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Sentosa &
Singapore
© The Barracks Hotel Sentosa
DESTINATION DIGEST
JANUARY - MARCH 2020
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HOT HAPPENINGS
JANUARY - MARCH 2020
Singapore Events
Singapore Art Week 11-19 Jan Chinese New Year 25-26 Jan
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Art Week takes flight with 70+ artists exhibiting at The Lunar New Year is celebrated city-wide, but head to
venues across the city. Events include Light to Night Chinatown to snap away at the most spectacular street
Festival, which sees the Civic District illuminated, and decorations. The city’s famous Chingay Parade is held
art walking trails. 31 Jan-1 Feb.
Public events island wide / See site for dates and times / Chinatown
artweek@nac.gov.sg / artweek.sg
Ludovico Einaudi: Seven Days Thaipusam 8-9 Feb
Walking Singapore 28 Jan
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Known for his luscious film scores and bestselling Held during the full moon of the 10th Hindu calendar
solo album, the Italian classical musician makes his month, Thaipusam is celebrated with elaborate piercing
Singapore debut with a multi-sensory performance at ceremonies and street processions in Little India, and at
The Esplanade. other Tamil temples around Singapore.
Esplanade Concert Hall / 1 Esplanade Drive / +65 6828 8377 / Sri Thendayuthapani Temple / 15 Tank Rd / Sri Srinivasa
from 8pm / esplanade.com Perumal Temple / 397 Serangoon Rd / thaipusam.sg
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HOT HAPPENINGS
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Singapore Events
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iLight Singapore 6-29 Mar
A dazzling highlight of the Singaporean cultural calendar,
this pace-setting festival features installations dotted around
the Civic District, Fort Canning Park, Marina Bay and the
River.
Locations across Singapore / 7.30pm-11pm daily, extended
hours on weekends / info@ilight.sg / ilightsingapore.sg
Singapore Biennale Until 22 Mar 2219 Future’s Imagined at
ArtScience Until 5 Apr
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The National Gallery and Gillman Barracks are among Much of 2019’s Bicentennial celebrations charted the
the many spaces showcasing local and regional talents as rich 200-year history of Singapore, but this exhibition
part of the art biennale. peers into the future, inviting visitors to explore how the
world will change in the next 200 years.
singaporebiennale.org ArtScience Museum / Marina Bay Sands / 6 Bayfront Avenue /
+65 6688 8345 / 10am–7pm Mon-Sun /
marinabaysands.com/museum
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LUXE LOVES
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LUXE Loves
Iggy’s Imperial Treasure
Super Peking Duck
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Ignatius Chan’s eponymous restaurant continues to wow Sibling Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine
with its haute mod-Euro fare and intimate setting. There (Orchard) might dazzle with its Michelin Star, but this
are just 42 covers but tables are refreshingly well spaced glowing golden jewel is our pick for a mid-Orchard
for private whispering (those craving sociability can still refuel. Like it says on the tin, Peking duck is the
bag a spot around the communal perch). Tasting menus highlight (served and carved at the table) but the fine
only but there’s a clever option to stop after either the Cantonese menu also covers barbecue and dim sum.
first, second or third main courses (with prices adjusted Slick service.
accordingly), plus excellent Burgundy-leaning wine list.
Hilton Hotel / Level 3 / 581 Orchard Road / +65 6732 2234 / Paragon / #05-42/45 / 290 Orchard Road / +65 6732 7838 /
lunch & dinner Tue-Sat / iggys.com.sg lunch & dinner daily / imperialtreasure.com
Fat Cow 1-V:U
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Forget the Medical Centre address and focus instead on Perched atop sibling The Outpost Hotel, new day-
the fabulous steaks putting the ooh into umami at this to-night beach club and restaurant 1-V:U serves up
Japanese teppanyaki grill. Private rooms are available, but Asian-global fare from its communal menu with a side
book a counter seat to catch the action. of DJ-spun sounds and spectacular views. Adults only.
Guests of The Barracks Hotel are entitled to 20% off the
a la carte menu and drinks.
