Grace Phua

The name Patchwork Kitchen brings to mind quilt patchwork and patchwork jackets... bits and pieces, stitched together into something with quirky character. PWK feels aptly named, then, for a restaurant where diverse cuisines come together in one place. That idea made even more sense after learning a little about founder James Moon , whose own background spans different cultures and cities. We were here for lunch and had the coveted window seats reserved for us – there are only two tables for...

Chinese food and beverage concepts have been on the rise lately, so it’s easy to think: oh no, not another one . I initially wondered if the hype here would fade. But months later, RUXU is still running a full house at 3pm on a weekday. That says something. When I first saw RUXU at Funan, I thought – man, they really made good use of that space. It’s an oddly carved-out corner unit, yet they’ve managed to turn it into one of the cosiest traditional-modern cafes around. I’ve visited twice...

Freshly opened at Lentor Modern, Daily Restaurant enters the scene as the new kid on the block – one that isn’t afraid to experiment. The moment we walk in, the colourful theme sets the tone, accompanied by equally vibrant dishes. Photo credit: Daily Restaurant Conceptualised by chef Yang Li under the Da Hock brand, the Western-leaning restaurant sets out on a curious mission : take dishes we know from elsewhere and give them a slight local twist. A key highlight of the opening is Singapore’s...