Lau Pa Sat

Inscribed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, Singapore’s Hawker Culture celebrates the rich food heritage and multicultural community. At the heart of this legacy, Lau Pa Sat is a must-visit dining destination for authentic hawker food with a diverse array of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international dishes that showcase culinary mastery passed through generations. Lau Pa Sat is a living testament to the rich tapestry of cultures, flavours, and traditions, but also stands as a vibrant symbol of Singapore’s dynamic food scene, and the nation’s heart and soul.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: March 27

The Markthal

The Markthal is a residential and office building with a market hall underneath, located in Rotterdam. Besides the large market hall, the complex houses 228 apartments, 4,600 m2 retail space, 1,600 m2 horeca and an underground 4-storey parking garage with a capacity of over 1200 cars. The inside of the building is adorned with an 11.000 m2 artwork by Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, named Hoorn des Overvloeds. The artwork shows strongly enlarged fruits, vegetables, seeds, fish, flowers and insects.

Date: Feb 19

Market Hall

Located in the historic Laurenskwartier in the heart of Rotterdam, the Markthal is formed by the construction of privately-developed apartments arranged into a large arch, strategically allowing a private initiative to create a public space. The result is a covered square which features a central market hall during the day and, after closing hours, a lively series of restaurants on its lower levels. The building has a total floor area of 95,000 square meters, with 228 apartments and 1,200 below-ground parking spaces. But the building’s most striking feature is its central market hall, which provides a home for 96 fresh food stalls and shop units, ranging from Rotterdam based businesses and market vendors to established local heroes. They offer a diverse range of products: from fresh fish to game, from cappuccino to cheese, from local favourites to exotic cuisine, and from bargains to exclusive slow food.

RR: January Alternative RR
Date: Jan 6

Marché aux Fleurs

Near the Old Port, Marché aux Fleurs in Nice, France has been selling flowers to the public for more than 100 years. Today, it is still one of France’s foremost markets, selling delicious fruit and vegetables as well as local flowers.

RR: Vacation RR
Date: Sept 11

Forks Marketplace

The Forks Marketplace is located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. The Forks Market is home to a vibrant and deliciously eclectic food hall featuring the best in local offerings on the main floor and fantastic local maker and retail options on the second floor. What is now The Forks Market was once horse stables and haylofts in the height of the railway days.

Thanks a lot Rhea
Date: Feb 8