Food & Drink

Stories about gastronomy and the culture surrounding our relationships with food and drinks.

When Wala Wala Closes, Holland Village Loses Its Beat

When Wala Wala Closes, Holland Village Loses Its Beat

Pour one out for Holland V.

by Andre Frois June 18, 2025

Meet Joelle, the Singaporean Who’s Ungatekeeping Copenhagen’s Offbeat Charms

Meet Joelle, the Singaporean Who’s Ungatekeeping Copenhagen’s Offbeat Charms

Swapping the Singaporean hustle for Danish hygge.

by Aloysius Ang April 7, 2025

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

One Man’s Quest To Revive Toddy, the Booze That Built Singapore

Has the nation outgrown its taste for a labourer’s toast?

by Kimberly Lim February 26, 2025

Can Malay Cuisine Find a Place in Singapore’s Fine Dining Scene?

Can Malay Cuisine Find a Place in Singapore’s Fine Dining Scene?

The meat of the matter.

by Alfieyah Abdullah October 30, 2024

The Humans Behind Our MRT Station Shops

The Humans Behind Our MRT Station Shops

In search for the soul of our train stations.

by Elliot Lee August 23, 2024

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

"How can I get bored?"

by Joy Lai August 7, 2024

Recent Articles

After The Vote

After the Vote: Big Dot Chicken’s Ken Koh on a Kinder Singapore That Respects Its Hawkers

After the Vote: Big Dot Chicken’s Ken Koh on a Kinder Singapore That Respects Its Hawkers

"So what if you're a hawker? So what if you're a cook? Why is it that only a 'chef' seems to command respect?"

by Ilyas Sholihyn

May 3, 2025

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Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

Ramadan Bazaars Will Evolve—If Content Creators Let Them

What is the media’s role in turning the Ramadan Bazaar into a playground for viral trends at the expense of its deeper cultural roots?

by Andre Frois

March 29, 2025

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A Tale of Two Kunafas

A Tale of Two Kunafas

What do Middle Eastern chefs think about the pasar malam versions of their traditional dessert?

by Alfieyah Abdullah

January 17, 2025

Amongst Us

The Search For Authenticity in Singapore’s New Wave of Home-Based Businesses

The Search For Authenticity in Singapore’s New Wave of Home-Based Businesses

No place like home-based businesses.

by Kimberly Lim

November 29, 2024

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The Language of Luxury: How Japanese Fruit Gifting Is Winning Over Singaporeans

The Language of Luxury: How Japanese Fruit Gifting Is Winning Over Singaporeans

When words fall short, Singaporeans are gifting premium Japanese fruit to convey warm regards and hopes of prosperity.

by Andre Frois

October 9, 2024