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.
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.
Aussie Outback Buffet
Outback Buffet Until 9 November, Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore presents Tastes of the Australian Outback, a dinner buffet in partnership with Indoguna Singapore and led by executive chef Andy Oh. The spread stars premium Australian produce alongside Edge’s global stations: freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters, poached whole rainbow trout and Teochew-style steamed Queensland grouper. At the carving station, tuck into 65°C sous-vide slow roasted Australian Black Angus beef; carnivores can also expect slow-roasted kangaroo leg marinated in Taylor Port wine and Australian duck bourguignon with nashi pear. From the grill come olive-marinated spatchcock and Pacific mussels in chardonnay sauce. The buffet is $120 per adult, and $60 per child (ages six to 12), including free-flow soft drinks.
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.
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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. To mark the launch and the hotel’s second anniversary, MOGĀ is running a one-for-one cocktail offer on your first round from Kiyoko’s Journey throughout November.
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.
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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