I’m sure many of you readers also share this love for the neighbourhood or have heard this phrase from friends who firmly believe that ‘east side, best side’. Continuing the neighbourhood tour series (in which I explored Tiong Bahru previously), we move on to take a look at the charming Joo Chiat and Katong neighbourhoods. Due to their proximity to each other, their names are often used interchangeably. For the most part, this neighbourhood is well-known for a few things – the beautiful shophouses, good eats, the rich Peranakan heritage and that the neighbourhood is sitting on reclaimed land. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. As someone who grew up with her grandparents in Marine Parade, studied there for most...