A handpicked selection of the finest things to buy, fab places to try and fun things to do in Singapore

As exciting as the race itself, the parties after are not to be missed. The only problem? Deciding which one to attend of course! Avalon at Large Invites you to GO! Avalon is the iconic Hollywood nightclub opening at Marina Bay Sands, and they are opening with a BANG! Their launch party Avalon at Large Invites you to GO! includes a stellar line up with ... read more

The weight of the world may rest on your shoulders - but you still need to eat. That midday fuelling-up leaves you nourished and energized to tackle any kind of crisis or villain (depending on what you do for work) in the afternoon. Here are some places worth pulling yourself away from your desk (or superhero lair) for. Value for Money Our favourite quirky hair sa ... read more

Sunset drinks Although you can't really get away from overlooking our lovely tankers, the best place to soak up that sweet sea breeze is down on Sentosa at Café del Mar or Tanjong Beach Club. We also love headi ... read more

Whether it's a Hen's night or a Tuesday night, a Girls Night Out (GNO) is a great excuse to don the heels, plum up those lips and sip away sweet cosmo's. Doll-up If you want to kick your night off right, start with a group make-up session by a professional makeup artist like Lizzie Cullen</a ... read more

Design forward. tick. Glimmering glam. tick. Futuristic funk. tick. The recently opened Fullerton Bay Hotel is an absolute winner on the waterfront of the newly created Marina Bay. We think the Clifford Pier has just been prized with its jewel. Designed by sought-after Asian designer Andre Fu and LCL Architects, we think they have done an amazing job of making ... read more

We have fallen in love with the new Oyster Bar, located in the newly refurbished Customs House along the Marina Bay. Featuring full-length glass windows that overlook the Marina Bay waterfront with a view of the Marina Bay Sands Casino, our little city is really growing up into a sophisticated thing. With an open kitchen and a menu totally devote to champagne and oysters this ... read more

From bacon to bagels, nightclubs to pony clubs, here is a grand selection of sunny-side up breakfast offerings you need to try. In the city If you live downtown head to Boomarang and tuck into the huge Bondi breakfast and wash down with a freshly squeezed juice. If you are headed Orchard way ... read more

In New York they are doing it. Londoners are doing it too. And Melburnians love doing it. Dining with strangers that is. The movement of Guerilla Dining or Underground Dinners, and Secret Suppers now has a cult following around the world. It's the latest trend in dining and now Singaporeans can enjoy it too. Some clubs are illegal, unlicensed and transient, like <a href="http://www ... read more

There's something very fishy going on around here. Looks like we got a line on the new Fremantle Seafood Market, a whopper of a temple to the Aussie seafood platter, Atlantic, Pacific and even Alaskan finned friends. Inspired by restaurateur Anthony Wong's visits to Fremantle WA, this riverside outdoor space has the classic open air wharf-side seafood feel. With its teak furnit ... read more

Ohhh don't we all just love the World Gourmet Summit? And the fresh news just in - The Nautilus Project is hosting Australian celebrity chefs Greg Doyle and Grant King next week! (19-23 April, 2010). The reside ... read more

Dining out is lovely. But over priced wine and corkage fees are not-so-lovely. So next time you are heading out, take your own bottle of plonk and you will then get to experience your favourite bottle with your favourite food. Here are our favourite BYO restaurants, where your food will match with your wine. Sage The Restaurant This is one of Singapore's hid ... read more

We all love a drop, or two. But when was the last time you actually really savoured a glass of wine? Swilled it around. Tasted the tannin. The nutty flavours. The sweet plum notes. You need to stop guzzling and start with the nose. We have discovered a most refined way to educate the palette. Private wine tastings at your home. Let me walk you through it. There is a new boutique ... read more

Lunch with the girls usually goes something like this: rush in, order, angry work rant, wine, gossip, pay, and rush out. Sometimes you need to slow down and relax. Catch up. Well Tuesday 3rd November is the perfect excuse. Its Melbourne Cup day, a day of fashion, free flow and fun. Head to our favourite Aussie hang out <a href="http://www.thehoneycombers.com/we-lov ... read more

Tuesday is such a sorry day of the week. Its not Monday, when you re-lived the weekend antics. Its not 'hump day', that joyous day that's half way through the week. When you think about it, if it wasn't for Honeycombers, Tuesday would be the saddest day of the week. But the first Tuesday of November is a very special day for many Aussies and Kiwi's alike, its Melbourne Cup day. ... read more

Seeking hip chill-out places without the necessarily cartoon factor? Here's a tall latte and a high-chair hook-up! Oriole Cafe and Bar at The Pan Pacific Suites is a blissfully hidden café, with the best Calamari and coffee in town. While sipping their signature Chilli Chocolate Mocha, feel free to read, ... read more