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Brasero and Florería Atlántico Singapore pop-up exudes the plushest Argentinian warmth

The taste of Argentina is something inherently nebulous to Singaporeans. Notwithstanding our flourishing restaurant ecosystem, usually dedicated to cuisines such as Japanese or Italian, the vibrant flavours of Argentina are harrowingly under-represented. For the curious, however, there’s no better time to explore this slice of Latin American culture than at the Brasero and Floreria Atlantico pop-up at Four Seasons Singapore.

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New Hidden Bar Ssal is Singapore’s most weirdly enchanting Modern Korean Food concept yet

No indications. No door signs. A rickety wooden door hides, inconspicuously camouflaged, flush against the rightmost corner beside Low Tide’s bar. One’s initial curiosity would peg it as a closet of sorts. Pry it open though, and you’ll be greeted by a dusky flight of stairs leading into the basement, into a hidden bar — Ssal.  Continue reading “Ssal”

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Brasserie Astoria — Bjorn Frantzen’s chic new Singapore outfit exemplifies everything casual-fine dining should be

Sometimes, little discernment or foresight is needed to identify the immense potential of a new opening. To those of us living in 2023, Frantzen Group’s latest local outfit, Brasserie Astoria at the Victoria Concert Hall, saunters effortlessly to a podium finish for one of this year’s most anticipated openings in Singapore.

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Where to get the best Negroni in Singapore to sip on, in celebration of Negroni Week

A stream of Campari speedily rushed groundwards, sizzling with a light splash as a partly-filled mixing tin caught its fall. That final pour was then swiftly followed by a clattering hail of ice cubes before the gentle prodding of a metal swizzle stick into the container.

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Indulge in Sumptuous Rooftop Bar Views at Smoke & Mirrors, renwed with The Real Art of Drinking: Vol. III 

I remember being entranced by the luxurious sweeping vistas over the Singapore skyline when I first visited Smoke & Mirrors. Seeing the MBS, Esplanade, and Singapore Flyer illuminated during golden hour in all their majesty.  Continue reading “Smoke & Mirrors”

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NOST: Find quirky fusion flavours and a cosy respite at Ann Siang Hill’s hidden apartment-like Gastrobar

The best way to describe NOST at Ann Siang Hill: It’s the perfect home-dining experience not found in a home. As conflicting as it sounds, the fledgling concept is a gastrobar that melds informality and refinement together remarkably.

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Jaguarita’s brings solid Mexican Food, craft beer & Agave spirits to Buona Vista

Buona Vista has always been a bit of a neglected area when it comes to food — very few establishments in the vicinity are brought up when it comes to the debate for the best restaurants or best cafes in Singapore, at least not until you travel a bit further up to the Ghim Moh area.

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Jigger & Pony’s 10th-anniversary Menu elucidates the mixological Diligence driving the best bar in Singapore

If mixology is an art, Jigger & Pony can be seen as Singapore’s pre-eminent gallery for fine cocktail arts. This institution is a cornerstone of Singapore bar history — many of today’s top bartenders can be traced back to the storied speciality bar.
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