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A Look at Scoot’s Inflight Meals – What to Order When You Fly (KIX – SIN)

July 15, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Scoot is Singapore Airline’s budget carrier arm. The airline flies to many regional destinations as well as some long-haul. The carrier has even started to fly to places such as Honolulu, Athens and Berlin. The bulk of the food offerings with Scoot is pretty much standardized. The only exception are those routes that are too far or where the plane isn’t making a direct turnaround back to Singapore. For these flights, the food menu gets a bit interesting.

Check out my review of ScootBiz here

Those flying on Scoot’s ex-KIX (Osaka) get a treat in terms of a special menu with hot meals that are entirely distinct from those the carrier offers on any other route. The main reason for this is that the aircraft for ex-KIX flights don’t immediately come from Singapore and as such, Scoot needs to get a caterer from KIX to prepare the meals. The aircraft ex-SIN usually comes from either Taipei or Honolulu.

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Dinner Buffet Revamp at Edge, Pan Pacific Singapore

July 14, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore has revamped its dinner buffet with new sections including one featuring Double-boiled Soups and a theatrical display of Teh Tarik and Cendol. The soups will be on rotation daily with a line-up that comprise of Ginseng Chicken Soup, Black Chicken Herbal Soup, Watercress Red Date Pork Ribs Soup, Traditional ABC Pork Ribs Soup, Lotus Root with Cuttlefish Pork Bone Soup, Double Boiled Mushroom, Corn, Baby Chinese Cabbage Soup, Apple-Pear Pork Soup with Bitter and Sweet Almonds and Double Boiled Old Cucumber Lean Pork Soup.

Among the existing sections, there are new dishes as well. These include the Truffle Scented Green Soba, Udon with Goma Dressing and Unagi with Confit Potato for starters. Other new items include DIY Seafood in a Cup, Pacific Ocean Wooden Plank of the Day and a live station serving up Singapore-style Hokkien Mee. Continue to indulge in heartier choices such as Crackling Pork Belly, Herb Confit Salmon Fillet and Murgh Malai. The feasting is complete with a magnificent display of desserts including Vanilla Crème Brulee, Durian Pengat Verrine and Araguani Bergamot Gateau.

In terms of theme, it remains mostly the same with Surf and Turf every Tuesdays and the seafood-themed Hooked@Edge every Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Prices: S$78 per adult / S$39 per child on Mondays and Tuesdays; S$88 per adult / S$44 per child from Wednesdays to Sundays

For reservations: +65 6826 8240
Email: celebrate.sin@panpacific.com

SKIRT, W Singapore Sentosa Cove (2018) – More Than Just Steaks at “The Boldest Grill”

July 12, 2018 by Bino 1 Comment

Entering its 6th year of operation, SKIRT at W Singapore Sentosa Cove has reinvented itself as “the boldest grill” as it seeks to move out of the typical steakhouse stereotype. Its latest menu offers a smattering of European dishes with a distinct Asian influence. Think “laksa octopus” or carpaccio flavored with a dash of saffron yuzu. Regulars who come all the way to Sentosa Cove to sample SKIRT’s steaks will be relieved to find that the meats are still there, albeit with less variety than before. Despite all these changes, the venue has retained its intimate and quiet nature – perfect for dates or small business gatherings.

The new menu at SKIRT comes from Chef Justin Dingle Garciyya who came in as culinary director in late 2017 after having stints in various properties in Australia, New York, Miami and Qatar; including some Michelin-starred restaurants.

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New Menu (2018) at Racines, Sofitel Singapore City Centre

July 10, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

I have written about Racines in Sofitel Singapore City Centre a number of times and frequented the restaurant even more. I have always loved how the restaurant is able to keep two distinct cuisines without being regarded as a fusion restaurant. The French and Chinese dishes are equally good and if it weren’t for the relatively high end dining proposition, I would be there more often.

Racines has not been around for a year yet but it recently launched a new menu with some refreshing changes. First of all, there are now more affordable options (seems like my wish has been answered) with a S$28++ lunch set for two courses. Also, you’ll now observe that many dishes in the new menu are lower in price. This is because some of the newer dishes have been made deliberately smaller to cater to individual portions. I was recently invited to check out the new menu at Racines. I can’t recall any restaurant revisits I’ve done recently that I was as excited about as this one.

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Ultimate Guide to Mooncakes in Singapore (2018) – Most Unique Mooncake Flavors For Mid-Autumn Festival

July 8, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

The Mid-Autumn Festival in 2018 occurs on the 24th September and this year, hotels are once again showcasing some fancy flavors to top each other for the season. As early as June 2018, I am already starting to see hotels in Singapore announcing their best mooncake line-up so for everyone’s benefit, I am listing the unique flavors here for traditional mooncakes, snow skin mooncakes and even durian mooncakes as and when I receive information on them so do check this page regularly for more updates!

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Surf & Turf at The Westin Singapore (2018)

July 7, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Joshua Marshall, executive chef of W Taipei, is having a stint as guest chef at The Westin Singapore this season as he whips up both Western and Taiwanese classics in a Surf + Turf offering that encompasses both Cook & Brew and Seasonal Tastes.

At Cook & Brew, the Surf + Turf special is comprised of Pepper-crusted USDA grain-fed New York Sirloin, with Lobster-scented Hollandaise, Grilled King Oyster Mushroom Salad, and Fried Nova Scotia Lobster Mac and Cheese. This is made available for two persons to share at S$140++ and is available throughout the month of July.

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Wah Lok at Carlton Hotel Singapore – Limited Time 30th Anniversary Classic Dishes

June 22, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Generally considered one of the top Chinese restaurants in Singapore, Wah Lok at Carlton Hotel has been delighting diners for the past 30 years. The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive in the city and it is already considered remarkable when a restaurant makes it to the 5 year mark. To still be around after 30 years is a sign of excellence – one that goes well beyond any passing fad. In celebration of 30 years in the business, Wah Lok has recently rolled out a limited time menu available from 1st July to 31st August 2018. These dishes has at one point or another graced the menu of the iconic restaurant and has been revived thanks to the memory of loyal staff who have been working in the restaurant for decades.

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Only S$38.80 For Any Two Claypot Dishes at Hai Tien Lo – Pan Pacific Singapore (2018)

June 14, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Almost two years ago, I remember being enthralled by Hai Tien Lo’s promotion of claypot dishes which at the time was quite a steal. The good news is that this promotion is back. From 4th of June to 31st August, 2018; diners can avail of themselves of any two claypot dishes for S$38.80 from Sundays to Wednesdays during dinner. This promotion is quite good value as two claypot dishes can easily feed two people. White rice costs extra at S$1.80 per bowl.

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