The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat & Drink This Week

PUBLISHED July 6th, 2016 07:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:54 am

This week offers local delights at Oscar’s and authentic Northern Indian cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel. Antoinette continues its Fetish Matcha campaign, and Mitzo overhauls its weekend brunch menu. Finally, Tippling Club launches a selection of cocktails on Deliveroo.

Oscar’s Local Delights with Peranakan Highlights

In paying homage to Singapore’s food culture and Peranakan subculture, Oscar’s will be putting traditional Peranakan dishes like Ayam Buah Keluak and local favourites like Spicy Chilli Crab with Crispy Fried Bun on the buffet line from 11 July to 31 August 2016. The star of the show – Dry Laksa Pasta with Spicy Coconut Espuma Foam – is created in collaboration with popular food blogger Miss Tam Chiak.

Oscar’s Local Delights with Peranakan Highlights is priced at $59++ per adult and $29.50++per child for lunch (Mon-Sun); S$72++ per adult and S$36++ per child for dinner (Sun-Thurs); S$83++ per adult and S$41.50++ per child for dinner (Fri-Sat).

Oscar’s is located at the lobby level of Conrad Centennial Hotel, 2 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038982, p. 6432 7481.

Flavours of India at One-Ninety Restaurant

Chef de Cuisine Vikram Arora from Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is here in Singapore to train chefs in the art of Indian cuisine. For us, this means we get the opportunity to relish his delightful Northern Indian dishes from 2-9 July 2016. Be sure to try his mouthwatering signatures like the  Tandoori Sea Bass Chutneywali and Murgh Makhani “Butter Chicken” prepared in a special Tandoori oven installed in One-Ninety.

Flavours of India is available as part of the Mezze Buffet ($42 for lunch and $64 for dinner). Dishes will also be available à la carte.

One-Ninety is located at 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646, p. 6831 7250.

Antoinette: Have Some Matcha, Do Some Good

Matcha fans, this one’s for you, as Antoinette demonstrates the versatility of matcha in each of the 22 “fetishes” on the menu – be it hot items, cakes, pastries, confectioneries, and drinks. Have a gang of four? The La Carte Fetish Matcha set ($190++, only available at the Penhas outlet) allows you to share the joy with your fellow matcha heads and do some good at the same time. For every order of matcha item or La Carte Fetish Matcha set sold, Antoinette will donate $1 and $5 respectively to Singapore Children’s Society OCBC-TODAY Children’s Fund. The folks at OCBC bank will be matching $1 for every $2 that Antoinette raises.

The Fetish Matcha Campaign runs till the end July. Antoinette is located at 30 Penhas Road, Singapore 208188 and 333A Orchard Road, #02-33/34 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897. Opening hours here.

Mitzo’s Revamped Weekend Brunch

In addition to their excellent dim sum selection, Mitzo has decided to up the value of their weekend brunch with an additional serving of a lobster, bamboo clam, and abalone item. Also, fans who have been bemoaning the lack of bubbles during the weekend brunch can look forward to Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label joining the free-flow beverage package. Mitzo has also designed a dedicated kid’s playroom to keep them occupied while the parents dine at their leisure. There’s more reason than ever to indulge in the weekend brunch (every Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 11.30am-2.30pm) at Mitzo’s.

Mitzo’s weekend brunch is priced at $68++ per adult, children 6-12 get 50% off while children under 6 dine free. The beverage package including free flow artisanal cocktails, champagne, wine, and beer is $60++.

Mitzo Restaurant & Bar is located at 270 Orchard Road, Level 4 Grand Park Orchard, Singapore 238857, p. 6603 8855.

Tippling Club’s Deliveroo Cocktails

Tippling Club will go down in history as the first bar to launch cocktail delivery in Singapore. Handily, the cocktails arrive in a jar (already mixed) with a separate bag of ice to be added at your own discretion. Unfortunately for you, the delivery won’t include the services head bartender Joe Schofield. However, the elegant fuss-free method of delivery should lessen the sting of disappointment somewhat.

All cocktails are priced at $25.68, not inclusive of Deliveroo’s delivery fee. Returning the jars to the bar with proof of purchase entitles you to 10% off your first round of drinks. Tippling Club’s Deliveroo menu also includes beer, champagne, wine, and sake.

Order from Tippling Club’s Deliveroo menu here.