The Weekly Grub: 5 things to Eat and Drink in Singapore This Week
PUBLISHED August 8th, 2018 02:04 am
This week, get hyped up over a punch of truffle in your lunch at Ginett’s and enjoy the very best of land and water at Gordon Grill’s ‘Surf & Turf’. For the boozy brunch bunch, perk up your weekends Italian style with Publico Ristorante’s free flow of drinks package.
‘Surf & Turf’ at Gordon Grill
From now till 14 October 2018, enjoy the classic ‘Surf & Turf’ combination at Gordon’s Grill. From prime cuts to fresh seafood, their specially-curated four-course set menu ($68++ for lunch and $88++ for dinner) commences with a refreshing, vibrantly-hued serving of chilled Langoustine and Prosciutto with Compressed Cucumber. Savour the robust Poultry Consommé with Vegetables or sweet Tomato and Mango Mustard Vinaigrette before digging in mains such as the Maine Lobster, Free-range Iberico Pork Collar, and Victoria Farm Australian Lamb Chop.
Gordon Grill is located at 22 Scotts Rd, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221, p. +65 6730 1744. Open daily 12pm – 2.30pm, 7pm – 10.30pm.
Seasonal Australian Black Truffle Menu at Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar
Truffles lovers, make your way down to Ginett for their seasonal Australian winter black truffle specials. Available now till 30 September 2018, look forward to new creations like the Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté ($19) with Black Truffle Espuma and Pain Brûléor toasted bread and the hearty Roasted Bresse Chicken ($42) layered with Black Truffle Butter and Ratte Potatoes. Plus, French wine priced from $6 a glass – what’s not to love?
Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar is located at 200 Middle Road, Singapore 188980, p. +65 65 6809 7989. Open daily 7am – 11.30pm.
A Fresh New Take on the Singapore Sling
With National Day just around the corner, Cointreau has teamed up with six different bartenders of different ethnic backgrounds to put up their riff of our national cocktail – the Singapore Slight. Think housemade omija pomegranate syrup in Korean bartender Bannie Kang’s Mija’s Sling ($23++) at Anti:dote, housemade vermouth in the Publico Sling ($19.50++) by Publico‘s Italian bartender, and shisho umeshu in Aki Eguichi’s Singapore “Sakura” Sling ($23++) at Caffe Fernet! Other participating bartenders include Bell Paradee (Tess Bar & Kitchen, Thai), Summer Chen (Summerlong, Taiwanese), and Vladyslav Buzko (Ukraine, Kuvo).
The different twists on the Singapore Sling will be available at participating bars for the month of August.
40 Years of Great Steaks – Morton’s Rolls out 40th Anniversary Promotion
Morton’s has hit the big 40 and we’re expecting a totally tasty party happening. For just $88++, we’re looking at an exclusive three-course set menu available now till 31st August. Watch out for salad supers like the Morton’s Salad laced with blue cheese and spiked with chopped eggs and anchovies. Mains include the mighty Honey Balsamic Glazed Ora King Salmon, and for a sweet surprise, indulge in a Key Lime Pie or a a luscious Chocolate Mousse. Come hungry.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse is located at 5 Raffles Avenue, Mandarin Oriental, Fourth Storey, Singapore 039797, p. +65 6339 3740. Open Mon – Sat 5.30pm – 11pm, Sun 12pm – 9pm.
Publico Presents: The Long Weekend
Inspired by la dolce vita, Publico Ristorante is turning every weekend into one worthwhile with their free flow beverage package priced at $75++, every Friday and Saturday. From 1pm – 4pm, perk up with refreshing spritz cocktails. From 1pm – 3pm, their Seafood Insalata featuring an array of the freshest seafood is a great way to begin your weekend lunch. Publico’s famous pizzas and their Linguine “alla vongole” are amongst others to spice up your lunch fare.
Publico Ristorante is located at 1 Nanson Road, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, Level 1, Singapore 238909, p. +65 6826 5040. Open Mon – Thu 4pm – 11pm, Fri – Sat 12pm – 12am, Sun 11am – 11pm.
Top image: Publico Ristorante
