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

PUBLISHED April 13th, 2016 07:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:54 am

With new culinary creations at Lollapalooza and Mitzo, more salted egg yolk mania from PrimaDéli, and new tipples at Gibson, this week is set to be a great one for you foodies.

mezza9 Launches Sustainable Sunday Brunch

Having been awarded Chain of Custody certifications by the Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council, the well-loved Sunday brunch at mezza9 has started to feature sustainable seafood and products of sustainable farming practices. Look forward to Maine lobster, Scottish brown crab, and Fine de Claire oysters at the chilled seafood bar, artisanal cheeses from MONS, and spit-roasted Australian Dorper lambs from the grill.

Sunday Brunch at mezza9 runs 11.30am to 3pm. Prices start from $148++ per person, inclusive of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut champagne, red and white wine, Tiger beer, Mojitos, and Bloody Marys. 

New Cocktails at Gibson

Best New Cocktail Bar at The Bar Awards Singapore 2016; no. 22 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, the accolades are piling up for the barely six-month old Gibson, which has also recently refreshed its cocktail (all $23) and bar food offerings. On top of elevated classics like their signature Gibson, the new tipples are categorized into those inspired by people, by time (try Grand Shanghai), and by place (try Chinatown Brewery and Botanic Gardens). Food-wise, you really can’t go wrong with their fresh oysters ($7, though they go at $3 each during 5pm-8pm daily) and Oyster Sliders ($24).

Gibson is located at Level 2, 20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089832, p. 9114 8385. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-12am.

PrimaDéli’s Salted Egg Yolk Molten Lava Cheese Tarts

Just when we thought the salted egg yolk food fad has reached its peak, the folks at PrimaDéli have pushed the boundaries with the introduction of salted egg yolk lava cheese tarts ($2.40). Also available in original ($2), which we much prefer, both versions come with a generous amount of cheese filling in a buttery shortcrust pastry.

Available at all PrimaDéli outlets, see website for more information.

New Sharing Plates at Lollapalooza

A word coined in 19^th century America to describe things of extraordinary quality, Lollapalooza’s daily changing menu brings the best of seasonal cuisine – primarily prepared using their applewood-fired oven – to Keong Saik Road. They’ve recently launched four dishes perfect for communal dining, such as Chargrilled Mediterranean Whole Octopus with spicy sauce, Crispy Roast Pork Belly with wasabi tapenade, and Whole Duck Foie Gras roasted with Madeira and grapes. Do note that sharing dishes have to be pre-ordered three days in advance.

Lollapalooza is located at 1A Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109, p. 6221 3538. Open Mon-Sat 11.45am-2pm, 6pm-11pm, Sun 11.45am-3pm.

Spring has Sprung at Mitzo

Progressive Cantonese restaurant Mitzo welcomes spring with two six-course Ode to Spring set menus paired with craft cocktails. Starting from $78++ (top up $30++ per person for two cocktails), Ode to Spring I features innovative creations like the Zucchini Flower Tempura stuffed with wasabi shrimp while the more luxurious Ode to Spring II includes dishes like Poached Noodles with Crab Meat in saffron sauce. Both spring menus are available till 30 June 2016.

Mitzo is located at Level 4, Grand Park Orchard, 270 Orchard Road, Singapore 238857, p. 6603 8855. Restaurant open 12pm-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm daily; bar open Sun-Wed 12pm-1am, Thu-Sat 12pm-2am.