Camden Medical Centre / #01-01/02 / 1 Orchard Blvd / The Outpost Hotel / Level 7 / 10 Artillery Avenue / Sentosa /
+65 6735 0308 / lunch & dinner daily / fat-cow.com.sg +65 6513 7708 / restaurant 6.30am-9.30pm Sun-Thu, till 10pm
Fri-Sat / day club & rooftop bar 11am-1am Sun-Thu, 11am-3am
Fri-Sat / 1-vu.sg
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LUXE Loves
Dempsey Cookhouse and Candlenut Burnt Ends
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Be sure to book ahead for a coveted spot at sceney This hip Aussie thriller has been smoking, slow-roasting
Cookhouse, which pulls an upscale crowd with Jean- and grilling for several years now and shows no sign
Georges Vongerichten’s fresh, zingy palate-pleasers. of cooling down. There are only 18 seats and it’s no res
Over at neighbouring Candlenut, Malcolm Lee’s except at early sittings so rock up, add your name to the
elevated Baba-Nyonya fare earned the accolade as the list and pop around the corner for drinks at Potato Head.
world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant.
17A Dempsey Rd / +65 1800 304 2288 / lunch & dinner daily / 20 Teck Lim Rd / Chinatown / +65 6224 3933 / lunch Fri-Sat,
comodempsey.sg/restaurant/candlenut dinner Tue-Sat / burntends.com.sg
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Odette
Located in the spectacular National Gallery, Odette’s
dreamy, creamy interior is reminiscent of 1930s
Hollywood, but Julien Royer’s clever interpretations of
classic Gallic are bang up to date. Named after Royer’s
grand-mère, Odette holds 3 Michelin stars and bagged
the number 1 slot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2019.
The frequently changing set 4, 6 or 8 course menus feature
a few greatest hits alongside new creations, all made
with top-notch ingredients, natch. As one of Singapore’s
hottest tables, you’ll need to reserve several weeks in
advance.
#01-04 / 1 St Andrew’s Rd / +65 6385 0498 / lunch Tue-Sat,
dinner Mon-Sat / odetterestaurant.com
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EXPLORE
ITINERARY
3 Day / 2 Night Heritage Itinerary
Singapore might attract attention for its C.21st skyline, convenience and connectivity, but the island state has a rich
and rewarding history. This 3-day itinerary gives you a snapshot of the city’s heritage, spanning colonial-era civic
architecture to the colourful shophouses of Chinatown.
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D AY 1 – C I V I C D I S T R I C T
MORNING
Botanic Gardens
LUNCH
Make an early start and get thee to the beautifully man-
icured and lush Botanic Gardens, host to tropical flora, COMO Cuisine Dempsey
fauna and the truly lovely Ginger and Orchid Gardens.
Join Pilates-honed green queens upping their antioxidant
You might want to leave by 11am to prevent wilting.
levels with COMO’s nourishing east-west superfood
bowls. Try the therapeutic organic coffee brews with
adaptogens – the ‘Alarm Clock’ made with Fair Trade
AFTERNOON coffee, MCT oil, maca root, ghee and coconut cream is
heavenly.
SUNSET
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Smoke & Mirrors
National Gallery Singapore Perched atop the National Gallery, Smoke & Mirrors
If you only have time for one of Singapore’s galleries or serves superbly crafted cocktails and stagger panos of the
museums, make it the National Gallery. This showstop- Esplanade, Marina Bay and CBD. Inside is dim-lit, slinky
per architectural union of the former Supreme Court glam, but you’re here for the view, so book ahead for a
and City Hall, connected via a vast, elegant atrium and rattan chair on the terrace.
sleek modern skywalks is worth visiting for the design
alone. Inside, you’ll find the largest stash of modern
Southeast Asian art in the world. DINNER
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
In keeping with the heritage theme, reserve a table at Vi’s
Wanting more? Download the LUXE nostalgic prettily tiled Peranakan nook instead. The tan-
Singapore guide for more itineraries. talising menu draws on family recipes repping hybrids of
Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian dishes – go hungry!
