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A Crystal Clear Class
A Crystal Clear Class

Regulars of Crystal Jade Palace will notice welcome changes to the newly renovated venue in Takashimaya Shopping Centre: a tea room for sipping a selection of 10 artisanal teas, a customised menu option, a Yanxi Palacestyle courtyard complete with marble arches, and a jade green and gold colour palette that run across the interior.

A Thorny Feast
A Thorny Feast

Durian retailer 99 Old Trees launches an omakase experience ($60/person) SukaWa showcasing the best of the king of fruits.

King Of Clams
King Of Clams

Love the tender and chewy texture of clams? For 600 years, Duo Tou Village in the Hanjiang district of Putien has been producing the best clams in China. And every year, PUTIEN Restaurant has been importing hundreds of kilograms of these clams to celebrate Duo Tou Clam festival, the period when the clams are at their prime.

A Lesson In Subtlety
A Lesson In Subtlety

To appreciate Takuya Yamashita’s La Cuisine Naturelle philosophy is to understand his love for his hometown Nara and seasonality of Japanese ingredients. 

Reduce, Reuse And Recycle
Reduce, Reuse And Recycle

Have you ever wondered what happens to Nespresso’s aluminium pods once all that coffee has gone into your cup?

French At Home
French At Home

On days when you are too lazy to cook but still want something indulgent, de Chef Julien ready-to-eat's French stews and other classics are just what you need on your dinner cheat sheet.

A Sequel That Works
A Sequel That Works

This year, it has roped in guest chefs Minori Yazaki and Takao Inoue from Si Chuan Dou Hua’s Tokyo branch to join forces with Singapore's executive chef Zeng Feng and chef Sean Hsueh from Taipei’s Yang Ming Spring Green Kitchen to create a repertoire of Sichuan, Taiwanese and Japanese inflected meatless dishes.

Something Teochew On
Something Teochew On
JUMBO Group’s latest food concepts, Zui Yu Xuan Teochew Cuisine and Chao Ting, have opened at Far East Square. Both pay tribute to Teochew cuisine, serving up classic dishes that grandma would approve.
Ingrained Wellness
Ingrained Wellness

Love rice but need to reduce your carbs intake? Thanks to a patented rice processing technique from Toyo Rice Corporation, their Kinmemai Better White and Better Brown Rice is packed with natural nutrients and superior flavour.

In Sato-San's Care
In Sato-San's Care

Jimoto Dining, located round the corner of a row of heritage Peranakan shophouses on Joo Chiat Road, is led by chef Takahiro Sato; the Tokyo native crafts edomae-style sushi at the 14-seater sushi counter.

Basque In The Ambience
Basque In The Ambience

When Italian focused Alkaff Mansion Ristorante ceased operations in 2016, many wondered what would be the next direction for the 101-year-old landmark. Under new management team 1-Group, the colonial building is now a celebration of Basque culture, with three new dining concepts within the grounds. 

Grand Hyatt Bali
Grand Hyatt Bali

Aside from the usual Christmas and New Year’s festive feasts, Grand Hyatt Bali has prepared a gamut of gourmet treats for your merrymaking at home.