Cafe opened in 1999 as a cosy cafe hidden within projectshop clothing store. The singapore writers group offers writers in singapore a hub in which to connect, network, socialize and hone their craft. Occupying two stories of a reconstructed shophouse along duxton hill, the interior of hanayoshi replicates the authenticity of rustic japanese architecture. The interior was decorated luxuriously yet tasteful.
The duxton hill area has seen a revival in the recent years, and there are many new restaurants, bars and cafes opening in the neighbourhood. In a leafy oasis atop sleepy duxton hill, past a row of sleazy ktv bars, this welcoming bistro has friendly staff, bentwood chairs, ceiling fans and a wall. Lucha loco is a casual and vibrant mexican cocina and garden bar serving contemporary mexican food. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Standing out amongst the bustling nightlife of duxton hill, xiao ya tou a. Inside, youll find intheknow japanese salarymen lining the long. Bookhemian book lovers will want to add bookhemian to their list of mustvisit places pronto. Books featured here are based around topics like food, art, and design so you can arm yourself with a new recipe or some interior design tricks to. The place is located at the quieter side of duxton hill so there is little to worry about the noise getting in the way of enjoying your afternoon tea. The cafe is a fun place to hang out with friends in unpretentious surroundings, with a focus on casual comforts and great conversation. What to expect at six senses singapore at duxton hill.
Tucked within old phuket town, bookhemian is a cosy two storey cafe and bookstore with laidback vibes, perfect for an afternoon of chilling with an iced drink to escape the sweltering heat. Restaurants, cafes, and shops in this hip neighbourhood. The enclave is literally teeming with cafes, bars and a whole lot of korea bbq restaurants. In the evening, you can enjoy dining at the increasing number of fine restaurants. Duxton is a busy hood when night falls, but if youre looking for a quieter spot away from the postwork madness in the area, this intimate italian fine dining spot sitting atop duxton hill will offer a welcome respite. Crazy rich asians, a movie based on a book by singaporean author kevin kwan, has topped the us box office two weekends in a row and is set to make history this summer. Duxton was the name of one of his two dwelling houses in the area, namely the craig hill and duxton house. When we stepped into the cafe, first we observed the bar. If you work in the area, or if you are looking for a new weekend brunch spot, one of the places that you should check out is department of caffeine. Duxton hill s days as a roughandtumble trading hub where rickshaw pullers duelled for turf is history but a feisty entrepreneurial energy remains. Eclectic decor and mismatched furniture dominate this casual chillout. Its strange to think that many years ago, the majority of shophouses along the duxton strip in tanjong pagar were occupied with dodgy ktvs. Natural light pours in from its large windows and a frosted glass canopy creates a cosy and intimate ambience almost like a modern parisian bistro.
Duxton hill in the daytime is a fine example of traditional shophouse architecture and a good place for a stroll. Download this premium photo about cathedral of the nativity in chisinau, moldova, and discover more than 4 million professional stock photos on freepik. Now, duxton hill is without a doubt one of the best areas to wine and dine out in singapore outside the cbd. Combined with a selection of some of the finest agave forward highland tequilas, innovative cocktails and possibly the only garden setting in concrete jungle of duxton hill, lucha loco provides an authentic and casual mexican experience which has been raved about since its opening. The duxton hill area sits on the former hectares nutmeg plantation with 1,800 trees of dr j. Discover the best restaurants in singapore treat singapore. Large plush armchairs, plenty of sunlight, cozy alcoves to nestle in and plenty of good tea these spots are great for chilling with a riveting book. Transforming a row of heritage shophouses, the hotel was sustainably. We believe that the best form of nourishment is sought through interpersonal relationships and connections with people, where common values and ideals are forged. William montgomerie 17971856, who first arrived in singapore in 1819 and became an assistant surgeon in the service of the british colonial government. Singapores best work and studyfriendly cafes like amber ember and. At the edge of the bustling chinatown lies the quieter street, bukit pasoh road, where the reading room found its nest. Quietly tucked away on the corner of duxton hill next to the vibrant buyan bar.
Set along duxton hill among some of the citys favourite cafes and bars, this dhm group restaurant stands out with its inviting interior accented by white marble, copper and turquoise tones. Book cafes in singapore offers great environments where anyone can. Though we adore the ceviche, tostaditas and addictive diy loco guacamole, its the tacos generously topped with fresh, beautiful produce that. It has the capacity to seat six diners indoor and some more outdoor. Just note that they are closed on mondays to avoid disappointment. With a sushi bar on the first floor and a dining area on the second, the restaurant serves up a menu of scrumptious japanese fare.
