Eunice Quek

Correspondent at The Straits Times

Food correspondent, The Straits Times. Foodie on the go! [email protected] Instagram: @straitstimesfood

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F&B outlets roll out dining discounts and deals for Lady Gaga concertgoers

4 days ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – Calling all Little Monsters. Put your paws up for a slew of food and drink discounts and deals coming your way, launched in conjunction with American pop star Lady Gaga’s upcoming concerts on May 18, 19, 21 and 24 at the National Stadium, her only stop in Asia. Similarly, in March 2024, eateries and bars had dished out special offers in line with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour shows here. Now, cue the Mayhem for all concert ticket holders.
GE2025: PAP wins West Coast-Jurong West GRC with 60% vote share, keeps Pioneer SMC

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Hariz Baharudin |Eunice Quek |Benson Ang

SINGAPORE - The PAP has come out on top with 60.01 per cent of the vote in West Coast-Jurong West GRC against the PSP’s team, which included its chair Tan Cheng Bock, a former PAP stalwart. The PAP also emerged victorious in Pioneer SMC, where it retained the constituency with 65.42 per cent of the vote. During the 2020 General Election, the PAP secured 51.68 per cent of the vote in a tight race with the PSP in the former West Coast GRC.
GE2025: PAP wins West Coast-Jurong West GRC with 60% vote share, keeps Pioneer SMC

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Hariz Baharudin |Eunice Quek |Benson Ang

SINGAPORE – The PAP has come out on top in West Coast-Jurong West GRC with 60.01 per cent of the vote against the PSP’s team, which included its chair Tan Cheng Bock, a former PAP stalwart. The PAP also emerged victorious in Pioneer SMC, where it retained the constituency with 65.42 per cent of the vote. During the 2020 General Election, the PAP secured 51.68 per cent of the vote in a tight race with the PSP in the former West Coast GRC.
Coolest Mother’s Day treats: Croissant bouquets, heart-shaped bao, cakes and more

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – It is time to plan for Mother’s Day, just a week away. It is not too late to pick up pink heart-shaped mantou from home-grown bao store Bao Bao or an edible croissant “bouquet” from bakery chain Paul. Or take the savoury route with dishes inspired by mum.
Food Picks: Chinese-Korean barbecue restaurant Xita Lao Tai Tai debuts at Bugis+

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – Marrying both on-trend cuisines from South Korea and China is the Korean-influenced barbecue restaurant Xita Lao Tai Tai. With more than 600 outlets across China, the brand made its debut at Bugis+ with a 120-seat restaurant in April. The “lao tai tai” (old lady in Chinese) mentioned in the restaurant’s name is not a fictional character.
Food Picks: Spanish restaurant Binomio marks new chapter at Raffles Hotel

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – Established in Craig Road in 2012, Spanish restaurant Binomio has relocated to a swanky new home at the Raffles Hotel Singapore. It is now helmed by Spanish executive chef Felix Noguera, 42, who has worked at three-Michelin-starred Spanish establishments Can Fabes by the late chef Santi Santamaria and Aponiente by Angel Leon. Under chef Noguera, the menu has been refined with a mix of new dishes and returning favourites.
Food Picks: Return to PS.Cafe for its refreshed brunch menu

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – The cafe scene here has evolved beyond serving a basic brunch. These days, you also need to have a (preferably pet-friendly) cool ambience, social media presence and – if possible – some kind of meaningful mission to champion. But, above all, it is the solid food, drinks and service that get return customers. And there is one home-grown cafe chain that still delivers on that. It has been many years since I dined at PS.Cafe but stepping into its Dempsey outlet feels familiar.
Election eats: Cafe OSG’s ‘Makanfesto’ menu and Humpback’s ‘Oyster Polling Day’

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – With Polling Day coming up on May 3, two eateries have caught election fever and are rolling out tongue-in-cheek promotions. The first candidate is Cafe OSG at Suntec City, which has launched a new menu called “Wok Wisely – A Makanfesto of SG Flavour”. It offers 11 dishes – each with its own political party-inspired name and accompanying symbol – such as The Dependable One Chicken Rice ($8.50), The Hardworking Hero Char Kuay Teow ($13.90) and The Comeback Kid Hokkien Mee ($15.90).
More than food and drink: 5 new cafes on a mission to build connections and community

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE – Over the past few months, a slew of new cafes have been dishing out a range of kakigori (Japanese shaved ice) and Chinese-style desserts alongside quintessential brunch fare, lattes and matcha. Then there is a growing crop that stand out for their full food and drink menus offering the likes of pesto gnocchi and pet-friendly “cai fan”. Others are striking for their quest to further causes and build community in a welcoming environment.
Filipino restaurant Hayop offers ube shake promo for J-Hope concert ticket holders

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Eunice Quek

SINGAPORE - Calling all J-Hope fans attending the South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter’s concerts at Singapore Indoor Stadium - consider making a detour to Filipino restaurant Hayop Ni Manam in Amoy Street in the coming week. From April 26 to May 2, the restaurant is offering a one-for-one deal on its striking purple ube and sago shake ($15). To redeem the shake, present your ticket for J-Hope’s Hope On The Stage concert, happening on April 26 and 27.