The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat & Drink in Singapore This Week
PUBLISHED March 29th, 2017 11:00 pm | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:51 am
This week, we have exciting news for whisky lovers and folks working near the Telok Ayer neighbourhood. Weekend brunch warriors can also look forward to a hearty new menu for their favourite meal in Dempsey!
Bruichladdich Launches Black Art 5
Whisky aficionados would be familiar with progressive Islay distillery Bruichladdich’s Black Art line that started with previous Master Distiller Jim McEwan. Always a though-provoking dram created by the head distiller’s whisky muse, Black Art 5 is current position holder Adam Hannett’s first release of the line. Bottled at cask strength of 48.4%, the 24-years old unpeated Islay single malt has a complex nose of lavish fruits like cherry, mango, apricot, and orange citrus, alongside vanilla and brown sugar. The luscious mouthfeel is testament to the age of the spirit, with berries and melons, as well as honey, tobacco, and cinnamon on the palate. Definitely a dram that leaves a lasting impression!
Retailing at $495 a bottle at La Maison du Whisky, the Bruichladdich Black Art 5 can also be experienced at The Wall.
The Market Grill Expands Seafood Offerings
After going through a minor revamp – they’ve added banquet seats to host larger groups – The Market Grill’s Executive Chef Colin West has decided to be more adventurous by adding more seafood and off-cuts to the menu. Start with Mussels in a Pot ($25, 300g); the locally sourced mussels are incredibly plump and juicy, eaten easily with the well-spiced, flavourful crustacean bisque. Good for two to three, the Seafood Platter (market price, it was $138 when we went) features a trio of freshly shucked oysters, juicy grilled Spanish scallops, whole Atlantic lobster (500g, chargrilled or steamed), Catch of the Day (we got a whole local seabass), and fries. Dessert is also no afterthought with the Fromage Blanc ($12). A perfect marriage of cheese and sponge, it’s topped off with granola bits and berries compote.
The Market Grill is located at 208 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068642, p. +65 6221 3323. Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm. Closed Sunday.
DFS Masters of Wine & Spirits Returns
Back for its sixth edition in Singapore, this DFS program is part of the Masters Series that aims to showcase the luxury travel retailer’s exceptional experiences, such as curating a collection of rare and one-of-a-kind spirit bottlings. Exhibited in store and available for sale at DFS, as well as Wines and Spirits Duplexes at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 and 3. Featuring 27 cognacs and whiskies, and more than 25 vintage wines and champagnes, expect to find the likes of Château Margaux Pyramid Set of 1990 Vintage, Dom Pérignon Malle P2, The Dalmore Richardson 50-Year Old, and The Macallan Fine & Rare Treasury Collection – even window shopping is a pleasure.
Park Bench Deli Amps Up Menu
Park Bench Deli serves up some of the best sandwiches in the city, and fans will be glad to hear that they’ve added three newbies: the Mortadella Hero ($16), a simple but not simplistic sandwich of mortadella, sliced cheese, and lettuce in a caramelized onion loaf, the hand-formed Meatballs ($17) with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil in a ciabatta bun, and the broccoli-based Falafel ($14) between sourdough rye. Tweaks to crowd-pleasers include the Cubano ($16) now containing overnight-braised pork shoulder, smoked ham, molten cheese, and lashings of aji verde while the Katsu-inspired Fried Chicken Sandwich ($15) gives way to a butter-milk dredged chicken thigh with cabbage slaw and sriracha mayo between French onion bread.
Park Bench Deli is located at 179 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068627, +65 6815 4600. Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-4pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 10.30am-4pm.
All-Day Brunch at Little House of Dreams
Less than a year old, Little House of Dreams launched off their homegrown bakery to being quite a comprehensive café in Dempsey. The menu has undergone an update, with brunch now available daily from 11am to 4pm. New brunch dishes include the Canadian Waffle, served with banana, bacon, and maple syrup, Chili Crab Cakes, and Kaya Brioche with Eggs. They’ve also added rice bowls if you’re looking for a quick fix; each one comes with grilled veggies, short grain pearl rice, and a choice of protein such as Beef Bulgogi and Black Pepper Chicken.
Little House of Dreams is located at 8 Dempsey Road, #01-14, Singapore 247696, +65 6472 4977. Open Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-11pm.
