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Sweet starts: Pastry chefs go solo Maira Yeo, who was from one Michelin-starred Meta, is now wowing dessert lovers with a small range of artisanal cookies and cakes that she sells through Instagram. Most of the money she…

Weekend Interview: Bjorn Lee, CEO of MindFi.co, which runs a mindfulness app We speak with Mr Lee about meditation, mental health and the pandemic's impact on his company. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2zMbEuh

Survival strategies: How the pandemic pushed some lifestyle companies to seek out new ways of doing business 28 HongKong Street stayed afloat commercially thanks to online bar hosting. Meanwhile, boutique travel operator…

Last-chance takeaway treats As dining in resumes today, there's only a weekend left to enjoy takeaway favourites before they're discontinued. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2YLjuwI

Weekend Interview: Chope CEO Arrif Ziaudeen In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr Ziaudeen lost sleep over the possibility that his nine-year-old startup was losing its relevance. But Chope swiftly adapted its t…

A passion for peculiar plants: More Singaporeans fall for the charms of rare and exotic cultivars Rainbow-coloured corn. Black and white sunflowers. Grevillea flowers that look like post-nuclear spiders with two dozen le…

Best-selling treats that are near impossible to get Whether it’s fad, genuine deliciousness or FOMO, no one is more surprised at their popularity than the operators themselves who started out simply by wanting to make ta…

Weekend Interview: Suzy Annetta, editor-in-chief of Design Anthology magazine Up close and personal with Ms Annetta, as she gives her take on Asia's design scene and print media. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2XzmbCn

DINING IN: Hawker fare blossoms at Miss Vanda Labyrinth's new offshoot gives a new spin to local favourites. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2Udf1kV

The staying power of bespoke design As the retail market slumps during the pandemic, some made-to-measure Singapore designers are getting a boost from supportive regular clients. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2Y3zQjV

Weekend Interview: With Covid-19, time to switch to plant-based meat David Yeung, co-founder of social venture Green Monday, has seen “unbelievable momentum” for plant-based food. The pandemic has exposed how fragile and…

The office post Covid-19 Work space designers share what will change and whether the pandemic will lead to the demise of the office. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2MbcRhi

Where's the beef? The lowdown on plant-based meats With more meat alternatives on the market, how do they taste and are they really good for you? #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2BhfKv3

DINING IN: Promising new kids on the block LUMO and Nalati get off to a good start with some unpretentious cooking. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2LSRZv7

Weekend Interview: Liling Ong, founder of the Cicheti group of Italian restaurants In some ways, the pandemic has helped open the layman’s eyes to the challenges facing restaurateurs on any given day, says Ms Ong. #BTLif…

Eating well during the pandemic - a growing appetite for premium food From gourmet grocers to wet markets, the appetite for premium produce is booming. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/3eajIDz

How will dining out change after Singapore's "circuit breaker"? Restaurateurs and chefs weigh in on what the post Covid-19 F&B landscape might look like. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2zAsa0a

The Steering Column: Ashes to ashes, rust to rust Weeks of being cooped up at home can drive any middle-aged car enthusiast to furtive searches on the Internet. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2X20NUB

Weekend Interview: Jessica Minh Anh, model and fashion show producer Ms Anh seems to have, if not the Midas touch, then the Madonna moxie to persuade buttoned-down bureaucrats and business folk to help turn her madcap id…

Outlook on luxury: Fashion gets real Fashion brands ramp up their online platforms while working to balance commerce with compassion in response to new consumer demands. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2LxK8mo

Gourmet dining the DIY way Chefs' meal kits help diners create the restaurant experience at home. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/3dMLaXS

Weekend Interview: Shanya Amarasuriya - Creative director, BP de Silva Jewellers The fifth-generation scion has big plans for her tenure, using jewellery as a platform to bring about change in an increasingly ecologicall…

Sparking joy in your career Marie Kondo organised your home. Now she wants to organise your desk, your office and your job. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/2YKt3xu

DINING IN: In pursuit of old-school Chinese food Crisis brings cravings for comfort, and Spring Court has long been the go-to place for rekindling youthful memories of family meals dominated by yam rings and burnished go…

Weekend Interview: Getting through Covid-19 psychologically "The most important thing is being able to adjust your perception and realising that much of this crisis is out of your hands - something high-flying executives…

DINING IN: A tale of three Nonyas Indigo Blue Kitchen, Kin and Candlenut offer different takes on Peranakan cuisine. #BTLifestyle btd.sg/3aU6ysy

How will the planet and our urban environment look when the Covid-19 pandemic is over? With the natural world now seemingly in a better state, it might be easy to assume that the coronavirus pandemic is a reset button fo…

DINING IN: A world of spice and more Thevar and Tiffin Room offer a delicious tour along the Spice Route. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2VCPVx3

Weekend interview: Linda Collins on global grief in time of pandemic There is loss felt by all in this Covid-19 crisis. The loss of job security, physical safety and personal freedoms. The collective mourning for the ove…

Covid-19: A Creative Awakening Down but not out, Singapore’s creative industry fights back against Covid-19 as they find new ways of expression while giving aid and joy to those in need. #BTLifestyle bit.ly/2wN9ppd