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Bell of the Ball: A Tribute to Long John Silver’s, Fast Food Underdog

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Bell of the Ball: A Tribute to Long John Silver’s, Fast Food Underdog

The battered fish and fries of Long John Silver's needs no introduction. She’s an icon, a legend, and deserves the #maincharacter moniker.

by Lu Yawen August 8, 2022

7 Days of Eating Fried Crickets to Normalise Insect Kaya Toast

7 Days of Eating Fried Crickets to Normalise Insect Kaya Toast

If insect-eating were given a chance to be normalised, we reckon it wouldn't be any different from how we enjoy durians or smelly tofu.

by Hykel Quek and Christine Prinya Chan July 12, 2022

51 Floors Above CBD, a Food Farm Offers Real Solutions to Food Scarcity

51 Floors Above CBD, a Food Farm Offers Real Solutions to Food Scarcity

Away from the hustle and bustle of CBD living, a sprawling food farm is taking shape high up in the clouds. Welcome to the future of food.

by Christine Prinya Chan June 27, 2022

Beyond Profits, Community Is at the Heart of Making Haji Lane Car-Free

Beyond Profits, Community Is at the Heart of Making Haji Lane Car-Free

Our writer traipses down to Haji Lane to understand the efforts to make the road car-free. What he found instead was camaraderie. Lots of it.

by Hykel Quek June 15, 2022

Taking Lessons on Identity From Our Obsession With Pandan Waffles

Taking Lessons on Identity From Our Obsession With Pandan Waffles

What is the history and advent of waffles in Singapore, and what is their special significance to our local culture?

by Faye April 22, 2022

With the New Regulations, Can We Get Our Pasar Malams Back?

With the New Regulations, Can We Get Our Pasar Malams Back?

Any culture will be forgotten and lost if not actively preserved, so what can we do to make sure pasar malams get the comeback it deserves?

by Vanessa Ng March 25, 2022

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