distribution and manufacturing companies in the industry. Music Hall manufactures its own range of turntables in the Czech Republic. These are produced in a factory that has been making turntables for over 50 years. All Music Hall turntables come fitted with arms, cartridges and dust covers. They consistently make the "Recommended Components" list in Stereophile Magazine. The Music Hall turntables and electronics are most famed for their value for money and high quality.

Be amazed by  ART Vinyl's original way of displaying your favorite vinyl records. ART Vinyl was founded in London, England in 2005, perfect for music or art enthusiasts and those with an eye for stylish interior design. Art Vinyl record frames give you the chance to stylishly display your vinyl albums, 12" records and their contents on your wall. With the record frame's unique design, you can also change over your vinyl record display within seconds, without having to remove the frame from the wall. The frames have a unique quick release system; simply press the catch at the top and they hinge open. Art vinyl understand that no two records are alike; with this in mind their Play and Display frames are specially designed and manufactured to compensate for differences in the thickness of LP or 12" records when displayed in the frame. This is achieved thanks to the unique "sponge finger" system on the back of the Flip Frame, which ensures that any 12" record will fit comfortably and securely inside.

#01-39 Burlington Square, 175 Bencoolen Street

Tel: +65 96460648

A Noodle Story, the first and only Singapore-style ramen has opened at Amoy Street Food Center. They are probably the only hawker stall in a food centre that utilises an immersion circulator (scientific lab equipment) to perform precision cooking for their meltingly-tender cha-su at a precise temperature.

Tired of eating noodles that can't seem to get it right? Noodle Story is the right place to head to.

They have noticed, it is hard to get a bowl of delicious noodles if it's not in a cafe or a restaurant and most of them are often too pricey. A Noodle Story created the ultimate noodles dish and spent years of hard work and sweat learning from culinary masters in the best restaurants in the world.

Inspired by modern European techniques and Asian flavours, they were born after much relentless refinement to the recipe. This simple yet complicated dish is specially created to suit the local taste buds.

Also enjoy, their four side dishes to choose from: hot spring egg, Honk Kong-style Wonton, meltingly tender Cha-su and crispy potato-wrapped prawn.

You can finally get delicious gourmet quality noodles without burning a hole in your wallet. They will serve you the ultimate noodles dish which you'll never forget.

#01-39 Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Road

Tel: +65 90276289 or e-mail: [email protected]

Located at the fast transforming Tanjong Pagar precinct of the Central Business District (CBD), the limited edition PS100 is part of an integrated hotel-office development, occupying Levels 7 to 11 of Oasia Downtown, a 27-storey business hotel and the latest addition to Far East Organization's $4 billion hospitality portfolio.

The strata titled development is integrated with the hotel, Oasia Downtown, offering you access to professional concierge services. This one of its kind development also features sleek and compact living and working space that offers a chic alternative to the traditional office space.

PS100's strategic location offers you almost unmatched connectivity and downtown conveniences. While the Tanjong Pagar MRT Station is just at its doorstep, world class business and entertainment hubs such as Marina Bay Downtown, Orchard Road and Sentosa are just a short drive away. Designated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) as the next waterfront city in Singapore, Tanjong Pagar is on track to become a vibrant business, commercial and residential hub as the area expects a burgeoning of mixed-use developments in the near future.

To provide for a more enjoyable working environment, common amenities in the development include business pods as well as recreational amenities and the roof sky bar that offers views of the city skyline. All units at PS100 come with a high ceiling to ceiling height of 5m with the provision of platforms. You also get to choose your preferred appliances and floorings from a wide selection provided.

100 Peck Seah Street

Tel:+65 65348000 or e-mail: [email protected]

Old Chang Kee will soon be opening a new outlet at ARC.

Theydeliver superior quality hot finger food and ready meals at a value-for-money price.

The history of Old Chang Kee dates back to 1956 when it started with just a small stall in a coffee shop outside the former Rex cinema along McKenzie Road. People just loved the delicious pastry stuffed full of curried potatoes, chicken, a slice of egg and fried with special herbs and spices.

