Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

The best charcoal grilled steak anywhere. That's their charter - and to be honest, they are doing it justice. This new steakhouse on Mohamed Sultan is named after the famous regional dish of Tuscany, Bistecca Fiorentina, and uses only the finest cuts of steak cooked to perfection on a charcoal-grill. Importing almost everything directly from Tuscany, from the ingredients to the chef (Chef Francesco Mansani is at the helm), these guys do an impressive signature steak. Cut 2 inches thick, this T-bone is cooked over charcoals using only a Tuscan salt rub to bring out the natural flavours. Now, we ...read more

From Helipad dining to lasers, water jets and mobile phone sitting services - Singapore has everything covered for a perfect romantic night out. JAAN This intimate stalwart still offers spectacular views with their fine dining modern French menu. If the intimate restaurant proper doesn't seem amorous enough, splurge on the special private 9-course helipad option available to one couple only. Where: JAAN, Level 70, Equinox Complex, Swissôtel The Stamford, 9199 9008, $9999 Wonder Full Light and Water Spectacular What isn't a little kitschy about Valentine's Day? Embrace the moment and settle yourselves outside Marina Bay Sands to be surrounded by ...read more

Eat, drink and be merry - and then save on your bill. Avoid the hassles of the ever changing ever-changing credit card promotions and invest in a proper dining program that guarantees you'll always get sweet restaurant discounts. Palate This newbie ensures that one person dines free (for parties of between two to five) at more than 40 prestigious addresses such as il Lido and Keystone Restaurant. Older Chinese relatives to entertain? Chose from any of the Tung Lok restaurants. Where: see palate.sg or call 6592 0526 for more information, from $428 Feed At Raffles This old favourite still provides ...read more

Sometimes in Singapore you stumble across a hidden colonial treasure. Something that has all the grandeur of Raffles Hotel, yet none of the over the top snootiness and ridiculous prices to boot. And that is exactly what happened with our unexpected visit to Alkaff Mansion, a stunning black and white which has been transformed into a most impressive Italian restaurant. Situated near the Henderson Wave Bridge on the top of the Telok Blangah Green, we came across this restored beauty on the Southern Ridges walk. With its grand entrance, huge reception area and oh-so-chic bar and restaurant, we were thrilled ...read more

As you gaze into his eyes, you just know you were meant for each other. You and Ryan Gosling that is. Your husband then enters the room and asks if you are really watching Crazy Stupid Love again... If it's high time to put some spice back into your relationship try these great new restaurants for date night and put Ryan back in the box. Exotic Enchantment - Pasha You'll feel like you're floating on a magic carpet through Casablanca amongst the beautiful Moroccan decor at Pasha. Recently opened, Pasha is an exotic den offering a complete night out (with ...read more

Why does everyone love pizza? Is it the cheese? Is it the crust? Is it the toppings? Whatever it is, pizza is the perfect meal when you have nothing in the fridge. And finding a good pizza bar is one of those very satisfying pleasures in life. That's why we are stoked about the new Crust Gourmet Pizza just opened at Upper Thompson Road. You may know this Australian pizza bar from their Holland Village store, or perhaps you've heard the chatter about their healthy gourmet pizzas, or their amazing range of flavours (26 varieties!). Crust Pizza is worthy of ...read more

With so many delicious cuisines to choose from, eating out in Singapore shouldn't be predictable. There is little doubt about the health, ethical and environmental benefits of a meat-free diet, but all the Indian-inspired vegetarian restaurants can become a bit too much of a good thing... you know what we mean! Now veg cuisine is taking its turn to shine! Lingzhi Vegetarian Serving Chinese-vegetarian cuisine, Lingzhi offers a mushroom hotpot buffet - a unique dining experience in which the diner plays chef. You have a tasty broth sitting on a hotplate at your table,flavoured to your liking with an impressive ...read more

