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.
The Marmalade Pantry Returns
If you’ve been Christmas shopping at ION Orchard, you may have spotted The Marmalade Pantry’s refreshed flagship. Recently reopened after a full revamp, the space features citrus-hued glass blocks and upcycled panels made from kitchen by-products like orange peel, tea leaves and kombucha scoby waste – a first in the SG dining scene. The menu continues the brand’s focus on modern comfort foods with new highlights such as Smoked Duck and Coconut Curry Linguine, Barramundi Assam Risotto, and Orange Basque Cheesecake. Look out for beverage collaborations with Monogram by Gryphon and Châteaux Kombucha, and a retail shelf stocking housemade jams, teas and lifestyle items.
Anna’s Gourmet on the move!
There’s a new reason to wander through Chip Bee Gardens. Anna’s Gourmet has moved into a new space there, adding to the area’s growing buzz of cafés, bakeries and lifestyle shops. The spacious new store is a short walk from Holland Village MRT, with plenty of parking nearby. Inside, you’ll find festive gifts and finds that make holiday shopping a pleasure. From boutique wines and rare liqueurs to caviar, hampers and gourmet products, Anna’s selection is great for end-of-year entertaining – or gifting with style. The store also stocks Advent calendars, gingerbread, Christmas cookies, chocolates and other treats that capture the charm of a traditional Christmas market in Europe – right here in Singapore.
Countdown to Christmas
Little Farms’ Advent Calendar collection is back and bigger than ever, with new additions alongside returning favourites. The giant Tony’s Chocolonely calendar makes a comeback, joined by Candy Kittens and Barcelona’s Simón Coll, known for its chocolate Santas and children’s editions. Tony’s Chocolonely’s calendar features 10 Fairtrade chocolate flavours in festive colours, with each treat supporting the brand’s mission to end exploitation in cocoa. Starting late? Simply open a few windows at once to catch up!
New Bar on Cecil Street
Fresh off claiming an incredible ninth spot on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Jigger & Pony Group has unveiled its newest concept: Pop City x Pony at 19 Cecil Street. Created with the House of Suntory and designed by Peter Silling & Associates, the venue tips its hat to Japanese City Pop culture and keeps the focus on cocktails. Inside, four distinct zones set the pace: Byōbu Bar (folding-screen back bar), Bar Mixtape (a cosy Golden Gai-style listening room), Tasting Commons (tastings by day; guest DJs and artists by night) and After Hours Salon (for nightcaps). The menu lists 16 signature cocktails that spotlight Japanese ingredients and seasonality.
Global Accolades
Chef Mirko Febbrile of Somma has been awarded the coveted One Knife at The Best Chef Awards 2025 in Milan, recognising his creative approach to modern Italian cuisine. Somma Bar also debuted on the Top Bars 2025 list at #122 for its narrative-led cocktail programme. Both accolades place Somma – located in Singapore’s New Bahru – on global industry radars, making it one you should check out.
Gingerbread Season
Burnt Ends Bakery at Dempsey Hill has your festive fix with its XXL Gingerbread Person DIY Kit. Each $20 pack includes one giant, ready-toeat gingerbread figure plus decorative frosting, so kids (and grown-ups) can get creative without turning on the oven. Festive bakes are available 11 to 14 December (except mince pies) and 18 to 24 December, first-come, first-served. While you’re there, pick up limited-batch treats such as panettone, Drambuie-soaked fruitcake, mince pies by the box, and seasonal brioche doughnuts.
Catalan Classics
After 11 years on Hongkong Street, one of Singapore’s longest standing Spanish restaurants has a new home at 32 Keong Saik Road – and a refreshed menu to match. Founded by Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany, FOC stays true to its Catalan roots while updating house signatures and adding fresh highlights. Look for Wagyu Beef Oyster Blade and Mushrooms Paella ($38), Charcoal grilled Octopus ($34), Momotaro Tomato Salad ($20) and handcut Ibérico Jamón ($32). Weekdays are covered too: a three-course set lunch from $56 runs Tuesday to Friday, 12 to 2pm, with your choice of starter, main and dessert.