Today, Old Chang Kee has become Singapore's leading brand of curry puffs and other hot savories. Old Chang Kee markets its curry puffs through various concepts - from kiosks along the road, to modern shopping malls and petrol stations.

With one of the best curry puffs around and achieving high marks in accessibility, variety and wholesome goodness, Old Chang Kee has also diversified and extended its product range to include other food products and complementary products such as spring rolls, sotong balls, fish balls, crab claws and yam pies etc, all produced with the same high quality standards that go into making its classic curry puff.

Level 2 ARC, PSA Building, 460 Alexandra Road

Tel: +65 63770766 or e-mail: [email protected]

Saturday is now open at the new and improved Wheelock Place.

Saturday embodies the carefree spirit of the weekend soul, it emphasises on the simplicity and comfort of modern fashion. Denoted by its streamline silhouette and minimalistic design, the brand reflects every facade of women.

Saturday weaves a strong identity with its quirky take on classic forms. Designers, Nic Wong and Daniel Loh, understand the importance of timeless design and its ability to transcend trend and create a strong identity. Each collection marries classic styles with up-to-date aesthetic elements. The garments are carefully thought through to ensure premium quality and impeccable cuttings. This commitment in fashion has drawn attention from the industry across many regions.

Saturday is currently stocked in major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New York, San Diego, Canada and London.

Regarded as one of the first quintessential local designers to pioneer new grounds in the local fashion scene, Nic Wong, the brainchild behind Nicholas, has always been accredited for his meticulous attention, to geometrically quirky details in his understated designs. The crisp cleanliness of his designs are typical of his sensitivity towards technical construction. Nic was the winner of Mercedes Benz Asia Fashion Award in 2004. Daniel Loh joined the eponymous label as a fashion assistant and then went on to become the assistant designer upon graduating in fashion design in 2009.

#B2-04 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 68873860

With influences from unique fashion boutiques in Hong Kong, Tiramisu is a fusion of the girlish and trendy that accentuates a girl’s charm, in a café like relaxing environment with a touch of princess.

Tiramisu brings to you fashion items such as handbags, wallets and watches, as well as lovely gift items, from East Asia (Japan, Korea and Hong Kong).

Their products will bring out the girlish side of you, making you feel like a princess again, with the graceful splendor of Royalty. Forget the stressful life of the outside world and relax at their retail shop. Their unique store décor will calm down your mind and spirit and bring you into another world.

They created a relaxed atmosphere with a princess fantasy feel, so that you can leisurely browse through their range of products, while those accompanying you can rest on their crystal studded grand sofa.

Tiramisu focuses on the expression of individuality, novelty and creativity of fashion styles, expressing different personalities and moods. The translation of the name tiramisù means "pick-me-up" (metaphorically, "make me happy").

#B1-06 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 98582218

Agnès b’s first outlet store in Singapore has opened at the IMM Building in Jurong.

Agnès b. opened her first shop in the Rue du Jour in Paris in 1975. Since then, the designer has been offering fashions that match and reflect the spirit of the age, a wardrobe that adapts to every personality and can be worn for a very long time.

Agnès b. designs all these lines herself - without counting the collections of watches, jewellery, accessories and glasses. Since the company started, it has opened more than a hundred shops throughout the world. A family enterprise, a civic enterprise, Agnès b. tries as far as possible to keep her production in France.

#01-105 IMM Building, 2 Jurong East Street 21

Tel: +65 66658268

The duo behind Bartini on Club Street and new 80s-themed restaurant Retrospective on Keong Saik Road have opened their latest venture; Mariko's, a ramen bar and izakaya based on a fictional manga character by renowned Japanese illustrator Yoshihiro Tatsumi.

During the 1950s in Japan, the nation mired in the after-effects of World War II lived Mariko a prostitute who beds GIs in the slums of Osaka. The story ends with no despair but acceptance with the girl severing all ties to the honourable, family-centric culture she was raised up in.

