VivoCity has a lot going for it: It’s own dedicated MRT Station (the gateway to Sentosa), great waterfront views and lots of space. But until recently, the choice of eating and retail outlets has been rather unexciting—typical suburban offerings. Good thing then that Singapore’s largest shopping mall has been revitalized of late, with a host of big name restaurants opening and new shops to explore. Here’s a guide to the best new arrivals.

Bershka
The fourth and largest boutique of Spanish label Bershka, known for its on-trend, casual looks, is a bright, modish space that houses more menswear items than its other outlets.

Jamie's Italian
It might be a little overhyped given that back in the UK it’s a reliably affordable chain with more than 30 outlets, but Jamie’s Italian—Jamie Oliver's first Singapore project—is already backed with a waiting list lasting week. The large space—which has a clear sea view—serves up affordable everyday eats, which are very similar to the chain’s offerings worldwide. There’s Jool’s Favourite Sicilian Tuna Fusilli (from $14), a briny bowlful of house-made pasta, slow-cooked albacore and cinnamon breadcrumb topping, plus grilled chicken with pizziola tomato sauce ($28).

Magnum Singapore Pleasure Store
Ice-cream company Magnum will run this pop-up at VivoCity through November 30 (daily 11am-10:30pm). The store will feature plated Magnum desserts—including Goldfinger ($11), a Magnum, crepe, gold nuggets, nuts and chocolate sauce, and A Midsummer’s Night Dream ($18), a Magnum, edible flowers, berries and white chocolate—as well as Magnum cocktails like A Magnum Sunset ($16), orange juice, Galliano, Bols Triple and Magnum.

The Chop House
This gastrobar is a project by the folks behind Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. It’s a spacious On the menu are starters like mussel soup ($10), grills such as steaks (from $27) and a Berkshire pork chop ($32) as well as a giant beef shank ($140), which serves four to six people. There are also hearty burgers including The Chop House pork burger ($22) with Asian seasonings: chilli, ginger and coriander. Drink-wise, they’ve got SelfTap Beer system with five taps. (You can buy beer with a stored value card, which you tap against the reader before pulling your own pint.)

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