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.
Diwali Flavours
This October, Shahi Maharani is celebrating India’s Festival of Lights with the Royal Diwali Collection (from $72). Perfect for gifting, it features handcrafted sweets and savoury treats in elegant boxes – classics like Cashew Rolls, Gud and Gram Ladoo, and Milk Cake, alongside Mango Surprise, Date and Nut Burfis, and Blueberry Almond Rolls, with spiced nuts, roasted pistachios, and crunchy Namak Paare rounding out the mix.
Also, from 13 to 20 October, book a table for the Diwali Buffet Specials. Weekday lunches offer street-style chaats, kebabs and curries, while weekend spreads and Diwali Day dinner include Laal Maas, Malabari Prawn Curry, Stuffed Paneer Koftas and the signature “Dum” biryani. Finish on a sweet note with Rasmalais, Gulab Jamuns, Jalebis and festive mithai.
A Cocktail Collaboration
Singapore’s Anti:dote bar has launched Edu & Friends, a new guest series pairing head mixologist Edu Zamora with international talent. The debut edition welcomes Aidy Smith – award-winning TV presenter of The Three Drinkers and 2025 Drinks Business Man of the Year – who joins Zamora in crafting an exclusive menu inspired by Singapore’s flavours. Available until 28 November 2025, the five-drink line-up includes a silky yuzu highball (Citrus & Silk) and a bold blue cheese and bacon old fashioned (Smoke & Soil).
Whisky Meets Fragrance
To mark the 40th anniversary of Nikka From The Barrel, historic Japanese whisky house Nikka partners with homegrown perfumery Oo La Lab for a first-of-its-kind multi-sensory workshop in Singapore this October. Blending the arts of whisky and fragrance, each session begins with a welcome cocktail and guided tastings – both neat and diluted – before Oo La Lab’s experts lead participants through the creation of a bespoke scent.
Held at the perfumery’s new Delta House studio, the experience is limited to just eight sessions for up to 25 guests each. Tickets are priced at $98, including a full-sized bottle of Nikka From The Barrel and a 20ml personalised perfume.
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Custom Tea Blends
Wellness brand Super Farmers is making nutrition simple and accessible, one teacup at a time. Founded by nutritionist Cynthea Lam, their Apoteacary teas are caffeinefree functional blends crafted from herbs, flowers, fruits and spices – each designed to harness the healing powers of nature.
Beyond their signature range, Super Farmers creates customised blends for events and corporate gifting, bringing a personal touch to wellness. They also host tea workshops.
VIOS Opens Flagship at One Raffles Quay
Mediterranean bowl concept VIOS has opened its first flagship in Singapore’s CBD. Founded by Gigi Tsakiris, daughter of the family behind Blu Kouzina, VIOS brings Greek food philosophy into the fast-casual space with bowls designed to nourish and energise. Each dish is built around the family’s extra virgin olive oil, harvested from centuries-old groves in Greece, and paired with clean proteins, seasonal vegetables, and house-made sauces free of additives or seed oils. Signature options include The Greek, with organic bulgur, grassfed meatballs, tzatziki and harissa, alongside four exclusives to the flagship, such as the pulled lamb Attica Heat Bowl and chicken Gyro Bowl.
The menu extends to mezze, skewers, wraps and in-house baked goods, complemented by drinks like the herbal citrus Aegean Glow.
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 awardwinning 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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