Oh yes, that week of gluttony is back. Get your AMEX card ready, as DiningCity has organised 90 restaurants to take part in the upcoming Singapore Restaurant Week this coming 9-16 October 2011. This event is now a bi-annual gourmet event, after a successful Restaurant Week in March 2011... with over 24,000 bookings! The upcoming October Restaurant Week includes new participates like Buyan Russian Haute Cuisine & Caviar Bar, The Lighthouse, Town Restaurant, Casa Tartufo, La Cicala, Fine Palate Café, and Bronte. In addition, diners can expect a stellar line-up of current participants such as Garibaldi, Gattopardo, Salt Grill & ...read more

Romantic dinners, sweet whispers, loving embraces ... sometimes you can create your own fireworks, other times a little bit of gun powder is required! Make the most of the National Day fireworks this August 9 with a front row booking of the Marina skyline. Here are our picks of some of the stellar restaurants and what they are offering. Book quickly - these will all be full houses for sure! Kinki Restaurant & Bar The chefs at Kinki have gotten into the national spirit with some uniquely Singaporean twists to their menu - think chilli crab inspired sushi and pork ...read more

We don't normally alert our readers to special deals, 'cause whoa that would be a full time job. But every now and then something catches our attention... Like the deal today on MAIPLAY.com.sg for Michelangelo's Restaurant. Based in Holland Village, Michelangelo's is a bit of a Singapore institution, to say the least. Continually listed in Singapore's Top 100 Restaurants (Singapore Tattler's Wine and Dine Magazine), we keep coming back for the unpretentious service, relaxed atmosphere and top quality Italian nosh. And it tastes even sweeter with this deal - for $50, you will receive $100 to spend on their a ...read more

Handmade pasta cooked al dente... tick. Pizza flour flown in from Italy...tick. Celebrity Chef Peter Neo at the helm...tick. Totally suburban location... tick, tick! We were impressed with the authentic Modern Italian Tratoria Rubato (meaning expressive and rhythmic). We stumbled across this cosy (almost too cosy) venue while meandering around the Clover Park Enclave - just minutes away from Junction 8, Bishan. It seems out of place in a row of run down eateries and hawker stalls, but don't let the neighbours fool you - this place serves a menu that holds it's own against some our city's most exclusive ...read more

Some of you know Coast in Hong Kong, and most of you know Boomarang in Singapore... And a few of us should be members of the 'You went to MGettigans when you were underage' facebook page (it truly does exist!)... Well the renowned Australian publican family, the McGettigans have done it again with South Coast. Bringing the best of Australian food in a laid-back bistro & bar right smack out the front of Marina Bay Sands, South Coast is waving the Australian flag with gusto. Somewhat smaller than what we expected this bar-come-café-come-casual restaurant packs a punch where it counts. ...read more

Just when you think you have seen all you need (and a whole lot more) from some of the old time tenants of Duxton Hill, the swanky new restaurants move right on in. Here's what's new and noteworthy in this neck of the woods. Sabio If you haven't been here, put it firmly at the top of the list. This little tapas bar (brought to us by the owners of L'Entrecote) are showing us what it's all about. Must try is the aged jamon, and once tried you will find yourself dreaming of a Spanish escape. Sabio Tabas Bar & ...read more

The small, vibrant and colourful streets of Little India have a lot to offer of late. If you haven't ventured to this neighbourhood in a while, there are a number of good reasons to dig around this interesting enclave... 1. Post-Museum Wanna feel like you are in NY? Head to this independent cultural and social space for film screenings, an artist talk or a meal at their social enterprise cafe. Word is they are closing down end July, (sob, sob) so make sure you stop in for dinner and a film before it's gone. Post-Museum,107+109 Rowell Road 2. The Black ...read more

Striking your attention with its sunny, yellow facade, vintage flower-motif tiling and post-industrial interiors, The Jackson Plan is the latest addition to Duxton Hill's trend-forward F&B set. The 90-seat British Gastrobar is named for Lieutenant Philip Jackson, the often-overlooked engineer who first divided our fledgling colony into its four main districts of Chinatown, Chulia (now Little India), Kampong Glam and the Eurasian quarter in 1822. Brought to us by Beppe de Vito, The Jackson Plan serves a menu that is straight-forward, hearty and plentiful. Expect traditional Brit nosh like Lancashire Hot Pot, fittingly spiced with mace in a nod to ...read more