The ramen corner is really a 30-seater space in a shophouse with a 15-stool contemporary bar counter. Standing out from a typical Japanese restaurant. DJs from DJ collective Off the Boat spin funk and soul tunes with a Japanese tinge on weekend nights.

Enjoy Japanese beers such as Asahi and Sapporo, along with Japanese sake and whiskey. Bartenders Barnaby Murdoch and Zac Mirza concoct mind-blowing Japanese-inspired cocktails.

You will definitely feel like you are walking down a back alley in Japan.

4 Jiak Chuan Road

Tel: +65 62218262 or e-mail: [email protected]

Atelier Fang has opened a new store at the Mandarin Gallery.

Atelier Fang is a brand new fashion label, boasting a superb collection of fabulous shoes.

For the women who like to let their shoes do the talking, Atelier Fang’s statement footwear is the answer. Making its debut with a fabulous new boutique, this new shoe label is the brainchild of the ambitious and talented ShiQi Fang. The 25-year-old is on a mission to bring bold, vibrantly coloured shoes to the swelling ranks of fashion-loving shoe addicts, without having to dent your wallet.

Using only premium materials carefully sourced from Europe (including horsehair, calf leather, suede and patent leather), Atelier Fang has rolled out three inaugural collections - Classic, Provocative and Tongue & Cheek. From impossibly high to comfortable ballet flats, there is a pair for every woman and every need.

#03-21 A Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road

Tel: +65 68367869

A Vogue Club, named after the influential fashion magazine, will open in Singapore in early June.

Located on the 45th and 46th floors of the Singapore Land Tower in Raffles Place, the 18,000-sq ft club comprises a restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner serving modern light European cuisine and a lounge with live music.

With it's 7,000-sq ft outdoor terrace, you will get to enjoy an al-fresco dining with a panoramic view of the city. The kitchen will be helmed by ChamN.C. Leong, who is currently chef at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. 

Local design firm Falkcon will be handling the interior design; "contemporary classic, with a hint of France".

Vogue Club is the first of three F&B outlets planned in Singapore by Condé Nast Restaurants. The concept for Condé Nast International Restaurants began several years ago in Russia, where Condé Nast licenses Vogue Café and GQ Bar to an independent operator, Arkady Novikov and recently opened the Tatler Club. The programme is not limited to the countries where Condé Nast publishes, but will also encompass new and emerging markets where the brands do not have a local presence.

Level 45/46 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place

E-mail: [email protected]

Kilo at Pact is a restaurant and bar with an inclination for hearty flavours and raw spaces. Its Japanese fusion menu and concrete interiors hope to make for a different dining experience on Orchard Road.

A collaborative concept between the people behind Kilo at Kampong Bugis, menswear boutique K.I.N and hair salon PACT+ LIM, this unique space is all about style, class and quality with a twist. The 3700 sq ft area located at the corner of the second level of Orchard Central is spacious with a modern contemporary interior design.

The food served is a fusion of Japanese, Vietnamese and italian, with a special menu on the weekends for brunch. The menu includes seafood ceviche, chicken skin sushi rolls and BBQ riblets.

Enjoy K.I.N. for some fashion with a global reach. This hip men’s clothing boutique offers vintage styles with a modern twist from local and international designers, including dress shirts, sleek shoes, jackets and colorful throws.

#02-16/17/18/19 181 Orchard Central

Tel: +65 68847560

Nestled
 amongst 
the 
crowded 
pubs 
and 
busy 
restaurants 
along 
Boat
 Quay, 
a 
speciality 
coffee 
joint 
located 
on 
the 
second 
floor of a heritage 
shophouse 
unitfacing 
the
 beautiful
 Singapore 
River, 
has 
recently 
started 
its 
brew.



Helmed 
in 
part 
by 
the 
folks 
behind 
Smitten 
and
 Henry’s
 Congressional,
 Homebodies 
is 
an 
unexpected
 find 
within 
the 
Raffles 
Place
 area.

