SINGAPORE
A DAY IN TIONG BAHRU
Singapore’s oldest housing estate also happens to be its hippest neighbourhood. In the early 2010s, businesses began setting up shop in Tiong Bahru, breathing new life into the area. Today, the sprawling estate’s pre-war art deco buildings house an eclectic array of indie boutiques and cool cafes, making it one of the most fascinating places in the city. Start at Tiong Bahru Market and Food
Centre, where you can order chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes topped with preserved radish) or mee siam (spicy rice vermicelli) for a hearty breakfast. Then, check out the lively wet market on the ground floor, where stalls sell all manner of fresh produce — from fish and poultry to spices — with the sounds of haggling a constant backdrop. Next, walk to Yong Siak Street for a spot of
shopping. Visit Woods in the Books for picture books and graphic novels, and Nana & Bird for chic apparel and jewellery. Be sure to also pop into ArtBlue Studio, which showcases works by Vietnamese artists. For a light lunch, head to French-style
boulangerie Tiong Bahru Bakery, whose artisanal breads and pastries are among the best in town (the sticky, buttery kouign- amann is a must-try). Or for something more substantial, photogenic cafe Merci Marcel serves up brunch plates such as quinoa beetroot salad and crab tartine with avocado on sourdough. Just around the corner is Nimble/Knead,
a day spa housed across several shipping containers. Decompress with a Swedish or Balinese massage, or opt for an invigorating body scrub. For dinner, book a table at buzzy Bakalaki,
which dishes up authentic, rib-sticking Greek cuisine: keftedes (beef meatballs stuffed with mint and lemon), moussaka, souvlaki (grilled meat skewers) and more. Wash it all down in classic Greek style with a shot or two of ouzo.
Clockwise from top: Nana & Bird; rosemary smoked organic egg, Odette; Atlas’ extensive bar; chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes with preserved radish)
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Jigger & Pony Officially the best bar in Singapore (at least, according to Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021), Jigger & Pony shakes up creative cocktails in a friendly setting. Try signature drinks such as the yuzu whiskey sour or opt for something more adventurous, like the Korean-inspired make it rice — a vodka-based creation featuring red rice yeast.
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Atlas This glamorous bar is renowned for its gilded art deco interiors, but it’s not just a pretty face. Atlas also houses more than 1,300 labels in its enormous gin library (said to be the largest in the world), with varieties from as far afield as Iceland and Bolivia. Some bottles are so rare that guests are only allowed a single shot per visit.
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Native As the name suggests, Native shines the spotlight on local and regional ingredients, from tapioca and turmeric to… ants. One of its most popular cocktails is antz: Chalong Bay rum, aged sugarcane juice and coconut yogurt, garnished with the zingy insects. There’s also a huge range of Asian spirits, including sake from Japan and arrack from Sri Lanka.
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