The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): French and modern local Chinese fare in gorgeous chic setting. The must-orders (if any): Lobster bisque, Octopus, Wagyu beef cheek, Cuisses de Grenouille (frog legs) Summary: Launching in October 2017 within the new Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Racines is a French/Chinese dining concept helmed by Executive Chef…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Nautical-themed, neighbourhood-style dining space with something for everyone. The must-orders (if any): Smokin’ Sambal Pasta, Jasmine Peach Panna Cotta Summary: From the folks behind the EagleWings (a yacht charter), Eaglewings Loft is a blue nautical-themed, neighbourhood-style all-day dining space with a very, very extensive menu – Coffee!…
Years ago, I had a meal at a Spanish restaurant called Esquina, and I had this little nasi-lemak inspired seared scallop dish which left such an impression on me that I remarked that it was”(q)uite marvellous and one of my most memorable and startlingly good mains ever”, ending my review with a…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Spanish, hearty and gloriously pig-centric, nose-to-tail, occasionally adventurous comfort fare. The must-orders (if any): Carabinero Arroz, Gin Panna Cotta Summary: The chef previously headed the kitchen at UNA at One Rochester. Dehesa is proud of its nose-to-tail concept (choice extract from their website: “robustly flavoured alternative…
A juicy, beefy new offering from McDonald’s…or the Macaron Burger (a large chocolate macaron with a chocolate ganache ‘patty’, apricot ‘cheese’ and white chocolate ‘lettuce’) from Antoinette’s newly-launched Fetish Chocolat menu, an indulgent chocolate extravaganza which lasts from now until end October? Antoinette (Penhas Road) 30 Penhas Road Singapore 208188
Tarte Chocolat (chocolate almond tart, caramel fleur de sel with roasted nuts, dark chocolate ganache, chocolate chantilly) from Antoinette’s indulgent new Fetish Chocolat menu, which runs from 1 September 2016 until end October. Antoinette (Penhas Road) 30 Penhas Road Singapore 208188
Sous vide salmon with white chocolate hollandaise from Antoinette’s new Fetish Chocolat menu, which runs from 1 September 2016 until end October. Antoinette (Penhas Road) 30 Penhas Road Singapore 208188
Drunken Babe from Non Entrée Desserts – walnut brownie, whisky-infused milk chocolate whip, smoky bacon crisps on chocolate paper, caramel popcorn and raspberry sorbet. The proceedings felt a tad everything and the kitchen sink-esque, and the flavours at play were heavy-handed. The very spank-deserving whip wore its whisky breath with…
Espresso Kahlua Waffle from 20F Specialty Coffeehouse – espresso kahlua sauce, dark chocolate sorbet, vanilla ice cream, streusel, pistachio, buttermilk waffle. The waffle had the buttery and salty charisma of a socially fluid scone, whilst elsewhere the dark chocolate sorbet looked broodingly into the distance donning his aviator shades and…