No alcohol for Gen-Z drinkers
IMAGES of wild drinking parties and stone drunk young people seem to be a thing of the past as millennials and Gen-Zers are increasingly eschewing hard alcohol for more health-conscious low- or no-alcohol cocktails. It’s also spurred a trend among bars in Singapore as they raise their game to offer low-alcohol versions of their boozy creations.
In Friday’s edition of BT Lifestyle, we look at this growing phenomenon of a tee-totalling cohort who view the bar culture through different eyes than the generations before them. With an emphasis on personal well-being, mental health and balanced lifestyles, the younger generation is intent to be more healthy, and as a result, bars are evolving beyond fruit juice and kombucha medleys to ground-breaking tea and alcohol-free spirit creations.
In Books, we look at two cookbooks inspired by Asian island cooking. One is inspired by the food from two eco-friendly private island resorts, and another by migrant workers in Singapore, for whom food is a way to connect with their families back home. Home-spun and heartfelt, the latter is a humble yet insightful look at the lives of this often overlooked but indispensable community. We also report on a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant opening in Singapore, and a new baking studio that lets you make your cake without having to wash up or measure ingredients.
In Dining, we head to the Botanic Gardens, for a bird’s eye view of greenery and the flora-inspired cuisine of new restaurant Roia.
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