The Weekly Grub: 16 September 2015

From an absolute bargain on champagne deal to an all-new cocktail menu at ME@OUE, this week’s edition of The Weekly Grub gives you the lowdown on the latest happenings in Singapore’s food & beverage scene.

Wanderwine’s Mumm Champagne Deal

Originating from a noble lineage of barons and knights from the 12th century, G.H. MUMM has painstakingly crafted some of the finest vintages since 1827, and has been the official sponsor of F1 races since 2000. As part of wine distributor Wanderwine’s exclusive Singapore Grand Prix deal, bubbly lovers can now get a chance to savour elegant bottles of G.H. Mumm’s Cordon Rouge Brut NV labels at discounted prices. All customers need to do is click here and use the discount code F1WANDERMUMM on the check-out page.

Wanderwine’s champagne deal is priced at $55 nett a bottle (U.P. $90) and is valid till Monday, 21st September.

International Cheeseburger Day x PARK(ing) Day

An annual event that examines the proper usage of public space in dense cities, PARK(ing) Day has steadily gained a massive following since its introduction in San Francisco’s suburbs. By mashing the movement with International Cheeseburger Day, Potato Head Folk will raise the issue of space allocation in a fun manner by giving out 200 free cheeseburger sliders at surrounding carparks, along with a special offer of a Pilsner beer bucket promotion with free flow fries ($40). In addition, a specially concocted F1 spiced rum cocktail will be available from 18th to 20th September.

This celebration of International Cheeseburger Day and PARK(ing) Day is happening on Friday, 18th September.

Potato Head Folk is located at 36 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089143.

New Cocktail Menu at ME@OUE

Lodged in the trendy Fullerton Bay district, the sky-high ME@OUE has just unveiled an all-new cocktail menu, with an emphasis placed on premium liquor mixes and fresh fruit infusions. Tipplers can now look forward to a medley of botanical creations such as The Wiggo, gin shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a dash of Sirop de Canne, fragrant mint, and Chapuy Brut, or the Mayday, fresh blood orange puree blended with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and Cointreau.

ME@OUE is located at 50 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049321. Tel: +65 6634 4555

It’s Vietnamese Time at W Singapore

Revel in the authentic flavours of Vietnamese cuisine at The Kitchen Table, as the W Singapore’s premier buffet restaurant tackles the intricate dishes of our South East Asian neighbours. Diners can look forward to an exquisite assortment of tantalising traditional specialties from Vietnam, with a focus on favourites such as delicate Spring Rolls infused with juicy shrimps and steamed pork, silken Galangal Braised Fish Fillet doused in light caramelised fish sauce, and a steaming bowl of Pho topped with either beef or chicken.

Priced at $65++, the promotion will run from Monday, 21 September to Thursday, 1 October 2015.

The Kitchen Table, W Singapore is located at  21 Ocean Way Sentosa, Singapore 098374. Tel: +65 6808 7268

Oysters and Cocktail Happy Hour at The Black Swan

With most roads in the city being occupied by racing cars during F1 week, there’s no better way to escape the traffic uproar than to indulge in The Black Swan’s extended oyster and cocktail happy hour promotion. From now till 19 September 2015, the classy CBD restaurant and bar will be offering diners a full four hours of affordable drinks and luscious mollusks from 4pm to 9pm. If that isn’t enticing enough, you can just step outside and get a taste of the action by soaking in the rip-roaring sounds from a few streets away.

This promotion is running from now till Saturday, 19th September. 

The Black Swan is located at 19 Cecil St, Singapore 049704. Tel: +65 8181 3305

Top image: G.H.MUMM


When Joel’s not partaking in one of his shameless eating sessions, he likes to think of himself as a sponge – absorbing the mysteries and beauty of our world – be it through a good book or a wacky jaunt in a foreign country.