 Located
 immediately 
above
 the 
only
 express
 mart
 along 
the 
Boat
 Quay 
stretch,
 climbing
 up
 the
 stairs 
to 
Homebodies 
invokes 
a 
feeling 
of
 escaping
 the 
hustle 
and 
bustle 
of
 city
 life
 and
 retreating 
back 
to 
the 
safe 
sanctuary 
of 
home.


Homebodies 
offers 
a 
simple 
and 
uncomplicated 
menu.
 Savour 
a 
Wagyu
 beef 
or 
Kurobuta 
pork 
sausage
 served 
on 
a 
toasted 
brioche.
 Wash
 your 
hotdog
 down 
with 
a
 bottle 
of 
IPA
 or
 other 
craft 
beer,
 specially
 sourced
 from
 different
 parts 
of 
the 
world. 
End 
your
 meal
 with
 a
 gourmet 
black 
or 
white 
coffee 
that 
is
 available 
in 
5 
different 
sizes.


60A
 Boat
 Quay

Tel: +65 91692821 or e-mail: [email protected]

Sennett Residence, is slated for launch later this year. The site with a land area of approximately 93,253 sq ft will have 335 units comprising one to five-bedroom units and penthouses and will have three 18-storey towers and a five-storey block with an Olympic-sized pool at the top. The project is being designed by MKPL Architects.

The residence is located immediately next to the Potong Pasir MRT station of the North-East Line, overlooking the landed Sennett estate and well connected to major arterial roads and expressways such as Upper Serangoon Road, Pan Island Expressway (PIE), Central Expressway (CTE) and Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE).

Schools in the vicinity include the St. Andrew’s School, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School and Cedar Primary School.

The land parcel is located next to Potong Pasir MRT Station and is a short drive away from the Kallang Riverside, planned to be transformed into a vibrant lifestyle precinct set in lush greenery by the waterfront.

A wide variety of shopping, dining and recreational facilities are available at the nearby Serangoon and Toa Payoh Town Centres. The newly completed NEX and the City Square Mall are conveniently located only 2 MRT stations away along the North East Line (NEL) while major shopping malls in the city are only a 10 minutes’ drive from the land parcel.

31-37 Pheng Geck Avenue

Tel: +65 61000368 or e-mail: [email protected]

Sushi Mitsuya is a niche Japanese Sushi restaurant focused on providing an exclusive and bespoke dining experience, taking the art of Omakase to heights as yet unexplored.

The intimate hinoki-wood sushi counter is helmed by Head Chef, Ryosuke Harada.

Head Chef Ryosuke Harada began his foray into the art of sushi-making at the tender age of 18. He spent 8 years honing his skills in Tokyo before venturing to Hong Kong, where he worked in Sushi HIRO. In 2011, he returned home to set up Sushi SORA at the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. As the Sous Chef, he was once again reacquainted with the latest trends in the competitive sushi scene.

Enjoy the finest sushi in the "Edo-mae" tradition, interlaced with innovative creations known affectionately as "Harada-style" sushi.

#01-01 60 Tras Street

Tel: +65 64382608

Chewy Junior has opened a new outlet at The Star Vista.

Sink your teeth into your first Chewy Junior and you'll know it's not any ordinary cream puff.

It's crispy on the outside, yet soft and chewy on the inside, making it perfect to munch on. The puffs were an accidental creation by founder Kevin Ong, who had experimented with a blend of recipes from two different countries. It then took him two years to adjust the processes and bring the puffs to perfection. The result is a healthier version as the puffs are baked and not fried and use only the finest ingredients and pure dairy products from mother nature.

Chewy Junior sells thousands of puffs daily in every outlet. You'll be spoilt with choice with their selection of delicious flavours to choose from.

#01-23 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green

Tel: +65 97359178

Ito-Kacho, a new-corner to Singapore's gastronomic scene, might very well show us how it is done when it comes to serving high quality beef.

A subsidiary of a large Japanese corporation known as Sumikin Bussan, Ito-Kacho was first established in 2009 in Japan with the sole intention of providing you an opportunity to taste top grade barbecued beef at a more affordable cost. They import their stock of Wagyu cattle solely from an island called Kyushu.

