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

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This week sees the sixth edition of Kilo Under Pressure, a new bar programme at Artemis, the launch of an epic Japanese Saturday brunch, and more.

Rico Deang’s New Cocktail Programme at Artemis Bar
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With the recent launch of Rico Deang’s cocktail menu at Artemis Bar, Singapore’s cocktail scene just got a whole lot more exciting. Fresh from his stint at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, the man has prepared a list of 18 progressive cocktails – all at $22++ each – made from exceptional spirits and fresh ingredients such as Get Your Kicks (Bulleit Bourbon, Lemon, St. George Spiced Pear Brandy) and Lota Bell (Passion Fruit Tea infused Vodka, Demerara, and Lime). Expect organic and fresh bar grub from the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Artemis Grill and a fantastic view of Marina Bay and beyond.

Artemis Bar is located at 40F, 138 Market Street, Singapore 048946, p. 6635 8677. Open Mon-Sat 5pm till late.

Kinki Restaurant + Bar Launches Saturday Bottomless Brunch
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Like Japanese food? You’ll probably fall in love with Kinki Restaurant + Bar’s new Saturday Bottomless Brunch ($52++) then. Packed with a free-flow selection of 43 sushi, maki, sashimi, mains, and desserts from the a la carte menu, you can match all of that with unlimited sake, shochu, and prosecco (additional $35++ per type of liquor). Is the ultimate social weekend meal, or what?

Saturday Bottomless Brunch is available Sat 12pm – 3pm. Kinki Restaurant is located at 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323, p. 6533 3471.

Brazen New Lunch Set Offerings at DehesaDehesa

You’ll be hard-pressed finding a place that does nose-to-tail dining as well as Dehesa. For lunch, enjoy Chef JP’s quick new three-course menu at only $28++, which features some of his mostly gutsy delicacies – some new dishes and some old favourites. Begin with a choice of Slow-cooked Egg with Chorizo and Smoked Mash or White Fish Ceviche with Leche De Tigre before enjoying mains of Pork Shoulder with Garlic Puree or Golden Snapper with Kale and Almonds. For dessert, choose between Crema Catalana and Arroz Leche.

Lunch sets are available Mon-Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm. Dehesa is located at 12 North Canal Rd, Singapore 048825, p. 6221 7790.

Little Island Brewing Co’s Seriously Happy Weekday Dinner
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Little Island Brewing Co may be first and foremost a microbrewery, but their food menu is nowhere near subpar. For a limited time only, enjoy mains like the signature beer-battered Fish & Chips (Mondays), Sumac Spiced Whole Spring Chicken (Tuesdays), and Balinese Style Pork Ribs (Wednesdays) at half the price. Pair your meal with the broad range of LIBC originals, brewer’s specials, wines, and spirts, and you’re all set for a great week ahead.

Promotion is available Mon-Wed 6pm – 10pm from Little Island Brewing Co is located at 6 Changi Village, #01-01/02, Singapore 509907, p. 6543 9100. 

Kilo Under Pressure #06: Clay Kuok
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After playing host to four amateur chefs in its kitchen, Kilo Kallang now invites Clay Kuok to bravely face its stoves and a restaurant full of discerning guests. The Art Director, previously from Macau, is ready to keep the good vibes going with dishes like with dishes like Kra Pao Quail’s Scotch Eggs with Guava Som Tam and Canggu Tacos made with Balinese Braised Pork, Fried Corn & Tempeh. Her inspiration? A family of “incredible home cooks” and a vibrant love affair with street food since her childhood.

Kilo Under Pressure #06 is happening on Thursday, 1 September 2016, 6pm. The 5-course dinner is priced at $65++. For reservations, please call 6467 3987 or email to [email protected]. Kilo Kallang is located at 66 Kampong Bugis, Level M, Singapore 338987, p. 6467 3987.

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