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Marina Bay Sands Celebrity Chef Restaurant: db Bistro Moderne – Mondays in Provence

• 9 months ago • 1,385 views
Food & Drink
Part of the Marina Bay Sands Celebrity Chef Restaurants, French bistro db Bistro Moderne is serving up a little piece of southern France with the Mondays in Provence menu. Mondays in Provence S$$68++ per person, additional S$32++ with wine pairing Mondays, 6pm – 10pm Located in south eastern France on the Mediterranean, the cuisine from Provence boasts the flavours of summer and an emphasis on ingredients such as olives, summer...

1-Altitude Stellar Restaurant – High Altitude Dining

• 1 year ago • 15,285 views
Food & Drink
Perched high above the bustling city, 1-Altitude spans the 61st to 63rd floors of the One Raffles Place building, offering diners a view that is nothing short of spectacular. Stellar restaurant on level 62 serves international dishes with a sophisticated touch. Here, you can appreciate creative fine dining cuisine. The diverse food options ranging from Japanese to European cater to a wide audience. You dine in an elegant, chic and...

Casa Tartufo – The House of Truffles

• 2 years ago • 3,964 views
Food & Drink
Ever since Casa Tartufo (Italian for “House of Truffles”) opened in 2010, I have wanted to try out this Italian restaurant. It promises authentic Italian flavours based on fresh produce of the finest quality — and truffles, of course. Located at the heart of Forum The Shopping Mall, it is quite easy to miss Casa Tartufo with its boutique-like store front if you are visiting for the first time. Once...

OSO Ristorante – It’s, Oh, So Good

• 2 years ago • 5,379 views
Food & Drink
I have stumbled across a few reviews that waxed lyrical about OSO Ristorante, describing it as “Singapore’s Best Italian Restaurant.” While I’m not sure if I’d go that far, I have indeed recommended it to friends who were wondering where to have great Italian food in Singapore. Presided over by the same restaurant group that runs the Baretto bar and lounge downstairs and French restaurant Absinthe next door, Oso is...

Boathouse Sunday Brunch – Traditional French-style Breakfast Fares

• 2 years ago • 4,089 views
Food & Drink
Boathouse Singapore, situated at the beautiful heritage building of The Fullerton Waterboat House — replete with the circular stern of a ship — dishes up modern European cuisine. Decked in natural materials and historical artefacts, Boathouse provides an intimate dining area with stylish décor. The ambience isn’t the only thing that impresses; the wide wine list sets off plenty of oenological bells and whistles. You can even pop into the...

Novus Restaurant & Bar at National Museum of Singapore [Closed]

• 2 years ago • 4,182 views
Food & Drink
To provide visitors with a well-rounded experience, museums are no longer just home to artefacts and artworks. Restaurants are also housed within the same institution, at times drawing in more gastronomes than culture vultures. Such is the case of Novus Restaurant & Bar, ensconced in the colonial building of National Museum of Singapore. I remember my first visit to the museum when it reopened in 2006. The architecture is breathtaking...

Restaurant Ember at Hotel 1929 – The Sweetest Deal

• 2 years ago • 9,906 views
Food & Drink
Guest-contributed restaurant review by Joyce Ler. Restaurant Ember at one of Singapore’s pioneer boutique hotels, Hotel 1929, has achieved a cult following for its set lunch offerings. Set lunches tend to gravitate towards lesser known dishes, giving the impression that restaurants are clearing out their refrigerators. Not Ember, which has come up with the winning formula of offering their star courses and packaging them in a sweet set, at an...

1 Twenty Six – Dining at the Coast

• 2 years ago • 13,721 views
Food & Drink
How does live music, good food, and a cool Sea Breeze sound to you? At 1 Twenty Six in East Coast Park, you can enjoy a meal and drinks while admiring a view of the sea and the ships in the distance. The dining arm of this restobar goes by the name Coast, offering a communal dining concept. If this sounds familiar, that’s because its sister, Roast at One Rochester,...

The Fullerton Waterboat House – Dining Onboard the Boathouse

• 3 years ago • 31,824 views
Food & Drink
Fancy dining on a boat? On this boat, you won’t get seasick. Welcome to The Fullerton Waterboat House. Credit The building structure resembles the circular stern of a ship. It is hard to miss this iconic building due to its eye-catching shape. Built in 1919, the Waterboat House was once occupied by the Port of Singapore Authorities to supply fresh water to ships anchored offshore. Today it is home to...

Roast at One Rochester – Let’s Partake in Communal Dining

• 3 years ago • 17,977 views
Food & Drink
Can you name one place in Singapore that offers the most memorable dining experience? For me, that would most certainly be Rochester Park. Whether it is the 1930s heritage colonial bungalows or the lush garden setting, the environment is one-of-a-kind. In terms of unique ambience, I would be hard-pressed to find another place that comes close. The last time I visited One Rochester, one of the 8 tenants at Rochester...