Food

Chinatown Complex will be closed next year for much-needed renovations

Singapore – Chinatown Complex, Singapore’s largest and one of its oldest hawker centres, will be closed for renovations for three months next year starting from March 1 to May 31. The multi-storey complex, which was built in 1981, houses more...

Plan a different Euro trip – check out these 5 unmissable holiday destinations for 2019

With the end of the year quickly creeping up on us all, it's time to start planning adventures for the new year. Let's talk about the quintessential Euro trip. Exploring this beautiful continent - whether as a backpacker or...

Travelling to Another Country for a Weekend Getaway Now Possible with Ipoh

Located a mere 576kms or a 1.5-hour flight away from Singapore lies a town that will make even couch potatoes leave the condo flat. Ipoh, the capital of Perak, a city in Malaysia, is gaining popularity among Singaporean travellers...

Burnt Ends Chef: From Michelin Star to Hawker Centres

Singapore – KF Seetoh, founder of Makansutra and a prominent figure in Singapore’s food scene, recently welcomed award-winning Australian chef David Pynt into 8 Raffles Avenue. Makansutra Gluttons Bay, a 13-year old food market that was recently opened after a...

Mandarin Orchard’s Grand Ballroom, 4 Events and 175 Cases of Food Poisoning

Singapore – Between December 1 and 3, Mandarin Orchard Hotel has been faced with 175 cases of food poisoning coming from four different events at its Grand Ballroom. The hotel has been instructed to suspend the banquet kitchen serving in...

Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland 2018

Singapore: It’s time to add Gardens by the Bay to your list of destinations this Christmas. For the fifth edition of Christmas Wonderland, here’s what locals and tourists alike can expect. The theme is Europe. For five years in a...

Banana Business- Rising Prices in Singapore, Farmers Still Losing

The series For Food’s Sake! Visits the Philippines to investigate the banana business. It has come to their attention that the cost of bananas in Singapore has been increasing but farmers are still struggling, leading to the question of...

From the Table to the Food: The Ultimate Guide to a Glamorous Singaporean Christmas Dinner

There is just something about a home-cooked meal that no fine-dining restaurant can compete with. Instead of going out this Christmas Eve, why not take the festivities to the comfort of your own home. From the theme to the table...

Refreshing Downtown East Project Completed, 30th Anniversary Celebrated

Singapore: Early 2018 marked the completion of Downtown East’s 5-year $200 million refurbishment project. The beloved lifestyle hub of Singapore recently opened its doors to communities from all walks of life with upgraded facilities such as a nature-inspired D’Resort,...
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Simone Johnson, the Rock’s daughter, set to make WWE debut

Daughter of wrestling icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Simone Johnson is set to make her in-ring debut. The 21-year-old is following in the footsteps...

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This is why SG ‘is one of the safest countries in the world’ — Man asks busker to make announcement after car owner leaves...

SINGAPORE: In a heartwarming video that’s been making the rounds lately, a busker can be seen and heard looking for the owner of a...

Eye drops causing vision loss and death, recalled, CDC recommends discontinuing product use

Multiple reports cite that a certain brand of eye drops contains a form of bacteria that is causing people to have vision loss and...

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