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The Duxton area was a former 13-hectare nutmeg plantation with 1,800 trees introduced to Singapore in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles. The nutmeg court at The Pinnacle @ Duxton marks this historic presence, now surrounded by towering blocks and hipster hangouts. Pockets of quiet parks and converted shophouses make this a destination full of character in the midst of the CBD.
Whether you’re looking for a Michelin-star restaurant or a laid-back prata stall, these green precinct has got you covered.
ROBERTSON QUAY OverviewSlightly away from the party-hearty hubs of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, upstream Robertson Quay’s more residential make-up makes it a relaxed destination with al fresco dining spaces and entertainment including a museum and multiple hotels coming up….
During the lead up to crazy queue-snaking, tissue-chopeing lunch hour in Singapore’s financial heart, we stake out the newly renovated Amoy Street Food Centre to chow on its greatest hits.
TIONG BAHRU & FOOD CENTRE (30 Seng Poh Road) The first market to be built in a residential area in 1955, the former Seng Poh Market is now a modern three-storey building with a wet market on the ground floor…
Since the establishment of Farrer Park MRT station, the surrounding area has turned from sleepy to hipster. While renowned Indian restaurants still stand their ground, the place now buzzes with new, attractively-styled cafes. BiTES susses out the vicinity for a perfect day out.
What better place to venture to during Lunar New Year than Chinatown, Singapore’s largest historic district? The BiTES team had a tough time trying to narrow down the sights and munchies: we meet an amazing craftsman, sample handmade traditional delights, and stroll along hip Keong Saik Road. There’s also free Wi-Fi (Wireless@Chinatown), lion dance performances (Sat 6.45pm, Pagoda Street), and trishaw rides ($49, from the visitor centre).
New eats: Comfort food with Asian roots for everyone
CHIJMES (30 Victoria Street) CHIJMES–the 159-year-old grand dame OverviewIn her past life as a convent compound, CHIJMES housed an orphanage, schools, dorms and a chapel. The site underwent redevelopment after 1983. Part of the compound became SMRT’s HQ; and the…
Other than the swanky new extension, two new shops in Icon Village have gotten our attention.