PUBLISHED October 12th, 2016 07:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:51 am
This week, one of Singapore’s oldest Italian restaurants launches a new a la carte menu. We also have two exquisite afternoon tea experiences, as well as two boozy places for you to check out.
Flagship Launches Version 2.0
Previously a dive bar with all the trappings (think loud rock ‘n roll music and beer pong), the Jigger & Pony Group’s Flagship has rebranded itself as the home of the Old Fashioned with a jazzy new bar – and an expanded collection of whisky – to boot. Most of the drinks are strong; try the Sherry Cask Old Fashioned ($22) and the Chai Negroni ($22). But if you prefer something lighter, go for the Matcha Alexander Fizz ($20) and the Scotch & Apple Juice ($20). For food, you can never go wrong with the Pok Pok Chicken Wings ($16) and the Maine Lobster Roll ($39), into which Chef Polo has added tobiko for some crunch.
Flagship is located at 20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089834. Open 5pm-1pm.
A Simply Lambert Experience at Tea Lounge
If you love French pastries, be sure to head down to Regent Singapore this Friday (14 October 2016, 2-5pm) for a traditional three-tiered afternoon tea set by Pastry Chef Nicholas Lambert of Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong’s two Michelin-starred restaurant. Priced at $45++, tuck into a delightful assortment of finger sandwiches, Regent’s signature scones, and Chef’s sweets like the Lime Yuzu Tea Cake, Golden Pear Profiterole and Maple Cream, and Double Chocolate Fingers with Hazelnut Crisp. If you can’t make Friday, you can still catch Chef Lambert at a live station at the weekend high tea buffet (15-16 October 2016, 12[pm-2.30pm & 3pm-5.30pm, $61++), where he’ll plate freshly made creations.
Tea Lounge is located at Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715, p. 6725 3245.
Guest Shifts at Smoke & Mirrors’s First Anniversary
In celebration of Smoke & Mirrors’ first birthday, some of Asia’s best bartender will be descending upon the rooftop bar at National Gallery over three days, 13-15 October 2016. From 7pm-11pm daily, two bartenders will be at helm to shake things up with an exclusive drinks menu behind the sculptured mirrored bar. On Thursday, the main man at Smokes & Mirrors Yugnes Susela and Kamil Foltan (formerly Tippling Club and currently with the Potato Head Group) will be behind the stick. Saturday will see Niks Anuman of Bangkok’s Teens of Thailand and Monkey Shoulder’s regional brand ambassador Jay Gray, while The Pontiac’s (Hong Kong) Nastasia Flores and regional brand ambassador of Hendrick’s Gin Tashu Lu bartending.
Smoke & Mirrors is located at #06-01 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957, p. 9234 8122.
Afternoon Tea at Chef’s Table
Taking some time off work and staying in the country? Escape to the lush environs of Capella Singapore for an afternoon tea experience at Chef’s Table, which is set amidst a designer home-styled kitchen. Look forward to an assortment of savoury-age old favourites and delectable sweets curated by new Executive Pastry Chef Bastian Jarry, perfectly paired freshly brewed tea. Priced at $39.90++ per person (available Monday to Friday, 3pm-5pm), the menu features the likes of Croque Monsieur, Cranberry Scones, Bordeaux Canales, 70% Dark Chocolate Cheese Cake, and a Baked Traditional Dundee (a Scottish invention similar to a fruit cake).
Chef’s Table is located at Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297, p. 6377 8888.
New A La Carte Menu at Pete’s Place
On top of a newly installed Chef de Cuisine, Chef Cataldo Chiloiro, Pete’s Place has refreshed its a la carte menu. Chef has more than 25 years of experience in Italian cuisine, and diners can expect new dishes such as the Parmigiana di Melanzane ($22, fried eggplant slices with tomato sauce and covered in melted cheese), his special 48-hour pizza dough in their signature Australian Jarrah wood-fired pizzas, as well as risotto funghi.
Pete’s Place is located at Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211, p. 6738 1234. Open Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm, Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm.
Top Image: Pete’s Place