Whether you’re doing a search for ‘good food near me’ or just need to shake things up a bit, every month we bring you the scoop on what’s buzzing across town – from food news and the latest brunch spots, to new menus at old favourites, as well as new restaurants and bars to try.
Café Culture
Blue Bottle Coffee has made its Southeast Asian debut at Lumine Singapore in Raffles City. Originally a small coffee cart in Oakland, California, Blue Bottle has grown into a global brand known for its specialty coffee. This first Singapore café will offer signature single-origin and espresso-based drinks, with a rotating selection of seasonal brews sourced from sustainable farms worldwide.
Blooming Ice Cream
Ajinomoto is bringing a new kind of ice cream experience to Singapore with Atlr.72 (Atelier Seventy Two)’s Flowering Ice Cream, served from a mobile food truck at Bugis Junction. This frozen treat features non-dairy flavours like Dark Chocolate with Lemon Peel, and Salty Caramel with Nuts, alongside the returning favourite, Vanilla with Mochi (contains dairy). Made with Solein, a sustainable microbial protein derived from carbon dioxide, these ice creams are not only delicious but also environmentally friendly. Adding to the magic, each scoop is decorated with intricate 3D floral designs, inspired by Japan’s ancient 72-season calendar.
Modern Izakaya
There’s a new dining experience in Keong Saik. HUMO, a Spanish izakaya by AC Group, is led by chefs Carolina Garcia Santamaria (Tapas 24) and Jordi Jou (formerly of Michelinstarred Gaig). Blending the spirit of a Japanese izakaya with the flavours of Spanish tapas, the menu includes dishes like Argentinian Prawn Tartare on Crispy Sushi Rice, Oden Daikon in Spanish Cocido Broth, and Cured Miso Hokkaido Scallops with Yuzu Sauce. Signature donabe claypot rice dishes, featuring Iberico pork, duck breast and seafood, bring hearty, shareable dishes to the table.
Cygnet Gin
Lands in SG Cygnet Gin, created by classical singer Katherine Jenkins OBE, has arrived in Singapore. Made with the finest botanicals and pure Welsh water from near Katherine’s childhood home, this award winning gin is exceptionally smooth – so much so that it can even be enjoyed neat. The star of the collection, Cygnet 22, has been called “the world’s most luxurious gin” thanks to its rich, velvety finish enhanced by manuka honey. It comes in a stunning, hand-blown Eirlys decanter, making it as much a collector’s piece.
Chilean Flavours
Araya, the world’s only Michelin-starred Chilean restaurant, introduces Menu Rápido ($80 per person), a four-course lunch experience designed to showcase Chile’s bold flavours in under an hour. The 45-minute menu features dishes like traditional Chapalele bread with seaweed spread, beetroot with quinoa and figs, and mains such as slow-cooked lamb from Patagonia or grilled mackerel, each served with accompaniments like smoky chorizo rice. The meal finishes with a rich Chilean chocolate dessert.
Hawker Hub
Singapura Heritage has opened its latest food hall at Pasir Ris Downtown East @ E!Avenue, bringing together some of Singapore’s best-loved hawker dishes in a nostalgic 1980s-inspired setting. Enjoy local favourites like Mui Siong Bak Chor Mee, Zhong Zhong Wu Xiang, Zhen Jie Prawn Noodle, Rong’s Wantan Noodle, and Heng Heng Hainanese Curry Rice – all under one roof.
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Wine Not? Club
Love discovering new wines? Big Wine Freaks (BWF) presents “Wine Not?” – a monthly club celebrating the industry’s rising-star winemakers. Each session pairs exclusive wine flights with a chef-curated communal feast, making it a great way to explore bold flavours and hidden gems. Past featured wines include Lou Dumont, Arianna Occhipinti and Domaine Belargus.
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