8 Egg-citing Easter Brunches for the Upcoming Long Weekend
PUBLISHED March 30th, 2017 06:00 am | UPDATED April 5th, 2017 04:51 pm
Unsure of where to go for an indulgent brunch this upcoming Easter weekend? We’ve got just the right places for you, from boozy champagne brunches to all-you-can-eat chocolate fiestas that are sure to leave everyone beaming with joy. Trust us, they’ll be egg-cellent!
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
A long-time Easter favourite for large families, spend an afternoon feasting on gastronomic delights that include a live carving station, decadent chocolate buffet counter, as well as an extensive sushi bar – all free-flow, of course.
Held in the expansive Grand Ballroom, there are more than 30 delectable items for you to enjoy, such as oysters shucked to order, whole roasted baby lamb, roasted prime rib, lobster bisque, Easter quiche, and even an onsen egg station.
Things get even better with unlimited pours of Möet & Chandon Brut Impérial NV, red and white wines, and draft beer!
Got kids? The little ones can delight in their very own buffet section loaded with activities like Easter Egg hunts, a bouncy castle, kiddy rides, face painting, and a special guest appearance by the Easter bunny! $89++ for children aged 6 to 12, $44.50++ for children aged 3 to 5.
Easter Buffet Brunch Extravaganza is happening on Sunday, 16 April 2017, 12pm – 3.30pm, at The Grand Ballroom (Level 3), The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore. Priced at $178++. For reservations, please call +65 6434 5288 or email to [email protected].
Marriott Cafe at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Transforming into a culinary Easter wonderland, kick start your joyous feasting with the freshest catch of the ocean at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Marriott Cafe – from Snow Crab Legs and Boston Lobster to Poached Prawns and Steamed Crayfish. Alternatively, head straight to the sashimi counter that sees fresh salmon prepared in different ways – smoked, marinated with herbs, cured with beetroot, and more. Western delicacies like Seared Foie Gras, Roast Prime Rib, and Pork Saddle stuffed with Prunes and Pancetta, and local delights such as Laksa and Beef Rendang also await. Easter isn’t complete without the plethora of desserts prepared just for the occasion either: Hot Cross Buns, Kulich, Banana Mille-Feuille, Easter Cupcakes, Lemon Curd Cookie Nests, and plenty more.
Got kids? If cuddly Easter bunnies, colourful chocolate eggs, face-painting, and balloon sculpting isn’t entertaining enough, we don’t know what is. $44++ for children aged 12 and below.
Marriott Cafe Easter Sunday Buffet Lunch is happening on Sunday, 16 April 2017, 12pm – 2.30pm, at Marriott Cafe, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Priced at $88++ (add $10++ for free flow sparkling wine and beer). For reservations, please call +65 6831 4605, email to [email protected], or visit here for more information.
The Westin Singapore
Perched on the 33rd floor of The Westin Singapore, Cook & Brew is offering a hearty three-course lineup of Easter highlights on Good Friday, including Executive Chef Aaron Foster’s “New England Style” Smoked Oyster & Bacon Chowder and Flash-seared Pacific Halibut, along with other mouthwatering treats. If you enjoy being spoilt for choice, an epic buffet feast lies in wait at the hotel’s signature dining venue, Seasonal Tastes, on Easter Sunday. Teeming with the freshest seafood – crabs, oysters, lobsters, and more – sizzling steaks, succulent roasts, and sweet treats to titillate, you’re bound to leave satisfied.
Whichever you choose, get ready for breathtaking views of Singapore’s city skyline.
Got kids? Let the little ones get in on the fun with interactive activities like an Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Painting. $44++ for children, available only on Easter.
Easter at Cook & Brew is happening on Friday, 14 April 2017, 6pm – 10.30pm at Cook & Brew, The Westin Singapore. Priced at $75++. For reservations, please call +65 6922 6948 or click here.
Easter at Seasonal Tastes is happening on Sunday, 16 April 2017, 12pm – 3pm, at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Singapore. Priced at $88++ (add $60++ for free flow champagne). For reservations, please call +65 6922 6968 or click here.
Xperience Restaurant
Looking for a quieter and cosier Easter weekend? Situated within a gorgeously restored 1920s neo-classical building in the heart of the CBD, Xperience Restaurant welcomes you into an intimate bistro that’s all ready to serve up an exclusive four-course menu. Relish modern European creations with an Asian influence like the Confit Duck and Foie Gras Scotch Egg with Jerusalem Artichoke, Asparagus and Beurre Blanc, or the Roasted Lamb Saddle with Creamy Yellow Beet Polenta, Herbs Dressing and Braised Artichoke. The best part is? It’s available for both lunch and dinner over two days! (enjoy complimentary valet parking for this weekend.)
Got kids? A children’s menu is also available at $25++.
