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2 days ago | thehoneycombers.com | Ashe Liao

Affordable French dishes by a Michelin-starred chef? What a dream. When it comes to date night, I personally prefer dinner and drinks at a romantic restaurant. Almost every restaurant in the Dempsey enclave is high on my must-visit list, but none of them compares to Claudine. Who can say no to French fare served within an old chapel? But like most price-conscious Singaporeans, the price tag often means saving Claudine for an extra special celebration.

2 weeks ago | thehoneycombers.com | Nicole Nithiyah

The only drama you want at dinner is the kind that arrives in a smoky box at your table in a chic fine-dining restaurant. It’s one thing to recommend a new spot to a friend. But when the whole group’s counting on you, the stakes are way higher. You need welcoming vibes that make you want to linger, service that feels effortless, and food that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. The Black Pearl – a new Chinese fine dining gem – nails it on all fronts.

2 weeks ago | thehoneycombers.com | Ashe Liao

Violet Oon Singapore has taken its first momentous step, opening the brand’s first standalone restaurant within the lush Dempsey enclave. News of its Jewel outlet shutting down spread like wildfire when it was announced in February, but now that the Peranakan restaurant has established a new home, food lovers and dedicated fans need not fret. Opened alongside her children Yiming and Su-Lyn, the Dempsey outpost was born out of a labour of love and dedication from the whole family.

2 weeks ago | thehoneycombers.com | Nicole Nithiyah

We’ve got a soft spot for tarts: the creamy fillings, fresh toppings, and buttery-crunchy tart shells send us to sugar nirvana. Tarts in Singapore have evolved from the humble chocolate ones with rainbow sprinkles you find at neighbourhood bakeries – trust us, we’ve tried ’em all, from popular pattiseries to classic favourites. Just browse through our guide and you’ll see what we mean. Rushing for time?

2 weeks ago | thehoneycombers.com | Nicole Nithiyah

Screens rule our lives. Whether it’s Netflix marathons or TikTok scrolls, our poor eyes barely get a break. Digital eye strain is real, and it’s high time we showed our peepers some love. But what really works to relieve it?