Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024

Singapore and France have always kept close relations with each other, and what better way to celebrate that sacred bond that with a festival? This April, the annual vOilah! France Singapore Festival returns once again to immerse visitors in the vibrant tapestry of French culture in Singapore, with a line-up of programmes that spans audiovisual arts, performing arts, visual arts, lifestyle, sports, science, gastronomy and … Continue reading Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024

★★★★★ Review: Nom Nom Cinema presents The Grand Budapest Hotel

A lavish gustatory experience to accompany a night at the cinema. Even in an age of Netflix and other streaming services, where you can pause the show at any point, get comfortable in your shorts and tee combo, and load up on snacks, there’s still something special about experiencing the magic of film in the theatre with others. And if you ever needed more reason … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Nom Nom Cinema presents The Grand Budapest Hotel

Preview: Nom Nom Cinema presents The Grand Budapest Hotel

From luxurious restaurants, to street snacks freshly served, have you ever watched a movie that featured food that looked so good, you wanted to reach right out and take a bite of whatever they were having? From the brilliant, creative minds behind Andsoforth, the producers of hit immersive dining experiences such as Around The World in 80 Days and the ‘fun dining’ of Restaurant Absurdities … Continue reading Preview: Nom Nom Cinema presents The Grand Budapest Hotel

★★★★☆ Review: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

SRT ends the year with a riotous dinner theatre production about a lust for life. In 1998, the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) went where no local theatre company had gone before when they staged a play called Ah Kong’s Birthday Party. Considered one of the earliest forms of dinner theatre in Singapore, the interactive production featured actors entertaining each table, karaoke moments, and of course, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

Back in the 90s, actress Koh Chieng Mun became a household name in every Singaporean family for her iconic role as Dolly Tan on Mediacorp’s hit sitcom Under One Roof. Ever since that star turn, Koh has remained mostly booked and busy, continuing with television and film work (including 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians), and even venturing into stand-up comedy at one point. Now, at the … Continue reading A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

Preview: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Want to attend a feast for the senses? This November, get ready as Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) proudly presents a unique dinner theatre experience, with Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding. Directed by Singapore icon and ‘Mad Chinaman’ Dick Lee (Forbidden City – Portrait of an Empress and Fried Rice Paradise), with a script by Jo Tan, Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding will be … Continue reading Preview: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Local immersive company Andsoforth snags internationally-renowned THEA Award for Restaurant Absurdities

It’s not often that a humble local arts company gets recognised for an international award without even realising it, but local immersive company Andsoforth has managed to do just that, by snagging Outstanding Achievement, Immersive Dining Experience (Limited Budget) at the 29th annual THEA Awards, for their immersive dining experience ABSURDITIES Vol. 1 at Restaurant Absurdities. “Thank you so much for recognising us and our … Continue reading Local immersive company Andsoforth snags internationally-renowned THEA Award for Restaurant Absurdities

Food For Now: Japanese Supermarket Seijo Ishii opens pop up at Isetan Scotts Supermarket, with plans to expand to Singapore

Seijo Ishii, a Japanese supermarket chain that offers supremely high-quality items from Japan has set its eyes on Singapore as part of their overseas expansion plans. The supermarket operator, which was founded in 1927, Tokyo recently celebrated their 95th anniversary this year. The company currently operates about 200 stores in Japan selling high-quality items, and will be opening their inaugural overseas pop-up store here at … Continue reading Food For Now: Japanese Supermarket Seijo Ishii opens pop up at Isetan Scotts Supermarket, with plans to expand to Singapore

Food For Now: Shake Shack Singapore Collaborates with Michelin-Starred Candlenut for 1-day only menu

Shake Shack is partnering with Malcolm Lee’s Michelin-starred Candlenut to serve the Buah Keluak Burger and Curry Fries this Saturday 5 November from 11am until sold out, available in-store only at Shake Shack 89 Neil Road. Shake Shack’s culinary director Mark Rosati worked with Chef Malcolm Lee, who runs the only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant in the world, for Singapore’s first chef collaboration. The Buah Keluak … Continue reading Food For Now: Shake Shack Singapore Collaborates with Michelin-Starred Candlenut for 1-day only menu

Good-Quality Meals Start With The Ingredients: Here’s What’s Important

Many people who don’t cook often think that preparing healthy, delicious food means a long and complicated process. It doesn’t have to be like that if you research a bit and choose quality ingredients that don’t have to be too expensive. The professionals in cooking often say that the most important thing is to keep it simple, and that means buying and using humble but … Continue reading Good-Quality Meals Start With The Ingredients: Here’s What’s Important