Haioka Aru

Aru Reflects The Mood Of Tokyo

STUCK in his apartment in Tokyo due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, composer and producer Shintaro Haioka resorted to making music. Longing for a return to normalcy, he tapped into...

The Naiise Bear

Kick back and relax after a long day at work on this adorable bean bag from Naiise. Inspired by hibernating baby bears, this bean bag was designed especially for...
Fukuju

Still Ichiban After 270 Years

THAT first sip of Fukuju sake brings feelings of happiness. With spirits uplifted, wealth and longevity should follow. Or at least that's the plan. And these are the terms from where...
Circus 1903

A Friendlier, Traditional Circus With Modern Values

BACK IN the day, the circus served as an opportunity for the curious to see the bizarre, watch animals "perform" up close even though they had been brutalised into...

Red Velvet Zebra Chiffon Cake – Whip It UP!

RED VELVET ZEBRA CHIFFON CAKE   By Lily Thoo The basic chiffon cake steals the limelight with attractive “zebra” stripes crowned with spider-web markings. It is baked in a pan-in-a-pan method, a...
Maserati, Tridente Automobili, Teo Hock Seng, Amaury La Fonta

Maserati Makes It To Leng Kee

Italian car brand Maserati has switched distributors in Singapore, moving to Tridente Automobili. Maserati, which is part of the Fiat Group (FCA), launched its new presence along the Leng Kee Road...

A3 Sedan 1.0 TFSI — Pared Down Performer

IN THE push for greater efficiency, cars with small engines continue to do more than what they seem capable of. With turbocharging, the diminutive 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder engines are able to...
Jeremy Monteiro, With A Little Help From My Friends

Jeremy Monteiro Waxes Vinyl

ONE OF Jeremy Monteiro’s recent Facebook posts showcases an affordable turntable. It isn’t just a wave of nostalgia washing over jazz pianist, composer, band leader and educator. It’s to prepare you...
Gabriel Fratini Solo

The Art Of Going Solo

THE IMPORTANCE of a change of scenery cannot be emphasised enough in firing up one's sense of purpose. Following from his return sojourn at DOMVS at Sheraton Towers, chef Gabriel...
BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport

More Bang For Your Buck With This Updated BMW X3?

COMPANIES around the world are trying to juggle inventory as they cope with the effects of the disruptions that have hit the world in recent years. Between the pandemic and...