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

PUBLISHED May 11th, 2016 03:41 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:54 am

This week’s hot offerings include limited edition ice cream flavours, a champagne brunch with a rejuvenated spread, and $7 burgers, amongst other things.

$7 Burgers at MEATliquor

From 16-22 May 2016, the folks at MEATliquor will be celebrating the launch of their daily lunch service with a weeklong promotion of $7 burgers (usually $18-$24) during lunch hours of 11.30am to 2.30pm. Have their specialty Dead Hippie – double 100% USDA Prime Angus beef mustard-fried patties with ‘secret’ sauce – or the Buffalo Chicken Burger, which comes slathered with their signature hot pepper sauce. Other a la carte food and drink options will be available for order at regular prices.

MEATliquor is located at 99 Duxton Road, Singapore 089543, p. 6221 5343. Open Sun-Thu 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-1am.

Aperitivo Hour at Gattopardo Courtyard Bar

A timeless Italian tradition, aperitivo hour is the Italian equivalent of our happy hour…except better, because each drink is usually accompanied by complimentary snacks. Expect Chef-owner Lino Sauro to serve up three complimentary munchies like Arancini Saffron Rice Ball and Mortadella alongside their curated selection of classic Italian cocktails. Go for the Barrel-Aged Negroni ($18), Aperol Spritz ($18), and the delicious Sunny Southern ($18), which features herb-infused whisky, Grand Marnier, and strawberries. Psst, from 6-9pm, cocktails will be going at a reduced price of $16 each!

Gattopardo Courtyard Bar is located at 34 Tras Street, Singapore 079026, p. 6338 5498. Open Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-12am.

Theatrical Champagne Brunch at Edge

Edge’s indulgent Sunday champagne brunch just got even more decadent. On top of free-flowing Veuve Clicquot and live music, the buffet restaurant boasts of 16 food stations and three cocktail bars, including the newly added Caviar Bar (think Avruga caviar and Spicy AHi Tuna Tartare) and live Peking Duck station. The revitalized spread is also sees the addition of Ohmi Wagyu Striploin, KL Tai Lok Mee, and Matcha Waffle with Azuki Red Bean.

Edge is located at Level 3, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595, p. 6826 8240. Sunday Champagne brunch – priced at $178++ per adult (unlimited Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, house wines, beers, cocktails, juices, and soft drinks) – is available every Sunday 12pm-4pm.

Häagen-Dazs’ Limited Edition Little Garden Collection

The renowned ice-cream makers have launched two limited edition spring flavours to its line-up. Drawing inspiration from the delicate world of flowers, expect an intoxicating blend of floral notes from Lychee Raspberry Rose, crafted with Turkish rose extract with pieces of handpicked lychees and raspberries. For something more tart, there’s the refreshing Apricot Lavender, made with lavender from the Mediterranean, laden with thick apricot sauce and a generous scattering of apricot chunks.

Häagen-Dazs’ limited edition flavours are available at major convenience stores and supermarkets for the next three months.

Seafood Indulge at Seasonal Tastes

From now till 16 May 2016, Seasonal Tastes is bringing back their popular Seafood Indulgence, where an array of seafood favourites will be offered on top of their already scrumptious spread. Look forward to dishes like Chilli Crab with Mantou and Baked Canadian Oyster with Red or Green Curry. Lobster lovers, pop by on the weekends for different renditions of your favourite crustacean like Lobster Bisque and Lobster and Foie Gras Terrine.

Seasonal Tastes is located at Level 32, The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961, p. 6922 6968. Seafood Indulgence available at $72++ per person from Mon-Thu and $88++ person from Fri-Sun.

Top Image: Chilli Crab, Seasonal Tastes