food&travel

‘Up and At ‘Em!’ Brunch Menu

staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:33:32 +0000

SINGAPORE – Vineyard at HortPark, the only dining establishment in HortPark’s lush environs has launched a brand new ‘Up and At ‘Em!’ brunch menu that will be served all day on Sundays. Whether it is a perfect hangover remedy or a private tête-a-tête by the reflective pool that’s needed, items like Eggs Benedict and Bircher Muesli will complement your lazy Sunday routine and feed your appetite. Vineyard is also one for the kids, offering items like Mini Wagyu Beef Burgers and Mini Fish & Chips to the young tykes who may also enjoy the Kid’s Corner located at the sheltered Veranda. Vineyard’s brunch menu will be available every Sunday from 9a.m. to 3p.m.

Apart from the brunch menu, Vineyard’s 2012 menu edition offers a whole new palette experience for guests amidst the verdant greenery of HortPark. With a refreshing French focus, explore classic French entrees like Braised Burgundy Escargot with Garlic Home Butter, fresh Salades like the Salade Niçoise with Seared Yellow Fin Tuna; a veritable French Mediterranean Gem. Venture on to the mains with the Cod Brandade, Grain-fed Pork Rack and Slow Braised Corn Fed Beef Short Ribs à la Bourguignonne. Finishing off with desserts like the amazing Classic Floating Island and the all-time favourite White Chocolate Soufflé. If you’re not feeling particularly French, the Les Communals menu offers Thai and Italian sets that are designed for sharing.

Celebrate Father’s Day at InterContinental Singapore

staff — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:31:36 +0000

SINGAPORE - He’s always been the provider of the family so celebrate this special occasion with the man whohas doted on you all your life by treating him to a lavish meal at InterContinental Singapore. With a variety of cuisine tochoose from, you’ll be sure to please your dad on this day specially dedicated to him. This Father’s Day weekend of 16 and 17 June, join us as we present to you three ways to really spoil your father!

1. Savour World Class Cuisine, Local Flavours at Olive Tree’s buffet luncheon

Indulge in an international array of buffet delights at Olive Tree and an exclusive opportunity for fathers to showcase their golfing skills and win special dining privileges at InterContinental Singapore! Take a chance and win a hole-in-one at our own mini golf putting green and fathers will dine for free at the buffet luncheon in Olive Tree.

2. Cantonese Classics at Man Fu Yuan

Man Fu Yuan presents an a la carte menu of Cantonese delights paired with free-flow of premium Chinese tea for a brunch. This Father’s Day, fathers will enjoy special set menus – ideal for a family feast. There are two set menus; both will include steamed longevity buns, signifying longevity and good health, for both your father and the whole family!

3. Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge

Spend some exclusive bonding time with your dad and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the elegance of our lobby lounge, inspired by the décor of the Peranakan heritage. With a wide selection of gourmet teas and coffees available, sink into our comfortable sofas and enjoy some quality family time.

Singapore’s most talked about Japanese Buffets

staff — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:23:12 +0000

SINGAPORE - Japanese buffet has a new champion and it is Tajimaya Yakiniku & Shochu Bar and Shabuya Shabu Shabu’s all new Tabehodai All-You-Can-Eat-Weekend Brunches. Setting themselves apart from the run-of-the-mill Japanese Sushi Buffets in Singapore, Tajimaya’s weekend brunch buffet offers unlimited servings of premium meats, including US Black Angus beef, Black Pig, Salmon, Hotate and Tiger Prawns to be grilled over specially designed smokeless charcoal grills. With the capacity to remove excess smoke from the grills, the technology keeps the restaurant relatively smoke-free and allows diners to enjoy their freshly grilled food in air-conditioned comfort.

If all that’s not enough, sister restaurant Shabuya Shabu Shabu is also now offering All-You-Can Eat Brunch for fans of Japanese hotpot. With Wagyu Beef, U.S Black Angus and Kurobuta Pork as the mainstays, other Japanese favourites such as fresh sashimi are also on offer as part of the buffet. Diners may enjoy this unbeatable value at Tajimaya at just $44.90++ for adults and $24.90++ for children below 12. Brunch Buffet Prices at Shabuya are at $39.90++ for adults and $19.90 for children below 12.

Eight weeks of indulgence

staff — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:18:53 +0000

SINGAPORE – Tung Lok Signatures is proud to present dishes created by brilliant chefs with only the rarest and most premium of ingredients at special promotional prices over a period of 8 weeks starting from 16th April 2012. Each week features a uniquely different dish:

Week One (16 to 22 Apr) Braised 5-head Australian Green Lip Abalone in Oyster Sauce

Week Two (23 – 29 Apr) Braised Shark’s Fin with Sea Cucumber, Abalone and Fish Maw in Brown Sauce served in Hot Stone Pot

Week Three (30 Apr – 6 May) Stewed Deluxe Fish Maw with Spring Onion Sauce

Week Four (7 – 13 May) Deep Sea Napoleon Wrasse

Week Five (14 – 20 May) Flambé Superior Bird’s Nest with Partridge Broth served in Young Coconut

Week Six (21 – 27 May) Stir-fried Shark’s Fin with Sliced Fish Maw, Abalone, Sea Whelk and Sea Cucumber served with Superior Stock

Week Seven (28 May – 3 Jun) Pan-fried ‘Liao Shen’ Sea Cucumber stuffed with Minced Kurobuta Pork in Abalone Sauce

Week Eight (4 – 10 Jun) Alaskan Crab prepared in Two Ways

Duck Out for SuperNature’s Peking Duck

staff — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:57:39 +0000

SINGAPORE – Prepared with free-range poultry from Shelton’s without any use of antibiotics and impeccably roasted by the chefs at Xin Cuisine, Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore, SuperNature’s Peking Duck is a tastier and healthier choice for you and your family. At $78 each, it comes with complimentary condiments including wraps, julienned cucumbers, spring onions and sweet sauce.

