New Restaurants 

Persea
A three-storey restaurant which opened early this year in Ann Siang Road, the name of Persea (pronounced per-say-ah) stems from Avocado and the contemporary restaurant focuses on low-carb dishes. With small plates and mains, the menu also changes periodically, with dishes like Foie Gras, Bone Marrow and Ribeye. [Read more here…]
Address: 23 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069703

Fennel Cafe Active Garden
A new cafe which opened few weeks back in Gardens By The Bay, Fennel Café Active Garden is a pet-friendly cafe located along the Waterfront Promenade and is the second outlet of the cafe. This is a gorgeous space for fitness junkies who want to take a break for some light snacks and drinks. For food options, expect light bites like croissants, pastries, sandwiches and cakes. Prices are relatively expensive by cafe standards. [Read more here…]
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drove, #01-09, Singapore 018953

Hinode Izakaya & Bar
Located in Lavender along Hamilton Road where cafes usually take the hot spot, Hinode Izakaya & Bar is a relatively new restaurant in this precinct. The restaurant spots an old Japan interior dotted with lanterns while retaining the retro tiles of the shophouse space. The restaurant has launched a lunch set menu for their premium dons which come with salad and miso soup. Expect the likes of  Chirashi Sashimi Don, Salmon Ikura Don and various skewers.
Address: 14 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209184

The Priority Club
The Priority Club is an original pizza and pasta delivery concept that combines tabletop games into your meals, with prices starting from S$14.90 for pasta and S$16.90 for pizza. To celebrate its launch, The Priority Club is offering free delivery for a limited time on their website with a minimum order of $50. Additionally, they will also be offering 20% off all sides and cold brew teas on all other delivery sites – Grab Food (Islandwide Delivery), Deliveroo & Foodpanda.
Address: Online platforms

Buzzing Restaurants

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore x Candlenut Peranakan Afternoon Tea  
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Candlenut, the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant presents a specially crafted Peranakan Weekend Afternoon Tea, available at One-Ninety Bar all on the weekends of April and May 2021. It is a good mix of dishes overall, where you can expect sweets like Kaya and Butter Toast; Kueh Salat; Kueh Bingkah; Buah Keluak Tart; Chinese-style Butter Cookies; and Lemongrass Cake. Savoury treats include Kueh Pie Tee; Otah Toast; Pang Susi; and the exquisite Roti Jala, a lacy coconut crépe paired with Candlenut’s Chef Malcolm Lee’s Mum’s Signature Chicken Curry. Priced from S$48++ per person, there is also the Candlenut Tea Blend of Oolong, Butterfly Pea Flower with notes of Jasmine and Pandan.
Address: 190 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248646

Raffles Courtyard presents Heritage Favourites by PasirPanjangBoy
Raffles Courtyard unveils a Heritage Experience in collaboration with local chef duo Tinoq Rsussel Goh & Dylan Chan, also known as PasirPanjangBoy renowned in the private dining scene. PasirPanjangBoy’s specialties, including Beef Rendang, Ngor Hiang and our favourite Prawn Noodle with Belachan Chilli Powder are some of the dishes to expect for this limited time collaboration. This pop-up is only available till 11 April at Raffles Courtyard.
Address: Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188719 (Accessible via the North Bridge Road entrance)

Tablescape At Grand Park City Hall Introduces New Glamping Picnic Experience & Menu
Modern European restaurant Tablescape at Grand Park City Hall hotel spots a new menu, along with a new Glampcation dining experience at its rooftop. For one, the plating of the dishes are fine-dining standards at Tablescape, such as the New Botanic Garden starter. Other dishes worth trying are the Zucchini, Gnocchi and Wagyu Beef. [Read more here…]
Address: Level 3, 10 Coleman Street, Grand Park City Hall, Singapore S179809

Kinki Restaurant + Bar Reopened With Revamped Edgy Space 
Opened since 2010, Kinki Restaurant + Bar recently reopened after a revamp. Expect pooular Japanese comfort foods reinvented into addictive new classics; and a bar list of liquids from East and West, including unique cocktails built on foundational cocktail-making techniques woven with Asian influences in surprising and unexpected ways. [Read more here…]
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02, Customs House, Singapore 04932

Seafood Thursdays Return At The Line
With the introduction of a la carte buffet weeknight specials at the ever-popular The Line at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, head here on Thursday evenings for its seafood theme. Highlights from Thursday buffet line include unlimited servings of a seafood platter which includes Boston lobster, Canadian oysters, as well as snow crab, mussels, scallops, prawns and more. There is also wide selection of fresh sashimi such as tuna, salmon, hamachi, and scallop, and appetising dishes like Salmon Aburi and Lobster Chawanmushi.
Address: Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350

Restaurant Kin At Straits Clan Launches Chef Damian D’Silva’s New Heritage Dishes
Chef Damian D’Silva (also judge of Masterchef Asia) new menu spots “new” heritage recipes, many more than 100 years old. One hot favourite is the Pork Knuckle Debal, a dish inspired from leftover meats from Christmas feasts by Damian’s granddad. This modern version at Kin uses roast pork, smoked pork knuckle and potatoes, and the best part for me is the well-loved Eurasian spicy stew here, the Curry Devil which goes absolutely well with rice. [Read more here…]
Address: L1 Straits Clan Lobby, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089845

Amazing Hokkaido Launches 20-Item Omakase At S$69++
Highlights for the S$69++ menu include Foie Gras Tsukune, Soba with Ikura, Ikura Uni Sashimi Spoon, signature Muroran Yakitori, Mini Ikura Rice and Uni Dog (open-faced sushi with bafun uni). There is also a premium S$89++ set which will feature 22 item delights such as Fatty Tuna Sashimi Spoon, Aburi Salmon Seafood Skewer and Wagyu Cubes 2 Ways, with Uni and Foie Gras.
Address: 30 Robertson Quay, #01-16, Riverside View, Singapore 238251

Enjoy Eating House & Bar’s Opened Newest Flagship Outlet
Following the roaring success for their first outlet at Jalan Besar, Enjoy Eating House and Bar has recently opened their Flagship outlet located at Mercure on Stevens. Dishes at Enjoy are local zi char delights with recipes passed down from grandma’s generation with a contemporary twist. The new space also features a fully-decked bar with various alcoholic beverages and locally-brewed craft beers.
Address: 30 Stevens Road, #01-07, Singapore 257840

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