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Have you heard? The already hip enclave of Joo Chiat is having a moment as an influx of cafes, shops and cool collaborative spaces enter the community.
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hile the past eighteen months have seen many of us hunkering down at home, comforting ourselves with Netflix and neighbourhood familiarity, there’s one part of Singapore that has been slowly and subtly updating itself. While it’s always been one of the island’s most revered areas, with its laidback attitude, proximity to the beach and smattering of low-rise buildings, the East Coast is emerging out of the fuzzy pandemic period as even more alluring and fabulous than before. Think J-Lo when she walked the Versace runway in that dress for the second time in 2019 looking hotter than ever. In the last year, no less than nine new dining outlets serving everything from a Melbourne-esque vibe to Japanese-style fare have launched in the area alongside lifestyle stores, artisanal grocers, and some Singapore stalwarts that have decided to expand their outlets. 22 anza
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The newest hotspot is the Ginko Collection, a creative space in Katong Point, Joo Chiat, and the brainchild of two friends Vasilija and Rameela from Croatia and Singapore respectively. They wanted to bring western and eastern creativity and culture together by selling local handcrafted products under one roof, and the East was the obvious choice. Showcasing a collaboration of vendors, there’s something for all. Expect fine art from Samantha Redfern; gourmet Portuguese products from Alentasia; mouthwatering olive oil and raw honey from The Greek Kouzina; Singaporethemed greeting cards from Gingerlily Art; beautiful bone and mother of pearl inlay decor from The House of Lili; chic lighting fixtures from the Lampshade House; artisan jewellery from Made by Jules; luxurious candles and fragrances from
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