Cheryl Wee is on a mission to build a holistic wellness ecosystem

When Cheryl Wee was in school, she was bullied for her weight. Her classmates would ask her to join her mum Jean Yip’s slimming programme and one even took a broom and tried to sweep her away from the classroom, saying “You’re so fat”. 

The founder of Cheryl W Weight Management, now called Company of Wellness, internalised these jabs and for most of her twenties, struggled with an eating disorder. 

“I was a pretty introverted kid and I wasn’t very popular. So I just kind of took [their words] and internalised them. I didn’t know how to react and I didn’t share it with anyone,” she says.  

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In Singapore, fried chicken chains are everywhere. But tracking down the best crispy fried chicken might prove a challenging endeavour. Lucky for us, the fried chicken culture here is omnipresent, with notable fried chicken joints spawning across the island for us to feast on at birthday celebrations, a football match, movie night or simply when the craving strikes.

But while the fried chicken scene remains accessible for all, we search for the special few who serve up dedicated wings for the discerning fried chicken connoisseur.

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If you are a watch enthusiast, by now you would have seen the leak of Patek Philippe’s latest release, which happened just days before its official launch. While unfortunate, this early glimpse into the Swiss manufacture’s first new collection in a quarter century has set the watch community abuzz with excitement and, as with any new launch, also garnered divided reactions.

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Omar Khan is a name synonymous with stylish rugs that meld traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. His eponymous brand, Omar Khan Rugs, is recognised for its meticulous attention to detail, rich textures and innovative designs.

Born in Singapore, raised in Malaysia and educated in New York, Khan’s cosmopolitan background has greatly influenced his work. His design journey has taken him across continents—from Jakarta to Hong Kong and beyond—imbuing his output with a broad, global perspective that underpins his distinctive design philosophy.

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In recent years, vinyl records have made a remarkable comeback, captivating a new generation of music enthusiasts and rekindling the passion of seasoned collectors. From the experience of flipping through records to the joy of discovering hidden gems, there’s something about vinyl that we can’t get digitally.

As we increasingly embrace this analogue renaissance, numerous vinyl stores have sprung up in Singapore, each offering a unique atmosphere and diverse selection. From cosy nooks filled with classic rock albums to bustling shops showcasing local talent, these stores cater to every musical taste.

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The 368-page tome created in collaboration with Fool Agency traces the restaurant’s success story with riveting images, personal stories and anecdotes from the chef and key members of the team.

Can you imagine Dave Pynt, the chef and founder of modern barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends, doing yakitori? Believe it or not, that was the first concept on his business partner Loh Lik Peng’s mind when he first approached Pynt in the early 2010s for a new open-fire restaurant concept in Singapore. Pynt tells Tatler that he was travelling across South America with Katrina Wheeldon, his then-girlfriend and now wife, when he got a call from the Unlisted Collection founder inviting him to come to Singapore and discuss a potential collaboration.

Yakitori was all the rage on the island back then, but Pynt admits that “there’s so much culture behind it” and he hadn’t even been to Japan yet. “Who was I to do yakitori?” he chuckles. He did, however, pitch the idea of opening a version of Burnt Enz—his highly successful modern barbecue pop-up in London—and Loh agreed. That was the seed that launched the highly successful Burnt Ends in 2013, opening its doors in a shophouse on Teck Lim Road. It has since moved to a bigger space in Dempsey Hill in 2021.

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