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Oscar’s at Conrad Centennial Singapore has recently revamped its Sunday brunch with new sections interspersed with old favorites for a special weekend experience. Certain sections have been expanded with others streamlined. There are also new stations to keep diners coming back. I was recently invited over to Oscar’s to check out the recharged brunch offerings.
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Il Cielo, the rooftop Italian restaurant at Hilton Singapore, celebrates its 9th anniversary this March by launching the first of a series of seasonal menus. Aimed to be refreshed every two months, the set menus showcase the finest seasonal produce in Japan and Italy. Resident Chef Yohhei Sasaki transforms these ingredients into authentic Italian dishes that come with his trademark Japanese sensibilities.
I was recently invited to Il Cielo to check out the first of their seasonal menus. For this period, Chef Sasaki has gathered the likes of Toyama-Japan firefly squid, Kyoto amadai fish, fresh spring Japanese cabbages, Italian white asparagus and premium Japanese Shorthorn Wagyu beef for the set menus which range from 4 to 7 courses.
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Hilton Singapore has launched a high tea buffet that is sure to please those looking for an upmarket dining option that is easy on the wallet. Unlike the norm when it comes to these light afternoon meals, the high tea buffet here, which is held at D9 Cakery, starts early from 12 noon and ends at 3PM. Technically, this is a buffet that you can have for lunch and even the food is consistent with that proposition. The buffet spread is noticeably heavier than the typical afternoon tea that most folks are accustomed to. With 6 live stations ranging from roast meat to Japanese and even a generously filled cold seafood counter, this is quite possibly the most value-for-money afternoon tea buffet in Singapore.
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Preludio is that rare example of a restaurant that wows you not only in terms of flair and artistic concept but also with taste. A feast for the eyes and the taste bud, the food here is defined as author’s cuisine – a movement that came from Spain. It is known for its boundless take on dining, where the chef can conjur up his own creativity in preparing the dishes.
In Preludio, that author is none other than Chef-owner Fernando Arevalo. Hailing from Colombia, he has previously worked in Artemis Grill (another one of my favorites!). Preludio debuted in November with a palpable black and white theme as its first chapter.
I tried out Preludio a couple of days ago and saw for myself how seriously this black and white concept is taken into account. It permeates almost every element of the dining experience, from the art work gracing the walls to the uniform of the staff. It made me think to myself as well how monochromatic food could possibly be appetizing. Tasting is believing.
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Subrosa Private Dining at Jalan Besar presents a different facet to the new food trend that is engulfing Singapore at this moment. While dining at someone’s home is all the craze these days, Subrosa allows for the same exclusive and private experience (the chef here also comes with a list of credentials) but it does so while still maintaining itself as a restaurant – complete with the attentive service that comes with it – at the end of the day.
Coming here is as much about the privacy as the experience or name implies. Subrosa means “under the rose” and is a term that indicates confidentiality. Its location in a nondescript shophouse in Jalan Besar is not the usual place for a fine dining concept while the glazed glass entrance offers little clues of what lies within.
The venue is helmed by Chef Steven Snowdon who hails from the UK. He has cooked for a distinguished audience including the British Royal Family. His work experience includes various hotels and Michelin restaurants. Along with Chef Steve, Chef Francis Lee acts as the venue’s consulting chef. He has helped infuse Asian elements into the dishes here.
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Chinese New Year in 2019 will happen on the 5th of February and according to the Chinese zodiac, the coming lunar year will be the “Year of the Pig.” For an auspicious festive treat, many hotels and restaurants in Singapore are outdoing each other in featuring the very best for reunion dinners, lo heis (yu sheng), pen cai as well as festive takeaways. As with previous years, diners are spoilt for choice when it comes to bagging the most premium yu sheng or pen cai with pretty unique variations to choose from. I’ve seen relatively novel ingredients being incorporated such as truffles, imperial ham and even caviar while others are sticking to their traditional best sellers. Whatever it is you’re after, you will certainly have to book in advance for that reunion dinner venue during this busy dining period. Here’s a guide on this year’s offers:
Hiryu opened a couple of months ago in Tras Street as a restaurant specializing in inventive Japanese cuisine.
It is helmed by Chef Raymond Tan who has spearheaded other well known Japanese restaurants such as Sushi Jin, Sushi Murasaki and Kurama Robatayaki. He also served a stint at Fat Cow.
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15 Stamford by Alvin Leung has officially opened at The Capitol Kempinski Singapore. Helmed by the so-called “demon chef” Alvin Leung who holds 3 Michelin stars for his Bo Innovation restaurant in Hong Kong, the venue pays tribute to various Asian cuisines such as those from Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
15 stamford interiors
The menu at 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung consists of Asian favorites but with creative twists through Chef Leung’s contemporary touch. I had the opportunity to visit the restaurant one day before it opened and I must say I was impressed.
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