The Weekly Grub: 5 Things To Eat And Drink In Singapore This Week

PUBLISHED February 26th, 2020 05:00 am | UPDATED February 28th, 2020 03:43 pm

This week, we are bidding adieu to February with all-new, refreshed menus in restaurants peppered across Singapore. Sate your Italian grub cravings over at LINO or embark on a gastronomic adventure across the south of France at Merci Marcel Tiong Bahru. It’s not often you get to celebrate Leap day – swing by Meatsmith Telok Ayer’s birthday bash or eat to your heart’s content at Amò’s annual Pizza Palooza.

LINO Launches New Affordable Menu

Quality Italian cuisine that don’t burn a whole in your pocket? You’ll find it at the Les Amis Group’s pasta bar LINO with their new Italian comfort food menu. Indulge in a hearty three-course dinner or opt for Italian staples like the handmade tangy BBQ Chicken Pizza (S$26) and Spinach Ricotta Ravioli (S$24) slathered with brown butter, pine nuts and grated parmesan. Seafoodies aren’t forgotten with options like the Scallop Risotto (S$32) and the loaded Seafood Pizza (S$26) topped with fresh tiger prawns, scallops, clams and fior di latte for an umami bomb in each bite.

LINO‘s new menu is available daily from 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm at 7 Binjai Park, Singapore 589821, p.+65 64635282.

Merci Marcel Unveils Southern France-Inspired Cuisine

Buckle up and get ready to explore the south of France through the new dinner menu at Merci Marcel Tiong Bahru that celebrates contemporary French signatures. Kick-off with an Alsatian Truffle Tarte Flambée (S$25) made with smoky coppa pork from Corsica and then dive into the wild French sea with the Cod Fish Gratin (S$39) comprising a bold chorizo crust, plated on a bed of eggplant caviar. Other delights like the Pissaladière (S$13) – a traditional Provençal-style flaky pizza – will take you along the rugged coasts of Côte d’Azur while an intriguingly deconstructed Lemon Pie (S$12) makes a sweet finish.

Merci Marcel‘s new regional menu is available from Tue-Sat between 8am – 11.30pm, Mon 8am-11pm and Sun 8am – 10.30pm at 56 Eng Hoon St, #01-68, Singapore 160056, p.+65 62240113.

Celebrate Leap Day at Amò’s Pizza Palooza

This leap day, pizza lovers are in for a treat as Amò returns with its highly-anticipated Pizza Palooza. With an all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza, antipasti, desserts at just S$38++ per person – and endless Italian tipples to imbibe on at an additional S$48++ – need we say more? If you’re a Leapling (born on the 29th of February), gather three of your best pals to dine free!

Pizza Palooza is happening on 29  Feb 12pm – 2.30pm at Amò, 33 Hong Kong Street Singapore 059672, p.+65 6723 7733. To RSVP, please email book@amorestaurant.sg.

Meatsmith Telok Ayer Turns 5

In celebration of turning five, American barbecue joint Meatsmith Telok Ayer is throwing one hell of a party. Besides joining hands with the classic American lager brand Pabst Blue Ribbon, Meatsmith will be recreating a commissioned artwork by creative collective DPLMT with a massive Sideways Burger (S$50) packed with classic Meatsmith staples like Buffalo Wings, Pulled Pork and Steak amongst other crowd-faves. On top of that, expect more amazing drink deals and fresh tunes courtesy of DJ Matty from DJ Dispensary.

Meatsmith Telok Ayer’s fifth-anniversary party is happening on 29 Feb, 2pm – 10.30pm at Meatsmith Telok Ayer 167-169 Telok Ayer, Singapore 068620, p.+65 6221 2262.

il Cielo Welcomes Spring With A Seasonal Menu

Spring festivities are in full bloom at il Cielo with Resident Chef Yohhei Sasaki’s new seasonal menu featuring premium in-season produce flown in from Japan and Italy. The Blooming Spring Tasting Menu (from S$138 for four courses) showcases exquisite creations like the Duo di Maialae – succulent braised-grilled Mizayaki wine pork paired with creamy truffle sabayon and aromatic black garlic crumbles –  and  Sakura – a breath-taking dessert comprising a rich Valrhona dark chocolate terrine and sakura-flavoured gelato plated to resemble the iconic sakura tree.

il Cielo’s new Blooming Spring Tasting Menu is available from 2 March to 30 May 2020 at Level 24, Hilton Singapore 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883, p.+65 67303395.