Casual eatery Department of Caffeine is now open on Duxton Road serving coffee by Australian roaster Five Senses, plus simple sandwiches and salads.

KC Beach Club & Pool Villas is now open on Cheaweng Beach, featuring both a beach club and a contemporary-themed hotel with 42 rooms and pool villas.

New boutique property Burasari Heritage in Luang Prabang, Laos is open with a Heritage Explore package starting from US$299 (S$367) through October 31.

Dining event, the second annual Asia-Pacific Food and Wine Festival, visits the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong from June 13-16.

The latest branch of cafe Food For Thought is set to open at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) on May 25, in the space formerly occupied by fine dining establishment Novus.

With more than 20 restaurants offering fabulous lunch sets at various price points, Clarke Quay is just as exciting at mid-day as it is after hours.

New beer garden Amber Nectar at Robertson Walk is the only bar in Singapore to offer beers from established Munich brewery Hofbräuhaus.

Thai restaurant KHA is now offering a fresh Isaan menu by new executive chef Adam Cliff, who honed his culinary chops under noted chef David Thompson.

Annual arts celebration the George Town Festival returns to Penang from June 7 to July 7, featuring a range of art, theatre, music, dance, opera and film screenings.

Bakery Cake Spade is the latest addition to the Orchid Hotel in Tanjong Pagar.