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

PUBLISHED June 28th, 2017 06:30 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:51 am

This week, Singapore restaurants are keeping things interesting with three new menu offerings, while the refined palate is in for a treat with a chocolate degustation and fine whiskey gifts.

Chocolate Degustation and Open Dialogue at SPRMRKT

SPRMRKT’s retail partner, Malaysian artisanal chocolatier Chocolate Concierge, is debuting a 70% dark chocolate bar of single-village Semai chocolate. To celebrate the occasion, they’re hosting a chocolate degustation session this Saturday. Learn the process of making a chocolate bar and the art of chocolate making before enjoying a blind tasting of five chocolate varietals. After an afternoon of hard work, you’ll be rewarded with Temuan chocolate profiteroles and flourless chewy Temuan chocolate cookies, as well as a custom-made 12 piece flavour chocolate collection worth $30.

Learn about the art of chocolate on Saturday, 1 July 2017 from 2.30pm – 4.30pm at SPRMRKT, 2 McCallum Street, Singapore 069043, p +65 6221 2105. Seats are priced at $70 nett per person, email [email protected] to register. 

Claypot Delights at Kopi Tiam

Lovers of local cuisine are sure to delight at Kopi Tiam’s new claypot offerings, ranging from the traditional Claypot Frog Legs ($26), perfumed with ginger and onions, to the more contemporary Claypot Seafood Crispy Noodles ($24), which sees crunchy egg noodles slathered in velvety seafood gravy. Familiar Singaporean flavours lace the menu, with Claypot Fish Head ($35) and Claypot Chicken Rice ($22) ensuring that there’s something for everyone.

Enjoy claypot cuisine from now till 31 July 2017, Monday – Friday 11.30am – 2.30pm, Saturday – Sunday 12pm – 2.30pm (lunch) and Monday – Sunday 6pm – 10.30pm (dinner) at Kopi Tiam, level 2, Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178882, p +65 6338 8585. 

New Menu Additions at Westin Singapore’s Cook & Brew

Cook & Brew’s Executive Chef Aaron Foster has come up with new additions to the menu of The Westin Singapore’s modern gastro bar. Discover dishes such as the Garganelli Pasta & Duck Confit ($32++), consisting of pasta tossed in butter, parmesan, and a robust double-boiled duck broth, as well as a lavish interpretation of the classic comfort food, the Lobster Grilled Cheese ($49++). Meat lovers can opt for the Beef Pot Roast ($39++) or the USDA 365-Day Grain Fed Striploin ($61++), which are sure to satisfy carnivorous appetites.

Check out Cook & Brew‘s new menu from Monday – Thursday 11am – 12am, Fridays 11am – 1am, and Saturdays 5pm – 12am at The Westin Singapore, Level 33, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961, p +65 6922 6948. 

Sharing Plates at Club Street Social

Gather up your friends for drinks and sharing plates at Club Street Social, with its new all-day menu featuring bites such as the Minted Lamb Meatballs Linguine ($16) and the Marinated Baby Artichokes ($13). Our favourites, however, are the Beef Short Rib Fritters ($15) – tender, moreish mouthful that pairs wonderfully with the accompanying creamy homemade horseradish sauce – and the Scotch Egg ($11), made with pork sausage, breadcrumbs, and topped with a red onion chutney. The ever-popular Churros ($10) also appear on the menu, balanced with a balsamic strawberry dip and vanilla mascarpone.

Try Club Street Social‘s new sharing plates Monday – Friday 10am – 12am, Saturdays 11am – 12am, Sundays 11am – 4pm at Club Street Social, 5 Gemmill Lane, 01-01, Singapore 069261, p +65 6225 5043. 

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Bottle Custom Engraving

Showcase your sincerity and give back this week with Johnnie Walker‘s bottle personalisation service, available for their premium Blue Label blend. Complex flavours abound in this exquisite whiskey, with notes of hazelnut, honey, ginger, and even pepper and dried fruits emerging throughout the tasting experience. Complement the special contents by engraving your heartfelt messages right on the bottle itself, so whenever that special someone reaches for a sip of scotch, they’ll remember your thoughtful gift.

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label personalisation service is available here, for $238++ a bottle.