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Jöel Robuchon wants to realize Thailand's fine-dining potential

French chef Jöel Robuchon, 69, is known for being the guy with 28 Michelin stars across 20 restaurants all over the world—fancy, expensive restaurants doing Gallic food that’s modern yet rustic. Now he’s arrived in Bangkok with L’Atelier de Jöel Robuchon and the city’s foodies are queuing up to get a taste. BK visited him prior to the official opening to talk about his eventful life, as well as his ideas for the future of the food industry.

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city living

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | Jan 26, 2015

Emily of Emerald Hill; credit: Margaret Chan, Jeremiah Choy & Tuckys Photography

The Weight of Silk; credit: WILD RICE, Albert Lim and Tuckys Photography

Prepare for a Singapore theater hit parade in April

We're talking 50 memorable local plays over five weeks at Esplanade.

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city living

By Joyce See | Jan 26, 2015

Happy Monday

Moose

Shades of Retro

Bangkok Bar

Bangkok's best bars with consistently good soundtracks

Our favorite repeat pleasures.

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nightlife

By Vasachol Quadri | Jan 26, 2015

The Bangkok taxi driver who never says no

Last week, some Bangkok taxi drivers caused a scandal by allegedly refusing to serve Japanese passengers in retaliation to a Japanese visitor’s viral Facebook complaint. On the other hand, there’s Suwannachat “Diao” Phromchat, a 38-year-old taxi driver whose car bears a bumper sticker that translates to, “Let it go, Never Mind, Thank You, Sorry.” Not only does Diao promise he’ll never say no to a passenger’s request, he also offers free rides to the disabled.

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city living

By BK staff | Jan 26, 2015

Fairmont Jakarta

There's now a Fairmont in Jakarta

One more (extremely nice) accommodation option when traveling to Indonesia. And of course, there’s a special introductory offer involved as well.

10 years ago

travel

By Joyce See | Jan 25, 2015

Metropolitan by COMO

Nahm

Here's how to get a table at David Thompson's Nahm

Check yourself into the stylish Metropolitan by COMO in Bangkok.

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travel

By Joyce See | Jan 25, 2015

Events happening around the region (Jan - Mar)

19 awesome events around Southeast Asia between now and March

Plan your travels with the help of our regional events calendar.

10 years ago

travel

By SG Staff | Jan 23, 2015

Best in-ear headphones under $200

Listen up, best new in-ear headphones for under $200

We break it down based on the type of music you like.

10 years ago

tech

By Vasachol Quadri | Jan 23, 2015

Senjata Soundsystem

Art After Dark at Gillman Barracks

The Local People

The Unifiedfield

Comedy Kampong

13 (free or affordable) events to attend this weekend

Don't worry if you didn't get tickets for Laneway, here are 13 uber cool events to fill your weekend.

10 years ago

By Letitia Tandean | Jan 23, 2015

Kenny Low

Metamorphosis of Temasek by Kenny Low

Deep Sea Mutation and The Child of the Bomb by Kenny Low

The only very Singaporean thing about us is our kiasu-ness, says Kenny Low

He's the man responsible for our eerie cover depicting Singapore as a post-nuclear mutation. Here, he talks about our national identity, his digital medium and creative process.

10 years ago

By Clara Lim | Jan 23, 2015