The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat and Drink in Singapore This Week
PUBLISHED March 15th, 2023 05:12 pm | UPDATED March 30th, 2023 12:13 am
Yummy brunches, Thai gastronomic experiences and St Patty’s Day celebrations are on the agenda this week. From fine-dining to street food favourites get ready to munch, march and drink your way through this week. Here are the best spots to eat and drink in Singapore this mid-March:
“Taste of Nobu” Weekend Brunch
After a roaring opening in June last year, Executive Chef Hideki Maeda and his team are now glamming up our weekends with a new bottomless weekend brunch starting this Saturday. A semi-buffet brunch concept, catch all the action at live stations rolling out the likes of Nobu sushi rolls, sashimi, cold dishes and salads. Look forward to mains like Yellowtail Jalapeño as well as à la minute signature hot dishes such as the Rock Shrimp Tempura and F1 Japanese Beef Toban-Yaki. Pair it all with bottomless alcohol packages or the Nobu Junmai Daiginjo, an exclusive label only available in Nobu restaurants. For a sweet ending, head to the dessert room with popular Nobu-style Cheesecake, and other handcrafted desserts.
Nobu Singapore is located at located at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, 190 Orchard Blvd, Level 3, Singapore 248646, p. +65 6831 7653. Weekend brunch runs Sat & Sun, 12pm to 2.30pm. Prices start from S$158++ per person, inclusive of soft beverages. Free flow alcoholic packages available from additional S$40++ per person.
Feel Lucky at St Patrick’s Day Street Festival
After a 3-year hiatus, Circular Road is turning green with the return of St Patrick’s Day Street Festival. Happening from 17 to 19 March 2023, Singapore River One (SRO) is joining hands with Guinness and F&B outlets like Hero’s, Mogambo, Molly Malone’s, Bior, Drunk Skunk, and Foodcoholic to bring you a jolly good time. With streets turned to pedestrian-only zone, take your refreshments al fresco, with plenty of deals on Guinness. Activities wise, expect the captivating St Patrick’s Day parade, banging live music, and fun things like makeovers, airbrush tattoo stations and carnival games.
St Patrick’s Day Street Festival runs from 17 to 19 March 2023, at Circular Road (between North Canal Rd and Lorong Telok). Entry is free.
Dom Pérignon’s Gastronomic Pairing
This March, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 is officially launching in Singapore. The latest addition to the vintage series represents Dom Pérignon’s return to its glorious legacy of late harvest vintages. After some ten years of maturation on the lees, the drinks boasts notes of eucalyptus, mint, plums, orange blossom, pepper, and more. To commemorate, The brand has collaborated with one-Michelin-starred 28 Wilkie for a 5-course pairing menu (S$468++ per pax) to experience the different facets of Dom Pérignon Vintage through taste, touch, and sight. Highlights include a cauliflower dish, a sweetbread-based course, an Acquerello risotto, and a spring lamb main, and an apricot dessert.
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 is available for purchase in stores at Crystal Wines for S$338. The pairing menu at 28 Wilkie runs till 13 June 2023.
Chatuchak Night Market’s Last Few Weeks
If you haven’t had the chance to check it out, here’s your reminder that Chatuchak Night Market Singapore, dedicated towards bringing the best of Thai street food culture to Singaporeans will be wrapping up on 2 April 2023. The open-air market brings in some of Bangkok’s 180 different vendors peddling the likes of street food, handicrafts, and antiques. This will be the market’s last edition in Singapore. Among crowd favourites include Cha-Chak Thai Teh Tarik, E-Sarn Sausage, Thai Prawn Vermicelli, Pad Thai Sukhothai, Mango Sticky Rice, Kway Teow Rod Fai, and Grilled Coconut Chicken. Get them while you can!
Chatuchak Night Market runs till 2 April 2023, at The Grandstand South Carpark at Turf Club Road. Open Tue-Sun, 4pm-10pm.
Conrad Centennial Singapore Presents Aroi Thai
Keeping your Thai cravings satisfied, Conrad Centennial Singapore has announced the launch of its Aroi Thai promotion. From now till 7 April 2023, head down to Oscar’s Buffet Restaurant to delve into an authentic Thai culinary experience, complete with exquisite decorations and traditional music. Under the guidance of Chef Chukiat Subsombut from Conrad Bangkok, award your tastebuds to the robust flavours of traditional Tom Yum soup and Som Tam, as well as the selection of stir-fried noodles and charcoal barbecue, including the famous Thai Green Curry and Pad Thai. Don’t forget the sweet Mango and Sticky Rice Mousse Cake and Taro with Coconut Milk, along with a variety of traditional Thai beverages.
The Aroi Thai promotion runs till 7 April 2023, at Oscar’s Buffet Restaurant, Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038982, p.+65 6432 7481. Available for dinner only at S$85++ per person (Mon-Tue) and S$95++ per pax (Wed-Sun). Reservations highly recommended.
Top Image: Nobu Singapore