Whilst stocks last!

Terms and Conditions:
The SuperNature Peking Duck will be available for collection from SuperNature Park House. Please place your orders from 20 to 30 April 2012. Last day of collection is 3 May 2012.

Please call 6304 1336 to order or visit www.supernature.com.sg/eshop

Just for you, Mum

staff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:54:21 +0000

SINGAPORE - This Mother’s Day, express love and appreciation for your Mum by pampering her with a heartwarming meal with the family at Carlton Hotel Singapore. Indulge in a gastronomic feast at our Mother’s Day Weekend High Tea Buffet at Café Mosaic, which features an assortment of tantalising appetisers and seafood on ice, dim sum, delicate bite size items, mouthwatering roasted specialties, delectable mains, as well as many other International delights!

Round up this satisfying meal with our array of mouthwatering desserts including three types of Carlton’s signature Durian Pastries and the well-loved Chocolate Fondue. Enjoy these desserts with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea. While the Mums get to take a break and indulge in a leisurely afternoon high tea, the little ones are not forgotten and will be kept busy with the exciting line-up of activities, including balloon sculpturing. To complete their blissful afternoon, each family will be presented with a box of four delectable homemade cupcakes to bring home. A family photo will also be taken on the spot to commemorate the heartwarming occasion. On top of this satisfying treat, all mothers who dine with us will also receive a complimentary Molton Brown Gift Set!*

*One Molton Brown Gift Set per Mum. Molton Brown Gift Sets are available on a first-come first served basis and are subject to availability.

For enquiries or reservations, please call 6311 8195 or email cafe.mosaic@carltonhotel.sg

Retail Therapy at Lawry’s

staff — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:27:33 +0000

SINGAPORE – Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Lawry’s has everything; from sumptuous food, shopping and to a live cooking demonstration, all happening on Friday 11th May 2012!

Cherish mum with a feast of love at Mandarin Court

staff — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:48:20 +0000

SINGAPORE – Mandarin Court celebrates this Mother’s Day by giving away a free limited edition jewellery box of premium tea and cake set worth S$108++ with each Song of Gratitude Mother’s Day Set Menu ordered when dining at Mandarin Court.

Choose from 2 set menus which are well suited for small families or for a celebratory dinner in bigger groups of 10. Priced at $1,388++, the Song of Gratitude Mother’s Day Set Menu comes with a special Mandarin Orchard Singapore branded jewellery box complete with a pu’er tea set and decadent red velvet cupcakes for mummy dearest to indulge in. It is the perfect gift for a well-deserving mother.

For enquiries or reservations, please call 6831 6262 / 66 or email mandarincourt.orchard@meritushotels.com.

New brands set to make Singapore debut at JCube

staff — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:20:55 +0000

SINGAPORE - JCube is set to inject new excitement into the retail, dining and entertainment scene in Singapore’s West. With shops from Basement 1 to Level 4, JCube has a net lettable area of 210,000 square feet, and more than 90% of the mall has been pre-leased. JCube will also be home to Singapore’s first Olympic-size ice rink, offering the only rink-side dining experience in Singapore, and the first IMAX cinema in the suburbs. It is owned by CapitaMall Trust and managed by CapitaMalls Asia.

Numerous brands have chosen to open their first stores in Singapore at the Jurong East mall, which will welcome shoppers on 2 April 2012. New-to-Singapore brands making their debut at JCube include Japanese lifestyle store Francfranc, Italian F&B concept Capricciosa, Eat at Taipei and Nana’s Green Tea Café. Other highlights include skincare brand Laneige’s first stand alone concept store, Payless Shoesource and Misulo Children Arts Adventure. Restaurants opening their first outlets in the suburbs include Ginza Bairin, Chili’s and Itacho (with a new concept focusing on udon). Foodies will also get to enjoy Nando’s, Yamazaki Boulangerie and Kung Fu Paradise and Canton Paradise by the Paradise Group at JCube.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib Mother’s Day Special

staff — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:25:51 +0000

SINGAPORE – Treat your beloved Mum this Mother’s Day and indulge in a classic world-class dining experience!

Specially created by Executive Chef Nick Lee, join in the celebration and savour a sumptuous 5-Course Brunch or Dinner with delectable appetizers and entrees such as Shrimp & Crabmeat Angel Hair Pasta, Classic Chicken Consommé, Lawry’s Surf & Turf, Ocean Trout and sweets like Mummy’s Favourite Strawberry Pie starting from $68 onwards! Join and participate in the “My Inspirational Mum Contest” and win attractive prizes from Tocco Tenero, Winter Time, Exquisite and not forgetting Lawry’s Dining Vouchers too! What’s more, an attractive goodie bag will be given to your mum!

Mother’s Day Brunch is available on 12^th & 13^th May from 11.30am – 2.30pm
Mother’s Day Dinner is available on 12^th & 13^th May from 5.00 – 10.30pm

For enquiries or reservations, please call 6836 3333 or email reservations@lawrys.com.sg