Thats why when the third concept by the astronauts group who also did babette and chillax cafe ninja bowl opened up, i felt compelled to visit and check out the food myself. Get your fill of local cuisine, too, at the famed long beach seafood restaurant, and samys curry. Singapores art and culture has never been in so big a spotlight. So, were breaking it down to the essentials, showing you the neighbourhood mainstays that guarantee a good time. Lucids interiors of grey and white make for an instagrammable spot. Six senses singapore at duxton is the brands first urban retreat and is a significant departure from its pastel green, yellow and orange robinson crusoe resorts elsewhere. We are independent booksellers housed in a conservation shophouse with a range of carefully selected. I love the location of the hilly outpost being along the crossroads of chinatown and maxwell hawker center. Smoke shack is a concept bar linked to ergo sum bar. The book cafe is not a place that is known for food. Latteria mozzarella bar at duxton hill has been in my bucket list for the longest time as it was highly recommended to me previously by an excolleague who has discerning palate. As does the colonialera architecture, forming a neighbourhood of colourful shophouses now inhabited by a hotchpotch of businesses and residences.
Until a year ago, duxton was, in most restaurateurs books, marked as a black hole. The daily roundup serves a tightly curated list of classic french savoury galettes and sweet crepes, made with the freshest ingredients sourced globally, including our 100% organic buckwheat flour from brittany, the birthplace of crepes in france. Duxton hill has always been my favourite place to dine and chill. Tuck into barbequed delights and quench your thirst with a selection of tipples at the green doors garden bar, or check out red dot brewhouse for a hearty menu of steaks and beers. This charming and understated spot quickly gained a following for its hearty takes on savoury cafe classics, famous truffle shoestring fries and indulgent cakes, puddings and tarts. As we walked further into the cafe, we found shelves of books lined the perimeter of the wall. Through the comforts of our space, warm hospitality, good food and drink we hope that group therapy cafe is the perfect setting. Ate there a twice during our 5 day stay in singapore. Its a perfect hangout spot for quiet nights, lazy afternoons or when people just want to read a good book while sipping some coffee. Explore the array of swanky dining and nightlife options all around dempsey hill.
An utterly charming experience at littered with books duxton hill posted on april 8, 2012 by bookjunkie i had been meaning to visit littered with books for the longest time, but i. Opened by the same folks behind symmetry, xiao ya tou serves a brazen menu of hybrid brunch creations by infusing asian flavours into western cafe staples. The pigeonhole is a books cafe tucked away at a corner of duxton hill, which aims to promote local film, music, arts and ngos. The duxton slashtras street enclave has been a hopping area of town for a while now, with more cool restaurants than you can count. But none could compare with the cafe at my favourite place. Maybe its because of their wonderful petite cakes or their sleek white interior design of the cafe that is somewhat captivating. Latteria mozzarella bar at duxton hill, outstanding. From a distance, the al fresco dining area with green plants hanging overhead is an attractive sight. Book cafe book cafe, coffee shop, singapore, couch, decoration. I think that would be so fun, just working around books and warm cups of coffee all the time. And for sure, while theres still a few of them knocking around, the majority have been scrapped, doneup and replaced by cool new food and. They are so popular, every blogger, instagrammer and journalist.
An utterly charming experience at littered with books. Magazine racks and bookshelves are key elements of the interior. Ninja bowl at 15 duxton road, singapore 089481 may 16, 2016. Im no fan of korea food but i wouldnt mind giving it a try considering that its the hype amongst everyone. On pumping duxton hill, lucha loco keeps the crowds purring with its flirtatious barkeeps, effortlessly cool vibe and fingerlicking mexican street food.
Eat and shop at dempsey hill visit singapore official site. The crazy rich asians guide to design and architecture in. Vodka and caviar bar ground floor a bar counter serving over 50 variants of vodka, russian beer, russian champagne and more. Serving up a deliciously eclectic spread of contemporary dishes daily that draws influences and flavours from all over the world along with our roasterys entire line up of seasonal speciality coffees, exquisite teas by tea bone zen mind and artisanal hot chocolate. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Duxton hill, outram restaurants, restaurants in duxton. The movie takes place in singapore and depicts a glamorous city with mansions, exotic foods and wellheeled asians in fashionable clothes. We had all other breakfast outside the hotel which was surrounded by good quality restaurants cafe and food court at very reasonable price. The enclave in duxton is half of the six senses singapore concept which will be made of the smaller hotel in duxton hill and the larger one in maxwell road, just five minutes away by foot. Residents and the public will be able to enjoy scenic views of the city from the 50th storey skybridge of this public housing project.
The book cafe occupies the ground floor of a commercial building at the junction of marin road and mohamed sultan road. But apart from my first visit, somehow, i always have good company to go with my cakes and tea. Kilo kitchen occupies the ground level of a 3 storey building located at the junction of duxton hill and duxton road. Despite its central setting and charming shophousecumcobbled streets surroundings, the areas deepseated reputation as a concentration of sleazy, rowdy pubs with a crowd to match was too big a mental hoop to jump. Six senses duxton is situated in tanjong pagar, the island citystates central district and the eclectic heart of chinatown where business, socializing, dining and nightlife take center stage. As there are so many restaurants that i have accumulate on my to try list, i didnt manage to find a time for this. The walls are decked with old cassettes and vinyls creating an old school type vibe. I was just lucky i didnt venture to check out duxton hill on a monday as most of the shops seem be the closed then. With an unabashedly quirky style and imaginative dining concepts, they. Social meetings take place once a month alongside more frequent manuscript critique workshops as well as smaller groups centered on poetry and short stories.