There’s more to Tiong Bahru than hip cafes and quirky shops. The art deco, circa-1930s apartment blocks have been conserved, but changes are constantly afoot at ground level. Aside from the ever-present wet market and hawker centre and selection of cafes and boutiques, it seems like there’s something new and unique every time at every visit: a fan club for imported cheese, 20 year olds who think beading is a fun weekend activity, or folks who think dubstep is music. As it turns out, Tiong Bahru has had a chameleon-esque history as well, such as how Tiong Bahru was a cemetery (before there was the bakery).... Continue Reading