Holding on to traditions

Come Chinese New Year, many Chinese families usher in loads of new things but some choose to hold on to family traditions they grew up with.

Hall of food

STREET FOOD: Selected favourites from The Star Street Food Guide.

Small girl, big appetite

Give Alison Joan Victor koay teow any time and she will be a happy girl.

Clearing the drain

But armed with the right tools and techniques, you might just save that extra ringgit.

Festive recipes for the lunar New Year

Be inspired to cook up a feast at home to share with the family with these delicious ideas from two restaurant chefs and a cookbook author.

Ready for Valentine’s Day

Can’t skip your reunion dinner but want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one? Fret not, you can feast on love at one of the many outlets offering romantic dinners days earlier.

A time to be generous

Is it better to give than to receive? During Chinese New Year, the act of giving and receiving gifts is an art form.

Romantic New Year

Whether you are Chinese, romantic or both, there is a wonderful choice of dining options in Penang for the festive occasion.

Takeout convenience

Restaurants and hotels in Singapore are adding variety to their takeaway menus to meet increasing demand for reunion dinners.

Korean dining

Our gang of food bloggers check out a Korean restaurant for a meal of barbecued dishes and hotpot.

Events

Memorable dish

From Irvine Hong

Herbal concoction

From Ms Chan Luan Yian