When it comes to Middle Eastern restaurants in Singapore, I am by nature anxious. This is the cuisine I’ve largely grown up on, and it’s the food I cook the best at home. Ergo super, super high standards. So when I had a chance light dinner at Kazbar and the exquisite pleasure of the ‘first’ excellent kebab I’d had in Singapore, I had to return, and now this hungry Nomad would sample as much of the menu as possible. Oh yes, here I come habibi! Located at Far East Square, I’d often walked past Kazbar but unfortunately never gave it much thought. It has existed in Singapore for around 10 years now, which in restaurant terms is practically a life-time…so they must be doing something right. Silly me, I should have known. The exterior is pleasant with a good array of bar tables and themed furniture, but it’s the...
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The weekend was coming and I didn’t fancy much of what was happening or any of the usual. I yearned to do something different. But what? Then I remembered a while back I had heard about somewhere where you could get your art on, have a glass of wine, and paint to music i.e. art jam. Now don’t get me wrong, I am no closet artist by any means and so what appealed to me about My Art Space and the set up here is that you could be as good as these guys… or as novice as me… and be welcomed regardless with open arms, and with absolutely no judgement. And for a someone like me who hasn’t held a paintbrush since I was probably 13 this is great offering because they provide all materials for you: an unlimited supply of paints, brushes, a canvas and even a...
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We are fast becoming a firm fan of Skyve over at City Nomads. Not long ago we sampled their delicious brunch offerings, and of course we’ve heard on the grapevine that their standard is just as high across their rest of their all day dining concept. And so when we were invited back to try some of their cocktails, well being the cocktail addict I am, I just couldn’t refuse and so promptly accepted and dragged The City Nomad along with me. We started out on our cocktail journey with a refreshing Dark Cherry Mojito ($20) – an interesting take on the original particularly made with a sake infusion. It’s not too sweet, not too strong, with the tartness of the cherry coming through to give it an extra added kick. This was definitely the perfect way to round off a long and hectic day. We all know what happens...
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If like me you get a craving every now and then to treat your body like a temple and just cram it full of wholesome, veggie goodness, to shun temptation that lurks around every corner then get thee to LivinGreens. You may already be a devotee of all things good for you, in which case you will probably already know about this brilliant spot. Or perhaps you are still searching for it, in which case – get thee to LivinGreens. Perhaps you’re someone who is sceptical about vegetarian and vegan food, you may even be balking right at this moment at the suggestion of no meat in your meal and so to you I also say – get thee to LivinGreens. LivinGreens in one fell swoop puts paid to non-believers by dishing up a wide selection of incredibly tasty, more-ish vegetarian and vegan food that is phenomenally good for...
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This is sort of our Fat Cow part II feature – the first being Mooalicious Cocktails where we focused on the cocktail/mixology offerings over at the bar. This time though it’s all about the food. Now we know there might be many of you out there, dying to have the subliminal Fat Cow experience that you have heard people gushing about. You may be lusting over the thought of luxurious, bespoke, premium meat selected from leading farms around the world offered up in a variety of cuts and four cooking methods to suit your mood, and of serenading your palate with that irresistible Wagyu flavour. But maybe you have been thinking…I want it so much but…. “Ouch! with that price tag?”. Well there may be a way around this now as the luxury meat atelier recently rolled out it’s lunch sets, giving those sitting on the fence the chance...
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I’ve never considered myself much of a girly girl, but there’s something about the boutique Soon Lee situated right at the end of Haji Lane, that makes me want to skip and twirl through a field of flowers, singing Disney tunes, wearing a pink, ruffled ra-ra skirt! If you’re a fan of girly chic then consider this your home from home but if you’re not, don’t discount it, it could melt even the most tomboy of hearts. Carefully curated trinkets, chic fashion choices and stylish homewares nestle side by side in this beautifully put-together store. But what makes it that bit extra special for me, is that they also stock a small but intelligent selection of books. From fashion journals to literature classics, I appreciate the sentiment…we want you to look good whilst being smart and enlightened. Style with substance. Soon Lee showcases designs from Hong Kong, Korea and...
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