The ultimate guide to the best mooncakes in Singapore this 2021 asiaone.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from asiaone.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
If you visited the Botanic Gardens recently, you might have noticed the beautifully restored Atbara (1898) and Inverturret (1906) bungalows at the Gallop Road extension. I’m so glad that after being in a state of disrepair for many years, NParks and SLA finally decided on restoring these two bungalows that have often been associated as the oldest black and white.
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6 07 2021
Two beautiful conservation houses, Atbara and Inverturret at No 5 and No 7 Gallop Road, grace the newly opened Singapore Botanic GardensGallop Extension. Both wonderfully repurposed, Atbara as the Forest Discovery Centre and Inverturret as the Botanical Art Gallery, they are among the oldest and finest surviving examples of residential properties that English architect Regent Alfred John (R A J) Bidwell designed in Singapore.
Bidwell, who had an eventful but short two-year stint in the Selangor Public Works Department (PWD) as Chief Draughtsman and assistant to Government Architect A C Norman, came across to Singapore in 1895 to join pre-eminent architectural firm Swan and Maclaren. In a matter of four years, he became a partner in the firm; an arrangement that lasted until 1907. Bidwell would continue his association with the firm as an employee until 1912. His 17 years with Swan and Maclaren, was one marked by the string of notable contributions that he
From porridge and quality steaks to a luxurious afternoon tea session, these are the real happy meals
Sometimes, we just want food that make us feel good. They don’t have to be overly complicated or creative, as long as they are delicious and remind us of good times. These three refreshed and limited time menus are just what we need this month to comfort us in difficult times.
World Meat Series (2nd edition), Bedrock Bar & Grill
If you want to try beef of a lesser-known variety from another part of the world, the second edition of Bedrock Bar & Grill’s World Meat Series is just the thing. From now till 30 June, diners can indulge in a selection of dishes featuring Devesa Argentina Beef from the famed Pampas region. This type of beef is appreciated for its natural marbling and leaner, flavoursome meat.