As one of the first Yakiniku (barbecue) restaurants in Japan to use chilled instead of frozen meat, Ito-Kacho gives your taste buds an entirely new experience when it comes to beef. Due to the temperature at which the beef is stored at, its marbling is retained and thereby gives a better overall consistency.

Their extensive menu includes premium cuts such as Wagyu-Sasami (Flank Steak) and Toku-Jo-Bara (Short Rib) which are guaranteed to melt in your mouth, whilst the unusual offering of Wagyu tongue (Cow's tongue) is available if you are curious enough to venture into a more unfamiliar territory.

The interior design of the restaurant is a sleek, classy combination of black and brown wood. This coupled with warm and inviting lighting, provides you with a cosy feeling. If you are worried about the accompanying smell of smoke and barbecue, rest assured, the convection system built into the barbecue pit sucks out any air that rises above the cooking food.

#04-08  Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road

Tel: +65 68360111 or e-mail: [email protected]

Macha House has opened it's very first outlet at Orchard Central.

Macha, a finely milled green tea has been associated with the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony. Different from a common green tea powder, Macha is much more refined, richer in aroma and has a smoother texture, besides the abundance of health benefits it brings.

From the Tang Dynasty in China to the Song Dynasty and later formed into a ritual by Zen Buddhists, Macha has been enjoyed throughout history. With the introduction of Macha House, this fine blend can be enjoyed locally at Orchard Central.

The concept of Macha House is the brain child of the chairman of the company, Mr Hitoshi Goto. Mr Goto enjoys a good cup of Macha and his passion to share health benefits with his friends has led to the creation of the brand.

The traditional ways of the Macha is authentically brought over to Singapore. The Dorayaki is one of the specialities you’ll be able to enjoy that  represents Japanese sweets arranged with a western fusion of style alongside their other deliciously blended green tea beverages.

#B1-40 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 66365830 or e-mail: [email protected]

Three times its former size, the four-storey club is the largest in Safra's network of five clubs with a gross floor area of over 24,000 square metres. With a much larger club, Safra has doubled the number of enrichment facilities in the new club, with seven outlets in total, up from four previously. The number of F&B outlets in Safra Toa Payoh has also quadrupled, from two outlets to a total of eight dining options in the new club.

Positioned as an Edutainment hub, the new club is poised to inject a breath of heightened vibrancy to the Toa Payoh estate with a host of distinctive enrichment, F&B and recreational facilities and services for NSmen and their families.

Safra Toa Payoh offers a myriad of recreational choices for the young NSmen, including Toa Payoh’s first bowling centre managed by SuperBowl as well as Singapore’s first billiard tournament hall with seating gallery.

NSmen and residents living near the new club will get to enjoy Safra's largest gym, which incidentally is also the largest gym in Toa Payoh. The 16,000 square feet gym is equipped with an IPPT functional training area dedicated for NSmen to prepare for their IPPT. It is also Safra's third IPPT test centre besides the EnergyOne gyms in Safra Tampines and Safra Jurong. Other sports facilities, such as badminton and squash courts as well as a six-lane 50 meter swimming pool, are also available at the club.

In 2015, Safra will be building a new facility in Punggol, bringing the total number to six. Themed a Family Lifestyle Resort.

SAFRA Toa Payoh, 293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh

Tel: +65 62594000

BlackBall has opened it's fifth outlet at 112 Katong.

Drawing from the idea of "Xian Cao" being "black" in colour and taro "balls", came the birth of BlackBall, a dessert connoiseur that has its roots in Taiwan.

The desert restaurant company was founded and created by Mr. Tang, who is an experienced tour guide, when he came across "Xian Cao" by chance upon travelling to Guan Xi. He was thrilled and excited by what he had encountered, as not only did his new discovery taste great, but it also provided various health benefits. It was from this experience that his dream was born.

