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Feb 23, 2022

New In Town: Surrey Hills Grocer, Jurong – Authentic Australian Grocer & Shopping.

It’s no secret that Singapore is teeming with charming shopping malls and grocery centers, but we’re far from done. New to the scene is Surrey Hills Grocer, an Australian gourmet grocer that brings Aussie gems to Singapore’s local market. Obscured in the quieter areas of Jurong, this shopaholic’s heaven is worth the trip. The interior is a cross between modern and rustic, combining clean, orderly lines with charming farm vibes using foliage. If you have lived or studied in Australia, it will certainly invoke a sense of nostalgia, while the warm, circling lighting at the entrance ushers you to explore deeper.

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Feb 23, 2022

Eating is mostly social here. Most of us live to eat, often using it as a means to a night out with family and friends.

As a namesake of both a quaint town in Melbourne and a Sydney suburb, you can expect Australian made and grown produce and products, many of which originate from family-owned businesses (whom the owner also personally knows). Most unique to the store is the Herbs & Spices Corner of up to 24 types exclusively concocted blends from well-loved seasonings to an all-in-one marinade. There's still a touch of local with the florist bar by The Flower Factory and fresh greens from local urban farm Straits Agriculture.

Feb 23, 2022

9 to 5 is a weekly series in which Tatler speaks to influential individuals about their unique journeys and what keeps them going.

Unless you live in the West of Singapore, you likely don’t know very much about the gems the area holds. However, the it might be worth a visit this week, because tucked away in D'Arena in Joo Koon is a cozy, Australian farmgate-experiential grocer. It is sustainable, provides store-to-boot services and is run by an ex-banker who is determined, gritty and extremely passionate about putting the right items into the hands of Singaporeans.