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#BTLifestyle: If Jay Chou likes Ju Xing’s zi char, you might too Ju Xing Home is great for unfussy, unrefined cooking where homey comfort overrides high expectations.

#BTLifestyle: A dream home for a property agent After years of selling houses, a real estate specialist knows exactly what he wants for his own.

#BTLifestyle: Out of Africa, into Asia An upcoming exhibition staged by the Singapore-based non-profit The Institutum sheds light on the rise of African art, pairing it with Asian art to explore common ground between the…

#BTLifestyle: Modern Malay cuisine with more style than heart Harummanis has the potential to bring a fresh perspective to heritage cooking but leans too far to the contemporary, says our food critic Jaime Ee.

#BTLifestyle: Mod-Asian restaurant Imbue dazzles with execution but lacks direction Chef Lee Boon Seng’s new eatery combines European cooking with Asian influences but there are hits and misses, says BT's food critic Jai…

#BTLifestyle: ’Tis the season for sustainable gifts Need last minute gift ideas? Go green with eco-conscious and purpose-driven options this Christmas.

#BTLifestyle: A Singapore architect’s technicolour home An unabashed devotee of all things bright and beautiful, architect Lim Wenhui’s 132 square metre apartment is a riot of colour.

#BTLifestyle: Foreign philanthropists lend buzz to Singapore’s art scene These men and women are not born in Singapore, but are nonetheless pouring money, time and resources to enrich the city’s cultural life.

#BTLifestyle: Dive into authentic Sri Lankan cooking at Kunthaville The appam, jackfruit rolls and the signature coconut rice (S$28) are the three must-haves at this homey eatery, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee.

#BTLifestyle: Saying goodbye to an architectural masterwork The family is commissioning a group of artists to create artworks as a farewell gesture to their modernist house, which will be put on the market after January…

#BTLifestyle: “There’s a lot of undiscovered talent in Singapore': Theatre actress Nathania Ong “I’d like to help these kids through this concert," says the Singaporean star of West End’s Les Miserables as she returns ho…

#BTLifestyle: Innovation wins at World Architecture Festival 2023 The winner of the World Building of the Year award is China's Huizhen High School, where its campus is designed with blank spaces where time can be “waste…

#BTLifestyle: Mod-Sin cooking izakaya style at Focal The informality of the set-up and the menu - which leans towards casual rather than fine dining - makes Focal a good blueprint for a Singapore-style izakaya.

#BTLifestyle: Art SG adapts amid economic challenges Rising expenses have caused some blue-chip galleries to sit out the show, but 116 will still be strutting their stuff at Marina Bay Sands from Jan 19 to Jan 21, 2024.…

#BTLifestyle: Ho Tzu Nyen mounts 2023’s best art show Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out artist and filmmaker Ho Tzu Nyen's mid-career survey at the Singapore Art Museum. Our art critic Helmi Yusof is calling it…

#BTLifestyle: What the fish? Diving for flavour at Fysh – Aussie chef Josh Niland’s Singapore debut Does Fysh's food live up to its 'nose-to-tail', sustainability ideals? Read our resident food critic Jaime Ee's verdict.

#BTLifestyle: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding delivers the laughs but fails gastronomically The Singapore Repertory Theatre’s new dinner theatre production centres on a 70-year-old woman who rediscovers love late in l…

#BTLifestyle: Celebrity hair salons: Counting on more than just star power to survive It's easy to become famous in Singapore, says industry veteran David Gan, but much harder to sustain success.

#BTLifestyle: Under S$50 set lunches and cosy Italian cooking at Capasso Capasso covers the middle ground well, catering to the CBD-ite who’s not in a Michelin mood, but still wants a presentable place for a quick busine…

#BTLifestyle: Lee Bul at STPI: Crafting dreamscapes and dystopias The 59-year-old artist's latest sets of prints at STPI, Singapore’s most international gallery, are captivating as they hint at societies in chaos and tur…

#BTLifestyle: Keeping up appearances: where luxury handbags go for artisanal servicing and restoration The worst case handled was a bag with a portion chewed off by the owner’s dog. “She came to us as nobody else wanted…

#BTLifestyle: Comforting naan and North Indian fare at SanSara A meal at SanSara isn’t a complicated affair. It’s flexible, unpretentious and if all fails, just dip a naan in it.

#BTLifestyle: Adopt AI or die, say Singapore’s creatives “Potentially 50% of jobs in some parts of the creative industry will vanish in the next few years… The last person standing knows how to harness AI to do the work…

#BTLifestyle: Discovering Chilean cooking at Araya Experience the unique fusion of Chilean, Spanish, Japanese & Brazilian influences with a tasting menu at S$298.

#BTLifestyle: Renowned architect Piero Lissoni on the art of design Through a blend of simplicity, detailing, and timeless elegance. With projects ranging from huge architectural designs to everyday objects like a toothb…

#BTLifestyle: New hotel openings ramp up Singapore’s F&B landscape All-day-dining fare is a thing of the past as hotels team up with star chefs and independent restaurateurs to create exciting food concepts.

#BTLifestyle: Elevate your Halloween with classier, more refined scares On Oct 31, Halloween night, Candlelight will deliver its creepiest concert yet with the music of Tim Burton’s movies.

#BTLifestyle: Thriving pottery scene takes centre stage There is growing interest from homeowners, including young couples, looking for one-of-a-kind tableware and affordable original artwork and collectables.

#BTLifestyle: Sparse crowds, sweater weather, good food: Greece checks all the boxes An end-of-year holiday in Greece is certainly worth a try for what it offers: good food, an innovative drink culture, and a slower pace…

#BTLifestyle: Awesome mapo tofu and redefined Sichuan cooking at new Chinese restaurant Kun The mapo tofu is a must-have: minced Angus beef short rib cooked in familiar spicy bean paste gravy but enriched with grated par…