This dream finally came true for him after setting up the BlackBall Company in Taipei, introducing the amazing characteristics of "Xian Cao". The ingredient has now become a key inclusion in most traditional desserts accross Taiwan. Having started the BlackBall company back in 2006 it has now bloomed and stands as one of the biggest dessert chains in Taipei with over 20 outlets plus a further 10 outlets in Malaysia.

Step inside for the freshest grass jelly desserts and teas in Singapore.

#02-27 112 Katong, 112 East Coast Road

Tel: +65 66362112 or email: [email protected]

RS Deli is a new youthful, chic diner serving traditional Indonesian cuisine with a modern twist.

Their menu consists of mould-breaking East-West fusion creations such as Nasi Lemak Burger, Kampong Spaghetti and Belado Fish & Chips. Other creations like the Satay Chicken Burger and Beef Rendang Burger are both covered in traditional sauces but tucked into a burger bun and served with fries and Indonesian coleslaw.

The inspiration and backbone of RS Deli is the founder’s mother Lai Siu Ing who has 30 years of experience in baking and Indonesian culinary. She is also the pioneer behind Rasa Sayang, a renowned home bakery specilaizing in festive goodies, such as kue lapis, that she still runs out of her native Jakarta today.

Her brand of crackers, cakes and savoury snacks have carved out a loyal following in Singapore ever since she first started selling her confections at Takashimaya's annual Chinese New Year food fair in 1998.

RS Deli is a place where Mdm Lai’s extensive culinary skills and knowledge are translated into something new and unique, without breaking from the Indonesian roots. There are also traditional Indonesian offerings like Chicken Gulai, citrusy Javanese-style curry chicken and Chicken Lontong done with turnip instead of cabbage. The dried shrimp floss-dusted potato chips that come with the rice sets are also instantly addictive.

Their cheery red-and-white interiors exude an atmosphere of hip, fashionable café rather than a traditional Indonesian eatery. The hand drawn lampshades are also a testament to the warmth and passion that is invested in the restaurant.

244R Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Garden Estate

Tel: +65 64551242 or e-mail: [email protected]

The very famous Tim Ho Wan will be opening its first overseas dim sum restaurant this April at Plaza Singapura.

Mak Kwai Pui, its Hong Kong based chef-founder has over 30 years of dim sum making experience. He was formerly the head dim sum chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong where he played an instrumental role in helping their Chinese restaurant Lung King Hin achieve its Three-Michelin-Star rating.

One of his most notable accomplishments was when he opened the first Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum restaurant in Hong Kong and earned its first Michelin Star within the same year of its opening. Earning him a mention as one of the top 25 most influential people in Asia in 2009 by CNN. The restaurant rapidly became one of the most iconic and sought-after dim sum spots in Hong Kong.

Their signature pastry buns stuffed with barbecue pork will definitely be a must try.

The 100-seater will occupy a 2,000-sq ft space in Plaza Singapura's ground floor.

Level 1 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 63329298

The first stand-alone Spur boutique has opened at Plaza Singapura.

The Korean brand specialises in making comfortable hand-crafted flatshoes with comfort, style and a beautiful feeling.

Founded in 2009 by a  luxury shoes company, Spur now runs over 40 stores in South Korea nationwide including Lotte department stores. Recently they have just opened more international Spur shops in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada and Japan.

Their flats are made of 1cm of concealed heel in a ballet flat, which adds an extra bit of height and makes them a pleasure to wear.

#04-32 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road

Tel: +65 62388363

Korea's leading BBQ restaurant Bornga has officially opened its first restaurant in Singapore at The Star Vista.

Led by renowned Korean Celebrity Chef Jong Won Paik, Bornga presents its signature "Woo Sam Gyup"; delicious sliced beef dressed with Chef Paik’s special marinades and other authentic Korean dishes on the menu.

Since 2002 upon the launch of Chef PAIK’s secret Woo Sam Gyup recipe in Bornga restaurant in Korea, the brand has gained worldwide recognition for its high standard and high quality of food and service. It has successfully opened its restaurants into China, United States and Indonesia.

