Review: The Pine Garden Mother’s Day Specials

Mother’s Day is coming soon and we were thankful to The Pine Garden for dropping off some samples of their Mother’s Day specials: Melondious Parfait Cake TW Peanut Brittle, Orh-Ni, Mochi and Popiah Cake Jujube Chiffon Cake with Honey Yuja As usual, we will be honest with our reviews and will say it as we see/taste it. As we were given the whole TW Peanut Brittle cake, our review is based on the opinions of 4 people. Ready? Let’s go! Melondious Parfait Cake   The Melondious Parfait Cake features green melon with a mellow aroma and paired with a light...

Mandala Masters x Amaya Ventures Presents Indian Accent

Singapore’s famed culinary residency programme, Mandala Masters, that previously featured globally acclaimed and World’s 50 Best restaurants such as Narisawa, Mirazur by Chef Mauro Colagreco, Gaggan Anand and MASL by super power couple Virgilio Martínez and Pía León, has announced an exciting new two-week residency with multi-award-winning restaurant, Indian Accent from New Delhi. Featuring celebrated Chef Manish Mehrotra and Chef Shantanu Mehrotra at Singapore’s premier private members club, Mandala Club, the residency will be held from 9 to 25 May, 2023. The special event is sponsored by Singapore-based single family office Amaya Ventures, who aim to introduce the unique flavours...

Hungarian Gourmet Week at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung

Szia! Enjoy a week of scrumptious Hungarian dishes this April, as 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung will be holding a Hungarian Gourmet Week. Held from 24 to 29 April 2023, guests can look forward to lunch and dinner set menus specially crafted by Executive Chef Peter Bardos of Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest. Lunch is a three-course affair, starting with a fine Duck Foie Gras Terrine with Tokaj wine marinade, green walnuts, and brioche. Then, savour a hearty Mangalitsa Tenderloin “Brassó Style” with confit potatoes, peas, morel mushrooms, and romano. End your meal with a light yet decadent Sponge Cake Somlói,...

Interview with The Ultimate Green Chef

We chatted with Mr Luke Elijah Lim who is the winner of “The Ultimate Green Chef 2023” about winning the competition and his views on food sustainability. Congratulations on winning the title of “The Ultimate Green Chef”! How did you land a spot in the finals? Thank you very much. I appreciate it. I chanced upon a glimpse of the digital advertisement poster calling for entries on the LED media flipboard panel located at the lift lobby of my apartment block on the evening before I departed for a work trip to Hong Kong. Upon my return from overseas, I...

hom Aims to Disrupt Southeast Asia’s Fine Dining Scene

Harboring a deep commitment to flavour enhancement to showcase the best of each ingredient, hom opens today at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Helmed by Chef Ricardo Nunes, the restaurant is a celebration of ancient fermentation processes that have unified cultures for centuries. Exceptional Talent Chef Ricardo Nunes – who previously worked at several Michelin-starred establishments including Potong, Belcanto and Gaggan – is a purveyor of locavorism, seasonality and curiosity. Resident Zymologist, Mateo Polanco, works closely with Chef Ricardo to further develop the intricacies of the fermentation techniques utilised across all dishes and beverages at hom.  Chef Ricardo and Mateo have a...

SUBWAY® SINGAPORE UNITES INDIAN AND MALAY CUISINE WITH ALL-NEW CHICKEN TANDOORI SUB AND BANDUNG COOKIE

Paying homage to two well-loved Indian and Malay dishes, Subway Singapore has unveiled an all-new Chicken Tandoori sub and Bandung cookie. It’s an unlikely combination until you taste it, with the aromatic, mildly spiced and full-flavoured profile of the Chicken Tandoori blending perfectly with the sweetness from the Bandung cookie. The latest additions to the menu are available at participating Subway restaurants islandwide from 31 March to 30 May 2023. Tantalisingly Tandoori While often served bone-in, Subway’s Chicken Tandoori sub features tender chicken strips glazed in aromatic seasoning. Best paired with lettuce, cucumber and red onion for the perfect crunch,...

DISCOVER SUPERCHARGED VERSIONS OF YOUR FAVOURITE CLASSIC FLAVOURS IN MAGNUM’S NEW LIMITED-EDITION REMIX RANGE

Magnum invites Pleasure Seekers to a supercharged flavour experience like no other with The Remix Range, a line-up of limited-edition ice creams that remixes iconic Magnum flavours – Almond Remix, White Chocolate & Berry Remix and Classic Remix. Almond Remix – Bite into the Magnum Almond Remix, featuring a double swirled rich Almond and Vanilla ice cream. Encased in luxurious white chocolate with chopped almond pieces, the Almond Remix is half-dipped in cracking milk chocolate to amplify your almond experience. White Chocolate & Berry Remix – Discover a tangy berry and chocolate experience with the Magnum White Chocolate & Berry...

Willow By Nicolas Tam Marks One-Year Milestone With An Exciting New Spring Menu

Amidst Singapore’s bustling restaurant scene, Willow, under the leadership of acclaimed Chef Nicolas Tam, has firmly established itself as a coveted destination for epicurean connoisseurs over the past year, marking an impressive milestone for Ebb & Flow Group’s portfolio. Located at 39 Hongkong Street, diners can look forward to contemporary pan-Asian menus that are crafted daily based on the season’s best and chef Nicolas’ sustainable approach to the utilisation of each ingredient. Stepping through the restaurant’s threshold, the hustle and bustle of the central business district is left behind and guests are greeted with a warm welcome into a cool...

Weekday Post-work hour Chill Out Spots

After working long hours the whole day, we all need that little pick-me-up and pamper ourselves with some good food and company. Some of our spots listed even have great views of the city while you sip on a cocktail or dig into some delicious morsels. Enjoy! Levant Perched on the rooftop of a conservation shophouse in Tanjong Pagar, this stylish, cosmopolitan sexy open-air bar crafts out sleek cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired mezze plates perfect for sharing. It presents a 360-degree view offering a different perspective of Singapore’s city skyline. Party animals can now get ready to turn up the heat...

Return of The Great Thai Feast at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Singapore

Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Singapore brings back its popular Thai dinner buffet featuring flavors from different regions of Thailand – Northern, Southern, Northeast and the omnipresent street food of Bangkok, from 3 to 30 April at S$88++ per person. Resident Thai chefs – Sedtapat Sukpaisanpongsa (Chef Pop), Kamonwan Juntarasate (Chef Por) and Sittha Sa-Nguansat (Chef JoJo) – proudly present their signature dishes and the story behind their culinary inspiration. Chef Pop – Bringing Back a Brilliant Legacy Hailing from Bangkok, Chef Pop’s family ran a food business during his younger days. But the business ceased operation due to unforeseen...