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#BTLifestyle: Mining the past for artistic inspiration From the 1851 novel Moby Dick to classic Surrealist paintings, past artistic legacies provide fertile ground for three solo shows.

#BTLifestyle: In a parallel universe, these Oscars 2023 nominations could have won These acting nominees were never going to win. But their performances lifted low-key dramas to another level.

#BTLifestyle: Reiwa Soba Kappo: Spicy Japanese noodles and izakaya fare in Chinatown eatery The food is serviceable at best, but the prices are reasonable and it boasts a warm Japanese charm plus healthy buckwheat noodle…

#BTLifestyle: 2023 Ferrari Purosangue review: High horse Ferrari's new family car is practical and comfortable. But does it feel like a Ferrari?

#BTLifestyle: Art event invites you to spend an afternoon with artists in their spaces Get to know artists and their work in a comfortable setting in Walk Walk Don’t Run, which serves as an antidote to the pressures of t…

#BTLifestyle: How to maximise storage in a one-bedroom home? Put it all in one big box A specially designed ‘timber box’ incorporates shelves, kitchen cabinets, shoe racks, wardrobes and even the entire bathroom.

#BTLifestyle: Aniba - New restaurant hidden in CBD holds the key to globally-influenced Tel Aviv cooking Tucked on the fifth floor of 6 Battery Road and only accessible by private lift, Aniba’s impractical location is co…

#BTLifestyle: Singapore International Festival of Arts shape-shifts again Top performing arts fest takes on another guise, under the visionary leadership of Natalie Hennedige. Here are our picks of the best.

#BTLifestyle: Asia’s ‘best female chef’ Johanne Siy brings Lolla to a whole new level It’s hard to resist the fragrance of charcoal-grilled carabinero prawn, split and splayed like punishment for impersonating a skinny l…

#BTLifestyle: Women filming women This International Women’s Day, we celebrate three female-centred films written and directed by women, now showing in cinemas.

#BTLifestyle: Six successful Asian female chef-owners share their stories of grit in a male-dominated culinary world "We have a unique style of leadership that emphasises collaboration and empathy." From Singapore to Jap…

#BTLifestyle: Movies and TV shows hit out at wealth inequalities But some critics have slammed these satires as being cheap and simplistic, reducing the 1% to caricatures to entertain the 99%.

#BTLifestyle: Mistral: The topless car at the top of Bugatti’s world Bugattis aren’t intended to be flipped for quick profit, but are viewed as a store of wealth. "(Customers) don’t buy a Bugatti with the mindset to sell…

#BTLifestyle: Sneaker wonderland Step into street culture with the ArtScience Museum’s latest exhibition Sneakertopia, which features over 100 limited-edition sneakers.

#BTLifestyle: A house for parties and private retreats Nicknamed 'The House of Many Faces', this terrace house is a place for social gatherings and quiet contemplation.

#BTLifestyle: J.Man’s cooking comes full circle at Mod-Asian eatery Chef Jay Teo makes a solid comeback with a menu inspired by Singaporean flavours. Expect kaya toast macaroons and fluffy brioche-like rolls filled with…

#BTLifestyle: Will Singapore’s fine dining scene go the way of Noma? Top chefs weigh in “The hospitality world is changing – those that won’t adapt will close. Whether it’s Noma or a cafe down the road, it’s the nature o…

#BTLifestyle: Why male friendships are tricky Myle Yan Tay’s sensitive new play Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes looks at the complexities of male friendships at the intersection of race and identity.

#BTLifestyle: Singapore art shows inspired by Covid-19 lockdowns Three solo shows feature artists who used the pandemic to push the boundaries of their practice.

#BTLifestyle: Promising Thai-style at Chedi Whether it’s cooked by a pure Thai, part-Thai or non-Thai, getting good Thai food in Singapore has always been the luck of the draw. And Chedi looks to bring some Thai shine to…

#BTLifestyle: Will Singapore’s fine dining scene go the way of Noma? Top chefs weigh in Three-Michelin-starred Odette recently increased its prices to between S$328 and S$488 while Zen raised its prices to S$580 last yea…

#BTLifestyle: Love that stands the test of time Wear your heart on your wrist this Valentine’s Day.

#BTLifestyle: Dhaka’s growing stake in the art world In an ocean of biennales and triennales, the Dhaka Art Summit distinguishes itself with a significant number of newly commissioned works and an emphasis on South Asian…

#BTLifestyle: Finding a love match for Valentine’s Day and beyond Revenge socialising: Singles are out in force during this festive season, and more matchmaking apps and services are leaning into that desire, says BT's M…

#BTLifestyle: Love, set and mismatch at Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh Gaggan Anand’s newest venture is an awkward fusion of Indian and Mexican cooking, says our resident food critic Jaime Ee who rates it 5.5/10.

#BTLifestyle: Fresh takes on suiting for a return to the office As though answering a Singaporean’s prayers, designers are showing looser-cut outfits this season, toeing the fine line between cool comfort and overly casu…

#BTLifestyle: Japanese potters challenge wabi-sabi aesthetic at new exhibition Japanese potters Yukiharu Furuno looks to the vastness of the universe for inspiration while Takanao Todo turns to small miracles in nature i…

#BTLifestyle: Is Jeju overhyped? We went there, and no – it absolutely isn’t Have countless Korean dramas and reality shows blown Jeju out of proportion? No, it doesn't even cover a fraction of its true magnificence, say…

#BTLifestyle: Beef that makes the cut at Meadesmoore Secondary cuts dominate at this CBD steakhouse, but the rest of the menu is worth a second look too says our resident food critic Jaime Ee.

#BTLifestyle: How to live better, according to philosophers Rather than seeing the glass as half-full, we should acknowledge the glass is what it is – half-full and half-empty.