FOOD
PROMOTIONS
Savour Christmas
Head down to Savour Christmas, the third and final edition of this year's three-part Savour food festival. Have a feast at Jasons Christmas market, featuring a wide variety of food including London roast duck, Iberico suckling pig and Hokkaido lavender soft serve. Diners can also order turkey and ham in advance for Christmas. It is also the finals of the DBS Live Your Dream Initiative, where chef mentors and their proteges will run food booths in the Gourmet Village. Expect dishes such as Ravioli Stuffed with Saffron Risotto and Ossobuco Ragu ($12) from Italian restaurant Buona Terra; roasted Hokkaido scallop ($12) from Saveur Art; and warm sticky date pudding ($6) from Stellar at 1-Altitude.
WHERE: Bayfront Avenue, next to Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Centre MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Today, 6 - 11pm; tomorrow, noon - 4pm, 6 - 11pm; Sun, noon - 9pm TEL: 6736-1458 PRICE: Free entry, $6 & $12 for Gourmet Village dishes INFO: www.savour.sg
Hello Hokkaido At Resorts World Sentosa
Hello Hokkaido is jointly organised by Resorts World Sentosa and the Hokkaido government in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations.
The 10-day festival showcases a Japanese yatai street where more than 20 food and retail stalls present their best Hokkaido street food culture, including Hokkaido Santouka ramen and Ohara Farm's melon-flavoured soft ice cream. Also featured are Hokkaido's produce, delicacies and sake. Nine Resorts World Sentosa celebrity chef restaurants will include fresh Hokkaido seafood ingredients such as uni, kani and ikura in their menus.
WHERE: The Forum & Resorts World Convention Centre, Resorts World Sentosa MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: Today - Nov 27, 11am - 10pm PRICE: A la carte: from $22++; three-course menu: $88++ a person INFO: www.rwsentosa.com/hellohokkaido
November Lunches At Stellar
Iberico Secreto Pork Loin is the star of this month's executive lunch at Stellar at 1-Altitude. The highlight of executive chef Christopher Millar's menu is the main course offering of Roasted Iberico Pork Loin with sage crust, burnt leek and apple jelly. Rounding up the meal is a selection of artisanal cheeses and desserts created by pastry chef Jasmin Chew.
WHERE: Level 62, One Raffles Place MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Till Nov 30, noon - 2pm (Mon - Fri) PRICE: $48++ (three course), $58++ (four course), 10 per cent discount and priority window seating for Stellar Lunch Club members TEL: 6438-0410 INFO: E-mail info@1-altitude.com
White Truffle Season At Senso
White truffle season has arrived at Senso Ristorante & Bar and chef Yves Schmit and his team have created a five-course menu and also made the dishes available individually. This year's menu features a mix of classic and contemporary dishes such as Capesante - pan-seared scallops served with eggplant mousse, green apple, shaved white truffle and truffle dressing; Crema di Zucca and Monte Bianco. The dishes will be available till the year-end, subject to supplies of white truffle. At the White Truffle Brunch on Nov 27, diners will be served a medley of white truffle dishes, freshly made taglierini and gnocchi, beef tenderloin, pork saltimbocca, scallops and cod. There will also be a live risotto station.
WHERE: Senso Ristorante & Bar, 21 Club Street MRT: Telok Ayer WHEN: Till Dec 31; brunch: Nov 27 PRICE: Brunch: $158++ a person; five-course menu: $288++; a la carte: $38++ - $98++ (additional white truffle at $15++ a gram) TEL: 6224-3534 INFO: E-mail reservations@senso.com.sg
Lighthouse Restaurant Hosts Italian Masterchef Giacomo Gallima
As part of the International Week of Italian Cuisine, The Lighthouse Restaurant & Rooftop Bar is hosting masterchef Giacomo Gallima, who will be cooking alongside Lighthouse chef de cuisine Carlo Marengoni in a spread paired with Pio Cesare wines. The lunch and dinner menu features dishes such as Mediterranean raw fish platter ($32++); pan-seared halibut fillet with sweet onion cream and steamed chanterelle mushrooms ($48++); twice-cooked lamb rack with sweet mustard sauce and fried semolina ($58++); and Guanaja chocolate cake with white truffle cream ($22++).
WHERE: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Noon - 2.30pm, 6.30 -10.30pm (Tue - Sat) PRICE: Antipasti: $28++ - $32++; starters: $28++ - $32++; mains: $48++ - $58++; desserts: $18+ - $22++ TEL: 6877-8911/8912 INFO: www.fullertonhotels.com
MAD Oysters Promotion
MAD Museum of Art & Design's Make A Difference Bistro is offering oysters at $2 a piece (minimum order of six pieces) every Friday and Tuesday. The fresh oysters are delivered to the restaurant by early afternoon and its chefs will start preparing them for patrons at lunchtime.
