The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat and Drink in Singapore This Week
PUBLISHED December 14th, 2022 06:00 am | UPDATED December 24th, 2022 02:52 pm
With celebrations underway, we bring you celebratory traditions from Denmark and France, a garden party and a little helper to ease your stress. We also find out if you are naughty or nice, with a flip of the coin.
Festive Danish Traditions with Leckerbaer
Leckerbaer brings a Danish Christmas experience to our doorstep with its selection of Christmas smÃ¥kager and an assortment of festive pastries available till 31 December. Wonderfully decadent in taste and visual appeal, celebrate with new flavours like Hazelnut with lychee curd and a swirl of meringue, a dark chocolate-coated cookie with a dollop of Christmas-spiced Salted Caramel, and chewy Chocolate topped with Hibiscus meringue. Savour all flavours in a box of eight (from S$25.68).Â
Leckerbaer is located at Isetan Scotts #01-K2/K3, open daily 10am-9pm, and at 14 Keong Saik Road. Open Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-11.30pm, Sat 12pm-11.30pm, Sun 12pm-10pm. Island-wide delivery and self-collection available for online orders.
Aperol Spritz Garden x Osteria BBR
Turning its pop-up concept into an orange garden party, Aperol Spritz lends its signature orange hue to Osteria BBR’s alfresco area. The vertical garden of hanging oranges, fairy lights and orange-coloured furnishings invite you to hang out with your pals with tipples from the dedicated outdoor bar. Toast to good times with classics like Aperol Spritz (S$16), or Campari Spritz (S$16) for a stronger hit of bitterness. For a non-alcoholic substitution, try the delicious Crodino (S$10).
Aperol Spritz Garden is located at Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse,1 Beach Road, Raffles Hotel, Singapore 189673. Open Mon 12pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12 pm-5.30pm. Close Tue-Wed.Â
Christmas Cocktails at Caffe Fernet
In collaboration with American bourbon Maker’s Mark, Caffe Fernet presents three Christmas-exclusive cocktails this season. The tall, refreshing Pine Fizz (S$23) sees the red winter wheat whisky shaken with pine distillate, mint, and lemon juice, while the Hazelnut Manhattan (S$25) is served with 80% dark chocolate and hazelnut liqueur. After the festive feasting, reach for the Little Helper (S$24) with chocolate and mint liqueur with a touch of palo santo to round up your meal. Can’t decide between dessert or drinks? The Eggnog Budino (S$16) transforms the quintessential Christmas punch into a tasty treat.
Caffe Fernet is located at 70 Collyer Quay, #01-05 Customs House, Singapore 049323, p+ 9178 1105. Open Mon-Thu 5pm- 11pm, Fri-Sun 12pm -11pm. Christmas cocktails are available until 25 Dec 2022. Make your reservations here.
SO FranceÂ
Add a spark of joie de vivre to your home celebrations with SO France’s assortment of artisanal Christmas goodies direct from France. Revel in top-end French confectionery in Inspiration Box No.2 (S$38), with a selection of calissons, chocolates, and nougats. Relax with a cup of Organic North Pole Herb Tea ($32), with ingredients like apple, fennel, ginger, and cinnamon. To kick off your feast, go with the Foie Gras Terrine with crackers (S$180) and SO France’s wide selection of French wine. For last-minute party planning, the epicerie provides free two-hour delivery for purchases above S$120.Â
SO France Christmas products are available online and in-store. The gourmet stores are located at Duo Galleria #01-51/56, open daily 7am – 11pm; and at 1 Claymore Drive #01-01, open daily 8am-10pm.Â
Smoke & Mirrors
Naughty or nice? Come flip a coin to find out. Smoke & Mirrors will present you with either THE NICE LIST or THE NAUGHTY LIST to choose your treat or poison. With the bevvy of holiday cocktails concocted with Stranger & Sons Gin, angels can choose from the fruity When In Doubt (SGD 25++) or a citrusy Dial A Daydream (SGD 26++) with rosy floral notes. The wild ones get their pick of spiced Club Crimson (SGD 25++) with in-house mixed Vermouth or a sour-sweet Sing the Blues (SGD 25++).
Smoke & Mirrors is located at 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #06-01, National Gallery, Singapore 178957, p. + 65 93806313. Open Mon- Wed 6pm-12am, Thu-Sat 6pm-1 am, Sun 5pm-12am. The Nice or Naughty List is available until 31 Dec 2022.
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