joo chiat

As if Joo Chiat isn't already cool.

Many would know Joo Chiat as a laid-back enclave that's replete with great food options and architecture that owes influence from Peranakan culture. But in recent months, two new — and unrelated — vintage stores, A Vintage Tale and Eclectic Room, have popped up, located most conveniently within minutes' walk of each other. Here's a low-down on what you need to know about each store.

You've read our profile of Jerome Chee (The Projector's marketing manager) and his home-based cafe concept, entitled sullen cafe, in our May issue.