Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, in Singapore for a hawker cook-off with the country's most popular hawkers, says he has loved Singapore food since 12 years ago.
There is nothing like sipping a glass of Mai Tai on a powdery white beach. The marriage of sea breeze, sun-kissed skin, and groovy beats playing in the background is more than enough to get you in the mood for a summer getaway. However, if you want the ultimate summer holiday, move away from the usual beach hotspots and instead, consider Lombok, which is only a two-hour boat ride from the tourist throngs of Bali. Blessed with spectacular beaches and fantastic hiking trails, Lombok is often seen
Next to the pens and Post-it notes neatly arranged on the desk, is a pot in which grows a Cissus rhombifolia plant, a grape ivy, and beside it are cuttings of green plants. For some years now, nature has been invited into office buildings through a host of plant installations, which are growing all across collective work areas to give them life. This trend has a name: biophilic design, which refers to the integration of natural elements in the design of buildings or interior spaces. And more com
Genevieve Lee, MasterChef Singapore Season 1 runner-up and lady boss of local bomboloni outfit Sourbombe Bakery, is a self-professed hustler who likes to manifest her dreams.
Ever tried ice creams that label themselves as being healthier, but they end up tasting lackluster and nothing like the actual thing? Wait till you’ve tried Coolhaus, a cult ice cream brand from California that landed on Singapore shores in August 2022— you’ll be amazed! Coolhaus uses sustainable dairy protein from Perfect Day, which is […] The post First dibs: Coolhaus — Animal-free ice cream from California loved by Hollywood celebs lands in Singapore appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
Just Dough has long been one of my favourite takeaway spots to grab a quick bite, thanks to their wide assortment of mantou flavours. Recently, Just Dough opened their very own cafe on 5 August 2022, with an expanded dine-in menu for customers to enjoy. Located within Changi Business Park, Just Dough Cafe offers a […] The post First dibs: Popular mantou store Just Dough opens cafe with mantou sandwiches and pistachio eclairs appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
People often tend to find serial killers intriguing, which makes them want to know more about their psyche and the ways in which they carry out their awful deeds. Even though stories of horrifying murders and heinous crimes are challenging to gulp down, the best serial killer documentaries often attract a huge number of viewers. Learning about crime scenes and forensics, analysing the mind of a prolific serial killer and understanding the motives behind their actions have piqued the interests of
Crispy, fatty, and meaty: Cantonese-style roast pork belly can do no wrong. These eight places in Singapore serve some of the country’s best examples. Also known as siew yoke (Cantonese) or sio bak (Hokkien), roast pork belly originated from the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou and has since spread all over the world. It is typically marinated with five spice powder and salt, the skin prickled to encourage blistering, and roasted either in a charcoal or gas oven. In Singapore, roast pork b
Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts, has never achieved his presidential ambitions.
Jean-Jacques Sempe, who illustrated the much-loved "Little Nicolas" series of French children's books, has died aged 89, his biographer told AFP on Thursday.
Renaissance, the latest album by pop superstar Beyoncé, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the biggest debut by a woman. According to Billboard, the American entertainment magazine which publishes the reputed music charts with data company Luminate, Renaissance earned 332,000 equivalent album units in the US in the week ending 4 August. Billboard said that the album marks “2022’s biggest week by a woman – and the second-largest week of the year overall.” Here are all the details
The Billionaire Boys Club x Pokémon capsule celebrates the legacy of Ash Ketchum, Pikachu and the whole gang. Okay, I’ll admit it: I never had a Pokémon phase. Freshly into my 10s and figuring out which persona my double-digits self was about to take on (it was somewhere between James Bond and Star Fox‘s Fox McCloud), I had seemingly just aged out of my interest window for “taming” a cute yellow rabbit-fox-thing via GameBoy. My friends and I had N64s now; Mario Mario (no, really, that’s his name
I rarely frequent the underrated Circuit Road Hawker Centre now, however, I do have patchy memories of making morning trips here with my family for breakfast growing up. While it was slightly inconvenient to get here in the past, today, it’s merely a mile away from MacPherson MRT station. Not to be confused with Circuit […] The post 10 stalls to check out at Circuit Road Hawker Centre appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
Craving one of Krispy Kreme’s famously decadent glazed doughnuts and a hot coffee to go with it for a comforting breakfast? Yes Penangites, it’s time to wave your hands in the air and go doughnuts because Krispy Kreme will be opening its first-ever drive-thru outlet in Penang! According to a netizen who posted in the […] The post Krispy Kreme is opening its first drive-thru outlet in Penang for your on-the-go doughnut cravings appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
Unfortunately, yet another cafe will be leaving the F&B scene in Singapore. Clinton St. Baking Company will be officially shutting down its operations in the country after seven years. This was announced via a social media post by Clinton St. Baking Company on 11 August 2022, which revealed that the cafe’s last day of operations […] The post Popular pancake and waffle cafe, Clinton St. Baking Company, to close permanently after 7 years appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
Asia might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of wine, but the continent actually has numerous vineyards and wineries. Which is why we’ve listed the best vineyards in Asia that must be part of your travel itinerary. Every year, more and more wineries are popping up on the continent. A 2020 Forbes report stated that China ranked tenth among the top wine-producing countries in the world. Japan, too, holds a bright spot in the Asian wine world, owing to its native koshu grape,
It has been dubbed the most expensive show ever made, but producers of Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" described its $1 billion price tag as a "bargain" at a lavish world premiere in Los Angeles Monday.
Let’s go back to 1969 It’s a groovy year. The decade had seen the rise of pop art and conceptual art. Many exciting new art works were being released into the public consciousness that year, including Franz Franzetta’s fascinating Egyptian Queen and Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s SoupCans II. In terms of the avant-garde, the art world was, quite literally, the advance guard of the world’s post-war reawakening to aesthetics. The world of watches, however, was pretty insulated from the zeitgeist
This article is for all the ladies (and gentlemen) whose hearts flutter faster whenever they look at luxury bags.
Newton Food Centre has been popularised due to the star-studded movie Crazy Rich Asians, which came out in 2018 and featured the hawker centre. However, amongst locals, it has been known as a tourist trap with exorbitant pricing. Putting the pricing aside, Newton Food Centre does have some tasty treats within it that are worth […] The post 10 best hawker stalls at Newton Food Centre that’ll make you feel like a Tasty Rich Asian appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
Whiskey aficionados are known for having strong opinions about, well, most things. They quibble over the concept of terroir in whiskey, turn their nose at bottlings that are chill-filtered, and debate whether age is indicative of quality. The list of contentious whiskey-related subjects is seemingly endless, but one tasting-related topic that divides enthusiasts is whether or not to add water to a glass of whiskey to open it up, and if one decides to do so, where that water should be sourced fro
