City of duality
Discover the two forms of dining that capture the essence of Shanghai: Benbang—which reflects the city’s Chinese roots, and Hai Pai—which embodies its more cosmopolitan moods.
The maverick chef
He’s known for his radical take on Sichuan cuisine, but chef Yu Bo shares how it’s all part of his plan to preserve his country’s culinary legacy.
Chinoise chic
Inspired by the traditional ways of Chinese water town Zhouzhuang, French designer Thomas Dariel gives three heritage buildings a modern makeover.
Fresh Mediterranean magic
Stephane Cocu, who has trained in Auberge du Moulin de Chameron and opened L’Olivier restaurant in Montpellier, France, has stepped in to helm Waterfall Café, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore’s newest dining establishment.
Best la mian in Singapore
We salute these restaurants, where noodles are still laboriously pulled by hand.
Home baked goodness
If your head is reeling from the dizzying array of new-fangled flavours this Mid-Autumn Festival, why not make your own mooncakes?
Boncafé wins double at 3R Packaging Award 2012
Boncafé International gets recognition for going green and has won double—Gold and Merit—at this year’s National Environment Agency’s 3R Packaging Awards.
National Day 2012 promotions
Celebrate the nation’s birthday with Lawry’s and enjoy an Atlantic Lobster Tail at 47¢ only with every order of Lawry’s Cut and above, or tantalize your taste buds with Lawry’s Limited Edition Executive Set Lunch newly launched in line with Lawry’s 13th Anniversary Celebration.
Coming full circle
How fitting that the Gift of Time exhibition by Hermès, which sees the gathering of four pop up cafes from homegrown brands, coincides with all things local for National Day.