The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat and Drink in Singapore this week

PUBLISHED October 24th, 2018 11:38 am | UPDATED November 9th, 2018 04:36 pm

This week, we have quite the spread of both food and drink! Besides tangling with hairy crabs and hopping on the gluten-free bandwagon, there’s Islay whisky and tea cocktails from Taipei to leave you quite satisfied. Otherwise, you could always learn to make your own drinks this weekend at a local speakeasy. 

Port Charlotte 10: Bruichladdich newest single malt whisky from Islay, Scotland

If a heavily peated whisky from the Hebridean Islands is your idea of a perfect nightcap,  Bruichladdich has launched the highly anticipated Port Charlotte 10 ($139). Matured in a combination of first fill ex-bourbon casks (65%), second fill bourbon casks (10%), and second fill French wine casks from Bordeaux (25%), the rich, golden hue liquid is earthy, floral, and oaky on the nose. For a 50% ABV whisky, the alcohol, smoke, and peat are well-integrated and balanced with a honey sweetness, dried tropical fruits, and a slight saline tang. Definitely one for when your palate needs some kind of excitement.

Port Charlotte 10 is available at 1855 and La Maison du Whisky till the end of 2018.

The Butcher’s Wife presents New 100% gluten-free menu

The Butcher’s Wife might have just opened earlier this year, but they’re keeping up with the times and have changed some of the dishes on their 100% gluten-free menu. Enjoy hearty comfort food prepared and served in modern European style, where non-vegetarian and vegetarian options easily available. Try the the vegetarian Carrot Quinoa Tartare starter, mains such as the gluten-free pasta Chestnuts Pappardelle ($29) with braised ossobuco ragu and Beef & Bone Marrow Burger ($28) with grass-fed Argentine beef. Complement your meal with one of the 37 natural wine labels or indulge in something sweet like the Ginger & Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta ($13) or the Mixed Berries Pavlova ($16).

The Butcher’s Wife is located at 19 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168650, p+ 65 6221 9307, Opens Tues – Fri 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm, Sat – Sun 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm.

Hairy Crab Feasts at Min Jiang, Goodwood Park Hotel and Min Jiang, One-North

The hairy crab season is upon us again! Priced for its rich, succulent roe, enjoy the crustaceans at Min Jiang and Min Jiang at One-North from now till 16 November 2018. At the Goodwood Park location helmed by Master Chef Chan Hwan Kee, expect a la carte creations and six-course set menus featuring the likes of Steamed Hairy Crab with Chinese Wine and Egg White Sauce ($78) and Steamed Hairy Crab with Glutinous Rice ($78). At One-North, Master Chef Goh Chee Kong will be dishing out items such as  Steamed ‘Xiao Long Bao’ with Hairy Crabmeat and Steamed Hairy Crab with Ginger Rice Wine ($78).

Hairy Crab Feasts is available at Min Jiang, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221, p. +65 6730 1704, and Min Jiang At One-North, No. 5 Rochester Park, Singapore 139216, p. +65 6774 0122. Visit here and here for opening hours.

Celebrate The Horse’s Mouth’s 6th Anniversary

In celebration of its sixth anniversary, The Horse’s Mouth cocktail bar will be introducing a special menu available from 24 – 30 October. Guests can look forward to a curated range of anniversary cocktails, wines, beers and sakes (from $16++) and a selection of new bar snacks ($6++) – think oysters, sushi, or sashimi platters fresh from Japan. Those looking for something more interactive can take part in a cocktail masterclass. Priced at $60++ per person, learn to make your own craft cocktail from two different recipes. Refreshments will be provided and limited slots are available for Saturday, 27 October, 4.30pm – 6.30pm.   

The Horse’s Mouth is located at 583 Orchard Road, Forum the Shopping Mall, p+ 65 8188 0900. Opens Mon – Thu 6pm – 12am, Fri – Sat 6pm – 1am.

Indulge Experimental Bistro’s Aki Wang Pops Up at Neon Pigeon

Founder and owner of Taipei’s Indulge Experimental Bistro (No. 2 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 and No. 38 on World’s 50 Best Bars 2018) Aki Wang will be taking over the bar at Neon Pigeon tonight from 8pm. Watch as the acclaimed Asia’s “Cocktail Godfather” flexes his expertise in mixology with a selection of tea-liqueur based cocktails ($20++ each) such as roasted oolong Tung-Ting and Olive Pouchong, the 2018 Taiwan Spring Lingering, and refreshing Ruby – black tea liqueur with Michter’s straight rye whiskey, beetroot and ginger.

Neon Pigeon is located at 1A Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109 , p. +65 6222 3623. Opens Mon – Sat 6pm – 12.00am