Secrets of the City

Recently incorporated into the Four Season's collection of luxurious beach resorts in Asia, the Nam Hai is one of our favourite properties near one of South East Asia's best preserved UNESCO heritage sites.

A luxurious gem sparkling in the waters near Singapore. The experience starts when the resort's chauffeur arrives at your doorstep in Singapore and transports you via seaplane to another world where luxurious adventures await.

One of the most tranquil properties in Phuket - clifftop views, a private island beach club, fresh organic produce and kind staff make this a place from which we can't keep away too long!

A coffee-loving Instagrammer's paradise, by the guys behind Strangers Reunion. Minimalist vibes, really good breakfasts and most importantly, excellent coffee.

Tucked away little gem with great coffee, healthy bites and a socially conscious foundation that's quite frankly just good for the soul.

Pull up a seat at the kitchen counter and have a chat with the chefs about everything homemade on offer...

A special little space serving artisanal toast and coffee, inside Singapore's iconic, beautifully restored Chijmes precinct.

Healthy but delicious breakfasts, salads and sweet treats - and great coffee. Hidden away within a charming Dempsey compound.

Great new lunch spot inside the super cool Working Capitol. Refuel with gorgeous Sarnies coffee, artisanal toast and pickled grain bowls, in a chill setting bathed in natural light.

Huge, delicious breakfasts in a New York loft-style space - great coffee, juices and booze too!

Gorgeous, sleek cafe in the Telok Ayer neighbourhood dishing up our favourite coffee and breakfasts. Opens early.

Located in the random strip of Kampong Bahru, this hidden gem is worth the trek. The coffee is excellent, and the industrial chic space a great place to chill over a lazy breakfast of sourdough toast and smashed avo.

These guys are taking over the city's cafe scene with yet another brilliant space now at Dempsey - same great coffee and pastries to die for.

East Coasters rejoice, Singapore's original coffee pioneer has set up shop in Katong. The same fabulous Common Man coffee in a brighter, larger space.

Possibly our all-time favourite coffee house, now open on the Chip Bee strip. Excellent coffee, fresh industrial vibes and pastries with that perfect balance of sticky, salty and sweet (err... if you know what we mean). These guys are on fire right now.

Hidden away in the back streets of Tanjong Pagar is this sweet little Melbourne-inspired cafe, with a subtle tropical twist. Gorgeous instagrammable interiors, good coffee, and the food tastes as good as it looks!

Dark, moody, Melbourne as fuck. Hidden away in a non-descript Hongkong Street office block, come here for solid breakfasts, slaying sandwiches and excellent coffee.

Hailing from Hong Kong, these guys are serious about their coffee and it remains one of the best along Orchard Road, with a second outlet recently opened at Raffles Place.

An extension of the well-known fresh produce store, Little Farms Cafe is a quality spot for healthy but hearty salads, breakfasts and great coffee.

Gorgeous, sleek cafe in the Telok Ayer neighbourhood dishing up our favourite coffee and breakfasts. Opens early.

A teeny little hole-in-the-wall style coffee bar on the city fringe, brewing nothing but excellent coffee. Great service, takeaway only.

One of our best dining experiences of late. This one Michelin star, super slick, mod-Oz haunt in pumping little Boon Tat is receiving rave reviews all over town.

The kind of place where conversation turns to the food. Fine dining in Amoy in an effortlessly cool, casual and highly instagrammable space.

A pumping little tapas and sake bar tucked away in the growing hipster row at Tras Street - this place is getting rave reviews and we couldn't agree more.

Perched high on the 40th floor with a stunning vista, this is a gorgeous destination with fabulous cocktails and inspired Mediterranean plates. Their new outdoor rooftop bar just opened this month and is truly a spot to impress.

Named for craftsmen associations of the past, this super slick new hotspot in Keong Saik Road represents everything we love at Off Orchard. The handcrafted theme runs deep here, from the culinary offerings, to the excellent craft beer menu to the warm and personalised service.

This place is hot! Justin Hammond (of Melbourne's Gingerboy fame) has well and truly arrived in Asia with this pumping Japanese izakaya.

An intimate, sexy new Middle Eastern backdoor supper club. You know you're in for an experience as you step behind the red suede curtains and fantasies of mysterious Arabian nights emerge blended with roaring twenties vibes.

Outstanding modern Australian by Clayton Wells, former head chef of Sydney hotspots Automata, Quay and Tetsuya's. Deeply chic space and insanely good food tucked away in an Amoy Street shop-house.

The most awarded restaurant of 2017. Odette is a new mecca for art lovers and foodies alike. The beautiful synergy between the impeccably delicate dishes and the visual energy of the space is nothing short of divine.

Newly opened cosy little wine bar by Burnt Ends alum, Keirin Buck. Located on the ever buzzing Club Street strip, this is a warm and happy little spot for adventurous foodies to add to your list.

Don't doubt the macerated grasshoppers and crunchy ant garnishings on the menu - this place is cool. These guys are nailing a unique concept on the city's quietly sky-rocketing laneway craft cocktail scene.

Truly one of the most elegant settings for indulgent cocktails, fine bites and an authentically incredible night out.

19th century grandeur oozing glamour and sophistication at the Regent Hotel. Once again named number one on Asia's Best Bars List 2018. One of our favourite spots for incredible drinks and classy vibes.

Hip, dark underground bar with an awesome, innovative cocktail list. Currently sitting on the World's Best Bars list.

NYC vibe in the heart of Singapore this is a cool little bar in Amoy Street that gets absolutely pumping later. Great drinks, great barmen.

If tropical vibes, great drinks and a killer ocean view are your thing, this is your fave new weekend hangout. Taking over the now-defunct Il Lido at the Sentosa Golf Club is this gorgeous cafe/grill specialising in farm-to-fire cuisine drawing inspiration from all 14 countries along the Pan-American highway.

Traditional and contemporary Siamese cuisine, nestled within a historic colonial bungalow atop a lush forested nature reserve.

When fun times and tan lines call, FOC Sentosa is the place to go. A taste of the Mediterranean, with tapas and great cocktails on one of Singapore's best beaches.