Joining Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s impressive F&B lineup is MO Bar, a new bar concept which takes over where the former Axis Bar and Lounge left off. Situated on the fourth floor of the hotel and boasting impressive views of the skyline, the bar serves dainty afternoon tea sets as well…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Japanese bincho grill and teppanyaki dishes with Japanese cocktails. The must-orders (if any): Teppanyaki fried rice with cherry blossom shrimp and ao nori, tsukune Summary: From the team behind Club Street’s Izy/Caché comes Plum and Toro, a casual Japanese cocktail/bincho charcoal grill and teppan concept…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Snow-Aged Full Blood Wagyu A4. ‘Nuff said. The must-orders (if any): Snow-Aged Full Blood Wagyu A4, Octopus charred with Smoked Paprika, classic cocktail. Summary: Joining the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore’s stellar stable of food concepts and situated in the luxury hotel’s newly refurbished Tower Wing is Origin Grill…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Industrial, New York-style basement speakeasy with great drinks and grub. The must-orders (if any): This One Also Works with Tequila, Americano², Naan, Hanger & Kale Summary: Situated in the basement of 12 Ann Siang (the top floor is rooftop angmoh haven The Screening Room, whilst…
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!…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Laidback second-storey Peranakan-inspired bar with a dose of naughty funk. The must-orders (if any): Tuna Tartare Bruschettas, Respite Summary: The group behind Taiwanese bar concept Five Ten launches a Peranakan-inspired bar along Boat Quay, named after their mother. It’s all purple paint-splattered walls, watermelon floats and…
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 Great Red Ocean – Drambuie, Southern Comfort, Smirnoff Vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, cinnamon, mint. The first thing I realised is that Capri by Fraser doesn’t stinge or pussyfoot when it comes to alcohol. Disappointingly, the lobster cocktail does not consist of murdered crustacean mush, merely a chunkful of…