Returning for its 26th year is Singapore’s biggest culinary event, The Singapore Food Festival (SFF). From 12 to 28 July 2019, the event will feature a myriad of dining concepts and gastronomic experiences dedicated to celebrating Singapore’s multicultural heritage through local cuisine and talents.

This year’s line-up of events include exclusive private chef dinners, food tours of Singapore’s heritage districts and theatrical dining experiences. Singaporeans and tourists alike will also be able to experience the full force of Singapore’s multi-faceted cuisine.

This year’s theme reprises the last – “Savour Singapore in Every Bite” – in an effort to continuously encourage innovation in Singapore’s culinary landscape. Through this year’s Singapore Food Festival, both locals and visitors can expect to be re-introduced to Singaporean culture, heritage and history through a journey of tastes and dining experiences.

Events will take place at several locations across Singapore from 12 to 28 July 2019 so everyone can join in on the exciting line-up of activities. Let us celebrate the culinary talents and generations of heritage Singapore has to offer.

KUEH KUEH SYMPOSIUM

In Singapore’s very first Kueh Kueh Symposium, a medley of Singapore’s kueh practitioners will be gathered in hopes of creating greater awareness and appreciation for this local heritage craft.

The event features a plenary revolving around the art of kueh making as well as real-life experiences and recounts of kueh makers in Singapore. In addition to talks, a marketplace will be opened featuring the many kueh kueh from all over Singapore.

The first topic for discussion is “Mamas in Kueh Kueh” (10am to 11am) where the matriarchs of Singapore’s favourite kueh kueh brands answering questions about their journey and craft.

Next, kueh lovers will be able to understand the works of kueh families and how new generations keep the dream alive in “Inheriting a Heritage” (12pm to 1pm).

In the next discussion, writer and cookbook author Christopher Tan delves into the world of kueh and discusses their history and cultural significance in “A Brief History of Kueh” (2pm to 3pm).

Lastly, modern kueh makers debate whether there is room for innovation while still maintaining authenticity and tradition in the panel for “Innovation in Heritage” (4pm to 5pm).

Kueh Kueh Symposium
Straits Clan
31 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089845
13 July, 10am – 6pm

Marketplace Tickets: S$4/child (under 12 years old) and Pioneer, S$8/public visitor
Marketplace and Plenary: S$14/Pioneer or visitor, S$18/public visitor
Bundle Purchase Marketplace All-Day Pass (4 slots): S$32
Bundle Purchase All-Access Pass (All-Day Marketplace + 4 Plenaries): S$72

Ticket time slots are as follows:

• 10am – 12pm
• 12pm – 2pm
• 2pm – 4pm
• 4pm – 6pm

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/23207-kueh-kueh-symposium-singapore/.

PARK BENCH DELI X CANDLENUT

Park Bench Deli is back again with their newest Guest Chef Collaboration, where on a monthly basis, they create a sandwich to raise funds for a selected charity. This month, 1 Michelin-starred restaurant, Candlenut, will be collaborating with Park Bench Deli to create a Buah Keluak Burger.

The new burger is made up of a tender beef patty, buah keluak, a fried egg and a toasted potato bun.

PBD x Candlenut
179 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068627
1 to 31 July 2019
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 4pm, 5pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 3pm
Price: S$26.75

Purchase your ticket to Park Bench Deli here.

IPPUDO SINGAPORE PRESENTS: THE ULTIMATE CHILLI CRAB RAMEN

Popular ramen chain IPPUDO Singapore and No Signboard Seafood have collaborated to bring the Ultimate Chilli Crab Ramen to this year’s SFF. Promoted as one of Singapore’s national dishes, Chilli Crab is indeed a wonderful representation of what our sunny island has to offer gastronomically.

The new ramen features a blend of IPPUDO Singapore’s Tonkotsu soup and No Signboard Seafood’s homemade Chilli Crab sauce. The noodles are topped with a crab claw, half-boiled umami egg, black fungus, spring onions and a deep-fried mantou – a must-have with Chilli Crab dishes.

Exclusive to only two IPPUDO Singapore outlets, each bowl will be priced at S$33 and is limited to 30 bowls served daily at each outlet.

IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery
333A Orchard Road,
#04-02/03/04
Singapore 238897
Mon to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun/PH: 11am – 10pm

IPPUDO Marina Bay Sands
2 Bayfront Avenue
#B2-54/55, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018972
Sun to Thurs: 10.30am – 11pm
Fri/Sun/PH eve: 10.30am – 11.30pm

For more information, visit IPPUDO Singapore.

STREAT

Setting the stage for the three-week event is STREAT, a two-day outdoor event featuring the best of local culinary talents. This year, STREAT has a line-up of 12 different stations, helmed by renowned local chefs who will present a medley of local and innovative fusion fare.

