Ran by the same people behind the popular Privé, Match and The Green Door, EMPRESS which is located at the Asian Civilisation Museum offers expansive space (indoors and outdoors, by the waterfront) for diners to enjoy some quality Cantonese-fare or simply a drink. Read on to find out more about this amazing (and beautiful!) restaurant by the river.
Read MoreMan Fu Yuan (InterContinental Singapore) plays tribute to the oft forgotten Winter Solstice Festival (2015) as Executive Chef Kwan Yiu Kan presents a carefully curated selection of heartwarming delicacies that uses this season's produce. These seasonal dishes are available at Man Fu Yuan from now until 31 December 2015 and they are offered as part of a set menu or as individual a la carte orders (more information below!).
Read MoreFrom now until February 2016, indulge in a carefully-curated five-course Martell Pairing Menu (S$198++ per person) that is prepared by Shang Palace’s Master Chef Steven Ng (吴超仁) at Shang Palace (Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore). This prix fixe menu will feature exquisite dishes such as the Braised Bird’s Nest and Chicken in Broth as well as the Honey-Glazed Kurobuta Pork. Cognac experts and those looking to indulge a little more (or a whole lot more) can opt for the famous L’or de Jean Martell (S$8,888++), Martell Création Grand Extra (S$1,488++) or Martell Chanteloup Perspective (S$1,288++).
Read MoreWan Hao Chinese Restaurant (located within the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel) serves up delicious and authentic Cantonese cuisine in the heart of Orchard. I have been to the restaurant on multiple occassions and I have always been impressed by the quality of food that is consistently good. The restaurant has invited world-renowned Chef Chan Po Sang as a Guest Chef to feature some of his hearty creations. While Chef Chan Po Sang has had a history of working with F&B establishments within luxury hotels (e.g. InterContinental Shanghai Puxi), he is currently not attached to any hotel.
Read MoreHai Tien Lo (海天楼) has just refreshed their Weekday Dim Sum Buffet (Monday to Friday only) with a generous selection of more than 30 items including double-boiled soups (which you have to try!), handmade dim sum as well as signature dishes. Curated jointly by reputable Master Chef Lai Tong Ping and Dim Sum Chef Lee Siaw Cheen (李小珍), the Weekday Dim Sum Buffet is priced reasonably at S$56++ per guest but you can easily get at least 10% back in dining rebates - find out how below!
Read MoreSingaporeans love their food and once in a while we splurge on an expensive lunch or dinner at a fancy restaurant. I have been to my fair share of restaurants and I have found many to be rather disappointing as they are obscenely overpriced with nothing to deliver. I recently checked out the Park Palace at the Grand Park City Hall and was truly impressed by the quality of the dishes I tried. Check out which dish truly impressed me at Park Palace.
Read MoreGuest chefs Chow Shing Yip and Liu Wai Hung from the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong are currently presenting The Finest Hong Kong Dim Sum at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant located in the Singapore Marriott Hotel. For a limited time only (9 - 22 March), savour the masterfully handcrafted dim sum creations from the Marriott Cafe in JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong which has won multiple awards in recent years.
Read MoreThe St. Regis Singapore's highly-acclaimed Yan Ting has a new Executive Chef (Tony Wun Shun Kong) to helm the award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Yan Ting, as well as the Chinese Banquet. For over a decade, Chef Tony has led and managed various teams of chefs at international five star hotels and restaurants and has even served dignitaries like former President of the United States of America, Mr. George Bush as well as Singapore's Minister Mentor, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. To celebrate his newly appointed position in The St. Regis Singapore, Chef Tony is presenting a selection of his specialities as well as an exquisite 8-course set menu (S$168++ per person) which is featured in this post.
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