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Butcher’s Block located at the second level of Raffles Arcade is helmed by Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao, a native of Hilo, Hawaii. Formerly chef-owner of Bib Gourmand-awarded Hawaiian restaurant Aina in San Francisco. The restaurant’s cooking technique, wood fire is the highlight where the team employs various techniques such as smoking, grilling, and slow cooking in embers over the wood fire in an open kitchen setting. Read More

Restaurant Matera, an Italian restaurant helmed by Chef Bjoern Alexander offers modern Italian cuisine with Asian touches. Chef Bjoern Alexander hails from Octavium, a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong. Located in the historic Fullerton Waterboat House, the Italian restaurant’s dining space offers a beautiful view of Esplanade. Read More

Few things are as scary as starting and running your own retail business. But there’s no reward like seeing your passion turn into a profitable business venture. However, before you start selling anything, you’ll want to choose a business model that fits your goals. The right approach will allow you to make good returns on your investment and tap a wide audience within your local community. Conversely, the wrong one could cause you to start off on the wrong foot and put you in the red long after you’ve started operations. Read More

Research demonstrates that the brain is most receptive to learning and change during the early years of life. This ‘neuroplasticity’ window underscores the critical importance of addressing developmental challenges as early as possible. Timely identification and intervention, then, can significantly improve a child’s developmental trajectory, enhancing their social, communication, and behavioural skills. By recognising the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and seeking help promptly, parents can provide their children with tailored interventions that pave the way for more positive outcomes. Read More

In a place where modern and traditional elements effortlessly blend, Singapore is a visual treat for photography enthusiasts and travellers alike. Here one can find many historic landmarks and futuristic structures all over the famed Lion City.

One of the highlights of any trip to SG, of course, is the experience of the country’s architectural wonders. Once you see Singapore’s diverse and cutting-edge architecture up close, you’ll understand why it’s one of Southeast Asia’s treasure troves for travel photos. Read More

Brasserie Astoria is the Frantzen Group’s second venture in Singapore, after their highly acclaimed three-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant Zen. The new and casual Brasserie Astoria is the first overseas outpost of Sweden. It mirrors its Stockholm flagship that occupies what was once Astoria Cinema.

Located in Victoria Concert Hall Singapore, the restaurant houses 100 seats, a private dining room for 10, and a bar and lounge that seat 22 people. At Braserie Astoria, diners can enjoy a distinctly international twist on the traditional brasserie experience set prepared by Head Chef Emil Cecil Ess, a former Zen team member. Read More

Akira Back is a modern Japanese cuisine restaurant featuring reinvented flavours, Korean accents, and global influences by world-renowned chef Akira Back. The restaurant is part of the dining concepts managed by JW Marriott Singapore South Beach. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Esplanade MRT station and access to the hotel as well. Read More

It often takes a significant amount of financial resources to send a child to an international school. Compared to local public schools and even some private schools, international academic institutions typically have higher tuition fees. This is the case in many countries including the US, China, and Switzerland. There’s also the matter of managing additional expenses such as application fees, uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activities, transportation, and school trips. Considering all these, though, international schools are well worth the investment. Such an academic setting provides students with personalized attention, world-class facilities, a well-rounded education, exposure to different languages and cultures, and avenues to expand their social and academic horizons, among other benefits. Read More

Sports betting has become extremely popular in Singapore, with many citizens engaging in a wide variety of activities. The popularity of sports betting in Singapore has grown rapidly in recent years, making it one of the most popular forms of gambling in the country. This is largely due to the availability of different betting options and the ease of accessing betting sites online. Read More

Ginger. Lily located on level five (5) in Hilton Singapore Orchard has launched Nikei-Inspired Afternoon Tea. The botanical-inspired lobby lounge and bar offers not only afternoon tea, but artisanal cakes meticulously crafted by Chef Cindy Khoo and craft cocktails inspired from native herbs, flowers, and spices. This new chapter of the afternoon tea is inspired by the flavours of Nikkei cuisine, presenting a harmonious synthesis of Japanese and Peruvian elements. Read More