The Xperience Easter Menu is available from 15 to 16 April 2017 for both lunch and dinner at Xperience Restaurant, SO Sofitel Singapore. Priced at $60++. For reservations, please call +65 +65 6701 6800 or email to [email protected].
Fairmont Singapore
For a more sweet-focused Easter, look no further than Anti:dote Lounge’s signature afternoon tea experience as the usually elegant display of sweet treats are injected with seasonal flair. Presented in an exquisite white leather-clad jewellery drawer, saccharine pleasures include petite desserts like the Carrot Ginger Macaroon, Gianduja Chocolate Nest, and Rhubarb Strawberry Sponge Muscovado; not to mention the festive tradition of Hot Cross Buns. There are savoury delights too: gourmet finger sandwiches (Confit Duck Rilette, River Prawn Chilli Blinis, and more) and a choice of amuse bouche – Chawanmushi Egg with Black Truffle Espuma, or the 24-Hour Sous Vide Pork Dumpling.
Bringing everything together? A selection of 30 premium TWG teas – 10 of them are free-flow, with five types available at $5 and the rest at $12. You can also top up $15 for a glass of Veuve Cliquot champagne.
Got kids? The younglings can enjoy their very own tea set, replete with yummy nibbles like Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Ham and Cheese Fingers, and Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches, paired with juice, hot chocolate, or milk.
Easter Afternoon Tea Experience is available from 3 to 16 April 2017 at Anti:dote Lounge, Fairmont Singapore. Priced at $55++ (Fri-Sun 12pm – 2pm or 3pm – 5pm) or $50++ (Mon-Thu 3pm – 5pm). For reservations, please call +65 6431 5315 or email to [email protected].
Easter Sunday Brunches are also available at Fairmont Singapore’s Prego ($138++ per adult, free flow pours) and Equinox Restaurant ($178++ per adult, free flow pours). Click here for more information.
ilLido at the Cliff
At the stunning ilLido at the Cliff, tuck into a specially-curated four-course menu of exquisite Italian specials just for Easter. Think Squid Ink Tagliolini with Crab, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, Roasted Sea Bream with Saffron Broth, and Fava Bean Casserole. Dine indoors in lush comfort amidst classy interiors or in the cooling alfresco outdoors overlooking lush greenery and the South China Sea. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuits for a dip in Sofitel Singapore Sentosa’s 33-metre resort pool after the meal – it’s free for all dining guests!
Got kids? Let them immerse in activities like a choo-choo train, paddle boat ride, face painting, balloon twisting, egg hunting and more. $34++ for a children’s menu.
Easter Brunch is happening on Sunday, 16 April 2017, 12pm – 3.30pm at ilLido at the Cliff, Sofitel Sentosa Resort & Spa. Priced at $88++ (add $40++ for wine pairing). For reservations, please call +65 6708 8310 or email to [email protected].
W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Head over to the cove as W Singapore – Sentosa Cove ushers in the season of renewal and rebirth with a delightful Easter Brunch aptly titled Hop, Skip & Sip. Incorporating chocolate into the season’s freshest produce, look out for items such as Salmon Confit with Spicy Tomato Chocolate Coulis, Chocolate Fettucine with Gorgonzola Cream, Braised Beef Cheeks with Dark Chocolate Ganache, and more savoury-sweet treats. And let’s not forget air-flown Italian charcuterie, cheese, and antipasti, and excellent salads.
Got kids? Young ones can join in the hunt for hidden Easter eggs and defy gravity with bouncy castles. $78++ for children aged 6 to 12, with WET® Pool access.
Hop, Skip & Sip is happening on Sunday, 16 April 2017, 12pm – 2pm & 2.30pm – 4.30pm at the kitchen table, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. Priced at $188++. For reservations, please call +65 6808 7268 or email to [email protected].
Oscar’s
Oscar’s Easter Weekend Brunch is a full-on chocolate fest, which, as you might have guessed, features a Chocolate Dessert House. At this unique pop-up, chefs will showcase their skills at the live chocolate tart station, as well as make fresh ice cream right before your eyes. But before you stuff your face with dessert, enjoy other brunch highlights like Poached Eggs on English muffins topped with lemon-myrtle salmon, bone marrow melt, pancetta, and foie gras parcels; freshly-made pasta in a variety of sauces; and three to five types of roasts including Filipino-style Roast Suckling Pig, Angus Prime Rib, and London Roast Duck.
Got kids? Keep the younglings entertained with an Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloon sculpting, and Easter eggs door gifts at the kids’ corner.
Oscar’s Easter Weekend Brunch is happening from 15 to 16 April 2017, 12.30pm – 3.30pm, at Oscar’s, Conrad Centennial Singapore. Priced at $88++ (Saturday) and $128++ (Sunday). Add $60++ for free flow champagne, premium wine-pairing, craft beers, chocolate martinis and Nutella negronis. For reservations, please call +65 6432 7481 or click here.
Top Image: Afternoon Tea Experience at Fairmont Singapore’s Anti:dote Lounge
