For ardent Apple fans in Singapore, 3:01pm today was an extremely important time. It marked the beginning of preorders for the new iPhone X, which will be launched on 3 November. The iPhone X is also the most expensive iPhone ever, with prices starting from $1,648. That’s a lot to fork out for a smartphone, but the gadget does offer an impressive range of functions such as facial recognition, wireless charging, and improved cameras. We can’t wait to try these out ourselves next month.
In other news, the first episode of Stranger Things 2 was officially released today. The hit Netflix series has captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping plot and talented child actors. If you haven’t yet jumped on the bandwagon, we recommend you do so, stat.
If you’ve already preordered your iPhone X and finished watching the highly-anticipated show, scroll through this week’s The Cheat Sheet for more ideas on how to spend the coming weekend.
Eat
If you’re yearning for paella, tapas, or just a platter of crispy patatas bravas (fried potatoes) all to yourself, here are 7 Spanish restaurants we suggest visiting.
Drink
US wine retailer Acker, Merrall and Condit has introduced a new wine club with an eye-watering annual fee ranging from US$1,369 (S$1,860) to US$15,600 (S$22,000). In return, you can expect fine and rare wines, and — if you opt for the top tier membership — a concierge service.
Style
Proenza Schouler has launched PSWL, a second line focused on stylish casualwear and fronted by Chloë Sevigny.
Motors
We recently took Bentley’s new V8 Bentayga Diesel, aka the world’s fastest diesel SUV, for a road trip in Malacca — where we gleefully and effortlessly traversed through muddy ledges. Read all about it here.
#lifestyleasiasg’s Instagram of the Week
We’re in the city with Discover Hongkong for Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2017 with local Instagrammers @george_wz, @clkarwai and @timotakoyaki. Stay tuned to find out more.
Follow us @LifestyleAsiaSg on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for a live feed on the most happening restaurant openings, fashion previews, cocktail parties and celeb sightings in Singapore.
(Main photo: Bentley; Featured photo: Botanico)
Sara Yap
Deputy Director, Digital Operations (Asia)
Sara Yap is passionate about all things dining and jewellery, and is constantly seeking out exciting restaurants and glittering trinkets. When she’s not feasting in the name of work, chatting with talented chefs, or daydreaming about coloured diamonds, she’s probably binge-watching the latest Netflix series or indulging in her guilty pleasure — Hollywood celebrity gossip. Sara is a journalism graduate from Nanyang Technological University and her work has appeared in The Business Times Lifestyle and Prestige Singapore magazine.
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