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

A new week brings new offerings of delectable food, drinks and Gudsht cocktails to tables all over Singapore. When the hunger pangs hit, hop onto an exciting seven-course food voyage or treat yourself to 28 HongKong Street’s Proper Dinner menu. Contribute to good causes with Kochi-inspired tipples at IB HQ Singapore or a special PinkTober menu courtesy of Heart of Darkness

Taste the Best Of Kochi Citruses With Tipples By IB HQ Singapore

Awash all five senses in the tastes of summer with three inspired cocktails infused with citruses from Japan’s Kochi prefecture at IB HQ Singapore. Priced at S$55 for all three concoctions until January 2021, a donation of S$1 for every sale will be made to secular co-ed weekday residential model =DREAMS under the Hi5SG initiative. Taste the fragrances of Kochi bergamot and buntan in Kanji, a blend of Genmaicha-infused malt whisky and pineapple, or an ingenious and intriguing combination of Icelandic vodka, curry-infused gin and Kochi yuzu juice in Papeda. Planning on an alcohol-free night? The Tombo is spiced with warm notes and the fruity floral accent of hibiscus.

IB HQ Singapore is located at 76A Duxton Road, Level 2, Singapore 089535, p. +65 9152 4550. Open Tues-Fri 5pm-10.30pm, Sat 3pm-10.30pm.

Sit Down To A Proper Dinner With 28 HongKong Street

Elevate your experience at one of Singapore’s pioneer cocktail bars with a proper dinner. Their newest menu takes you on a trip to America with curations by industry-leading chefs from the US, beginning with award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein from Miami’s Sweet Liberty. Dig into Southern-style comfort food such as the juicy Michy’s Fried Chicken served with mashed potatoes and gravy. They’ve also taken the liberty – see what we did there? – of featuring their signature bourbon cocktails Brown Derby (S$24++), Ginger Highball (S$24++) and Beast of Bourbon (S$25++)

28 HongKong Street is located at 28 HongKong Street, Singapore 059667, p. +65 8318 0328. Open Tues-Sat 5pm-10.30pm. Reservations required via Whatsapp or email at findus@28hks.com

Gudsht Makes An Outdoor Debut In Collaboration With DHM

Born out of a pandemic, quirky homegrown bottled cocktail label Gudsht has found a place in the menus of Deliciae Hospitality Management’s five restaurants, including BTM Mussels & Bar and Sabio by the Sea. Expect two bespoke Mediterranean cocktails – the refreshing Italian Amalfi Plunge (S$18++and summery Wandering Tomate (S$20++) – to be exclusive to diners at Riviera Forlino at Fullerton, whilst you’ll find OG flavours like the whimsical Unicorn Barf (S$22++) and nutty concoction DeezNuts (S$18++) across the outlets. The White Sangrila Utama and Red Sangrila Utama ( both $18++) will also be at L’Entrecôte The Steak & Fries Bistro at Customs House!

For more information on the restaurants, visit the DHM website

Fine Dining Meets A Contemporary Spin At V-DINING by V-ZUG

Gastronomic adventures await in V-DINING by V-ZUG’s multi-course of refined dining with a fun and edgy twist. Aussie-born Executive Chef John-Paul Fietchner weaves multiple culinary traditions into classic European training to create a divine seven-course experience. Priced from S$128++ per person, highlights include playful starters of spiced creamy ganache Oyster Pearl, Nasturtium Kimchi and a Southeast Asian-inspired Braised Taro, Parmesan, Onion, Braising Liquor. Our eyes are on a certain beautifully unconventional dessert tho’ – the Roast Jerusalem Artichoke, Grapefruit, White Chocolate. 

V-DINING by V-ZUG is located at 6 Scotts Road, #03-13, Singapore 228209, p. +65 6950 4868. Open Mon-Sat 5.30pm-10.30pm.

Heart of Darkness Brings Pink To The Menu For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, wine and dine on Heart of Darkness’ special PinkTober menu . Available as a set for S$75++ or a la carte, the Vietnam brewery will donate 10% of proceeds of each item or S$10 for every set menu purchased to the Breast Cancer Foundation of Singapore. Enjoy delicious shio koji Veal Wraps (S$28++) and Raspberry Mochi (S$8++) paired with their sweet Pink Pyjama cocktail (S$20++) or the fruity When You Open This Bottle, Real Raspberries Will Fly Out IPA (S$18++) beer brewed in collaboration with Evil Twin Brewing.

Heart of Darkness is located at 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109, p. +65 9208 7940. Open daily from 12pm-10.30pm. 

Top Image: 28 HongKong Street


When she’s not chilling with Netflix by herself or hiding another order of bubble tea with 100% sugar from her mother, Sheila is yelling at her friends in a game of Jackbox or boxing out her feelings at CruBox. She is obsessed with collecting earrings, constantly daydreams and believes dogs are a girl’s true best friend.