Some vendors you can expect are the zhi-char inspired Wok-In Burger, the well-loved Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck and Kway Chap as well as up-and-coming steakhouse Featherblade.

The Promontory@Marina Bay
11 Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018940
12 & 13 July, 5pm – 11pm
Free Entry

For more information, visit STREAT’s Facebook page here.

THE 50 CENTS FEST

This year, the 50 Cents Fest places its focus on the Hokkien dialect group, aiming to educate visitors and allow everyone to appreciate Hokkien culture and cuisine. Various heritage restaurants will be featuring classic Hokkien dishes such as kong ba bao and Hokkien rice dumplings.

Step into a world of Hokkien culture and learn Hokkien with the addition of various interactive installations, decor and activities alongside the food vendors at this year’s 50 Cents Fest.

Chinatown Food Street
Smith Street
Singapore 050335
27 & 28 Jul 2019
11am – 11pm
Free Entry

For more information, visit the 50 Cents Fest.

Are you ready to delight your tastebuds and open your mind to the richness of Singapore’s ever-changing culinary landscape? Head down to experience and indulge the plethora of food and events that The Singapore Food Festival 2019 has to offer!

This post was brought to you by the Singapore Tourism Board.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean that there is any lack of activities out there to keep you entertained. With some pretty major holidays such as Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day creeping up on us, get ready for a never-ending list of events that will keep you on your toes.

Prepare your calendars and mark down these special dates, because while you may be busy with all the New Year festivities, gambling and feasting, you should take some time off to have a go at some of the other exciting things that February has in store for you.

From the annual Chingay Parade to seeing popular Kpop girl-group BLACKPINK perform live, buckle up because February is going to be one roller coaster of a good time!

ANTI-VALENTINE’S VALENTINE’S DAY @ HUSTLE CO

Valentine’s day is always so overly-hyped up every year — all the flowers, mushy photos of couples making out, overpriced dinners and expensive gifts. It can quite sickening, especially for singles.

If all you single ladies (and men) feel a little forgotten, fret not, as Hustle Co, a bar tucked away at Tanjong Pagar, will be having an event called Anti-Valentine’s Valentine’s Day where there will be cheap S$6.90 craft beers and affordable dinner items. Definitely sounds like our kind of Valentine’s Day!

When
14 February 2019
9am – 11.59pm

Where
Hustle Co.

Photo Credit: We Heart It 

BLACKPINK CONCERT 

BLACKPINK is no doubt one of the hottest k-pop groups in the world right now and it is no surprise; it is pretty hard to resist these pretty yet sexy girls with their angelic voices and mesmerising dance moves.

If you’re a BLACKPINK fan, good news for you is that you get to catch them performing live this February at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. For all you fanboys out there, treat this as a little Valentine’s Day gift to yourself!

Ticket prices range from S$243 – S$769.

When
15 February 2019

Where
Singapore Indoor Stadium

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CHINGAY PARADE 2019 

We all know that the Chingay Parade is the most important street performance every Chinese New Year and we always look forward to all those intricately decorated floats, stunning displays of lights, laser shows, pyrotechnics, fireworks and talented performers and dancers!

This year’s theme, Dreams Funtasia, features an impressive 270m-long painting depicting the past, present and future of Singapore as well as dancing dragons, stilt walkers, wushu masters and so much more. No wonder is one of the biggest events of the year!

Ticket prices range from S$28.50 – S$60.

When
15 – 16 February 2019
8pm – 9.30pm

Where
F1 Pit Building

Photo Credit: Darren Bloggie 

DAHLIA DREAMS AT GARDENS BY THE BAY 

Welcome in the Lunar New Year with a stroll through this floral odyssey that is sure to leave you in awe. With over 100 varieties of gorgeous dahlias in a Chinese garden setting, the entire experience is definitely a treat for the sight and senses.

This beautiful garden paradise is also a great place for you to snap some aesthetic Chinese New Year photos for the gram, so get your cameras ready!

When
18 January – 24 February 2019

Where
Flower Dome

FOOD TRAIL @ LITTLE INDIA

To all you foodies out there, this one is for you. At the Little India Food Trail, get to know more about all the different Indian foods that can be found at Little India and treat your senses to all the variety of flavours, textures and smells of authentic Indian food.

Ticket price is S$20 per pax.

When
2 February 2019
10.30am – 1pm

Where 
Indian Heritage Centre

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GIN JOURNEY SINGAPORE

All our alcoholic friends out there, listen up, because The Gin Journey is finally here in Singapore and it is an event that you definitely do not want to miss out on!

