PUBLISHED July 21st, 2022 06:00 am | UPDATED August 3rd, 2022 09:52 am
August simply carries a different energy of celebration and patriotism. With the national day parade back in full glory this year, you need the perfect seat to witness the spectacular performance by the Red Lions, marching contingents, and of course the unbeatable fireworks. Not a fan of crowds? Celebrate our beloved nation through its rich gastronomic culture instead. Here’s where to secure your spots this National Day!
Unmatched Views of The Fireworks
Caffe Fernet
What’s a birthday celebration without stunning views and boozy beverage galore? Waterfront restaurant Caffe Fernet is celebrating Singapore’s 57th birthday with a family-style course dinner and free flow drinks. Indulge in cross culture dishes like the Peranakan Braised Short Ribs Rendang and Black Cod Al Cartoccio With Coconut Sambal alongside Italian classics that include Burrata with seasonal stone fruit caprese. Principal Bartender Silvio Daniele will be serving up refreshing cocktails including the gin-based Singapore Sling Slushie alongside wines, beers, and spirits. Vegetarian menu available.
Caffe Fernet’s National Day Menu is available 9 August 2022 at 70 Collyer Quay, #01-05 Customs House, Singapore 049323. Prices start from S$150 per pax. Reservations here.
Level33
Get sky high at Level33 with an unobstructed seat to Singapore’s incredible skyline and the parade. Sip on the micro-brewery’s craft creations while enjoying the show and Executive Chef Jake Kowaleski’s five-course National Day menu. To start, a Singapore Snacks platter featuring potato & truffle curry puff, salted egg mud crab, and Singapore-style fried chicken made luxurious with caviar. Next up come dishes like Smoked Heirloom Tomato, local lobster bisque, and Naturally Raised Potoro Tenderloin before wrapping up with an assortment of Singapore-inspired desserts. Vegetarian menu available.
Level33’s five-course National Day menu is available on 9 August 2022 at 8 Marina Blvd, #33-01, Singapore 018981. For reservations, please click here. The five-course meal is priced at S$150++ per pax.
Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Get your cameras ready; on top of the beautiful view at Kinki Restaurant + Bar, the food here looks gorgeous. Make the most out of the public holiday, starting with a Bottomless Brunch (S$68++ per pax, additional S$38++ for free flow tipples) boasting familiar flavours – think Lobster Salad Maki and Wagyu Foie Gras Donburi. Come dusk, the party continues at the alfresco rooftop bar with dance-worthy beats by guest DJs. Their National Day Rooftop Package (S$588++ per table, up to pax) includes mixers, a bottle of Roku Gin, one bottle of Belvedere Vodka or Chita Whiskey, and a sharing platter of snacks.
Kinki Restaurant + Bar’s Bottomless Brunch and National Day Rooftop Package is available 9 August 2022 at 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323. The Bottomless Brunch runs 12-3pm and National Day Rooftop Package is available 5pm-12am.
CÉ LA VI
Head to CÈ LA VI for the action of a special barbecue menu. Start easy with BBQ Oysters accompanied with smoked ponzu granita or Maimoa Lamb Chops with chimichurri (S$32), before diving into sharing platters such as the Classic BBQ (S$155) or its Surf & Turf BBQ (S$180) sibling. Make your meal a boozy affair by indulging in the revamped cocktail menu with Asian-inspired tipples. They’re planning on making it a fun one with face painting zones, live popcorn and the local favourite Muah Chee stations, as well as house beats, hip hop and R&B tunes by resident DJs to bring the night to a groovy finish.
CÉ LA VI’s National Day BBQ Menu will be available on 9 August 2022 from 5pm-9pm at 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Tower 3, Singapore 018971. For reservations, please click here.
Clink Clink to Our Local Food & Culture
Rempapa
Why celebrate on one day when you can celebrate all week long? Toast to our multicultural heritage with a series of ‘4-hand’ experiences at Rempapa. Chef Damian D’Silva collaborates with passionate chefs to present sets of scrumptious Chinese and Indian cuisine. Path’s Chef Marvas Ng bring a spiced Chilled Angel Hair Pasta with Majiang Sauce, tender Iberico Pork Jowl, and soulful Collagen Soup. Passionate home cook Vasunthara Ramasamy, who competed in Masterchef Singapore Season 2), shows off her culture with Thosai filled with handmade Masala and Egg Podi stuffing next to Rempapa’s signature herbaceous Sri Lankan Chicken Curry.
Rempapa’s set dinner with Path ($168++ per pax, min 4 pax) runs 6 August 2022, 6pm-8pm & 8.15pm-10.30pm. Set lunch with Vasun (S$68++ per pax, min 4 pax) runs 13 August 2022 11am-1pm & 1.15pm-3pm. Rempapa is located at 2 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-01/02/03 Park Place Residences at PLQ, Singapore 409053. For reservations, click here.
InterContinental Singapore
Swing a low-key celebration towards Intercontinental Hotel this National Day. From 6 to 9 August, Executive Pastry Chef Desmond Lee presents the National Day Afternoon Tea with sweet and savoury treats inspired by local delicacies. Nibble at the umami Laksa Prawn Quiche and Kani Crab Cake with miso aioli and scallions, before refreshing with the irresistibly tangy Bandung Raspberry Lychee. Stop by the live chendol station, and particularly the gelato station for free flow servings of Singapore Sling Sorbet, Coconut Gelato and Milo Gelato.
Intercontinental Singapore’s National Day Afternoon Tea is available from 6-9 August 2022, at The Lobby Lounge, Level 1, InterContinental Singapore 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966. For reservations, click here.
White Rose Café, York Hotel
It’s an all-you-can-eat party at White Rose Café this year. The National Day Buffet Lunch (S$57++ per adult, S$28 per child) offers with an array of local mouth-watering delights. From Chicken and Pork Satay with Peanut Sauce and Singapore Chilli Crab with deep-fried buns, to savoury Fish Curry, and Singapore Laksa, savour our national culinary icons. Top it all off with sweet treats that include assorted Nonya Kueh, Durian Ice Kachang, and Pulut Hitam (black glutinous rice with coconut milk).
White Rose Café’s National Day Buffet Lunch runs 9 August 2022, 12 pm-2.30pm at York Hotel, 21 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228516. For reservations, click here.
Ice Cream & Cookie Co
Alternatively, cool down with Ice Cream & Cookie Co’s modern Singaporean ice cream sandwiches. Reminisce the nostalgic days while enjoying non-traditional flavours of wholesome, all-natural premium ice cream. Celebrating the nation’s birthday with three new flavours, indulge with contemporary local favourites like Black Sesame Mochi, Strawberry Daifuku, and the refreshing Pear, Cucumber and Elderflower at just S$12.90. Made from scratch in Singapore, cookies are freshly baked in-house before being filled with the freshly churned ice cream.
Ice Cream & Cookie Co‘s national day flavours will be available online in October 2022.
Top Image: Level33