Chocolate Collab
Singaporean chef-artist Janice Wong and Dubai’s viral “Dubai Chocolate” creator Chef Nouel Catis have teamed up to launch the Singapore Chocolate bar (200g, $32). The limited release folds Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern notes into one bar: a buah keluak-laced dark, gooey caramel; shards of pistachio kunafeh (Catis’s signature); and a base of premium dark chocolate for a clean snap and slow melt. Available at Janice Wong outlets and online.
Just for Kids
Little Farms has launched Just for Kids, a refreshed menu for diners aged 12 and under that reworks family favourites with all-natural ingredients and the same premium produce found in its stores (no artificial colourings or preservatives). Breakfast runs till 2pm with Little Farmers’ Brekkie Bites – the build-your-own Avo Smash Hero, the Big Kid Builder Breakfast, berry-topped wholemeal pancakes and a cheesy breakfast quesadilla. From 11am, the line-up shifts to pastas (Creamy Chicken, Beefy Tomato, Green Garden; gluten-free available) and the Little Farmers’ Plate, where kids mix-and-match a protein (sirloin, salmon, fish or chicken tenders) with sides such as mash, fries or veg, plus a choice of dip. Fresh fruit milkshakes round things out. Just for Kids is now available daily at all Little Farms restaurants.
Guest Shifts
Horatio, the whisky-forward cocktail bar at Resorts World Sentosa, has launched Horatio’s Curious Companions, a monthly, one-night-only guest shift series. Each visiting bartender arrives with a signature spirit from their hometown or region, crafting a cocktail that reads like a fresh “chapter” in Horatio’s ever-growing travelogue. Every takeover comes with a personally curated playlist to set the mood, plus a password-only drink revealed on Horatio’s Instagram 48 hours before the event. For November, Hong Kong’s celebrated Antonio Lai steps into Horatio’s world with his own tales, techniques and surprises. Seats are limited; reservations are recommended via Horatio’s website.
rwsentosa.com/horatiocuriouscompanions
Storybook Cocktails
MOGĀ, the izakaya-inspired bar at Pullman Singapore Hill Street, has unveiled a new menu that follows Kiyoko, a modan gaaru (“modern girl”), through 12 cities. Each stop is reimagined through a Japanese lens – think Graaape (Mexico), Head Down, Horns Forward (Spain), Is It Biscoff? (Belgium) and pistachiorich Miso-Chio (Turkey). Pair the pours with new bites like Salmon Overload Roll, Wagyu Beef Roll and a Tokyo Tamago Bomb.
Bars to Bookmark
Now Travelling soon? The World’s 50 Best Bars has released its 2025 list of top places on the planet for a tipple – perfect for plotting a drink stop or two. Flying the flag for Singapore is Jigger & Pony (pictured), which cracked the top 10, coming in at ninth. Nutmeg & Clove rounded out the list in 50th position, and earning an entry on the #51-100 list was Native (#84). If Hong Kong’s on your itinerary, it’s worth nothing that Bar Leone took the number one spot (the first time for any bar in Asia to top the list) with Coa (#38) also ranking.
Steak-frites Affair
The Parisian ritual of steakfrites has arrived on Gemmill Lane with the opening of La Vache!, a bistro dedicated to the classic trio of salad, steak and wine. The set menu ($68 per person) keeps things simple: a crisp green salad with walnuts and mustard vinaigrette, followed by a 10oz USDA Double Gold Ribeye seared to order, paired with unlimited frites and the restaurant’s signature sauce. The space channels Left Bank charm with red-leather banquettes, oak panelling and brass accents, while a dessert trolley with profiteroles, lemon meringue tart and millefeuille ensures the meal ends on a sweet note. Wines lean French – think Bordeaux, Burgundy and Petit Chablis – served alongside classic cocktails.
New Food Podcast
Singapore’s hawker culture takes centre stage with the launch of Eat by Ear, the world’s first docudramedy podcast about food you “eat” by ear. Created by award winning writer-director Woo Yen Yen, the three-part mini-series is a sonic exploration of Singapore’s beloved street kitchens – blending documentary interviews with hawker chefs, the clatter and hiss of their stoves, and a playful narrative stream of culinary consciousness. Expect a mix of practical secrets (how exactly do you nail wok hei?) and philosophical musings. Available on all major streaming platforms.
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