Hop around Singapore and sip on delicious cocktails and glasses of refined gin from all over the country while learning about the rich history of how gin is made as well as how it is connected to Singapore. This is truly an enriching experience for both the mind and the tastebuds!

Tickets are S$140 with a S$7.70 booking fee.

When
9, 16 & 24 February 2019

Where
Meeting point will be given a week before the event.

Photo Credit: Discover SG

I LIGHT SINGAPORE 

Night owls, the artsy fartsy and people who are just looking for aesthetic places for photos for the gram would be able to appreciate this one! Previously known as iLight Marina Bay, i Light Singapore will be back again to provide us with another series of mesmerising light displays that will with no doubt leave you dazzled and in awe.

The event will feature a total of 32 gorgeous artworks that comprise of 32 alluring light art installations as well as an entertaining multimedia show. Apart from that, there will also be an artisanal market and bazaar that will be chock full of fun activities to do and delicious food to munch on.

When
28 January – 24 February 2019

Where
Marina Bay Waterfront, Civic District, Singapore River and Fort Canning Park

Photo Credit: 8 Days 

LIGHT TO NIGHT FESTIVAL 

If you can’t get enough of pretty lights, fret not as there will also be the Light to Night Festival, which is an annual urban event that celebrates the Civic District of Singapore.

It comprises of 2 weeks: Art Week (18 Jan – 27 Jan) and Singapore’s Bicentennial (28 Jan – 24 Feb) and these aim to make art accessible to the public. Here, you get to appreciate the work of local artists, enjoy percussion performances as well as feast on some of the delicious food available. Sounds like a pretty chill night, sign us up!

When
18 January – 24 February 2019

Where
Civic District & Marina Bay

Photo Credit: Amazon

NICKELBACK CONCERT 

Fans of old school rock band, Nickelback will be thrilled to know that they will be coming down to Singapore in February to perform at BIGBOX.

Get ready to belt your hearts out to all the songs that you loved from your Secondary school days whilst reminiscing the good times!

Ticket prices start from S$128, excluding booking fee.

When
20 February 2019

Where
Zepp @ BIGBOX

Photo Credit: Sistic  

OFF CENTRE 

Off Centre is a play that daringly confronts mental illness and the stigma associated with it. In this captivating performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout, two patients meet at an event for recovering mental patients and form an interesting friendship that meets with a nasty ending.

Written by the renowned Singaporean playwriter Haresh Sharma, be prepared to go through a whole different range of emotions while watching this!

Ticket prices start from S$36.

When
7 – 17 February 2019

Where
Victoria Theatre

PETIT MARCHÉ

If you love French food, you’d want to note down this date on your calendar. PETIT MARCHÉ is a traditional French market that will be selling premium and unique French produce, food and beverages for you to indulge in. Everything here is shipped over directly from France and a number of other Mediterranean and European countries.

The entrance fee is a dollar and it will be donated to the Salvation Army.

When
23 February 2019
8.30am – 1pm

Where 
The Salvation Army @ 356 Tanglin Road

RIVER HONGBAO 

The popular annual Lunar New Year event that is held religiously at Marina Bay is back again to provide you with non-stop entertainment that is a treat for the senses. There is something there for everyone and there will be an array of exhilarating amusement rides, food booths and other carnival attractions.

Besides all the fun on the ground, don’t forget to watch the skies for the beautiful laser show and the grad fireworks that will light up Singapore’s skyline. We recommend taking boomerangs!

When
3 – 10 February 2019
2 – 11pm

Where
The Float @ Marina Bay

Photo Credit: Space Bib

RUN FOR HOPE 2019 

For our more active friends out there, read on. The annual Run For Hope is back again to let you run for a good cause. The event is by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and they aim to raise some much-needed awareness and support for ongoing cancer research.

So this February, why not lace up your shoes and get into shape while doing something good for the community. You’ll feel both physically and mentally good!

Fee prices start from S$26.

When 
17 February 2019

Where 
Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Square

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Photo Credit: Expat Living Singapore 

“THIS IS DOPE” EXHIBITION 

If you’re into extremely loud and creative artworks, “This is DOPE” is the exhibition that you need to go to this February. Featuring unique masterpieces by 18 artists, you’ll definitely find yourself being sucked in and wanting more even after you’ve seen everything they have to offer.

The energy here is absolutely electric, so if you’re looking for some positive vibes, this is the place to be at!

When 
17 January – 17 March 2019
10am – 7pm

Where 
TAKSU Gallery

VALENTINE VENDETTA 2019

If you’re feeling a little sad about being single this Valentine’s Day, don’t be and celebrate your singlehood instead by heading down to Valentine Vendetta!