#02-24 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green

Tel: +65 66944696

Crystal Jade Pristine is the new ideal casual dining venue with excellent cuisine and the best service at Scotts Square.

Crystal Jade Culinary Concepts Holding is a diversified Food & Beverage group committed to preserving the rich traditions of Chinese cuisine in contemporary ways. Over the years, Crystal Jade has committed itself to preserving the fine art of Chinese cuisine – offering a unique dining experience with exceptional food quality and excellent customer service in a congenial ambience.

Their fine dining concepts include traditional Cantonese and Teochew cuisine that have been relished for generations. You will also find authentic Korean cuisine and Continental boutique-style cafés as some of their specialty concepts. Among the diverse casual dining options they offer are well-loved items such as Lanzhou La Mian and Shanghai favourites, Cantonese barbecue meat, noodles and congee, Hong Kong Dim Sum as well as bakeries serving international pastries and breads.

#03-04 Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Road

Tel: +65 66361836

Osaka Ohsho, which translates to "The King of Gyoza in Osaka" is the new destination for handmade gyoza (dumplings) at Raffles City.

Their gyoza is a mixture of cabbage, ginger, garlic and 3 kinds of pork wrapped in Osaka Ohsho’s special wonton wrapper, then skilfully grilled to a deliciously golden brown crisp on one side yet tantalisingly moist within. Osaka Ohsho’s Gyoza has become their most famous and beloved dish.

Established in 1969 as a gyoza specialist, Osaka Ohsho soon garnered a steady following of Japanese diners who grew to love its casual ambience and irresistible dumplings. The menu then evolved to include Japanese-Chinese favourites and today, there are over 300 outlets in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea and now Singapore.

#B1-75 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road

 Tel: +65 63385584

nimble/knead introduces a new lifestyle concept in the heart of the Tiong Bahru estate: Spa treatments within shipping containers.

Located amidst enchanting pre-war architecture, the spa can be spotted along Eng Watt Street in a conserved shophouse built in the 1930s.

nimble/knead is founded on the belief that a trip to the spa isn’t just about working out the knots in your body, but being inspired as well.
 
The dichotomy between the rawness of an industrial environment and a traditionally perceived spa setting brings about an element of surprise as you make your entrance into the spa. Step into the comfort of their specially designed shipping containers to enjoy your spa treatments.

The spa treatments include full body massages - Thai, Balinese and Swedish; herbal compress treatment; body scrubs such as their custom blended "Magic Mushrooms", "Avocado Mango Go Go Go" and "Chocolicious"; body masks such as "The Dead Sea Clay Way" and "Ginger Lingerer"; foot reflexology; bath therapies; including facial treatments.

All rested and refreshed after your treatments, their garden courtyard is perfect for a relaxing cuppa.

Website : www.nimbleknead.com

Facebook : www.facebook.com/NimbleKnead

#01-28, 66 Eng Watt Street

Tel: +65 64383933 or e-mail: [email protected]

Cortina Watch has opened a new store at new newly revamped Chinatown Point.

An established player in the luxury watch industry, Cortina Watch is a leading watch retailer and distributor in Asia carrying over 50 internationally renowned brands.

Their commitment to bringing the world's best quality timepieces to the region, together with their personalized customer service, built up a strong branding for the Group as well as a loyal customer base.

Cortina Watch currently operates 20 retail outlets across Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

#01-08/09 Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road

Tel: +65 67020061

Honeymoon Dessert is now open at Parkway Parade.

Since Hong Kong Honeymoon Dessert Group established its first shop in Sai Kung District of Hong Kong in 1995, it has developed into renowned dessert chain stores from a home-style dessert shop. Now Honeymoon Dessert has established its exclusive brand name in the dessert field.

To guarantee the food quality, the Group is handling every link exclusively on production, transport and sales by building up its own central food production workshops, fruit treatment warehouse, logistics and transport teams.

Have a try at their huge variety of hot and cold desserts.

#01-17B Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Road

Tel: +65 63441242