WHERE: 10 Tanglin Road, 01-01 MRT: Orchard WHEN: Tue & Fri: 11am - 1am PRICE: $2 a piece (minimum six pieces) TEL: 6734-5688 INFO: E-mail info@madmuseumsingapore.com
Japanese Food Fair At Melt Cafe
A wide array of Japanese fare offered at Melt Cafe at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore will feature a live station demonstrating the art of sushi and sashimi preparation, a shabu-shabu counter serving thinly sliced beef cooked in soya-flavoured broth with Furikake spice Japanese rice, speciality roasts, udon noodles and delectable Japanese curries.
WHERE: Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue MRT: Promenade WHEN: Wed - Dec 4, 6.30 - 9.30pm PRICE: $75++ a person (Mon - Thu, Sun), $85++ (Fri & Sat, with BBQ, including free flow of juices); add $20++ for free flow of house wines, beer & soft drinks TEL: 6885-3500 INFO: E-mail mosin-dining@mohg.com
Caffe B's New Selections For 3-Course Set Lunches
Caffe B's three-course set lunch menu returns with a new mix of offerings in the form of traditional Italian dishes with a touch of contemporary Japanese flavours. The meal starts with a Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad in Jar. Honey Pineapple & Ham Risotto and Herb Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb are the choices for mains.
WHERE: B1-15 & 01-83 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Noon - 3pm PRICE: $20++ TEL: 6887-3311 INFO: www.caffeb.com.sg
THANKSGIVING
Three-Course Menu With All The Trimmings At DB Bistro
DB Bistro & Oyster Bar's traditional American Thanksgiving dinner features a three-course menu with all the trimmings. The meal starts with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, followed by Duo of Free Range Turkey. Add on classic sides such as Creamy Green Bean Casserole or Traditional Mashed Potatoes and more.
WHERE: B1-48 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Thu - Sat PRICE: $78++ a person TEL: 6688-8525 INFO: E-mail dbReservations@MarinaBaySands.com
FESTIVE TAKEAWAYS
Sheraton Towers Christmas Booth
Christmas goodies are available at Sheraton Towers' Christmas Festive Booth at the hotel's lobby from Dec 2. Choose from oven-roasted favourites such as Whole Turkey, Honey Glazed Boneless Gammon Ham and Salmon En Croute With Truffle Salsa. The hotel's log cakes have two new flavours - Chestnut Lychee Yule Log and Yam And Coconut Yule Log. The Classic Hamper boasts premium treats such as Smoked Salmon, Christmas Pudding With Brandy Sauce and a bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco.
WHERE: Lobby, Sheraton Towers, 39 Scotts Road MRT: Newton WHEN: Dec 2 - 25 PRICE: Call to inquire TEL: 6839-5636 INFO: E-mail sheraton.singapore@sheratonsingapore.com
Greenwood Fish Market's Festive Takeaway Seafood Platters
Celebrate the merry occasion with Greenwood Fish Market's Festive Takeaway Seafood Platters. Choices include the Cold Seafood Platter ($79, for two to four people), Smoked Salmon Platter ($42), Oyster Platter ($48) comprising 12 shucked Golden Mantle Oysters or New Zealand Rock and live Boston Lobsters (500g to 550g, live or cooked).
WHERE: 01-04/05 Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, 31 Ocean Way MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: Till Dec 31 PRICE: Seafood Platters: $42 - $79; Boston lobsters: $45 each (or $210 for five) TEL: 6262-0450
Cakes And Feasts From Cold Storage
Cold Storage has a new selection of Christmas favourites and exotic delights. The Kyoho White Chocolate Log Cake ($49.95) is a Kyoho grape sponge cake roll, while the Pandan Coconut Bliss Cake ($39.95) is one with a local flavour. Among the feast choices for pre-order are Lavish Christmas Feast ($159.95) for eight to 10 people and Fancy Christmas Feast ($109.95), Festive Christmas Feast ($89.95) and Hearty Christmas Feast ($89.95) for six to eight people.
WHERE: List of stores on coldstorage.com.sg WHEN: Till Dec 20 INFO: coldstorage.com.sg/site/christmas2016
Earl Of Hindh's Tandoori Turkey
Indian restaurant Earl Of Hindh at Quayside Isle on Sentosa has introduced a special item with a local flavour for Christmas - Tandoori Turkey. It is available for takeaway from today.
WHERE: 1-16 Quayside Isle , 31 Ocean Way, Sentosa MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: Till Dec 31 (two working days' advance order till Dec 23) PRICE: $98 TEL: 6681-6694 INFO: E-mail bookings@earlofhindh.com
WINE EVENT
Thai Food Wine-Pairing At Gin Khao Bistro
Gin Khao Bistro is having a wine promotion to go with its Thai dishes. The Maison Saint AIX Rose 2014 pairs with favourites such as Grilled Mackerel and Seafood Tom Yum. The Laurenz V Forbidden Gruner Veltliner 2013 goes with dishes from phad thai to green mango salad.
WHERE: 01-12 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, Sentosa MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: Till Dec 31 PRICE: Two bottles of wine for $108++ TEL: 6570-2208 INFO: E-mail feedback@ginkhao.com.sg