Back for its 8th year running, Valentine Vendetta is here again to provide you with an array of fun games and activities to encourage all you single ladies and men out there to mingle and meet new people. Luckier singles will even get to win up to S$2,500 or a trip to The Farm at San Benito in Manila. Valentine’s Day sure is looking up!

Tickets are S$25 and are inclusive of one drink. There are also early bird tickets going for S$20 that come with 2 free drinks!

When 
14 February 2019
6.30pm – late

Where 
Clarke Quay Fountain Square

Come this November, The Ritz-Carlton is inviting guests to indulge their culinary senses at their first-ever Stellar Dining Series. A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between six Michelin-starred chef talents, mixologists and patissiers from The Ritz-Carlton itself across four gourmet cities around the Asia Pacific region, the Stellar Dining Series will happen from 1 November to 1 December 2018. The journey will begin in Singapore, then to Osaka, Hong Kong and finally at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing.

Driven by a desire to create memorable experiences, each destination on the four-city tour will see these Michelin-starred chefs collaborate to present their signatures as well as create spectacular new dishes, orchestrating a constellation of cosmic dining events as well as exclusive masterclasses and cocktail craftsmanship.

For those who dine as adventurously as they travel, The Ritz-Carlton invites you to set your course by the stars and experience the Stellar Dining Series hosted by one of the greatest luxury hotels around. Whether you’re seeking to impress, or to experience gastronomic excellence at its finest, we say reserve now before it’s too late.

1 – 4 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE

Happening on our very shores between 1 to 4 November 2018, guests in Singapore can expect a harmony of the best that Cantonese cuisine has to offer at both the ‘6 Hands’ lunch and dinner, proudly presented by Michelin-starred chefs Paul Lau of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, Gordon Guo of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou and Cheung Siu Kong The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Prepared in the form of a la carte dim sum alongside speciality dishes, every handcrafted dish attributes to their burning love passion for the cuisine and their respect for nature of which their ingredients are sourced.

Aching to knock back a tipple or two? Indulge in an innovative spread of hand-crafted cocktails by mixologist Oscar Mena, featuring a combination of traditional and cutting-edge ingredients at the Chihuly Lounge.

If not, in the afternoon, delight your taste buds with a celestial eight-course afternoon tea session elegantly designed by celebrated patissier, Richard Long, from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

On 4 November 2018, discover the authentic flavors of Singapore at Colony’s Michelin-starred brunch where the seven conservatory kitchens will take you on a gastronomic journey. Michelin-starred chefs Paul Lau and Gordon Guo will helm a live station each, together with with Richard Long and Oscar Menu.

8 – 10 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, OSAKA

From 8 to 10 November 2018, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will be joined by a constellation of four culinary stars, bringing into orbit Japanese-inspired French cuisine with Chef Christophe Gibert and Chef Shintaro Miyazaki. Chef Kenji Fujimoto of Tempura Mizuki at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto along with Chef Takeshi Fukana at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will work together to deliver a sensational seasonal tempura using seasonal ingredients to highlight the art of the cuisine.

Chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion from The Ritz-Carlton, Singapore will bring to life authentic Cantonese cuisine with Chef Peter Cheung at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. There will also be a one-of-a-kind chocolate masterclass, chocolate-themed afternoon tea with Champagne and cocktail workshop tailored for all refined palates.

22 – 25 NOVEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON, HONG KONG

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, the highest hotel in the world, takes guests closer to the stars in every sense with Chef Paul Lau joining hands with Chef Shintaro Miyazaki of Azure 45 from The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, to create a series of extraordinary lunches and dinners showcasing the best of Cantonese and French haute cuisine.

The Hong Kong event also includes unique chocolate themed afternoon tea by award winning Chocolatier Masatada Hosokawa from The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka and Executive Pastry Chef Richard Long.

Discover some of the season’s unique cocktail recipes with Kentaro Wada and Oscar Mena, two cocktail connoisseurs with a knack for boldness.

29 NOVEMBER – 1 DECEMBER: THE RITZ-CARLTON BEIJING

The events conclude with a supernova at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing where Michelin-Starred Chef extraordinaire Christophe Gibert of La Baie in Osaka will collaborate with Chef Cheung Siu Kong of Summer Pavilion in Singapore to create an haute French experience and a contemporary Cantonese menu to the nation’s cultural nexus.

The three-day gastronomic line-up will feature a series of Michelin lunch and dinners, afternoon tea, as well as exclusive cocktail workshops inspired by China’s treasured teas—proudly brought to you by the acclaimed cocktail connoisseur, Oscar Mena.

You can find out more information about the Stellar Dining Series and make a reservation here. This is one exclusive and very highly-coveted Michelin experience that is worth luxuriating in!

This post is brought to you by The Ritz-Carlton.