To mark the 70th anniversary of the beginning of World War II in Southeast Asia, the Tiong Bahru air raid shelter is open to the public for the first time. Located at Block 78 Guan Chuan Street in one of Singapore’s oldest public housing estates, the facility is believed to...
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It’s Christmas eve! Are you still making last minute plans for the holiday? Check out our Christmas dining section for some ideas. Meanwhile, let’s continue on our Christmas Tree of the Day 2011 series, which is coming to an end really soon. One of the more unusual Christmas trees you...
The AsiaMalls Food on Parade activities have generated much buzz at six shopping malls across Singapore. One of the key highlights is the Cooking up a Storm competition where teams of 2 are pitted against one another at every mall. The winning team from each mall enters the grand final...
On this rainy afternoon, dozens of Tiong Bahru Plaza shoppers join in at a cooking workshop as part of the AsiaMalls Food on Parade. To tie in with the mall’s Hong Kong theme, Master Chef Tan Yong Hua teaches the class how to cook a couple of Cantonese dishes: deep-fried...
The annual Great Singapore Sale is upon us! While you go on your shopping sprees, don’t forget to treat your tummy to some delicious bites. Throughout the month of May 27 to June 26, 2011, the six shopping malls under AsiaMalls will be presenting the Food on Parade event. You...
Griller at the Tiong Bahru Plaza has been quietly dishing up plate after plate of western fares. Sequestered away on the cinema level of the mall, one thing that stands out here is the provocative décor of the nude ladies on the walls. There’s no full-on porn, mind you, just...
Night owls on the prowl for places serving late night supper, mark down Prata Wala. This Indian eatery operates 24 hours daily at Jurong Point and remains open till late at Tiong Bahru Plaza as well as the new NEX Mall in Serangoon. The food and clientèle are decidedly casual,...
According to the National Arts Council, we have close to 300 art galleries. Now compare that with the 64 Starbucks outlets and 110 McDonald’s restaurants on our tiny island! Last year, White Canvas Gallery entered the scene in the charming neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru. They have recently held the Tiong...
Nectar at Wangz Hotel is one of those restaurants that you may not hear much of, but the place has been quietly dishing out plate after plate of great-tasting food since opening in late 2009. With the hotel’s location within the charming Tiong Bahru estate, you can enjoy a nice...
In Singapore, chilli crab is a famous dish that can be found in virtually any seafood restaurant and zi char hawker stall. Whether it is the juicy crab meat or the zesty chilli gravy, every bit of it is mouthwatering! While Chinese-style restaurants serving this popular dish are aplenty, Western...