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From rice to rare: Sake’s ascent in the fine-dining world

From rice to rare: Sake’s ascent in the fine-dining world

The Peak Singapore — Rare, meticulously crafted, and often boundary-pushing, ultra-premium sake is increasingly beloved by the haute cuisine world for its natural versatility and exceptional quality.

Chicken rise: the elevation of Singapore's favourite dish - SilverKris

Chicken rise: the elevation of Singapore's favourite dish - SilverKris

singaporeair.com — From hawker centres to elegant restaurants, these five dining destinations prove that this national staple is transcendent

Barrel Story Of Hibiki - SilverKris

Barrel Story Of Hibiki - SilverKris

singaporeair.com — Enjoy wood-fired plates and Japanese whisky at this modern izakaya

Lighten up: How Singapore's mixologists are raising the no/low bar - SilverKris

Lighten up: How Singapore's mixologists are raising the no/low bar - SilverKris

singaporeair.com — From refreshing highballs to zero-proof innovations, these five bars are making moderation taste just as sophisticated as boozy cocktails

Pera Turkish Grill & Mezze

Pera Turkish Grill & Mezze

SilverKris — Authentic Turkish flavours and generous hospitality from the heart of Istanbul

COTE

COTE

SilverKris — The only international outpost of the world's first Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse

Loca Niru

Loca Niru

SilverKris — Japanese sensibilities meet French techniques in this refined culinary temple

Pop City x Pony

Pop City x Pony

SilverKris — A craft-forward cocktail bar steeped in Japanese verve and nostalgia

La Vache!

La Vache!

SilverKris — Nothing but steak frites and a good time

The Coach Restaurant

The Coach Restaurant

SilverKris — This sleek, modern New York steakhouse delivers both style and substance

Lookback 2025: Top 5 highlights of Singapore’s drinks industry

Lookback 2025: Top 5 highlights of Singapore’s drinks industry

The Peak Singapore — The Peak Singapore takes stock of the highs of the local beverage and cocktail bar scene.

Singapore distillery Brass Lion wins top gin award at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025

Singapore distillery Brass Lion wins top gin award at International Wine & Spirit Competition 2025

The Peak Singapore — Jamie Koh, founder of homegrown gin distillery shares her thoughts on receiving the prestigious International Gin Producer Trophy at IWSC 2025. By Ben Chin / 25 Nov 2025

Kim Association

Kim Association

SilverKris — An intimate, immersive platform for contemporary transnational Asian art

AIR CCCC - SilverKris

AIR CCCC - SilverKris

singaporeair.com — Discover contemporary Asian cuisine in the sprawling restaurant slash circular campus and cooking club

Singapore is having a pizza moment

Singapore is having a pizza moment

SilverKris — From Naples to Tokyo, the world's most pedigreed pizza masters are landing in the Little Red Dot - rewriting the rules of the perfect slice.

Meet Singapore most high-profile bar mentor, Indra Kantono, co-founder of the Jigger & Pony Group

Meet Singapore most high-profile bar mentor, Indra Kantono, co-founder of the Jigger & Pony Group

The Peak Singapore — The bar veteran, which founded the popular Jigger & Pony Bar in 2012, shares how he has mentored long-time staff like creative director Uno Jang over the years.

Mind Your Cocktails: How bars in Singapore are adapting to the rise of no- and low-alcohol trend

Mind Your Cocktails: How bars in Singapore are adapting to the rise of no- and low-alcohol trend

The Peak Singapore — Deliberate imbibing has become increasingly popular in recent years. The Peak explores this new trend of conscious consumption.

We asked 8 mixologists what they’re giving for Valentine’s Day — and their answers will surprise you

We asked 8 mixologists what they’re giving for Valentine’s Day — and their answers will surprise you

The Peak Singapore — Some of Asia’s most dynamic bartenders share what they hope to give their special someone this Valentine’s Day.

New lifestyle and entertainment enclave C.O.T.U. is set to be a five-in-one multiverse of mixolog...

New lifestyle and entertainment enclave C.O.T.U. is set to be a five-in-one multiverse of mixolog...

The Peak Singapore — The Peak gets an exclusive look at nightlife powerhouse Sarissa Rodriguez-Schwartz's boldest venture yet that is slated to open in November.

A new dawn for sake: Why more Singaporeans are shaking things up in the sake industry

A new dawn for sake: Why more Singaporeans are shaking things up in the sake industry

The Peak Singapore — More homegrown companies are entering sake breweries and shaking things up. We explore how these trailblazers are reimagining the age-old drink one grain at a time.

Mealworms and jellyfish in cocktails: Welcome to the future at Fura, Asia's Most Sustainable Bar ...

Mealworms and jellyfish in cocktails: Welcome to the future at Fura, Asia's Most Sustainable Bar ...

The Peak Singapore — In less than a year, Fura has established itself as one of Asia's brightest bars by serving a taste of a more sustainable future.

Swanky nightlife brand Sushisamba sashays its way to Singapore with theatre-style dining and drin...

Swanky nightlife brand Sushisamba sashays its way to Singapore with theatre-style dining and drin...

The Peak Singapore — The famed nightspot hopes to provide a more sophisticated party atmosphere for those 35 and older when it opens on July 18.

Singapore's cocktail bar scene is shifting gears - SilverKris

Singapore's cocktail bar scene is shifting gears - SilverKris

SilverKris — From Sago House and Cat Bite Club to Side Door and The Backdrop, the Lion City is enjoying a slew of casual, experimental and fiercely independent nightlife venues started by newly minted bartender-owners

Fantastic bubbly and where to find them in Singapore - SilverKris

Fantastic bubbly and where to find them in Singapore - SilverKris

SilverKris — Uncork the latest trends in Champagne with experts behind five of the best wine bars on the Little Red Dot
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