The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat & Drink This Week
PUBLISHED June 8th, 2016 06:45 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 11:54 am
This week, have a taste of Taiwan as a special guest chef takes up residency at Town Restaurant, embrace the summer flavours of Japan at Lewin Terrace, try out the fresh new menu at Open Farm community, indulge in a breakfast of champions at The Pelican, and feast on fried chicken power meals at OPPA Chicken.
Tastes of Taiwan Dinner Buffet at Town Restaurant
Big fan of Taiwanese cooking? Guest Chef Chia-Mo Chen, the Special Assistant at the Department of Chinese Culinary Arts in National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism will make his debut in The Fullerton Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Town with an extravagant dinner buffet selection. From 8 to 17 June, indulge in an extensive line-up that include mouth-watering highlights like Fresh Squid with Five-Spice Sauce, Stewed Beef Shank, Pineapple Spare Ribs with Orange Sauce, Three-Cup Chicken and Jiu Fen Taro Balls.
Tastes of Taiwan Dinner Buffet is priced at $56++ per person from Sun-Tue, $69++ per person (with seafood selection) from Wed-Sat. Town Restaurant is located at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, p. 6877 8911.
Lewin Terrace Launches Summer Sho-Mi 2016 Menu
Embrace the Japanese summer amidst the beautiful colonial building Lewin Terrace as Executive Chef Keisuke Matsumoto presents a special menu full of fresh and vibrant flavours. Available from 6 June to 31 August, Summer highlights include the Wagyu Shabu-Shabu (presented in a coffee siphon), Amane-Melon Soup and Nippon Rossini, as well as Riz Au Lait – caramel ice-cream spiced with cinnamon, star anise, and cloves.
Summer Sho-Mi is available from lunch and dinner, and priced at $118++ per person ($180++ with wine pairing). Lewin Terrace is located at 21 Lewin Terrace, Fort Canning Park, Singapore 179290, p. 6333 9905.
Open Farm Community’s New Farm-Fresh Menu
Open Farm Community, the dining concept by Edible Garden City and Tippling Club’s Chef Ryan Clift has whipped up a new menu with a selection of 11 new innovative dishes. Made with the finest of produce and prepared in an open kitchen, the refreshed menu utilises a range of fish, meat and vegetables that are slow-roasted in a custom-built charcoal oven – think Sweet Corn & Basil Soup with warm pita bread, Coconut Laksa Barramundi, Carnaroli Risotto with Chorizo, and Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Butternut Ice Cream.
Open Farm Community is located at 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819, p. 6471 0306. Open Mon-Sun 12pm – 3pm, 6.30pm – 11pm.
The Ultimate Weekender Brunch at The Pelican
Treat yourself to a breakfast of champions with The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill’s all-new ala carte brunch menu. Focused on East Coast American breakfast favourites, indulge in a weekend of comforting brunch staples based on the restaurant’s signature seafood mix, alongside a stunning view of the Marina Bay waterfront. Expect bagels, oyster platters, frittatas, and sharing platters such as the Seafood Bouillabaisse, a classic fisherman’s stew of tiger prawns, green mussels, flower clams, and barramundi fillets cooked in a rich lobster broth.
The Ultimate Weekender Brunch is available every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill is located at 1 Fullerton Road, One Fullerton, #01-01, Singapore 049213, p. 6438 0400.
Affordable Power Meals at OPPA Chicken
Korean chicken fans rejoice! OPPA Chicken, the fried chicken joint along the busy South Bridge Road has just launched a new set menu, OPPA One-Bowls, specially for people on the go. Featuring classic Korean mains and local delights, there’s a spanking 12 new varieties to suit your daily cravings – from Kimchi Fried Rice, Jjajangmyun Pasta, to all time favourite like Carbonara and Butter Garlic Fried Rice – combined with six mouthwatering chicken flavours. The best part? Everything is priced from $5.90.
OPPA Chicken is located at 274 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058823, p. 6221 5217. Open Mon-Sat 11am – 10pm.
