PUBLISHED October 6th, 2021 05:00 am | UPDATED October 17th, 2024 09:15 pm
With all the new eateries that are popping up this month, it’s easy to overlook the gems we already have – from bottled cocktails that kept us going during the pandemic to the classic burger joints we love and crave. On this edition of The Weekly Grub, get in on old place shaking things up with a pink afternoon tea, collaborations, new vino, and more.
Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month at The Rose Veranda
The Rose Veranda at Shangri-La Singapore is pledging support to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its special Pink High Tea menu. Running till 31 October 2021, S$2 from the curated three-course high tea menu (S$88++, serves two) will go towards the Breast Cancer Foundation. Feast on their signature sandwiches like Spanish Tuna on Rose Brioche Roll, your choice of main course, and desserts such as Peach Drizzle Cake and Litchi Strawberry Choux.
The Pink High Tea is available at The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350, p. +65 6213 4486. Available Wed-Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-2pm, 3pm-5pm.
Found: Marks & Spencer’s New Wine Collection
We’ve found Marks & Spencer‘s in-house brand reliable for casual drinking, and they’ve recently unveiled a new range, Found. All new twelve bottles (S$29.90++) are sustainable and vegan-friendly, and it’s touted to have something for any occasion coming up. Sip on a glass of Vinho Verde Rosé 2020 (S$29.90) at lunch, or pair a nice, home-cooked meal with the Xinomavro & Mandilaria 2019 (S$39.90). You can even pour yourself a glass of fine País 2019 (S$39.90) at any time of the day, just because.
Fund out more about the Found Collection on Mark and Spencer’s Wine Catalogue here.
Pig out with the Fatboy’s x OINK’s Pork Burger Collab
Fatboy’s takes their burgers very seriously and they show you how serious with their latest OINK collaboration, which addresses the lack of pork burgers in Singapore. The Nosh (S$14.80++) gets indulgent with a crispy chorizo pork patty, spam, fried egg, and chipotle mayo while the Papi Chulo (S$15.80++) brings Mexican flavours with avocado, jalapeño, and cayenne aioli. Or fall for the BBQ Ribs Sandwich (S$21++) featuring slow-cooked pork ribs, sautéed onions, mustard, and coral greens. Pigging out just got more sinful.
Catch the Fatboy’s x OINK collaboration exclusively at Fatboy’s the Burger Bar, 187 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574335, p. +65 6252 8780. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm.
GudSht x Safe Space: Discussing Mental Health Matters Over Drinks
By naming two new bottled cocktails after neurotransmitters in the body, GudSht hopes to spark conversations about mental health. Both gin-based, Dope-amine hits with energetic fruity flavours with lemon, peach bitters, and plum bitters in the mix while SerotoGin keeps things mellow with pineapple juice, vanilla, osmanthus, and grapefruit. Priced from S$12 for 120ml each, 10% of all sales proceeds go to Safe Space to make mental health services more accessible to the public.
Check out GudSht’s full catalogue of bottled cocktails here.
Celebrates IPPUDO’s 36th Anniversary with a Generous Set Meal
If you’re a fan of Japanese ramen in Singapore, you’ll know that IPPUDO is celebrating its 36th birthday this month. One and all can look forward to getting more bang for their buck with their Anniversary Set Meal for Two until 30 October 2021. Get two bowls of IPPUDO’s signature ramen, two side dishes – Boiled Gyoza and Chicken Karaage – and two drinks at just S$36. The set is also available for takeaway and delivery via Deliveroo, Foodpanda, GrabFood, and Oddle.
IPPUDO is located at eight locations islandwide, see here for more information.
Top Image: Fatboy’s the Burger Bar