Things to do in Singapore this weekend: 20 to 22 May

First established in 2014 as a humble wholesale bakery in San Francisco, Mr Holmes Bakehouse has made a name for itself for being the original cruffin makers. After making its first foray into Singapore last July, the brand has just expanded with a second branch located at MYP Centre, located in the heart of the CBD.

Open from Mondays to Fridays (from 8am to 6.30pm), the new store will offer a wide array of pastries including its seasonal cruffins and donuts, as well as an extensive selection of outlet-exclusive sandwiches and salads, including a collaboration bagel with Two Men Bagel House.

Other exclusive dishes that you can expect to try at the store include the Spam & Egg with Kimchi Croissant, Chicken Fajita, Egg Mayo & Candied Bacon, Roasted Veggie and Hummus, and Chicken Kale Caesar Salad.

Of course, you’ll definitely find the classic cruffins available in seasonal flavours and filling-stuffed brioche donuts, croissants, danishes, muffins, and cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Mr Holmes Bakehouse new branch is located at 9 Battery Rd, #01-01 MYP Centre, Singapore 049910

As part of its new vibe dining concept, Sushi Ichizuke will be launching a more relaxed iteration of the traditional omakase experience. Here, Chef Daisuke Suzuki who just joined Sushi Ichizuke this year, will take you on a gastronomic journey that’s sure to delight your tastebuds. Some of the dishes that you can expect to indulge in include the Kinmedai Sashimi, Steamed Abalone with Abalone Liver Sauce, and Grilled Nodoguro.

Another must-try would be Chef Suzuki’s Sushi Platter — which has been carefully curated and features some of the freshest catch including exquisite morsels of aged fish and seafood like Stripjack, Tuna, Fatty Tuna Belly, White Shrimp and Sea Urchin — that are seasoned and prepared to perfection.

To complete your meal, look for sake sommelier Genta Yamashita for some sake recommendations. In fact, over at Sushi Ichizuke, you’ll find a wide selection of sakes from renowned distilleries such as Suigei, Hakurakusei and Isojiman!

Sushi Ichizuke is located at 3E River Valley Road #02-02, Clarke Quay, The Cannery, Singapore 179024.

Whether you’re looking for places to pre-game before partying at Zouk or even a place to hang out with your friends at Clarke Quay, Here Kitty Kitty is the place to be. Unlike other bars, the 1950s Shinjuku-inspired speakeasy serves some of the finest cocktails with a Japanese twist that are professionally prepared by their own mixologist, Gary Mandobon.

Some of their signature tipples to try include the Geisha that’s made with Roku gin, yuzu, Cointreau and egg white; a reinterpretation of the classic gin and tonic cocktail called Foraged; and not to mention, the bar’s most popular cocktail, called Watermelon Sugar, that consist of watermelon cubes muddled with Don Julio Blanco Tequila and Cointreau, served in a glass rimmed with citrus salt.

Of course, if you’re looking for something to munch on, we would definitely recommend Smokin Ocean Jewels that’s served in a wooden box that opens with clouds of applewood smoke, revealing two uni and ikura tartlets that are absolutely mouth-watering.

Honestly, it’s a great place for date night or even if you’re celebrating a special occasion, be it with your friends or partner.

Here Kitty Kitty is located at 3E River Valley Road, #02-01, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, 179024. 

Tufting has gained lots of popularity over the last few months, thanks to TikTok, and the tufting business in Singapore is booming with more people taking interest in making their own rugs. And while there are a ton of studios for you to choose from, there is one particular place that might pique your interest especially if you love pets. Enter Studio An.

As part of Native’s ever-growing list of activities, the lifestyle and travel social commerce platform will be hosting the Tuff Your Fluff event this Sunday and you’ll get the chance to make your own rug for your pets to snooze on. It’s the first time Studio An is having a pet-friendly tufting session, of which you can spend more quality time with your dog (or cat), while you tuft.

On top of that, your pets will also receive a complimentary pack of treats from Feed My Paws, a local pet bakery known for its quality handmade preservative-free treats, for your pets to munch on during the workshop. Fellow fur parents will also get to enjoy delicious, healthy and wholesome oat bowls from OuiOats, or you can even opt to get boozy and enjoy some of The 1925’s iconic craft beers or Starter Culture’s tea-flavoured kombucha.

Studio An is located at 18 Kaki Bukit Rd 3, #02-19, Singapore 415978. Visit the website here for more information. 

Want to learn more about Singapore’s rich history this weekend? To satisfy your hunger for more knowledge about our little red dot, you might want to check out some of the Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) programmes that are happening from now till 29 May 2022. For instance, this week, you can try bringing your friends along on a guided tour around Mount Faber Park.

Here, you can expect a guided tour around Mount Faber Park to Faber Point, which is also known as the highest point on Mount Faber Hill. Learn more about the history behind the mural wall and the mini Merlion, and take an exclusive tour of how the Singapore cable car operates.

Alternatively, you can also take a 2-hour guided bus tour around Sentosa to discover more about Fort Siloso, as well as other world-class attractions.

The guided tour will start at Mount Faber Peak, located at 109 Mount Faber Rd, Singapore 099203. 

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