The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat & Drink in Singapore This Week

PUBLISHED March 14th, 2018 10:50 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:50 am

This week is all about going big – get inspired this week with gastronomic creations from a variety of top chefs from Singapore and across the globe, discover the exquisite tastes of Porta’s brand new a la carte menu, and celebrate all things tuna with FOC.

A Culinary Odyssey with Porta’s New Chef, Alex Phan

No stranger when it comes to delivering excellent European inspired dishes, Porta’s brand new Chef Alex received notable accolades during his reign at Restaurant Ember. At Porta, he will showcase his culinary repertoire with a la carte additions like the Tuna Tartare and Braised Beef Short Rib with charred broccolini and curry mash, as well as impeccable desserts like the 5-Spice Apple Crumble for ending on a sweet note. For curious diners who want to be surprised, the Chef’s Weekly Special varies daily.

Porta Fine Food and Import Company is located at Park Hotel Clarke Quay, 1 Unity St, Singapore 237983, p. +65 6593 8855. Open daily 11.30am – 10.30pm.

Anti:dote Revamps Artfully Designed Cocktail and Food Menu

Hold your breath as Head Craftsman Bannie Kang takes you on a breathtaking journey with new crafted cocktails influenced by childhood memories. Inspired by the ocean, the refreshing Atlantis Lea blends tequila with cucumber and lime juice, and Aquafaba is incorporated into creamy foam to finish it off. Looking for a mulled wine fix to reminisce the festive season? Try the Taproot Sangaree – homemade beetroot wine and white wine with spicy notes of cinnamon, clove and star anise.

Meanwhile, Anti:dote’s Head Chef Tryson Quek also breathes new life into his tapas menu with creations like Oysters with Pickled Seaweed and Burnt Butter Caviar and Hokkaido Scallop Tartar with Sea Urchin.

The new menu will launch on Friday, 16 March 2018. Anti:dote is located at L1, Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560, p. +65 6431 6156. Open daily 5pm – late. 

Pollen Collaborates with Michelin Starred Restaurant Le Musee

For two nights only on 21 and 22 March, enjoy a charming evening at Pollen for a special four-hands dinner collaboration with Le Musee. The eight-course tasting menu is devised by Pollen’s Executive Chef Steve Allen and Chef-Owner of Le Musee, Makoto Ishii.

Expect dishes like Flounder and Asparagus from Chef Makoto, a dish that has more to it than meets the eye. Chef Steve will showcase his new creation, Suckling Pig with almonds and a side of pig’s head and trotters ‘croquette’. Both chefs also come together to create magic with the dish Octopus, poached in yuzu and combined with smoked aubergine, sea urchin cream and fresh sea urchin.

Dinner is priced at S$188++ per person with an additional S$58++ per person for wine pairing. Pollen is located at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive #01-09, Singapore 018953, p.+65 6604 9988.

Cheers to the Weekend with Beach Road Kitchen’s Sunday Champagne Brunch

Go all out at Beach Road Kitchen with their Sunday Champagne Brunch ($108++/adult, $54++/child), featuring highlights ranging from tender Traditional Salt Baked Fish to the Roasted Whole Spring Lamb – a particular breed from New Zealand famed for its delicate flavour. Furthermore, spend time at the perpetual favourite Charcoal BBQ station, which now sees even more seafood and fish choices. Need a drink? Top it off with free-flow Taittinger Champagne or choose from other bottomless cocktail options from the mobile bar: another highlight of their new Sunday Brunch Experience!

Beach Road Kitchen is located at 30 Beach Rd, Singapore 189763, p.+65 6818 1913.

FOC Celebrates ‘El Ronqueo de Atun’ with Guest Chefs and 100kg Tuna

Have you heard about El Ronqueo de Atun, the traditional Spanish art of dissecting a whole tuna? While the ceremony – a first in Singapore – will be performed behind closed doors, you can still celebrate on 21 March with set menus for both lunch (S$48++) and dinner (S$88) at FOC Hong Kong Street, as chefs Nandu Jubany and Hideki Matsuhisa bring you spectacular Spanish and Japanese creations centred around the giant bluefin tuna.

The festivities don’t just stop there either. Join Nandu and friends for dinner on 22 March at FOC Pim Pam. With a dynamic collaboration of five chefs, each creating a different tapas with different tuna parts, you will definitely be spoilt for choice, especially when there are world-class sherries and gins to go along.

FOC Restaurant is located at 40 Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059679, p.+65 6100 4040. Set Lunch available from 12-2pm and Set Dinner available from 6 – 11pm. 

FOC Pim Pam is located at 442 Orchard Road, #01-29, Singapore 238879, p.+65 6100 4242. Event starts at 6pm onwards.