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

PUBLISHED April 10th, 2019 07:00 am | UPDATED August 28th, 2019 08:06 am

Celebrate this week with new and unique gastronomic experiences around the city, from Instagram-worthy drinks at Bar Rouge to NINETEEN80’s fully-revamped light bites menu that serve as the perfect compliment to your rounds of cocktails. If you have no intention to spend the night out, don’t fret as Les Bouchons Rive Gauche has launched their first-ever brunch menu!

Sunset Cocktails Presents Singhai Sunsets

Look no further for scenic views as the city’s highest rooftop nightclub, Bar Rouge, presents its Singhai Sunsets. Along with bar grub favourites such as Salted Egg Prawns and Wagyu Beef Sliders with Gruyere Cheese, the evening’s main attractions are the visually-appealing cocktails inspired by the gorgeous sunset hues. At a package price of $50++, start out with the light vodka-based Cloud 9 ($20++) before continuing onto Midas Touch ($20++), a mixture of tequila and tropical flavours of pineapple, grenadine, and cranberry. End the summer night with Urban Twilight ($20++), the most vibrant beverage of the lot concocted of curaçao, Cointreau, and cranberry.

Available from Tuesday to Sunday between 6pm and 10pm. Bar Rouge is located at Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Rd, Floors 71 and 72, Singapore 178882, p. +65 9177 7307. 

Akira Back Releases Brand New Signatures Menu

Fans of Japanese cuisine will no doubt be thrilled by the new Signature Flavours menu at Akira Back. Representing the chef’s tradition of fusing lively artistry with authentic cultural flavours, food options include unique creations such as the Hirame Carpaccio ($27), A4 “Tochigi” Striploin ($68), as well as the AB Tacos ($25) – filled with tender wagyu galbi and tomato ponzu sauce. The Beehive ($18) will please every sweet tooth with its fresh mango cream and lime sorbet meringue.

Akira Back is located at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Rd, Singapore 189763, p. +65 6818 1914. Open Mon-Thu 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm, Sun 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm.

Sundowners at The Butcher’s Wife in Tiong Bahru

Whether you’re looking to toast on the weekends or after work, you can now enjoy a yummy sesh at The Butcher’s Wife any time of the day. 6pm to 8pm on weekdays is now the magical ‘hour’: order a cocktail and Crispy Pigs’ Ears and you’ll receive a complimentary drink on the house. Weekend brunches can now be paired with two-hour free-flow Prosecco for $45++ per pax, and as usual, restaurant-goers can also order two-course ($26++) and three-course ($29++) set lunches on weekdays.

The Butcher’s Wife is located at 19 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168650, p. +65 6221 9307. Open Tue-Fri 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm. Closed Mon.

Les Bouchons Rive Gauche Presents First Brunch Menu

Experience a one-of-a-kind French feast with the Bouchons Riviera Brunch, the first brunch menu from Les Bouchons Rive Gauche. Designed by Head Chef Mickael Cornac, the menu features a variety of classic French dishes from Eggs Mimosa ($14) to Croque Monsieur ($18), made with meat-free ingredients such as fresh mesclun and Emmental cheese. However, the Grilled Black Angus Rib Eye Steak ($39.80) served with free-flow housemade fries is carnivore-approved. Be sure to try out their signature cocktail, the Riviera Sunrise ($18), comprising gin, yuzu, orchid syrup, angostura bitters, and lemon bitters.

Available on Sundays between 11.30am and 3.30pm. Les Bouchons Rive Gauche is located at 60 Robertson Qy, #01-02, Singapore 238532, p. +65 6733 4414. 

NINETEEN80 Partners With Junior To Launch Light Bites Menu

NINETEEN80 has partnered with Junior to introduce a blend of retro pop and Tiki cultures to create a truly engaging dining experience. Get your fill after a night of dancing with the Yin & Yang Pork Belly Mantou Sandwich ($18), which features fluffy fried Bao filled with succulent pork belly, sriracha mayo, pineapple gochujang glaze and pickled green papaya for an added crunch. Looking for something simpler to eat? The Ponzu Chicken Bites ($15) will be a great choice, packing an acidic punch with its serving of sweet citrus ponzu glaze.

Available Tuesday to Saturday between 6pm and 10pm. NINETEEN80 is located at 21 Tanjong Pagar Rd, #01-05, Singapore 044888, p. +65 9183 6073.

Top Image: Les Bouchons Rive Gauche