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Singapore Index (Istana Open House 1), 1992 (Credit: Tan Pin Pin)

See Filmmaker Tan Pin Pin’s Early Photographs At Her “Singapore Index” Exhibition

A stone’s throw from Hyde Park’s calm and Notting Hill’s colour, Six Senses London brings together 109 rooms and suites, alongside 14 branded residences (Credit: Six Senses London)

Luxury Travel In 2026 Is All About Meaningful Experiences, Not Excess

From left: Leon Foo & Will Leow (Credit: Another Coffee Festival)

At Another Coffee Festival, Specialty Coffee Becomes Less Intimidating

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Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates his victory alongside the Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk on the podium following the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore (Credit: Tan Jun Da)

Max Verstappen's Singapore Grand Prix Victory Gets The Louis Vuitton Treatment

A new Victory patch joins the maison’s handcrafted trophy trunk, celebrating racing triumphs.

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The event's VIP Buyer Programme will connect qualified buyers with exhibitors through curated, pre-scheduled meetings (Credit: FIND - Design Fair Asia)

FIND – Design Fair Asia 2026 Lands In Bangkok, Sparking New Conversations On Asian Design

Taking place from 26 to 28 November 2026, the design fair brings international brands, industry leaders, and conversations on Asian design to the Thai capital.

Wood-fired steaks are a highlight at the Playing With Fire dinner (Credit: QT Singapore)

Bjorn Shen And Fabrice Mergalet Turn Up The Heat At QT Singapore

On 8 October, the two chefs come together for a one-night-only four-hands dinner of wood-fired manoush, charcoal beef kofta, harissa-glazed lamb, and flame-grilled oysters.

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Menus start at $58 for a three-course lunch, while two tasting menus are priced at $88 (Credit: Assaggi)

Why Assaggi’s Denis Lucchi Thinks Perfection Is Boring

Denis Lucchi brings a more instinctive side of Italian dining to Assaggi, where pasta and a little imperfection take centre stage.

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The sculptural Ithaca pump takes its name from the Greek island whose rocks are said to be embedded with mother-of-pearl (Credit: Jimmy Choo)

Jimmy Choo Hits 30 With Pearls And Plenty Of Attitude

For its 30th anniversary, Jimmy Choo turns to the pearl, a traditional symbol of the milestone.

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Rethinking Dessert: Pastry Chef Janice Wong Removes Refined Sugar At Rei

Rei arrives with creations including Honey Basque Cheesecake, Sticky Date Pudding, and a 100 percent Dark Chocolate Water Mousse Tart.

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Louisa Lim assembles a dessert (Credit: Loulouca/Nikko Pascua)

At Loulouca, Louisa Lim Reimagines Dessert Through A French-Asian Lens

After years in fine dining, award-winning pastry chef Louisa Lim opens her first independent dessert atelier, where meticulously plated sweets command attention.

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A line up of wines at a booth at Grape Escape 2025 (Credit: Sommelier Association of Singapore)

Singapore’s Best Sommeliers Battle It Out In A Competition That Tests Far More Than Wine Knowledge

From humble beginnings to a public showcase of world-class talent, the Singapore National Sommelier Competition highlights our rapidly evolving and sophisticated wine scene.

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Lobster served at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur (Credit: Saint Pierre)

Emmanuel Stroobant Celebrates 25 Years Of Saint Pierre With A Culinary Tour Across Asia

As Saint Pierre marks 25 years, Emmanuel Stroobant takes his approach to hospitality on a culinary journey from the Maldives to Kuala Lumpur and Osaka.

The soft and smooth Chutoro is a delight to savour (Credit: Sushi Ryujiro)

Sushi Ryujiro Returns To Singapore For Its Second Chapter At The Capitol Kempinski

Sushi Ryujiro promises exceptional seafood and heartfelt Japanese hospitality at its new home in The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

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The Straits Mary features bak kwa-infused bourbon and spices (Credit: The St. Regis Bar Singapore)

From Adobo To Bak Kwa: Unexpected Flavours Shaking Up The St. Regis Bar Singapore

After trying head bartender Kelvin Saquilayan’s inventive cocktails, the Golden Hour specials, and its new Jack’s Club concept, you’ll want to linger at The St. Regis Bar Singapore.

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Wool polo shirt, linen blend vest and jacket, all from Loro Piana (Credit: Stefan Khoo)

Gabriel Tan Rethinks Sustainable Design

The product designer and founder of Gabriel Tan Studio, reflects on designing between Singapore and Portugal and why sustainability begins with questioning what we make.

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Samantha Francis

Samantha has far too many hobbies for her own good. When she isn’t busy churning out stories, you’ll find her teaching yoga, taking aerial hoop classes, and shooting portraits on film.