The Weekly Grub: 5 Things To Eat & Drink In Singapore This Week

PUBLISHED July 5th, 2017 12:17 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:51 am

This week, celebrate all things new and shiny with two menu launches and innovative cocktail programmes. Michelin stars are also shining bright, with three restaurants offering Michelin worthy meals.

Truffle Dinner with Francisco Araya at Monti

Treat yourself this midweek with a decadent 6-course truffle dinner by Michelin-starred chef Francisco Araya, hosted at the beautiful waterfront Monti. Featuring winter truffles from Australia, the menu ($180++ per person) is constructed in collaboration with Calia Truffles and features dishes like Foie Gras & Truffle Cigar and Crispy Japanese Amadai with fermented tofu, truffle dashi, and baby vegetables. For vino lovers, an additional $50+ will score you six Italian wines to pair with the dinner.

Delight in the taste of truffle on 5 and 6 July 2017, from 6pm at Monti, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049213, p +65  6535 0724.

The New Malt Order at Alley Bar

Learn about the subtleties of whisky at Auchentoshan‘s pop up installation at Alley Bar, which invites you to create your own whisky cocktail from a variety of ingredients and garnishes with familiar old-school flavours. Appreciate the unique triple-distilled flavours of the whisky in interesting combinations like What the Kueh?! (coconut water, pandan reduction, gula jawa, bitters, Auchentoshan Three Wood), mixed to your discretion.

Get your hands dirty at The New Malt Order, from 5 July to 15 July 2017 at the Alley Bar, 180 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238846, p +65 6732 6966. 

New Signature Set Menu at Crystal Jade Golden Palace

To celebrate keeping its Michelin star, Chinese fine-dining restaurant Crystal Jade Golden Palace is launching a special 6-course set menu. Popular specialties such as the Teochew Four Delight Appetiser Platter will be served alongside unique dishes like the Chilled Angel Hair Pasta with Black Truffle Sauce, to fully showcase the repertoire and skill of the chefs. Priced at $88++ per pax (minimum two diners), diners will also receive a glass of Hennessy XO with every order.

Check out Crystal Jade Golden Palace‘s new signature set menu from now till 30 September 2017, at 290 Orchard Rd, #05-22 Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859, p +65 6734 6866.

The Kitchen at Bacchanalia’s New A la Carte Menu

Post- Michelin star, The Kitchen at Bacchanalia is revitalising its dining experience with a new a la carte menu this July, created by chef Luke Armstrong. Expect interesting dishes such as Pineapple Tomato, a yellow fruit with red marbling, and Wild Turbot, a wild-caught flatfish served with algae cream, barbecue fennel, and Manzanilla velouté.

Try out the new menu at The Kitchen at Bacchanalia on Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 2.30pm (lunch), and Monday – Saturday 6pm – 10.30pm (dinner), at 39 Hong Kong St, Singapore 059678, p +65 9179 4552. 

New Cocktails at Cé La Vi

This weekend, cool off on the roof with Cé La Vi’s new cocktail slushies, Negroni and South Side, or embrace the summer weather with the Malayan Sun & Sand (Chivas Regal 18-year old, Martini Rosso, Peter Heering cherry liqueur, fresh citrus juice, Laphroaig Quarter Cask mist). For a more traditional twist, go for Bibik’s Delights, made with kaya, Havan Club Anejo Rum, Cointreau, tea, and honey citrus.

Say cheers to the weekend at Cé La Vi, Monday – Friday from 12pm, and Saturday – Sunday from 11am, at SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3,
1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971, p +65 6508 2188.