6 April 2013 (Friday)
Eat: The Market Grill
In the age of molecular gastronomy and other faddish dining experiences, it’s comforting to chance upon restaurants that still serve excellent food, cooked with time-honoured methods. At The Market Grill, you’ll get to feast on robust steaks and succulent lobsters, all grilled to perfection. Come hungry!
Location: 208 Telok Ayer Street, Tel: 6221 3323 (No reservations; enquiries only.)
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat, 11.30am-2.30pm; 5pm-10pm. Closed on Sundays.
Drink: The Spiffy Dapper
In the spirit of celebrating the traditional, The Spiffy Dapper serves classic cocktails like Old Fashioned and Manhattan. Even the interiors are decorated to look like a 1920’s jazz bar.
Location: 2/F 61 Boat Quay, Tel: 8233 9810
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri, 5pm-12 midnight
Play: Silence on a Milk Mountain
How many people do you know have gone to the North Pole? Well, artist Wyn-Lyn Tan is one of the few who’ve ventured into this otherworldly terrain, and returned brimming with inspiration. This inspiration has bubbled over to a solo art exhibition. Through Wyn-Lyn’s evocative works, you’ll get to experience the deep sense of longing and solitude of the Arctic.
Location: 1 Lock Road, #01-02 Gillman Barracks
Time: 7pm to 9pm
7 April 2013 (Saturday)
Eat: Da Paolo Gastronomia
Start your weekend on a sweet note with the new range of desserts from Da Paolo Gastronomia! Featuring double-frosted cupcakes (for double the pleasure) and cupcakes served in a cone, you’ll simply be spoilt for choice.
Location: Holland Village, 43 Jalan Merah Saga, Chip Bee Gardens, #01-74, Tel: 6475 1323
Opening Hours: Daily, 8.30am -9.30pm
Drink: The Trenchard Arms
Following the success of Rabbit Carrot Gun is the stylishly irreverent The Trenchard Arms, located just next door. Guzzle on British favourites like Blonde Bombshell, Digger or the locally-brewed Buckshot Ale.
Location: 47 East Coast Road, Tel: 6344 0912
Opening Hours: Tues to Sun, 11am-12 midnight
Play: Big Wig Festival
Celebrate an eclectic mix of music with acclaimed musicians such as rap artist Pharoahe Monch and other interactional acts like The Bizarre Ride live with Pharcyde, Four Dub featuring Akil the MC of Jurassic 5 and Hydro Phonics. Local acts include DJ KoFlow and the Pushin’On Crew. Tickets are available from $105 at Sistic.
Location: Fort Canning Park
Time: 3pm
8 April 2013 (Sunday)
Eat: Keyaki
Craving for top-quality Japanese nosh? Check out the newly-revamped Keyaki, which prides itself on its authentic fine Japanese cuisine. And it’s not just dainty sashimi and sushi here — the beef sukiyaki comes in a hearty portion size, with generous servings of beef, noodles and veggies. Oishi!
Location: 4/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd, Tel: 6826 8240
Opening Hours: Daily, 12 noon-2.30pm; 6.30pm-10.30pm
Drink: Restore
Sundays are the best time to while away lazy afternoons eating dessert. Restore is a vintage furniture store that doubles up as a cafe, serving freshly-brewed coffee or tea alongside scrumptious waffles and bagels.
Location: 124 Tanjong Pagar Road, Tel: 6222 3510
Opening Hours: Tues to Thurs, 11am-7pm; Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat, 12noon-8pm; Sun, 12noon-5pm
Play: HBO Game of Thrones Art Exhibition
Are you a fan of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones? If so, head down to this art exhibition featuring art pieces by Singapore-based artists and a range of poster art from Mondo’s Game of Thrones collection. Admission is free.
Dates: April 6 to 13
Location: The Luxe Art Museum, 6 Handy Road, #02-01, The Luxe
Time: Daily, 11am to 7pm
