Idlewild, Singapore

Berbere Smash - Featured in Casablanca |Idlewild | Food For Thought

Located within the InterContinental Singapore sits Idlewild, a speakeasy cocktail bar taking its name from the original name of the John F. Kennedy International Airport. The theme of the bar is simple, to take you on its transatlantic flights, all within a cocktail glass. With some wonderful cocktails inspired from each international destination, fasten your seatbelt before you depart on you journey. Continue reading

ATLAS, Singapore

ATLAS French 75 | ATLAS Singapore | Food For Thought

There are few bars that can claim a reputation as being one of the most beautiful bars in the world, and ATLAS Singapore is one of them. The art deco design of the building houses one of the most extensive gin collections in all of Singapore and is known not only for its aesthetics, but consistently makes the World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Continue reading

Wolf Blass and the Michelin Guide at Ember Modern Bistro

Food | Wolf Blass Find Your Flavour | Food For Thought

White wines with fish or poultry, red wines with red meats. These are commonly held notions when it comes to food and wine pairings. This is why Wolf Blass Wines has sought to do something quite different, by reinventing what we think we know about these basic rules of degustation. This latest collaboration seeks for the patron to “Find Your Flavour” at Ember Modern Bistro. Continue reading

The Social: We’re Endangered Too

Management | The Social We're Endangered Too | Food For Thought

The Social Group has recently taken a new initiative to bring awareness to help conservation, in which their latest campaign coincides with 3 the crafting of non-alcoholic cocktails, aptly named Save Our Trees, Save Our Bees and Save Our Seas, all with the theme of bringing awareness to how climate change has affected the planet and how we can do our part to reduce waste. Continue reading

Neon Pigeon, Singapore

Food | Neon Pigeon | Food For Thought

Situated at the end of the hustle and bustle that is Keong Saik Road in Singapore is Neon Pigeon, a modern izakaya style eatery that makes interesting interpretations of modern Japanese cuisine. However, don’t take this place lightly as they have a cocktail programme that packs as powerful a punch as its food. From their iconic Tokyo Hummus made from edamame to their Teared Negroni using rosemary infused sake umeshu, you can see why the light of this pigeon shines bright. Continue reading

Smoke & Mirrors, Singapore

Dali's Self Portrait | Smoke & Mirrors | Food For Thought

Located on the first floor of the National Gallery Singapore sits one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore overlooking the bay with a stunning view… Smoke & Mirrors. This cocktail bar serves a number of exquisite cocktails which are carefully curated as though exhibits from a museum itself. The drinks served here are where style meets substance, such as the Picasso’s Pencil, a cocktail made from distilled pencil wood. Continue reading

MO BAR at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Mother of Dragons | MO BAR Singapore | Food For Thought

Located within the pristinely perfect hotel in Marina Square sits the recently opened MO BAR at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. This beautiful bar is inspired by the Pacific Ocean as well as the many ports littered across Asia, with drinks and cocktails inspired by some of the best tropical destinations. The drink menu is carefully crafted to deliver an experience catered to the individual’s palate, from light flavours to bolder ones. Continue reading

The Social Wine Shop

The Social Chardonnay Australia De Bortoli | The Social Wine Shop | Food For Thought

There are few things in the world that is better than a bottle of fine wine, and at The Social, they have taken that a step further, creating The Social Wine Shop. This extension to the popular brand stems to focus on bringing some of the best wines around to give you more than the regular selection of reds and whites. The Social Wine Shop has a healthy range of over 240 labels, from their affordable premium house wines to rare selections, and is making them available for wine pairings and for you to take home. Continue reading

The Wonderarium at Babe Japas Fun Dining

Wonderarium | Trishates | Babe Japas Fun Dining | Martell VSOP | Food For Thought

If you’re in town and wanted to experience something of a unique experience, you should visit the little pop-up known as the Wonderarium, a cocktail pairing with Babe – Japas Fun Dining, one of the most well known molecular gastronomy restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. The partnering with Martell showcases some of the most interesting japas you will come across with its pairing of Martell VSOP aged in red barrels, with one thing in mind… umami and smoke. Continue reading