Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

If you feel like a trip to the countryside for that ra-ra experience without the hassles of the causeway traffic or an airport, we can recommend a visit to the new The Marmalade Pantry - Pantry at the Stables. Whilst the memories of large nights at Mimolette will be hazily remembered forever, Mimolettes has sadly closed, and in its place, Pantry at the Stables has replaced it. (*sigh* such a familiar Singapore story... out with the old... ) With its' stylish colonial monochromatic color scheme of black and white, green as green outlook, (cue the horses trotting past in the ...read more

Whether its just lunch with the girls or a special occasion (like it's a Saturday!), Singapore's restaurants have some fantastic prix fixe lunch specials - you really ought to be taking advantage of! Here are our 8 favourite lunching spots: Cocotte Located on the ground level of Wanderlust, Cocotte serves up unpretentious, rustic French cuisine and encourages social interaction with it's communal dining...and then getting tres tipsy at the hotel bar after. Cost: $29++ for 3 courses. Top up $10 for a glass of wine. When: Mon-Sat, 12 -230pm Where: Cocotte, 2 Dickson Road S209494 p.6298 1188 Tippling Club This ...read more

Go out - without going all out with the infamously good deals with Clarke Quay's $15 Nett Set Lunch. Pricey lunches have lost their allure. ...maybe because your last lunch cost more than your recent Cold Storage bill... From Moroccan to Mexican, Chinese to Indonesian, there is something for every palate, every waistline and every timeline. Starting from May you can indulge in a long lunch, free lunchtime parking and offerings from over 15 different restaurants at the affordable price of just $15 Nett... That's budget friendly too. Highlights include the chicken satay, spring rolls or begedel from Balinese Bayang ...read more

Attention all the boys and girls. Your basket needs some Easter joy. The solution? Chocolates, buns, buffets and drinking fun. Hot Cross Buns Officially the must-eat food in the lead up to Easter (along with copious chocolate eggs). The best place to secure the yummiest, freshest, hottest buns is simply, Simply Bread. When: In store Sat 16 April to Sun 24 April. 8am-9pm, Daily. Where: Simply Bread, Guthrie House, 1 Fifth Avenue & Cluny Court 02-07, 501 Bukit Timah Beach Bunnies Down by the beach, Tanjong Beach Club will host an afternoon of fun and magic tricks with popular children's ...read more

Club St, Oh Club St, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... Tucked away near Chinatown, this little quaint shophouse-lined cool-cat neighbourhood is filled with quirky shops, unique drinking holes and charming restaurants. Perfect for a long lunch, bar-hop, or afternoon shop, here are our favourites haunts on Club St, Ann Siang Hill and surrounds. One. Free Flow Fries. Club St has some of the cutest French restaurants in town. Check out Les Bouchons for its lip-smacking steak frites. Salut! Two. Bars with Stars Club St is perfect for roof-hopping. Start your night sky drinks with DJ ...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 salon-cum-café Hairloom & Caramel is offering a crowd-pleasing Summer Lunch Set at just $11.50+. Choose from main courses such as Spaghetti with Ebiko in Lemon Aglio Olio and Black Pepper Smoked Duck Sandwich, all of ...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 Boomarang Bistro & Bar who will be airing the race that stops the nation on all of their four big screens. The races are fun but the main event is the Fashions on the Field Competition. Come down early and have your ...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. And this year there are a number of fun events around town to celebrate Melbourne Cup. Our favourite Aussie bar and bistro, Boomarang is hosting Melbourne Cup with free ...read more

Raw Kitchen Bar Set in a funky house with an outdoor dining deck out the back, this place has a relaxed charming vibe. With mains like braised duck, ribs, and crab pasta for $20-24, this is a great cheap eat. With DJs spinning on Fridays and Saturdays, a fun place to kick back with friends. Book early in the week. Must try: Mango Ahi Tuna Poke with Wanton Chips Where: Raw Kitchen Bar, 276 Upper Bukit Timah Road p.6467 3987 Chalk Directly behind Plaza Singapura, Chalk is housed in an old school. It reminds you of the olden days of ...read more

Common in Europe, the prix fixe meal is catching on here, Bon Appetite! Les Amis With its private dining rooms, antique furniture, precious artworks and a $5m wine collection, this is the ultimate fine-dining experience. And a set lunch can be had for less than the cost of a facial! Cost: 3 course $68++, 4 course $88++ When: Mon-Fri, 12-2pm Where: Les Amis, 1 Scotts Rd 02-16 Shaw Centre p.6733 2225 il Lido Ahhh the serenity... sit back in the Philippe Stark chairs with a glass of wine while you soak in the views of the Singapore Straits beyond the ...read more

Spruce This brand new eatery in the exclusive embassy district is ticking a lot of boxes... Good breaky menu, relaxed alfresco dining, reasonable pricing, on onsite bakery, a herb and veggie patch, private dining, AND a cheese room... We have run out of boxes to tick! Think PS Café style outdoor deck dining with a relaxed casual menu. We can't wait until the outdoor cocktail lounge opens. Where: Phoenix Park, 320 Tanglin Road, p. 6836 5528 We love: The relaxed atmosphere and the relaxed prices Oriole Café & Bar With a New York bar-kinda-feel, this stylish new venue is another ...read more

Forget the New Year diets as there's a host of fab new restaurants to try out around town, from American diner to fine-dining there's something for everyone... except those on a diet! 7atenine This little gem is tucked under the esplanade theatre. The food here is amazing quality, innovative and interesting, and the chef is reminiscent of a French Jamie Oliver. The setting is very white, clean and modern with outdoor and indoor dining. We love: The amazing tapas menu for lunch at $37++ it's incredible value for such excellent quality. a. 01-10-12 Esplanade mall p. 63380789 Absinthe Restaurant Amazing ...read more