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Run out of cheese at 2am? You can now pick up a wedge or two from a Shell petrol station in Siglap. Local cheese purveyor Cheeselads has opened its first kiosk concept, Pressed By Cheeselads, at Shell petrol station along Upper East Coast Road. The compact takeaway outfit serves pressed sourdough toasties from a staffed counter, while an unmanned, self-checkout section stocks packaged artisanal cheeses, nougats, and pre-made charcuterie boards around the clock.

Tara Na! By Easy Eatz is not exactly the easiest place to stumble upon. The Filipino Muslim-owned eatery sits at Punggol East Container Park, situated beside The Smok Hous Barbecue. Yet, come night, the location doesn’t seem to stop people from making the trip. On some evenings, the queue stretches to the back of the park. Today, the restaurant can seat up to 110 people. If you choose to come from Thursday to Saturday, you’ll enjoy live band performances in the area, too.

Gotti Italiano is having a moment. The Amoy Street stalwart, long known for its bold, unapologetically Italian personality, has stepped into a new chapter. This new phase includes a new executive chef, a reimagined a la carte menu, and its first-ever weekend brunch.

Ayam gepuk is having a viral moment in Malaysia thanks to TikTok, and it was only a matter of time before the trend spread across the Causeway to Singapore. There were already spots such as Papa Ayam and Ayam Gepok Anakmak where you could get your smashed fried chicken fix, but the latest to join the ayam gepuk fray is Gepuk Guys. The concept is created by Derek Cheong, winner of Masterchef Singapore’s season two, which gives an additional reason to check it out.

Matcha isn’t hard to come by in Singapore these days. But if you’d rather skip the big-name matcha specialists and cafes, home-based businesses can be a more wallet-friendly way to get your green tea fix. New to the Aljunied neighbourhood is Naocha, a home-based matcha concept near James Cook University Singapore. It is run by 21-year-old Naomi Chai, who is currently studying at the Singapore Institute of Management.

Birthdays are meant to be celebrated, and what better way to mark the occasion than by taking advantage of birthday deals and discounts in Singapore that make your special day even sweeter? There are many perks for the birthday star to enjoy, ranging from complimentary treats and free meals to discounts and special promotions. However, terms vary across establishments — some come with no minimum spend, while others are subject to specific spending or other conditions.

It’s that time of the year again: Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 is taking place on September 25 this year, which means you have barely a month to get your mooncakes sorted! Every year, it seems like hotels and bakeries in Singapore vie to create the most unique and creative mooncakes in Singapore (and boxes!) — and this year, they’ve really outdone themselves.

Coffee lovers who don’t work or live near the central area: Does it sometimes feel unfair that many of the best coffee spots aren’t always within reach? We love hunting for good coffee, but planning trips to town just for coffee feels a bit troublesome. The quaint coffee nook is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Photo: Evan Mua/HungryGoWhere Thankfully for the westies, there’s a new cafe you can check out in the Beauty World area: Kin Joe Coffee, which just opened in early August.

In recent years, Orchard Plaza has flourished into one of the hottest spots for Japanese food in Singapore. The understated shopping centre now houses a multitude of popular Japanese restaurants from top to bottom — but if there is one spot we highly recommend, it’s Apollon. Photo: Evan Mua/HungryGoWhere Apollon is located on the ground floor, on the outer perimeter of Orchard Plaza and, upon entry, you’ll assume it’s a tiny establishment that can seat perhaps 10 people.

If you’re into your wellness and healthy lifestyle journey, you might enjoy what Foura has to offer. It’s a new restaurant that opened officially on July 9, located at the IMBA Theatre in Gardens by the Bay. Besides being a contemporary Asian and European restaurant, Foura incorporates wellness and community experiences into its concept. Foura’s glasshouse space takes on a calming ambience — and we can imagine it’s pretty in the day, too.