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#BTLifestyle: Hard-to-beat value at Quan Hotpot Quan Hotpot is not going to rock your world, but it’s been a long time since we had such a satisfying time for S$68 a person, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee who rat…

#BTLifestyle: From gym to main street: Why sportswear is taking over our closets If you’re seeing more people clad in sports and athleisure wear, you’re not imagining things. Despite a slowdown in the economy last year,…

#BTLifestyle: Jacintha, Dick Lee and the truth about their marriage Dick Lee and Jacintha Abisheganadan married in 1992 and divorced in 1997 after "the music stopped". An upcoming musical show looks at their past through…

#BTLifestyle: Asian-inspired French-Japanese style at Loca Niru French techniques and South-east Asian ingredients come together at this new fine dining space at House of Tan Yeok Nee.

#BTLifestyle: Brazilian soul on Singaporean soil: A 30-year-old home reimagined A striking feature of the home is a custom-built, double-volume bookshelf inspired by the Morgan Library & Museum in New York.

#BTLifestyle: Taste of modern Singaporeana at Mustard Seed Seven years and one renovation later, the popular restaurant is still thriving on its own terms, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee who rates it 7.5/10.

#BTLifestyle: Spanish food with love at Amor Gambas al ajillo lives up to its name: fresh and firm shrimp on a bed of potato foam, drizzled with olive oil and garlic chips for crunch. It’s like happy egggg – without the…

#BTLifestyle: Amid closures and a constant stream of new openings, veteran F&B players revamp or open new restaurants to stay competitive Rather than follow market sentiment and stay low or consolidate, some have gone ah…

#BTLifestyle: Korean barbecue goes big at DRIM Gold The new restaurant in Resorts World Sentosa serves up Korean meats in opulent surroundings.

#BTLifestyle Pre-loved jewellery sparkles as gold prices surge, attitudes change “The conversation has moved from ‘Why buy second-hand?’ to ‘I’ve been looking for this’. Buyers today are more informed and deliberate, esp…

#BTLifestyle: Comfort food, nice chairs at Revolution Wine Bistro Chef Sunny Leong bends hawker tropes to his will with items on the menu such as the chicken thigh nasi lemak risoni and gula melaka parfait stroopwafel, b…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore ceramic artist Jessie Lim returns with first solo in 15 years Her comeback show features some 200 pieces created alone and away from the spotlight.

#BTLifestyle: Chinese New Year — Top chefs who stay true to their heritage “The heritage dish that has influenced me most is popiah (spring roll) or what we call ‘chun juan’. This dish taught me not only how to appreciat…

#BTLifestyle: Horsing around — 12 fabulous red packets to collect this Year of the Horse Feast your eyes on the gorgeous designs this festive season.

#BTLifestyle: Subtle Chinese cooking at Wenzhou Mansion The fish ball and pork wonton soup (S$35) is impressive for the painstaking work that goes into something so clean and simple. It’s not in-your-face like mala, but…

#BTLifestyle: Declutter your home and mind: 8 quick tips before CNY You’ll be surprised at what tidying up can do for your mental and emotional well-being.

#BTLifestyle: A tale of whisky and food at Barrel Story of Hibiki A a prosciutto-wrapped cream cheese and shine muscat maki for S$28? This alcohol-themed restaurant definitely has something different to offer, but is it…

#BTLifestyle: Italian food with a weak Roman accent at Medusa The new South Beach restaurant stands out for its colour scheme but not its cooking, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee who rates it 5.5/10.

#BTLifestyle: All excited about Foshan – furniture lovers’ latest bargain-hunting ground Enterprising Singaporeans are offering services to help consumers and businesses source or custom-make their furniture in the Chine…

#BTLifestyle: Hokkien classics revived at Ban Lan The Suzhou-based restaurant opens its first overseas outpost at Scotts Square.

#BTLifestyle: Re-imagined spaces: How a simple change in layout transformed this entire house Instead of locating the living room at the front of the house, as most do, they moved it to the back where one can enjoy views…

#BTLifestyle: The top travel trends shaping 2026 getaways Most Singapore travellers are still keen on making at least as many trips as they did in 2025, but they are wary of costs.

#BTLifestyle: Cooking a grandfather’s story at Gilmore & Damian D’Silva A real eye-opener is Ambiler Kacang (S$18) – ordinary long beans stir-fried with salted fish and tamarind are left overnight to soften and transform…

#BTLifestyle: When a private home becomes larger than itself How a family shophouse in Geylang opened itself to Singapore’s photography community.

#BTLifestyle: Fuss-free Korean comfort at Joong San Just as you’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince, you need to eat a lot of banchan to find the Korean restaurant of your dreams.

#BTLifestyle: Culinary Class Wars 2 puts Seoul restaurants back in the spotlight With the cult favourite cooking show back for its second season, it’s time to plan for an eating spree in the South Korean capital.

#BTLifestyle Moutarde review: Like Denny’s for grown-ups Paul Pairet’s casual bistro at RWS brings the fun back into French food.

#BTLifestyle: Predictable Italian at L’Amo The new seafood-based restaurant features dishes such as vitello tonnato, grilled prawns and tiramisu but does it make an impression? Read the full food review.

#BTLifestyle: Going local – hotels ramp up efforts to curate community experiences As travellers become more demanding, ‘post-experiential hospitality’ is fast becoming an industry catchphrase.