Ministry of Crab’s Dharshan Munidasa shares his guide to eating well in Galle, Sri Lanka

Galle isn’t just another pretty post-colonial outpost; it is a Unesco World Heritage site boasting 400-year-old Dutch ramparts and surroundings of pristine Indian Ocean waters.

For Sri Lankan chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa, the mastermind behind the world-renowned Ministry of Crab empire, this fortified coastal gem is where countless memories between childhood holidays and modern indulgence are made. His fondest? Spotting a local spear fisherman wrestling a 3.5-kilogram cuttlefish off Rumassala’s coral reefs, which he bought and transformed into a sashimi dish on the spot. 

This very spontaneity and unfiltered culinary encounter define Munidasa’s relationship with Galle. For discerning gourmands or simply those chasing the next surf, the Crab King’s guide to Galle promises both coastal exploration and exceptional seafood.

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Back in June, Tatler landed on the picturesque island of Sicily to take part in Panerai’s Mediterranean Experience, a three‑day immersion in the brand’s distinctive Italian heritage and universe. Since 2019, Panerai has curated close to 20 exclusive, once‑in‑a‑lifetime journeys around the world—each linked to the purchase of a limited‑edition Experience watch—as part of its Panerai Experiences Program. Produced in extremely small numbers, these watches are offered only to clients who commit to attending the experience itself. “Everyone does events,” said Panerai’s chief marketing officer Alessandro Ficarelli when we met during the trip, “but we wanted to create something more special—something uniquely Panerai.”

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There’s no denying Singapore’s obsession with durians, it is after all the King of Fruits. Whether you enjoy the fruit on its own or indulge in decadent dessert creations, you won’t be able to resist its complex flavours—rich, sweet and the highly sought-after bittersweet. Regardless of the season, there is never a better time to savour this indulgent fruit. From mille crepe cakes and soft-centred burnt Basque cheesecakes to traditional durian kuehs, here are some of the best durian dessert confections to try when you’re feeling the yellow-fruit fever.

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Beneath the soaring dome of the National Museum of Singapore, a new chapter in the nation’s cultural history will be written on August 15. Marking its first fundraising gala in over 15 years, the evening brings together Singapore’s philanthropic and cultural communities to invest in the museum’s future.

At the heart of the fundraiser is a pivotal cause: the refresh of the Life in Singapore galleries, comprising four permanent exhibitions located on the museum’s second floor, which is set to reopen in 2026. Visited by more than a million people annually, these galleries have long served as the institution’s narrative heart. 

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As the nation marks 60 years of independence, and Tatler Homes Singapore celebrates two decades of design coverage, we asked 20 architects, designers, educators, tastemakers and multi-hypenate creatives to name one object that says “Singapore design” to them. Their responses varied from childhood artefacts to the grand systems that shaped the nation by design itself. Together, these voices form a collective portrait of a design language about memory and place.

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