9am: Raw power
Fuel up for the day at wholefoods haven Real Food (110 Killney Rd), with gluten-free pancakes, veggie omelettes, fresh juices, fair-trade coffee, organic tea and more. After breakfast head to the impressive Gardens by the Bay (18 Marina Gardens Dr).

11am: Real deal
For authentic Singaporean foodie experience, nab a seat at locals’ haunt Maxwell Food Centre (1 Kadayanallur St) – it’s where the city’s off-duty chefs head, too. Sample the favourites with an order of laska lemak, chilli crab and even frog porridge.

1pm: Rice on time
For the best Hainanese chicken rice in the city, head to unassuming institution Sin Swee Kee (35 Seah St). Perch on a little stool at an aluminium-topped table and wash down your meal with perfectly brewed Chinese tea, it’s traditional Singapore to a tee.

4pm: Kitchen craft
Make space for dinner with a shopping break at Foundry (unit 1, 3 Seah St) just across the road from Sin Swee Kee. This beautiful store stocks lovely homewares, from handcrafted teapots and bowls to distressed metal plates.

6pm: Doctor’s orders
Tippling Club (38 Tanjong Pagar Rd) has its own ‘laboratory’ upstairs, which is cocktail code for a serious establishment. Order the Purple Drank for a bottle resembling cough syrup. Made with vanilla and raisin spirit, curacao and citrus, it’s taste is anything but.

8pm: Dinner and a show
At mod Oz barbecue den Burnt Ends (20 Teck Lim Rd), it’s all about ringside action. Countertop seating extends the length of the open kitchen for an unobstructed view of chefs working the four-tonne wood-fired oven. The menu changes daily with dishes such as whole pigeon and bone marrow buns.

11pm: Secret Gem
Hidden behind a tailor shop is one of the city’s hottest bars The Library (47 Keong Saik Rd). If the staff at Burnt Ends don’t know the changing password, offer the tailor a song or dance, which should get you in. Then, order a nightcap and marvel at where you are!

12am: Sweet dreams
Before you hit the sack at boutique hotel Naumi (41 Seah St), take a late-night dip in the rooftop infinity pool for striking city views. Each room also comes with a yoga mat, complimentary mini bar, Nespresso machine and Apple TV at the ready.