Singapore

  • Joo Chiat for the Local Wannabe Tourist (or the Tourist who wants to be Local)

    Claire from TheAC took us on a walking tour around Joo Chiat, her neighborhood for the last seven years. There is something for every Joo Chiat tourist or even a local wannabe tourist who just loves exploring. Be sure and pick up your copy of our map, Exploring Singapore:...
  • Dining at Meta where it’s not just about their Michelin Star

    Our first taste of Meta was earlier this year when a group of us took our EATSingapore book and received an extra main course which turned our five-course Spring menu into six. Since then, Meta has earned a covetable Michelin star and this sits proudly on their mirrored pillar...
  • The Glasshouse toasts

    The Glasshouse at Chijmes

    The Glasshouse first came to my attention on Instagram with its beautiful feed of three images. The first, a covered area of work in progress… I was curious. The second, a row of three toasts topped with yummy things… definitely interested! The third photo in their feed, back then, was...
  • CreatureS-Laksa

    Top 3 Restaurants for August – Aura, CreatureS and Song of India

    After our break in July, we’re back with our Top 3 Singapore Restaurants for August. This time, we feature Aura, CreatureS and Song of India. Just for Vanilla Beige readers, enjoy $15 off when you purchase the EATSingapore book using code VB15. Aura Located in the beautiful National Gallery Singapore,...
  • Missing the Tastes of Singapore in London: C & R Café

    Many years ago, whilst living in London, footloose and fancy free without kids (we call those times BC, i.e. “Before Children”), the Man and I discovered this little hidden gem, surreptitiously tucked away in a wee, cobbled lane in Soho – strictly two persons walking abreast. Needless to say,...
  • Thrive Cafe

    Cafes in Singapore Worth Mentioning – June 2017

    Three more fantastic spots for coffee that I have found recently – Free the Robot, Punch and Thrive. There are so many fantastic cafes in Singapore now that it’s hard to keep up! Anyone care to help me? I hope to design a printable map with my faves mapped out...
  • Vanderohe No. 1

    Interview with the Founder – Vanderohe (Beauty is in the Detail)

    I first came across Vanderohe.com when I was researching the clean beauty market in Singapore and got in touch with the Founder, Olivia Thorpe. On meeting her, I was struck by her warmth and positive energy, not to mention her glowing skin! It came as no surprise to me...
  • Pollen Executive Chef Steve Allen

    Chef Talk: Steve Allen about Pollen

    I’ll admit that I was a little bit starstruck when I walked into Pollen to interview Chef Steve Allen. Near the end of last year, Chef Steve took over the kitchens at Pollen, Singapore’s iconic and beautiful fine dining restaurant and bistro housed in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay....
  • A Survivor’s Story About Buying a Puppy

    Don’t judge me, but yes, I bought a puppy from a pet shop. I had begged my husband for us to adopt a dog for a long time and he finally caved in after we dog-sat a friend’s cava-doodle for three weeks. She was just perfect, and I mean...