It might seem like an oxymoron as to why the words “local” and “western” are together…similarly to “British” and “Hainan”. Well, let’s talk a little bit about history before I go into the full review on the food. The Hainanese Chinese were mostly working as cooks and nannies when they first came to Singapore as the other groups (Teochew, Hokkein, Cantonese and Hakkas) had migrated to Singapore earlier and had already dominated the other industries such as trading and transport. And who were the pay-masters during colonial Singapore? The British. So the café British Hainan is a nod to the...
Build Your Own Rice Bowl at PAZZION Café!
PAZZION Café has launched a new Rice Bowl lunch menu where you can have fun curating your own unique meal! It starts with a healthy base of brown rice and then you get to choose your protein of either tender braised pork belly or flavourful sesame soy chicken, as well as 2 cold vegetables and 1 hot vegetable to add on. You’ll also get to decide from a choice of 4 dressings and a topping. To complete your meal, the set comes with a green tea (hot/cold) at only S$12.90! The Mix ‘n’ Match Rice Bowl sets are available on...
Fat Belly Social Steakhouse – Communal Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Singapore’s first alternative steakhouse, Fat Belly, has launched Fat Belly Social Steakhouse (FBSS), a new 60 seater social dining space located at the heart of bustling Boon Tat Street. The communal restaurant will debut a menu featuring small plates such as the Grilled Octopus and Grilled Ox Tongue, and large sharing plates that include both alternative and prime steak cuts such as the Zabuton and Rib Cap. Every dish on FBSS’ menu is complemented by a carefully curated wine list comprising both Old and New World wines. Diners at FBSS can look forward to all things social – from unwinding...
Atlas Launches Luxurious Free-flow Sunday Afternoon Menu
ATLAS presents Sundays at ATLAS, a luxurious adults-only afternoon experience of free flow ATLAS cocktails, fine champagne and irresistible nibbles held on the second Sunday of each month. Gather friends, loved ones and escape into old-world glamour for a Sunday truly well-spent. Guests can look forward to two and a half hours of freely-flowing cocktails with a specially curated drinking menu which includes the ATLAS Espresso Martini, Baroque Pearl, as well as other quintessential afternoon cocktails. For a personalised tipple, the G&T Suite beckons – guests can tailor their very own iteration of the classic Gin & Tonic with a variety...
New Year Promos & Signature Valentine’s Day Cocktails with Non-Alcoholic Lyre’s
Toast to the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day with limited time offers and signature cocktails available on Lyre’s new e-commerce platform. Launched in Singapore in 2020, Lyre’s provides an alternative for those who do not wish to drink alcohol but still want to enjoy the social aspects of the celebrations. To welcome the Year of the Ox, stock up your home bar and receive a complimentary bottle when you buy any four 700ml bottles from Lyre’s award-winning range of non-alcoholic spirits. Bring in extra luck with auspicious colours, including Italian Orange, Italian Spritz, Aperitif Rosso>, Spiced Cane Spirits and...
Be a Hypebeast at Uni Gallery Serving up Art and Food
Fans of contemporary pop culture and Japanese food rejoice! You’re in for a treat with the collaboration that brings together contemporary art and specialist food in one setting. Pop art gallery simpleArte, by iCare.4u, has teamed up with sea urchin specialist restaurant Uni Gallery at The Plaza on Beach Road, to offer diners the chance to become a Hypebeast. Enjoy exquisite sea urchin dishes while enjoying the series of collectible pop prints on display in the main dining area and private dining rooms through their ongoing series called “Hypebeast@Uni”. “Hypebeast@Uni will offer diners the chance to experience modern street art...
The Fabulous Baker Boy Re-opens at Aliwal Arts Centre
Cool and casual café vibes in a palette of pastel colours mingle with the inviting aroma of artisanal baked goods and home-cooked cuisine at The Fabulous Baker Boy, the new 70-seater café, bakery and restaurant located in the art-deco Aliwal Arts Centre. Famed for its riveting array of fabulous cakes and now classics with a twist, The Fabulous Baker Boy presents an all-day breakfast brunch menu including artisanal baked goods in a new location that marries delicious home-cooked food with a contemporary interior at their Big Love Bakery and Soul Kitchen. A slice of Ab Fab Red Velvet cake ...
Introducing Asia’s First Whole-plant Based “Meat” Brand – KARANA
Singapore start-up, KARANA, is proud to launch Asia’s first indulgent whole-plant based “meat” brand with it’s first product – “pork” made from young jackfruit. Delicious and sustainable, the whole-plant based “pork” offers a guilt-free meat alternative that can be enjoyed without compromises. Staking its claim as the new food tech start-up, Singapore-based KARANA’s healthy, sustainable food is made for discerning Asian palates. At a time when food safety, security and supply chain issues are more important than ever, KARANA’s solutions deliver a revolutionary new third generation meat-alternative that is transparent, minimally processed and made from whole-plants with natural meat-like qualities....
January Gems: Melati X SPRMRKT Review
If there is one diet that has been making waves in the local culinary scene the past few months, it has to be veganism. With an increase in the awareness of healthy foods, we’ve been seeing Impossible foods, Beyond Burgers and other vegan renditions of popular foods, popping up everywhere. And thanks to Veganuary, we’ve been able to enjoy many different innovative menus that restaurants and cafes have come up with in the spirit of the movement. But one that really impressed us would have to be Melati X SPRMRKT’s Vegan Set Menu (S$35++/pax), which we will be reviewing today....
Where to eat this Lunar ‘Niu’ Year
Happy ‘Niu’ Year! It’s 2021 and we’re set to welcome the Year of the Ox come February. While thinking about reunion dinners, we’re living in this age where it’s just simply easier to plan it at a restaurant than to slave over the stove for the extended family, especially if there are some family members who have dietary requirements. To help out, we’ve compiled a list of more interesting restaurants below that have special Lunar New Year delights that are sure to cater to everyone’s tastes, dining experiences as well as budgets (although we have to consider that most places...