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EXPLORE
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D AY 2 : C H I N AT O W N
MORNING
Sri Mariamman & Buddha Tooth
Relic Temple, Southbridge Rd LUNCH
Chinatown is home to a clutch of temples, and these two
are within a chopstick toss of each other – the OTT but Olivia, Keong Saik St
marvellously monikered Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is
This relaxed, rustic terracotta and raw-brick restaurant
also a museum of Buddhist art, while the eye-catching
showcases el Bulli alum Alain Devahive’s nuanced take
Sri Mariamman is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple.
on Catalan cuisine. Particularly good set lunches.
AFTERNOON
Duxton Hill
Skip back up Keong Saik and cross over to Craig Rd, where
on the left you’ll spy a stairwell to Craig Place car park... up Littered with Books, Duxton Rd
you hop to exit amid the pic-pretty enclave Duxton Hill
Book lovers rejoice at this charming nook shelving a sharp
home to eateries like Lucha Loco and Kilo Kitchen.
edit of fiction, non-fiction and children’s lit, plus a neat
range of made-in-Singapore souvenirs.
Monument Lifestyle, Duxton Rd
Stock up on Cali surfwear, grooming prods, decor and
gifty accessories at this laidback dude’s den. The petite cafe Tong Mern Sern Antiques, Craig Rd
out back pours a decent cup of joe, a strapping Samovar Back on Craig Rd, this ramshackle treasure trove of colonial
tea, and an impeccably appointed artisanal toast. bits n’ bobs is guarded by the fearsome Mr Keng. He’s well up
on prices, but it’s still worth a good poke around.
DINNER
Tippling Club, Tanjong Pagar Rd DRINKS
Three breezily-converted shophouses are home to Ryan
Clift’s envelope-pushing tour de force. Tongue-titillating
plates are paired with equally inventive cocktails. Book a
seat at the counter to watch your dishes being assembled © Native
in the kitchen. Zing!
Native, Amoy St
Vijay Mudaliar’s elevated works of drinkable art have earned
Explore the city in style! him a spot on the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’ and his scientific
concoctions made from wild foraged ingredients are truly
Talk to the hotel’s Equerry team about booking original. For a locally inspired tipple, try The Peranakan – a
a Jeep or Mercedes E Class limousine at a punch of jackfruit rum, laksa leaves, goats milk, candlenut
chargeable fee. and gula melaka. Cin cin!
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EXPLORE
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D AY 3 : S E N T O S A
MORNING
Fort Siloso
C.19th Fort Siloso Sentosa was an important coastal LUNCH
defence; today it’s an interactive museum with exhibits
of WW2 memorabilia. There are free guided tours of
the fort, underground tunnels and recently renovated
Surrender Chambers every 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the
month until the end of March.
AFTERNOON
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Tangerine, Resorts World
History lesson ticked, zip to Resorts World for an
afternoon of R&R. The tranquil, verdant Tangerine at
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Resorts World showcases Thai super chef Ian Kittichai’s
delicately spiced salads and meat plates.
ESPA, Resorts World
You’ll be hard pushed not to surrender at this
sumptuous haven of relaxation and rejuvenation. The
wide array of facilities includes Turkish hammam,
vitality pools, forest onsen-style pools, rock saunas and D AY 1 : C I V I C D I S T R I C T
crystal dream rooms... book a day pass and enjoy a
1-for-1 offer exclusive to guests of The Barracks Hotel,
plus 15% off body and face treatments. Contact the
hotel’s Equerry team to make your advance reservation.
Terms & conditions apply.
D AY 2 : C H I N AT O W N
DINNER
Hide Masa
A mere skip from your suite, culinary maestro Hide D AY 3 : S E N T O S A
Masa’s contemporary blond-wood fine-diner serves
elegant interpretations of Japanese cuisine with French
influence. Guests of The Barracks Hotel are entitled to
10% discount. Terms & conditions apply.
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